General Information

Visas, tourist cards, vaccinations certificates, and passports are the TRAVELER'S RESPONSIBILITY!

LAND CANCELLATION POLICY: When written notice is received, the following fees apply: Up to 45 days before departure $100.00 per reservation; 44 to 21 days before departure $100.00 per person; Within 20 days before departure $150.00 per person PLUS any applicable supplier fees. When cruises are involved, please consult at time of booking.

PASSPORT & HEALTH DOCUMENTS: A valid passport is required for all U.S. citizens and should be valid for at least 6 months, after return date to the United States. In addition, U.S. citizens require visas for travel to Brazil and a tourist card for Colombia. Also, check with your physician or local health service for any recommended immunizations.

REFUND POLICY: Refunds for missing occassional sightseeing or meals cannot be granted. If you leave any tour at any time, check with your local representative or tour manager on what to do. Refund claims must be received in writing in our office no later than 30 days after completion of the tour.

SIGHTSEEING: As outlined in the itineraries with English speaking guides. We reserve the right to substitute or change sightseeing and itineraries as local events, holidays, and/or unforeseen closure of attractions demand.

MEALS: Only meals specified in the itineraries indicated (B, L, and D) are included in the tour price. Continental or Brazilian breakfasts are included daily in every tour, where mentioned.

BAGGAGE: On economy class flights you are permitted to check (2) bags per person where the overall dimensions must not exceed 106 inches, provided no bag exceeds 62 inches. (1) flight bag may also be carried, but must remain in the possession of the passenger at all times, may not exceed total dimensions of 45 inches, and must fit under the airline seat. Within South America an allowance of 44 lbs. (20 kilos) economy class is allowed free of charge. Tips to porters are included for (2) pieces of luggage per person at airports and hotels.

TIPS & TAXES: Local hotel taxes & gratuities to hotel staff are included. Gratuities to motorcoach drivers and tour escorts are optional and on a voluntary basis.

AIRFARES & RESTRICTIONS: Total itinerary fares are included, unless specifically mentioned as "LAND ONLY" price. All airfares used are in effect at time of booking and subject to change in accordance with government regulations.

PROGRAMS: Southern Capitals and Lake Crossing programs require 14 days advance purchase and ticketing. Fares are valid for 3 to 60 days and carry a $100 cancellation charge once ticket is issued.

Southern Triangle, Southern Highlights, and Patagonian Expedition require a 21 day advance purchase and ticketing. Fares are valid from 7 to 21 days and carry a $100 cancellation charge once ticket is issued.

AIR TRANSPORTATION: Tour members will travel ONLY via regular scheduled IATA carrier. The services of any IATA and ARC carrier may be used in the performance of these tours.

AIRPORT TAXES: Foreign airport departure taxes are not included and must be paid locally. the following is an appropriate amount and subject to change: Argentina $14; Brazil $36; Chile $13; Peru $14; Colombia $15; Ecuador $25; Venezuela $18; and Costa Rica $14.

CHILDREN: Children under 8 years of age can not be accepted on certain programs. Please consult at time of booking. Children between 8 and 11 years will receive a 10% discount on the land portion of the tour when sharing the room with 2 parents. All children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by parents or guardians.

PRICES: All prices are per person based upon double occupancy. For passengers travelling alone, a 'per person' supplement is published. Single rooms and single cabins are limited and on a request basis only.

NOT INCLUDED: Any item of a purely personal nature, foreign airport departure taxes, Galapagos Park tax, National park fees not mentioned, optional excursions, excess baggage charges, cost of visas, passports, tourist cards, laundry, telephone calls and any other item not specifically noted as "included in tour price".

CHANGES: An administrative fee of $50 per person will be charged per change after reservation is confirmed, unless otherwise mentioned.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Will be mailed approximately 21 days prior to departure. No documents will be mailed before receipt of final payment. In the event that documents must be sent by special courier, we reserve the right to charge this expense.

AIRLINE CLAUSE: The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time you are not aboard the aircraft. The passage contract in use by the airlines, when issued, constitutes the sole agreement between it and you.

VALIDITY: August 1, 1999 to June 30, 2000, unless otherwise stated.