JALPAK / TOUR Jalpak International U.S.A. Inc.

CST#200-2000-50

RESERVATIONS AND FINAL PAYMENTS
All reservations for the tours shown herein may be made through travel agents. Reservations will be tentatively held for 10 days from day of confirmation, and will not be considered confirmed until your full payment is received. Should the payment not reach JALPAK International America (JPI) within the allowed time limit, reservations will be automatically cancelled.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
All cancellations must be made in writing to JPI by the booking agent or customer and date of receipt of said cancellation will determine what penalties, if any, are to be assessed.

30 business days or more prior to departure:
                                                              10% of the total tour cost*
29 business days - 14 business days prior to departure:
                                                              30% of the total tour cost*
13 business days - 7 business days prior to departure:
                                                              50% of the total tour cost*
6 business days or less prior to departure:
                                                            100% of the total tour cost*

*In addition to the above penalties, any non-recoverable charges from our suppliers will be charged.
If airline tickets have been issued already, there will be additional non-recoverable charges in addition to the above penalties.
In some cases, the airline tickets may be totally non-refundable.
To protect against cancellation charges, we strongly recommend purchasing Cancellation Protection and Travel Interruption Insurance.

MODIFICATIONS
Any voluntary alterations of confirmed itineraries will require a non-refundable handling charge of $25.00 per request. If the request includes more than one person, the handling charge will be charged per person basis.
After the confirmation, name changes are not allowed. JPI must handle it as a new booking.

PHOTOGRAPHY
JPI reserves the right to take photographs during the operation of any program and to use resulting photographs for promotional purposes. Any passengers who refer that their images not be used are asked to notify their tour escort at the beginning of the program of JPI agent at the time of booking.

DISCLAIMER
JPI is not responsible for any errors, omissions or misquotes contained in this program or any other accompanying promotional documentation. The contents of said program or promotional documentation may be changed anytime (including but not limited to rates and itinerary) without notice and at JPI's sole discretion.

DOCUMENTATION
It is the responsibility of individual passengers to see that proper documentation is obtained in advance of the trip. A valid passport is required of all nationals. Nationals of countries other than the USA should check with their booking agent regarding possible visa requirements. JPI will not be responsible for alternate or additional land or air arrangements resulting from improper documentation.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Currently none of the countries included in the itineraries require a certificate of vaccination. However, this is subject to change at any time. Please check with the booking agent to ascertain which, if any, countries in the tour require proof of any inoculation. It is the passenger's responsibility to take all precautions with regard to health regulations.

BAGGAGE
Baggage is at "owner's own risk" throughout the tour. Baggage allowance currently in effect on Transpacific flights allows not more than two (2) pieces of checked baggage whose combined total dimensions which may not exceed 106 inches (with no piece larger than 62 inches or exceeding 32 kilograms). Additionally, one (1) piece of carry-on luggage is allowed which may not exceed total dimensions of 45 inches. Excess baggage charges are strictly enforced and it is the responsibility of the passenger to pay these charges at the airport before departure. In order to avoid unnecessary delay and concern, we strongly recommend that you avail yourself of baggage insurance.

HOTELS
All hotel accommodations will be provided in hotels mentioned or in hotels of similar category. JPI will endeavor to provide the specified hotels at all times; however, due to international congresses or other events, these properties may be unavailable during certain periods. In such event, JPI will accommodate all passengers in a hotel of equal class. All hotel rooms will randomly be assigned by each hotel on a run-of-the house basis.

SIGHTSEEING, TRANSFERS, AND TIPS
All sightseeing and transfers will be conducted either by private car or on a seat-in-coach (S-I-C) basis, as indicated in each itinerary. For less than 15 passengers, scheduled transfer and sightseeing services may be used. Transfers will be by airport limousine bus.
Tips in the form of prepaid service charges and all applicable taxes are included whenever practical. Tips of tour guides and drivers are not included, however consideration should be given if you request additional service.

HANDLING CHARGES
Please note that all costs quoted include handling charges imposed by JPI and our local agents. Handling charges cover the cost of communications between JPI and our overseas local operators, as well as financial transactions and currency fluctuations between the time of booking and the actual date of service rendered, the preparation and distribution of passenger documentation, and the promotion of these programs.

NOT INCLUDED
The tour does not include meals unless specifically indicated on the itinerary; service charges for obtaining passports and/or visas, foreign departure taxes; porterage, mineral waters, soft drinks, wines, and liquors unless specifically mentioned; laundry, telephone, baggage porterage; and items of a strictly personal nature. Hotel taxes are included in the land package price. Tips and gratuities to tour guides and drivers are not included.

Final destination: Japan *An additional charge for taxes and fees of up to USD 140.00 shall apply. Taxes and charges consist of U.S. International Transportation Tax, U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service Fee, U.S. Customs Fee, Foreign and U.S. government-imposed charges, U.S. Animal and Plant Inspection Service Users Fee, Passenger Civil Aviation Security Service Fee, Passenger Facility Charge and Insurance Surcharge. (Taxes and fees may be slightly different due to currency exchange rate.)

Final destination: Beyond Japan *An additional charges for taxes and fees of up to USD 200.00 shall apply. Taxes and charges consist of U.S. International Transportation Tax, U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service Fee, U.S. Customs Fee, Foreign and U.S. government-imposed charges, U.S. Animal and Plant Inspection Service Users Fee, Passenger Civil Aviation Security Service Fee, Passenger Facility Charge, and Insurance Surcharge. (Taxes and fees may be slightly different due to currency exchange rate.)

LAND AND AIR COSTS
Some of these package tours include land and air costs are shown in U.S. dollars and based on tariffs, rates of exchange, costs, and schedules in effect as of April 1st, 2005, and are subject to change without notice. Any fluctuation of currencies could result in a higher land cost. In any case, no surcharge will be imposed after a passenger is fully paid.

RESPONSIBILITY
JPI gives notice that it is acting only in the capacity of agent in all matters regarding travel, whether by railroad, motorcoach, motorcar, boat or airplane, including all matters of reservations, tour operation, and assumes no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be caused either by reason of defect in any vehicle, or through the act or default of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger, or in carrying out the arrangements of the tour(s), or otherwise. We can accept no responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, act of god, or other unforeseen causes. Although JPI anticipates no changes in the itineraries or accommodations, etc. as printed herein, JPI reserves the right to make any changes with or without notice that might become necessary in the best interest of the tour. In such cases, any additional expenses must be born by passenger. The right is also reserved to withdraw any tour announced in this program and to substitute hotels if necessary.
JPI reserves the right to decline, accept or to retain any person as a member of any tour at any time. The airlines concerned are not held responsible for any act, omissions or event during the time passengers are not on board their planes or conveyances. The passage contract in use by the airlines concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airlines and purchaser of these tours and/or passenger. Any and/or all transportation companies herein mentioned shall have or incur no responsibility or liability to any travel aside from their liability as common carriers. All fares shown by the airlines are subject to change at any time without notice, and land costs are based on present value of foreign currencies in relation to the U.S. dollar and are subject to adjustment (either way) until time of final payment by passenger.


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