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Air Transportation - Air transportation (where included) is based on contracted bulk fare(s) in economy class, with participating IATA or ARC carrier. All fares are subject to change and availability. Should airline schedule changes result in a necessity to alter the land arrangements, any additional expenses must be borne by the passenger. Hotels - All hotels are carefully selected. Accommodations are on "run-of-the-house" basis. Room assignments are made by hotel managements upon arrival. We reserve the right to substitute hotels of the same or similar category. Holiday supplements may apply in some cases. Meals - All meals as indicated on each itinerary. Lunches or dinners when included at hotels are Table d'hote and limited to specific dining rooms at hotels. Meals aboard cruises are provided according to cruise line standards. Itineraries and Cancellation - All itineraries are subject to change. Departure is guaranteed with a minimum number of participants, in case of less than minimum requested participants dates and prices might change. Transfers - Transfers, including inner city travel, to/from airports, hotels, trains and ports are included, as indicated, as per the scheduled itinerary. Rates / Tariffs and Exchange Fluctuations - All rates are in US Dollars. All fares and rates are based on tariffs in foreign exchange levels in effect as of August 2003 and are subject to change. All rates are per person sharing a double room unless otherwise stated. Travel Documents - Each passenger must be in possession of a valid passport valid for 6 months from date of departure and applicable visas. Passengers must check visa requirements for the countries and obtain necessary visas prior to departure from the USA. Mantrav is not responsible for any delays, damages, losses, missed portions of tours or other missed services incurred by passengers who fail to obtain necessary travel documents. Deposits and Final Payment - A deposit of $400 per person together with optional insurance must be received upon booking. The balance is due for land arrangements not later than 60 days prior to departure. Late payments may necessitate overnight delivery of documents, an expense that must be borne by the passenger. Credit Card Payments - Major credit cards (Visa, Master Card) are accepted for payment (+3% per transaction). Change Fee - Subsequent to initial reservation, any revision will incur a $50 change fee per person for each revision, for each country. Protection Of Your Money All monies paid to us are protected by the "Standard Fidelity Trust Protection Plan" put simply, this means you can book with confidence knowing that your holiday and money is safe, and where applicable, in accordance with the Package Travel, Package Holiday and Package Tour Regulation 1992 (SL 1992 3288) which fully complies with current laws and EU directives. Payment And Cancellation Policy A $400 deposit is required at the time of booking. Cancellation policies after final payment has been made: Additionally, airfare cancellation charges will be incurred in accordance with the rules of the individual airlines involved. Travel insurance is highly recommended. Refunds on Land Arrangements - Once your trip has commenced, no refund can be given for any missed transfers, sightseeing, meals, accommodations, services or any voluntary absence from a tour. In the case of an emergency departure from your tour, based on proper documentation, any refunds secured on your behalf will be subject to a $55 processing fee. Refund requests must be sent in writing no later than 2 weeks after return. Baggage - Transatlantic flights allow two checked bags per person with neither to exceed 62 inches. Total dimensions of both bags not to exceed 102 inches, plus one carry-on bag not to exceed 39 inches. In addition, baggage is limited to 70 pounds per bag. When traveling between countries and on domestic flights within each country, baggage is weighed, allowing 44 pounds. Any excess baggage is at the passenger's own expense. Infants: No baggage permitted. OUR RATES DO NOT INCLUDE: TRAVEL DOCUMENTS Special Notice: Delays, cancellations and overbooking may occur on air flights, cruises, and land reservations by the participating carriers and hotels. While we do everything possible to avoid these inconveniences, we cannot and will not assume responsibility for the respective carriers and hotels. Mantrav is not responsible for any airline tickets (domestic or international) not purchased through Mantrav. Fares and surface arrangements are based on tariffs and exchange rates in effect as of April 2003. All rates are subject to change. Disclaimer: Mantrav Inc. acts only as agent for the tour members in making arrangements for hotels, transportation, touring, restaurants or any other services in connection with the itinerary. We will exercise reasonable care in making such arrangements. However, we do not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity to person and property because of an act of default of any hotel, airline carrier, restaurant, company, or person rendering any of the services included in the tour. The right is reserved to cancel or change itineraries or to substitute comparable services without notice. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or to retain any tour passengers should such person's health or general deportment in the opinion of Mantrav impede the operation of the tour or be a detriment of the other tour passengers. The right is also reserved to cancel the tour prior to departure, in which case liability is limited to a refund of all monies. Mantrav International Tours is registered in England and Wales No 04975745. Registered office 2 Howarth Court, Clays Lane, Stratford, London E15 2EL. Mantrav International Tours is fully bonded with the First Fidelity Insurance Trust number G76200. We also act as agents for ATOL holders, giving your right to reimbursement under the Civil Aviation Authority ATOL bonding system subject to terms and conditions in force. |