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I have found the trip I like.
How can I sign up? |
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You can call us at 1-800-914-9133
(within U.S. and Canada) or email us at info@asiavoyages.com.
One of our travel consultants will be happy to assist you.
A deposit of $200 per person is required at the time of booking.
The deposit can be paid by major credit cards.
A pre-trip packet will be sent to you once your trip deposit
is received. The packet includes a travel guide book, visa
instructions and application forms, travel insurance information,
invoice statment, etc. |
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How do we get the visa for our
trip? |
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Asia Voyages will help you with the
visa application process. Upon receipt of your tour deposit,
we will send you a pre-trip packet with visa instructions
and forms. |
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Can you recommend a travel insurance
company? |
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Yes. We have been using Travel Plus
Travel Protection provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
An application will be sent to you with your pre-trip packet.
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When do I receive my final trip
documentation? |
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Your final trip documentation will
be sent to you about 3 to 4 weeks prior to your departure.
The documentation includes confirmed itinerary with flights
details, a complete list of local contact persons and numbers,
hotel addresses with telephone/fax numbers, major city maps,
etc. |
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What is the baggage allowance
on the flights? |
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Baggage allowance differs for
the transpacific and China sections of your tour. US and
non-stop transpacific allowance is two pieces of checked
baggage totaling 106 inches (sum of the three dimensions).
Baggage allowance within China is one piece of baggage not
over 44 pounds per person.
For domestic flight within China, there is a 1 bag check-in
allowance at 20kgs/44lbs. Carry-on is limited to piece and
can not exceed 20x40x55cm or weigh more than 5kgs/11lbs. |
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Can I arrange my own international
flight tickets? |
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Yes. While we can book the special-priced
(which is usually the best deal) international flights for
you, it is perfectly OK that you make your own arrangements
by using your airline miles or coupons. |
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Do you provide arrival transfer
from airport to hotel? |
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Arrival transfer will be provided
for all of our scheduled departures, even if you arranged your
own international flight. |
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How do I meet with my guide upon
arrival? |
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After you have cleared custom
formalities and claimed your baggage(s), please proceed to the
exit. Your guide will be waiting for you there and holding a sign
with your name. |
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How do I tip on the trip? |
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Tipping to the guide /driver has
become a common practice. The average is about $4-6 per person
/ day to both the guide and the driver. Applicable hotel taxes
have been included in your tour package. You do not need to
tip at the restaurants on our tour. |
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What is the size of your group?
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All the scheduled departures are
limited to only 10 tour participants. We want to make sure
that each participant gets maximum attention and care from
our professional guide. This will also save you valuable
time by avoiding any delay waiting for your fellow travelers,
a common practice when you are with a larger group. |
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Do I need to take any immunizations? |
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No immunizations are required for
entry into China, unless the traveler is coming from a yellow
fever infected area. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) in Atlanta recommends that all travelers have current
polio and tetanus immunizations . For traveling into the countryside,
immune globulin is also recommended to combat hepatitis A,
as is typhoid immunization. It is very important to bring
along a supply of wide spectrum Antibiotics, an anti diarrhea
agent, and any other prescription drugs required. For the most
updated information, please contact CDC in Atlanta or visit
their web site at http://www.cdc.gov |
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Can you arrange pre-or post-tour?
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Yes. |
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What is your cancellation policy? |
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Please refer to our General Booking
Conditions at http://www.asiavoyages.com/info.html
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When is the best time to visit
China? |
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Deciding when to visit China depends
on which places you wish to visit, what type of weather you
enjoy, and how much a bargain you want. Remember that China
is a huge country with many different climates and types of
terrain. Think of it in terms of United States, which China
resembles in size and shape. Traveling along the Golden Route
(Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Guilin) is like visiting Philadelphia,
Knoxville and Southern Florida all in one trip. May, September
and October are the peak tourist months at China’s most
popular destinations, when the weather is most comfortable.
Prices drop a bit in the shoulder season, which runs from
late March through April and from June through August. The
off-season arrives in late November, and continues through
the winter when crowds are few and prices unbelievably low. |
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What to pack? |
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Pack lightly and bring casual clothes.
A sturdy, comfortable pair of walking shoes is an absolute.
A sports coat and tie for man, and one or two dresses or pantsuits
for women will suit the most formal occasions to be encountered
in China. Travelers should bring shirts, sweaters and jackets
that can be worn in layers to suit a range of climates. Remember,
dress for Comfort, not for Style. |
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Checklist: |
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Electrical converter and adapter plugs. China’s electrical
system operates at 220 volts.
Hair dryer, razor, alarm clock.
Common toiletries, wet tissue, cold and digestive medications,
lip balm, sanitary napkins and any over-the-counter medicines
you generally use.
Chewing gum, mints or throat lozenges to keep your mouth
moist.
Reading materials, including a guide book on the places
you will see.
Sun-tan lotion and sun glasses. Raincoat if you go in
July and August.
Camera & film. Be aware that while print film is available
in most places, negative film may be difficult to find.
And be sure to pack extra batteries.
A note book to keep track of all the exciting things happening
on the trip.
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