Reservation:
  Deposit
    A non-refundable deposit of $300 per person is required at the time of confirmation of the reservation. Reservation will automatically be cancelled if the deposit is not received by APF Travel within 7 days after confirmation of the reservation.
  Payment
    Final payment of the total tour fare is due 60 days prior to your departure date. If payment is by credit card, we will charge the balance at the time of ticketing (approximately 30 days prior to departure date) plus a 4% merchant service fee. If your payment is not received by the due date, the reservation will be subject to cancellation and deposit will be forfeited.
     
Cancellation:
  The following fees will be assessed per person accordingly when you cancel your reservation:
    $100 : 120 or more days prior to departure
    $200 : 60 - 119 days prior to departure
    $300 : 30 - 59 days prior to departure
    $500 : 15 - 29 days prior to departure
    Tour is non-refundable within 48 hours of tour departure.
     Written notice of cancellation must be received by APF Travel either by mail, fax, or email. Oral cancellation by phone will not be acceptable.
     In addition to the above stated cancellation charges, if tickets for airlines, cruises or trains have already been issued or final confirmation has been received at the time of cancellation (regardless of number of days prior to departure), the traveler will be assessed an additional airline, cruise line, or train cancellation penalty and service charge pursuant to the suppliers’ rules and regulations. APF Travel reserves the right to issue airline tickets immediately upon receipt of your tour deposit.
       
General Conditions:
  Unused Tour Features
    Any unused tour features either on air transportation or for land arrangements are not refundable or exchangeable.
  Tour Price
    All tour prices are in US dollars and based on tariffs and rates of currency exchange in effect at the time of printing. These rates are subject to change as deemed necessary and fair by APF Travel. If the total number of tour members should fall below six persons, APF Travel reserves the right to cancel the tour.
  Price Guarantee
    Your tour price is guaranteed once APF Travel has received your full payment. Only currency surcharges, flight schedule changes which require additional nights and cost to be added to the package and deviations from origial itinerary at the request of the entire tour group will result in an assessment to each passenger.
  Nonrefundable Tickets
    Unless traveler is notified otherwise, all air, train, bus, and cruise tickets purchased are nonrefundable after issued. Please contact your agent for penalty and fare rules regarding any changes to issued tickets.
  Health
    To ensure the smooth operation of the tour, we recommend that travelers be in good health. Please consult with your physician regarding your wellness and ability to travel long distances. Any physical or mental disability which requires special treatment or attention must be noted at the time of reservation. APF Travel reserves the right to exclude travelers who are physically or mentally unfit to undertake long trips in the interest of the whole tour group.
  Baggage
    Baggage is carried at the traveler’s risk throughout the tour. Baggage allowance differ between airlines so please check with each airline for restrictions. Excess baggage charges and insurance are at the traveler’s responsibility.
  Travel Documents / Tickets
    In general, all travel documents will be sent to you 21 days prior to departure via priority service. Overnight delivery can be arranged at additional cost. If we obtained entry visas for you, your passport will be sent with your travel documents.
  Passport
    All travelers’ passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the return date of your trip. Please consult with your travel agent if you have a non-US passport.
  Visa
   

Travelers must obtain their required visa prior to tour departure. APF Travel is not responsible if you are denied entrance for any reason to anycountry, even if you have a valid passport and visa.

  Natural Disaster, Political Unrest & Acts of God
    In the event of natural disaster, political unrest and acts of God, APF Travel will make best efforts to assist travelers. In such events, airfare, cruise fare, tickets and train fare are NOT refundable and APF Travel is not liable in any way to procure any refund from these suppliers.
     
Responsibility:
  APF Travel, Inc., as tour operator, acts only as an agent for contracted services. All travel arrangements included in this trip are made on traveler’s behalf upon the express condition that neither APF Travel nor its agents shall be liable or responsible in the absence of its (or their) negligence for any direct, indirect, consequential, or irregularity of any kind which may be accessioned by reason of any act or omission of any person or entity, including without limitation, any act of negligence or breach of contract of any third party such as an airline, train, motorcoach, private car, cruise vessel, boat, or any other conveyance, hotel, sightseeing provider, local groundhandler, etc., which is to or does supply any goods or services for this trip. Traveler understands that APF Travel neither owns nor operates such third party suppliers and accordingly agrees to seek remedies directly and only with those suppliers and not hold APF Travel responsible for their acts, omissions or commissions. Without limiting the foregoing, APF Travel and its agents are not responsible for any losses or expenses due to delay or changes of schedule, over booking of accommodations, default of any third parties, sickness, weather, strike, acts of God, acts of terrorism, force majeure, acts of government’s civil disturbances, war, quarantine, customs regulations, epidemics, criminal activity or for any other cause beyond its control. All such losses or expenses have to be borne and paid for by the traveler.
   
  APF Travel accepts no responsibility for value, reliability, quality or authenticity of any goods purchased while on tour or for any mailing, freight or shipping arrangements. APF Travel reserves the right to decline to accept, or retain any person as tour participant, should such person’s health, mental condition, physical infirmity or general deportment impede the operation of the tour or the rights, welfare or enjoyment of other tour participants.
   
  APF Travel reserves the right to substitute hotels, alter the itinerary, change any portion of the tour and make any other alteration for the convenience of tour operation. APF Travel reserves the right to cancel the tour prior to departure for any reason. Liability for such cancellation is limited to full refund of money received by APF Travel and this will constitute full settlement with the tour member.
   
  Baggage is carried at traveler's risk and baggage insurance is recommended. APF Travel is not responsible for typographical or printing errors, or omissions in its marketing materials and website. APF Travel accepts no responsibility for extra traveler costs, which may occur as result of a traveler failing to secure adequate insurance coverage, which coverage is highly recommended. Generally, your health insurance does not cover expenses outside your home country. APF Travel is not responsible for traveler’s visa or passport requirements, nor will a refund of unused services be made, nor reimbursement of any additional expenditure if a traveler is denied entry to a country for this or any other reason.
   
  The general conditions under which you agree to utilize the services of APF Travel may not be amended in any way, except in writing, by an authorized officer of APF Travel. By utilizing the services of APF Travel, you agree that the exclusive venue for all claims shall be the County of Los Angeles, State of California, and such claims shall be determined according to the laws and jurisdiction of the State of California.
   
  The issuance of tickets and vouchers shall be deemed to be consent to these terms and conditions.
 
V3.3, May 25, 2010

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