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| Type of tour: | Self-guided/Guided |
| Level: | Easy |
| Duration: | 7 Nights |
| Distance: | 20 Miles/day average |
| Dates: | Self-guided: Sundays: Apr 27- Oct 6, 2013 Guided: May 12; Jun 16; Jul 14; Aug 18; Sep 29, 2013 |
| Tour price: | €655 (self-guided) €854 (guided) |
| Start city: | Passau, Germany |
| End city: | Passau, Germany |
This journey takes you to the highlights along Europe's second largest river – the Danube: The impressive spectacle of nature of the Schlögener Donauschlinge ("Great Loop"), the fascinating landscape of the Wachau with its vineyards, castles and palaces, the untouched alluvial forests of the Danube National Park, as well as the picturesque Hungarian Danube bend alternating with thriving metropolises such as Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest.
The wide stream of the Danube flows like a silver belt through Budapest, separating the hilly Buda and the flat Pest. The important cupola of the basilica in Esztergom salutes from the distance. At the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, the Slovak capitol Bratislava invites with its charming Old Town to a vast stroll. What about a small flirt with Vienna, City of Waltz? A firework of sightseeing, small dreamy coffee bars and cozy wine taverns are expecting you.
You cycle in a small group guided by a local tour guide who's familiar with the region. Taste some Austrian delicacies: at an Upper Austrian cider tavern you'll try sweet and bitter cider; at a wine tavern in the world-famous Wachau region you savor a small variety of regional wine specialities. You experience the Slovakian capital Bratislava on an excursion train. During a guided tour by bike, you'll pass by numerous of the sights of Vienna – the city of Waltz. A visit to the basilica of Esztergom – Hungary's largest church – also an unforgettable experience.
About guided tours
About self-guided tours
Not sure which type of tour to book? Learn about differences between guided and self-guided tours
This journey takes you to the highlights along Europe's second largest river – the Danube: The impressive spectacle of nature of the Schlögener Donauschlinge ("Great Loop"), the fascinating landscape of the Wachau with its vineyards, castles and palaces, the untouched alluvial forests of the Danube National Park, as well as the picturesque Hungarian Danube bend alternating with thriving metropolises such as Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest.
The wide stream of the Danube flows like a silver belt through Budapest, separating the hilly Buda and the flat Pest. The important cupola of the basilica in Esztergom salutes from the distance. At the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, the Slovak capitol Bratislava invites with its charming Old Town to a vast stroll. What about a small flirt with Vienna, City of Waltz? A firework of sightseeing, small dreamy coffee bars and cozy wine taverns are expecting you.
You cycle in a small group guided by a local tour guide who's familiar with the region. Taste some Austrian delicacies: at an Upper Austrian cider tavern you'll try sweet and bitter cider; at a wine tavern in the world-famous Wachau region you savor a small variety of regional wine specialities. You experience the Slovakian capital Bratislava on an excursion train. During a guided tour by bike, you'll pass by numerous of the sights of Vienna – the city of Waltz. A visit to the basilica of Esztergom – Hungary's largest church – also an unforgettable experience.
About guided tours
About self-guided tours
Not sure which type of tour to book? Learn about differences between guided and self-guided tours
Day 1: Passau
Arrival in the "Three River City" with boarding starting at 5 p.m. Passau attracts many with the world's greatest church organ at the Stephansdom, and with it's charming Old Town. Departure will be around 6 p.m., when we sail to the traditional Engelhartszell. Enjoy your first dinner on board and an evening sail to Engelhartszell.
Day 2: Engelhartszell – Hainburg (9-28 miles/15-44 km)
The day starts in Engelhartszell (the only Trappist monastery in Austria), where we head towards the "Great Loop" - one of the most beautiful and original sectors of the Danube. Your cycling will encounter small villages and cozy must-see taverns (relaxing 15-km-roundtrip for leisure cyclists available). You'll board again in the charming village Brandstatt. Then, you "sail into the night" towards Hainburg.
Day 3: Hainburg - Bratislava (11-21 miles/17-34 km)
The cycle tour takes you from the medieval town of Hainburg through Austria’s "vegetable garden" to the imposing Imperial Palace of Hof beautifully terraced gardens and idyllic manor farm. After crossing the green line you cycle along the former "Iron Curtain" towards the coronation city of Bratislava at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains. During a bus tour and walkabout in the evening (optional) you can discover hidden alleys of Bratislava, places and all the sights of this ambitious metropolis. Leisure cyclists can shorten the route (11 miles/17 km).
Day 4: Budapest - roundtrip to Szentendre (25 miles/40 km)
In the morning, you enjoy the panoramic view of the Danube's gorgeous landscape on the Sundeck. The gateway to Budapest is overwhelming, as many of the famous tourist features are situated directly next to the river bank. Nearby, you find the Margaretheninsel which is outstandingly qualified for small bike tours or the charming town of Szentendre with Mediterranean atmosphere and lively art life. During a romantic city tour at night (optional, not included), you can experience a beautiful illuminated Budapest.
Day 5: Visegrad – Esztergom (15- 36 miles/24- 57 km)
The Danube bend is definitely one of most delightful and attractive parts and is called the Hungarian Wachau. Today's bike leg starts at Visegrad with its famous fortress and the ruins ofthe former palace.You can choose from 2 different routes: the longer one includes a side trip to the island of Szentendre and the baroque village of Vác, which has been influenced by the architects of the Austrian empress Maria Theresia. The other route leads you directly to the bishop-town of Esztergom, with its gorgeous basilica – Hungary's largest Catholic Church – overlooking the village
Day 6: Vienna (rest day)
You should be sure to see the most famous places of interest like the Prater, the St. Stephens Cathedral and the Hofburg. You can take a city tour by bike or bus (optional, not included). The gorgeous boulevard "Ringstraβe" with the Burgtheater, the State Opera House and the town hall takes you back to the past. The evening ends impressively with a Waltz and Operetta concert and a glass of wine at a Viennese wine tavern or at the Imperial Palace (optional, not included).
Day 7: Wachau/Rossatz – Melk (29 miles/42 km)
Your last biking day is a special highlight! Amidst small dreamy villages, apricot trees, vineyards, castles, monasteries and ruins, this gentle hilly landscape enchants everybody. You'll be biking on cloud nine! A powerful ruin looms above the small Baroque town of Dürnstein, while the blue tower of the monastery church is a landmark of Wachau. In Weißenkirchen (possibility for a wine-tasting – optional) you will find comfy wine taverns right along the bike path. You owe it to yourself to take a break! After a ceremonial gala dinner, lots of fun and entertainment can be experienced during a crew show.
Day 8: Passau
Every journey draws to an end. Once again you enjoy on deck the first sunbeams and the peaceful silence of the Danube Valley. Take a last sight at the Schlögener Schlinge ("Great Loop") before you arrive relaxed at Passau. Arrival: approx 12 p.m., disembarkation half an hour later. We recommend to arrange connecting trips from 2 p.m. onwards.
Day 1: Passau
Arrival in the "Three River City" with boarding starting at 5 p.m. Passau attracts many with the world's greatest church organ at the Stephansdom, and with it's charming Old Town. Departure will be around 6 p.m., when we sail to the traditional Engelhartszell. Enjoy your first dinner on board and an evening sail to Engelhartszell.
Day 2: Engelhartszell – Hainburg (9-28 miles/15-44 km)
The day starts in Engelhartszell (the only Trappist monastery in Austria), where we head towards the "Great Loop" - one of the most beautiful and original sectors of the Danube. Your cycling will encounter small villages and cozy must-see taverns (relaxing 15-km-roundtrip for leisure cyclists available). You'll board again in the charming village Brandstatt. Then, you "sail into the night" towards Hainburg.
Day 3: Hainburg - Bratislava (11-21 miles/17-34 km)
The cycle tour takes you from the medieval town of Hainburg through Austria’s "vegetable garden" to the imposing Imperial Palace of Hof beautifully terraced gardens and idyllic manor farm. After crossing the green line you cycle along the former "Iron Curtain" towards the coronation city of Bratislava at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains. During a bus tour and walkabout in the evening (optional) you can discover hidden alleys of Bratislava, places and all the sights of this ambitious metropolis. Leisure cyclists can shorten the route (11 miles/17 km).
Day 4: Budapest - roundtrip to Szentendre (25 miles/40 km)
In the morning, you enjoy the panoramic view of the Danube's gorgeous landscape on the Sundeck. The gateway to Budapest is overwhelming, as many of the famous tourist features are situated directly next to the river bank. Nearby, you find the Margaretheninsel which is outstandingly qualified for small bike tours or the charming town of Szentendre with Mediterranean atmosphere and lively art life. During a romantic city tour at night (optional, not included), you can experience a beautiful illuminated Budapest.
Day 5: Visegrad – Esztergom (15- 36 miles/24- 57 km)
The Danube bend is definitely one of most delightful and attractive parts and is called the Hungarian Wachau. Today's bike leg starts at Visegrad with its famous fortress and the ruins ofthe former palace.You can choose from 2 different routes: the longer one includes a side trip to the island of Szentendre and the baroque village of Vác, which has been influenced by the architects of the Austrian empress Maria Theresia. The other route leads you directly to the bishop-town of Esztergom, with its gorgeous basilica – Hungary's largest Catholic Church – overlooking the village
Day 6: Vienna (rest day)
You should be sure to see the most famous places of interest like the Prater, the St. Stephens Cathedral and the Hofburg. You can take a city tour by bike or bus (optional, not included). The gorgeous boulevard "Ringstraβe" with the Burgtheater, the State Opera House and the town hall takes you back to the past. The evening ends impressively with a Waltz and Operetta concert and a glass of wine at a Viennese wine tavern or at the Imperial Palace (optional, not included).
Day 7: Wachau/Rossatz – Melk (29 miles/42 km)
Your last biking day is a special highlight! Amidst small dreamy villages, apricot trees, vineyards, castles, monasteries and ruins, this gentle hilly landscape enchants everybody. You'll be biking on cloud nine! A powerful ruin looms above the small Baroque town of Dürnstein, while the blue tower of the monastery church is a landmark of Wachau. In Weißenkirchen (possibility for a wine-tasting – optional) you will find comfy wine taverns right along the bike path. You owe it to yourself to take a break! After a ceremonial gala dinner, lots of fun and entertainment can be experienced during a crew show.
Day 8: Passau
Every journey draws to an end. Once again you enjoy on deck the first sunbeams and the peaceful silence of the Danube Valley. Take a last sight at the Schlögener Schlinge ("Great Loop") before you arrive relaxed at Passau. Arrival: approx 12 p.m., disembarkation half an hour later. We recommend to arrange connecting trips from 2 p.m. onwards.
May 12; Jun 16; Jul 14; Aug 18; and Sep 29, 2013
MS My Story
Sundays: May 5, 12, 26; Jun 2, 16, 23; Jul 7, 14, 28; Aug 4, 18, 25; Sep 8, 15, 29; and Oct 6, 2013
MS Theodor Korner
Saturdays: Apr 27; May 18; Jun 8, 29; Jul 20; Aug 10, 31; and Sep 21, 2013
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Please note the guided tour requires a minimum of 10 people; 22 people maximum.
MS My Story
Sundays: Apr 21; May 5, 12, 26; Jun 2, 16, 23; Jul 7, 14, 28; Aug 4, 18, 25; Sep 8, 15, 29; and Oct 6, 2013
The MS My Story is a very spacious ship of traditional shipbuilding skill with a very comfy atmosphere. On board, the guest is king! Our crew is keen to satisfy every wish and makes a contribution to the unbelievable success of this voyage. On joining this popular vessel, you are immediately aware of the cozy and informal ambience on board.
The Sun Deck, with its awnings, allows you to enjoy the passing scenery in a very relaxed way and soak up the warmth. On deck, there are both deck chairs and ordinary chairs and tables, which encourage conversation and communal activity in the fresh air.
The Panorama Restaurant and the Panorama Lounge, with its bar, provide not only excellent food and drinks but also a sense of conviviality with old friends and new acquaintances.
The comfortable 87 cabins are equipped with 1-2 low beds (during the day one bed can be fold to the wall), air conditioner, private facilities, TV, and hairdryer. The windows can be opened in the cabins on the upper deck. Triple cabins are equipped with 2 lower beds and one folding bed above. For families, the cabins with connecting door are very adequate.
Please note:
MS Theodor Korner
Saturdays: Apr 27; May 18; Jun 8, 29; Jul 20; Aug 10, 31; and Sep 21, 2013
MS Theodor Korner is a very spacious, nostalgic ship of traditional shipbuilding skill with a very comfy atmosphere.
On board, the guest is king! Our crew is keen to satisfy every wish and makes a contribution to the unbelievable success of this voyage. Your bike tour through various countries is also a culinary expedition through the diversity of the national and the regional cuisine; in the evening, a musician will perform for you to dance!!
The ship possesses a restaurant, a panorama bar, and a salon, as well as a broad sun deck with comfortable deck chairs. Books and magazines from our library provide relaxation and reading pleasure, and parlor games offer all kinds of disport.
Our dignified furnished cabins are cozy and rustic, equipped with either 2 adjoined beds or with bunk beds, shower and toilet, TV, radio and air conditioning. The windows can be opened in all cabins above deck and middle deck.
Additional details:
- 3 passenger- decks: Upper-deck + Main-deck (windows may be opened), Lower-deck (also called Danube deck)
- Cabins: 2-bed (adjoined beds), bunk bed, 3-bed (on main-deck with two lower beds + sofa bed, on upper-deck with 2 lower beds + bunk bed)
- Technical details: Length 285 ft (87 m), width 58 ft (17 m), depth 6 ft (1.70 m), speed 12 miles/hr (20 km/h); 65 cabins, max. 135 passengers
MS My Story
Sundays: Apr 21; May 5, 12, 26; Jun 2, 16, 23; Jul 7, 14, 28; Aug 4, 18, 25; Sep 8, 15, 29; and Oct 6, 2013
The MS My Story is a very spacious ship of traditional shipbuilding skill with a very comfy atmosphere. On board, the guest is king! Our crew is keen to satisfy every wish and makes a contribution to the unbelievable success of this voyage. On joining this popular vessel, you are immediately aware of the cozy and informal ambience on board.
The Sun Deck, with its awnings, allows you to enjoy the passing scenery in a very relaxed way and soak up the warmth. On deck, there are both deck chairs and ordinary chairs and tables, which encourage conversation and communal activity in the fresh air.
The Panorama Restaurant and the Panorama Lounge, with its bar, provide not only excellent food and drinks but also a sense of conviviality with old friends and new acquaintances.
The comfortable 87 cabins are equipped with 1-2 low beds (during the day one bed can be fold to the wall), air conditioner, private facilities, TV, and hairdryer. The windows can be opened in the cabins on the upper deck. Triple cabins are equipped with 2 lower beds and one folding bed above. For families, the cabins with connecting door are very adequate.
Please note:
MS Theodor Korner
Saturdays: Apr 27; May 18; Jun 8, 29; Jul 20; Aug 10, 31; and Sep 21, 2013
MS Theodor Korner is a very spacious, nostalgic ship of traditional shipbuilding skill with a very comfy atmosphere.
On board, the guest is king! Our crew is keen to satisfy every wish and makes a contribution to the unbelievable success of this voyage. Your bike tour through various countries is also a culinary expedition through the diversity of the national and the regional cuisine; in the evening, a musician will perform for you to dance!!
The ship possesses a restaurant, a panorama bar, and a salon, as well as a broad sun deck with comfortable deck chairs. Books and magazines from our library provide relaxation and reading pleasure, and parlor games offer all kinds of disport.
Our dignified furnished cabins are cozy and rustic, equipped with either 2 adjoined beds or with bunk beds, shower and toilet, TV, radio and air conditioning. The windows can be opened in all cabins above deck and middle deck.
Additional details:
- 3 passenger- decks: Upper-deck + Main-deck (windows may be opened), Lower-deck (also called Danube deck)
- Cabins: 2-bed (adjoined beds), bunk bed, 3-bed (on main-deck with two lower beds + sofa bed, on upper-deck with 2 lower beds + bunk bed)
- Technical details: Length 285 ft (87 m), width 58 ft (17 m), depth 6 ft (1.70 m), speed 12 miles/hr (20 km/h); 65 cabins, max. 135 passengers
The bikes included on the tour are 7-speed hybrid bikes. They are KTM quality bikes with back pedal brakes and calliper brakes.
Additional bike available to be rented in advance (for a supplement) include:
All rental bikes are equipped with saddle bags. One bike lock and repair kit is provided per cabin.
Helmets are available for purchase on board for 17 Euros.
The bikes included on the tour are 7-speed hybrid bikes. They are KTM quality bikes with back pedal brakes and calliper brakes.
Additional bike available to be rented in advance (for a supplement) include:
All rental bikes are equipped with saddle bags. One bike lock and repair kit is provided per cabin.
Helmets are available for purchase on board for 17 Euros.
This tour follows a completely flat, well equipped bike path in Austria. In Slovakia and Hungary, you will often cycle on country and side roads. Entering and leaving cities, there is some traffic to pay attention to! This tour is ideal for bikers with less experience and children.
The tour is rated Easy and is cycling in mostly flat terrain.
This tour follows a completely flat, well equipped bike path in Austria. In Slovakia and Hungary, you will often cycle on country and side roads. Entering and leaving cities, there is some traffic to pay attention to! This tour is ideal for bikers with less experience and children.
The tour is rated Easy and is cycling in mostly flat terrain.
"The trip was GREAT!!"
- Lynn L.
September 2012
"The trip was GREAT!!"
- Lynn L.
September 2012
Tour start and end
Nearest airport: Munich, Germnay
Nearest train station: Passau, Germany
The tour company provides transfers from Munich to Passau, each direction (min. 2 people), which must be requested when you book the tour.
Tips for getting to and from your tour
Tour start and end
Nearest airport: Munich, Germnay
Nearest train station: Passau, Germany
The tour company provides transfers from Munich to Passau, each direction (min. 2 people), which must be requested when you book the tour.
Tips for getting to and from your tour
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We are one of Europes leading bike tour operators with an excellent variety of trips, reasonable prices, frequent departures and all around services. Guided and/or unguided bike tours with up-to-date bikes on the most popular cycling routes in Europe as St. James, theDanube bike path or try a ride around Lake Constance. Experience your cycle holidays as pleasant and enjoyable as possible - we provide breathtaking bicycle routes all over Europe and care for your comfortable accommodation.
You can get a very personaly sight of the hospitality and uniqueness of countries and inhabitants, which you already wanted to get to know. Each bike-leg offers you an adventure - a discovery trip - an unforgettable memory.
We are one of Europes leading bike tour operators with an excellent variety of trips, reasonable prices, frequent departures and all around services. Guided and/or unguided bike tours with up-to-date bikes on the most popular cycling routes in Europe as St. James, theDanube bike path or try a ride around Lake Constance. Experience your cycle holidays as pleasant and enjoyable as possible - we provide breathtaking bicycle routes all over Europe and care for your comfortable accommodation.
You can get a very personaly sight of the hospitality and uniqueness of countries and inhabitants, which you already wanted to get to know. Each bike-leg offers you an adventure - a discovery trip - an unforgettable memory.
CANCELLATION POLOCY
Cancellation fees:
The following exceptional cancellation fees are applying for all bike & boat/bike & river cruise tours:
A NO-SHOW is in effect, if a client does not show for tour departure, is not willing to join tour departure or missed departure by his own fault. No refunds are possible for discontinuance of tour or for any services not utilised. We strongly recommend a travel and/or cancellation insurance.
APPENDIX:
Additional – Travel Constraints (Disclaimer), Bike and Ship tour MS MY STORY
We reserve the right to augment the advertised and booking-confirmed prices in the case of increased operation expenses and taxes, including harbour and docking fees, increased fuel prices, as well as currency exchange rates as followed:
a. If the price increase is specific to one guest in a cabin, the price of that cabin may correspondingly increase.
b. In the case that the entire trip’s operating costs are increased, the costs will be shared and divided equally by each cabin, for the price of each cabin, and increases accordingly.
If our harbour and docking fees increase after the reservation has been done, we will increase the price of the trip accordingly, by the proportional amount.
Upon the fluctuation of foreign exchange rates after the booking has been fixed, the trip’s price may increase by the amount of the foreign exchange rate losses.
A price increase will only occur if there are more than 4 months between the booking and the trip departure, and the increased expenses have not yet been taken into account, and were unforeseeable at the time of reservation.
In the case of retroactive price increase, we must immediately contact you. Prices will never be increased within 20 days before departure. If prices increase 5% or more, you have the option to cancel your booking free of charge or to change your booking to a trip of at least equal value, if we are in any position to do so.
We kindly ask to claim your, previously stated, rights concerning price increases immediately after being informed about them.
Errors, change in prices and availability excepted. Tariffs as of September 2011.
LIABILITY FOR LUGGAGE TRANSPORT AND CLIENT'S OWN BICYCLES
The daily luggage transport subjects any luggage to a greater deal of "wear and tear". We recommend the use of sturdy bags. Only one piece of luggage per person with a maximum weight of 20 kg can be transported. We are not responsible for minimal damage on handles and corners of the bag, caused by daily usage. For substantial damage or loss, the maximum insurance amount is € 360,00 per person.
The transport of client's own bicycle is at their own risk. We are not responsible for eventual damage that may occur. We strongly recommend a baggage and bicycle insurance.
BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Effective are the laws of the official "General Travel Conditions (ARB 1994)" in full together with the following amendments: Adaptation to the amendment to the Consumer's protection law BGBl. 247/93 Debated by the Consumer-political Counsel of the Federal Ministry of Health, Sports and Consumer's Protection according to § 73 Abs. 1 GewO 1994 and § 8 of the decree of the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs in the text of 1994 regarding the performances of travel agencies.The complete text can be looked into in any Austrian travel agency or requested by the tour operator.
PROTECTION OF CLIENT'S PAYMENTS
Protection of client's payments is according to the guidelines of the European Union dated June 13, 1990 (90/314/EWG, article 2 Z1) - as well as the Austrian law of travel agent security decree (RSV) BGBl. II Nr. 16/1999. RAD & REISEN GmbH, Schickgasse 9, A-1220 Vienna, is registered under FN 103860K in the official company register, Commercial Court Vienna, DVR: 0648256. RAD & REISEN is registered under No. 1998/0074 in the register of tour operators at the Federal Ministry of Economy and Labour, Vienna. In the event of insolvency the tour packages organised by RAD & REISEN, are insured by a bank guarantee at RAIFFEISENLANDESBANK BURGENLAND, Raiffeisenstraße 1, A-7001 Eisenstadt under No. 70.042.023. This insurance is valid for services paid, but not rendered and for eventual costs of clients return to home base. According to § 7 Abs. 1/Z 4 RSV, the tour operator RAD & REISEN announces, that it accepts a down payment of maximum 20 % of tour price not earlier than 11 months before tour departure. Down payments and deposits taken earlier than 11 months prior the confirmed tour end and down payments and deposits exceeding the secured amounts are not covered by the travel agent security decree. Liability of RAIFFEISENLANDESBANK BURGENLAND against the costumer only covers an amount up to the payments in respect and is limited by the total sum insured. In case that the total sum insured does not cover all titles in full, claims will be carried out pro rata. In the event of insolvency all claims above and beyond the bank guarantee have to reach the handling agent EUROPÄISCHE Reiseversicherung AG, 1220 Vienna, Kratochwjletrasse 4, Phone. +43/1/317 25 00, Fax: +43/1/319 93 67, within 8 weeks of insolvency date. Additionally RAD & REISEN takes part in an insurance fund according to § 8 RSV.
BOOKING CONDITIONS
The booking must be effected in written, per e-mail or internet and is binding upon forwarding the booking to us. A booking for individual customers travelling together cannot be handeld seperately. One participant has to assume responsibility for booking handling, down payment, final payment and receipt of booking confirmation as well as travel documents. A down payment of € 100,00 per person plus an optional insurance rate has to be paid upon booking, the final payment must reach our bank account free of charge at the earliest 14 days prior tour start. Travel documents will not be sent before receipt of the full amount. Please note that bank transfer may last up to 14 days! If the total amount is not received in time prior tour start a fee of € 25,00 has to be charged. As travel documents are sent by mail, RAD & REISEN - EUROCYCLE is not liable for timely arrival at the customer. Payment may also be effected by credit card.
CHANGES OF BOOKING
In case of booking change regarding number of participants, category, tour dates, transport or itinerary, a re-booking fee of € 50,-- per booking. Change of booking is only possible until 28 days prior tour-start. Change of the travel date within 28 days before original tour-start is only possible with full cancellation and rebooking according to cancellation fees - can be seen below.
CONTENT OF CONTRACT, INFORMATION AND OTHER SERVICES
The customer is liable by himself for the adherence to all regulations on travel documents and visa, customs regulations, exchange control legislation and sanity regulations valid at the time of travelling. Participation at ones own risk. Any participant is liable for the adherence to traffic regulations and has to be equal to the physical demands of the journey selected. Minors have to be accompanied by their parents or entitled adults. Reaching beyond his duties, the tour operator has to provide sufficient information on his services. The description of the services offered in the brochure or catalogue valid at the time of booking as well as any other information given are objects of agreement provided that there are no separate agreements. The overnight towns stated in the catalogue are the principally used destinations. However, we assume your agreement to the use of accommodation in other villages in the individual case without any reduction.
CANCELLATION POLOCY
Cancellation fees:
The following exceptional cancellation fees are applying for all bike & boat/bike & river cruise tours:
A NO-SHOW is in effect, if a client does not show for tour departure, is not willing to join tour departure or missed departure by his own fault. No refunds are possible for discontinuance of tour or for any services not utilised. We strongly recommend a travel and/or cancellation insurance.
APPENDIX:
Additional – Travel Constraints (Disclaimer), Bike and Ship tour MS MY STORY
We reserve the right to augment the advertised and booking-confirmed prices in the case of increased operation expenses and taxes, including harbour and docking fees, increased fuel prices, as well as currency exchange rates as followed:
a. If the price increase is specific to one guest in a cabin, the price of that cabin may correspondingly increase.
b. In the case that the entire trip’s operating costs are increased, the costs will be shared and divided equally by each cabin, for the price of each cabin, and increases accordingly.
If our harbour and docking fees increase after the reservation has been done, we will increase the price of the trip accordingly, by the proportional amount.
Upon the fluctuation of foreign exchange rates after the booking has been fixed, the trip’s price may increase by the amount of the foreign exchange rate losses.
A price increase will only occur if there are more than 4 months between the booking and the trip departure, and the increased expenses have not yet been taken into account, and were unforeseeable at the time of reservation.
In the case of retroactive price increase, we must immediately contact you. Prices will never be increased within 20 days before departure. If prices increase 5% or more, you have the option to cancel your booking free of charge or to change your booking to a trip of at least equal value, if we are in any position to do so.
We kindly ask to claim your, previously stated, rights concerning price increases immediately after being informed about them.
Errors, change in prices and availability excepted. Tariffs as of September 2011.
LIABILITY FOR LUGGAGE TRANSPORT AND CLIENT'S OWN BICYCLES
The daily luggage transport subjects any luggage to a greater deal of "wear and tear". We recommend the use of sturdy bags. Only one piece of luggage per person with a maximum weight of 20 kg can be transported. We are not responsible for minimal damage on handles and corners of the bag, caused by daily usage. For substantial damage or loss, the maximum insurance amount is € 360,00 per person.
The transport of client's own bicycle is at their own risk. We are not responsible for eventual damage that may occur. We strongly recommend a baggage and bicycle insurance.
BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Effective are the laws of the official "General Travel Conditions (ARB 1994)" in full together with the following amendments: Adaptation to the amendment to the Consumer's protection law BGBl. 247/93 Debated by the Consumer-political Counsel of the Federal Ministry of Health, Sports and Consumer's Protection according to § 73 Abs. 1 GewO 1994 and § 8 of the decree of the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs in the text of 1994 regarding the performances of travel agencies.The complete text can be looked into in any Austrian travel agency or requested by the tour operator.
PROTECTION OF CLIENT'S PAYMENTS
Protection of client's payments is according to the guidelines of the European Union dated June 13, 1990 (90/314/EWG, article 2 Z1) - as well as the Austrian law of travel agent security decree (RSV) BGBl. II Nr. 16/1999. RAD & REISEN GmbH, Schickgasse 9, A-1220 Vienna, is registered under FN 103860K in the official company register, Commercial Court Vienna, DVR: 0648256. RAD & REISEN is registered under No. 1998/0074 in the register of tour operators at the Federal Ministry of Economy and Labour, Vienna. In the event of insolvency the tour packages organised by RAD & REISEN, are insured by a bank guarantee at RAIFFEISENLANDESBANK BURGENLAND, Raiffeisenstraße 1, A-7001 Eisenstadt under No. 70.042.023. This insurance is valid for services paid, but not rendered and for eventual costs of clients return to home base. According to § 7 Abs. 1/Z 4 RSV, the tour operator RAD & REISEN announces, that it accepts a down payment of maximum 20 % of tour price not earlier than 11 months before tour departure. Down payments and deposits taken earlier than 11 months prior the confirmed tour end and down payments and deposits exceeding the secured amounts are not covered by the travel agent security decree. Liability of RAIFFEISENLANDESBANK BURGENLAND against the costumer only covers an amount up to the payments in respect and is limited by the total sum insured. In case that the total sum insured does not cover all titles in full, claims will be carried out pro rata. In the event of insolvency all claims above and beyond the bank guarantee have to reach the handling agent EUROPÄISCHE Reiseversicherung AG, 1220 Vienna, Kratochwjletrasse 4, Phone. +43/1/317 25 00, Fax: +43/1/319 93 67, within 8 weeks of insolvency date. Additionally RAD & REISEN takes part in an insurance fund according to § 8 RSV.
BOOKING CONDITIONS
The booking must be effected in written, per e-mail or internet and is binding upon forwarding the booking to us. A booking for individual customers travelling together cannot be handeld seperately. One participant has to assume responsibility for booking handling, down payment, final payment and receipt of booking confirmation as well as travel documents. A down payment of € 100,00 per person plus an optional insurance rate has to be paid upon booking, the final payment must reach our bank account free of charge at the earliest 14 days prior tour start. Travel documents will not be sent before receipt of the full amount. Please note that bank transfer may last up to 14 days! If the total amount is not received in time prior tour start a fee of € 25,00 has to be charged. As travel documents are sent by mail, RAD & REISEN - EUROCYCLE is not liable for timely arrival at the customer. Payment may also be effected by credit card.
CHANGES OF BOOKING
In case of booking change regarding number of participants, category, tour dates, transport or itinerary, a re-booking fee of € 50,-- per booking. Change of booking is only possible until 28 days prior tour-start. Change of the travel date within 28 days before original tour-start is only possible with full cancellation and rebooking according to cancellation fees - can be seen below.
CONTENT OF CONTRACT, INFORMATION AND OTHER SERVICES
The customer is liable by himself for the adherence to all regulations on travel documents and visa, customs regulations, exchange control legislation and sanity regulations valid at the time of travelling. Participation at ones own risk. Any participant is liable for the adherence to traffic regulations and has to be equal to the physical demands of the journey selected. Minors have to be accompanied by their parents or entitled adults. Reaching beyond his duties, the tour operator has to provide sufficient information on his services. The description of the services offered in the brochure or catalogue valid at the time of booking as well as any other information given are objects of agreement provided that there are no separate agreements. The overnight towns stated in the catalogue are the principally used destinations. However, we assume your agreement to the use of accommodation in other villages in the individual case without any reduction.
