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September-October 2010
Hiking Yosemite's Sister Parks in China Trip Cost
*2010 LAND COST: $3761 (13-15 members)
$4300 (11-12 members)
$4908 (7-10 members)
Single supplement $513
Internal airfare $595 (subject to change) (includes flights Hangzhou/Chengdu; Chengdu/Jiuzhaigou & Jiuzhaigou/Chengdu)
To avoid having to cancel trips with fewer members, we charge more for smaller groups, to cover the fixed costs of the trip. Costs are based on double occupancy; if you are traveling alone and wish to have a single room, you must pay the single supplement fee. If you are willing to share accommodations we will match you with a roommate if one is available. If we cannot match you with a roommate, you must pay the single supplement listed above.
LAND COST INCLUDES:
- All hotel accommodation for 10 nights on twin-sharing basis as indicated in the itinerary
- All land transport mentioned in the itinerary
- All meals as indicated as B (Breakfast), L (lunch), D (dinner), highlighting the local cuisine
- Admission charges to all places and activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Fully served and equipped camping for one night in Zaru Valley of Jiuzhaigou National Park
- Service of local English-speaking guide
- Drinking water and snacks on minibus
- Water, tea and coffee during meals
- Normal level of gratuities for Trip Coordinator, drivers, local guides and support staff
LAND COST DOES NOT INCLUDE: international airfare, internal airfare within China, transfers for independent arrival or departure, any meals not specified after each itinerary day, beverages at group meals, international airport departure taxes, optional tipping to Yosemite Association Trip Leader, hotels en route and any additional hotel nights that may be necessitated by airline schedule changes or other factors, pre-trip expenses of medical immunizations (if any), travel insurance, or passports and visas, and other expenses of a personal nature (liquor, laundry, etc.).
*CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATES
Due to the volatility of currency markets, we can only offer the most competitive pricing on our trips in China by partially tying the trip cost directly to the value of the Remenbi. In the winter of 2009-10, when we set the rates for our fall program, the US Dollar equaled 6.8 Remenbi. While in most years, no price changes are ever necessary, if there were to be a significant change in exchange rates, we may be forced to raise or lower our trip price; if so, your final invoice, sent out 75 days prior to departure, will reflect the difference. Please note that the calculation will not be a straight proration. While most of the trip cost is paid in Remenbi, the remainder of our expenses are paid in dollars. The overall effect is to moderate any change; thus, if the Remenbi were to rise in value, the land price would rise less than might be expected, and if the Remenbi were to fall, the drop in land price would also be less than might be expected.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
At time of reservation $500 per person
120 days prior to departure (23 May) 25% of land cost
75 days prior to departure (8 July) Balance
Prices are quoted in US dollars and all payments must be made in US dollars whether by check or credit card. All land payments submitted less than 60 days prior to departure must be paid by credit card or cashier's check.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
If it becomes necessary for you to cancel your trip, the following fees will apply, computed as of the date we receive your written cancellation notice. If you need to change your travel dates after confirmation, cancellation and/or change fees may apply.
Until 15 May 100%
More than 90 days prior to departure (23 June) $250 per person
90-46 days prior to departure (to 7 Aug) 25% of land cost
45 days or fewer (8 Aug) 100% of land cost
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