Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

TOUR COST BASIS: Brochure price based on a group of 26 to 30 passengers and currency exchange rates as of April 1, 2009. Increases in taxes, security charges, fuel charges, etc. may affect tour costs. While no increase in the land portion is expected, price is subject to change if above conditions change substantially.

TOUR INCLUDES: Air transportation on any regularly scheduled jet carrier, economy class; hotel accommodations in first-class hotels in twin-bedded rooms with private bath; daily buffet breakfast and dinner; sightseeing as specified in the itinerary using deluxe motorcoach or other conveyances as required; entrance fees and the services of local English speaking guides are included; transfers to/from airports/hotels in private deluxe motorcoach; tipping pool for tips to guide, driver, hotel porters, and restaurant personnel.

PASSPORT: U.S. passport valid for at least nine months from day of arrival is required for all tour participants. Visas are not required for U.S. citizens.

CANCELLATIONS: No penalty for written cancellations received by 11/10/2009. Written cancellations received after 11/10/2009 and before 12/28/2009 are subject to a $350 per person cancellation fee. Cancellations received after 12/28/2009 are subject to a 100% cancellation fee of the total tour price per person. No refund made for any missed services while on tour. In addition to the above cancellation fees, airline tickets are not refundable once issued.

FINAL PAYMENT: Final payment is due no later than November 10, 2009. Late registrations, space available, may incur a surcharge.

BAGGAGE: Baggage allowed free of charge is two checked suitcases weighing a maximum of 50 pounds and 62 linear inches (l + w + h) and one airline approved "underseat" bag. Excess baggage will be charged at the established rates. While maximum care will be taken to safeguard luggage, the organizers accept no liability for loss or damage.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Single supplement, if available, $780.

NOT INCLUDED: Tour price does not include wines, liquors, mineral water, after dinner coffee or tea not part of the menu; sightseeing or services not specifically mentioned or noted as optional; excess baggage; all other items of a purely personal nature.

TRIP INSURANCE: We recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance and/or healthcare/ medical costs as needed. Note that healthcare/medical cost outside the USA are not covered by Medicare and some private insurance plans. Trip cancellation insurance with optional medical coverage for overseas travel is available. Applications available on request.

RESPONSIBILITY: Charles Mundy, Escorted Travel Concepts, and their agents act only in the capacity of agents in all matters pertaining to hotel accommodations, sightseeing tours, and transportation, whether by railroad, motor bus, motor car, steamship, boat, air or any other means, and as such, are not responsible for any damage, expense, or inconvenience caused by late train, plane, or ship arrival or departure or by any change of schedule or other condition, nor the loss of or damage to any person or property from any cause whatsoever. The sponsoring organization reserves the right to withdraw the tour at any time, decline or retain any person as a member of the tour for any cause at any time, or make changes in the published itinerary whenever in their sole judgment conditions warrant, or if they deem it necessary for the comfort, convenience or safety of the tour. Airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time passengers are not on board their plane or conveyance. The passage contract in use by the airlines concerned, when issued, constitutes the sole contract between the airlines and the purchasers of the tour and/or passengers. Services of any regularly scheduled jet carrier may be used on this tour.

ACCEPTANCE: Payment of deposit by tour participants indicates understanding and acceptance of the above terms and conditions.