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The following is TourTech's full terms and conditions. Please familiarize yourself with this information thoroughly.
A Word About Service Fees In recommending and providing travel services in each of our destinations, TourTech reserves accommodations and other services through locally-based tour operators with the appropriate local influence. TourTech’s policy is to ensure that reservations are honored and, in the event that there is an overbooking, comparable accommodations or travel services are provided. This policy necessitates service fees, especially in cases when marginal commissions earned from such reservations do not cover the overhead costs of confirming, processing, and pre-paying services, These costs include all telecommunication costs, international bank transactions, and all sundry disbursements. This policy is reflected in the ultimate price paid by clients for accommodations and travel services. Therefore if there are any price disparities between the published accommodation and tour rates, TourTech will not accept any claims for any price disparities, once the tour proposal and quotation has been accepted and pre-paid by clients, and/or their agent. Terms & Conditions & Special Information Your travel and/or tour arrangements provided by TourTech International (TTI) are subject to all the terms and conditions set forth in this statement. Please read this entire statement as carefully as possible. Reservation and Payments A Deposit of $300 per person is required to activate a land only reservation. An additional $450 deposit may be required for reservations including International airfare. Balance is due 60 days prior to departure. Bookings taken within 60 days of travel date require the same initial activation deposit(s), and balance will be due upon confirmation. Due to the popularity of the destination(s), the small size of some boutique hotels, inn and lodges, and during certain holiday periods, additional deposits and/or payments may be required to continue holding the confirmed space, if so, you will notified accordingly. For travel during December 1 - January 15 final payment is due 90 days prior. Reservations made within 15 days of travel date are subject to a $40 late booking fee plus a $20 express shipping charge. Tickets, Ticketing, and Travel Documentation Travel arrangements featured in this brochure are sold in conjunction with airline tickets issued by TourTech. If TourTech does not issue your airline tickets, a $45 per person surcharge applies. Tickets issued by TTI are sold on a restricted bulk contract. Airline tickets are non-refundable, no changes are allowed. Travel documentation will be shipped at least three (3) weeks prior to travel date. Airfares and Air Transportation Air Transportation service on contracted scheduled Airlines, and/or any other IATAN or ARC Air carriers. The Tour programs featured have been priced using capacity controlled airfares. A limited number of seats are available at these price levels, early reservations are essential. If the allotted number of seats on a given flight have been filled, a higher airfare may apply. Maximum stay permitted is 30 days. The airlines and their agents and affiliates are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time passengers are not on board the aircraft. The passenger ticket in use by said airline, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the Airlines and the purchaser of these tickets and/or passengers. Baggage On international flights, allowance in accordance with airline regulations. On sight-seeing vehicles and light aircraft, one suitcase per person is allowed (25 lbs. per person). TourTech International accepts no liability for loss or damage to luggage; this is the travelers responsibility. Entry Requirements Passengers must carry valid U.S. Passport for proof of U.S. Citizenship to travel to Costa Rica, Guatemala, Belize, Panama, Ecuador, the Galapagos and Peru. Citizens of other countries please consult local consulates. We can not assume responsibility for denied boardings. Cancellations and Refunds A trip cancellation waiver is strongly recommended and may be purchased from your local travel agent at time of booking. If you cancel your reservation, your right to a refund is limited. The following fees will apply in addition to any supplier fees or penalties: $150 per person, 60 days or more prior to travel date. $200 per person, 59 to 31 days prior to travel date. 50% of the total package price 30 to 15 days from travel date. Cancellations made within 14 days of travel date are non-refundable. Refunds must be requested in writing and received within 30 days of return. All appropriate receipts and documents must accompany the refund request. NO REFUNDS FOR UNUSED SERVICES. TourTech International reserves the right to charge an administrative fee of $100 minimum for processing any refunds occurring due to extenuating circumstances. Changes, Fees & Costs $10 per change per service applies once services are confirmed, plus any non refundable deposits and/or payments TourTech has made on your behalf to suppliers. Any changes made to the itinerary by the passenger once the trip has commenced are the sole responsibility of the passenger. No refunds for unused services. If tickets need to be reissued by TTI, a $100.00 per ticket fee applies plus any fees assessed by the airlines. Travel document shipping fee of $10.00 per booking applies. A $150.00 per person charge applies to re-booking a confirmed reservation for alternate travel dates, plus any non-refundable deposits and/or payments made on your behalf by TourTech to protect your original travel dates. Not Included Vehicle insurance (unless indicated) and security deposit, passport and/ or visa fees, international departure taxes, and local airport taxes. Items of a personal nature, such as tips (except where specified), excess baggage charges, food and beverages (except where indicated), and any other charges in excess of those covered by the prepaid package. Other Important Information: Prices are based on tariffs and exchange rates as of November 30, 2006 and are subject to change without prior notice. Rooms are standard Run-of-the-House Basis unless otherwise indicated. Triples and Children use existing beds. Extra Bed Charges may apply. Due to poor road conditions we do not encourage car rentals, we can not and will not be responsible for damages to vehicles, personal injuries, accidental death, and damages to third parties, renters assume any and all liabilities in connection with vehicle rentals. Some prices shown here are not necessarily the same as those posted by some establishments. In some cases a service charge has been added to cover our operation. Prices include compensation to operator for professional advice, recommendations, services, knowledge, expertise and experience, salaries and overhead costs computers, fax, telephone and operations costs, advertising, promotion, brochure printing, and other costs required to offer highly specialized professional services. We accept no responsibility for losses or expenses caused by delays or changes to schedules by the airlines and/or other transportation suppliers. We further decline responsibility for losses or accidental expenses incurred as a result of defaults, sickness, weather conditions, strikes, war, riots. insurrections or other such similar causes. These losses and/or expenses are the responsibility of the traveler. No refunds for unused services. The operator and its representatives and/or suppliers reserve the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a tour passenger should such person's health or mental condition or physical infirmity or general deportment, impede the operation of the tour or the rights or welfare or enjoyment of the other tour passengers, in which case a refund for unused land services is the limit of TourTech’s liability. Responsibility RONMAR MARKETING, INC. D.B.A. TOURTECH INTERNATIONAL of Irvine, CA is principal and tour operator. We make arrangements with airlines, hotels, and other independent parties to provide you with the travel services you purchase. These parties are independent suppliers over whom we have no direct control. We are responsible to you for all services and accommodations offered which are under the direct control of TTI. However in the absence of negligence on our part we are not responsible for any claims, losses, damages, costs, or expenses arising out of injury, accident or death; damage or delay of baggage or other property; or delay, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, distress or frustration, whether physical or mental arising from (1 ) the act or omission of any party other than TTI or its employees; (2) mechanical breakdown, government actions, weather or other factors beyond our control; (3) failure to obtain documents, passports, visas and health certificates valid through the date of reentry, when required, in which case a cancellation charge will be assessed; (4) failure to follow instructions including but not limited to check-in and check-out times and baggage handling; (5) cancellation or change for any reason in travel services offered; and (6) medical or health problems or physical disabilities. TTI reserves the right to cancel or alter the travel services at its discretion except as otherwise noted herein. In the event of change, complete cancellation by TTI, we shall refund all monies paid to us. No agent, employee, or representative of TTI or any person whose services are used by TTI has the authority to alter, modify or waive any of the provisions herein. Travelers choosing to participate in these vacation programs do so at their own risk. TTI is not to be held responsible for injuries, damage expenses and/or costs resulting from accidents or accidental death while participating in these vacation programs. Travelers have been directed to read these disclaimers. |
