From Kos to Patmos by Bike and Boat

Central Greek Aegean (Bike and Boat)

Tour Description: Guided

On a comfortable Turkish "Gulet" and by bicycle, explore the sun islands of the Greek Aegean. The islands are a magical and mythical world filled with historical monuments and an abundance of stories. It is a world painted by the sun and surrounded by the life-giving sea.

Come with us on a voyage of discovery and experience the Aegean from a special perspective, namely, by land and by sea. Relax while swimming in idyllic bays, enjoy the fabulous vistas, and walk in the footsteps of a turbulent, glorious past. Let us take you to the ancient Asclipion where Hippocrates, the famous physician, practiced his art. Enjoy the peaceful and lovely island Lipsi and dive into the atmosphere of the holy island Patmos. Be astonished by the unique panoramic views which are offered during the cycle tours.

Learn more about guided tours. 

Tour Description: Self-guided

On a comfortable Turkish "Gulet" and by bicycle, explore the sun islands of the Greek Aegean. The islands are a magical and mythical world filled with historical monuments and an abundance of stories. It is a world painted by the sun and surrounded by the life-giving sea.

Come with us on a voyage of discovery and experience the Aegean from a special perspective, namely, by land and by sea. Relax while swimming in idyllic bays, enjoy the fabulous vistas, and walk in the footsteps of a turbulent, glorious past. Let us take you to the ancient Asclipion where Hippocrates, the famous physician, practiced his art. Enjoy the peaceful and lovely island Lipsi and dive into the atmosphere of the holy island Patmos. Be astonished by the unique panoramic views which are offered during the cycle tours.

Learn more about guided tours. 

Highlights: Guided

• Cycle through green fields to Tingaki Beach and swim in the Aegean Sea
• Visit the Roman forum, the fortress of the Knights of St. John, and Ottoman Empire mosques in Kos
• Cycle to the quiet fishing village of VathyVisit the quiet beaches and 55 churches on the island of Lipsi
• Ride to the grotto where St. John saw the apocalypse on Patmos
• Tour the seaside chapel of Agios Isidoros
• Cycle to the world-famous archaeological excavation site of the Asclipion, where Hippocrates practiced medicine
• Visit Zia, an old Greek mountain village

Highlights: Self-guided

• Cycle through green fields to Tingaki Beach and swim in the Aegean Sea
• Visit the Roman forum, the fortress of the Knights of St. John, and Ottoman Empire mosques in Kos
• Cycle to the quiet fishing village of VathyVisit the quiet beaches and 55 churches on the island of Lipsi
• Ride to the grotto where St. John saw the apocalypse on Patmos
• Tour the seaside chapel of Agios Isidoros
• Cycle to the world-famous archaeological excavation site of the Asclipion, where Hippocrates practiced medicine
• Visit Zia, an old Greek mountain village

Daily Program: Guided

Day 1: Bodrum/Turkey (Boarding)
Individual arrival at Izmir or Bodrum Airport and transfer to the ship in Bodrum. After checking in on board the gulet, we have the opportunity to visit the picturesque port town of Bodrum. Dinner on board.

Day 2: Island of Kos (19 miles/30 km)
Before lunch, we cross over to Kos. The first cycle trip begins here and leads us through green fields to Tingaki Beach or to the Embros therm, where we have the opportunity to have our first swim in the Aegean. We spend the evening in Kos, the lively capital of the island. On a tour through the town, we come with each step across traces of the island's great past. The Roman forum, the fortress of the Knights of  St. John, and the mosques from the time when Kos was part of the Ottoman empire stand shoulder to shoulder. We can end the evening relaxing in one of the town's numerous bars and cafes.

Day 3: Island of Leros (19 miles/30 km) 
In the morning we have a longer cruise to Leros. Leros is green, varied and always offers new and surprising views into small harbours. Our cycle trip leads us to the fort of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem in Agia Marina and into the small alleys of the town. After an espresso break in the idyllic harbour of the town we cycle on to the seaside chapel of Agios Isidoros, in which many couples get married. In the afternoon we cross over to the island of Patmos- its snow white upper town and its towering monastery can be seen form afar already. Dinner takes place on board.  

Day 4: Island of Patmos and Lipsi (9 miles/15 km) 
On a short panoramic cycle route we visit Patmos and its grotto. It is said that St. John received the Apocalypse during his captivity here. The world famous monastery of St. John of Chora is found in a village with numerous white alleys, 34 churches and chapels radiating heavenly peace. After a visit we cycle past a wonderful beach until we reach the port. We meet the boat for lunch and cruise on to Lipsi. In the late afternoon we explore Lipsi by bike, taking us to beautiful quiet beaches that invite us for a swim break. Do not miss to visit the legendary pastry shop at the port!  

Day 5: Island of Kalymnos  (25 miles/39 km) 
On a short but panoramic cycle route, we visit the grotto, in which St. John during his banishment saw the apocalypse. The world famous St. John monastery of Hora, a village, which has a paradise-like peaceful atmosphere with its numerous white laneways and 33 churches and chapels, is the next stop on our cycle tour. From there, we cycle along a wonderful beach inviting us for a bathing stop. Afterwards, we return to the port where the ship awaits us to cruise over to Leros.

Day 6: Island of Kos (31 miles/50 km) 
The boat takes us to Mastichari of Kos. Today our daily tour takes us through varied landscapes, mostly along the coast and partly through the impressive mountains of Kos to the same named island’s capital. Along the way we stop for a longer lunch break in the old Greek mountain village of Zia. After dinner on board you may explore the bustling town of Kos. 

Day 7: Island of Kos (19 miles/30 km) 
In the morning, we take a cycle trip to the world-famous archaeological excavation site of the Asclipion, where Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, practiced. From here, the bike ride leads us on to Zia, an old Greek mountain village, which tempts us to stay with its numerous, cozy taverns. Later on, our boat takes us back to Bodrum, where we can stroll again through the lively old town. The last evening aboard takes place traditionally and includes the communal dinner and a last get-together in a cozy atmosphere with crew and tour guides.

Day 8: Disembarkation and departure
After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport or extension of your holiday in the Turkish or Greek Aegean sea.

Changes
We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary, depending on wind and weather conditions or organizational requirements. 

Daily Program: Self-guided

Dates: Guided

Saturdays: Apr 26; May 4, 11; Sep 28; Oct 5, 12, 2013 

Dates: Self-guided

Packages and Prices: Guided

Gulet boat
When you book, please enter the citizenship of each person in the "Comments" section of the booking form.
Per person, double occupancy €1020 Single cabin supplement (1 person/1 cabin) €300 Tour package for children up to 18 €765 Bike rentals (included in tour price) Hybrid touring bike, 21-speed €0 Equipment included free with all rentals €0 Insurance for E-bike €20 Swiss Flyer E-bike with Orlieb saddlebags €100

Packages and Prices: Self-guided

Included Services: Guided

• 8-day-journey on a comfortable Turkish gulet with crew
• 7 nights on a gulet in a double cabin with shower/toilet 
• 7x half-board (breakfast and dinner)
• 6 guided and individual bike tours, as described in the program
• Bed linen and towels 
• Overview maps for the bike tours on board 
• 21-speed hybrid touring bike with Ortlieb saddlebag
• Group transfer from airport (Bodrum or Izmir) to boat and return on embarkation and disembarkation days
• Entrance fees for museum and archaeological sites
• English and German speaking tour guide

Included Services: Self-guided

Boats: Guided

Barbaros B. 
On this tour your accommodation is the Barbaros B, a comfort gulet. There are 15 spacious cabins, with enough room for 30 people. 

 All cabins have their own shower and toilet. The cabins are located on the tween deck which means that entering the cabins is only possible from the interior of the Gulet. A window to the outside is available in all cabins. Of course, the crew is committed to take care about the Islandhoppers' well-being according to the Turkish hospitality standard.

The cook on board is part of the crew and will prepare daily breakfast and a daily warm meal. Catering on board starts with dinner on the embarkation day and ends with breakfast on the disembarkation day. 

Boats: Self-guided

Barbaros B. 
On this tour your accommodation is the Barbaros B, a comfort gulet. There are 15 spacious cabins, with enough room for 30 people. 

 All cabins have their own shower and toilet. The cabins are located on the tween deck which means that entering the cabins is only possible from the interior of the Gulet. A window to the outside is available in all cabins. Of course, the crew is committed to take care about the Islandhoppers' well-being according to the Turkish hospitality standard.

The cook on board is part of the crew and will prepare daily breakfast and a daily warm meal. Catering on board starts with dinner on the embarkation day and ends with breakfast on the disembarkation day. 

Bike Rentals: Guided

21-speed hybrid touring bike in men's and women's styles.

Equipment provided free with all rentals: saddle bags (with the road bikes), spare tubes, repair kit, first aid kit and pump are carried by the guides. If self-guided these items will be provided.

Equipment provided for free upon request made at time of booking: trailer bike for children and children seats

Bike Rentals: Self-guided

21-speed hybrid touring bike in men's and women's styles.

Equipment provided free with all rentals: saddle bags (with the road bikes), spare tubes, repair kit, first aid kit and pump are carried by the guides. If self-guided these items will be provided.

Equipment provided for free upon request made at time of booking: trailer bike for children and children seats

Surface and Terrain: Guided

The day tours average 15 miles, and take you through mainly hilly terrain. There are also some extended climbs where walking your bike is permitted. Most of the roads are asphalted. Your tour guide informs you each day about the tour details. You can set aside a whole or half-day for swimming or relaxing on board the boat whenever you want. Helmet use is mandatory on all bike tours. You are strongly encouraged to bring your own well-fitted helmet.

We believe that only children in a good physical condition and of a minimum age of 10 and previous bicycle tour experience are able to master the bike tours on their own strength. Please note that the minimum height for the bikes we provide is 4 ft. 6 in.

This tour is rated Moderate and is for cyclists in good physical condition. 

Surface and Terrain: Self-guided

The day tours average 15 miles, and take you through mainly hilly terrain. There are also some extended climbs where walking your bike is permitted. Most of the roads are asphalted. Your tour guide informs you each day about the tour details. You can set aside a whole or half-day for swimming or relaxing on board the boat whenever you want. Helmet use is mandatory on all bike tours. You are strongly encouraged to bring your own well-fitted helmet.

We believe that only children in a good physical condition and of a minimum age of 10 and previous bicycle tour experience are able to master the bike tours on their own strength. Please note that the minimum height for the bikes we provide is 4 ft. 6 in.

This tour is rated Moderate and is for cyclists in good physical condition. 

How To Get There: Guided

Tour start and end
Nearest airport: Bodrum, Turkey
Nearest train station: Izmir, Turkey 

You will find your ship on embarkation day in the port of Bodrum in Turkey. Check in time on board begins at 2 p.m. The ship's exact location in the port is not decided until the actual embarkation day.

Travelling by plane to Bodrum or Imzir
Travelling by plane is the fastest, cheapest and most comfortable way to get to Turkey. The closest airport for this trip is Bodrum. There are scheduled flights as well as chartered flights to Bodrum or Izmir (with transfer time), i.e. charterflights with Sunexpress to Bodrum from German Airports (Cologne, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hanover, Munich, or Berlin) to Izmir also from Amsterdam or Zurich. With Germanwings www.germanwings.de you may find cheaper tickets to Izmir from German airports, or use Airberlin (www.airberlin.de) to fly to Bodrum. Check Edelweiß Air (www.edelweiss.ch) for cheap flights to Zurich. 

From our experience there is a 50% chance that chartered planes will change their scheduled flight times. The respective travel agent will inform you of any such changes. Set flight times are only really available with scheduled flights and these are generally much more expensive.

If at all possible, please choose a return flight that does not depart until early or late afternoon, to ensure a stress-free return to your home country.

Transfers between airport and boat
We organize collective transfers from the airport to the port of Bodrum. As long as those transfers take place on embarkation and disembarkation days, they are free of charge for you. For all transfers a reservation is required. 

At the airport you will be welcomed by a person carrying an "Islandhopping" panel or a panel with your name on it. We generally organize small buses or taxis for the transfer, so you may incur a wait for guests from other destinations.

Boarding ship
You will come across one or two tour guides, wearing a blue polo with the sign "Inselhüpfen," standing by the ship.

Tips on getting to and from your tour

How To Get There: Self-guided

Tour start and end
Nearest airport: Bodrum, Turkey
Nearest train station: Izmir, Turkey 

You will find your ship on embarkation day in the port of Bodrum in Turkey. Check in time on board begins at 2 p.m. The ship's exact location in the port is not decided until the actual embarkation day.

Travelling by plane to Bodrum or Imzir
Travelling by plane is the fastest, cheapest and most comfortable way to get to Turkey. The closest airport for this trip is Bodrum. There are scheduled flights as well as chartered flights to Bodrum or Izmir (with transfer time), i.e. charterflights with Sunexpress to Bodrum from German Airports (Cologne, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hanover, Munich, or Berlin) to Izmir also from Amsterdam or Zurich. With Germanwings www.germanwings.de you may find cheaper tickets to Izmir from German airports, or use Airberlin (www.airberlin.de) to fly to Bodrum. Check Edelweiß Air (www.edelweiss.ch) for cheap flights to Zurich. 

From our experience there is a 50% chance that chartered planes will change their scheduled flight times. The respective travel agent will inform you of any such changes. Set flight times are only really available with scheduled flights and these are generally much more expensive.

If at all possible, please choose a return flight that does not depart until early or late afternoon, to ensure a stress-free return to your home country.

Transfers between airport and boat
We organize collective transfers from the airport to the port of Bodrum. As long as those transfers take place on embarkation and disembarkation days, they are free of charge for you. For all transfers a reservation is required. 

At the airport you will be welcomed by a person carrying an "Islandhopping" panel or a panel with your name on it. We generally organize small buses or taxis for the transfer, so you may incur a wait for guests from other destinations.

Boarding ship
You will come across one or two tour guides, wearing a blue polo with the sign "Inselhüpfen," standing by the ship.

Tips on getting to and from your tour

Weather: Guided

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Weather: Self-guided

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More about Greece: Guided

Sitting at the meeting point of Europe, Asia, and Africa is the Greek peninsula. Bordered by the Aegean, Ionian and Mediterranean Seas, Greece has a uniquely rich history etched in every corner of the country. Archaeological remnants of the ancient Greek civilization include Delphi's Temple of Apollo, the Acropolis in Athens with its renowned Parthenon Temple and Olympia's Temple of Zeus, where the Olympic games were held every four years. Trips to these sites also provide an opportunity to visit Greece’s 200 state museums and 107 private museums. Most notable is the Archaeological Museum of Olympia and the new Acropolis Museum that houses over 4,000 finds from the Acropolis.

A trip to Greece is not complete without visiting one of its 6,000 islands, of which only 227 are inhabited. The Greek isles share an ideal climate with crystal clear waters, but feature highly diverse coastal areas ranging from sandy and rocky beaches to sheltered coves to coastal wetlands. The outstanding cuisine of Greece is always a highlight as well.

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More about Greece: Self-guided

Sitting at the meeting point of Europe, Asia, and Africa is the Greek peninsula. Bordered by the Aegean, Ionian and Mediterranean Seas, Greece has a uniquely rich history etched in every corner of the country. Archaeological remnants of the ancient Greek civilization include Delphi's Temple of Apollo, the Acropolis in Athens with its renowned Parthenon Temple and Olympia's Temple of Zeus, where the Olympic games were held every four years. Trips to these sites also provide an opportunity to visit Greece’s 200 state museums and 107 private museums. Most notable is the Archaeological Museum of Olympia and the new Acropolis Museum that houses over 4,000 finds from the Acropolis.

A trip to Greece is not complete without visiting one of its 6,000 islands, of which only 227 are inhabited. The Greek isles share an ideal climate with crystal clear waters, but feature highly diverse coastal areas ranging from sandy and rocky beaches to sheltered coves to coastal wetlands. The outstanding cuisine of Greece is always a highlight as well.

 More on bicycling in Greece > 

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Tour Company Background: Guided

Island Hopping by bike and boat has been organized by Radurlaub Zeitreisen GmbH since 1998. Since then we have been expanding our program continuously. In Croatia we are meanwhile organizing tours in Istria, the Kvarner Bay as well as Central and South Dalmatia. Since 2002 tours in Greece and Turkey have also been part of our program. 

We look forward to seeing you on our ships!

Tour Company Background: Self-guided

Island Hopping by bike and boat has been organized by Radurlaub Zeitreisen GmbH since 1998. Since then we have been expanding our program continuously. In Croatia we are meanwhile organizing tours in Istria, the Kvarner Bay as well as Central and South Dalmatia. Since 2002 tours in Greece and Turkey have also been part of our program. 

We look forward to seeing you on our ships!

Terms and Conditions: Inselhuepfen (Island Hopping): Guided

These terms and conditions, which you agree to by booking your trip, govern the contractual relationship between you as traveler and us as tour operator.  The terms and conditions supplement Paragraph 651 and those following in the German BGB (Buergerliches Gesetzbuch) that govern travel contract law. Please read all the following terms and conditions carefully.Trip CancellationIf the minimum number of participants required for a trip is not met (18 participants for bus and boat trips, unless otherwise noted), we reserve the right to cancel it. The decision about whether the trip will take place or not will be made as early as possible, three weeks before the beginning of the trip at the latest. In case of trip cancellation, all payments you have made will be fully refunded. There can be no additional claims made against us.  As the tour operator, we have the right to cancel the tour if the trip is jeopardized, made difficult, or impaired due to an act of God.

Cancellation and Changes in Reservations by Customers
(Different conditions apply for flight bookings through Radurlaub Zeitreisen GmbH)You can withdraw from the travel contract up until the beginning of the trip.  Your cancellation is valid when your written notification reaches us. If you cancel before the 60th day before the start of the trip, we will refund the amount paid so far, minus a cancellation handling fee.
Our cancellation fees are:

• 60 days or more before the beginning of the trip: 10% of the trip price
• 59 – 31 days before the trip begins: 30% of the trip price
• 30 – 21 days before the trip begins: 50% of the trip price
• 20 – 11 days before the trip begins: 70% of the trip price
• 10 – 1 days before the trip begins: 90% of the trip price

If you cancel on the day of the trip or if you do not appear for the start of the trip, we charge the full trip price.  

If you miss the start of the trip or are prevented from traveling due to incomplete travel documents, this will be considered as a cancellation.  

Reservation changes are handled the same way as cancellations.  For changing your reservation, we will charge 50 € changing fee  for changes made 28 days or more before the beginning of the trip.  Any later changes (if possible) will need to be handled as a cancellation and new registration. Cancellation and reservation change fees are due immediately.

Registration
You can register by mail, fax, Internet, or by phone. If you register additional participants, your contract encompasses the contractual responsibilities for all the participants you registered.  By registering, you are offering us a binding travel contract. The contract is finalized through our confirmation.  Any additional arrangements or changes to the set contract must be made in writing.
PaymentA deposit in the amount of 10% of the total trip price is due at the finalization of the contract.  With the deposit and the finalization of the contract, you will receive an insurance notice (unfortunately only available in German) protecting you, as required by German law, from insolvency of the tour operator.  The remainder of the payment is due four weeks before the start of the trip.  After booking you will receive an information booklet for the trip per mail; this is also a part of the travel contract and needs to be read carefully as it contains the most up-to-date information about the trip.

Services
The foundation upon which the trip is organized is the description of the services, which is available in the brochure, in official pamphlets and on our website, and confirmed in your travel contract. Alterations that become necessary after the finalization of the contract and that are made in good faith are permitted if they are not substantial, and do not change the overall character of the trip.  We assume no liability for information in the brochures of our partners or in our own brochure, even if we issued them.

Liability
We are liable within the scope of a merchant’s duty of care for diligent trip preparation, careful selection and supervision of participating agencies, accuracy of service and activity descriptions, and standard provision of the services agreed upon. Our liability for damages other than personal injury is limited to three times the cost of the trip, provided the damages are neither intentional nor due to gross negligence. This limitation is still in effect if we are responsible for the damage due to the fault of a service provider.  If we are solely procurers of foreign services, we are liable only for proper procurement, not for the services.We are liable for damage or loss of luggage up to the amount of 250 € only if the damage was caused by us and was indicated to us immediately.  Scratches on luggage, torn luggage handles, and damaged wheels are excluded from any liability.  Upon delivery of luggage at the accommodation facilities, the liability is transferred according to § 701 BGB to the officer of the accommodations.  Services that were not made use of will not be reimbursed.

Participation
A vacation that involves exercise and physical activity requires greater commitment than a conventional package tour. It is your duty to make certain that you are up to the physical challenges of such a trip.  The pre-condition for a bike-tour is that you are able to handle a bicycle in street traffic and on unpaved paths under any weather conditions.  If you rent a bike, it is your responsibility to check the condition of the bike, particularly the brakes.  You bear sole responsibility for adhering to all legal regulations at home and abroad, particularly regulations about travel documents and cross-border trade.  When traveling across the exterior borders of the EU, your luggage must remain unlocked, to facilitate passage through customs.  If your baggage is searched, you will be notified about it upon arrival at the destination.  If problems with the procurement of the services occur, you are required to help within the scope of legal regulations, in order to avoid potential damages or keep them at a minimum and report any complaints to us immediately.

Duty of Care
During the duration of the trip, you are liable for damage to or loss of bicycles and any equipment entrusted to you.  For guided tours, this is only valid if you have separated yourself from the group, have disobeyed instructions from the tour guides, or caused the damage or loss intentionally, through negligence or gross negligence.

Warranty
You can demand redress if the trip services are not rendered according to the contract. This can be solved by us providing compensation of equal or greater value.  In the case of disproportionate effort, corrective action can be denied.  For the period in which the services that have not been rendered according to contract, you can request a reduction in travel price after your return. The pre-condition for this is the immediate notification of our deficiencies or those of our tour guides, so that we have the opportunity to find a remedy.  Tour guides are not authorized to recognize claims.  Independent of a reduction in travel price, you can demand compensation due to non-compliance with the travel contract, unless we are not responsible for the defect.

Limitation of claim
Claims must be made in writing within one month of the contractual end of the trip. The statute of limitation for claims based on the contract expires six months after the contractual end of the trip.  The statute of limitations for all claims of civil offence expires three years after the end of the trip.
Privacy of Personal InformationAll personal information that you give us for the processing of the trip is protected against misuse under German personal data protection law.
Travel ProtectionWe urge you to consider effecting a travel cancellation cost insurance.  Before the trip, please also find out about your medical and accident insurance and about luggage insurance or travel liability insurance, if necessary.

Severability Clause
The nullification of individual clauses in the travel contract or the travel terms does not result in the nullification of the entire contract or the travel terms.
Court of JurisdictionThe court of jurisdiction is Konstanz, Germany

Terms and Conditions: Inselhuepfen (Island Hopping): Self-guided

These terms and conditions, which you agree to by booking your trip, govern the contractual relationship between you as traveler and us as tour operator.  The terms and conditions supplement Paragraph 651 and those following in the German BGB (Buergerliches Gesetzbuch) that govern travel contract law. Please read all the following terms and conditions carefully.Trip CancellationIf the minimum number of participants required for a trip is not met (18 participants for bus and boat trips, unless otherwise noted), we reserve the right to cancel it. The decision about whether the trip will take place or not will be made as early as possible, three weeks before the beginning of the trip at the latest. In case of trip cancellation, all payments you have made will be fully refunded. There can be no additional claims made against us.  As the tour operator, we have the right to cancel the tour if the trip is jeopardized, made difficult, or impaired due to an act of God.

Cancellation and Changes in Reservations by Customers
(Different conditions apply for flight bookings through Radurlaub Zeitreisen GmbH)You can withdraw from the travel contract up until the beginning of the trip.  Your cancellation is valid when your written notification reaches us. If you cancel before the 60th day before the start of the trip, we will refund the amount paid so far, minus a cancellation handling fee.
Our cancellation fees are:

• 60 days or more before the beginning of the trip: 10% of the trip price
• 59 – 31 days before the trip begins: 30% of the trip price
• 30 – 21 days before the trip begins: 50% of the trip price
• 20 – 11 days before the trip begins: 70% of the trip price
• 10 – 1 days before the trip begins: 90% of the trip price

If you cancel on the day of the trip or if you do not appear for the start of the trip, we charge the full trip price.  

If you miss the start of the trip or are prevented from traveling due to incomplete travel documents, this will be considered as a cancellation.  

Reservation changes are handled the same way as cancellations.  For changing your reservation, we will charge 50 € changing fee  for changes made 28 days or more before the beginning of the trip.  Any later changes (if possible) will need to be handled as a cancellation and new registration. Cancellation and reservation change fees are due immediately.

Registration
You can register by mail, fax, Internet, or by phone. If you register additional participants, your contract encompasses the contractual responsibilities for all the participants you registered.  By registering, you are offering us a binding travel contract. The contract is finalized through our confirmation.  Any additional arrangements or changes to the set contract must be made in writing.
PaymentA deposit in the amount of 10% of the total trip price is due at the finalization of the contract.  With the deposit and the finalization of the contract, you will receive an insurance notice (unfortunately only available in German) protecting you, as required by German law, from insolvency of the tour operator.  The remainder of the payment is due four weeks before the start of the trip.  After booking you will receive an information booklet for the trip per mail; this is also a part of the travel contract and needs to be read carefully as it contains the most up-to-date information about the trip.

Services
The foundation upon which the trip is organized is the description of the services, which is available in the brochure, in official pamphlets and on our website, and confirmed in your travel contract. Alterations that become necessary after the finalization of the contract and that are made in good faith are permitted if they are not substantial, and do not change the overall character of the trip.  We assume no liability for information in the brochures of our partners or in our own brochure, even if we issued them.

Liability
We are liable within the scope of a merchant’s duty of care for diligent trip preparation, careful selection and supervision of participating agencies, accuracy of service and activity descriptions, and standard provision of the services agreed upon. Our liability for damages other than personal injury is limited to three times the cost of the trip, provided the damages are neither intentional nor due to gross negligence. This limitation is still in effect if we are responsible for the damage due to the fault of a service provider.  If we are solely procurers of foreign services, we are liable only for proper procurement, not for the services.We are liable for damage or loss of luggage up to the amount of 250 € only if the damage was caused by us and was indicated to us immediately.  Scratches on luggage, torn luggage handles, and damaged wheels are excluded from any liability.  Upon delivery of luggage at the accommodation facilities, the liability is transferred according to § 701 BGB to the officer of the accommodations.  Services that were not made use of will not be reimbursed.

Participation
A vacation that involves exercise and physical activity requires greater commitment than a conventional package tour. It is your duty to make certain that you are up to the physical challenges of such a trip.  The pre-condition for a bike-tour is that you are able to handle a bicycle in street traffic and on unpaved paths under any weather conditions.  If you rent a bike, it is your responsibility to check the condition of the bike, particularly the brakes.  You bear sole responsibility for adhering to all legal regulations at home and abroad, particularly regulations about travel documents and cross-border trade.  When traveling across the exterior borders of the EU, your luggage must remain unlocked, to facilitate passage through customs.  If your baggage is searched, you will be notified about it upon arrival at the destination.  If problems with the procurement of the services occur, you are required to help within the scope of legal regulations, in order to avoid potential damages or keep them at a minimum and report any complaints to us immediately.

Duty of Care
During the duration of the trip, you are liable for damage to or loss of bicycles and any equipment entrusted to you.  For guided tours, this is only valid if you have separated yourself from the group, have disobeyed instructions from the tour guides, or caused the damage or loss intentionally, through negligence or gross negligence.

Warranty
You can demand redress if the trip services are not rendered according to the contract. This can be solved by us providing compensation of equal or greater value.  In the case of disproportionate effort, corrective action can be denied.  For the period in which the services that have not been rendered according to contract, you can request a reduction in travel price after your return. The pre-condition for this is the immediate notification of our deficiencies or those of our tour guides, so that we have the opportunity to find a remedy.  Tour guides are not authorized to recognize claims.  Independent of a reduction in travel price, you can demand compensation due to non-compliance with the travel contract, unless we are not responsible for the defect.

Limitation of claim
Claims must be made in writing within one month of the contractual end of the trip. The statute of limitation for claims based on the contract expires six months after the contractual end of the trip.  The statute of limitations for all claims of civil offence expires three years after the end of the trip.
Privacy of Personal InformationAll personal information that you give us for the processing of the trip is protected against misuse under German personal data protection law.
Travel ProtectionWe urge you to consider effecting a travel cancellation cost insurance.  Before the trip, please also find out about your medical and accident insurance and about luggage insurance or travel liability insurance, if necessary.

Severability Clause
The nullification of individual clauses in the travel contract or the travel terms does not result in the nullification of the entire contract or the travel terms.
Court of JurisdictionThe court of jurisdiction is Konstanz, Germany