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PASSPORT YOUR GUIDE TO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE AND LEISURE TRAVEL Grafenwwooehrehr Vilseck APRIL - SEPTEMBER 2019 Garmisch- Hohenfelsels Partenkirchen HOHENFELS OUTDOOR RECREATION 1 HOHENFELS OUTDOOR RECREATION Outdoor Recreation (ODR) provides many opportunities for you, your Family and friends to discover the wonders of living in Europe. As an ID card holder, you can travel with us and invite guests as long as they are registered on the access roster of Rose Barracks, Tower Barracks and Hohenfels at least 72 hours prior to the trip. Please note that trip assistants are required to ask for your passport before boarding the bus, as per European law in case of police check. Maintain receipts of your purchases abroad for checks by customs offices. Keep some respective currency for the trip with you at all times as ATM machines are not available everywhere. TABLE OF CONTENT HOURS OF OPERATION General Information ................................ 2-3 DSN 466-2060, CIV 09472-83-2060 Leisure Travel ........................................... 4-5 Monday ............................ 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Biking in Bavaria ...................................... 6-7 Tuesday & Wednesday .. by appointment In the Air Over Bavaria ................................8 Thursday .......................... 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Climbing & Zipline/High Ropes .................9 Friday ............................... 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Warrior Adventure Quest .................... 10-11 Saturday & Sunday ....................... Closed Paddling Lakes & Rivers ............................12 Federal Holiday............................. Closed Scuba Courses ..................................... 13-18 Quick Finder Guide ............................. 19-21 Rentals .................................................. 22-23 Trips depart from Outdoor Recreation, H15 Pershing Road unless otherwise indicated. 2 | HOHENFELS.ARMYMWR.COM PAYMENT POLICIES REFUND POLICY • Original receipt is required when asking for refunds. • No refund for no show. • Refund is forfeited if not claimed within 300 calender days of trip registration date. DAY TRIP REFUND POLICY • Cancellation up to three working days prior to trip: 100% refund. • Cancellation two working days prior to trip: 50% refund. • Cancellation one working day prior to or day of trip: No refund. OVERNIGHT REFUND POLICY • A (non-refundable) deposit of $100 per child and $150 per adult is required upon registration. • 30 days prior to the trip’s departure date: A minimum of 50% of the trip cost is required. At this time the deposit is not refundable due to contractual obligations with hotels and other agencies. • 14 days prior to the trip’s departure date: The remaining balance of the trip cost is required. • Cancellation up to 31 days OR per the contractor established deadline prior to a trip’s departure date: A full refund will be issued unless otherwise indicated. • Cancellation within 30 days of the trip’s departure date: The amount refunded depends on the specific hotel’s cancellation policy. The administration fee of $150 deposit per adult will not be refunded, unless the cancellation reason is supported by documentation that is signed by a commanding officer or physician. Customers will only receive refunds if their balance paid exceeds the obligation to our contractors. Only the fees paid exceeding our costs will be refunded. • Soldiers must have leave forms approved prior to the 30 day cancellation date. • If ODR staff cancels the trip, all customers providing their original registration receipt will receive a full refund. • ODR reserves the right to forfeit any reservation that does not pay the balances due at the specified times prior to the trip’s departure date as stated above. PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS Travel passports are required for all trips leaving Germany; however, for customers in possession of a passport other than U.S. or European, special considerations must be observed. It is the responsibility of the individual customer to ensure they have all appropriate Visas necessary for entry to countries traveled by Leisure Travel Services during the trip. For a listing of travel advisories, please consult the country of destination for restrictions. FACEBOOK.COM/HOHENFELSFAMILYANDMWR | 3 LEISURE TRAVEL DAY STEAM TRAIN AND CAVE MAY 12 | JUNE 9 & 23 Experience the beauty and grandeur of the Frankische Schweiz through the window of an early 20th Century Steam Train traveling up the beautiful Wiesent Valley. Start the morning with a round-trip steam train ride lasting approximately one hour. Enjoy lunch at a traditional Frankische beer keller along the shore of the Wiesent River. Then, venture onto a tour of the Teufelshohle (Devil’s Cave), which is a naturally formed limestone cave. While exploring the cave system, descend 400 steps deeper into the caverns filled with stalactites and stalagmites that are between 10 and 200,000 years old. End the day with an exhilarating alpine coaster experience which is 3,500 ft in length and totals an elevation change of more than 900 feet. Paddle boating is an additional option at the participants expense. Price: $55/adult, $35/child (3-12), $15/child under 3 FIVE BREWERIES HIKE MAY 18 | JUNE 29 | JULY 27 | AUGUST 24 Enjoy the crisp spring-air while tasting a few of Germany’s most delicious beers! The Funf Seidla Steig (Five Beer Hike) is an approximately 12 kilometer brewery hike located in the Little Swiss region of Upper Franconia, which travels through beautiful natural surroundings while visiting five traditional Frankish beer breweries. Join Hohenfels Outdoor Recreation as we experience two of Germany’s favorite pastimes (hiking & beer) together! Participants who obtain a stamp card at the first location and receive a stamp at every brewery receives a commemorative Funf-Seidla-Steig Beer Krug at the end of their hike. Price: $59/person BURG RABENSTEIN MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL AUGUST 3 Experience the mystique of the Middle Ages with Hohenfels Outdoor Recreation in the heart of Franconian Switzerland. Burg Rabenstein, located in the Ailbachtal, is known as the largest Middle Ages Market in Northern Bavaria. Experience medieval battle reenactments, puppet theater for children, fire shows, markets full of handmade ornaments, medieval culinary delights and music played on traditional instruments of the Middle Ages. Price: $49/adult, $29 child ages 3-12 4 | HOHENFELS.ARMYMWR.COM LEISURE TRAVEL WEEKEND WHITE WATER RAFTING, KLETTERSTEIG AND CANYONING AUSTRIA* MAY 25-27 Join Hohenfels Outdoor Recreation for an adventure in the beautiful Tirol Region of Austria! Start with a four hour river experience on the Inn River, considered a Class III with its large waves and rapids, but also calm areas where swimming is encouraged. This river run guarantees fun for beginners and experienced rafters alike. The trip also consists of a beautiful Klettersteig climb up to the largest waterfall in Tirol and culminates on a suspended cable bridge above the roaring waterfall. (Be prepared to get a little wet!) Enjoy an enthralling day of canyoning, one of Europe’s fastest growing adventure activities. Spend up to four hours climbing, swimming, sliding and jumping through the Tirolian canyons with an experienced guide. Participants must be in good overall shape and be able to swim. Transportation, lodging, breakfast and equipment included. Registration is limited. Price: $389/person SURF CAMP IN PORTUGAL* JUNE 24-28 Why not travel the world and learn a new sporting activity this summer? Join Hohenfels Outdoor Recreation as we take part in a surf camp along the Atlantic coast of Portugal. Transportation, lodging near the beach with breakfast included, three days of surfing lessons, great company and awesome sunsets included. Pickup and drop off available throughout USAG Bavaria. Call for details and times. Registration ends April 20. Save your spot with a deposit. Price: $979/person FUN, SUN AND DIVING IN CROATIA* JULY 3-7 | PICKUP: TOWER BARRACKS, ROSE BARRACKS AND HOHENFELS Get out and explore all that the Istrian coast has to offer. Hohenfels Outdoor Recreation is spending a long weekend on the shore of the Adriatic Sea. Parasailing, jet skiing, horseback riding, stand-up paddle boarding, family activities, boat excursion with snorkeling, walks along the shore and Istrian Riviera, and not to mention scuba diving is available right from the door step of the beach front accommodations. Wrecks remaining from WWI scatter the ocean floor for those that enjoy history, while caves and reefs line the coastline displaying colorful backdrops to some amazing underwater photography. Both shore and boat diving are available during this weekend. Divers must be certified and current upon registration. Advanced Adventure Diver is a minimum requirement for wreck dives due to depths. Accommodation and transportation provided. Equipment rental available at half price. Pickup locations available throughout USAG Bavaria. Call for details and times. Price: $389 per adult (13 and up), $229 per child (3 to 12 years of age), $119 per child (under 3) *PASSPORT REQUIRED FACEBOOK.COM/HOHENFELSFAMILYANDMWR | 5 BIKING IN BAVARIA TRY IT TUESDAYS EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT APRIL 23 - SEPTEMBER 24 (EXCEPT FEDERAL HOLIDAYS) Unlock all the hidden joys of becoming a life-long cyclist. Try it Tuesdays helps every rider develop skills. For the experienced riders, we challenge them to enhance abilities. The rides routinely last three hours. We tailor classes around the ability level of the rider. Participants work toward a more advanced Thursday ride and