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CHINA & TOKYO EXPLORIENT 

14 days/ 12 nights (CJP)

Beijing / Xian / Guilin / Shanghai /Tokyo

Private Journey* -  Daily departure

Our China & Tokyo Explorient program features an incredible journey to four of China’s signature destinations, followed by a sensational dose of modern-day excitement in Tokyo. With a harmonious mix of “East meets West”, each metropolis embodies its own distinctive flavor of dynamic city life, fine cuisines and vivacious entertainment.

Your unforgettable expedition to China begins with two of its greatest ancient capitals -- Beijing & Xian. There, you'll experience first-hand a few of China’s legendary landmarks and national treasures including the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Ming Tombs, and the infamous Terra-cotta Warriors. Next, proceed to Guilin, where the region's picturesque scenery has inspired many Chinese poets and artists for centuries. Be prepared to be mesmerized by Guilin's scenic beauty as you embark on a riverboat journey along the Li River to the artistically inspired village of Yangshuo.  Finally, indulge yourself in Shanghai, an International city renowned for its fantastic shopping, tantalizing cuisines and bustling entertainment that has the world at your fingertips. 

Next, Destination Tokyo: One of the most vibrant and modern cities in the world, offering a fascinating land of contrasts, an engaging combination of futuristic towers, ancient culture and stunning natural landscapes. Its contrasts between the old and the new, the traditional and modern, East and West have lured millions the world over to this mystifying kingdom.

TOUR INCLUDES:

  • Round-trip air from the U.S. via All Nippon Airways

  • 12 nights Deluxe Hotel Accommodations

  • China Domestic Airfares per itinerary

  • Private Tour*: Sightseeing & Transfers by private car, driver and Professional English-speaking guides (except in Tokyo)

 

 

BEIJING (3 nights)

  • 3 nights at Park Plaza Hotel | Renaissance Beijing (Superior) | Renaissance Capital (Deluxe)

  • Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

  • 2 Chinese lunches

  • 1 Peking Duck dinner

  • 2 full days of private sightseeing including Great Wall at Mutianyu (with cable car ride), Ming Tombs, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Tian'anmen Square, and Temple of Heaven.

  • Evening "Legends of Kung Fu" Performance

XIAN (2 nights)

  • 2 nights at Shangri-la Golden Flower Hotel (Superior) OR Sofitel Xian (Deluxe)

  • Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

  • 1 Chinese lunch

  • 1 Tang Dynasty dinner and cultural show

  • Full day private sightseeing including the Terra Cotta Army excavation site, Shaanxi Provincial Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the City Wall

GUILIN (2 nights)

  • 2 nights at Waterfall Hotel

  • Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

  • 1 Chinese lunch

  • 1 Chinese dinner

  • Private half-day tour and full-day Li River excursion

SHANGHAI (2 nights)

  • 2 nights at New World Mayfair Hotel (Superior) |  Renaissance Shanghai Hotel (Deluxe)

  • Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

  • 1 Chinese lunch

  • 1 Dinner

  • Evening Shanghai Acrobatics Performance

  • Full day private sightseeing including the Bund, Yu Yuan Garden and Jade Buddha Temple

TOKYO (3 nights)

Notes:

* except in Tokyo - transfers and sightseeing will be provided on a join basis by air-conditioned motor-coach.

 

 

2008/09 Air and Land Price Chart (Prices valid through March 31, 2009)

Daily Departure

 

SFO/LAX/NHL

WAS/NYC/CHI

Single Supplement

Land Only

January - February '08

S 3,515 3,615    945 2,935
  D 3,895 3,995 1,225 3,315

March

S 3,665 3,765 1,065 3,055
  D 3,985 4,085 1,285 3,375

April - May

S 3,775 3,875 1,095 3,105
  D 4,185 4,285 1,415 3,535

June

S 3,895 3,995 1,085 3,125
  D 4,235 4,335 1,325 3,465

July

S 3,875 3,975 1,085 3,105
  D 4,235 4,335 1,245 3,465

August

S 4,025 4,125 1,105 3,255
  D 4,465 4,565 1,445 3,695

September

S 3,785 3,885 1,115 3,135
  D 4,225 4,325 1,465 3,595

October

S 3,805 3,905 1,125 3,155
  D 4,215 4,315 1,435 3,565

November

S 3,715 3,815 1,085 3,105
  D 4,125 4,114 1,405 3,515

Dec.* - February '09

S 3,555 3,655    955 2,945
  D 3,935 4,035 1,235 3,325

March '09

S 3,695 3,795 1,055 3,045
  D 4,035 4,135 1,295 3,385
  Tour requires minimum of 2 passengers to operate

 

  S = Superior | D = Deluxe

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Prices are per person, based on double occupancy

  • When Trans-Pacific travel takes place on a weekend (Fri-Sun), add $50 per person each direction.

  • 2008 Olympics:

    • Blackout dates in Beijing between Aug. 01 - 31, 2008

    • Hotel surcharges & other restrictions in China apply during Olympic Period (July 15 - Sept. 15)

  • U.S. & Foreign departure taxes, fees and fuel surcharges are not included (Approx. $600).

  • For add-on fares from eligible connecting U.S. domestic cities, please refer to Connecting Cities chart.

  • Price excludes personal expenses, beverages, gratuities to guides and drivers

  • *For air & land option, airfare supplement of $160 applies for travel between December 9 - 29

  • Holiday surcharges applies for stays during Dec. 23 - Jan. 05

  • Land-only price includes Intra-Asia Airfares

  • China visa fee not included.  Passport must be valid at least 6 months from date of trip return

 

 

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