Terms

Reservation, Deposit and Final Payment

Reservations should be made 60 days or more prior to the departure date. Late reservations may be accepted up to 10 days prior to departure date, subject to availability. Deposit is US$200 per person. Without deposit, a reservation is not considered confirmed. Final payment must be received 45 days prior to the departure date. If a booking is made within 45 days of the departure date, full payments are due immediately. Credit Cards: Prices are discount cash rates. Credit cards may be accepted, but a 4% fee will apply.

Cancellation:

The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable in the event of cancellation by consumer or agent after confirmation of the booking. After payment is made, refunds will be made as follows:
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing, either by FAX, by letter or email.
Up to 45 days before departure, we will refund tour cost less deposit
44 to 15 days before departure, we will refund tour cost less US$ 300.00 per person
14 days or few before departure, we will refund tour cost less 50% of tour cost
Less than 8 days before departure, there are no refund. Plus any and all charges assessed by land suppliers, cruise companies and airlines, which could amount to over US$1,000 if cancellation occurs within 44 days from departure date. Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended. On or after departure date: 100% forfeiture of the tour price per person. All cancellations must be in writing and will be effective upon receipt by Saloman Travel. When a reservation is made through an agent, claims for refund must be made by the agent making the original booking and such claim must be made within 30 days of the termination of the tour. No refund will be made to those participants who break the journey regardless of the portions of the package unused. If, owing to serious illness or injury, the participant withdraws from the tour, a refund will be subject to the consent of the local travel agent. No refund will be made to those participants who have failed to secure valid travel documents such as passport or visas.Refund on unused or changed tour arrangement Portions of land arrangements, hotel accommodations or any other service or feature of the tour which are not used are neither refundable nor exchangeable

Air Transportation

Air transportation for all group programs are based on round trip economy class travel. Our suppliers endeavor 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. All airfares are subject to change without notice. Intra-China airfares are included in the total fare.

Room Shares

We offer assistance in arranging room shares but cannot guarantee that one will be available. Singles who wish to share with another should request this at time of booking and will be booked as a single but willing to share if possible. If at departure there is another person willing to share then the single supplement will be refunded.

Baggage

At owner's risk throughout. Baggage allowance differs for the transpacific and China sections of your tour. US and non-stop transpacific allowance is to be two pieces of checked baggage totaling 106 inches (sum of the three dimensions). Baggage allowance within China is one piece of baggage not over 44 pounds per person.

Tour Price does not include

Air transportation other than stipulated in the actual itinerary, international airport embarkation taxes, transportation of heavy baggage in excess of applicable allowance, China Departure Airport fee and tips to tour director, tour guides, drivers and in hotels. Not included in the tour price are the visa fees, travel insurance, airport taxes, airport construction fees, meals or services not mentioned, gratuities or personal expenses such as excess luggage fees, laundry, postage, communications and beverages.

Health

In order to ensure smooth operation of our tours, Saloman Travel, requires exclusion of any person whose health makes them unsuitable for long trips. Due to the extreme altitude, we recommend that those who are planning to travel to Tibet consult with their doctor before departure, especially those with high blood pressure or heart conditions. In case of early departure from Tibet due to altitude sickness, there will be no refund for unused services. We therefore strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance for all travelers planning to visit Tibet.

Travel Documents

Passports of at least seven months' validity from departure date is required for all tour participants. All application must be forwarded to the Chinese consulate for its approval. Visa fee is not included in the tour fares and is not refundable. Saloman Travel can provide group visa and single visa services. To be on Saloman Travel group visa, a passport copy and processing fee must be received by Saloman Travel no later than 45 days before departure date. Vaccinations are not required. As health requirements change without notice, please check with your travel agent or Public Health Service for current required or recommended inoculations. If the trip includes stop in Hong Kong, Hong Kong visa is not required for U.S. citizens, but is required for non-U.S. citizens.

Insurance

Saloman Travel is pleased to provide our clients with our comprehensive travel insurance plan. We strongly recommend the purchase of this plan to protect you and your travel investment.

Responsibility

Saloman Travel acts as an agent. The suppliers providing transportation, conveyance or accommodations are independent contractors and are not agents or employees of ST. All tickets, coupons and receipts issued by ST and all arrangements for transport or conveyance or for hotel accommodations are made by ST as agent of the suppliers. By utilizing the services of suppliers, you agree that neither ST nor any subsidiary or affiliate of ST shall be liable for any injury, damage, loss, accident or delay incurred by your or those travelling with you directly or indirectly from any acts or default of the suppliers or from any occurrence or condition beyond the control of ST, including defects in vehicles or breakdown in equipment. Nor shall ST be liable for any injury, damage, loss, accident or delay resulting directly or indirectly from delays, cancellations or changes in flights, itineraries, schedules, steamers or other services, strikes, theft, sickness, weather, quarantine or other causes. All tour itineraries and fares may be affected by alteration or delays in air or surface transportation services of the various countries. ST reserves the right to withdraw any tour in this program and to make such alterations in the itineraries as may be found desirable for the convenience of the parties or the proper operation of the tour. ST 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, except in China, are based on present value of foreign currencies in relation the US dollar in effect on January 1, 2001, and in current tariffs on the same date and are subject to change. In China, costs are quoted by Yamei Tour Beijing, CITS Beijing and Beijing Xin Hua in US dollars. Tour fares are subject to adjustment. The right is reserved 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. Yamei Tour of China, CITS Beijing and Beijing Xin Hua have sole and exclusive control over the operation of all tours in China. Yamei Tour of China, CITS Beijing and Beijing Xin Hua reserve the right to make alterations or adjustments in the itinerary as to destination, transportation, accommodations and all other services. Neither ST nor any subsidiary or affiliate of ST shall be responsible for any such alterations made by Yamei Tour of China, CITS Beijing and Beijing Xin Hua. The airlines concerned are not held responsible for any act, or event during the time the passengers are not on board their planes or conveyances. The passengers' 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. Any and / or all transportation companies herein mentioned shall have or incur no responsibility for liability to any traveler aside from their liability as common carriers. The carrier's international tariff is available for inspection by the passenger and will govern all aspects of the air transportation. The General Conditions under which you agree to utilize the services of ST in arranging the tours in this brochure / and at this web site may not be amended in any way except in writing signed by an authorized officer of ST. By utilizing the services of ST, you agree that the exclusive venue for all claims, actions or proceedings against ST of whatsoever nature arising out of this contract shall be the State of New York and such claim, actions or proceedings shall be determined according to the laws and jurisdiction of the State of New York.

Complaints and Arbitration

If you have any complaints during your holiday, please inform your local guide or our specified local representative or the suppliers immediately of the situation so that we may promptly attend to the matter. Failure to promptly notify us of your complaint may reduce or eliminate any compensation that may be payable. In cases where a satisfactory remedy is not achieved, you must submit a written complaint to Saloman Travel within thirty days from the end of your tour. Complaints received by ST. will be acted upon promptly and fairly within the terms of these conditions. The parties, i.e. you and Saloman Travel consent to the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, and of the United States District Court for the State of New York, for all purposes in connection with the arbitration. The parties consent that any process or motion or other application to either of said courts and any paper in connection with arbitration, may be served by certified mail, return receipt requested by personal service or in such other manner as may be permis-sible under the rules of the appl icable court or arbitration tribunal, provided a reasonable time for appearance is allowed. The parties further agree that arbitration proceedings must be instituted within one year after the claimed breach occurred, and that the failure to institute arbitration proceedings within such period shall constitute an absolute bar to the institution of any proceeding and a waiver of all claims.