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 60 days before departure date. If a booking is made within 60 days of departure, full payment is required at the time of booking. If payment is received less than 21 days before departure, please include a $50 late 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.

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 $25 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 December 27, 2005. 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, Beverages with dinners, optional activities, and laundry. TRAVEL INSURANCE (optional $119-199 ), Airport taxes $200-$450, 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), portage at airports, excess baggage fees and passport or visa fees.

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.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
Once a partial/ deposit or full payment has been made, cancellations will Only * be accepted in writing. Cancellation terms will be applied based on the date that the written cancellation is received. In addition to the $400 per person NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT, the following charges apply if a cancellation is made before departure (per person of total tour price):
                             90 - 61 days prior to departure                                   20%

                             60 - 41 days prior to departure                                           35%
                                       40 - 21 days prior to departure                                          50%

                                       20 - 08 days prior to departure                                   80%
                                       07 days prior to departure or no-show                       no refund

Additionally, once tickets are issued (approximately 4-6 weeks prior to departure) the ticket value is non-refundable.

Requests for a refund must be in writing (mail, fax or e-mail). 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 airline tickets 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 www.206tours.com/insurance.

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 collected at the time of final payment and paid to the airlines on your behalf at the time of ticketing. Airport taxes are not included in your trip costs as they are subject to change until tickets are issued 3-4 weeks prior to your departure day. Airport taxes are usually $200-$450, 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.

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").

Effective Nov 1, 2006 Airlines New Baggage Regulations will change to as follows:
piece concept checked baggage allowance for economy tickets / compartment as follows:
* 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, 289 E Main St ~ Smithtown NY 11787, 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