China, the Yangtze River, and Hong Kong

Trip includes

• Tour Prices Tour prices are per person in U.S. dollars. All hotel and riverboat accommodations, entertainment, special dinners, motor coach transportation, sightseeing, porterage, admissions, the services of Tauck Directors, ship crew, local guides and drivers are included. Transportation from Hong Kong (Chek Lap Kok) International Airport to the Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel is included provided you furnish us with accurate flight arrival information at least three weeks prior to the start of the tour. Transportation from The Regent Beijing to Beijing Capital International Airport is also included when you check out of the hotel. Transportation to and from airports may be shared with other Tauck guests. Hotel and Riverboat Accommodations The tour price includes all hotel and riverboat accommodations with private baths. The Tauck standard is to provide the best available accommodations without sacrificing value. Although the quality may differ slightly from one hotel to another, our commitment to your comfort is unwavering. Two-bedded rooms are reserved in most hotels. Triples are two-bedded rooms plus a rollaway cot and are not recommended for comfort. On the Yangzi Explorer, triples are accommodated in one cabin with two twin beds or one queen bed and one rollaway cot. Meals Most meals are included as specified in the itinerary. Tauck Director China, the Yangtze River & Hong Kong is conducted by a Tauck Director who remains with the group throughout the tour. Your Tauck Director is a professional, fully trained employee of Tauck. Gratuities Included All customary gratuities for hotel, riverboat and restaurant staff, local guides and drivers are included. Luggage Handling and Restrictions Special Luggage Restrictions for this Tour Due to strictly enforced weight restrictions on intra-China flights, luggage weight per person must not exceed 44 lbs (20 kg) and you are permitted only one piece of checked luggage. Luggage exceeding the allowable weight is subject to excess baggage charges which can result in a considerable additional expense. The charge for overweight baggage can range from $1 to $5 USD per pound, per flight sector. It is your sole responsibility to pay for any excess baggage charges. Regulations within most airports require that you handle your own luggage through customs. On these occasions, luggage carts will be available. The Chinese government has strict regulations regarding carry-on luggage as well. The maximum allowable weight is 11 lbs (5 kg), and the maximum allowable dimensions are 22” by 16” by 8” (55 cm 40 cm by 20 cm). THESE DIMENSIONS INCLUDE ALL WHEELS, HANDLES, ETC. If these dimensions are exceeded, the carry-on will be checked. This requirement is enforced by the airport, not the airline, and is done before you go through to passport control or the gate. On on-tour flights, the following additional items are allowed: One small size handbag / purse One coat or blanket One umbrella or one walking stick One pair of crutches One small camera \ binoculars Checked Luggage - General Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and luggage exceeding airline standards for size or weight may result in expensive overage fees or other consequences. Airlines are free to revise luggage policies without notice, and certain airlines have different baggage allowances for different classes of service. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies. Please be sure to attach your Tauck luggage tag to your suitcase before leaving home! Carry-on Luggage – General Although oversize bags and wheeled, carry-on luggage are popular for airline travel, they are often not convenient or appropriate for motor coach travel or for many on-tour flights. Most modern sightseeing motor coaches offer limited space for numerous or larger items. Space under seats or in the overhead rack is typically small, and designed to accommodate items like coats, hats, purses, and small camera bags, etc. For your day-to-day travel while on tour, we recommend that you limit your hand luggage to a small, soft-sided carry-on piece, and only those items you need handy during the day such as purses, make-up, medications, cameras, film, etc. Items too large to fit under the motor coach seat or in the overhead rack must be stored in the luggage bays beneath the motor coach, and may be inaccessible during daytime travel. No Options Sold Your Tauck Director will assist with information on free-time activities based on honest opinion and guidance, but will not sell you anything. This means better value and a more relaxed, pleasant experience for you.Your Tauck Director will assist you with information on free-time activities based on honest opinion and guidance, but will not sell you anything. This means better value and a more relaxed, pleasant experience for you.