TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Fax to 262-275-3996)
Reservations and Payment
A deposit is required at time of booking to secure the reservation. Balance
is due 60 days prior to departure. GL Tours accepts personal or agency
checks, Visa, Master Card and Discover Cards. Deposit and final payment
policies may differ with some properties and during Holiday periods.
Late Bookings
Late bookings may require an overnight mail fee.
Changes, Cancellations and Refunds
A $50.00 per person administrative fee plus any supplier fees
may be charged for any change to a confirmed booking. Airline cancellation
charges will be assessed according to airline policies at time of cancellation.
A $150.00 non-refundable service fee, plus any non-recoverable expenses
incurred by our suppliers will be charged on all tour packages if canceled
more than 60 days prior to departure. The following fees plus any non-recoverable
expenses charged by our suppliers will be assessed on tour packages canceled
60 days or less prior to departure.
60-45 days...25% of tour cost,
44-30 days...50% of tour cost,
29-15 days...75% of tour cost,
14 days or less ...100% of tour cost.
Unused portions of a tour are non-refundable, regardless of the reason.
Travel Insurance is provided by Travel Guard. For policy details and description
of coverage, please visit www.gltours.com and select insurance.
If you wish to decline the insurance, please sign below in the
area provided.
Travel and Health Documents for U.S. Citizens
A valid U.S. Passport is required for international travel. Some countries
also require a visa or tourist card. Be sure to check requirements
at time of booking and at least 2 weeks before departure. Consult
your local health service or physician for recommended immunizations.
Passports, visas, tourist cards and health certificates are the traveler's
responsibility.
Physical Disabilities
Any disability requiring special attention or treatment must be reported
to GL Tours when the reservation is made. Any person who cannot travel
independently or who needs any form of assistance must be accompanied
by a companion who can ably attend to the person's specific needs.
Luggage
Checked baggage allowance varies by airline and destination. It is the
passenger’s responsibility to contact the airline or booking agent for
their specific flight limitations. One carry-on bag is allowed. Domestic
flights within Central and South America limit weight to 25-50 lbs. per
person depending on destination. GL Tours accepts no liability for loss
or damage to luggage. Baggage insurance is recommended and is available
through GL Tours.
Items Not Included
Food and beverages (unless specified), optional activities, excess baggage
charges, baggage handling, and gratuities to guides, etc. are not included.
FOREIGN AIRPORT DEPARTURE TAXES MAY NOT BE INCLUDED AND ARE PAYABLE IN
CASH AT THE AIRPORT ON YOUR DAY OF DEPARTURE.
Limitations of Liability
The responsibility of GL Tours is strictly limited. GL Tours organizes,
promotes and sells tour programs using independent ground operators, hotels,
airlines and other suppliers (collectively, “Suppliers”). We do not own,
operate, manage, control or supervise these suppliers and therefore we
cannot be liable for any acts or omissions, including any negligence,
gross negligence, or reckless or willful acts, on their part. By utilizing
the travel services of the suppliers, you agree that you will look to
such suppliers for any accident, injury, property damage or personal loss
to you or to those traveling with you, and that neither GL Tours nor any
representative of GL Tours shall be liable. Without limitation, GL Tours
is not responsible for acts of God, equipment failures, vehicle accidents,
illness from food or otherwise, detention, assaults, theft or criminal
activity, annoyance, delays, quarantine, strikes, failure of any means
of conveyance to arrive or depart as scheduled, civil disturbances, terrorism,
government restrictions or regulations, and discrepancies or changes in
transit or hotel services over which it has no control. Reasonable changes
in the itinerary may be made by GL Tours or its suppliers where deemed
advisable for the comfort and well-being of the passengers. On advancement
of deposit to GL Tours, the depositor therefore agrees to be bound by
the above recited terms and conditions.
I have read and understand the terms and conditions and authorize
payment:
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Print Name: _________________________________________________
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State______ Zip_____________
Initial here if you wish to DECLINE the insurance (_____________)
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