Tour Features and Conditions

Please read all Tour Features and Conditions carefully. Payment of tour deposit constitutes acceptance of these conditions.

Air Transportation: Air transportation is restricted to the services of any IATAN carrier, in economy class based on nonrefundable fare. Travelers are responsible to provide their names as they appear in their passport. Ticketing will be made 90 days prior to departure, after which there will be a charge for name corrections. Tour price includes current airline taxes and fuel surcharges, which are subject to change until ticketed. Tour participants are responsible for any increase in airline taxes or fuel surcharges imposed by the airline.

Accommodations: Based on two persons sharing a room in accommodations listed in itinerary, or similar, with private facilities, including service charges and taxes. If a passenger cannot supply a roommate, the passenger is responsible for the additional charge.

Meals: In-flight meals and snacks are served according to airline policy. Breakfast, lunches and dinners will be served on board ship during the cruise. Opportunity will be given for meals that are not included to be secured by tour members, at their own expense.

Transfers and Baggage: Transfers between airports and hotels upon arrival and departure are included in the tour price, including handling of one medium-sized suitcase per person, not exceeding 62 dimensional inches (length plus width plus height) or weighing more than a maximum of 50 pounds. Due to limited luggage storage space on motorcoaches, it is important that each person bring only ONE piece of checked baggage. In addition, a flight bag or overnight case may be taken, which must be handled by the passenger at all times. Baggage allowance is subject to change according to airline policy. Sightseeing and Entrance Fees: Are included as indicated in itinerary.

Tips and Taxes: Tips to guides, drivers, and ship staff are not included. Tips for personal services are not included and are at tour member’s own expense.

Not Included: Tips, passport fee, travel protection insurance, meals not listed on itinerary, and expenses of a purely personal nature are not included.

Deposit and Payment: Reservations may be secured upon payment of a deposit of $600 per person. You will be invoiced for final payment, which is due August 25, 2009.

MTS Cancellation Conditions: For cancellation from deposit date to final payment date of August 25, 2009 a fee of $200 per person is charged. If cancellation occurs between August 26, 2009 and September 28, 2009, a fee of 35% of the tour cost will be charged. From September 29, 2009 to October 28, 2009, a fee of 50% of the tour cost will be charged. From October 29 to the departure date 100% of the tour cost will be charged. There is no refund for unused tour services.

Protect Your Investment: If you purchase the protection plan upon enrollment with your deposit, any restriction on pre-existing conditions is waived. If protection plan is purchased after the deposit is received, all coverage is subject to exclusion of pre-existing conditions. Trip cancellation and interruption protection is made available to tour members at a cost of $310 per person. You will receive a detailed description of the protection plan, which you will have ten days to review. Certain conditions, exclusions and limitations apply as set out in the Evidence of Coverage and Confirmation of Coverage. Following is a brief description:
  • This protection plan will cover you for cancellation fees if you need to cancel be cause of death, injury or illness to you, your traveling companion or your immediate family member.
  • Trip Interruption or Delay
  • Medical Evacuation
  • Medical Expenses
  • Lost, stolen or damaged baggage

    A valid passport is required. If you do not have a passport, you should apply for one immediately. Information on obtaining a passport will be provided upon receipt of deposit. If you now have a passport, please verify that it is valid until June 10, 2010. A visa is not required for U.S. citizens.

    The itinerary as outlined is an indication of sequence and sites to be included in the tour program. However, the tour operator reserves the right to alter or change the itinerary and/or the sites included should it be deemed necessary due to local conditions, time restrictions, or other circumstances.

    In the ever-changing world situation, MTS TRAVEL recommends personal monitoring of news about your destination. For the latest country information from the U.S. Dept. of State, please visit www.mtstravel.com and click “U.S. State Department Travel Warnings” on the right side of our home page.

    Photographs: MTS TRAVEL reserves all rights to publish in printed media or the web (mtstravel.com) photographs taken during the tour. By participating in the tour you agree to grant permission to MTS TRAVEL to use photographs in which you may appear.

    Guests with disabilities or dietary restrictions should inquire in advance about whether their needs can be accommodated.


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