Terms + Conditions
General Terms and Conditions
Pricing
Quoted tour prices include planning, handling and operational charges and are based on the current rate of exchange
and tariffs. In the event of a marked change in foreign exchange rates, fuel costs or tariff rates, tour costs are subject
to revision. Such increases will be added to the final billing. Almond Tree Tours reserves the right to vary itineraries and
prices, and to substitute facilities and hotels of equal or better quality if necessary.
Included in the Tour Price
All motor coach and land transportation, sightseeing, admissions, services of tour director and driver, lodging, meals
as specified in tour itinerary, taxes, gratuities to bellhops and waiters at included meals.
*Unless otherwise specified.
Not Included in the Tour Price
Cost of obtaining passports or visas, laundry, meals, beverages or sightseeing not included in the itinerary, travel
insurance, gratuity to guide, driver, communication charges, & excess baggage fees.
*Unless otherwise specified.
Single Supplement – Forced Single
Single supplements are added for passengers that do not have a roommate. Almond Tree Tours will help with
combining those who are willing to share a room, but will not guarantee that a share will be available. If a roommate
cannot be found, a single passenger is responsible to pay the single supplement charge.
Travel Insurance
Almond Tree Tours strongly suggests purchasing a travel insurance plan. Be sure to check with your health insurance
provider as many US medical coverage plans may not cover you outside of the country. Insurance costs are based on
the total tour cost, including air, air taxes and charges listed under "Not Included." These charges are added to the final
billing. Approximate amounts can be given at time of reservation in order to purchase the appropriate amount of
insurance.
Passports & Visas
All international tours require a current passport. Entrance to most countries requires your passport be valid for 6
months after your return date. Your passport information must be recorded by Almond Tree Tours when
making your reservation. Names on airline tickets must appear as shown on passport. Photocopies are not
acceptable forms of identification. Minors traveling with either one parent or no parents must have a certified letter of
permission from the parent or parents who is/are not traveling. If requested, this letter must be presented. Non U. S.
Citizens are responsible to fulfill appropriate entry requirements of the destination country. Contact the local
Consulate of the countries you plan to visit and transit for entry requirement information.
International & Domestic Airline Tickets
The scheduled tours Almond Tree Tours advertises are offered as “land only” and do not include international or domestic
air transportation.
Baggage handling and Fees
Although every effort is made to handle passengers’ luggage as carefully as possible, Almond Tree Tours is not
responsible for and does not assume liability or accept claims for loss of or damage to luggage due to breakage, theft
or wear and tear through hotel, group carrier or airline handling. It is recommended for your own self-interest and
protection that you have adequate insurance to cover these eventualities. There are limitations by coach and air
carrier as to the number and size of bags which can be carried onboard and in bulk storage. However, during the tour,
passengers are permitted one checked suitcase and one carry-on bag unless otherwise noted.
Participation and Mobility
Tour participation is available to all travelers and will not be withheld if the tour operator can furnish the requirements
that an individual may need. Because most of our tour sightseeing schedules require tour members to walk 1-2 miles
at a time at a moderate pace and sometimes navigate uneven terrain, we cannot accept persons who cannot do that
and instead require special assistance. Should any tour member's participation somehow materially add to the tour
operator's cost, the tour member will be expected to pay any additional costs. The tour director retains the right to
require any non-sufficiently mobile or unhealthy persons to stay behind when deemed necessary, and also terminate
the membership of any member displaying disruptive behavior, delaying or endangering fellow members and/or
interfering with the operation of the tour. Private group tours may vary in regards to mobility standards.
Responsibilities
These tour programs are operated by Almond Tree Tours. As is common with other companies, Almond Tree Tours acts
only as an agent for tour members in arranging vacation
services offered on this web site, including transportation, sightseeing, and accommodations through independent
contracts. Air carriers, accommodations, and other suppliers (including but not limited to trains, cruises, ferries,
motor coaches, hotels, tour guides, and restaurants) providing these services are independent contractors and are
not agents, employees, servants, or joint ventures of the Company or its affiliates. All travel documents for services of Almond Tree Tours
issued by the Company are subject to the terms & conditions specified by the contracted supplier and the laws of the
countries in which the services are supplied. Tours postponed, suspended, or cancelled due to but not limited to
acts of God, war, terrorist acts, political unrest, epidemics, or pandemics are subject to service fees by Almond Tree Tours
and any supplier penalties. In registering for a tour, tour members agree to the terms and conditions for the
tour they have registered for. Almond Tree Tours reserves the right in its sole discretion to make changes in the
itinerary and is not responsible for expenses, loss of time, money, or other incidents resulting from a change of tour
scheduling made for tour members. Almond Tree Tours is not responsible for any losses or damages of personal
property, injuries, thefts, or unforeseen expenses incurred by any tour member.
Explanation of Responsibilities and Tour Conditions for Almond Tree Tours
Each client is responsible for proper documentation and inoculations that may be required and/or recommended to
participate on tour. Please contact your personal physician to evaluate your ability to participate in the tour you plan
to take. If you decide to make a reservation, you acknowledge and agree that you are physically well enough to travel
and understand that medical facilities may not be similar to what you are accustomed to at home. You should bring
enough medication with you for the trip. Any person reserving or purchasing any Almond Tree Tours program published
on this website accepts the condition that Almond Tree Tours reserves to itself the exclusive right to change or cancel
itineraries, hotels, and other tour components whenever it is deemed necessary, including for tours designated as
“guaranteed departures.” If this occurs, every effort will be made to offer alternate dates and/or programs. Published
times on itineraries are as accurate as possible but subject to change due to traffic, weather, mechanical and any
other conditions beyond the control of Almond Tree Tours that prevents Almond Tree Tours from operating as
scheduled. Almond Tree Tours expressly disclaims any liability for any damages that may be incurred for any changes,
cancellations or delays on any itinerary on any Almond Tree Tour program.
All rates on foreign tours are subject to fluctuations of currency. A supplement or reduction may be added to the
advertised tour price at time of final invoicing should exchange rate fluctuations change the advertised tour costing.
All rates published are per person as indicated and are based on double occupancy when only one rate is shown.
Reservations will be accepted subject to availability at the time of request and will be considered confirmed only
upon receipt of a minimum deposit of $350 per person and a completed reservation form.
GENERAL DISCLAIMER
For the safety of our clients, Almond Tree Tours monitors security situations around the world as well as government
travel advisories. Unforseen Conditions may require Almond Tree Tours to change, postpone, suspend or even cancel trips.
By booking a tour, You accept the risks involved in travel, both foreign and domestic, and accept responsibility for your own travel decisions.
Guests may be required to review and sign a participation agreement prior to engaging in certain activities on the trip.
Neither Almond Tree Tours, its affiliated entities and their employees, shareholders, officers,
directors, successors, agents, and assigns (collectively “Almond Tree Tours”), own or operate any person or entity
providing goods or services for these trips. You agree to be bound by the conditions of carriage for all transportation
providers. Almond Tree Tours does not maintain control or operate the personnel, equipment, or operations of these
suppliers it uses and as such Almond Tree Tours assumes no responsibility for and cannot be held liable for any
personal injury, death, property damage or other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity which may be
occasioned by reason of (1) any wrongful, negligent, willful or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any of
the suppliers or other employees or agents, (2) any defect in or failure of any vehicle, equipment, or instrument
owned, operated or otherwise used by any of these suppliers, or (3) any wrongful, willful or negligent act or omission
on the part of any other party.
Client shall indemnify and hold harmless Almond Tree Tours, its affiliated entities and their
employees, agents, shareholders, officers, successors and assigns (collectively “Almond Tree Tours”), from all suits,
actions, losses, damages, claims or liability for any personal injury, death, property damage or other loss, accident,
delay, inconvenience or irregularity which is occasioned by any negligent acts or omissions of Almond Tree Tours
arising out of any goods or services provided for this or these trips.
Additionally, responsibility is not accepted for losses or expenses due to sickness, lack of appropriate medical
facilities or practitioners, weather, strikes, theft or other criminal acts, war, terrorism, technological problems, Acts
of God, epidemics, pandemics or other such causes. Other risks may arise such as, but not limited to, hazards of
traveling in foreign countries including undeveloped areas, the hazards of travel by aircraft, bus, van, train,
automobile or other motorized vehicle, differing safety standards, sickness, criminal acts committed by others,
allergic reactions, and/or animal encounters. You are voluntarily participating in the tour and as lawful consideration
for the agreement to travel with Almond Tree Tours, you agree not to make a claim against Almond Tree Tours, its
related companies, officers and employees for injuries, death, or any other claim and agree to release Almond Tree Tours,
its related companies, officers and employees from any such claim. This release is binding on all members
of your traveling party, as well as your estate and heirs and this provision shall be enforceable even after your trip has
ended. If you make your own air reservations, Almond Tree Tours is not responsible and shall provide no refund if your
flight schedule changes. All services and accommodations are subject to the laws of the country in which they are
provided. Almond Tree Tours reserves the right to make changes in the published itinerary whenever, in their sole
judgment, conditions warrant, or if Almond Tree Tours deems it necessary for the comfort, convenience, or safety of
the tour. Almond Tree Tours reserves the right to withdraw any tour announced. Almond Tree Tours reserves the right to
decline to accept any person as a member of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the tour at any
time, when such action is determined by the tour manager to be in the best interests of the health, safety, and
general welfare of the tour group or of the individual participant. If you are traveling with children, you are solely
responsible for their behavior and monitoring them throughout the tour. Neither does Almond Tree Tours accept
liability for any carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of domestic or international non-refundable
airfare. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the owner at all times.
Almond Tree Tours is not responsible, and will not be bound by third party representatives, travel agents, unaffiliated
websites, or any other party.
Participants may be photographed for the promotional purposes of Inspired Voyager. In addition, any comments
that you submit as a review or your social media posts may be used for Inspired Voyager’s promotional purposes.
Payment of the deposit to Almond Tree Tours constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Almond Tree Tours reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time, without notice.
Errors and Omissions
While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information in our brochures, on our website or communicated
by our reservation staff, errors or omissions are possible and Inspired Voyager is not responsible for such error. If a
mistake is made in billing, we reserve the right to correct the invoice and you will be responsible for proper payment
in order to satisfy the stated or quoted price.
To Book a Tour
A deposit of $350 is required at the time of booking to secure . To Book a Package Please Complete And Submit The Contact Form On The Book a Package Banner. A Member Of Our Staff Will Contact You Regarding Your Travel Plans. Once Availability Is Confirmed We Will Email A Deposit Invoice. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order for your deposit. The balance is due 60 days prior to departure. If your reservation is made within 60 days of departure, the entire cost of the trip must be paid at the time of confirmation.
CANCELLATION
All cancellations of confirmed reservations are subject to a $350 per person administrative fee. Additionally, clients are subject to any cancellation fees assessed by the purveyors of services including hotels or airlines used in the itinerary. Cancellations 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus the $350 per person administrative fee. 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit (30% trip price). 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
INSURANCE
Again - We strongly recommend the purchase of trip insurance, which is available for coverage of expenses in conjunction with cancellation due to illness or accident through Allianz Travel Services. Baggage insurance is also recommended. In the event that you must cancel your participation in a travel program, trip cancellation insurance may be the only source of reimbursement. Almond Tree Tours is currently only authorized to sell travel insurance to US passport holders with a US residential address. In purchasing travel insurance from Almond Tree Tours, clients acknowledge that they are US passport holders with a US residential address and Almond Tree Tours disclaims any and all liability with respect to a client's false or inaccurate representation relating to same. Find out more information on trip insurance at www.almondtreetours.com.