The gold standard in touring: a deluxe, small group experience, discover Asia’s most intriguing destinations in style

16 Day Vietnam,
Cambodia & Bangkok Gold Vistas™

Tour Code: 7AG16VB

GOLD DELUXE TOUR: Fully Escorted
Select Five-Star Accommodations • Groups limited to 16 members

Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Danang, Ho Chi Minh City, Angkor Wat (Siem Reap), Bangkok
• Extend to Hong Kong






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HANOI: 3 Nights Hilton Hanoi Opera
Botanical Gardens, Ho Chi Minh Mauso­leum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, Old Quarter sightseeing by pedicab, Water Puppet show

HALONG BAY:
Day excursion to Halong Bay includes luncheon cruise on a traditional wooden boat; island stops to explore caves

HUE: 1 Night La Residence Hotel & Spa
Citadel’s Imperial City including Thai Ho Palace, Halls of the Mandarins, Forbidden Purple City; Tombs of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh

DANANG: 2 Nights Furama Resort Danang
Scenic Hai Van Pass and lunch at Lang Co Beach; Hoi An excursion, Cham Museum, China Beach, Marble Mountains; leisure time at Furama beach resort

HO CHI MINH CITY (Saigon): 2 Nights Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers
Notre Dame Cathedral, City Hall, Reunification Palace, Ben Thanh Market, Binh Tay Market, Thien Hau Pagoda; Cu Chi Tunnels and Tay Ninh day tour

SIEM REAP (Angkor Wat): 2 Nights Sofitel Royal Angkor
Tonle Sap boat trip including Chong Kneas floating village; Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm; sunset over Angkor Wat from Phnom Bakheng hilltop; Angkor Thom including Bayon Temple and the Terrace of Elephants

BANGKOK:
3 Nights Oriental Hotel
Thai dinner with classical dance performance; Royal Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaeo’s Emerald Buddha, Golden Chedhi, Pantheon of Kings, Eight Colored Towers; Jim Thompson House; Floating Market at Damnernsaduak, Nakorn Pathom; dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River



ALL INCLUSIVE FEATURES:

• Round-trip transpacific air transportation
• All Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand air/land transportation
• Fully Escorted from arrival Hanoi to departure Bangkok by our professional Tour Director
• 13 nights in Five Star hotels (Four Star deluxe in Hue)
• 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 13 dinners
• Round-trip transfers between airport and hotel, baggage handling, hotel taxes and service charges
• Sightseeing tours, cultural entertainment and performances as specified
• $100,000 Automatic Flight Insurance for transpacific air ticketed by Pacific Delight World Tours
• USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program

 

   
 

Air & Land tour fares include U.S. fuel surcharge of approx. $136
and intra-Asia fuel surcharge of approx. $25.

   
  GUARANTEED DEPARTURES SHOWN IN RED
 
SATURDAY DEPARTURES/SUNDAY ARRIVALS:
  Tour Code: 7AG16VB
 
Tour Cost (Per Person)†
Departure
Date
Return
Date
AIR & LAND
from
Los Angeles
starting from
AIR & LAND from
New York
starting from
Single
Supp.
2007:
Dec 1 Dec 16 $6,129 $6,129 $1,950
Dec 15 Dec 30 $6,489 $6,609 $1,950
2008:
Jan 12 Jan 27 $6,129 $6,129 $1,950
Jan 26 Feb 10 $6,129 $6,129 $1,950
Feb 16 Mar 2 $6,129 $6,129 $1,950
Feb 23 Mar 9 $6,129 $6,129 $1,950
Mar 1 Mar 16 $6,129 $6,129 $1,950
Mar 8 Mar 23 $6,129 $6,129 $1,950
Mar 15 Mar 30 $6,129 $6,129 $1,950
Mar 22 Apr 6 $6,129 $6,129 $1,950

† Special Notes:
• All prices are per person, double occupancy.
• East Coast Cities & Other Gateways: For domestic Add-On air fares from interior U.S. cities to Los Angeles, San Francisco or New York, refer to Add-On Airfare Chart below.
• Government-imposed taxes and fees, including the 9/11 Security Fee, apply and are additional. Refer to Air and Land Information in our Terms & Conditions. Local departure taxes at some Southeast Asia airports must be paid in cash.
• For early flights on Days 6 & 9, a box breakfast will be provided.
• Tour fares are subject to change.


EXTRA NIGHTS: (per room/per night).
FIVE STAR HOTELS
HANOI Hilton Hanoi Opera
2007:
Apr 1-Dec 31
$202
2008:

Jan 1-Mar 31

$212

*Includes breakfast.

 

BANGKOK Oriental Hotel*

2007:
Apr 1-Sep 28

$656

Dec 29 - Dec 31

$728

2008:
Jan 1-Mar 31

$728

Includes breakfast.
Gala Dinner from $280 per person on Dec 31, 2007 is compulsory.

Airport transfers (per person, one way)
Hanoi: 2 or more passengers $17; single traveler $34
Bangkok: 2 or more passengers $28; single traveler $44














   
 

4 DAY HONG KONG EXTENSION
TOUR CODE: 7AG04BHC
$828 per person/$570 Single Supp.
Minimum 2 passengers
Bangkok/Hong Kong flight
Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel
4 days / 3 nights
Breakfast daily
Transfers & baggage handling
Half Day Hong Kong Island tour

 
 
 

 
 
Cathay Pacific Airways Add-On Air Fare Chart
Low Season Add-On Fare (L): 8/16 – 12/09; 12/24 – 5/31
High Season Add-On Fare (H): 6/01 – 8/15; 12/10 – 12/23
ZONE 1: Via LAX Only • (L) $70.00 • (H) $130.00
Las Vegas, NV
Phoenix, AZ
San Diego, CA
ZONE 2: Via LAX Only • (L) $100.00 • (H) $160.00
Carlsbad, CA
Palm Springs, CA
Tucson, AZ
ZONE 3: Via LAX or SFO • (L) $130.00 • (H) $130.00
Boise, ID
Medford, OR
Spokane, WA
Eugene, OR
Portland, OR
Seattle, WA
ZONE 4: Via LAX or SFO • (L) $170.00 • (H) $230.00
Billings, MT
Denver, CO
Salt Lake City, UT
Colorado Springs, CO
Great Falls, MT
  
ZONE 5: Via NYC • (L) $70.00 • (H) $130.00
Via LAX or SFO • (L) $310.00 • (H) $370.00
Albany, NY
Hartford, CT
Syracuse, NY
Baltimore, MD
Norfolk, VA
Washington, DC
Boston, MA
Philadelphia, PA
  
Buffalo, NY
Rochester, NY
  
ZONE 6: Via LAX or SFO • (L) $310.00 • (H) $370.00
Abilene, TX
Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
Laredo, TX
Monroe, LA
Albuquerque, NM
Dayton, OH
Lexington, KY
Montgomery, AL
Amarillo, TX
Des Moines, IA
Lincoln, NE
New Orleans, LA
Atlanta, GA
Detroit, MI
Little Rock, AR
Oklahoma City, OK
Augusta, GA
El Paso, TX
Louisville, KY
St. Louis, MO
Austin, TX
Evansville, IN
Lubbock, TX
San Antonio, TX
Baton Rouge, TN
Fayetteville, AR
Madison, WI
Savannah, GA
Birmingham, AL
Grand Rapids, MI
Memphis, TN
Shreveport, LA
Cedar Rapids, IA
Houston, TX
Milford, UT
Sioux Falls, SD
Chattanooga, TN
Indianapolis, IN
Milwaukee, WI
Toledo, OH
Chicago, IL
Jackson, MS
Minneapolis, MN
Tulsa, OK
Cincinnati, OH
Kansas City, MO
Mission, TX
Wichita, KS
Cleveland, OH
Knoxville, TN
Missoula, MT
   
Columbus, OH
Lafayette, LA
Mobile, AL
   
Corpus Christi, TX
Lansing, MI
Moline, IL
   
ZONE 7: Via NYC • (L) $130.00 • (H) $260.00
Via LAX or SFO • (L) $310.00 • (H) $310.00
Akron, OH
Ft. Myers, FL
Melbourne, FL
Richmond, VA
Allentown, PA
Ft. Wayne, IN
Miami, FL
Roanoke, VA
Augusta, ME
Greensboro, NC
Middletown, PA
Sarasota, FL
Burlington, VT
Greenville, SC
Myrtle Beach, SC
Tallahassee, FL
Charleston, SC
Harrisburg, PA
Naples, FL
Tampa, FL
Charleston, WV
Huntsville, AL
Orlando, FL
Tri City, VA
Charlotte, NC
Ithaca, NY
Panama City, FL
W. Palm Beach, FL
Columbia, SC
Jacksonville, FL
Pensacola, FL
Wilmington, NC
Daytona Beach, FL
Key West, FL
Pittsburgh, PA
Winston-Salem, NC
Elmira, NY
Kingston, NC
Portland, ME
   
Fayetteville, NC
Lancaster, PA
Providence, RI
   
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Manchester, NH
Raleigh, NC
   
If your city is not shown on the lists above, please call us for information.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above add-on fares are applicable only when using flights on Cathay Pacific Airways. Valid from April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008


  DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY:
   
  Day 1 LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO or NEW YORK to HONG KONG/HANOI
Board your Cathay Pacific Airways flight to Vietnam, traveling via Hong Kong.
   
  Day 2 IN FLIGHT ACROSS THE PACIFIC
  Cross the International Date Line.
     
  VIETNAM
     
  Day 3 ARRIVE HANOI
  Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be met by your professional Tour Director and escorted to the Hilton Hanoi Opera. Time to relax before dinner at the hotel this evening.
Hilton Hanoi Opera
MEALS: Dinner at Hotel
   
  Day 4 HANOI
  Today’s city tour visits the Botanical Gardens, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda; the Temple of Literature, dedicated to Confucius, and scenic Hoan Kiem Lake. Then discover the Old Quarter’s fascinating maze of streets and shops on a pedicab ride. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and an entertaining performance at the Water Puppet Theater, a traditional art form that originated in Vietnam over 1,000 years ago. Transfer to the show by pedicab.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
   
  Day 5 HANOI (Halong Bay Excursion)
 

Depart Hanoi by motorcoach to Halong Bay, known as the “Bay of the Descending Dragon.” In a traditional Chinese junk, cruise magnificent Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With the bay’s 3,000 islets as a backdrop, enjoy a delicious lunch of fresh seafood on board. This afternoon, time to explore some of the bay’s fantastic caves. Observe the rhythms of daily life as you sail past floating villages, fishermen casting their nets and pearl fisheries. Return to Hanoi in time for dinner at a local restaurant.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

     
  Day 6 HANOI to HUE
 

Transfer to the airport for an early morning flight to Hue, former imperial capital. Visit the old Imperial City, located in the Citadel. Within its walls are palaces and temples such as Thai Hoa Palace, Halls of the Mandarins and the Forbidden Purple City. Visit the Imperial tombs of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. Tu Duc ruled Hue more than 100 years ago and was the longest reigning Emperor, while Khai Dinh’s tomb, the last monument of the Nguyen Dynasty, was built in the 1920s. Check in to the La Residence Hotel and Spa.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   
  Day 7 HUE to DANANG
 

After breakfast, drive across the Hai Van Pass with its spectacular views, en route to Danang. Stop for lunch at Lang Co, a scenic palm-shaded beach area on the South China Sea. Continue on to Danang where you have the afternoon at leisure to enjoy the beach and amenities at the Furama Resort Danang Hotel.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner in Hotel
   
  Day 8 DANANG (Hoi An Excursion)
  Drive to the picturesque trading port of Hoi An, where a walking tour includes such sights as Quan Cong Temple, the Japanese Covered Bridge, Trading Ceramics Museum and centuries-old pagodas. Return to Danang and visit the Cham Museum with its breathtaking sandstone sculptures, China Beach and the Marble Mountains. This evening, dinner is at the resort.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner in Hotel
   
  Day 9 DANANG to HO CHI MINH CITY
 

This morning, an early flight takes you to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, now Vietnam’s largest city. City sightseeing includes Notre Dame Cathedral, City Hall, Reunification Palace and Ben Thanh Market, one of the city’s liveliest areas. Continue on to the Chinese sector called Cholon, which means “Big Market.” Visit Binh Tay Market and Thien Hau Pagoda. Enjoy dinner in a local restaurant; overnight at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   
  Day 10 HO CHI MINH CITY (Cu Chi Tunnels and Tay Ninh Excursion)
  Today visit Cu Chi, an important base during the war because of its strategic location. The incredible Cu Chi Tunnels, a 125 mile long network of hidden tunnels used for storage, shelter, command posts, and hospitals were dug using only hand tools over a 25 year period, to defend against both French and American troops. Continue on to Tay Ninh, home of Caodism, an eclectic fusion of Eastern and Western religious philosophies. Visit the Caodai Great Temple before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
   
  CAMBODIA
   
  Day 11 HO CHI MINH CITY to SIEM REAP (Angkor)
 

At leisure until afternoon transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap, gateway to Cambodia’s most famous landmark, Angkor Wat. Check in to the Sofitel Royal Angkor Hotel for dinner and overnight.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner at Hotel

   
  Day 12 ANGKOR
  After breakfast, enjoy a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake to explore its fishing villages and the unique floating village of Chong Kneas.  This afternoon, visit Angkor Wat, a World Heritage Site and one of the largest temple complexes in the world, containing exquisite examples of Khmer and Hindu art from the 12th century, and the jungle-entwined ruins of Ta Prohm. A sight not to be missed, visit the hilltop Phnom Bakheng temple this evening to watch the sunset over Angkor Wat, its domes awash in golden light.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
   
  THAILAND
   
  Day 13 SIEM REAP to BANGKOK
 

This morning, continue your sightseeing of Angkor, including Angkor Thom, a fortified Royal City with its intriguing Bayon Temple and Terrace of Elephants. Transfer to the airport for your short flight to Bangkok, resplendent capital of Thailand.  Check in to the Oriental Hotel. This evening, enjoy a classical Thai dance performance with your sumptuous dinner at renowned Sala Rim Nam restaurant.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Show

   
  Day 14 BANGKOK
 

Visit the Royal Grand Palace, official home of the Thai royal family. Proceed through dazzling Wat Phra Kaeo with its revered Emerald Buddha, Golden Chedhi, Pantheon of Kings and the Eight Colored Towers, with transfer by boat. After lunch at the Sukothai Hotel, visit the Jim Thompson House, noted for its traditional architecture and priceless antiques. Tonight, enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River.
MEALS: American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   
  Day 15 BANGKOK
 

Drive through the countryside to Damnernsaduak and its Floating Market, where vendors hawk their exotic goods along the canals (klongs) from produce-laden skiffs. Visit Nakorn Pathom, the world’s tallest pagoda. Return to Bangkok where the afternoon is at leisure to explore on your own. Bid farewell to new friends at dinner this evening.
MEALS: American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner at Hotel

     
  Day 16• BANGKOK to HONG KONG/LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO or NEW YORK
 

Transfer to the airport for your flight home aboard Cathay Pacific Airways, traveling via Hong Kong. (Or you may choose to join our 4 Day Hong Kong Extension.)
MEALS: American Breakfast

   

















 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     
     
 
No Additional Charge - $100,000 AUTOMATIC FLIGHT INSURANCE
with each regularly scheduled airline ticket issued
and/or paid for by Pacific Delight Tours, Inc.
Master Policy # SRG 0008062646 underwritten by
American International Life Assurance Company of New York
 
   
 

TRAVEL PROTECTION INSURANCE
CUSTOM DESIGNED FOR PACIFIC DELIGHT TOURS, INC.

Multi-City Packages: Only $159* Per Person
Single City Packages: $89* Per Person

We have assembled the best travel arrangements for your trip of a lifetime and now we recommend you protect your travel investment and your dreams with the Pacific Delight Tours Travel Protection Plan.

            SCHEDULE OF BENEFITS:

Trip Cancellation/Interruption Up to Tour cost
Travel Delay
$500
Emergency Medical Evacuation/
Repatriation of Remains
$25,000
Emergency Medical Expense
$10,000
Baggage/Personal Effects
$1,000
Baggage Delay
$300
Accidental Death or Dismemberment
$10,000
Flight Accident Protection
$30,000
24-hour Worldwide Emergency Assistance
Included

PROTECT YOUR TRAVEL INVESTMENT – Sometimes the unexpected can force you to cancel your trip. Consider the sickness or injury of you, your family member or your traveling companion; or a terrorist event in a city on your itinerary; bad weather that delays your departure; or storm damage to your home.

Purchase your plan within seven (7) days of your initial trip deposit to be eligible for waiver pre-existing conditions. You must be medically able to travel at the time you purchase the plan and this must be the first booking for the same travel period and destination.

PROTECT YOURSELF – No one plans to get sick or injured while traveling but what if it happens to you? Many group medical plans do not provide coverage when you are overseas or traveling outside of network. Most have no coverage for Emergency Medical Evacuation. Our plan provides benefits for up to $10,000 in medical expenses incurred while traveling, and up to $25,000 for Emergency Medical Evacuation.

PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY – Coverage is included for lost baggage up to $1,000 and up to $300 per article to reimburse you for expenses incurred to purchase essential items in the event your baggage is lost or delayed.

PROTECT YOUR PEACE OF MIND – Valuable 24-hour Assistance Services are only a phone call away. Services include pre-departure planning such as weather, inoculation information, and passport and visa information. If you become sick or are injured while traveling our assistance specialists can direct you to the nearest medical facility providing the level of care you need as well as coordinate necessary emergency medical evacuation or the bedside visit of a family member or friend of your choice should you be hospitalized away from home.

The above are highlights of the Plan. You will be provided a Description of Coverage containing the complete terms, conditions and exclusions that apply, with your travel documents. You may click the following links for additional information: Overview of this plan; The Evidence of Benefits (for a more detailed description of coverage, benefits, and terms and conditions); Frequently Asked Questions.
                           Or call Travel Insured at 1-800-243-3174

Plan is designed by Travel Insured International.
Insurance is underwritten by Arch Insurance Company, licensed in all states and the District of Columbia, and headquartered in New York. This is a brief coverage description. See Policy for restrictions. Conflicts between this document and the policy will be governed by the Policy.

*Rates subject to change without notice.
 
   
 
IMPORTANT NOTES

We want you to get the most out of your vacation. For your own guidance, please carefully read and be sure that you fully understand the IMPORTANT NOTES and TERMS & CONDITIONS as stated below. Receipt of your payment represents your acknowledgement and acceptance of these terms and conditions. Your travel agent or Pacific Delight Tours, Inc. (PDTI) will be happy to clarify any questions you may have.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Cruise accommodations are based on double occupancy of twin-bedded stateroom with private bath. Triple occupancy in cabins is only available in Deluxe or Shangri-La suites (call for cabin upgrade information). All Yangtze River cruise ships are People's Republic of China registry.

Hotels are based on double occupancy. Single supplement is indicated on the itineraries. On occasions when accommodations must be assigned on a share basis due to insufficiency of single rooms, an appropriate refund will be made after returning to the U.S. Triple rooms are on request and subject to availability. Hotels are subject to change; substitutions, if any, are similar class to listed hotels. Tour accommodations are subject to availability at time of booking.


MEALS: Meals are included, as specified in the itineraries.

TOURS: Due to occasional flight delays, weather conditions or other unforeseen situations, it may not be possible to include some sightseeing tours as scheduled. Cultural and acrobatic shows and other performances may not be available during holidays and seasonal recess in China. If it becomes necessary to change the means of transportation or any other service, or for the tour to be prolonged through circumstances beyond the control of the ground operator, any additional tour cost must be borne by the passenger and is payable immediately. Due to weather, varying water levels on the Yangtze River or construction at the Three Gorges Dam, Yangtze River cruise routes and shore excursions are subject to possible change.

ESCORTED TOURS: 16 DAY VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & BANGKOK GOLD VISTAS: A group size of 10-16 passengers will be escorted from arrival in Hanoi to departure in Bangkok by a professional bilingual Tour Manager. A group size of less than 10 passengers will be locally guided throughout. We reserve the right to alter arrangements to best accommodate a smaller group, or to cancel the tour.

15 DAY CHINA 'S GOLDEN ROUTE IMPERIAL VISTAS AND 20 DAY CLASSIC CHINA & YANGTZE RIVER IMPERIAL VISTAS: A group of size of 10-16 passengers will be escorted throughout Asia by a professional bilingual Tour Manager. A group size of less than 10 passengers will be locally guided throughout. We reserve the right to alter arrangements to best accommodate a smaller group, or to cancel the tour.

13 DAY THAILAND & GOLDEN TRIANGLE VISTAS: A group size of six (6) or more passengers will be escorted in Thailand. With less than six (6) passengers, we reserve the right to alter arrangements to best accommodate a smaller group, or to cancel the tour.

19 DAY THAILAND & GOLDEN TRIANGLE VISTAS: A group size of six (6) or more passengers will be locally guided in Thailand. With less than six (6) passengers, we reserve the right to alter arrangements to best accommodate a smaller group, or to cancel the tour.

20 DAY SCENIC CHINA & YANGTZE RIVER VISTAS: A group size of 10-16 passengers will be escorted throughout China by a professional bilingual Tour Manager and locally guided in Hong Kong. A group size of less than 10 passengers will be locally guided throughout. We reserve the right to alter arrangements to best accommodate a smaller group, or to cancel the tour.

ALL OTHER TOURS, MODULES AND EXTENSIONS are locally guided with a minimum of two (2) passengers. We reserve the right to cancel the tour with less than the required minimum number of participants.

NOTE: 1) If any tour is operated with less than the minimum number of passengers, a supplemental charge will apply. Please note that we reserve the right to cancel any tour with less than the minimum number of passengers.
2) Participants on locally guided tours will be transferred in each city, but will not be accompanied on flights between cities. When travel between cities is by motor coach, a guide will travel with the group.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: U.S. passports with a six-month validity AFTER the date of return are required for all tour participants. Passports must have four (4) blank pages, excluding pages 22, 23 & 24 which are not accepted as visa pages. Upon request, PDTI will secure the visa for entry into the People's Republic of China (not required for Hong Kong) for a nominal fee. All applications must be forwarded to the Chinese Consulate for their approval. PDTI cannot guarantee the acceptance of your visa application. If for any reason your application is denied, a full refund will be made on any payment. It is the responsibility of all non-U.S. citizens to check visa and health requirements with appropriate consulates, in addition to travel agent, and to have the correct documentation prepared for travel outside of the U.S.

Passengers traveling to Tibet:
Entry permits to Tibet are handled by Pacific Delight Tours, Inc. Your China visa is required in order for us to issue your entry permit into Tibet. Please note that if your China visa is not handled by PDTI, we require a copy of the China visa no less than four weeks prior to departure.

Please contact PDTI for helpful information regarding visas for Vietnam and Cambodia.

HEALTH: In general, tours are quite active and require a good deal of walking, frequently including stairs. Tibet requires travel into areas of high altitude and with extreme temperature fluctuation. We strongly recommend that you discuss any health concerns regarding these points with your personal physician.

Additional Assistance: In order to ensure the smooth operation of the tour for all group members, any traveler requiring special assistance must be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for providing all such assistance. PDTI is under no obligation whatsoever to provide any special assistance. You are required to notify PDTI, in writing, prior to the time of booking of any physical disability or medical condition which may require any special assistance during the tour. Please note that for the physically challenged access to some facilities may not be available at the same required levels standard in the US.

PDTI's tour directors and their designees reserve the right to exclude passengers from participating in tours if, in their sole discretion, they believe that the tour may be challenging to the passenger or could detract from the full enjoyment of the other tour participants.

Currently, vaccinations are not required. As health requirements change without notice, please check with your personal physician or public health service for current required or recommended inoculations.

 
     
   
 
TERMS & CONDITIONS

You are encouraged to carefully review the full text of our Terms & Conditions.

RESERVATIONS

1. DEPOSIT: All Deposits, Travel Protection Fees and Visa Fees paid to Pacific Delight
Tours, Inc. (PDTI) may be paid by credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express), with signed credit card authorization form, or by check. Upon receipt of your deposit, written confirmation/invoice and Passenger Information Form will be sent. Receipt of deposit confirms your reservation and is applied toward final payment.
Deposit .................................................US $300.00 per person
IMPORTANT: In order to properly complete and process your reservation, the following items are required in this office in addition to your reservation and deposit:
a. Photocopy of your valid passport (picture/name page)
b. Completed Passenger Information Form

2. TRAVEL PROTECTION INSURANCE PAYMENT: Travel Protection Insurance payment (nonrefundable/non-transferable) is due at time of deposit and is in addition to deposit amount.
Multi-City Packages ...................................US $159.00 per person
Single City Packages .................................US $89.00 per person
Travel Protection Insurance is strongly recommended. Pre-existing conditions exclusion is waived when insurance is purchased within seven (7) days of deposit. Travel Protection Insurance may be purchased any time before date of departure, but pre-existing conditions exclusion is not applicable if purchased more than seven (7) days after deposit is paid. Rates subject to change without notice.

3. AIRLINE RESERVATIONS AND PASSENGER NAMES: It is the responsibility of the travel agent/traveler to verify that the name shown on the invoice exactly matches the traveler's passport name. A revision fee of $100.00 per person will be charged if name must be changed within 75 days prior to tour departure date; changes are also subject to airline penalties. PDTI is not responsible for any ticket reissue charges or denial of boarding by an airline due to name discrepancy.

4. VISAS: When requested at time of reservation, PDTI will be pleased to secure your China visa for a nominal fee. US Passports must have at least a six-month validity AFTER the date of return and should have at least four (4) blank pages for visa stamps, excluding pages 22, 23 & 24 which are not accepted as visa pages. Passports should be sent to our office 75 days prior to departure date with completed and signed Visa Application Form, one (1) passport-size (2” x 2”) color photo, and payment by credit card or check. Visa fee is non-refundable once the visa is issued. Visa fees as shown are in effect at time of printing and are subject to change. Please refer to our visa section or call for complete visa application details. PDTI does not accept responsibility for passengers in possession of incorrect or invalid visas.

Passengers traveling to Tibet:
Entry permits to Tibet are handled by Pacific Delight Tours, Inc. Your China visa is required in order for us to issue your entry permit into Tibet. Please note that if your China visa is not handled by PDTI, we require a copy of the China visa no less than four weeks prior to departure.

China Visa Fee
(passport should be received at PDTI office, 75 days prior to departure)...........................................................US $160.00 per person*
*Mailing or delivery fees are additional; see our visa section for details.

5. CANCELLATION FEES: All tours:
75+ days before departure....................................US $300.00 per person*
74–45 days before departure.................................US $350.00 per person*
44–16 days before departure.................................US $400.00 per person*
15–1 day before departure ....................................US $500.00 per person*
On or after departure date ....................................100% forfeiture of tour price*
*Plus any additional charges assessed by land suppliers or airlines, in addition to any revision fees.

GENERAL BOOKING CONDITIONS

1. FINAL PAYMENT: Air/Land or Land Only Payment: Due 75 days prior to departure and may be made by check or credit card, with signed authorization form. Pacific Delight Tours, Inc. (PDTI), the tour operator, reserves the right to cancel bookings not paid in full by 75 days prior to departure date, or to modify your tour arrangements to accommodate unforeseen circumstances due to high demand for air, cruise and hotel space. You will be notified immediately should this situation arise.

2. LATE FINAL PAYMENT FEE: To ensure smooth tour operation, final payment must be received at least 75 days prior to departure. A $100.00 per person late payment fee will be added to your invoice if final payment is not received by 75 days prior to departure date. Reservations are subject to cancellation if final payment is not received by 75 days and cancellation fees will apply.

3. PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNTS: Discounts are applicable to final payment and valid only when payment is received by deposit and final payment due dates. Promotional discounts are not combinable. Unfortunately, we are not able to apply promotional discounts when payments are not received by the specified due dates.

4. RESERVATIONS 74-46 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE: While booking early ensures the widest choice of availability, we will make every effort to accommodate spontaneous travel plans. Reservations will be taken only with full payment to avoid the late payment fee shown above. Payment by credit card must be accompanied by credit card authorization form. Prices may be subject to change less than 75 days prior to departure.

5. LATE BOOKINGS: For new reservations made within 45 days prior to departure, a $50.00 per person administrative handling fee will be assessed for all tours and modulars. Reservations will be taken only with full payment. Late bookings are subject to availability and will incur additional charges assessed by suppliers. PDTI reserves the right to refuse reservations requested less than 30 days prior to departure.

6. REVISIONS: After deposit, a $20.00 per person fee for each revision, including addition or deletion of services, will be assessed for any changes in air and/or land arrangements (plus supplier's penalties). Once documents/tickets are issued, changes are not permitted. Revision fee is in addition to any rebooking fees.

7. REBOOKING: A change in departure date or from one tour to another after your original reservation has been processed is considered a cancelled trip, and cancellation fees will apply.

AIR INFORMATION:

PDTI will provide air transportation in conjunction with all land tours, based on the applicable airfares on Cathay Pacific Airways and participating carriers, subject to the rules and regulations of the class, fare and service of the individual airline. Tours that are published inclusive of air utilize contracted net fares in effect at time of publication ( January 1, 2007 ) and are subject to change by the airline.

Due to special contracted net agreements, supplements or credits for air deviations may not be equal to published airfare differentials. Domestic carriers provide air transportation in China and Asia. Airfares are subject to change and any increase in airfare is not included in the tour fare.

Depending on airfare class used, the airfare may be non-refundable and subject to full cancellation penalties. Tour extensions may incur weekend surcharges. PDTI endeavors to follow the itineraries precisely; however, if flights are not available at the scheduled time, we reserve the right to modify the air and land arrangements for smooth operation of the tour.

BAGGAGE:* Baggage allowance differs for the transpacific and China/InterAsia sections of your tour. US transpacific allowance is two pieces of checked baggage. Maximum weight/size for each piece is 50 lbs/62 inches (sum of three dimensions). One carry-on not to exceed 45 inches (sum of three dimensions) is allowed. Baggage allowance within China and on InterAsia flights is one piece of baggage not over 44 lbs. per person, plus a carry-on. Baggage in excess of one piece per person will result in excess baggage fees to be paid immediately upon demand. Mongolia travel allows 33 lbs. total: 22 lbs. for checked luggage and 11 lbs. for a carry-on. We strongly recommend baggage insurance as Pacific Delight Tours does not assume any responsibility for loss or damage to baggage or passenger's belongings. It is at passenger's risk throughout.

*Baggage allowances are subject to change so please check Cathay Pacific's website for the most up-to-date requirements: http://www.cathaypacific.com/cpa/en_US/helpingyoutravel/baggageinformation

LAND INFORMATION:

REFUND ON UNUSED OR CHANGED TOUR ARRANGEMENTS: Portions of land arrangements, hotel accommodations or any other service or feature of the tour, which are not used, are neither refundable nor exchangeable. Travel Protection Insurance fee is nonrefundable. Refund claims must be made in writing through the agent from whom the tour has been purchased within 14 days of the termination of the tour. A written statement from the Tour Manager certifying the exact services not rendered must be attached to this claim.

TOUR FARE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
1. Airfare add-ons from hometown to the gateway city.
2. Government-imposed taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee, of up to $155 apply and are additional. These may change without notice.
3. Fees for delivery of tour documentation to international destinations.
4. Transportation of heavy baggage in excess of applicable allowance; cost of passport and visas; and all items of a personal nature.
5. Any fees incurred due to delays, changes or cancellations beyond Pacific Delight Tours' control.
6. The customary end-of-tour gratuity to tour managers and tips to local guides and drivers are not included. Tips to restaurant and hotel waiters, cha2/16/08 7. Land Only Fares for Single-City Modules do not include transpacific or domestic air. For Mul2/16/08es do not include transpacific air or domestic air (unless otherwise stated).

International and domestic air schedules are subject to change at any time. If you make your own flight arrangements, Pacific Delight Tours will not be responsible for any loss resulting from cancellations, delays, or changes in flight schedules.

RESPONSIBILITY
Pacific Delight Tours, Inc. (hereinafter PDTI) acts as a tour operator and agent. The suppliers that provide transportation, conveyance or accommodations are independent contractors and are not agents or employees of PDTI. All tickets, coupons and receipts issued by PDTI and all arrangements for transport, conveyance or accommodations are made by PDTI as agent of the suppliers. By utilizing the services of suppliers, you agree that neither PDTI nor any of its officers, directors, employees, subsidiaries or affiliates shall be liable for any injury, damage, loss, accident or delay incurred by you or those traveling with you in connection with any accommodations, transportation, conveyance or other services of whatsoever nature resulting directly or indirectly from any acts or default of the suppliers or from any occurrence or condition, including but not limited to defects in vehicles or vessels, breakdown in equipment or the negligence of their operators. PDTI, its employees, officers, directors, subsidiaries or affiliates also shall not be liable for any injury, damage, loss, claim or accident resulting directly or indirectly (i) from delays, cancellations or changes in flights, itineraries, schedules or other services of any nature whatsoever, (ii) from strikes, theft, sickness, weather, quarantine or any other causes of any nature whatsoever or (iii) from acts or omissions of any Government, its local subdivisions, bureaus or authorities.

All tour itineraries and fares may be affected by alterations or delays in air or surface transportation services of the various countries. PDTI reserves the right to withdraw any tour and to make such alterations in the itineraries which, in its sole discretion, it may find desirable for the convenience of the parties or the proper operation of the tour. PDTI reserves the right to decline, to accept or to retain any person as a member of the tour party at any time.

All tour fares shown in this brochure are based on the value of foreign currencies in relation to the U.S. dollar in effect at the date of the printing of the brochure and on the tariffs, airfares, taxes and fuel surcharges as of that same date and are subject to change at any time to reflect those or other changes since the date of the brochure's printing. PDTI reserves the right to correct promotional, pricing or typographical errors at any time. PDTI reserves the right to cancel the tour prior to departure for any reason. In such case, a full refund of all payments will constitute full settlement with the passenger.

The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act or event during the time the passengers are not on board their planes or conveyances. The passenger's contract in use by the airlines concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airlines and the purchaser of these tours and/or passenger with respect to that service. Any and/or all transportation companies shall have or shall incur no responsibility for or liability to any traveler aside from their liability as common carriers. The carrier's international tariff is available for inspection and will govern all aspects of the air transportation.

The Terms and Conditions contained herein and set forth in the brochures issued by PDTI and on its website, under which you agree to utilize the services of PDTI in arranging the tours, may not be amended in any way except in writing signed by an authorized officer of PDTI. By utilizing the services of PDTI, you agree the exclusive jurisdiction for all claims, suits, actions or proceedings of whatsoever nature against PDTI, its employees, officers, directors, subsidiaries or affiliates shall be the State of New York and such claim, action or proceedings shall be determined according to the laws of the State of New York. You also agree that if you have a claim against PDTI, its employees, officers, directors, subsidiaries or affiliates, (i) that you will notify PDTI, in writing, of your claim as soon as possible and (ii) that, if you choose to commence a law suit against PDTI, its employees, officers, directors, subsidiaries or affiliates, you will do so within one year from the date of the last day of the Tour on which your claim arose, failing which your claim against PDTI, its employees, officers, directors, subsidiaries or affiliates, will be forever barred.

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Valid: April 1,2007 - March 31, 2008
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