TERMS AND CONDITIONS - for all the smile of asia packages only

ENTIRETY. IT IS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS. TO RESERVE TRIP WITH JADE TOURS INDICATES ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

PRICES:

All prices shown are per person in Canadian dollars, based on double occupancy. Price does not include international and internal airport departure taxes, miscellaneous surcharges such as airline fuel surcharge, etc, or the visa fees for destination visited in the programs. We charge a single supplement to individual
travelers who wish to secure a private room throughout a trip.

PACKAGE TOUR PRICES INCLUDE:

Round trip economy class international airfare via the airline stated herein for package in its entirety and the regional airfare as per the itinerary. Accommodation at the hotel stated in each city or similar with service
charges and taxes included. Meals included as per the meal plan in the itinerary. Sightseeing tours conducted by an English-speaking guide as per the itinerary including admission and entrance fees. The sequence of the itinerary may change.

PRICES EXCLUDE:

Any expenses of personal nature such as beverages, laundry, gratuity, etc., trip cancellation and personal travel insurance, cost of obtaining passport or visas, airport departure taxes or surcharges payable locally and any items not specified

PLEASE NOTE SOME DEPARTURE DATES MAY REQUIRE A MINIMUM NUMBER OF PASSENGERS TO OPERATE OR FALLS INTO BLACKOUT PERIOD WHEREIN A HIGHER RATES OF AIRFARE / LAND ARRANGEMENT WILL BE CHARGED.

All trip prices herein are quoted on the basis of exchange rates as of Jan 5th 2006 and are subject to change without notice. If there is an increase in price of any of our tour program by more than 7% except the increase is the result of Government Taxation, traveller is entitled to cancel if they wish, with full refund.


RESERVATION & PAYMENT

To reserve a trip, we require a deposit of $400 per person plus the applicable insurance premium is payable at the time of booking. The balance is due 60 days prior to departure. A booking made within 60 days of departure is payable in full at time of confirmation. To confirm the reservation, traveler or their representative
must provide us with complete mandatory information of traveler, sign and return the relevant document not more than 3 days after receipt. Cheques and major credit cards are accepted.

CANCELLATION / TRIP ALTERATIONS

All cancellation must be received in writing. If you must cancel your trip, the cancellation fees are as follows:

Days prior to first departure Fee per person

61+
46–60
45–30
29–15
0–14


$ 250
$ 400
25% of the total price
70% of the total price
100% of the total price

Between 45-60 days of your original departure date, you have a sole opportunity* to switch to a difference trip in the same calendar year upon payment of a fee of $ 100 per person. Within 45 days of departure, no change can be made and the cancellation fees will apply.

If you cancel this subsequent reservation then the cancellation fees applicable on the trip to which you transferred is one level higher than your original reservation. Jade Tours reserves the rights to cancel any trips at any time for any reason if there are too few participants, or if the quality of the trip or the safety of travelers is
judged to be compromised. In such a case, refund of payments received by Jade Tours shall constitute full settlement. Jade Tours cannot assume responsibility for any loss incurred on account of non-refundable air tickets.

TRAVEL INSURANCE
Jade Tours strongly recommends that all traveler review and purchase your trip cancellation insurance and your heath insurance to ensure you have coverage appropriate to meet your needs when confirming on a trip, in case of any cancellation penalty, loss of property, or liability of medical treatment during the trip. Please consult your travel agent or Jade Tours for premium, if we do not receive payment for the insurance at the time of your final trip payment, it will be assumed that you have declined coverage.


BROCHURE ACCURACY

Jade Tours has attempted to make this brochure accurate but however, changes might occur for reasons beyond our control. In addition, Jade Tours reserves the rights to substitute hotels or change the itinerary when necessary, provided the travel facilities or other services are of at least the same standard or value.

HEALTH
By sending a deposit toward your trip purchase and completing your traveler information form, you certify that you do not have any physical condition or disability that would create a hazard for you or other travelers and you have received all appropriate vaccinations. Please consult travel clinic or your doctor. Traveler needs special assistance due to physical condition must be brought up to the attention of Jade Tours in writing at the time of booking.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The cost of all trips listed herein is based on travelers agreeing to this Limitation of Liability. To be eligible to take a trip with Jade Tours, travelers must accept each and all terms and conditions herein and assume full responsibility for any loss, injury, death or damage to them, their family or their independents arising in connection with their participation in the trips. Travelers must have their own insurance appropriate to their needs and the needs of their family or dependents in respect of such loss, injury, death or damage.

Although Jade Tours endeavors to choose appropriate independent suppliers to provide services on the trips, Jade Tours has no right to control their operations and therefore makes travel arrangements for the trip on the condition that Jade Tours will not be liable for any act or omission of any independent supplier or any
unrelated third party. The services provided by independent suppliers are subject to the local laws where services are provided, and any conditions imposed by those suppliers. The liability of the independent suppliers may be limited by their tariffs, conditions of carriage, tickets and vouchers and international conventions and agreements.

In consideration for participating in the trips, travelers agree not to sue Jade Tours in respect of, and forever release them from, all liability for economic loss and physical or mental injury, direct or indirect, arising in connection with the trip including, without limitation, permanent disability and death; any emotional distress; any loss of services, financial support, aid, consortium or companionship and any damage to or loss of property - in each case even if caused in whole or in part by the conduct, including the negligence, of Jade Tours, except where such loss, injury or damage is caused by reckless or fraudulent conduct on the part of
Jade Tours or its employees, in which case the traveler retains the right to sue only Jade Tours in respect of that conduct.

Travellers further agree that they will indemnify and hold Jade Tours harmless in respect of any claims arising in connection with the trip made by: i) the traveler’s family members, dependents or heirs, or ii) third parties, which the traveler, their estate, their family members, dependents or heirs have sued, if damages are
recovered from such third parties, to the extent the third party obtains any indemnification from Jade Tours; except where the loss, injury, death or damage is caused by the reckless or fraudulent conduct on the part of Jade Tours or its employees.

Jade Tours and / or its agents, act only as agent for travelers in all matters pertaining to the trips, we shall not be liable for any claims, losses, damages, costs, expenses, delays or loss of enjoyment, of any nature or kind whatsoever, resulting from events beyond our or a supplier's reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, strikes, lockouts or other labour disputes or disruptions, wars, blockades, insurrections, riots, earthquakes, weather conditions, floods or acts or restraints imposed by government authorities.

In further consideration for participating in the trip, travelers agree that Jade Tours, or their designate, may use any photographic or film records of the trips for promotional and/or commercial purposes, without any remuneration to the traveler.

No person other than Jade Tours’ authorized representative may, by a document in writing, vary, add or waive any term or condition in this brochure, including any term or condition set forth in the preceding provisions.

All claims must be made in writing to your travel agent and accompanied by receipts, reports and other documents pertaining to the claim and must be received by Jade Tours for investigation no later than 14 days after your return from your trip.

Travelers agree that Jade Tours is the trustee of the respective rights under this Limitation of Liability, which will apply to a traveler’s trips with Jade Tours, and any transfer of a reservation to another trip, including any deviations or extensions.

This Limitation of Liability is binding upon all members of the traveler’s family, dependents, estate, heirs, successors and legal personal representatives. Any claim or dispute arising out of or relating to this Limitation of Liability or its interpretation, the trip, or the traveler’s relationship with Jade Tours will be resolved exclusively in the courts of the Province of Canada in which the particular office of Jade Tours is located and with which traveler had contracted their trip and will be governed exclusively by laws of that province of Canada.