TOUR PACKAGES

Objectives: To explain how and why tour packages vary To differentiate the different types of sightseeing and itineraries

BASIC TRAVEL COMPONENTS

Transportation Transfers Tours or sightseeing tours Hotel or resort accommodations Tour escort

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Transportation from the point of origin to the destination(s) and back

BASIC TRAVEL COMPONENTS

Transfers transportation from the gateway to the place of lodging, and vise versa. (SIC ) Seat in coach Private/ exclusive

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Hotel or resort accommodations overnight accommodations and meals
meals at the hotel meals while on tour

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Sightseeing tours
it involves transportation within a destination to sites of interest, services of a tour guide, entrance fees, entertainment, activities and sometimes snacks or meals.

BASIC TRAVEL COMPONENTS

Tour Escort an individual who travels from point of origin and back, to insure delivery of services and passenger well being.

VARIATIONS OF TOUR PACKAGES

1.

DURATION refers to the number of days and nights included in the package

2. DESTINATION/S the package may be for a single destination or for multiple destinations.

VARIATIONS OF TOUR PACKAGES

3. CATEGORY OF ACCOMMODATION varies from 5-star Deluxe, 4-star First Class, 3-star Standard, 2-star Economy, 1-star Budget

VARIATIONS OF TOUR PACKAGES 4. MEAL PLAN refers to the number of meals per day included in the package, contents vary 5. MODE AND CLASS OF TRANSPORTATION Mode-refers to land, air, sea and type of equipment Class-refers to the grade of service, facility and amenities offered to passengers

TYPES OF TOUR PACKAGE

1. Ground arrangement only tours and transfers are included 2. Land arrangement tours, transfers, hotel accommodation with some meals are included .

TYPES OF TOUR PACKAGE

3. Inclusive tour package tours, transfers, hotel accommodation with some meals, transportation to and from the destination(s) are included. 4. Inclusive escorted tour package all components are included, including a tour escort

TYPES OF SIGHTSEEING TOURS

Half-day sightseeing Full day sightseeing Evening tours Optional tours

TRAVEL TERMS
Transportation-(by air, sea, or land) to and from a point of origin to a destination or destinations and back to the point of origin. Transfers- transportation to and from a destinations gateway (airport, pier, or bus station) to the place of lodging and vice versa.

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Tour- an arranged trip from a point of origin to one or more places and back. Sightseeing tours- a combination of transportation within the destination to sights and sites of interest, tour guides services, entrance fees, entertainment or activities and sometimes, snacks and meals.

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Accommodation-lodging and meals in the lodging establishment. Tour Escort- refers to the services of an individual who travels with the clients from the point of origin and back, and acts as the manager of the tour group. This person is also known as the Tour Leader.

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Tour Package- A tour that includes two or more travel components to one or more destinations, involving one or more overnight stays.

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Full-board Basis or American Plan- all meals are included Half-board Basis or Modified American Plan-if only Breakfast and Lunch or Dinner Bed-and-breakfast Basis- if only full breakfast is included Continental Plan- if the breakfast is continental breakfast (coffee or tea with rolls & croissant, jam/marmalade and butter)

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American Breakfast-if eggs and bacon or ham plus toast are added Filipino Breakfast- if the toast is changed to fried or plain rice and the hame or bacon changed to tapa or daing Oriental Breakfast-any breakfast with rice porridge lugaw and a number of side condiments Buffet breakfast- a table laden with breakfast food and self-service

4 Nights & 5 Days

Golden Triangle Tour

Day 01: Arrive Delhi On your arrival in Delhi you will be received by our representative, who will later escort you to hotel for your overnight stay Day 02: Depart from Delhi to Agra (By Train)

4 Nights & 5 Days

Golden Triangle Tour

By Train:
0515 hrs: Our representative will see you at the hotel and will escort you to the New Delhi railway station to board your 02 hrs superfast Shatabdi train to Agra. 0615 hrs: The Shatabdi departs for Agra. Your travel includes breakfast on board train. You will arrive in Agra at 0815 hrs. Our guide will meet you at the station from where you will straight away proceed for Taj Mahal epitome of an eternal love.

4 Nights & 5 Days

Golden Triangle Tour

Day 03: Leave for Jaipur with visiting Fatehpur Sikri en route
A leisurely breakfast at the hotel will be followed by Checkout from the hotel to proceed for an excursion to the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri to have a look at the majestic Mughal architecture. Later on, continue your drive towards the Pink City of Jaipur. The journey will be 6 hrs including your stops and visits. Upon arrival, check-in at your reserved hotel room. Rest of the day will be free to relax.

4 Nights & 5 Days

Golden Triangle Tour

Day 04: A day in Jaipur for the visits Today after a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, take an excursion to the majestic Amber Fort, a blend of the Rajput and the Mughal architecture. Take an elephant or jeep ride to ascend the hill on which the fort is situated. Later visit the City Palace and the Observatory and photo stop near the Palace of Winds, also known as Hawa Mahal.

4 Nights & 5 Days

Golden Triangle Tour

Day 04: A day in Jaipur for the visits Explore the old colorful market of Jaipur famous for crafts like block printing materials, leather footwears jootis, blue potteries, miniature paintings, jewelries and other items. In the evening, you have the option to see an ethnic village. Overnight will be at the hotel in Jaipur.

4 Nights & 5 Days

Golden Triangle Tour

Day 04: A day in Jaipur for the visits Explore the old colorful market of Jaipur famous for crafts like block printing materials, leather footwears jootis, blue potteries, miniature paintings, jewelries and other items. In the evening, you have the option to see an ethnic village. Overnight will be at the hotel in Jaipur.

4 Nights & 5 Days

Golden Triangle Tour

Day 05 : Drive from Jaipur to Delhi After a leisurely breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed towards Delhi. (5hrs drive) On arrival at Delhi, you will be dropped by our representative at your hotel/residence or at the international airport to catch your homebound flight.