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| Type of tour: | Self-guided/Guided |
| Level: | Leisurely |
| Duration: | 7 Nights |
| Distance: | 28 Miles/day average |
| Dates: | Self-guided: Saturdays: May 5; Jun 2; Jul 7; and Sep 1, 2012 Guided: Saturdays: May 19; Jun 23; July 21; Aug 11; Sep 15 and 29, 2012 |
| Tour price: | €548 (self-guided) €748 (guided) |
| Start city: | Budapest, Hungary |
| End city: | Budapest, Hungary |
Sunshine and dry continental air define the climate of the Hungarian region this bike tour travels through. Above all, this tour is not a simple "Wellness Offer" as much as an opportunity to enjoy this spas and thermal waters in the context of a cycling holiday. And every night, you will stay where you can bathe or swim in the curative waters.
In the Carpathian Basin in Central Europe, where Hungary is located, the crust of the earth is very thin so the thermal waters rise very easily from the core of the earth to the surface. There is a saying in Hungary that all you have to do is push a stick into the ground to reach the thermal water rich in minerals and trace elements. Thanks to this natural phenomenon and, with more than 400 hot springs and 200 thermal spas, Hungary is a world leader in spa vacationing.
In fact, thermal waters in Hungary have been used for curative purposes since Roman times, who developed an extensive bathing culture around the hot springs. All Hungarian spas have chlorine-free mineral pools of varying temperatures of 80-100 degrees Fahrenheit (28-38 Celsius). The hot springs gush into the surface at very high temperatures and have to be cooled off to different temperatures suitable for bathing and swimming. On this tour, suitable for those of all ages, you will can enjoy the healing waters of Hungary!
Sunshine and dry continental air define the climate of the Hungarian region this bike tour travels through. Above all, this tour is not a simple "Wellness Offer" as much as an opportunity to enjoy this spas and thermal waters in the context of a cycling holiday. And every night, you will stay where you can bathe or swim in the curative waters.
In the Carpathian Basin in Central Europe, where Hungary is located, the crust of the earth is very thin so the thermal waters rise very easily from the core of the earth to the surface. There is a saying in Hungary that all you have to do is push a stick into the ground to reach the thermal water rich in minerals and trace elements. Thanks to this natural phenomenon and, with more than 400 hot springs and 200 thermal spas, Hungary is a world leader in spa vacationing.
In fact, thermal waters in Hungary have been used for curative purposes since Roman times, who developed an extensive bathing culture around the hot springs. All Hungarian spas have chlorine-free mineral pools of varying temperatures of 80-100 degrees Fahrenheit (28-38 Celsius). The hot springs gush into the surface at very high temperatures and have to be cooled off to different temperatures suitable for bathing and swimming. On this tour, suitable for those of all ages, you will can enjoy the healing waters of Hungary!
Day 1: Arrival in Budapest
Individual arrival until 6 p.m. in Budapest. Tour briefing with the guide with dinner following.
Overnight in Budapest.
Day 2: Doba - Puszta/Berekfuerdo (28 miles/45 km)
The transfer bus takes you near Szolnok, located at the River Tisza. Following the distribution of bikes, a beautiful stage awaits following the embankment of the Nature Reserve. You then cross the Tisza on a ferry and continue through calm villages until reaching Kunhegyes. After a short bus transfer to the hotel, enjoy the evening in the thermal spa/swimming pool.
Overnight in Kunhegyes.
Day 3: The Lake Tisza and Tiszaors-Fuedo (29 miles/47 km)
Today begins with a sightseeing tour in Kunhegyes, followed by a cycle route heading towards Abádszalók at Lake Tisza, cultural landscape of the World Heritage. Because of the barrage, it is the second largest lake in the country. Again passing beautiful nature scenery, you reach the destination of the day, Tiszaörs-fürdö, where one of the most effective thermal springs of Hungary comes to the surface.
Overnight in Tiszaörs-fürdö.
Day 4: Hortobagy National Park (30 miles/49 km)
Today you cycle towards the strictly protected bird-reserve of the Lake Tisza. Traveling by boat on the romantic water world, you reach the embankment that is ideal for cycling. Soon you reach Máta, the center of the riding life. The Nonius breed is bred in stud farms in Mata. There will be plenty of time for swimming and relaxing.
Overnight in Mata.
Day 5: Hortobagy Puszta (Plain) (31 miles/49 km)
In the morning, you take a "Puszta-Taxi", a covered horse carriage! Journey to see the horses, gray cattles, spiral-horned sheep and the typical dwell of this region. The short grass is ideal for birds and unique plants. Continuing towards Nádudvar, a popular place among open-air thermal-bath fans, but also beloved by hunters, is perfect for a pleasant bath!
Overnight in Nádudvar.
Day 6: Cycling and Bathing (24 miles/38 km)
Today you visit Hajdúszoboszló, the largest open-air thermal spa of Hungary with 17 pools and other facilities. Leaving you head towards Hajdúszovát. Enjoy your last opportunity for bathing in Kaba with its well-cared, local open-air spa. The days ends in Nádudvar again, with dinner following at the hotel.
Overnight in Nádudvar.
Day 7: Set out for Budapest
Saying goodbye to Nádudvar, you continue on to the Puszta. The bus will take you to Budapest and give an exploratory sightseeing tour of the city. In the evening, enjoy free time, shopping, or countless other activities Budapest offers. Goodbye dinner in the hotel in Budapest.
Overnight in Budapest.
Day 8: Individual departure
Individual departure after breakfast or additional nights in Budapest.
Day 1: Arrival in Budapest
Individual arrival in Budapest.
Overnight in Budapest.
Day 2: Doba - Puszta/Berekurdo (28 miles/45 km)
The day begins with a meeting with the driver of the transport-van at the reception of your hotel. The transfer bus takes you near Szolnok (at the River Tisza). Following distribution of the bikes, the first stage begins. There is a beautiful stage ahead on the embankment (Nature Reserve). Cross the River Tisza on a ferry. Through calm villages until we reach Kunhegyes. Short bus transfer to the hotel. Spend the evening enjoying the thermal spa/swimming pool.
Overnight in Berekfurdo.
Day 3: Lake Tisza and Tiszaors - Furdo (29 miles/47 km)
Today begins with time for touring Kunhegyes, afterwards you cycle towards Abádszalók at Lake Tisza – cultural landscape of the World Heritage. Because of the barrage, it is the second largest lake of the country. Again a stage with beautiful nature scenery. Destination of the day is Tiszafüred-Tiszaörvény, one of the most effective thermal springs of Hungary comes to the surface in this region.
Overnight in Berekfurdo.
Day 4: Hortobagy National Park (30 miles/48 km)
Today you head towards the strictly protected bird-reserve of the Lake Tisza. You can make guidance per boat on the romantic water world. The embankment is easily "rideable". Soon you reach Máta, the center of the riding life. The Nonius breed is bred in these stud farms. Time for swimming and relaxing.
Overnight in Hortobagy- Mata.
Day 5: Hortobagy Puszta (Plain) (31 miles/49 km)
In the morning it is possible take a tour with a “Puszta-Taxi”, a covered horse waiting for you! A varied journey to see the horses, gray cattles, spiral-horned sheep and the typical dwell of this region. The short grass is ideal for birds and unique plants. Continuing cycling towards Nádudvar/Hajduszoboszló, a popular place among open-air thermal-bath fans. (But also beloved by hunters) Pleasant bath adventure here if you want!
Overnight in Nadudvar.
Day 6: Cycling and Bathing (24 miles/38 km)
The day begins with a visit in Hajdúszoboszló, where the largest open-air thermal spa of Hungary with 17 pools and other facilities is located. You leave heading towards Hajdúszovát. Last bathing-fun option in Kaba with its well-cared local open-air spa. The days ends in Nádudvar again. Accommodation in the same hotel as yesterday.
Overnight in Nadudvar.
Day 7: Set out for Budapest
w Today you say goodbye to "Hajdusag" and to the Puszta. The bus then takes you to Budapest. Enjoy a free evening in Budapest, with time to shop and visit the sites.
Overnight in Budapest.
Day 8: Departure
Saturdays: May 19; Jun 23; July 21; Aug 11; Sep 15 and 29, 2012
Saturdays: May 5; Jun 2; Jul 7; and Sep 1, 2012
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* The driver of the van, however, is not just a chauffeur! The Follower-Van carries your luggage from hotel to hotel and brings some spare-bikes too. For even more safety along the way is the driver of the van equipped with cell phones. The daily biking routes cross again and again the way of the Follower-Van. The van follows the group without coming in sight or disturbing. It has the tools, spare parts and a travel pharmacy, additional bike bags on board. The driver help repair the failures with the bikes - he is ready to help for you! The bus transfers inserted occasionally in the trips make it possible to overcome roads with heavy traffic or exhausting short-cuts. At most of the tours these also make it possible to make a backtransport to the starting point. During the transfers the driver of the van carries your bikes in the special bike-transporting trailer.
Day 1: Hotel Rubin, Budapest
www.hotelrubin.com
Hotel Rubin offers excellent accomodation and is located at the Buda-side of Budapest, nestled in the heart of a beautiful green-belt suburb, near the city center and Buda Castle.
Day 2 and 3: Thermal Hotel Szivek, Berekfurdo
www.thermalhotelszivek.hu
Thermal Hotel Szivek is situated near the open-air bath in Berekfurdo, featuring a spa and wellness center.
Day 4: Club Hotel Hortobagy, Hortobagy-Mata
www.hortusnaturaehotels.hu
Club Hotel Hortobagy was opened in 1992 in the heart of the Hortobagy National Park. It features 54 twin-bed rooms, 4 suites and 20 apartment houses.
Day 5 and 6: Hotel Trofea, Nadudvar
Day 7: Hotel Rubin, Budapest
Day 1: Hotel Rubin, Budapest
www.hotelrubin.com
Hotel Rubin offers excellent accomodation and is located at the Buda-side of Budapest, nestled in the heart of a beautiful green-belt suburb, near the city center and Buda Castle.
Day 2 and 3: Thermal Hotel Szivek, Berekfurdo
www.thermalhotelszivek.hu
Thermal Hotel Szivek is situated near the open-air bath in Berekfurdo, featuring a spa and wellness center.
Day 4: Club Hotel Hortobagy, Hortobagy-Mata
www.hortusnaturaehotels.hu
Club Hotel Hortobagy was opened in 1992 in the heart of the Hortobagy National Park. It features 54 twin-bed rooms, 4 suites and 20 apartment houses.
Day 5 and 6: Hotel Trofea, Nadudvar
Day 7: Hotel Rubin, Budapest
The bikes available on the tour are a 28“ male/female touring bikes with Shimano 21-gear system, equipped with a two-sided bike bags. A 7-gear ladies bikes and 3-gear men’s bikes with coaster-brakes are available upon request (advance reservation needed!) Technical assistance and immediate repair, and/or spare bike are available during the tour.
Other options include a 20“, 24“, and 26“ children‘s bikes, "Tag-a-Longs", as well as bicycle trailers for babies.
The bikes available on the tour are a 28“ male/female touring bikes with Shimano 21-gear system, equipped with a two-sided bike bags. A 7-gear ladies bikes and 3-gear men’s bikes with coaster-brakes are available upon request (advance reservation needed!) Technical assistance and immediate repair, and/or spare bike are available during the tour.
Other options include a 20“, 24“, and 26“ children‘s bikes, "Tag-a-Longs", as well as bicycle trailers for babies.
The Puszta is as flat as a table. It lies 288/295 feet (88-90 meters) above sea level. Easy daily stages, suitable for all age groups. Approximately 60% of the tour is on quiet roads, 30% on dedicated bicycle paths, 7% on roads shared with traffic and 3% on dirt or gravel roads.
This tour is rate Easy and is for all cyclists with easy cycling in flat terrain and short daily distances.
The Puszta is as flat as a table. It lies 288/295 feet (88-90 meters) above sea level. Easy daily stages, suitable for all age groups. Approximately 60% of the tour is on quiet roads, 30% on dedicated bicycle paths, 7% on roads shared with traffic and 3% on dirt or gravel roads.
This tour is rate Easy and is for all cyclists with easy cycling in flat terrain and short daily distances.
Tour Start and End
Nearest airport: Budapest, Hungary
Nearest train station: Budapest, Hungary
Tour Start and End
Nearest airport: Budapest, Hungary
Nearest train station: Budapest, Hungary
Hungary, a small, landlocked country in Central Europe, has much to offer visitors. Its capital, Budapest, is referred to as both the "Pearl of Danube" and "Little Paris of Middle Europe." Overlooking the Danube River, the two communities of Buda and Pest were connected by the Chain Bridge in the 19th century forming Budapest. Highlights of the city include Castle Hill on which Buda Castle sits, Hungarian State Opera House, Fisherman's Bastion and Hungarian Parliament Building. Hungary also boasts Lake Balaton, Europe’s largest freshwater lake. A major outdoor destination for locals and tourists, the fifty-mile lake offers countless trails for cycling and hiking along with a wide-range of water sports. Vineyards surround the lake where you can enjoy Hungary’s famous white wines while tasting Hungarian goulash and strudel.
More on bicycling in Hungary >
Hungary, a small, landlocked country in Central Europe, has much to offer visitors. Its capital, Budapest, is referred to as both the "Pearl of Danube" and "Little Paris of Middle Europe." Overlooking the Danube River, the two communities of Buda and Pest were connected by the Chain Bridge in the 19th century forming Budapest. Highlights of the city include Castle Hill on which Buda Castle sits, Hungarian State Opera House, Fisherman's Bastion and Hungarian Parliament Building. Hungary also boasts Lake Balaton, Europe’s largest freshwater lake. A major outdoor destination for locals and tourists, the fifty-mile lake offers countless trails for cycling and hiking along with a wide-range of water sports. Vineyards surround the lake where you can enjoy Hungary’s famous white wines while tasting Hungarian goulash and strudel.
More on bicycling in Hungary >
Velo-Touring, the oldest and first professional and juridical registered Travel Agency of Hungary has been a specialist of organised cycling tours through Hungary and Austria for 20 years. Velo-Touring ensures the careful selection of the quiet and car-free cycling routes throughour each country. They are versatile, flexible and able organize scheduled and custom tours.
Located in Budapest, Hungary in Central Europe, Velo-Touring strengths include their 200 bikes and 5 special bike-trailers, as well as the opportunity to bike as part of a small, friendly multi-national groups of like minded people, where you can welcome the comfort of good accommodation and spas at the end of each day's cycle route.
Velo-Touring, the oldest and first professional and juridical registered Travel Agency of Hungary has been a specialist of organised cycling tours through Hungary and Austria for 20 years. Velo-Touring ensures the careful selection of the quiet and car-free cycling routes throughour each country. They are versatile, flexible and able organize scheduled and custom tours.
Located in Budapest, Hungary in Central Europe, Velo-Touring strengths include their 200 bikes and 5 special bike-trailers, as well as the opportunity to bike as part of a small, friendly multi-national groups of like minded people, where you can welcome the comfort of good accommodation and spas at the end of each day's cycle route.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
We are pleased for your interest in a VELO-TOURING® tour arrangement and we thank you for your confidence in us.
1. Registration
You can register for a tour by telephone or in written form (postal mail, fax or e-mail also by using the booking form) and sending it to us or one of our partner travel agencies.
Or: Please print out the “Booking Form” (http://www.velo-touring.hu/buchung_en.html#anmel) and fill it out with block letters (or the WORD file itself), and send it to us per E-Mail, per Fax, or in a stamped envelope per Post. You also have the option to register for a tour online, using our electronic booking form, located on the web sites of each tour. Just click the chosen starting date with the mouse.
The registration is binding when we have sent you the booking confirmation.
2. Payment of the travel price
After receiving the confirmation from us, a prepayment of 10% of the travel price (max. EUR 150,- per person) has to be made. The remaining amount (or the whole travel fee) has to be paid without further notice at latest 30 days before the start of the tour. The whole amount has to be paid immediately in case of registering for a tour less than 30 days before the start of it. If necessary, we have to charge handling fee of EUR 10,- per booking in case of a short-term bookings (7 days before the tour start or less). Easier payment system: You can pay the tour price in form of a bank money transfer in EURO on one of our bank accounts. You receive all the bank account details (IBAN No., SWIFT/BIC-code, etc.) with your booking confirmation. We send the travel documents usually approx. 10 days before the tour start, after your payment completely arrived according to the contract. If you have any questions, feel free to ask us anytime.
3. Services
Services are listed on our web site (www.velo-touring.hu/index_en.html) for each tour. The bike rental fee in not included in the tour price anymore. In case of using our bike, a supplementary fee will be charged. So if you are using you own bike, this extra fee will be not charged, and your bike can be transported with our trailer during the duration of the bike tour for free. The tour fee is per person accommodated in double rooms (DR). Single travellers have the possibility to book a single room for a surcharge (see the single room supplement section in the price chart). The supplement is, however, not depending on the quality of the room. On request for guests who are travelling alone we can book 1/2 DR (half of a double room) together with another guest, and we can also book a triple-bedded room for 3 adults, both according to the availability. Nothing will be refunded for services that have not been used (e.g. in case of interruption of the tour).
4. Withdrawal from the tour
We will charge you a handling fee of 10% of the tour fee (max. EUR 150,-) per person in case you withdraw from a booked tour at least 30 days before the start of it. In case of withdrawal between the 30. and 21. days we will charge you a cancellation fee of 30% of the tour fee per person. Should you withdraw after the 21. day before the start of your tour, regretfully we will have to charge you 50% of the tour fee. The cancellation fee in case of withdrawal between the 14. and 7. day before the tour is 75%. Upon withdrawal after the 7. day we will charge you 90% of the tour fee. In case of withdrawal or no-show on the starting day of the tour, or cancelling after the tour has begun, interruption of the tour, we will charge you 100% of the tour fee (there is no back payment). (– Exception is the case when an individual agreement about the settlement of the ex-gratia basis has been made. –)
5. Complaints
Should you – despite our greatest carefulness during the planning and realisation of our tours – have a reason for complaint, please make the tour guide or us aware of this fact immediately. Furthermore you have to bring your claim against us within one month after the predictable end of the tour according to the contract. Our guides are not entitled to admit claims. Court of jurisdiction is the court at the registered office of the organiser.
6. The obligation of the traveller to co-operate
The traveller is obliged to take reasonable measures to minimise possible damages. Each participant is personally responsible to be able to cope both mentally and physically with the requirements of the chosen tour. Also each participant is personally responsible to follow the road traffic regulations.
7. Liability
VELO-TOURING® is liable for the conscientious organising and carrying out of the cycling tours, as well as for the accurate briefing and training of the tour guides. We select our various service providers (like ship companies, bus companies, Hotels, etc.) very carefully. At the same time we are transmitting between the traveller and the transport- and hotel companies. So we take only limited liability for the fulfilment of the services done through these companies. The liability is limited to the direct damages. Other damages (like accidents, loss, material damages, delays or other irregularities) are at your own risk, although third parties are liable towards you on their own. You take part in the cycling tour on your own responsibility. Participation for underage persons is allowed only with attendance of a legal guardian. If a tour has to be cancelled because of such reasons that we cannot influence (vis major, strikes, war and warlike events, etc.) the already paid amounts of the participation fee will be refunded. Should visits included in our program be impracticable due to reasons that we cannot influence (like renovations of churches, roadblocks, constructions, etc.), we cannot be held responsible. We reserve the right to cancel a tour if there are not at least 6 participants for it. Normally this can be foreseen by the 4th week or at the very latest 2 weeks before the start of the tour. We inform you immediately in this case and refund the effected payments. Further claims are not recognised. Oral arrangements not confirmed in a written form by us are void. Our liability is limited to the double of the travel fee as a maximum regardless of the legal ground, provided the damage has not been caused neither intentionally nor in a grossly negligent manner by us or in case we are held responsible due to the default of one of our chosen service providers. We take on no responsibility for activities and trips, which are organised by the tour leaders or third party companies and which are not included in the booked tour’s official program. Their terms and conditions do not apply to us.
8. Travel insurance for accident, sickness and luggage
Our offer does not include any accident or sickness insurance. We are in principle not liable for claims as a result of lost or damaged luggage. If you would like more protection against diverse risks, you should take out a private luggage and/or travel cancellation insurance.
9. Travel Documents – Miscellaneous
For all our cycling tours you will only need a valid passport. German and other citizens of the European Union can use their valid ID cards too. Travellers are personally responsible for following the entry, health and currency regulations. Services and prices are subject to change without prior notice, just as corrections of mistakes, misprints and miscalculations.
State: December 2010
Organiser: VELO-TOURING®
H-1118 Budapest, Előpatak u. 1.
Tel. & Fax: (+36-1) 319-0571
Branche of travel No: R-0608/93/02
Trade Reg. Budapest No: 0106-0106466
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
We are pleased for your interest in a VELO-TOURING® tour arrangement and we thank you for your confidence in us.
1. Registration
You can register for a tour by telephone or in written form (postal mail, fax or e-mail also by using the booking form) and sending it to us or one of our partner travel agencies.
Or: Please print out the “Booking Form” (http://www.velo-touring.hu/buchung_en.html#anmel) and fill it out with block letters (or the WORD file itself), and send it to us per E-Mail, per Fax, or in a stamped envelope per Post. You also have the option to register for a tour online, using our electronic booking form, located on the web sites of each tour. Just click the chosen starting date with the mouse.
The registration is binding when we have sent you the booking confirmation.
2. Payment of the travel price
After receiving the confirmation from us, a prepayment of 10% of the travel price (max. EUR 150,- per person) has to be made. The remaining amount (or the whole travel fee) has to be paid without further notice at latest 30 days before the start of the tour. The whole amount has to be paid immediately in case of registering for a tour less than 30 days before the start of it. If necessary, we have to charge handling fee of EUR 10,- per booking in case of a short-term bookings (7 days before the tour start or less). Easier payment system: You can pay the tour price in form of a bank money transfer in EURO on one of our bank accounts. You receive all the bank account details (IBAN No., SWIFT/BIC-code, etc.) with your booking confirmation. We send the travel documents usually approx. 10 days before the tour start, after your payment completely arrived according to the contract. If you have any questions, feel free to ask us anytime.
3. Services
Services are listed on our web site (www.velo-touring.hu/index_en.html) for each tour. The bike rental fee in not included in the tour price anymore. In case of using our bike, a supplementary fee will be charged. So if you are using you own bike, this extra fee will be not charged, and your bike can be transported with our trailer during the duration of the bike tour for free. The tour fee is per person accommodated in double rooms (DR). Single travellers have the possibility to book a single room for a surcharge (see the single room supplement section in the price chart). The supplement is, however, not depending on the quality of the room. On request for guests who are travelling alone we can book 1/2 DR (half of a double room) together with another guest, and we can also book a triple-bedded room for 3 adults, both according to the availability. Nothing will be refunded for services that have not been used (e.g. in case of interruption of the tour).
4. Withdrawal from the tour
We will charge you a handling fee of 10% of the tour fee (max. EUR 150,-) per person in case you withdraw from a booked tour at least 30 days before the start of it. In case of withdrawal between the 30. and 21. days we will charge you a cancellation fee of 30% of the tour fee per person. Should you withdraw after the 21. day before the start of your tour, regretfully we will have to charge you 50% of the tour fee. The cancellation fee in case of withdrawal between the 14. and 7. day before the tour is 75%. Upon withdrawal after the 7. day we will charge you 90% of the tour fee. In case of withdrawal or no-show on the starting day of the tour, or cancelling after the tour has begun, interruption of the tour, we will charge you 100% of the tour fee (there is no back payment). (– Exception is the case when an individual agreement about the settlement of the ex-gratia basis has been made. –)
5. Complaints
Should you – despite our greatest carefulness during the planning and realisation of our tours – have a reason for complaint, please make the tour guide or us aware of this fact immediately. Furthermore you have to bring your claim against us within one month after the predictable end of the tour according to the contract. Our guides are not entitled to admit claims. Court of jurisdiction is the court at the registered office of the organiser.
6. The obligation of the traveller to co-operate
The traveller is obliged to take reasonable measures to minimise possible damages. Each participant is personally responsible to be able to cope both mentally and physically with the requirements of the chosen tour. Also each participant is personally responsible to follow the road traffic regulations.
7. Liability
VELO-TOURING® is liable for the conscientious organising and carrying out of the cycling tours, as well as for the accurate briefing and training of the tour guides. We select our various service providers (like ship companies, bus companies, Hotels, etc.) very carefully. At the same time we are transmitting between the traveller and the transport- and hotel companies. So we take only limited liability for the fulfilment of the services done through these companies. The liability is limited to the direct damages. Other damages (like accidents, loss, material damages, delays or other irregularities) are at your own risk, although third parties are liable towards you on their own. You take part in the cycling tour on your own responsibility. Participation for underage persons is allowed only with attendance of a legal guardian. If a tour has to be cancelled because of such reasons that we cannot influence (vis major, strikes, war and warlike events, etc.) the already paid amounts of the participation fee will be refunded. Should visits included in our program be impracticable due to reasons that we cannot influence (like renovations of churches, roadblocks, constructions, etc.), we cannot be held responsible. We reserve the right to cancel a tour if there are not at least 6 participants for it. Normally this can be foreseen by the 4th week or at the very latest 2 weeks before the start of the tour. We inform you immediately in this case and refund the effected payments. Further claims are not recognised. Oral arrangements not confirmed in a written form by us are void. Our liability is limited to the double of the travel fee as a maximum regardless of the legal ground, provided the damage has not been caused neither intentionally nor in a grossly negligent manner by us or in case we are held responsible due to the default of one of our chosen service providers. We take on no responsibility for activities and trips, which are organised by the tour leaders or third party companies and which are not included in the booked tour’s official program. Their terms and conditions do not apply to us.
8. Travel insurance for accident, sickness and luggage
Our offer does not include any accident or sickness insurance. We are in principle not liable for claims as a result of lost or damaged luggage. If you would like more protection against diverse risks, you should take out a private luggage and/or travel cancellation insurance.
9. Travel Documents – Miscellaneous
For all our cycling tours you will only need a valid passport. German and other citizens of the European Union can use their valid ID cards too. Travellers are personally responsible for following the entry, health and currency regulations. Services and prices are subject to change without prior notice, just as corrections of mistakes, misprints and miscalculations.
State: December 2010
Organiser: VELO-TOURING®
H-1118 Budapest, Előpatak u. 1.
Tel. & Fax: (+36-1) 319-0571
Branche of travel No: R-0608/93/02
Trade Reg. Budapest No: 0106-0106466
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