General Information
We suggest booking as early as possible in advance since group size is limited. To
reserve a space complete the registration form and please make a $400 check or money order
payable in US funds to On Foot in Spain. The balance of the trip cost is due 60 days prior
to the trip and must be paid by check or money order. If final payment is not received by
the due date, On Foot in Spain reserves the right to treat the reservation as canceled.
Full payment is due if you book within 60 days prior to your trip’s departure.
European clients can pay in their home currency. Please contact us for further
information.
DISCOUNTS
We offer a 10% discount on tours booked more than four months in advance as well as on
the second of two trips taken with us in any one season. Additionally, we offer a
group discount to groups of five or more travelers. We are sorry that we can´t
combine discounts.
Your booking will be confirmed by email. Once we receive your
deposit, we will send a
letter giving an account balance and reminding you of the due date. We will
send a separate pre-departure packet 3 months before departure
including
complete details on what to bring, how to prepare for your trip, travel directions,
suggested reading material, and general information on how to make your trip more
memorable and enjoyable.
If you cancel your trip, you must notify us in writing or by fax. We calculate
your refund on the day we receive written cancellation. We will refund you the cost
of the trip less the following per person charges:
- $50/person more than 90 days
- $200/person between 60-89 days
- 50% of the tour price between 30-59 days
- 100% of the tour price 29 days or less
If you transfer from one trip to another up to 45 days before departure (of the trip
you are transferring from) the Transfer Fee is $50. If you transfer within 44 days
our regular Cancellation fees will apply as outlined above.
On Foot in Spain reserves the right to cancel any tour prior to departure for any
reason, including insufficient number of participants (tour minimum 6 participants). If
the tour is canceled, participants will receive a full refund of money paid to On Foot in
Spain.
On Foot in Spain is not responsible for and does not recommend the purchase of
non-refundable, advance purchase airline tickets. We strongly recommend that you
purchase trip cancellation insurance.
No partial refunds will be given for unused hotel rooms, meals, entrance fees for any
reason whatsoever. Credits are not given for services not used.
Proof of medical insurance, valid for Europe, is required for participation in all On
Foot in Spain tours. Emergency transport, medical or hospitalization costs
resulting from illness or accident during the trip are the responsiblity of the person
receiving such care. In the unlikely event of a personal or family medical
emergency, before, during or after the trip, we strongly urge you to obtain travel
insurance, including coverage for trip cancellation. loss and theft of baggage, and
emergency evacuation. Your travel agent can assist you.
On Foot in Spain reserves the right to alter the itinerary of any trip if, in our
opinion, such an action becomes necessary (for example, in the case of inclement weather).
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
In order to run an optional walk or activity, there needs to be a
minimum of 3 people who want to participate.
As a trip member you have a responsibility to On Foot in Spain and to other tour
members that include: 1) Selecting a tour appropriate to your interests and abilities and
being in sufficient good health to take the trip; 2) Preparing for your tour by reading
ALL the material sent to you by On Foot in Spain and by bringing appropriate clothing and
equipment. 3) Respecting the laws and customs of the areas visited.
At the leader´s dicretion, a member may be asked to leave the trip if the leader feels
the person´s further participation may be detrimental to other trip members or to the
individual.
The participant understands that he/she is booking onto an adventure tour and that
there are inherent risks involved in such travel and include, but are not limited to,
vehicular traffic, weather conditions, illnesses or accidents caused by stress, fatigue or
consumption of food and alcoholic beverages, secondary transportation by bus, car, van
taxi, boat or other conveyance. On Foot in Spain assumes no responsibility for any claims,
damages, expenses or other financial loss to person or property arising out of these
inherent risks. Reasonable changes in the itinerary may be made where deemed advisable for
the comfort and well-being of the passengers. The right is reserved to substitute
hotels, alter the itinerary, and reverse the order of the places to be visited. On
the advancement of deposit to On Foot in Spain, the depoistor therefore agrees to be bound
by the above recited terms and conditions. All participants will be required to sign a
risk release statement prior to joining a trip’s departure.
RISK RELEASE STATMENT
The risk release statement (liability waiver) will be sent upon receipt of the deposit.
It must be signed and returned to our office. If the signed liability waiver is not
received by the On Foot in Spain office by the tour date, On Foot in Spain reserves the
right to treat the reservation as canceled.
Your luggage will be transported by van or mini-bus during the duration of the tour.
Luggage is limited to one large or preferably, 2 smaller bags per person.
Walkers are required to wear a lightweight hiking boot with ankle support or a suitably
durable walker. A daypack or will be needed to carry snacks, a water bottle, and other
personal items you wish to have for the day (binoculars, camera, etc).
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