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* Enroll by Feb 10th and enter "SUMMER2023" on the payment page to enjoy a USD200 early bird discount.

Late Registration Policy:

1. After the registration due date and/or 120 days prior to trip: $50

2. 120-91 days prior to trip: $100 + extra trip cost

3. 90-61 days prior to trip: $150 + extra trip cost

4. 60 days prior to trip: $300 + extra trip cost

Extra trip costs are any extra costs that may occur in relation do late bookings, for example airfare & hotel room rate increases.

Ground Cost Cancellation/Change Policies (Does NOT apply to Airfare): 

Standard Individual Cancellation Policy

The date of cancellation will be determined by the date on which Real Asia receives the notice from the school representative, program traveler, or their legal guardian.

1. 60 days or more: Full refund minus the $50 processing fee and the supplier loss fee*.

2. 30 to 59 days: Full refund minus the $150 processing fee and the supplier loss fee*.

3. 15 to 29 days: Full refund minus the $300 processing fee and the supplier loss fee*.

4. 0 to 14 days: No refund will be issued.

Cancellations Under a U.S. State Department Level 4 Travel Advisory

The safety of Real Asia participants is our top concern. Our international travel program cancellation policy is set accordingly to the U.S. State Department.

Suppose any destination of your program is a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory from the U.S. State Department. In that case, the whole group will be offered the opportunity to cancel and receive a full refund (minus the US$50 processing fee and the supplier loss fee*)

*Supplier loss is anything we cannot get back from third-party travel providers such as airlines and hotels. Real Asia has the right to cancel a trip before departure if an event occurs that is outside of the company’s control, such as natural disasters, disease outbreaks, political instability, etc. 

Refunded items during trip: 

Any items to be refunded will be processed after the trip has been completed. Refunds will be evaluated and processed within 60 days’ after the request is submitted. 

If during the trip any participants voluntarily leave the group, choose not take part in any group tour activities, or miss/do not attend group meals, no refund will be issued. 

If during the trip a participant must leave the group early due to a medical or family emergency, Real Asia will evaluate and process any necessary refunds. In these cases, most refunds consist of any meal or entrance ticket fees.

Real Asia will provide a line-by-line itemization of refund amount. 

Real Asia recommends all trip participants apply for traveler’s insurance. Most traveler’s insurance plans cover only the specific person during emergencies. Any additional expenses such as logistics/hotel for other people such as faculty or trip leader to stay with the trip participant during the specific emergency may not be covered by insurance companies. This may require additional payment and will be billed post-trip. 

International airfare refund fees 

Important note – This policy is separate and different from our “Ground Cost Cancellation Policies”. International airfare tickets can be refunded ONLY if the ticket purchased is “refundable” through the carrier or issuing site. Further details will be provided after the proposal stage, and when clients have selected their preferred airfare. International airfare refers to US-Asia trans-Pacific flights that are booked through Real Asia. Once issued, tickets are non-refundable. 

Due to covid-19 coronavirus threat, airlines may unilaterally cancel flights. Real Asia is unable to guarantee a full flight refund upon cancellation. Refund of any type and timing of refund, whether in the form of airline credit or cash will solely be determined by the airline.

• Fly to Taiwan

• Meet in Taipei (Airport/Hotel) 

* This itinerary is according to Eva Air and China Airlines' evening departure with early morning arrival to Taiwan from the US, and evening/night departure from Taiwan on the last day.

• Early morning arrival to Taiwan

• Local TW style breakfast

• Extensive Taipei Ximen tour: 

Visit Longshan Temple 龍山寺 after breakfast; 

Historical Walk at Ximen Red House 西門紅樓; 

Explore this local hang-outs Ximending inner city district 西門町商圈 and Taiwan Style Noodles Lunch; 

A short walk in 228 - Peace Memorial Park 二二八和平紀念公園 and visit National Taiwan Museum 台灣博物館; 

Explore Huashan 1914 Creative Park 華山1914文化創意產業園區 and enjoy local dinner 

* Public MRT transport used all-day

* Participate in scavenger hunt activities throughout the day

• Dive into the fascinating world-class collection of Chinese art at National Palace Museum 故宮博物館

• Onward to Shifen 十分 & Pingxi 平溪

• Get a glimpse of an old railroad town at Shifen Old Street 十分老街

• Appreciate the amazing view of Shifen waterfalls 

• Make a wish and set a light sky-lanterns free before returning to Taipei

* Private shuttle bus transport used all-day

* Enjoy fun language activities and practice speaking Chinese

• Participate in a hands-on Street Food Cooking workshop and learn all about Taiwanese culinary traditions

• Explore the historical and cultural sites in National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall 國立國父紀念館, hear the famous story and life of Sun Yat-sen

• Visit the landmark of Taipei 101 Skyscraper 臺北101大廈

• Walk through Xinyi shopping district 信義商圈

• Feast on more of Taiwan's appetizing cuisine in Shilin Night Market 士林夜市, learn about the history, culture, and heritage of Taiwan, and discover where the locals like to eat

 * Will use public MRT transport

• Travel to beautiful Sun Moon Lake 日月潭

• Lunch at Shuishe Pier 水社碼頭 (Shuishe shopping area)

• Enjoy the ropeway to overlook the impressive view of Sun Moon Lake

• Explore Ita Thao shopping street 伊達邵商圈

• Follow our tour guide through Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village 九族文化村, and learn about ethnic Taiwanese history and the aboriginal cultures of Taiwan 原住民文化

• Visit Longfeng Temple 龍鳳宮月老廟

• Check into a hotel in Sun Moon Lake

• Head to Kaohsiung 高雄

• Stroll around Dragon and Tiger Pagoda 龍虎塔

• Enjoy Xiaolongbao lunch

• Explore Pier 2 Art center 駁二藝術特區 where public art, digital videos, and street performances can be enjoyed at once

• Learn temple manners while visiting Sanfeng Temple 三鳳宮

• Check into the hotel 

• Enjoy insider insights into the people and stories behind Taiwan's food in Liuhe Night Market 六合夜市

• Onward to Kenting  墾丁

• Stop by Pingtung 屏東 to get in-depth insights at Shizixiang Cultural Relics Exhibition Hall 獅子鄉文物陳列館  

• Arrive in Kenting and nature walk in Kenting National Park 墾丁國家公園 and visit Cape Eluanbi 鵝鑾鼻

• Check into the hotel

• Fun time on the beach and have dinner at Kenting Street night market 墾丁大街! Students will eat like locals –  convert USD to TW dollars currency to order and taste many street snacks

• Review trip accomplishment project

• Enjoy the morning by the beach

• Drive to Kaohsiung 

• Stop by Hengchun along the way, see the old town and visit Hengchun Folk Songs Museum 恆春民謠館, and find more about the stories behind the Folk songs

• Take HSR to Taoyuan, then onward by Taoyuan MRT to the Airport

• Group farewell dinner

• Return to the US!