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TERMS & CONDITIONS

Acceptance of the ticket for the tour or any deposit given to the tour organizer will represent an acceptance by the passenger of the following conditions.

RATES:  Tour rates are calculated according to transportation fares, and accommodation rates in effect as of August 1, 2006. Although efforts are made to maintain the tour rates as published, Tour Operator reserves the right to adjust prices at any time should this become necessary.

DAY TOURS ~ DEPOSITS &  CANCELLATION: 

A 50% deposit within 7 days of booking a tour. The balance is due at least one month prior to tour. Payments are non-refundable 28 days prior to tour. When deposit/payment is received Hanover Holiday Tours Limited will send a confirmation indicating payment, receipt number and details of tour. All prices listed are per person. An invoice is not sent prior to receipt of payment NEW … An optional $5.00 or $10.00 fee per person (based on Tour Cost) can be made to cover cancellation of a Day Tour due to illness. Payment must be made with deposit (see page 6 for details).

MULTIDAY TOURS ~ DEPOSITS & CANCELLATION:

On most tours a deposit of 10% (minimum $200.00 per person) is required within 7 days of booking. If the deposit is not received within this time period, reservations will be cancelled. The balance of payment is due 45 days prior to departure, therefore guaranteeing the confirmed rate. When reservations are received less than 45 days prior to departure, full payment is required within 24 hours. For the destinations listed under “Special Cancellation Charges”, full payment is due 60 days prior to departure. Some tours may have other payment schedules and these would be advised at time of booking.  Airport Taxes, HST or GST are not included on some tours but are always payable on final invoice at current rates, as imposed by Government Regulations.

CANCELLATION CHARGES for MULTI DAY TOURS: 

61 or more days prior to departure No Charge

60 to 45 days prior to departure 10% of the tour price - minimum $200.00

44 to 22 days prior to departure 50% of the tour price will be charged

21 days or less prior to departure 100% Cancellation Charge

GST/HST attracts the same cancellation charges as the tour price. The charges become effective the day notice of Cancellation is received by Hanover Holidays. No exceptions to the above policy. Special Cancellation Charges may apply on a few destinations.

FORMS OF PAYMENT:  Hanover Holiday Tours Limited will accept payment in the form of cheque, visa or mastercard.  Cheques must be made payable to Hanover Holiday Tours Limited. If the credit card sale is declined, the customer will be informed immediately, and payment will be considered not received. Verbal authorization of the use of your credit card commits you to your reservation whether or not you have signed a credit card draft. Refunds will be processed in the form they were received.

GOODS AND SERVICES TAX:  The Canadian Government’s GST and/or HST may apply to the cost of your tour. Our reservations staff will advise you of the additional GST/HST charges, if any, that apply to the cost of your tour. Hanover Holidays reserves the right to pass any Government changes to the tax structure on to the consumer.

INSURANCE: Hanover Holidays strongly recommends the purchase of Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance, and Comprehensive Assistance, Individual Accident Coverage, and Baggage and Personal Effects Insurance. Tartan Tours can provide information on applicable rates.

DEPARTURE POINTS AND TIMES: For all tours planned and directed by Tartan Tours the departure location will be the Sinton Transportation Yard on Vespra Street Barrie Ontario. For tour directed by Hanover Holidays the Barrie departure location is the Travelodge on Bayfield Street. For all tours other departure locations can be arranged.

PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP: Canadian Citizens are asked to carry proof of citizenship for tours to the United States, as well as Photo ID. Citizens of other countries or landed immigrants should check with Tartan Tours for requirements for entry into the United States.

SPECIAL TRAVELLERS:  Mentally or Physically challenged persons are welcome to travel with Hanover Holidays. Persons requiring special assistance, must be accompanied by a companion to care for their needs.

CURRENCY: All prices are shown in Canadian Dollars

SURCHARGES:  In the event of an energy crisis and/or devaluation of the Canadian Dollar, all tours are subject to surcharge until 30 days prior to departure. Tour members will be advised of any surcharge on their tour at this time. If a rate increase of more than 7% is necessary, clients may cancel with no penalties.

ACCOMMODATION:  All hotels listed in itineraries have been confirmed at the time of printing, but are subject to change. On most tours, TWIN refers to two persons sharing one room with two beds; however, in some areas, only one double bed may be available, so please specify at time of booking if you wish two separate beds. TRIPLE or QUAD usually refers to three or four persons sharing one room with two double beds, with one private bath. Please keep in mind that in some areas local customs may mean that there is a change in the type of accommodation provided.

SMOKING or drinking ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES is not allowed on  the motorcoach

SEATING: For DAY TOURS seating is on a first come basis. Special requests must be made at time of booking. The same applies for EXTENDED TOURS. To ensure that passengers share vantage points, seats are rotated at the direction of the tour director.  Seats on other conveyances are assigned by the carrier, but open to requests.

ITEMS LEFT ON TOUR:  Items left behind on a tour will be returned at the owner’s expense.

TICKETS:  For DAY TOURS admission tickets will be handed out on the coach. For EXTENDED TOURS the tickets, baggage tags, and hotel lists will be sent to customers  two weeks prior to departure, providing all payments have been received.  Air flight schedules are finalized 30 days prior to departure.  For reservations less than 14 days prior to departure, documents will only be sent if customer pays for the courier charge.

BAGGAGE:  Maximum baggage allowance on motorcoach tours is one large suitcase per person. All hand luggage must be carried personally aboard the motorcoach or aircraft.  Although the Tour Director and Coach Driver supervise the transfer of luggage to and from the motorcoach and every effort is made to handle all luggage as carefully as possible, Hanover Holiday Tours Limited cannot assume liability for loss, theft or damage due to breakage, fire, water, etc.

RESPONSIBILITY:  Tartan Tours as a division of Hanover Holiday Tours Limited acts solely as organizer of the tours outlined in this brochure and is responsible for making all reservations and charting the routes as outlined but it is expressly understood and agreed between the tour organizer and the passengers that Hanover Holiday Tours Limited or its agents shall not be held responsible for:

a) non-performance on the part of any hotel or other accommodation for any act or omission that cannot be directly attributed to the neglect of the tour organizer;

b) any delays, misconnections, loss, damage or injury to persons or property or for mechanical defects or failure, however caused or for any substitution of hotels or carrier equipment beyond the control of the tour operator, or for any additional expenses occasioned thereby;

c) any inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, upset, disappointment, distress or frustration whether physical or mental however caused, except where caused directly by the tour operator;

d) any additional costs incurred or any ancillary loss sustained as a result of cancellations or delays of tours caused by inclement weather conditions, acts of God, or any other event, which result in one or more persons being unable to continue or complete the tour through no direct fault of the tour organizer.

The tour organizer reserves the right to make any changes before or during the tour for the comfort and enjoyment of the passengers and it is agreed and understood that any increase in costs occasioned by such change shall be paid by the passengers or any decrease in costs occasioned by the change shall be refunded to the passenger.

All tour itineraries are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.

Hanover Holiday Tours Limited shall have no responsibilities beyond their refund of all monies paid by the passenger which is deemed to constitute full settlement. Refund shall be credited in form received.

The tour organizer reserves the right to decline any person as a member of the tour at any time before or during the tour should such person's presence be considered detrimental to the interest, comfort and enjoyment of the other tour members. Persons leaving the tour during operation will not receive a refund of unused services.

Hanover Holiday Tours Limited, its agents and all passengers agree that the conditions set out herein are part of the terms between the passenger and the tour organizer.

Tours in this publication have been arranged by Tartan Tours ~ A division of Hanover Holiday Tours Limited. Customers receiving this brochure can also book tours outlined in the Hanover Holidays brochure and website.

For information or to book  tours call:

Tartan Tours  ~ 705-725-8877 ~  email tartantours@on.aibn.com

Hanover Holidays 1-800-265-5530 ~ email info@hanoverholidays.com

Send Payments to Hanover Holidays:

73 14th Avenue, HANOVER, Ontario  N4N 3W9

Websites:

Tartan Tours ~ www.tartan-tours.net

Hanover Holidays  ~ www.hanoverholidays.com

Registered under the Travel Industry Act, Ontario Registration

Wholesale #1158989 and Retail #1613915.

 


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