Name: CUBA 13 Nights. Havana, Vinales, Trinidad, Santa Clara & Varadero.
Start: 2025-11-16T10:00:00.000Z
Location: London Gatwick Airport

**Join Travel Buddies as we embark on this incredible dream trip to Japan, a country quite like no other. A completely immersive tour that will see us exploring the ancient traditions of the Geisha, visiting ornate palaces, Shinto Shrines, traditional markets and so so much more…… This multi city tour covers the BEST OF JAPAN and promises to be an unforgettable experience.**

Please click on the link to see the full itinerary.
[13 Days in Japan The Land of The Rising Sun](https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS5WVS28_lgaP-pW1LnQd1YEY3IzI6pIPvjjW8DUSYwsCE7QOJ1BXwwY9ir_KUJTA2jUFw9aAiZSnGh/pub)

**What's Included**

* **12 nights accommodation sharing twin rooms in 3 and 4 \* hotels.**
* **Breakfast each morning.**
* **3 lunches and 1 dinner**
* **Travel Buddies tour leader**
* **English speaking guide for all tours.**
* **All daily full day tours as described above**
* **Boat ride on Ashi Lake**
* **Hakone Ropeway 1 way ticket**
* **Sushi Making class,**
* **Calligraphy Class**
* **All transport as above on a minibus.**
* **Bullet train tickets, second class.**

**What's not included**

* **Entrance fees, transport fees and meals other than those listed above.**
* **Tips for the guide and driver.**
* **International Flights**

**Flight’s**
**You need to book your own flights and they are with Air China and Asiana Airlines.**

**Please wait until we give you the go ahead to book the flights. Below is the flight that Phil will be going on. The best way to book is via Skyscanner as a (multi trip)**

**If you would prefer to travel from an alternative UK airport or book a different flight, that is absolutely fine. Please let us know when you book. You will need to arrange your own hotel transfers.**

**Non Direct Air China**
**06/09/2025 - Depart London Heathrow 20.25. Arrive PEK Beijing Capital 13.15+1**
**Flight Number CA938**
**7/9/25 - Depart PEK Beijing Capital 14.20. Arrive NRT Tokyo Narita 18.50**
**Flight Number CA113**

**Non Direct Asiana Airlines**
**19/9/25 - Depart KIX Kansai International (Osaka) 09.10. Arrive ICN Incheon International 11.00**
**Flight Number OZ115**
**19/9/2025 - Depart ICN Incheon International 12.20. Arrive - London Heathrow 18.50**
**Flight Number OZ521**

**COST**
**The price of the above tour is £3199. All payments need to be made into the Protected Trust Services account held with HSBC:**

**A non refundable deposit of £400. If we haven’t received your deposit within 3 days of RSVP, your RSVP will be changed to "not going" and your space will be released. The second payment of £1399 needs to be paid by the 30th May 2025 and the balance of £1400 needs to be paid by the 20th July 2025. If you are having a room to yourself the balance is £1825**

**Trustees of PTS Air Travel Trust**
**Account number: 83664597**
**Sort Code: 40-40-14**
**Reference: [2T0059015](https://www.pts.cloud/client/BookingDetails/5351A2200297?BookingRefId=2T0059015) Your First and Last Name**

**Please note that we do not accept credit card**

**To learn more on how we protect your money, please visit:**
**[Protected Trust Services](https://www.protectedtrustservices.com/consumer/)**

**By paying a deposit you will be agreeing to the following cancellation policies:**
**[Travel Buddies UK Limited Terms & Conditions](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YoKyMB8JzqxAvxzAUwsYzlx9GbhxljYuBiJrMoc8RQY)**

**When you RSVP to a trip you will be asked the following questions please take a moment to fill in all of the answers.**

**What is your full name? What is your contact number? What is your email address? Do you know the travel buddy you wish to share a room with? Do you wish to have a room for yourself for a supplement of £425**

**IMPORTANT PLEASE READ.**
**By paying the deposit for this trip you are confirming that you are physically able to participate in all aspects of this trip unassisted.**
**Physical accessibility:**

**This tour requires a good level of fitness. There is a lot of walking and the use of public transport is frequent (as it is the most time efficient and effective way to tour Japan). You will need to be able to walk many hours per day, except on the free day. On some of our days when we are on the bullet trains there will be time to relax on these journeys but please do bear this in mind if you will be joining us on this tour.**

**Visa Requirements**
**If you are traveling on a British passport You can get a visa on arrival in Japan for tourism or business for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you travel. You will need to have one blank page in your passport for the visa. Please contact me if you will be traveling on a passport issued in a different country.**

Travel Buddies Birmingham

Emma Hickman

Phil M

Claire Parker

Sarah

13 Days in Japan The Land of The Rising Sun

Heathrow Airport

* **Join Travel Buddies as we head to Georgia for the first time! With new direct flights from Luton Airport it has never been easier, So, let’s get there before the tourists take over :)**
* **Stay for 7 nights at 2 different 4\* hand picked hotels, one in the city and one in the Caucasus mountains.**
* **Explore Georgia's highlights with a fully guided tour included each day.**
* **Visit local wineries and taste traditional Georgian foods.**

Please click here to see the full itinerary.
[ 7 Nights Exploring the Jewels of Magical Georgia](https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRvQI6kehZJDMBh5yepJUT7uhHP6xyOfXizJ0WKRtRS0YzW3MqbzXk3K7Espwf4RCOTyR_vM9g5nK4r/pub)

**What's Included**

* **7 nights staying at 4\* Hotels. 6 nights in Tbilisi and 1 night in Kazbegi**
* **Breakfast each day**
* **Return airport transfers**
* **Travel Buddies host**
* **All tours and entrance fees**
* **Transport in a minibus with Certified guide and driver**

**What's not included**

* **meals other than those listed above.**
* **Flights**

**You need to book your own flights and they are with EasyJet, they are currently £192.98 not including luggage. I would advise to book your flight as soon as possible after booking on to the trip as they are likely to rise the sooner we get to the date of departure. Below is the flight that Kellyann will be going on.**

**If you would prefer to travel from an alternative UK airport or book a different flight, that is absolutely fine. Please let us know when you book. You will need to arrange your own hotel transfers.**

**20/09/2025- Depart London Luton 12.00 Arrive Tbilisi 20.00**
**Flight Number EZY2649**

**27/09/2025 - Depart Tbilisi 20.40 Arrive London Luton 23.00**
**Flight Number EZY2650**

**COST**
**The price of the above tour is £899. All payments need to be made into the Protected Trust Services account held with HSBC:**

**A non refundable deposit of £100. If we haven’t received your deposit within 3 days of RSVP, your RSVP will be changed to "not going" and your space will be released. The balance of £799 needs to be paid by the 9th August 25. If you are having a room to yourself the balance is £969**

**Please note that the room type you choose (Sharing or solo room) will NOT be amendable.**

**Trustees of PTS Air Travel Trust**
**Account number: 83664597**
**Sort Code: 40-40-14**
**Reference: 2T0051476 Your First and Last Name**

**To learn more on how we protect your money, please visit:**
**[Protected Trust Services](https://www.protectedtrustservices.com/consumer/)**

**By paying a deposit you will be agreeing to the following cancellation policies:**

**[Travel Buddies UK Limited Terms & Conditions](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YoKyMB8JzqxAvxzAUwsYzlx9GbhxljYuBiJrMoc8RQY)**
**When you RSVP to a trip you will be asked the following questions please take a moment to fill in all of the answers.**

**What is your full name? What is your contact number? What is your email address? Do you know the travel buddy you wish to share a room with? Do you wish to have a room to yourself for a supplement of £170**

**IMPORTANT PLEASE READ.**
**Difficulty Rating. We have rated this as a moderate difficulty rating. On some days there is a fair amount of walking involved and to ensure everyone's enjoyment we ask that you consider this before deciding to join the group .**

**By paying the deposit for this trip you are confirming that you are physically able to participate in all aspects of this trip unassisted.**
**Please message us on Meet-up if you have any further questions.**

**We are really excited to have you join us.**

Travel Buddies London

Rose

7 Nights Exploring the Jewels of Magical Georgia

London Luton Airport

**Join Travel Buddies as we head to China for an absolutely incredible journey over 14 nights.**

* **Walk on one of the seven wonders of the world. The Great Wall.**
* **Uncover the 8000 Terracotta warriors Buried beneath Xian**
* **26 meals included including the Famous “Peking Duck”**
* **Spend 3 nights onboard a 5\* river cruise on the Yangtze river with daily excursions included as we sail past the stunning 3 gorges.**
* **Walk on the world famous Glass Bridge and ride one of the world's highest outdoor elevator in Zhangjiajie**

Please click on the link below to see the full itinerary
[14 Days Best of China Including 3 Nights 5* Yangtze River Cruise.](https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQia3r2os4cpuYbqTCwS3SfHU9f3_szBrqupQb0M_4I_YSCgUH59HF27o5qk29zfXEuP6VRRRen2ABQ/pub)

**What's Included**

* **9 nights staying at 3\* and 4\* Hotels throughout the tour**
* **3 Nights onboard the cruise ship on a full board basis**
* **26 meals included**
* **All transfers as listed above.**
* **English speaking guide throughout**
* **Travel Buddies host**
* **All tours and entrance fees as listed above**
* **One way train ticket**
* **Domestic flight Zhangjiajie-Shanghai including 20kg luggage**
* **Huangpu River Night Cruise**
* **Puppet Show**
* **Cable car ticket for Tianzi Mountain**
* **Elevator ticket for Bailongtianti**
* **Bottle of water each day**

**What's not included**

* **Entrance fees, transport fees and meals other than those listed above.**
* **Tips for the guide and driver. The recommended amount as a guide is around £5 per day for the guide and £3 for the driver.**
* **International Flights**

**You need to book your own flights and they are with Air China. Please wait until we give you the go ahead to book the flights. Below is the flight that Phil will be going on.**

**Flights are currently £680 and include checked luggage.**

**If you would prefer to travel from an alternative UK airport or book a different flight, that is absolutely fine. Please let us know when you book. (Please note that if you are arriving on different flights then you will need to arrange your own airport transfer to meet the group).**

**15/10/2025 - Depart London Heathrow 22.40 Arrive PEK Beijing Capital 15.25+1**
**Flight Number CA856**

**29/10/2025 - Depart PVG Shanghai Pudong 02.15 - Arrive London Gatwick 06.55**
**Flight Number CA847**

**COST**
**The price of the above tour is £2199. All payments need to be made into the Protected Trust Services account held with HSBC:**

**A non refundable deposit of £800. If we haven’t received your deposit within 3 days of RSVP, your RSVP will be changed to "not going" and your space will be released. The balance of £1399 needs to be paid by the 23rd August 2025. If you are having a room to yourself for the 9 nights (not including River cruise element) the balance is £1599, If you are having a room to yourself for the 12 nights (including River cruise element) the balance is £1874.**

**Please note that the room type you choose (Sharing or solo room) will NOT be amendable.**

**Trustees of PTS Air Travel Trust**
**Account number: 83664597**
**Sort Code: 40-40-14**
**Reference: 2T0049999 Your First and Last Name**

**Please note that we do not accept credit card**

**To learn more on how we protect your money, please visit:**
[Protected Trust Services](https://www.protectedtrustservices.com/)

**By paying a deposit you will be agreeing to the following cancellation policies:**
[Travel Buddies UK Limited Terms & Conditions](https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQEYT_Ssl6qlFISlzzkh0qAM_rVFmeUS0rwQUJR5-_0r0l1cMRasoJEK36o8m79jDYowbTASmlSBDSY/pub)

**When you RSVP to a trip you will be asked the following questions please take a moment to fill in all of the answers.**

**IMPORTANT PLEASE READ.**
**By paying the deposit for this trip you are confirming that you are physically able to participate in all aspects of this trip unassisted.**

**Physical accessibility:**
**This tour is suitable for Travel Buddies with a medium fitness & normal mobility. It involves full days of sightseeing, often on foot, and includes some climbing of stairs, and getting on and off coaches and boats. This tour is not suitable for anyone with walking difficulties.**

**Visa Requirements**
**You will need a visa to enter China. If you’re 14 to 70 years old, you must apply for a visa online and then go in person to a [visa for China application centre](https://www.visaforchina.cn/). Officials will take a scan of your fingerprints as part of your application. There are visa application centres in London, Manchester, Belfast and Edinburgh. If you’re aged 13 or under, or 71 or over, you do not have to attend in person.**

We really look forward to you joining us for this incredible trip.

Travel Buddies South East

14 Days Best of China Including 3 Nights 5* Yangtze River Cruise.

**Join Travel Buddies as we head off to explore Vietnam on this 14 night adventure encompassing Ho Chi Minh City, The Mekong Delta, Hue, Hoi An, Hanoi and an overnight cruise in a Vietnamese junk boat in HaLong Bay. There are plenty of excursions included as well as free time to do as we please, relaxing, exploring further and getting the true feel of Vietnam.**

Please click on the link to see the full itinerary
[Vietnam Encompassed. 14 Incredible Nights](https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRQ3C-GS1WTyPZd3QZNzd0UPL9MjzG151Bb6APfy2Ozcmd2i9qYYrklGnuvf2blQTTG-fWSSKk-_rsq/pub)

**What's Included**

* **11 nights accommodation in 3\* hotels**
* **One night in a cabin on board a junk boat in Halong Bay with all activities**
* **All ground transport**
* **12 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 1 dinner.**
* **2 internal flights. Ho Chi Minh-Hue & Hoi An-Hanoi**
* **2 day Mekong river experience with all activities**
* **Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour**
* **Ho Chi Minh City day tour**
* **Co Chi Tunnels Tour**
* **Hue half day city tour**
* **My Son Holyland tour**

**What's not included**

* **Airport transfers if coming on a different flight from the one recommended above**
* **International Flights (please see below)**
* **Meals other than listed above**
* **Personal costs, transport and tips.**

**You need to book your own flights and they are with Vietnam Airlines and are currently from £719. I would advise to book your flight as soon as possible after booking on to the trip as they are likely to rise the sooner we get to the date of departure.**

**Please note that you are more than welcome to book your flight from an alternative airport in the UK. Prior to the trip we will give you the hotel information for the first hotel and you can meet the group there.**

**PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE FLYING TO HO CHI MINH CITY BUT DEPARTING FROM HANOI**

**15/11/2025 (DIRECT)**
**Depart London Heathrow Terminal 4. 11.00 Arrive Ho Chi Minh City 06.05+1**
**Flight Number VN50**

**28/11/2025 (NON DIRECT)**
**Depart Hanoi 20.00 Arrive London Heathrow 07.15+1**
**Layover of 2h 05m in Ho Chi Minh City**
**Flight Numbers VN263 and VN51**

**COST**
**The price of the above tour is £1399 .All payments need to be made into the Protected Trust Services account held with HSBC:**

**A non refundable deposit of £250 If we haven’t received your deposit within 3 days of RSVP, your RSVP will be changed to "not going" and your space will be released. The balance of £1149 needs to be paid by the 25th September 25 into the following business account. (if you are having a room to yourself the balance is £1399)**

**Trustees of PTS Air Travel Trust**
**Account number: 83664597**
**Sort Code: 40-40-14**
**Reference: [2T0051190](https://www.pts.cloud/client/BookingDetails/5351A2200298?BookingRefId=2T0051190) Your First and Last Name**

**(Please note that we do not accept Credit Cards)**
**To learn more on how we protect your money, please visit [www.protectedtrustservices.com/travel/consumer-protection/**

**By paying a deposit you will be agreeing to our cancellation policies and that you have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions**
**[Travel Buddies Terms and Conditions](https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQEYT_Ssl6qlFISlzzkh0qAM_rVFmeUS0rwQUJR5-_0r0l1cMRasoJEK36o8m79jDYowbTASmlSBDSY/pub)**

**When you RSVP it is important that you answer all of the following questions.**

**What is your full name? What is your contact number? What is your email address? Do you know the travel buddy you wish to share a room with? Do you wish to have a room to yourself for a supplement of £250.**

**IMPORTANT PLEASE READ.**
**You are responsible for ensuring that you are covered by insurance for the trip and in particular all activities that you undertake outside of the Travel Buddies itinerary.**
**Vaccinations**
**[Please see here to check if you need any vaccinations for this trip.](https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/home)**

**You will need to have a minimum of 6 months validity left on your passport from the return date to the UK in order to be able to travel.**

We really look forward to you joining us for this incredible trip.

Travel Buddies Warwickshire

Kate

Dean Walsh

Maria

John

Andrew B

julie

Julie 

Yasmin

Sophie Holtby

Vietnam Encompassed. 14 Incredible Nights

London Heathrow Airport

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TRIP ENDS AT 16.25 ON THE 30TH NOVEMBER.

**Cuba is one of the most beguiling travel destinations on the planet. Gorgeous neo classical buildings, classic American cars, the best music and dance on the planet and super friendly locals put Cuba firmly on everyone’s bucket list. We will be spending four nights in Havana, two nights in Viñales, three nights in Trinidad, a night in Santa Clara and to end, a three night all inclusive stay in Varadero. This trip is filled with fantastic excursions and also allows us time to relax and really experience Cuba at our own pace too.**

Please click on the link to see the full itinerary
[CUBA 13 Nights. Havana, Vinales, Trinidad, Santa Clara & Varadero.](https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQLwcs69pKVA7dVylKWdUOy2Pz2O16LT6zX7g5HDvwn_gPZLk6v6yZKMjoeTBCRjcJXBze47Y7sJXoc/pub)

**What's Included**

* **10 nights accommodation in Casas Particulares**
* **3 nights All Inclusive at The Sol Caribe Beach Varadero**
* **Breakfast each morning**
* **One home cooked dinner.**
* **Return Airport transfers**
* **Welcome supper in Havana**
* **Havana walking tour**
* **Havana Classic car tour**
* **Salsa Lesson**
* **Vinales valley tour on horseback with tobacco house visit**
* **Havana shopping trip for ingredients and dinner**
* **Full day trip to Cubanito National Park Trinidad with picnic lunch**
* **Bay of pigs visit and museum entry**
* **Che Guevara mausoleum and museum visit**

**What's not included**

* **A visa (Tourist Card) is required for entry into Cuba. British passport**
**holders will need to obtain a tourist card for travel to Cuba. The cost of the visa is £39 per person. The visas take around 10 working days to issue and are only valid for 2 months from the date of issue. We therefore recommend that you apply for your visa 8 weeks before travel.**
* **Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after**
**departing from Cuba.**
* **Tips for the guides.**
* **Entrance fees, transport fees and meals other than those listed above.**
* **Flights**

**You need to book your own flights. The flights that Gloria will be taking are below and are currently £655 not including luggage they are with Air Europa. I would advise to book your flight as soon as possible after booking on to the trip as they are likely to rise the sooner we get to the date of departure.**

**If you would prefer to travel from an alternative UK airport that is fine. You will need to make your own way by taxi to meet the group in Havana at the Casas.**

**16/11/2025**
**Depart London Gatwick 10.00 Arrive Havana 19.50**
**Flight Numbers UX1014/UX51**
**Connection in Madrid for 2 hours 5 minutes**

**29//11/2025**
**Depart Havana 22.00 Arrive London Gatwick 16.25+1 day.**
**Flight Numbers UX52/UX1015**
**Connection in Madrid for 2 hours 20 minutes**

**Cost**
**The price of the above tour is £1595. All payments need to be made into the Protected Trust Services account held with HSBC:**

**A deposit of £395. If we haven’t received your deposit within 3 days of RSVP, your RSVP will be changed to "not going" and your space will be released. The balance of £1200 needs to be paid by the 1st September 2025. If you are having a room to yourself the balance will be £1470.**

**Trustees of PTS Air Travel Trust**
**Account number: 83664597**
**Sort Code: 40-40-14**
**Reference: [2T0060277](https://www.pts.cloud/client/BookingDetails/5351A2200253?BookingRefId=2T0060277) Your First and Last Name**

**To learn more on how we protect your money, please visit [www.protectedtrustservices.com/travel/consumer-protection/**

**PLEASE NOTE ; IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU ANSWER THE QUESTIONS UPON RSVPING.**
**By paying a deposit you will be agreeing to the following cancellation policies:**
**[Travel Buddies UK Limited Terms & Conditions](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YoKyMB8JzqxAvxzAUwsYzlx9GbhxljYuBiJrMoc8RQY/edit)**
**IMPORTANT ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS. What is your full name? What is your contact number? What is your email address? Do you know the travel buddy you wish to share a room with? Do you wish to have a room to yourself for a supplement of £270?**

**IMPORTANT PLEASE READ.**
**By paying the deposit for this trip you are confirming that you are physically able to participate in all aspects of this trip unassisted.**

**Physical accessibility:**
**This tour is suitable for Travel Buddies with average fitness & normal mobility. It involves full days of sightseeing, often on foot, and includes some climbing of stairs, and getting on and off coaches and boats. This tour is not suitable for anyone with walking difficulties.**

**Visa**
**We will be in touch closer to the departure date of the trip to provide you with the website address and any other information you need to complete the visa online.**
**Vaccinations**
**[Please see here for Vaccination advice](https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations)**

**Packing**
**It is best to pack light for this trip as it is a road trip and you will be staying in 5 different accommodations across the 13 nights.**

**You are responsible for the transportation of your own luggage for the duration. In some instances this may mean getting it on/ off a bus or train or up a flight of stairs. In the instance that a porter/guide is available, and you use their services you are responsible for payment/tipping.**

**We Really look forward to exploring Cuba with you!**

Travel Buddies Bristol

Ellie

Summer

Julian Robert

CUBA 13 Nights. Havana, Vinales, Trinidad, Santa Clara & Varadero.

London Gatwick Airport

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