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Your Itinerary and Cost

26 Day Custom Visit as per itinerary for Mr. Stephen Low Oppenheim, Mrs. Joanne Oppenheim

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Cost: $10,824 per person, = $21,648 total including all domestic flights as specified in the itinerary.

$13,000 PAID at the time of acceptance of COAP by Credit Card.

Balance of $8,648 PAID by Credit Card.

Guest I.D. Number: P12459.OS.2

Feb 17^th: Arrive at Delhi at 1:30 AM on LH 760 Our services begin here. You are greeted at the airport by an Easy Tours Travel Facilitator and ushered to a chauffeur driven vehicle. You are then driven to your premium hotel and assisted with your check-in. Your hotel is booked from the 16th night onwards so that you can check-inu pon arrival. You are at leisure for this day to recuperate from your international flight. You are given your welcome package at this time. This package includes travel documents such as your air tickets and hotel vouchers, as well as copies of documents (such as our General Travel Guide) that were sent to you earlier.

Feb 18^th: Delhi. You are at leisure on this day with your chauffeur driven vehicle, available to you between 10 AM and 6 PM. Your guide will make suggestions for activities and experiences based on your preferences.

Feb 19^th: Delhi - Varanasi. You are assisted with your check-out from your hotel and driven to the airport. You are assisted with boarding your late morning flight to Varanasi. You are greeted on arrival at the Varanasi airport and then driven to your boutique Palace Hotel where you are assisted with your check-in. You are at leisure for remainder of the day to enjoy the facilities at your hotel.
Varanasi is famous for silk weaving.

Feb 20^th: Varanasi. Two of the highlights of your time in Varanasi are the sunrise and sunset cruises on the Ganga.Start your day with an early morning boat cruise on the Ganga. The best time to visit the Ghats is at dawn, as that is when the pilgrims take their morning dip. It is also the ideal opportunity to experience some of Hinduisms ancient and iconic rituals. You can simultaneously witness the ceremony of a recently deceased Hindu’s ashes being immersed in the river, while nearby, another Brahmin priest orchestrates the naming ceremony of a newborn. Your boat offers an excellent view of all the activity on the Ghats - women bathing discreetly while still wearing their sarees, priests offering prayers as they immerse themselves in the holy water, men that are oblivious to their surroundings as they practice yoga or meditate on the banks of the Ganga.
Return to your hotel for breakfast and some relaxation.
Afternoon - after lunch you will enjoy a guided excursion to neighboring Sarnath. Explore the monuments of this holy city, including the ancient Dhamekha Stupa that is located near the spot where the Buddha preached his first few sermons. This Stupa was constructed by Emperor Ashoka in 249 BCE. Sarnath was also where the first Sangha was formed and the area is home to a number of other Buddhist monuments that you will briefly visit, including the Chaukhandi Stupa and the Mulagandhakuti Vihara temple. A highlight of the visit to Sarnath is the Archaeological Museum, with its small but impressive collection of local artifacts.

Feb 21^st: Varanasi. You are at leisure in the morning to enjoy the facilities and views of your hotel.
Afternoon - after lunch you will visit the unique Bharat Mata (Mother India) temple, dedicated not to gods and goddesses, but to Mother India herself. Inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi in 1936, this relatively modern temple houses an intricate relief map of the Indian subcontinent, carved entirely from white marble. From here you will experience a walking city tour of Varanasi that includes visits to some of the ancient temples that lie along the banks of the holy river. You will walk through the narrow lanes and through the crowded bazaars to discover a way of life that has not changed much over the past few millennia.
Sunset cruise on the Ganga - You can float your own lamps while you watch the ancient prayer and oil lamp ceremony at sunset. Your boat enables you to enjoy a great view of the hundreds of lamps as they are sent floating down the holy river.

Feb 22^nd: Varanasi - Khajuraho. You are assisted with your check-out from your hotel and driven to the airport. You may want to get a late morning snack at your hotel, although a light meal will be served on the short flight to Khajuraho.
You are assisted with boarding your early afternoon flight to Khajuraho. You are greeted on arrival at the Khajuraho airport and then driven to your hotel where you are assisted with your check-in. You are at leisure for remainder of the afternoon to enjoy the facilities at your hotel.
In the evening you will enjoy the Khajuraho Dance Festival, which is a showcase of India’s best classical dancers’ talents, performing against the incredible backdrop of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The performances take place in front of the amazing Chitragupta and Vishwanath temples, located in the Western Group of Temples complex. You will get to see India’s most popular traditional dance forms, such as Kathakali, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Odissi, and Manipuri. The dance performances start at 7 pm and continue until 10 pm.

Feb 23^rd: Khajuraho. Start your day with a guided tour of awe-inspiring Western Group of Temples at Khajuraho. These magnificent examples of Hindu religious art were constructed about a thousand years ago. Thousands of extremely detailed stone sculptures adorn the facades of these temples, and the subject matter includes some very explicit erotic scenes. The sophisticated design and building techniques that were used in the creation of these temples and the detailed artistry of the sculptures cannot be described in words - you have to experience them personally to grasp their impact.
Return to your hotel for lunch and you are at leisure until evening.
In the evening you will enjoy the Khajuraho Dance Festival.

Feb 24^th: Khajuraho. Explore the eastern group of the Khajuraho temples, which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Khajuraho. These magnificent examples of Jain and Hindu religious art were mostly constructed well over a thousand years ago. Although the eastern group of temples has less explicit erotic sculptures, especially in the Jain Temples, the structures and their incredible sculptures are well worth the visit.
Return to your hotel for lunch and you are at leisure until evening.
In the evening you will enjoy the Khajuraho Dance Festival.

Feb 25^th: Khajuraho - Varanasi - Kolkata. You may want to get a late morning snack at your hotel – a snack is usually served during your short flight to Varanasi.
You are at leisure until noon when you are assisted with your check-out from your hotel and driven to the airport, where you are assisted in boarding the short (2:10 PM - 3:05 PM) flight to Varanasi. Arrive at Varanasi and collect your bags, then re-check-in for your 6:45 PM No-Frills flight (on a different airline) to Kolkata. Arrive at Kolkata and you are greeted at the airport and driven to your boutique luxury hotel and assisted with your check-in.

Feb 26^th: Kolkata. You are at leisure on this day to enjoy the facilities and surrounding areas of your beautiful historic hotel.

Feb 27^th: Kolkata. Proceed for a city tour of the city of Kolkata, The City of Joy. A mere village in the 17th century, it is now the commercial hub of eastern India. You have the option to visit the Mother Teresa Center during this day’s exploration, if you are so inclined. Visit Kolkata’s most famous attraction, the exquisite Victoria Memorial. Built by Sir William Emerson, President of the Royal Institute of British Architects, it houses a fine collection of paintings, artifacts, sculptures, books and manuscripts. You then proceed to visit St. Paul's Cathedral, which was built in 1839. This is an excellent example of Indo-Gothic architecture and an active house of worship. You can also visit Kolkata’s famous Kali Temple. A walk across the bustling Howrah Bridge is highly recommended, and at one end of the bridge is Asia’s largest wholesale flower market, also well worth a visit.

Feb 28^th: Kolkata. You are at leisure on this day to enjoy the facilities and surrounding areas of your beautiful historic hotel. We recommend that you turn in early this evening as you will be departing early in the morning on the 1st.

Mar 1^st: Kolkata - Yangon. You are assisted with an early check-out from your hotel and driven to the airport, where you are assisted in boarding the 10:30 AM flight to Yangon. This is a 1 stop (no plane change) flight with a 40 minute layover at Gaya, India. The total travel time, including the stop, is 3 hours and 35 minutes. A packed breakfast is provided by your hotel and will need to be consumed during the short drive to the airport. Arrive at Yangon and you are greeted at the airport and ushered to a chauffeur driven vehicle. You are driven to Yangon’s downtown where you are assisted with your check-in at your beautiful historic hotel. The next few days plans are briefly reviewed and then you are at leisure to enjoy your gorgeous lodging and its luxurious facilities.

Mar 2^nd: Yangon - Bagan. You are assisted with your check out from your hotel in the early morning and driven to the airport to board the short flight to Bagan. The landscape at Bagan is surreal as about 3000 pagoda’s dot the lush countryside of this ancient town. Upon your arrival, you are greeted by your guide and chauffeur and driven to Nyaung Oo market. This bustling small market is always full of local shoppers buying a variety of beans, sesame, vegetables, flowers, bamboo wares, various kinds of Thanakar, and many other consumables local to this region.
You will now visit Shwezigon Pagoda, a great example of prototypical Burmese architecture. It was built of sandstone carried from the quarry at Turintaung Ranges (seven miles away from Shwezigon) by using a chain of people. As you explore Bagan, please feel free to ask your guide to stop whenever you see something interesting – photo op’s are everywhere you turn.
Next you will visit Wetgyi-in Gyubyaukgyi Temple, which was built in the early 13th century and is famous for its well preserved colorful wall paintings that depict scenes from the 550 jatak life stories of the Buddha. Drive a short distance and visit the Anada Temple, one of the most impressive and exquisite monuments of Bagan. It was built by King Kyansittha in 1091 A.D. and it stands out among the hundreds of ancient structures around it. The last of this morning’s experiences is the Dhamayangyi Temple, the largest temple in Bagan. The craftsmanship of this temple is widely regarded as one of the best examples of precision brick work during the Bagan Era.
There is a break for lunch, which can be enjoyed at a restaurant on the banks of the scenic Irrawaddy River.
After lunch you are assisted with your check in to your boutique upscale resort and then you are at leisure for a couple of hours. If you are not interested in leisure, you can opt to visit a local facility where you can observe the detailed manufacturing process of handmade Myanmar lacquerware.
Late afternoon - enjoy an excursion to the Thabyinnyu Temple, which is the tallest in Bagan, and offers great sunset views to those that are bold enough to climb the steep stairs to its viewpoint. This thousand year old monument is purported to house some of Lord Buddha’s hair.

Mar 3^rd: Bagan - Mandalay. You are at leisure in the early morning - your guide and chauffeur driven vehicle are available to you from 9:30 AM onwards. In the mid-morning you have the option to return back to Bagan’s surreal landscape with its pagoda’s, stupa’s and temples. You can also opt be driven to the palm forest where you can observe the agrarian lifestyle of the local farmers. Their primary occupation is the extraction of palm juice from palm trees, which is then used to make a popular Myanmar candy called Jaggery.
You are assisted with your check-out by noon and then there is a break for lunch. After lunch you are driven through Myanmar’s rural countryside for 4.5 hours to the ancient capital of Mandalay, where you are assisted with your check-in.

Mar 4^th: Mandalay. In the morning you are driven to Amarapura, the 18th Century capital of Myanmar. You will now visit Myanmar’s largest monastery, Maha Gandayon Monastery where you will have the opportunity to observe a fascinating ritual, after exploring the grounds and facilities of the monastery. You will watch as over a thousand young Buddhist monks line up, and then consume their main meal of the day. These monks range from about six years of age to early manhood and Myanmar’s largest monastery is where they are educated. The ritual takes about an hour before the last of the young men gets seated. Myanmar’s affluent families provide these meals and there is a waiting line of months for this privilege. You will also explore the monastery complex on foot and peek into the living quarters of the monks. The kitchens where some of the meal is prepared in massive quantities are also worth a visit.
At Amarapura you will also have the option to observe traditional silk weaving as it is the local specialty. The craftsmen meticulously design and manually create the silk garments that are worn by Burmese for special occasions like wedding ceremonies, graduation or major cultural and social events.
You are then driven back to nearby Mandalay and there is a break for lunch.
After lunch you will enjoy a guided visit to the Maha Muni Image. This is the most sacred Pagoda in Upper Myanmar and a treasure trove of Buddhist culture. The main Buddha statue at the temple continuously increases in size as devout Buddhist men place gold leaf on it throughout the day as an offering to Lord Buddha. If you are interested you can take a stop at a gold leaf workshop; these exist only in Mandalay.
By now your eyes may be a little weary of all the Gold (paint as well as the actual precious metal) that they have seen in the last couple of days and the next stop is a welcome respite.
The Shwenandaw Monastery is a masterpiece of wood carvings that was constructed with wood from the palace of the last Burmese King. The incredible detail of the teak carvings is a must for visitors to Mandalay. Rulers of this kingdom had a legacy of not wasting the teak of structures that became obsolete so they were disassembled and used for other construction. The ancient teak bridge you will visit tomorrow is another example of this exemplary recycling process.
Before returning to your hotel you will be driven to the top of Mandalay Hill (located right behind your hotel, from where you can enjoy magnificent sunset views of Mandalay from the ornate temple located at the top.

Mar 5^th: Mandalay. Start your day at with a visit to the Kuthodaw Pagoda Complex with its 729 stone slabs (housed in separate structures) of Buddha’s scriptures. This impressive complex is known as the world's biggest book. After exploring the complex you will drive about an hour to Saggaing. Upon your arrival at Saggaing you will visit the Dha Kya Di Tar Nunnery, which is one of the largest in the area. Most tours of Myanmar expose you to a number of monasteries that are occupied by monks, but for the average visitor the only time they see the nuns is in glimpses on the streets and at food markets where they collect food donations for their meals. Dha Kya Di Tar is a large complex with many buildings and your guide will give you an introduction of the nunnery and the way of life of the young nuns, some of whom are as little as 6 years old.
The lunch process is similar to Amarapura, albeit on a smaller scale, where scores of nuns line up in a slow moving procession for their meal. They chant as they dine, creating a mesmerizing spectacle in their pink robes.
After this there is a break for lunch.
Saggaing Hill offers a panoramic view of the Irrawaddy River and the hills on the other side.
After enjoying the beautiful views you will cross back over the Irrawaddy over the historic AVA Bridge, which was built in 1927 by the British Occupiers and severely damaged during WWII, before being renovated in 1954.
Your last stop today offers great photo opportunities. The 160 year old U Bein Bridge is the longest teak bridge in the world. The bridge is always full of locals and tourists, including a lot of Buddhist monks. Enjoy a walk along part or all of the 1.2 kilometer long bridge at sunset. You have the option to board a Sampan, which is a small wooden boat, so that you can cruise along Taung Tha Man Lake and admire the bridge from a short distance.

Mar 6^th: Mandalay - Yangon. You are assisted with your check-out from your hotel in the morning and driven to the airport, where you are assisted in boarding your morning flight to Yangon. You are greeted at the Yangon airport and then you are driven to Yangon’s downtown where you will enjoy a walking tour in the heart of the capital city, during which you will learn about the history of Yangon and the numerous colonial buildings you will walk by. Attractions during this exploration can include the Indian quarter, Sule Pagoda, City Hall, Independence Monument, Immuel Baptist Church, and the embassy area, although you may want to save some of these for sightseeing on the 3rd.
There is a break for lunch (which can be enjoyed at your hotel) after which you are assisted with your check-in at your beautiful historic hotel. The next few day’s plans are briefly reviewed and then you are at leisure to enjoy your gorgeous lodging and its luxurious facilities. Feel free this afternoon to walk around the charming and historic riverfront area around your hotel.
In the evening you will enjoy a visit to the iconic Shwedagon Pagoda and its world famous golden stupa. This is Myanmar’s most treasured monument and you can easily spend your morning exploring the various structures. Many ceremonies will be taking place in the various structures of the complex and you will get a chance to observe them. There are hundreds of pilgrims and monks at the monument at any given time. You may also get to observe a class where young Buddhists are taught prayer techniques and/or other aspects of Buddhism.

Mar 7^th: Yangon. Your guide and chauffeur driven vehicle are available to you from 10 AM until 6 PM and you can schedule the sightseeing, with your guides input, to include some of the attractions that you may have missed on the previous day.
During the day you will be driven to Botataung Pagoda. Located on the Yangon water front, this pagoda is where many Yangon residents come to pray. From here you will go to the massive Chauk Htut Gyi Reclining Buddha Image. Of particular interest are the voluminous inscriptions on the soles of the feet of the statue.
You will break for lunch at a time of your choice.
You will also enjoy a visit to Bogyoke Market. This busy bazaar is where locals go to buy traditional items such as Myanmar silks, cottons, ethnic fashion, gems and jewelry, paintings, tapestries and other handicrafts.

Mar 8^th: Yangon – Kolkata. You are at leisure with your guide and chauffeur driven vehicle, who are available to your from 10 AM onwards. You will be assisted with your check-out at a time of your preference before noon. After lunch you will be driven to the airport where you are assisted with boarding the 3:55 PM flight to Kolkata. You are greeted on arrival at the Kolkata airport and driven to your beautiful hotel where you are assisted with your check-in.

Mar 9^th: Kolkata - Bagdogra - Darjeeling. You are assisted with your check-out from your hotel and driven to the airport, where you are assisted with boarding your mid-morning flight to Bagdogra. You are greeted on arrival at the Bagdogra airport and then you are driven through the scenic mountains to Darjeeling. Check-in at your boutique resort upon your arrival at Darjeeling.
Evening - You can choose to independently explore the area known as “The Mall”, a typical hill station street which is always the center of activity.

Mar 10^th: Darjeeling. You will be assisted in boarding the Toy train at Darjeeling in the mid-morning. The narrow gauge rail was historically used in India to extend rail service to towns high in the mountains, locally known as hill stations. These tracks required many unique engineering feats and incorporated the highest levels of technology available in their time. The Darjeeling-Himalayan Railway, along with two others (Shimla and Nilgiri), have long possessed UNESCO World Heritage status.
Your trip will be a two hour roundtrip journey to Ghoom (elevation 7400 feet) that will obviously include amazing views during the journey as you travel at whiplash inducing speeds of up to 6 miles an hour. There will be two stops along the way, with the first one for 10 minutes at the Batasia Loop, from where you get spectacular views of the Darjeeling Valley, as well as the mighty peaks of the Eastern Himalaya’s, including legendary Kanchenjunga. The next stop is 30 minutes at Ghoom, where there is the small but delightful Ghoom Railway Museum with its exhibits on India’s small gauge steam locomotives. You can also opt to walk around the edges of this small monastic mountain town instead of the museum.
Darjeeling produces some of the world’s best tea and, upon your return from Ghoom, you will be driven for a guided exploration of a Tea Estate where you should first enjoy lunch at the premises, and then proceed for the Tea Plantation Exploration.
Mid-afternoon - Enjoy a guided visit to India’s premier mountaineering institution, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. After the institute, your last stop today is the local Zoological garden where many fascinating species of local flora are on display.

Mar 11^th: Darjeeling - Bagdogra - Delhi. You are at leisure during the first part of the morning. Check-out from your hotel in the mid-morning and you are driven to the Bagdogra airport, where you will board the early evening flight to Delhi. We recommend that you get a packed snack from your resort at Darjeeling for the drive to Bagdogra. Arrive at Bagdogra and you are assisted with boarding your flight to Delhi.
Arrive at Delhi and you are greeted at the airport by an Easy Tours Facilitator and driven to your upscale Hotel near the airport and assisted with your check-in. You are at leisure for the rest of the day.

Mar 12^th: Delhi - International Flight. You are assisted with your check-out of your room after midnight (your room is booked for the 12th night) and driven to the airport and assisted with checking in to your 3:35 AM international flight on the 13th.
Our services end at Delhi airport.

Flight included in Internal Flight Costs:
Coach: Delhi - Varanasi - Khajuraho / Varanasi - Kolkata - Yangon - Bagan / Mandalay - Yangon - Kolkata - Bagdogra - Delhi
Business: Khajuraho - Varanasi

Hotels:

Delhi - The Oberoi New Delhi - Premier Room

Varanasi - Taj Nadesar Palace - Palace Room

Khajuraho - Lalit Temple View Hotel - Luxury Suite

Kolkata - The Oberoi Grand - Executive Suite (Both Visits)

Yangon - The Strand - Superior Suite (Both Visits)

Bagan - Aureum Palace - Lotus Villa

Mandalay - Mandalay Hill Resort - Junior Suite with Exective Lounge Access

Darjeeling - Mayfair Resort - Deluxe Room

Delhi - The Pullman - Deluxe Room

Inclusions:

* Daily breakfast at all the hotels.
* Both Sunrise and Sunset boat cruises on the Ganga
* Applicable monument entrance fees as per the itinerary
* All other meals as specified
* Hotel check-in is at 2 pm and checkout is at noon for almost all the hotels
* All transfers and sightseeing by personal upscale Crossover
* Complimentary WiFi in all vehicles, except for remote regions
* Availability of an Easy Tours Travel Facilitator at all destinations
* Services of the best English speaking local guides at all destinations.
* Services of ETI Travel Facilitators for all airport arrivals and departures and associated hotel check in’s and check outs.
* Toy Train travel in Darjeeling
* Bottled water during sightseeing/excursions and other drives.
* All currently applicable taxes.

Not Included:

* International Travel
* Expenses of a personal nature like tips, laundry, telephone calls, drinks etc.
* Meals other than those specified above
* Travel insurance, visa etc.
* Camera fees - still and video

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Prices: All rates quoted are per person, based on double occupancy, and in US dollars. If not listed, single supplements are available upon request. All prices, except for when a guest has accepted their electronic contract and paid their initial deposit, are subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of Easy Tours.

Unlike some tour operators, tour costs include accommodations and all taxes and surcharges on them, meals as listedin the inclusions of your itinerary (in some tours, such as the Indian Cuisines Tours, all 3 meals are included) tours of all the sights and monuments as per your itinerary, safe bottled water as per your needs, as well as the best English speaking guides and visit facilitators during your visit. All our tours include entrance fees to all the monuments on your itinerary. They also include THREE EXCURSIONS (subject to park schedules) if you have chosen a wildlife tour on your itinerary. Additional visits certain ancillary charges (including video and movie cameras) will incur additional charges that guests are responsible for.

Quoted tour costs do not include hotel stays before and after your tour, unless specified on your itinerary. Those costs can be quoted on request. Except for specified meals and snacks between destinations, most meals are not included in private tour costs. Small Group Tours usually include all breakfasts and lunches. Excess baggage charges are not included – it is the guests’ responsibility to ascertain that their baggage dimensions and weight comply with the airline requirements. Gratuities to guides, staff belonging to airlines, chauffeurs, or hotels and restaurants (none of which are mandatory if the availed services are part of the tour) are not included. The cost of personal items such as laundry and dry cleaning, drinks, and incidentals are not included. Cost of Visas and Passports is not included.

Part, or all of your travel dates fall during Peak Season, as defined by India’s leading Hotels. The deposit and cancellation terms are different from our regular terms, and are outlined below. Peak Season Includes:

Dec. 20^th - Jan. 5^th every year

Pushkar Festival Dates:
2018: 9th - 30th Nov
2019: 29th Oct - 19th Nov

Payments: ALL PAYMENTS, DEPOSITS & OTHER MONETARY SUMS ARE QUOTED PER PERSON IN ALL STATEMENTS THAT FOLLOW. We require a payment of $1000.00 per room + Domestic flight supplement (per small group tour & vacation packages) as an initial deposit for most tours, but this changes due to seasonal and other special circumstances.

For online reservations the initial deposit can be made by credit card only. If you would rather use another form of payment for the initial deposit, please call us or use the contact us form.

Deposit Details for Peak Season -

If the total tour cost (including domestic flights) is between $5000 to $7500 per person, then the deposit will be $1500 per person (Plus domestic flights per above).

If the total tour cost (including domestic flights) is between $7500 to $10,000 per person, then the deposit will be $2000 per person (Plus domestic flights per above).

If the total tour cost (including domestic flights) is above 10,000 per person, then the deposit will be 20% of the total tour cost (Plus domestic flights per above).

Reservations that include a hotel stay during the period between Dec 20th and Jan 5th, the month of February, and the 3 week period surrounding the Pushkar Camel Festival (from mid-October to mid November, varies yearly), 100% of the cost of your tour is due 120 days before your tour begins.

For all other travel dates, the balance of the cost of your tour (after subtracting your initial deposit) is required at least 95 days prior to the start of your tour. Reservations made with less than 95 days remaining will require immediate payment of all dues.

Prices: All rates quoted are per person, based on double occupancy, and in US dollars. If not listed, single supplements are available upon request in the 'Comments" section in each 'Reservation Inquiry Form'. All prices, except for when a deposit has been accepted by Easy Tours, Inc., on a C.O.A.P. submitted to the guest, are subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of Easy Tours, Inc.

On-Tour Flight Non-Refundable charges: Airline tickets (purchased by Easy Tours, for travel within Southeast Asia) cancellations will incur charges as levied by the airline. Restricted fares will have higher costs while smart fares have a charge of $20 to $35 per segment.

Cancellations are processed as detailed below. If Easy Tours does not receive, or is unable to process any of your payments within as per the schedule outlined above, we will cancel your reservation and process a refund of your total payments, after adjusting for the agreed upon Cancellation Costs. We use secure servers to process your electronic payments.

Cancellations - A request for cancellation will only be considered valid if it is processed by either of the following two means-

(a) Received by our web site (easytours.travel), submitted on the appropriate form (link provided as part of the C.O.A.P. at the time of initial confirmation of your order).

(b) by registered mail or delivery service (with proof of in-person delivery) at our US mailing address - Easy Tours, 1611 Chisholm Trail, Ste 450, Round Rock, TX 78681.

Within 2 business days of receiving your request for cancellation request, Easy Tours will send you a link to your Cancellation Agreement which details the exact amount refundable to you, if any, as per your original contract (COAP). Once we receive your acceptance of this agreement, Easy Tours will process your refund promptly as described in the Refund section below.

Discount Airfares to & from South Asia are usually not cancelable. If you asked Easy Tours to refer you to a consolidator or airline, we cannot refund any charges you paid for the airline tickets or any other fees tendered to them. For the payments made to Easy Tours, and only for those payments, the following cancellation terms and charges apply:

Cancellation Costs

Air Travel Cancellation Costs

Airline ticket (purchased by Easy Tours, for travel within South Asia) cancellations will incur charges as levied by the airline. Restricted fares will have higher costs while smart fares have a charge of $30 to $45 per segment.

Land Cancellation Costs (except for Dec 20^th to Jan 5^th & 3 weeks surrounding Pushkar Fair, mid Oct. to Mid Nov, varies yearly):

Cancellations received by us at least 95 days before your tour originates, are charged the higher amount (per person) out of US $250.00, or 5% of the total cost of your visit.

(b) Cancellations received by us between 95 days and 65 days remaining till your visit begins are charged the higher amount (per person) out of US $500.00, or 15% of the total cost of your visit.

(c) Cancellations received between 65 days and 35 days remaining till your visit begins, are charged the higher amount (per person) of US $1000, or 35% of the total cost of your visit.

(d) Cancellations received between thirty five days and seven days remaining till your visit begins, are charged the higher amount (per person) of $1500.00, or 75% of the total cost of your visit.

(e) If less than 7 days remain, a cancellation is considered a "no show"* and does not qualify for a refund except at the sole discretion of Easy Tours.

Land Cancellation Costs for Dec 20^th to Jan 5^th & 3 weeks surrounding Pushkar Fair in Mid Oct. to Mid Nov. – varies yearly:

(a) Cancellations received by us with more than 105 days remaining until your visit begins are charged 20% of the total cost of your visit.

(b) Cancellations received by us between 105 days and 65 days remaining until your visit begins are charged (per person) 75% of the total cost of your visit.

(c) Cancellations received after 65 days remaining until your visit begins are 100% Non-Refundable.

Please note that International Airline tickets will incur Cancellation & Change Charges as specified by the Airlines & Consolidators. Please bear in mind that certain airfares cannot be cancelled. Domestic airfare purchased by Easy Tours as part of your tour with us will be subject to the following Cancellation & Change terms: Prior to 7 Business Days before the beginning of your tour you will incur charges as levied by the airline + a $10 Service Fee per segment. If less than 7 Business Days remain till the beginning of your tour all domestic fares are non-refundable & cannot be changed.

Changes - Changes to your tour package after your acceptance of the "Confirmation of Availability Package" are done at the sole discretion of Easy Tours. You can request them by mail or by accessing our Alter Plans Form. If we are unable to make your desired changes, we'll offer you the option for a refund as defined in our "Cancellations" section.

Very infrequently, small changes may be made to your travel arrangements which we reserve the right to do so at any time, and we will advise you at the earliest possible date. These changes may be the result of Force Majeure or other similar reasons that are beyond our control, such as weather conditions, delays in departures, strikes or riots, overbooking's or closure of a hotel, decisions taken by Tourist Organizations and/or State Governments, etc. This may result in an alteration of the itinerary, omission of a destination, or changing the time spent in a particular destination. If it is possible we will provide you with alternative arrangements, and if not, give you a refund as per our policies defined in the "refund section".

Refunds: - All payments for transportation, or travel service, not provided to the passenger shall be promptly refunded, in accordance with the agreed-to terms and conditions, unless the passenger otherwise instructs the Easy Tours in writing.

If you cancel your tour, or do not make payments as per the agreed upon schedule, Easy Tours shall process your refund (after deducting the agreed upon cancellation costs) in less than thirty days from the earliest of the following dates:

(1) The scheduled date of departure.

(2) The day the passenger requests a refund by cancelling as per the policy defined in the cancellation section.

(3) The day of cancellation by Easy Tours.

In the unlikely event that we are unable to provide the tour package, we will process the refund of all your payments within three days from the day that we become aware of this inability.

In the event of cancellation due to unforeseeable circumstances beyond Easy Tours's control (such as a natural disaster), Easy Tours will refund all your money within 30 days of cancellation, after adjusting for any unrecoverable payments already tendered to our suppliers, of which we will provide you with concrete evidence. In over 10 years of operations, we have never had to take such a step.

Release of liability - Besides looking after your comfort and enjoyment, we do our best to ensure that you travel, explore, and reside in a safe and risk free environment. However, Easy Tours is not responsible, in any sense of the term, for the safety, health, and/or condition, of any guests person, their wards, or their property. Your acceptance of our "Confirmation Of Availability Package" is also your legal, binding, & unconditional acceptance of the preceding statement.

You, and each party traveling in your tour expressly acknowledge that you are cognizant of all risks of travel and arrangements for trips of this nature and fully disclaim, waive and discharge Easy Tours, Inc. (including it's shareholders, management, directors, and employees) from any and all liability, claims. damages, loss, or responsibilities (including damage to or loss of your property, or your injury or death) with regard to the proposed tour and/or visit, and arrangements made with respect thereto, even if caused by the negligence of any airlines, transportation companies, hotels, restaurants, or any other party providing services or accommodations included in the tour/visit.

Easy Tours will similarly not be liable for any claims, losses, damages for delayed or lost baggage or other property, or any loss of intangibles such as pleasure, or feelings of disappointment, distress, or frustration, whether mental or physical, which may have resulted from any act or omission of any other party providing services to you during your tour/visit.

About shopping in India -

India offers remarkable values on a large variety of hand crafted items, ranging from exquisite jewelry to fine apparel woven from the highest quality fabrics; from beautiful carpets to inlayed treasures in marble, wood, and various other materials; as well as a multitude of other unique and high quality products.

Along with innumerable choices on where to shop, you will be offered a plethora of unsolicited advice about how to shop and how to avoid commissions. Easy Tours encourages you to use your best judgment on how and where you shop, but we would like to offer you some basic information.

You are usually best of letting someone make a small commission, especially if you are shopping for items other then casual and inexpensive souvenirs. If you arrive unescorted and without a referral, almost all stores will quote you absurdly high pricing (many items are not visibly marked with the price). You will then go through a negotiating process that would put used car dealers in the United States to shame.

The Luxury hotels will tell you not to follow your guide’s or escorts recommendations and cite the fact that they get commissions from the stores. They will not mention (and may even deny) the fact that the hoteliers themselves get the largest financial kickbacks from the stores that they recommend, and the prices you will pay at their recommended or in-house stores are usually among the highest you will find. This may be in the form of contracted commission structures, expensive gifts to their management/owners, or in the shape of the exorbitant lease charges the store owners pay to exhibit their wares in the hotels in-house stores. It is usually a combination of the above.

Easy Tours has established a relationship with a couple of large and reputable stores in most cities on your itinerary. These stores have committed to us that will offer a quality product and a low-pressure environment. They have also agreed to do their best to ensure guest satisfaction by offering reasonable pricing (albeit with some room for negotiation) and secure, timely shipping if the guest requires those services. They also will offer refund and exchange options, but bear in mind that itinerary logistics dictate that these options are usually constrained to the short period that you will spend at that particular destination.

Your guides, escorts, or chauffeurs are often paid commissions by these stores, and this will usually provide you with a less stressful shopping environment. In the majority of instances, the final price that you end up with will be better then what you would have negotiated if you had gone through the process by yourself.

Easy Tours will perform no functions, or accept any responsibility for, purchases made at any store not on our recommended list. In case of a disagreement between one of our clients and one of our recommended stores, we will do our best to ensure a timely and equitable resolution.

These efforts do not obligate us to offer any compensation for a real or perceived loss (of any kind) that a guest may experience in their dealings with our recommended stores. We also do not expressly warranty the products or services of our recommended stores. However, our past experience with them tells us that they offer you the safest option of acquiring a quality product.

Financial Liability: Easy Tours Inc.'s liability in any and all cases will be limited to a refund of the payments made directly by you to us,
subject to our cancellation and refund policies. Your acceptance of our "Confirmation of Availability Package" is also your legal, binding, and unconditional acceptance of the preceding statement.

GUARANTEED DEPARTURES & CANCELLATION OF A TOUR BY THE TOUR OPERATOR

A departure date for a Tour offered by the Easy Tours will become a guaranteed departure when at least one booking secured by a valid deposit has been made on that departure.
Easy Tours has No Minimum Group Size Requirements for our Guaranteed Departures. You may be the Only Travelers on your Group Tour Departure Date. Easy Tours does not cancel their guaranteed departures once a booking has been secured and payments made for any Group Departure date.
Easy Tours guarantees that all scheduled Tour departures booked and secured with a valid deposit will depart as indicated on the applicable confirmation, subject to reasonably itinerary changes as described in these Terms or good faith health and safety concerns. This guarantee is not applicable in the case of Force Majeure. Up to date Tour and itinerary information is available on the Easy Tours’ website or by contacting Easy Tours. Brochures and other printed materials displaying Tour information and departure dates are subject to change may not be relied upon for purposes of this guarantee.
If a Tour is cancelled by Easy Tours before the date of departure for reasons other than Force Majeure and the cancellation is not caused by your fault or negligence, you will have the choice of accepting from Easy Tours:

(a) a substitute Tour of equivalent or superior value; or

(b) a substitute Tour of lesser value if no Tour of equivalent or superior value is reasonably available and to recover from Easy Tours the difference in price between the price of the Tour originally purchased and the substitute Tour; or

(c) a full refund of all monies paid for the cancelled Tour.

Easy Tours is not responsible for any incidental expenses or consequential losses that you incur as a result of the cancelled booking including visas, vaccinations, non-refundable flights or rail, nonrefundable car parking or other fees, loss of earnings, or loss of enjoyment, Easy Tours reserves the right to issue a full refund in lieu of the choices above, in its sole discretion. Where a significant element of a Tour as described cannot be provided after departure, Easy Tours will make suitable alternative arrangements where possible. If it is not possible to provide a suitable alternative or if you reasonably reject any suitable alternatives, Easy Tours may provide you with a refund for unused products or services as determined in its discretion.

Site Content: The descriptions and views expressed on this web site are based on the knowledge and opinions of the principals of Easy Tours. There is no guarantee of accuracy, implied or otherwise, in these descriptions and views.

* No Show's, as defined above, do not qualify for any refunds, for any part of their tour, except at the sole discretion of Easy Tours.

Acceptance of Terms, Conditions, And General Provisions

By processing your acceptance, you are consenting to the use of this electronic method of contract acceptance under the U.S. Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-Sign).

By submitting my approval by checking the box and submitting this form through the link below, I, Stephen Low Oppenheim, do acknowledge that I (and the other person in my party, Joanne Oppenheim) have read and understood all the terms, conditions, and general provisions stated above, and do hereby agree to accept them as the sole provisions, terms, and conditions that will apply to my (and Joanne Oppenheim's) tour/visit to India. I also personally guarantee that I have been given the authority by Joanne Oppenheim to act as his/her agent in this matter and I accept all responsibility for all consequences of my acceptance of this responsibility.

I personally guarantee that I will not dispute the Credit card charge for any reason other than Easy Tours' failure to deliver services. My opinion of quality of service will not constitute failure of delivery by Easy Tours. I have read and understood the cancellation terms in this COAP (electronic contract) and promise to abide by them if I choose to cancel for any reason whatsoever.