China Spree tour Canadian departures are priced in Canadian dollars.

Tour Fare Includes
a) International air transportation:
Round trip transpacific air from designated gateway (San Francisco SFO, New York JFK, or Vancouver YVR) to China per tour itinerary. "Land Only" Package does not include the international flight to China.

b) As of April 1st, 2011, our listed tour fares include airline fuel surcharge, and all government taxes & fees.

c) China internal transportation:
All intra-China flights are included per itinerary. Private motor coach land travel (shore excursion organized by the cruise liners for Yangtze River cruise are based on shared coach tour), private transfers between airport and hotel, and all China domestic transportation within tour are included. Note: China "Land Only" tour does NOT include airport/hotel transfers on arrival/departure days.

d) Accommodations:
Hotel and cruise accommodations are included in the tour cost, based on standard twin-sharing rooms with private facilities. Tour fares shown are quoted on a per person (pp) double occupancy (do) rate (two people sharing one room). Rate for triple occupancy is the same as that for double occupancy. Single occupancy is subject to a Single Supplement charge. Triple room is a standard twin-sharing room adding a rollaway bed (cot). The standard room at some Chinese hotels may be smaller than that in North America so it is tight to have three beds in one room.

e) Sightseeing & Admissions fees:
Comprehensive sightseeing, Yangtze cruise and shore excursions (where applicable), Culture InSites™ Programs, and evening shows including admission/entrance fees are included per itinerary. The arrangements of these programs are determined by local tour operator and are based on local circumstances such as weather, traffic, holidays, etc.

f) Meals:
Daily meals and local flavors are included as specified in the itinerary. Meal codes are: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Diner, IM=In-Flight Meals. Breakfast is usually buffet style served inside your hotel. Lunch and dinner are usually served at local restaurants with Chinese "family style" set menu meals including one glass of selected beverages per person.

g) Escorting/Guiding Services:
For a group travel with 10 travelers or more, a professional tour director (also known as national guide) is assigned throughout mainland China. Local guides are assigned along the trip to offer local guiding services. Note China's Golden Triangle tour is a locally guided tour with a local guide in each destination city; no national guide assigned for this specific trip.

h) Porterage:
Luggage handling services are included throughout Mainland China.

Tour fare does not include
China visa processing fee; Airfare between your home city and the designated U.S. gateways; optional travel insurance; gratuities to your China tour guides, drivers and porters; items of personal nature such as laundry, room service, phone bills, excess baggage charges, optional tours, and all other items and/or services not specifically listed in the itinerary.

Visa Requirement to Mainland China
All foreign nationals traveling to the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) must travel with a valid passport and a visa obtained prior to entering the country.

China Spree handles China visa application for Canadian and U.S. passport holders who book China Spree tours. For details about China visa, please click here.

Visa Requirement to Hong Kong
U. S. & Canadian citizens are not required to have a visa when traveling to Hong Kong and Macau if your stay in these destinations is less than 90 days in duration.

If you are non-U.S. & non-Canadian citizens and your tour includes Hong Kong, it is your sole responsibility to find out the visa requirement to Hong Kong before you make any payment to China Spree, and obtain the right document to enter Hong Kong on your own. You should later notify China Spree regarding this issue after you obtain your visa to Hong Kong.

If you are Chinese passport holder and your tour includes Hong Kong, you must take care of your visa to Hong Kong on your own. China Spree is NOT responsible for any information or advice provided for your legal documents and visa requirement to enter Hong Kong and back to China. Note the visa requirement to Hong Kong and back to mainland China may change without any prior notice.

Charge for Children
Child from 2-11 years of age is considered child rate. Lap child under 2 years of age will have no seat and bed on airplane and at hotels. Child 12 years and older is considered adult; adult rate applies.

Passenger Information
Please note China Spree requires you to provide your FULL passport names as appearing exactly on your passport. We require and ONLY need your passport name. Failure to do so will result in denial of boarding and the passenger takes full responsibility.

It is passengers' responsibility to double check with China Spree to make sure you provide the exact names as appearing on your passport when you make an online booking or reserve the tour over the phone. Please note your passport names must be provided correctly in the first place and the names you provided will be used to book your air portion of your trip after we receive your tour deposit. China Spree will not verify your name spelling when receive your passport later.

When you receive the tour invoice, you must check again and make sure the names appearing on the invoice match exactly your passport names.

Upon receipt of the airline ticket before departure, you should perform the check of name spellings, flight segments, travel dates, etc. and contact us immediately if there is any discrepancy. Please note it is your sole responsibility to make sure all travel information is correct on your travel documents.

Methods of Payment
Tour prices listed are in Canadian dollars. Master Card, Visa, American Express, personal/company check, bank draft and electronic bank wire are all acceptable forms of payment. To take advantage of the "Cash Discount" rate you should pay the balance payment by checks or bank draft, payable to "China Spree Tours". Passengers joining our tours from outside North America must make payment by electronic bank wire, bank check or international money order in U.S. currency as listed in the U.S. departures.

Deposit
A non-refundable deposit of CAD$200 per person is required to secure your reservation. Reservation will not be confirmed until your deposit is cleared with our company. To secure a reservation on a trip departing within 50 days, full payment is required at the time of booking.

Final Payment
Final payment is due 50 days prior to departure. To take advantage of our cash discount rate simply make the balance payment by checks and bank draft in the cash discount amount as indicated on your invoice to arrive in our company by payment due date. If you wish to pay your balance by a credit card, please contact China Spree one week prior to the balance payment due date so we can send the credit card form to you. By paying the balance with a credit card you are not eligible for the cash discount rate. Reservation is subject to cancellation if final payment is not received by due date; the deposit will be forfeited. Government taxes and fees are not part of the tour price and will be billed as a separate item on your invoice.

All Inclusive China Tour
"All Inclusive" China tour refers to a China travel package including transpacific airfare, accommodations and tours. It is used to differentiate "land only" China tour.

Cancellation & Refund
Notification of tour cancellation for any reason must be in writing. Verbal cancellation by phone is not acceptable. Any cancellation refunds will be calculated from the date the written cancellation is received in our offices.

Traveler(s) unable to complete the vacation for any reason acknowledge that any and all unused portion(s) of the vacation package is neither refundable nor exchangeable.

Should the traveler(s) cancellation change the room configuration and thereby incurs a single supplement charge to a roommate within 50 days prior to departure, the amount of charge will be deducted from the travelers' refund. This is in addition to any other cancellation fees that may apply. If the cancellation is made outside 50 days, the roommate has to pay the single room supplement.

Air tickets and all other travel documents must be returned to our office before we can confirm your cancellation with your insurance company where applicable. Applicable refund can only be processed following receipt of the written cancellation and returned documents.

Cancellation Policy: The following cancellation penalties are assessed according to the number of days prior to departure date, when we receive your written cancellation notice:

China visa handling fee is not refundable and is in addition to the above penalty if the visa is processed.

The cancellation policy for some tours may be different from above policy.

The above cancellation penalty will be carried out strictly regardless of the reason that you have to cancel. China Spree strongly recommends our clients to purchase travel insurance to protect their travel investment.

Tour Materialization
Our escorted package tours require a minimum number of passengers to operate. In the unlikely event that a specific departure must be cancelled due to lack of participation, we will notify all confirmed passengers prior to the final payment due date, and offer alternate dates of travel or a full refund.

The minimum number of passengers required to operate a tour varies depending on the travel category and is listed below.

Tours under "Specials" category:	a minimum of 10 is required and the tour is locally guided
Tours under "Deluxe" category:	a minimum of 6 is required and we need 10 passengers to assign a National guide
Tours under "Luxury" category:	a minimum of 2 is required and we need 10 passengers to assign a National guide
Tours under "Expedition" category:	a minimum of 6 is required and we need 10 passengers to assign a National guide

Please do not purchase any U.S. and/or Canadian domestic connecting flights, or other services which are dependent upon the operation of your package tour, until this time. We will not be held responsible for any costs relating to the cancellation of a package tour, including but not limited to issuance and/or cancellation of airline tickets or China visa fees. In the unlikely event of a departure being cancelled due to political instability, government intervention, or other conditions beyond our control, we will make every effort to obtain refunds from our suppliers, but we cannot always guarantee a full refund.

Tour Cancellation
China Spree reserves the right to cancel the tour prior to departure for any reason. Upon complete cancellation, China Spree shall refund the full amount paid. Liability for such cancellation is limited only to this full refund; such refund will constitute full settlement with the tour member.

Tour participants
Although we want everyone to have a good time, it sometimes happens that someone participating in a tour can misbehave or do things that may include:

1. Irresponsible or Incompatible with the safety, comfort or convenience of other tour members of the tour;
   
2. The disrespect of the customs of the country or area they are visiting;
   
3. Blatant and unrealistic demands insisting things beyond the reality of the group tour, and/or of the culture they are exposed to;
   
4. Consistent and constant complaining, including insults, about things because of their failure to adapt to the reality of the country they are visiting

You agree that in the circumstances listed above and not limited to; China Spree and our representatives have the exclusive right and absolute discretion to expel someone, or even you, from a tour at any time, without any retaliating claims or complaints by you against us. In such cases, we will not refund any portion of the tour cost, and all expenses incurred by the termination of the touring program are the responsibility of the removed traveler.

China Spree also reserves the right to decline to accept, or retain any person as tour member if such person's physical or mental conditions, or his/her attitude towards China Spree and/or our tours, in China Spree's opinion, purposefully or carelessly impede the operation of the tour.

Travel Documentation
All foreign nationals traveling to Mainland China must travel with a valid passport and a visa obtained prior to entering the country. Please read complete details on Passport & Visa

Itinerary Changes
The world of travel is ever-changing. Therefore, the day-by-day itinerary provided on our website is preliminary and subject to adjustment and change. We will try our best to provide an accurate final itinerary to you approximately two weeks prior to departure. China Spree pledges to make every effort to follow tour itinerary precisely, however unforeseen situations do occasionally occur. If a hotel/cruise ship in the itinerary becomes unavailable, China Spree reserves the right to make substitution with hotel/cruise ship of equal standard and quality. There will be no refunds for any difference in the cost of those accommodations. Local tour arrangements are determined by local tour operators and are based on local circumstances such as weather, traffic, holidays, etc.

Yangtze River Cruise
Cruise Itineraries are subject to change and may be altered specifically according to various factors such as water level, port accessibility, weather, navigation, etc.

Canadian Add-on Flights
Canada add-on flight is introduced as an optional service, upon request by the Customer, to facilitate their transportation to the designated gateway city. China Spree tours (Canadian departures) start and end at Vancouver (YVR), or New York (JFK), where Air China operates non-stop flights to Beijing. Add-on fare is not part of the tour price neither is considered to be part of the tour. The add-on air is subject to availability and confirmation by the related airline. Due to the nature of complexity of the add-on flight arrangement, China Spree cannot guarantee and is not responsible for any change on the flight schedule, flight route, airfare, the availability and confirmation of the flight. Upon receipt of your add-on airline tickets, the Customer must phone the airlines related to confirm the flight and get their seats assigned. Travel insurance is strongly recommended to protect you from flight change, flight cancellation and travel delays. China Spree cannot be held responsible for any delayed and/or missed connections whether the add-on flights are arranged by us or not.

Group size
A minimum 10 travelers is required to guarantee a group departure. In case we have to cancel a departure due to low participation, clients will have the option to either reschedule the trip or receive a complete refund of all payments they have made to us.

Shopping
Shopping is part of an international travel, particularly for the destination like China, which is known as bargain shoppers’ paradise. Your China tour may have shopping stops. Please note shopping is always a personal matter, and China Spree. is not responsible for any purchases you make during your trip, whether that merchant is part of the scheduled itinerary or not.

Gratuities
The customary gratuities to the tour guides, motor coach drivers, porters and wait staff are not included in the tour price. Tipping is optional and should be extended on a voluntary basis. A detailed tipping guideline will be sent to you prior to departure date.

Baggage
Baggage is carried at passenger's risk and baggage insurance is recommended. Although every efforts is made to handle clients' baggage carefully, China Spree cannot be responsible, assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to baggage and personal effects due to breakage, theft, or wear and tear throughout the trip. Read more.

Trademarks and Copyrights
"China Spree" is a registered trademark owned by China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc. The trademarks, logos, and service marks not owned on behalf of China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc. and that are displayed on the Site are the registered and unregistered marks of their respective owners. No rights are granted by China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc. to use such marks, whether by implication, estoppel, or otherwise. Unless otherwise noted, all materials contained in this Site are copyrighted and may not be used with the express permission of the copyright holder. Any violation of the trademark rights, registered or unregisterd, or copyrights of China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc. may result in legal action.

Health & Medical Issues
Our trips are exciting and active vacations. While there is time to relax, there will also be much to see and do, and your excursions may require an extensive amount of walking. Some travel itineraries include a trip to Tibet and/or a hiking tour; such tours have stringent health requirements.

1) High Altitude
Some China Spree tours include a minimum 3-night stay in Tibet at an altitude of 12,000 feet. Discuss with your doctor medication to alleviate altitude sickness, especially if you are prone to altitude sickness or have not previously been to high altitudes. At this altitude, almost everyone feels some of the symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). These symptoms include headache, nausea, loss of appetite, trouble with sleep, and lack of energy. Talk to your doctor about whether the trip to Tibet is advisable for you and if you should obtain a prescription medication, which can help prevent or treat AMS.

2) Medical Checkup
We strongly recommend that you have a medical checkup before you book the tour to Tibet (or other destinations with high altitude). This is a must if you have any medical conditions or physical limitations. Let your doctor know about any medical condition you have, particularly cardiac or respiratory disease or diabetes, and discuss the potential risk for your travel to that high altitude (12,000 feet). The hospitals and medical facilities in Tibet are relatively primitive and may not be able to handle your medical situation.

3) Hiking Tours
Other tours such as the hike up the Dragon Spine Terrace present not only risks associated with physical exercise, but also risks associated with the use of human power transports such as litters. If human power transports are used, they can result in passengers falling or transporters tripping and causing serious injury. While China Spree designs tours with customer’s safety as a paramount concern, China Spree cannot be responsible for the risks associated with strenuous hikes, extended walking episodes, and the use of human power transports. By purchasing these tour packages, customers are agreeing to assume these inherent risks associated with strenuous physical exercise and the use of human power transports.

Before embarking on these types of tours, please check with your personal physician to verify your particular needs. You are strongly recommended to purchase a travel insurance to protect you for the unexpected. Tour Beyond. Inc. is not responsible for any costs incurred as a result of medical services or for the quality of medical care received.

4) Inoculation
Vaccinations are usually not mandatory to enter China. However we remind you that traveling in China does require certain precautions. It is therefore highly recommended that you check with your personal physician to verify your particular needs. Most travelers take Hepatitis A&B and Tetanus. Some shots need to be taken well in advance. Tour Beyond is not in the position to tell you to do or not to do any vaccinations. Please check with your family doctor for details. For the latest overseas travel health information, please contact the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by visiting www.cdc.gov/travel or by calling toll-free 1-888-232-3228.

If you have a condition as contemplated herein, you travel at your own risk. Tour Beyond, Inc. (dba China Spree) is not liable for any injuries or damages you may suffer relating to such a condition, including without limitation loss of special equipment, lack of assistance with or accommodation of special needs, and unavailability of medical assistance or treatment. China Spree is not responsible for the costs of any medical treatment you may require during the trip. Under no circumstances is Tour Beyond responsible for the quality of medical care, or lack thereof, you may receive while on the trip.

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance to protect yourself and your investment in case you have to cancel or interrupt your vacation.

Documents
Final documents including air tickets, hotel lists, final tour itinerary, clothing suggestions, reading list, luggage tags and other pertinent information will be mailed to you approximately two weeks prior to departure.

Photography on the tour
From time to time, China Spree will photograph the tour and tour related activities. All travelers consent to the use of their likeness on China Spree website and in our publications unless they specifically indicate their preference in writing prior to departure.

Others
For other issues, questions and concerns regarding your trip to China, please read our "Know Before You Go" and FAQ section before you book our tour.

Travel Agent License
China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc. is a registered travel agent with BC Consumer Protection (licence number 52380).

Legal Responsibility
China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc. ("China Spree") doing business as China Spree Tours, acts only as independent contractor. As a tour operator, China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc. organizes and sells tour programs consisting of certain services, including air, surface, and water transportation, hotel/cruise accommodations, sightseeing excursions and other package programs that China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc. purchases or reserves from various suppliers (herein referred to as "Suppliers"). China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc. does not own nor operate any of these Suppliers.

The Suppliers providing travel services for China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc. are all independent contractors, and are not agents, affiliates, or subsidiaries of China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc. As such, China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc. cannot be held responsible for the acts or omissions of any Supplier or of any third party.

The passage contracts in use by the Suppliers such as airlines, cruise lines, motor coach lines, rail companies, local land operators, hotels and other travel providers whose services are included in your tour package, when issued, shall constitute the sole agreements between you and such third party suppliers, and are subject to the terms and conditions specified by each individual supplier. The cruise contract in use constitutes the sole agreement between the passenger and the cruise lines, and therefore, you are subject to the terms and conditions of that agreement regarding the cruise ship portion of the tour Any recourse for problems encountered with these Suppliers must be through the Supplier agreements without liability to China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc.

In addition, China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc. shall not be in any way liable for any inconvenience, accidents, loss, personal injury or property damage to you or to those traveling with you in course of the trip resulting directly or indirectly from any occurrences or conditions including but not limited to delays, cancellations, change of schedule, overbooking or downgrading of accommodations, mechanical or construction breakdown, default of any third parties, criminal or terrorist activities, acts of governmental authority, social or labor unrest, hygiene, disease, customs regulations, weather conditions, Acts of God, or any other actions, omissions or conditions tha are beyond the control of China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc..

Clients must be aware that in the tours, they will experience different living standards and practices outside of their home country including but not limited to standards of quality, hygiene, medical treatment, provision of utilities such as water, electricity, accommodation, food preparations and services of all kinds. In consideration for purchasing a tour and embarking upon travel using the assistance of of China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc., Inc. you understand that China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc. is only a facilitator and that you agree to assume all risks involved in such travel, whether expected or unexpected, or whether directly or indirectly the result of such travel.

China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc. reserves the right to change the departure date of any trip, withdraw any tours, alter tour itinerary, and substitute hotels, airlines, cruise ship, land travel operators, and any aspect of your tour package for the convenience of the operation of tours. In the event of cancellation, alteration or substitution of such services due to the operation of the Suppliers, delays, weather, act of government authority or other causes of whatever nature beyond the control of China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc. comparable services would be offered; and, there shall be no refund or penalties in this connection. China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc. reserves the right to decline to accept, or retain any person as tour member if such person's physical or mental conditions, in China Spree Travel's opinion, impede the operation of the tour. China Spree reserves the right to cancel the tour prior to departure for any reason. Upon complete cancellation, China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc. shall refund the full amount paid. Liability for such cancellation is limited only to this full refund; such refund will constitute full settlement with the tour member.

Hotel and cruise ship profiles are based upon information provided to China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc. by hotels and cruise ships, or their representatives, including images and descriptions of individual properties. Star-ratings may differ from country to country. China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc. does its best to maintain current information, however, is not responsible for any inaccuracies, changes in features or amenities, or images provided by third parties.

Payment of the required deposit constitutes consent to all provisions of the conditions and general information contained herein for all travelers covered by the payment. The General Conditions under which you agree to utilize the services of China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc. in arranging the tours may not be amended in any way except in writing signed by an authorized officer of China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc.

China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc. reserves the right to modify this Terms & Conditions at any time and Customer's continued use of this service will be conditioned upon the Terms & Conditions in force at the time of use.

China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc. makes every effort to ensure accuracy on the website and brochure; however, China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc. cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions in the publications.

Claims & Jurisdiction
All claims against China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc. must be filed in writing within 30 days after completion of the tour. By utilizing the services of China Spree. you agree that the exclusive venue for all claims, actions or proceedings against China Spree. of whatsoever nature arising out of this contract shall be the Province of British Columbia; and, such claim actions or proceedings shall be determined according to the laws and jurisdiction of the Province of British Columbia.

Limitation of Liability
By booking one of these vacation packages, you acknowledge that in all events China Spree Travel (Canada), Inc. shall not be liable for any consequential, psychological or emotional damage and that the sole extent of liability of China Spree. shall never exceed the amount actually paid by you to China Spree.