TERMS AND CONDITIONS :

TERMS, CONDITIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION: 2007-2008

Please  read  the  Terms,  Conditions  &  General Information contained in these pages very carefully. They outline the terms under which your Ports of India by Picasso Travel tour package will operate and they limit our liability. Payment of deposit and/or final payment  is  an acknowledgement  of  receipt  of these   terms   &   conditions   and   constitutes acceptance of such as outlined.

RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS & FINAL PAYMENTS:

Reservations should be made as early as possible to guarantee  desired  departure  dates.  Land  only bookings require a deposit of $350 per person at the time of booking to obtain confirmed reservations. Since some  airfares  require  purchase  (ticketing)  within fourteen days (or less) of confirmation and are non- refundable, a deposit equal to the price of the ticket(s) plus $350 per person may be required. The balance is due 60 days prior to the departure date. Within the 60 day period, all reservations must be accompanied by full payment. We reserve the right to re-invoice your reservation should an error be made in computing your package price. ANY SPECIAL CANCELLATION POLICY THAT APPLIES  DUE  TO  HOLIDAYS, SUPPLIER   R EQUIREMENTS   O R   O THER   FACTORS, WILL BE QUOTED AT THE TIME OF BOOKING CONFIRMATION.

PRICES, RATES & FARES:

Unless otherwise indicated, all price rates shown are in United States Dollars and are per person sharing a double-bedded hotel room. These prices are in effect at time of printing and are subject to change at any time prior to departure. Quoted tour prices are based on current rates of exchange, tariffs and taxes as of print date (September 2007). Ports of India reserves the right to increase tour prices to cover increased costs  of  tariffs,  taxes  and  fluctuations  in  foreign exchange  markets.  Best  available  airfares  will  be quoted,  applicable  at  time  of  departure,  based  on individual gateways for the complete air itinerary.

REFUNDS:

Claims must be made in writing and sent c/o Ports of India by Picasso Travel, 11099 South La Cienega Boulevard, Suite 242, Los Angeles, California, 90045, within 15 days following completion of the tour, or no refund can be made. We regret not being able to issue refunds for voluntary absences from itinerary services including but not limited to meals and/or sightseeing. If you accept a refund, you waive all other rights and remedies under applicable law. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks to process your claim.

CANCELLATIONS:

All cancellations must be made in writing (MAIL, FAX OR  EMAIL)  c/o  Ports  of  India  by  Picasso  Travel, 11099 South La Cienega Boulevard, Suite 242, Los Angeles,  California,  90045.  Fax  (310)  645-1071. info@portsofindia.com

CANCEL FEES:

60 days or more prior to departure $350 per person (A higher cancellation fee may apply to some tours.) 59 days to 45 days prior to departure 25% of the entire tour price 44 days to 30 days prior to departure 50% of the entire tour price  29 days or less prior to departure 100% of the entire tour price no refund.

Trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. To protect against cancellation charges, we strongly recommend purchasing Cancellation Protection and Travel Interruption Insurance (see Insurance clause).

REVISION FEES:

A handling fee of $50 per transaction is charged for any  alteration  or  revision  made  to  a  reservation. Spelling  corrections  to  client's  names  after  tickets have been issued will be subject to airline revision fees. A change of date or itinerary within 60 days of departure will be treated as a cancellation and new booking; in this case regular cancellation fees apply. Courier delivery costs apply if any changes are made within five weeks prior to departure.

CONVENTIONS AND HOLIDAYS:

Surcharges apply during certain dates due to trade fairs, conventions, or holiday seasons.

SPECIAL REQUESTS:

Special  hotel  and  flight  requests  such  as  seat assignments, location of hotel room, size of bed and meals are accepted only on a request basis and are not guaranteed. Please submit requests in writing no later than 45 days prior to departure. These requests are outside of our control and therefore cannot be guaranteed.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS:

All  participants  must  be  in  possession  of  a  valid passport; its validity must be for 6 months beyond the re-entry date into the United States . A visa or visas may be required for some or all of the countries visited on the holiday or tour selected. Please check your visa requirement/s at time of booking. Ports of India by Picasso Travel recommends that passengers consult

a reliable visa service that will assist in obtaining visas for nominal fees. Non U.S. citizens may have different requirements. It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure  that  all  his  or  her  visa  and  passport requirements are met.

TOUR INFORMATION:

Final  tour  documents  consisting  of  detailed  tour itinerary, vouchers, hotel list, travel bags, baggage tags,   etc.,   are   dispatched   from   our   offices approximately three to four weeks prior to departure, but only after the trip has been paid in full. If documents

are required/requested for earlier delivery, a handling fee  of  $50  will  apply  to  cover  extra  handling  and processing.

INSURANCE:

Ports  Of  India  strongly  recommends  the  Travel Protection Program designed exclusively for guests on Ports Of India tours, cruises and holidays and underwritten by AIG  Travel Guard. The plan protects you and your investment in the event of a sudden emergency  before  or  during  your  trip  and  offers coverage for trip cancellation or interruption, illness, injury, and damage, loss or theft of baggage, as well as emergency assistance.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:

Health regulations may require proof of inoculation and/or vaccination certificate; such certificate should be in your possession throughout the entire tour. Ports Of India strongly recommends that you consult with your personal physician or Passport Health at 888-

499-7277 or via the web at www.passporthealthusa.com in regards to your itinerary and required inoculations. You may also visit the website of the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) at www.cdc.gov.

YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES ACCOMMODATIONS:

Accommodations on a double occupancy basis, will be provided at property noted or similar. Rooms will be assigned by the respective supplier/s on a run-of-the- house basis, in category/i.e.  as specified  in  the itinerary. In the rare cases where deluxe properties do not exist, best available (this term may be defined by the hospitality industry in the region providing such accommodation   or   by   trade   custom)            accommodation/lodging will be used exclusively. All per person rates are based on double occupancy of the respective accommodation units as described above. A Tour member occupying a single room will pay the single room supplement. Quoted single room rate does not necessarily mean single occupancy of a double room, as some of the establishments may have especially designed single occupancy units.

MEALS:

Meals for each tour are included as stated on itinerary. Buffet meals and/or table d'hôte are offered. Special meals and entertainment are included as shown in the itinerary. In some rare instances, a meal may not be of a  standard  expected  under  the  term  of  "deluxe" particularly in remote areas.

SIGHTSEEING & LAND TOUR SERVICE:

The following services are included in your tour price: transportation  between  the  airports  and  hotels, baggage handling, sightseeing with English-speaking guides as mentioned in the itinerary and all entrance fees to attractions visited as described in the itinerary.

Sightseeing will be via motor coach, private car and other modes of transportation (air conditioned where necessary and available), as determined by the nature of the terrain and as outlined in the itinerary. Transfers are not included when arriving or departing at the first destination  gateway  by  means  other  than  the scheduled  tour  flights,  but  can  be  arranged  at additional cost.

AIRLINE CLAUSE :

The  airlines  used  in  conjunction  with  tours  and holidays featured in this web site are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passenger/s is not/are not onboard their aircraft. The passenger tickets in use by the airline, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airline and passenger/s. Airfares, where used, are current at the time of printing of the PORTS OF INDIA brochure (September 2007) and are subject to change without notice.

LATE BOOKING CHARGE :

Bookings made within 30 days of departure incur a $50 handling fee.

NON REFUNDABLE AIR TICKETS :

For departures that are not guaranteed: If you are purchasing a non-refundable air ticket, please make sure that your travel agent explains the difficulties associated  with  these  airfares.  PORTS  OF  INDIA cannot   be   held   responsible   for   any   change /cancellation   penalties   associated   with   non- refundable airfares.

LUGGAGE :

Arrangements include transportation and transfer of two standard-sized suitcases per person.

AIRLINE BAGGAGE REGULATIONS :

Economy-class allowance per tour participant permits two  checked  pieces  of  luggage  per  person,  and subject  to  a  total  combined  measurement  of  106 inches (width + depth + height). No dimension of any single  bag  is  to  exceed  62  inches.  The  regional requirements  for  non-intercontinental  flights  are determined by weight, usually 44 lbs. per person in economy class (charter flights, if and when used, allow only 22 pounds, soft-sided luggage; limitations are strictly enforced). Carry-on baggage is not to exceed 45  inches  and  must  conform  to  under  seat  size requirements  of  9x14x22  inches.  Baggage  and personal effects are at owner's risk throughout the tour and  baggage  insurance  is  strongly  recommended (see  insurance  clause).  Carrier  liability  for  tour members' baggage is clearly stated on the passenger contract printed on all tickets; description can also be found for inspection at the airport or city offices of the carrier. Liability for checked and unchecked baggage shall in no event exceed the actual loss incurred by the passenger, subject to proof of the amount of loss.

Please read all of the conditions of your ticket. Federal law and treaties limits the amount of recovery for loss of  or  damage  to  your  luggage  or  its  contents.  To protect   against   such   limitations,   we   strongly recommend  that  you  purchase  insurance  (see insurance clause).

TOUR PRICE EXCLUSIONS :

Your tour price does not include: Air transportation (unless specifically stated as included); costs and fees to obtain or extend your passport/s; visa fees and processing  fees;  inoculations  and  vaccinations  (if required); health certificate; airport taxes and country departure taxes (if applicable); all items of a personal nature  including  alcoholic  beverages  (except  on certain occasions): meals not specified, tips to tour guides;   excess   baggage   charges;   cancellation, health, accident and baggage insurance; private, non- group transfers; and any items not specifically listed as included.

PHOTOGRAPHY :

PORTS  OF  INDIA  reserves  the  right  to  take photographs during the operation of any program and to   use   resulting   photographs   for   promotional purposes.  Any  passengers  who  prefer  that  their images not be used are asked to notify their tour escort at the beginning of the program.

RESPONSIBILITY LIMITATION OF LIABILITY :

PORTS OF INDIA of Los Angeles, California and all affiliates (herein referred to as "PORTS OF INDIA") act only in the capacity as an agent for the hotels, airlines, bus   companies,   railroads,   ship   lines,   and/or contractors   providing   accommodations,            transportation or other services to the client. The client is advised that PORTS OF INDIA purchases such transportation, hotel accommodations, restaurant and other services  from  various  independent  suppliers who are not affiliated with PORTS OF INDIA. PORTS OF  INDIA  makes  every  effort  to  select  the  best suppliers of the aforementioned services, however, PORTS OF INDIA does not control the operations of these agents and as a result, CANNOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR OTHER CLAIM which may occur as the result  of  any  and/or  all  of  the  following:  (1)  the wrongful, negligent or arbitrary acts or omissions on the  part  of  the  independent  supplier,  agent,  its employees or others who are not under the direct control or supervision of PORTS OF INDIA; (2) defects or  failures  of  any  vessel,  aircraft,  vehicle  or  other instrumentality  which  is  under  the  control  of  an independent supplier; or (3) loss, injury or damage to person,  property  or  otherwise,  resulting  directly  or indirectly from any Acts of God, dangers incident to the sea, fire, breakdown in machinery or equipment, or wars  (whether  declared  or  not),  hostilities,  civil disturbances, strikes, riots, thefts, pilferage, medical epidemics,   quarantines,   or   customs   regulation, defaults,  delays  or  cancellations  or  alterations  in itinerary due to schedule changes, or from any causes beyond PORTS OF INDIA's control. Further, PORTS OF INDIA is not liable for any loss or damage resulting from insufficient or improperly issued passports, visas or  other  legal  documents.  All  coupons,  exchange orders,  receipts,  contracts  and  tickets  issued  by PORTS OF INDIA are issued subject to any and all tariffs, terms, and conditions under which any services are provided by such hotels, airlines, bus companies, railroads, ship lines or owners or contractors or by their person in employ.

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS :

PORTS   OF   INDIA   (when   deemed   necessary) reserves the right to: (1) cancel any itinerary or any part of it; (2) make any alterations to the itinerary (including, but not limited to, alterations to substitution of hotels); and (3) decline to accept or to retain any person as a tour passenger should such person's health, mental or physical condition, in the sole opinion of PORTS OF INDIA, impede the operation of the tour of  the  other  passengers.  Tour  members  are  held responsible  for  being  in  sufficient  good  health  to undertake the tour. If a passenger is asked to leave while  the  tour  is  in  progress,  that  person  will  be responsible for charges incurred on account of such departure  from  the  tour  and/or  their  return  to  the U.S.A. In such a case, PORTS OF INDIA will refund any monies that can be recovered for the unused portion  of  the  tour,  taking  into  account  additional charges incurred by PORTS OF INDIA. Other than to refund such sum, PORTS OF INDIA will accept no further liability or obligation toward that person or third party.

DISCLAIMER :

PORTS OF INDIA is not responsible for any errors, omissions or misquotes contained in this brochure. The contents may be changed at any time (including, but not limited to, rates and itinerary) without notice and at the sole discretion of PORTS OF INDIA.

CHOICE OF LAW :

It is specifically agreed and stipulated that the law of the state of California shall govern and apply to any legal or equitable action brought against PORTS OF INDIA concerning the interpretation, enforcement or breach of any term, obligation or duty contained in this web site, or pursuant to any federal law, statute or treaty to which the United States is a signatory.

HOW TO BOOK :

Contact your travel agent for more information and further assistance with reservations on any tour. Your travel agent can also assist you with obtaining visas, travel insurance and can provide general destination information.