Cycling the Karpaz Peninsula of North Cyprus

Undiscovered Cyprus

Tour Description: Guided

The Karpaz peninsula of North Cyprus, since British times also called 'the panhandle’, is the most unspoilt and most beautiful part of the island of Cyprus. You cycle through traditional villages with churches and mosques standing side by side, passing almond, carob and olive groves.

Hibiscus, jasmin, bougainvillea and oleander blossoms, orange and lemon trees accompany your tour. Beautiful unspoilt sandy beaches invite you every day for a swim or a walk! Millions of migrating birds can be seen, turtles come out of the sea and lay their eggs in the sand; maybe you will see a group of shy wild donkeys playing on the shore.

In spring time North Cyprus is famous for its wildflowers, especially for its orchids. Further highlights are ancient Salamis, the world famous kings tombs, the Saint Barnabas monastery, medieval Famagusta, the genuine cypriote hospitality with its delicious food and last not least 320 days of sunshine!

Tour Description: Self-guided

The Karpaz peninsula of North Cyprus, since British times also called 'the panhandle’, is the most unspoilt and most beautiful part of the island of Cyprus. You cycle through traditional villages with churches and mosques standing side by side, passing almond, carob and olive groves.

Hibiscus, jasmin, bougainvillea and oleander blossoms, orange and lemon trees accompany your tour. Beautiful unspoilt sandy beaches invite you every day for a swim or a walk! Millions of migrating birds can be seen, turtles come out of the sea and lay their eggs in the sand; maybe you will see a group of shy wild donkeys playing on the shore.

In spring time North Cyprus is famous for its wildflowers, especially for its orchids. Further highlights are ancient Salamis, the world famous kings tombs, the Saint Barnabas monastery, medieval Famagusta, the genuine cypriote hospitality with its delicious food and last not least 320 days of sunshine!

Highlights: Guided

• Unspoiled sandy beaches
• Colourful fishing villages 
• 320 days of sunshine a year
• Perfect for winter cycling holidays
• Sea front tavernas
• Small friendly hotels (some at the beach) with excellent food
• Mediterreanean flora and fauna: citrus and olive groves, bougainvilleas, turtles and wild donkeys
• Crusader Famagusta town
• Antique ruins of Salamis
• The Kings tombs

Highlights: Self-guided

• Unspoiled sandy beaches
• Colourful fishing villages 
• 320 days of sunshine a year
• Perfect for winter cycling holidays
• Sea front tavernas
• Small friendly hotels (some at the beach) with excellent food
• Mediterreanean flora and fauna: citrus and olive groves, bougainvilleas, turtles and wild donkeys
• Crusader Famagusta town
• Antique ruins of Salamis
• The Kings tombs

Daily Program: Guided

Daily Program: Self-guided

Day 1: Arrival to Salamis 
Arrive Ercan (North Cyprus) or Larnaca (South Cyprus) airport, where you can be picked up and transported to your hotel near Salamis. Two nights in a hotel at the beach. 
Overnight in Salamis.  

Day 2: Salamis and Famagusta (22 miles/35 km)
Explore by bicycle the Roman town of Salamis. Very attractive is the combination of ruins, sandy dunes and sea panorama. In spring time the area is covered by the yellow blossoms of the acacia bushes the British planted in the old times. The ancient harbour invites you for a swim. Afterwards cycle to the kings tombs and Saint Barnabas monastery. You may also visit the crusader town of Famagusta. 
Overnight in Salamis.  

Day 3: Bogaz (32 miles/50 km)
First you cycle to the church of Panagia in Iskele, with its beautiful 12th C frescoes, a jewel of Byzantine art. Then through villages, in which the time seems to stand still, to Bogaz, a small fishing village with excellent fish restaurants. Overnight in ac hotel close to the beach. 
Overnight in Bogaz.  

Day 4: Yeni Erenkoy (34 miles/55 km)
Today you cycle across the Karpas peninsula. Olive, carob and fig trees edge the wayside. The traditional villages are adorned with bougainvilleas, hibiscus and jasmin. Shady coffee houses invite you for a rest.. Overnight in a small hotel next to the sea with a pretty sandy beach. The ‘Kleftiko’ cooked in a earthen ware pot is highly recommended. 
Overnight in Iskele.  

Day 5: Dipkarpaz/Karpasai (9, 22 or 31 miles/15, 35 or 50 km)
You cycle along the north coast then further on to Dipkarpaz, the last village on the panhandle. The ethical mixed village consists of many little farms with little gardens, lemon and orange orchards, spread around. You may cycle to the beach of the Achaeans. An ancient basilica stands lonely over the old harbour of Karpasia. Cycle further on to Aphrendrika. Only a few shepherds huts stand in the Arcadian landscape. Remains of walls, tombs and lots of potsherds refer to ancient times. Two nights in a beautifully converted village house. 
Overnight in Dipkarpaz.  

Day 6: Golden Beach and Cape Andreas (12, 25 or 31 miles/20, 40 or 50 km)
Today you cycle along the south coast. Our first destination is the long sandy beach. It is one of the very few areas in the Mediterranean where the Caretta-Caretta and the Green Turtle can lay their eggs. You may also see wild donkeys playing at the shore. Cycle to Apostolos Andreas monasteries, a famous pilgrimage place for the Greeks coming from the South. You may also cycle further on to Cape Andreas where once an Aphrodite temple greeted the seafarers. From here its only a stone’s throw to Syria.
Overnight in Dipkarpaz.  

Day 7: Kumyali (23 miles/35 km)
Today you cycle through an idyllic, arcadian landscape on the south coast of the ‘panhandle’. The pretty hotel in Kumyali (with small pool) is well known for its excellent Cypriote specialities. Also the sandy beach is not far away. 
Overnight in Kumyali.  

Day 8: Individual departure
Travel home via chosen airport or extension. 

Dates: Guided

Dates: Self-guided

Daily: year-round (except Jul and Aug)

Packages and Prices: Guided

Packages and Prices: Self-guided

Tour package (self-guided)
Per person, double occupancy €525 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) €125 Solo traveler surcharge (only 1 person in party), payable in addition to the single room supplement €80 Bike rentals Hybrid touring bikes, 24-gears, TREK €65 Equipment provided free with all rentals €0

Included Services: Guided

Included Services: Self-guided

• 7 nights accommodation in 3-star hotels and beautiful restored farmhouses with breakfast (all rooms with private facilities) 
• Luggage transport between the accommodations  
• Route descriptions, maps, and contact on ground

Hotels: Guided

Day 1 and 2: Mimoza Beach Hotel, Salamis
www.mimozabeachhotel.com
Mimoza Hotel is situated between Famagusta (Gazi Magosa) and Bogaz towns, next to the ruins of the ancient city of Salamis.  

Day 3: Bogaz Hotel, Bogaz
www.bogazhotel.com
Bogaz Hotel offers guests access to a private sandy beach and beautiful views of the turquoise blue sea. 

Day 4: Balci Plaza Hotel, Iskele
www.balciplaza.com
The contemporary and elegant Balci Plaza Hotel is set in an area of culture and tradition, featuring sea views, extensive facilities and attention to detail.  

Day 5 and 6: Karpaz Arch Houses, Dipkarpaz
www.karpazarchhouses.com
Karpaz Arch Houses consist of 12 traditional houses surrounded by a beautiful garden. 

Day 7: Nitovikla Garden Hotel, Kumyali
www.thenitoviklagardenhotel.com
Nitovikla Garden Hotel features a swimming pool, views of the sea and village and 10 rooms. 

Hotels: Self-guided

Day 1 and 2: Mimoza Beach Hotel, Salamis
www.mimozabeachhotel.com
Mimoza Hotel is situated between Famagusta (Gazi Magosa) and Bogaz towns, next to the ruins of the ancient city of Salamis.  

Day 3: Bogaz Hotel, Bogaz
www.bogazhotel.com
Bogaz Hotel offers guests access to a private sandy beach and beautiful views of the turquoise blue sea. 

Day 4: Balci Plaza Hotel, Iskele
www.balciplaza.com
The contemporary and elegant Balci Plaza Hotel is set in an area of culture and tradition, featuring sea views, extensive facilities and attention to detail.  

Day 5 and 6: Karpaz Arch Houses, Dipkarpaz
www.karpazarchhouses.com
Karpaz Arch Houses consist of 12 traditional houses surrounded by a beautiful garden. 

Day 7: Nitovikla Garden Hotel, Kumyali
www.thenitoviklagardenhotel.com
Nitovikla Garden Hotel features a swimming pool, views of the sea and village and 10 rooms. 

Bike Rentals: Guided

The bikes on this tour are 24-gear TREK hybrid touring bikes. They are available in men's and ladies frame sizes. 

Equipment provided free with all rentals include saddle bags, front bags with map holder, spare tube, pump and repair kit. 

Bike Rentals: Self-guided

The bikes on this tour are 24-gear TREK hybrid touring bikes. They are available in men's and ladies frame sizes. 

Equipment provided free with all rentals include saddle bags, front bags with map holder, spare tube, pump and repair kit. 

Surface and Terrain: Guided

You cycle mainly on quiet and flat roads. Every second day you will meet one or two smaller hills, but you will be rewarded with wonderful sea views at the top.

Approximately 85% of the tour is on quiet roads, 10% on roads shared with traffic and 5% on dirt or gravel roads. The maximum daily elevation gain for the tour is 328 feet (100 m), with a 5% maximum percentage grade for any climb. The tour is appropriate for hybrid touring bikes. 

This tour is rated Leisure and is for cyclists in average physical condition. 

Surface and Terrain: Self-guided

You cycle mainly on quiet and flat roads. Every second day you will meet one or two smaller hills, but you will be rewarded with wonderful sea views at the top.

Approximately 85% of the tour is on quiet roads, 10% on roads shared with traffic and 5% on dirt or gravel roads. The maximum daily elevation gain for the tour is 328 feet (100 m), with a 5% maximum percentage grade for any climb. The tour is appropriate for hybrid touring bikes. 

This tour is rated Leisure and is for cyclists in average physical condition. 

How To Get There: Guided

Tour start and end
Nearest airport: Ercan (North Cyprus) or Larnaca (Republic of Cyprus)

To get from/to the airports from the hotels, it is best to take a taxi (can be reserved when booking tour). 

Approximate prices for the taxis:

- Ercan airport - Salamis: 35 Euros/per taxi
- Kumyali - Ercan airport: 50 Euros/per taxi

- Larnaca airport - Salamis: 60 Euros/per taxi
- Kumyali - Larnaca airport: 75 Euros/per taxi 

How To Get There: Self-guided

Tour start and end
Nearest airport: Ercan (North Cyprus) or Larnaca (Republic of Cyprus)

To get from/to the airports from the hotels, it is best to take a taxi (can be reserved when booking tour). 

Approximate prices for the taxis:

- Ercan airport - Salamis: 35 Euros/per taxi
- Kumyali - Ercan airport: 50 Euros/per taxi

- Larnaca airport - Salamis: 60 Euros/per taxi
- Kumyali - Larnaca airport: 75 Euros/per taxi 

Tour Company Background: Vividus: Guided

Vividus Reisen is a German registered company specialized in walking and cycling self guided and guided holidays in Europe. They cooperate with tour operators and agencies from different European countries, Canada and the US. They have their own agencies and teams in Romania and Cyprus.

Located in Horb am Neckar, Germany, they offer tours in Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom. Their strengths include very good organization and support service; carefully researched routes; well-maintained bicycles and detailed travel documentation. 

Tour Company Background: Vividus: Self-guided

Vividus Reisen is a German registered company specialized in walking and cycling self guided and guided holidays in Europe. They cooperate with tour operators and agencies from different European countries, Canada and the US. They have their own agencies and teams in Romania and Cyprus.

Located in Horb am Neckar, Germany, they offer tours in Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom. Their strengths include very good organization and support service; carefully researched routes; well-maintained bicycles and detailed travel documentation. 

Terms and Conditions: Vividus: Guided

VIVIDUS REISEN
Booking Terms and Conditions

The travel tours are operated by ‘VIVIDUS REISEN.’

1. COMPLETION OF TRAVEL CONTRACT
1.1 With his booking the client legally agrees to the conclusion of a travel contract with the tour operator.
1.2 The booking can be done in writing, orally, by telephone or by e-mail. It is done by the client also on behalf of all other participants listed in the booking.
1.3 The travel contract comes into being upon the acceptance of the tour operator. Acceptance does not require a pre-set form. On or immediately after the conclusion of the contract, the tour operator will hand out a tour confirmation to the client.

2. PAYMENT
2.1 Payments towards the tour price before the end of the tour are effected on issue of a risk coverage certificate to insure against insolvency of the tour operator. Upon completion of the contract a deposit of 20% of the travel price will be due. The deposit will be deducted from the total tour price. The remaining amount must be paid 28 days before commencement of the journey without further reminder.
2.2 The travel documents will be made out 2 weeks before commencement of the journey. Vouchers, hotel list and directions will be forwarded without delay upon receipt of payment. Route descriptions and maps will be send or left for the guest with the first accommodation.

3. INSURANCE
3.1 We recommend that the client take out travel cancellation insurance and/or buy an insurance contract package including travel cancellation insurance together with his booking.
3.2 We recommend the option of buying international travel health insurance as well as luggage insurance for all journeys.

4. SERVICES
4.1 The scope of the contractually agreed services is laid out in the description of services on the Internet and in the relevant details given in the tour confirmation. Details which appear on the Internet are binding for the tour operator.
4.2 The details given in the travel information on the respective tour and forwarded together with the tour confirmation are made to the best of the tour operator's knowledge and belief.

5. CHANGES IN SERVICES
5.1 Any changes in or deviations of individual travel services from the agreed content which become necessary after completion of the travel contract, are only permitted where the changes and deviations are not extensive and do not substantially prejudice the overall concept of the tour booked.
5.2 Any warranty claims are not affected in so far as the changes in arrangements have faults.
5.3 The tour operator is obliged to inform the client immediately of any changes in or deviations from services. Where appropriate the tour operator will offer the client a charge-free change in reservation or a charge-free withdrawal.
5.4 In the case of a substantial change in a key tour service the traveller is entitled to withdraw from the travel contract at no cost or to request a transfer to another tour of at least equal value, as long as the tour operator is in a position to offer such a tour from his range without an increase in price to the traveller. The latter is required to assert these rights immediately upon notification of a change in any tour service by the tour operator.

6. CANCELLATION BY TRAVELLER
6.1 The client may cancel his or her participation in the tour at any time before it commences. The point of withdrawal is taken to be the point at which ‘VIVIDUS REISEN’ receives the notification. It is recommended that the client declare his withdrawal in writing.
6.2 If the client withdraws from the travel contract or does not begin the tour, then the tour operator may request payment of damages to cover tour arrangements made and expenses incurred by him.
6.3 The tour operator may establish this claim for compensation in a lump sum as a percentage of the tour price in consideration of the arrangement given below. The following cancellation fees apply:

• up to 45 days prior to departure 10 % per person, 
• from 44 days until 30 days prior to departure 20% of travel price, 
• from 29 days until 22 days prior to departure 30 % of travel price, 
• from 21 days until 15 days prior to departure 40 % of travel price, 
• from 14 days until 8 days prior to departure 50 % of travel price, 
• from 7 days until 1 day prior to departure 70 % of travel price, 
• no show at arrival date 90 % of travel price.

8. LIABILITY OF TOUR OPERATOR
8.1 Within the scope of due diligence of a prudent businessman, the tour operator is responsible for:
a) careful preparation of the tour,
b) careful selection and supervision of the providers of services,
c) accurate description of all travel services indicated in the catalogues or on the Internet,
d) proper provision of the travel services as contractually agreed.
8.2 The tour operator shall be liable for any faults of the person entrusted with the provision of services.

9. WARRANTY
9.1 Redress If a travel service is not rendered in accordance with the contract, the traveller may seek redress.The tour operator may also offer redress in a manner providing replacement of the same value. The tour operator may refuse redress should it entail disproportionate expense.
9.2 Reduction in the Travel Price The traveller can request a reduction in the travel price for the duration of a travel service not rendered as stipulated in the contract (reduction in price). However, said reduction in price fails if the traveller negligently or purposely refrains from advising the tour operator.
9.3 Termination of Travel Contract If a tour is to a significant degree adversely affected by a fault or defect, and the tour operator fails to provide redress within an appropriate time period, the traveller may terminate the travel contract within the framework of the legal provisions of the travel contract – in his or her own interest expediently by a written declaration. The same applies if, due to a fault or defect for an important reason which is discernible by the tour operator, the traveller cannot reasonably be expected to undertake the tour. Determination of a time-limit for redress is not required only where such redress is impossible or is refused by the tour operator. The traveller owes the tour operator that part of the travel price relating to the services utilised.

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
10.1 Contractual liability of the tour operator for damage other than physical injury is limited to a total of three times the tour price,
a) if damage suffered by the traveller was not caused with intent or by gross negligence or,
b) if the tour operator is responsible for damage suffered by the traveller solely through the fault of a provider of services.
10.2 The tour operator shall be liable for all compensation claims against him due to tort which are not due to intent or gross negligence in the event of property damage up to €4,100; if three times the amount of the tour price exceeds this amount, liability for property damage shall be limited to three times the tour price. The maximum liability amounts apply to one client and one tour.
10.3 A claim for damages against the tour operator is limited or excluded in so far as due to international agreements or statutory regulations based thereupon, which are to be applied to the services to be rendered by a provider of services, a claim for damages against the provider of services can be claimed or excluded only under certain conditions or limitations.

11. DUTY OF COOPERATION
11.1 Should disruption to services occur the traveller is obliged within the framework of the legal provisions to cooperate in avoiding and reducing as far are as possible any damage.
11.2 In particular, the traveller is obliged to present his complaints immediately to ‘VIVIDUS REISEN’ at their place of business. The tour operator is obliged to take corrective action, if possible. Should the traveller refrain from reporting a fault, then his/her entitlement to a reduction in price is lost.

12. EXCLUSION OF CLAIMS AND STATUTE OF LIMITATION
12.1 Claims on account of non-contractual travel performance are to be asserted by the traveller against the tour operator within one month after termination of the journey specified in the contract. Claims as a result of tort are subject to the statutory period of limitation. In the traveller's own interest, such claims should be made in writing.
12.2 Any claims of traveller pursuant become statute-barred after one year, beginning with the day on which the tour was scheduled to end under the contract. Where negotiations regarding the claim or the circumstances substantiating the claim are pending between the traveller and the tour operator, then the limitation period is suspended until the traveller or the tour operator reject continuation of the negotiations. The limitation period can take effect no earlier than 3 months after this suspension.

13. PASSPORT, VISA AND HEALTH PROVISIONS
13.1 The traveller is personally responsible for obtaining information on entering the destination countries. In case of doubt, information is available from the local consulates.
13.2 The tour operator is not liable for the timely issue and receipt of necessary visa by the relevant diplomatic authorities.
13.3 The traveller is personally responsible for complying with all important regulations relating to the organisation of the tour. Any disadvantages, in particular payment of cancellation costs, due to traveller's failure to comply with such regulations, are borne by him or her except when caused by the tour operator's negligence due to incorrect information.

14. INVALIDITY OF INDIVIDUAL CONDITIONS
The invalidity of individual provisions of the travel contract does not entail the invalidity of the whole travel contract.

15. MISCELLANEOUS
Physical Requirements
Any information on physical requirements during hiking and trekking tours is generally given according to the tour operator's best knowledge and belief, however, without guarantee, since such information is not only subject to subjective assessment but is also influenced by external circumstances such as weather conditions in particular.

16. PLACE OF JURISDICTION
16.1 The traveller can only take legal action against the tour operator at their principal place of business. The place of jurisdiction for travels organised by ‘VIVIDUS REISEN’ is Horb am Neckar.
16.2 ADRESS
‘VIVIDUS REISEN’ is located in Neckarstr. 45, 72160 Horb a.N., Germany. Tel.: 0049 7451 6279296, 0049 0174 7045412.

Terms and Conditions: Vividus: Self-guided

VIVIDUS REISEN
Booking Terms and Conditions

The travel tours are operated by ‘VIVIDUS REISEN.’

1. COMPLETION OF TRAVEL CONTRACT
1.1 With his booking the client legally agrees to the conclusion of a travel contract with the tour operator.
1.2 The booking can be done in writing, orally, by telephone or by e-mail. It is done by the client also on behalf of all other participants listed in the booking.
1.3 The travel contract comes into being upon the acceptance of the tour operator. Acceptance does not require a pre-set form. On or immediately after the conclusion of the contract, the tour operator will hand out a tour confirmation to the client.

2. PAYMENT
2.1 Payments towards the tour price before the end of the tour are effected on issue of a risk coverage certificate to insure against insolvency of the tour operator. Upon completion of the contract a deposit of 20% of the travel price will be due. The deposit will be deducted from the total tour price. The remaining amount must be paid 28 days before commencement of the journey without further reminder.
2.2 The travel documents will be made out 2 weeks before commencement of the journey. Vouchers, hotel list and directions will be forwarded without delay upon receipt of payment. Route descriptions and maps will be send or left for the guest with the first accommodation.

3. INSURANCE
3.1 We recommend that the client take out travel cancellation insurance and/or buy an insurance contract package including travel cancellation insurance together with his booking.
3.2 We recommend the option of buying international travel health insurance as well as luggage insurance for all journeys.

4. SERVICES
4.1 The scope of the contractually agreed services is laid out in the description of services on the Internet and in the relevant details given in the tour confirmation. Details which appear on the Internet are binding for the tour operator.
4.2 The details given in the travel information on the respective tour and forwarded together with the tour confirmation are made to the best of the tour operator's knowledge and belief.

5. CHANGES IN SERVICES
5.1 Any changes in or deviations of individual travel services from the agreed content which become necessary after completion of the travel contract, are only permitted where the changes and deviations are not extensive and do not substantially prejudice the overall concept of the tour booked.
5.2 Any warranty claims are not affected in so far as the changes in arrangements have faults.
5.3 The tour operator is obliged to inform the client immediately of any changes in or deviations from services. Where appropriate the tour operator will offer the client a charge-free change in reservation or a charge-free withdrawal.
5.4 In the case of a substantial change in a key tour service the traveller is entitled to withdraw from the travel contract at no cost or to request a transfer to another tour of at least equal value, as long as the tour operator is in a position to offer such a tour from his range without an increase in price to the traveller. The latter is required to assert these rights immediately upon notification of a change in any tour service by the tour operator.

6. CANCELLATION BY TRAVELLER
6.1 The client may cancel his or her participation in the tour at any time before it commences. The point of withdrawal is taken to be the point at which ‘VIVIDUS REISEN’ receives the notification. It is recommended that the client declare his withdrawal in writing.
6.2 If the client withdraws from the travel contract or does not begin the tour, then the tour operator may request payment of damages to cover tour arrangements made and expenses incurred by him.
6.3 The tour operator may establish this claim for compensation in a lump sum as a percentage of the tour price in consideration of the arrangement given below. The following cancellation fees apply:

• up to 45 days prior to departure 10 % per person, 
• from 44 days until 30 days prior to departure 20% of travel price, 
• from 29 days until 22 days prior to departure 30 % of travel price, 
• from 21 days until 15 days prior to departure 40 % of travel price, 
• from 14 days until 8 days prior to departure 50 % of travel price, 
• from 7 days until 1 day prior to departure 70 % of travel price, 
• no show at arrival date 90 % of travel price.

8. LIABILITY OF TOUR OPERATOR
8.1 Within the scope of due diligence of a prudent businessman, the tour operator is responsible for:
a) careful preparation of the tour,
b) careful selection and supervision of the providers of services,
c) accurate description of all travel services indicated in the catalogues or on the Internet,
d) proper provision of the travel services as contractually agreed.
8.2 The tour operator shall be liable for any faults of the person entrusted with the provision of services.

9. WARRANTY
9.1 Redress If a travel service is not rendered in accordance with the contract, the traveller may seek redress.The tour operator may also offer redress in a manner providing replacement of the same value. The tour operator may refuse redress should it entail disproportionate expense.
9.2 Reduction in the Travel Price The traveller can request a reduction in the travel price for the duration of a travel service not rendered as stipulated in the contract (reduction in price). However, said reduction in price fails if the traveller negligently or purposely refrains from advising the tour operator.
9.3 Termination of Travel Contract If a tour is to a significant degree adversely affected by a fault or defect, and the tour operator fails to provide redress within an appropriate time period, the traveller may terminate the travel contract within the framework of the legal provisions of the travel contract – in his or her own interest expediently by a written declaration. The same applies if, due to a fault or defect for an important reason which is discernible by the tour operator, the traveller cannot reasonably be expected to undertake the tour. Determination of a time-limit for redress is not required only where such redress is impossible or is refused by the tour operator. The traveller owes the tour operator that part of the travel price relating to the services utilised.

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
10.1 Contractual liability of the tour operator for damage other than physical injury is limited to a total of three times the tour price,
a) if damage suffered by the traveller was not caused with intent or by gross negligence or,
b) if the tour operator is responsible for damage suffered by the traveller solely through the fault of a provider of services.
10.2 The tour operator shall be liable for all compensation claims against him due to tort which are not due to intent or gross negligence in the event of property damage up to €4,100; if three times the amount of the tour price exceeds this amount, liability for property damage shall be limited to three times the tour price. The maximum liability amounts apply to one client and one tour.
10.3 A claim for damages against the tour operator is limited or excluded in so far as due to international agreements or statutory regulations based thereupon, which are to be applied to the services to be rendered by a provider of services, a claim for damages against the provider of services can be claimed or excluded only under certain conditions or limitations.

11. DUTY OF COOPERATION
11.1 Should disruption to services occur the traveller is obliged within the framework of the legal provisions to cooperate in avoiding and reducing as far are as possible any damage.
11.2 In particular, the traveller is obliged to present his complaints immediately to ‘VIVIDUS REISEN’ at their place of business. The tour operator is obliged to take corrective action, if possible. Should the traveller refrain from reporting a fault, then his/her entitlement to a reduction in price is lost.

12. EXCLUSION OF CLAIMS AND STATUTE OF LIMITATION
12.1 Claims on account of non-contractual travel performance are to be asserted by the traveller against the tour operator within one month after termination of the journey specified in the contract. Claims as a result of tort are subject to the statutory period of limitation. In the traveller's own interest, such claims should be made in writing.
12.2 Any claims of traveller pursuant become statute-barred after one year, beginning with the day on which the tour was scheduled to end under the contract. Where negotiations regarding the claim or the circumstances substantiating the claim are pending between the traveller and the tour operator, then the limitation period is suspended until the traveller or the tour operator reject continuation of the negotiations. The limitation period can take effect no earlier than 3 months after this suspension.

13. PASSPORT, VISA AND HEALTH PROVISIONS
13.1 The traveller is personally responsible for obtaining information on entering the destination countries. In case of doubt, information is available from the local consulates.
13.2 The tour operator is not liable for the timely issue and receipt of necessary visa by the relevant diplomatic authorities.
13.3 The traveller is personally responsible for complying with all important regulations relating to the organisation of the tour. Any disadvantages, in particular payment of cancellation costs, due to traveller's failure to comply with such regulations, are borne by him or her except when caused by the tour operator's negligence due to incorrect information.

14. INVALIDITY OF INDIVIDUAL CONDITIONS
The invalidity of individual provisions of the travel contract does not entail the invalidity of the whole travel contract.

15. MISCELLANEOUS
Physical Requirements
Any information on physical requirements during hiking and trekking tours is generally given according to the tour operator's best knowledge and belief, however, without guarantee, since such information is not only subject to subjective assessment but is also influenced by external circumstances such as weather conditions in particular.

16. PLACE OF JURISDICTION
16.1 The traveller can only take legal action against the tour operator at their principal place of business. The place of jurisdiction for travels organised by ‘VIVIDUS REISEN’ is Horb am Neckar.
16.2 ADRESS
‘VIVIDUS REISEN’ is located in Neckarstr. 45, 72160 Horb a.N., Germany. Tel.: 0049 7451 6279296, 0049 0174 7045412.