GTR Pilgrimage
  Give Thanks and Remember

 


 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS


 

GIVE THANKS AND REMEMBER must work under the following 

Terms and Conditions

DEPOSIT AND REGISTRATION    A per person deposit is required at the time of booking, plus passenger’s full name as it appears on their passport. The amount is determined by the price of the trip.    Full payment is due no later than ninety (90) days prior to departure.  

FORM OF PAYMENT   Personal and bank checks are acceptable.  No credit cards are accepted.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS     A valid US Passport is required for travel.  Passports must be valid 3 months after return date.  It is the passenger’s sole responsibility to obtain any necessary visas or other necessary documentation for travel unless otherwise stated for a particular trip.  If you are not a US citizen, please consult your local embassy or consulate for visa requirements.    We must  have a copy of your passport before airline tickets are issued.

REVISIONS AND CHANGES    Once issued, airline tickets are not refundable, under any circumstances.  Airlines do not allow change of names (make sure we have your Passport Name). Change of names or substitutions are usually not permitted.  Some airlines permit substitutions with  a doctor's certificate that the individual may not travel.  Please check with us.  It's not guaranteed that they will permit substitutions or refunds for any reason.   Any change fee will not be waived due to sickness.

RATE CHANGES   IMPORTANT NOTE: Each trip is based on the exchange rate at the time of contracting with European hotels, buses, etc.   If exchange varies more than .05 Euro when balance is due, price of trip may be decreased or increased. If the airline adds a surcharge, this will be passed on to the passenger. All other taxes are included.

TRAVEL INSURANCE    Travel Insurance through Travel Guard International is available and recommended.  The premium is dependent on the age of the passenger and length of the trip.  Pre-existing conditions are covered if travel insurance is applied for within fifteen (15) days of initial deposit for trip.  Phone 1-800-549-9037 or apply online at www.travelguard.com.  ARC number is 006467 for Give Thanks and Remember.

RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE    Give Thanks and Remember, a subsidiary of GTR of Locust Grove, Virginia, Inc., acts as a Tour Operator and all trips are sold as a package.  The suppliers providing transportation, sightseeing arrangements and hotel accommodations are independent contractors and not employees of Give Thanks and Remember.  By utilizing the services of the suppliers, you agree that Give Thanks and Remember will not be liable for any accident, loss, injury or damage to you or to those traveling with you in connection with any accommodations, transportation or any other service resulting directly or indirectly from any occurrence or conditions beyond its control, including: acts of God, acts of war, defects in vehicles, breakdown in equipment, thefts, delay or cancellation/changes in itinerary for any act, omission, or event during the time you are on board the aircraft.  Neither Give Thanks and Remember, nor agents of the airlines concerned are to be held responsible for the late arrival of passengers at airports due to inclement weather, nor are they to be held liable for payment of any refund for unused hotel accommodations or meals occasioned by such late arrivals at the hotels holding confirmed reservations.

SPECIAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS     We cannot guarantee special facilities or assistance for disabled, special need or elderly passengers and it is the client’s responsibility to arrange for any such assistance that may be required.

BAGGAGE     Each tour participant is advised to bring one suitcase not bigger than 26"  and one small overnight bag (up to 9”x14”x21”)   Porter services are for ONE bag only and any additional bags will be charged $3.00 every time it is portered. 

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS    We recommend the purchase of travelers insurance.  We strongly recommend that you carefully review the terms and conditions of all travel insurance policies.  Insurance premiums are non-refundable.  Any cancellation MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING BY THE PARTY CANCELING (a telephone call does not qualify as a medium of cancellation).  In addition to a $100 per person administration fee (applied to all cancellations regardless of the proximity to departure), the following charges apply.  These penalties are non-negotiable.  The penalties are calculated by percentage of the total cost of the trip per person (regardless of the amount paid at the time of cancellation).    60-90 days prior to departure - 25%  45-59 days prior to departure – 50%            30-44 days prior to departure – 75%           14 – 29 days prior to departure – 80%      Less than 14 days prior to departure – 100%

AIR TRANSPORTATION    Air transportation is in economy class on IATA approved carriers. The selection of all air carriers and flight itineraries is the sole discretion of Give Thanks and Remember.  Ticketing will be completed no later than 14 days prior to departure.   Passengers wishing to make their own flight arrangements must get approval and pay the land arrangements in full on the same schedule as all other group participants.  Meeting  the group at the destination is the sole responsibility of any  passenger making their own travel arrangements.  The group will not wait an unreasonable time or make arrangements to meet those making their own travel arrangements.

SEAT ASSIGNMENT    Random seats are assigned for all group participants.  Once on the plane, group members can graciously change amongst themselves so that couples can sit together or special needs can be met.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS    All rooms are twin-bedded rooms. If no roommate, you must pay the single supplement.   In some countries double beds are possible.  No reductions are available for triple rooms.  A limited number of single rooms are available at an additional price listed for each tour.  Single rooms provide privacy but are often smaller and sometimes are poorly located, especially in older hotels.  Single supplements are subject to confirmation and availability

MEALS    There is no refund for unused meals.  The type of meal offered is at the discretion of the restaurant preparing any given meal.  Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

NOT INCLUDED    Items of a personal nature such as telephone, laundry, room service, items from minibars, or additional hotel services.  Travel insurance, passport and/or visa fees.

TIPS   A tip fund will be established for each group and covers drivers, guides, hotel and restaurant personnel and porters.             It will be invoiced with the final payment of your trip.

 

 Registering and paying for any tour constitutes agreement of these terms and conditions.

 

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