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San Mateo County Community College District Tour Spring 2020

Customized Community Travel Program SAMPLE ITINERARY FOR San Mateo County College District Friday, February 21-Wednesday, March 4, 2020

The following itinerary is a suggestion as to the order of events and may be subject to minor changes.

Fri, Feb 21 Participants depart from U.S. on self-arranged flight. Sat, Feb 22 Arrival to . Prepaid transfer to hotel and balance of day to settle in. Overnight in Delhi. Sun, Feb 23 Breakfast at the hotel and Q and A with AIFS Tour Manager Eve Group Welcome Dinner Overnight in Delhi Mon, Feb 24 Breakfast at the hotel AM Depart for by private mini bus PM Visit to and the with the services of a professional, English-speaking guide Overnight in Agra Tues, Feb 25 Breakfast at the hotel Depart for Jaipur, via Overnight in Jaipur Wed, Feb 26 Breakfast at the hotel AM Tour of the Amber Fort with the services of a professional, English-speaking guide PM Sightseeing tour of Jaipur with the services of a professional, English-speaking guide Thurs, Feb 27 Breakfast at the hotel Free day. Activities could include visits to markets, shopping, temple visits or other attractions. Please speak to AIFS staff for suggestions and ideas. Overnight in Jaipur Fri, Feb 28 Breakfast at the hotel AM Private transfer to airport for flight to . Private transfer to Udaipur hotel.

Sample Itinerary – San Mateo County College District Spring 2020 Page 1 of 2 Overnight in Udaipur Sat, Feb 29 Breakfast at the hotel AM Sightseeing tour of Udaipur including the City Palace with the services of a professional, English-speaking guide Overnight in Udaipur Sun, March 1 Breakfast at the hotel Free day. Activities could include handicraft shopping, visit to and wandering the bazaars. Please speak to AIFS staff for suggestions and ideas. Overnight in Udaipur Mon, March 2 Breakfast at the hotel AM Private transfer to airport for flight to . Private transfer to Mumbai hotel. Balance of day free. Overnight in Mumbai Tues, March 3 Breakfast at the hotel. AM Sightseeing tour of Mumbai with the services of a professional, English-speaking guide including sites such as the Gandhi Museum, Prince of Wales Museum and . Eve Group Farewell Meal Wed, March 4 Breakfast at the hotel. Program ends. Participants have prepaid transfer to airport for departure.

Sample Itinerary – San Mateo County College District Spring 2020 Page 2 of 2 HISTORICAL SITES OF INDIA TOUR Skyline College Depart U.S.: Friday, February 21 SPRING 2020 Arrive Delhi: Saturday, February 22 Depart Mumbai: Wednesday, March 4

Fees

Based on an enrollment of 10 to 14 participants, the fee per person is $4,485.

This fee excludes airfare, passport or visa fees if applicable, single occupancy hotel room ($660-subject to availability on a first- come, first-served basis), meals other than To many, India remains a land of mystic and mystery. Let us unveil the beauty of the world’s largest those listed, personal expenses, excess democracy with a historical sites tour. From the majestic Taj Mahal to an appreciation of hospitality of the luggage fees, textbooks, additional field culture. The tour takes you from to Agra, to and concludes at the Gateway of India – trips or excursions required by the Mumbai. The tour is intentionally slow-paced to immerse you in the culture and historic sites. All this time, you SMCCCD faculty and anything not are traveling while making a difference to a community college student. specified. These fees are guaranteed not to change as a result of fluctuations in the $ For many community college students, study abroad is a special goal of their undergraduate years. Financially, exchange rate. the experience is often out of reach. What can you do? Take that trip to India you’ve been promising yourself – and help students achieve the international study opportunity they’ve been dreaming of. Participate in our India Community Program, and $500 (tax-deductible) of your registration fee goes directly into our Application Deadline is foundation’s scholarship fund to help our students live and learn in other countries. It’s a win-win – a curated travel experience for you, and a life-changing time for a student. November 28, 2019

Your Program Includes

Round-trip, private transfers on arrival and Half-day city tour of Mumbai with entrances to For more information departure dates. the Gandhi Museum and Prince of Wales contact: Museum. Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms in Zaid Ghori centrally-located hotels including daily breakfast, Entrance to the Elephanta Caves. Director of Special International Programs and WiFi. [email protected] Private touring bus from Delhi-Agra-Jaipur. (650) 738.7098 Arrival Q&A in Delhi including a detailed meeting smccd.edu/travelabroad with AIFS staff, information on safety/ security Internal flight between Jaipur and Udaipur, and and the local area, and a welcome dinner. between Udaipur and Mumbai, including airport transfers. Full-day tour of Agra, with entrances to Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri. Dedicated Tour Guide to provide information, personal advising/counseling and 24-hour Full-day tour of Jaipur, with entrances to Amber emergency contact service. Fort, City Palace and Jantar Manta, and a scheduled stop at Fatehpur Sikri. Medical and program fee refund insurance policy. Half-day tour of Udaipur, with entrances to the City Palace, Sakelion ki Bari, Monsoon Palace and Bharatiya Nritya Kala Mandir.

Skyline College Community Travel, India Tour Spring 2020

The AIFS program fee of $4,485.00 includes the following (based on an enrollment of 10-14 participants):

• Round-trip, private transfers on arrival and departure dates, per the program itinerary • Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms in centrally-located hotels including daily breakfast, and WiFi • Arrival Q&A in Delhi including a detailed meeting with AIFS staff, information on safety/security and the local area, and a welcome dinner • Full-day tour of Agra, including entrances to Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri • Full-day tour of Jaipur, including entrances to Amber Fort, City Palace and Jantar Manta • Half-day tour of Udaipur, including entrances to the City Palace, Sakelion ki Bari, Monsoon Palace and Bharatiya Nritya Kala Mandir • Half-day city tour of Mumbai including entrances to the Gandhi Museum and Prince of Wales Museum • Entrance to the Elephanta Caves • Private touring bus from Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Udaipur • One-way flight between Jaipur and Udaipur and between Udaipur and Mumbai, including airport transfers (baggage restrictions allow for one checked bag up to 15kg and one small carry-on) • Dedicated Tour Guide to provide information, personal advising/counseling and 24-hour emergency contact service • Medical and program fee refund insurance policy • A $150 San Mateo County Community College District administration fee • A $500 tax-deductible contribution to the San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship Fund

If any of the above visits are unavailable, a suitable alternative will be arranged in consultation with the SMCCCD faculty.

Program fee does not include the following:

• Roundtrip airfare • Optional single room supplement of $660 (subject to availability) • Textbooks • Meals not listed above • Passport and visa fees if applicable • Additional field trips or excursions required by your instructors • Personal expenses

2020 PROGRAM DATES

Friday, February 21 Depart the U.S. for Delhi, India. Saturday, February 22 Arrive in Delhi, transfer to your accommodation. Wednesday, March 4 End of program. Depart Mumbai for the U.S.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR AIFS FEES

Spring Program Fee Due Date Optional Fee Due Date Enrollment deposit $450.00 November 28, 2019 Single Room Supplement $660.00 December 27, 2019 Balance of fees $4,035.00 December 27, 2019 Total $4,485.00

All participants must submit the $450 deposit when completing the online enrollment form. Subsequent payments may be made by check or credit card. Checks should be made payable to “AIFS.” American Express, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. Please note: AIFS will charge a $35 returned check fee on all checks returned by the bank for insufficient funds.

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