India and Bhutan Trip Policies and Procedures

Please read before registering

Cost: Cost per person is $5,200.00 before 12/01/09. After this date, the cost of tour is $5,400. Registration must be accompanied by a $500 non-refundable deposit. You may pay by check (made payable to CIIS), Visa or MasterCard. The first payment of $2,350 is due 30 days after registering and the balance of $2,350 is due by January 30, 2010. Cost of tour is based on double occupancy.

Included in the tour price: International airfare on Lufthansa Airlines, Hotel Grade A accommodations, ground transportation, airport transfers, domestic flights, entrance fees, daily breakfasts, lunch and dinner (except Calcutta where breakfast only is included) A single supplement option is available for $945

Cancellation: CIIS reserves the right to cancel any travel/study tour due to insufficient enrollment or other circumstance beyond our control, in which all registrations fees are returned. CIIS is not responsible for nonrefundable air tickets or any other fees paid that are not included in the cost of the tour. Vacation cancellation/travel insurance is recommended and information will be mailed to you upon receipt of your deposit.

Physical Fitness and ability: Participants must be able to walk unassisted over uneven surfaces.

You must be at least 19 years of age to participate.

CIIS reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of a tour should the person’s health, actions or general deportment impede the operation of the tour and it is determined by CIIS that such action is in the best interest of the safety and welfare of the other participants.

Cancellation penalties apply. Full refund minus $500 will be made up to 60 days before departure upon receipt of written cancellation. Cancellation notices received 30-59 days before departure are subject to $2,350 penalty plus any charges assessed by hotels and/or airlines, if applicable. No refund for cancellations received 0-30 days before departure, and no refund for unused portions of the tour. Trip Cancellation Insurance is not included, but it is strongly advised. An application will be provided upon receipt of deposit.

Responsibility: The responsibility of CIIS is strictly limited. CIIS acts only as agent for the supplier in all matters connected with hotel accommodations, sightseeing tours, and transportation. The suppliers providing travel services for CIIS are independent contractors and are not agents or employees of CIIS. CIIS will not be responsible for any loss, damage, injury, expense, or inconvenience caused by strike, war, weather, quarantine, sickness, government restrictions or regulations, or any other act beyond our reasonable control. CIIS reserves the right to withdraw any tour package at any time and to make such changes and alterations as necessary when consistent with the best interests of the tour.

Itinerary is subject to change as deemed necessary by local conditions and other unforeseen events beyond our control.

12 CEU units are available for an additional $180.