Tibet and Beyond

A 13-Day Abercrombie and Kent tour starting from $8,715

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Tour Length: 13 Days
Countries Visited: China, Tibet
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Tour Operator: Abercrombie and Kent
Tour Code: AK4544-2010
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Explore Tibet, the magical, spiritual land of snow lions and living Buddhas. Meet a local family on the sacred hill of Ringha (Dabaosi), attend a traditional Naxi dance and musical performance in Lijiang, and visit sacred monasteries across "the roof of the world." Spend two full days in enchanting Lhasa, discovering impressive ancient structures (including the former home of the Dalai Lama) and cultural relics.

 

PRICE PER PERSON

Land arrangements
May - Jun
Double occupancy….. $8,570
Single supplement….. $2,260

Jul - Oct
Double occupancy….. $8,715
Single supplement….. $2,400

Internal airfare: (Shanghai/Lijiang; Zhongdian/Lhasa/Chengdu/Shanghai)
Economy class from $1,905

Please check with A&K for our special international airfares.

 
Day 1: USA or Canada/Shanghai, China:

Depart on an overnight flight to Shanghai.


Meals Served:

Day 2: Shanghai:

After arrival, the remainder of your day is at leisure. With its numerous museums, parks, restaurants and markets, Shanghai is rich in culture and an inspiration for the senses.


Meals Served:

Day 3: Shanghai:

Explore China's "city of the future" with a walk along the Bund and a stroll through Yu Garden, a 16th-century Ming period private garden/residence. After lunch, visit the Shanghai Museum, home to some of the finest Chinese art in the world, and the Urban Planning Museum. Tonight, join fellow travellers at a welcome dinner.


Meals Served: B L D

Day 4: Shanghai/Lijiang:

Fly to Lijiang, the gateway to the wonders of Yunnan, China's mountainous southwestern province. After settling in to your resort, embark on a walking tour of Lijiang's historic Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that retains the architecture and symbolic designs of both Han and Naxi traditions. Sit down to a special briefing by an expert from the Nature Conservancy who discusses regional conservation.


Meals Served: B L D

Day 5: Lijiang:

The Naxi are one of China's 56 officially recognized ethnic groups, a people inhabiting the Himalayan foothills. Explore two Naxi villages: Baisha, the first capital of the Naxi Kingdom, and Longquan, a tranquil community that lends perfect insight into a China almost forgotten. After lunch, visit the Heilongtan (Black Dragon Pool Park) and the Dongha Museum that showcases Naxi religious traditions. This evening, attend a traditional Naxi dance and musical performance.


Meals Served: B L D

Day 6: Lijiang/Ringha:

Drive along the great Yunnan/Tibet Highway, stopping at the charming village of Shigu (Stone Drum) that sits above the historic First Bend in the Yangzi River and the stunning Tiger Leaping Gorge. Late this afternoon, arrive at your hotel in the traditional Khampa village of Ringha.


Meals Served: B L D

Day 7: Ringha/Zhongdian/Ringha:

Drive to Zhongdian, considered the seat of Tibetan culture in Yunnan. Visit Songzangling Monastery, the largest Tibetan monastery in Yunnan and home to the Living Buddha. Also explore the Central Market, held daily in the heart of the new city and a wonderful place to buy everything from local clothes to jewelry. Back in Ringha, hike to the summit of the sacred hill of Ringha (Dabaosi), believed to be a source of religious power. All Tibetans in Yunnan must take a pilgrimage to this hill before going to Lhasa. Then visit with a local farming family before joining the locals for singing and dancing in Old Town.


Meals Served: B L D

Day 8: Ringha/Lhasa:

Board a morning flight to Lhasa and transfer to your hotel. This afternoon, take a short walk with your guide through the city center to adjust to the altitude.


Meals Served: B L D

Days 9-10: Lhasa:

Spend two full days exploring fascinating Lhasa. Visit the seventh-century former home of the Dalai Lama, the Potala Palace — the crowning glory of Lhasa. Its towering red and white edifice with a gold roof rises 985 feet above the valley floor and can be seen for miles around. Explore Jokhang Temple, the spiritual center of the country, as well as the 15th-century Sera, one of Tibet's six great monasteries. Head to Norbulingka, the former summer residence of the Dalai Lamas, located on the outskirts of town and filled with gardens, palaces and pavilions. Then visit the Tibetan Museum, a complex of buildings that includes the Storehouse for Cultural Relics, home to thangkas (Tibetan scrolls) and gilded copper and bronze Buddhist statues. Visit Braille Without Borders, an NGO dedicated to giving the blind and severely sight-impaired children of Tibet a chance at living a full and productive life.


Meals Served: B L D

Day 11: Lhasa:

Today, visit Nechung Temple, the former home of the State Oracle, Drepung Monastery and Anni Taskhu Nunnery. Tonight, join fellow travellers over farewell cocktails and dinner.


Meals Served: B L D

Day 12: Lhasa/Chengdu/Shanghai:

Fly to Chengdu, connecting to Shanghai. This evening, enjoy dinner at your choice of A&K's recommended restaurants.


Meals Served: B L D

Day 13: Shanghai/USA or Canada:

Board your homebound flight.


Meals Served: B

 

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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

 •  Attend a traditional Naxi dance and musical performance in Lijiang
 •  Turn the world's largest prayer wheel and receive the blessing of the Living Buddha
 •  Climb the sacred Dabaosi, a holy site of pilgrimmage
 •  Sit down to butter tea with a Tibetan family
 •  Explore the dark and winding hallways of the amazing Potala Palace, the crowning glory of Lhasa
 

INCLUDED IN ESCORTED PROGRAMS: Prices are valid to December 2010 (2011 pricing details will be subject to final confirmation), and include all accommodations as noted in the itinerary; meals as specified; arrival and departure transfers (regardless of arrival and departure days); fully-guided sightseeing as noted in the itinerary (including park and entrance fees); bottled water supplied during sightseeing; selected beverages with group meals; services of an A&K Tour Director* (please see condition noted below); handling of two pieces of baggage per person for international flights (other conditions/ restrictions may apply for internal routes; please refer to Baggage section); hotel taxes; gratuities throughout, except to your Tour Director, and ship's crew of the 'Road to Mandalay'** (please see separate section on Gratuities for more details).

PLEASE NOTE: *ON GROUP PROGRAMS: If a minimum number of passengers is not reached, A&K may provide local guides in each location, in place of an A&K Tour Director. Services may also be modified to accommodate a smaller group.

ON PROGRAM EXTENSIONS: All extensions are locally guided.

**GRATUITIES ON ESCORTED PROGRAMS: Gratuities are included for hotel/restaurant staff, porterage and local guides/drivers. Gratuities are not included for the A&K Tour Director or for ship's crew on the 'Road to Mandalay,' where applicable, which are at the traveller's discretion and should be based on the level of satisfaction with the service received. Recommended guidelines for each area visited are provided in A&K's pre-tour documentation.

**Gratuities ON Independent Programs (Signature and Tailor Made): Gratuities are not included in the program price and are at the discretion of the traveler. Recommended guidelines are provided in A&K's pre-tour documentation.

NOT INCLUDED IN ESCORTED PROGRAM PRICES: Passenger Travel Protection Program; international and internal airfares, unless otherwise noted; costs associated with obtaining passports or entry visas; international airport departure taxes, unless otherwise noted; excess baggage charges; gratuities to the A&K Tour Director on Escorted Programs or ship's crew as outlined in the Gratuities on Escorted Programs section; meals other than specified in the itinerary; beverages other than noted in your "Pre-Tour Documentation," sightseeing and game drives not included in the itinerary; personal expenses such as laundry, communication charges and optional activities (which are subject to availability).

GUARANTEED DEPARTURES: All departures are guaranteed, with some dates being subject to a minimum number of passengers to operate (excepting only cases of force majeure, which could include any major world event that adversely affects international travel patterns and other circumstances beyond A&K's control). Should the minimum number of passengers not be met, A&K will offer one of the following options: modify the services of the original program to accommodate a smaller group or offer an alternative program. Should no alternative be suitable, A&K will offer a full refund of all monies received.

ITINERARIES: Accommodations (hotel or vessel) and arranged sightseeing are subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or circumstances beyond A&K's control. Every effort will be made to operate programs as planned, but alterations may occur after the final itinerary has been issued. A&K also reserves the right to withdraw a program or any part of it, to make such alterations to the itinerary or the program inclusions as it deems necessary or desirable, and to pass on to tour members any expenditures or losses caused by delays or events beyond its control.

SPECIAL REQUESTS: Specific requests such as adjacent or connecting rooms, bedding requests, smoking or non-smoking rooms and special dietary needs should be advised at time of booking. Please note that every effort will be made to secure your special request; however, they cannot be guaranteed.

PRICES AND ARRANGEMENTS: Quoted program prices include planning, handling and operational charges, and are based on current rates of exchange, tariffs and taxes as of June 2009. A&K reserves the right to increase program prices to cover increased costs, tariffs and taxes received after prices are published, and to reflect fluctuations in foreign exchange markets. A&K is under no obligation to give breakdown costs involved in any Escorted or Tailor Made program. Modification of program content to accommodate a smaller group size will not affect published program price.

IMMEDIATE CHECK-IN: On programs where immediate check-in has not been included in the program price, A&K does request that hotels do their utmost to facilitate this service; however, it is not guaranteed. Most hotels allow check-in to take place during the mid-afternoon. Should you wish to have your room ready for immediate check-in on arrival, A&K can arrange this for an additional charge. Please ask for details and prices.

EARLY ARRIVAL: A&K recommends that you arrive a day or two before the start of your program to allow time to relax and refresh after your journey and to prepare for the start of your program. A&K has negotiated special overnight rates at many hotels contained within this brochure. Please ask for details at time of booking. Departing early from the U.S. is also recommended in the winter months, due to possible flight disruptions and cancellations caused by inclement weather conditions.

Active Elements: On specified programs some active elements have been incorporated into the itinerary. To enjoy the program as intended, a minimum level of fitness is required. A&K will require notice if any participant has any physical or other condition or disability that could create a hazard to himself or herself or to other members of the selected program. A&K reserves the right to decline to accept anyone that it considers unsuitable due to fitness level. A&K also reserves the right to remove from the trip, at the participant's own expense, anyone whose condition is such that it could create a hazard to himself or herself or others, or otherwise impact the enjoyment of other passengers on the trip. Should you have any questions or need any clarification about a specific program please ask for details at time of booking.

BAGGAGE: Program prices include the handling of two pieces of baggage per person. Weight restrictions on some routes on internal air flights may apply; details will be provided with preliminary tour documentation. Baggage and personal effects are at owner's risk throughout the travel program. Please check with your international carrier for other baggage restrictions applicable to your international flights.

A&K'S PASSENGER TRAVEL PROTECTION PROGRAM: Our specially designed travel protection program, which provides cancellation coverage, medical coverage and protection against lost or damaged luggage, is not included in the program price and it is strongly recommended. Please see page 137 for more details.

Child Policy: On non-family programs, unless otherwise indicated on the individual tour page, a minimum age of 10 years is required. On family programs, unless indicated on the individual tour page, there is no minimum age requirement. However, some activities contained within a tour may have a different age restriction than the overall minimum age requirement. Details will be provided at the time of booking. Please Note: A&K reserves the right to marginally exceed the published maximum group size on family programs to accommodate a family.

PASSPORTS AND VISAS: Valid passports are required for travel to the destinations in this brochure. Check with your travel agent or A&K for the latest visa requirements. Please note that non-U.S. passport holders are responsible for obtaining the required documentation applicable for entry. Please note also that passports must be valid for six (6) months after the return of your journey and should also have sufficient blank pages for visas and immigrations stamps. A&K cannot be held responsible should you be denied entry to a country due to non-compliance with these requirements. A copy of your valid passport must be submitted to A&K in order to confirm air reservations.

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE: For all programs in this brochure, a deposit of $1,250 per person is required at the time of booking. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. If your reservation is made within 90 days of departure, the entire cost of the trip must be paid at the time of the request in order to secure confirmation. For all India programs operating between November 10 and December 31, 2010, final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. Special deposit applies. Ask A&K for details.

CANCELLATION CHARGES: Cancellations received by A&K 90 days or more prior to departure will be subject to a $500 per person/ per program cancellation fee; 89-60 days, will be subject to 20% of the program price; 59-30 days will be 50% of the program price and 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of the program price. A 100% cancellation charge applies to internal air cancelled less than 90 days prior to departure, where applicable. For all India programs operating between November 10 and December 31, 2010, special cancellation schedule applies. Ask A&K for details.

CANCELLATION CHARGES FOR EXTRA SERVICES: Additional hotel nights and other extra services booked in connection with A&K programs are subject to the following: Cancellations received 31 or more days prior to the service will be refunded in full; cancellations received 30-15 days in advance will be charged 50% of the price; cancellations received less than 15 days in advance will be charged 100% of the price.

AIR TRANSPORTATION: International airfares are not included in tour cost. Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC has special agreements with many carriers and can offer quotations from any gateway. Please ask your tour consultant about our special fares. All international and internal air final payment has been received by A&K. Flight confirmation is based on availability. PLEASE NOTE THAT CERTAIN AIRFARES ARE SUBJECT TO A SERVICE FEE. Air reservations will not be confirmed until a passport copy is received by A&K.

Airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their planes or conveyances. These programs may use the services of any IATA carrier. International air carriers are subject to international air conventions limiting their liability. The limitations of liability are contained on the reverse side of the airline ticket or e-ticket receipt, or on the carrier's web site, and form part of the terms and conditions of this package. The passage contract in use by these companies, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the companies and the purchaser of these travel programs and/or passage.

CLAIMS AND REFUNDS: Refunds are not made for any missed services, except for verifiable extenuating circumstances. Please see our Limits on Abercrombie & Kent's Responsibility clause on this page. For verifiable claims to be considered, they must be received in writing within 30 days of the termination of the program and be accompanied by supporting documentation and/or a statement from the local destination company verifying the claim. Any adjustment considered will be based on the actual price of the services involved and not on a per diem basis. Adjustments will not be made for unused sightseeing trips or meals. A&K will not accept any liability for any claims that are not received within 30 days of the termination of your travel program. All claims for days missed while travelling should be made in writing within 30 days of the termination of the program.

PHOTOGRAPHY DURING TRAVEL: Abercrombie & Kent reserves the right to take photographs during the operation of any program or part thereof and to use them for promotional purposes. By booking a program with A&K, program members agree to allow their images to be used in such photographs. Program members who prefer that their images not be used are asked to identify themselves to their Tour Director at the beginning of their program.

A&K TAILOR MADE TRAVEL PROGRAMS: Terms and Conditions for the A&K Tailor Made Travel programs and Tailor Made Portfolio hotels may vary from those shown above. Please ask for details.

GRATUITIES ON INDEPENDENT PROGRAMS (SIGNATURE AND TAILOR MADE). Gratuities are not included in the program price and are at the discretion of the traveller. Recommended guidelines for each area visited are provided in A&K's pre-tour documentation.

LIMITS ON ABERCROMBIE & KENT'S RESPONSIBILITY: Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, its employees, shareholders, officers, directors, successors, agents and assigns (collectively A&K), does not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip. It purchases transportation (by aircraft, coach, train, vessel or otherwise), hotel and other lodging accommodations, restaurant, ground handling and other services from various independent suppliers (including from time to time other affiliated Abercrombie & Kent companies). All such persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result A&K is not liable for any negligent or willful act of any such person or entity or of any third person.

In addition and without limitation, A&K is not responsible for any injury, financial or physical loss, death, inconvenience, delay or damage to personal property in connection with the provision of any goods or services whether resulting from but not limited to acts of God or force majeure, illness, disease, acts of war, civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, animals, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, overbooking or downgrading of services, food poisoning, mechanical or other failure of aircraft or other means of transportation or for failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart on time. There are many inherent risks in adventure travel of the type involved here, which can lead to illness, injury or even death. These risks are increased by the fact that these trips take place in remote locations, far from medical facilities. Passenger assumes all such risks associated with participating in this trip.

TRAVEL ADVISORIES AND WARNINGS: It is the responsibility of The Traveller to become informed about the most current travel advisories and warnings by referring to the U.S. State Department's travel website at www.travel. state.gov or by phone at 1-888-407-4747. In the event of an active State Department Travel Warning against travel to the specific destination location(s) of the trip, should The Traveller still choose to travel, notwithstanding any travel advisory or warning, The Traveller assumes all risk of personal injury, death or property damage that may arise out of the events like those advised or warned against.

ARBITRATION AGREEMENT: Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions, to the Limits on Abercrombie & Kent's Responsibility clause, to the brochure, to any information relating in any way to the trip, to the trip itself, or to any products or services related to the trip, shall be settled solely and exclusively by binding arbitration in Chicago, Illinois in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that (a) in lieu of a personal appearance at arbitration, the arbitration may be conducted by telephonic means, (b) arbitration is the exclusive forum for dispute resolution (no court actions), and (c) except as otherwise provided by statute, each party shall bear its own costs and expenses and an equal share of the arbitrator and administrative fees.

TRAVELLERS' REPRESENTATIONS: The Traveller represents that neither he nor she nor anyone travelling with him or her has any physical or other condition or disability that could create a hazard to himself or herself or other members of the program. A&K reserves the right to decline to accept anyone on a trip. A&K reserves the right to remove from the trip, at his or her sole expense, anyone whose condition is such that he or she could create a hazard to himself or others, or otherwise impact the enjoyment of other passengers on the trip.

ANY PAYMENT TO ABERCROMBIE & KENT CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT HEREIN AND IN MORE SPECIFIC PRE-DEPARTURE PASSENGER DOCUMENTATION, INCLUDING THE PERSONAL INFORMATION FORM.

ABERCROMBIE & KENT ACCEPTS ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS.

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