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☆ International Standard 5-Star Hotels Close To The City Centre.
☆ 6 Star(Best) Yangtze River Cruise (Suite Balcony on the Ms.Century Glory).
☆ Discover Beijing.☆ The Tai Chi class at The Temple of Heaven.
☆ Asian Local Cuisine cooking class.
☆ Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum.
☆ Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo.
☆ Shanghai The Bund.
☆ Three Gorges.
☆ Chongqing.
☆ Chengdu Research Base of Giant Pandas.
☆ Leshan Giant Buddha.
Tour Code: USCP21
Duration: 21 Days
Optional Features and Upgrades: Since the seats are limited, we recommend you to choose optional and extension programs at the time of booking:
Service Language: English
Extra Service: Travel Insurance Visa Service
1) All tour packages include round-trip international flights from New York City/ Los Angeles / San Francisco / San Jose / Seattle to China.
Departure Cities with additional airfare:
【Washington / Boston / Chicago / Houston--Depart Need Additional US$300】
【Atlanta / Austin / Charlotte / Dallas / Denver / Detroit / Memphis / Miami / Orlando /Fort Lauderdale/ Milwaukee--Depart Need Additional US$500】
【Oklahoma City / Philadelphia / Phoenix / Portland / Sacramento / San Antonio / San Diego/Las Vegas--Depart Need Additional US$500】
Land tour Only without round trip air ticket: 【-USD200 Minus】
2) All China domestic flights/Bullet Train, and ground transportation
3) Ground transportation between the cities ( BY BUS )
4) Hand-picked International Standard 5-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF
5) Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda
6) Food as specified on the itinerary (B-breakfast L-lunch D-dinner X-no meal)
Please note that if the flight for your tour is during lunch or dinner time, your meal will be served on board by the airline.
7) Special cultural programs as specified in the schedule
8) Professional English speaking local tour expert
9) All tax and fuel surcharge10)Mineral water on the trip.
10) Mandatory Service Charge & Tipping
11) 6-Star(Best) Yangtze River Cruise (Suite Balcony on the Ms.Century Glory).
1) Travel insurance
2) Any personal expenses
3) Tour Extensions and Optional programs
4) China Visa Fee
5) Single Supplement: USD 3500
6) A no-show fee of $100 per person, per day will be issued if, for any reason, a customer does not attend the daily scheduled activities. This applies to all sponsored tours, packages and all discounted China tours, including this product.
UTOvacation prioritizes the safety and well-being of our customers. We do not oblige our customers to travel to destinations still impacted by Covid-19, force majeure, natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, and more), political change, war, riots, and more. We believe in transparency and providing our customers with all the information they need to make informed decisions. Therefore, we kindly ask our customers to review our terms and conditions carefully and take full responsibility for their purchasing and travel decisions.
ALL PRICES ARE IN USD
DEPOSIT POLICY:
Full Payment is Required at the Time of Booking.
Optional And Extension Programs
☆ Since the seats are limited, We recommend you to choose those optional and extension programs with your booking together.
No Extra Deposit Payment.
Group Size【Small Group】:
☆ 2 -10 Each Departure Date.
Upgrade To Business Class:( Before Final Payment)
☆ (Only Available For USA -- Asia International Round Trip) Cost Extra USD 4000/Person.
HIGHLIGHTS:
☆ International Standard 5-Star Hotels Close To The City Centre.
☆ 6 Star(Best) Yangtze River Cruise (Suite Balcony on the Ms.Century Glory).
☆ Discover Beijing.
☆ The Tai Chi class at The Temple of Heaven.
☆ Asian Local Cuisine cooking class.
☆ Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum.
☆ Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo.
☆ Shanghai The Bund.
☆ Three Gorges.
☆ Chongqing.
☆ Chengdu Research Base of Giant Pandas.
☆ Leshan Giant Buddha.
Fly to Beijing from the USA.
Arrive at Beijing airport, pick up and transfer to the hotel and check-in.
The Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace (including the boat ride), Peking duck dinner at Dadong Restaurant.
Tian An Men Square: Located at the center of Beijing City and the midpoint of Chang'an Avenue is the remarkable Tiananmen Square, where you can visit the Tiananmen Tower, the Monument to the People's Heroes, Great Hall of the People, Chairman Mao Zedong Memorial Hall and see the National Flag raising ceremony.
The Forbidden City: Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, and Gu Gong in Chinese lies at the city center of Beijing, and once served as the imperial palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 - 1911).
The Summer Palace: Being the largest and most well-preserved Royal Park in China, it greatly influences Chinese horticulture and landscape with its famous natural views and cultural interests, which also has long been recognized as 'The Museum of Royal Gardens'.
On your third day, you will visit the Temple of Heaven and watch the morning exercises of the locals.
Special arrangement: The Tai Chi class at the Temple of Heaven. Then enjoy a rickshaw ride along Hutong and visit a local family.
Special arrangement: Enjoy an unforgettable cooking class with a local family.
The Temple of Heaven: The Temple of Heaven was the place where emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) and Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911) held the Heaven Worship Ceremony.
Hutongs: Hutong is the name given to a narrow lane, alley, or small street between rows of single-storey Siheyuan dwelled by Beijingers in the past. When viewed from the air the interlaced lanes resemble a maze or a chessboard with delicate gardens, fine rockeries and ancient ruins which makes them a wonder in the world.
The Great Wall- Mutianyu section (including the round way cable). Take a moment to enjoy the picturesque photo stop at the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube. Then venture to the legendary Kung-Fu Show at Red Theatre.
Special arrangement: Interact with the trainer and performers before the Kung-Fu Show.
The Great Wall: The Great Wall of China, one of the greatest wonders of the world was listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987. Just like a gigantic dragon, it winds up and down across deserts, grasslands, mountains, and plateaus, stretching approximately 21,196 kilometres from east to west of China.
Transfer to the airport and fly to Xi’an. Your first stop will be a visit to the Xi’an Ancient City Wall, the Small WildGoose Pagoda
Special arrangement: Experience Chinese calligraphy. Muslim Street.
Xi’an Ancient City Wall: Xi'an City Wall is the most complete city wall that has survived in China, as well as being one of the largest ancient military defensive systems in the world.
Visit the Terra Cotto Warriors and Horses Museum.
Special arrangement: Learn how to make the little statues at the art workshop. Enjoy the dumpling banquet and the Tang Dynasty Singing and Dancing show.
Special arrangement: Enhance you're culinary skills and learn how to make the dumplings before the banquet.
Terra Cotto Warriors and Horses Museum: Being one of the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Terracotta Army is a must-see for every visitor to Xi'an. Originally the ancient funerary project for Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the Terracotta Warriors China are now displayed in a live museum built on the site, officially named Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum, showing the life stories of the emperor and the once-powerful Qin Empire (221 – 207BC) in those days of pomp and vigour.
Transfer to the airport and fly to Guilin and visit the Reed Flute Caven and enjoy the evening with a cruise around the four lakes.
Reed Flute Cave: As a brilliant Karst cave marked on almost all travel itineraries, Reed Flute Cave got its name from the verdant reeds growing outside it, with which people make flutes.
Enjoy the Li River Cruise then shop at your own leisure at the West Street.
Li River: The Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo is the centrepiece of any trip to northeastern Guangxi Province. Gorgeous Karst peaks give you surprises at each bend of the limpid river under the blue sky. Water buffalo patrol the fields, villagers reap rice paddies, school kids and fishermen float by on bamboo rafts. With its breathtaking scenery and taste of a life far removed from the concrete metropolis, the scenery along the river is one of China's top tourist destinations.
West Street: West Street is the oldest street in Yangshuo with a history of more than 1,400 years. Situated at the center of Yangshuo County, the street has become, since the 1980s, a window of eastern and western culture and the biggest 'foreign language center' in China.
Special arrangement: learn how to make bamboo fans at Fuli ancient town & experience the farm work and enjoy the lunch at the local farmer’s house. Enjoy the Yulong River Bamboo-Rafting in the afternoon.
Transfer to Guilin airport and fly to Shanghai, pick up and visit the Bund, the Shanghai XinTiandi former French Concession Area.
The Bund: also called Waitan, is a famous waterfront on the west bank of Huangpu River and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai. The Bund with its charm as a bustling metropolis combining the century-old history traditions with futuristic features is a must-see attraction.
Visit the Yu Garden and the City God Temple Bazaar. Shanghai Museum. On this final day of the tour a Farewell Dinner will be arranged in the RIVIERA SONGHELOU Restaurant, you can also enjoy the Bund night view from the restaurant.
Yu Garden: is a classical garden which is a must-see attraction in Shanghai, it contains all elements that a classical Chinese garden should have. The pavilions, halls, rockeries, ponds, and cloisters all have unique characteristics.
Shanghai Museum: Shanghai Museum is a large museum of ancient Chinese art. Its style and presentation surround visitors with artifacts demonstrating ancient wisdom and philosophy.
Enjoy the free day.
After breakfast, fly or take China High-Speed train to Yichang, the starting point of your Yangtze River Cruise. Then board the luxurious Yangtze Cruise and receive an introduction on cruise events and onboard activities.
Your highly anticipated grand Yangtze River adventure begins this morning. The 6300km long Yangtze is the longest river in China, flowing through 11 provinces. Its river basin covers 1/5 of the country's territory. One out of every three Chinese citizens resides on the Yangtze. The Yangtze is often considered the birthplace of the Chinese civilization, there are so many historical and cultural heritage sites along the river. The cruise ship's first stop is at Taipingxi (or Sandouping). Disembark to visit the massive Three Gorges Dam Project, the world's largest dam, measuring 606 feet high and 6,500 feet long. Re-embark the ship and sail through Xiling Gorge, the longest of the Three Gorges at 41 miles long and also its highest (4000 feet).
Early risers can start the day with a traditional Tai Chi lesson before breakfast. Enjoy a relaxing scenic cruise or attend the informative lectures and cultural programs. Qutang Gorge is the shortest and the most narrow one of the three. Wu Gorge is the most attractive gorge famous for forest-covered sheer cliffs and 12 peaks. Xiling Gorge is the last gorge you will pass through and it is the longest and the deepest among the three. Today the shore excursion is Lesser Three Gorges or Shen Nong Stream (Depending on the water conditions).
Today we continue sailing upstream the mighty Yangtze. Today’s shore excursion is Feng Du Ghost City or Shibaozhai(Subject to navigation authority) On this final night enjoy a Farewell Party with special performances by the cruise staff.
After breakfast, Disembark and bid farewell to the crew.
Welcome to Chongqing, the Mountain City of China! Upon arrival, the local guide will meet you and escort you to the downtown area for today’s sightseeing.
Your first stop will a visit to the thousand-year-old Ciqikou Ancient Town, a famous business harbor in ancient times. Reputed as “Little Chongqing”, Ciqikou is a heaven-like place where you can leisurely wander along the bustling old streets with Ming and Qing architectures, visit the featured shops, taste delicate local snacks, or enjoy a cup of tea at the old teahouse. Later drive to Three Gorges Museum which sits opposite People’s Assembly Hall. Entering into this large and modern museum, you’ll gain a deep understanding about the geography of Yangtze River, the changes of Three Gorges and the world-famous Three Gorges Dam project; you will also learn the history of ancient Ba and Yu, as well as learn about every aspect of Chongqing City in the 20th century.
This morning, your guide will help you board the high-speed train to Chengdu where you’ll be met by the local Chengdu guide. You’ll visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and experience China’s adorable pandas, ranging in age from babies to adults. Return to Chengdu’s city centre and wander down bustling Jinli Street. Lined with unique regional street food and artisans, you’ll find yourself up immersed in the typical local culture.
You will be transferred to Leshan, approximately 2 hours’ drive from Chengdu. On arrival in Leshan, you will head to the Giant Buddha Park and be dropped off at the boat dock. You will take a boat ride on the river to see the Buddha from a different perspective. The whole trip will last 15-20 minutes. The boat will take you right up to the Giant Buddha. Don’t forget to take a selfie, smiling along with the Buddha. Standing 233 feet (71 meters) tall, the Leshan Giant Buddha is carved into a cliff face over-looking the confluence of the Dadu, Qingyi, and Min Rivers. The 1,200-year-old Giant Buddha holds the record as the largest Buddha sculpture in the world. His ears stretch for 7 meters, his shoulders span 28 meters, and each of his big toes is 8.5 meters long. After visiting Buddha, there will be 40 mins drive to a laid-back old town. Take a walk around the town where traditional lifestyles still survived from the modernization. Along the way visit traditional workshops such as blacksmith’s shop, bamboo workshop, barbershop, etc.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home.
5-Star Hotels:
Beijing: Sheraton Hotel Beijing / similar
Xi"an: Sheraton Hotel Xi’an / similar
Guilin: Sheraton Hotel Guilin / similar
Yangshuo: Yangshuo Green Lotus Hotel / similar
Shanghai: Sheraton Hotel Shanghai / similar
Chongqing: JW Marriott Hotel Chongqing / similar
Chengdu: Shangri-La Hotel Chengdu / similar
6-Star Yangtze River Cruise:
Suite Balcony on the Ms.Century Glory
International Air:
*UTOvacation reserve the right to confirm the airlines below:
☆ United Airline:
☆ American Airline:
☆ Delta Airline:
☆ Air China:
☆ Air Canada:
☆ Hainan Airlines:
☆ China Eastern Airlines:
☆ Cathy Pacific Airlines;
☆ China Southern Airlines;
☆ Xiamen Airlines;
☆ Beijing Capital Airlines;
☆ Sichuan Airlines;
☆ Hongkong Airline:
☆ Eva Air:
Remark:
1) We reserve the right to modify the itinerary if necessary subject to the local conditions.
2) Guaranteed departure with minimum of 2 travelers.
3) Price subject to change at the time of reservation.
4) For travelers under 12 years old are as follow:
Child between 2-11 years old with bed | Infant under 2 years old |
100% of adult tour fare | We don"t suggest people bring Infants under 2 years old to participate on this tour |
5) Tour fare is based on American/Canadian adults (non-student group), twin share.
6)The hotels listed in the itinerary are subject to change and may be substituted with a similar category hotel without prior notice, if unavailable. Multi-carriers/airlines are used for the group tour airfare. Once the group tickets are issued the airline information may be released by the group ticketing department about 30 days prior to trip departure. Uto vacation can reserve the right to issue tickets without prior notice.
7) For Travel Visa service:
* If you choose UTO’s Visa Application Service with your booking, we will contact you by email about 60-120 days prior to trip departure for your visa application. Please call 1-855-526-1286 for more information.
* Please note: A final trip confirmation will be sent to the main contact passenger via email one month prior to departure that includes a day-by-day itinerary, hotel information, and flight information. If acquiring a visa on your own, the supporting documents will be provided from UTOvacation one month prior to the trip departure date. Supporting documents requested early are subject to a $50 administration fee.
8) Any deviations to other destinations and/or extensions are subject to a $150 change fee, plus any air fare difference---please call 1-855-526-1286 for detail information.
9) Reservation changes: changes to an existing reservation, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person charge plus any additional supplier fees. This includes name changes* and removal of any services such as optional tours and transfers. *Please note that name changes to airline reservations are subject to full cancellation and re-booking. See airline name changes section for specific information. Replacing a traveling passenger with another traveling passenger constitutes a cancellation, subject to cancellation penalties, and is not covered by this reservation changes policy. Changes or additions after departure are subject to local rates at the time of amendment and must be paid directly by the passenger to the service provider. There are no refunds for unused services.
10) Please note that if the flight for your tour is during the lunch or dinner time, your meal will be served on board by the airline.
11) All tour extension & optional programs require a minimum of 10 participants to commence. UTOvacation reserve the rights to cancel the tour extension without prior notice. In the instance of cancellation, the tour extension or optional tours shall be refunded.
12) This tour requires some walking during sightseeing. Handicap facilities are not up to the North American standard. We ask all passengers to be careful of the small steps in the old shrines and temples.
Meals:
Special meals in each city:
Beijing:
* Peking Roast Duck at Dadong Restaurant.
* Home cooking lunch in the Hutong family.
Xi’an:
* Shanxi cuisine in the local restaurant.
* Special dish: gourd chicken (roasted whole chicken), Dumpling banquet.
Guilin:
* Ginkgo nuts banquet including the BBQ pork with Ginkgo nuts.
* Stew duck soup with Ginkgo nuts.
Yangshuo:
* Beer Fish cuisine.
Shanghai:
* Shanghai Dim sum.
* Shanghai cuisine at RIVIERA Songhelou RESTAURANT.
* Special dish: Squirrelfish.
Chongqing:
* River and lake cuisine.
* Mountian city Speical Creative cuisine.
Chengdu:
* Old taste - panda bamboo shoots cuisine.
* Chengdu Colorful Snack cuisine.
* Three Kingdoms BBQ.
* Paradise hot pot flavor banquet.
This trip requires a Chinese Visa for USA/Canada passport holders.
* UTOvaction"s China Visa Service Options:
1: Group visa ( Single entry valid for 1 month from the date issue. At Least 2 People Travel Together. For less than 79 years old ): $398pp
2: Individual visa ( Multiple entries valid for up to 10 years ): $484pp
* A final trip confirmation will be sent to the main contact passenger via email one month prior to departure that includes a day-by-day itinerary, hotel information, and flight information.
* If acquiring a visa on your own, the supporting documents will be provided from UTOvacation one month prior to the trip departure date. Supporting documents requested early are subject to a $100pp administration fee.
* * All information and requirements in regard to visa applications are available on the Chinese Consulate"s website. Please contact your local Chinese Embassy/Consulate directly if you apply for a Chinese visa on your own and applicants are required to bring their visa application along with all supporting documents.
Visit the "IATA Travel Centre" for detailed information on country-specific passport, visa and health requirements:
https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/passport-visa-health-travel-document-requirements.htm
Call 1-855-526-1286 or email [email protected] for any inquiries about travel visas.
More about Travel Documents
*It is your responsibility to ensure that you- and any child travelling with you- have all the valid travel documents necessary to enter in, exit from or transit through, each country/region on your itinerary. Note that the documents required for the outbound portion of your travel may differ from those required for the return.
*Your passport should be valid for six months beyond your date of return. Passport must be in good condition: passport damaged beyond normal wear and tear will not be accepted.
*Consult with the appropriate embassy, high commission or consulate about the travel document requirement for any country that you plan to enter in, exit from or transit through.
*Some country no longer issue paper visas but rather electronic visas. E-Visa holders must present the printed e-Visa and valid passport at the checkpoint.
*International travel with infants and children may be required to show documentary evidence of your relationship and a Letter Consent or permission for the child’s travel from the parent(s) or legal guardian not present.
*Americans holding dual citizenship must travel to the United States with a valid U.S. passport. American permanent residents returning to the United States from abroad must carry a valid passport and a valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).
*Canadians holding dual citizenship must travel to Canada with a valid Canadian passport. Canadian permanent residents returning Canada from abroad must carry a valid passport and a valid Canadian Permanent Resident Card (PR Card).
China is an exciting and thrilling tourist destination. There are a few key things you need to keep in mind when traveling in China.
Before Packing
Check the weather of your destination a week before your trip and get a sense of the clothes you'll need to pack. Determine the purpose of your trip and decide what to pack. Make a packing list and mark the number according to the importance. Leave keys, your contact information and a copy of your travel itinerary to family or friends.
China Picking List
We suggest travelers pack as light as possible. Pack smart ! Leave more space to make your tour comfortable and pleasant.
Essential Items
Passport, Visa, Insurance Policy and other necessary travel documents. Air, cruise or train tickets. A guide book or phrasebook with English. Map of places you are going to visit. Emergency card with your detailed contact information including full name, address, phone number. Credit card, Traveler's checks, and cash. First-aid kit. Your medical record and medicines like vitamins, Pepto Bismol and Imodium chew-able. Toiletries. Alarm clock or watch with an alarm. Pocket tissues. As most public bathrooms in China do not offer toilet paper, and you'll be glad that you have some when you need it.
Clothing/\Weather
The casual outdoor clothes are highly recommended. A pair of comfortable walking shoes. Socks, pants, and underwear. An umbrella and waterproof. Laundry bag. Bring clothes according to what season you are traveling.If you are going to board the Yangtze River Cruise on your trip, make sure to bring along one or two sets of smart causal dress for evening banquets.
Spring (Mar - May): Western suites, sports coats, jackets, sweater, long sleeve shirts. Summer (Jun - Aug): T-shirts, short sleeve shirts, skirts, sandals, caps, rain wear. Autumn (Sep - Nov): Western suits, jackets, sports coats, light woolen sweaters, rain wear. Winter (Dec - Feb): Down garment, overcoat, thick woolen sweaters, lined coats, cap, gloves and cotton-padded shoes.
Other Items/Electricity
Camera and batteries. Camcorder. Mobile phone. Chargers of your cell phone, digital camera, etc. The electricity used in China is 220 volt AC. Wash rooms in many middle and high-class hotels are equipped with transformer plugs for electric shavers and hair dryers. For safety purpose, preparing an adapter is a much better idea.
Currency Exchange
China's legal currency is Renminbi, shortened as CNY. Also known as Chinese Yuan. When you purchase small items such as bottle water, snacks, small souvenir, use cash is more convenient. We recommend you exchange Chinese cash at the front desk in the hotels you stay. 300 -500 CAD or USD /person is enough to start off. Airport is usually not a good place for exchanging money as the rate is not the best.
China Packing Tips
Make copies for all your necessary materials and keep the copied items separately from the original one. Store a backup of your information in your email account or on a USB thumb drive. Do not carry too much cash. Do not carry expensive jewelry and watches. Do not keep your credit card and identification card together. Do not pack excessive quantities of drugs as you may have problems at China Customs. Rolling your clothes together instead of folding them one by one to save space. Put the items you regularly use at the top of your carry on. Leave some room in your bags for gifts and souvenirs. Always put the valuables in the hotel safe and clear your safe when checking out.
Travel Safety & Security
China is relatively a safe country to travel around compared with some other countries.
Hotel Preferred Bedding Configuration
- Twin Room (two separate beds)
- Double Room (one bed)
*Requests are not guaranteed and are subject to each hotel's discretion and availability.
During The Tour
Never drink the tap water in the hotels. Never let the stranger come into your room. If someone is knocking at your door, never open the door until his identity is verified. If your passport is not needed, never carry it along with you all the time just in case. Keeping a photo copy of your passport is a wise choice. When hanging out in the bustling places like open markets and busy streets, be care of your belongings in case of theft, especially camera, purse, and so on. Avoid traveling alone since you are not familiar with the places. Ask the policemen or seniors for help in case you are lost and they would be of great help for you. Never return back to the hotel too late when you are alone. Always exchange money at the Bank of China or at the hotel counters. Never exchange money in the black market. Get small bills prepared before getting out since street vendors, taxi, restaurants, convenience stores only take RMB cash and major credit cards are widely accepted in big shopping malls.
China Washrooms
In China, most of the toilets are squatting ones. Clean sit-down toilets are commonly available in hotels. If you want to find a bathroom on the street, just look for the sign of "WC" Since paper tissue is rarely provided in a washroom, always carry yours.
What Vaccines Do I Need To Travel In China?
Based on personal medical history and advice from the Public Health Agency of Canada, the following vaccinations are recommended for travel to China:
- Japanese Encephalitis: This virus occurs in almost all Asian countries, including parts of China. Vaccination is recommended for those spending extended periods of time outside and in parts of southern China where irrigation is done through flooding.
- Rabies: Rabies is spread through the saliva or scratch of an infected animal. China has the one of the highest number of reported Rabies cases in the world, and vaccination is recommended for travel.
- Polio: Though the last Polio case was reported in China in 1994, the country borders Afghanistan and Pakistan, two countries where the virus is still an endemic. Ensure your vaccination is up-to-date.
- Hepatitis A: Hepatitis A is spread to humans through contaminated food and water or contact with an infected person. This shot is recommended especially if you plan to sample some of China’s many street food offerings
- Hepatitis B: Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease commonly spread through sexual intercourse, exchange of body fluids, use of an infected needle, or piercing tools.
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Reservation
Online Reservations
Step 1. Visit UTOvacation website: www.utovacation.com, login orRegister your account. (Learn how to book online Click Here)
Step 2. Choose your desired departure date and departure city
Step 3. Enter the travellers’ information according to theirpassport. Please identify and provide the contact information for the mainpassenger. All communication from UTOvacation will be sent to the mainpassenger only.
Step 4. Make your payment online:
A Non-refundable, non-transferable payment is required to secure the space. (The specific deposit amount is determined by the requirements specified on the product pages and the amount indicated during the enrollment process for each respective product.)
Step 5. Finalize the booking by uploading all required documents to your online account no later than 180 days before your departure date (If you choose to provide your required documents after your initial booking). In the event of delayed payment or late submission of essential travel documents, including but not limited to passport information and a valid passport copy, by 180 days of your departure date, your booking may be subject to suspension, cancellation, or forfeiture. If our supplier makes an exception and accepts your late booking (due to late payment and late document submission), you will be able to continue your tour with an additional surcharge for each traveler. The surcharge will align with the original total payment you completed during the booking, inclusive of all optional and mandatory fees detailed on the invoice. It is imperative to note that this surcharge is subject to the fees imposed by our suppliers.
Final Payment
Balance payment of any regular products or services is due 180 days prior todeparture unless specified. If the full payment is not obtained by the duedate, UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel such reservation and retain thepre-paid deposit to cover any expenses occurred.
* In addition, some products may require a second deposit before final payment.Please carefully review your product pages for reference.
Please note: Your timely payment is important to guarantee your seat/cabin and ensure the overall tour package price. Your 2nd deposit and balance or final payment will NOT be charged automatically by UTOvacation and payment reconciliation in time on your side is necessary to confirm your booking.
The full or balance payment (if any balance on your invoice) is required 180 days prior to the tour departure date. For all packages, please ensure the submission of all essential travel documents, including but not limited to passport information and a valid passport copy, by this date (180 days before the tour departure). In the event of delayed payment or late submission of essential travel documents, a surcharge will be applied for each traveler. The surcharge will align with the original total payment you completed during the booking, inclusive of all optional and mandatory fees detailed on the invoice. It is imperative to note that this surcharge is subject to the fees imposed by our suppliers.
Step 6. Trip Confirmation.
A final trip confirmation by email including day by day itinerary, hotelinformation, and flight information will be sent to the main contact passengerapproximately one month before departure.
By booking your tour online with UTOvacation.com you acknowledge and agree toall three terms and conditions including the Internet Sales & DepositPolicy and the Sales and Cancellation Policy. You also confirm and agreethat you understand that the deposit is non-refundable.
Offline Reservations
Step 1. Complete the reservation.
Call 1-855-526-1286 to request Booking Form. Fill out all the information onthe Booking Form with an authentic signature and date on the bottom of thesecond page. It is the passenger"s responsibility to ensure documentationaccuracy and travel documents validity. You will be liable for the full losscaused by incorrect information. By the time you full-fill the bookingform, you have agreed to receive correspondence from UTOvacation which mightinclude newsflash, email blast or any other promotions in the future.
Email/Fax your current and valid Passport Copy with the Booking Formtogether to [email protected]/416-251-7778
Step 2. Finalize the booking.
Balance payment of any regular products or services is due 180 days prior todeparture unless specified. If the full payment is not obtained by the duedate, UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel such reservation and retain thepre-paid deposit to cover any expenses occurred. * In addition, some productsmay require a second deposit before final payment. Please carefully review yourproduct pages for your reference.
Step 3. Trip Confirmation.
A final trip confirmation by email including day by day itinerary, hotelinformation, and flight information will be sent to the main contact passengerone month prior to departure.
Make the reservations. A Non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is requiredto secure the space. We accept cash, cheque, money order, debit card, creditcard, email transfer, TD transfer. A full payment is required when booking ifthe package is a special on-sale product.
By booking your tour offline with UTOvacation.com, you acknowledge and agree toall three terms and conditions including the Internet Sales & DepositPolicy and the Sales and Cancellation Policy. You also confirm and agreethat you understand that the deposit is non-refundable.
Travel Visa
The following documents from the passenger are required if travelvisa is applied through UTOvacation’s Visa Center:
*Remarks: If acquiring a visa on your own, thesupporting documents will be provided from UTOvacation One Month prior to thetrip departure date. Supporting documents requested early are subject to a $50administration fee
Trip Cancellation and Eligible Refunds
Please ensure you have read the Trip Cancellation Policyin full and have not scrolled past or by-passed this section.
UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel or modify a tour prior to departuredate. An alternative departure date will be offered for no extra charge.
All passenger cancellation or change requests must be confirmed in written formby email or fax including your reservation number, full name anddate of travel, cancellations will only be accepted in writing.
Once air tickets are issued, they are considered non-refundable. Any cancellations made, whether prior to or after the commencement of travel, will not be eligible for a refund. An administration fee will also apply. No refund will be issued once travel hasbegun.
Cancellation terms will be applied based on the date that the writtencancellation is received and based on the following dates prior todeparture.
All reservations, except where specified:
All refund-related processes will take around 6 to 8 weeks to process.
All refund-related processes will take around 6 to 8 weeks to process.
No refund will be available on departure date and/orafter the tour has commenced (Including denied and/or rejected by ImmigrationDepartment or Custom of destination or Cruise port terminal officer).
No refund or reimbursement will be available to passengers who voluntarilyforego meals, cruise, tours and/or accommodations. A surcharge may apply shouldthere be any additional fees occurred from services refused by the passengers.i.e. Since air ticket, cruise ticket, transportation, accommodation, and mealshave to be arranged in advance during high season (i.e.Holidays, SpecialEvents, and other important activities and conventions), no departure datechanged is allowed. No refund will be available on departure date change and/orbooking cancellation.
Any other charges, refunds or rebates caused by the acts of God, Force Majeure,natural disasters, fire, weather, governmental and local authority"s order,political change, strikes, war, riots, quarantine, custom regulations, damagesor inquiry caused by accident is beyond the responsibility of UTOvacation andtherefore, you agree to hold UTOvacation harmless and non-liable for anyrefunds or compensation outside of the previously defined refund structure.Furthermore, should the traveller violate any local/provincial or national lawsduring their travels, UTOvacation is not responsible or liable. By this signingthe agreement the client agrees to any offer of a voucher, future companycredit, or alternative arrangements as determined by management at thattime.
No refunds will be offered for Travel notices except for complete travel bans(Canada Travel Advisory Level 4) (USA Travel Advisory Level 4) which haveoccurred after the date of booking. Should an outright travel ban beimplemented by the departing or destination country/city, a full travel creditwill be offered. Refunds will not be granted for pre-existing situationsat the destination country at the time of the booking. Please note, shouldUTOvacation incur any unexpected costs from its suppliers, these costs would besubtracted from and balance/travel credit issued to the passenger
Please note, any refunded amount will not include fees associated with TravelVisa’s which have already been issued or any services that have already beendelivered.
All reschedule tours are consider non-refundable; regular cancellation policydoes not apply.
Optional programs and trip extensions
The pre-paid deposit/tour fare for any of the early bird deals or promotional packages is not refundable.
No Show
This is a sponsored tourand as agreed by the traveler before the purchase. The sponsorrequires that all passengers attend all the included activities/shopping stopsduring the trip. Not meeting this condition will lead to the revocation of thetrip’s and traveler"s sponsorship. Each and any no show will incur apenalty of $100 per person, per day. If the traveler does not attenddaily activities, payment will be immediately collected for the day missed.This penalty applies no matter the cause (including illness, flight/cruisedelays, quarantines, and etc). If passengers do not attend theactivities/shopping stops will need to pay associated penalties for missingscheduled activities, the sponsoring associations will cancel remaining hotelsand flights.
Shopping During your Tour
Although we would behappy to assist your shopping needs, UTOvacation would not be responsible forprice, quality, and service of any goods purchased during the tour. If you haveany inquiries about the quality, price, after-sales service, etc., of thepurchased goods, please contact the store directly.
For China related tourpackages, include daily shopping arrangements, and participation in shopping isentirely voluntary. There is absolutely no obligation for any forced shoppingbehavior, but group members are expected to visit the stores as part of thetour itinerary. Shopping stops included relative quantity as listed in theitinerary: Jade Store; Chinese Herbal Institute; Silk Spinning Factory; FreshWater Pearl Center and Pottery imitation factory.
Price Adjustments
After the booking is confirmed, if the price increased following the impositionof a surcharge on fuel by the carrier or an increase in the exchange rate,insofar as the exchange rate applicable before the date on which the servicesare provided has increased by more than 5% since the date on which the contractwas entered into; and/or if the increase, without taking into account anyincrease in the provincial sales tax or USA Canada"s goods and services tax,raising taxes, royalties or reauthorized charges by a competent public authority,is equal to or greater than 7% of the price of services, you may choose betweena full and immediate reimbursement of the services or the provision of similarservices.
Tour Adjustments
UTOvacation retains the right to adjust, modify or reschedule tours if deemednecessary.
UTOvacation also reserves the right to adjust your tour date or itinerary if itfeels it is in the best interest of its passengers especially in cases thatinvolve the health and safety. This may include minor adjustments like thetiming of a scheduled tour attraction visit to a complete datemodification.
UTOvacation will do its best to notify you of any such changes before yourdeparture (Or as soon as possible if you have already departed).
Stipulations. Please note, UTOvacation does its’ best to fulfill itstour obligations. However, UTOvacation is not liable for scenarios which impactroom availability, tour execution, separate fees or other elements of the tourthat is enforced by third party entities such as local and federalauthorities.
Tour Credits
Please note: Travel
credit will be applied should there be any cancellation/refund occurs if the
tour/service has been paid by travel credit in the initial transaction.
Travel Seat Arrangements
Seating/Cabin assignment: UTOvacation has no power to control theseating selection on the aircraft or cabin location on the cruise(unless where specified). All the spots are arranged by the airline/cruiseline group department or randomly selected by the computer system.Therefore, UTO vacation cannot help the customers to change, reserve,pre-assign seats/cabins.
Preferred Seat Upgrade: UTOvacation will not be responsible for anypreferred seat upgrade on aircraft (except for business or first classseats). Some cruise packages allow the selection of cabins at the time ofbooking for an upgraded price; please refer to the product page fordetails.
Reservation Adjustments
Changes to an existing reservation by the passenger for whatever the cause,will incur a $299 per person charge plus any additional supplier fees. Thisincludes name changes and removal of any services such as optional tours andtransfers.
*Please note that name changes to airline or cruise line reservations aresubject to full cancellation or re-booking. See Airline Name Changes sectionfor specific regulations.
Replacing a travelling passenger is subject to cancellation penalties and isnot covered by this Reservation Changes policy.
Changes or additional requests after departure are subject to local rates atthe time of amendment and must be paid directly by the passenger to the serviceprovider. UTOvacation will make its best effort to minimize these costs,however, all payment will be payable by request of the local service providers.
There are no refunds for unused services.
Travel Insurance
UTOvacation strongly recommends all tour members to purchase travel insuranceat the time of booking. UTOvacation does not directly offer Travel Insurance.The Travel Insurance recommended by UTOvacation are facilitated and owned bythird party operators. Any Travel Insurance purchased by the passenger isgoverned by the third party and UTOvacation is not liable or responsible forsaid insurance.
Baggage
Each airline company has its own rules and regulations with the baggage weight,size, and number. The best way to find out the rules and regulations is to govisit the airline company official website.
Please note, some destinations baggage is not included in the fair. Refer toyour specific tour product page’s terms & conditions for specific baggageallowances.
Tour Fare Includes
Please refer to your tour itinerary for the most updated information
Tour Fare Excludes
Vaccinations
- Please be advised that the vaccination requirements are subject to change in each country and that it is the responsibility of the traveler and not UTOvacation to check about the requirements before the arrival of your destination.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that all travelers should be up to date with routine vaccinations. Following that, travelers should check that they have been fully vaccinated against measles, rubella, mumps, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), poliomyelitis, and COVID-19 before starting their travel. Non-immunized or incompletely immunized travelers should be offered the routine vaccinations recommended in their national immunization schedules, in addition to those needed for international travel (e.g. yellow fever vaccine).
- The WHO recommends the following vaccinations for travelers to South America: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, and rabies. Some routine vaccinations are also recommended, such as measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap), influenza, chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, meningitis, and polio.
- Proof of yellow fever vaccination may be required for some travelers, based on their specific itinerary. It is possible to find further details on the WHO website.
Additional Notes
The extra cost of schedule delay caused by Air Flight cancellation or change will be undertaken by passengers themselves. The missed itineraries will not be re-arranged. During the tour or cruise, it will be considered as surrendering application automatically if you do not attend the pre-arranged tour or check in the prearranged hotel or cruise.
All the extra cost will be undertaken by the client voluntarily. UTOvacation reserves the right to abandon any clients if such clients violate the law or damage the interest of tour groups If a travel visa is denied for any reason either applied through UTOvacation Visa Service Center or applied on your own, the tour cancellation policy applies when cancellation of the tour is requested. UTOvacation holds no responsibilities for any denied Travel Visa application.
If a child, 18 years old or younger, is travelling abroad with only one parent/guardian, children MUST carry a notarized consent letter signed by non-accompanying parent/guardian. If a child, 18 years old or younger is travelling alone, children MUST carry a notarized consent letter signed by both parents/guardian. Such a consent letter may be requested by immigration authorities when entering or leaving from a foreign country or by North American officials when re-entering into USA or Canada. Failure of presenting such document may result in the rejection of boarding aircraft or vessel for the children concerned.
Please note that some tour packages may require the compulsory gratuity which will be collected before your departure date. Failure to do so, UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel the booking (including all accommodations and flight arrangements)
Cruise lines reserve the right to cancel, modify or substitute any scheduled port of calls and the schedule at any time and for any reason whatsoever without prior notice due to the navigation authority and water conditions. Any additional expenses caused by the trip interruption should be paid by the customers, which includes but not limited to meals, transportation, hotel accommodations, personal expense, and lost baggage. UTOvacation shall not be liable for any loss to guests.
For children under 18 who will be occupying a bed, there will be an additional $100 supplement per child. Please note, this is only applicable China discounted tours or any trip that includes China discounted tours.
Please note, there is a minimum attendant requirement (10 participants) for optional programs and Pre and Post tour extensions, UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel or modify optional programs and Pre and Post tour extensions prior to departure date.
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Please be advised that we will only respond to emails in the event of an emergency. For immediate assistance, we recommend contacting our customer support team through our online chat platform or by phone. UTOvacation assumes no responsibility in the event of a failure to contact us through online chat or phone and disclaims any liability for customers missing any travel documents or payments before or during the tour.
Safeguarding your payment(s) is our top priority. In order to prevent any rampant fraudulence or deception, we ask our customers to settle payment(s) through your account on UTOvacation official website at www.utovacation.com. Should you choose offline payment submission, Cheque/Money order/Bank draft/Credit card (with credit card authorization form filled out and signed) are accepted and the payee must be UTOvacation. Please be advised that UTOvacation has never been allowing Bank transfer/Email transfer for transactions and Cash is not recommended. If you find something suspicious regarding your payment, please call 1-855.526.1286 before any further actions.
Please note that the supplier provides all flight schedules. UTOvacation would not be held responsible or liable for any heavy layovers or arrival times that may affect your tour schedule. For example, if your flight arrives earlier than expected, your hotel accommodation may not be available for check-in. Likewise, you may arrive later than scheduled and early morning the next day. For customer who choose regular flights options, please note that you do not have choice for the flight companies,arrivel/departure time and numbers of layovers. If you request a better flight schedule, please check out the flight upgrade services we provide.
For customers who opt for regular flight options, please be advised that your flight schedule may include up to four stopovers, and layover times are not guaranteed. Your flight plan will precisely align with your intended travel schedule.
UTOvacation is not responsible for changes to the schedule, including alterations to routing or the number of stops in the itinerary, made by the airline company. Additionally, UTOvacation cannot provide compensation for schedule modifications, adjustments to seat assignments, or cancellations initiated by the airline.
Important
Passengers are required to settle the final payment and submit valid passport copies/ necessary documents before the deadline or immediately when the suppliers, airlines, hotels will be or are at a stop sale. Please note, after confirming such bookings, any cancellation, tour change, name change or travel credit converting are not allowed.
Dispute Penalty
Please note, if a customer requires cancellation of a product or service, kindly reach out to UTOvacation customer service. If a customer files a dispute/chargeback directly with their bank, the order will be automatically canceled and suspended in your account.If a customer wishes to reinstate their purchase or credit, they must pay a disputed penalty of $299 per transaction if the total payment amount exceeds $299; 50% of the total invoice amount if the amount is less than $299; all dispute penalties are per transaction. Chargeback fees, transaction fees, administration expenses, marketing/acquisition costs, and operations charges are all part of the disputed penalty. After you have reinstated your order and paid the disputed penalty, you will receive the travel credit. The travel credit can be used to book the same or different tours on our website. You will not be reinstated to your original order, and the amount you paid for that excursion will not be guaranteed.
Remarks:
1) UTOvacation reserves the right to impose relevant fuel/inflation surcharge if Brent Crude Oil Price Index or US/Canada Official CPI has jumped over 4% between your booking date and tour departure date.
2) UTOvacation usually sends out important notifications including but not limited to destination health protocols, travel industry policies, tour updates and safety alerts to our agents/customers by newsletter through email. We are not responsible for trip delay, service cancellation, price increase or any other types of loss caused by unsubscribing from our email list, wrong email address or a lack of checking email box/spam folder/junk folder on a regular basis. If you have not received our newsletter for a long time, make sure your email address is effective/valid and you are on our email list. OR contact us immediately at [email protected] for assistance.
3) Please note that local city taxes are not included in the invoice amount. These taxes, as imposed by the city, are typically calculated on a per-person, per-night basis. The customer is responsible for paying the local city taxes directly while staying at the designated location.
UTOvacation strongly recommends that you purchase travel insurance for any future travel plans.
We have curated two reputable partners one in the USA and one for Canada. Once you have made your trip selection, please select the option of purchasing travel insurance.
For USA patrons, in order to qualify for the “Cancel For Any Reason” Option offered by John Hancock, you will need to purchase your insurance within 14 days of your initial deposit. Other insurance policies may be purchased later.
Please note, the travel insurance that is available for purchase is with our affiliate partners and not a direct product or offering of UTOvacation. For any questions or concerns, please contact the vendor directly.
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