RT Holidays Brochure 2015-16

2015 ǀ 2016

ChinaI N D O C H I N A , I N D I A & B E Y O N D

For over 35 years, RT Holidays has been creating unforgettable touring holidays to some of the most compelling and beautiful places in the world.

Each tour we provide expresses our belief that travel is

one of life’s greatest pleasures, and that the journey should

be as fulfilling and fascinating as the destination itself.

With this in mind, we offer great-value and customisable

itineraries designed to deliver enthralling sights and

enriching experiences at every turn, all backed by

first-class service and comforts.

CONTENTS

ABOUT US & HOW TO BOOK 4 - 5

FAQ’S 6 - 7

CHINA TOURS 8 - 19

China Discovery 10 days 8 nts 10 - 11

China & Yangtze Discovery 16 days 14 nts 12 - 13

Beautiful China 12 days 10 nts 14 - 15

Yangtze Essence 12 days 10 nts 16 - 17

China Discovery & Chengdu 12 days 10 nts 18 - 19

INDOCHINA, INDIA, DUBAI & NEPAL TOURS 20 - 27

Indochina Excursion 13 days 11 nts 22 - 23

India & Dubai 10 days 8 nts 24 - 25

India, Dubai & Nepal 13 days 11 nts 26 - 27

CITY PACKAGES & EXTENSIONS 28 - 33

City Packages 30 - 31

Taiwan Discovery 8 days 7 nts 32 - 33

TERMS & CONDITIONS 34 - 39

2015 COLLECTION

China takes centre stage in our 2015 collection,

reflecting our stature as a pioneer of luxury tours

to this incredible land. Expect inspiring itineraries

that showcase its great cities, legendary sights

and hidden gems to provide the most spellbinding

encounters with its landmarks, history and culture.

We also offer enticing tours to Indochina, as

well as India, Dubai and Nepal plus exciting city

extensions to add to your main tour and craft

your own, personalised multi-centre holiday.

Wherever you choose to go, our world-

renowned service comes with it: deluxe

hotels, extensive inclusions and enthralling

sightseeing with expert guides.

Browse our brochure and if you need advice

or information, call our travel specialists on

0207 470 8852 or visit rtholidays.co.uk.

Caroline Chan

Managing Director

Welcome

Our Story

Back in 1980, Martin and Carlota opened a tiny office in downtown Los Angeles, California, selling air tickets to travellers.

As sales increased, Martin and Carlota branched

out, expanding their operations into escorted

tours and growing into a global travel company.

One by one, offices opened in different continents

worldwide. One by one, the company, known as

Ritz Tours, launched escorted tours to the world’s

most exciting destinations.

Over 30 years on, Martin and Carlota still own

Ritz Tours, and run it through a global team in the

US, UK and Asia. Yet, it’s still a family business.

Feel like part of the family, across the world

As a business, we hold our family-run

values close. We make great service,

integrity, quality and affordability part of

everything we do. So when you travel with

us, you feel like part of the family, knowing

that your happiness is our top priority.

We also understand your time is precious.

So we create our itineraries with the

greatest care, using exceptional local

knowledge of each destination.

That way, you get the best from each

place you visit. And you also get the rich

cultural encounters and insider insights

that create lasting travel memories.

A WORLD OF TOURS

Want to broaden your horizons beyond China,

Indochina, India, Nepal and Dubai? At RT

Holidays, we offer escorted tours to many

destinations not featured in this brochure,

including Japan, Thailand and Myanmar.

Whatever inspires you to travel – to discover

distant lands, experience different cultures

or witness iconic sights – visit our website

to explore our destinations in full.

SPECIAL OFFERS

We regularly offer deals on selected

tours to different destinations worldwide.

For current deals, please go to our website.

For more info on our tour destinations,

to custom-make a tour, or to book:

Call 0207 470 8852

Visit www.rtholidays.co.uk

Email [email protected]

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F A Q ’sWhat hotels can I expect to stay in? We choose only

the best hotels in the destinations we visit, handpicking

them for their unrivalled comfort, service, facilities and

locations. Plus we also regularly visit our hotels and our

cruise lines to personally check on their standards.

What about your tour guides? When you book a

tour to China that runs with at least 10 travellers, you

will enjoy the services of one of our professional Tour

Managers, who offer a detailed knowledge of the

places and sights visited. They will take care of all the

logistical arrangements and provide assistance whenever

needed. We employ all our Tour Managers and are

proud that each has been with us for an average of 10

years. In addition, you will enjoy the services of local

English-speaking guides in many places you visit.

Can I buy my own international flights? Yes. With

all our escorted tours we offer a ‘land only’ option,

which allows you to purchase your own international

flights. Please bear in mind, however, that you will need

to pay extra for airport transfers with this option.

What can I expect from my tour experience? We

have designed our tours to showcase the must-sees of

your destination and provide interesting excursions to

some off-the-beaten-track places, too. Our itineraries

also include breakfast each day, plus many lunches and

dinners in hotels and local restaurants known for their

excellent, authentic cuisine and high standards. You can

also look forward to exciting, value-added extras, such as

acrobatics shows in China and elephant rides in Thailand.

Are you China specialists? Yes. We have over 30

years’ experience of organising tours to China and

an intimate knowledge of its cities and sights, so are

expert at creating imaginative and well-paced tours

around this wonderful country. We’ve also formed

close relationships with our partners in China, helping

to ensure we offer 5 star tours and superb value.

Why should I choose RT Holidays? We believe the

best tours combine comprehensive itineraries with

extensive inclusive sightseeing, top hotels and excellent

value. So we’re proud to be one of the few travel

companies to offer exactly this blend. And although

it’s an overworked phrase, we are passionate about

travel, leaving no detail untouched to ensure you enjoy

the most fulfilling and seamless travel experience.

Is there an ideal time to visit China or your other

destinations? We recommend visiting China

between May and October, when the weather

is at its most comfortable. For climate details on

our other destinations, visit rtholidays.co.uk.

Can you tailor-make a tour for me? Yes. We’ll

be delighted to work with you to create a custom-

made itinerary that suits your needs. Simply call us

on 0207 470 8851 or email your requirements to

[email protected] and we will get started.

What are the advantages of escorted tours?

Our tours include international and internal flights,

guided sightseeing and excursions, plus many meals

and extras – all of which would usually cost you

much more if booked separately. And with all your

travel arrangements taken care of and the pleasure

of travelling with like-minded individuals, your tour

promises to be stress-free, enjoyable and rewarding.

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TRAVEL INSURANCE

Enjoying your holiday to the full means knowing

you’re completely protected against unexpected

events. To enjoy this vital peace of mind, we strongly

recommend you have the adequate travel insurance

in place before you travel. ABTASure offers a full range

of comprehensive travel insurance at competitive

prices. For a 10% discount on single or annual multi-trip

policies buy online at www.abtasure.co.uk or for a 5%

discount call ABTASure on 0845 618 0380.

YOUR FINANCIAL PROTECTION

When you book a holiday with us, your money is

completely secure thanks to the financial protection

scheme of Air Travel Organiser’s Licensing (ATOL).

The air holiday packages in this brochure are ATOL

protected by the Civil Aviation Authority, which means

that you are protected from losing money or being

stranded abroad. With ATOL protection, all monies

paid to us will be refunded to you and if necessary,

arrangements will be made for your repatriation to the

UK. For more information please visit www.atol.org.uk

ABTA HIGH STANDARDS

We are a member of ABTA, the Association of British

Travel Agents, membership number Y1472. ABTA is

committed to maintaining high standards of trading

practice for the benefit of its members, the travel

industry at large, and you – our guests. For more

information please visit www.abta.com

YOUR PEACE OF MIND

Explore the wonders of China, from pulsating cities to the beautiful Yangtze.

From beguiling Beijing to timeless villages, lush paddy

fields and high-octane cities, China offers a myriad

of landscapes and ancient treasures, together with

a vision of the future, all in one remarkable land.

Our tours capture the adventure of exploring this

vast country and team it with expertly planned

itineraries, luxury accommodation and compelling

sightseeing, excursions and cultural experiences.

Each tour itinerary unveils an array of fascinating

destinations, from vibrant Beijing to the legendary

Yangtze. Marvel at Beijing’s Forbidden Palace,

stride the ramparts of the Great Wall, gaze at the

faces of Xian’s astonishing Terracotta Warriors,

be swept up by Shanghai, and cruise along the

Yangtze River’s mystical Three Gorges.

Your China Tour Includes

• All international and internal flights

• Overseas airport transfers on arrival and departure

• Comprehensive sightseeing tours

including entrance fees

• Services of an expert tour manager throughout

China (for groups of 10+) & specialist local guides

• Air-conditioned coach touring

Meal codes: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner, DS = dinner & show

China Discovery Tour Code: LDX

China Tours

10 Days 8 Nights Beijing 3nts navigateright Xian 2nts navigateright Shanghai 3nts

HotelsBeijing: New Otani star star star star star

Xian: Sheraton North City star star star star star

Shanghai: InterContinental Puxi star star star star star

Highlights & Inclusions• Beijing: Sightseeing &

Great Wall of China• Xian: Terracotta Warriors

& Tang Dynasty Show• Shanghai: Sightseeing &

Chinese Acrobatics Show• 8 hotel buffet breakfasts, 4 restaurant

lunches, 5 hotel or restaurant Chinese or Western dinners

• 2 Special Banquets: Imperial Dumpling Dinner in Xian, Farewell Dinner in Shanghai

1-2 UK – Beijing Fly to Beijing, China’s enigmatic capital. On arrival on Day 2, meet your guide at Beijing airport and enjoy a convenient transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is free to relax in your hotel or get acquainted with this fascinating city.

3 Beijing (B, L, D) Today enjoy an introductory tour of Beijing, whose roots stretch back over 3,000 years. The seat of the Ming and Qing emperors until the early 20th century, this captivating city blends gold-tipped temples with stark public monuments built by Chairman Mao. See Tianmanen Square, the world’s largest public square, and the Forbidden City, the imperial residence of 24 emperors. This UNESCO World Heritage site is enclosed in 10-metre high walls and contains 8,000 rooms, all exuding regal mystique. Later, visit the exquisite UNESCO-protected Summer Palace. Walk around this graceful park, a masterpiece

Depart UK (Friday)

6 Mar 20 Mar 3, 17 Apr

1, 15 May

5 Jun 19 Jun 3, 17 Jul 31 Jul 14 Aug 28 Aug 11, 25 Sep

9, 23 Oct

7 Nov

Land + Air £1399 £1499 £1499 £1599 £1599 £1599 £1599 £1699 £1699 £1699 £1699 £1699 £1499Land only £799 £899 £949 £1049 £1049 £949 £949 £999 £999 £1099 £1099 £1099 £949Single Supp. £250 £250 £250 £300 £250 £250 £250 £250 £250 £250 £300 £300 £250

Forbidden City, Beijing

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Xian

Hong Kong

Shanghai

of Chinese landscaping, to view the ornate bridges, temples and pagodas that encircle serene Kunming Lake. Also, enjoy photo stops at the remarkable Bird’s Nest and Water Cube stadiums, the settings for the 2008 Olympics.

4 Beijing (B, L) This morning, journey to the Great Wall or ‘Long Wall of Ten Thousand Li’ in traditional Chinese. Built more than 2,000 years ago to protect against nomadic invasions from the north, this mammoth edifice weaves for 5,500 miles across China like an imperial dragon. Walk the battlements and ogle the spectacular views over mountains and valleys stretching far into the distance. From here, continue to the Sacred Way and stroll along this stone pathway, also known as the ‘Divine Way’. Inspect the intricately carved marble figures of animals, humans and mythical creatures, including a lion, unicorn and dragon, that flank the route.

5 Beijing - Xian (B, D) Start today at the Temple of Heaven, an elaborate medieval complex of imperial cult buildings dominated by a sacrificial altar pavilion. Constructed in the early 15th century, the complex is set in gardens and was used by China’s emperors to perform animal sacrifices to ensure good harvests. Admire the halls and temples before flying to Xian this afternoon. On arrival, enjoy dinner at your hotel.

6 Xian (B, L, DS) With a 3,000-year-old history and once the eastern terminus of the legendary Silk Road, the vibrant city of Xian is now famed as the home of the

Terracotta Warriors. Unwittingly unearthed by farmers in 1974, these massed legions of 6,000 carved life-size soldiers and horses represent the real individuals that formed the imperial guard of China’s first emperor, Qin Shih Huang, and were interred here in 200 BC. Marvel at this staggering treasure and after lunch at a local restaurant, view Xian’s ancient City Wall and opulent Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Enjoy an Imperial Dumpling Dinner and Tang Dynasty Show this evening.

7 Xian – Shanghai (B, DS) This morning fly to Shanghai, China’s largest city. Standing imperiously where the Yangtze River meets the East China Sea, and known as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’, this high-octane city fuses space-age skyscrapers with the elegant 1930s buildings of its waterfront Bund boulevard as well as traditional teahouses, pagodas and pavilions. See its highlights on our sightseeing tour, taking in everything from the peaceful 16th century Yu Garden to the City God Temple Bazaar and Nanjing Road, the teeming main shopping street. After dinner this evening, sit down to a thrilling Chinese Acrobatic Show.

8 Shanghai (B, L) Begin your explorations today with a sightseeing tour along the Bund, Shanghai’s riverside boulevard. Lined by grand colonial buildings built by foreign powers in the 1930s and 1940s, this grand avenue is now a thriving spot and commands splendid views over the gleaming skyscrapers of the Pudong district. After exploring here, head for the Shanghai Museum to admire its fascinating Chinese art and

antiquities. The remainder of the afternoon is free for you to spend as you please.

9 Shanghai (B, D) A free day today provides ample opportunity to explore dynamic Shanghai, perhaps shopping for souvenirs and sampling the tempting restaurants. Alternatively, book our optional excursion to Suzhou, often dubbed the ‘Venice of the East’. Strategically situated on the ancient trade route, this lovely city has been a centre of silk production for centuries and offers picturesque canals, stone bridges and ornamental gardens. Witness its highlights on our tour, which includes a cruise on the Grand Canal and visits to the Master of the Nets Garden and a silk factory. Tonight, celebrate your adventures with a farewell banquet.

10 Shanghai – UK (B) Transfer to Shanghai airport for your return flight or extend your trip with an added few days in Hong Kong.

Itinerary:

Beijing 3nts

Xian 2nts

Shanghai 3nts

Optional Suzhou 1day

Optional Hong Kong 2nts **

For bookings call 0207 470 8852 or visit rtholidays.co.uk

Optional Extensions

· 1-Day Excursion to Suzhou

(from Shanghai)

· 2-Night Extension to Hong Kong

Please see page 31 for more details

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China & Yangtze Discovery Tour Code: LDR

16 Days 14 Nights Beijing 4nts navigateright Yangtze River Cruise 4nts navigateright Xian 2nts navigateright Guilin 2nts navigateright Shanghai 2nts


Yangtze River Cruise: Victoria Jenna, Executive Superior Cabin star star star star star


Guilin: Sheraton star star star star star

Shanghai: Intercontinental Puxi star star star star star


Great Wall of China• Yangtze: Cruise Lectures on

Chinese history & culture, Tai Chi classes, fashion shows

• Xian: Terracotta Warriors & Tang Dynasty Show

• Guilin: Li River Cruise• Shanghai: Sightseeing &

Chinese Acrobatics Show• 14 hotel or cruise ship breakfasts,

9 restaurant lunches, 9 hotel or restaurant Chinese or Western dinners


1-2 UK – Beijing Fly to Beijing, China’s bewitching capital. On arrival on Day 2, meet your guide at the airport and relax on a convenient transfer to your hotel. Check in and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure.

3 Beijing (B, L, D) Ancient and modern jostle for position in China’s fascinating capital in the shape of ornate teahouses, colossal Mao-era monuments, busy backstreets and imposing palaces. Today, witness the principal landmarks, including infamous Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, a walled complex of palaces, halls and gardens that kept the Ming and Qing emperors closed from the outside world. Admire the Summer Palace, whose exquisite gardens circle shining Kunming Lake, and stop for photos at two of Beijing’s 2008 Olympic stadiums — the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube Aquatic Centre.

Depart UK (Saturday)

14 Mar 28 Mar 11, 25 April

9, 23 May

13 Jun 27 Jun 11 Jul 25 Jul 15 Aug 29 Aug 12, 26 Sep

10, 24 Oct

7 Nov


China Tours

Qutang Gorge, Yangtze River

4 Beijing (B, L) See China’s countryside en-route to the Great Wall this morning. When you arrive, explore a section of this mighty edifice, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Built to protect China from Mongol invaders, it runs for 5,500 miles across northern China. From here, head for the Sacred Way, a curving road skirted with extraordinary marble statues of animals and humans, and once believed to be the route to heaven for China’s dead emperors.

5 Beijing (B) Spend today at your leisure, exploring Beijing at your own pace. Shop for souvenirs, dine at any of the countless restaurants or visit some of its lesser-known sights. Perhaps join our optional Hutong tour, exploring the city’s ancient alleyways on a rickshaw ride past ramshackle houses, old shops, temples and bustling markets.

6 Beijing – Yangtze Cruise (B, D) This morning, visit the Temple of Heaven, a complex of elaborate halls, temples and gardens where China’s emperors performed animal sacrifices to ensure good harvests. Next, fly to Yichang to join your Yangtze cruise ship, the Victoria Jenna. Settle into your Executive Superior cabin for your four-night cruise.

7 Yangtze Cruise (B, L, D) Your cruise starts with a visit to the awe-inspiring Three Gorges Dam, the world’s largest hydroelectric dam. Marvel at this colossal construct and then cruise upstream, passing through the 5-stage Three Gorges Dam locks

and breathtaking Xiling Gorge, the longest of the legendary Three Gorges.

8 Yangtze Cruise (B, L, D) Swap your ship for a small boat to sail the gorgeous Small Gorges. Then, re-board your ship and cruise by the sheer cliffs and mountains of Wu Gorge and the narrow Qutang Gorge, framed by steep terraced hillsides.

9 Yangtze Cruise (B, L, D) Continue cruising this morning before leaving your ship to visit the stunning Shibaozhai temple, a 12-storey wooden pagoda built during the Qing dynasty of the 18th century. Climb up through its floors to view the sculptures and murals on each level and absorb the panoramic views over the river and countryside far below. An alternative excursion to the ancient ‘ghost city’ of Fengdu may be substituted for Shibaozhai.

10 Yangtze Cruise – Chongqing – Xian (B, D) Your cruise ends this morning at the city of Chongqing. Say goodbye to your ship and visit Chongqing Zoo to view its giant pandas before stopping for photos at the grandiose People’s Grand Hall. Then, fly to Xian, capital of China’s Shaanxi Province, and once the capital of the Middle Kingdom.

11 Xian (B, L, DS) Dubbed the ‘Eternal City’, Xian houses China’s greatest archaeological treasure: the Terracotta Warriors. Unearthed by local farmers in 1974, the silent ranks of these clay-carved soldiers around 6,000 and still stand in the pits they were buried in to guard China’s

first emperor in the afterlife. Inspect the individual features of the figures, each carved to represent one of the living individuals of the long-ago imperial guard. Later, see Xian’s Big Wild Goose Pagoda and savour an Imperial Dumpling banquet and Tang Dynasty show tonight.

12 Xian – Guilin (B, L) Admire Xian’s massive City Wall and Great Mosque before flying to Guilin, whose surrounding countryside is described by the Chinese as ‘unmatched under heaven’. Check in at your hotel for two nights and enjoy the rest of the day free.

13 Guilin (B, L, D) Soak up Guilin’s exquisite landscapes as you sail the Li River past lush rice fields, conical-shaped karsts and waters speckled with bamboo fishing rafts — some with fishermen who use cormorants to hunt for their catches. After lunch on board, disembark at picturesque Yangshuo and visit its quaint West Street.

14 Guilin – Shanghai (B, L) This morning, visit Reed Flute Cave, an ancient cavern brimming with stalagmites and stalactites. Also, admire the riverside Elephant Trunk Hill, so-called for its resemblance to an elephant drinking water. Later, fly to Shanghai, once known as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’.

15 Shanghai (B, DS) China’s largest city, Shanghai boasts soaring skyscrapers, colonial-era architecture, classic teahouses and photogenic temples. Today, experience its highlights, including the handsome Bund waterfront, teeming Nanjing Road, the City God Temple Bazaar and fascinating Shanghai Museum. Tonight, dinner is followed by an exciting Chinese Acrobatic show.

16 Shanghai – UK (B) Transfer to the airport for your return flight or extend your holiday in colourful Hong Kong.

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Beijing

Yangtze River Cruise

Xian

Shanghai

Guilin

Optional Extensions


Please see page 31 for more details*


Beautiful China Tour Code: LDZ



Guilin: Sheraton star star star star star




& Tang Dynasty Show• Guilin: Li River Cruise• Shanghai: Sightseeing &



• 2 Special Banquests: Imperial Dumpling Dinner in Xian, Farewell Dinner in Shanghai

12 Days 10 Nights Beijing 3nts navigateright Xian 2nts navigateright Guilin 2nts navigateright Shanghai 3nts

1-2 UK – Beijing Fly to Beijing, and on arrival on Day 2, meet your guide at the airport and enjoy a transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to do as you please, perhaps relaxing in your hotel or making your own forays into China’s beguiling capital.

3 Beijing (B, L, D) Today, enjoy a full day tour that serves as an ideal introduction to Beijing, one of the world’s greatest cities. An enthralling blend of old, medieval and ultra-modern, the city presents everything from gleaming high rises to crowded markets, imperial palaces, tiny backstreets and imposing public buildings dating from the time of Mao Tse Tung. Admire the incredible Forbidden Palace, a collection of walled imperial palaces where China’s emperors resided for over 500 years. Gaze at infamous Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest public square, and view the ornamental bridges and pagodas of the enchanting Summer Palace.

Depart UK (Friday)

6 Mar 20 Mar 3, 17 April

1, 15 May


9, 23 Oct

6 Nov


China Tours

Li River, Yangshuo, Guilin

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Other highlights include photo stops at Beijing’s iconic Olympic buildings, the Water Cube Aquatics Centre and Bird’s Nest stadium.

4 Beijing (B, L) Today, visit the Great Wall, one of the greatest wonders of the world, which snakes from the Gobi Desert to the border with Korea. Trace the footsteps of China’s ancient warriors as you walk a section of its ramparts, built to safeguard the country from northern tribes. After lunch, visit the famous Sacred Way, the ‘Divine Way’ that China’s emperors were said to take to reach heaven after death. Walk along this paved route, which is slightly curved to confuse evil spirits, and view the stunning stone statues of animals and men that line its edges. 5 Beijing – Xian (B, D) This morning, visit the Temple of Heaven, a richly decorated sacrificial complex where China’s emperors would make animal sacrifices to secure bountiful harvests. Afterward, catch your short flight to Xian, the easternmost terminus of the Silk Road and home to the iconic Terracotta Warriors. Check in at your hotel for the next two nights and spend the rest of the day as you wish.

6 Xian (B, L, DS) Sometimes known as the ‘Eternal City’, Xian’s must-see is the Terracotta Warriors, a staggering collection of 6,000, life-size clay warriors and horses carved to represent the real-life guards and animals of China’s first Qin Emperor in 200 BC. Gaze in awe at this astonishing army and each soldier’s

individually carved features during our fascinating visit. After lunch, admire Xian’s gargantuan City Walls, and enjoy an Imperial Dumpling Banquet and Tang Dynasty folklore show this evening.

7 Xian – Guilin (B, L) Today, visit Xian’s 65-metre-high Big Wild Goose Pagoda and beautifully preserved Grand Mosque before flying to Guilin for a two-night stay.

8 Guilin (B, L, D) This morning, have your camera ready for our scenic cruise along Guilin’s Li River. Our route takes you through the region’s most spectacular scenery, as everything from surreal karst peaks, conical hills, emerald rice fields and rickety fishing boats roll into and out of view. Keep watch especially for local fishermen who use cormorants to dive for fish. Your cruise concludes at Yangshuo, a charming town filled with quaint architecture. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your Guilin hotel.

9 Guilin – Shanghai (B, L) After breakfast, visit the fabled Reed Flute Cave, an ancient limestone cavern crammed with stalactites and stalagmites, as well as ancient wall inscriptions. Continue to Elephant Trunk Hill, a massive riverside rock formation that resembles an elephant drinking water and has become a symbol of Guilin. Afterward, take your short flight to Shanghai, China’s commercial mecca.

10 Shanghai (B, DS) Still sometimes called the ‘Paris of the East’, electrifying Shanghai encapsulates China’s modern economic revolution, yet also harks backs

to the country’s olden days. Towering office blocks sit side-by-side with roadside markets, teahouses and colonial architecture built by foreign powers in the 1930s and 1940s. Enjoy a sightseeing tour, taking a stroll along the Bund that traces the western bank of the Huangpu River and visiting the hectic shopping avenue, Nanjing Road. Also, visit the Shanghai Museum to see its fascinating Chinese art and antiquities. Your day finishes with dinner and a Chinese Acrobatics show.

11 Shanghai (B, D) Today is free to discover Shanghai at your leisure. Browse for souvenirs in its shops and markets, try its restaurants or seek out its lesser-known sights. Alternatively, take our optional tour to nearby Suzhou, a charming city known as the ‘Venice of the East’ for its canals and gardens. Admire the UNESCO-listed Master of the Nets Garden, regarded as one of southern China’s finest, cruise along the picturesque Grand Canal and visit a silk factory. This evening, enjoy a special Farewell Banquet.

12 Shanghai – UK (B) Today, transfer to the airport for your return flight or continue your holiday in exhilarating Hong Kong.

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Beijing

Xian

Hong Kong

Shanghai

Guilin

Itinerary:

Beijing 3nts

Xian 2nts

Guilin 2nts

Shanghai 3nts

Optional Suzhou 1day

Optional Hong Kong 2nts

Optional Extensions

· 1-Day Excursion to Suzhou

(from Shanghai)


Please see page 31 for more details

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Yangtze Essence Tour Code: LDV

12 Days 10 Nights Beijing 3nts navigateright Xian 2nts navigateright Yangtze River 3nts navigateright Shanghai 2nts

Depart UK (Wednesday)

4 Mar 18 Mar 8, 22 Apr

13, 27 May

10 Jun 24 Jun 8 Jul 22 Jul 5, 19 Aug 9, 23 Sep 7, 21 Oct 4 Nov

Land + Air £1749 £1899 £1899 £1999 £1899 £1999 £1999 £2099 £2099 £2099 £2099 £1899Land only £1149 £1299 £1349 £1449 £1349 £1349 £1349 £1349 £1349 £1449 £1449 £1349Single Supp. £400 £400 £400 £450 £390 £390 £390 £390 £390 £480 £480 £400



Yangtze River Cruise: Victoria Anna, Executive Superior Cabin star star star star star



Great Wall of China• Yangtze: Cruise Lectures

on Chinese history & culture, Tai Chi classes, fashion shows

• Xian: Terracotta Warriors & Tang Dynasty Show

• Guilin: Li River Cruise• Shanghai: Sightseeing &

Chinese Acrobatics Show• 10 hotel or cruise ship buffet breakfasts,

6 restaurant lunches, 7 hotel or restaurant Chinese or Western dinners

• 2 Special Banquents: Imperial Dumpling Dinner in Xian, Farewell Dinner in Shanghai

1-2 UK – Beijing Fly to Beijing, China’s vibrant capital city. On arrival on Day 2, meet your guide at the airport and relax with a convenient transfer to your hotel. Check in and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

3 Beijing (B, L, D) Get a taste of Beijing’s rich history and culture on our sightseeing tour of this fascinating city, a microcosm of China’s radical economic growth yet also its oldest traditions. View famous Tiananmen Square, which takes its name from its Gate of Heavenly Peace, and pass Chairman Mao’s Memorial Hall on your way to the Forbidden City, a vast 15th century palace complex that was home to China’s Ming and Qing Emperors for over 500 years. Next, marvel at the entrancing Summer Palace, a garden of lakeside hills, marble bridges and temples that served as a summer retreat for China’s rulers. Photo stops at two of the city’s newest attractions – the superb Bird’s Nest stadium and Water Cube

China Tours

Yangtze River

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Aquatics Centre – stadia built for the 2008 Olympics – round off your sightseeing.

4 Beijing (B, L) Today, witness one of the Seven Wonders of the World — the Great Wall of China. This 5,500-mile edifice trails across northern China from the Gobi Desert to the border with Korea and was built about 2,600 years ago to stave off Mongol invaders. Walk part of its ramparts, following in the steps of the one million soldiers who once manned it. After lunch, continue to the Sacred Way, sometimes known as the ‘Divine Way’. This slightly curving road – its bends designed to confuse evil spirits – was believed to lead to and from heaven and is flanked by remarkable marble-carved statues of animals and humans.

5 Beijing – Xian (B, D) This morning starts with a visit to the magnificent Temple of Heaven, a huge imperial courtyard of temples and buildings used by China’s emperors to perform sacrifices for good harvests. The centrepiece is the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, a circular wooden hall constructed without nails and topped with blue tiles symbolising heaven. Later, catch your short flight to Xian, known as the ‘Eternal City’ and the ancient capital of the Middle Kingdom.

6 Xian (B, L, DS) Today, soak up Xian’s star attraction — the incredible Terracotta Warriors. Discovered in 1974, this gigantic legion of 6,000 soldier and horses was sculpted by hand 2,200 years ago to guard China’s first emperor in the afterlife. Marvel at the individual expressions of each life-size warrior,

noting details such as the finely carved studs on their shoes, and imagine the real soldier each was modelled on. After lunch, visit Xian’s colossal City Wall, built in the Ming Dynasty, and Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a 65-metre high BudDist temple. This evening, enjoy an Imperial Dumpling Banquet dinner and Tang Dynasty show.

7 Xian – Chongqing – Yangtze Cruise (B, L, D) Leave Xian and fly to Chongqing where your Yangtze River cruise begins. Scooped into mountains, this thriving city is famed for its zoo, home to giant pandas. See these rare animals in the panda enclosure and stop for photos at Chongqing’s Great Hall of the People. Then, join your Victoria Cruises ship, the Victoria Anna, and settle into your comfortable cabin for your three-night cruise.

8 Yangtze Cruise (B, L, D) This morning, cruise downstream and enjoy a shore excursion to the beautiful Shibaozhai temple, a 12-storey red wooden pagoda rising from the northern bank of the Yangtze. Explore this extraordinary 18th-century building and soak up the stirring views over the river and hills as you climb higher up its floors. An alternative excursion may be arranged to the ‘ghost city’ of Fengdu.

9 Yangtze Cruise (B, L, D) Today, sail through the awe-inspiring Three Gorges, the most beautiful stretch of the Yangtze. Relish the views as you glide through the narrow Qutang Gorge and 25-mile Wu Gorge, passing wooded peaks and sheer rock faces. Along the

way, leave your vessel to cruise along the enchanting Small Gorges of Shennong Stream in a small boat, bobbing past cave-dotted cliffs. Then, re-board your ship to traverse the Xiling Gorge and impressive Three Gorges Dam locks.

10 Yangtze Cruise – Yichang – Shanghai (B) This morning, view the astonishing Three Gorges Dam, the largest hydroelectric construction in the world whose building transformed the Yangtze and the surrounding countryside. Continue your cruise to Yichang, where you disembark and enjoy a brief orientation tour before flying to Shanghai.

11 Shanghai (B, DS) Shanghai is China’s economic powerhouse and its most cosmopolitan and contemporary city. Yet its space-age skyscrapers, busy shopping avenues and colonial architecture still co-exist with a more traditional China of temples and gardens. Today, experience the best of this pulsating city, with a visit to the elegant waterfront Bund, Nanjing Road shopping district and the colourful City God Temple bazaar.

12 Shanghai – UK (B) Today, transfer to

the airport for your return flight or continue

your holiday in bustling Hong Kong.

Itinerary:

Beijing 3nts

Xian 2nts

Yangtze River 2nts

Shanghai 2nts

Optional Hong Kong 2nts *

Beijing

Yangtze River Cruise

Xian

Chongqing Yichang

Hong Kong

Shanghai

Optional Extensions


Please see page 31 for more details*


Tour Code: LDU

12 Days 10 Nights Beijing 3nts navigateright Xian 2nts navigateright Chengdu 2nts navigateright Shanghai 3nts



Chengdu: Crowne Plaza star star star star star




& Tang Dynasty Show• Chengdu: Visit to Chengdu Giant

Panda Breeding Research Centre• Shanghai: Sightseeing &




1-2 UK – Beijing Fly to Beijing, China’s capital city. On arrival on Day 2, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is yours to relax in your hotel or dip into this vibrant city.

3 Beijing (B, L, D) Today, get to know Beijing on a fascinating sightseeing tour. The origins of the city stretch back more than 3,000 years, creating a multi-layered mix of architecture, and rich cultural and social heritage evident in everything from imposing Mao-era monuments to wooden temples, bustling markets, gabled palaces and glass high-rises. See Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest public square, and the stunning Forbidden City, once the residence of Ming and Qing Emperors. This UNESCO-listed building is girded by walls and consists of 8,000 rooms, all exuding regal mystique. Later, visit the enchanting UNESCO-protected Summer Palace, a serene park dotted with temples,

Optional Extensions

· 2-Night Extension to

Hong Kong. Please see

page 31 for more details*

Depart UK (Friday)

6, 20 Mar

3, 17 Apr 1, 15 May


9, 23 Oct 7 Nov

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China Tours

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China Discovery & Chengdu

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Xian

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bridges, pagodas and a mirror-like lake. Other must-sees today include the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube stadiums, two of Beijing’s iconic 2008 Olympic sites.

4 Beijing (B, L) This morning visit the spectacular Great Wall of China, or ‘Long Wall of Ten Thousand Li’ in old Chinese. This enormous edifice was built more than 2,600 years ago and extends for 5,500 miles from the Korean border to the Gobi Desert. Walk a part of this awe-inspiring structure and absorb the never-ending mountain views. Next, head for the Sacred Way, once believed to lead to heaven, and step out along this age-old pathway, admiring the marble statues of animals and mythical creatures that frame it.

5 Beijing – Xian (B, D) Start your sightseeing at the Temple of Heaven, one of Beijing’s most beautiful medieval constructs. Dating back to 1420, this wondrous temple complex has a circular wooden hall built without using a single nail, as its centrepiece. As you explore, learn how China’s emperors would come here to pray for good harvests from your guide. Later today, fly to Xian.

6 Xian (B, L, DS) The original starting point of the legendary Silk Road, 3,000-year old Xian is the home of the Terracotta Warriors, perhaps the world’s most stunning archaeological find. Discovered accidentally in 1974, this vast clay-sculpted army of around 6,000 life-size figurines of soldiers, chariots and horses were buried with Emperor Qin Shih Huang to guard him in his afterlife. Each statue boasts individual features,

giving them a resonance that still deeply affects even after the passage of over 2,000 years. . After your visit and a stop for lunch, take in Xian’s ancient City Wall and Big Wild Goose Pagoda. This evening, sit down to an Imperial Dumpling Dinner and vibrant Tang Dynasty Show.

7 Xian – Chengdu (B) Today, transfer to the airport and fly to Chengdu, the capital of China’s Sichuan province. This fast-growing city is famed for its spicy Sichuan cuisine, charming teahouses and Giant Panda Breeding Research Centre: home to more than 50 species of giant and red pandas. After checking in at your hotel, enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

8 Chengdu (B, L) After time at the Wu Hou Shrine, an extravagant temple that honours the important statesmen of the Three Kingdoms period, visit the Giant Panda Breeding Research Centre, a vast lakeside reserve of bamboo groves created to mimic panda habitats. As you walk around, enjoy close-up sightings of these beautiful endangered animals as they rest and eat.. Afterwards, explore Chengdu’s Wide and Narrow Lanes, two quaint alleyways that date back to the Qing Dynasty mirror old and new Chengdu with hidden courtyards, wooden teahouses and boutique shops and restaurants.

9 Chengdu – Shanghai (B, DS) This morning take a short flight to Shanghai, China’s most cosmopolitan and fast-moving city, once known as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’. This electrifying

metropolis is the world’s most populous, and is a dizzying fusion of old and modern.. See its most celebrated landmarks, including the exquisite pavilions and pools of its classical 16th century Yu Garden. Other highlights include the exuberant City God Temple Bazaar and Nanjing Road shopping district. This evening, enjoy dinner and a breathtaking Chinese Acrobatic Show.

10 Shanghai (B, L) Continue your explorations of Shanghai at the Bund, the city’s handsome riverside boulevard, where pre-1950s buildings recall the city’s golden age as a trading hub. From here, head for the Shanghai Museum to admire its impressive collections of ancient Chinese art and antiquities. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to relax as you wish.

Day 11 Shanghai (B, D) Enjoy a free day today to explore Shanghai at your own pace. Alternatively, you may wish to join our optional full-day excursion to nearby Suzhou. Known as the ‘Venice of the East’, this delightful city is an age-old centre of silk production and woven with pretty canals, bridges and classical gardens. See its landmarks with a cruise along the Grand Canal, visit the enchanting Master of the Nets and call in at a silk factory. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Banquet dinner in Shanghai.

12 Shanghai – UK (B) Transfer to Shanghai airport for your return flight or extend your trip with a stay in exciting Hong Kong.

Itinerary:

Beijing 3nts

Xian 2nts

Chengdu 2nts

Shanghai 3nts

Optional Hong Kong 2nts *

Beijing

Xian

Hong Kong

Shanghai

Chengdu


Vietnam, Cambodia, India, Dubai, Nepal

Vietnam, Cambodia, India, Dubai, Nepal

Succumb to the dazzling colours of India and Nepal, explore buzzing Dubai, and discover the serene beauty of Vietnam and Cambodia in Indochina.

From the temples of India to the markets of Vietnam and

skyscrapers of Dubai, our tours to Indochina, the Indian

subcontinent and the Arabian Peninsula take you to

worlds very different from our own.

Marvel at mist-shrouded Angkor Wat in Cambodia and

journey through jewel-green Vietnam to explore colonial-

era cities, the Mekong Delta and enchanting Halong Bay.

Experience the intoxicating cities and sights of India,

including the ethereal Taj Mahal; unlock the mysteries of

Nepal in the shadow of the Himalayas, and wonder at the

vision of the future that is Dubai.

Our tours to these stunning lands will leave an indelible

impression and incredible memories.

Your Tour Includes

• All international and internal flights

• Overseas airport transfers on arrival and departure

• Service of expert local English-speaking guides

and your tour manager (if applicable)

• Admission fees for sightseeing attractions

• Air-conditioned coach touring


Indochina Excursion Tour Code: LAA

Indochina, India, Dubai & Nepal Tours

13 Days 11 Nights Hanoi 2nts navigateright Halong 2nts navigateright Saigon 2nts navigateright Siem Reap 3nts navigateright Bangkok 2nts

Depart UK (Thursday)

26 Feb 19 Mar 16 Apr 21 May 18 Jun 16 Jul 13 Aug 10 Sep 15 Oct 12 Nov 3 Dec

Land + Air £2399 £2399 £2399 £2399 £2399 £2399 £2399 £2399 £2399 £2399 £2399Land only £1699 £1699 £1699 £1699 £1699 £1699 £1699 £1699 £1699 £1699 £1699Single Supp. £650 £650 £650 £650 £650 £650 £650 £650 £650 £650 £650

HotelsHanoi: Sofitel Plaza star star star star star

Halong: Novotel Halong Bay star star star star star

Saigon: Renaissance Riverside star star star star star

Siam Reap: Victoria Angkor Resort star star star star star

Bangkok: Dusit Thani star star star star star

Highlights & Inclusions• Hanoi: Sightseeing Ho Chi

Minh Stilt House, Mausoleum & Temple of Literature

• Halong Bay: Long-tail boat cruise including lunch on board

• Ho Chi Minh (Saigon): Sightseeing & Cu Chi Tunnels Excursion

• Angkor Wat & Angkor Thom• Bangkok: Sightseeing including Grand

Palace & Thai Welcome Dinner

1-2 UK – Hanoi, Vietnam Fly to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Meet your guide at the airport on Day 2 for a transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the spellbinding capital of Vietnam.

3 Hanoi (B, L, D) Vietnam’s second largest city has a tumultuous history, having been occupied by the French, Chinese and Japanese during its 1,000-year history. Fringing the Red River, its tree-lined boulevards, tiny backstreets, busy markets and colonial buildings are redolent of its eclectic past and cry out to be explored. Today, see the principal sights, visiting the 11th century Temple of Literature, lotus-shaped One Pillar Pagoda and Mausoleum where Vietnam’s hallowed founder, Ho Chi Minh, lies in state. Also, view the humble Stilt House, where Ho Chi Minh lived, and explore the atmospheric Old Quarter, alive with artisans and stallholders. Tonight, watch a traditional water puppet performance.

All departures are guaranteed with a minimum of 4 persons

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4 Hanoi – Halong (B, L, D) Spend this morning as you please, perhaps venturing into Hanoi further to see more of its sights. After lunch at a local restaurant, travel through fascinating rural Vietnam to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Halong Bay, and check in to your hotel for two nights.

5 Halong (B, L, D) Today, have your camera ready for a cruise around Halong Bay. Board a traditional long-tail boat and spend an idyllic day on this glassy-watered bay, where over a 1,000 rock islands rear from the waters, forming a magical landscape. Enjoy lunch on board and visit two island caves, ThienCung and Dau Go. Stop at stunning Titov Island, and on your way back, pass rickety floating villages and lone fishermen at work in the clear waters.

6 Halong – Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) (B, L) This morning, return to Hanoi and fly to Ho Chi Minh City, previously known as Saigon. Check in at your hotel for two nights and enjoy the rest of the day to unwind or get to know this hectic city.

7 Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) (B, L) Vietnam’s economic powerhouse, Ho Chi Minh is Vietnam’s largest city and home to seven million people. A profusion of French colonial buildings, bustling markets and gleaming skyscrapers make it a fascinating city of contrasts. Today, leave the city confines to witness the the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast underground network used by the

Viet Cong to fight the US, consisting of command posts, shelters and clinics. Learn more about the Viet Cong and descend into some of the tunnels. Return to Saigon and spend the afternoon as you wish.

8 Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) – Siem Reap (B, D) This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of this effervescent city, including its enthralling War Remnants Museum that charts the Vietnam War. Other highlights include the Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, City Hall and Opera House and time at Ben Thanh Market to browse its jumble of food and trinket stalls. This afternoon, fly to Siem Reap.

9 Siem Reap, Cambodia (B, L) A guided tour of spectacular Angkor Thom beckons today. Explore the overgrown relics of this magnificent 12th-century walled complex including the Elephant Terrace, Terrace of the Leper King, Baphuon, Royal Enclosure and Phimeanakas. Also, view the bas-reliefs at the Bayon complex and watch a glorious sunset from the top of a temple.

10 Siem Reap (B, L, D) Today, explore wondrous Angkor Wat, the finest of all the complexes in Angkor and a fixture on Cambodia’s national flag. This 12th-century architectural ensemble consists of towers, shrines and temples, highlights of which include the jungle-entangled Ta Prohm temple and the Ta Keo, Chau Say Tevoda and Roluos Group Temples. After soaking the glories of Angkor, visit the handicrafts centre of

Les Chantiers Ecole to see how artisanal Khmer crafts like stone-carving, silk weaving and woodcarving are carried out.

11 Siem Reap – Bangkok (B, D) Fly to Bangkok, Thailand’s capital. Sitting on the Chaophaya River, this fascinating city brims with floating markets, hooting tuk-tuks, gold-roofed temples and tempting restaurants. Today, head for the spectacular Grand Palace, the former residence of Siamese kings, to admire its opulent temples and halls. Marvel at the exquisite Emerald Buddha

12 Bangkok (B) Enjoy today free in Bangkok or take our optional excursion to Ayutthaya with a stop at the lavish Bang Pa-In Summer Palace en-route. Explore the splendid historic temples of Ayutthaya, the ruined capital of the legendary kingdom of Siam. Afterwards, cruise back to Bangkok on a Grand Pearl liner, gliding past bustling riverbanks and colourful villages as you savour a lunch buffet on board.

13 Bangkok – UK (B) Today, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Itinerary:

Hanoi 2nts

Halong 2nts

Saigon 2nts

Siem Reap 3nts

Bangkok 2nts

Optional Ayutthaya & Gand Pearl Cruise 1day *

Halong

Ayutthaya

BangkokSiem Reap

Ho-Chi Minh (Saigon)

Hanoi

Optional Extensions

· 1-Day Ayutthaya & Grand Pearl

Cruise (from Bangkok)*


Incredible India & Dubai Tour Code: LIB

10 Days 8 Nights Dubai 2nts navigateright Delhi 2nts navigateright Agra 1nt navigateright Jaipur 3nts

Depart UK (Mon)

26 Jan 16 Feb 16 Mar 13 Apr 11 May 14 Sep 19 Oct 16 Nov 14 Dec

Land + Air £1899 £1899 £1899 £1799 £1799 £1799 £1999 £1999 £1999Land only £1349 £1349 £1349 £1249 £1249 £1249 £1449 £1449 £1399Single Supp. £590 £590 £590 £430 £400 £400 £600 £600 £590

HotelsStay in comfort in these 4-star deluxe hotels or similar:Dubai: Grand Millennium Hotel star star star star star

Delhi: Trident Gurgaon star star star star star

Agra: Radisson Blu star star star star star

Jaipur: Radisson Blu star star star star star

Delhi: (Relax & Refresh Room) Holiday Inn star star star star

Highlights & Inclusions• Dubai: Burj Khalifa, Dubai Museum• Delhi: Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb• Agra: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Red Fort• Fatehpur Sikri• Jaipur: Amber Fort, City Palace,

Jantar Mantar• 8 hotel breakfasts, 5 restaurant lunches

including one gourmet lunch at the iconic Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai, 4 Indian or Western dinners at hotels

1-2 UK– Dubai, UAE Board your flight to Dubai, your first destination on your magical odyssey to the UAE and India. Arrive in Dubai and meet your representative at the airport. Enjoy a convenient transfer to your hotel in the city and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

3 Dubai (B, L) Today, enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour to experience glamorous Dubai, one of the most exciting and cosmopolitan cities in the world. Sitting between the golden shores and translucent waters of the Arabian Gulf and the deserts of the UAE, this glittering metropolis is both relaxing and enlivening, thanks to its state-of-the-art leisure amenities and buzzing atmosphere. On your tour, visit both shores of beautiful Dubai Creek to experience the two sides of the city – the old town with its medieval towers and alleyways and the glitzy modern city with its soaring skyscrapers. Ride the high-speed elevator to the observation deck of the incredible

All departures are guaranteed with a minimum of 6 persons

Optional Excursions

· Agra - Taj Mahal at Sunrise

· Jaipur - Sanganer Excursion

with lunch. *


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Burj Khalifa*, the world’s tallest building and Dubai’s showpiece tower. At the top, marvel at the panoramic views over the city, ocean and desert. Next, enjoy a photo stop at the iconic Atlantis The Palm, the monumental hotel sitting on the artificial archipelago of Palm Jumeirah. Other highlights include visits to the Dubai Museum, Dubai World Trade Center, and the city’s traditional spice and gold souks. Also, enjoy lunch at the stylish Junsui restaurant in the iconic, sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel before heading for Dubai Mall to browse its upscale shops for souvenirs. Spend this evening as you wish, perhaps enjoying Dubai’s varied dining scene or relaxing at your hotel.

4 Dubai – Delhi, India (B) Enjoy this morning doing as much or as little as you please before transferring to Dubai airport to catch your flight to Delhi. On arrival, meet our local guide and transfer to your Delhi hotel for check-in.

5 Delhi (B, L, D) After breakfast this morning, immerse yourself in this captivating city, the capital of modern India. Split into two sections – New Delhi created by the British in 1911, and Old Delhi, the walled older district dating to the 17th century – this vibrant city always charms visitors with its vibrancy and fascinating sights. Today, start you explorations in Old Delhi, with a walking tour through its labyrinthine lanes and teeming streets. Here, see an age-old silver bazaar, bustling flower market and a Jain temple. Then, climb aboard a traditional rickshaw to ride to the domed Jama Masjid, Asia’s largest

mosque. Afterward, drive past the Red Fort and sit down to lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, the focus switches to the imperial grandeur of New Delhi. Visit the ornate Humayun’s Tomb and drive past the imposing India Gate, Presidential Palace, Parliament House and the Secretariat Buildings, all recalling the days of the British Empire. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your hotel.

6 Delhi – Agra (B, L, D) After breakfast, sit back and relax on a drive to Agra via the expressway. When you arrive at this world-famous city, view red sandstone Agra Fort and savor lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, enjoy an undoubted highlight of your Indian adventure with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Taj Mahal. Built by the emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his wife, this spectacular building is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and will take your breath away with its ethereal beauty. Envision the painstaking work carried out by the 20,000 men who worked on this wondrous tomb for a full 20 years as you gaze at its marble-inlaid arches, walls and terraces. Complete your visit with a traditional Tonga Ride — a horse-drawn carriage ride — and enjoy dinner at your hotel in the evening.

7 Agra – Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur (B, L, D) Seize the opportunity to visit the Taj Mahal during the early morning today: the time of day when many consider it to be at its most beautiful, with the rising sun casting its marble in stunning hues of mauve and pink. Then,

after breakfast, continue your travels to Jaipur, stopping to witness the abandoned sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri, built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and deserted due to lack of waters just 15 years later. After lunch at a local restaurant, drive on to Jaipur, whose walled quarter is famously eulogized as the “Pink City.” Check in to your hotel to our hotel and enjoy dinner in its restaurant this evening.

8 Jaipur (B, L) Today, immerse yourself in this bustling city, whose origins extend back to the 18th century and the reign of Jai Singh. This morning, enjoy an Elephant Ride or Jeep Ride up to the majestic Amber Fort to explore this magnificent 16th-century hilltop palace and thrill to its views over Matoa Lake. On the way back, stop to snap photos of Hawa Mahal – the elaborately beautiful Palace of Winds – before sitting down to lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon, view the City Palace and Jantar Mantar Observatory*, a stone astrological and astronomical observatory dating back to the 18th century. Later in the evening, watch a fascinating Saari and Turban Tying Demonstration before enjoying time free for dinner on your own.

9 Jaipur (B) Today is yours to spend in any way you wish. Perhaps explore more of the alluring “Pink City”, picking up souvenirs at its colourful markets and admiring the rose-coloured buildings that were all first painted pink on the orders of the Maharajah in 1878. Alternatively, you may wish to join our optional tour to Sanganer, a small town famed for its textiles, crafts and handmade block-printed paper. Visit its makeshift workshops and watch captivated as its dexterous artisans create beautiful, intricate prints in a dazzling array of colours and designs, and furnish them with hints of gold and silver. Then, perhaps buy some of these unique works of art or some of Sanganer’s exquisitely printed silks and cottons as reminders of your holiday.

10 Jaipur -Delhi -UK (B, D) After breakfast, drive back to Delhi. Here, check into your hotel’s wash and change rooms for two hours to relax and freshen up. Later, enjoy dinner at the hotel and transfer to Delhi airport at midnight to board your early morning flight to the UK.

Delhi

Jaipur Dubai

Agra


Dubai, India & Nepal Tour Code: LIN

13 Days 11 Nights Dubai 2nts navigateright Delhi 2nts navigateright Agra 1nt navigateright Jaipur 3nts navigateright Kathmandu 3nts

HotelsDubai: Grand Millennium Hotel star star star star star

Delhi: Trident Gurgaon star star star star star

Agra: Radisson Blu star star star star star

Jaipur: Radisson Blu star star star star star

Kathmandu: Hotel Shanker star star star star

Delhi: (Relax & Refresh Room) Holiday Inn star star star star

Highlights & Inclusions• Dubai: Burj Khalifa, Dubai Museum• Delhi: Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb• Agra: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort,

Fatehpur Sikri, Red Fort• Jaipur: Amber Fort, City Palace,

Jantar Mantar Observatory• Kathmandu: Durbar Square,

Swayambhunath Temple, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath

• 11 hotel breakfasts, 5 restaurant lunches, including one gourmet lunch at the iconic Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai, 4 Indian or Western dinners at hotels

1-2 UK– Dubai, UAE Fly to Dubai, the first stop on your exciting voyage to the UAE, India and Nepal. Meet your representative at the airport and enjoy a convenient transfer to your hotel in the city. Spend the rest of the day doing as little or as much as you please.

3 Dubai (B, L) Today, experience one of the world’s most glamorous cities in the world on a full-day tour covering both shores of Dubai Creek. Board a high-speed elevator to the top of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, and absorb the bird’s-eye views over Dubai, before taking photos of the iconic Atlantis The Palm. Other highlights include the Dubai Museum, Dubai World Trade Center, and the bustling alleys of the city’s exotic spice and gold souks. During your tour, enjoy a delicious lunch at the fashionable Junsui Restaurant in the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab Hotel, and then head to glittering Dubai Mall.


All departures are guaranteed with a minimum of 6

Optional Excursions

· Agra - Taj Mahal at Sunrise

· Jaipur - Sanganer Excursion

with lunch.*

Depart UK (Mon)

26 Jan 16 Feb 16 Mar 13 Apr 11 May 14 Sep 19 Oct 16 Nov 14 Dec

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4 Dubai – Delhi, India (B) Enjoy time free this morning to relax or explore further before transferring to Dubai airport for your flight to Delhi. On arrival the rest of the day is at leisure.

5 Delhi (B, L, D) After breakfast, enjoy a whole day dedicated to India’s effervescent and historic capital. Divided into two – 17th century, walled Old Delhi and the New Delhi of imperial buildings created by the British Raj – this diverse metropolis bursts with sights. In the morning, explore characterful Old Delhi, delving into its tangled, market-filled lanes to find an authentic silver bazaar, flower market and decorative Jain Temple. Then, climb aboard a traditional rickshaw to ride to Asia’s biggest mosque, Jama Masjid, and click your camera as you pass the spectacular Red Fort. After lunch, explore New Delhi, visiting the UNESCO-listed Humayun’s Tomb and driving the tree-lined avenues past the India Gate, Presidential Palace, Parliament House and Secretariat Buildings.

6 Delhi – Agra (B, L, D) After breakfast, drive to Agra using the expressway. On arrival, visit the sandstone Agra Fort, catching glimpses of the shining Taj Mahal through its arches. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and afterward, be blown away by a visit to the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This incomparable mausoleum was commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife and ranks as the greatest ever architectural celebration of love. Behold its intricate marble-inlaid walls, terraces and columns and hear

about the 20,000 men who worked to create this treasure over 20 years.

7 Agra – Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur (B, L, D) This morning, why not join our optional excursion to witness the Taj one more time? Our foray is timed to catch the monument at its most beautiful, in the pearlescent light of dawn. After breakfast, set off for Jaipur, the capital of Rajhastan. Along the way, stop at the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri, built in 1569 by the Emperor Akbar before being abandoned just 15 years later. After visiting a local restaurant for lunch, continue to Jaipur, whose medieval walled quarter is famed as the “Pink City.” Check in to your hotel and enjoy dinner here this evening.

8 Jaipur (B, L) This morning, follow breakfast with a visit to the majestic Amber Fort, standing imperiously on a hilltop. Thrill at an elephant ride or jeep ride up to its gates, before exploring this atmospheric 17th century citadel and relishing its views over Lake Mantoa. Next, snap photos of the ornate Hawa Mahal – or “Palace of Winds” – before lunch at a local restaurant and time at the City Palace and Jantar Mantar Observatory, an 18th-century astronomical observatory, this afternoon. Your day finishes with a fascinating Saari and Turban Tying Demonstration and free time to enjoy dinner.

9 Jaipur (B) Spend today as you wish, perhaps relaxing at your hotel or experiencing more of rose-colored Jaipur, whose buildings were painted pink by Maharajah’s decree in 1859.

Alternatively, join our optional excursion to the handicrafts village of Sanganer, renowned for its elaborate block printing and homemade paper industries. View the artisans at work as they print a rich array of colors and designs, sometimes finished with gold and silver, on paper, cottons and silks. Afterward, perhaps purchase some exquisite printed fabrics or papers as mementos. 10 Jaipur - Delhi - Kathmandu, Nepal (B) After breakfast, drive back to Delhi to catch your flight to Kathmandu, the enthralling capital of the Royal Kingdom of Nepal. Meet your local guide at the airport and transfer to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

11 Kathmandu – Patan – Kathmandu (B) Following breakfast, explore timeless Kathmandu, which lies in the Himalayan Mountains between India and Tibet and is fringed by snow-capped peaks. See the temple-lined Durbar Square, royal palace complex Hanuman Dhoka, and the Swayambhunath, a 2,000-year-old Buddhist stupa topped by a spire painted with the eyes of the Buddha. After time free for lunch, your tour continues this afternoon to the ancient Newar town of Patan. Overflowing with wood-carved balconies and windows, this entrancing place is famed for its beautiful, temple-packed Durbar Square, Royal Palace, Golden Gate, Telegu temple and countless curio shops and bazaars.

12 Kathmandu (B) This morning, visit Pashupatinath, Nepal’s revered Hindu Temple, on the banks of the holy Bagamati River. A center of annual pilgrimage for devotees of the god Shiva, this extravagant building is surrounded by stalls and shrines, and boasts a stunning, two-tier golden roof and silver doors. Next, visit Nepal’s largest stupa, Boudhnath, believed to date to the 14th century, and fascinating Bhaktapur, the third of the royal cities in the Kathmandu Valley along with Kathmandu and Patan.

13 Kathmandu - Delhi - UK(B, D) After breakfast, board your flight to Delhi at Kathmandu airport. On arrival, freshen up at your hotel’s wash and change rooms before dinner at the hotel. Later, transfer to Delhi for your return flight.

Delhi

Jaipur Dubai

Agra

Kathmandu


City Packages& Extensions


Extend or create your perfect holiday

Fancy visiting Hong Kong or another exciting city

at the start or end of your tour? Want to lounge

on the beach after your sightseeing? Or keen to

jet off on an amazing multi-centre holiday?

Whatever you have in mind, we make it easy to

create your ideal holiday with a range of fantastic

city packages that let you stretch out your tour

or build a dream itinerary from scratch.

Browse our affordable city packages here and add them

as a pre-tour or post-tour break to extend your time away.

Or why not combine them into one amazing multi-centre

holiday? Almost anything and everything is possible – just

speak to our travel specialists who will help put together

your perfect getaway.

City Package Features

• All our city breaks include hotel accommodation

and daily breakfast, plus sightseeing tours as

specified & round-trip airport-hotel transfers

• No airfares included – to add international or

domestic flights, call us on 0207 470 8852 or

email [email protected]

• Prices based on minimum requirement of 2 persons

• Additional nights available on per-room basis,

including daily breakfast for 2 people

• Sightseeing tours and transfers

on a shared coach basis

• Private sightseeing tours available

for extra charge on request

City Package Features• Price is per person, based

on twin occupancy and private sightseeing tour

• 3 nights’ hotel stay, including daily breakfast

• Roundtrip airport-hotel transfers

• Admission fees for sightseeing tours

Day 1 Arrive Beijing: Airport meet & transfer to hotel

Day 2 Full-day tour & lunch (B, L): Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace

Day 3 Tour & Lunch (B, L): Great Wall Badaling, Sacred Way

Day 4 Depart Beijing (B) Airport transfer

ShanghaiBeijing3 Days 2 Nights 4 Days 3 Nights

Depart UK 1 Jan - 15 Mar

16 Mar -29 Aug

30 Aug - 15 Nov

16 Nov - 13 Mar 16

14 Mar 16 - 29 Mar 16

Land only £210 £330 £350 £300 £320Single Supp. £100 £100 £120 £90 £100Extra Night £35 £35 £45 £30 £35

Depart UK 1 Jan 15 - 30 Mar 16

Land only £190Single Supp. £85Extra Night £45

1 Apr -29 Jun

30 Jun - 30 Nov

1 Dec - 27 Feb 16

28 Feb 16 - 30 Mar 16

£170 £180 £170 £180

£60 £70 £60 £70

£30 £45 £30 £45

1 Jan - 26 Feb

27 Feb - 13 Mar

14 Mar -29 Mar

30 Mar - 31 May

1 Jun - 29 Aug

30 Aug - 15 Nov

16 Nov - 26 Feb 16

£310 £400 £450 £500 £450 £500 £400

£200 £190 £230 £290 £230 £290 £190

£65 £65 £75 £95 £75 £95 £65

Grand Hyatt Beijing 5* InterContinental Puxi 5* Shanghai Renaissance Yangtze 5*

New Otani 5*

Tour Code: PEK Tour Code: SHA

City Package Features• Price is per person, based

on double occupancy and private sightseeing tour

• 2 nights’ hotel stay, including daily breakfast

• Roundtrip airport-hotel transfers

• Admission fees for sightseeing tours

• Please note: Audio guide is not included in Shanghai Museum

Day 1 Arrive Shanghai Airport meet & transfer to hotel

Day 2 Full-day Tour (B) Yu Garden, the Bund, Nanjing Road, Shanghai Museum

Day 3 Depart Shanghai (B) Airport transfer

Yu Garden, ShanghaiBadaling, Great Wall, Beijing

City Packages & Extensions

1 Apr -29 Jun

30 Jun - 30 Nov

1 Dec - 27 Feb 16

28 Feb 16 - 30 Mar 16

£170 £180 £170 £180

£60 £70 £60 £70

£30 £45 £30 £45

3 Days 2 Nights

Tour Code: HKG

Roundtrip airport-hotel transfers• Package prices include

flights and can be added on to the beginning or end of your China tour

• Package and extra night prices are per person based on 2 adults sharing a twin room

• Includes 2 nights’ hotel accommodation with daily breakfast

• Half-day sightseeing tour with an English-speaking guide on a shared-coach basis

• Round Trip Hong Kong airport transfers by shuttle bus

Day 1 Arrive Hong Kong Transfer to hotel

Day 2 Hong Kong Half-Day Sightseeing Tour (B) Victoria Peak, Stanley Market, Repulse Bay, Aberdeen Floating Community

Day 3 Depart Hong Kong (B) Transfer to airport

With a name that translates as ‘Fragrant Harbour’, Hong Kong overflows with sights and attractions. So why not add a stay in this captivating city at the start or end of your China tour? Our package spotlights the best of Hong Kong, from the sweeping views of Victoria Peak to the floating communities of Aberdeen. You’ll also have time to unwind and explore at leisure, perhaps admiring the junk-dotted harbour, scenic Kowloon and diving into the world-class shopping and food scene.

Hong Kong

Arrival in Hong Kong

25 Feb -24 Mar

25 Mar - 31 Apr

1 Apr - 8 Apr

9 Apr - 30 Apr

1 May - 8 Sep

9 Sep - 8 Oct

9 Oct - 14 Nov

15 Nov - 20 Dec

21 Dec - 26 Dec

27 Dec - 16 Jan 16

17 Jan 16 - 5 Feb 16

6 Feb 16 - 13 Feb 16

14 Feb 16 - 27 Feb 16

28 Feb 16 - 14 Mar 16

15 Mar 16 - 20 Mar 16

21 Mar 16 - 31 Mar 16

Land + Air £370 £420 £350 £450 £350 £380 £450 £350 £380 £450 £350 £450 £340 £380 £450 £380Single Supp. £220 £270 £200 £300 £200 £240 £300 £200 £240 £300 £200 £300 £200 £240 £300 £240Extra Night £110 £135 £100 £150 £100 £120 £150 £100 £120 £150 £100 £150 £100 £120 £150 £120

Arrival in Hong Kong

28 Feb -30 Mar

31 Mar - 7 Apr

8 Apr - 30 Apr

1 May - 8 Sep

9 Sep - 8 Oct

9 Oct - 31 Oct

1 Nov - 30 Nov

1 Dec - 15 Dec

16 Dec - 28 Dec

29 Dec - 2 Jan 16

3 Jan 16 - 16 Jan 16

17 Jan 16 - 4 Feb 16

5 Feb 16 - 13 Feb 16

14 Feb 16 - 3 Mar 16

4 Mar 16 - 31 Mar 16

Land + Air £310 £310 £310 £270 £310 £350 £310 £270 £310 £350 £310 £270 £350 £270 £310Single Supp. £170 £170 £170 £130 £170 £220 £170 £130 £170 £220 £170 £130 £220 £130 £170Extra Night £85 £85 £110 £65 £85 £110 £85 £65 £85 £110 £85 £65 £110 £65 £85

Intercontinental Grand Stanford

Kowloon Hotel

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Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong


Taiwan Treasures Tour Code: LTW

City Packages & Extensions

8 Days 7 Nights Taipei 2nts navigateright Sun Moon Lake 1nt navigateright Kaohsiung 1nt navigateright Zhihben 1nt navigateright Taroko 1nt navigateright Taipei 1nt

Arrival on (Saturday)Palais de Chine or Regent Hotel

1 Jan 2015 - 31 Mar 2015

1 Apr 2015 - 28 Feb 2016

Land only £630 £650Single Supp. £430 £460

Arrival on (Saturday)Howard Plaza

1 Jan 2015 - 31 Mar 2015

1 Apr 2015 - 28 Feb 2016


Arrival on(Saturday)Gala Hotel

1 Jan 2015 - 31 Mar 2015

1 Apr 2015 - 28 Feb 2016


HotelsTaipei: Regent Taipei star star star star star

Palais de Chine star star star star star

Howard Plaza star star star star

Gala Hotel star star star

Sun Moon Lake: Fleur de Chine star star star star star

Kaohsiung: Grand Hi-Lai star star star star star

Zhihben: Royal Chihpen star star star star star

Taroko: Silks Place Taroko star star star star star

Highlights & Inclusions• Taipei: City Sightseeing• Sun Moon Lake: Scenic sightseeing• Kaohsiung: Fo Guang Shan

and city sightseeing• Kenting: National Park Scenic sightseeing• East Coast National Scenic

Area Scenic sightseeing• Taroko: National Park Scenic sightseeing

Your Holiday Includes• Overseas airport transfers on

arrival and departure• 7 hotel buffet breakfasts• Comprehensive sightseeing tours

including entrance fees• Services of English-speaking

guide throughout• Shared air-conditioned coach touring• Please note: international

flights are not included

Sun Moon Lake, Nantou, Taiwan

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1 UK – Taipei, Taiwan Arrive in Taipei, Taiwan’s vibrant capital. Meet your driver at the airport and transfer by private car to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day to relax or explore.

2 Taipei (B) Enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Taipei: a bustling, mountain-backed metropolis of colorful markets, elaborate temples and futuristic skyscrapers. Along with other must-sees, visit the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial; the Martyr’s Shrine, and National Palace Museum, home to stunning collections of Chinese antiquities. Spend the rest of the day as you please.

3 Taipei – Sun Moon Lake (B) Drive to Sun Moon Lake, a vast lake in Taiwan’s mountainous heart. Admire the emerald-green lake and its waterside pavilions before visiting spectacular Wenwu Temple. Pass the Chinese lions at its door to explore its three halls, dedicated to different gods. Continue to the Holy Monk Shrine and 9-storey Ci En Pagoda before enjoying free time to relax, walk or go boating on the lake.

4 Sun Moon Lake - Kaohsiung (B) Venture to Fo Guang Shan, Taiwan’s largest Buddhist monastery. Near Taiwan’s second-largest city, Kaohsiung, this sprawling retreat boasts a 90-foot golden Buddha and temples, colleges and gardens. Learn about Buddhism as you explore, talk to the monks, and perhaps enjoy a Buddhist vegetarian lunch (own expense). Afterward, travel

to Kaohsiung, visiting the Love River and Liuhe Night Market this evening.

5 Kaohsiung – Kenting – Zhihben, Taitung (B) Enjoy a morning tour of Kenting National Park, an area of glorious beaches, sheer cliffs and coral-hemmed shores on Taiwan’s southernmost peninsula. Discover its pristine landscapes and attractions, including enchanting Longpan Park, before staying overnight in Zhihben.

6 Taitung – East Coast – Taroko (B) Explore Taiwan’s beautiful East Coast National Scenic Area this morning, admiring lush rice paddies, steep cliffs and fishing villages. Experience its many beauty spots, including the ‘stone steps’ of Shitiping before continuing to Taroko.

7 Taroko – Taipei (B) Today enjoy Taiwan’s scenic showpiece, the Taroko Gorge. This narrow ravine slices through marble-stone mountains and boasts a cliffside road snaking between forested peaks and the Liwu River below. Trace this breathtaking, tunnel-dotted road and visit a grotto, temple and other sites before a scenic drive back to Taipei.

8 Taipei – UK (B) Transfer by private car to Taipei airport for your return flight.

Itinerary:

Taipei 2nts

Sun Moon Lake 1nt

Kaohsiung 1nt

Zhihben 1nt

Taroko 1nt

Taipei 1nts

Taipei

Taroko

Zhihben

Sun Moon Lake

Kaohsiung

Night Market, Taiwan

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei

Taroko Gorge, Hualien, Taiwan


TERMS AND CONDITIONS

These are the Terms and Conditions which

shall apply to your booking. Please read them

carefully as you will be bound by them.

1. INTRODUCTION- YOUR HOLIDAY

CONTRACT Your contract is with Ritz Tours

Ltd. trading as RT Holidays (registered No.

05427487) whose registered address is 71-75

Shelton Street, London, WC2H 9JQ. Your

contract shall incorporate these terms and

conditions and by making a booking with

us you confirm your acceptance of these

terms and conditions to the exclusion of

any other terms and conditions which you

may seek to apply to the contract. In these

Terms & Conditions references to “you” and

“your” include the first named person on the

booking and all persons on whose behalf

a booking is made or any other person to

whom a booking is added or transferred.

By making a booking, the first named person

on the booking agrees on behalf of all

persons detailed on the booking that:-

A. He/she has read these terms and

conditions and has the authority to and

does agree to be bound by them;

B. He/she consents to our use of information

in accordance with our Privacy Policy;

C. He/she is over 18 years of age and a

resident in the United Kingdom and

where placing an order for services with

age restrictions declares that he/she

and all members of the party are of the

appropriate age to purchase those services.

A booking is made with us when a) you tell us

that you would like to accept our written or

verbal quotation; and b) you pay us a deposit (If

you are booking within 60 days of departure,

full payment is due at the time of booking); and

c) we issue you with a booking confirmation.

We reserve the right to return your deposit and

decline to issue a confirmation at our absolute

discretion. A binding contract will come into

existence between you and us as soon as we

have issued you with a booking confirmation

that will confirm the details of your booking

and will be sent to you or your travel agent.

If your confirmed arrangements include a

flight, we (or if you booked via an authorised

agent of ours, that agent) will issue you with an

ATOL Certificate and a confirmation invoice.

Upon receipt, if you believe that any details on

the ATOL Certificate or confirmation invoice

or any other document are wrong you must

advise us immediately as changes cannot be

made later or may result in additional costs.

Any money paid to an authorised agent of

ours in respect of a booking covered by our

ATOL is held by that agent on behalf of and

for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel

Trust at all times, but subject to the agent’s

obligation to pay it to us for so long as we

do not fail financially. If we do fail financially,

any money held at that time by the agent or

subsequently accepted from the consumer

by the agent, is and continues to be held by

that agent on behalf of and for the benefit of

the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust without

any obligation to pay that money to us.

2. LAW AND JURISDICTION These terms and

conditions and any agreement to which they

apply are governed in all respects by English

law. We both agree that any dispute, claim or

other matter which arises between us out of or

in connection with your contract will be dealt

with by the Courts of England and Wales only.

3. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY

A. Many airlines require the full name

of all passengers travelling. We will

therefore ask you at the time of booking

to provide us with the full name of each

passenger as it appears in the passport.

B. It is important for you to check

the details on the confirmation invoice

as soon as you receive it.

C. If your booking is made through a

Travel Agent, RT Holidays will address all

communications to your travel agent, who

acts as an agent for all communications from

us to you. All payments made to the travel

agent will be held by the travel agent until

the payment is forwarded to RT Holidays.

D. Before making a booking we advise you

to check advice on your preferred destination

issued by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office

by visiting their website: https://www.gov.uk/

foreign-travel-advice or calling the Foreign

Office Travel Advice Unit on 0845 850 2829.

4. FINANCIAL PROTECTION RT Holidays

is a member of the International Air Transport

Association (IATA no. 91-2-84362), ABTA (ABTA

no. Y1472) and we hold an ATOL Licence (ATOL

no. 9513) granted by the Civil Aviation Authority.

We provide financial security for flight inclusive

Packages and ATOL protected flights. We do

this by way of a bond held in favour of the

Civil Aviation Authority under ATOL number

9513. When you buy an ATOL protected flight

or flight inclusive holiday from us you will

receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists the flight,

accommodation, car hire and/or other services

that are financially protected, where you can

get information on what this means for you and

who to contact if things go wrong. For further

information, visit the ATOL website at www.

atol.org.uk. The price of our flight inclusive

arrangements includes the amount of £2.50

per person as part of the ATOL Protection

Contribution (APC) we pay to the CAA. This

charge is included in our advertised prices. Not

all holiday or travel services offered and sold

by us will be protected by the ATOL Scheme.

ATOL protection extends primarily to Customers

who book and pay in the United Kingdom.

We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL

Certificate, will provide you with the services

listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable

alternative). In some cases, where neither we

nor the supplier are able to do so for reasons

of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder

may provide you with the services you have

bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra

cost to you). You agree to accept that in those

circumstances the alternative ATOL holder

will perform those obligations and you agree

to pay any money outstanding to be paid by

you under your contract to that alternative

ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in

some cases it will not be possible to appoint

an alternative ATOL holder, in which case

you will be entitled to make a claim under

the ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer

where applicable). If we, or the suppliers

identified on your ATOL certificate, are unable

to provide the services listed (or a suitable

alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder

or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the

Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a

payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under

the ATOL scheme. You agree that in return for

such a payment or benefit you assign absolutely

to those Trustees any claims which you have

or may have arising out of or relating to the

non-provision of the services, including any

claim against us, the travel agent (or your credit

card issuer where applicable). You also agree

that any such claims may be re-assigned to

another body, if that other body has paid sums

you have claimed under the ATOL scheme.

We provide financial security for

package holidays not including flights

by way of a bond held with ABTA.

5. PAYMENT

A. Deposit Requirement: A deposit of £300 per

person is required at the time of booking

of the reservation, payable by credit card,

debit card, bank transfer, or cheque. The

reservation will automatically be cancelled

if the deposit is not received by RT Holidays

within 7 days after booking the reservation.

B. Final Payment: Final payment of the total

tour fare is due 60 days prior to your

departure date. If you book less than

60 days before your departure date,

final payment is due upon booking and

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will incur a £50 per person surcharge. If

your payment is not received by the due

date, the reservation will be subject to

cancellation and deposit will be forfeited.

C. Payments may be made by credit card,

debit card, bank transfer, or cheque

(please allow 5 working days from the time

we receive it for the cheque to clear).

D. No additional charges will be applied for

payments made by debit card. Payments

made by credit card will be charged an

additional 2% of the total payment due.

6. IF YOU CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY As

we incur costs from the time we confirm your

booking, the following cancellation charges

will be payable. Booking fees, insurance

premiums and amendment charges are not

refundable in the event of the person(s) to

whom they apply cancels their reservation.

The following fee will be assessed per person

accordingly when you cancel your reservation:

A. £50 120 or more days prior to departure

B. £100 60 - 119 days prior to departure

C. £150 30 - 59 days prior to departure

D. £250 15 - 29 days prior to departure

E. £500 3 - 14 days prior to departure

F. Full tour fare Within 48 hours prior to

departure & no shows on day of departure

• Written notice of cancellation must be

received by RT Holidays either by mail,

fax, or e-mail. Your notice of cancellation

will only be effective when it is received

in writing by us and acknowledged.

• In addition to the above stated cancellation

charges, if tickets for airlines, cruises, hotels

or trains have already been issued or final

confirmation has been received at the time

of cancellation (regardless of number of

days prior to departure), the traveller will

be wholly liable for any additional airline,

hotel, cruise line, or train cancellation

penalty/s and service charge/s pursuant

to the supplier’s rules and regulations.

• In the event of cancellation by your

travel companion or roommate, you

will be responsible for the additional

resultant single supplement

Note: Certain arrangements may not be

amended after they have been confirmed

and any alteration or cancellation could

incur a cancellation charge of up to 100%

of that part of the arrangements.

7. IF WE CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY It is

unlikely that we will have to make any changes

to your travel arrangements, but we do plan

the arrangements many months in advance.

Occasionally, we may have to make changes

and we reserve the right to do so at any time.

Most of these changes will be minor and we

will advise you or your travel agent of them

at the earliest possible date. We also reserve

the right in any circumstances to cancel

your travel arrangements. For example, if

the minimum number of clients required

for a particular travel arrangement is not

reached, we may have to cancel it. However,

we will not cancel your travel arrangements

less than 60 days before your departure

date, except for reasons of force majeure

or failure by you to pay the final balance.

Most alterations will be minor and while

we will do our best to notify you or your

travel agent of any changes as soon as

reasonably possible if there is time before

your departure, we will have no other liability

to you. Examples of “minor changes” include

the following when made before departure:

A. Any change in the advertised identity of the

carrier(s), flight timings, and/or aircraft type.

B. A change of outward departure

time or overall length of your

holiday of twelve hours or less.

C. A change of accommodation to another

of the same standard or classification.

Occasionally we may have to make a major

change to your confirmed arrangements.

”Examples of “major changes” include the

following, when made before departure;

A. A change of accommodation area for the

whole or a significant part of your time away.

B. A change of accommodation (including

cruise ships) to that of a lower standard

or classification for the whole or a

significant part of your time away.

C. A significant change to your itinerary,

missing out one or more destination entirely.

If we have to make a major change or cancel,

we will tell you as soon as possible and

if there is time to do so before departure,

we will offer you the choice of:

I. (for major changes) accepting

the changed arrangements,

II. having a refund of all monies paid; or

III. accepting an offer of alternative

travel arrangements of comparable

standard from us, if available (we

will refund any price difference if the

alternative is of a lower value).

You must notify us of your choice within 7

days of our offer. If you fail to do so we will

assume that you have chosen to accept the

change or alternative booking arrangements.

Very rarely, we may be forced by “force

majeure” (see clause 32) to change or terminate

your arrangements after departure. If this

situation does occur, we regret we will be unable

to make any refunds (unless we obtain any from

our suppliers), pay you compensation or meet

any costs or expenses you incur as a result.

If we become unable to provide a

significant proportion of the services

that you have booked with us after you

have departed, we will make alternative

arrangements for you at no extra charge.

8. PRICE POLICY All prices quoted in this

brochure are in UK Pounds Sterling and are

based on tariffs and rates of currency exchange

in effect on 20 October 2014. These prices

are subject to change as deemed necessary

and fair by RT Holidays before you book.

The price of your confirmed holiday is subject

at all times to changes in transportation costs

such as the cost of fuel, and any other airline

cost changes which are part of our contracts

with airlines (and their agents), cruise ship

operators and any other transport provider; and

to changes in the currency exchange used to

calculate your arrangements; and to rates, dues,

taxes or fees chargeable for services such as

landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation

fees at ports and airports any or all of which may

result in a variation of your holiday price. We

will absorb and you will not be charged for any

increase equivalent to 2% of the price of your

travel arrangements, which excludes insurance

premiums and any amendment charges and/

or additional services or travel arrangements.

You will be charged for the amount over and

above that, plus an administration charge of

£1.00 per person together with an amount to

cover agents’ commission. If this means that you

have to pay an increase of more than 10% of the

price of your confirmed travel arrangements

(excluding any insurance premiums, amendment

charges and/or additional services or travel

arrangements), you will have the option of

accepting a change to another holiday if we

are able to offer one (if this is of equivalent or

higher price you will not have to pay more but

if it is of lower quality you will be refunded the

difference in price), or cancelling and receiving

a full refund of all monies paid to us, except for

any insurance premiums and any amendment

charges and/or additional services or travel

arrangements. Should you decide to cancel for

this reason, you must exercise your right to do

so within 14 days from the issue date printed

on your final invoice. There will be no change

made to the price of your confirmed holiday

within 30 days of your departure nor will refunds

be paid during this period. Should the price

of your holiday go down due to the changes

mentioned above, by more than 2% of your

confirmed holiday cost, then any refund due

will be paid to you. However, please note that

travel arrangements are not always purchased


in local currency and some apparent changes

have no impact on the price of your travel due

to contractual and other protection in place.

9. DEPARTURE GUARANTEE If the total

number of tour members should fall below ten

persons, then RT Holidays reserves the right

operate as a locally hosted tour and clients

may join other tour members arriving from

the United States on the same tour itinerary.

(LPH, LPE, LDX, LDZ, LDV, LDR, LDU, LDT,

LAA, LIB, LID, LGB require a minimum of 6

passengers to depart. LAM, LAF, LAY, LGD

require a minimum of 2 passengers to depart.)

Many tours with departure dates that are not

guaranteed may be operated as private tours

for an additional surcharge; please check with

your agent at time of booking if this is possible.

10. AIR TRANSPORTATION All tours

include international airfare based on London

departures. All clients are responsible for

purchasing their own airfare from their

hometown city to London. Clients may choose

to use the services of RT Holidays to purchase

domestic add-on flights from gateways outside

of London or any other additional flights.

A. Please consult your travel agent or

RT Holidays regarding a quote for UK

domestic add-on airfare if you are departing

from any city other than London.

B. Clients purchasing their own UK domestic

air add-ons do so at their own risk. RT

Holidays reserves the right to change

the airline(s) used at any time.

C. Airline selection and air routing is at the

sole discretion of RT Holidays for all

tour packages and may be subject to

change at any point up until airline tickets

have been issued by RT Holidays

D. Domestic China, Southeast Asia,

Cambodia, Myanmar (Burma), India

and Egypt airfare is included for all

tours unless otherwise stated

E. All fuel surcharges and government taxes/

fees associated with airline tickets are

included in the tour package price and

are subject to change at any time during

the year at the discretion of the airlines

and/or relevant government authority.

Clients are responsible for any such extra

charges should they occur (see clause 8).

F. Air fare is subject to availability

at time of booking.

G. City packages do not include any

international or domestic air fare

unless otherwise specified.

11. HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

A. Hotel accommodation is based on two

adults sharing one twin bedded room.

B. A customer who travels alone is

required to pay a single supplement

rate. A single room is subject to

availability based on prior request.

C. When the hotel listed in the brochure

is not available, a similar category hotel

will be substituted without prior notice.

D. Check-in-time is 14:00 at the hotel

on the first day of the tour and

may vary for each hotel.

E. Check-out-time is 12:00 at the

hotel on the last day of the tour

and may vary for each hotel.

12. MEALS Meals will be provided in

hotels, local restaurants, on board cruise

ships or on board domestic or international

flights as specified in the itinerary.

13. SIGHTSEEING While the sightseeing

programme is specified in the itinerary, its

final arrangements will be determined by

the tour manager or local tour escort based

on local circumstances which are beyond

the control of RT Holidays, such as weather,

acts of God, dangers, incidents at sea, fire,

breakdown in machinery or equipment, acts of

government or authorities and wars under local

conditions. However, we will try to adhere to

the original itinerary as accurately as possible.

14. ADMISSIONS/ENTRANCE FEES

All necessary main entrance fees for

the programmes or places specified

in the itinerary will be included.

15 AIRPORT TRANSFERS Roundtrip

airport-hotel transfers are included with all

escorted tour packages. For clients who elect

to purchase land only packages which do not

include return international airfare, overseas

airport arrival and departure transfers will

not be included in the tour package and

may be purchased at an additional cost.

16. TOUR FARE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

Airfare from your hometown to London; tips;

meals not mentioned in the brochure; insurance

premiums; charges arising from deviation; any

expenses due to delay or changes of schedule,

overbooking of accommodation, default of any

third parties, sickness, weather, strike, acts of

God, acts of terrorism, force majeure, acts of

governments, civil disturbances, war, quarantine,

customs regulations, epidemics, criminal activity

or for any other cause beyond RT Holidays’

control; any personal charges such as passport

and visa fees, excess baggage charges,

phone bills, postage, laundry, drinks, etc.

17. TRAVEL INSURANCE We strongly

recommend that you have appropriate

travel insurance for events such as medical

emergencies, personal injury, repatriation

expenses, medical expenses, travel and

baggage delay and to cover loss of personal

belongings. The cost of the tour fare does

not include insurance. We are an Introducer

Appointed Representative of ABTASure

(Citybond Suretravel) for the purchase of travel

insurance and have negotiated a special 10%

discount on the Single Trip and Annual Multi-Trip

policies when purchased online. For a quotation

please visit www.abtasure.co.uk or, alternatively,

please call 0845 6180380 to receive a 5%

discount on all policies. You will need to quote

reference RTH01 in all communications. See

details of coverage in this brochure or at www.

abtasure.co.uk. It is your responsibility to

ensure that the insurance cover you purchase

is suitable and adequate for your particular

needs. RT Holidays accepts no responsibility

for cost, which may occur as a result of a

client failing to secure adequate insurance

coverage. Generally, your health insurance

does not cover expenses outside the UK.

18. UNUSED SERVICES Any unused

services or tour features either on air

transportation or for land arrangements

are not refundable or exchangeable.

19. SPECIAL REQUESTS & MEDICAL

CONDITIONS If you have any special

request, you must advise us at the time of

booking. Although we will endeavour to pass

any reasonable requests on to the relevant

supplier, we regret we cannot guarantee any

request will be met. Failure to meet any special

request will not be a breach of contract on

our part. Confirmation that a special request

has been noted or passed on to the supplier

or the inclusion of the special request on your

confirmation invoice or any other documentation

is not confirmation that the request will be

met. Unless and until specifically confirmed,

all special requests are subject to availability.

We regret we cannot accept any conditional

bookings, i.e. any booking which is specified

to be conditional on the fulfilment of a

particular request. All such bookings will be

treated as “standard” bookings subject to

the above provisions on special requests.

If you or any member of your party is pregnant

or has any medical condition or disability

which may affect your holiday, please tell us

before you confirm your booking so that we

can advise as to the suitability of the chosen

arrangements. In any event, you must give us

full details in writing at the time of booking.

If we reasonably feel unable to properly

accommodate the particular needs of the

person concerned, we must reserve the right

to decline their reservation or, if full details

are not given at the time of booking, cancel

when we become aware of these details.

Clients may bring a fully collapsible wheelchair

or walker on tour. Non-collapsible wheelchairs

and walkers cannot be carried on tour buses,

due to space limitations. We regret that we

cannot provide individual assistance to a tour

member for walking, dining, getting on/off

tour buses and other transportation vehicles,

or other personal needs. A qualified travel

companion must accompany travellers who

need assistance. Motor coaches and other

transfer vehicles are not equipped with

wheelchair ramps. RT Holidays reserves

the right to exclude passengers who are

physically or mentally unfit to undertake long

trips, in the interest of the whole tour group.

20. BAGGAGE Baggage is at owner’s

risk throughout and baggage insurance is

recommended. RT Holidays is not responsible

for loss, theft, damage or delay to passenger’s

luggage. For up-to-date baggage allowance

restrictions, always check with the appropriate

airline for the latest regulations. Baggage

allowance varies by airline and is subject

to change at any time. Some airlines may

impose additional charges if you choose to

check in any baggage. Please contact your

airline or refer to its website for detailed

information regarding your airline’s checked

baggage policies prior to departure. Baggage

allowance on China or overseas internal

flights may vary from baggage allowance on

international flights. Excess baggage charge

and insurance is at the owner’s responsibility.

Please ask RT Holidays if you would like a

list of your confirmed carriers for China or

overseas internal flights prior to departure

in order to check baggage restrictions.

21. TOUR MANAGER When the group size

is more than 10 persons, a tour manager

throughout the tour (from arrival in the

first city until departure in the last city on

the tour programme) will be included for

China, Southeast Asia, India and Egypt

tours. Hong Kong programmes are locally

guided and will not include services of a

throughout guide. When the tour size should

fall below 10 persons, the tour will be locally

hosted with a local guide in each city.

22. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS/TICKETS In

general, all travel documents will be sent to you

approximately 21 days prior to departure via first

class post. Overnight delivery can be arranged

at additional cost. If we obtained the entry visa

for you, the passport will be sent with the travel

documents by special or recorded delivery. The

issuance of tickets and vouchers to you shall

be deemed to be consent to the Terms and

Conditions. If you would like your documents

shipped to an additional address a fee of £10

will be charged per additional address. RT

Holidays is not responsible for any lost or mis-

delivered packages or packages for which the

incorrect shipping address has been provided.

23. DEVIATION CHARGE One change is

allowed free of charge after your reservation

is confirmed, based on availability. £50

will be charged for each of the subsequent

changes. Once documents / tickets have

been issued, no change is permitted.

24. PASSPORT & VISAS All clients must be

in possession of a valid passport required

for entry, departure and travel through each

destination along the itinerary of the tour. All

passports must be valid for at least 6 months

past the return date of your trip. Please consult

with your travel agent or RT Holidays if you

have a non-UK passport. Entry visa is required

for UK passport holders going to China,

Cambodia, India, Nepal and Vietnam. The

client accepts full responsibility for obtaining

all necessary documents, visas and permits

prior to the tour departure, and is solely

responsible for any adverse consequences

resulting from missing proper documentation.

Other requirements and fees may be

applicable for non-UK passport holders.

CHINA: Visa and processing fees of £95

for a single entry China visa with validity of

3 months from the issuance date and valid

for a stay of up to 30 days from the date of

entry. Mail original passport along with one

passport size colour photo and completed

China visa application form to RT Holidays

at least 45 days prior to departure.

CAMBODIA: You can obtain a visa on arrival

at most ports of entry (payment in USD

only). Visitors must bring 2 colour passport

photos. Alternatively you may apply for an

“e-visa” online at http://evisa.mfaic.gov.kh/.

INDIA: Passengers must apply for their India

visa themselves by completing the online

application at http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk and

submitting all necessary documents. After

procuring your India entry visa, please scan

and email us a copy of your entry visa.

NEPAL: Visa and processing fees of £49 for a

multiple entry visa with a validity of 6 months

from the date of issue and valid for a stay of up

to 15 days from the date of entry. Alternatively

you can obtain a visa on arrival at most airports

and visa fees are: 15 days=$25, 30 days=$40,

90 days=$100. To obtain a visa on arrival, you

must present two passport-sized photographs.

VIETNAM: Visa and processing fees of

£85 for a single entry visa with validity of 30

days from the date of entry. Mail the original

passport along with 1 passport size colour photo

and completed visa application form to RT

Holidays at least 45 days prior to departure.

No visa is required for the following countries:

Hong Kong (6 months), Taiwan (90 days),

Thailand (30 days), Singapore (length of

stay determined at the discretion of the

immigration officer; typically 30 days), UAE/

Dubai (30 days), Malaysia (3 months).

Visa and processing fees are subject to

change at any time and will be quoted at time

of booking. RT Holidays is not responsible

for the client’s visa or passport requirements,

nor will a refund of unused services be

made, nor reimbursement of any additional

expenditure, if a client is denied entry to a

country for this or any other reason. For more

information please visit our website www.

rtholidays.co.uk and www.fco.gov.uk.

25. CHARGE FOR CHILDREN For children

11 years old and under, if they share a room

with parents or two (2) adults and do not ask

for an extra bed, the cost is 75% of the regular

adult price; if they need a bed in the same

room with parent(s) or adult(s), the cost will

be 90% of the regular adult price. Children

12 and older will be charged at the regular

adult price. Some of the tours operated

by us do not include a child discount.

26. SHOPPING To meet your shopping

needs, certain shopping stops during the tour

have been arranged by the local handling

agency. Although RT Holidays’ tour directors

will be happy to assist you with any shopping

requirements, we do not take any responsibility

for any items purchased at shops on the

tour. Any after sales correspondence must

be between the customer and the shops.

RT Holidays accepts no responsibility for

value, reliability, quality or authenticity of any

goods purchased while on tour or for any

mailing, freight or shipping arrangements.

27. COMPLAINTS If a client has a complaint

against RT Holidays during the tour

concerning any part of the services provided

by RT Holidays, the client must inform the

tour manager or local guide at the earliest

opportunity to allow the grievance to be

resolved. If satisfaction cannot be reached

through these means on tour, then further

complaints must be put in writing to our office,

quoting your booking number, at the earliest

opportunity and no later than 30 days after your

return. All complaints must be sent to info@

rtholidays.co.uk or RT Holidays, 71-75 Shelton

Street, London, WC2H 9JQ. In the unlikely

event that a complaint cannot be settled by us

you may refer to ABTA’s arbitration scheme.

Full details about this scheme are available

from ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ,

Tel: 020 3117 0581 or www.abta.com.

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28. BROCHURE VALIDITY The prices in this

brochure and website are based on rates and

costs in effect at time of printing the brochure.

This brochure was printed in October, 2014.

29. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS Although

RT Holidays makes a concerted attempt

to verify the accuracy of statements made

herein, RT Holidays is not responsible for

typographical or printing errors, omissions

or unintentional misrepresentations made

in this brochure or on the website.

30. LIABILITY

(1) We will accept responsibility for the

arrangements we agree to provide or arrange

for you as an “organiser” under the Package

Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours

Regulations 1992 as set out below. Subject

to these Terms & Conditions, if we or our

suppliers perform or arrange your contracted

holiday arrangements negligently, taking into

consideration all relevant factors (for example

following the complaints procedure as described

in these conditions and the extent to which

ours or our employees’ or suppliers’ negligence

affected the overall enjoyment of your holiday),

we will pay you reasonable compensation.

Please note that it is your responsibility to show

that we or our supplier(s) have been negligent

if you wish to make a claim against us.

(2) We will not be responsible or pay you

compensation for any injury, illness, death,

loss, damage, expense, cost or other claim

of any description if it results from:-

A. the act(s) and/or omission(s) of

the person(s) affected;

B. the act(s) and/or omission(s) of a third

party unconnected with the provision of

the services contracted for and which

were unforeseeable or unavoidable; or

C. unusual or unforeseeable circumstances

beyond ours or our supplier(s) control,

the consequences of which could

not have been avoided even if all

due care had been exercised; or

D. an event which either ourselves or

suppliers could not, even with all due

care, have foreseen or forestalled.

(3) We limit the amount of compensation

we may have to pay you if we are

found liable under this clause:

A. loss of and/or damage to any luggage or

personal possessions and money,

The maximum amount we will have

to pay you in respect of these claims

is £25 per person in total as you are

assumed to have adequate insurance in

place to cover any losses of this kind.

B. Claims not falling under (a) above and

which don’t involve injury, illness or death

The maximum amount we will have to pay you

in respect of these claims is twice the price

paid by or on behalf of the person(s) affected

in total. This maximum amount will only be

payable where everything has gone wrong and

you or your party has not received any benefit

at all from your booking. Where this relates to

destruction, delay, loss of and/or damage to

luggage and/or other personal possessions then

the Company’s liability will not exceed £600.

The Company will not at any time be liable

for any loss of or damage to valuables of any

nature. The Client is precluded from making a

double recovery by making the same claims

and seeking recovery against the Company and

its suppliers, contractors or other third parties.

C. Claims in respect of international travel

by air, sea and rail, or any stay in a hotel

I) The extent of our liability will in all cases

be limited as if we were carriers under the

appropriate Conventions, which include The

Warsaw/Montreal Convention (international

travel by air); The Athens Convention (with

respect to sea travel); The Berne/Cotif

Convention (with respect to rail travel) and

The Paris Convention (with respect to hotel

arrangements). You can ask for copies of

these Conventions from our offices. Please

contact us. In addition, you agree that the

operating carrier or transport company’s own

‘Conditions of Carriage’ will apply to you on

that journey. When arranging transportation

for you, we rely on the terms and conditions

contained within these international conventions

and those ‘Conditions of Carriage’. You

acknowledge that all of the terms and conditions

contained in those ‘Conditions of Carriage’

form part of your contract with us, as well as

with the transport company and that those

‘Conditions of Carriage’ shall be deemed to

be included by reference into this contract.

II) In any circumstances in which a carrier

is liable to you by virtue of the Denied

Boarding Regulation 2004, any liability we

may have to you under our contract with you,

arising out of the same facts, is limited to the

remedies provided under the Regulation as

if (for this purpose only) we were a carrier.

III) When making any payment, we are

entitled to deduct any money which you

have received or are entitled to receive

from the transport provider or hotelier for

the complaint or claim in question.

(4) It is a condition of our acceptance of

liability under this clause that you notify

any claim to ourselves and our supplier(s)

strictly in accordance with the complaints

procedure set out in these conditions.

(5) Where any payment is made, the

person(s) receiving it (and their parent or

guardian if under 18 years) must also assign

to ourselves or our insurers any rights they

may have to pursue any third party and must

provide ourselves and our insurers with all

assistance we may reasonably require.

(6) Please note, we cannot accept any

liability for any damage, loss or expense or

other sum(s) of any description which on

the basis of the information given to us by

you concerning your booking prior to our

accepting it, we could not have foreseen

you would suffer or incur if we breached our

contract with you; or (b) any business losses.

(7) We will not accept responsibility for

services or facilities which do not form part

of our agreement or where they are not

advertised in our brochure. For example

any excursion you book whilst away, or any

service or facility which your hotel or any

other supplier agrees to provide for you.

RT Holidays reserves the right to decline to

accept, or retain any person as a tour participant,

should such a person’s health, mental condition,

physical infirmity or general deportment impede

the operation of the tour or the rights, welfare

or enjoyment of any other tour participant.

RT Holidays reserves the right to substitute

hotels, and alter the itinerary, withdraw any

tour and make any desirable alteration for

the convenience of the operation of tours.

The general conditions under which you agree

to utilize the services of RT Holidays may not

be amended in any way, except in writing,

by an authorized officer of RT Holidays.

31. FORCE MAJEURE Except where otherwise

expressly stated in these Terms & Conditions

we will not be liable or pay you compensation if

our contractual obligations to you are affected

by any event which we or the supplier(s) of the

service(s) in question could not, even with all

due care, foresee or avoid. These events can

include, but are not limited to war, threat of war,

civil strife terrorist activity and its consequences

or the threat of such activity, riot, the act of

any government or other national or local

authority including port or river authorities,

industrial dispute, lock closure, natural or

nuclear disaster, fire, chemical or biological

disaster and adverse weather, sea, ice and river

conditions and all similar events outside our

or the supplier(s) concerned’s control. Advice

from the Foreign Office to avoid or leave a

particular country may constitute Force Majeure.

32. CONDITIONS OF SUPPLIERS Many

of the services which make up your holiday

are provided by independent suppliers.

Those suppliers provide these services

in accordance with their own terms and

conditions which will form part of your

contract with us. Some of these terms and

conditions may limit or exclude the supplier’s

liability to you, usually in accordance with

applicable International Conventions. Copies

of the relevant parts of these terms and

conditions are available on request from

ourselves or the supplier concerned.

33. DELAYS, MISSED TRANSPORT

ARRANGEMENTS AND OTHER TRAVEL

INFORMATION If you or any member of your

party misses your flight or other transport

arrangement, it is cancelled or you are subject

to a delay of over 3 hours for any reason,

you must contact us and the airline or other

transport supplier concerned immediately.

The Package Travel etc Regulations 1992

provide that in the event that you experience

difficulty on the occurrence of circumstances

described in clauses 30 (2) (a) (b) (c) or (d) of

these booking conditions, we will provide you

with prompt assistance. Where you experience

a delay which is not owing to any failure by us,

our employees or sub-contractors, this prompt

assistance is likely to extend to providing help

in locating refreshments, accommodation

and communications but not paying for them.

Any airline or other transport supplier may

however pay for or provide refreshments

and/or appropriate accommodation and you

should make a claim directly to them. Subject

to the other terms of these conditions, we will

not be liable for any costs, fees or charges

you incur in the above circumstances, if you

fail to obtain our prior authorisation before

making your own travel arrangements.

We cannot accept liability for any delay which is

due to any of the reasons set out in clause 32

of these booking conditions (which includes the

behaviour of any passenger(s) on any flight who,

for example, fails to check in or board on time).

The carrier(s), flight timings and types of aircraft

shown in this brochure or on our website and

detailed on your confirmation invoice are for

guidance only and are subject to alteration

and confirmation. We shall inform you of

the identity of the actual carrier(s) as soon

as we become aware of it. The latest flight

timings will be shown on your tickets which

will be despatched to you approximately

two weeks before departure. You should

check your tickets very carefully immediately

on receipt to ensure you have the correct

flight times. If flight times change after

tickets have been dispatched we will contact

you as soon as we can to let you know.

Please note the existence of a “Community

list” (available for inspection at http://

ec.europa.eu/transport/air-ban/list_en.htm)

detailing air carriers that are subject to an

operating ban with the EU Community.

Under EU Law, you have rights in some

circumstances to refunds and/or compensation

from the airline in cases of denied boarding,

cancellation or delay to flights. Full details of

these rights will be publicised at EU airports and

will also be available from airlines. If the airline

does not comply with these rules you should

complain to the Civil Aviation Authority at www.

caa.co.uk/passengers. Reimbursement in such

cases is the responsibility of the airline and will

not automatically entitle you to a refund of your

holiday price from us. If, for any reason, you do

not claim against the airline and make a claim

for compensation from us, you must, at the time

of payment of any compensation to you, make

a complete assignment to us of the rights you

have against the airline in relation to the claim

that gives rise to that compensation payment.

A delay or cancellation to your flight does not

automatically entitle you to cancel any other

arrangements even where those arrangements

have been made in conjunction with your flight.

This brochure is our responsibility, as your

tour operator. It is not issued on behalf of,

and does not commit the airlines mentioned

herein or any airline whose services are used

in the course of your travel arrangements.

34. ABTA We are a Member of ABTA,

membership number Y1472. We are obliged

to maintain a high standard of service to you

by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. We can also offer

you an arbitration scheme for the resolution of

disputes arising out of, or in connection with this

contract. The arbitration scheme is arranged

by ABTA and administered independently.

It provides for a simple and inexpensive

method of arbitration on documents alone

with restricted liability on you in respect of

costs. The scheme does not apply to claims

for an amount greater than £5,000 per person.

There is also a limit of £25,000 per booking

form. Neither does it apply to claims which are

solely in respect of physical injury or illness

or their consequences. The scheme can

however deal with compensation claims which

include an element of minor injury or illness

subject to a limit of £1,500 on the amount the

arbitrator can award per person in respect of

this element. Your request for arbitration must

be received by ABTA within eighteen months

of the date of return from holiday. Outside this

time limit arbitration under the Scheme may still

be available if we agree, but the ABTA Code

does not require such agreement. For injury

and illness claims, you can request the ABTA

Mediation Procedure and we have the option

to agree to mediation. Further information on

the Code and ABTA’s assistance in resolving

disputes can be found on www.abta.com.

35. DATA PROTECTION In order to process

your booking and to ensure that your travel

arrangements run smoothly and meet your

requirements we, Ritz Tours Ltd. (trading as

RT Holidays) need to use the information you

provide such as name, address, any special

needs/dietary requirements etc. We take

full responsibility for ensuring that proper

security measures are in place to protect your

information. We must pass the information

on to the relevant suppliers of your travel

arrangements such as airlines, hotels, transport

companies etc. The information may also be

provided to security or public authorities such as

customs/immigration if required by them, or as

required by law. Additionally, where your holiday

is outside the European Economic Area (EEA),

controls on data protection in your destination

may not be as strong as the legal requirements

in this country. We will not however, pass any

information onto any person not responsible for

part of your travel arrangements. This applies

to any sensitive information that you give to us

such as details of any disabilities, or dietary/

religious requirements. (If we cannot pass this

information to the relevant suppliers, whether in

the EEA or not, we cannot provide your booking.

In making this booking, you consent to this

information being passed on to the relevant

persons.) Please note that where information

is also held by your travel agent, this is subject

to your agent’s own data protection policy.

RT Holidays may wish to contact you by post,

email, and or telephone with ne ws or special

offers on our holidays and for market research

purposes. If you prefer not to be contacted for

the purposes set out above please contact us

at: RT Holidays, 71-75 Shelton Street, London,

WC2H 9JQ. You are entitled to a copy of your

information held by us. If you would like to see

this please contact us at the address listed

above. RT Holidays may make a small charge for

supplying this information as permitted by law.

Availability of tour packages at listed

prices in this brochure is limited.

For the most up to date prices, please

check our website www.rtholidays.co.uk.

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