YANA’s Unique Experience Guarantee
 

YANA is here to help you experience China differently. Our mission is to take you and other travelers to the most natural, original and uniquely beautiful parts of the country, where you can appreciate local culture and customs in a traditional Chinese setting.

 
 
Trip Cost
 

The cost of each trip will normally cover the following:

> All land transportation
> All domestic air transport and transfers as stated in the itinerary
> All services of trip leaders and local guides
> All scheduled meals and accommodation
> Cooks and porters in camping/hiking trips
> Domestic travel insurance

YANA trips do not include:

> Food other than breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and beverages other than tea, coffee, or soft drinks at meals arranged by YANA.
> Airport departure tax
> Gratuities to leaders or guides
> Mandatory international travel insurance
> International air transfers
> Excursions other than those specified in trips.

 
 
Transportation
 

> Air-conditioned vans on paved roads.
> 4 WD jeeps or vans on rough roads.
> Service trucks for trips requiring outdoor camping and cooking.
> Camels/horses/donkeys drawn carts for short transfers on certain trips, as specified.

 
 
Traveling Conditions
 

Some trips, particularly those traveling to remote mountainous areas may need to go through unpaved roads with dusty and bumpy conditions. In events of flash floods, landslides or mudslides, passengers may be required to walk through sections of rocky and/or muddy roads, and detours where there may be occasional delays.

 
 
Accommodation
 

> We strive for comfort even in the wilderness. When transferring through major metropolis, we choose the best hotels while in smaller towns we will stay in small lodges and inns. The latter, tough basic and simple, will have clean and pleasant rooms, hot shower, hearty meals and friendly staff in such lodgings. When camping, we will select the best camping sites around, and ensure that we follow environmentally friendly camping procedures.

> Accommodation will be on a double occupancy basis, in both hotels and tents. An extra fee for single occupancy will be required if you choose to have your own room.

 
 
Meals
 

> Breakfast, lunch and dinner will always be provided and there will generally be a mix of Western and Chinese meals available. In major cities, we will try to avoid restaurants frequented by tourists, and instead take you to smaller places with authentic local food and ambience. When camping, food will be prepared using our pre-packed ingredients together with fresh local produce whenever available.

> Western/Chinese meals are provided with coffee and tea.

> Sufficient drinking water will also be supplied throughout all our trips.

 
 
Tour leaders, Guides and Experts
 

> Bi-lingual guides and trip leaders will be provided.
> Both guides and trip leaders are equipped with first aid skills.
> Trip leaders are equipped with emergency rescue and outdoor/camping skills.
> Experts with knowledge of local areas and specific interests (eg: architecture, art, birding) will also be provided for your trip.

 
 
Health and Safety
 

> We will ensure that customers are provided with hygienic food and accommodation.
> Some trips involve travel to areas remote from modern medical facilities, therefore all customers must sign a responsibility waiver before registering for the trip.
> All participants with a medical condition requiring regular treatment or which may be affected by strenuous activity or altitude, heat, cold or particular foods must notify the company in writing in advance.
> All participants must be covered by a valid medical and travel insurance policy for the duration of the trip.
> Physical fitness conditioning is recommended as preparation for all trips, especially those involving trekking and cycling.