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RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS & FINAL PAYMENTS
The carefully selected unusual programs featured in this
brochure tend to sell out fast. As such, early reservations are
essential to ensure availability of space. A deposit of $500 per
person is due to SITA at the time of reservation. (A higher
deposit may be required for some tours). If deposit is not
received at our offices within 7 days from the date of
reservations, booking/s is/are subject to cancellation. After
receipt of deposit by SITA, any change/s made to the reservation/s
will incur a processing fee of $25 per change (see also
cancellation clause). Final payment is due to SITA 60 days prior
to departure date (Some Tours may require final payment 90 Days
prior). If the
reservation is made within the last 60 days of departure (and if
space is still available), the entire tour price must be paid at
the time of reservation. TOP
PRICES, RATES & FARES
Unless otherwise indicated, all price rates shown are in United
States Dollars and are per person sharing a double-bedded hotel
room. These prices are in effect at time of printing (October
2007) and are subject to change at any time prior to departure.
Quoted tour prices are based on current rates of exchange, tariffs
and taxes as of print date above. SITA reserves the right to
increase tour prices to cover increased costs of tariffs, taxes,
park fees and fluctuations in foreign exchange markets. Airfares
(if shown) are from the gateways of JFK or LAX and should be used
as a guideline only. Best available airfares will be quoted,
applicable at time of departure, based on individual gateways for
the complete air itinerary. Due to constant fluctuation in fuel
surcharges and taxes SITA is unable to publish airfares. Excellent
fares, matching the tour, are available upon request at the time
of booking. TOP
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
All participants must be in possession of a passport valid for 6
months beyond the re-entry date into the United States. A visa or
visas may be required for some or all of the countries visited on
the holiday or tour selected. Please check your visa requirement/s
at time of booking. SITA will provide visa information and
application forms. SITA recommends a reliable visa service that
will assist in obtaining visa/s for nominal fee/s. Non U.S.
Citizen/s may have different requirements. It is the passenger’s
responsibility to ensure that all his or her visa and passport
requirements are met. TOP
TOUR INFORMATION
Acknowledgement of booking will be sent immediately upon
initiation of a reservation. Invoice with appropriate visa
applications (if needed) and general information such as reading
and clothing suggestions, customs information, anticipated weather
conditions, etc. will be forwarded to you upon receipt of deposit.
Final tour documents consisting of detailed tour itinerary,
vouchers, hotel list, travel bags, baggage tags, etc., are
dispatched from our offices approximately 21–30 days prior to
departure. If documents are required/requested for earlier
delivery, a handling fee of $50 will apply to cover extra handling
and processing. TOP
CANCELLATIONS & CHANGES
Because on the special nature of the programs featured in this
brochure, suppliers impose rigid cancellation fees; please be
aware that SITA has no control over such fees and cannot make any
exceptions to these charges.
Note: ALL cancellations must be received by
SITA in writing; cancellation/s will be effective when the written
notice is received at SITA’s offices in Encino, CA.
If a cancellation is received after SITA is in
possession of the initial deposit, but more than 60 days prior to
departure (or 90 days if applicable), the cancellation fee
incurred will be $250 per person (a higher cancellation fee may
apply to some tours). If cancellation is received between 59 and
45 days prior to departure the fee incurred will be 25% of the
entire tour price. Or, if final payment has been received before
60 days prior to departure, and cancellation occurs, the fee
incurred will be 25% of the entire tour price. Cancellation/s
received between 44 days and 30 days prior to departure will be
charged a fee of 50% of the entire tour price. NO REFUNDS
whatsoever will be made for cancellations received within the last
30 days prior to departure.
Airfares are subject to different rules
andcancellation fees; some may be non-refundable. Details will be
provided at the time of booking. To protect against cancellation
charges, we strongly recommend purchasing Cancellation Protection
and Travel Interruption Insurance (see Insurance clause). TOP
UNUSED TOUR ITEMS
No refund will be made for any unused accommodations, missed
meals, transportation segments, cruise portions, sightseeing tours
or any other service. Such unused items are neither refundable nor
exchangeable (no exceptions). TOP
INSURANCE
SITA strongly recommends the Travel Protection Program designed
exclusively for guests on SITA tours, cruises and holidays and
underwritten by Travel Insured International. The plan protects
you and your investment in the event of a sudden emergency before
or during your trip and offers coverage for trip cancellation or
interruption, illness, injury, and damage, loss or theft of
baggage, as well as emergency assistance. TOP
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Health regulations for some countriesvisited on featured tours
in this brochure may require proof of inoculation and/or
vaccination certificate; such certificate should be in your
possession throughout the entire tour. SITA strongly recommends
that you consult with your personal physician or Passport Health
at 888-499-7277 or via the web at www.passporthealthusa.com in
regards to your itinerary and required inoculations. You may also
visit the website of the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention) at www.cdc.gov. TOP
CRUISE AND RAIL TERMS
REVISION FEES
A handling fee of $30 per transaction is charged for any
alteration or revision made to a reservation. Spelling corrections
to client’s names after tickets have been issued will be subject
to airline revision fees. Courier delivery costs apply if any
changes are made within five weeks prior to departure. A change of
date or itinerary within 95 days of departure will be treated as a
cancellation and new booking; in this case regular cancellation
fees apply. TOP
CRUISE AND RAIL JOURNEYS
Deviations to the planned cruise or rail itineraries are possible, although every effort will be made to keep them as they are shown. All cruise or rail routes are subject to change without notice. Should conditions render cruise or rail routes unsafe for navigation, alternative services may apply, including but not limited to, accommodation on the docked ship (for cruise itineraries) and/or substitute ground arrangements. TOP
YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations on a double occupancy basis, will be provided at
the property specified or similar. Rooms will be assigned by the
respective supplier/s on a run-of-the-house basis, in category/ies
as specified in the itinerary. The hotels featured in the
itinerary will be in accordance to the level of the program –
First Class, Deluxe or Luxury - (this term may be defined by the
hospitality industry in the region providing such accommodation or
by trade custom). All per person rates are based on double
occupancy of the respective accommodation units as described
above. A Tour member occupying a single room, either by choice or
by circumstance, is required to pay the single room supplement.
Quoted single room rate does not necessarily mean single occupancy
of a double room, as some of the establishments featured in this
web site have especially designed single occupancy units. TOP
MEALS
Meals for each tour are included as stated on itinerary. A la
Carte, Buffet meals and/or table d’hôte are offered. Special meals
and entertainment are included as shown in the itinerary. In some
rare instances, a meal may not be of a standard expected under the
term of “deluxe” particularly in remote areas. TOP
SIGHTSEEING & LAND TOUR SERVICES
The following services are included in your tour price:
transportation between the airports and hotels, baggage handling,
sightseeing with English-speaking guides as mentioned in the
itinerary and all entrance fees to attractions visited as
described in the itinerary. Sightseeing will be via motor coach,
private car and other modes of transportation (air conditioned
where necessary and available), as determined by the nature of the
terrain and as outlined in the itinerary. Transfers are not
included when arriving or departing at the first destination
gateway by means other than the scheduled tour flights, but can be
arranged at additional cost. TOP
SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT
Cultural entertainment events, gala evenings and/or festivals
are included as per the itinerary. TOP
AIRLINE CLAUSE
The airlines used in conjunction with tours and holidays
featured in this web site are not to be held responsible for any
act, omission or event during the time passenger/s is not/are not
onboard their aircraft. The passenger tickets in use by the
airline, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between
the airline and passenger/s. Airfares, where used, are current at
the time of printing of the SITA brochure (October 2007) and are
subject to change without notice. TOP
LATE BOOKING CHARGE
Bookings made within 30 days of departure incur a $50 handling
fee. TOP
NON REFUNDABLE AIR TICKETS
For departures that are not guaranteed: If you are purchasing a
nonrefundable air ticket, please make sure that your travel agent
explains the difficulties associated with these airfares. SITA
cannot be held responsible for any change/cancellation penalties
associated with non-refundable airfares. TOP
LUGGAGE
Arrangements include transportation and transfer of two standard-sized suitcases per person.TOP
AIRLINE BAGGAGE REGULATIONS
Intercontinental, Economy-class allowance per tour participant,
permits two checked pieces of luggage per person, and subject to a
total combined measurement of 106 inches (width + depth + height).
No dimension of any single bag is to exceed 62 inches. The
carriage weight per bag is limited to 50Lbs.
The regional requirements for non-intercontinental flights are
determined by weight, usually 44 lbs. per person in economy class
(charter flights, if and when used, allow only 22 pounds,
soft-sided luggage; limitations are strictly enforced). Carry-on
baggage is not to exceed 45 inches and must conform to under seat
size requirements of 9x14x22 inches. Baggage and personal effects
are at owner’s risk throughout the tour and baggage insurance is
strongly recommended (see insurance clause). Carrier liability for
tour members’ baggage is clearly stated on the passenger contract
printed on all tickets; description can also be found for
inspection at the airport or city offices of the carrier.
Liability for checked and unchecked baggage shall in no event
exceed the actual loss incurred by the passenger, subject to proof
of the amount of loss. Please read all of the conditions of your
ticket. Federal law and treaties limits the amount of recovery for
loss of or damage to your luggage or its contents. To protect
against such limitations, we strongly recommend that you purchase
insurance (see insurance clause). TOP
TOUR PRICE EXCLUSIONS
Your tour price does not include: Air transportation (unless
specifically stated as included); costs and fees to obtain or
extend your passport/s; visa fees and processing fees;
inoculations and vaccinations (if required); health certificate;
airport taxes and country departure taxes (if applicable); all
items of a personal nature including alcoholic beverages (except
on certain occasions): meals not specified, tips to tour guides;
excess baggage charges; cancellation, health, accident and baggage
insurance; private, non-group transfers; and any items not
specifically listed as included. TOP
PHOTOGRAPHY
SITA reserves the right to take photographs during the operation
of any program and to use resulting photographs for promotional
purposes. Any passengers who prefer that their images not be used
are asked to notify their tour escort at the beginning of the
program. TOP
RESPONSIBILITY–LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
SITA World Travel, Inc. (dba SITA World Tours) of Encino,
California and all affiliates (herein referred to as “SITA”) act
only in the capacity as an agent for the hotels, airlines, bus
companies, railroads, ship lines, and/or contractors providing
accommodations, transportation or other services to the client.
The client is advised that SITA purchases such transportation,
hotel accommodations, restaurant and other services from various
independent suppliers who are not affiliated with SITA. SITA makes
every effort to select the best suppliers of the aforementioned
services. However, SITA does not control the operations of these
agents and as a result, CANNOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY PERSONAL
INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR OTHER CLAIM which may occur as the
result of any and/or all of the following: (1) the wrongful,
negligent or arbitrary acts or omissions on the part of the
independent supplier, agent, its employees or others who are not
under the direct
control or supervision of SITA; (2) defects or failures of any
vessel, aircraft, vehicle or other instrumentality which is under
the control of an independent supplier; or (3) loss, injury or
damage to person, property or otherwise, resulting directly or
indirectly from any Acts of God, dangers, incidents at sea, fire,
breakdown in machinery or equipment, or wars (whether declared or
not), hostilities, civil disturbances, strikes, riots, thefts,
pilferage, medical epidemics, quarantines, or customs regulations,
defaults, delays or cancellations or alterations in itinerary due
to schedule changes, or from any causes beyond SITA’s control.
Further, SITA is not liable for any loss or damage resulting from
insufficient or improperly issued passports, visas or other legal
documents. All coupons, exchange orders, receipts, contracts and
tickets issued by SITA are issued subject to any and all tariffs,
terms, and conditions under which any services are provided by
such hotels, airlines, bus
companies, railroads, ship lines or owners or contractors or by
their person in employ. TOP
RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
SITA (when deemed necessary) reserves the right to: (1) cancel
any itinerary or any part of it; (2) make any alterations to the
itinerary (including, but not limited to, alterations to
substitution of hotels); and (3) decline to accept or to retain
any person as a tour passenger should such person’s health, mental
or physical condition, in the sole opinion of SITA, impede the
operation of the tour of the other passengers. Tour members are
held responsible for being in sufficient good health to undertake
the tour. If a passenger is asked to leave while the tour is in
progress, that person will be responsible for charges incurred on
account of such departure from the tour and/or their return to the
U.S.A. In such a case, SITA will refund any monies that can be
recovered for the unused portion of the tour, taking into account
additional charges incurred by SITA. Other than to refund such
sum, SITA will accept no further liability or obligation toward
that person or third party. TOP
DISCLAIMER
SITA is not responsible for any errors, omissions or misquotes
contained in this brochure or any other accompanying promotional
documentation. The contents of said brochure or promotional
documentation may be changed at any time (including, but not
limited to, rates and itinerary) without notice and at SITA’s sole
discretion. TOP
VENUE
It is specially agreed that this agreement is entered into in
the district of Van Nuys, county of Los Angeles, state of
California. In the event any legal or equitable action is brought
against SITA concerning the interpretation, enforcement or breach
of any term, obligation or duty as contained or related to the
terms and conditions set forth in this web site, or pursuant to
federal law, statute or treaty to which the United States is a
signatory, the venue of such action shall lie exclusively in the
district of Van Nuys, county of Los Angeles, state of California. TOP
CHOICE OF LAW
It is specifically agreed and stipulated that the law of the
state of New York shall govern and apply to any legal or equitable
action brought against SITA concerning the interpretation,
enforcement or breach of any term, obligation or duty ontained in
this web site, or pursuant to any federal law, statute or treaty
to which the United States is a signatory. TOP
HOW TO BOOK
Contact your travel agent for more information and further
assistance with reservations on any tour. Your travel agent can
also assist you with obtaining visas, travel insurance and can
provide general destination information. TOP |
