2012 Cruise Companion and Shore Excursions - Uniworld River ...
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What to Wear<br />
Prepare for a variety of weather conditions depending on your<br />
travel season. Layering clothing items is smart because it<br />
allows each person to adjust to any temperature, including<br />
artificially maintained temperatures, by removing or adding<br />
items throughout the day.<br />
Comfortable, sporty, smart-casual day wear is appropriate<br />
both onshore <strong>and</strong> onboard. For warmer temperatures, we<br />
suggest lightweight clothing that can be layered, such as<br />
a mix of sweaters, lightweight knit shirts, everyday khakis,<br />
slacks, skirts/dresses, <strong>and</strong> walking shorts. Mix-<strong>and</strong>-match<br />
solid color schemes work best to help keep baggage light.<br />
This program is very different from European river programs;<br />
attire is more casual due to the region’s warmer temperatures.<br />
During the cruise portion of your program, comfortable,<br />
lightweight clothing in lighter colors is strongly recommended.<br />
Shorts, cotton shirts, good walking shoes, <strong>and</strong> sun hats during<br />
the day are recommended. We discourage s<strong>and</strong>als <strong>and</strong> the<br />
like during excursions, because they don’t provide the best<br />
stability when boarding sampans. For evenings, we again<br />
recommend casual <strong>and</strong> cool attire; however, we kindly request<br />
that guests not wear shorts at dinner, <strong>and</strong> we require footwear<br />
to be worn at all times in the dining room.<br />
You will engage in a significant amount of walking over uneven<br />
terrain during your time ashore. We recommend comfortable<br />
walking shoes with good ankle support.<br />
Sport jackets <strong>and</strong> cocktail dresses are not needed at any time<br />
during this program.<br />
Don’t forget to pack a lightweight, waterproof jacket (preferably<br />
hooded) or even a heavier-weight windbreaker, for colder<br />
temperatures that can be found in Hanoi <strong>and</strong> Ha Long Bay<br />
in late October through March.<br />
Visa Requirements for all China Programs<br />
All US <strong>and</strong> Canadian citizens need a passport <strong>and</strong> visa for<br />
travel to China. Non-US or Non-Canadian citizens should<br />
contact the Chinese consulate for proper requirements.<br />
It is the passenger’s responsibility to obtain all necessary<br />
documentation. Visa requirements for US <strong>and</strong> Canadian<br />
citizens can be found at uniworld.com, under the “Before<br />
You Go” section. <strong>Uniworld</strong> provides information on obtaining<br />
the required visa through Zierer Visa Service as a courtesy<br />
only at uniworld.com.<br />
Obtaining <strong>and</strong> carrying the proper documents, including<br />
passports, is the sole responsibility of the guest. <strong>Uniworld</strong><br />
will not be responsible for any delays, damages <strong>and</strong>/or losses,<br />
including missed portions of your cruise/tour, which are<br />
related to improper travel documentation. All guests are<br />
strongly advised to obtain the necessary visas well in advance<br />
to avoid unnecessary charges to expedite the processing of<br />
the visas.<br />
When using a visa service, it is highly recommended that the<br />
service be provided with a copy of your entire travel itinerary.<br />
There are times when multiple entry visas may be required<br />
or there are restrictions to entering one country from another,<br />
depending on your nationality. If the service does not have<br />
your full itinerary, this may result in improperly issued<br />
documentation.<br />
For the “China, Tibet & the Yangtze” program, only a singleentry<br />
China visa is required. <strong>Uniworld</strong> will be responsible for<br />
your permit to enter Tibet. Please provide us with a legible<br />
copy of your passport (photo page) <strong>and</strong> a copy of your China<br />
visa no later than 20 days prior to your departure, so that we<br />
may obtain the Tibetan Entry Permit for you.<br />
During the cruise/tour, it is advisable to have copies of important<br />
documents (e.g., first page of your passport, photo, credit card<br />
numbers, <strong>and</strong> bank/credit card company phone numbers) in a<br />
separate packet, in case the originals are lost or stolen.<br />
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