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Packages & Rates

Three City with Yangtze River Cruise | Beijing & Xi'an | Beijing Deluxe | Bejing Comfort |
Pre-Race Hong Kong Extension| Rates

 Three City with Yangtze River Cruise | Thirteen Night Deluxe Package: May 15 - 28, 2024
 (minimum of 10 participants required)

Features:

  • Five-star accommodations - 5 Nights at Kempinski Hotel Beijing, 2 Nights at Hilton Xi'an, 3 Nights at Portman Ritz Carlton, Shanghai
  • Three (3) Nights on board the Century Victory Cruise Ship - Deluxe Cabin, Level 2 (upgrades available)
  • All accommodation taxes
  • Airport arrival/departure transfers (specified days and times)
  • Domestic flight from Beijing to Xi'an
  • Domestic flight from Xi'an to Chongqing
  • Domestic flight from Yichang to Shanghai
  • Welcome Reception
  • Sightseeing with English-speaking guide for planned activities
  • Entrance to activities as outlined on the itinerary
  • Tours from the Century Victory Cruise Ship:
    • Fengdu Ghost City
    • Shennv Stream to hanging coffins
    • Three Gorges Dam Site
  • Pre-race inspection and Briefing
  • Transfers to/from the race
  • Guaranteed Race Entry
  • Post-race massage (offered by the race)
  • Meals per the itinerary
  • Gratuities and tips (for included meals and for guides/drives on included tours)
  • Services of Marathon Tours & Travel Staff

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Beijing & Xi'an | Seven Night Package: May 15-22, 2024
 (minimum of 10 participants required)

  • Five-star accommodations - 5 Nights at Kempinski Hotel Beijing, 2 Nights at Hilton Xi'an
  • All hotel taxes
  • Airport arrival/departure transfers (specified days and times)
  • Domestic return flight Beijing - Xi'an - Beijing
  • Welcome Reception
  • Sightseeing with English-speaking guide for planned activities
  • Entrance to activities as outlined on the itinerary
  • Pre-race inspection and Briefing
  • Pre-race past dinner
  • Transfers to/from the race
  • Guaranteed Race Entry
  • Post-race massage (offered by the race)
  • Meals per the itinerary
  • Gala Dinner
  • Gratuities and tips (for included meals and for guides/drives on included tours)
  • Services of Marathon Tours & Travel Staff

Not Included:

  • All activities listed as optional.  Please note these must be booked in advance. 
  • International flights to/from China
  • Gratuities and tips (not outlined under Package Features)
  • Incidentals
  • Travel Insurance
  • China VISA ($250) - to be confirmed

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 Beijing | Six Night Deluxe Package: May 15 - 21, 2024

Features:

  • Six nights at the five-star Kempinski Hotel Beijing
  • All hotel taxes
  • Airport arrival/departure transfers (specified days and times)
  • Welcome Reception
  • Sightseeing with English-speaking guide for planned activities
  • Entrance to activities as outlined on the itinerary
  • Pre-race inspection and Briefing
  • Transfers to/from the race
  • Guaranteed Race Entry
  • Post-race massage (offered by the race)
  • Meals per the itinerary
  • Gratuities and tips (for included meals and for guides/drives on included tours)
  • Services of Marathon Tours & Travel Staff

Not Included:

  • International flights to/from China
  • Gratuities and tips (not outlined under Package Features)
  • Incidentals
  • Travel Insurance
  • China VISA ($250) - to be confirmed

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  Beijing | Five Night Comfort Package: May 15-20,2024

Features:

  • Two (2) Nights in Jizhou & Three (3) Nights in Beijing Downtown Hotel (standard rooms)
  • Arrival Airport Transfers (specified times)
  • Activities as outlined on Itinerary
  • Pre-race inspection & briefing
  • Post-race massage (offered by race)
  • The Great Wall Marathon race package, which includes: start number, bib chip timing, running T-shirt, supplies on route, Danish medical team and finisher certificate.
  • Comprehensive information packet and guidebook for the Great Wall Marathon event, which includes detailed maps and day-by-day descriptions.

Not Included:

  • All activities listed as optional.  Please note these must be booked in advance. 
  • International flights to/from China
  • Gratuities and tips
  • Departure Airport Transfers
  • Incidentals
  • Travel Insurance
  • China VISA ($250) - to be confirmed

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 Pre-Race Hong Kong Extension | May 12-15, 2024
 (minimum of 10 participants required)
 
Features:
  • Five-star accommodations – three (3) nights at Harbor Grand Kowloon
  • All hotel taxes
  • Domestic flight from Hong Kong to Beijing
  • Cocktail reception (May 14)
  • Sightseeing with English-speaking guide for planned activities
  • Entrance to activities as outlined on the itinerary
  • All land transfers
  • Gratuities and tips (for included meals and for guides/drivers on included tours)
  • Services of Marathon Tours & Travel Staff
Not Included:
  • All activities listed as optional.  Please note these must be booked in advance. 
  • International flights to/from China
  • Gratuities and tips (not outlined under Features)
  • Incidentals
  • Travel Insurance
  • China VISA ($250) - to be confirmed

 Rates (all prices are per person and in US dollars)

PACKAGE Double Occupancy Single Occupancy
Three City Tour w/Cruise - Thirteen Night Package (Cruise Ship - Level 2 Deluxe)

$5850 per person

$7750

Optional: Half-day Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Tour

$115 per person $115
Beijing & Xi'an  - Seven Night Package $3580 per person $4445
Beijing - Six Night Deluxe Package  $2895 per person $3700

Beijing - Five Night Comfort Package 

$2025 per person $2475

Optional: Qing Tombs Tour (May 17)

$105 per person $105

Optional: Temple of Heaven Forbidden City & Silk Exhibition (May 19)

$90 per person $90

Optional: Summer Palace, Giant Panda & Pearl Exhibition (May 19)

$90 per person $90
Pre-Race Extension
Hong Kong Superior Room $1535 per person $1885

Optional: Upgrade to Superior Harborview Room

$1600 per person $2015

Optional: Lantau Island Tour with Lunch

$175 per person $175

Upgrades available upon request.

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IMPORTANT NOTES:
 
Arrival Airport Transfers
To qualify for airport Meet & Greet services and transfers:
 
1) You must be booked on the one of the following packages: 
  • Three City with Yangtze River Cruise Thirteen (13) Night Package
  • Beijing & Xi’an Seven (7) Night Package
  • Beijing Six (6) Night Deluxe Package
2) You must arrive into Beijing International Airport (PEK) on May 15 between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.   
 
Departure Airport Transfers
Return airport transfer to Beijing International Airport on May 21 will be planned with a morning and an afternoon departure option.  For those continuing on to Xi’an, your return airport transfer is included and will be scheduled to correspond with the group flight. If you require transfers outside of these times, private transfers can be arranged at additional cost of $70/pp each way. 
 
The Five Night Beijing Comfort Package does NOT include airport transfers.  You can book an airport transfer for $70 per person each way.
 
Additional Transfer Information
For those who are booking the Beijing & Xi’an Deluxe Seven (7) Night Package, plan for an arrival into Beijing International Airport (PEK) on May 15 and a departure back from Beijing International Airport (PEK) on May 22 after 1:00 PM. (The roundtrip flights between Beijing and Xi'an are included in the package price).
 
For guests who are booking the Three City with Yangtze River Cruise Deluxe Thirteen (13) Night Package, plan for an arrival into Beijing International Airport (PEK) on May 15 and a departure back from Shanghai Airport (PVG) on May 28 after 1:00 PM. (The flights from Beijing to Xi’an, Xi’an to Chongqing, and Yichang to Shanghai are included in the package price)
 
IMPORTANT: Your passport should be valid for six (6) months after your last expected day in China. You should have at least two full pages available in your passport.  
 
A China Tourist Visa is required of all travelers to China.

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