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| Type of tour: | Self-guided/Guided |
| Level: | Moderate |
| Duration: | 7 Nights |
| Distance: | 39 Miles/day average |
| Dates: | Self-guided: Daily: Apr 1- Oct 31, 2013 Guided: Jul 15 and Aug 22, 2013 |
| Tour price: | €1290 (self-guided) €1940 (guided) |
| Start city: | Salzburg, Austria |
| End city: | Prague, Czech Republic |
Start your bicycle tour in Salzburg, Austria with a breathtaking panorama of the Alps at your back. You then cycle through the spectacular Salzkammergut Lakes Region to the medieval town of Cesky Krumlov and Bad Ischl's Imperial Villa.
Biking through a country that epitomizes “Europe,” you pass small towns watched over by ancient castles and church steeples, in a landscape of deep green forests and rolling hills. Enjoy an original Budweiser in Ceske Budejovice before following the Vltava River until reaching magnificent Prague, the city of a thousand spires. On this tour, you will experience such a superb combination of landscape, chateaux and countless cities and towns!
Not sure which type of tour to book? Learn about the differences between guided and self-guided tours.
Start your bicycle tour in Salzburg, Austria with a breathtaking panorama of the Alps at your back. You then cycle through the spectacular Salzkammergut Lakes Region to the medieval town of Cesky Krumlov and Bad Ischl's Imperial Villa.
Biking through a country that epitomizes “Europe,” you pass small towns watched over by ancient castles and church steeples, in a landscape of deep green forests and rolling hills. Enjoy an original Budweiser in Ceske Budejovice before following the Vltava River until reaching magnificent Prague, the city of a thousand spires. On this tour, you will experience such a superb combination of landscape, chateaux and countless cities and towns!
Not sure which type of tour to book? Learn about the differences between guided and self-guided tours.
Day 1: Salzburg - St. Gilgen (31 miles/49 km)
The tour starts in Salzburg, the impressive town situated on the banks of the Salzach River that was Mozart's home. The first cycle route follows the Mozart cycling path that winds its way through beautiful Alpine countryside and the Salzkammergut lakes region. The path takes you along the Mondsee and Wolfgangsee Lakes to St. Gilgen, the day's final stop.
Overnight in St. Gilgen.
Day 2: St. Gilgen – Gmunden - Linz (37 miles/59 km)
Today you will cycle to Bad Ischl, located at the foot of the 4,700 feet (1,450 m) high Katrin Mountain. In Bad Ischl you can visit the Imperial Villa, the summer residence of the Austrian Emperor. The route continues along the Traun River to Lake Traunsee, where you will see the day's major highlight, Chateau Orth, which is situated on an island in the middle of the lake. The day ends with a transfer by train from Gmunden to Linz.
Overnight in Linz.
Day 3: Linz – Cesky Krumlov (30 miles/47 km)
Today you cycle from the Danube River Valley into the hills that form the border between the Czech Republic and Austria. In Vyssi Brod you can visit one of the most venerable monasteries in the Czech Republic, built in the late 13th century. The day ends with a car transfer from Vyssi Brod to Cesky Krumlov.
Overnight in Cesky Krumlov.
Day 4: Cesky Krumlov – Ceske Budejovice – Hluboka nad Vltavou (26 miles/42 km)
Cesky Krumlov has an unparalleled medieval town center, along with an ornate chateau and tower overlooking the town. From the beautiful town, you cycle to Ceske Budejovice, home of the real Budweiser beer for the past 700 years. The day's final cycle route heads to Hluboka nad Vltavou, the day's final stop. Make sure to visit the Tudor Gothic Chateau, one of Bohemia's most beautiful chateaux.
Overnight in Hluboka nad Vltavou.
Day 5: Hluboka nad Vltavou – Pisek (33 miles/53 km)
Today begins as you cycle from Hluboka through Tyn nad Vltavou to the historic town of Pisek. A highlight of the day is the oldest bridge in Bohemia (even older than Prague's Charles Bridge), built in the 13th century that crosses the river at Pisek.
Overnight in Pisek.
Day 6: Pisek – Pribram (40 miles/643 km)
The highlight of this cycling day is Zvikov Castle on a rocky hill overlooking the confluence of the Otava and Vltava Rivers. It is known as the “Queen of Bohemian Castles” due to its majestic position. The day's next stop is Castle Orlik on the Orlik Reservoir followed by the memorial to the Czech composer Dvorak at Vysoka u Pribrame. You then continue on to Pribram, which has a longstanding legacy of mining as silver, lead and other metals were mined there beginning in the 12th Century.
Overnight in Pribram.
Day 7: Pribram – Prague (32 miles/50 km)
Today's route from Pribram to Prague first takes you to the town of Horovice with its Baroque chateau. It then heads to the Gothic castle of Karlstejn situated atop a wooded hill. This sturdy castle, founded by Czech King and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, once guarded the Czech crown jewels.
Overnight in Prague.
Day 8: Prague
Prague is the “city of a thousand spires” with such sites as the Charles Bridge, Old Town square and Prague Castle, the largest castle complex in Europe.
Day 1: Salzburg - St. Gilgen (31 miles/49 km)
The tour starts in Salzburg, the impressive town situated on the banks of the Salzach River that was Mozart's home. The first cycle route follows the Mozart cycling path that winds its way through beautiful Alpine countryside and the Salzkammergut lakes region. The path takes you along the Mondsee and Wolfgangsee Lakes to St. Gilgen, the day's final stop.
Overnight in St. Gilgen.
Day 2: St. Gilgen – Gmunden - Linz (37 miles/59 km)
Today you will cycle to Bad Ischl, located at the foot of the 4,700 feet (1,450 m) high Katrin Mountain. In Bad Ischl you can visit the Imperial Villa, the summer residence of the Austrian Emperor. The route continues along the Traun River to Lake Traunsee, where you will see the day's major highlight, Chateau Orth, which is situated on an island in the middle of the lake. The day ends with a transfer by train from Gmunden to Linz.
Overnight in Linz.
Day 3: Linz – Cesky Krumlov (30 miles/47 km)
Today you cycle from the Danube River Valley into the hills that form the border between the Czech Republic and Austria. In Vyssi Brod you can visit one of the most venerable monasteries in the Czech Republic, built in the late 13th century. The day ends with a car transfer from Vyssi Brod to Cesky Krumlov.
Overnight in Cesky Krumlov.
Day 4: Cesky Krumlov – Ceske Budejovice – Hluboka nad Vltavou (26 miles/42 km)
Cesky Krumlov has an unparalleled medieval town center, along with an ornate chateau and tower overlooking the town. From the beautiful town, you cycle to Ceske Budejovice, home of the real Budweiser beer for the past 700 years. The day's final cycle route heads to Hluboka nad Vltavou, the day's final stop. Make sure to visit the Tudor Gothic Chateau, one of Bohemia's most beautiful chateaux.
Overnight in Hluboka nad Vltavou.
Day 5: Hluboka nad Vltavou – Pisek (33 miles/53 km)
Today begins as you cycle from Hluboka through Tyn nad Vltavou to the historic town of Pisek. A highlight of the day is the oldest bridge in Bohemia (even older than Prague's Charles Bridge), built in the 13th century that crosses the river at Pisek.
Overnight in Pisek.
Day 6: Pisek – Pribram (40 miles/64 km)
The highlight of this cycling day is Zvikov Castle on a rocky hill overlooking the confluence of the Otava and Vltava Rivers. It is known as the “Queen of Bohemian Castles” due to its majestic position. The day's next stop is Castle Orlik on the Orlik Reservoir followed by the memorial to the Czech composer Dvorak at Vysoka u Pribrame. You then continue on to Pribram, which has a longstanding legacy of mining as silver, lead and other metals were mined there beginning in the 12th Century.
Overnight in Pribram.
Day 7: Pribram – Prague (32 miles/50 km)
Today's route from Pribram to Prague first takes you to the town of Horovice with its Baroque chateau. It then heads to the Gothic castle of Karlstejn situated atop a wooded hill. This sturdy castle, founded by Czech King and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, once guarded the Czech crown jewels.
Overnight in Prague.
Day 8: Prague
Prague is the “city of a thousand spires” with such sites as the Charles Bridge, Old Town square and Prague Castle, the largest castle complex in Europe.
Jul 15 and Aug 22, 2013
Daily: Apr 1- Oct 31, 2013
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These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.
Day 1: Hotel Gasthof zur Post, St. Gilgen
www.gasthofzurpost.at
The Hotel Gasthof zur Post's rooms feature an extraordinary ambience created by the combination of the old world and new design. It is ideally located in the beautiful and historical city of St. Gilgen.
Day 2: Hotel Wolfinger, Linz
www.hotelwolfinger.at/
Located in the center of Linz, the Hotel Wolfinger features 10 comfortable single rooms and 30 double rooms with such amenities as a guest lounge and hotel bar.
Day 3: Hotel Peregrin, Cesky Krumlov
www.hotelperegrin.cz/
In the middle of the charming Cesky Krumlov, the Hotel Peregrin offers a much welcome refuge and accomodation to all who travel to the beautiful town, a UNESCO world heritage site. All of the towns famous sites are steps away from the hotel, including the Castle, Chateau and numerous museums.
Day 4: Hotel Podhrad, Hluboká nad Vltavou
www.hotel-podhrad.cz/
The stylish Hotel Podhrad offers guests the ability to relax in its comfortable rooms, recharge in its wellness centre and enjoy the delicious meals in the restaurant.
Day 5: Hotel Biograf, Písek
www.hotelbiograf.com/
The Biograf Hotel is a modern hotel located in the center of the royal town of Pisek, close to the Dean's Church and the renovated Gothic castle moat "Parkan". The hotel offers everything guests demand, including comfort, convenience and luxury.
Day 6: Pension Dlouhá, Pribram
www.dlouhapb.cz/
The Pension Dlouha is a stylish family boarding house in the center of the old part of Pribram.
Day 7: Hotel Constans, Praha
www.hotelconstans.cz
Hotel Constans is located in the historical center of Prague, directly under Prague Castle, featuring 31 spacious and luxuriously furnished rooms.
Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.
These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.
Day 1: Hotel Gasthof zur Post, St. Gilgen
www.gasthofzurpost.at
The Hotel Gasthof zur Post's rooms feature an extraordinary ambience created by the combination of the old world and new design. It is ideally located in the beautiful and historical city of St. Gilgen.
Day 2: Hotel Wolfinger, Linz
www.hotelwolfinger.at/
Located in the center of Linz, the Hotel Wolfinger features 10 comfortable single rooms and 30 double rooms with such amenities as a guest lounge and hotel bar.
Day 3: Hotel Peregrin, Cesky Krumlov
www.hotelperegrin.cz/
In the middle of the charming Cesky Krumlov, the Hotel Peregrin offers a much welcome refuge and accomodation to all who travel to the beautiful town, a UNESCO world heritage site. All of the towns famous sites are steps away from the hotel, including the Castle, Chateau and numerous museums.
Day 4: Hotel Podhrad, Hluboká nad Vltavou
www.hotel-podhrad.cz/
The stylish Hotel Podhrad offers guests the ability to relax in its comfortable rooms, recharge in its wellness centre and enjoy the delicious meals in the restaurant.
Day 5: Hotel Biograf, Písek
www.hotelbiograf.com/
The Biograf Hotel is a modern hotel located in the center of the royal town of Pisek, close to the Dean's Church and the renovated Gothic castle moat "Parkan". The hotel offers everything guests demand, including comfort, convenience and luxury.
Day 6: Pension Dlouhá, Pribram
www.dlouhapb.cz/
The Pension Dlouha is a stylish family boarding house in the center of the old part of Pribram.
Day 7: Hotel Constans, Praha
www.hotelconstans.cz
Hotel Constans is located in the historical center of Prague, directly under Prague Castle, featuring 31 spacious and luxuriously furnished rooms.
Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.
The primary bikes offered on this tour are TREK 7300 hybrid bikes that are 24-speed with front fork suspension. Bike frames come in men's and women's sizes that will ensure bike frames for all sizes.
TREK 900 tandem bikes are also available with alpha aluminum frames, oversized frame tubing and Shimano Deore gear components. LEADER FOX bikes for children are available, as well as AZUB Wave child trailers and a Trailgator so that an adult can ride with a child in tow.
All bikes are equipped with a mudguard, rear luggage carrier, bar ends, bell, rear light, clips and water bottle holder. Additional equipment provided free of charge includes a helmet, pannier bag, handlebar bag, cyclo-computer, repair tools, puncture repair kit, inner tube, pump, water bottle and lock. Gel seat covers are available upon request. You can also bring your own cycling shoes, but you must bring your own clipless pedals as well.
The primary bikes offered on this tour are TREK 7300 hybrid bikes that are 24-speed with front fork suspension. Bike frames come in men's and women's sizes that will ensure bike frames for all sizes.
TREK 900 tandem bikes are also available with alpha aluminum frames, oversized frame tubing and Shimano Deore gear components. LEADER FOX bikes for children are available, as well as AZUB Wave child trailers and a Trailgator so that an adult can ride with a child in tow.
All bikes are equipped with a mudguard, rear luggage carrier, bar ends, bell, rear light, clips and water bottle holder. Additional equipment provided free of charge includes a helmet, pannier bag, handlebar bag, cyclo-computer, repair tools, puncture repair kit, inner tube, pump, water bottle and lock. Gel seat covers are available upon request. You can also bring your own cycling shoes, but you must bring your own clipless pedals as well.
Most of the tour is on paved backrounds that connect small towns and villages. There are short unavoidable stretches on busier roads when entering and leaving larger towns or when it is necessary to use busier roads to connect to another backroad. The English route descriptions always warn you before the busier sections. There is a short stretch on a compacted dirt trail of around .6 miles (1 km).
This tour is rated Moderate and is for cyclists in good physical condition that can tackle a relatively hilly tour.
Most of the tour is on paved backrounds that connect small towns and villages. There are short unavoidable stretches on busier roads when entering and leaving larger towns or when it is necessary to use busier roads to connect to another backroad. The English route descriptions always warn you before the busier sections. There is a short stretch on a compacted dirt trail of around .6 miles (1 km).
This tour is rated Moderate and is for cyclists in good physical condition that can tackle a relatively hilly tour.
Tour Start
Nearest airport: Salzburg, Austria
Nearest train station: Salzburg, Austria
Munich Airport often has better fares than Salzburg and trains run from the Munich airport to Salzburg in about 2 hours.
Tour End
Nearest airport: Prague, Czech Republic
Nearest train station: Prague, Czech Republic
Salzburg and Prague both have excellent rail links with other major European cities.
Tips on getting to and from your tour
Tour Start
Nearest airport: Salzburg, Austria
Nearest train station: Salzburg, Austria
Munich Airport often has better fares than Salzburg and trains run from the Munich airport to Salzburg in about 2 hours.
Tour End
Nearest airport: Prague, Czech Republic
Nearest train station: Prague, Czech Republic
Salzburg and Prague both have excellent rail links with other major European cities.
Tips on getting to and from your tour
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Austria sits at the crossroads of Central Europe, once the Habsburg Empire’s seat of power that ruled Europe for over 6 centuries. While Habsburg power ended after World War I, Austria remains a prominent country. Today it is known for its idyllic and majestic landscape of mountains, green valleys, rivers and storybook villages. Along with such a landscape are the cultural centers of Vienna and Salzburg. The elegant city of Vienna reveals the glory days of the Habsburg Empire, featuring the Hofburg Imperial Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and impressive Opera House. Salzburg, home of Mozart and The Sound of Music, has Europe’s largest intact medieval fortress overlooking the cobblestone streets of its historic Old Town.
More on bicycling in Austria >
Austria sits at the crossroads of Central Europe, once the Habsburg Empire’s seat of power that ruled Europe for over 6 centuries. While Habsburg power ended after World War I, Austria remains a prominent country. Today it is known for its idyllic and majestic landscape of mountains, green valleys, rivers and storybook villages. Along with such a landscape are the cultural centers of Vienna and Salzburg. The elegant city of Vienna reveals the glory days of the Habsburg Empire, featuring the Hofburg Imperial Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and impressive Opera House. Salzburg, home of Mozart and The Sound of Music, has Europe’s largest intact medieval fortress overlooking the cobblestone streets of its historic Old Town.
More on bicycling in Austria >
Founded in 1996 by Tomas Leskovjan, Greenways Travel Club was the first company to organize tours along the Czech Greenways from Vienna to Prague. It specializes in personalized, active vacations along the Central European Greenways including cycling, hiking, horse riding, canoeing and multi- activity vacations. Cycling proved to be most popular and Tomas decided to transfer his extensive bicycle tour experience to focus more on cycling in Central Europe. The result was Topbicycle, which is the brand name of Greenways Travel Club.
Topbicycle's strengths include their excellent organisation, comprehensive tour materials (English route notes, highlighted detailed maps, town maps with location of accommodation marked and GPS with programmed routes), as well as their TREK hybrid bikes in a range of different sizes, guaranteeing a fit for everyone.
Here is a message from Topbicycle: "A bicycle tour is a great way of discovering new places and countries - every cyclist knows this. It is good to share information about places where cycling is a joy. Central Europe is one of those places and it is our pleasure to invite you to see this region up close. The chance to help people who are open to learning something new about Central Europe is the best part of our jobs."
Founded in 1996 by Tomas Leskovjan, Greenways Travel Club was the first company to organize tours along the Czech Greenways from Vienna to Prague. It specializes in personalized, active vacations along the Central European Greenways including cycling, hiking, horse riding, canoeing and multi- activity vacations. Cycling proved to be most popular and Tomas decided to transfer his extensive bicycle tour experience to focus more on cycling in Central Europe. The result was Topbicycle, which is the brand name of Greenways Travel Club.
Topbicycle's strengths include their excellent organisation, comprehensive tour materials (English route notes, highlighted detailed maps, town maps with location of accommodation marked and GPS with programmed routes), as well as their TREK hybrid bikes in a range of different sizes, guaranteeing a fit for everyone.
Here is a message from Topbicycle: "A bicycle tour is a great way of discovering new places and countries - every cyclist knows this. It is good to share information about places where cycling is a joy. Central Europe is one of those places and it is our pleasure to invite you to see this region up close. The chance to help people who are open to learning something new about Central Europe is the best part of our jobs."
Please read these terms and conditions carefully. You need to agree with these before you book your tour.
Topbicycle is a brand name of Greenways Travel Club Ltd (GTC) for its bicycle tour programs in Central and Eastern Europe.
• Self-guided tours are available every day from April to the end of October.
• Private guided tours are available every day from April to the end of October.
• All trip prices are per person, and are based on double occupancy.
• Single occupancy requests come with a single supplement.
• There is a 15% surcharge if you travel alone on a self-guided tour.
Cancellations and Refunds
Cancellation by client: if you need to cancel your tour before departure, the following fees shall apply at the time we receive your written cancellation notice:
• More than 45 days before departure: 100 EUR per person (the deposit).
• From 45 to 14 days before departure: 50 % of tour price.
• Less than 14 days before departure: 100% of tour price.
Tour Cancellation by GTC:
GTC reserves the right to cancel any tour due to acts of nature and/or any other occurrence out of our control. We also reserve the right to cancel any trip prior to departure when circumstances make it necessary, in which case a full refund will be made to the client, constituting full settlement. GTC is not responsible for any additional expenses that may be incurred by a client in relation to a canceled tour (i.e., purchase of a nonrefundable airline ticket, visa fees, equipment, or additional lodging).
Eligibility and Reservations
You must be at least eighteen years of age. People younger than this must be accompanied by an adult.
Refunds for Services Not Used
Our tours are sold as a package. Credit cannot be given for services not used by a client. This includes accommodations, meals, or any other arrangements not used for any reason.
Trip Cancellation Insurance
We recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance.
Travel Insurance
We recommend all clients carry medical and personal insurance to cover hospital and other medical expenses and loss of baggage or personal belongings.
Responsibility
As a client, you have specific responsibilities to GTC and to other tour members that include:
• Selecting a tour appropriate to your interests and abilities.
• Preparing for your tour by reading and understanding pre-tour information provided by GTC
• Bringing appropriate clothing as recommended by GTC.
• Acting in an appropriate and respectful manner in accordance with customs and laws of countries and regions visited.
GTC reserves the right to accept, retain, or decline any tour member at any time and for any reason. In such a case, a refund equal to the actual cost of the unused services is the limit of GTC´s responsibility.
Furthermore, payment of your deposit represents your acceptance of the following terms and conditions:
GTC, and agents give notice that all services and arrangements for transportation, accommodations, and all other services and arrangements related to this tour have been made by GTC only as an agent upon the express condition that GTC shall not be liable and does not assume responsibility for any claims, damages, expenses, or other financial loss whether to person or property arising out of any injury, accident, death, cancellation, delay, alteration or inconvenience resulting from any act of omission, commission, or inadvertence of any hotel, carrier, restaurant, or other company or person rendering any of the services included in the tour or caused by weather, sickness, strides, quarantines, or other cause whatsoever beyond the control of GTC. The right is reserved to alter the itinerary, arrangements, or dates, if it becomes necessary or advisable, and each participant agrees to pay additional expenses, if any.
Rental Agreement
If you rent equipment from GTC, you agree to return all of this equipment at the end of the tour or at the expiry of the agreed rental period in the same conditions as when delivered to you, reasonable wear and tear only excepted. You also acknowledge that you are so responsible even when your use of the equipment is in a tour or excursion organized by GTC. In the event of loss or constructive loss of the rental equipment, you agree to pay the replacement value thereof to GTC, should GTC elect to replace the same equipment, otherwise you shall only be required to pay fair market value for that equipment, and in the event of damage which is less than a loss or constructive loss of the equipment, to pay for the cost of repairs, and you also agree without prejudice to any other remedy GTC might have.
Statement of Risks
The risks and dangers inherent in cycling, horse-riding, walking, swimming, hiking, ballooning, flying, and sailing include, but are not limited to, vehicle traffic; weather conditions; illness or accident caused by stress, fatigue, or consumption of alcoholic beverages; secondary transportation by airplane, bus, car, van, taxi, boat, or other conveyance. GTC assumes no responsibility for any claims, damages, expenses, or liability for any claims, damages, expenses or other financial loss whether to person or property arising out of these risks and dangers.
Please read these terms and conditions carefully. You need to agree with these before you book your tour.
Topbicycle is a brand name of Greenways Travel Club Ltd (GTC) for its bicycle tour programs in Central and Eastern Europe.
• Self-guided tours are available every day from April to the end of October.
• Private guided tours are available every day from April to the end of October.
• All trip prices are per person, and are based on double occupancy.
• Single occupancy requests come with a single supplement.
• There is a 15% surcharge if you travel alone on a self-guided tour.
Cancellations and Refunds
Cancellation by client: if you need to cancel your tour before departure, the following fees shall apply at the time we receive your written cancellation notice:
• More than 45 days before departure: 100 EUR per person (the deposit).
• From 45 to 14 days before departure: 50 % of tour price.
• Less than 14 days before departure: 100% of tour price.
Tour Cancellation by GTC:
GTC reserves the right to cancel any tour due to acts of nature and/or any other occurrence out of our control. We also reserve the right to cancel any trip prior to departure when circumstances make it necessary, in which case a full refund will be made to the client, constituting full settlement. GTC is not responsible for any additional expenses that may be incurred by a client in relation to a canceled tour (i.e., purchase of a nonrefundable airline ticket, visa fees, equipment, or additional lodging).
Eligibility and Reservations
You must be at least eighteen years of age. People younger than this must be accompanied by an adult.
Refunds for Services Not Used
Our tours are sold as a package. Credit cannot be given for services not used by a client. This includes accommodations, meals, or any other arrangements not used for any reason.
Trip Cancellation Insurance
We recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance.
Travel Insurance
We recommend all clients carry medical and personal insurance to cover hospital and other medical expenses and loss of baggage or personal belongings.
Responsibility
As a client, you have specific responsibilities to GTC and to other tour members that include:
• Selecting a tour appropriate to your interests and abilities.
• Preparing for your tour by reading and understanding pre-tour information provided by GTC
• Bringing appropriate clothing as recommended by GTC.
• Acting in an appropriate and respectful manner in accordance with customs and laws of countries and regions visited.
GTC reserves the right to accept, retain, or decline any tour member at any time and for any reason. In such a case, a refund equal to the actual cost of the unused services is the limit of GTC´s responsibility.
Furthermore, payment of your deposit represents your acceptance of the following terms and conditions:
GTC, and agents give notice that all services and arrangements for transportation, accommodations, and all other services and arrangements related to this tour have been made by GTC only as an agent upon the express condition that GTC shall not be liable and does not assume responsibility for any claims, damages, expenses, or other financial loss whether to person or property arising out of any injury, accident, death, cancellation, delay, alteration or inconvenience resulting from any act of omission, commission, or inadvertence of any hotel, carrier, restaurant, or other company or person rendering any of the services included in the tour or caused by weather, sickness, strides, quarantines, or other cause whatsoever beyond the control of GTC. The right is reserved to alter the itinerary, arrangements, or dates, if it becomes necessary or advisable, and each participant agrees to pay additional expenses, if any.
Rental Agreement
If you rent equipment from GTC, you agree to return all of this equipment at the end of the tour or at the expiry of the agreed rental period in the same conditions as when delivered to you, reasonable wear and tear only excepted. You also acknowledge that you are so responsible even when your use of the equipment is in a tour or excursion organized by GTC. In the event of loss or constructive loss of the rental equipment, you agree to pay the replacement value thereof to GTC, should GTC elect to replace the same equipment, otherwise you shall only be required to pay fair market value for that equipment, and in the event of damage which is less than a loss or constructive loss of the equipment, to pay for the cost of repairs, and you also agree without prejudice to any other remedy GTC might have.
Statement of Risks
The risks and dangers inherent in cycling, horse-riding, walking, swimming, hiking, ballooning, flying, and sailing include, but are not limited to, vehicle traffic; weather conditions; illness or accident caused by stress, fatigue, or consumption of alcoholic beverages; secondary transportation by airplane, bus, car, van, taxi, boat, or other conveyance. GTC assumes no responsibility for any claims, damages, expenses, or liability for any claims, damages, expenses or other financial loss whether to person or property arising out of these risks and dangers.
