ACL Travel Thread, Flights, Tour Packages and Game Day Meeting Points

[scoober]

Hi All,

As discussed thought it would be tidier having travel arrangements in one place where we can all keep each other informed of flight deals/ promos and as mentioned by @priorpeter Tour packages when they come to pass. Also It would be great not just for the tour groups but for all to have a meeting place prior to the game for drinks and shenanigans!!

Personally I'm looking to Japan, research last night led me to the following price guides
- Kobe 26th November (located closest to Osaka)
QANTAS to Tokyo- $1350 midweek departure and return are better pricing
JAL to Tokyo- $1300 as above but return flights are very full
Jetstar direct to Osaka- $1300 once you add everything on but plenty of seat availability
ANA to Osaka via Tokyo- $1280 best value as it includes flights to and from Osaka with the main leg being out of Tokyo.
***All Tokyo only flights would require you to either fly (1hr 20mins) to Osaka or Shinkansen which to Kobe (3hrs 30mins) for around $120 each way.

-Kawasaki 18th February (located 1 hour via train from centre of Tokyo)
All airlines are almost identical in adding $200-$300 dollars on the airfares listed above. It is Ski season in Japan and Aussies flock there so fares reflect this.

 

[FFC Mariner]

@priorpeter tours. Not one single mayor gets a free pass.

 

[FFC Mariner]

Pro tip if going as cheap as you can.
Go with no checked in luggage on Scoot or the like.
Buy clothes there cheaper.
Few of the Vietnamese at my work do that
Then donate them before you leave.
3 or day trip what do you really need?

 

[Tevor]

@priorpeter tours. Not one single mayor gets a free pass.

Apparently his mate from Green and Gold army will also do tours so he is sorted.

 

[FFC Mariner]

Apparently his mate from Green and Gold army will also do tours so he is sorted.

Different mayor

 

[priorpeter]

Fully inclusive supporters tours to the Central Coast Mariners Asian Champions League Elite matches

The first of these will be for the match against Shandong Taishan FC on 17 September.
Departing on Sunday 15 September, this tour will include the following:
- Return flights from Sydney to Jinan
- Return transfers from Central Coast to Sydney Airport
- Return airport to hotel transfers in Jinan
- 3 nights twin share accommodation in a 4 star property with breakfast daily.
- Welcome dinner including drinks
- Half day local sightseeing.
- 2 hour pre match function with canapes and drinks
- Return hotel to stadium transfers.
- Match tickets

Not included:
- Chinese Visa (not required for Australian passport holders)
- Travel Insurance – compulsory – quotes can be provided if necessary.

Cost will be dependent on availability and final numbers but is expected to be $2490 per person (twin share). Single supplement if requested will be $300. We are able to match solo travellers if they are willing to share.

All arrangements are in conjunction with licensed Australian tourism businesses who have all of the required licenses and insurances to provide international tours.

If you are interested can you please forward an email expression of interest to
jacqui@balnarringtravel.com.au
with your name(s), number of people travelling and contact phone and email.

Any general enquiries to geoff.johnson1959@gmail.com.

 

[Tevor]

Fully inclusive supporters tours to the Central Coast Mariners Asian Champions League Elite matches

The first of these will be for the match against Shandong Taishan FC on 17 the September.
Departing on Sunday 15 September, this tour will include the following:
- Return flights from Sydney to Jinan
- Return transfers from Central Coast to Sydney Airport
- Return airport to hotel transfers in Jinan
- 3 nights twin share accommodation in a 4 star property with breakfast daily.
- Welcome dinner including drinks
- Half day local sightseeing.
- 2 hour pre match function with canapes and drinks
- Return hotel to stadium transfers.
- Match tickets

Not included:
- Chinese Visa (not required for Australian passport holders)
- Travel Insurance – compulsory – quotes can be provided if necessary.

Cost will be dependent on availability and final numbers but is expected to be $2490 per person (twin share). Single supplement if requested will be $300. We are able to match solo travellers if they are willing to share.

All arrangements are in conjunction with licensed Australian tourism businesses who have all of the required licenses and insurances to provide international tours.

If you are interested can you please forward an email expression of interest to
jacqui@balnarringtravel.com.au
with your name(s), number of people travelling and contact phone and email.

Any general enquiries to geoff.johnson1959@gmail.com.

Looks pretty good, it's the Shanghai Port match I'm keen on.

 

[JB16]

Looks pretty good, it's the Shanghai Port match I'm keen on.

Same here

 

[sydmariner]

I wouldn’t mind any of the Japan games, thankfully Marinos is at home .

 

[FFC Mariner]

Good value there. Well done

 

[scoober]

Fully inclusive supporters tours to the Central Coast Mariners Asian Champions League Elite matches

The first of these will be for the match against Shandong Taishan FC on 17 September.
Departing on Sunday 15 September, this tour will include the following:
- Return flights from Sydney to Jinan
- Return transfers from Central Coast to Sydney Airport
- Return airport to hotel transfers in Jinan
- 3 nights twin share accommodation in a 4 star property with breakfast daily.
- Welcome dinner including drinks
- Half day local sightseeing.
- 2 hour pre match function with canapes and drinks
- Return hotel to stadium transfers.
- Match tickets

Not included:
- Chinese Visa (not required for Australian passport holders)
- Travel Insurance – compulsory – quotes can be provided if necessary.

Cost will be dependent on availability and final numbers but is expected to be $2490 per person (twin share). Single supplement if requested will be $300. We are able to match solo travellers if they are willing to share.

All arrangements are in conjunction with licensed Australian tourism businesses who have all of the required licenses and insurances to provide international tours.

If you are interested can you please forward an email expression of interest to
jacqui@balnarringtravel.com.au
with your name(s), number of people travelling and contact phone and email.

Any general enquiries to geoff.johnson1959@gmail.com.

@priorpeter
Are these packages dependant on certain number of people for each different game/tour? Lets say 3 people want to go to the Shandong game, would the tour go ahead.

 

[scoober]

Hi All,

As discussed thought it would be tidier having travel arrangements in one place where we can all keep each other informed of flight deals/ promos and as mentioned by @priorpeter Tour packages when they come to pass. Also It would be great not just for the tour groups but for all to have a meeting place prior to the game for drinks and shenanigans!!

Personally I'm looking to Japan, research last night led me to the following price guides
- Kobe 26th November (located closest to Osaka)
QANTAS to Tokyo- $1350 midweek departure and return are better pricing
JAL to Tokyo- $1300 as above but return flights are very full
Jetstar direct to Osaka- $1300 once you add everything on but plenty of seat availability
ANA to Osaka via Tokyo- $1280 best value as it includes flights to and from Osaka with the main leg being out of Tokyo.
***All Tokyo only flights would require you to either fly (1hr 20mins) to Osaka or Shinkansen which to Kobe (3hrs 30mins) for around $120 each way.

-Kawasaki 18th February (located 1 hour via train from centre of Tokyo)
All airlines are almost identical in adding $200-$300 dollars on the airfares listed above. It is Ski season in Japan and Aussies flock there so fares reflect this.

Did some more study on the Feb Kawasaki game and if you don't mind a small layover, Singapore Airlines is ridiculously cheap at $950 return. All SAL flights (not Scoot) ANA next best at Mid $1200 but obviously direct. Both into Haneda Airport rather the Narita Airport which saves 45mins into Tokyo itself

 

[Meerkat]

Did some more study on the Feb Kawasaki game and if you don't mind a small layover, Singapore Airlines is ridiculously cheap at $950 return. All SAL flights (not Scoot) ANA next best at Mid $1200 but obviously direct. Both into Haneda Airport rather the Narita Airport which saves 45mins into Tokyo itself

I found cheaper on Phillipines Air.. but my husband nearly choked on that suggestion 😂

 

[sydmariner]

Did some more study on the Feb Kawasaki game and if you don't mind a small layover, Singapore Airlines is ridiculously cheap at $950 return. All SAL flights (not Scoot) ANA next best at Mid $1200 but obviously direct. Both into Haneda Airport rather the Narita Airport which saves 45mins into Tokyo itself

Dates?

 

[sydmariner]

Did some more study on the Feb Kawasaki game and if you don't mind a small layover,

9 Hours isn’t exactly small, but I agree it is cheap.

 

[scoober]

Dates?

Was 16th Feb out and 24th Feb home. 2hr 15 layover on the way and 1hr 25 on the way back

 

[scoober]

I found cheaper on Phillipines Air.. but my husband nearly choked on that suggestion 😂

Yeh no thanks to that one too

 

[sydmariner]

Was 16th Feb out and 24th Feb home. 2hr 15 layover on the way and 1hr 25 on the way back

If you leave on the 24th it means missing the drive bys home game.

 

[scoober]

If you leave on the 24th it means missing the drive bys home game.

Sometimes sacrifices need to be made. Japanese food, beers and double lemons will ease my pain

 

[priorpeter]

@priorpeter
Are these packages dependant on certain number of people for each different game/tour? Lets say 3 people want to go to the Shandong game, would the tour go ahead.

Hey mate,
I’ve just confirmed the price for MD1 tour is locked in for those who book and pay by 27 August.
The ground operator can only hold the rooms for us until 28 August, as there is a public holiday in China in mid sept so hotels book out quickly and prices jump.

I’ll put a post up with some more info shortly.