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TOTAL TOUR PRICE: The tour price is based on airfare, cruise, land
rates and rates of exchange in effect July 8, 2009. All rates are subject to change
without prior notice. Should the rates go up or down, an adjustment would be made
prior to departure. No refunds for any accommodations, services or events that are
not used. If fewer than 20 passengers participate a price adjustment may be necessary.
PASSPORT AND VISA REQUIREMENTS: At the time of printing, U.S. citizens
holding valid passports DO NOT REQUIRE visas or immunization for the country or
countries being visited. Citizens of countries other than U.S.- MUST contact the
consulate of the country or countries being visited to determine visa requirements.
AIR TRANSPORTATION: International flight reservations are being
held on Air France. No stopovers are permitted. Any changes after ticket is issued,
carries a mandatory charge of $200. Once the tickets are issued, they are NON REFUNDABLE.
Additional non-recoverable airline penalties of up to $200 may be assessed for cancellations
received within 90 days of departure
DOMESTIC AIRFARE: For those who make domestic air arrangements
to the originating city of this tour, we strongly recommend the purchase of tickets
that can be changed without heavy fees and penalties as international flight schedules
are always subject to change.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: Specially selected hotels based on twin occupancy
with private bath. Single Room supplement of $276 will be charged where requested
and available. If you do not have a roommate and Unitours is unable to arrange one,
you will be billed for the single room supplement. All singles are subject to availability.
MEALS: Breakfast and Table D' Hote dinners are provided daily except
where noted in the itinerary. An extra charge will be made when coffee, tea or other
beverages are not included in the menu of the day with the dinner meal.
TIPS AND TAXES: Tips and taxes normally appearing on hotel and
restaurant bills as service are included, as are all government and local taxes,
hotel porterage of one suitcase per person if hotel provides such service. One average
sized suitcase not exceeding 50 lbs total weight and 62 linear inches (height plus
width plus depth) is permitted throughout the trip. INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE TAXES
OF $133 plus current fuel surcharges of $180 ARE NOT INCLUDED NOR ARE TIPS TO TOUR
MANAGER/GUIDES, DRIVERS OR DINING ROOMS STAFF.
NOT INCLUDED: Expenses and items not specifically mentioned in
this brochure are NOT covered, including but not limited to: passport and visa fees,
meals not listed and items of a personal nature such as laundry, wines, liquors,
mineral waters, after dinner coffee or tea, sightseeing or services other than those
specifically mentioned, tips and taxes mentioned above, excess baggage and insurance,
etc.
DEPOSITS AND CANCELLATIONS: A deposit of $300 is required to secure
reservations. Any balance is to be paid in full no later than 60 days before departure
of tour. Final payments received by Unitours within 45 days prior to departure must
include a $25 late payment fee. Reservations made within 60 days of departure must
include full payment. Amex, Visa and Mastercard are accepted with signed reservation
form. Final payments will be applied to same credit card on final payment due date.
Cancellations made from time of reservation to within 61 days prior to departure
-- $100 processing charge plus any air penalties noted above. In the event of a
cancellation from 60 to 8 days of departure --$150 processing charge plus up to
50% of the land cost, plus any air penalties noted above. No refund for cancellations
received within 7 days of departure. All cancellation and refund claims must be
in writing to Unitours, Inc.
DEVIATIONS: A service charge of $50 pp will be applied for any
deviations made in tour, (where possible), PLUS any additional air or land charges
incurred.
LAND ARRANGEMENTS: The tour operator reserves the right to change
the itinerary due to unforeseen emergencies.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Unitours, Inc., the organizer, and their representatives
act only as agents for the tour members in making arrangements for hotels, transportation,
sightseeing, restaurants or any other services in connection with the itinerary.
They will exercise reasonable care in making such arrangements, however, they do
not assume any liability whatsoever, for any injury, damage, loss, accident or delay
to person or property because of any acts of war or terrorism, any act of default
of any hotel, carrier, restaurant, company or person rendering any of the services
included in the tours. The tickets, coupons, tariffs, rules or contracts currently
in use by any carrier, hotel, restaurant or other contractor rendering services
shall constitute the sole contract between such contractor and the tour member.
Unitours Inc., or the organizer, accept no responsibility for any damage or delay
due to sickness, pilferage, labor disputes, machinery breakdown, quarantine, government
restraints, weather or any other cause beyond their personal control. No carrier
shall be responsible for any act, omission or events during the time passengers
are not on board its own conveyance. The right is reserved to cancel or change itineraries,
or substitute services without notice and to decline to accept or retain any passenger
at any time. In view of statutory or contractual limitations that may apply to personal
injury or property damage losses the purchase of accident and baggage insurance
is strongly recommended. Optional travel insurance offered by Unitours must be paid
with your final payment.
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