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JAPAN & CHINA EXPLORIENT  (PROGRAM B)

15 days / 13 nights  (JCB)

Tokyo / Kyoto / Beijing / Xian / Shanghai

Daily Departure.

 

 

Our Japan & China Explorient program features an incredible journey to two of Japan's most popular cities, followed by four of China's signature destinations.

Your voyage begins in Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan' s most frequented tourist destinations, offering a fascinating land of contrasts, an engaging combination of futuristic cities, 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. On this tour, our guests will get a chance to sample Japan's modern bustling city life as well as enjoy cultural visits to the nation's historical landmarks including ancient temples, imperial palaces, beautiful classical gardens and magnificent architectural masterpieces.

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, visit Shanghai, one of the most modern, yet historically significant cities in China. It is an international shopping, gourmet and entertainment paradise that has the world at your fingertips. 

Get ready for the trip of your lifetime!

TOUR INCLUDES:

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

  • 14 nights Hotel Accommodations per itinerary

  • Intra-Asia airfares as specified in itinerary

  • Private airport transfers and sightseeing in mainland China

  • Join airport transfers and sightseeing in Japan

 

 

TOKYO (3 nights)

  • 3 nights at Le Meridien Pacific Hotel  (Superior) OR Palace Hotel (Deluxe)

  • Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

  • Half-day Tokyo city sightseeing tour (Join tour)

  • Mt. Fuji and Hakone tour with lunch (Join tour)

  • Bullet train ticket from Hakone to Kyoto

KYOTO (2 nights)

BEIJING (3 nights)

  • 3 nights at the Renaissance Beijing  (Superior) OR Park Plaza Hotel (Deluxe)

  • Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

  • 2 Chinese lunches

  • 1 Peking Duck dinner

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

  • Evening Acrobatics Performance

XIAN (2 nights)

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

  • Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

  • 2 Chinese lunches

  • 1 Tang Dynasty dinner and cultural show

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

SHANGHAI (3 nights)

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

  • Hotel American Breakfasts Daily

  • 1 Chinese lunch

  • 1 Dinner

  • Full day private sightseeing including the Bund, Yu Yuan Garden, Shanghai Museum & Urban Planning Exhibition Center

  • Evening Shanghai Acrobatics Performance

 

1 Accommodation at Park Plaza Hotel (deluxe option) based on Deluxe Category Room

 

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

Daily Departure

 

SFO/LAX/HNL

WAS/NYC/CHI

Single Supplement

Land Only

January - February '08

S 3,935 4,035 1,045 3,285
  D 4,425 4,525 1,405 3,775

March

S 4,015 4,115 1,125 3,365
  D 4,515 4,615 1,495 3,865

April

S 4,075 4,175 1,185 3,425
  D 4,625 4,725 1,565 3,975
 May S 4,105 4,205 1,185 3,455
  D 4,655 4,755 1,565 4,005

June

S 4,205 4,305 1,155 3,435
  D 4,734 4,835 1,525 3,965

July

S 4,185 4,285 1,155 3,415
  D 4,725 4,825 1,525 3,955

August

S 4,345 4,445 1,175 3,575
  D 4,925 5,095 1,595 4,155

September

S 4,135 4,235 1,235 3,485
  D 4,665 4,765 1,595 4,015

October

S 4,155 4,255 1,235 3,505
  D 4,655 4,755 1,565 4,005

November

S 4,095 4,195 1,235 3,485
  D 4,595 4,695 1,565 3,985

December* - February '09

S 3,915 4,015 1,085 3,305
  D 4,405 4,505 1,405 3,795

March '09

S 4,025 4,125 1,145 3,375
  D 4,545 4,645 1,505 3,895
  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. $675).

  • 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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