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Mountains and Rivers of Culture, the Cradle of Chinese Civilization
The mighty Taihang Mountains rise here, and the essence of five thousand years of civilization is embedded in this land.
In the heart of Qi and Lu, the homeland of Confucius and Mencius, the rich geographical and cultural environment shapes the bold and hearty spirit of its people.
The landscape pulses with the rhythm of travels over mountains and valleys, resonating with the grand beat of Chinese civilization.

Unique Experiences: Exploring "Jin" and Enjoying the "Lu"

• DIY Shanxi Noodles: A fun and interactive way to experience the classic noodle culture.
• VIP Beer Tasting: Savor a variety of authentic, local beers from Qingdao.
• Stay in a historical mansion in Pingyao Ancient Town: Immerse yourself in time, becoming a master of a Jin merchant’s residence.
• Stay in the heart of Qingdao: Enjoy the European cultural heritage and the romance of a seaside city.
• Two nights in Qufu, the ancient capital: Ample time to explore the Three Confucian Temples, soaking in the serene and timeless atmosphere.

Delicious Local Cuisine
Indulge in Shanxi specialties like hand-pulled noodles, Pingyao beef, official hat chicken, fried meat, Baihua dumplings, steamed seafood, and Qingdao roasted duck, among many other classic dishes.

DAY 1  USA/Canada ✈︎ China 

DAY 2 Arrive in Taiyuan - Check in to the hotel

• The flight arrived in Taiyuan, China today, and was picked up and sent to the hotel for rest

Dinner: Selected local dishes
Hotel: InterContinental Taiyuan or similar

DAY 3 Taiyuan 

• Jin Ancestral Hall: Stroll through the 1,500-year-old northern garden, a treasure of nature and humanity, known as the "Museum of Ancient Chinese Architecture".
• Shanxi Provincial Museum: Explore the charm of the "Soul of the Emperor" in the 5,000-year-old civilization, see the cultural relics of the Tao Temple site, the bronze ware of the Shang Dynasty, the cultural relics of the Three Dynasties, the stone carvings of the Northern Dynasties, etc., and taste the thick and long root culture of the Yellow River

Breakfast: Hotel Buffet｜Lunch: Selected local dishes｜Dinner: Selected local dishes
Hotel: InterContinental Taiyuan or similar

DAY 4 Taiyuan - Linfen / Jiqi Tangkou Town - Yunqiu Mountain - Linfen 

• Hukou Waterfall: The Yellow River flows here, due to the topography of the formation of a drop of 50 meters Hukou Waterfall, the second largest waterfall in China, the world's largest yellow waterfall, a close look at the world's largest yellow waterfall, comprehend the majestic momentum of "the water of the Yellow River comes from the sky, rushes to the sea and does not return".

Breakfast: Hotel Buffet｜Lunch: Selected Local Cuisine｜Dinner: Selected Local Cuisine         
Hotel: Novotel Yunqiu Mountain or similar

DAY 5  Yunqiu Mountain - Lingshi - Pingyuan 

Mt. Yunqiu: A geographical indication of Chinese local culture, integrating Taoist culture, natural resources and cultural landscapes

• Yunqiu Mountain Ice Cave Group: In the natural ice cave group that collects the essence of the sun and the moon for 3 million years, you can enjoy the ever-changing and colorful ice bodies, and marvel at the miraculous creations of nature
• Spirit Lingshi
• Wang's Courtyard: The culmination of Ming and Qing Dynasty residential architecture, it is widely known as "the first residence of Chinese folk houses" and "Chinese folk Forbidden City".
  - Step into the magnificent merchant mansion, choose a classic courtyard to taste in detail, and feel the charm of the "Forbidden City of the People" in historical allusions and carved paintings

Breakfast: Hotel Buffet｜Lunch: Selected local dishes｜Dinner: Selected local dishes      
Hotel: Pingyao Xinghua Village Inn or similar

DAY 6 Pingyao 

Pingyao: The famous cultural capital of Jin merchants and the birthplace of China's financial industry

• Pingyao County Ya: Visit the largest and most complete ancient county Ya in existence, beat the drum to sound grievances, ascend to the court and decide the case... Learn about the ancient Chinese culture of official governance
• Rishengchang ticket number: China's first ticket number, look at a small courtyard, how to open a precedent for modern banking industry
• Pingyao Ancient City: Plenty of time to experience this living thousand-year-old city from different angles
   - Pasta DIY: Give full play to your creativity and make Shanxi noodles by yourself. There is a prize for the best work!
  - Appreciate the performance of "See Peace Again": Travel back to ancient times and experience a touching story of blood inheritance
  - Free time to visit the ancient city: Stroll through the thousand-year-old corridor and enjoy the night of the ancient city

Breakfast: Hotel Buffet | Lunch: Pingyao Special Pastry | Dinner: Free to enjoy with refund   
Hotel: Pingyao Xinghua Village Inn or similar

DAY 7  Pingyuan - Qi County - Wutai Mountain 

Pingyao: Sleep until you wake up naturally, enjoy the hotel and the surrounding environment leisurely

Qi County：

• Qiao's Courtyard: The ancestral home of the Qiao family of Jin Shang, famous all over the world for the movies "The Red Lantern Hangs High" and "Qiao's Courtyard".
• Look at the exquisite houses and see the beauty of the northern residential buildings; Listen to the wonderful stories and reminisce about the legendary life of the merchants

Breakfast: Hotel Buffet｜Lunch: Selected local dishes｜Dinner: Selected local dishes       
Hotel: Wutai Mountain Wanhao Hotel or similar

DAY 8  Wutai Mountain 

Wutai Mountain: The first of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China, located at the northern end of the Taihang Mountains, is the general name of the five peaks

• Bodhisattva Peak: Visit the palace where the emperors of previous dynasties worshiped Mount Wutai, and climb high to overlook the scene of "Buddha Wonderland".
• Tayuan Temple: Enjoy the style of the thousand-year-old Great White Pagoda that symbolizes Wutai Mountain up close, with the style of both Han and Tibetan Buddhism
• Xiantong Temple: Admire the oldest temple in Wutai Mountain, and admire the glittering bronze hall architecture and its long-standing quaint charm

Breakfast: Hotel Buffet | Lunch: Vegetarian Specialty Meal | Dinner: Selected local cuisine
Hotel: Wutai Mountain Wanhao Hotel or similar

DAY 9  Wutai Mountain - Luyuan - Datong 

Hunyuan: It belongs to Datong City, Shanxi Province, and is located in the northeast of Shanxi Province

• Hanging Temple: Hanging on a steep mountain wall, the foundation is replaced by only a few wooden pillars, and it is one of the Seven Wonders of China
  - Climb the thousand-year-old temple and experience the world-famous architectural wonder of "site selection, architectural wonder, and structural ingenuity" (difficulty: ◆◆◆◆◇◇).

Breakfast: Hotel Buffet｜Lunch: Selected Local Cuisine｜Dinner: Hotel Buffet
Hotel: Datong Yungang Meigao Hotel or similar

DAY 10 Datong - Qingdao 

Datong

Yungang Grottoes: The pinnacle of Buddhist grotto carving art, it is a world cultural heritage and one of the four major grottoes in China

•  Admire the treasure trove of thousand-year-old stone carving art, from 2 cm in size to 17 m in size, and comprehend the cave culture of Buddhism.​
• Fly to Qingdao, Shandong, stay in the city's new landmark hotel, select the skyline sea view room, and start the Qilu cultural journey with the relaxing and comfortable seaside scenery!

Breakfast: Hotel Buffet｜Lunch: Selected Local Cuisine｜Dinner: Selected Local Cuisine
Hotel: The St. Regis Qingdao or similar

DAY 11  Qingdao 

Qingdao: Shandong's most exotic city, surrounded by the sea on three sides, with a vivid impression of "red tile green trees, blue sea and blue sky".

• Olympic Sailing Center: The venue of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Regatta, a beautiful picture of a number of sailboats, enjoying the style of "China's Sailing Capital".
• Tsingtao Beer Museum: Observe the beer brewing process, learn about the past and present life of the century-old Qingdao beer, and arrange a VIP wine tasting experience to taste the wonderful taste of a variety of classic beers

Breakfast: Hotel Buffet｜Lunch: Selected Local Cuisine｜Dinner: Steamed Seafood
Hotel: The St. Regis Qingdao or similar

DAY 12  Qingdao - Qufu 

Qingdao：

• Xiaoyu Mountain: Climb to the top of the mountain, look at the most representative landscape of "red tiles and green trees, blue sea and blue sky" in Qingdao urban area, and feel the relaxation and comfort of the sea under the blue sky
• Take a comfortable bullet train to Confucius's hometown - Qufu (VIP luggage handling, no need hands-on)

Breakfast: Hotel Buffet | Lunch: Selected Local Cuisine | Dinner: Confucian Family Banquet
Hotel: JW Wanhao Hotel Qufu Luoneng (in the ancient city of Ming, adjacent to the Confucian Temple of Confucius) or similar

DAY 13  Qufu 

Qufu: The hometown of Confucius, the birthplace of Confucian culture, and the reputation of "Oriental Holy City".

• At 8 o'clock in the morning, the "Morning Bell and Dusk Drum" will be a simple and solemn welcome ceremony for the opening of the city, including Hanfu singing and dancing, and battle performances, and VIPs can freely go to watch it
• Confucian Temple: Second only to the Forbidden City, the ancient Chinese architectural complex, through the courtyards and archways, to a deep Confucian cultural baptism
• Confucius Mansion: Stroll through the mansion where Confucius's descendants have lived for generations, bathe in the elegance of Confucianism, and taste the thousand-year-old culture
• Kong Lin: The cemetery of Confucius and his descendants is one of the three major stele forests in China, with rich resources of inscriptions and cultural relics, alternative cultural heritage and historical inheritance

Breakfast: Hotel Buffet｜Lunch: Selected Local Cuisine｜Dinner: Hotel Buffet
Hotel: JW Wanhao Hotel Qufu Luoneng (in the ancient city of Ming, adjacent to the Confucian Temple of Confucius) or similar

DAY 14  Qufu - Tai'an - Jinan 

• Mount Tai: Take the cable car to the top, calmly enjoy the head of the five mountains, and think about the traces left by the emperors and literati of the past dynasties​
• Heavenly Street: The heavenly market is surrounded by antique shops built on the rock, and the ambilight is like walking in the heavenly fantasy
• Bixia Temple: The holy place of the mainstream Quanzhen sect of Taoism, it is the Taoist palace with the highest altitude and the largest building scale in East China
• Tang Mo Cliff Stone Carvings: Also known as Ji Taishan inscriptions, thousands of magnificent stone tablets, reflecting the wonders of nature combined with history and culture
• Five Peaks: As the most iconic signboard of Mount Tai, it exudes a symbol of lofty status since ancient times
• Jade Emperor Peak: The top of the main peak of Mount Tai, there are many myths and stories here, named after the Jade Emperor Temple
• Riguan Peak, Zhanlutai and Yueguan Peak overlook from afar, and experience the majestic momentum of the condescending (fog often occurs on the mountain, and the visibility depends on the weather of the day)

Breakfast: Hotel Buffet｜Lunch: Jiangnan Cuisine｜Dinner: Jinan Special Roasted Duck Meal
Hotel: The St. Regis Qingdao or similar

DAY 15  Jinan 

Jinan: It is named after the south of Jishui, there are many springs in the territory, and it has "72 famous springs", also known as "Spring City"

• Baotu Spring: Look down on the "first spring in the world" with clear water and the wonders of the three springs, and fully feel the other style of natural landscapes
• Daming Lake: Enjoy the pleasant lake and water color, green poplars and weeping willows, pavilions and pavilions, reflecting the calm and romantic poetic and picturesque
• Enjoy the freedom to enjoy the urban style of Jinan, the hotel is close to the prime area, and is within walking distance to famous attractions such as Black Tiger Spring, Wulong Pond and Qushuiting Old Street

Breakfast: Hotel Buffet｜Lunch: Selected local cuisine｜Dinner: Free to eat at your own expense
Hotel: Jinan Luneng Guihe Intercontinental Hotel or similar

DAY 16 Jinan ✈︎ USA 

• At the end of your trip to China, take a flight back to your sweet home or head to the next leg of your journey and let us see you next time!

Breakfast: Hotel buffet

Please read the terms and conditions carefully before registering.

Is this tour suitable for me?

• ​​Suitable age: Due to quality considerations and local restrictions, only applicants over 12 years old will be accepted
• ​Wheelchair access: Due to limited facilities, some attractions may need to be waived without refund. VIPs using wheelchairs must be accompanied by an assistant, and the tour guide cannot assist separately
• Special diet: Please let us know when you register, and we will try our best to arrange it. We apologize for some special diets that are more restrictive, but we apologize for not being able to provide them​​

Local conditions :

• Triple rooms are not available for this tour
• ​Please check the description of the daily itinerary in detail

Visa：

• Under the epidemic control, the procedures and requirements for entering the country for foreigners are different from the past, please contact Sonic Tour for the latest information
• If the visa is issued by Sonic Tour, once the document is delivered, no refund will be made under any circumstances

Documents：

• Please provide a copy of your passport when registering to avoid inconvenience during your trip by mistake; It is also recommended to bring a copy of your passport with you in case you need it
• During the whole trip, you need to use the same documents as when you registered, so as not to delay the itinerary or cause unnecessary expenses or losses to the VIP if the documents do not match.
• The passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of return and at least 2 blank pages marked "Visas."

Flights & Baggage:

• Most airlines require a fee to pre-reserve a seat, which you can do online up to 24-48 hours before departure.
• For guests who have booked their own tickets, if there is a transfer, it is recommended to reserve at least 3 hours of transfer time.
• The weight and number of checked baggage are according to the regulations of each airline's international flight, and the excess weight fee must be borne by the VIP guests.

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  TERMS, CONDITIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION

  Please read the Terms, Conditions & General Information contained in these pages very carefully. They outline the terms under which your SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR operate. Payment of deposit and/or final payment is an acknowledgment of receipt of these terms & conditions and constitutes acceptance of such as outlined

   

  RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS & FINAL PAYMENTS

  Early reservations are essential to ensure availability of space. A deposit of US$500 per US-resident is due to SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR at the time of reservation (A higher deposit may be required for some tours). If deposit is not received at our offices within 7天 from the date of reservations, booking/s is/are subject to cancellation. 

   

  After receipt of deposit by SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR, any change/s made to the reservation/s will incur a processing fee of $ 35 per change (see also cancellation clause). Final payment is due to SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR 60天 prior to departure date (this requirement may change to 90天 or more prior to departure in some cases). If the reservation is made within the last 60天 of departure (and if space is still available), the entire tour price must be paid at the time of reservation.

  “While most tours require a deposit of $ 500 per person there are some exceptions, which will be clearly marked, for which a 30％ non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. It is highly recommended that travelers obtain insurance in order to protect their valuable investment”. 

   

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  TRAVEL AGENT 和 機構 represented, warrant and agree that:

   

• TRAVEL AGENT and the AGENCY represented will exercise due diligence in verifying the Cardholder’s identity and signature and securing proper authorization from the Cardholder for the transaction. TRAVEL AGENT may fill and sign SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR’s CC authorization form as Cardholder-only when TRAVEL AGENT receives written authority from the Cardholder to use his/her credit card for purchase(s), and only after identity has been verified by the TRAVEL AGENT. TRAVEL AGENT must provide SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR with a copy of the TRAVEL AGENT’S charge form or cardholder’s written authority upon request.

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• TRAVEL AGENT and AGENCY represented accept full responsibility for chargebacks, disputes and other non-payments by the Passenger, Cardholder or Credit Card Company. In this event, SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR will first present to the credit card company the charge form, signed by the Cardholder or the Cardholder’s (verified) written authority as provided to us by the TRAVEL AGENT. If the credit card company rejects the authorization for any reason, TRAVEL AGENT will pay SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR the full amount of the chargeback within 15天 of written notice.

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  PRICES, RATES & FARES

  All tour prices are based on a minimum of 2乘客 traveling together. Single Occupancy rates are applicable with a minimum of 2人 traveling together, each in a single room. In the case of just 1 名乘客 traveling, Single Traveling Alone (STA) prices will be applicable (quoted on a case-by-case basis). All price and rates shown are in United States Dollars and are per person sharing a double-bedded hotel room. These prices are in effect at this time and are subject to change at any time prior to departure. Quoted tour prices are based on current rates of exchange, tariffs and taxes as applicable at the time of booking. SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR reserves the right to increase tour prices to cover increased costs of tariffs, taxes, park fees and fluctuations in foreign exchange markets. Airfares (if shown) are from the gateways of JFK or LAX and should be used as a guideline only. Best available airfares will be quoted, as applicable at the time of departure, based on individual gateways for the complete air itinerary. Due to constant fluctuation in fuel surcharges and taxes, SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR is unable to publish airfares. Competitive fares, matching the tour, are available upon request at the time of booking. 

   

  SCHEDULED TOURS / INDEPENDENT TOUR / JOIN IN TOURS

  SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR has a variety of tour choices. Our scheduled departure tours are for exclusive SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR guests and operate with a minimum of 2 – 10 名乘客 最多的 15乘客, based on the destination. Independent Tours operate on a daily basis with a minimum of 2乘客. Join in Tours are not SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR exclusive tours. These are pre-packaged itineraries, with guests joining the tours from around the world. Tour escorts are provided (where applicable) only with a minimum of 15乘客.

   

  TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

  All participants must be in possession of a passport valid for 6個月 beyond the re-entry date into the United States or Canada respectively. A visa or visas may be required for some or all of the countries visited on the holiday or tour selected. Please check your visa requirement/s at time of booking. SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR will provide visa information and application forms. SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR recommends a reliable visa service that will assist in obtaining visa/s for nominal fee/s. Non-U.S. Citizens and Non-Canadian citizens may have different requirements. It is the passenger’s responsibility to ensure that all his or her visa and passport requirements are met. 

   

  TOUR INFORMATION

  Acknowledgement of booking will be sent immediately upon initiation of a reservation. Electronic receipt will be sent upon deposit. Final tour documents consisting of detailed tour itinerary, vouchers, hotel list, baggage tags, general information are dispatched from our offices approximately 14天 prior to departure. If documents are required / requested for earlier delivery, a handling fee of $ 50 will apply to cover expedited handling and processing. 

   

  CANCELLATIONS & CHANGES

  Due to the special nature of the programs, suppliers impose rigid cancellation fees; please be aware that SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR has no control over such fees and cannot make any exceptions to these charges.

  Note: All cancellations must be received by SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR in writing; cancellations will be effective when the written notice is received at SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR’s offices in Temple City, California. If a cancellation is received after SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR is in possession of the initial deposit, but more than 60天 prior to departure (or 90天 if applicable), the cancellation fee incurred will be $ 250 per person (a higher cancellation fee may apply to some tours). If cancellation is received between 59天和45天 (or 89 – 45 days) prior to departure the fee incurred will be 25％ of the entire tour price. Cancellation/s received between 44天和30天 prior to departure will be charged a fee of 50％ of the entire tour price. NO REFUNDS whatsoever will be made for cancellations received within the last 30天 出發前。

  Airfares are subject to different rules and cancellation fees; some may be non-refundable. Details can be provided at the time of booking but it is the traveler's responsibility to ensure airfare conditions and cancellations are understood and adhered to. To protect against cancellation charges, we strongly recommend purchasing Travel Insurance including Cancellation Protection and Travel Interruption (see Insurance clause). 

   

  UNUSED TOUR ITEMS

  No refund will be made for any unused accommodations, missed meals, transportation segments, cruise portions, sightseeing tours or any other service. Such unused items are neither refundable nor exchangeable (no exceptions). 

   

  保險

  SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR strongly recommends the Travel Protection Program designed exclusively for guests on SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR tours, cruises and holidays and underwritten by Travel Insured International. The plan protects you and your investment in the event of a medical emergency before or during your trip and offers an array of additional coverage. By reading this insurance clause and acknowledging you have read the terms & conditions you acknowledge you have been made aware of the importance of travel insurance. If you elect not to purchase travel insurance you agree to hold SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR World Tours and its subsidiaries and affiliates harmless from any damages resulting from the failure to carry travel insurance. 

   

  HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

  Health regulations for some countries visited on featured tours may require proof of inoculation and/or vaccination certificates; such certificates should be in your possession throughout the entire tour. SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR strongly recommends that you consult with your personal physician or nearest travel clinic as well as Passport Health at 888-499-7277 or via the web at www.passporthealthusa.com in regards to your itinerary and required inoculations. You may also visit the website of the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) at www.cdc.gov. 

   

  REVISION FEES

  A handling fee of $ 30 per transaction is charged for any alteration or revision made to a reservation. Spelling corrections to client’s names after tickets have been issued will be subject to airline revision fees. Courier delivery costs apply if any changes are made within five weeks prior to departure. A change of date or itinerary within 35天 of departure will be treated as a cancellation and new booking; in this case regular cancellation fees apply. 

   

  CRUISE AND RAIL JOURNEYS

  Deviations to the planned cruise or rail itineraries are possible, although every effort will be made to keep them as they are shown. All cruise or rail routes are subject to change without notice. Should conditions render cruise or rail routes unsafe for navigation, alternative services may apply, including but not limited to, accommodation on the docked ship (for cruise itineraries) and/or substitute ground arrangements. 

   

  住宿

  Accommodation on a double occupancy basis will be provided at the property specified or similar. Rooms will be assigned by the respective supplier/s on a run-of-the-house basis, in category/ies as specified in the itinerary. The hotels featured in the itinerary will be in accordance to the level of the program – First Class, Deluxe or Luxury – (this term may be defined by the hospitality industry in the region providing such accommodation or by trade custom). All per person rates are based on double occupancy of the respective accommodation units as described above. A tour member occupying a single room, either by choice or by circumstance, is required to pay the single room supplement. The quoted single room rate does not necessarily mean single occupancy of a double room, as some of the establishments featured in this website have especially designed single-occupancy units. 

   

  餐點

  Meals for each tour are included as stated on the itinerary. A la Carte, Buffet meals and/or table d’hôte are offered. Special meals and entertainment are included as shown in the itinerary. In some rare instances, a meal may not be of a standard expected under the term “deluxe”, particularly in remote areas. 

   

  SIGHTSEEING & LAND TOUR SERVICES

  The following services are included in your tour price unless otherwise noted: transportation between the airports and hotels, sightseeing with English-speaking or Chinese-speaking guides as mentioned in the itinerary, and all entrance fees to attractions visited as described in the itinerary. Sightseeing will be via motorcoach, private car and other modes of transportation (air-conditioned where necessary and available), as determined by the nature of the terrain and as outlined in the itinerary. Transfers are not included when arriving or departing at the first destination gateway by means other than the scheduled tour flights but can be arranged at additional cost. 

   

  SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT

  Cultural entertainment events, gala evenings and/or festivals are included as per the itinerary. 

   

  AIRLINE CLAUSE

  The airlines used in conjunction with tours and holidays featured on this website are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passenger/s is not / are not on board their aircraft. The passenger tickets/confirmation in use by the airline, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airline and passengers. Airfares, where used, are subject to change without notice. 

   

  LATE BOOKING CHARGE

  Bookings made within 30天 of departure incur a $ 50 handling fee. 

   

  NON-REFUNDABLE AIR TICKETS

  If you are purchasing a non-refundable air ticket, please make sure that you understand the difficulties associated with these airfares. SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR cannot be held responsible for any change/cancellation penalties associated with non-refundable airfares.

   

  LUGGAGE WHILE ON LAND TOURING WITH SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR 

  Arrangements include transportation and transfer of two standard-sized suitcases per person. Please also see below Airline Baggage rules, which may differ. 

   

  AIRLINE BAGGAGE REGULATIONS

  Baggage allowance, size, and the cost to transport baggage vary by carrier and flight length. It can also vary by the mileage status a passenger holds with a preferred air carrier. Travelers will need to check with their air carrier in regard to the specific baggage rules & regulations applicable to them.

  Baggage and personal effects are at the owner’s risk throughout the tour and baggage insurance is strongly recommended (see insurance clause). Carrier liability for tour members’ baggage is clearly stated on the passenger contract and in the airlines’ terms & conditions sections. Liability for checked and unchecked baggage shall in no event exceed the actual loss incurred by the passenger, subject to proof of the amount of loss. Please read all of the conditions of your ticket. Federal law and treaties limit the amount of recovery for loss of or damage to your luggage or its contents. To protect against such limitations, we strongly recommend that you purchase insurance (see insurance clause). 

   

  TOUR PRICE EXCLUSIONS

  Your tour price does not include: Air transportation (unless specifically stated as included); costs and fees to obtain or extend your passport/s; visa fees and processing fees; inoculations and vaccinations (if required); health certificate; airport taxes and country departure taxes (if applicable); all items of a personal nature including alcoholic beverages (except on certain occasions): meals not specified, tips to tour guides; excess baggage charges; cancellation, health, accident and baggage insurance; private, non-group transfers; and any items not specifically listed as included.

   

  攝影

  SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR reserves the right to take photographs during the operation of any program and to use resulting photographs for promotional purposes. Any passengers who prefer that their images not be used are asked to notify their tour escort at the beginning of the program. 

   

  RESPONSIBILITY-LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

  SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR (dba SONIC TRAVER & TOUR) of Temple City, California and all affiliates (herein referred to as “SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR ”) act only in the capacity as an agent for the hotels, airlines, bus companies, railroads, ship lines, and/or contractors providing accommodations, transportation or other services to the client. The client is advised that SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR purchases such transportation, hotel accommodations, restaurant and other services from various independent suppliers who are not affiliated with SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR . SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR makes every effort to select the best suppliers of the aforementioned services. However, SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR does not control the operations of these agents and as a result, CANNOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR OTHER CLAIM which may occur as the result of any and/or all of the following: (1) the wrongful, negligent or arbitrary acts or omissions on the part of the independent supplier, agent, its employees or others who are not under the direct control or supervision of SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR ; (2) defects or failures of any vessel, aircraft, vehicle or other instrumentality which is under the control of an independent supplier; or (3) loss, injury or damage to person, property or otherwise, resulting directly or indirectly from any Acts of God, dangers, incidents at sea, fire, breakdown in machinery or equipment, or wars (whether declared or not), acts of terrorism, hostilities, civil disturbances, strikes, riots, thefts, pilferage, medical epidemics, quarantines, or customs regulations, defaults, delays or cancellations or alterations in itinerary due to schedule changes, or from any causes beyond SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR ’s control. Further, SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR is not liable for any loss or damage resulting from insufficient or improperly issued passports, visas or other legal documents. All coupons, exchange orders, receipts, contracts and tickets issued by SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR are issued subject to any and all tariffs, terms, and conditions under which any services are provided by such hotels, airlines, bus companies, railroads, ship lines or owners or contractors or by their person in employ. 

   

  Special COVID-19 Note:

   

  Countries welcoming you and allowing open travel will have a Covidien公司-19 rule-set in place. Visitors must be familiar with these requirements and are expected to adhere to all rules. Requirements will differ from country to country and may also change over time. It is therefore important that all travelers are secure in their understanding of what will be expected of them before departing their home and upon entering a foreign destination. Please ask your SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR Travel Expert in regard to the specific entry requirements.

   

  Furthermore, understand that COVID-19 may be present anywhere. The World Health Organization and medical experts have stated that older citizens, as well as guests with existing health challenges, are exposed to heightened risks. It is important that travelers take personal responsibility for their well-being and strictly follow instructions, whether given verbally or through public announcements and signage. When traveling with SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR you agree to accept all risks associated with exposure to COVID-19. At SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR we encourage adherence to hygiene and distancing rules and sincerely wish that all of our guests travel safe and remain healthy. 

   

  保留權利

  SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR (when deemed necessary) reserves the right to: (1) cancel any itinerary or any part of it; (2) make any alterations to the itinerary (including, but not limited to, alterations to substitution of hotels); and (3) decline to accept or to retain any person as a tour passenger should such person’s health, mental or physical condition, in the sole opinion of SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR , impede the operation of the tour of the other passengers. Tour members are held responsible for being in sufficient good health to undertake the tour. If a passenger is asked to leave while the tour is in progress, that person will be responsible for charges incurred on account of such departure from the tour and/or their return to the USA or Canada respectively. In such a case, SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR will refund any monies that can be recovered for the unused portion of the tour, taking into account additional charges incurred by SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR . Other than to refund such sum, SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR will accept no further liability or obligation toward that person or third party. 

   

  免責聲明

  SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR is not responsible for any errors, omissions or misquotes contained in brochures or on websites or any other accompanying promotional documentation. The contents of brochures, websites or promotional documentation may be changed at any time (including, but not limited to, rates and itinerary) without notice and at SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR ’s sole discretion. 

   

  VENUE

  It is specially agreed that this agreement is entered into in the district of Temple City, county of Los Angeles, state of California. In the event any legal or equitable action is brought against SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR concerning the interpretation, enforcement or breach of any term, obligation or duty as contained or related to the terms and conditions set forth in this website, or pursuant to federal law, statute or treaty to which the United States is a signatory, the venue of such action shall lie exclusively in the district of Temple City, county of Los Angeles, state of California. 

   

  法律的選擇

  It is specifically agreed and stipulated that the law of the state of California shall govern and apply to any legal or equitable action brought against SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR concerning the interpretation, enforcement or breach of any term, obligation or duty contained in this website, or pursuant to any federal law, statute or treaty to which the United States is a signatory. 

   

  如何預訂

  Contact your travel agent for more information and further assistance with reservations on any tour. Your travel agent can also assist you with obtaining visas, travel insurance and can provide general destination information. You may also call SONIC TRAVEL & TOUR at 323-266-8988 在美國。