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DEPOSIT AND REGISTRATION A $400 per person NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is required at the time of booking, plus passenger's full name (as it appears on passport), mailing address and telephone number. Fax, internet/e-mail, or phone reservations are welcome. Deposit and/or payment in full must be received within 7 days of booking or reservation will automatically cancel. Full payment is due 120 days before departure date. If a booking is made within 120 days of departure, full payment is required at the time of booking. If payment is received less than 120 days before departure, please include a $100 late payment fee. Packages shipped outside of the USA will incur additional shipping charges. 206 Tours will automatically bill all passengers for traveler's insurance unless it is declined in at the time of reservation or in writing by the participant. PAYMENT SCHEDULE Trips which contain Oberammergau are subject to the following payment schedule. Please note that this schedule is not negotiable.
FORM OF PAYMENT Personal/Bank / Certified / Travelers Checks, Money Orders, Automated Clearing House - Payments by check or Wire Transfers (please fax a copy of bank confirmation when wiring funds) are accepted forms of payment at any time. Personal checks are acceptable if received more than 3 weeks prior to the scheduled departure date. 206 Tours offers 2 forms of payment by Credit Cards. You may utilize PayPal to remit payment for your trip at any time. You may also make Direct Credit Card Payments to 206 Tours (American Express, Discover, Visa and Master Card). Direct Credit Card payments are accepted if the completed credit card authorization form is received more than 60 days prior to departure date. Sorry, 206 Tours cannot accept direct credit card payments if it is less than 60 days prior to the departure date. In order to speed the processing of deposits and final payments, please note the departure date on deposit and balance of payment checks. Every reservation must be accompanied by a signed application. Reservations made with in 3 weeks of the departure date are subject to a $50 late registration fee. Returned checks will incur a $30 service fee. In case of computer or human billing error, we reserve the right to re-invoice participants with corrected billing. PRICE GUARANTEE We can only guarantee prices when and if the trip is paid in full. Rates shown on website are based on double or twin occupancy and are as per each program’s inclusions show. All prices are shown in U.S. Dollars and are calculated on currency rates and fares in existence on November 27, 2008. 206 Tours reserves the right to alter prices at any time prior to departure and without prior notice if circumstances so warrant. Any devaluation or revaluation of currencies may effect published price. NOT INCLUDED Items of a personal nature, such as telephone calls, mini bar, laundry, food, beverages or alcohol not included and not on regular d'hote menu (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel or restaurant); room service, optional activities, and laundry. TRAVEL INSURANCE (optional $129-$225 ), portage at airports, excess baggage fees and passport or visa fees. *** Airport taxes are included in many of our tour packages (up to $600) as indicated. Airport taxes are based on departure city and government increases which are subject to change until tickets are issued (airport taxes include Federal Inspection Fees for the U.S. Customs and Immigration; International Air Transportation Tax; Agricultural tax; security fees, and other airport related taxes).
RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE
206 Tours acts
as a tour operator. The suppliers providing transportation,
sightseeing arrangements and hotel accommodations for the
tour program are independent contractors and are not agents
or employees of 206 Tours. All coupons, receipts and tickets
issued are subject to the terms and conditions specified by
suppliers. By utilizing the service of the suppliers, you
agree that 206 Tours will not be liable for any change in
flight or itinerary schedule, strikes, delay, acts of
governments, fires, riots, theft, pilferage, epidemics,
quarantine, medical or customs regulations, accident, loss,
injury, or damage to you or to those traveling with you in
connection with any accommodations, transportation or any
other services or resulting directly or indirectly from any
occurrence or conditions beyond its control, including
defects in vehicles, breakdown in equipment, thefts, delay
or cancellation of or changes in itinerary for any act,
omission, or event during the time you are on board the
aircraft. Neither 206 Tours and/or agents of the airlines
concerned are to be held responsible for the late arrival of
passengers at airports or resorts due to inclement weather,
nor are they to be held liable for payment or any refund for
transfers or unused hotel accommodations or meals occasioned
by such late arrivals at the hotels holding rooms as
confirmed itineraries. Passengers must bear all such losses
or expenses. To guard against unforeseen health or other
circumstances, we recommend you purchase our optional
TRAVEL INSURANCE. 206
Tours is not responsible for circumstances beyond its
control. In circumstances where trip cancellations resulting
from the inability for trip to depart as scheduled, such as
cancellations due to acts of war and/or terrorism, war, God,
or nature takes place,
206 Tours is not liable for restitution. Though every effort will be made to follow the itinerary, it should be considered as an indication of the tour, rather than a contract of places to be visited. Occasionally local religious holidays, national days, traffic conditions and other events may necessitate changes in the sequence of visits or the missing of certain visits. We will have daily mass and strive to be in places as indicated. However, sometimes this is not possible as the site may not be available for Mass or itinerary changes are forced upon us. In this case an alternative site for Mass will be arranged.
PARTICIPATION
206 Tours
and suppliers contracted for services reserve the right to
refuse to accept or retain any person whose behavior is
deemed likely to affect the smooth operations of a tour, or
adversely affect the enjoyment or safety of other
passengers. 206 Tours, its agents, and suppliers shall be
under no liability to any such person for refund,
compensation, repatriation or any other matters arising.
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Up to August 31, 2009: |
$400 is non-refundable |
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September 1, 2009 - 121 days prior to departure: |
$1,400 is non-refundable *if we are able to replace your spot on the trip, and the complete group allotment is fulfilled as of 120 days prior to departure we will refund you $1,000. |
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120 days prior to departure: |
Total trip cost is non-refundable |
Phone calls can not be used as a form of cancellation. It is the individual’s responsibility to confirm 206 Tours' receipt of cancellations regardless of their form. Refunds will be issued within 30 to 60 days of receipt and pending return of documents (if they have been sent) and receipt of written notice of cancellation. Returned checks or ACH payments are subject to an administrative fee of $30. Refunds for payments made by credit card are subject to an additional 3.5% fee. No change of names or substitutions are permitted. No refund or cancellation fees will be waived due to death or sickness. We strongly recommend travel insurance.
206 Tours strongly suggests the purchase of Traveler's Insurance. Travel Guard Insurance offers a waiver of pre-existing conditions if insurance is purchased at the time of deposit (please review the complete description of coverage at www.206tours.com/insurance for complete details). Travelers insurance can not be purchased after your trip is paid in full. Travel Guard Traveler's Insurance is available through 206 Tours. Travel Insurance premiums are non-refundable. 206 Tours will automatically bill all passengers for traveler's insurance unless it is declined in at the time of reservation or in writing by the participant.Premium Rates for all Tours Up to $1,500 are $99 per person.
Premium Rates for all Tours from $1,501 to $3,000 are $129 per person.
Premium Rates for all Tours from $3,001 to $4,500 are $165 per person
Premium Rates for all Tours from $4,501 to $6,000 are $225 per person
Details regarding insurance coverage is available at www.206tours.com/insurance. If you do not have Internet access 206 Tours is happy to provide a copy of the description of coverage brochure provided by Travel Guard upon your request. We strongly recommend reviewing said website/brochure prior to the purchase of the insurance. 206 Tours is not liable for the policies, decisions, procedures, etc. of any insurance company. It is the sole responsibility of the passenger to request a brochure, if Internet access is not possible, and review the insurance coverage. Policies and restrictions imposed by the insurance company are not limited to that which is stated in the brochure. Traveler's Insurance purchased through 206 Tours will Only * cover the services, expenses, arrangements, arranged by 206 Tours. For additional clarifications, restrictions, regulations, etc., please contact the insurance company directly. Upon purchasing the travelers Insurance you accept all Terms & Conditions as per Travel Guard.
DEVIATIONS, REVISIONS AND CHANGES
Deviate and
design your own optional post-tour at a fee of $75 plus the
any additional cost associated with services included in the
pre/post tour. For changes in itinerary after confirmation
is made, there will be a $25 fee per person per change (that
is in addition to possible other charges per revision once
the pre/post tour package has been confirmed by 206 Tours).
Fees will not be waived for medical reasons. No name changes
are permitted.
AIR TRANSPORTATION
Air
transportation is in economy class on IATA-approved
carriers. Ticketing must be completed no later than 14 days
prior to departure. Fares are based on levels in effect at
the time of printing and prices and schedules are subject to
change without notice. “Disclaimer of Responsibility.” No
Airline (ARC or IATA carrier) shall be liable for any loss,
damage, injury, accident, delay or irregularity which may be
occasioned by reason of defect or through the acts of
commission of any person or company performing or rendering
the services other than carriage by air described in the
tour brochure. The services described in this tour brochure
other than carriage by air furnished by UA/OS/LH/SK/AZ/AF/TP/DL/
or any other ARC or IATA carrier, are furnished by
independent contractors who are not servants of or joint
ventures or partners with UA/OS/LH/SK, set forth in Article
8:B and, when brochures contain UA/OS/LH/SK service mark,
their designs shall comply with the guidelines. Not
withstanding the foregoing, transportation shall be subject
to each carrier’s respective contract of carriage. 206 Tours
is not responsible for any cancellations, loss, delays,
injury, illness, or expenses incurred due to actions made by
the airlines. For any issues which arise in relation to
airline service complaints and compensation should be
addressed to the specific carrier.
AIRPORT TAXES, SECURITY FEES, AND FUEL CHARGES *** Airport taxes are included in many of our tour packages (up to $600) as indicated. Airport taxes are based on departure city and government increases which are subject to change until tickets are issued (airport taxes include Federal Inspection Fees for the U.S. Customs and Immigration; International Air Transportation Tax; Agricultural tax; security fees, and other airport related taxes).
Airport taxes are collected at the time of final payment and paid to the airlines on your behalf at the time of ticketing.For those trips in which airport taxes are not included in your trip costs; they are subject to change until tickets are issued 3 weeks prior to your departure day. Airport taxes to Europe or the Middle East are usually $450-$600 (when inter-itinerary flights occur taxes can be higher), based on departure city and government increases which are subject to change until tickets are issued (airport taxes include Federal Inspection Fees for the U.S. Customs and Immigration; International Air Transportation Tax; Agricultural tax; security fees, and other airport related taxes). Please note that unless airline ticket has been paid for and issued, airport taxes are subject to change.
SEAT
ASSIGNMENT
Random seats
are assigned for all group participants. If you would like
to secure a specific seat, or sit with a travel companion
please advise us of such request at the time of booking, we
will make an effort to accommodate you, however we cannot
guarantee. If you must have specific seat we recommend you
to be at the airport at least three hours prior to departure
and arrange the seat assignment with your airline's gate
agent. Bulkhead and exit row seating can never be requested
prior to the day of departure. 206 Tours can NEVER guarantee
any specific seats. Seats are at the sole discretion of the
airline and are pending availability, pending aircraft and
seat map changes.
LAND Only *
Transfers are NOT
included in Land Only costs. From time to time, a tour may
be canceled due to non-materialization. If you chose to
purchase a Land Only package and arrange your own domestic
or international flight independently of us, be advised
that 206 Tours is not responsible for domestic or
international flights or transfers of any kind. Booked or
purchased items outside of 206tours are sole responsibility
of client.
TRANSFERS Our programs include group round-trip transfers. Pilgrims or passengers who did not purchase "all-inclusive tour" or who purchased land Only package and are arriving or leaving independently must transfer at their own expense. Expenses incurred for transfers due to lateness of flights are at the expense of the passenger and may be claimed for reimbursement from the airlines. No smoking is allowed on motor coach.
HOTEL
ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotel
accommodations are based on twin-bedded or double rooms. 206
Tours reserves the right to substitute similar category
hotels without prior notice. In some hotels triple
accommodation is possible, however, no reduction in cost is
available for triple rooms. A limited number of single rooms
(approximately 10% of the total number of participants in a
group) are available on request basis only, at an additional
price listed for each tour. If a passenger is traveling with
out a companion 206 Tours will do it's best to find a
same-sex roommate. If 206 Tours is unable to assign a
roommate, and it's 45 days prior to departure, the passenger
will be solely responsible for the costs of the single
supplement for the tour. Cancellations resulting from lack
of roommate will incur usual penalties.
SINGLE ROOMS and SUPPLEMENT
A limited
number of single rooms is available (on request basis Only *)
at the supplement price. Single rooms provide privacy, but
they are in some hotels smaller than twin or double rooms
and sometimes may be poorly located, especially in the older
hotels. As a general ratio we are able to confirm 10% of the
total number of group participants in single rooms. If ratio
is higher special supplements may be implemented for
something referred to "single in double room" at an
additional rate to the single supplement rate listed. If
passengers are traveling alone and wish to have 206 Tours
assign a roommate we will do our best, however, if a
roommate is not available, it is the passenger’s
responsibility to pay the additional costs of a single room.
MEALS
The trip
includes two meals per day: breakfast and dinners, which are
served at your hotel or local restaurants. Beverages are not
included with dinners. In case you chose not to have a meal,
there is no refund for unused meals. Although we cannot
guarantee, we will try and accommodate each special meal
request on flights as well as at hotels. Please advise of
such a request at the time of booking. We can not guarantee
that special meal/diet requests can be met.
BAGGAGE
The less the
better and if in doubt leave it at home!
Each tour
participant is advised to bring one suitcase and one small
carry on bag (8" x 14" x 22").
* For passengers traveling in Economy-Class: 2 pieces at
50lb (23kg) each and maximum dimensions of 45in. (158cm);
the sum of the
3 dimensions must not exceed 62in. (158cm) for each bag
* For infants: 1 piece with maximum dimensions of 45in.
(115cm) and up to 23lb. (10kg) and one collapsible buggy
* Carry on Items: 1 piece maximum weight 18lb (8kg), maximum
dimensions 22x15x8in (55x40x20cm)
For First Class and Business Class passengers - no change
Please check with your specific airline to verify the size and weight allowances.
206 Tours is
not responsible for the loss of, theft of, delay, or damage
to a participant's belongings.
SPECIAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS, THOSE WHO NEED SPECIAL
ASSISTANCE
You must report any disability requiring special attention
to 206 Tours at the time of registration for any tour. We
make every effort to accommodate disabled passengers by
reserving for them wheelchair assistance at airports and
handicap accessible rooms where available, however, we
cannot guarantee and are not responsible for any denial of
services by carriers, hotels, restaurants, or other
independent suppliers. Be aware that all of our tours are
operated outside the U.S. where the Americans with
Disabilities Act is not applicable and facilities for
disabled individuals are limited. Most transportation
services, including the touring motor coaches, are not
equipped with wheelchair ramps or lifts. We regret that we
cannot provide individual assistance to any tour participant
for walking, dining, while in their room, on flight, getting
on and off motor coaches and other vehicles, or other
personal needs. A qualified and physically able companion(s)
must accompany travelers who need special assistance. It is
the passenger's responsibility to arrange for such
assistance prior to making their reservations. Motorized
scooters are unsuitable and impossible to accommodate. 206
Tours is not responsible for any medical condition that
occurs prior, during or after the tour. Additionally,
airlines are not able to guarantee or provide assistance for
disabled travelers including special seating. Pregnancy,
Breast-Feeding, and Travel Pregnant women considering
international travel should be advised to evaluate the
potential problems associated with international travel as
well as the quality of medical care available at the
destination and during transit. A pregnant woman is advised
to travel with at least one companion; during her pregnancy,
her level of comfort may be adversely affected by traveling.
YOUNG TRAVELERS Travelers who are less than 18 years old on the departure date must be accompanied by an adult. Due to heightened security, many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a child will be traveling with adults other than the parents or with Only * one parent, it is recommended that a notarized letter be written by the parents or non-traveling parent granting authorization to travel including the dates of travel. We also suggest that you contact the appropriate consulate and airlines because they may have additional requirements. For the purposes of 206 Tours trips an infant is defined as anyone who is under the age of 24 months for the entire duration of their trip. A child is defined as any one between the ages of 24 months and 11 years for the entire duration of their trip.
SAFETY Please be aware that during your participation on tours operated by 206 Tours, certain risks and dangers may arise beyond our control including, but not limited to, the hazards of traveling in undeveloped areas; travel by boat, train, automobile, aircraft or other means of transportation; the forces of nature, political unrest and accident or illness in remote regions without means of rapid evacuation or medical facilities. 206 Tours does not have liability regarding provisions of medical care or the adequacy of any care that may be rendered. 206 Tours is not responsible for compensation for cities/sites omitted from the itinerary due to circumstances beyond it's control.
If not accustomed to physical activity...
Please note
that almost all destinations serviced by 206 Tours require
physical fitness and a lot of walking, sometimes up/or down
the hills and at times very rough terrain. You may certainly
stay behind for certain parts of the journey, however, it is
suggested that 3 to 4 weeks before your departure one should
begin preparing physically begin walking "briskly" 1-2 times
a day; build up to 2-3 miles with no discomfort.
SERVICE INQUIRIES AFTER THE TRIP
If upon
returning from your trip, you wish to inquire about any
services provided, please ensure that all correspondence is
received by 206 Tours, 333 Marcus Blvd - Hauppauge, NY 11788,
within 45 days of the tour completion date. This will enable
us to make a timely investigation.
TOUR CANCELLATION BY OPERATOR Be clearly advised that from time to time a tour departure may be cancelled due to lack of participation. In such case, the operator's sole responsibility is to provide a full refund. 206 Tours in not responsible and does not assume responsibility for any additional costs or any fees relating to the issuance and /or cancellation of air tickets or other arrangements not made through 206 Tours.
Cancellations due to state travel advisories and/or state travel warnings, Acts of War, War, Terrorism, Acts of God, Natural Disaster or any other circumstance outside the control of 206 Tours, are not the fault of 206 Tours. Great effort will be made to accommodate traveler to another trip or to revise itinerary, however, cancellation for any of these reasons will not be eligible for refund.
PRINTING DISCLAIMER 206 Tours is not responsible for typographical or printer's errors including errors in trip cost
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