SOUTH EAST ASIA 2010

HELP TIPS
Table of contents
LUGGAGE...............................................................................................................................................................2 PASSPORT..............................................................................................................................................................2 AIRPORT PROCEDURES (DEPARTURE).......................................................................................................3 AIRPORT PROCEDURES (ARRIVAL AT DESTINATION).........................................................................4 HOTEL.....................................................................................................................................................................5 CHECK-IN PROCESS....................................................................................................................................................5 ROOMS....................................................................................................................................................................5 ROOM SERVICES.......................................................................................................................................................5 ROOM FACILITIES.....................................................................................................................................................5 BREAKFAST..............................................................................................................................................................6 CHECK-OUT PROCESS.................................................................................................................................................6 COACHES...............................................................................................................................................................6 CURRENCY............................................................................................................................................................7 WEATHER..............................................................................................................................................................7 FOOD.......................................................................................................................................................................7 CLOTHING.............................................................................................................................................................7 DRESS CODE............................................................................................................................................................8 TIME DIFFERENCE.............................................................................................................................................8 INSURANCE...........................................................................................................................................................8 MISCELLANEOUS...............................................................................................................................................8 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................................8

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Make Your Tour Pleasurable and Memorable

Welcome Aboard!!!
Thank you very much for choosing Sachin Travels as your travel partner. In order to make your trip most enjoyable we sincerely request you to kindly have a look at following help tips.

Luggage
We would like to draw your attention towards luggage rules to avoid last minute problems. Note that your baggage allowance as per prevailing rules for Europe are as follows Cabin bag: Not exceeding 6 Kg per person. Check-in baggage: Not exceeding 20 Kg per person. Note: Any domestic travel within South East Asian countries may restrict check-in baggage to 15 Kg per person. Avoid following articles in cabin baggage Any liquid items such as oil, lotions, crmes (You may carry max 60 ml) Nail cutters, Knives, Swiss knives etc. If you need to carry any medicine (especially in liquid form or ointment) then it has to be declared. You may need to hand over the same to the air line crew and they will make it available during the journey if necessary. All creams, lotions (no more than 60 ml) should be put in plastic transparent zip-lock (re-sealable) bag

Passport
Passport is the most important document while travelling abroad. You need to take utmost care of your passport. You must carry your passport all the time with you while travelling and you should produce the same whenever requested by various authorities. During stay, you may keep your passport in the locker provided by hotels. Loss of passport not only puts an end to your journey but it may put you and your fellow travelers in a difficult situation. You may need to produce your passport at following places At all airports during departures and arrivals At the time of exchanging currencies or en-cashing travelers cheques Crossing transnational boundaries (At all check posts)
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In the event of loss of passport you will have to bare all expenses for I. Procuring new / temporary passport from local Indian Embassy II. Accommodation, food arrangement till the time you get your authorized travel document III. Transportation for the return / forward journey IV. Any other expenses that may incur to get out of the situation

Airport Procedures (Departure)

Here are detailed instructions to follow from the time of arrival at the airport till you board the aircraft. Arrive 3 Hrs before at the airport and report to your tour leader at the gate Tour leader will hand over your tickets and passport. Check your tickets and passport carefully. It is advisable to note down PNR of your ticket. That will help you to retrieve your ticket in case you misplace the same. Proceed to airport entrance. Scan your check-in baggage before proceeding to boarding counter. Proceed to your airlines boarding counter. Be in the queue and wait patiently till your turn Security guards may ask few questions. (Such as whether you have packed your own luggage?, Have you accepted any parcel from anyone?) At boarding counter handover your check-in baggage You may have to pay for the excess luggage (if any) You will get boarding pass and baggage tags for your check-in baggage You may also receive an embarkation form (If you dont, you may please pick up from desk near immigration check) Fill up the form and proceed to immigration counter Keep your passport, boarding pass, and embarkation form ready After immigration proceed to customs and security check
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 You may need to put your wallet, coins, waist pouch, belt., and other such metallic articles for scanning along with your cabin luggage Make sure you have collected all your belongings after the security check Proceed to departure gate (Gate number is mentioned on your boarding pass) Wait at the transit lounge till the boarding announcement Proceed to board the aircraft You may need to open your cabin luggage for the security check before boarding

Enjoy your flight!!!

Airport Procedures (Arrival at Destination)

During your flight the cabin crew will handover disembarkation form Fill the form After alighting cross the aerobridge and wait for Sachins Tour Leader Keep your passport, and disembarkation form ready for immigration Proceed to Immigration gate Be in a queue meant for Foreign nationals immigration Make sure that you collect your passport before leaving the counter After immigration proceed to collect your baggage (Belt number will be displayed at the terminal) Collect your baggage from the belt Make sure you are collecting your own luggage by verifying the baggage tags Proceed to customs Assemble at one place as instructed by tour leader and wait for your tour leader Follow the tour leaders instructions

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Hotel
Your comfort being our first priority we provide you hotels not less than three star category. Please note that some of the services /facilities provided by these hotels may not be free.

Check-in process
On arrival at the hotel please wait in the lobby till your tour leader allots you a room Your tour leader will give instructions regarding the next itinerary Please make a note of the room number of your tour leader. You may proceed to your room

Rooms
Most of the hotels provide either double, twin or triple accommodation. Sachin travels tries its level best to get the most suitable accommodation for you. However room allocation is at the hotels discretion. Most of the rooms are non-smoking. If you want to smoke do so only in the smoking area.

Room Services
Unlike India most of the hotels in SE Asia do not provide bed tea. However you may use tea/coffee sachets provided by Sachin Travels... Some hotels may provide tea maker if not, use water from the hot water tap.

Room Facilities
It is absolutely important to note that following facilities provided by the hotel are not free of cost Mini bar and /or snacks bar Local / STD / International call dialing Internet Laundry Pay channels on TV Before availing any facilities please take care to find out whether the services are free or charged. Please note that each individual has to bare all charges towards such facilities that he/she may avail.

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Breakfast
Most of the hotels provide American buffet breakfast that is included in your tour cost. Please do not expect Indian dishes (like Idli, Dosa, and Poha etc.). However few of the following items can be expected Choice of fruit juice Cereals / flakes Choice of egg items (Boiled eggs, half fried ect.) Fruits Pastry / cakes / muffins / cookies / breads etc. Choice of some non-veg items (such as sausages, beacons etc) Choice of some veg items (Such as hash brown, smashed potato, boiled vegetables etc.) Tea / Coffee/Milk

Check-out process
Make sure you have collected your belongings only Vacate your room Submit your room keys at the reception Pay charges for chargeable services (if you have availed any) Follow tour leaders instructions

Coaches
All the buses are comfortable 2 x 2 AC super luxury coaches. Most of the coaches have double door, which ensures easy entry and exit for all travelers. Please note that unlike India; travelling conditions are so good that whether you occupy front or rear seats makes no difference. In fact, sometimes the rear seats are more suitable for photography. We request you to Follow all the rules & regulations of local transportation authorities Maintain cleanliness. Littering the coach is strictly prohibited. For discarding any left-over use trash bags Note that your coach driver is a professional service provider and commands proper respect.
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 Not to rush or crowd the entrance of the bus and ensure orderly behavior while entering or exiting from the bus Co-operate with tour leader in Making a seating arrangement suitable to all passengers with mutual understanding Downloading the baggage from bus Adopting any change in itinerary due to unavoidable circumstances

Currency
In SE Asian countries we deal with four different currencies. 1) HK Dollar 2) Malaysian Ringgit 3) Singapore Dollar and 4) Thai Baht. It is advisable to carry only US Dollar since it is easily exchangeable in other currencies. Prevailing rules allow you to carry foreign currency as follows A currency worth 10,000 US Dollar per person (Equivalent to INR 480,000) Out of which you can carry worth 2000 USD only in cash Rest of the amount should be in form of travelers cheques.

Weather
The weather is hot and humid throughout the year except Hong Kong and Genting Highland (Malaysia) where you will enjoy pleasant weather. It may rain anytime. Sudden rains do not be cause any hurdle or lead to change of plans in our tour. It is recommended carrying at least one umbrella per family.

Food
As described earlier the breakfast will be American breakfast at all hotels. However, lunch and dinner will be exclusively served in the best of the Indian restaurants.

Clothing
Being hot and humid weather it is advisable to carry enough cloths. Also we will be enjoying some sea shores, we advise you to carry shorts, Tshirts, and all-season footwear.
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Dress Code
There is no formal dress code for this tour. However some of the places that we are visiting endorse certain dress code Collared shirt / T-shirt in casinos (NO round neck T-shirt / pullover etc.) Wear shoes during visit to casinos (floaters, slippers are not allowed.) Three-fourth / shorts, are strictly prohibited casinos There is no dress code for ladies

Time difference
The time difference is as follows Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore is 2.5 Hrs ahead of IST Thailand is 1.5 Hrs ahead of IST

Insurance
Though the insurance is not mandatory for this tour it is advisable to have overseas insurance. For insurance assistance Sachin representative will call you before your departure.

Miscellaneous
We are sure you wont mind reminding you few things. Please be punctual. Any delay may spoil days program Abide local rules and regulations Co-operate with tour leader and your fellow travelers Maintain decorum and cleanliness at each establishment, coach

General Instructions
You will receive your passport, ticket at airport You will get a your passport pouch, baggage tags cap, handbag and snack packet (including tea / coffee sachets) only at
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airport (Please do not request for issuing bags or any other articles earlier ) We strongly recommend you to carry at least 500 USD in cash. Be at the airport at least 3 Hrs before departure

REMEMBER,

AS TRAVELERS YOU REPRESENT

INDIA

AND OUR

BEHAVIOUR SHOULD ALWAYS BE IN KEEPING IMAGE OF

INDIA.

HAPPY JOURNEY!!!

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