Hotels
Twin and/or double bedded, run-of-house rooms (unless specific room category is
indicated) with private facilities. Tour Operator reserves the right to substitute
hotels of similar category. Standard check-out time from hotels is 12:00 Noon. Guests
checking out later are charged a full night's rate.
Meals
Meals are provided, as indicated on each itinerary. When at hotels, meals are table d'hote and limited to specific dining rooms. All meals are included on Yangtze River Cruise.
Yangtze River Cruises
All accommodations are standard cabins aboard the Victoria Cruises. In the event
that the cruise boat is not available due to reasons beyond our control, the right
is reserved to substitute with another vessel.
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Tours & Transfers
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Sightseeing
By comfortable car, minibus or motorcoach including the services of English- speaking
guides. Groups of minimum 15 air and land paying passengers, traveling on the same
itinerary, will be escorted by an OFPT U.S. Tour Manager throughout their tour.
On tours that are "guaranteed," if the group size falls below 15 participants, tour
will be locally hosted in each city.
Please Note: Tours that are "guaranteed" may, during certain seasons,
operate with fewer passengers than what would normally constitute a "group." While
many passengers consider this a definite advantage, there are others who do prefer
to travel in larger groups. We will be happy to advise you of the approximate number
of passengers booked on your tour, if you contact us 30 days in advance of your
departure. However, please bear in mind that often the passenger count may fluctuate
up until arrival date in each destination.
Note: Late evening departures are counted as a night in the publication
of our tours when hotel check-out is after 12:00 Noon.
Sequence of Tour Programs
During periods of conventions, congresses, holidays, special events and any unforeseen
circumstances, the Tour Operator may have to make last minute changes (subsequent
to issuance of "final itinerary") in the sequence of the tour.
Transfers and Porterage
Transfers to/from airports, hotels, trains/ports and border crossings are included
as specified in the published itinerary, provided passengers' days of arrival and
departure coincide with their published tours. Alterations to the itineraries are
subject to supplements for private taxi services, or airport shuttle bus transportation.
Due to government and international regulations, porters may not be allowed inside
the customs and security areas of the airport.
Deviations
Any deviations (when possible) from the scheduled tours are subject to additional
surcharges.
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General Air Information
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Air Transportation
Orient Flexi-Pax Tours will provide air transportation in conjunction with all land
tours, based on the lowest applicable airfares on all IATA 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 printing (Dec 2008) and are subject to change. Any additional
fuel surcharge by airlines must be borne by the passengers. Due to these special
contracted net agreements, supplements or credits for air deviations may not be
equal to published airfare differentials. "Land Only" is available. Should airline
schedule changes result in a necessity to alter the land arrangements, any additional
expenses must be borne by the passenger.
Domestic Transportation
Some arrangements for domestic air, railroad or steamship transportation are made
by the ground operator and may necessitate last minute changes for reasons beyond
our control. Airline tickets for domestic flights along with final flight schedules
will be given to passengers locally by our ground operator.
Air Ticket Re-issuance
Any changes to an air reservation resulting in the re-issue of airline tickets will
be subject to a $300 & up re-issuance fee, plus special delivery charges.
Airport Taxes
Most foreign airports impose an embarkation or departure tax which cannot be prepaid and is not included in our rates. This tax, when applicable, is payable in U.S. Dollars or local currency upon checking in for the departure flight.
Baggage
Due to changing airline regulations with regard to checked baggage, we suggest that
you check with the airlines (both domestic and international) for the latest up-to-date
baggage allowance. Excess baggage charges are the sole responsibility of the passenger.
Touring vehicles allow for one standard size suitcase plus one carry-on per person.
Baggage insurance is highly recommended, as we cannot be held responsible for lost
or damaged luggage or personal items. Only 1 suitcase per person plus a carry-on
bag is permitted on all tours.
Deposits: All Tours & Cruise/Train Programs
A deposit of $350 per person together with optional insurance must be received within
10 days of booking date. The balance is due not later than 60 days prior to departure.
Late payments may result in higher airfares and additional charges. Photocopies
of valid passport must be sent with deposit. Important: Reservations are not considered
firm until deposit is received or they will be automatically cancelled.
Travel documents will be sent 2 weeks prior to departure. Late payments may necessitate
overnight delivery of documents, an expense that must be borne by the passenger.
Credit Card Payments
Major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card and American Express) are accepted
for all tours. Credit card charges will not be processed without a signed universal
credit form and credit card imprint.
Change Fee
Subsequent to initial reservation, a $25 change fee will be imposed, per booking
for each revision.
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Cancellation Penalties
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Per Person, Prior to Departure
ALL TOURS (Except "Elite Travel Collection")
- Up to 46 Days .............................................................$75
- 45–40 Days..................................................................$250
- 39–22 Days..................................................................$350*
- 21–7 Days....................................................................$650*
- 6 - 2 Days.....................................................................75%
- 1 Day to "No-Show" ....................................................100%
(Percentage penalties based on tour price)
ELITE TRAVEL COLLECTION
- Up to 121 Days ........................................................... $150.00
- 120-90 Days ............................................................... 15%
- 89-60 Days ................................................................. 35%
- 59-22 Days ................................................................. 50%
- 21 Days or Less .......................................................... 100%
(Percentage penalties based on tour price)
Additional penalties may be imposed by hotels during Christmas & New Year period.
Additional penalties for airline tickets/train tickets and cruises may be incurred.
We recommend the purchase of Trip Cancellation Insurance to cover Cancellation Fees.
Unused Services
Once travel has commenced, no refunds will be made for any unused services on any
tour. Should a medical emergency interrupt your tour, any refund secured on your
behalf will be subject to a $45 processing fee in addition to any applicable charges
imposed by the suppliers. Refund requests in such cases must be approved, documented
and submitted not later than 30 days after trip returns.
Visa/Passports
Every participant on our tours must be in possession of a passport valid for at
least six months AFTER date of return.
All passengers must be in possession of visas for China, Myanmar, Vietnam, Cambodia,
Laos, Indonesia, Bhutan, Dubai and Oman. Nationals of countries other than the U.S.A.
must check with the respective consulates of the countries they are planning to
visit for the necessary visa requirements. In order to simplify the issuance of
visas, OFPT will provide a visa information kit, utilizing a visa service company
that your travel agent may contact directly. All fees for visas are not included
in the cost of your tour and must be paid directly to the visa service company.
The Tour Operator is not responsible for the refusal of visas by Consular offices
and normal cancellation charges will apply.
Health Requirements
Currently, none of the countries included in our itineraries require a certification
of vaccination if originating from North America. However, as this is subject to
change, please check with the booking agent to ascertain which, if any, countries
in the tour require proof of inoculation and/or vaccination certificate. For updated
information, we suggest you contact the Center for Disease Control at (404) 639-3534,
or their website at www.cdc.gov/travel.
For tours including Tibet and Bhutan (due to the high elevation) please confirm
with your physician that you are in good health and able to tolerate the extremely
high altitude before reserving this tour. Passengers with history of high blood
pressure or heart conditions cannot participate.
Tips
Tipping information will be outlined in our final documents.
Airport Taxes, Customs & Immigration Fees
These are not included.
Passports
Passports, visas, travel insurance, beverages, after-dinner coffees and teas and all other items of a personal nature are not included.
Insurance
We recommend that you purchase adequate and comprehensive travel insurance before departure. Neither Orient Flexi-Pax Tours nor your travel agent is responsible for loss or damage to luggage, accidents en route or ill health that may require you to miss part of your trip or your return to the U.S.A. with the group.
Note: The Travel Protection Plan may not be purchased after final payment is made. Insurance premiums are non-refundable.
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Responsibility
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The Travel Agent and/or Tour Operators, Orient Flexi-Pax Tours and its representatives
abroad, act only as agents for the various companies, owners or contractors providing
the means of transportation, accommodation and other services. Orient Flexi-Pax
Tours, does not own, manage, control, promote, run or operate any transportation
or recreational vehicle, motel, hotel, restaurant, or any supplier of services.
All exchange orders, coupons and tickets are offered subject to the General Information
under which such services are offered or provided. Orient Flexi-Pax Tours and its
representatives assume no liability with respect to any negligence or malfeasances
by third-party service providers, whether during the course of the provision of
transportation, hotel, and other accommodation services, or otherwise, and are not
responsible for any personal injury, illness, or property damage or any other loss
or expense whatsoever arising directly or indirectly from the actions of third-party
service providers or their individual agents in connection with a tour. Further,
by participating in an Orient Flexi-Pax Tours tour, you are bound by our rules and
you participate in the activities of the tour at your own risk. Orient Flexi-Pax
Tours assumes no responsibility at all and no liability at all for any death, injury,
illness, quarantine, sickness, diseases, natural disaster, damage, loss, delay,
accident, expense, defect or any other abnormality which may result from your participation
in any activity during the tour. The aforesaid Orient Flexi-Pax Tours and/or their
agents can accept no responsibility for losses or accidental expenses due, as well,
to delays or changes in schedules or departures, hotel overbookings, sickness, weather,
strikes, war, quarantines, riots or insurrections or criminal acts committed by
third parties, defaults, political disorders of any type, or other such similar
causes. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger. Each
exchange coupon, order and ticket is to be regarded as one contracted on or in behalf
of the particular company or person named in it. The passenger contract in use by
the airline or steamship company concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole
contract of air or steamship passage with the purchases of these tours and/or the
Passenger. The airline companies concerned are not to be held responsible for any
act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their planes
or conveyances. The right is reserved to withdraw any tour announced in this Program
and to make such alterations to the itineraries as may be found desirable for the
proper carrying out of the tours. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable
in the Tour Operator's discretion to alter the arrangements or itineraries for the
passenger's comfort or welfare for any reason whatsoever, such alterations may be
made without penalty to the Operator. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne
by the Passengers. The right is reserved to decline, to accept, or retain any person
as a member of any group at any time. This program is issued on the sole responsibility
of the Tour Operator. It is not issued on behalf of and does not commit any Airline
whose services are used in the course of the tours.
It is agreed by and between the passenger(s) and Orient Flexi-Pax Tours that all
disputes and matters whatever arising under, in connection with or incident to this
agreement shall be litigated, if at all, in and before a court located in The City
of New York, New York State, U.S.A., to the exclusion of the courts of any other
city, state or country. The issuance and acceptance of tickets and/or other documents
in connection with a tour is considered acceptance of the above terms.
Special Notice: Delays, cancellations and overbookings may occur
on air flights, cruises, and land reservations by the participating carriers and
hotels. While Orient Flexi-Pax Tours will do everything possible to avoid these
inconveniences, it cannot and will not assume responsibility for the respective
carriers and hotels.
Prices presented in this brochure are based on currency exchange rates in effect
October 2008. All suppliers of services reserve the right to increase rates due
to currency fluctuations which may necessitate a change to the price of your services.
ISRAMWORLD® 2008 All Rights Reserved. The Itineraries and Programs described herein
are unique and proprietary to ISRAMWORLD and any misappropriation of same is strictly
forbidden.
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