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HARBOR CITY TRAVEL & TOURS

Cruise Tour

YOUR 15 DAY VACATIONINCLUDES...

Roundtrip Airfare from Orlando All Intra - China Air

China VISARoundtrip transfer to Orlando

Driver Gratuity for transfer

National Tour Guide & Driver

Gratuities in China

Customary Onboard Gratuities All Meals & Entertainment

Onboard Ship14 Breakfasts, 10Lunches, &

12 Dinners on Tour

11 Nights in Deluxe Hotels

3 Nights on VICTORIA CRUISES inan outside cabin with a balcony

Special Group Feature:

Hutong Tour byold fashion pedi-cab

April 2 - 17, 2012

Monday - Tuesday

15 Days, 14 Nights

15 Day Tibet & Yangtze River



Itinerary Map

With visits to...Bejing, Shanghai,

Three Gorges,

Terra-Cotta warriors,Tiananmen Square,the Forbidden City &

the Great Wall of China

Journey to Tibet & China, including the Yangtze River experience. Depart for Bejing, returning from Shanghai.This phenomenal itinerary presents China & Tibet’s key highlights, from the modern city of Shanghai to thelegendary Yangtze including the scenic Three Gorges. See the extraordinary Terra-Cotta warriors, TiananmenSquare, the Forbidden City & the Great Wall of China. Experience the Tibetan summer palace, the DrepangMonastery & the world-famous Potala Palace, former living quarters of the Dalai Lama.



Day 1 • Depart USA and Arrive Beijing Depart the USA and cross the international dateline. You will check in yourDeluxe accommodations.

Day 2 • Beijing AB, L, DThis morning, see vast Tiananmen Square and theextravagant Ming-era Imperial Palace in the ForbiddenCity , including the jewelry section. After lunch, visit

the elegant Summer Palace, a UNESCO WorldHeritage site, with the largest imperial garden in theworld. The grounds include over 3,000 structures witha variety of pavilions, towers and arched bridgessurrounding Lake Kunming with boat ride (weatherpermitting). Tonight, attend a Beijing Duck dinner.

Day 3 • Beijing AB, L, D A highlight of your trip today as you visit therenowned Great Wall. On the way, if traffic allows, stop tophotograph the iconic "Bird's Nest" – the Beijing NationalStadium–host to many spectacular events of the 2008Summer Olympics. Then arrive at the amazing Great Wall,and walk along its ramparts as emperors once did. Afterlunch, visit a Cloisonné Factory and observe the skilledartisans at work as they create intricate designs. The rest of theafternoon is at leisure to shop and explore on your own, afterenjoying the included group feature - Hutong Tour.

Day 4 • Beijing / Xi'an AB, DSThis morning, visit the exquisite 15th century Temple of Heaven ,renowned for its unique blue dome. See the Imperial Ceiling of Heaven,Echo Wall and the Nine-Dragon Cypress, more than 500 years old.Perhaps shop for local bargains. Then fly to historic Xi'an, former capital of China. Tonight, you are our guest at the celebrated Tang Dynasty dinner

show.

Day 5 • Xi'an AB, L, DSee the extraordinary Terra-Cotta legion of warriors , the Bronze Chariot, buried with theemperor for over 2,200 years, and the Circle

Vision Movie. After lunch, tour to Xi'an CityWall.

Day 6 • Xi'an / Lhasa AB, D After breakfast, Fly to Lhasa, capital of Tibet where you will begreeted at the airport with a traditional Tibetan welcomeceremony.* The rest of the day is free to adjust to the altitude of one of the world's highest plateaus – about 12,000 feet above sealevel.*Welcome ceremony with 10 or more passengers. If directflight is not available, fly from Xi'an to Chengdu to Lhasa.

Day 7 • Lhasa AB, L, D An extraordinary day of sightseeingshows Norbulingkha, the Tibetan summerpalace, built by the seventh Dalai Lama in the18th century. Then visit scenic DrepungMonastery, once home to 10,000 Lamas orvisit Sera Monastery to see groups of red-robed young monks debate Buddhist

doctrines in lively traditional style.Day 8 • Lhasa AB, L, DSYou'll not soon forget the spectacular architecture at the world-famous Potala Palace.

Former living quarters of the Dalai Lama, its massive 1,000 roomstructure towers over this mountain city. Continue on to visit thefamous Barkhor Market where you may shop for Tibetan items. At Barkhor Square tour one of Tibet's holiest shrines, revered 7th

century Jokhang Temple, where pilgrims come to worship before the statue of the Sakyamuni Buddha, lavishly enthroned in gold.This evening, enjoy a memorable Tibetan dinner and show.



Itinerary continued...

Day 9 • Lhasa / Chongqing* / Yangtze Cruise AB, L, DThis morning depart for the airport and fly to Chongqing. Sightsee this mountainside city, where neighborhoods rise in tiers along theriverbank above the mighty Yangtze River . Visit Giant Pandas at the Chongqing Zoo. Board a Victoria Cruises ship to begin your memorable

cruise. Enjoy a buffet dinner on board ship.*If direct flight is not available, fly from Lhasa to Chengdu and motorcoach to Chongqing.

Day 10 • Yangtze Cruise Fengdu* AB, L, D At Fengdu, a shore excursion shows Mingshan Hill's unique temples, with statues of ghosts and devils. *Alternate shore excursion may visitnew Immigration Village or Wanzhou.

Day 11 • Yangtze Cruise Qutang Gorge / Small Gorges Excursion / Wu Gorge / Xiling Gorge AB, L, D An exciting day begins as you cruise through the first of the fabled Three Gorges: Qutang Gorge hemmed by mossy cliffs. Arriving atWushan, transfer to a cruiser for an excursion up the Daning River to view the breathtaking Small Gorges. Continue by sampan to thepicturesque mini-gorges of the Ma Du River with its clear, swift water and unusual rock formations. Alternatively, your excursion may be onShennong Stream with its equally spectacular small gorges. Rejoin your cruise ship and sail on through Wu Gorge, celebrated for its TwelvePeaks, and on through Xiling Gorge, the last and most scenic gorge. Finally, you sail through the Three Gorges ship locks.

Day 12 • Yangtze Cruise Yichang to Shanghai* AB, L, DThis morning, visit the historic Three Gorges Dam at San Dou Ping, the world's largest hydroelectric project. At Yichang, disembark andboard your flight to Shanghai. *If direct flight is not available, travel by motorcoach to Wuhan and fly to Shanghai.

Day 13 • Shanghai AB, L, DSightsee Shanghai's highlights: the Shanghai Museum, with an audio tour describing the special features of the museum's permanentcollections, Children's Palace or Urban Planning Center , Yu Garden and the Old Town , the city's colonial European past at The Bund, themodern Xintiandi, and a renowned Shanghai silk carpet factory. Tonight after dinner, enjoy an astonishing performance of the world-famousShanghai acrobats.

Day 14 • Shanghai ABFull day at leisure to shop and explore this modern cosmopolitan city on your own or take an optional tour.

Day 15 • Journey Home AB After breakfast, your program draws to a close, as we say farewell and board our plane for the U.S.



Awarded 5-Stars by the China National Tourism Administration in 2003, theVictoria Selina is the recognized leader on the Yangtze River along with itssister ships, the Prince and Lianna. With sky blue lighting glowing from theperiphery of high ceilings, and elegant decor throughout the ship's interior,passengers will sail in comfort as they experience the scenery, natural history

and culture of the Yangtze.Traveling in sophisticated style, passengers will have on-board internet access,international cable television in living quarters, and international phoneservice available aboard the ship.Beautifully furnished cabins and suites boast authentic Shanghainese cottonbed spreads and pillow cases, and private balconies for viewing the scenery of

the gorges.

Ship Facts & Features Ship Specifications & Features

Year Built

1994

Rebuilt

2011

Gross Tonnage

4587T Length

89.4m

Beam/Width

16.4m

Draft

2.7m

Speed

28km/h

All inclusive air/tour/river fares: $4,999.00

3rd Deck and Higher is an additional $150.00 per person andincludes A-la-Carte Dining, exclusive use of Executive Lounge,small group excursions, all day coffee, tea and soft drinks,complimentary Happy Hour with local wine and beer, privatelectures and reserved seating at evening entertainment.

The rate is per person, based on double occupancy. Port charge,airfare and air taxes are included and are subject to change. Single

add on is $1,299.00. Triple or quads are not available.

DEPOSITS & PAYMENTS: Deposit of $1,000.00 per person duewith reservation, along with a copy of your passport. $500.00per person must be by cash or check. Final payment January 16,2012.

Elevator

2 Restaurants

4 Passenger Decks

121 Crew Members

100 Superior Cabins

7 Executive Suites

2 Shangri-La Suites

109 Total Cabins /

218 Total Passengers



CREDIT CARDS: All major credit cardsare accepted for payment, except $500.00 per

person by check or cash. A signed credit cardauthorization form in required. AIR TRANSPORTATION: Is included and

will be arranged in economy class. Air schedules are not available untilapproximately 4 to 8 weeks before departure.Flights can be arranged from other cities atlowest available fares

DOCUMENTS/FEES: U.S. Citizens arerequired to carry a passport that is valid up toat least 6 months past our expected returndate. China VISA is required and is includedin your fare. U.S. Passport should have at least(4) blank pages for VISA stamps, excluding

pages 22, 23 & 24 which are not accepted asVISA pages. Your passport, completed VISA

Application and (1) passport photo (2”x2”)must be received by our office no later thanJanuary 16, 2012. Tibet entry permits areincluded with tour. Please let us know if youare a citizen of any other country. You will beadvised closer to departure if any specialforeign airport departure fees are required.You will be responsible for any additional

costs.VACCINES & IMMUNIZATIONS: NoneRequired. Please refer to www.nc.cdc.gov/travel or consult your personal physician for guidance.CANCELLATION, CHANGES AND

REFUNDS: After deposit, $1,000.00 per

person, additionally at 75-69 days, 25%

plus any air fees, 68-45 days, 35% plus any

air fees, 44-30 days, 50% plus any air fees,29 days or less, 100%. Should you fail tocomplete the trip for any reason there are norefunds for unused features. An additionalcharge may apply for any alteration or revision you make to your reservation after deposit and/or final payment date.TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN: Schedule

of Coverage and Services Benefits:

Limits Per PersonTrip Cancellation - Up to Trip Cost*Trip Interruption - Up to 100% of Trip Cost*Trip Delay/$150/day - $500

Emergency Accident/Sickness MedicalExpense - $25,000Emergency Evacuation, Medically NecessaryRepatriation, Repatriation of Remains -$50,000Baggage/Personal Effects - $1,000Limit Per Article - $250Combined Limit – Valuables - $500Baggage Delay (24 hours) - $300Accidental Death & Dismemberment -$10,000Accidental Death & Dismemberment/Common Carrier (Air Only) - $30,000

Worldwide Assistance ServicesIncluded * Up to the trip cost paid, up to amaximum of $15,000Protect Your Travel Investment – Sometimes the unexpected can force you tocancel your trip. Consider the sickness or injury of you, your family member or your traveling companion; or a terrorist event in acity on your itinerary; bad weather that delaysyour departure; or storm damage to your home. Purchase your plan within fourteen (14)days of your initial trip deposit to be eligiblefor waiver of pre-existing conditions. Youmust be medically able to travel at the timeyou purchase the plan and this must be thefirst booking for the same travel period anddestination.

ESCAPADE TOURS: A group of 10 or more participants will be escorted by a professional bilingual Tour Director throughout mainlandChina and locally guided outside of mainlandChina, when applicable. With less than 10

participants, the tour will be locally guidedthroughout and we reserve the right to alter

Tibet & Yangtze R iver Cruise - Terms & Conditions

arrangements to best accommodate a smaller group, or to cancel the tour.

HOST: Trip will be hosted by Dan & DianeScheuerer.

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE: Handling for 1 suitcase per person is included for theInternational Flights Only. You are alsoallowed one carry-on or flight bag that youwill handle yourself.NOT INCLUDED: Accommodations andmeals not stated in the itinerary, passport fees,

beverages not stated in the itinerary, laundryand all other items of a personal nature,optional tours, gratuities to local guides andhotel porters. Increases due to abnormal costfluctuations and/or circumstances beyond

supplier control. Since airfares and their conditions are subject to change, other chargesmay apply.

CHANGES TO ITINERARY: We reservethe right to vary itineraries, suppliers, vendorsand substitute the best alternate featuresavailable. In the event of cancellation or alteration of supplier itineraries, Harbor CityTravel & Tours does not assumeresponsibility. The passenger contract shallconstitute the sole contract between carriersand purchasers of these tours & cruises.

DISABILITIES: Harbor City Travel must

be notified of any health disability requiringspecial attention.

SMOKING: Is not allowed on motor-coaches or during group functions. Air flights are non-smoking.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Youacknowledge and agree that the liabilityof Cobb Management, Inc., a Floridacorporation, d/b/a Harbor City Tours andHarbor City Travel, 305 W. Hibiscus

Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901,321-727-0946 and/or its agents or co-operative co-sponsors of its tours isstrictly limited to that as described herein.Cobb Management, Inc., d/b/a Harbor City Travel & Tours shall not be liablefor any act, error, omission, accident,damage, injury or loss resulting from anycause related to acts of third parties,including but not limited to any extracosts or losses resulting from anydamage, expense or inconvenience

caused by delayed or cancelledtransportation services, changes of schedule, strikes or other conditions beyond the control of Harbor City Travel& Tours. All suppliers of services areindependent and Harbor City Travel &Tours neither owns nor operates any of the suppliers of services. If any tour/cruise must be withdrawn by Harbor CityTravel & Tours prior to beginning traveldate, Harbor City Travel & Tours liabilityis limited to a refund of monies received

by us, exclusive of insurance. If any tour/cruise must be withdrawn due to carrier default, Harbor City Travel & Toursliability is limited to a refund of monies,if any, that has not yet been sent to thedefaulting supplier. Harbor City Travel &Tours reserves the right not to accept or retain as a tour passenger any personwhose condition or general deportmentimpedes the operation of the tour or affects the rights, welfare or enjoyment of other passengers.

Harbor City Travel & Tours 305 W. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901

(321) 727-0946 (800) 397-2113 (321) 676-3907 (Fax)



HARBOR CITY TRAVEL & TOURS - RESERVATION FORM

Complete Following Form, Enclose Your Deposit and Mail To:

Harbor City Travel & Tours, 305 W. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901

(321) 727-0946 / (800) 397-2113 / (321) 676-3907 (Fax)

Tibet & Yangtze River CruiseApril 2 - 17, 2012

PERSONAL INFORMATION: **** Your name/s MUST be exactly as it appears on your passport. *****

Name: _______________________________________________ Telephone:(_____)_________________

Spouse or Roommates Name: _____________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________City:________________________ State:______Zip:______________

Summer Address: _____________________________________City:________________________State:______Zip:______________

Telephone:(_____)_________________ Expected Date of Arrival Back in Florida: ____________________

What name would you like on your Name Badge(s):_________________________________________

Physical Health/Disabilities: (You must state if you need any type of assistance - if you are in good general health, please ignore) _________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

Celebrations: Please state occasion & date if you are having an anniversary or birthday on board: ____________________________________

Citizenship: _____________________ Passport: Yes No (Please provide a copy with your reservation form)

CRUISE INFORMATION: Cabin Category Request: ___________

Occupancy: (Circle One) Double Single Bedding: 1 Bed 2 Beds

Special Requests: _____________________________________________

AIR INFORMATION: ( Alternate Departure City: _____________________ )

Air Seating Request: Window Aisle Next to Travel Partner Other: _____________________

Airline Special Requests: Wheelchair Assistance Special Meal Other: _____________________

Please Note: Air itinerary will not be available until approximately one month in advance of our trip.



THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING HARBOR CITY TRAVEL & TOURS!

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PAYMENT INFORMATION :

$1,000.00 Per Person Deposit is due with reservation - $500.00 per person of the deposit must be by check or cash - Reservation confirmation/invoice

will be mailed after first deposit is received.

Tour/Cruise Deposit: $____________

Protection Payment: $____________

TOTAL DEPOSIT: $____________

Protection Cost $

$169.00 per person

This is the tour company plan which offers lower rates than individual coverage. The TravelProtection Plan MUST be purchased at the time of your first deposit. Pre-existing conditionsare covered. The following information is required in order to process your plan:

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China Experience 04.02.12