Boike London trip

March 1-8, 2025

Embarking on a family trip to London is like stepping into a storybook brimming with adventures that make memories waiting to be crafted.

Imagine a destination where each moment offers a chance to explore ancient mysteries and the vibrant energy of modern life—a city where grandparents share storybook moments with grandchildren under the iconic skyline, and parents find delight in both the old-world charm and contemporary wonders.

From legendary landmarks to interactive museums, and from enchanting parks to culinary delights, London promises experiences that blend excitement, education, and enchantment, ensuring that every family member finds something to love and treasure.

This is the adventure of a lifetime, and every missed moment is a missed memory just waiting around each cobblestone corner.

The Royal Lancaster Hotel redefines luxury and convenience in the bustling heart of London.

Guests are enveloped in an atmosphere of opulence from the moment they arrive, with meticulously designed spaces that blend modern elegance with timeless charm. The hotel's prime location near Hyde Park positions guests perfectly to enjoy London's vibrant cultural scene and iconic landmarks effortlessly.

Accommodations are thoughtfully appointed with high-end furnishings and state-of-the-art technology to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
While the hotel exudes sophistication, it remains welcoming to guests of all ages, offering thoughtful touches that make it accessible for families without compromising its sheer luxury.

Exquisite dining options promise to cater to the most discerning palates, ensuring every meal is a memorable experience, whether enjoyed by adults or the younger crowd.

The Royal Lancaster Hotel is where convenience meets grandeur,
offering an unparalleled retreat in one of the world's most celebrated cities.

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A favorite of independent business and leisure travelers from all over the world, this 4-star hotel gets the details right: complimentary WiFi, English breakfast, a popular lounge bar and restaurant, and discounted use of the adjacent spa and swimming pool at Aquilla Health and Fitness Club.

The Rembrandt Hotel places you directly across from London's Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), within a 10-minute walk of the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Hyde Park, Harrods and the Royal Albert Hall. The location is superb – surrounded by restaurants, bars, shops and cultural attractions.

You can stroll to South Kensington underground station in five minutes. From here, District, Circle and Piccadilly Tube lines take you straight to the City of London, Heathrow Airport and mainline train stations including Paddington and Victoria.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Enhance your trip to London by adding these enriching experiences, creating a truly unforgettable and culturally immersive journey.

REGISTRATION FORM

PLEASE TYPE CAREFULLY! INACCURATE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN TRAVEL DELAYS AND/OR CHANGE FEES.

(Please submit one registration form per household -max 3 people per registration form)

TRAVEL DETAILS

Pricing details

package pricing:  

The Royal Lancaster Hotel package:

Double occupancy

$8100

Triple occupancy

$9540

The Rembrandt Hotel package:

Double occupancy

$5363

Triple occupancy

$6725

*All pricing & availability is subject to change until completed through the booking process. If your vacation package includes airfare, baggage fees may be an additional cost. For international travel, a passport book is required. Most locations require at least 6 months before expiration on your passport, as well as 2 blank visa pages.. Please make sure to have the correct and updated documents if applicable you have a criminal background, you are responsible for knowing the travel restrictions pertaining to the offense.

INCLUDED IN THE QUOTE

• Hotel

  • London (6nts)

  • Breakfast included

• Ground transportation

  • as described above

  • Oyster Card

    • Preloaded with £30/ea

• Tours

  • Windsor Castle Tour (customizable)

    • Including entrance fees

    • does NOT include meals/snacks/beverages

  • Bath and Stonehenge Tour (customizable)

    • Including entrance fees

    • does NOT include meals/snacks/beverages

• Most taxes and fees

  • Service fees and commissions (NON REFUNDABLE)

NOT INCLUDED

• Additional tours not included in the itinerary

• Ground transportation not included above

• Meals not included in the base itinerary above

• Incidental charges 

• Local Tax

• 4% processing fee per payment (only if paying w/credit card)

• Most meals/beverages (unless included in the itinerary)

• Optional Travel Insurance *DUE AT TIME OF BOOKING- PLEASE REVIEW THE DETAILS OF EACH PLAN THOROUGHLY

  • World Wide Trip Protector Edge ‘Basic’

  • World Wide Trip Protector ‘Premium’

  • Other insurance options are available, if you have questions or want more coverage options, please let us know at time of booking.

 

REGISTRATION 

• A completed registration form (one per household -max 3 people per registration form)

  • If you have more than 3 people from the same household going on this trip, please fill out multiple forms.

FINAL PAYMENT

• Payments not received on time will result in reservation cancellation without refund.

• Additional bookings after the final payment deadline may result in higher prices, less availability and additional administrative fees.

• Fee amounts imposed are at the discretion of Zone Travel.

CANCELLATION

Cancellation in writing must be received by Zone Travel 60 days prior to departure for appropriate refund on the land tour cost minus the following fees:

• Commissions, fees and Travel insurance are non-refundable.

Zone Travel LLC and its cooperative destination incur unrecoverable charges preparing for your trip therefore, no refunds if cancellations occur less than 60 days before departure. Cancellations more than 60 days prior to departure are based on individual group bookings per the outlined confirmation document you receive.

Furthermore, Zone Travel must adhere to all vendor cancelation policies, which vary by vendor. Some bookings may be immediately non-refundable. For this reason, we highly recommend purchasing Travel Insurance.

We sell a variety of travel related products from different suppliers and service providers ("Suppliers"). Each Supplier has its own terms and condition that are applicable to your particular arrangements in addition to our general terms and conditions, and you should make sure you understand them.

Zone Travel is acting as intermediary or a "Booking Agent" for products and services that are not directly supplied by us (e.g., air carriage and ground transportation, hotel accommodations, meals, tours, cruises, etc.). We are not a co-vendor of such products and services. You will be entering into a separate contract with such Suppliers in connection with such products and services.

By making payments to Zone Travel for this trip you are agreeing to all Terms and Conditions listed on the Zone Travel website.

Vendor Cancel policy: Each vendor has their own policies, which we have to apply. This information may vary and is listed in full detail on the contract signed for each vendor.

WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND TRAVEL INSURANCE 

F.A.Q.

WHAT TIME IS THE CHECK IN TO THE ACCOMMODATIONS?

Check in at your hotel is at 3pm; however, we have arranged for you to have access immediately upon arrival.

IS BREAKFAST INCLUDED?

Yes!
Breakfast is included daily.

What makes the Blooming British Afternoon Tea unique?

The Blooming British Afternoon Tea in collaboration with the Natural History Museum is a floral-inspired twist on a quintessentially British tradition, in a celebration of the beautiful flowers and precious pollinators on your doorstep.

Taking inspiration from artworks held within the Museum’s archives, their newly transformed gardens that provide a haven for people and wildlife, and the idyllic 30-minute nature walk across leafy Hyde Park that brings everyone together, their talented pastry team have created a thoughtful menu that beautifully honors the elegance of British flora and fauna, using locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients.

This special collaboration combines the Museum’s expertise and work to protect the natural world, with their ongoing sustainability efforts, and a shared passion for pollinators.

The Royal Lancaster London has been home to thousands of honey bees since 2009 when they became the first hotel in central London to install beehives on their roof; an initiative led by their very own Queen Bee, Jo Hemesley, who continues to lead their beekeeping team to this day.

Together, we support a future where people and pollinators thrive.

Here’s how to get to the Natural History Museum (and your tea) from the hotel:

What is included in the Blooming British Afternoon Tea

Bespoke Teas

from Camellia’s Tea House

The Royal Lancaster Afternoon Blend

A bespoke blend created to complement the savoury selection of our celebratory afternoon tea. An unusual combination of timeless English Breakfast, warm woody China Keemun with the floral notes of calming chamomile. This is a tea to relax with and savour time well spent with friends and loved ones.

The Pollinator Blend

Created exclusively for Royal Lancaster London, in partnership with the Natural History Museum, the Pollinator blend marries black teas from Darjeeling andChina with cornflower, rose and marigold petals and the final flourish of organic bee pollen. Full of health-giving properties, the bee pollen adds a sweet honeyed note to this delightful celebration of the insects which keep Mother Nature in timeless bounty.

SAVORY

A selection of traditional sandwiches

Maize-fed chicken with bee pollen on white bread

Smoked Salmon, cream cheese and dill on wholemeal bread

Classic egg mayonnaise with flowering chives on wholemeal bread

Cucumber with salted butter on white bread

SCONES

Warm homemade scones served with clotted cream and a selection of preserves

SWEET

A selection of pollinator-themed sweet bites

Toffee Dome: Toffee & saffron cheesecake, Sablé Breton

Daisy & the Bee: Vanilla sponge, lemon curd, gooseberry marmalade

The Beehive: Honey cake, honey & crème fraiche cream

Blooming Berries: Mixed red berry compôte, orange blossom chocolate ganache

A Blooming British Children’s Afternoon Tea

SAVORY

A selection of miniature sandwiches

Chicken with mayonnaise on white bread Cucumber and cream cheese sandwich on wholemeal bread Egg sandwich on white bread

SCONES

Warm homemade scones served with clotted cream and a selection of preserves

SWEET

A selection of pollinator-themed sweet bites

The Ladybird: Blackberry jelly, mascarpone, pear compôte

Chocolate Seedball: Milk chocolate mousse, chocolate sponge

Butterflies & Berries: Vanilla cheesecake, mixed red berry compôte

For an extra fee:

£15 Nyetimber Classic Cuvee MV £18 Nyetimber Rosé MV

£16 Taittinger Brut Reserve NV, France £19 Taittinger Brut Prestige Rose NV, France

£10 Noughty Sparkling Chardonnay non-alcoholic sparkling wine £10 Noughty Sparkling Rose non-alcoholic sparkling wine

What is included in the Food Tour of London's Historic Pubs?

Step onto the bustling streets of London and prepare for a journey through the history of pubs and hearty food. Learn all about the jaw-dropping history behind these taverns and inns, and find out how the city has shaped its food and drink scene over the centuries.

You’ll enjoy 4 food tastings and 4 drinks on this tour.

• No British beer is more well-known than ale, so that's how you'll begin your London pub and food tour in an establishment that's almost 500 years old. Hear how Queen Elizabeth was very familiar with the tree outside and bite into a pork pie—a classic pub dish.

• Moving on to Fleet Street, made famous by Sweeney Todd, get ready to try another classic British drink: cider. Paired with a sausage roll, this quintessential London experience only gets better as you enjoy it in a pub designed by the same architect behind St. Paul's Cathedral.

• Your next stop is a pub in a historic listed building. Rebuilt after the Great Fire of London in 1666, this pub became a refuge for some of the world's most famous writers to unwind and tuck into some devilled whitebait and some stout. Keeping with traditions, you'll do exactly the same here.

• The city of London has some unique delicacies, and you'll hear all about one of the more outlandish ones at your final pub. Centuries ago, cock ale was served at this establishment where the drink was made with cockerel. Thankfully, on our menu is a scotch egg paired with a portobello ale. Pair it with a lively game of shuffleboard as you eat and drink to wrap up your London pub tour on a memorable note.

This is your chance to visit the most historic pubs in London and experience them at their very best. The stories and colorful characters behind these places make the food and drinks taste even better.

Please note that this description is an example and stops or tastes may vary depending on the season, day of the week, and group size. Regardless of where your tour goes, you always have a delicious experience.

What is a Visitor Oyster Card?

A Visitor Oyster card is a smartcard. It's a quick and easy way to pay for journeys on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line, River Bus and most National Rail services in London.

How much is on my Oyster card?

We have preloaded your Oyster card with £30 credit

Traveling with Children

Children under 11 travel free on buses and trams. Children under 11 also travel free on Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and some National Rail services when accompanied by a fare-paying adult (up to four children per adult).

Special offers and discounts

With your Visitor Oyster card you can enjoy special offers and discounts and save money in leading London restaurants, shops and entertainment venues - plus discounts on the IFS Cloud Cable Car.

Great value

• Your Visitor Oyster card offers daily capping. This means you can travel as much as you like in a single day and the amount you pay for your travel is limited (or capped). Find prices for daily capping and Day Travelcards.

• Use your card and save money at restaurants, shops, galleries and entertainment venues.

On Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and most National Rail services in London

• Touch your Visitor Oyster card flat on a yellow card reader when you enter a station to start a journey

• At the end of your journey, touch your card flat on the yellow card reader as you leave the station; this means you'll be charged the correct fare for the journey you've taken

If you don't touch in and out on a yellow card reader, you might be charged a maximum fare, charged a penalty fare or prosecuted.

On bus and tram services

Only touch your Visitor Oyster card on the yellow card reader at the start of your journey. Don't touch out when you get off a bus or tram, or you will be issued with a penalty fare.

On the Thames Clippers River Bus services

Only touch in with your Visitor Oyster card on the yellow card reader when asked to do so by a member of staff and remember to touch out again at the end of your journey.

You can't top up pay as you go credit on your Visitor Oyster card at the pier, so make sure you have enough credit before you travel.

Top up - add more credit to your card

If you run out of credit on your Visitor Oyster card, it's easy to top it up at:

• Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and most National Rail stations

• Over 4,000 local shops in London called Oyster Ticket Stops - find your nearest Oyster Ticket Stop

• Visitor Centres

WHAT ELECTRIC ADAPTER SHOULD I BRING?

You will need to consider what to pack, to ensure you can use your personal electrical appliances safely while you are abroad. This normally includes the use of a travel adapter, which is a device that simply allows you to plug any US electrical appliance into a foreign electrical socket. It is important to note that it does not convert the voltage or frequency.

Plug adapters are the interfaces between the American flat-pronged plug and European two round-prong socket. These allow you to plug your electrical device into the wall socket, but they do not convert the electricity to the American 110 volts. If your appliance is designed to run only on 110-120 volts, you are likely to see smoke, if not fire, from this potent miss-mating. You will need a step-down voltage converter to safely step the voltage down from 230 to 110.

BUY A POWER PLUG/TRAVEL ADAPTER

Amazon has an great selection of adapters. We don’t sell directly, just want to make sure you have the right one for your travels!

Is it customary to tip in the UK?

While tipping in the UK (England) is not as ingrained as it is in some other countries, it is generally appreciated and quite common in many situations, particularly in the service industry.

Restaurants/Pubs/Bars

At restaurants, for instance, it is customary to leave a tip of around 10-15% of the bill if you're pleased with the service. However, always check your bill first to see if a service charge has already been included.

In pubs and bars, tipping is less common, but you might choose to offer to buy the bartender a drink if you're feeling generous.

Taxi/Driver services

For taxi services, many people round up to the nearest pound or tip around 10-15% of the fare.

Guide Services

Yes, you should consider tipping your tour guide if you found their service helpful and informative. As with other service industry roles, a tip serves as a gesture of appreciation for their expertise and effort.

A common guideline is to tip around £10-£20 per person for a full day tour. However, this is entirely at your discretion and should reflect your satisfaction with the service provided.
Remember, it's not mandatory but certainly appreciated by the guides who work hard to make your experience enjoyable.

Can I pay by Zelle?

Yes!

We started taking Zelle payments last month and we found this to be a fast and FREE way to pay!
For those who don’t know what Zelle is… it is very much like a wire transfer (but it is not a wire transfer).

Everyone’s bank is different, though, so you may want to call/go in to your local bank and ask to have the maximum amount available to transfer every day.

Example: Some banks only allow $500/day transfer. Other banks will allow $1200/day.

Always be careful when making payments through Zelle to people that you do not know. There is no protection guarantee provided and you cannot reverse the fee.

The Pros for using Zelle:

• It is FREE (no processing fees)!

• It is instantaneous (funds will go directly to Zone Travel- so this is the absolute fastest way to make a payment)

The Cons for using Zelle:

• Every bank is different when it comes to maximum amount available to be transferred every day. So, this may mean that you need to make multiple payments to Zone Travel, multiple days in a row.

• It does require an app download onto your phone, and you need to set up your account with your bank information.

Can I pay by check?

Yes!

If you would like to avoid the 4%processing fees, you may pay by check.
It is very important that you pay in advance of the deadlines and allow ample time for delivery.

Payments received after the deadline could result in cancelation of your reservation or increased fees.

There are two ways to pay by check:

• Mail the check

• Deposit directly at a local branch

Travel Insurance

TRAVEL INSURANCE - AVAILABLE FOR ALL USA CITIZENS - DUE WITH INITIAL PAYMENT

Zone Travel LLC strongly suggests purchasing Trip Cancellation insurance. Be sure to check with your healthcare provider as most U.S. medical coverage will not cover you outside of the country.

Insurance costs are based on the total package cost, including air taxes and charges listed under "Included."

Approximate amounts can be given at time of reservation in order to purchase the appropriate amount of insurance.

EDGE PLAN:
(BASIC PROTECTION)

Extensive coverage for everyone; designed with families in mind.

• Pre-existing Medical Conditions coverage if purchased within 14 days of deposit (other eligibility conditions must also be met)

• Wide range of reasons for trip cancellation or interruption

• Trip Delay and Missed Tour or Cruise Connection coverage

• Baggage Protection and Travel Accident Protection

• Medical and Evacuation coverage 

WORLDWIDE TRIP PROTECTOR:
(PREMIUM PROTECTION)

Extensive coverage for everyone; designed with families in mind.

• Pre-existing Medical Conditions coverage if purchased within 21 days of deposit (other eligibility conditions must also be met)

• Wide range of reasons for trip cancellation or interruption

• Trip Delay and Missed Tour or Cruise Connection coverage

• Baggage Protection and Travel Accident Protection

• Medical and Evacuation coverage