18 Day Luxury China

• Return international airfares with Cathay Pacific
• Internal airfares
• Return airport transfers
• 10 nights luxury 5 star accommodation in worldclass hotels
• 2 nights in a boutique Chinese courtyard inn at the foot of the Great Wall
• 4 nights deluxe Yangtze River cruise in a balcony cabin with VIP dining
• Daily breakfast, 10 lunches & 8 dinners including a memorable Sichuan hotpot experience
• Professional English speaking guides throughout
• Dedicated air conditioned coach transportation
• All bullet train tickets as mentioned in the itinerary (standard seating)
• Incredible sightseeing including all entry fees as per the itinerary
• All tipping
• 24/7 customer service and your own Dedicated Support Agent

• Beijing - Set foot on the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China and enjoy a glass of wine to celebrate the occasion.
• Beijing - Uncover the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square
• Beijing - Enjoy a rickshaw tour through the Hutongs
• Gubei Water Town - Travel to the rugged hills behind beijing to Gubei, an ancient town situated in the shadow of the Great Wall of China
• Shanghai - Enjoy the Nanjing walking district
• Shanghai - Taste the famous Xiao Long Bao dumplings in the city they were created
• Xi’an - Visit one of the most incredible archaeological finds of the 21st century, the Terracotta Warriors
• Xi’an - See one of the best preserved ancient city walls
• Xi’an - Iconic Wild Goose Pagoda
• Chengdu - See the majestic Panda’s
• Leshan - Learn about the 71 metre tall Leshan Giant Buddha
• and the Huanglongxi Ancient Town
• Beijing - Temple of Heaven
• Yangtze River - Cruise through the gorge of the Yangtze river

Inspiring Stay

• 2 nights in a boutique traditional Chinese courtyard inn at the foot of the Great Wall of China in the Ancient water town of Gubei.

Inspiring Sights

The choice between 2 of 4 bonus sightseeing experiences to enhance your journey. You may choose to include two (2) optional Inspiring Sights throughout your tour, free as part of your package.

• Kung Fu Legend Show
• Evening Huangpu River Cruise
• Tang Dynasty Dance Performance
• Sichuan Opera Show

The remaining two inspiring sights may be purchased prior to departure if you would like to participate in all optional inspiring sights (pricing listed under Optional Tours section).

Inspiring Tastes

• Sip some wine while you admire the incredible view from on top of the Great Wall of China
• Sample the Shanghai Xiao Long Bao, the famous soup dumplings originating in Shanghai that are now found the world over.
• Join your group in a traditional Sichuan Hotpot where everyone becomes a chef.
• Enjoy VIP dining on board your luxury cruise which includes a secluded dining room and beer and soft drinks included with your meals.

For further information on your cruise, click HERE.

Deposit & Payment

• Secure your package with a deposit of $500 per person.
• Pay a 2nd instalment of $2749 per person within 28 days.
• You will then be invoiced for final payment 90 days prior to departure.

Booking Process

• Select the purple 'Reserve Your Seat' tab to begin your booking (you must 'Sign Up' first by entering your email and creating a password)
• Then select the purple 'Book now' tab of the tour you have selected
• Select your Departure Date, Departure City, Number of Passengers, Room Configuration, any Upgrade Options, and enter any Special Requests
• Click the purple ‘Proceed to Secure Checkout' tab
• Enter your credit card or PayPal details to secure your deposit/payment
• Once your order is complete, you will be prompted to complete a Booking Form so that we can fulfil your booking
• Your booking is confirmed once your Booking Form is submitted and you can begin the countdown to your Inspiring Vacation!
• You will then be allocated and contacted by one of our Dedicated Support Agent's (within 48 hours) who will support you right up until you return from your journey

Airfare Information

• Full service airline used will be with Cathay Pacific (or similar if unavailable).
• Flights will require a minimum of 1 transit (maximum 2).
• All tickets will include 20 kilos checked baggage per person, along with 7 kilos of hand luggage.
• Despite the airlines baggage allowance, we recommend travelling with 20 kilos per person due to restrictions with internal flights (where applicable), as well as coach and train transportation. Also, you will be responsible for handling your luggage at all times as the services of porters is not included. If travelling over this amount, you will be liable for any excess baggage fees enforced by the airline, payable direct.
• For domestic travel, baggage allowance of 23Kgs per passenger for checked-in baggage.
• Once ticketed, flights are non-refundable. Any changes will be subject to the airline rules & change fees.
• Full names as per passport (including all middle names) are required.
• Any airline schedule changes or cancellations are beyond our control.

Premium Economy or Business Class upgrades

• Premium Economy - available from an additional $1,500 per person in addition to the standard price (subject to availability).
• Business Class available from an additional $3,500 per person in addition to the standard price (subject to availability).

Please specify this as a 'Special Request' when completing your booking and you will be quoted for the additional fare. In the event your selection is unavailable or that you are dissatisfied with the quote, you will be provided with a full refund.

Land Only discount
A $900 per person reduction from the twin share price applies if you wish to arrange your own airfares. Should you wish to purchase land only, please select this option in the booking process, under 'Departure City'.

Airport transfers are not included when arriving outside of the group flight times. Please advise us of your flight details to confirm the availability of group transfers. Private transfers may be organised at an additional cost.

How to extend your stay
Some customers like to enhance their holiday by extending their stay pre and/or post tour. If you wish to do so, please follow these steps to initiate your request:

1. Follow the ‘book now’ prompts after signing up, until you reach the "Special Requests" field
2. Here, please specify your preferred flight arrangements and if you require additional accommodation, with the number of nights needed.
3. After finalising your purchase and submitting your booking form, a member of our team will be in contact with you via email to verify your request.

Please note a $150 per person supplement plus any applicable fare and tax difference applies to deviate from the standard itinerary. You will be contacted via email with a quote and proposed flight itinerary, with the additional payment required to confirm your request.

Extend to see Guilin and Hong Kong
Extend to see Guilin and Hong Kong - from $1,000 per person, twin share

Please click here to view the itinerary.

Optional Tours
To enhance your journey, we're offering 2 free sightseeing experiences out of a choice of 4 options, listed below. Guests can also purchase any of the remaining 2 sightseeing experiences:

• Kung Fu Legend Show (Day 2) - $60pp
• Evening Huangpu River Cruise (Day 6) - $65pp
• Tang Dynasty Dance Performance (Day 8) - $57pp
• Sichuan Opera Show (Day 12) - $75pp

Optional Shore Excursions
Your package comes with daily shore excursions included:

• Three Gorges Dam Site
• The Lesser Three Gorges
• Fengdu Ghost City

There are 3 additional shore excursions you may purchase:

• Tribe of the Three Gorges (Day 14) - $85pp
• White Emperor City (Day 15) - $85pp
• Shibaozhai (Subject to water conditions - Day 16) - $85pp

Please note - it can make for long days of sightseeing if opting to do all optional excursions.
Please note - these additional shore excursions are to be booked and paid for whilst on the cruise.

Optional Tour Bundle:
As well as choosing 2 of 4 optional tours for free, if you're wanting to make the most of your time in China, why not purchase our optional tour bundle?
These optional tours have been hand-picked by our staff and based on our customers personal favourites.

1. Kung Fu Legend Show (Day 2)
2. Evening Huangpu River Cruise (Day 6)
3. Tang Dynasty Dance Performance (Day 8)
4. Sichuan Opera Show (Day 12)

$100 per person.

Please note that you must select your Optional Tours no later than 65 days before departure, after which you will be required to purchase them on tour. Please keep in mind that anything purchased on-tour is subject to availability and prices may vary as you will be paying in local currency. We appreciate your understanding.

Please note that transportation to and from each optional tour is not included in the price. You will be required to make your own way to the starting point of the optional tour, as well as back to your hotel. Your tour guide can provide you with the direction and guidance needed to make your own way.

• Visas
• Travel insurance (compulsory)
• Tipping
• Optional activities
• Personal expenses
• International airport departure tax
• Anything not mentioned in the itinerary

Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.

As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.

This particular tour is categorised as a “4”.

4. Active Tour: A very good level of fitness and mobility is required for you to enjoy all aspects of the itinerary, as this is considered a fast-paced tour. While there is some free time scheduled either in the morning or afternoon, there are many full days of sightseeing with minimal rest and some early starts. You will be required to walk up and down stairs, get on and off the coach and participate in all scheduled sightseeing that may be conducted on uneven ground and terrain. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability. If you have any form of walking aids, other than a walking stick or hiking poles, then this tour is not suitable.

Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, however, any changes are beyond our control.

Single Supplement
Single supplement is $1,499 per person in addition to the twin share price.

Triple Share
Not available.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.

We have partnered with nib to offer our customers competitive rates for their travel insurance. You can book comprehensive or budget cover simply by clicking HERE to arrange your policy.

Visa & Passport information
It is the travellers responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from your intended date of return to Australia.

Australian passport holders will require a visa to enter China

Please note the visa is only valid for 3 months from date of issue.

The best way to apply for your Visa is directly with the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in your nearest capital city. We recommend you to organise an appointment online to arrange a date and time.

You will require specific documents to apply for your visa which we will provide you closer to your departure date. Please keep in mind you are unable to apply for your visa until you are within 3 months of your travel date.

Please note that these details are subject to change without notice. We recommend visiting https://smartraveller.gov.au for up to date information in terms of entry requirements. Visa's should not be applied for before receiving your final documentation.

Tour Documentation
Final documentation including e-tickets and hotel details will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.

Group Size
6-16 people.

Children
Children must be 2 years old or over and share a room with parents at all times. Children are the same price as adults.

Tour Length
The total length of the tour in days includes time spent in flight and is subject to change depending on the flight schedule, please refer to the day by day itinerary for the time spent on land.

Refundable deposit within 28 days of purchase:

For cancellations made within 28 days of paying the deposit on any tour, your deposit can be refunded in full or can be transferred to a new booking should you decide to change to another package or destination. Please note this change of mind guarantee does not apply for bookings made within 90 days of departure, after which time our standard 48 hour cooling off period applies. After this time, your booking becomes non-refundable. 

All cancellation or change requests must be advised in writing to our Customer Service Team at support@inspiringvacations.com prior to the cut-off period, to allow us sufficient time to respond and action your request. Should we not hear from you following this time period, your booking becomes non-refundable and you will be issued with a reminder for the second installment due for your booking. 

Refund times will vary and the timeframe of which will be advised at the time of cancellation. Any refund of deposit will be issued back to the original form of payment. 

Any bookings made prior to 13 March 2020 must abide by the original payment term conditions. 

Transferrable second installment up until 90 days before scheduled departure: 

Following the second installment payment and up until 90 days before your departure only, should you wish to postpone your travel or transfer to another package, we can provide you with a credit note of the current balance paid on your booking, to be used to rebook within 18 months of the credit being issued. 

Any change request must be advised in writing to our Customer Service Team at support@inspiringvacations.com prior to the cut-off period specified, to allow us sufficient time to respond and action your request. Should we not hear from you once inside 90 days of scheduled departure, your booking remains non-refundable and becomes non-transferrable, and you will be issued with a reminder for the final balance due for your booking.

Any bookings made prior to 13 March 2020 must abide by the original payment term conditions. 

Please refer to our full Terms and Conditions for more details