PRE – A GLIMPSE OF BALINESE CULTURECODE: BEOL25

Enjoy a balance of idyllic days luxuriating at your beachfront hotel and exploring cultural landmarks that include a Hindu temple, bustling markets and a monument that commemorate Bali’s independence.

DAY 1

You are met at the Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali and transferred to the Ritz Carlton Bali or similar, where the day is at your leisure to enjoy the amenities of the resort or to head out and see some of the local sites on your own. Overlooking the Indian Ocean, your cliffside hotel in Nusa Dua offers modern luxury woven with Balinese tradition.

Check in is at 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed.

All meals on are your own today.

DAY 2

Following breakfast at the hotel, the morning will be at your leisure, allowing you to explore freely and then enjoy lunch on your own.

In the afternoon, you will drive to the southern part of Bali to visit the cultural park Garuda Wisnu Kencana, a Balinese landmark whose main attraction is a gigantic copper statue of Garuda Wisnu, the Vishnu lord. It is one of the world’s largest statues and looks absolutely stunning rising above the landscape.

Your evening will dine in the park’s restaurant Jendela Bali. Jendela translates as window in Indonesian and this atmospheric restaurant, wrapped in a leafy open-air terrace reveals to-die-for views over Bali. On clear days you can see the island’s spectacular chain of volcanoes looming above the southern plains. Watching the sunset over the Indian Ocean, leaving a trail of crimson streaks in its wake, is a truly unforgettable experience. The enchantment continues as darkness descends and the island blazes with twinkling lights.

Return to your hotel where the evening is at leisure.

DAY 3

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel followed by a day at your leisure allowing you to explore freely or just relax and enjoy the amenities of your resort hotel.

Lunch and dinner are on your own.

DAY 4

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before settling any incidentals and checking out. En-route to the ship you will drive to Denpasar City, the current capital of Bali Province. Historically, it was the capital of the Badung Empire, controlling the southern region of Bali Island from the end of 18th century until conquered by the Dutch in 1906.

Your first stop will be at the Bajra Sandhi Monument, which commemorates the Balinese struggle against Dutch colonialism. Designed in the shape of a Hindu bell, the monument contains dozens of detailed dioramas that depict Bali’s long history, including the introduction of Hinduism and the country’s eventual independence.

Next, visit the traditional Badung Market which is located in the heart of the city. It is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day making it the busiest market in Bali. This market has become the main trade center for all convenience goods from groceries to spices, fish and meat, clothing, kitchen crafts and batik textiles. It offers a glimpse into the hustle and bustle of the lives of the locals. If you find something you like don’t be shy to negotiate!

Next, visit the Bali Museum and then on the north side of the city, visit the glorious Temple of Jagatnatha, a Hindu Kahyangan Temple.

Stop briefly at the Inna Bali Heritage Hotel for a refreshment break. This hotel was the first international class hotel in Bali and is steeped in history. World leaders such as Queen Elizabeth, Charlie Chaplin, Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Ir Soekarno Untuk Megawati and other prominent figures have all stayed here in room 77.

 

Following your brief refreshment stop, you will transfer to the port where you will embark the ship.

 

Land Program Details Step by Step

•The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Program times are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with the up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive a final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review the letter and your final itinerary carefully for further amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Extra Nights

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

•If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.

•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

 

Day 1

You are met at the Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali and transferred to your resort where the remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Check in time is at 3:00pm

Should your room not be ready when you arrive, you may store luggage at Reception and enjoy the amenities of the resort.

All meals on are your own.

Overnight at the Ritz Carlton Bali or similar hotel

Meet and Greet and transfers

•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

Day 2

AM Breakfast at your hotel

Morning at leisure, lunch on own

5:00pm Drive to GWK Cultural Park

5:30pm Visit inside the Cultural Park

6:30pm Dinner at Jendela Bali

7:30pm Drive back to the hotel

8:00pm Arrive back at the hotel

Overnight at the Ritz Carlton Bali or similar hotel

Day 3

AM Breakfast at your hotel

Day at leisure, lunch and dinner on own

Overnight at the Ritz Carlton Bali or similar hotel

Day 4

AM Breakfast at your hotel, check out

9:00am Drive to Denpasar

9:45am Visit the Bajra Sandhi Monument

10:15am Drive to Badung Market

11:00am Visit the market

11:15am Drive to Museum Bali and Jagatnatha Temple

12:00pm Walk to Inna Bali Heritage hotel for a coffee break

12:30pm Transfer to the port

1:15pm Approximate arrival at the port for embarkation

 

Expected Weather:

26 – 33 degrees Celsius

What to Bring:

Hat, insect repellant, sunscreen, casual comfortable clothing, good walking shoes.

Local Currency:

Indonesia Rupiah (IDR) – USD are widely accepted in many places

Electricity:

220V. We suggest bringing your own travel adaptor for electronic devices

Documents and Visa Requirements:

A valid passport is required

Please consult your local embassy for any Visa requirements

Hotel address:

The Ritz-Carlton Bali

Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan Lot III, Sawangan, Nusa Dua, Bali 80363

Phone: +62 361 849 8988

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If a different hotel is required, it will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.

Program Includes for guests:

•Transfers

•3 nights at Ritz Carlton Bali or similar hotel (Sawangan Junior Suite)

•All touring and entrances per the program itinerary

•Breakfast daily

•1 dinner (beverages not included)

•Mineral water in the bus during tours

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes for guests:

•Gratuities to drivers and guides

•Meals and beverages other than those stated in the itinerary (beverages are not included)

•Any required visa fees

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

  • POST – THE JEWELS OF HONG KONG – 2023
    CODE: HKGL75

    Gain a deeper understanding of Hong Kong’s culture and traditions by visiting key attractions such as Stanley Market and the Central District, riding a tram to Victoria Peak and cruising through a fishing village by sampan.

    Day 1

    Disembark the ship and proceed to Hong Kong Island. For the ultimate view of the surroundings, you will ride the tram up to Victoria Peak. The world’s steepest funicular railway, the Peak Tram opened in 1888 and has been providing spectacular panoramas ever since. As you ascend, you may notice that the steep slope causes an optical illusion in which the skyscrapers seem to be standing at impossible angles.

    After pausing for photos at the peak, you will drive on to Aberdeen fishing village and board a sampan boat. While on the water, you can expect to see fishing boats, Chinese junks and villagers doing chores. The experience offers a candid look into daily life, as does your next stop—a tour of a gem factory where you will learn how the craftsmen process the stones for sale or to be set into jewelry.

    Then following lunch, it’s on to vibrant Stanley Market, a highly popular shopping destination for merchandise such as silk garments, Chinese costume jewelry and art. As an alternative in Stanley, you might explore Tin Hau Temple, which once stood at the edge of the sea, and the Murray House, an early 19th-Century building that was moved from its original site to the seaside.

    Your next destination will be the Central District, Hong Kong’s vibrant business and retail heart. Here you will board a boat for a scenic cruise on Victoria Harbor. Experience the rhythm and vitality of the city from the water while enjoying the magnificent views offered by the Hong Kong skyline.

    Following your boat cruise, you will return to the hotel and spend the evening as you please. Dinner is on your own.

    Day 2

    After breakfast at the hotel, you will depart for Tung Chung, a city on Lantau, Hong Kong’s largest island. The landscape is lush and mountainous, and you will enjoy a wonderful view of it while riding a cable car to Ngong Ping village.

    Nearby, you will find Po Lin Monastery. Once a rather remote monastery, it gained prominence in 1993, when a Big Buddha statue was erected here. More than 100 feet high, it attracts pilgrims from all over Asia. Be sure to have your camera ready for photos of the iconic Buddha.

    After a vegetarian lunch at the monastery, you will explore Ngong Ping village on your own. The large Buddha here is also impressive, as is the teahouse with its intricate architectural carvings and curved roof.

    In time, you will return to Tung Chung and on the hotel to enjoy the remainder of the day and evening on your own. Dinner is on your own.

    Day 3

    Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then a day at leisure to explore the sights on your own or simply relax and enjoy the amenities of the hotel.

    Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong, sits in the famous shopping and entertainment district of Tsim Sha Tsui East. The moment you step out, your adventure begins!

    Lunch and dinner are on your own.

    NOTE: Due to the amount of guests who may participate in this program, guests may be split into two groups by our local operator and Days 2 and 3 may be reversed. For this reason, it is imperative to advise Regent Seven Seas Cruises at least 14 days before the program starts of any travelling companions so that our ground operator may do their utmost to place you in the same group.

    Day 4

    Following breakfast and check out from the hotel, you will be transferred the Hong Kong International Airport for your flight home. Luggage storage is available at the hotel for guests with late flights.

    Land Program Details Step by Step:

    •Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

    •Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

    •The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

    Day 1

    8:30am Disembark the ship and collect your luggage

    9:00am Depart for Hong Kong Island

    9:45am Ride the tram to Victoria Peak

    10:15am Photo stop at Victoria Peak

    10:40am Drive to Aberdeen fishing village

    11:10am Explore the village aboard a sampan boat

    11:30am Drive to a gem factory outlet

    11:35am Gem talk and visit

    12:15pm Scenic drive to Stanley Market

    12:50pm Buffet lunch at King Ludwig (or similar restaurant)

    2:15pm Free time at Stanley Market or visit Tin Hau Temple and Murray House (entrance fee not included)

    3:15pm Drive to the Central District

    4:00pm Victoria Harbor Cruise

    4:45pm Return to your hotel

    The remainder of the evening will be at your leisure with dinner on your own

    Overnight at the Kowloon Shangri La Hotel or similar

    Day 2

    From 7am Breakfast at the hotel

    9:30am Depart for guided tour of Tung Chung on Lantau Island

    10:10am Ride cable car (or coach) to Ngong Ping Village

    11:10am Visit Po Lin Monastery

    12:30pm Vegetarian lunch at the monastery

    1:45pm Free time to explore Ngong Ping Village

    2:45pm Drive back to Tung Chung

    3:30pm Transfer to the hotel

    4:15pm Arrive at the hotel

    The remainder of the evening will be at your leisure with dinner on your own

    Overnight at the Kowloon Shangri La Hotel or similar

    Day 3

    From 7am Breakfast at the hotel

    The day is at your leisure with lunch and dinner on own

    Day 4

    AM Breakfast at the hotel

    12:00pm Check out of the hotel

    TBA Transfer to the Hong Kong International Airport for your flight home

    Transfers will be set up based on the flight times provided

    Extra Nights: If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

    Transfers: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.

    Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

    Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

    Expected Weather:

    57-66 °F (14-19°C) in February

    70-82 °F (21-28 °C) in March

    What to Bring:

    Light comfortable clothing, a jacket during the cooler months, good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, umbrella and camera

    Local Currency:

    HK dollars. U.S. dollars are widely accepted but subject to the shops’ discretion.

    Electricity:

    220V of 50 cycles. The HK plug is 3 flat pins. Adaptors are available at the hotel but subject to availability, therefore we recommend bringing your own travel adaptor for electric devices.

    Documents and Visa Requirements:

    Hong Kong is generally visa free for most countries. For details regarding valid passports and visas, please contact or visit your local embassy for Hong Kong

    Hotel addresses:

    Kowloon Shangri-la Hotel

    64 Mody Road, Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon

    Phone: (852) 2721 2111

    *We will only substitute hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are substituted, they will be of equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified in advance. If guests are not notified of any changes prior to travel, then the hotel listed will be used.

    Program Includes for guests

    •Three nights at the Kowloon Shangri-La – deluxe room or similar hotel

    •All transportation with English Speaking local guides

    •All sites mentioned in the program with entrance fees if any

    •Meals as specified with one standard drink per person e.g. local beer, soft drinks or local mineral water

    •Harbor cruise including one drink on board

    Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

    Program Excludes for guests:

    •Incidental charges at hotel including mini bar and room service

    •Any meals or beverages not listed above

    •Gratuities to drivers and guides

    •Personal expenses

    Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include: inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

    Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

  • POST – TERRA COTTA WARRIORS FROM HONG KONG – 2023
    CODE: HKGL78

    Fly to Xi’an, the energetic capital of the Shaanxi Province, and tour its most spectacular attractions, including the Terracotta Warriors Museum, Wild Goose Pagoda, Muslim Quarter, Grand Mosque and Tang Dynasty Theatre.

    Special Note: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour. Please also review the documentation section below for important details on passports and visas – A Chinese Visa is required for this program.

    Day 1

    Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport for your flight to Xi’an. Upon arriving in Xi’an and passing through immigration, customs and baggage claim, you will start your tour with a visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. One of China’s most revered pagodas, it was built in 652 A.D. to house the sutras and figurines of Buddha that a Chinese monk brought to Xi’an. The building was eventually expanded to ten stories, although only seven stories remain, as the others were damaged in various wars. Nevertheless, the pagoda is recognized as a symbol of Xi’an.

    Next you will travel to the nearby Defachang Restaurant, popularly known for its dumplings. Carefully hand-prepared, the dumplings are available in dozens of different shapes and colors and filled with a variety of local ingredients. You can expect the meal to be wonderfully traditional. After dinner, you will drive back to the hotel to spend the evening.

    Following dinner, proceed to the Shangri La Xi’an (or similar hotel) for check in.

    Day 2

    Following breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to the Terracotta Warriors Museum, a repository for thousands of clay soldiers that were buried with China’s first emperor to accompany him in his eternal rest. Considered one of the world’s greatest archaeological treasures, the 7,000 life-size terracotta warriors and horses were buried for centuries until excavated in 1974.

    The warriors are grouped in battle order, rank by rank, some mounted on horse-drawn chariots and others in infantry groups armed with spears, swords and crossbows. Each figure was individually created with unique characteristics. You will be welcomed by one of the Museum’s Archaeologists who will give a short lecture prior to your visit.

    Following the tour and a traditional Chinese lunch at a nearby restaurant, you will explore the Muslim Quarter and its Grand Mosque. Muslims have lived in the quarter for more than 1,000 years ago, beginning with the merchants from Arabic countries that settled at this terminus of the Silk Road. The Grand Mosque is particularly fascinating, as it reflects traditional Chinese and Muslim styles.

    After visiting the mosque, you will return to the hotel to freshen up before driving to the Tang Dynasty Theatre for dinner and a cultural performance. The costumed show features ancient music, poetry, singing and dance, some of which were developed as parts of ritual prayers for a good harvest. Following the lively performance, you will return to the hotel to spend the evening.

    Day 3

    After breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will visit the Shaanxi History Museum. Inside, seemingly countless exhibits depict the history of China from prehistoric times to the mid-19th Century. It offers an enlightening overview of the country, with a particular emphasis on the Shaanxi Province. A museum Archaeologist will guide you as you view the murals of the Tang Dynasty.

    Then, it’s on to a traditional hot pot restaurant for lunch, before driving to the airport for the flight back to Hong Kong. Upon arriving in Hong Kong, you will be transferred to your hotel for the evening. Dinner is on your own.

    Day 4

    Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Check out time is at 12:00pm. You will be transferred to the Hong Kong International Airport based on your flight details. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel until your transfer time.

    Land Program Details Step by Step:

    •Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.

    •Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

    •The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

    Day 1 – below is a sample itinerary as timings are dependent on actual flight times

    8:00am Disembark the ship, proceed to baggage claim to identify your luggage. Luggage will be transferred to the airport by truck

    8:30am Transfer to the airport and check in for your flight to Xi’an

    11:35am Flight from Hong Kong to Xi’an – Flight details TBA and subject to change

    Direct flights not guaranteed

    2:35pm Arrive in Xi’an. Go through immigration and customs clearance and baggage claim

    2:35pm Arrive in Xi’an and go through immigration, Customs and baggage claim

    3:00pm Meet your guide outside the arrivals hall and proceed to the Wild Goose Pagoda

    4:00pm Visit the Wild Goose Pagoda

    6:00pm Drive to the Defachang restaurant for dinner

    6:30pm Sample various signature dumplings at the restaurant

    8:00pm Begin driving back to the hotel

    8:30pm Arrive at the hotel and check in

    Overnight at the Shangri La Xi’an or similar hotel

    Day 2

    Breakfast at your hotel

    8:30am Drive to the Terra Cotta Warriors museum

    9:30am Visit the Terra Cotta Warriors museum

    11:30am Drive to the lunch venue

    12:20pm Chinese lunch at a local restaurant

    1:30pm Continue to the Muslim Quarter

    2:30pm Visit the Muslim Quarter and the Grand Mosque

    4:30pm Return to the hotel to freshen up

    6:00pm Drive to the Tang Dynasty Theatre

    6:30pm Enjoy dinner and a cultural show

    8:45pm Begin driving back to the hotel

    9:30pm Arrive at the hotel

    Overnight at the Shangri La Xi’an or similar hotel

    Day 3 – below is a sample itinerary as timings are dependent on actual flight times

    Breakfast at your hotel

    9:00am Drive to the Shaanxi History Museum

    9:30am Visit the museum

    11:30am Drive to the Xian Hot Pot Restaurant

    12:00pm Enjoy a famous Hot Pot lunch

    1:00pm Drive to the airport

    1:50pm Arrive at the airport and check in for your flight

    3:50pm Flight from Xi’an to Hong Kong – flight details TBA and subject to change

    Direct flights not guaranteed

    7:00pm Arrive in Hong Kong – go through immigration and luggage claim

    7:45pm Meet and greet at Hall B for your transfer to your hotel

    8:45pm Arrive at your hotel – check in

    Overnight at the Kowloon Shangri La or similar hotel

    Day 4

    Breakfast at your hotel

    12:00pm Check out room and settle incidental charges if any.

    Transfer to the Hong Kong Airport based on your flight details. For guests with late flights, luggage storage will be available at the hotel

    Extra Nights: If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

    Transfers: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.

    Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

    Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

    Expected Weather:

    Hong Kong in February – average temperature 66 F / 19 C

    Xian in February – average temperature 46 F / 8 C

    Hong Kong in March – average temperature 82 F / 28 C

    Xian in March – average temperature 68 F / 29 C

    What to Bring:

    Pack warm clothes, a hat, sunglasses, umbrella and good walking shoes as well as cameras and chargers

    Documentation:

    In general Hong Kong is visa free for most of the countries worldwide however guests will require a Visa to travel to Xian for this land program.

    It is essential that your China visa is obtained prior to travel. If there are other Chinese ports visited on the itinerary, a multiple entry Visa will be required for this land program. If not, then a single-entry Visa will be required.

    VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and visa must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

    Please also ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your planned date of return from China

    and it must have one entire blank page for the visa.

    NOTE: Visa requirements are subject to change and Visa procurement is the responsibility of each guest.

    * Please consult with your local Chinese Embassy at least 3 months prior to travel to obtain the necessary documentation or for any questions on the above in relation to this program.

    Currency:

    The Hong Kong dollar (HKD) is the currency of Hong Kong.

    Electricity:

    The standard electrical voltage in Hong Kong is 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Most hotel bathrooms also have outlets for 100 volts, but if not, you will need a transformer for any appliance or electrical equipment. The majority of electrical outlets in Hong Kong take a three-pronged UK-style plug. We recommend travelling with your own adaptors in case your hotel cannot supply one.

    Luggage:

    On the flight from Hong Kong to Xi’an, guests are permitted to check in one piece of luggage not exceeding 20 KG (44 lbs). Carry-on luggage must not be large than 22x14x9 inches / one piece per person.

    Excess luggage that you do not wish to take on the flight will be stored at the hotel in Hong Kong and you will be re-united with it on Day 3. Please pack accordingly before disembarkation. Any pieces of luggage not going with you will be taken as soon as you disembark.

    If you exceed your luggage allowance on the flight, you will be subject to the fees imposed by the airline and payable upon check in at the airport.

    Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

    1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

    2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)

    3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

    4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

    Accommodation:

    Shangri La Xi’an

    38B Keji Road, Xi’an, China, Shaanxi Province, China

    Phone: (86 29) 8875 8888

    Kowloon Shangri-la Hotel

    64 Mody Road, Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon

    Phone: (852) 2721 2111

    *If similar hotels are required due to unforeseen circumstances, they will be of equal ratings and standards and guests would be advised well in advance of any changes. If guests are not advised in advance of travel of any changes then the hotels listed will be used.

    Program includes:

    •1 night at the Kowloon Shangri La Hong Kong including breakfast – deluxe room – or similar hotel

    •2 nights at the Shangri La Xi’an including breakfast – deluxe room – or similar hotel

    •All transportation by private mini-coach or coach & English-speaking local guide

    •Entrance fees per the itinerary

    •Meals as indicated in the itinerary

    •Two standard drinks per person during included lunches or dinners (local beer, soft drinks, water)

    •Economy class flights from Hong Kong to Xi’an and Xi’an to Hong Kong – direct flights not guaranteed

    •Excess luggage storage in Hong Kong while in Xi’an

    •Archaeologists at Terra Cotta Warriors Museum and the Shaanxi Museum

    Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

    Program excludes:

    •Incidental charges at hotel including mini bar and room service

    •Gratuities to the drivers and guides

    •Personal expenses

    •Any meals or drinks not listed above

    •Excess luggage fees on the flights to or from Xian

     

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Regent Seven Seas also reserves the right to change the itineraries as necessary.