American Institute of Architects Central Valley 2007 California Environmental Technology China Trade & Business Development Mission

Departure Date: October 8, 2007

Personal Information
Name:
(as it appears on your passport)
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
E-Mail:
Date of Birth:
Gender: Female     Male
   
Passport Information (required for booking in-China air travel)
I am a citizen of:
Passport Number:
State (Province/other)
Where Issued:
Date of Issue:
Date of Expiration:
   
Person to Contact in Case of Emergency:
Name:
Relation:
Email:
Day Phone:
Evening Phone:
   
Accommodations: Tour price is for double occupancy (Single room supplement is $800.00).
Please mark your preferences: Non-Smoking    Smoking
Do you want a single room?:   Yes    No
If No:
  Do you have a roommate for this tour? Yes    No
    If Yes:
      Name:
    If No:
      Please assign a roommate for me: Yes    No
       
   
Please read the Golden California, Inc. Terms and Conditions below and scroll to the bottom in order to submit your application.

 

GOLDEN CALIFORNIA INC. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

THE ESSENTIALS…

  1. TOUR PRICE
    • $3,700.00, per person (Registration with $500 deposit by September 8,2007 to Reserve Your Space)
    • Based on double occupancy. Single room supplement is $800.00.
    • Hotels listed may be substituted for, based upon availability, with comparable hotel of like rating and amenities.
    • Based on economy class airfare. Upgrades: please contact Golden California, Inc. (GC) regarding availability and details.
  2. INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE
    • Round-trip air travel between San Francisco and China on scheduled airlines
    • All inter-China flights (Shanghai-Beijing)
    • 9-nights accommodations in well located 4 star hotels (double occupancy)
    • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included daily except where stated in itinerary
    • Services of Golden California bilingual staff in China and local tour guides
    • Services of bilingual National Guides throughout the program
    • All land transportation on private air-conditioned coaches
    • Pre-trip executive education packet and briefing
    • Customized arrangement of all Executive Education Session and Executive Roundtable discussions with Chinese partner firms
    • Post-program relationship building and follow up assistance
    • Entrance fees to all tourist sites
    • Baggage handling, service charges and all taxes
    • Travel insurance and 24-hour emergency support
  1. NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE
    • Visa processing fees
    • Excess luggage fees
    • Incidental hotel charges such as room service and laundry
    • Personal expenses
  2. RESERVATION, DEPOSIT & FORM OF PAYMENT
    Deposit and completed reservation form should arrive on or before September 8, 2007 to secure program fees
    of $3,700. The deposit is $500.00 per person and is payable by check or money order to Golden California, Inc with online credit card payment accepted from April 1, 2007 onward. Reservations made after September 8, 2007 will be accepted subject to space availability and may be subject to a late booking fee.
     
  3. FINAL PAYMENT & PAYMENT SCHEDULE
    Final payment must be received by GC on or before August 6, 2007. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in automatic cancellation of reservation and forfeiture of deposit. In the event that reservation is made after August 1, 2007, full payment must be made immediately upon confirmation.
    • August 1, 2007 - $1,500 Deposit
    • September 1, 2007 - Final payment of remaining balance due  
  4. CANCELLATION & REFUND
    Paid deposits are 100% nonrefundable. A full refund less deposit per person will be issued for any cancellation notice received by GC on or before August 1, 2007. All cancellation requests must be made in writing. Penalty for cancellations made after August 1, 2007 will be assessed as follows:
    • August 1 through August 31, 2007................. 50% of the tour cost
    • On or after September 1, 2007................ 100% of the tour cost
    • If GC cancels a tour due to insufficient booking or circumstances beyond its control, GC will refund all money paid and the full refund shall constitute final settlement for the client. GC shall not be held responsible for any expenses that may have incurred as a result of the client's booking.
  5. CURRENCY FLUCTUATION and PRICE GUARANTEE
    All prices are based on foreign exchange rates at the time of publication. In the event of increased land or air costs that are beyond GC's control, GC reserves the right to alter the price of the tour in accordance with the increased costs. Any price increase will be announced on or before July 31, 2007. Your tour price is guaranteed once GC has received your full payment.
     
  6. UNUSED SERVICES
    Regardless of the reason, unused services during the tour including transportation, hotel accommodation, meals and sightseeing are neither refundable nor exchangeable.
     
  7. DATE CHANGE AND TRANSFER OF BOOKING
    Change of departure date after confirmation is prohibited. Transfer of booking to another person may be accepted, subject to an administration fee of $100 per person, provided air tickets have not been issued.
     
  8. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
    It is the client's own responsibility to obtain passport and travel visa. The client is responsible for providing GC with correct, complete and accurate information regarding personal details. Failure to comply with this requirement may lead to unnecessary financial loss or the client's dismissal from the tour. GC can arrange for travel visas to China for a $100.00 per person fee. The cutoff date for this service is August 31, 2007.
     
  9. HEALTH & FITNESS REQUIREMENTS
    Traveling abroad with GC will require ability to walk distances, navigate stairs and occasionally perform physically strenuous activities. Travelers should anticipate encountering natural and architectural barriers outside the United States, which GC cannot and does not control. Special meals/or medical supervision cannot be provided. GC offers and provides services on a fair and nondiscriminatory basis, without consideration of any factor or characteristic prohibited by law and with equal opportunity for all applicants and participants. GC complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination.
     
  10. MINIMUM AGE
    Minimum age acceptable for our tours is 12 years.
     
  11. INSURANCE
    GC strongly recommends that all travelers purchase trip cancellation & interruption, hospital and medical, and baggage insurance to protect their travel plans.
     
  12. BAGGAGE
    During the tour each client is limited to one piece of checked luggage, which according to the Chinese air carriers must weigh no more than 20kg (44 lbs). One carryon weighing no more than 5kg (11 lbs.) is allowed. The client must be able to lift and comfortably transport their own luggage short distances as porter service may not be available at all locations.
     
  13. RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR
    The client agrees to abide by the authority of the tour leader or our local agents. Conduct or behavior causing danger, distress or annoyance to the group is prohibited. Any expenses incurred as a result of the client's removal will be the client's responsibility.
     
  14. RESPONSIBILITIES OF GOLDEN CALIFORNIA, INC.
    GC acts only as agent for its suppliers and contractors providing transportation, accommodation and other related travel services. GC assumes no responsibility or liability for any injury, death, damage, loss, accident with any services resulting directly or indirectly from acts of God, strikes, government regulations, thefts, failure of any means, discrepancies or changes over which it has no control. GC applies all reasonable checks and measures in utmost good faith to ensure that details in the itinerary are carried out exactly as specified. However, changes, including, but not limited to, substitution of hotels of equal or similar quality and air carriers, may be made out of necessity. Clients must be aware that there may be different living standards and practices outside of their home country. Under no circumstances shall GC be responsible for any inconvenience, loss, damage or injury resulting from these conditions. The passenger contract issued together with the air ticket by the air carrier shall constitute the sole contract between the airline and the passenger; GC shall not be responsible for any delays, substitutions of equipment or any act of omission whatsoever by the carrier,
    its agent, servants and employees.
     
  15. RIGHTS OF GOLDEN CALIFORNIA, INC. (GC)
    GC reserves the right to decline or the obligation to retain any person as a tour member at any time. GC reserves the right to take photographs during the operation of any tour or part thereof, and to use the resulting photographs for promotional purposes. By booking with GC the client agrees to allow their image to be used in such photographs; clients who prefer that their image not be used are asked to identify themselves on the reservation form.
     
  16. COMPLAINT & CLAIM AGAINST GOLDEN CALIFORNIA, INC.
    Any complaint must be brought to the attention of the tour leader or local guide immediately while on the tour. Any claim against GC must be filed in writing and be received by GC within 30 days upon completion of the tour.
     

If you do not agree with the photo usage rights in point 17 above, please check here:

I have read the attached 2007 Golden California terms and conditions and the Golden California Release and agree to be bound thereby and agree to be responsible for all amounts owed to Golden California. I am in good physical and mental health and am able to travel without special medical supervision or special counseling.