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GENERAL INFORMATION
AIR TRANSPORTATION: Air transportation is based
on airfares applicable on any IATA, Charter or participating airlines. Airfare
is subject to the rules and regulations of the carriers. All fares are subject
to change without notice and are subject to availability.
HOTELS:
Accommodations are in first-class hotels. Selected tourist-class hotels,
for the convenience of Shabbat, or due to the remoteness of the area, may be
necessary. All accommodations are
with private bath or shower. An
attempt is made to reserve lower floors for Shabbat, but cannot be guaranteed. Hotels are classified according to
each country’s official standards. Triple room requests are usually accommodated
with a rollaway bed. Hotels are subject to change.
MEALS: Tours include the following kosher meals
per day: continental breakfast at hotels, provisions for lunch, and dinner
served at a kosher restaurant or Jewish community center under the supervision
of the local Orthodox Rabbinate or Chabad.
Beverages are not considered part of the meal and usually results in an
extra charge. Where kosher food is
not available locally, vegetarian dinners are served on disposable dishes.
For North American tours, where restaurants are
not available, meal service is provided by a kosher catering service, which
accompanies the tour group.
Passengers can be accommodated for special
vegetarian meals, in addition to those listed above, if requested at time of
reservation.
SIGHTSEEING/TRANSPORTATION: Tours are by
air-conditioned or air-ventilated private motorcoach with English speaking local
guides. Admission fees are included as per our itinerary. No refund for missed tours.
Itineraries are planned to avoid travel on Shabbat. If touring is necessary on
Friday, arrival at hotel will be at least a few hours prior to Shabbat.
TRANSFERS: Airport transfers are provided for
group flights only. Transfers for
any deviations will be the sole responsibility of the passenger.
KESHER
TOURS ESCORT: Selected escorts will accompany you throughout your trip. Our
escort is at your disposal for any information or assistance. He/She handles the
logistics and preparations of your tour and in many countries is you guide. KESHER TOURS SCHOLARS-IN-RESIDENCE
Selected professionals have been chosen as
scholars-in-residence to join some of our tours in conjunction with local
guides, our scholars have been chosen for their knowledge of the specific areas.
Please check if you tour has a scholar –in-residence.
BAGGAGE:
Owing to space limitations, Passengers are allowed, one bag per person,
provided bag does not exceed total 62” plus under-seat luggage. Tour price
includes handling of one piece of luggage per passenger. Beyond the first
overseas stopover, as well as from some points of return in the
TARIFFS:
All prices mentioned in this brochure are based on current tariffs and
exchange rates of the US dollar, valid on APRIL 1, 2008 and subject to
modification without notice. In case
of alterations in any of the tours, the passenger will be obligated to pay the
difference before any tour service is provided.
TIPS AND TAXES: All local taxes and tips to
drivers and local guides are included.
You may acknowledge any special services that you received with
additional tipping.
NOT INCLUDED: Airport tax, passport or visa fees,
insurance, laundry, and meals or drinks (not part of your package) are not
included in the price of the tour and will be at the passenger’s expense. Tips
to the Tour Escort, and North American hotel gratuities are not included.
LAND ONLY TOURS: You may arrange your own air
transportation and purchase land-only on any of our tours. Prices for land-only are listed for
every tour. These prices do not
include transfers between airports and hotels.
REFUNDS: There are no refunds for missed meals or
services or for any daily absence from the tour or any unused portion of the
tour once the tour is in progress.
TRAVEL INSURANCE: We strongly recommend Trip
Cancellation Insurance to protect you against the risk of cancellation or
interruption, loss of baggage, medical expenses and travel delay. Insurance applications will be sent
upon receipt of reservations.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Owing to airline security
measures, the name on your ticket should match the name on your passport. US
citizens must possess a passport valid for at least six months for international
travel. Proof of citizenship is required for travel to
RESERVATION:
Reservation is confirmed, only upon receipt of a $300 per person deposit,
which must be received within 10days of registration. Final payment is due 45 days prior to
departure. Failure to comply with above requirements may result in automatic
cancellation and forfeiture of a portion of the deposit. Late payments may result in higher
airfares and additional charges. There is a $25 processing fee for bookings made
within 30 days of departure.
CANCELLATIONS: written notice is required for all
cancellations. Cancellation charges
per person are as follows:
46 days or more
$25 per person
45 - 25 days
10% of Total Tour Price
24 - 10 days
40% of Total Tour Price
9 - 4 days
50% of Total Tour Price
3 Business days or less 100% of Total Tour Price
Air cancellation charges will be incurred in
accordance with the rules of the individual airlines involved. Group fares are
non-refundable or have cancellation penalties.
CHANGES:
There is a $25 fee per booking changes made within 45 days of departure,
plus any additional fees assessed depending on costs incurred by the tour
operator, such as: hotel cancellation fees, telephone charges, and other
non-recoverable expenses.
RESPONSIBILITY: KESHER TOURS, INC., and /or its
agents, act only in the capacity of an agent for the passenger in making all
arrangements for transportation, hotel accommodations and sightseeing. All arrangements are made under the
express condition that Kesher Tours, Inc. and /or its agents shall not be liable
for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity that may be the
result of defects in any vehicle through the acts of default of any company or
person engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of
the tour or by any hotel proprietor, employee or otherwise. By utilizing these services provided,
participant agrees that KESHER TOURS, its subsidiaries or affiliates shall not
be liable for any of the aforementioned injury, damage, loss, accident, strikes,
weather conditions, quarantine, theft, acts of war, terrorism or other causes or
delays and schedule changes incurred in connection with any with any services
offered which may be beyond the control of KESHER TOURS. The right is reserved for the Tour
Operator, at its sole discretion, to refuse or cancel any person(s) before of
during the tour. In the event of
exercising this right, the Tour Operator shall be under no liability to that
person or persons except to refund such amount as the Tour Operator, in its sole
discretion, thinks reasonable to attribute to the uncompleted portion. Tour
participant, by registering for a tour, releases and holds harmless all
Operators listed, from any delays, injuries, deaths, or damage while on tour.
Any dispute arising out of these tours will be settled in the courts of the City
of
The sole and exclusive responsibility and
liability of the Airlines shall be in accordance with, and as limited by, the
contract of carriage in the passenger’s ticket, the applicable tariffs and the
provisions of the
Prices and tour conditions (itineraries and
hotels) are subject to change without notice.
All tours are based on a minimum of 25
participants unless otherwise noted.
** KESHER TOURS, INC. reserves the right to cancel any tour up to 21 days of departure due to
an insufficient number of participants.
A full refund of all moneys paid will be given to all clients. VALIDITY APRIL 1, 2007 through MARCH 1, 2009 |
