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CostSaver_Asia_Cover_2019_AU.indd 1 19/06/2018 10:35 TOKYO TO DISCOVER ASIA

YOUR WAY BEIJING JAPAN

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OUR ASIA TRAVEL STYLE

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REGIONAL EXPERIENCES These trips have been specially crafted so you can immerse yourself in the local culture and diversity of the places we go.

*Cover Price based on Hong Kong Highlights ‘19 departures

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CostSaver_Asia_Intros_AU.indd 2 19/06/2018 10:47 TABLE OF CONTENTS 7 HANDCRAFTED ITINERARIES The diversity of Asia is ready to be explored.

ABOUT COSTSAVER PAGE Essentials by us, Tailored by you 4 The best way to travel 8 With the best in the business 9 Special offers all year round 10 A family legacy of travel 11 Booking conditions 24 Extra hotel nights accommodation 26 Essential travel information 27

ASIA TYPE REF DAYS PAGE Japan Discovery Regional JPDI 10 12 Vietnam and Cambodia Adventure Regional CTVV 14 14 Iconic Regional CSOI 9 16 Wonders of China Regional CLWO 10 18 Highlights of India Regional INHI 10 20 Highlights of India with Regional INHV 12 22 Hong Kong Highlights Regional HKCS 4 23

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CostSaver_Asia_Intros_AU.indd 3 20/06/2018 15:40 ESSENTIALS BY US TAILORED BY YOU

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CostSaver_Asia_Intros_AU.indd 4 19/06/2018 10:42 READY TO GO RATE BEST PRICE GUARANTEE Our ready to go rate means you can be assured the rate you see is the best price, guaranteed.

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SEE THE WORLD, WITHOUT A HASSLE IN THE WORLD No matter where you travel in Asia, we have all the essentials taken care of so you can make the most of your Asian holiday. Our 72 years of travel knowledge and planning as part of The Travel Corporation means you will have the best planned holiday and on ground team so that you can just show up, and enjoy!

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YOUR PERFECTLY DESIGNED ITINERARY Forget spending hours picking hotels, researching local icons and managing logistics, we do that legwork for you. We have amazing crafted, tested, and proven itineraries which guests love so much that we were awarded a 5* GOLD Feefo award.

ON-HAND DESTINATION EXPERT Our Travel Directors know Asia with impeccable familiarity. These experts are endlessly passionate about their region, and go above and beyond to provide you with an unforgettable holiday experience.

4 & 3 HOTELS Each quality hotel you stay in is carefully handpicked so you can get the most out of Asia.

TASTES TO SAVOUR With buffet breakfasts included on every trip and some lunches and dinners on many itineraries, plus recommendations on the best spots for authentic bites, meal time is always a treat.

ALL THE MUST SEE’S We always include the main sites and icons of Asia, just check out the details in our itineraries. We also balance the trip with plenty of opportunities for you to explore on your own or tailor with our optional experiences.

THE BEST WAY TO GET AROUND Forget the stress of navigating bustling Asian streets, our comfortable coaches take care of that for you, making the journey as enjoyable as the destination.

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TAILORED BY YOU

YOUR HOLIDAY, YOUR WAY With all the essentials covered and planning done for you, you have the ultimate flexibility to tailor your trip, your way. Our travel experts have carefully selected a number of optional experiences that ensure you get the most out of the country you visit. Here is just a sample of what you can experience.

1 ADD-ONS TO CHOOSE FROM

1. ENJOY THE FINE ARTS OF CHINA Legend Of Kung Fu Show Watch a mix of traditional martial arts 2 and modern theatre presented by a group of incredible artists from all over China whose average age is only 17. AVAILABLE ON: Wonders of China, p.18

2. TAKE A CRUISE UNDER MOONLIGHT City & Harbour Night Cruise Admire the stellar beauty of Hong Kong while enjoying a complimentary open bar, before a dinner at Victoria Peak. AVAILABLE ON: Hong Kong Highlights, p.23

3. TIME TRAVEL IN THAILAND Jim Thompson House Housing a breath-taking collection of Asian art, the original owner of this home, Jim Thompson, 3 4 fell in love with Thailand while working as an intelligence agent in Bangkok during WWII but would later supply fine Thai silk to overseas fashion houses. AVAILABLE ON: Iconic Thailand, p.16

4. EXPLORE OFF THE BEATEN TRACK Heritage Walking Tour Watch locals go about their daily lives in the old city of Jaipur. You’ll find gem polishing to bangle making, the finest embroidery to traditional tie dye, flower markets and street 5 food stalls. AVAILABLE ON: Highlights of India, p.20

5. D ISCOVER TRADITIONAL JAPANESE DINING Izakaya Dining Experience Try this informal Japanese pub for tapas style eating and a delicious seasonal menu. AVAILABLE ON: Japan Discovery, p.12

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CostSaver_Asia_Intros_AU.indd 7 19/06/2018 10:43 THE BEST WAY TO TRAVEL

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Check out the incredible value of a 10 day Costsaver trip vs planning and travelling independently.

10 DAY 10 DAY COSTSAVER VS. INDEPENDENT JAPAN DISCOVERY HOLIDAY

INCLUDED A$1718 + TIPS Hand-picked hotels Spend time with all tips taken researching and care of. booking hotels. Hotels

INCLUDED A$4422 + TIPS See all the must- With no guides to help see sights of Asia you, you’ll be waiting and we even have in line at sights and Local Specialists in looking for suitable Sightseeing certain cities. restaurants. and Meals

INCLUDED A$ INVALUABLE Asia experts Spend time on hand. researching sights, getting directions and booking entry tickets. Travel Directors

INCLUDED A$1132 + TIPS Comfortable air- Paying for taxis and conditioned coaches navigating public with reclining seats transport. and all fuel, toll charges, and parking Transport included.

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CostSaver_Asia_Intros_AU.indd 8 19/06/2018 10:43 WITH THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS

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CostSaver_Asia_Intros_AU.indd 9 19/06/2018 10:43 SPECIAL OFFERS ALL YEAR ROUND Not only are you guaranteed all year round value on the very best of holidays, you can also enjoy all year round offers.

GROUP MULTI-TRIP YOUNG GOLD SEAL TRAVEL BOOKING TRAVELLER PROTECTION 5 or more people Receive up to 2.5% off when On many trips, Tap into our trusted get 5% off. you book more than one 5-11 year olds coverage for cancellations CostSaver trip. get up to 10% off. or interruptions. Read the details on page 27.

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General Conditions: Discounts and savings only apply to the land portion of your holiday and may not be available on all trips and departures. Not applicable with extra nights’ accommodation, optional extensions, airfares, taxes and fees, flight supplements, surcharges, airport transfers and does not apply on any internal air portion of a trip. Sometimes more than one discount can apply. Past guest exclusive offers are only available on select trips and departures after your initial trip is completed. Multiple trip with two or more trips applies to holidays booked simultaneously and must be seven days or longer, savings are applied to the lowest price trip. For Multiple trip & Group discounts they must be booked at the same time and on the same booking number to apply. Groups are on request as they are limited to one group per coach. Young travellers must be aged 5-11 at time of travel and accompanied by at least one adult sharing a room, discount is limited to one discount per room. Triple rooms are based on three people sharing one room and will often feature one double bed, plus one foldaway bed. Rooms are more suitable for two adults and one child (three adults may find rooms too small with limited suitcase space). Triple rooms are limited on cruises and not available on all trips. Shared rooming is not applicable on any trips in this brochure. Holidays have a limited number of single rooms. Deposit protection travel credits can only be redeemed once per person and a limit of one trip credit applies. Credit does not apply if you previously received a full refund. We reserve the right to validate past booking status. If for any reason you do not travel, this credit remains for future use for five years.

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CostSaver_Asia_Intros_AU.indd 10 19/06/2018 10:43 A FAMILY LEGACY OF TRAVEL CostSaver is part of The Travel Corporation (TTC) and is a family-owned business spanning four generations with a rich heritage in the travel and hospitality industry around the world

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CostSaver_Asia_Intros_AU.indd 11 19/06/2018 10:44 10 DAYS 1 COUNTRY A$493 Japan Discovery COSTSAVER REGIONAL PER DAY

YOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Tokyo Visit the Tokyo Metropolitan Observatory, Meiji Jingu Shinto Shrine and Nakamise shopping street • Mt. Fuji Drive up to 5th Station for panoramic views • Hakone View Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi from the Komagatake Ropeway • Kyoto Visit Kinkakuji Temple and the Heianjigu Shrine JAPAN • Kurashiki Sightseeing with a Local Specialist includes a visit to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter TOKYO 3 • Hiroshima Visit Itsukushima Shrine, Peace Memorial Park and Museum and Miyajima BULLET TRAIN KYOTO Mt. Fuji island 2 • Himeji Visit Himeji Castle and a sake brewery en Kurashiki 1 route to Osaka HIROSHIMA HIMEJI OSAKA 2 1

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JPDI.indd 1 19/06/2018 16:06 From: A$4925 YOUR HOLIDAY (per person twin share) ESSENTIALS 9 Nights accommodation Japan Discovery 9 Buffet breakfasts COSTSAVER REGIONAL 4 Dinners Start: Tokyo - End: Osaka

Day 1 Arrive Tokyo (3 Nights) Day 7 Hiroshima Sightseeing TRIP CODE: JPDI Welcome to Japan. On arrival at Tokyo Narita This morning set off for Miyajima Island by or Haneda International Airport transfer to ferry which is regarded as one of the most your hotel by airport shuttle service. This scenic areas in Japan. Upon arrival visit the evening, meet your Travel Director and Itsukushima Shrine and view the floating torii fellow guests for an enjoyable dinner. (D) gate rising from the sea. Enjoy some free Hotel: Shimbashi Atagoyama Tokyu Rei time at leisure and immerse yourself in the sights of this tranquil island. Later return to DEPARTURES Day 2 Tokyo Sightseeing Hiroshima and visit the Peace Memorial Park WHEN YOU CAN GO Following breakfast, your sightseeing starts and Museum. See the UNESCO listed Peace Start End Start End with a visit to the Tokyo Metropolitan Memorial, the only structure which survived Observatory to enjoy great panoramic views the first Atomic bomb in 1945. This afternoon, MARCH JULY of the city. Explore the Meiji Jingu Shinto Sat 16 Mon 25 Sat 06 Mon 15 consider joining an optional experience to Sat 30 Mon 08 Sat 20 Mon 29 Shrine which is surrounded by greenery and explore further. (BB) APRIL AUGUST gives the shrine a rural feel in the middle of Sat 06 Mon 15 Sat 10 Mon 19 the bustling city. Later, travel to Asakusa Tue 09 Thu 18 Sat 24 Mon 02 Day 8 Hiroshima - Himeji Sat 13 Mon 22 SEPTEMBER and absorb the Edo period's rich traditional Travel to Himeji and have some free time Sat 20 Mon 29 Sat 07 Mon 16 Sat 27 Mon 06 atmosphere of an ancient town. Walk through for lunch before visiting Himeji Castle with Sat 14 Mon 23 Tue 30 Thu 09 the Nakamise Shopping Street and then visit a Local Specialist. It is a UNESCO World Sat 28 Mon 07 MAY OCTOBER Sat 04 Mon 13 the Sensoji Temple, one of Tokyo's most Heritage site and an iconic and historic Sat 05 Mon 14 Sat 11 Mon 20 colourful temples. This afternoon enjoy some building which has survived for around 400 Sat 12 Mon 21 Sat 18 Mon 27 Sat 19 Mon 28 Sat 25 Mon 03 time at leisure or choose to take part in an years. Later check in to your hotel. (BB, D) Sat 26 Mon 04 optional trip to explore Tokyo further. (BB) Hotel: Nikko Himeji JUNE Sat 08 Mon 17 Day 3 Mt. Fuji and Hakone Sightseeing Day 9 Himeji - Osaka Sat 22 Mon 01 This morning drive up to the 5th station of Mt. On the way to Osaka, stop and make a visit to Fuji and admire the magnificent views from a sake brewery with a Local Specialist. Learn this majestic mountain (weather permitting) about the history of sake and the process SEE ONLINE FOR TO GO Y

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lunch take the Komagatake Ropeway for the afternoon at leisure or consider taking an PRICE GUARANTEED R views of Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi and later optional experience to explore further. (BB) costsavertour.com return to your hotel. (BB) Hotel: New Hankyu

Day 4 Tokyo - Kyoto (2 Nights) Day 10 Depart Osaka Depart Tokyo and travel to Kyoto by bullet Take a transfer by airport shuttle service to YOUR SAVINGS train. This afternoon visit Kinkakuji; a Buddhist Kansai International Airport or Osaka Itami temple and a UNESCO World heritage site Airport for your onward flight. (BB) AND DISCOUNTS which is famous for its golden pavilion. Built Multiple Trip Discount SAVE up to A$135 between the 14th and 15th centuries, this temple was previously the residence of Shogun Young Traveller Discount SAVE A$260 Ashikaga Yoshimitsu before being converted Triple Room Discount SAVE A$130 p.p. into a Zen temple when he died. Later, visit the Heian-jingu shrine and admire the torii Past Guests Benefits VIP Offers & SAVINGS gate and the architecture. Afterwards, visit a handicraft centre to explore Japanese crafts and later check-in to your hotel. This evening dine in a local restaurant. (BB, D) IMPORTANT INFO Hotel: Kyoto Annex Tower TAILOR AND FINER DETAILS All prices are per person, twin share. Day 5 Kyoto The day is yours to explore Kyoto at your YOUR TRIP Airport Transfers: Complimentary transfers own pace or perhaps choose to take an Check online for a range of are included. See page 26 for details. optional experience. (BB) crafted optional experiences WiFi: See page 24 for details. Day 6 Kyoto - Kurashiki - Hiroshima to customise your trip: For CostSaver's other great savings, air deals (2 Nights) costsavertour.com/ and extra nights' accommodation, please see pages 10 and 26. Travel to Kurashiki and on arrival meet a Local tours/japan-discovery Specialist for a walking tour of the Bikan Visas are generally not required for Japan Historical Quarter. See the many classic black but please contact your travel agent for more information. and white walled warehouses which have now been converted to museums and the moats which were used for transportation. Continue on to Hiroshima and this evening enjoy okonomiyaki in a local restaurant. This is a kind of pancake made with egg, cabbage, soba noodles and meat or seafood and cooked in front of you. (BB, D) Hotel: New Hiroden

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JPDI.indd 2 19/06/2018 16:06 14 DAYS 2 COUNTRIES Vietnam and Cambodia A$243 Adventure PER DAY COSTSAVER REGIONAL

YOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Hanoi Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda and Ho Chi Minh's house • Halong Sightseeing cruise in Halong Bay including a cooking demonstration on board, a visit to Vung Vieng fishing village and a T'ai- chi session HANOI 2 HALONG • Hoi An Spend the day exploring this 1 BAY CRUISE ancient town HALONG BAY • Nha Trang Cruise to Mun island, enjoy snorkeling in crystal clear water • Ho Chi Minh City Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels and enjoy a free day exploring the city • Siem Reap Visit Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and the markets in the Old Town Danang 2 HOI AN

CAMBODIA 3 SIEM REAP Mekong River VIETNAM 2 NHA TRANG 3 HO CHI MINH CITY

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CTVV.indd 1 19/06/2018 16:06 From: A$3395 Vietnam and Cambodia YOUR HOLIDAY (per person twin share) ESSENTIALS 13 Nights accommodation Adventure 13 Buffet breakfasts 2 Lunches COSTSAVER REGIONAL 6 Dinners

Day 1 Arrive Hanoi (2 Nights) formations. The island is home to incredible Start: Hanoi - End: Siem Reap Welcome to Vietnam. On arrival to Hanoi Airport underwater coral reefs that attract tropical fish, transfer to your hotel. This evening enjoy a sea turtles and other rare and beautiful marine TRIP CODE: CTVV Welcome Dinner with your Travel Director and life. Enjoy snorkeling in the crystal clear waters fellow guests. (D) Hotel: Silk Path before lunch in a local restaurant. Return to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at Day 2 Hanoi Sightseeing leisure. (BB, L) Your exploration of Hanoi begins with a visit to DEPARTURES Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, where the preserved Day 8 Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh City WHEN YOU CAN GO body of ‘Uncle Ho', one of Vietnam's great former (3 Nights) leader's, resides. Afterwards visit Ho Chi Minh's Fly to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Start End Start End House, a traditional stilt house where Ho lived Saigon it is the country's commercial centre JANUARY JULY occasionally followed by a visit to the ‘One Pillar whilst still retaining its connections with the past. Sat 26 Fri08 Sat 20 Fri 02 Pagoda'. Continue on to Hoa Lo Prison which This evening enjoy dinner in a traditional local FEBRUARY AUGUST Sat 23 Fri 08 Sat 17 Fri 30 was built in 1896 by the French to imprison restaurant where the meals are served on mam MARCH SEPTEMBER Vietnamese political prisoners. Enjoy some free trays. (BB, D) Hotel: Saigon Prince Sat 09 Fri 22 Sat 21 Fri 04 Sat 30 Fri 12 time this afternoon or choose to join an Optional OCTOBER Day 9 Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing APRIL Sat 05 Fri 18 Experience with a local foodie. (BB) Sat 13 Fri 26 Sat 19 Fri 01 This morning drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a Sat 27 Fri 10 NOVEMBER Day 3 Hanoi - Halong Bay massive network of underground tunnels built MAY Sat 23 Fri 06 Sat 11 Fri 24 This morning depart for Halong Bay, a in 1948 to protect the Viet Cong guerrillas from DECEMBER Sat 25 Fri 07 designated UNESCO World Heritage site with the French air and ground sweeps. On your visit Sat 14 Fri 27 JUNE Sat 28 Fri 10 its breath-taking views. Settle in and enjoy lunch gain a better understanding of the history, the Sat 22 Fri 05 on board your wooden junk boat while cruising hardship of life in the tunnels and the Vietnamese amongst the 1600 islets en route to Bai Tu Long resilience during combat. Return to Ho Chi Minh Bay. Later visit and explore the well-hidden Thien City and take a tour around the various historical Canh Son Cave with its incredible stalactites landmarks. See Notre Dame Cathedral, the SEE ONLINE FOR TO GO Y THE BEST AVAILABLE D

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a swim before returning to the boat for a cooking Palace. Later experience the local street coffee PRICE GUARANTEED R demonstration by the Chef. Later relax and culture while having a brief language lesson costsavertour.com enjoy the charm of the bay at night. (BB, L, D) before returning to the hotel. (BB) Hotel: Huong Hai Sealife Cruise Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City Free Time Day 4 Halong Bay - Hanoi - Danang - Hoi Today spend the day at leisure or take the YOUR SAVINGS An (2 Nights) opportunity for further exploration of this great AND DISCOUNTS Enjoy the sunrise and rejuvenate your mind and city at your own pace or alternatively choose body with a Tai-chi session on the deck followed to take an Optional Experience to the Mekong Multiple Trip Discount SAVE up to A$72 by a visit to Vung Vieng, a floating fishing village. Delta. (BB) Young Traveller Discount SAVE Discover the lifestyle and culture of the local A$130 Day 11 Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap people who live on the water. Later sail back to Triple Room Discount SAVE A$0 p.p. the pier and then drive to Hanoi for your flight to (3 Nights) Past Guests Benefits VIP Offers & SAVINGS Danang. On arrival transfer to Hoi An for dinner This morning fly to Siem Reap, the gateway to in a local restaurant and your overnight stay. the famous temples of Angkor. Upon arrival (BB, D) Hotel: Hoi An Historic check-in to the hotel and later take a walk around Siem Reap Old Town. Visit the new Day 5 Hoi An Sightseeing and old markets on both sides of the river and IMPORTANT INFO This morning enjoy a walking tour around the later enjoy dinner in a local restaurant. (BB, D) AND FINER DETAILS lanes of Hoi An with its many atmospheric Hotel: Angkor Village Resort All prices are per person, twin share. sights. See the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, first built in the 1590s by the Japanese Day 12 Siem Reap Sightseeing Airport Transfers: Complimentary transfers are included. See page 26 for details. community to link them with the Chinese Visit Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage quarters across the stream; the Assembly Hall site and learn how the Khmer Empire prospered WiFi: See page 24 for details. between the 9th and 13th centuries as you stroll of the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation with its For CostSaver's other great savings, air deals through the intricately carved hallways that intricate woodcarvings; and the colourful market and extra nights' accommodation, please see with stalls brimming with local specialties. This showcase hundreds of fine carvings. Later visit pages 10 and 26. Angkor Thom which was once an entire walled afternoon is at leisure. (BB) Flights: Prices include internal airfares and city that served as the last capital of the Khmer taxes for flights: Hanoi to Danang, Danang to Day 6 Hoi An - Danang - Nha Trang empire. Return to your hotel for an afternoon and Nha Trang, Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City, Ho (2 Nights) evening at leisure. (BB) Chi Minh City to Siem Reap and are accurate Today fly to the beach resort of Nha Trang, as of 1st June 2018. known for its year round sunny weather, Day 13 Siem Reap Free Time Visas are required for Vietnam and Cambodia. turquoise water and white sandy beach. Upon Enjoy a full free day to explore further or perhaps Please contact your travel agent for more arrival transfer to the hotel and spend the consider joining an Optional Experience. (BB) information. remainder of the day at leisure. This evening Snorkeling on Mun Island: mask and a snorkel Day 14 Depart Siem Reap are provided enjoy dinner in a local restaurant. (BB, D) Transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for Hotel: Novotel Nha Trang your onward flight. (BB) Day 7 Nha Trang Sightseeing This morning take a leisurely cruise to Mun (Ebony) Island, so named due to its black rock

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CTVV.indd 2 19/06/2018 16:06 9 DAYS 2 COUNTRIES A$233 Iconic Thailand COSTSAVER REGIONAL PER DAY

YOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Bangkok Visit Wat Pho and the Grand Palace, observe local life along the canals during a khlong tour • Chiang Rai Visit Wat Phra Kaew and see the city's iconic clock tower Don Sao • Golden Triangle Visit the Hall of Opium, take a boat trip along the Mekong River, visit a local market in 2 CHIANG RAI LAOS Laos • Chiang Mai Visit the handicraft area of Sankamphaeng, the Night Market and the 3 temples of Wat Phra Singh and Wat Doi CHIANG MAI Suthep

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CSOI.indd 1 19/06/2018 16:06 From: A$2095 YOUR HOLIDAY (per person twin share) 8 Nights accommodation ESSENTIALS Iconic Thailand 8 Buffet breakfasts COSTSAVER REGIONAL 4 Lunches 2 Dinners Start: Bangkok - End: Chiang Mai Day 1 Arrive Bangkok (3 Nights) Day 6 Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai (3 Nights) Welcome to Thailand. On arrival transfer to Depart this morning and make a brief stop TRIP CODE: CSOI your hotel and this evening enjoy dinner with at the unique white temple of Wat Rong your Travel Director and fellow guests. (D) Khun. Unlike many other Thai temples that Hotel: Rembrandt Bangkok have a history going back centuries, this extraordinary place of worship was only built Day 2 Bangkok Sightseeing around 20 years ago. Make a stop along Your city tour begins with a visit to Wat Pho, the way at Mae Kajaen Hot Springs and dip DEPARTURES Bangkok's oldest temple which features the your feet into the warm mineral waters, a largest reclining Buddha in Thailand. Continue WHEN YOU CAN GO popular spot with local Thais. After lunch in Start End Start End to the Grand Palace which was the seat not a local restaurant visit the Sankamphaeng only of the king and his court, but contained area on the outskirts of Chiang Mai where JANUARY JULY Sat 19 Sun 27 Sat 13 Sun 21 within its walls the entire government all the traditional handicrafts such as the administration. The architecture is vibrantly FEBRUARY SEPTEMBER famous umbrella and fan making can be Sat 16 Sun 24 Sat 07 Sun 15 Thai and the overall effect is dazzling with all Sat 28 Sun 06 found. On arrival at your hotel check-in and MARCH the brightly coloured intricate detail. After later this evening join your Travel Director for Sat 09 Sun 17 OCTOBER Sat 19 Sun 27 lunch in a local restaurant depart on a private APRIL a visit to the famous Night Market. (BB, L) Sat 13 Sun 21 NOVEMBER boat to explore Bangkok's maze of canals, Sat 23 Sun 01 Hotel: Holiday Inn Chiang Mai MAY known locally as khlongs. Catch a glimpse of Sat 11 Sun 19 DECEMBER Sat 14 Sun 22 the serene and simple lifestyle of riverbank Day 7 Chiang Mai Sightseeing JUNE dwellers. Pass by the Temple of Dawn (Wat Enjoy a late start this morning and later Sat 15 Sun 23 Arun) and its impressive ceramic covered explore the centre of Chiang Mai by rickshaw, pagoda before returning to your hotel. known locally as samlor. Visit one of Chiang (BB, L) Mai's most impressive temples; Wat Phra SEE ONLINE FOR TO GO Y

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YOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Shanghai Visit the Bund, a Silk Factory Outlet, Shanghai Exhibition centre and Nanjing Road • Guilin Li River cruise and see the Big Banyan tree • Xi'an Visit the Terracotta Warriors, 3 BEIJING Tangbo Art Museum and the Muslim The Great Wall Quarter • Beijing Visit the Great Wall of China, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden city

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Day 1 Arrive Shanghai (2 Nights) some peasants digging a well. This large Start: Shanghai - End: Beijing Welcome to Shanghai. On arrival transfer to collection of life-size terracotta sculptures in your hotel and later meet your Travel Director battle formations were positioned according TRIP CODE: CLWO and fellow travellers for a Welcome Meeting to their rank and buried with China's first followed by dinner. (D) Hotel: Ocean emperor Qin Shi Huang to accompany him during his eternal rest. Following lunch in a Day 2 Shanghai Sightseeing local restaurant return to the hotel and this This morning your City Tour begins with a evening perhaps choose to take an Optional DEPARTURES visit to The Bund; the famous waterfront Experience to see the ‘Tang Dynasty Show'. which has been regarded as the symbol of (BB, L) WHEN YOU CAN GO Shanghai for hundreds of years. It is lined with Start End Start End buildings of various architectural styles from Day 7 Xi’an - Beijing (3 Nights) FEBRUARY JULY the past alongside the modern skyscrapers This morning take a short flight to Beijing and Sat 23 Mon 04 Sat 13 Mon 22 on arrival check in at the hotel. Later consider Sat 27 Mon 05 of the present day. Continue with a visit to MARCH a silk museum and then on to the Shanghai joining an Optional Experience to visit the Sat 16 Mon 25 AUGUST Sat 10 Mon 19 Urban Planning Exhibition Centre which Temple of Heaven; a stunning UNESCO APRIL showcases the old streets of 1930's Shanghai World Heritage site which was built during Sat 06 Mon 15 SEPTEMBER Sat 20 Mon 29 Sat 07 Mon 16 and futuristic plans demonstrated with the use the Ming Dynasty in 1420 and once a year the Sat 21 Mon 30 MAY of virtual reality. Later enjoy some free time emperors went there to worship heaven and Sat 04 Mon 13 OCTOBER for lunch and shopping in Nanjing Road; the to solemnly pray for a good harvest. (BB) Sat 18 Mon 27 Sat 12 Mon 21 Sat 19 Mon 28 earliest shopping street of the city which today Hotel: Sunworld JUNE houses over 600 businesses. Later return to Sat 01 Mon 10 NOVEMBER Sat 15 Mon 24 Sat 02 Mon 11 your hotel for an evening at leisure. (BB) Day 8 Beijing Sightseeing Start the day with a visit to Tiananmen Day 3 Shanghai - Guilin - Yangshuo Square; located in the centre of Beijing it is (2 Nights) one of the largest people's squares in the SEE ONLINE FOR TO GO After a late start this morning transfer to the world with a capacity to fit around 300,000 Y THE BEST AVAILABLE D

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YOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Delhi Visit Jama Mosque, Humayun's Fort and see the Red Fort • Jaipur Visit the Amber Fort and view the Palace of Winds • Ranthambore Visit Ranthambore National Park • Agra Visit the Red Fort and the Taj Mahal at sunrise

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Day 1 Arrive Delhi (3 Nights) Day 7 Ranthambore Sightseeing Start: Delhi - End: Delhi Welcome to India! Upon arrival at Delhi Start the day with an early morning park visit International Airport, transfer to your hotel. followed by breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a TRIP CODE: INHI This evening meet your Travel Director and relaxing morning at leisure and after lunch fellow guests for a welcome briefing and venture out into the park for a final visit. Aside dinner. (D) Hotel: Taj Dwarka from the wildlife there are also many ruins of bygone eras scattered around as well as the Day 2 Delhi Sightseeing majestic 1000 year old Ranthambore Fort DEPARTURES This morning visit Old Delhi, which was once located on top of a hill overlooking the park. WHEN YOU CAN GO the capital of the Mughal Empire with its Later return to the hotel for dinner. (BB, L, D) stunning masterpieces of architecture. See Start End Start End the Red Fort which served as the residence Day 8 Ranthambore - Agra JANUARY NOVEMBER of the emperors for 200 years. Later visit After breakfast at the hotel continue your Sat 19 Mon 28 Sat 02 Mon 11 Sat 23 Mon 02 the Jama Mosque, another example of Indian adventure with a journey to Agra by FEBRUARY Sat 09 Mon 18 DECEMBER magnificent Mughal architecture and also one road. Make a stop en route for lunch at a Sat 23 Mon 04 Sat 14 Mon 23 Sat 28 Mon 06 of the largest mosques in India. Hop onto a local restaurant in Bharathpur and on arrival MARCH rickshaw to explore Old Delhi and get a closer in Agra check-in to your hotel . Spend the Sat 09 Mon 18 JANUARY 2020 Sat 23 Mon 01 Sat 18 Mon 27 look at the locals going about their daily afternoon at leisure or consider taking an APRIL FEBRUARY business. Afterwards continue to New Delhi optional trip to Agra Fort. This evening Sat 13 Mon 22 Sat 08 Mon 17 by coach and drive past several government perhaps join our optional dinner as a farewell Sat 27 Mon 06 Sat 22 Mon 02 MAY MARCH buildings before arriving at Humayun's Fort to your fellow travellers some of who might Sat 18 Mon 27 Sat 07 Mon 16 Sat 21 Mon 30 for a visit. Later return to the hotel to spend be extending their trip on to Varanasi the OCTOBER an evening at leisure. (BB) following day. (BB, L) Hotel: Clarks Shiraz Sat 05 Mon 14 Sat 19 Mon 28 Day 3 Delhi Day 9 Agra - Delhi Today discover Delhi at your own pace or Make an early start this morning with a visit perhaps choose to join an optional Old Delhi to the Taj Mahal at sunrise when its white Food Tour followed by a visit to Qutub Minar. marble exterior reflects rose and golden tints. SEE ONLINE FOR TO GO Y THE BEST AVAILABLE D

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See the community is home to the largest, gaudiest • Hong Kong Visit Stanley Market city slowly coming to life along the ghats • As per the Highlights of India Airport Transfers: Complimentary transfers are and most unique eateries anywhere; the and Aberdeen Harbour, go up and observe the locals bathing in the holy itinerary plus: included. See page 26 for details. fl oating restaurants. Perhaps the most notable Victoria Peak on the iconic water. Return to the hotel for breakfast and • River Ganges At dusk witness WiFi: See page 24 for details. of these is the Jumbo Kingdom which for over Peak Tram afterwards depart for your city sightseeing an Aarti Ceremony on the ghats three decades has hosted dignitaries from with visits to the courtyards of the Bharat For CostSaver's other great savings, air deals around the world and been featured in several Mata Temple, the Durga Temple and the of the River Ganges and extra nights' accommodation, please see movies. 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Deposit Required $250 Deposit Required $250 Deposit Required As per airline policy Deposit Required No additional deposit required In accordance with guided The charges detailed in the Summary Booking and Final Payment 80 days Final Payment 45 days Final Payment As per airline policy Final Payment holiday Cancellation Terms table (includes GST), representing No of Days Penalty No of Days Penalty No of Days Penalty No of Days Penalty costs incurred by CostSaver in cancelling your travel arrangements, will apply when notice of cancellation 80 days and over Deposit 80 days and over Deposit 80 days and over $35 plus airline charges 80 days and over $35 for guided holiday is given after the booking is 79-45 days 50% 79-45 days Deposit 79-45 days $35 plus airline charges 79-45 days $35 confirmed. Please also refer to CostSaver’s Gold Seal 44-15 days 50% 44-15 days 50% 44-15 days $35 plus airline charges 44-15 days Higher of $35 or Additional Protection. 25% of accommodation price • If a guest fails to join the guided holiday on the day 14-8 days 75% 14-8 days 75% 14-8 days $35 plus airline charges 14-8 days Higher of $35 or of departure, cancellation fees will be 100% (unless 30% of accommodation price the guest notifies us of the delay and joins the guided 7-1 days 100% 7-1 days 100% 7-1 days $35 plus airline charges 7-1 days 100% of accommodation price holiday later at their own expense). Departure Day/No show 100% Departure Day/No show 100% Departure Day/ $35 plus airline charges Departure Day/ 100% of accommodation price • Cancellation fees as per the Summary Booking No show No show and Cancellation Terms Table apply to additional accommodation prior to and after the guided YOUR GUIDED HOLIDAY BOOKING toilet. A limited number of single and triple cabins are Driver, Local Hosts, Local Specialists and Travel Director the flight details that are booked independently no less holiday or cruise reserved through CostSaver and are Trafalgar Tours (Aust) Pty Ltd is the ‘Sales Company’; available at an extra cost. whose tips/gratuities should be extended on a voluntary, than 21 days prior to flight departure date. additional to any cancellation fees or other charges Trafalgar Tours Limited is the ‘Operator’; collectively Free WiFi Internet Service Complimentary WiFi individual basis at the end of your holiday. Included tips/ Passports, Visas and other Entry/Exit that may be levied by your Travel Agent. these companies are referred to as ‘CostSaver’. service is available in many CostSaver hotel guestrooms gratuities cover all services provided by dining-room Requirements All guests including children must be waiters, housekeeping staff and porters at hotels. Airline Flights/Tickets: After deposit has been Your agreement is with CostSaver and a contract is and/or the public areas of most hotels. In most countries in possession of a machine-readable passport valid for received, any change incurs a $35 service fee per person formed when you make a reservation with us that we complimentary WiFi is also provided on-board the NOT INCLUDED IN GUIDED HOLIDAY PRICE 6 months after their trip return date along with applicable PLUS any additional change/cancellation fee imposed accept. Enrolment in and payment for a guided holiday motorcoaches except in remote locations. The WiFi on Any items and matters not referred to above, including, visas. Please refer to “Passport and Visas” section. Due by the Airline. Some airfares including published fares shall constitute acceptance by the guest of the terms the motorcoaches uses the mobile phone network and airfares to and from your destination, air-related taxes to government imposed security/ immigration measures, booked by CostSaver are non-changeable and non- and conditions in this brochure. These cannot be varied as a result the connection will be slower than standard and fees (except where specified); additional feespassport and emergency contact information is required refundable. See ‘Air Cancellation’ Section. broadband and at times may not be available. Audio for all guests prior to the release of travel documents. except in writing by an officer of the Company. charged by airlines such as checked and/or excess • CostSaver is not responsible for other travel CostSaver is a trading name of Trafalgar and is used and Video streaming is not available using motorcoach luggage, seat selections and any other services; For entry to China, India, Vietnam, and Cambodia visas WiFi. Please note that it is not available on train trips, arrangements that you or your party has made outside interchangeably within these Terms and Conditions. passport and visa fees; insurances of all kinds; tips/ are required for all passport holders. Visas may also CostSaver and which are affected by our cancellations. A contract will come into existence when you make a or when the main CostSaver motorcoach is not being gratuities to Travel Directors, Local Hosts, Local be required for Thailand and Japan for some passport used, such as on transfer motorcoaches and other local Specialists and Motorcoach Drivers; laundry; phone holders and you should check with your Travel Agent or If the reason for your cancellation is covered under reservation with us. Enrolment in and payment for a trip your insurance, you may be able to reclaim these shall constitute acceptance by the guest of the terms services. For further information on which countries calls; minibar; beverages and meals not detailed in Consulate Service for information regarding necessary WiFi is offered in as well as daily data allowances please the itinerary; Optional Experiences; and all items of travel documentation. For some countries an invitation charges from your insurer. You or your Travel Agent are and conditions in this brochure. These cannot be varied responsible to make the claim to your insurer. except in writing by an officer of the Company refer to the website trafalgar.com/wifi. a personal nature. Additional taxes and surcharges letter is required from the Ground Handler to send Travel Director Guided holidays are conducted in may be collected by foreign governmental and non- along with the visa application. Illness or Absence Early return expenses are the All contracts with Trafalgar are made subject to the guest’s responsibility. There is no refund for absence terms of these booking conditions. English by a professional Travel Director. governmental entities. The price does not cover costs It is the guest’s sole responsibility to secure and/or and expenses, including your return home, if you leave or early departure from a guided holiday, including The invalidity of any provisions herein shall not affect In the unlikely event that there are fifteen guests or less pay for any and all visas, affidavits, immunisations, travelling on a departure, CostSaver reserves the right to the guided holiday whether of your own volition, our etc. that are required to be permitted entry into each but not limited to missed hotels, transfers, meals or the validity of any other provisions. The agreement shall decision based on behaviour that disrupts the trip, due sightseeing. CostSaver urges you to purchase travel be construed as though the invalid provision was not operate this departure on an individual basis with Local destination. In some countries you may be subject to Experts, private transfers and individual arrangements. to illness, action by any government or other reason. entry (reciprocity) fees and/or departure taxes/ exit insurance to cover such circumstances. CostSaver contained herein and was replaced with an enforceable This list is illustrative and not a complete list of every makes no representation or guarantees concerning provision as similar as possible to the original provision. Please refer to the individual guided holiday. Itinerary fees which will be collected at the airports upon entry/ extensions are operated on a locally hosted basis using item not included. departure by local government authorities. reimbursement, scope of coverage, or other aspects of Disclaimer Travel is personal and each individual’s any travel insurance policy or claim. English-speaking Local Host services. RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS Please note that entry to any country may be refused goals and experiences may differ. CostSaver will not Meals Meals are included as detailed on itineraries. AIR ARRANGEMENTS be bound by, or liable for, any description, photograph, 1. Your guided holiday will be confirmed after receipt of even if the required information and travel documents Sightseeing Experiences, entrance fees and an a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit as detailed are complete. Trafalgar will require full passport Reservations/Ticketing If an air reservation is representation or warranty made by or provided by any made by CostSaver payment in full may be required independent third party sales representative, Travel English-speaking Local Specialist (when required) are in the Summary Booking and Cancellation Terms information (full name, date of birth, passport number, included as detailed in the itinerary pages. table. We reserve the right to refuse a booking without issue and expiry dates) prior to final payment. for your airfare at the time of booking your flights in Agent, or other person or entity relating to any holiday relation to your CostSaver holiday to get you to/from offered by CostSaver. Transfers Arrival and departure airport transfers are giving any reason and shall in that event return any For up-to-date detailed information on travel documents not included unless otherwise mentioned. Where deposit received. If not received within 7 calendar and visas, entry/exit taxes and further information on your destination. On receipt of full air payment your Departure Date The departure date is the date airfare, taxes and fuel surcharges are final. This will indicated on the booking confirmation. available, arrival and/or departure airport transfers days of booking, the reservation will automatically entry and exit requirements please check with your Travel can be purchased. Transfers between hotels, railway be cancelled. On certain departures, deposits may be Agent or local consular services. Obtaining and carrying be regardless of future price fluctuations up or down. Security Security is a major concern to all of us and the stations and piers are included as indicated on each required at time of booking to hold seats. these documents is your sole responsibility. CostSaver When booking a guided holiday including flights, you situation globally is constantly changing. Events around guided holiday itinerary. If you did not purchase your 2. Air-inclusive bookings may require an additional bears no responsibility for such information will be required, at the time of booking, to provide us the world, coupled with the “Travel Advisories” put out by flights from CostSaver, you will need to provide your and will not be responsible for advising and/ the full name as detailed on the passport, passport various governments, may at times necessitate changes non-refundable deposit or payment in full at the arrival and departure flight information to CostSaver at time of booking, see ‘Air Arrangements’ section. or obtaining required travel documentation number, date and place of issue for each guest. to the accommodations and itinerary or even trip the time of booking. It is your responsibility to update for any guest, or for any delays, damages, and/ Changes to flight itineraries and name changes and/ cancellation. You must accept these risks involved in travel 3. Final payment for your land reservation will be due CostSaver with any changes to your flight schedule to prior to departure no later than as detailed in the or losses including missed portions of your or corrections may either not be allowed or may to any country that may experience security difficulties ensure that you receive your transfers. Failure to do holiday related to improper documentation or result in penalties charged by the airline. These are and accept responsibility for your own travel decisions. Summary Booking and Cancellation Terms table. so may result in missing these services and no refund Payment in full will be required at time of booking government decisions about entry. the guest’s responsibility. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE shall be due for missed arrival transfers resulting from for reservations made less than 45/80 days prior to BOOKING CHANGES, Airlines (and other travel providers including CostSaver) GUIDED HOLIDAY PRICE missing or outdated flight information. the departure date. CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS change prices and routes from time to time. All air Air Transportation Within Asia, included flights are Porterage Luggage handling of one suitcase per 4. CostSaver reserves the right to cancel the reservation Booking Changes A fee of $35 or more per person, routings are in the sole control of the airline and are outlined in each itinerary page price panel. Guests person, at each guided holiday hotel is included in and impose cancellation charges if any payment is not per change plus any further cost we incur, will be subject to change at any time. travelling on any Internal Asia flight must provide their the price. received as detailed within the Summary Booking and charged for any revision or alteration made to a Air Cancellation Cancellations incur a service fee full name (as appears on passport), date of birth and Motor coach Luggage Allowances: Due to Cancellation Terms table above. CostSaver will not be reservation after the booking is confirmed. Costs and of $35 per person, plus any airline penalties. Airline gender. Incomplete or inaccurate information may limited coach capacity, a single bag is allowed responsible for lost land and/or air reservations. charges may increase closer to the departure date that imposed penalties may be up to 100% of the air ticket result in additional charges payable directly to the airline with dimensions not exceeding 30”x18”x10” 5. Credit Card Bookings: CostSaver should be advised changes are made. We will try to make your requested price. Published Fares, Priced Match Fares, Promo Fares or in a worst-case scenario, be denied boarding. (76x46x25cm) and weight not exceeding 50 of your credit card number when making your change but it may not be possible. and some other airfares booked are non-refundable. Guided Holiday By air-conditioned motorcoaches lbs./23kg. Carry-on/hand luggage is restricted to one reservation directly with us. For security purposes, A change of guided holiday date or itinerary within Airline Seating Seats are limited in our contracted with reclining seats. Please note on some regional piece per person, not exceeding 12”x11”x6” (30x28x14 we are required to collect the guest’s credit card 45/80 days of departure date will be treated as a class of service and may not be available on every flight. holidays smaller motorcoaches and mini vans are used. cm) to fit under your coach seat or in the small billing address, card expiration date and the cancellation. Cancellation fees will apply except when CostSaver does not hold block space on any airline and Hotel Accommodation Prices are per person, based overhead compartment. Carry-ons with telescopic customer verification code every time a payment is the change is to an earlier departure date and the does not assure seat availability for every single guided on two persons sharing with private bath or shower. handles and wheels will not fit in the overhead applied. A fee of 1% will be applied at the time of guided holiday price is equivalent or greater, in which holiday departure date. Triple rooms may be available on selected holidays in compartments or under seats and therefore, payment when paying by credit card. case a $35 (or more) per person amendment fee will Not all airlines offer pre-assigned seats. Some may limited numbers. Triple rooms will often feature one cannot be accepted as carry-on luggage. Carry- 6. Any special meal requirements, including allergies, be charged. charge for pre-assigned seats. Seat assignments are foldaway bed plus one double bed. Three adults may on/hand luggage handling is the responsibility of each must be provided at time of booking and are You must also pay any charges imposed by airlines for not guaranteed and are subject to change without find these rooms small and suitcase space slightly guest and must be taken on and off the coach by you received on a REQUEST basis only. CostSaver cannot any changes, including name and date changes. This notice due to a schedule change, equipment change restricted. They are generally more suitable for two each day of the guided holiday. assure special meal requests will be fulfilled and can be up to 100% of the value of the ticket. or other unforeseen circumstances. Seating is solely adults and one child. A charge of US$6/CA$6 or local currency equivalent per does not assume responsibility or liability if requests Names Changes A fee of $50 per person will be under the airline’s control. Any additional charge Every effort has been made to reserve two-bed rooms; travelling day will be collected by the Travel Director if are not fulfilled. charged for name changes or name corrections imposed by airlines will be at guests’ expense. Where however, on some occasions, rooms with one double a second piece of luggage is permitted to be carried, 7. Your Travel Agent shall hold all monies for each and together with any airline penalties and other costs or pre-assigned seats are not offered or different seats bed may be the only choice available. These rooms or if suitcase exceeds weight or size limits. This is not every person named in the booking until the booking charges incurred. are desired, guests must contact airline(s) directly will be allocated to single travellers and couples first; assurance that luggage in excess of limits on size, weight to arrange seating assignments as well as special is confirmed at which time your Travel Agent shall CANCELLATIONS AND CANCELLATION FEES other rooms may feature a single bed and rollaway and number of pieces will be permitted on the coach. provide those monies promptly to us. You consent meal requests. CostSaver does not assure that these bed, murphy bed or sleeper sofa. Special room CostSaver and CostSaver’s affiliated entities shall not to us depositing monies received by us as required Travel arrangements for any member of the party may requests will be granted. requests (adjacent, connecting or lower-floor rooms, as be liable for loss or damage to luggage or any guest’s by law. We will be entitled to keep interest earned be cancelled at any time by written notice by the person Airline Availability CostSaver reserves the right examples) must be made at time of booking. Special belongings. Guests should immediately report lost items on monies. You consent that all monies paid to us who made the booking. Please note the following: to offer alternative schedules for itineraries affected room requests are not guaranteed and are based on to the Travel Director who will assist in completing a lost whether through your Travel Agent, by deposit or • If notice of cancellation is received by CostSaver more by airline schedule changes and equipment. Flight availability at time of check-in. Many hotels are 100% property form that can be used for an insurance claim. otherwise, may be disbursed by us as and when than 45/80 days (as detailed in the Summary Booking delays, flight cancellation and schedule changes are smoke-free, including all guest rooms, restaurants, CostSaver cannot assist in locating lost items after the we see fit. and Cancellation Terms Table) prior to the guided the responsibility of the airline. CostSaver will not be lounges, meeting rooms and public spaces. Smoking in guest disembarks or completes the CostSaver holiday. Travel Documents Provided full payment has been holiday departure date, deposit will be retained. responsible or liable for such delays or rescheduling. a non-smoking room may result in a fine. Airline Luggage Allowances Airlines may impose received and registration completed, travel documents • If full payment is not received 45/80 days (as detailed Airline Special Requests Seat assignment and special Substitute hotels may be used sometimes. We try stricter weight and size limits for luggage and may will be available in electronic format no later than 21 in the Summary Booking and Cancellation Terms meal requests can be requested at time of booking. to use hotels of similar standard. Hotel Frequent also charge fees for checked luggage, including the days prior to departure. You may opt to receive hard Table) prior to departure date, CostSaver has the CostSaver does not assure the request will be granted. Traveller program points are not earned with hotels first checked bag. Please check with your airline(s) copy documents in which case these will be sent to right to cancel your reservation. CostSaver will not be Frequent flyer miles can be accrued on most air carriers. on CostSaver holidays. directly or iflybags.com for their most currentyou approximately 21 days prior to the departure date. responsible for lost reservations. Upgrades using mileage are not permitted. Many airlines Note hotel room sizes, standards, facilities and services luggage regulations and related fees. CostSaver is not If final payment is not received when due, costs to courier • Notice of cancellation must be made in writing directly do not automatically add frequent flyer numbers to provided may vary from country to country and region responsible for additional fees imposed by air carriers documents will be the responsibility of the Travel Agent. If to CostSaver or through your Travel Agent. Please also records for flights booked and ticketed by CostSaver. It to region and are often local in style. regarding luggage. you are leaving home earlier, please ask your Travel Agent refer to CostSaver Gold Seal Additional Protection. is the guest’s responsibility to request frequent flyer credit Cruises Per person prices are based on two persons Tips/Gratuities Tips and gratuities are included for to request your travel documents well in advance. Please • If a person in a party cancels and there is a room from the airline. CostSaver shall not be responsible for sharing a cabin with two berths, private shower and services on guided holiday, except to your Motorcoach also make sure that you provide your Travel Agent with change caused by this cancellation (such as a Twin/ matters concerning frequent flyer miles.

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CostSaver_Asia_Extros_AU.indd 24 19/06/2018 10:45 GENERAL INFORMATION & CONDITIONS Many Optional Experiences are operated by independent post night accommodation when this is booked facilities, and acts of national and local governments and may affect the way your complaint is dealt with and your Guided Holiday Prices Costs and exchange third party suppliers, not CostSaver. These are not part through Trafalgar. If your extra night accommodation is unrest and acts of others against governments. These rights under this contract. Accordingly, any claim not rates are constantly changing and CostSaver want of the holiday package provided by us. Your contract not the hotel where your guided holiday begins or ends, risks are not an exhaustive list but are examples of many received in writing within this time is waived and barred. to offer the best possible prices. Please therefore will be with the operator of the experience. We are not you will be responsible for your transfer arrangements kinds of risks. You are voluntarily participating in these Data Protection To process your guided holiday contact our dedicated regional call centres or visit responsible for providing of the experience, or anything at your own expense. activities with the knowledge that there are significant booking, CostSaver will need to use personal information our website (costsavertour.com) for the most up to that happens during the experience. Some experiences For your comfort Trafalgar operates a daily seat dangers involved, and you hereby agree to accept any for you and guests in your booking. Personal information date competitive price. From prices shown on the tour involve outdoor activities and/or can be physically rotation system and enforces a strict no smoking and all risks. As lawful consideration for the agreement may include each guest’s name, address, phone pages are based on the prices available on the date of demanding. You must make your own decisions about (including e-cigarettes) and no alcohol policy on board with CostSaver to participate in such trips and activities number, email address, passport number, and sensitive production of this brochure (see back cover). experiences and participate only in activities that suit motorcoaches. Regular comfort stops are made on you agree you will not make a claim against CostSaver, information such as health, medical, dietary, mobility, Are based on costs, charges, tariffs, rates, prices, your physical ability: we suggest that you speak with travelling days. Many hotels, restaurants, trains, cruises its related companies or its personnel or sue for bodily religious or other special requirements. This personal taxes, levies, exchange rates and other considerations your medical provider if you have questions about and other venues are 100% smoke free. injury, emotional trauma, death, property loss or information may be passed on to other suppliers of as of the production date of this brochure (see back your abilities. We recommend you check whether any Guided Holiday Cancellation Trafalgar reserves damage or other loss, cost or expense, however caused, your travel arrangements in addition to public authorities cover). All are subject to change. For up-to-date pricing insurance you have also includes your participation in the right to cancel or re-schedule any guided holiday as a result of or related to your contracting for, travelling (such as customs and immigration), security and credit contact your Travel Agent or visit costsavertour.com. adventure activities you may undertake. departure in any circumstances, including in accordance to or from, or in any and every other way participating checking organisations, and otherwise as required by No surcharges regarding cost or currency fluctuations CostSaver may, in its sole discretion, decline booking any with operating requirements or circumstances beyond in the trip. You release CostSaver, its related companies law. We may need to provide personal information to will be made to the LAND only price once the deposit guest or remove any guest who cannot comply or refuses its control. If cancellation is made by Trafalgar any and its personnel from any and all claims, known or contractors who provide services to or for us (e.g. sending is received. No refund will be made on account of to comply with CostSaver’s terms and conditions. If this time prior to the departure date of the guided holiday unknown, arising from contracting for, travelling to mail, providing marketing assistance, etc). This may reduction of any of the above. If the total guided occurs, you are responsible for the cost of travel back to except when you failed to pay the final balance on time, or from, and in any and every way participating in a involve sending personal information (including sensitive holiday price increases by more than 10%, guests will your hometown and CostSaver shall not be liable for your Trafalgar will either refund the amount received for the trip. This release of liability and assumption of risk information) to other countries that may not afford the have the option to cancel the guided holiday within 7 losses and no refund shall be provided. guided holiday booking, or offer a comparable holiday agreement is entered into on behalf of you and all same level of protection of personal information. In days of notification of the surcharge without penalty. Behaviour We are here to provide the best services if available. Trafalgar will refund any difference in price members of your family and party, also including making your booking, you consent to your personal data All prices are in Australian Dollars unless specified. possible but in doing so we will not tolerate abusive or if the alternative is of a lower price however, the guest minors accompanying you. This agreement also binds being passed to relevant third parties as set out above. Other Fees and Taxes Taxes and fees are subject to aggressive behaviour from our guests. We will refuse will be responsible for additional costs if the alternative your heirs, legal representatives and assigns. We may also use the personal information you change without notice and will be confirmed at time of to deal with and may terminate the holiday of guests is priced higher. Trafalgar is not responsible for other Safety Where the guest occupies a motorcoach seat provide us to review and improve the guided holidays booking. Any additional fees charged by the airlines who assault our Company Representatives or who are travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations fitted with a safety belt, neither CostSaver nor the and services that we offer, and to contact you (by such as luggage handling, seat selections, and/or any abusive or aggressive. and is not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred Operator nor its agents or co-operating organisations or post, email and/or telephone) about other guided other services are the sole responsibility of the guest(s). When you make a booking, you accept responsibility for on other travel arrangements including air tickets. service providers will be liable for any injury, illness or holidays and services offered by CostSaver that you Additional air-related restrictions apply. the proper conduct of all members of your party during Travel Insurance CostSaver recommends that all death or for any loss or damages or claims whatsoever may be interested in. If you don’t want to receive this Guided Holiday Participation On all guided your stay. We reserve the right at any time to terminate guests purchase comprehensive Travel Insurance. arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt information, or if you want a copy of the personal holidays children under 5 years of age are not eligible the travel arrangements and/or cease to deal with any Certain countries have a requirement for foreign visitors is not being worn at the time of such an accident or information we hold about you, write to us at CostSaver, to travel. Children under 18 years of age must be party member(s) whose behaviour, in the reasonable to have valid medical insurance on entry. CostSaver incident. This exclusion and limitation of liability shall Attn: TRAFALGAR TOURS (AUST) PTY LTD, TRAVEL accompanied by an adult, who will be responsible for opinion of us or our suppliers, may cause danger, cannot be held responsible for denied entry if a guest is not be used to imply that the Operator or its agents HOUSE, LEVEL 2, 35 GRAFTON STREET, BONDI their welfare and supervision. Alcoholic beverages will upset, disruption or distress to anyone else or damage unable to provide details to authorities of insurance or or affiliated entities are liable in other circumstances. JUNCTION, NSW 2022. A fee may be charged for not be served to guests under the legal age for alcohol to property. Full cancellation charges will apply and no denial of entry for any reason. International Treaties Transportation companies, supplying you with this information as permitted by law. consumption in the country being visited. Minors under refund will be made. We shall have no obligation to pay Disclaimer of Warranties The Operator warrants airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time guests are not on OTHER CONDITIONS age 18 travelling to certain foreign countries must be compensation or meet any costs or expenses (including only that the services shall be generally, though in Each guest is required to comply with the terms, accompanied by both parents or have a notarised but not limited to alternative accommodation and view of the vagaries of travel, not necessarily precisely, board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the conditions, requirements, laws, rules and/or letter of consent signed by the parent(s) not travelling. return transportation arrangements) guest may incur as described, and subject to changes and the other regulations of any service provider, or any country CostSaver is not responsible for any losses if you fail as a result of the travel arrangements being terminated. terms and conditions herein. All other warranties, services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you or governmental authority, and shall be liable for any to have appropriate documentation. If the other parent If you damage the accommodation in which you are express and implied, including warranties of fitness for such non-compliance. is deceased or the child has only one legal parent, a staying or any property, you must reimburse the a specific purpose and merchantability are expressly against us as a result of the provision of those services. notarised statement must be obtained as proof. excluded. There is no warranty that extends beyond the International conventions which apply may include: Booking Arrangements Your booking arrangements accommodation provider or property owner concerned can be made through your Travel Agent or with us CostSaver seeks to provide a safe, enjoyable and for the cost of the damage before the end of your stay description of the face hereof. Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, directly. When you make a booking you must be at memorable travel experience for all guests. CostSaver if the cost has been established by then or as soon as RESPONSIBILITY welcomes guests with special needs or disabilities. or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail least 18 years of age at the time of booking. You are it has been established if later. You must indemnify us Complete Agreement These booking conditions, guaranteeing that you understand and have the authority Please note the following: for the full amount of any claim (also including legal travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the together with the other terms incorporated into Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris to accept and do accept on behalf of yourself and all - Guests must advise CostSaver, at time of booking, costs) made against us. Criminal proceedings may be this contract referred to below, represent the entire of any physical, medical or other special needs instigated. CostSaver is not responsible for any costs Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as members of your party the terms of these booking agreement between the parties. having all the benefits of these conventions on limiting conditions. We will deal only with the lead booking name that require accommodating. CostSaver will make incurred concerning a guest removed from a guided Changes The Operator shall be responsible to the reasonable modifications to its policies, practices and holiday or aircraft, ship or train. Guests agree not to our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, in all subsequent correspondence and dealings. You are guest for supplying the services and accommodations damage and delay to guests and luggage. responsible for making all payments due, ensuring the procedures when necessary, unless doing so will hold CostSaver or any of its related entities liable for any described in this brochure, except where they cannot fundamentally alter the nature of the services provided. actions taken under these terms and conditions. Trafalgar Tours (Aust) Pty Ltd’s Limited Role accuracy of all personal details and other information be supplied or the itinerary is changed due to delays supplied in respect of yourself and your party, notifying - Guests must ensure they are medically and physically Young Traveller Discount The Young Traveller must Trafalgar Tours (Aust) Pty Ltd is only responsible for the or other causes of whatever kind or nature beyond services of reservations and ticketing. It does not accept us of any changes or cancellations and for receiving able to travel. be aged 11 and under on the departure date to be the Operator’s control. In such circumstances, the correspondence and keeping your party informed. eligible for the discount, and must be accompanied by any responsibility or liability for any of the acts, omissions - CostSaver may impose safety requirements. Operator will seek to supply comparable services, or defaults, whether negligent or otherwise, of any of the Additional Optional Experiences With CostSaver, CostSaver may exclude an individual from an adult, sharing a twin or triple room. Only one Young accommodations and itineraries and there shall be no Traveller discount per room is permitted. The Young companies of the Trafalgar group of companies. you will enjoy many famous highlights as included participating in a guided holiday or an activity if the refund in these circumstances. features on your guided holiday, at no extra cost. An individual’s participation poses a threat to the health Traveller discount may not be applicable on certain All matters arising in relation to the services provided Disclaimer of Liability Neither CostSaver nor the by Trafalgar Tours (Aust) Pty Ltd, but not in respect of exciting array of additional Optional Experiences and or safety of others. This decision, made solely by itineraries or regions and applies to the land only Operator nor its agents or affiliated entities (“released portion of a trip. Please see ‘Special Offers’ for details. other things, are subject to the law of the state of New Activities may be made available to further enhance CostSaver, to exclude an individual will be based on parties”) shall be responsible or liable for cancellations, your experience. These Experiences and Activities are an individualised assessment based on reasonable South Wales. Itinerary Variations CostSaver strives to improve acts of other service providers, diversions or substitution optional, and are offered at special preferential prices. judgment that relies on current medical evidence or guided holiday itineraries, services and features. If Errors and Omissions In the case of computer or of equipment or any act, variation, postponement, human billing errors, we reserve the right to re-invoice They can be booked only after you start your guided on the best available objective evidence to determine improvements can be made, or if circumstances omission or default by air carriers, land carriers, the nature, duration and severity of the risk, the participants with correct billing. holiday, as many of them are carefully programmed beyond our control make changes necessary, we hoteliers or hotels, transportation companies, or any to coincide with highlights available at the time of your probability that potential injury will occur and whether reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the other persons providing services or accommodations time of going to press; however CostSaver cannot be visit. A detailed list and cost of these will be included reasonable modifications of policies, practices orhotels. At certain peak periods multiple departures to guests including any results thereof, such as changes procedures will mitigate the risk. No refunds will be held responsible for printing or typographical errors, in your travel documentation as well as available may operate, sometimes in reverse order; hotels may in services, accommodations or facilities. Nor shall they on the CostSaver website. You can book and pay for given if the decision is made to exclude a guest. vary from those stated on the itinerary pages. On or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances. be liable for loss or damage to luggage or property, Moreover, photographs and descriptions of locations or them through your Travel Director, by cash or credit - CostSaver does not provide personal devices (such as guided holidays which include cruises, the ship may or for injury, illness or death, or for any damages or card. Optional Experiences may vary due to seasonal wheelchairs, hearing aids or prescription eye glasses) be changed for operational reasons. Departures in early attractions are merely representative of conditions that claims whatsoever arising from loss, negligence or delay existed at time of brochure printing and conditions may conditions and require minimum guest participation. or services of a personal nature (such as eating, and late season are potentially operated in cool weather from the act, error, omission default or negligence Prices are subject to change without notice. Please conditions. As a result, itinerary variations may occur. not be the same at the time of your journey. toileting or dressing). A traveller who requires services of any person not its direct employee or under its also see the relevant section of “Guided Holiday Certain activities may not be precisely as described or The airline(s) featured or nominated in this brochure of a personal nature (eating, toileting or dressing, exclusive control, including any act, error, omission, Participation” regarding limitation (exclusion) of as examples) should strongly consider bringing a may not be available due to seasonality or weather default, or negligence of any country, government do not by virtue of their endorsement of this brochure conditions. We will try to notify you or your Travel Agent commit or represent themselves either as contracting our liability for Optional Experiences operated by companion to provide such assistance and must or governmental authority, officer or employee. The independent third party suppliers. understand that other travellers, Travel Directors and of changes. If your enjoyment may be diminished by released parties shall not be liable for indirect, special or with any purchaser of a holiday from CostSaver group CostSaver Staff will not be available for such purposes. such limitations, please check with us or your Travel consequential damages. All luggage and personal or as having any other legal relationship with them. TRAFALGAR TOURS (AUST) PTY LTD - Regrettably, motorized scooters are not allowed on Agent before making a reservation. effects are at all times and in all circumstances All bookings made with any provider of any transport, (ABN 73 000 717 715) guided holidays. Trafalgar’s ‘Be My Guest’ experiences are unique and at the risk of the guided holiday participant. facilities, meals, other goods or of any services are Travel House, Level 2, 35 Grafton Street, - CostSaver does not employ medical personnel. take place in singular locations. In the unlikely event that CostSaver recommends that guest obtain luggage subject to terms and conditions and exclusions and/ Bondi Junction, N.S.W. 2022 Any necessary medical attention must be sought at our local hosts are unable to welcome Trafalgar guests, insurance. After return at the end of the guided holiday, or limitations of liability imposed by them in relation to Telephone Numbers: SYD Metro area 9657 3333 Trafalgar will attempt to find an alternate experience or matters not covered particularly and expressly by our a local facility, if available, at the guest’s expense. if lost articles are found and returned to the owner, a All other areas 1 300 78 78 78 CostSaver is not responsible or liable for losses a highlight meal will be provided in place of the ‘Be My agreement with CostSaver. service fee will be charged. The Travel Directors, carriers, Fax: (02) 9657 3456 License No: 2TA00 1889 or costs incurred due to unavailability of medical Guest’ experience. hotels and other suppliers who provide services on If you decide that you do not want to visit a country services, or medical services obtained while on Holidays & Changes During local or national holidays, guided holiday are independent contractors; they are or part of a country you intended to visit because of Tour Operators: holiday, or for the quality of the care or services certain facilities such as museums, sightseeing trips not agents, employees or servants of the Operator any law, condition or requirement of any government Trafalgar Tours Limited, Travel House, Rue du Manoir, received. Medical care in other countries is not and shopping may be limited or unavailable. In such or its associated companies. All certificates and other or governmental authority, official, servant or agent, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 2JH, Channel Islands always comparable to care that you may receive instances itinerary changes are made by Trafalgar seeking travel documents for services issued by the Operator you are responsible for any costs, expenses, charges, The Trafalgar group of companies has Marketing/Sales/ in your local area. You are encouraged to purchase to reduce inconvenience to guests. Such changes are are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the fees, losses or damage incurred as a consequence Administrative offices/agents in: medical insurance that will cover you while on deemed not to be a major change to the itinerary, and no carriers and suppliers and to the laws of the countries and any cancellation or amendment fees. None of the Australia, Canada, China, Guernsey, Hong Kong, holiday. Your regular health insurance benefits may compensation will be payable to guests. Holidays, closing in which the services are supplied. Carriage by sea is companies in the CostSaver group of companies, or India, Israel, United Kingdom, Ireland, Malaysia, not apply abroad. days and other circumstances may necessitate a change subject to the Carrier’s Conditions of Carriage which any of their staff or agents, accept any responsibility or New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, - In purchasing your holiday, you attest that you are of the day of the week for scheduled regional meals, are expressly incorporated into this contract, copies of liability for your acts, omissions, defaults, conduct, state Switzerland, Thailand and the USA. physically fit for it. If you have concerns please request sightseeing or other activities. If you feel your enjoyment which are available upon request. The released parties of health, condition or circumstances. additional details about your journey from your Travel might be diminished by any of these circumstances are not responsible for any criminal or other conduct COMPLAINT PROCEDURES For further information visit our website at: Agent or CostSaver. please check with the respective national tourist office by third parties, whether criminal, intentional, grossly & CONSUMER PROTECTION costsavertour.com - Some guided holidays include rough terrain, extensive before selecting a specific departure date. negligent, negligent or otherwise. Complaint Procedure If you have a problem during This brochure supersedes any other prior brochure walking over cobblestone streets, uneven pavement, Extended stays If you arranged with us to remain Additional Risks Additional risks and dangers may your holiday please inform CostSaver’s Travel Director/ on the market. See back cover for brochure version steps and/or locations which may not be easily at a destination before or after your guided holiday, arise including, but not limited to, hazards of travelling Local Representative immediately, who will try to make and print date. accessible or accessible by wheelchair. During the your stay will be at your sole expense as is the transfer in undeveloped areas, hazards of travel by boat, train, things right. If the matter was not resolved locally, please Major Credit Cards Accepted guided holiday, CostSaver may make arrangements to either the hotel or airport. Please see the ‘Extend automobile, aircraft and other means of conveyance, write to CostSaver’s Guest Relations Department at the with carriers, hotels and other independent your Holiday’ section for a list of pre- and post-guided animal interactions, forces of nature, political unrest, address below within sixty (60) days of the end of the suppliers to provide travel services. These parties holiday accommodation. Space is limited and can only other unrest, hazardous local customs and practices, CostSaver holiday, as it is important that you provide are independent entities which CostSaver does be booked for the nights before and/or after each differing levels of sanitation, differing standards of us the information quickly. Please quote your booking not control. CostSaver cannot guarantee disability guided holiday. Breakfast and luggage handling is not safety, risks associated with water, food, plants, insects reference number and all relevant information. Failure access or accommodations for guests travelling on included unless otherwise noted. Trafalgar provides and differing animal regulation, accident or illness in to follow this procedure may delay or deny us the international guided holidays. complimentary transfers for guests booking pre and areas lacking means of rapid evacuation or medical opportunity to investigate and rectify the problem, which

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CostSaver_Asia_Extros_AU.indd 25 19/06/2018 10:44 OUR GREAT VALUE HOTELS

EXTRA NIGHTS’ ACCOMMODATION Each itinerary shows the city where your holiday starts and ends. Choose how many nights you wish to extend your stay before or after your holiday and ask your Travel Agent to make the reservations when you book. Transfers are included when you extend your stay with this offer.

Prices are per person, per night based on twin room accommodation with private facilities. Triple rooms are available in most hotels and these are generally double rooms with a foldaway bed. These rooms are suitable for guests travelling with children. All prices include applicable taxes and full buffet breakfast. Check with your Travel Agent for availability. Prices are applicable for stays between 01 Jan ‘19 - 31 Dec ‘19 unless specified otherwise in the table below.

A$ per person, per night City Hotel Season Single Twin Triple CAMBODIA Siem Reap Angkor Village Resort 05 Jan - 13 Jan ‘20 264 131 126 CHINA Beijing Sunworld 01 Feb - 28 Feb ‘19 267 133 129 01 Mar - 31 Mar ‘19, 01 Jun - 30 Jun ‘19, 01 Nov - 30 Nov ‘19 298 149 140 01 Apr - 31 May ‘19, 01 Jul - 31 Oct ‘19 335 168 153 Hong Kong The Cityview 01 Jan ‘19, 14 Mar - 31 Mar ‘19 331 184 177 02 Jan - 13 Mar ‘19 284 160 160 01 Apr - 08 Apr ‘19, 01 May - 13 Sep ‘19, 17 Nov - 21 Dec 19 287 158 158

09 Apr - 30 Apr ‘19, 14 Sep - 08 Oct ‘19, 01 Nov - 16 Dec ‘19, 22 Dec - 31 Dec ‘19 337 182 170 09 Oct - 31 Oct ‘19 484 256 170 Shanghai Ocean 01 Feb - 30 Nov ‘19 284 142 137 INDIA Delhi Taj Dwarka 10 Jan ‘19 - 09 Jan ‘20 227 114 107 10 Jan - 31 Mar ‘20 236 118 111 JAPAN Osaka New Hankyu 01 Jan - 31 Dec ‘19 317 275 264 Tokyo Shimbashi Tokyo Rei 01 Jan - 31 Dec ‘19 296 212 201 THAILAND Bangkok Rembrandt 16 Jan - 24 Dec ‘19 164 82 75 Chiang Mai Holiday Inn Chiang Mai 27 Jan - 24 Dec ‘19 160 79 75 VIETNAM Hanoi Silk Path 01 Jan - 28 Dec ‘19 216 109 99

Conditions: Extra hotel nights should be booked at the time of your holiday reservation; they are subject to availability and offered only in conjunction with the holiday you are booking. Space is limited and blackout dates may apply. Hotels may vary between holiday departures; your Travel Agent will advise you of the confirmed hotel(s).

AIRPORT TRANSFERS All CostSaver guests benefit from complimentary arrival and departure transfers on all holidays by shuttlebus, car or minibus between designated airports and hotels on the start and end day of your holiday.

CostSaver is also pleased to offer complimentary airport transfers on other days in conjunction with pre and post trip accommodation when booked through CostSaver. Flight timings must be provided to CostSaver no fewer than 21 days prior to the start of the trip. In the event of missed transfers due to flight delays outside of CostSaver’s control or guests not using this service, no refund is available.

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CostSaver_Asia_Extros_AU.indd 26 19/06/2018 12:32 READY, STEADY…. GO Don’t forget to Register Every travel moment counts and to ensure that your trip runs effortlessly, as well as making sure we can contact you in the unlikely event of an emergency, we require all our guests to register before they travel. This is easily done online, in Manage My Booking.

Registering takes only a few minutes and then you’ll be set for a trip of unforgettable moments. Here’s what you’ll COSTSAVER’S GOLD SEAL need to enter: ADDITIONAL PROTECTION

1. Your contact details, such as email address and mobile COSTSAVER’S GOLD SEAL ADDITIONAL number you will be travelling with PROTECTION PLAN COSTS ONLY A$99 PER 2. Someone at home we can contact in case of PERSON (PAYABLE WITH YOUR DEPOSIT ONLY) AND INCLUDES: an emergency 3. Your passport and insurance details ON YOUR HOLIDAY Should you, or your travel companion, leave at anytime Visit Costsavertour.com/registration to complete your during the trip for personal sickness reasons or be registration and start personalising your holiday. required to return to Australia due to injury, illness or death, you and your companion will be refunded up to ONCE ACTIVATED, A$90 per person per day for the unused portion of the YOU’RE READY TO TRAVEL! holiday (note that in some cases hotels require a one night cancellation fee). A doctor’s certificate is required. All guests will need to register on Manage My Booking to receive their trip documentation. RETURN FLIGHT SECURITY If you or a member of your direct family in Australia Once registered, you’ll receive an email approximately should fall sick* while you are on your CostSaver guided 21 days prior to your departure with a link to download holiday, we will take care of the additional cost of tickets your electronic documents. We’re committed to for your earlier or later return home in the same class of long-term sustainability, so by choosing this paperless air travel on the first available flight, provided you hold option, you’re supporting our efforts to reforest 100 round-trip tickets on CostSaver’s recommended airline(s) acres of land across Northern California. booked through CostSaver from Australia.

Printed documents will be available on a request basis PRE-PAID CANCELLATION OPTION should this be more convenient for you. Your deposit and/or payment to CostSaver will be refunded in full or you will have the option to carry it over to another CostSaver or TTC holiday should you PASSPORTS AND VISAS cancel your holiday for any reason prior to 30 days from Each guest is responsible for ensuring their passport is valid departure date from Australia. This cancellation option for at least 6 months beyond the conclusion of their trip and covers land arrangements made by CostSaver only. all necessary visas and permits have been acquired. Contact If the Australian Government DFAT advice for the your Travel Agent, airline or relevant government authorities destination changes to “Reconsider the need to to obtain the necessary travel information. travel” or “Do not travel” you may have your deposit and / or payment refunded at any time prior to tour commencement or you will have the option to carry it BROCHURE TERMINOLOGY over to another CostSaver or TTC holiday.

Here is a description of some of the specific terms used in Prior to departure from Australia your airfares are not the itinerary pages of this brochure: covered by Gold Seal. We recommend you take out Covermore Travel Insurance specifically covering the Visit – In-depth sightseeing with a Local Specialist or Travel value of your airfares should you cancel your holiday Director; includes fast track entry (where applicable). (Please review Covermore terms and conditions around View – A brief stop to take in the sight and capture photos. cancellation cover). We are happy to help you with arranging that travel insurance. Any rebooking costs of See – See the sight while driving by on the coach, or from airfares prior to departure are not covered by Gold Seal. your cruise or train. Cancellation option fee is not refundable for any reason Please note that travel agent fees and cancellation fees may apply. * Medical certificates as proof of all illness claims must be supplied.

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CostSaver_Asia_Extros_AU.indd 27 19/06/2018 10:44 EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH COSTSAVER EUROPE • BRITAIN • USA • CANADA • LATIN AMERICA

Views of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Day 2 of our South America Samba. Just one of our 63 handcrafted itineraries around the world.

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