THE LATIN AMERICA TRAVEL COMPANY TAILOR MADE ARGENTINA SELF DRIVE, MENDOZA TO SALTA ITINERARY ▶ CONTENTS, ABOUT US & TRIP SUMMARY
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2 ..... Contents, about us & trip summary DAY 1: Meet & greet at airport, private transfer to hotel 3 ….. Testimonials DAY 2: A city tour of the highlights of Buenos Aires 4 ..... Guide price and inclusions DAY 3: Fly to Mendoza, transfer to vineyard & asado dinner 5 ..... Detailed day by day itinerary DAY 4: A day of wine tasting at high end wineries & lunch 19 ... Recommended reading list DAY 5: Start driving north, stopping in Villa Unión 20 ... Booking conditions DAY 6: 4X4 excursion to the high Andean Puna DAY 7: Talampaya national park & a scenic drive to Belen ABOUT OUR COMPANY DAY 8: Drive to the wine town of Cafayate DAY 9: A day at leisure to visit wineries & enjoy the scenery As one of the UK’s leading, independent and family owned Latin DAY 10: Drive past the most stunning landscapes to Cachi America tour specialists our focus is on well thought through private and tailor made adventures. Our emphasis is very much on DAY 11: Continue past Los Cardones to Salta creating the right trip for you and we work closely with you in order DAY 12: A day at leisure or optional horse riding to achieve this. We use our experience and knowledge to ensure DAY 13: Return to Salta airport & fly back to Buenos Aires your trip to Latin America is a trip of a lifetime! DAY 14: Private transfer to the airport for departure
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“We have had to call off our proposed holiday to Peru and the Galapagos due to the Coronavirus. We had paid a significant deposit and were caught in the position of, do we pay the remainder or lose the deposit. This dilemma was thankfully removed by John and The Latin America Travel Company. They suggested we did not pay the remainder and subsequently repaid all the deposit. Legally they did not have to do this. Other companies have not acted in this way. They have taken away all the worry. John and the company have handled this with outstanding ethics and real integrity." Russ H, June 2020 “ Great Value, Efficient, and Effective. John Stanley of The LATC worked with me to plan precisely the experience I “The Latin American Travel wanted, at the time I wanted, and at a very competitive price. I Company is amazing and I had tried three other, well-known, larger companies but could cannot praise it highly enough! not get what I wanted. Once the Tour Itinerary was fixed and Their customer service is paid, John Stanley of the LATC stayed on top of any potential second to none - any queries issues or problems within the countries/regions we were were dealt with immediately scheduled to tour that could impact our experience and and efficiently by John Stanley adjusted our schedule to protect our interests and experiences. and we were each provided One required a modest change in the plan which was handled with a personalised guidebook very effectively with no impact on our experience or cost to us. to take with us.” Thank you, John.” Jan Patis, February 2018 David Blanchard, July 2019
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GUIDE PRICE TAILOR MADE £2473 per person* THIS PRICE IS BASED ON MID SEASON RATES AND TWO PEOPLE SHARING ONE ROOM. *Prices vary by date, flight prices, the number of people in your party and what tours, services and level of accommodation you choose to include. Please contact us for a firm quote.
Please remember that INCLUDED IN THIS TOUR as this is a private tour we can tailor this trip to ✓ All accommodation meet your requirements ✓ Car hire with unlimited milage, maps and guides ✓ All internal flights ✓ All tours as specified in the itinerary PROTECTION ✓ All transfers & transportation ✓ All meals as specified in the itinerary ✓ All national park entrance fees ✓ All other entrance fees ✓ 24 hour emergency assistance ✓ 100% financial protection with our ATOL license (10287) and ABTA membership (Y1699) ✓ Our exclusive 100+ page trip guidebook, personalised to your trip ✓ Full support from your dedicated Latin America specialist
✘ NOT INCLUDED IN THIS TOUR All our tours come with ✘ International flights the guarantee and ✘ Travel insurance to cover any medical treatment - we recommend Citybond Suretravel. peace of mind of full ✘ Discretionary gratuities to drivers and guides. protection of any monies paid to us
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DAY 1 OVERNIGHT
HOTEL CLASICO ✭ ✭ ✭ ARRIVAL TO BUENOS AIRES ROOM TYPE: STANDARD MEET & GREET AT THE AIRPORT & PRIVATE TRANSFER TO YOUR HOTEL An excellent value boutique hotel in a fantastic location in Palermo Hollywood within easy walking On arrival to Buenos Aires you will be met by your friendly English speaking driver distance of bars, cafés, shops and restaurants. guide who will help you with your luggage and welcome you to Argentina. Then they will take you by private transfer straight to your hotel (about 1 hour depending on traffic).
The rest of the day is at leisure.
Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked ADDRESS: Costa Rica 5480, 1414 CABA, Argentina
MEALS INCLUDED: None today
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HOTEL CLASICO ✭ ✭ ✭ BUENOS AIRES SHARED TOUR ROOM TYPE: STANDARD THE HIGHLIGHTS OF BUENOS AIRES ON THIS HALF DAY SHARED TOUR An excellent value boutique hotel in a fantastic location in Palermo Hollywood within easy walking Today you will be picked up from your hotel by your tour guide for the day along distance of bars, cafés, shops and restaurants. with any other guests booked onto the tour. Accompanied by a local guide, you will start the day at the busy Plaza de Mayo, the main square in the city where the Casa Rosada (the pink presidential palace) is located. Here you will learn about the importance of this square in the history of Argentina. After this you will continue to San Telmo and La Boca in the south of the city. These areas are famous for tango dancing and a cafe culture. You will make about three different stops where you can get out of the car and explore the area on foot. From here you continue to Puerto Madero before going back through Recoleta, the more upmarket neighbourhood. The tour will end at the Recoleta cemetery where you can choose to be dropped back at your hotel or continue to visit the cemetery independently. Group size is maximum 12 people.
Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked ADDRESS: Costa Rica 5480, 1414 CABA, Argentina
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast
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DAY 3 OVERNIGHT BUENOS AIRES TO MENDOZA FINCA ADALGISA ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ ROOM TYPE: STANDARD FLY TO THE MENDOZA WINE REGION FAMOUS FOR MALBEC A charming and homely farmhouse located on an old Malbec vineyard with just 11 cosy rooms, a Private transfer from your hotel to the airport (20 minutes) for your flight to secluded pool, beautiful gardens & fantastic food! Mendoza with Aerolineas Argentinas airlines.
FLIGHT: AR2402 DEPARTS BUENOS AIRES: 11:10 ARRIVES MENDOZA: 13:05 DURATION: 1 hour 55 minutes
On arrival to Mendoza you will be met at the airport and taken by private transfer to your vineyard hotel (about a 20 minute drive).
TRADITIONAL ASADO EXPERIENCE DINNER
This evening enjoy a wonderful traditional Argentine asado (a BBQ) on the vineyard. The asado is much more than just a meal, it is an integral part of Argentine culture. Start at the grill where your hosts will teach you about the different cuts of meat and you will have a snack of cheese, cold meats and olives. After that you will enjoy some of the finest cuts over a long evening sat round a big table with lots of the vineyard’s own wine. Vegetables and salads are also served. End with dessert and a Fernet and cola, a favourite drink of the Argentinians.
Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast & Dinner ADDRESS: Pueyrredón 2222, Chacras de Coria, Mendoza, Argentina
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DAY 4 OVERNIGHT LUJAN DE CUYO WINE EXPERIENCE FINCA ADALGISA ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ ROOM TYPE: STANDARD WINE TASTINGS & A GOURMET LUNCH AT THREE TOP VINEYARDS A charming and homely farmhouse located on an old Malbec vineyard with just 11 cosy rooms, a Today you will discover the Lujan de Cuyo region, the heartland of the Malbec secluded pool, beautiful gardens & fantastic food! grape, in a small group of no more than 8 people. The first stop is at Renacer Winery, a winery built in 2004 and designed for producing premium wines using cutting edge technology. It is also the first Argentinian winery to be powered by solar energy. Here you will taste a selection of their finest wines. After this you move onto your second winery, Bodega Caelum. This is a family run and boutique winery known for its top class reds but also for its whites and sparkling wines. You will get to chat to the winemaker and do a tasting paired with some exquisite pistachios from their own farm. Your final stop is at Rica Malen, a winery that started harvesting in 1999. It also has one of the most successful wine restaurants where you will enjoy a gourmet lunch with wine paired with local products such as olive oil and outstanding beef. All the ingredients used in the kitchen are produced in Mendoza and the menu changes according to the seasons. Return to your hotel.
Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast & Lunch ADDRESS: Pueyrredón 2222, Chacras de Coria, Mendoza, Argentina NOTE: You will visit three high end vineyards but the exact wineries you visit is subject to change.
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DAY 5 OVERNIGHT
CAÑON DE TALAMPAYA ✭ ✭ ✭ DRIVE MENDOZA TO VILLA UNIÓN ROOM TYPE: STANDARD START YOUR DRIVE NORTH ALONG ROUTE 40 TO VILLA UNIÓN A simple but welcoming hotel in Villa Unión in a tranquil location surrounded by spectacular This morning your hire car will be delivered to your hotel. You will have a Renault scenery. There is a good restaurant and a pool. Duster, manual transmission 4x2 or equivalent. It comes with unlimited mileage. We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers car rental excess in case of accidents.
Today’s drive is the longest and probably the least interesting of the trip. You will drive up the Ruta 40, a straight paved road, for 486 kilometres with the Andes mountains a constant presence on the left hand side. It should take between 6 and 7 hours. Maps and notes of places to stop along the way are included. Overnight at your hotel with a great view of the surrounding mountains. Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked ADDRESS: Ruta 76 km 202, F5350 Villa Unión, La Rioja, Argentina MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast
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DAY 6 OVERNIGHT
CAÑON DE TALAMPAYA ✭ ✭ ✭ LAGUNA BRAVA DAY TRIP ROOM TYPE: STANDARD A FULL DAY TOUR BY 4X4 TO THE HIGH ANDEAN PUNA A simple but welcoming hotel in Villa Unión in a tranquil location surrounded by spectacular Today you will be taken on a full day tour to the spectacular Laguna Brava and the scenery. There is a good restaurant and a pool. unique landscapes of the Andean Puna. This excursion requires a 4X4 and a guide, so we do not recommend you do this yourselves. You will be met at your hotel by your guide and vehicle and start the drive towards the Laguna Brava nature reserve which is located in the mountains of the La Rioja region of Argentina. The main attraction is the beautiful blue lagoon which is home to striking pink flamingoes. Your guide will lead you on a journey through this unique and colourful desert landscape. Vicuñas and guanacos are often seen along with a wide variety of birds such as black chested buzzard eagles and falcons. After a full day of exploring this impressive landscape you will be returned to your hotel.
Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked ADDRESS: Ruta 76 km 202, F5350 Villa Unión, La Rioja, Argentina
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast
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LAS CARDAS ✭ ✭ ✭ DRIVE VILLA UNIÓN TO BELEN ROOM TYPE: STANDARD RECOMMENDED MORNING VISIT TO TALAMPAYA NATIONAL PARK This rustic inn located in Belen has a small outdoor pool and just five comfortable rooms that This morning we recommend you visit Talampaya national park which is a 30 are simply decorated with local woods and fabrics. minute drive from your hotel. On arrival to the park you must take a tour in order to visit the canyon (payable locally). We recommend the overland truck tour. The first one usually departs about 10:30am, but check with your hotel the night before.
A SPECTACULAR DRIVE TO BELEN
Retake the Ruta 40 going east then north up the Cuesta de Miranda to Chilecito. This is surely one of the most amazing roads in Argentina with stunning scenery. We highly recommend a stop at the El Shincal Inca ruins, just before you reach Belen. You will have the place to yourselves and the views from the tops of the temples are incredible. The total drive time today is about 4.5 hours, 326km. Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked ADDRESS: Belgrano 609, K4750ACM Belén, Catamarca, Argentina MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast
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DAY 8 OVERNIGHT
PATIOS DE CAFAYATE ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ DRIVE BELEN TO CAFAYATE ROOM TYPE: GALLERY ROOM CONTINUE YOUR ROAD TRIP TO THE WINE TOWN OF CAFAYATE A grand country mansion built in a colonial style and located in its own vineyard, this is certainly the Start your drive today back on the Ruta 40 heading north to Cafayate. The road is most comfortable option in Cafayate. in very good condition and most of it has been resurfaced recently. There is only a small portion of approximately 30km that is dirt road, but still good condition. The driving time to day is about 4 hours and 260km. You may wish to stop at the Quilmes ruins, just south of Cafayate in the Calchaquí valley. This was the largest pre-Colombian settlement in the country inhabited by the Quilmes people. After a stop here continue to the charming town of Cafayate, full of wineries! Stop at your hotel for an afternoon at leisure.
Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked ADDRESS: Intersection of National Route 40 and National Route 68, Cafayate, Salta MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast
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DAY 9 OVERNIGHT
PATIOS DE CAFAYATE ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ DAY AT LEISURE IN CAFAYATE ROOM TYPE: GALLERY ROOM A FREE DAY TO RELAX OR EXPLORE INDEPENDENTLY A grand country mansion built in a colonial style and located in its own vineyard, this is certainly the Cafayate is the hub of Argentina’s second wine region. Up here in the north the most comfortable option in Cafayate. speciality grape is Torrontes which produces a dry but fruity white wine that is unique to Argentina. There are several Bodegas in town where you can visit to get a taste of the famous wine. Cafayate is a lovely town to spend a day, drinking wine, having lunch and eating ice cream! You may also want to enjoy the pool at your hotel and the scenic location. For those that want to explore further, the surrounding area is great for hiking and cycling.
Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked ADDRESS: Intersection of National Route 40 and National Route 68, Cafayate, Salta MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast
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DAY 10 OVERNIGHT
LA MERCED DEL ALTO ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ DRIVE CAFAYATE TO CACHI ROOM TYPE: STANDARD A MEMORABLE DRIVE UP THE CALCHAQUIES VALLEY A lovely hotel located just outside the pretty town of Cachi in a great position with sweeping views of Start your drive today on the Ruta 40 heading up the Calchaquies valley. The roads the valley and surrounding mountains. are dirt roads but good quality and easy to drive. After about 25km you will read the Valley of the Arrows where horizontal rock strata has been forced up vertically to resemble arrow heads. This is one of the most impressive and photogenic beauty spots in Argentina. From here continue to the tiny village of Molinos with a beautiful old church and museum. A great place to stop for lunch. You could take a detour to Bodega Colomé which is the world’s highest altitude winery. We can book a tour and tasting if you wish. Finally, continue on Ruta 40 to Cachi where you stop overnight.
Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked ADDRESS: Fuerte Alto Banda Norte, 4417 Cachi, Argentina
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast
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FINCA VALENTINA ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ DRIVE CACHI TO SALTA ROOM TYPE: STANDARD THE FINAL LEG OF YOUR ROAD TRIP TO SALTA A small, traditional, family run Finca with a welcoming atmosphere, local character and a After leaving Cachi you will take a very long and straight road called the Recta Tin touch of luxury. Highly recommend by us! Tin which heads towards the Los Cardones National Park. This area is famous for its cacti which cover the hillsides ranging in colour from dark green to red. You will travel down the Cuesta del Obispo, an amazing and fairly hair raising road with sharp turns and big drop offs! If there is no fog the views should be good. After you pass the Piedra de Molino, the highest point on your journey at 3348 metres above sea level, the road switchbacks down the mountain. Make your way to your welcoming, family run farmhouse where you will stay for the next two nights. The driving time today is approximately 4 hours covering 160km on mostly paved roads.
Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked ADDRESS: Finca Valentina Ruta 51, 4400 Salta, Argentina
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DAY 12 OVERNIGHT
FINCA VALENTINA ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ DAY AT LEISURE AT FINCA VALENTINA ROOM TYPE: STANDARD A FREE DAY FOR RELAXATION OR OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES A small, traditional, family run Finca with a welcoming atmosphere, local character and a There are no excursions planned for today. We can recommend a fantastic horse touch of luxury. Highly recommend by us! ride to explore the area and a wonderful tasting lunch served at the Finca where you are staying. Cycling, hiking, and city tours of nearby Salta can all also be arranged. Alternatively, just relax by the pool and reflect on your road trip!
Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked ADDRESS: Finca Valentina Ruta 51, 4400 Salta, Argentina
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HOTEL CLASICO ✭ ✭ ✭ SALTA TO BUENOS AIRES ROOM TYPE: STANDARD DROP YOUR CAR & FLY BACK TO BUENOS AIRES An excellent value boutique hotel in a fantastic location in Palermo Hollywood within easy walking Drop your hire car off at Salta airport (about a 20 minute drive from your hotel) in distance of bars, cafés, shops and restaurants. time for your flight to Buenos Aires with Aerolineas Argentinas.
FLIGHT: AR1451 DEPARTS SALTA: 11:30 ARRIVES BUENOS AIRES: 13:30 DURATION: 2 hours
On arrival to Buenos Aires you will be met and taken by private transfer to your hotel (20 minute drive).
The rest of the afternoon and evening is at leisure. Why not enjoy your final night in Argentina with a special dining experience, or a tango show. We can also do tango lessons, a trip to a traditional milonga and other experiences.
Please let us know if you would like us to arrange something for you this evening.
Photos for guidance only & not necessarily the room booked MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast ADDRESS: Costa Rica 5480, 1414 CABA, Argentina
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DAY 14 OVERNIGHT DEPARTURE PRIVATE TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT
Check-out and private transfer from your hotel to the airport (about 1 hour) for your return international flight.
End of services.
OVERNIGHT FLIGHT MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast
YOUR EXCLUSIVE TRIP GUIDEBOOK Tap into our in-depth knowledge of South America with a copy of our exclusive guidebook personalised to your trip that we give to each person who books a holiday with us. These books are 100+ pages depending on the length of your trip and are packed full of tips about the country, climate, what to take, currency, language guides, destination guides and much more. The perfect way to prepare for and get the most out of your Latin America experience with us!
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18 ▶ ARGENTINA READING LIST OUR FAVOURITES TO GET YOU IN THE MOOD FOR YOUR TRIP
BAD TIMES IN BUENOS AIRES - Miranda France THE ARGENTINA READER - Gabriela Nouzeilles and Graciela Montaldo (editors) A funny and fascinating account of the history of Argentina and life in Buenos Aires in the mid nineties. A mammoth collection of articles and documents on France recounts her experiences living in Buenos Aires Argentine history, society, politics and culture, mainly whilst providing an intriguing look into Argentine culture. the 20th Century. At 600 pages its a good one to dip in A very easy read! and out of!
THE TANGO SINGER - Tomas Eloy Martinez (Author) FICCIONES - Jorge Luis Borges Anne McLean (Translator) Borges is one of Argentina’s and also Latin America’s An intellectual piece of fiction by this well known greatest writers. This famous collection of short stories Argentine writer and journalist, translated by Anne is available in many English translated versions and is McLean. An American comes to Buenos Aires to among his most popular. Exploring highly abstract search for an unrecorded legendary tango singer. Very concepts and embracing magical realism, Borges’s evocative but a heavier read. complex and intellectual style can be challenging
IN PATAGONIA - Bruce Chatwin MARTIN FIERRO - Jose Hernandez First published in 1977, this Penguin Classic is Chatwin’s account of the six months he spent in It would be unfair not to include this seminal text in Patagonia. The short chapters cover amusing Argentine literary history. Published in 1872 it is an anecdotes and snippets of history. An excellent epic poem telling the story of a Gaucho (cowboy). The introduction to the region. text describes daily life in the pampas and was fundamental in the formation of an Argentine national identity. Could be hard to find. ENDURING PATAGONIA - Gregory Crouch THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES - Ernesto Che Guevara A thrilling first hand account of the dangers of Patagonia’s wild landscape. Crouch recounts his One of the most famous pieces of Latin American perilous tales of mountaineering and the challenges of literature, this is the journal kept by Che Guevara as he Patagonia’s extreme environment. Comes with some set out from his home in Buenos Aires to travel the photos of his trips. continent. A touching and romantic tale of youth, travel and discovery. If there is one book you read, make it this one!
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YOUR CONTRACT IS WITH HEADSEAST LTD (UK company number 6717612) a We are a Member of ABTA, membership number Y1699. We are obliged to maintain a Member of ABTA (membership number Y1699) and holder of ATOL license 10287, high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. We can also offer you an trading as “The Latin America Travel Company. arbitration scheme for the resolution of disputes arising out of this contract. The scheme is arranged by ABTA and administered independently. It is a simple and inexpensive When you make a booking you guarantee that you have the authority to accept and do method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on you for costs. The accept on behalf of your party the terms of these booking conditions. A contract will exist upper limit on claims is £5,000 per person and £25,000 per booking form. The scheme as soon as we issue our confirmation invoice. This contract is made on the terms of doesn’t apply to claims which are solely in respect of physical injury or illness or their these booking conditions, which are governed by English Law, and the jurisdiction of the consequences. It can however deal with claims which include an element of minor English Courts. You may however, choose the law and jurisdiction of Scotland or injury or illness subject to a limit of £1,500 on the amount the arbitrator can award per Northern Ireland if you wish to do so. person in respect of this element. Your request for arbitration must be received by ABTA within eighteen months of the date of return from holiday. For injury and illness claims, 2) YOUR FINANCIAL PROTECTION you can request the ABTA Mediation Procedure and we have the option to agree to mediation. Further information on the Code and ABTA’s assistance in resolving disputes can be found on www.abta.com. When you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive holiday from us you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists what is financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong. 4) YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE
We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will provide you with the A) We reserve the right to alter the prices of any of the holidays shown in our services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where brochure. You will be advised of the current price of the holiday that you wish to neither we nor the supplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative book before your contract is confirmed. ATOL holder may provide you with the services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances the B) When you make your booking you must pay a the deposit alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money requested. The balance of the price of your travel arrangements outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. must be paid at least 70 days before your departure date. If the However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to appoint an deposit and/or balance is not paid in time, we shall cancel your alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the travel arrangements. If the balance is not paid in time we shall ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable). retain your deposit. The price of your travel arrangements is fully guaranteed and will not be subject to any surcharges.
If we, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL certificate, are unable to provide the C) When you buy a flight-based holiday, all monies you pay to the services listed (or a suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder or travel agent are held by him on behalf and for the benefit of the otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a Trustees of the Air Travel Trust at all times. This is subject to the payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. You agree that in agent’s obligation to pay it to us for so long as we do not fail. If we return for such a payment or benefit you assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims fail, any money held at that time by the agent, or subsequently which you have or may have arising out of or relating to the non-provision of the accepted from you by him, is and continues to be held on behalf services, including any claim against us, the travel agent (or your credit card issuer of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust without where applicable). You also agree that any such claims may be re-assigned to another any obligation to pay that money to us. When you buy a holiday body, if that other body has paid sums you have claimed under the ATOL scheme. not including a flight, all monies you pay to the travel agent are held by him on our behalf at all times.
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5) IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING addition if an element of the Tour is a scheduled air fare, then you should be aware that the tickets are usually issued immediately upon us receiving your deposit payment. If you cancel the Tour after the date on which tickets are issued the airline will in most If, after our confirmation invoice has been issued, you wish to change your travel cases impose cancellation charges which will usually be the full cost of the airfare. The arrangements in any way, for example your chosen departure date, tours or Company will advise you of these charges before cancellation. These cancellation accommodation, we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be charges will be passed on in full and are in addition to any other cancellation charges possible. Any request for changes to be made must be in writing from the person who listed above. made the booking or your travel agent. You will be asked to pay an administration charge of £50 per person plus any further cost we incur in making this alteration. You should be aware that these costs could increase the closer to the departure date that 7) IF WE CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY changes are made and you should It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements, but we contact us as soon as possible. Note: Certain travel arrangements (e.g. Air Tickets) may do plan the arrangements many months in advance. Occasionally, we may have to not be changeable after a reservation has been made and any alteration request could make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. Most of these changes will incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements. be minor and we will advise you or your travel agent of them at the earliest possible date. We also reserve the right in any circumstances to cancel your travel Certain changes, such as a change of date less than 70 days before departure, may be arrangements. For example, if the minimum number of clients required for a particular treated as a cancellation of the original booking and rebooking in which case travel arrangement is not reached, we may have to cancel it. However, we will not cancellation charges will apply – you will be advised at the time you make your request cancel your travel arrangements less than 60 days before your departure date, except where applicable. For any change of date of your booking the re-booking will be subject for reasons of force majeure or failure by you to pay the final balance. If we are unable to the cancellation period at the time of the change to your original booking if within 70 to provide the booked travel arrangements, you can either have a refund of all monies days of your original date of departure. paid or accept an offer of alternative travel arrangements of comparable standard from us, if available (we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value). 6) IF YOU CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY In accordance with EU Regulation 2111/2005 we are required to advise you of the actual carrier operating your flight/connecting flight/transfer. Any changes to the actual airline You, or any member of your party, may cancel your travel arrangements at any time. after you have received your tickets will be notified to you as soon as possible and in all Written notification from the person who made the booking or your travel agent on your cases at check-in or at the boarding gate. Such a change is deemed to be a minor behalf must be received at our offices. Since we incur costs in cancelling your travel change. Other examples of minor changes include alteration of your outward/return arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the flights by less than 12 hours, changes to aircraft type, change of accommodation to maximum shown below. Note: If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the another of the same standard. terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges. If we make a major change to your holiday, we will inform you or your travel agent as NUMBER OF DAYS BEFORE THE START DATE OF YOUR TRIP WITH US WHEN soon as reasonably possible if there is time before your departure. You will have the WE RECEIVE YOUR CANCELLATION. SHOWN AS A PERCENTAGE OF YOUR choice of either accepting the change of arrangements, accepting an offer of alternative TOTAL TRIP PRICE*. travel arrangements of comparable standard from us if available (we will refund any
price difference if the alternative is of a lower value), or cancelling your holiday and Over 60 days before commencement Deposit only receiving a full refund of all monies paid. 59-40 days before commencement 50% 39-14 days before commencement 90% 14 days or no show 100% 8) IF YOU HAVE A COMPLAINT
*The trip price does not include visas, visa processing fees, travel insurance or If you have a problem during your holiday, please inform the relevant supplier (e.g. your guidebooks, which shall be 100% forfeit in all cases. In hotelier) and our local representative immediately who will endeavour to put things right.
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If your complaint is not resolved locally, please follow this up within 28 days of your It is common and accepted practice for transport methods employed on our trips to run return home by writing us giving your booking reference and all other relevant with delays, or to run below operational standards that would be regarded as normal in information. Please keep your letter concise and to the point. This will assist us to Western Europe. We cannot accept any claim of any nature which relates to any failure quickly identify your concerns and speed up our response to you. It is strongly of transport operators to conform either to timetables supplied by us or to their own recommended that you communicate any complaint to the supplier of the services in timetables or arises from deviations from operational standards by transport operators question as well as to our local representative without delay. If you fail to follow this whose services form part of our itineraries (whether original or amended). simple procedure we will have been deprived of the opportunity to investigate and rectify your complaint whilst you were on holiday and this may affect your rights under 10) PROMPT ASSISTANCE IN RESORT this contract. Please also see clause 3 above on ABTA. If the contract we have with you is not performed or is improperly performed as a result 9) OUR LIABILITY TO YOU of failures attributable to a third party unconnected with the provision of the services, or as a result of failures due to unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our If the contract we have with you is not performed or is improperly performed by us or control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care our suppliers we will pay you appropriate compensation if this has affected the had been exercised, or an event which we or our suppliers, even with all due care, could enjoyment of your travel arrangements. However we will not be liable where any failure not foresee or forestall, and you suffer an injury or other material loss, we will offer you in the performance of the contract is due to: you; or a third party unconnected with the such prompt assistance as is reasonable in the circumstances. provision of the travel arrangements and where the failure is unforeseeable or unavoidable; or unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the 11) PASSPORT, VISA & IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised; or an event which we or our suppliers, even with all due care, could not Your specific passport and visa requirements, and other immigration requirements are foresee or forestall. Our liability, except in cases involving death, injury or illness, shall your responsibility and you should confirm these with the relevant Embassies and/or be limited to a maximum of 2 times the cost of your travel arrangements. Our liability will Consulates. We do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel because you have also be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to the contractual terms not complied with any passport, visa or immigration requirements. of the companies that provide the transportation for your travel arrangements. These terms are incorporated into this contract; and any relevant international convention, for example the Montreal Convention in respect of travel by air, the Athens Convention in 12) EXCURSIONS respect of travel by sea, the Berne Convention in respect of travel by rail and the Paris Convention in respect of the provision of accommodation, which limit the amount of Excursions or other tours that you may choose to book or pay for whilst you are on compensation that you can claim for death, injury, delay to passengers and loss, holiday are not part of your package holiday provided by us. For any excursion or other damage and delay to luggage. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of any tour that you book, your contract will be with the operator of the excursion or tour and limitation of compensation contained in these or any conventions. You can ask for not with us. We are not responsible for the provision of the excursion or tour or for copies of the transport companies’ contractual terms, or the international conventions, anything that happens during the course of its provision by the operator. from our offices (Address & Telephone). Under EU law (Regulation 261/2004) you have rights in some circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from your airline in cases 13) INSURANCE of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to flights. Full details of these rights will be publicised at EU airports and will also be available from airlines. However We consider adequate travel insurance to be essential. You must ensure you take out a reimbursement in such cases will not automatically entitle you to a refund of your policy which includes appropriate cover for medical expenses and for your repatriation holiday cost from us. Your right to a refund and/or compensation from us is set out in to the UK in the event of medical need and for loss or damage of belongings. Please clause 6. If any payments to you are due from us, any payment made to you by the read your policy details carefully and take them with you on trip. It is your responsibility airline will be deducted. NB this clause does not apply to any separate contracts that to ensure that the insurance cover you purchase is suitable and adequate for your you may enter into for excursions or activities whilst on holiday. particular needs.
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