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1 2018 departure dates Unforgettable China Yangtze River Cruise, Chengdu, Xian & Beijing 13-Day Tour March 15, 22, 29 APRIL 05, 12, 19, 26 MAY 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 JUNE 07, 14, 21, 28 JULY 05, 12, 19, 26 August 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 SEPTEMBER 06, 13, 20, 27 OCTOBER 04, 11, 18, 25 NOVEMBER 01, 08, 15 Australia A$2,599 / PERSON A$3,680 Value Departing from: Sydney, Melbourne Canada C$2,599 / PERSON C$3,680 Value Departing from: Vancouver United States US$2,599 / PERSON US$3,680 Value Departing from: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle A$3,099 / PERSON A$4,180 Value Departing from: Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, New Zealand (Auckland Departure) C$3,099 / PERSON C$4,180 Value Departing from: Edmonton,, Calgary, Toronto US$3,099 / PERSON US$4,180 Value Departing from: Dallas, Chicago, New York City

2 13 Unforgettable China DAYS Yangtze River Cruise, CHengdu, Xian & Beijing Vancouver Edmonton Calgary Seattle Toronto Chengdu San Francisco Los Angeles Dallas Chicago New York PERTH Adelaide Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Auckland day 1 - i/f Chengdu Arrival Begin your journey with your international flight to Chengdu.Upon arrival at the Chengdu International Airport you will be greeted by your tour guide and transferred to your hotel. The remaining time of the day is free for your individual activities. day 2 - b/d CHENGDU- YICHANG Today you will be transferred from Chengdu to Yichang. Upon arrival, you will board the Yangtze River Cruise ship and begin your memorable 4-night cruise down the Yangtze River. day 3 - b/l/d Yangtze River Cruise - Three Gorges Dam Today s activities include; a morning Tai Chi lesson and an optional shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam Site. The Three Gorges Dam Site is one of the largest construction projects undertaken by mankind and is the biggest hydropower project in the world. You may also want to visit the Tribe of the Three Gorges, the only large scenic spot that has not been influenced by the Three Gorges Dam project, which showcase the abundant Ba Culture and Shu Culture. This evening you will return to the ship and attend the Captain s Welcome Banquet and enjoy the evening entertainment with a Chinese dancing ball.

3 day 4 - b/l/d Yangtze River Cruise - Lesser Three Gorges Today you may enjoy a shore excursion to Lesser Three Gorges - a shinning pearl hidden in remote mountains. You will leave your cruise ship and board smaller vessels to sail through the narrower and breathtaking Lesser Three Gorges region, lined by sheer cliffs and mountains. Along the Yangtze River you will appreciate the beauty of the Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge and visit the ancient plank road, Mengliang Stairway and the Hanging Coffins. You may also want to visit the White Emperor City, an ancient temple that is located atop Baidi Mountain on the northern bank of the Yangtze River in Fengjie County. You will then return to the ship and continue sailing into the western section of Xiling Gorge. day 5 - b/l/d Yangtze River Cruise - Fengdu Ghost City Today you may visit the Fengdu Ghost City to see why it s regarded as the City of Ghosts. The temples built on Ming Mountain depict the punish instruments and demon paintings, demonstrating the Chinese people s imagination of hell. Return to the ship and continue to pass through the mountains of Eastern Sichuan. Tonight enjoy the farewell dinner and pack your bags in preparation for disembarking tomorrow. day 6 - b Chongqing - Xian Today you will be transferred from Chongqing to Xian. Upon arrival at the airport you will be met by your tour guide and transferred to your hotel. Take some time to relax and prepare for your tour tomorrow.

4 day 7 - B/L XIAN - Wild Goose Pagoda, Provincial Museum, Ancient City Wall Today you will begin with a visit to the Wild Goose Pagoda. The temple was originally used by a large team of scholars to translate the Buddhism Scriptures into Chinese and subsequently became a holy place for pilgrims. You will then continue on to the Provincial Museum, which documents China s archaeological finds which date as far back as the Neolithic Age (20,000 years ago). Your next visit will be to the Ancient City Wall, which was built in 194 BC and is the oldest and best preserved ancient city wall in all of China. In the evening, you may choose to join the optional evening entertainment at the Tang Dynasty Dance Performance. day 8 - b/l XIAN - Terracotta Warriors, Moslem Street Today you will explore the ancient wonders of Xi an. For a period of more than 1,000 years, Xi an served as China s capital city and remains home to a great number of precious relics and historical sites. Your tour today will include a visit to the Terracotta Warriors and the lively Moslem Street. The Terracotta Warriors Site is considered the eighth wonder of the world and was discovered by accident in You will see the army of over 7,000 soldiers, archers, horses and chariots that has guarded Emperor Qin s tomb since 210BC. Each figure is unique and the painstaking repair and excavation continues to this day. After lunch, you will walk through the famous Moslem Street, where many souvenirs and delicious local snacks can be sampled. day 9 - B Xian - Beijing Today you will board a high speed train to the capital city of Beijing. Upon arrival you will be met by your tour guide and transferred to your hotel. Take some time to relax and prepare for your full day tour tomorrow. day 10 - b/d Beijing - Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City Begin your day with your daily hotel buffet breakfast, featuring a large selection of Asian and Western cuisine. You will then set out with your trip leader to discover Beijing s imperial treasures. Stand in Tiananmen Square, one of the largest and grandest public plazas in the world. Enter the imposing walls of the Forbidden City, once the exclusive domain of the Ming Dynasty, for an extensive tour through this vast complex. Afterwards, visit the Silk Factory Outlet to learn about silk, the very trade item which started the famous Silk Road, and its delicate manufacturing process.

5 day 11 - b/l Beijing The Great Wall of China, 2008 Olympic Games Sites Today, you will travel into the rugged mountain landscapes north of the city to the magnificent Great Wall of China. Once on top of this ancient defensive structure, you ll find that some sections are quite steep, but the views are magnificent and the experience is truly unforgettable. You will then learn about Jade, China s most precious and celebrated stone, and its manufacturing process at the largest Jade factory in Beijing. Furthermore, you will visit the 2008 Olympic Games Sites including the Bird s Nest and Water Cube. Afterwards you will head back to the city to enjoy an oriental foot massage before returning to the hotel. day 12 - b Beijing Temple of Heaven In the morning you will practice Tai Chi in the Temple of Heaven. Tai Chi is an internal martial art system which places emphasis on the development and control of Chi (consciousness) energy within the body. Afterwards, you will experience a traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony while sampling China s locally-favoured brews at a Tea House. day 13 - b Depart Beijing Today you will be transferred to the Beijing International Airport for your flight home. If time permits, before heading to the airport, you may choose to explore the city of Beijing at your own pace. Alternatively, you can join a selection of optional tours with our experienced local guide.

6 Established in 2010, 10,000+ Have Travelled To Asia We Cover 15+ Cities and Offer 60+ Excursions SNA Tours has been working to bring you the most amazing deals with the best terms and conditions not offered anywhere else. This is made possible with economies of scale and purchasing power across several destination countries.

7 Unforgettable China is the most comprehensive China Holiday Tour we have offered

8 Tour Tipping Included - Save $200 Per Person We know it s always an uncomfortable situation when it comes to tipping in foreign countries. We have included the tour tipping in the amazing price of the tour!

9 Travel In 2018, but pay 2017 prices But You Have To Hurry Limited Seats Available! Even with all the travel dates available, there are travellers from 16 origin cities across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States. With this all-inclusive tour of the most popular destinations in China, we expect an equally positive response especially with multiple payments and a FULL YEAR of travel dates to choose from! All you need to do is make your $99 deposit today and follow up with the balance within 30 days to go on your Unforgettable China holiday.

10 93% Of Travellers Say SNA Tours Are Outstanding This statistic speaks for itself, but the reason it s important is because you will only go on the Unforgettable China holiday once in your life. You want to know it s going to be fun, and offer the quality and comfort you expect from SNA. We at SNA Tours realise that travel memories last a lifetime and we want to do everything in our power to make yours priceless and timeless by selecting the very best partners for every component of your holiday.

11 Singles You Get Your Own Room And Cabin For Only $800 Admittedly, the per day cost for this tour is higher than our other tours, but that s because the cost of the Luxury River Cruise Ship cabin is necessarily higher than a hotel room. This Yangtze River Cruise component is a highlight of this tour. There will be many other singles travelling - adventurous people like you who are looking forward to sharing this experience with you on one of the most exotic rivers in the world. You don t want to miss out just because it s a little expensive... It s totally worth the comfort of having your own private cabin with your own balcony! Please note that we offer the lowest fees for singles in the marketplace BECAUSE of our partnership alliance with The cruise ship company.

12 START BY FILLING IN THE ONLINE RESERVATION FORM In the FIRST confirmation we send you, there is a link to our online Reservation Form. DON T WAIT FOR THE SNA COURTESY CALL YOU CAN GO AHEAD AND PROCESS YOUR ORDER ON YOUR OWN ONCE YOU RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION ) The first step you need to take is to fill in the ONLINE reservation form. It is imperative you do this as soon as possible, for reasons noted below. SNA will send follow up s, but fill in the Reservation Form as soon as conveniently possible. We use this information to sort through the hundreds of orders on a first in, best dressed basis, combined with your confirmed travel dates in chronological order. We necessarily call and passengers who wish to travel the soonest versus those who travel later in the current year or next year. This is usually completed within less than a week, but there are many things you can do to fast track your reservation Check Your Inbox and Junk/Spam Folders

13 How To Fast Track Your Reservation Fill in the online reservation form as soon as you can. Even if you only partially fill it in, our automated systems will place (and keep) you at the front to the queue. Otherwise we need to manually handle your enquiry which is more time consuming and slows down the process. Make sure you re available during our extended working hours 9 AM to 5 PM Monday to Friday (Australian Eastern Time). If you re not available, you may request we contact someone else and we ll assign them as the Primary Passenger. FOLLOW OUR INSTRUCTIONS AND OUR SYSTEM WILL GET YOU ON YOUR WAY QUICKLY AND EASILY. We are as excited about your trip as you are and want to get you on your way. We have designed a fully automated system to make sure each step of the process is taken care of. All you need to do is keep an eye on your inbox and we ll be in touch with the next step well ahead of time. There s no need to send s to check if we received your s or call to check on your reservation. We have it all under control and we will reach you if anything pops up!

14 Answers To Commonly Asked Questions When will my travel date be confimed? Your travel date is already confirmed. When you purchased your tour from SNA, you selected your date and it is GUARANTEED. If you change your mind about the travel date you want within the 30-day period, just contact SNA Tours and we will make the change for you. No worries! When will I get my ticket(s)? We negotiate great deals with airlines ahead of time, purchasing tickets in bulk at different times throughout the year to achieve economies of scale to provide you, the very best value for money. Unfortunately this means there is no pre-set time when you will get your tickets other than well in advance of your travel. Sometimes this can occur months in advance while in others, it s 30 days or less prior to travel. Rest assured we have everything under control and no one has ever missed their flights in our 6-year history. Your tickets will be issued electronically, but are no longer needed by the airlines. Upon check-in, you just need to show your passport and visa. Where will I have a stopover on my flight? Due to the large number of travel dates, groups, varying itineraries, origin cities and destinations we need to deal with, we are not able to confirm if there will be a stopover or where that might be on your way to and from your chosen destination. You purchase a Group Tour at an incredible price point that requires us to find the best path to get you from your origin city (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide or Auckland) to your destination. Most of the time, this means we need to go through a large hub airport to then connect with a domestic flight. We always seek to ensure the minimum amount of layover time that meets with the required transfer times set by the airlines and/or designated airports. If you wish to pay to upgrade to a better, more direct flight path, you may contact SNA customer service, but experience has shown us that the substantial additional cost is usually prohibitive. If you want to travel Business Class, just let us know and we ll discuss the options available. BUT... If you want to travel Business Class, check out out the amazing special deal and we ll discuss the various options available.

15 When will I get my itinerary? This PDF file is your TOUR itinerary. A detailed day-by-day summary of your hotels and other travel details will be sent to you at least one week prior to travel to ensure it is complete and accurate. This is because many small, but important details change at the last minute due to the complexity of travel to developing countries. When will I get my visa(s)? Visas are processed in bulk, based on travel tour dates and group sizes. Each country has its own visa process which unfortunately can vary widely beyond our control. Developing countries are notorious for inconsistent processing, which is why we strongly suggest you leave it up to us to deal with it. We have dedicated customer service personnel to hand-hold your visa application through each step to ensure nothing goes wrong. Unfortunately, there is no pre-set schedule we can confirm other than you will receive them well ahead of your travel. What are the refund and cancellation policies? SNA Tours brings you the best value-for-money deal possible based on volume. To negotiate the best dates, excursions, hotels, transportation and airline seats, confirmations need to be made as soon as the campaign ends. This means that once the 30-day Money Back Guarantee (MBG) Period ends, there will be penalties for cancelling: After the 30-day MBG period ends and before tickets are issued, a $350 fee will be charged to cover reservation and ticketing costs incurred. Once tickets are issued, no refund is possible. Should there be a health or other serious issue, SNA will assess the claim on compassion grounds. Can I decide my travel flight path? The short answer is no. Each campaign comprises hundreds of travellers across dozens of dates and half a dozen origin cities. You can imagine the complexity to make sure everyone arrives at the destination city on the same day! This means we need to have the flexibility to manage across multiple airlines and cannot provide each passenger or travel group with their own preferred flight path. The more direct flight path, the higher the cost. This is admittedly a trade-off when traveling with a group at this amazing price! Can I upgrade my flights and/or arrive a day early to rest and relax? Yes, you can upgrade your International flights to Business Class for a great price of only $3,000 per person and we are now offering a 1-day early arrival rest and relaxation upgrade. Please refer to the attached details for more information and/or contact the SNA Customer Service team to discuss the details and make your final selections. Please note domestic flights can only be booked in Economy.

16 Make your holiday... unforgettable UPGRADE TO BUSINESS CLASS You can upgrade your International Flights to Business Class for only $3,000/person, it s the best Business Class price on the market! If you have never flown in Business Class, this is the one chance you have to give it a go and make your trip extra special! SNA Tours customer service will coordinate with you to secure seats since they are understandably very limited on long haul flights and at this price, increasingly popular.

17 Optional Yangtze River Cruise Excursions Cruise Ship Options VIP Dining Room Upgrade (Highly recommended) $60/person Eat in the exclusive dining room with less people, so no waiting in the buffet lines, select from more choices of western food options and have a great panoramic view of the surroundings. All-You-Can-Drink Package (AMAZING VALUE!) $80/person While on the ship, for the duration of the cruise, you can purchase this drinks package and have All-you-can-drink beer + 1 bottle of wine or All-you-can-drink beer + 6 cocktails Three Scenic Excursions x $170/person Embark on three spectacular excursion in one convenient package! Fengdu Ghost City (Usually $85) + Lesser Three Gorges (Usually $85) + Three Gorges Dam (Usually $85)! $255 Value. Save $85. That s 3 excursions for the price of 2! Five Scenic Excursions x $340/person Embark on five spectacular excursion in one convenient package! Fengdu Ghost City (Usually $85) + Lesser Three Gorges (Usually $85) + Three Gorges Dam (Usually $85) + White Emperor City (Usually $85) + Shibao Pogoda (Downstream) / Three Gorges Tribe (Upstream) (Usually $85)! $425 Value. Save $85. That s 5 excursions for the price of 4! Chengdu OPTIONAL Excursions Panda Sanctuary Excursion And Hot Pot Dinner $80/person Famous for its breeding program and home of the Giant Pandas and their gorgeous cousins, the Red Pandas, tour the Chengdu Panda Sanctuary. Price includes transport to and from the sanctuary, entrance fee, traditional Sichuan hotpot dinner and English-speaking guide.

18 Shanghai Upgrade $799/person day 1 - D Shanghai Arrival Welcome to Shanghai, China! Today you will be transferred to Shanghai and embark on a Shanghai city tour. You will discover the largest financial and commercial centre, visit the Shanghai Nanjing walking district and explore the Shanghai Museum to learn more of the local culture and history. Visit the Bund by the Huangpu River and experience the city where the old meets the new. Enjoy an optional Huangpu River Cruise. You will cruise along the Huangpu River, past many of Shanghai s famous sites such as the People s Hero Monuments, the Bund, the Oriental Pearl Tower, the bustling International Passenger Station of Shanghai Harbour, the docks, the Wu Song ancient gun fort relics and the impressive skyline of the Pu Dong business district. day 2 - b/l Shanghai - Ancient Water Town Today you will enjoy a tour of an ancient water town. The town, known as The Venice of Shanghai is a well preserved ancient water town in modern Shanghai. With a history of over 1700 years, it is typical of a country environment of southeast China. There are hundreds of gardens here that were established in the Ming and Qing dynasties. 15 rivers divide the town into 7 islands, with 49 historic bridges connecting the islands together. day 3 - b Shanghai Departure Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home. We hope you enjoyed your journey to China with us! FINE PRINT Single supplement fee of $100 is payable upon booking for travellers travelling on their own. PACKAGE INCLUDES Domestic airfares All domestic transfers in China Round trip to and from the airport Meals: 2 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner 2 nights accommodation: Crowne Plaza Shanghai Fudan hotel or similar

19 13 Unforgettable China DAYS Terms and Conditions Fine Print Customers must have a valid passport with appropriate time remaining on passport prior to date confirmation and travel. Voucher is for one person based on double occupancy. Service charge of $100 applies if any change is made after the booking has been confirmed and the vouchers have been redeemed. Return date change will incur charge of $200/person before the air ticket has been issued and is subject to airline availability. No child discount available on this package. Itinerary scheduled activities are subject to change without prior notice based upon weather, traffic condition and other unforeseen occurrences. Rooms are subject to availability. If the desired hotel is not available, we will book an alternate, comparable hotel at no additional cost. We cannot provide a refund if we are unable to accommodate a special request. It is advised insurance coverage for baggage, accident and trip cancellation/interruption (highly recommended). All currencies are in AUD Dollars unless stated otherwise. Single supplement of $800 is payable upon booking for single travellers. Excursions, if selected, are payable to SNA Tours directly. This promotional tour holiday is non-refundable after the 30- day Money Back Guarantee (MBG) period since airline, hotel and local tour operator bookings made by SNA Tours can t be cancelled. If an order is cancelled after the 30-day MBG period, a $350 fee will be charged to cover reservation and ticketing costs incurred and once tickets are issued, no refund is possible. Should there be a health or other serious issue, SNA will assess the claim on compassion grounds. package excludes Customers must arrange to get a China Visa. This can be done through SNA Tours ($195/person paid to them directly) or you can do it separately on your own (not recommended). Single supplement upgrades, add-on excursions, optional tours and evening entertainment. Laundry and other items of a personal nature. Trip delay or interruption by airline schedule change. Optional insurance coverage for baggage, accident and trip cancellation/interruption (highly recommended). Cost for anything not specifically mentioned in the listing above. package includes International airfares All domestic and international transfers in China Round trip to and from the airport Private coach transportation with air conditioning Experienced, English speaking guides Meals: 12 breakfast, 6 lunches, 5 dinners 12 nights accommodation: 1 night in Chengdu: Chengdu Qinhuang Holiday Inn or similar 4 nights Yangtze River Cruise 3 nights in Xi an: Xi an Grand Noble Hotel or similar 2 nights in Beijing: Park Plaza Scenic Park Hotel or Similar 2 nights in Beijing: Chun Hui Yuan Resort Hotel or Similar Tour Tipping is included Preferred Airline Partners: Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines. Other airline partners and/or hotels may be substituted to accommodate specific date requirements and/or scheduling at SNA Tours discretion. Substitutions made by SNA Tours will not attract any surcharges or additional fees. Upgrades and/or special client requests may attract additional fees depending on availability, location, city and travel dates. Due to the large number of travel dates, groups, varying itineraries, origin cities and destinations, we are not able to confirm if there will be a stopover or where that might be on your way to and from your chosen destination. Contact SNA Tours Australia Toll Free No: info@snatours.com Website : Fast-Track Your Enquiry! To fast-track your inquiry, please log a case via and your request will be treated on a preferential, high-priority basis.