China & Tibet. Japan

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1 -2017 Experts in customizing tours to our worldwide destinations for individuals and groups CHINA & ASIA AIR INCLUSIVE China & Tibet. Japan Remarkable Journeys - Exceptional Value 45

2 China Air-Inclusive Tours Imperial China & Yangtze River Cruise GOLD EXPERIENCE INCLUSIONS (13 days): FiveStarPlus hotels: 3 nights Beijing: The Ritz-Carlton 2 nights Xi an: Shangri-La 3 nights Shanghai: The Portman Ritz-Carlton Five Star Victoria Cruise: Executive Suites with Luxury Amenities package, welcome fruit basket, upgraded dining & beverages, Executive Lounge privileges, complimentary WiFi onboard (and in hotels) Highlights: Tiananmen Square, Imperial Palace in Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Great Wall, Jade Factory, Hutongs, Beijing Duck Dinner, Temple of Heaven, Terracotta Warriors, Beiyuanmen Muslim Street, Tang Dynasty Show, Chongqing Zoo, Shibaozhai, Small Gorges, Three Gorges Dam & Ship Locks, Shanghai Museum, M50, Old Town, Yu Garden, The Bund, Shanghai Acrobatics Show Air, Land, Cruise - Dates & Prices Tour Code: A6YX12VD 3 intra-china flights, guaranteed land/cruise guides, onboard entertainment, live performances, 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners (some dinners at hotels), USTOA $1 Miillion Travelers Assistance Program Air/Land/ Cruise Mar 16 $4,199* Apr 6 $4,599* $1,799 Apr 20 $4,799* $1,799 May 4, 11, 18 May 25 Jun 8, 22 Jul 6, 20 Aug 3, 17 Aug 31 Sep 7, 14, 21, 28 Oct 5, 12, 19 Oct 26 $1,899 Nov 9 $4,299* $4,299* 2017 Mar 15 Historic Cities & Yangtze River Cruise SILVER EXPERIENCE INCLUSIONS (13 days): Deluxe hotels: 2 nights Shanghai: Four Points by Sheraton Daning 2 nights Xi an: Grand New World 3 nights Beijing: Marriott City Wall Five Star Victoria Cruise: Superior Staterooms with private balcony & Luxury Amenities package Highlights: Shanghai Museum, M50, Old Town, Yu Garden, The Bund, Xintiandi, Three Gorges Dam & Ship Locks, Small Gorges, Shibaozhai, Beiyuanmen Muslim Street, Terracotta Warriors, Tiananmen Square, Imperial Palace in Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Great Wall, Jade Factory 3 intra-china flights, guaranteed land/cruise guides, onboard entertainment, 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 4 dinners, USTOA $1 Miillion Travelers Assistance Program Air, Land, Cruise - Dates & Prices Tour Code: A6YS12VU Air/Land/ Cruise Mar 15 Apr 5, 19 May 3, 10, 17 $3,599* May 24 Jun 7, 21 Jul 5, 19 Aug 2, 16 Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 $1,299 Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 $1,299 Nov 8 $1, Mar 14

3 China & Tibet Air-Inclusive Tours Tibet & Yangtze River Cruise ESCAPADE EXPERIENCE INCLUSIONS (16 days): Deluxe hotels: 2 nights Shanghai: Four Points by Sheraton Daning 3 nights Lhasa: Xin Ding 2 nights Xi an: Grand New World 3 nights Beijing: Marriott City Wall Highlights: Shanghai Museum, M50, Old Town, Yu Garden, The Bund, Xintiandi, Three Gorges Dam & Ship Locks, Small Gorges, Shibaozhai, Norbulingka, Drepung Monastery or Sera Monastery, Potala Palace, Barkhor Market, Jokhang Temple, Tibetan Dinner & Show, Beiyuanmen Muslim Street, Terracotta Warriors, Tiananmen Square, Imperial Palace in Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Great Wall, Jade Factory Air, Land, Cruise - Dates & Prices Tour Code: A6YE15TB Air/Land/ Cruise $4,399* Mar 15 Apr 5, 19 $4,599* May 3, 10, 17 May 24 Five Star Victoria Cruise: Superior Staterooms with private balcony & Luxury Amenities package Jun 7, 21 Jul 5, 19 Aug 2, 16 4 intra-china flights, guaranteed land/cruise guides, onboard entertainment, 14 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 7 dinners, USTOA $1 Miillion Travelers Assistance Program Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 Oct 4, 11, 18 Oct 25

4 China & Japan Air-Inclusive Tours Highlights of Japan & China ESCAPADE EXPERIENCE INCLUSIONS (10 days): Deluxe hotels: 3 nights Tokyo: New Otani Garden Tower 2 nights Kyoto: New Miyako 3 nights Beijing: Marriott City Wall Highlights: Tokyo Tower, Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace East Garden, Double Bridge, Ginza Shopping District, Mount Fuji & Hakone, Owakudani Boiling Valley or Hakone Shrine, Toll Gate & Narukawa Art Museum, Lake Ashi Cruise, Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Tiananmen Square, Imperial Palace in Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Great Wall, Jade Factory In-Depth Japan & China intra-japan transportation, 1 intra-asia flight, guaranteed land with 2 passengers, initial arrival and departure transfers, English-speaking guides, 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, USTOA $1 Miillion Travelers Assistance Program ESCAPADE EXPERIENCE INCLUSIONS (15 days): Deluxe hotels: 3 nights Tokyo: New Otani Garden Tower 2 nights Kyoto: New Miyako 3 nights Beijing: Marriott City Wall 2 nights Xi an: Grand New World 3 nights Shanghai: Four Points by Sheraton Daning Highlights: Tokyo Tower, Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace East Garden, Double Bridge, Ginza Shopping District, Mount Fuji & Hakone, Owakudani Boiling Valley or Hakone Shrine, Toll Gate & Narukawa Art Museum, Lake Ashi Cruise, Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Tiananmen Square, Imperial Palace in Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Great Wall, Jade Factory, Terracotta Warriors, Beiyuanmen Muslim Street, Shanghai Museum, M50, Old Town, Yu Garden, The Bund, Xintiandi intra-japan transportation, 1 intra-asia flight, 2 intra-china flights, guaranteed land guides, 13 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner, USTOA $1 Miillion Travelers Assistance Program Air, Land - Dates & Prices Tour Code: A6JP10BJ Air/Land Mar 9 $3,799* Apr 6, 20 May 4 May 18 Jun 8, 22 Jul 6 Aug 10 Sep 7, 21 Oct 12, 19, 26 $4,199* Nov 9 $4,199* Dec 7 Air, Land - Dates & Prices Tour Code: A6JP15BS Air/Land Mar 9 $4,799* Apr 6, 20 May 4 $5,799* May 18 $5,999* Jun 8, 22 $5,999* Jul 6 Aug 10 Sep 7 Sep 21 Oct 12, 19, 26 Nov 9 Dec 7

5 TERMS & CONDITIONS: You are encouraged to visit to carefully review the full text of our Terms & Conditions. RESERVATIONS 1. DEPOSIT: All Deposits, Travel Protection Insurance and Visa Fees paid to PDT may be paid by credit card (American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Discover), with a signed credit card authorization form, or by check. Upon receipt of your deposit, a written confirmation/invoice and a Passenger Information Form will be sent. Receipt of deposit confirms your reservation and is applied toward final payment. Deposit...US $ per person IMPORTANT: In order to properly complete and process your reservation, the following items are required by the PDT office in addition to your reservation and deposit: a. Photocopy of your valid passport (picture/name page) b. Completed Passenger Information Form. 2. TRAVEL PROTECTION INSURANCE: Payment (non-refundable/nontransferable) is due at time of deposit and is in addition to deposit amount. Multi-City Packages... US $ per person City Packages... US $89.00 per person Travel Protection Insurance is strongly recommended. Pre-existing conditions exclusion is waived, when insurance is purchased within fourteen (14) days of deposit. Travel Protection Insurance may be purchased at any time before the date of departure, but pre-existing conditions exclusion is not applicable, if purchased more than fourteen (14) days after deposit is paid. Rates are subject to change without notice. For more information on the protection plan, please visit 3. CHINA VISAS: PDT will be pleased to secure your China visa for a nominal fee. US Passports must be valid for at least six months AFTER the date of return and should have at least four (4) blank visa pages for visa stamps, excluding the non-visa pages. Passports should be sent to our office at least 75 days prior to departure date with a completed and signed Visa Application Form, one (1) passport-size (2 x 2 ) color photo, and payment by credit card or check. Visa fee is non-refundable, once the visa has been issued. All applications must be forwarded to the Chinese Consulate for their approval. Persons under the age of 18 years old will be required to submit their original birth certificate to the Chinese Consulate for a Chinese Visa request. PDT cannot guarantee the acceptance of your visa application. If, for any reason, your application is denied, a full refund will be made on your visa payment. Visa fees as shown are in effect at time of printing of this brochure and are subject to change; please call or visit our website for complete visa application details. PDT does not accept responsibility for passengers in possession of incorrect or invalid visas. Passengers traveling to Tibet: Entry permits to Tibet are handled by PDT. Your China visa is required in order for us to issue your entry permit into Tibet. Please note that, if PDT does not handle your China visa, we require a color copy of both your passport and China visa no less than six weeks prior to departure. Permits to Tibet are approved by the Tibet Tourism Bureau. Rules of entry to Tibet fluctuate and are subject to change. PDT cannot guarantee acceptance of your permit to visit Tibet. Minimum number of tour group participants may apply in order to enter Tibet. Please check these arrangements at the time of booking. China Visa Fee - US $ per person (passport must be received at PDT office 75 days prior to departure.) Mailing or delivery fees are additional; see our website for details. VISAS: Japan - No visa required for U.S. citizens for stays up to 90 days. Thailand - No visa required for U.S. citizens for stays under 30 days. Vietnam & Cambodia - Visa required. For information, contact the Embassies of Vietnam and Cambodia. 4. CANCELLATION FEES (All tours): A written notice of cancellation must be received by PDT either by mail, fax, or . Oral cancellation by phone will not be accepted. 75+ days before departure...us $ per person* days before departure...us $ per person* days before departure...us $ per person* 15 days before departure through day of departure...100% penalty *Plus any additional charges assessed by land suppliers or airlines. GENERAL BOOKING CONDITIONS 1. FINAL PAYMENT: Land Only Payment: Due 75 days prior to departure and may be made by check or credit card with a signed authorization form. PDT reserves the right to modify your tour arrangements to accommodate unforeseen circumstances due to high demand for air, cruise and hotel space. You will be notified, should this situation arise. 2. SPECIAL DISCOUNTS: Discounts are applicable to new bookings only, if the special promotion is being rendered by a third party such as hotels, airlines, ground operators, etc. All discounts are not combinable. Unfortunately, we are not able to apply promotional discounts, when payments are not received by the specified deposit and final payment due dates. 3. RE-BOOKING: A change in departure date, or from one tour to another after your original reservation has been processed, is considered a cancelled trip, and cancellation fees will apply. AIR & LAND INFORMATION AIR INCLUSIVE TOURS: Air-inclusive tour prices include international flights to/ from PDT s U.S. gateway cities, as well as domestic intra-china/intra-asia flights in conjunction with the land tour, and, once ticketed, are non-refundable and subject to all other applicable airline fare rules, including change/cancellation penalties of up to $500 per ticket (for international flights and intra-china/intra- Asia flights). Air-inclusive tour prices are subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment; air-inclusive tour prices are not subject to increase after full payment has been made, except for charges resulting from when minimum participation levels have not been met. A signed form will be required at the time of initial payment to expressly acknowledge your acceptance of this price increase policy. PDT endeavors to follow itineraries precisely; however, if flights are not available at the scheduled time, we reserve the right to modify the air and land arrangements for smooth operation of the tour. International and domestic air schedules are subject to change at any time. If you make your own transpacific flight arrangements, PDT will not be responsible for any loss resulting from flight cancellations, delays, or changes in land or flight schedules. AIRLINE RESERVATIONS AND PASSENGER NAMES: Passport number, date and place of issue and birth date is now required by many foreign governments, as well as some airlines, in order to confirm services. Names on your airline tickets must match the first and the last name(s) exactly as listed on your passport. It is the responsibility of the travel agent/traveler to verify that the name shown on the invoice exactly matches the traveler s passport name. PDT is not responsible for any ticket reissue charges or denial of boarding by an airline due to name discrepancy. BAGGAGE: Free allowances, limits, and additional charges for checked and carryon baggage may apply and vary by airline, frequent flyer status, booking class, destination (e.g., baggage allowance differs for the international and intra-asia sections of your tour), bag size and weight. Airline fees of up to $ per bag for the first and/or second checked bag may apply. Refer to the airline s website for details on their checked and carry-on baggage rules. Baggage allowances and charges are subject to change. We strongly recommend baggage insurance, as PDT does not assume any responsibility for loss or damage to baggage or passengers belongings. It is at passengers risk throughout. For the most up-to-date requirements, please check with your air carrier prior to your flight. AIR INCLUSIVE TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: 1. Airline-imposed baggage fees: please consult your airline. 2. Fees for delivery of tour documentation to international destinations and overnight delivery of tour documentation due to late payments. 3. Cost of passport and visas, and all items of a personal nature. 4. Any fees incurred due to delays, changes or cancellations beyond PDT s control. 5. Customary gratuities to ship crew, local guides, drivers, boatmen, river guides, hotel waiters, chambermaids and porters. The end-of-tour gratuity to the Tour Director is also not included. REFUND ON UNUSED OR CHANGED TOUR ARRANGEMENTS: Portions of land arrangements, hotel accommodations or any other service or feature of the tour, which are not used, are neither refundable nor exchangeable. Travel Protection Insurance fee is non-refundable. Refund claims must be made in writing through the agent from whom the tour has been purchased within 14 days of the termination of the tour. A written statement from the Tour Director or Local Guide certifying the exact services not rendered must be attached to this claim.

6 China & Tibet, Japan 45 World of Difference For over 45 years, Pacific Delight Tours (also known as PDT Tours) has served Travelers with the highest standard of service and integrity. For this reason, each year our clients return for new destinations and new adventures. We invite you to experience travel in that tradition with our remarkable journeys that you will long remember. Call your travel agent or RESPONSIBILITY: Pacific Delight Tours (hereinafter PDT) acts as a tour operator and agent. The suppliers that provide transportation, conveyance or accommodations are independent contractors and are not agents or employees of PDT. All tickets, coupons and receipts issued by PDT, and all arrangements for transport, conveyance or accommodations are made by PDT as agent of the suppliers. By utilizing the services of suppliers, you agree that neither PDT nor any of its officers, directors, employees, subsidiaries or affiliates shall be liable for any injury, damage, loss, accident or delay incurred by you or those traveling with you in connection with any accommodations, transportation, conveyance or other services of whatsoever nature resulting directly or indirectly from any acts or default of the suppliers or from any occurrence or condition, including but not limited to defects in vehicles or vessels, breakdown in equipment or the negligence of their operators. PDT, its employees, officers, directors, subsidiaries or affiliates also shall not be liable for any injury, damage, loss, claim or accident resulting directly or indirectly (i) from delays, cancellations or changes in flights, itineraries, schedules, or other services of any nature whatsoever, (ii) from strikes, theft, sickness, weather, quarantine or any other causes of any nature whatsoever or (iii) from acts or omissions of any Government, its local subdivisions, bureaus or authorities. All tour itineraries and fares may be affected by alterations or delays in air or surface transportation services of the various countries. PDT reserves the right to withdraw any tour and to make such alterations in the itineraries which, in its sole discretion, it may find desirable for the convenience of the parties or the proper operation of the tour. PDT reserves the right to decline to accept, or to retain any person as a member of the tour party at any time, if they in any way violate the laws of the country they are visiting, pose a risk to the safety of fellow tour members, or their behavior interferes with a smooth operation of the tour. NOTE: All tour fares shown in this brochure are based on the value of foreign currencies in relation to the U.S. dollar in effect at the date of the printing of the brochure and on the tariffs, airfares, taxes and fuel surcharges as of that same date and are subject to change at any time to reflect those or other changes since the date of the brochure s printing. PDT reserves the right to correct promotional, pricing or typographical errors at any time. PDT reserves the right to cancel the tour prior to departure for any reason. In such case, a full refund of all payments will constitute full settlement with the passenger. The airlines and other transportation carriers concerned are not to be held responsible for any act or event during the time the passengers are not on board their planes or conveyances. The passenger s contract in use by the airlines concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airlines and the purchaser of these tours and/or passenger with respect to that service. Any and/or all transportation companies shall have or shall incur no responsibility for or liability to any traveler aside from their liability as common carriers. The carriers international tariff is available for inspection and will govern all aspects of the air transportation. The Terms and Conditions contained herein and set forth in the brochures issued by PDT and on its website, under which you agree to utilize the services of PDT in arranging the tours, may not be amended in any way except in writing signed by an authorized officer of PDT. By utilizing the services of PDT, you agree that the exclusive jurisdiction for all claims, suits, actions or proceedings of whatsoever nature against PDT, its employees, officers, directors, subsidiaries or affiliates shall be the State of New York, and that such claim, action or proceedings shall be determined according to the laws of the State of New York. You also agree that, if you have a claim against PDT, its employees, officers, directors, subsidiaries or affiliates, (i) you will notify PDT, in writing, of your claim as soon as possible and (ii) that, if you choose to commence a law suit against PDT, its employees, officers, directors, subsidiaries or affiliates, you will do so within one year from the date of the last day of the tour on which your claim arose, failing which, your claim against PDT, its employees, officers, directors, subsidiaries or affiliates, will be forever barred. CST United States Tour Operators Association $1 Million Travellers Assistance Program Pacific Delight Tours, as an Active Member of USTOA, is required to post $1 Million with USTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA $1 Million Travellers Assistance Program, the advance payments of Pacific Delight Tours customers in the unlikely event of Pacific Delight Tours bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand that the $1 Million posted by Pacific Delight Tours may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance payments received by Pacific Delight Tours. More details of the USTOA $1 Million Travellers Assistance Program may be obtained by writing to USTOA at 345 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1801, New York, New York 10001, or by to [email protected] or by visiting their website at China Tibet Japan Printed in U.S.A Pacific Delight Tours