Please carefully read the following Travel information, Terms and Conditions. They provide important information you (the "Traveler") need to be aware of and follow. Additionally, they outline the terms and conditions under which Cyrus Travel will operate the tours advertised herein. Important Notice Regarding Travel to Iran: It is common knowledge that the US Department of State has a traveler's advisory in place for travels to Iran. Travelers, including US citizens, entering the Islamic Republic of Iran with a valid passport and a valid visa should not encounter any difficulties so long as they respect the form of the government of Iran, the Islamic rules and regulations, specially in so far as apparel, and the culture and people of Iran. Cyrus Travel strongly advises the Traveler (1) to obey all laws, rules and regulations while in Iran, (2) if female, to cover the Traveler's hair, wear long and loose dresses, covers or chadors, without any makeup and nail polish, at all times and (3) if male, to avoid wearing shorts and neckties, at all times. In addition, the laws of Iran prohibit carrying any type of alcoholic beverages, illicit drugs and pornographic material. Cyrus Travel does not assume any liability, and expressly disclaims any responsibility, for any loss, expense, error, damage, delay, inconvenience, irregularity, accident, injury or death to any person or property that results directly or indirectly from a willful or negligent act, or omission, of any person connected, associated or affiliated with the government of Iran, or who supports, or sympathizes with, its form of government and/or policies, or who disagrees with the government of US and/or its policies, including, but not limited to, acts of terrorism and/or fanaticism. Fares and Rates: Fares and Rates are determined as of the time of publication in November 1997 and are quoted in US dollars. Fares and Rates are subject to currency fluctuation, changes in airfare and/or hotel rates and governmental taxes and tariffs. As such, Fares and Rates are subject to change without notice, and can only be guaranteed upon receipt and acceptance of full payment. Reservations: Presently Cyrus Travel anticipates operating a total of 6 tours during calendar year at the times mentioned in this brochure. Cyrus Travel reserves the right to cancel any of its tours and/or reschedule their time at any time without prior notice. Since group size is limited on each tour, early reservation is recommended. Reservations are subject to availability and are offered on a first come first served basis. A $500.00 non-refundable deposit is required, per person, at the time of making the reservation. Full payment is due 45 days prior to departure date. Payment: Cyrus Travel accepts payment by check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Make all checks payable to Cyrus Travel or the traveler's travel agent, who in turn must make their checks payable to Cyrus Travel. If payment is made by check, the check must clear the bank and the funds must be available to Cyrus Travel prior to any reservation being secured and confirmed. If payment is made by a credit card, (a) a signed, fully completed universal charge form ("UCC" without approval) for full payment must be received by Cyrus Travel prior to any reservation being secured and confirmed, and (b) the Traveler waives any charge back rights the Traveler may have. Any other person or entity (including a travel agent) who receives or accepts money from the Traveler, does so solely and strictly at the Traveler's risk and as the Traveler's agent, and not as an agent or representative of Cyrus Travel. Cancellation: If Cyrus Travel receives the Traveler's notice of cancellation, in writing, 45 days or more prior to the departure date, the Traveler will not be responsible for any other fees beyond the Traveler's non-refundable $500.00 deposit which will be forfeited and retained by Cyrus Travel. For cancellations received by Cyrus Travel less than 45 days prior to departure date, the following additional fees will be deducted from the Traveler's full payment before refund, if any, is made to the Traveler within 14 days of the Traveler's cancellation: 44 - 15 days prior to departure: $ 800.00 14 - 7 days prior to departure: $1200.00 Less than 7 days prior to departure: THE TRAVELER'S FULL PAYMENT - NO REFUND In addition, any unrecoverable expense and/or cancellation charges imposed by the vendors and/or suppliers of Cyrus Travel will be assessed. Medical &/or Death Exceptions: If serious medical condition necessitating hospitalization and/or death preclude travel, a valid death certificate and/or medical certificate from the hospital must be supplied along with a written request for cancellation and refund prior to departure date. In such cases, the Traveler will not be responsible for any fees to Cyrus Travel and Cyrus Travel will refund the Traveler's $500.00 deposit to the Traveler within 45 days of receipt of the above items. No refunds will be made, however, for requests postmarked after the departure date. In addition, Cyrus Travel will endeavor to obtain a refund for the Traveler from its vendors and/or suppliers and will return to the Traveler, within 45 days of its receipt, whatever refund it receives from its vendors and/or suppliers. The availability of these refunds is governed by the policies of each independent vendor and/or supplier, and Cyrus Travel does not make any representations and/or guarantees that it will be able to obtain any refund. Travel/Insurance: Travel insurance is available and its purchase is highly recommended. Please ask Cyrus Travel and/or your travel agent for details. Unused Tour Arrangements: After the Traveler's departure on the tour no refunds will be made for any missed or unused ground services, meals, hotel accommodations or airline tickets. Operator Cancellation: Cyrus Travel reserves the right to, and may, cancel any of the scheduled tours at any time without any prior notice for any reason including, but not limited to, what Cyrus Travel in its sole discretion deems to be insufficient response to any tour. In the event of cancellation by Cyrus Travel, Cyrus Travel shall not be responsible for any damages, proximate or otherwise, consequential or incidental, and its liability shall be limited to a full refund of any portion of any payments allocable to unused services, within 14 days of the cancellation. Hotel Accommodations: Cyrus Travel has and will make every effort to package a five star or one of the best available hotels in each city visited. All rooms are double occupancy, but single rooms are available at an additional cost. If a hotel change becomes necessary due to reasons beyond Cyrus Travel's control, Cyrus Travel will use its best efforts to substitute a hotel of equal category. Baggage: Cyrus Travel will provide each Traveler with one complimentary travel bag. Airlines generally allow two free checked bags and one carry on per person, however, due to limited motor coach capacities in Iran Cyrus Travel advises Travelers to carry only one checked bag and the complimentary travel bag. Cyrus Travel does not accept responsibility, and will not be liable, for any loss of or damage to any baggage or belongings while in the custody of any of its suppliers and/or vendors including, but not limited to, airlines, hotels and bus companies. It is recommended that the Traveler purchase insurance to guard against such contingency. Passport and Visa: For travel to Iran the Traveler is required to, at the time of entry, have a passport which is valid for at least up to 6 months after the date of the Traveler's departure from Iran. In addition, the Traveler is required to have a valid visa for entry into Iran. Details regarding this visa will be provided at the time of reservation, and Cyrus Travel will help the Traveler obtain this visa. Failure to carry proper passport and/or visa may lead to denied entry onto an aircraft or into Iran. Currency: Cyrus Travel strongly advises the Traveler to carry the Traveler's money in traveler's checks. Any foreign currency, such as US dollars, must be converted to Iranian Rials in Iran ONLY under Iran's laws. Responsibility: Cyrus Travel is a d/b/a of Cyrus Corporation, a wholesale travel company located in California. Therefore , all terms and conditions of tours operated by Cyrus Travel are governed by, and shall be interpreted in accordance with, the laws of the State of California. Any dispute with Cyrus Travel, if litigated, arbitrated and/or mediated, shall be litigated, arbitrated and/or mediated in the State of California, County of San Francisco. Cyrus Travel has packaged the tours outlined in this brochure and it is responsible only for packaging the services identified herein. None of the suppliers, vendors and/or providers of services outlined in this brochure are agents or employees of Cyrus Travel, and are all independent contractors. Cyrus Travel at all times in packaging the tours outlined in this brochure has and is acting as a tour packager only, and is not acting as a principal or agent of the Traveler. Cyrus Travel does not assume any liability, and expressly disclaims any responsibility , for any loss, expense, error, damage, delay, inconvenience, irregularity, accident, injury or death to any person or property that results directly or indirectly from acts of God, weather, strikes, wars, hostilities, acts of terrorism, civil disturbances or disobedience, willful or negligent acts, or omissions, of any of its suppliers, vendors and/or providers of service including, but not limited to, failure to provide services or providing inadequate and/or incomplete services, theft, delay, cancellation of or changes in itineraries and/or schedules, defects in vehicles and/or breakdowns in equipment. Cyrus Travel reserves the right to cancel and/or reschedule any of its tours or itineraries, and to accept to or decline from its tours any person for any reason. In the event of cancellation of a tour or declination of a person, Cyrus Travel's obligation shall be to refund any portion of any payments allocable to unused services.