TERMS & CONDITIONS

Reservations

1. DEPOSIT: All Deposits, Travel Protection Insurance and Visa
Fees paid to PDT may be paid by credit card (American Express,
MasterCard, Visa, Discover), with a signed credit card authorization
form, or by check. Upon receipt of your deposit, written confirma-tion/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
Deposit for M3BM04MD & M3BM05MU ….......….... US $400.00 per person
Non-refundable deposit for T3SE11MY and A3SE12MY US$1,000,- per person
IMPORTANT: In order to properly complete and process your reser-vation, 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 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 (other restrictions apply).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.

14 Day Policy Review Period-If You are not completely satisfied with the insurance You must notify the Company within 14 days of purchase and return the certificate. The Company will give You a full refund of premium provided You have not already departed on the Covered Trip or filed a claim. If past 14 days of purchase, the plan is non-refundable and non-transferrable.

General Limitations and Exclusions
Excess Insurance Limitation: The Insurance provided by this policy shall be in excess of all other valid and collectible insurance or indemnity except Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Common Carrier (Air Only), or as required by state law. If at the time of the occurrence of any Loss there is other valid and collectible insurance or indemnity in place, the Company shall be liable only for the excess of the amount of Loss, over the amount of such other insurance or indemnity, and applicable deductible.
Benefits are not payable for Sickness, Injuries or losses of You, Your Family Member, Your Traveling Companion or Your Traveling Companion’s Family Member, Your Business Partner, or Your Traveling Companion’s Business Partner 1. resulting from suicide, attempted suicide or any intentionally self-inflicted injury while sane or insane;
  2. resulting from an act of declared or undeclared war; 3. while participating in maneuvers or training exercises of an armed service; 4. while riding, driving or participating in races, or speed or endurance contests; 5. while mountaineering (engaging in the sport of scaling mountains generally requiring the use of picks, ropes, or other special equipment); 6. while participating as a member of a team in an organized sporting competition; 7. while participating in skydiving, hang gliding, bungee cord jumping; 8. while piloting or learning to pilot or acting as a member of the crew of any aircraft; 9. received as a result or consequence of being Intoxicated, as specifically defined  in the policy, or under the influence of any controlled substance unless administered on the advise of a Legally Qualified Physician; 10. to which a contributory cause was the commission of or attempt to commit a felony or being engaged in an illegal occupation; 11. due to normal childbirth, normal pregnancy (except for complications of pregnancy); 12. due to a mental or nervous condition, unless hospitalized;  13. for dental treatment (except as a result of Accidental Injury to sound natural teeth); 14. which exceed the Maximum Benefit Amount for each attached coverage as shown in the accompanying Schedule & Coverages: or; 15.  due to loss or damage (including death or injury) and any associated cost or expense resulting directly from the discharge, explosion or use of any device, weapon or material employing or involving chemical, biological, radiological or similar agents, whether in time of peace or war, and regardless of who commits the act and regardless of any other sequence thereto; 16. due to a Pre-existing Condition, as defined in the Policy.  The Pre-existing Condition Limitation does not apply to: (a) Emergency Medical Evacuation, Medical Repatriation and Return of Remains coverage; or (b) to coverage purchased within 14 days of the initial Trip deposit. The booking for the Covered Trip must be the first and only booking for this travel period and destination, You are not disabled from travel at the time You pay the premium, and You must purchase this policy for the full non-refundable cost of Your Covered Trip.

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 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. PDT is not responsible for any ticket reissue charges or 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 60 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. 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. 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 60 days prior to departure).
.............................................................................................................US $190.00 per person*
*Mailing or delivery fees are additional; see our website for details.

5. CANCELLATION FEES (All tours): Written notice of cancella-tion must be received by PDT either by mail, fax, or e-mail. Oral cancell-ation 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.
+M3BM04MD & M3BM05MU......................... US $400.00 per person.
PDT reserves the right to issue airline tickets immediately upon receipt
of your tour deposit

General Booking Conditions

Air & Land Information

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 refunda-ble 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 or Local Guide certifying the exact services not rendered must be attached to this claim.

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, dam-age, 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 are based on the value of foreign currencies in relation to the U.S. dollar and on tariffs, airfares, taxes and fuel sur-charges. Prices at the time of booking may vary slightly from adver-tised prices =based on currency fluctuations. 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 in the course of embarking or disembarking. 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 bro-chures 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, 43 its employees, officers, directors, subsidiaries or affiliates shall be the State of New York and such claim, action or proceedings shall be deter-mined 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 2098539-20