GRAND ASIA

FLIGHTS

• Return international full-service flights (economy class), departure city surcharges may apply
• 1 x International flight from Shanghai, China to Tokyo, Japan
• 1 x International flight from Osaka, Japan to Seoul, South Korea
• 1 x International flight from Busan, South Korea to Hanoi, Vietnam

CRUISE

• Overnight cruise on Halong Bay

ACCOMMODATION

• 7 nights 4-star hotel accommodation in China
• 7 nights 3-star hotel accommodation in Japan
• 7 nights 4-star hotel accommodation in South Korea
• 6 nights 4-star hotel accommodation in Vietnam

TOUR ESSENTIALS

• English-speaking tour guides
• Airline taxes and surcharges

DINING

• Enjoy 33 meals including daily breakfast

TRANSPORT

• Transportation by private A/C vehicles
• 1-way high speed train (economy class) or domestic flight in China: Beijing to Hangzhou

TRANSFERS

• Return airport transfers

UPGRADES AVAILABLE

• Stay Behind: Return up to 30 days after your tour concludes. (Does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Optional Tours: Optional experiences and tours are available to add to your itinerary. (See checkout for details)

Please note: Extra charges may apply. See the Important Info section and checkout cart for fees and details.

Day 1: Australia – Beijing, China

Day 2: Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City

Day 3: Great Wall of China

Day 4: Beijing – Hangzhou

Day 5: Hangzhou – Suzhou

Day 6: Suzhou – Shanghai

Day 7: Shanghai Museum – Free Afternoon

Day 8: Shanghai, China – Tokyo, Japan

Day 9: Tokyo sightseeing

Day 10: Tokyo Free Day

Day 11: Tokyo – Mt Fuji – Lake Kawaguchiko - Nagano Region

Day 12: Nagano Region – Takayama – Shirakawa – Kyoto

Day 13: Kyoto - Nara - Osaka

Day 14: Osaka Free Day

Day 15: Osaka, Japan to Busan, South Korea

Day 16: Busan Tour

Day 17: Busan Free Day

Day 18: Busan to Jeonju

Day 19: Jeonju to Seoul

Day 20: Seoul Day Tour

Day 21: Seoul Free Day

Day 22: Seoul, South Korea to Hanoi, Vietnam

Day 23: Hanoi City Tour

Day 24: Hanoi to Halong Bay

Day 25: Halong Bay to Ninh Binh

Day 26: Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Ninh Binh

Day 27: Ninh Binh - Trang An - Bai Dinh Pagoda - Hanoi

Day 28: Hanoi Free Day

Day 29: Depart Hanoi

Day 30: Arrive Australia

This travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 6th November 2024.
 
This travel offer is priced per person based on a twin share.
 
Single Traveller Supplement
For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement of $2200 applies. 
 
Please note: accommodation for single customers who are travelling on a tour or cruise package may be in a single room, depending on availability.
 
Departure Dates
2024
February: 28
March: 6
May: 15, 29
June: 5
August: 14
September: *4
October: 16, 30
November: 6
 
Please note: see checkout for live dates and availability.
 
Surcharges
Please note: 
• dates/months with a * incur a high season surcharge of $300 per person.
 
Departure Cities
Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Adelaide, or *Perth
 
Departure City Surcharges
Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth: $200 per person

FLIGHTS:

International Full-Service Airline(s) Used
• Cabin Class: Economy Class

• Route: Australia - Beijing, China & Hanoi, Vietnam - Australia
• Airlines: Malaysian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Vietnam Airlines, Thai Airways, China Southern Airlines and partners (subject to availability).

• Route: Shanghai, China - Tokyo, Japan
• Airlines: ANA, China Eastern, Juneyao Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Air China, Peach Airlines and partners (subject to availability).

• Route: Osaka, Japan - Busan, South Korea
• Airlines: Air Busan, Jeju Air, Peach, T'Way, Asiana Airlines and partners (subject to availability).

• Route: Seoul, South Korea - Hanoi, Vietnam
• Airlines: VietJet, Vietnam Airlines, Bamboo, Jeju Air, Eva and partners (subject to availability).

Please note:
For short-haul international flights between Shanghai and Toyko, Osaka and Busan and Seoul and Hanoi, meals and/or entertainment may not be included, depending on airline ticketed.

TWAC cannot accommodate one-way flights. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation.

Missed Flights
If you fail to arrive for your outbound flight, you risk all flight and land arrangements in your destination being automatically cancelled by the airlines and land operator, respectively. Additional fees may apply to reinstate these services. If you will miss your flight for whatever reason, please contact TWAC as soon as possible to make arrangements.

Guaranteed Airline surcharge
Not available

Arrive early
Not available

Stay behind in Hanoi, Vietnam
$300 per person, subject to availability

Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• A stay behind can only be booked up to one month after your package end date upon check-out. Should you wish to stay later, please contact TWAC to request availability. Additional costs may apply.
• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:

1st December 2023 - 31st January 2024
18th March 2024 - 30th April 2024
1st June 2024 - 14th August 2024
23rd September 2024 - 20th October 2024
6th December 2024 - 31st January 2025

Stopover Packages
Not available

Flight Class Upgrades
Not available

Accommodation Used:
4 Star Properties (Self-Rated)
Beijing: Beijing Friendship Hotel or similar
Suzhou: Holiday Inn Jasmine Suzhou or similar
Hangzhou: Holiday Inn Hangzhou Xiaoshan or similar
Shanghai: Holiday Inn Shanghai Hongqiao West or similar
Busan: Asti Hotel or similar
Jeonju: Ramada Hotel or similar
Seoul: Ibis Ambassador Hotel Insadong or similar
Hanoi: Flower Garden Hotel or similar
Ninh Binh: The Reed Hotel or similar

3 Star Properties (Self-Rated)
Tokyo: Hotel Lumiere Kasai or similar
Nagano: Tabino Hotel Lit Matsumoto or similar
Kyoto: Comfort Hotel Kyoto Goji Horikawa or similar
Osaka: Hotel Sobial Osaka Dome or similar

No Star Rating
Halong Bay: Le Journey Cruise or similar
Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type and are subject to availability based on seasonality. In the instance a property is not available, a similar standard of accommodation will be provided. Properties will be confirmed and included in your travel pack, which you will receive 4-6 weeks before travel.

Extra Nights
Not available at check-out. 
Please note: If you are interested in booking additional nights of accommodation pre or post-tour, please wait until you receive your travel documentation approximately 4-6 weeks before departure for the confirmed list of hotels. If booking your own additional accommodation directly with the hotel, please be aware that you may be required to change rooms at the start/end of your tour. 
 
Maximum Room Capacity
2 people.
 
Child Policy
• No child discounts. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.
• Valid for Children 12 years old and over.
Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.
 
Triple Share
Not available
 
Bedding Configuration
2 x Single or 1 x Queen (subject to availability).

Minimum group size 20, maximum group size 34 per vehicle.
 
Optional Tours/Activities
Day 2: The Golden Mask Dynasty 350 RMB (Paid on tour)
Day 3: Hutong Pedicab Tour & Dinner 300 RMB (Paid on tour)
Day 6: Grand Canal Cruise 220 RMB (Paid on tour)
Day 6: ERA and The Intersection of Time 390 RMB (Paid on tour)
Day 7: Half Day Shanghai Tour 240 RMB (Paid on tour)
Day 7: Huangpu River Night Cruise 280 RMB (Paid on tour)
Day 14: Hiroshima Tour - 55,000 JPY (Paid on tour)
 
Please note:
• Prices are based per person, are subject to availability, time permitting and weather conditions, and are payable directly to the tour operator in the currency specified.
 
Day 17: Full-Day Busan Sightseeing tour - $160 per person (Paid at checkout)
Day 18: Jeonju Bibimbap Dinner - $30 AUD per person (Paid at checkout)
Day 21: Korean DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Tour - $130 per person (Paid at checkout)
Day 28: Perfume Pagoda Day Tour with lunch $100 per person (Paid at checkout)
 
Please note:
• Prices are based per person, are subject to availability, time permitting and weather conditions, and must be purchased on checkout or over the phone before submitting your passenger information form (subject to availability).
 
PRIVATE TOURING
Not available

• Visa fees and requirements 
• Domestic transfers and flights not stated in the deal offer
• Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer
• Recommended gratuities/tipping 
• Optional activities/tours 
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance

China
A tourist visa for China is a strict requirement if travelling on an Australian Passport. Please note as of today you are required to attend a Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in person to apply for a visa. China Visa Application Service Centres can be found in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane. Please visit https://www.visaforchina.cn/ for more information.​​​​​​
 
Japan
A tourist visa is not required for Australian or New Zealand citizens visiting Japan for stays of up to 90 days for tourism, business, visiting friends or relatives, etc. that does not include remunerative activities.
 
South Korea
Australian & New Zealand travellers no longer need to apply for a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA), under a temporary exemption being put in place from 1 April 2023 until 31 Dec 2024.
 
Vietnam
• Australian passport holders are eligible to apply online for a single entry electronic visa (e-visa), valid for up to a maximum of 30 days. Lodge your application online (for a non-refundable fee) with the Vietnamese National Web Portal of Immigration. You will be given a unique code to track your visa application status. Once your visa is granted, you must print it out and present it at check in. Keep this e-visa print out with you at all times during your travel in Vietnam.
 
• Some private online visa services and travel agents have scammed travellers or been involved in the public disclosure of the personal information of applicants for visas and 'visa issued on arrival' approval letters. To avoid such scams, only use official Government of Vietnam services to arrange your visa. Visa and other entry and exit conditions (such as currency, customs and quarantine regulations) change regularly. Contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Vietnam for up-to-date information.
 
Important: 
• Please start arranging your visa three weeks before departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours.
  
• Visa rules may have changed since Covid-19. Some countries and airlines may require you to obtain an additional visa before arrival. Please check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination you're entering.
 
Please note: 
• Passengers who are not Australian citizens must also check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.
 
• It is also important to note that some areas of employment, such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations, may have additional restrictions in applying for Visas. This may, in turn, affect the type of application required.

Voluntary Changes
Includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.
 
• Changes - $100.00 per booking + additional charges from the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.
 
Name Changes Due To Passenger Error
• If the incorrect name has been advised to TripADeal, charges of $100.00 per booking + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.
 
Supplier Fees
In the event the Travel Offer you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Travel Offer due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. TripADeal has committed to these costs as your Agent and will endeavour to recover all funds committed and/or paid for your Travel Offer, but this may not be possible in all circumstances. If refunds are unavailable from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. If TripADeal cannot obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee. This fee is not revenue-raising and is paid to or withheld by our suppliers when recovering payments.

Although you should read all of the terms and conditions, the following is a summary of the most important:

• Our travel package is non-refundable, however you will receive a travel credit to be applied to our travel services.
• You, as our client, agree to check all documentation immediately for errors. Travel With A Cause (TWAC) does not take responsibility for incorrect dates or names supplied.
• Prices, including, in some cases, of confirmed bookings, may be subject to change. ​
• Some confirmed bookings are non-refundable if cancelled by you and it is your responsibility to check if this applies.
• We will be entitled to retain our service fees even if a booking is cancelled or does not proceed for any reason which is not our fault.
• It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of all information relevant to your travel plans, including but not limited to visa requirements and health precautions.
• There may be some additional fees or other incentives from Suppliers.
• We are not liable for the recent updates of any published Supplier content including websites and brochures

CANCELLATION POLICY
Tour packages are non-refundable. If your tour package is affected by Covid-19 related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other tour or package available via the TWAC website.
 
Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TWAC, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.
 
We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.
 
Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated).