Birding in India, with Vishnu Singh

Rates

Included

• Program led by naturalist Vishnu Singh.
• 10 nights (15 nights with extension program) accommodations at comfortable and well-located hotels and birding lodges.
• Flights within India on the main program.
• Transportation by private motorcoach.
• All meals.
• All sightseeing/ birdwatching excursions as outlined on the itinerary, including entrance fees to parks, sanctuaries and reserves and still-camera fees.
• All transfers with luggage handling at the airports and hotels in India for those traveling on program dates.
• Pre-trip service, suggested reading list and pre-departure information.

Excluded

International airfare; flights to and from Kaziranga on the optional extension; airport fees and departure taxes; transfers on non-program dates; meals and beverages other than those specified in the daily itinerary; 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

This tour is based on a minimum of 16 participants. For a group size of 10-15 participants, a small group surcharge not to exceed $550 may be imposed. The extension to Kaziranga is based on a minimum of 6 participants. Additional surcharges may be assesed, depending on currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, and other factors.

Health

All participants must be in good health. This program is active and involves walking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs. All locations may not be handicapped accessible. Any condition that may require special medical attention or other accommodation must be reported at the time of your reservation.

Deposit and Final Payment

Reservations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis 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 18, 2009, 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 on or before September 18, 2009. No refunds will be granted after that date. All cancellations must be in writing.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is strongly recommended. To protect for the following three conditions, insurance must be purchased within 14 days of your initial tour deposit. 1) a pre-existing condition pertaining to you, a travel companion, or an immediate family member; 2) unforeseeable events or their consequences including cancellations by an airline, cruise line or tour operator as a result of financial insolvency; and 3) terrorist act(s) which occur in your departure city or in a city which is a scheduled destination for your trip and within 30 days of the scheduled departure date.

Responsibility

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