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Unforgettable China Yangtze River Cruise, Chengdu, Xian & Beijing 13-Day Tour - Exclusive to TVSN viewers $2,499 Per Person (Twin Share) SKN 049705 2018 departure dates EX Sydney, Melbourne March 15, 22, 29 $2,999 Per Person (Twin Share) APRIL 05, 12, 19, 26 SKN 049706 MAY 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 EX Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide and New Zealand JUNE 07, 14, 21, 28 (Auckland departure) JULY 05, 12, 19, 26 August 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 SEPTEMBER 06, 13, 20, 27 OCTOBER 04, 11, 18, 25 NOVEMBER 01, 08, 15
13 DAYS Unforgettable China Yangtze River Cruise, CHengdu, Xian & Beijing day 1 - i/f Chengdu Arrival Begin your journey with your international flight to Chengdu.Upon arrival at the Chengdu International Airport you will be greeted by your tour guide and transferred to your hotel. The remaining time of the day is free for your individual activities. Beijing XIAN day 2 - b/D CHENGDU YICHANG CHENGDU- YICHANG Chongqing Today you will be transferred from Chengdu to Yichang. Upon arrival, you will board the Yangtze River Cruise ship and begin your memorable 4-night cruise down the Yangtze River. day 3 - b/l/D Yangtze River Cruise - Three Gorges Dam Today’s activities include; a morning Tai Chi lesson and an optional shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam Site. The Three Gorges Dam Site is one of the largest construction brisbane projects undertaken by mankind and is the biggest Auckland perth hydropower project in the world. You may also want to visit Sydney the Tribe of the Three Gorges, the only large scenic spot adelaide that has not been influenced by the Three Gorged Dam melbourne project, which showcase the abundant Ba Culture and Shu Culture. This evening you will return to the ship and attend the Captain’s Welcome Banquet and enjoy the evening entertainment with a Chinese dancing ball.
day 4 - b/L/D Yangtze River Cruise - Lesser Three Gorges Today you may enjoy a shore excursion to Lesser Three Gorges - a shinning pearl hidden in remote mountains. You will leave your cruise ship and board smaller vessels to sail through the narrower and breathtaking Lesser Three Gorges region, lined by sheer cliffs and mountains. Along the Yangtze River you will appreciate the beauty of the Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge and visit the ancient plank road, Mengliang Stairway and the Hanging Coffins. You may also want to visit the White Emperor City, an ancient temple that is located atop Baidi Mountain on the northern bank of the Yangtze River in Fengjie County. You will then return to the ship and continue sailing into the western section of Xiling Gorge. day 5 - b/L/D Yangtze River Cruise - Fengdu Ghost City Today you may visit the Fengdu Ghost City to see why it’s regarded as the “City of Ghosts”. The temples built on Ming Mountain depict the punish instruments and demon paintings, demonstrating the Chinese people’s imagination of hell. Return to the ship and continue to pass through the mountains of Eastern Sichuan. Tonight enjoy the farewell dinner and pack your bags in preparation for disembarking tomorrow. day 6 - b Chongqing - Xian Today you will be transferred from Chongqing to Xian. Upon arrival at the airport you will be met by your tour guide and transferred to your hotel. Take some time to relax and prepare for your tour tomorrow.
day 7 - B/L day 8 - b/l XIAN - Wild Goose Pagoda, XIAN - Terracotta Warriors, Moslem Street Provincial Museum, Ancient City Wall Today you will explore the ancient wonders of Xi’an. For a Today you will begin with a visit to the Wild Goose period of more than 1,000 years, Xi’an served as China’s Pagoda. The temple was originally used by a large capital city and remains home to a great number of precious team of scholars to translate the Buddhism Scriptures relics and historical sites. Your tour today will include a visit into Chinese and subsequently became a holy place to the Terracotta Warriors and the lively Moslem Street. The for pilgrims. You will then continue on to the Provincial Terracotta Warriors Site is considered the eighth wonder Museum, which documents China’s archaeological finds of the world and was discovered by accident in 1974. You which date as far back as the Neolithic Age (20,000 will see the army of over 7,000 soldiers, archers, horses years ago). Your next visit will be to the Ancient City and chariots that has guarded Emperor Qin’s tomb since Wall, which was built in 194 BC and is the oldest and 210BC. Each figure is unique and the painstaking repair and best preserved ancient city wall in all of China. In the evacuation continues to this day. After lunch, you will walk evening, you may choose to join the optional evening through the famous Moslem Street, where many souvenirs entertainment at the Tang Dynasty Dance Performance. and delicious local snacks can be sampled. day 9 - B Xian - Beijing Today you will board a high speed train to the capital city of Beijing. Upon arrival you will be met by your tour guide and transferred to your hotel. Take some time to relax and prepare for your full day tour tomorrow. day 10 - b/D Beijing - Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City Begin your day with your daily hotel buffet breakfast, featuring a large selection of Asian and Western cuisine. You will then set out with your trip leader to discover Beijing’s imperial treasures. Stand in Tiananmen Square, one of the largest and grandest public plazas in the world. Enter the imposing walls of the Forbidden City, once the exclusive domain of the Ming Dynasty, for an extensive tour through this vast complex. Afterwards, visit the Silk Factory Outlet to learn about silk, the very trade item which started the famous Silk Road, and its delicate manufacturing process.
day 11 - b/L Beijing The Great Wall of China, 2008 Olympic Games Sites Today, you will travel into the rugged mountain landscapes north of the city to the magnificent Great Wall of China. Once on top of this ancient defensive structure, you’ll find that some sections are quite steep, but the views are magnificent and the experience is truly unforgettable. You will then learn about Jade, China’s most precious and celebrated stone, and its manufacturing process at the largest Jade factory in Beijing. Furthermore, you will visit the 2008 Olympic Games Sites including the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube. Afterwards you will head back to the city to enjoy an oriental foot massage before returning to the hotel. day 12 - b Beijing Temple of Heaven In the morning you will practice Tai Chi in the Temple of Heaven. Tai Chi is an internal martial art system which places emphasis on the development and control of Chi (consciousness) energy within the body. Afterwards, you will experience a traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony while sampling China’s locally-favoured brews at a Tea House. day 13 - b Depart Beijing Today you will be transferred to the Beijing International Airport for your flight home. If time permits, before heading to the airport, you may choose to explore the city of Beijing at your own pace. Alternatively, you can join a selection of optional tours with our experienced local guide.
Your Travel Date Is Confirmed and Guaranteed Since you selected your travel date when you placed your order, it is guaranteed and confirmed. You do NOT have to wait for any further confirmation from SNA Tours! If you did NOT select your travel date, you can wait until you’re ready, but you do need to make all your payments and after the 30-day period, you cannot request a refund. We will find a date that works for you in 2018. If you need to change your date WITHIN the 30-day period, you must contact SNA Tours immediately, by submitting a case via www.snatours.com/tvsn The Three Steps you need to do now are: 1 Fill in the online reservation form to let us know who is travelling with you and your travel preferences (food, king versus twin beds, etc.) The link to the reservation form was sent to you in your welcome email from SNA. If you have not received it, please contact SNA via www.snatours.com/tvsn. 2 Determine the upgrades and other additional elements you would like to add (visa, insurance, excursions). 3 Make your payments to SNA (for upgrades) and TVSN for the tour.
Established in 2010, 10,000+ Have Travelled To Asia We Cover 15+ Cities and Offer 60+ Excursions SNA Tours has been working closely with the team at TVSN to bring you the most amazing deals with the best terms and conditions not offered anywhere else. This is made possible with economies of scale and purchasing power across several destination countries.
Tour Tipping Included - Save $200 Per Person We know it’s always an uncomfortable situation when it comes to tipping in foreign countries. We have included the tour tipping in the amazing price of the tour!
Travel In 2018, but pay 2017 prices But You Have To Hurry… Limited Seats Available! This amazing offer, available exclusively on TVSN is only available until June 30th so you need to hurry! In case you didn’t know, the previous TVSN Yangtze River Cruise Holiday campaign sold out of cabins before the end of the promotional campaign. We were fortunate enough to get additional cabins released by the cruise ship company but we can’t expect that to happen again. Even with all the travel dates available, there are travellers from 6 origin cities across Australia and New Zealand: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Auckland. With this all-inclusive tour of the most popular destinations in China, we expect an equally positive response especially with multiple payments and a FULL YEAR of travel dates to choose from! All you need to do is make your $99 deposit today and follow up with the balance of payments to go on your Unforgettable China holiday.
How To Book Your Luxurious Unforgettable China Holiday It’s simple. 1. Pay your $99 deposit/person 2. You have a full 30 days to change your mind, add more people to your travel group. When you place your order with TVSN, your dates will be You can call in to TVSN 13 23 10 or go online to www.iTVSN.com.au to place your order with just $99/passenger to lock in this amazing CONFIRMED and GUARANTEED. deal and follow up with the balance of payments! There is no need to SKN 049705 wait for a confirmation. $2,499 Per Person (Twin Share) You select the date you want to EX Sydney, Melbourne travel and you’re all set! First Part Payment $99 Then 3 monthly payments of $800.73 each SKN 049706 $2,999 Per Person (Twin Share) EX Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Auckland First Part Payment $99 Then 3 monthly payments of $967.40 each
93% Of Travellers Say SNA Tours Are Outstanding This statistic speaks for itself, but the reason it’s important is because you will only go on the luxurious Yangtze River Cruise once in your life. You want to know it’s going to be fun, of the quality and comfort you expect from TVSN. We at SNA Tours realise that travel memories last a lifetime and we want to do everything in our power to make yours priceless and timeless by selecting the very best partners for every component of your holiday.
Singles… You Get Your Own Room And Cabin For Only $800 Admittedly, the per day cost for this tour is higher than our other tours, but that’s because the cost of the Luxury River Cruise Ship cabin is necessarily higher than a hotel room. This Yangtze River Cruise component is a highlight of this tour. Because it’s promoted on TVSN, there will be many other singles travelling - adventurous people like you who are looking forward to sharing this experience with you on one of the most exotic rivers in the world. You don’t want to miss out just because it’s a “little expensive”... It’s totally worth the comfort of having your own private cabin with your own balcony! Please note that we offer the lowest fees for singles in the marketplace BECAUSE of our partnership alliance with TVSN.
A system developed to ensure the simplest and fastest process possible. When you place your order on TVSN, by calling 13 23 10 or online at iTVSN.com.au, the TVSN Customer Care team will process your order promptly anytime of day or night, 7 days a week! • Once the TVSN Customer Care team processes your order, it sends it to SNA Tours the following business day (Monday to Friday). • This means an order processed on Friday night will only be received by SNA on Monday morning, otherwise it’s usually the next morning. WHEN WILL I HEAR FROM SNA TOURS? • Once your order is received, it’s imported into the SNA Tours order processing system and a confirmation email is INSTANTLY sent to you if you are the person who placed the order. SNA Tours sets you as the Primary Passenger for that travel unit (family or friends travelling together) and you are the only person who will be contacted by email or phone. If you would like to nominate someone else, just let us know and we’ll gladly make the change. • On the day your order is received, an SNA Customer Service person will call you (as the Primary Passenger). • If you are not available, a voicemail will be left with the instructions for you to follow.
START BY FILLING IN THE ONLINE RESERVATION FORM In the FIRST confirmation email we send you, there is a link to our online Reservation Form. DON’T WAIT FOR THE SNA COURTESY CALL – YOU CAN GO AHEAD AND PROCESS YOUR ORDER ON YOUR OWN ONCE YOU RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL :) The first step you need to take is to fill in the ONLINE reservation form. • It is imperative you do this as soon as possible, for reasons noted below. • SNA will send follow up emails, but fill in the Reservation Form as soon as conveniently possible. • We use this information to sort through the hundreds of orders on a first in, best dressed Check Your Inbox and basis, combined with your confirmed travel dates Junk/Spam Folders in chronological order. • We necessarily call and email passengers who wish to travel the soonest versus those who travel later in the current year or next year. • This is usually completed within less than a week, but there are many things you can do to fast track your reservation…
How To Fast Track Your Reservation Fill in the online reservation form as soon as you can. Even if you only partially fill it in, our automated systems will place (and keep) you at the front to the queue. • Otherwise we need to manually handle your enquiry which is more time consuming and slows down the process. Make sure you’re available during our extended working hours 9 AM to 5 PM Monday to Friday (Australian Eastern Time). • If you’re not available, you may request we contact someone else and we’ll assign them as the Primary Passenger. FOLLOW OUR INSTRUCTIONS AND OUR SYSTEM WILL GET YOU ON YOUR WAY QUICKLY AND EASILY. • We are as excited about your trip as you are and want to get you on your way. We have designed a fully automated system to make sure each step of the process is taken care of. • All you need to do is keep an eye on your inbox and we’ll be in touch with the next step well ahead of time. There’s no need to send emails to check if we received your emails or call to “check on your reservation.” We have it all under control and we will reach you if anything pops up!
Answers To Commonly Asked Questions When will my travel date be confimed? Your travel date is already confirmed. When you purchased your tour from TVSN, you selected your date and it is GUARANTEED. If you change your mind about the travel date you want within the 30-day period, just contact SNA Tours and we will make the change for you. No worries! When will I get my ticket(s)? We negotiate great deals with airlines ahead of time, purchasing tickets in bulk at different times throughout the year to achieve economies of scale to provide you, as a TVSN client, the very best value for money. Unfortunately this means there is no pre-set time when you will get your tickets other than well in advance of your travel. Sometimes this can occur months in advance while in others, it’s 30 days or less prior to travel. Rest assured we have everything under control and no one has ever missed their flights in our 6-year history. Your tickets will be issued electronically, but are no longer needed by the airlines. Upon check-in, you j ust need to show your passport and visa. Where will I have a stopover on my flight? Due to the large number of travel dates, groups, varying itineraries, origin cities and destinations we need to deal with, we are not able to confirm if there will be a stopover or where that might be on your way to and from your chosen destination. When you purchased the deal on TVSN, you purchase a Group Tour at an incredible price point that requires us to find the best path to get you from your origin city (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide or Auckland) to your destination. Most of the time, this means we need to go through a large hub airport to then connect with a domestic flight. We always seek to ensure the minimum amount of layover time that meets with the required transfer times set by the airlines and/or designated airports. If you wish to pay to upgrade to a better, more direct flight path, you may contact SNA customer service, but experience has shown us that the substantial additional cost is usually prohibitive. If you want to travel Business Class, just let us know and we’ll discuss the options available. BUT... If you want to travel Business Class, check out out the amazing TVSN special deal and we’ll discuss the various options available.
When will I get my itinerary? • This PDF file is your TOUR itinerary. A detailed day-by-day summary of your hotels and other travel details will be sent to you at least one week prior to travel to ensure it is complete and accurate. • This is because many small, but important details change at the last minute due to the complexity of travel to developing countries. When will I get my visa(s)? • Visas are processed in bulk, based on travel tour dates and group sizes.Each country has its own visa process which unfortunately can vary widely beyond our control. Developing countries are notorious for inconsistent processing, which is why we strongly suggest you leave it up to us to deal with it. • We have dedicated customer service personnel to hand-hold your visa application through each step to ensure nothing goes wrong. Unfortunately, there is no pre-set schedule we can confirm other than you will receive them well ahead of your travel. What are the refund and cancellation policies? TVSN and SNA Tours have partnered together to bring you the best value-for-money deal possible based on the volume that TVSN viewers provide. To negotiate the best dates, excursions, hotels, transportation and airline seats, confirmations need to be made as soon as the campaign ends. This means that once the TVSN 30-day Money Back Guarantee (MBG) Period ends, there will be penalties for cancelling: • Once the 30-day MBG period ends a minimum of $100/person fee will be charged to cover administrative costs incurred. • After the 30-day MBG period ends and before tickets are issued, a $350 fee will be charged to cover reservation and ticketing costs incurred. • Once tickets are issued, no refund is possible. Should there be a health or other serious issue, TVSN and SNA will assess the claim on compassion grounds. Can I decide my travel flight path? The short answer is no. Each TVSN campaign comprises hundreds of travellers across dozens of dates and half a dozen origin cities. You can imagine the complexity to make sure everyone arrives at the destination city on the same day! This means we need to have the flexibility to manage across multiple airlines and cannot provide each passenger or travel group with their own preferred flight path. The more direct flight path, the higher the cost. This is admittedly a trade-off when traveling with a group at this amazing price! Can I upgrade my flights and/or arrive a day early to rest and relax? Yes, you can upgrade your International flights to Business Class for a great price of only $3,000 per person and we are now offering a 1-day early arrival “rest and relaxation” upgrade. Please refer to the attached details for more information and/or contact the SNA Customer Service team to discuss the details and make your final selections. Please note domestic flights can only be booked in Economy.
Make your holiday... unforgettable UPGRADE TO BUSINESS CLASS You can upgrade your International Flights to Business Class for only $3,000/person, it’s the best Business Class price on the market! If you have never flown in Business Class, this is the one chance you have to give it a go and make your trip extra special! SNA Tours customer service will coordinate with you to secure seats since they are understandably very limited on long haul flights and at this price, increasingly popular.
Make your holiday... unforgettable UPGRADE TO the 1-day pre-tour REST AND RELAXATION PACKAGE Arrive one day early to get some sleep, relax and acclimatise to the new time zone and environment. This option has just been added due to popular demand by TVSN viewers. It is an inexpensive upgrade to make sure you get your holiday tour started well rested and refreshed. For only $100/person, you get to have 1 breakfast, if you arrive in time for the restaurant service and a full day of rest included. Please note this upgrade does not include room service. Also if your flight arrives after the breakfast service is offered in the hotel restaurant, there is no offsetting credit or meal provision. The breakfast option is complementary and should not be considered as part of this package.
Optional Yangtze River Cruise Excursions Cruise Ship Options VIP Dining Room Upgrade (Highly recommended) Three Scenic Excursions x $170/person $60/person Embark on three spectacular excursion in one Eat in the exclusive dining room with less people, so no convenient package! Fengdu Ghost City (Usually $85) waiting in the buffet lines, select from more choices of + Lesser Three Gorges (Usually $85) + Three Gorges western food options and have a great panoramic view Dam (Usually $85)! $255 Value. Save $85. That’s 3 of the surroundings. excursions for the price of 2! All-You-Can-Drink Package (AMAZING VALUE!) Five Scenic Excursions x $340/person $80/person Embark on five spectacular excursion in one convenient While on the ship, for the duration of the cruise, you package! Fengdu Ghost City (Usually $85) + Lesser can purchase this drinks package and have Three Gorges (Usually $85) + Three Gorges Dam All-you-can-drink beer + 1 bottle of wine (Usually $85) + White Emperor City (Usually $85) + or Shibao Pogoda (Downstream) / Three Gorges Tribe All-you-can-drink beer + 6 cocktails (Upstream) (Usually $85)! $425 Value. Save $85. That’s 5 excursions for the price of 4! Chengdu OPTIONAL Excursions Panda Sanctuary Excursion And Hot Pot Dinner $80/person Famous for its breeding program and home of the Giant Pandas and their gorgeous cousins, the Red Pandas, tour the Chengdu Panda Sanctuary. Price includes transport to and from the sanctuary, entrance fee, traditional Sichuan hotpot dinner and English-speaking guide.
Shanghai Upgrade $799/person day 1 - D Shanghai Arrival Welcome to Shanghai, China! Today you will be transferred to Shanghai and embark on a Shanghai city tour. You will discover the largest financial and commercial centre, visit the Shanghai Nanjing walking district and explore the Shanghai Museum to learn more of the local culture and history. Visit the Bund by the Huangpu River and experience the city where the old meets the new. Enjoy an optional Huangpu River Cruise. You will cruise along the Huangpu River, past many of Shanghai’s famous sites such as the People’s Hero Monuments, the Bund, the Oriental Pearl Tower, the bustling International Passenger Station of Shanghai Harbour, the docks, the Wu Song ancient gun fort relics and the impressive skyline of the Pu Dong business district. day 2 - b/L Shanghai - Ancient Water Town Today you will enjoy a tour of an ancient water town. The town, known as ‘The Venice of Shanghai’ is a well preserved ancient water town in modern Shanghai. With a history of over 1700 years, it is typical of a country environment of southeast China. There are hundreds of gardens here that were established in the Ming and Qing dynasties. 15 rivers divide the town into 7 islands, with 49 historic bridges connecting the islands together. day 3 - b Shanghai Departure Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home. We hope you enjoyed your journey to China with us! FINE PRINT Single supplement fee of $100 is payable upon booking for travellers travelling on their own. PACKAGE INCLUDES • Domestic airfares • All domestic transfers in China • Round trip to and from the airport • Meals: 2 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner • 2 nights’ accommodation: Crowne Plaza Shanghai Fudan hotel or similar
13 DAYS Unforgettable China TVSN Terms and Conditions Fine Print package includes • Customers must have a valid passport with appropriate time • International airfares remaining on passport prior to date confirmation and travel. • All domestic and international transfers in China • Voucher is for one person based on double occupancy. • Round trip to and from the airport • Service charge of $100 applies if any change is made after • Private coach transportation with air conditioning the booking has been confirmed and the vouchers have • Experienced, English speaking guides been redeemed. • Meals: 12 breakfast, 6 lunches, 5 dinners • Return date change will incur charge of $200/person before the • 12 nights’ accommodation: air ticket has been issued and is subject to airline availability. • 1 night in Chengdu: Chengdu Qinhuang Holiday Inn or similar • No child discount available on this package. • 4 nights Yangtze River Cruise • Itinerary scheduled activities are subject to change without • 3 nights in Xi’an: Xi’an Grand Noble Hotel or similar prior notice based upon weather, traffic condition and other • 2 nights in Beijing: Park Plaza Scenic Park Hotel or Similar unforeseen occurrences. • 2 nights in Beijing: Chun Hui Yuan Resort Hotel or Similar • Rooms are subject to availability. If the desired hotel is not • Tour Tipping is included available, we will book an alternate, comparable hotel at no additional cost. • We cannot provide a refund if we are unable to accommodate Preferred Airline Partners: a special request. Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines. • It is advised insurance coverage for baggage, accident and trip cancellation/interruption (highly recommended). Other airline partners and/or hotels may be substituted to • All currencies are in AUD Dollars unless stated otherwise. accommodate specific date requirements and/or scheduling • Single supplement of $800 is payable upon booking for at SNA Tours’ discretion. Substitutions made by SNA Tours single travellers. will not attract any surcharges or additional fees. Upgrades • Exclusions, if selected, are payable to SNA Tours directly, and/or special client requests may attract additional fees not TVSN. depending on availability, location, city and travel dates. • The TVSN money back guarantee does not apply to this offer. This promotional tour holiday is non-refundable after the Due to the large number of travel dates, groups, varying 30-day Money Back Guarantee (MBG) period since airline, itineraries, origin cities and destinations, we are not able hotel and local tour operator bookings made by SNA Tours to confirm if there will be a stopover or where that might can’t be cancelled. If an order is cancelled after the 30-day be on your way to and from your chosen destination. MBG period, a $100/person fee will be charged to cover administrative costs. After the 30-day MBG period ends and before tickets are issued, a $350 fee will be charged to cover Contact SNA Tours reservation and ticketing costs incurred and once tickets Australia Toll Free No: 1800 650 005 are issued, no refund is possible. Should there be a health or Email : info@snatours.com other serious issue, TVSN and SNA will assess the claim on Website : www.snatours.com.au compassion grounds. package exCludes • Customers must arrange to get a China Visa. This can be done through SNA Tours ($165/person paid to them directly) or Fast-Track Your Inquiry! you can do it separately on your own (not recommended). • Single supplement upgrades, add-on excursions, optional tours and evening entertainment. To fast-track your inquiry, please log • Laundry and other items of a personal nature. a case via www.snatours.com/tvsn • Trip delay or interruption by airline schedule change. • Optional insurance coverage for baggage, accident and and your request will be treated on a trip cancellation/interruption (highly recommended). preferential, high-priority basis. • Cost for anything not specifically mentioned in the listing above.
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