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 in this brochure. Receipt of your payment
represents your acknowledgement and acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Your travel agent or Pacific Delight Tours (PDT) will be happy to clarify any
questions you may have.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
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;
preferred accommodations subject to change to similar class 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 (see pages 6-9 for upgrade information). All Yangtze River
cruise ships are People’s Republic of China registry. 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 maintenance at the Three Gorges Dam, Yangtze River cruise
routes and shore excursions are subject to possible change. For the latest
itineraries, please see our website (www.pacificdelighttours.com) or call
1-800-221-7179.
ESCORTED
TOURS: For all tours, we reserve the
right to alter arrangements to better accommodate a small group, or to cancel
the tour. GOLD EXPERIENCE tours: A group size of 6 or more participants
will be escorted from arrival in China by a professional bilingual Tour
Director throughout mainland China and locally guided in Hong Kong. With less
than 6 passengers,
the
tour will be locally guided throughout and we reserve the right to alter arrangements
to best accommodate a smaller group, or to cancel the tour. Note: Hotel
porterage tipping is included in GOLD EXPERIENCE tours. ESCAPADE tours: A
group of 10 or more participants will be escorted by a professional bilingual
Tour Director throughout mainland China and locally
guided
in Southeast Asia, when applicable. With less than 10 participants, the tour
will be locally guided throughout and we reserve the right to alter arrangements
to best accommodate a smaller group, or to cancel the tour. SUPERVALUE
tours: Unless specified below, a group of 10 or more participants will be
escorted by a professional bilingual Tour Director throughout mainland China
and locally guided in Southeast Asia, when applicable. With less than 10 participants,
the tour will be locally guided throughout and we reserve the right to alter
arrangements to best accommodate a smaller group, or to cancel the tour.
16
Day Tour (T0YS16VL): A group of 6 or more participants
will be escorted by a professional bilingual Tour Director throughout the tour.
17
Day Tour (T0YS17VU): A group of 6 or more participants
will be escorted by a professional bilingual Tour Director throughout mainland
China and locally guided in Hong Kong. For all tours, we reserve the right to
alter arrangements to better accommodate a small group, or to cancel the tour.
Should the group size fall below the stated number of participants, supplemental
charges will apply. CITY HIGHLIGHTS PACKAGES & ANY PRE/POST-TOUR
MODULARS ANDEXTENSIONS offered are locally guided with a minimum of
2 passengers. We reserve the right to alter arrangements, or to cancel the tour
if we have less than the 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 bymotor coach, a guide will travel with
the group. 3) Unless specified, initial arrival and final departure transfers
are included when you purchase transpacific air from
Pacific Delight Tours. Call us for transfer costs for land only arrivals anddepartures.
TRAVEL
DOCUMENTS: Passengers traveling to China: 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, PDT
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. PDT 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. 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 PDT, we
require a copy of the China visa no less than four weeks prior to departure.
Please contact PDT for helpful information regarding visas
for other Asian countries described herein.
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. PDT is under no obligation whatsoever to provide
any special assistance. You are required to notify PDT, 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 U.S. PDT’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 (hereinafter PDT) may be paid by credit card (MasterCard, Visa,
Discover), with signed credit card authorization form, or by
check. Upon
receipt of your deposit, writtenconfirmation/invoice and Passenger
Information Form will be sent. Receipt of deposit confirmsyour
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 (non-refundable/non-transferable) is
due at time of deposit and is in addition to deposit amount.
Multi-City Packages …………………………………………… US $169.00 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 fourteen (14)
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 fourteen (14) days after deposit is paid. Rates subject to change
without notice.
3. AIRLINE RESERVATIONS AND PASSENGER NAMES: Passport number,
date and place of issue, and birth date is now required by many foreign
governments as well as some airlines in order to confirm services. Names on
your airline tickets must match the first and last name listed on the passport.
It is the
responsibility of the travel agent/traveler to verify that the nameshown
on the invoice exactly matches the traveler’s passport name. A revision fee of
$100.00per person will be charged if name must be changed within 75
days prior to tour departure date;changes are also subject to airline
penalties. PDT is not responsible for any ticket reissue chargesor
denial of boarding by an airline due to name discrepancy.
4. CHINA VISAS: PDT 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 at least 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 call or visit our website for complete visa application details. PDT
does not accept responsibility for passengers in possession of incorrect or
invalid visas.
Passengers traveling to Tibet: Entry permits to Tibet are handled by PDT. 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 PDT, we require a copy of the China
visa no less than four weeks prior to departure.
China Visa Fee (passport must be received at PDT office 75 days
prior to departure). US $175.00 per person*
*Mailing or delivery fees are additional; see our website for
details.
5. CANCELLATION FEES (All tours): Written notice of cancellation must be
received by PDT either by mail, fax, or e-mail. Oral cancellation by phone will
not be accepted.
75+ days before departure...............................US $300.00
per person*
74–30 days before departure...........................US $400.00
per person*
29–16 days before departure...........................US $500.00
per person*
15–3 days before departure..........................US $1,000.00
per person*
2-1 day(s) before departure..........................US $2,000.00
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. Pacific Delight Tours reserves the
right to issue airline tickets immediately upon receipt of your tour deposit.
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, 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 60 days prior to departure, a
$50.00 per person administrative handling fee will be assessed for all tours.
Reservations will be taken only with full payment. Late bookings are subject to
availability and will incur additional charges assessed by suppliers. PDT
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 & Land Information
PDT will provide air transportation in conjunction with land
tours, based on the applicable airfares on participating carriers, subject to
the rules and regulations of the class, fare and service of the individual
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. PDT 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: Free
allowances, limits, and additional charges for checked and carry-on baggage may
apply and vary by airline, frequent flyer status, booking class, destination
(e.g., baggage allowance differs for the transpacific and China/Inter-Asia
sections of your tour), bag size and weight. Refer to the airline’s website for
details on their checked and carry-on baggage rules. Baggage allowances and charges
are subject to change. We strongly recommend baggage insurance as PDT does not
assume any responsibility for loss or damage to baggage or passenger’s
belongings. It is at passenger’s risk throughout. For the most up-to-date
requirements please check with your air carrier prior to your flight.
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 Director of Local Guide certifying the exact
services not rendered must be attached to this claim.
LAND ONLY & LAND/CRUISE ONLY TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
1. Transpacific air.
2. Government-imposed taxes and fees, of up to $120, including the
Sept. 11th security fee, apply
and are additional. These may change without notice.
3. Airline-imposed baggage fees.
4. Fees for delivery of tour documentation to international
destinations.
5. Cost of passport and visas; and all items of a personal nature.
6. Any fees incurred due to delays, changes or cancellations
beyond Pacific Delight Tours’ control.
7. The customary end-of-tour gratuity to the Tour Director and tips
to Local Guides and drivers are not included. Tips to restaurant and hotel
waiters, chambermaids and porters are not included. Exception: GOLD EXPERIENCE
tours include hotel porterage tipping.
8. Transpacific flights from USA/first point of entry abroad, or
last point of exit on tour/USA are not included. Domestic flights within China
and inter-Asia, depending on the tour program, are included in land tour price.
International and domestic air schedules are subject to change at any time. If
you make your own flights arrangements, Pacific Delight Tours will not be
responsible for any loss resulting from cancellations, delays, or changes in
land or flight schedules.
9. Unless specified, initial arrival and final departure transfers
are included when you purchase transpacific air from Pacific Delight Tours.
Call us for transfer costs for land only arrivals and departures.
Prices in this brochure are subject to
change without notice. Prices quoted herein may not be available at the time of
purchase, or may be higher. Itineraries in this brochure are subject to change
without notice. For current prices and itineraries, please see our website
(www.pacificdelighttours.com) or call 1-800-221-7179.
Responsibility
Pacific Delight Tours (hereinafter PDT) 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
PDT. All tickets, coupons and receipts issued by PDT and all arrangements for
transport, conveyance or accommodations are made by PDT as agent of the
suppliers. By utilizing the services of suppliers, you agree that neither PDT 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. PDT, 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. PDT
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. PDT reserves the right to
decline to accept or to retain any person as a member of the tour party at any
time.
NOTE: 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. PDT reserves
the right to correct promotional, pricing or typographical errors at any time.
PDT 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 held to be 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
carriers’ 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 PDT and on its website, under which
you agree to utilize the services of PDT in arranging the tours, may not be
amended in any way except in writing signed by an authorized officer of PDT. By
utilizing the services of PDT, you agree the exclusive jurisdiction for all
claims, suits, actions or proceedings of whatsoever nature against PDT, 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 PDT, its employees, officers, directors, subsidiaries or affiliates,
(i) that you will notify PDT, in writing, of your claim as soon as possible and
(ii) that, if you choose to commence a law suit against PDT, 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 PDT, its employees, officers, directors, subsidiaries or
affiliates, will be forever barred. CST 2001314-20