TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
How can I Make My Reservations and Payments? You can reserve your
place on any trip by submitting the enclosed application along with a deposit
of $500. After receiving request for reservation we will inform you of space
availability and will send you more detailed information about the trip. The
balance of the trip cost is to be paid by you in two equal installments. The
first installation should reach us 12 weeks prior to departure and the second
installment 8 weeks prior to departure. We may cancel the reservation if these
payments are not received as stipulated herein. 2. What is Refund Policy? If
you cancel your trip/reservation, we will charge you the following cancellation
fee which will be computed as of the date of our actual receipt of cancellation
notice. More than 180 days prior to departure : US$200 90 to 180 days prior
to departure : US$500 60 to 89 days prior to departure : 20% of total cost 30
to 59 days prior to departure : 30% of total cost 14 to 29 days prior to departure
: 50% of total cost Less than 14 days prior to departure : 75% of total cost
During the trip : total cost of trip 3. What is Included in this Price? The
trip cost includes economy class airfare within Pakistan, an experienced trip
leader, double occupancy in good hotels, meals while trekking, airport transfers,
local transport by plane, bus or jeep, sightseeing and entrance fees, local
taxes, guides, cooks, crews, porters, insurance for trekking personnel, trekking
fees/permits and communal equipment, as noted. The price is based on group size
of eight members. If a trip is to operate with a smaller number of participants
we may add a modest surcharge; details of which will be sent in the supplementary
information to all group members. Occasionally, we are unable to absorb significant
cost increases resulting from international currency fluctuations or higher
cost of services overseas. We regret this condition and will do our utmost to
avoid raising trip costs. If any trip must be extended due to weather, lack
of transportation, political disputes, medical emergency or other cause beyond
our reasonable control, the associated additional costs are not included in
the published price. Concordia Expeditions Pakistan (CEP) published trek / tour
prices may be subject to unavoidable changes without prior notice. 4. What is
Not Included in this Price? You are responsible for bringing your own tent,
sleeping bags and backpack. Cost of medical treatment, hospitalization or evacuation,
tips, passports, visas, immunizations, excess baggage, over 15 kg, meals during
hotel stay, airport tax, personal (trip number) insurance, beverages, laundry,
phone calls and other personal items are not included. 5. Responsibilities of
Concordia Expedition Pakistan (CEP)? Concordia Expeditions Pakistan acts solely
as agent for transportation and all other travel services. We assume no responsibility
for loss damage and/or injury to property and/or person, however caused in connection
with any service offered by Concordia Expeditions Pakistan and/or associate,
employee, including but not limited to that resulting indirectly or directly
from: Acts of God, detention, delays and expenses arising from thefts, failure
of any means of conveyance to arrive or depart as scheduled, pilferage, strikes
quarantine, civil disturbance, war, natural disasters, discrepancies or change
in transit over which it has no control and government regulation/restrictions.
The trip operator has the discretion to make any reasonable changes in itinerary.
Our prices are subject to change with notice. The airlines concerned are not
to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers
are not on board the aircraft and or conveyances. The airline tickets issued
by the airlines concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between
the airlines and the purchaser of any of these tours and/or tour members. Submission
of your deposit constitutes acceptance of the terms conditions and release of
responsibility by Concordia Expeditions Pakistan as stated above. 6. I assume
The Following Risks Pertaining to my Trip: I am fully aware that adventure travel
can be dangerous. It has certain risks and dangers including but not limited
to, the hazards of traveling on foot or by any other means of travel (conventional
or unconventional), illness and/or accident in remote places without medical
facilities or quick means of transportation or ability to obtain it, extreme
weather conditions all forces of nature, wild animals and physical exertion
for which I may not be prepared. I accept the risks of this trip and acknowledge
that the pleasure and recreational enjoyment of taking such an adventurous trip
is part of the reason for participating in it. 7. My Deposit Constitutes the
following release of liability: I hereby indemnify, release, waive and agree
not to sue Concordia Expeditions Pakistan, any associate or employee for all
or any liability to me, to my personal representatives. heirs, assigns and next
of kin, for any all losses, damages or injuries or any claims or demand on account
of injury to me or my property, or an account of death resulting from any cause,
including negligence of Concordia Expeditions Pakistan or others, while I am
participating in a trip arranged by Concordia Expeditions Pakistan affiliates
and or employees. I further agree that I will assume the risk and release damage
to my body or property or my death due to any negligent failure to obtain or
administer appropriate rescue operations in the event of injury or mishap, including
failure to obtain adequate medical services, to evacuate or to supply treatment,
evacuation or any other emergency services on my behalf as Concordia Expeditions
Pakistan, associates and/or employees deem essential for my safety and well
being. I agree and acknowledge that adventure travel can be dangerous and involves
unpredictable significant risks of bodily injury, damage to property and death
and that my deposit constitutes my release of liability and assumption of all
risks as stated above.