Kingdom in the Himalayas

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NEW! Flight + Tour Combo

BHUTAN

Flight + Tour Combos complement our Guided Walking FLIGHT + TOUR COMBO DAY THREE Adventures with affordably priced round-trip airfare, pre- and Join your Country Walkers Bhutan: Kingdom in the Himalayas post-tour accommodations, overseas tour transfers, and tour breakfasts. They give you everything you need in one convenient package; we handle all the details. Breakfast is included at your hotel. Your guide(s) will meet you at Druk Air check-in counter in the Suvarnabhumi Airport (Country Walkers will notify you of the meeting time 45-60 Simplify your journey to Bhutan with a Flight + Tour Combo. By departing days prior to your tour departure date). Your guide(s) will be two days before your scheduled tour begins, you’ll have ample time to wearing a Country Walkers shirt. Please be dressed for walking. get settled in Bangkok—perhaps even exploring the white arches and gardens of the Grand Palace or strolling the aisles of an open air market. With a population of over 11 million, Bangkok is by far Thailand’s largest Please refer to the Bhutan: Kingdom in the Himalayas (10-day/9- city—and, with a landscape richly peppered with golden temples, night) itinerary for full tour details. whitewashed palaces, gourmet restaurants, and intriguing museums, it is perhaps Southeast Asia’s most cosmopolitan as well. At the tour’s FLIGHT + TOUR COMBO POST-NIGHT conclusion, return here for an extra night before departing for your flight Tour Departure from Paro; transfer to Novotel Suvarnabhumi home. Airport Hotel; afternoon and overnight in Bangkok, Thailand

FLIGHT + TOUR COMBO DAY ONE After your flight from Paro to Bangkok you say goodbye to Overnight Flight from USA to Bangkok, Thailand your group and enjoy a complimentary shuttle transfer to the Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel for your post-tour night. Please refer to your air itinerary for your specific flight details. (Lunch and dinner are on your own.) Overnight aloft Overnight at the Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel, Bangkok, FLIGHT + TOUR COMBO DAY TWO Thailand Arrival into Bangkok, Thailand FLIGHT + TOUR COMBO DEPARTURE FLIGHT After arriving at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, enjoy a This morning, after a complimentary breakfast, you transfer to complimentary shuttle transfer to the Novotel Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport via shuttle or on foot. Airport Hotel. Should you prefer to walk, the hotel is

connected to the airport and only five minutes away on foot. The remainder of the day is at your leisure (no meals included). Overnight at the Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand

Located just a leisurely five-minute walk away from the airport via air-conditioned underground walkway, Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel is an oasis for travelers passing through Bangkok. This four-star facility offers a spa specializing in seawater and thermal springs treatment programs, five restaurants and bars, a fitness center, and an outdoor swimming pool. In addition, their commitment to sustainable development makes them a commendable choice for your stay in Southeast Asia.

FLIGHT + TOUR COMBO LENGTH Linger Longer in Southeast Asia! PrePrePre-Pre ---TourTour Extension: Bangkok 13 days, 12 nights For those guests reserving our Flight + Tour Combo, you may wish to further extend your time in Southeast Asia with an additional two nights FLIGHT + TOUR COMBO DATES in Bangkok. With a population of over 11 million, Bangkok is by far November 4-16, 2016 Thailand’s largest city—and, with a landscape richly peppered with November 15-27, 2016 golden temples, whitewashed palaces, gourmet restaurants, and intriguing museums, it is perhaps Southeast Asia’s most cosmopolitan as well. Staying in a luxurious five-star hotel perfectly situated beside the FLIGHT + TOUR COMBO PRICE Chao Phraya River, you’ll enjoy a plush river-view room with polished Price from $7,348 (Single from +$648) wood and Thai-inspired decor. From this home base, you can step out Price based on double occupancy from Los Angeles-LAX, San to explore the city, perhaps exploring the white arches and gardens of the Grand Palace, marveling at the 700-year-old, five-and-a-half ton solid Diego, or San Francisco. See below for full details. gold Buddha in Wat Trimit temple, or wandering countless stalls of Chatuchak Market. FLIGHT + TOUR COMBO INCLUSIONS PrePrePre-Pre ---TourTour Extension Inclusions » Round-trip international airfare (includes airline fuel • Two nights at the Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok* charges and taxes) • Private transfer from airport to the Shangri-La Hotel » Small-group airport and hotel transfers • Transfer to Guided Walking tour meeting point • » Two nights at the Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel* Two breakfasts PrePrePre-Pre ---TourTour Extension Price $448 (Single Supplement +$248) » Two breakfasts Flight + Tour Combo plus PrePrePre-Pre ---TourTour Extension Dates November 2-16, » 10-day/9-night Bhutan: Kingdom in the Himalayas guided 2016 & November 13-27, 2016 walking tour with on-trip inclusions *Please note that some hotel city taxes may need to be paid locally .

FLIGHT + TOUR COMBO PRICE FROM & DATES

Gateway Cities* Nov 4 ---161616 Nov 15 ---272727

Bosto n $7,498 $7,498

Chicago $7,64 8 $7,64 8

Dallas/Fort Worth $7,598 $7,598

Detroit $7,598 $7,598

Los Angeles $7 ,34 8 $7 ,3 48

Miami $7,498 $7,498

Minneapolis $7,598 $7,598

New York (JFK) $7,498 $7,498

Philadelphia $7,64 8 $7,64 8

San Diego $7,34 8 $7,34 8

St. Louis $7,598 $7,598

San Francisco $7,34 8 $7,34 8

Washington Reagan (DCA) $7,498 $7,498

* Please refer to our website for a complete list of gateway cities. Price is based on double occupancy and includes all airline surcharges, government fees, and taxes. Price does not include the Flight + Tour Combo single supplement cost (see above). Some discounts such as Encore Milestone Savings apply to the tour-only price and are not applicable to the optional flight package component of the Flight + Tour Combo or pre- and post -tour extensions.

Flight + Tour Combo and Extension Please note: For guests reserving flights more than 11 months Reservation Process, Options, & Details in advance, flight itineraries cannot be emailed until 10 months prior to the travel date. RESERVATION PROCESS If the airlines make any changes to your itinerary, you will The air component of the new Flight + Tour Combo is booked receive an updated itinerary by email. Your final flight itinerary, by Country Walker’s sister company VBT Bicycling and which will include your e-ticket numbers, will be sent via email Walking Vacations, however all aspects of your reservation are approximately 21 days prior to your departure. managed by Country Walkers. We have contracted with partner airlines to provide you with the lowest possible airfares. All The pre- and post-tour hotels are booked in advance by flights are booked in economy class on regularly scheduled Country Walkers and cannot be altered. Transfers are also airlines unless you choose to upgrade to Business Class. arranged by Country Walkers and coordinated to meet your arrival and departure flights. Every effort will be made to arrange the most direct flight itinerary. In most cases, your itinerary will involve connections Please note: All flight arrangements are subject to change at and layovers, and may not be the most direct routing. All flights any time. If you have Internet access, we recommend checking are reserved based on availability under our contracts at the in for your flight 24 hours prior to departure. time your reservation is made. OTHER AIR OPTIONS Please refer to our website ( countrywalkers.com/new-flight- We are pleased to offer the following options for greater tour-combos ) for a complete list of gateway cities and flexibility in seating, routing, and airline choice. additional pricing details. All prices are based on double occupancy and include all airline surcharges, government fees, Business Class and taxes. Pricing for additional gateway cities is available on Upgrades to business class or premium seating may be available request. on request.

Please note: Airfare pricing is only guaranteed if reserved Customized Air Packages outside of 45 days. Additional costs will apply to special air Customized air packages allow you further flexibility including requests. choice of airlines, departure cities, departure times or days, and routes. The standard pre- and post-tour hotels are still included To reserve a Flight + Tour Combo and extension please call (on the standard dates) but the airport transfers are only Country Walkers at 800.464.9255. The $350 tour deposit is included if you are arriving and/or departing into the required in order to reserve the flight package. Please have your same airport(s) on the same days as our Flight+Tour passport in hand. Combo (1 day prior to the guided tour start date and 1 day Please note: It is important to have your passport in hand after the guided tour end date). when you request flights. All information on your passport There is a $100 per person, nonrefundable administrative fee to including full name, passport number, nationality, and request Customized Air and additional air charges may apply. * expiration date are needed at the time of booking and all details on your tickets must appear exactly the same as on your Country Walkers cannot assist in making custom travel passport. All passports must contain at least five blank pages arrangements during Custom Travel and do not assume any and must be valid for six months after the completion of your liability for any activity or trip you take independently while on trip. If your destination requires a visa for U.S. citizens, you are this program and not under the direct supervision of Country responsible for obtaining a visa prior to departure. Non-U.S. Walkers, nor for any changes made by an airline that affect your citizens should contact the appropriate consular office for any air arrangements for a period of time when you are traveling requirements pertaining to their trip. independently of your group.

You will receive a preliminary flight itinerary by email within 14 If you are seeking a complete custom itinerary with multiple days after making your reservation. flights or multiple destinations, we recommend working with a full-service travel agent. Please examine your itinerary carefully to ensure that your first and last name appears exactly as they do on your passport. You * The Customized Air administrative fee will be waived if you will have 2 weeks after your booking to correct any errors in are combining two or more Country Walkers tours or adding a your name or cancel your flight. After which a minimum Pre-or Post-Tour Extension. change fee of $100 per person will apply.

OTHER DETAILS CHANGING FLIGHTS Special Meal Requests While the Flight + Tour Combo is booked immediately, the air While Country Walkers will forward any requests for special is generally not ticketed until 45 days prior to travel. With a meals (vegetarian, salt-free, low-calorie, kosher, etc.), to the $100 administrative per-person, nonrefundable fee, you can airline, we do suggest contacting the airline directly to request a change to your flight based on availability outside of reconfirm your request after you receive your airline tickets. 45 days prior to departure; additional air charges may apply. Some exceptions apply. Frequent Flyer Miles Country Walkers cannot book tickets using frequent flyer miles. CANCELLATIONS While we are happy to forward your frequent flyer number to the airlines, due to our contracts, we cannot guarantee that any Flights have been contracted with partner airlines to provide frequent flyer miles will be earned on flights purchased, and the the lowest possible airfare, however, these fares can be quite granting of any frequent flyer credits is the decision of the restrictive and carry cancellation charges imposed by the airline airline, not Country Walkers. The best method of obtaining any ranging from 25% to 100% (once ticketed). Any costs resulting credit that the airline may choose to grant is to present your from flight changes after your trip is confirmed will be your frequent flyer membership card upon check-in. We strongly responsibility. We regret that we cannot accept changes to air recommend keeping copies of your boarding passes and your reservations less than 45 days prior to departure. passenger receipt (from your airline ticket package) as proof of The standard Country Walkers cancellation policies apply to the flight, in the event that the airline does not properly credit your Flight + Tour Combos. Should you cancel just the Air Package frequent flyer account. You can submit the boarding passes and portion of your tour, the relevant penalty will be charged to the passenger receipt directly to the airline for any applicable portion being removed from your reservation. mileage credit. The standard Country Walkers cancellation policies apply as Advanced Seat Reservations follows: While Country Walkers will forward requests for preferred seating to the airline, airlines do not always assign seats in » Cancellations received on or before 91 days prior to the advance. If the airline is able to pre-assign seats, your start of the trip: $150 per person assignment will be indicated on your final air itinerary. If the » airline does not assign your seat in advance, you can check in Cancellations received 90 to 61 days prior to the start of early at the airport or contact the airline directly to request your the trip: 25 percent loss of trip price seating preference. Unfortunately Country Walkers cannot » Cancellations received within 60 days of the start of the guarantee advanced, pre-assigned seating. trip: 100 percent loss of trip price

Please Note: Some airlines, such as Lufthansa, charge for pre- assigned seating. IMPORTANT: In the event that you are delayed during scheduled air travel, Country Walkers cannot reimburse you for Domestic Connections any unused portion of the land portion of your trip. If you have If you choose to make your own domestic flight reservations, purchased the travel protection plan, you are insured for we recommend that you avoid purchasing tickets at fares that covered travel delays, as described in the Travel Insurance carry high penalty charges for changes. International schedules Certificate. There is a 100% penalty for aborted travel plans; are subject to change, and Country Walkers cannot be reimbursement is not applicable through Country Walkers and responsible for domestic airfare penalties or any loss resulting is generally not covered by the Travel Protection Plan. from unexpected changes in your international flights, cancellations, or changes in travel dates. Most airlines will charge a fee of approximately $300 per person to change your reservation. In many cases, tickets are nonrefundable. Make certain you are aware of all change and cancellation fees.