This document provides information about a student exchange program to China organized by Prometour Educational Tours. Students from Arlington High School will travel to Beijing from April 17-26, 2014 to stay with host families, attend school, and participate in cultural excursions. The itinerary includes visits to major sites like the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and Summer Palace. The cost is $2,250-2,510 depending on group size, and includes flights, transportation, and some meals. Travel insurance options and enrollment instructions are also outlined.

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ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
TRAVEL DATES: APRIL 17-26, 2014, (Travel dates TBC)
CHINA EXCHANGE PROGRAM

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 Brings the classroom alive with “hands-on”
experience with the language & culture
 It develops heightened interest in learning
 Students gain valuable life skills through
independent exploration
 Opens acceptance to other cultures
& ways of life
 Reinforces lessons taught
 Great enhancement on college applications
& resumes
 Most important of all, it’s fun!
WHY TAKE
AN EDUCATIONAL TOUR?

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 Students will travel here in February (not
during vacation)
 They will stay with you – may share a room,
but a bed must be provided.
 They will attend school with you for a few
days, as well as visit Boston with their group
 You should plan to provide meals (including
lunch) for your student
PART 1: CHINESE STUDENTS
VISIT ARLINGTON

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DAY 1
TRAVEL TO CHINA
 Fly to Beijing
PART 2: WE TRAVEL TO
CHINA!

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BEIJING
 Welcome to Beijing, host of the 2008 summer
Olympics, and capital of China
 A Prométour representative will welcome you at the
airport. He/She will help you transfer to your
partner school by private motor coach.
 Meet your host family and start your exchange
program.
 Dinner and overnight at your Chinese home.
 Most students live at home, though there are some who stay
in a dorm on campus
 The High School Affliated with Beijing Normal
University: http://www.bjsdfz.com/
ITINERARY
DAY 2

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BEIJING EXCHANGE PROGRAM
 Weekend with your families
 Monday: Full day at school
 Tuesday-Thursday: excursions
 Friday: Full day at school
 Saturday: Departure
ITINERARY
DAY 3 - 9

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 Board your private motor coach and meet your Prométour
Director for the day.
 Stop in a park and watch or join in with the locals doing their
morning Tai-Chi.
 Visit the 273-hectare Temple of Heaven. The complex was
visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for
annual ceremonies of praying to Heaven for a good harvest.
 Lunch with your Prometour Tour Director at a local restaurant.
 This afternoon, enter the Forbidden City, also known as The
Imperial Palace. Built as the residence of the emperor, it is
comprised of over 9,000 halls and rooms, containing many
precious relics. It is the largest palace in the world and one of
mankind’s major cultural legacies.
 Continue towards the heart of modern Beijing for a walk on
Tiananmen Square. The site is of great cultural significance
that has seen a number of political events and student protests.
 Return to your partner school.
 Dinner and overnight accommodation at your Chinese home.
ITINERARY
MIDWEEK EXCURSION

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 Board your private motor coach and meet your Prométour
Director for the day.
 Head to the Great Wall of China for a walk on the Great Wall
Ju Rong Guan Section. The wall was built to protect the
northern borders of the Chinese Empire during various
successive dynasties.
 Lunch with your Prometour Tour Director at a local restaurant.
 On the way back, drive by the facilities of the 2008 Olympic
Games with photo opportunities of the Beijing National
Stadium (the “Bird’s Nest”) and the National Aquatics Center
(the "Water Cube").
 Later, visit the UNESCO world heritage site of the Summer
Palace, considered a masterpiece of Chinese landscape. The
garden design offers a harmonious ensemble of outstanding
aesthetic value.
 Return to your partner school.
 Dinner and overnight accommodation at your Chinese home.
ITINERARY
MIDWEEK EXCURSION

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DEPARTURE
 Transfer to the airport by private motor coach and
catch your flights back to the USA.
ITINERARY
DAY 10

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PRICE PER PERSON
30 + participants $ 2,250
25 to 29 participants $ 2,270
20 to 24 participants $ 2,290
15 to 19 participants $ 2,360
10 to 14 participants $ 2,510
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
$500 – May 10, 2013
$700 - September 30, 2013
$700 – November 30, 2013
Balance - January 15, 2014
Online options available
PRICE INFORMATION
This is a privately operated tour - you will not be
combined with another group!

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PRICE INCLUDES
 TRAVELGUARD: OPTION A: Basic Group Program
covering group dates of travel. Includes Emergency
Medical and Cancellation
 Round trip airfare to Beijing
 Departure taxes and Airline fuel surcharges at $425 per
person
 Associated transportation costs while in China as per
itinerary
 0 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 0 dinners
 All cultural and aforementioned visits, activities, tours and
admissions per itinerary
 Service of a dynamic Tour Director with the group for the
excursions

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PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
 TRAVELGUARD
Optional Individual Insurance Program Upgrade
 OPTION B: Individual Deluxe Program
Basic Package + additional benefit and higher coverage
 OPTION C: Individual Ultimate program **
Deluxe Package + No-Reason Cancellation & Job Loss
Protection
**Ultimate Program is not eligible in NY, PA, IN & WA
 Any charges for the issuing of visas
 Recommended tips:
for your Prométour Tour Director $4.00 USD per day, per
person; for your Bus Driver (s) $2.00 USD per day, per
person;
for local guides at museums & activities $3.00 USD per day,
per person
 Airline fuel surcharge increases:
 Departure taxes and Airline fuel surcharges in excess of $425
per person.

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TRAVEL INSURANCE
PACKAGE
 OPTION A: Basic Group Program INCLUDED
Emergency Medical and Cancellation
 OPTION B: Individual Deluxe Upgrade add $50 pp
Basic Package + additional benefit and higher coverage
 OPTION C: Individual Ultimate Upgrade add $150 pp**
Deluxe Package + No-Reason Cancellation & Job Loss
Protection
**Ultimate Program is not eligible for NY, PA, IN & WA State residents
***Cost of an Insurance Upgrade must be paid at the same time as the initial deposit
Travel Insurance Package is supplied by Travel Guard
Please refer to the supplied Quick Chart for more information
INSURANCE PROGRAM OPTIONS

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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
 A passport is the only reliable & universally
accepted travel / identification document
available for the purpose of travel. Visa to China
is required.
 Group Leaders should carry a “School Letter”
printed on school letterhead, a copy of the
Participant List, a copy of all Reservation Forms
and a Parental/Legal Guardian Travel Consent
Form for all participants.
 Entry Requirement for minors (under 18 years
old): in addition to a valid passport & any
applicable visas they should have a signed
Parental/Legal Guardian Travel Consent Form.

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ONLINE
http://goo.gl/ZkYpN
Username: PM_5371
Password: 5371!
PHONE
1-800-304-9446 (US)
FAX
1-888-304-9446
MAIL
Prometour Educational Tours
339, rue St-Paul Est, Montréal, QC, H2Y 1H3
CANADA
Tour number: 5371
Enrollment deadline: May 10, 2013
HOW TO JOIN THIS TRIP