Treasures of Japan: Temples, Gardens and Museums

Rates

Included

Eleven nights accommodations; lectures and commentary throughout the program by Lecturer Meher McArthur, Curator of East Asian Art at the Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena; all breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners; gratuities to drivers and guides; all sightseeing as outlined including entrance fees; Siemer & Hand tour manager and English-speaking local guides; all transfers with luggage handling for those traveling with the group; pre-trip service, suggested reading list and pre-departure information.

Excluded

International airfare, airport and departure taxes; meals and beverages other than those specified as included; charges for items of a personal nature including laundry, beverages and excess baggage charges; baggage and trip cancellation insurance; independent travel arrangements; passport fees.

Group Size

The main tour is based on a minimum of 15 participants, and the post-trip extension is based on a minimum of 10 participants.

Health

Deposit and Final Payment

Reservations will be accepted in order of receipt if accompanied by a completed reservation form and a deposit of $500 per person. Final payment for all land and air costs is due by September 4, 2008, and must be paid by check.

Cancellations and Refunds

Refunds, less a cancellation fee of $275 per person, will be made if we are notified in writing on or before September 4, 2008. No refunds are granted after that date.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is strongly recommended. Insurance information will be mailed to you upon receipt of your reservation form and deposit.

Responsibility

A detailed statement of limitations and exclusions of liability of Siemer & Hand Travel, Inc. and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art for loss of property, injury, illness or death will be provided to passengers upon enrollment and is available to prospective travelers upon request.