Please read the booking conditions carefully as
they incorporate the basis on which bookings are accepted.
1.
Product Validity:
TOURS
and EXCURSIONS are valid as per the dates displayed on the
Online Catalogue pages of the
www.tourpackagers.com
web site.
PASSES
and TICKETS are valid from the date of first use. All
durations noted in the passes are consecutive days (unless
noted in the Pass' description. You have the freedom to
choose when to activate your pass, but once you do, you have
consecutive days from that point. Note: a day is complete
at 11:59 pm on any day. Therefore, don't start using a pass
late at night unless you can afford to give up that day.
2.
Payment:
Credit
cards accepted: Mastercard, Visa, American Express,
Discover.
Full payment by credit card is required to make a
reservation.
Payment will be listed as EUROQUEST on the credit card
statement. All orders will be subject to a non-refundable
per order Handling/processing fee to cover for the several
redemption points we have set up in all the countries we
operate from. Purchased insurance will not be refundable.
3.
Correct Spelling of Names, Titles:
All
names, titles and initials of those traveling should be
correctly given at the time of booking. Changes cannot be
made at a later date.
4.
Modifications/Amendments:
All
requests for modifications/amendments must be directed to
the EuroQuest Customer Service Department who will implement
the request. The first two requests will not attract a fee;
subsequent requests will attract a fee of 25.00 per booking.
The amendment fee will be charged in the same currency as
the booking transaction.
5.
Refunds:
5.1.
Prior to Departure
Please refer to the cancellation fees listed at
section 6 below.
5.2.
After Departure
No refunds are available once a tour is commenced or
in respect of any tour, excursion, pass, ticket,
package, accommodation, meals or any other services
utilized.
6.
Cancellation Charges:
Canceling a purchase with EUROQUEST or it's dba
or affiliates will result in
cancellation fees being applied. EuroQuest will charge
cancellation fees as stated below in Sections 6.1 to 6.5.
Additional fees may be levied by the individual
supplier/operator above and beyond the fees outlined below.
When canceling the booking you will be notified via email,
facsimile or telephone of the total cancellation fees.
6.1.
Packages (Including Air and/or Accommodation):
6.1.1
Greater than 45 days of departure, 20% of
the total package price.
6.1.2
Within 45 to 30 days of departure, 50% of
the total package price.
6.1.3
Within 29 to 0 days of departure, 100% of
the total package price. (Included event and
attraction tickets attract a fee of 100% at
any time as per Section 6.4)
6.1.4
(If a Package
booking includes non-refundable Air or
is during a special
event period [including but not limited to
Trade Fairs, Public or National Holidays,
School Holidays, New Year, Thanksgiving,
Christmas, Easter], any cancellation will
attract a fee equal to 100% of the total
package price).
6.2.
Short Duration Tours (Duration = 1 Full Day or
less):
6.2.1
Greater than 6 days of departure, 20% of the
total tour price.
6.2.2
Within 5 to 3 days of departure, 50% of the
total tour price.
6.2.3
Within 2 to 0 days of departure, 100% of the
total tour price. (Included event and
attraction tickets attract a fee equal to
100% at any time as per Section 6.4).
6.3.
Extended Duration Tours/Cruises/Rail Tours (Duration
= 1 or More Overnight Stays):
6.3.1
Greater than 45 days of departure, 20% of
the total tour price.
6.3.2
Within 45 to 30 days of departure, 50% of
the total tour price.
6.3.3
Within 29 to 0 days of departure, 100% of
the total tour price. (Included event and
attraction tickets attract a fee equal to
100% at any time as per Section 6.4).
6.4.
Events and Attractions:
6.4.1
Any cancellation on event, attraction
tickets/passes, Tours and Excursions attract a fee equal to 100%.
6.5.
Transfers:
6.5.1
Cancellations (Pre or Post):
Any cancellations or no shows on transfer bookings
attract a fee equal to 100%.
6.5.2
Delayed flights/Trains: The driver
will wait a maximum of 1 hour after the
flight's scheduled time (30 minutes for
trains). Example: For a flight
supposed to arrive at 09AM, the driver will
wait until 10AM. EUROQUEST and it's dba
or affiliates are not responsible for delayed flights,
strikes or lost luggage or for updated
information that will be showed after our
driver is already on the way to the airport. In case of
delays greater than 60 minutes, the driver
will leave automatically and NO refunds will
be given in any circumstances. In some
cases, and solely at the discretion of our
drivers and for the convenience of our
customers, drivers may wait longer than 1
hour after the flight schedule time, but
will charge the customer directly for a
"waiting hour" supplemental charge, to be
paid locally to the driver. Customer will be
responsible for the waiting hour charge to
be paid to the Driver. REMINDER:
We strongly suggest purchasing our Travel
Insurance from our site, for protection
against delays and other mis-happenings.
6.5.3
Departure transfer to the airport:
Pick up at least 3. to 2.5 hours before the
flight schedule time. EUROQUEST and it's dba
or affiliates will not be responsible for missed flights
for any reasons.
6.5.4
Railway transfers: The driver will
wait at the beginning of the platform and
for a maximum of 30 minutes according to the
original reservation of the transfer.
6.5.5
For "shared" transfers, customers may wait
up to 30 to 45 minutes after meeting with
our driver for their departure to the hotel,
in order for the driver to pick up other
customers arriving from different flights,
terminals.
6.5.6
In case of problems for pick ups, an
emergency telephone number for our transfer
provider will be provided on your
voucher/receipt.
6.6.
Passes (Museum – City – Metro – Bus – Attractions)
6.6.1
Passes & Redeemable Vouchers for Passes are non-refundable – non
exchangeable. Passes, Vouchers and products are not
replaceable if lost or stolen. If the Pass
Insurance was purchased at check out, then
the following conditions will apply: All
refunds or exchanges will be subject to a
25% restocking fee. Handling, Shipping -
Credit Card processing and overnight fees
are not refundable. Insurance
purchases is non refundable.
All International orders (currencies other
than US$) will be refunded according to our
policies and based on the US$ amount
collected at the time of purchase.
EUROQUEST and it's
affiliates will not be responsible for
the differences in exchange rate that may
occur at the time of refund between the US$
and other foreign currencies.
If you purchased our
Insurance at the time of booking -
and would like to obtain your refund
or exchange passes, please send via
registered mail your EMAIL RECEIPT, a LETTER
explaining the reason of your refund or
exchange - your original unused- untouched
and unmarked passes to the following
address:
It is
the responsibility of all passengers, regardless of the
passport they hold, to check with the appropriate consulates
to determine if any visas are required. As visa and health
requirements are subject to change without notice, it is
recommended that verification prior to travel be made of
existing foreign visa and health requirements.
8.
Prices:
Prices
are per person, unless otherwise specified. Prices are based
on the local tariffs at the time of quoting converted at the
prevailing foreign exchange rate. Price quotations are
subject to change without notice until a booking has been
confirmed.
9.
Not
Included:
Any
applicable foreign departure, security, port charges, park
fees, customs, immigration, agricultural, passenger facility
charges and international transportation tax.
Tips/gratuities to tour directors, drivers, and local
guides; passports; visa; baggage and personal insurance;
beverages and food not listed under inclusions in the travel
product (these items are billed to you before leaving the
hotel/restaurant); and all other items of a personal nature.
10.
Accuracy:
We
check and recheck facts about the travel product offered to
ensure accuracy. When we are told in advance of a
significant change to a booking, we notify the
consumer/travel agent/distributor.
11.
Accommodation:
Those
hotels listed will be used on most tours and packages. If a
change is made for any reason, every effort will be made to
ensure hotels used will be the equivalent of those shown.
Please note that it is standard policy that hotel rooms are
not available for check-in before 3.00pm on the date of
arrival.
12.
Travel
Insurance:
For our customers convenience and peace of mind, we offer
Travel Insurance for travel arrangement purchased via our
web sites.
We
strongly recommend that, at the time of the booking, our
comprehensive travel insurance policy be purchased. All
Passes (Museums, Bus –Metro – Attractions) can
also be insured
against non-usage at check –out only. Please refer to the
cancellation fees listed at section 6.6.1.
13.
Baggage:
Due to
limited space on motorcoach tours, we ask tour members to
carry one bag per person on each tour. Wheeled carry-on bags
are not suitable as hand luggage on motorcoaches.
14.
Travel
Voucher(s):
A EuroQuest voucher will be
provided for each booking segment - service purchased. Depending on your purchase, the Original passes or
Printed Electronic Travel Vouchers must be presented for
admission at each attraction. All passes and Printed
Electronic Vouchers are good for general admission during
normal operating hours.
Redeemable Vouchers for Passes or Events are
non-refundable – non exchangeable - as stipulated in section
6.6.1 of the Terms & Conditions. EUROQUEST and it's dba
or affiliates are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged cards or
Vouchers. The
rule applies in the event of closure of participating
locations for public holidays or unforeseen events (strikes,
etc.) . Some blackout dates may occur. Consumers
understands and agrees that the payments via Credit Card or
the mailing of the form accompanied a check or money order
shall be decreed a binding acceptance of EuroQuest LLC offer
and that all sales are final.
15.
Shippable Items(s):
You
may request some of our GENUINE PASSES or TICKETS to be
mailed to you instead of printing an Electronic Travel
Voucher and redeeming it later. In that case please
allow 2 business days processing
time before sending
your order. Also note
that all shippable orders received after 2PM Eastern
Standard Time or over the weekend or
during a holiday will be processed the next business day.
Important:
Your package will be delivered at the address indicated.
A
signature will be required. For our customer's
peace of mind, we offer shipping insurance at the time of
ordering. EUROQUEST and it's dba
or affiliates will not be held responsible for
any packages lost once proof of delivery is provided by mail
carrier. If you live in an area
experiencing snow storms or other extreme weather, weather
delays may add an additional 1 to 2 days to the estimated
delivery date of your order.
Customer may select at their own choice and will that passes
be sent EXPRESS. For international delivery outside the
U.S.A., including deliveries to Canada, Hawaii, Alaska, and
Puerto Rico, you will have to select the Next Business day
option. SELECTING NEXT BUSINESS DAY DELIVERY FOR AN
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING WILL NOT BE DELIVERED OVERNIGHT BUT
WILL COVER THE COST FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING.
16.
Our
Responsibility:
Consumers acknowledge by their acceptance, that EuroQuest
and its dba,
its agents and suppliers, in making arrangements for hotels,
tours, transportation or any service in connection with the
itineraries of individual travelers shall not be liable
for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity,
liability or expense to person or property due to act of
default by any hotel, carrier or other company or person
providing services included in the tours. Further,
EuroQuest, its agents and suppliers accept no responsibility
for any sickness, pilferage, labor disputes, strikes,
machinery breakdown, government restrains, acts of war and
terrorism, weather conditions, defect in any vehicle of
transportation or for any misadventure or casualty or any
other causes beyond their control. EuroQuest reserves the
right to cancel, change or substitute any service and to
decline to accept or retain any tour members at any time for
any reason including, without limitation, insufficient
number of participants. The sole responsibility of any
airline used in any tour is limited to that set out in the
passenger contract evidenced by the ticket. Any ARC or IATA
carriers shall not be liable for any inconvenience, loss or
damage, injury, accident, delay or irregularity which may be
occasioned by reason of defect or through the acts or
omissions of any person or company performing or rendering
the services, responsible for any changes or increased costs
incurred by passengers as a result of the cancellation of
services due to be provided by its agents or suppliers for
any reason including, without limitation, insufficient
number of participants. All travel documents/vouchers are
issued subject to the terms and conditions specified by
EuroQuest, its agents and suppliers.
17
Disputes
We
participate in the Better Business Bureau's BBBOnLine
Program. This means that we have committed to cooperating
with BBB efforts to resolve disputes that may arise under
this contract. Upon your request, we will agree to
participate in a BBB dispute resolution process to resolve
these disputes. There are limits as to the kinds of claims
that the BBB will handle -- call the BBB for more
information. Other than for those disputes resolved
through the BBB dispute resolution process, we consent to
exclusive jurisdiction and venue in the courts of New
Jersey.
GENERAL
Any dispute relating in any
way to your visit to EuroQuest LLC or to products you purchase
through EuroQuest LLC consumer web sites not resolved by the BBB
resolution process shall be submitted to confidential arbitration in
Jersey City, New Jersey
This agreement is governed by the laws of the
State of New Jersey, USA. You hereby consent to the exclusive
jurisdiction and venue of courts in New Jersey USA, in all disputes
arising out of or relating to the use of this Web site. Use of this
Web site is unauthorized in any jurisdiction that does not give
effect to all provisions of these terms and conditions, including,
without limitation, this paragraph.
You agree that no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency
relationship exists between you and EUROQUEST, LLC. as a result of
this agreement or use of this Web site.
EUROQUEST, LLC.'s performance of this agreement is subject to
existing laws and legal process, and nothing contained in this
agreement is in derogation of EUROQUEST, LLC.'s right to comply with
law enforcement requests or requirements relating to your use of
this Web site or information provided to or gathered by EUROQUEST,
LLC. with respect to such use.
If any part of this agreement is determined to be invalid or
unenforceable pursuant to applicable law including, but not limited
to, the warranty disclaimers and liability limitations set forth
above, then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed
superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely
matches the intent of the original provision and the remainder of
the agreement shall continue in effect.
This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the customer
and EUROQUEST, LLC. with respect to this Web site and it supersedes
all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether
electronic, oral, or written, between the customer and EUROQUEST,
LLC. with respect to this Web site.
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