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| Type of tour: | Self-guided/Guided |
| Level: | Leisurely |
| Duration: | 7 Nights |
| Distance: | 30 Miles/day average |
| Dates: | Self-guided: Daily: Apr 1- Oct 31, 2012 Guided: Jul 9 and Aug 27, 2012 |
| Tour price: | €1290 (self-guided) €1940 (guided) |
| Start city: | Vienna, Austria |
| End city: | Budapest, Hungary |
Following the fall of Communism, it is possible to continue biking along the Danube River into Hungary. As you cycle into the heart of the old Austro-Hungarian Empire, you will pass impressive monuments, magnificent palaces and exquisite architecture. From Vienna, you cycle along the Hungarian side of the Danube through Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia.
Continuing into Hungary, you will stay in the historical towns of Györ and Esztergom, while visiting Szentendre, the artist’s town with many galleries, museums and cafes. Enjoy all this as you head towards Budapest, one of Europe's most beautiful cities.
This mix of cultural landmarks with rustic, riverside fields and meadows combine for a relaxing cycle tour!
Following the fall of Communism, it is possible to continue biking along the Danube River into Hungary. As you cycle into the heart of the old Austro-Hungarian Empire, you will pass impressive monuments, magnificent palaces and exquisite architecture. From Vienna, you cycle along the Hungarian side of the Danube through Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia.
Continuing into Hungary, you will stay in the historical towns of Györ and Esztergom, while visiting Szentendre, the artist’s town with many galleries, museums and cafes. Enjoy all this as you head towards Budapest, one of Europe's most beautiful cities.
This mix of cultural landmarks with rustic, riverside fields and meadows combine for a relaxing cycle tour!
Day 1: Vienna
Individual arrival to Vienna, a vibrant and beautiful city with such sites as the cathedral and Hundertwasser House, designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser in 1985. On arrival you will meet your contact person, who will introduce you to the program and provide all the necessary materials.
Overnight in Vienna.
Day 2: Vienna - Bad Deutsch/Altenburg (32 miles/51 km)
The first day of the tour cycles along levees through the wetlands forests of the Danube-Auen National Park. From there, the route follows along the Danube River Valley to the town of Bad Deutsch/Altenburg, a site with many Roman ruins.
Overnight in Bad Deutsch/Altenburg.
Day 3: Bad Deutsch/Altenburg - Bratislava - Mosonmagyarovar (40 miles/65 km)
Today’s route takes you briefly through Slovakia, visiting Bratislava with its historic old town center. Then you continue to Hungary, where the day's ride stops in Mosonmagyarovar. This town is located in the winding curves of a small river flowing from the Danube River.
Overnight in Mosonmagyarovar.
Day 4: Mosonmagyarovar- Gyor (28 miles/45 km)
The ride between Mosonmagyarovar and Gyor winds its way through farming pastures dotted with countless, quaint farming towns. The destination of today's route is the city of Gyor, originally a Hungarian stronghold from 900 A.D., which has a superb cathedral from the 12th century.
Overnight in Gyor.
Day 5: Gyor- Tata (45 miles/71 km)
Cycling close to the Danube River in rustic farming landscape, you finish in the town of Tata situated on Lake Tata.
Overnight in Tata.
Day 6: Tata- Esztergom (35 miles/57 km)
On today's route there is an ascent to handle as you cycle through forested landscape. Following the ascent, it is a straight run to Esztergom. This town has an immense cathedral, the largest in Hungary, dating from 1822 that incorporates an earlier, renaissance church from the 16th century.
Overnight in Esztergom.
Day 7: Esztergom- Budapest (49 miles/77 km)
Cycling along the Danube River Valley takes you to the small town of Visegrad. The route continues to the town of Szentendre, a gem of the tour, where you can visit its many churches, galleries and river island of the same name. Finally you reach Budapest. This magnificent city, once a center of the Austro-Hungarian empire, boasts incredible architecture with many sites to see.
Overnight in Budapest.
Day 8: Budapest
Sightseeing around Budapest; individual departure or extra nights.
Day 1: Vienna
Individual arrival to Vienna, a vibrant and beautiful city with such sites as the cathedral and Hundertwasser House, designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser in 1985. On arrival you will meet your contact person, who will introduce you to the program and provide all the necessary materials.
Overnight in Vienna.
Day 2: Vienna - Bad Deutsch/Altenburg (32 miles/51 km)
The first day of the tour cycles along levees through the wetlands forests of the Danube-Auen National Park. From there, the route follows along the Danube River Valley to the town of Bad Deutsch/Altenburg, a site with many Roman ruins.
Overnight in Bad Deutsch/Altenburg.
Day 3: Bad Deutsch/Altenburg - Bratislava - Mosonmagyarovar (40 miles/65 km)
Today’s route takes you briefly through Slovakia, visiting Bratislava with its historic old town center. Then you continue to Hungary, where the day's ride stops in Mosonmagyarovar. This town is located in the winding curves of a small river flowing from the Danube River.
Overnight in Mosonmagyarovar.
Day 4: Mosonmagyarovar- Gyor (28 miles/45 km)
The ride between Mosonmagyarovar and Gyor winds its way through farming pastures dotted with countless, quaint farming towns. The destination of today's route is the city of Gyor, originally a Hungarian stronghold from 900 A.D., which has a superb cathedral from the 12th century.
Overnight in Gyor.
Day 5: Gyor- Tata (45 miles/71 km)
Cycling close to the Danube River in rustic farming landscape, you finish in the town of Tata situated on Lake Tata.
Overnight in Tata.
Day 6: Tata- Esztergom (35 miles/57 km)
On today's route there is an ascent to handle as you cycle through forested landscape. Following the ascent, it is a straight run to Esztergom. This town has an immense cathedral, the largest in Hungary, dating from 1822 that incorporates an earlier, renaissance church from the 16th century.
Overnight in Esztergom.
Day 7: Esztergom- Budapest (49 miles/77 km)
Cycling along the Danube River Valley takes you to the small town of Visegrad. The route continues to the town of Szentendre, a gem of the tour, where you can visit its many churches, galleries and river island of the same name. Finally you reach Budapest. This magnificent city, once a center of the Austro-Hungarian empire, boasts incredible architecture with many sites to see.
Overnight in Budapest.
Day 8: Budapest
Sightseeing around Budapest; individual departure or extra nights.
Jul 9 and Aug 27, 2012
Daily: Apr 1- Oct 31, 2012
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Day 1: Hotel Schweizerhof, Vienna
www.schweizerhof.at/
The Hotel Schweizerhof offers the perfect accommodation in the heart of Vienna. The privately run house has all the convenience of a city hotel combined with charm and elegance.
Day 2: Hotel Marc Aurel, Petronell-Carnuntum
www.hotelmarcaurel.at/de/
The hotel Marc Aurel is located amidst the fascinating landscape of national parks on the southern shores of the Danube wetlands.
Day 3: Hotel Panorama, Mosonmagyaróvár
www.panoramahotel.hu/
The Hotel Panorama lies in the beautiful natural environment on the shores of the river Lajta, only a few miles from the Slovakian and Austrian borders. Its favorable geographical location and climatic conditions, including a thermal spa, make it an ideal resort.
Day 4: Hotel Klastrom, Gyõr
http://klastrom.hu/index.html
The Hotel Klastrom is located in a former cloister, giving the hotel an unique atmosphere. The square building has an inner yard with three wings for the rooms, all of which face the inner yard.
Day 5: Hotel Kiss, Tata
www.hotel-kiss.hu/
The Hotel Kiss is a comfortable hotel in Tata featuring an impressive outdoor area with swimming pool, playground and oversized chess set.
Day 6: Pension Basilica, Esztergom
www.bazilika.eu/
The Pension Basilica in Esztergom offers comfortable and high quality accommodation for up to 55 people. All rooms feature a mini bar, internet and a unique view of the beauitful old Baxilika of Esztergom.
Day 7: Hotel Parlament, Budapest
www.parlament-hotel.hu/
The Best Western Premier Hotel Parlament is ideally located in the heart of Budapest within easy walking distance to the best sights of the city include the Danube bank, Houses of Parliament, St. Stephen's Basilica and the main shopping areas with excellant restaurants.
Day 1: Hotel Schweizerhof, Vienna
www.schweizerhof.at/
The Hotel Schweizerhof offers the perfect accommodation in the heart of Vienna. The privately run house has all the convenience of a city hotel combined with charm and elegance.
Day 2: Hotel Marc Aurel, Petronell-Carnuntum
www.hotelmarcaurel.at/de/
The hotel Marc Aurel is located amidst the fascinating landscape of national parks on the southern shores of the Danube wetlands.
Day 3: Hotel Panorama, Mosonmagyaróvár
www.panoramahotel.hu/
The Hotel Panorama lies in the beautiful natural environment on the shores of the river Lajta, only a few miles from the Slovakian and Austrian borders. Its favorable geographical location and climatic conditions, including a thermal spa, make it an ideal resort.
Day 4: Hotel Klastrom, Gyõr
http://klastrom.hu/index.html
The Hotel Klastrom is located in a former cloister, giving the hotel an unique atmosphere. The square building has an inner yard with three wings for the rooms, all of which face the inner yard.
Day 5: Hotel Kiss, Tata
www.hotel-kiss.hu/
The Hotel Kiss is a comfortable hotel in Tata featuring an impressive outdoor area with swimming pool, playground and oversized chess set.
Day 6: Pension Basilica, Esztergom
www.bazilika.eu/
The Pension Basilica in Esztergom offers comfortable and high quality accommodation for up to 55 people. All rooms feature a mini bar, internet and a unique view of the beauitful old Baxilika of Esztergom.
Day 7: Hotel Parlament, Budapest
www.parlament-hotel.hu/
The Best Western Premier Hotel Parlament is ideally located in the heart of Budapest within easy walking distance to the best sights of the city include the Danube bank, Houses of Parliament, St. Stephen's Basilica and the main shopping areas with excellant restaurants.
The primary bikes offered on this tour are TREK 7300 hybrid bikes that are 24-speed with front fork suspension. Bike frames come in men's and women's sizes that will ensure bike frames for all sizes.
TREK 900 tandem bikes are also available with alpha aluminum frames, oversized frame tubing and Shimano Deore gear components. LEADER FOX bikes for children are available, as well as AZUB Wave child trailers and a Trailgator so that an adult can ride with a child in tow.
All bikes are equipped with a mudguard, rear luggage carrier, bar ends, bell, rear light, clips and water bottle holder. Additional equipment provided free of charge includes a helmet, pannier bag, handlebar bag, cyclo-computer, repair tools, puncture repair kit, inner tube, pump, water bottle and lock. Gel seat covers are available upon request. You can also bring your own cycling shoes, but you must bring your own clipless pedals as well.
New Safety Equipment Laws in Slovakia
Please note that Helmets are mandatory for children under 15 in all locations and for adults outside of cities. You are strongly advised to bring your own helmet, but could also buy one on arrival in Vienna. Helmets are not available for rental on this tour.
Cyclists are also required to wear safety vests at night or in reduced visibility. You can bring or buy one of these for a few Euros on arrival in Vienna.
The primary bikes offered on this tour are TREK 7300 hybrid bikes that are 24-speed with front fork suspension. Bike frames come in men's and women's sizes that will ensure bike frames for all sizes.
TREK 900 tandem bikes are also available with alpha aluminum frames, oversized frame tubing and Shimano Deore gear components. LEADER FOX bikes for children are available, as well as AZUB Wave child trailers and a Trailgator so that an adult can ride with a child in tow.
All bikes are equipped with a mudguard, rear luggage carrier, bar ends, bell, rear light, clips and water bottle holder. Additional equipment provided free of charge includes a helmet, pannier bag, handlebar bag, cyclo-computer, repair tools, puncture repair kit, inner tube, pump, water bottle and lock. Gel seat covers are available upon request. You can also bring your own cycling shoes, but you must bring your own clipless pedals as well.
New Safety Equipment Laws in Slovakia
Please note that Helmets are mandatory for children under 15 in all locations and for adults outside of cities. You are strongly advised to bring your own helmet, but could also buy one on arrival in Vienna. Helmets are not available for rental on this tour.
Cyclists are also required to wear safety vests at night or in reduced visibility. You can bring or buy one of these for a few Euros on arrival in Vienna.
This tour follows paved backroads that connect small towns and villages. There are a few short sections on busier roads when entering and leaving larger towns or on a few connecting sections. The English route notes warn you of any sections that will be on busier roads. There are also some short stretches on forest and field trails of compacted dirt and gravel. You can follow cycle paths (either separated trails or designated lane beside the road) to the city of Gyor.
This tour is rated Leisure and is for cyclists in average physical condition. Overall, it is an easy tour that is flat except for one day from Tata to Ezstergom, which has some hills.
This tour follows paved backroads that connect small towns and villages. There are a few short sections on busier roads when entering and leaving larger towns or on a few connecting sections. The English route notes warn you of any sections that will be on busier roads. There are also some short stretches on forest and field trails of compacted dirt and gravel. You can follow cycle paths (either separated trails or designated lane beside the road) to the city of Gyor.
This tour is rated Leisure and is for cyclists in average physical condition. Overall, it is an easy tour that is flat except for one day from Tata to Ezstergom, which has some hills.
Tour Start
Nearest airport: Vienna, Austria
Nearest train station: Vienna, Austria
Tour End
Nearest airport: Budapest, Hungary
Nearest train station: Budapest, Hungary
It is available to take a direct Eurocity train beween Vienna and Budapest. It takes approximately 2 hours and 44 minutes and costs 45 Euros per person.
Alternatively, you can catch the Hydrofoil that goes on the Danube between the two cities. You can find additional information at: www.mahartpassnave.hu/webset32.cgi?.
Please note that visitors from Great Britain, USA and Canada need only a valid passport for visiting Slovakia and Hungary. However, visitors from Australia will need a visa for Hungary. A valid passport is sufficient in Slovakia.
Tour Start
Nearest airport: Vienna, Austria
Nearest train station: Vienna, Austria
Tour End
Nearest airport: Budapest, Hungary
Nearest train station: Budapest, Hungary
It is available to take a direct Eurocity train beween Vienna and Budapest. It takes approximately 2 hours and 44 minutes and costs 45 Euros per person.
Alternatively, you can catch the Hydrofoil that goes on the Danube between the two cities. You can find additional information at: www.mahartpassnave.hu/webset32.cgi?.
Please note that visitors from Great Britain, USA and Canada need only a valid passport for visiting Slovakia and Hungary. However, visitors from Australia will need a visa for Hungary. A valid passport is sufficient in Slovakia.
Austria sits at the crossroads of Central Europe, once the Habsburg Empire’s seat of power that ruled Europe for over 6 centuries. While Habsburg power ended after World War I, Austria remains a prominent country. Today it is known for its idyllic and majestic landscape of mountains, green valleys, rivers and storybook villages. Along with such a landscape are the cultural centers of Vienna and Salzburg. The elegant city of Vienna reveals the glory days of the Habsburg Empire, featuring the Hofburg Imperial Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and impressive Opera House. Salzburg, home of Mozart and The Sound of Music, has Europe’s largest intact medieval fortress overlooking the cobblestone streets of its historic Old Town.
More on bicycling in Austria >
Austria sits at the crossroads of Central Europe, once the Habsburg Empire’s seat of power that ruled Europe for over 6 centuries. While Habsburg power ended after World War I, Austria remains a prominent country. Today it is known for its idyllic and majestic landscape of mountains, green valleys, rivers and storybook villages. Along with such a landscape are the cultural centers of Vienna and Salzburg. The elegant city of Vienna reveals the glory days of the Habsburg Empire, featuring the Hofburg Imperial Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and impressive Opera House. Salzburg, home of Mozart and The Sound of Music, has Europe’s largest intact medieval fortress overlooking the cobblestone streets of its historic Old Town.
More on bicycling in Austria >
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 >
Founded in 1996 by Tomas Leskovjan, Greenways Travel Club was the first company to organize tours along the Czech Greenways from Vienna to Prague. It specializes in personalized, active vacations along the Central European Greenways including cycling, hiking, horse riding, canoeing and multi- activity vacations. Cycling proved to be most popular and Tomas decided to transfer his extensive bicycle tour experience to focus more on cycling in Central Europe. The result was Topbicycle, which is the brand name of Greenways Travel Club.
Topbicycle's strengths include their excellent organisation, comprehensive tour materials (English route notes, highlighted detailed maps, town maps with location of accommodation marked and GPS with programmed routes), as well as their TREK hybrid bikes in a range of different sizes, guaranteeing a fit for everyone.
Here is a message from Topbicycle: "A bicycle tour is a great way of discovering new places and countries - every cyclist knows this. It is good to share information about places where cycling is a joy. Central Europe is one of those places and it is our pleasure to invite you to see this region up close. The chance to help people who are open to learning something new about Central Europe is the best part of our jobs."
Founded in 1996 by Tomas Leskovjan, Greenways Travel Club was the first company to organize tours along the Czech Greenways from Vienna to Prague. It specializes in personalized, active vacations along the Central European Greenways including cycling, hiking, horse riding, canoeing and multi- activity vacations. Cycling proved to be most popular and Tomas decided to transfer his extensive bicycle tour experience to focus more on cycling in Central Europe. The result was Topbicycle, which is the brand name of Greenways Travel Club.
Topbicycle's strengths include their excellent organisation, comprehensive tour materials (English route notes, highlighted detailed maps, town maps with location of accommodation marked and GPS with programmed routes), as well as their TREK hybrid bikes in a range of different sizes, guaranteeing a fit for everyone.
Here is a message from Topbicycle: "A bicycle tour is a great way of discovering new places and countries - every cyclist knows this. It is good to share information about places where cycling is a joy. Central Europe is one of those places and it is our pleasure to invite you to see this region up close. The chance to help people who are open to learning something new about Central Europe is the best part of our jobs."
Please read these terms and conditions carefully. You need to agree with these before you book your tour.
Topbicycle is a brand name of Greenways Travel Club Ltd (GTC) for its bicycle tour programs in Central and Eastern Europe.
• Self-guided tours are available every day from April to the end of October.
• Private guided tours are available every day from April to the end of October.
• All trip prices are per person, and are based on double occupancy.
• Single occupancy requests come with a single supplement.
• There is a 15% surcharge if you travel alone on a self-guided tour.
Cancellations and Refunds
Cancellation by client: if you need to cancel your tour before departure, the following fees shall apply at the time we receive your written cancellation notice:
• More than 45 days before departure: 100 EUR per person (the deposit).
• From 45 to 14 days before departure: 50 % of tour price.
• Less than 14 days before departure: 100% of tour price.
Tour Cancellation by GTC:
GTC reserves the right to cancel any tour due to acts of nature and/or any other occurrence out of our control. We also reserve the right to cancel any trip prior to departure when circumstances make it necessary, in which case a full refund will be made to the client, constituting full settlement. GTC is not responsible for any additional expenses that may be incurred by a client in relation to a canceled tour (i.e., purchase of a nonrefundable airline ticket, visa fees, equipment, or additional lodging).
Eligibility and Reservations
You must be at least eighteen years of age. People younger than this must be accompanied by an adult.
Refunds for Services Not Used
Our tours are sold as a package. Credit cannot be given for services not used by a client. This includes accommodations, meals, or any other arrangements not used for any reason.
Trip Cancellation Insurance
We recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance.
Travel Insurance
We recommend all clients carry medical and personal insurance to cover hospital and other medical expenses and loss of baggage or personal belongings.
Responsibility
As a client, you have specific responsibilities to GTC and to other tour members that include:
• Selecting a tour appropriate to your interests and abilities.
• Preparing for your tour by reading and understanding pre-tour information provided by GTC
• Bringing appropriate clothing as recommended by GTC.
• Acting in an appropriate and respectful manner in accordance with customs and laws of countries and regions visited.
GTC reserves the right to accept, retain, or decline any tour member at any time and for any reason. In such a case, a refund equal to the actual cost of the unused services is the limit of GTC´s responsibility.
Furthermore, payment of your deposit represents your acceptance of the following terms and conditions:
GTC, and agents give notice that all services and arrangements for transportation, accommodations, and all other services and arrangements related to this tour have been made by GTC only as an agent upon the express condition that GTC shall not be liable and does not assume responsibility for any claims, damages, expenses, or other financial loss whether to person or property arising out of any injury, accident, death, cancellation, delay, alteration or inconvenience resulting from any act of omission, commission, or inadvertence of any hotel, carrier, restaurant, or other company or person rendering any of the services included in the tour or caused by weather, sickness, strides, quarantines, or other cause whatsoever beyond the control of GTC. The right is reserved to alter the itinerary, arrangements, or dates, if it becomes necessary or advisable, and each participant agrees to pay additional expenses, if any.
Rental Agreement
If you rent equipment from GTC, you agree to return all of this equipment at the end of the tour or at the expiry of the agreed rental period in the same conditions as when delivered to you, reasonable wear and tear only excepted. You also acknowledge that you are so responsible even when your use of the equipment is in a tour or excursion organized by GTC. In the event of loss or constructive loss of the rental equipment, you agree to pay the replacement value thereof to GTC, should GTC elect to replace the same equipment, otherwise you shall only be required to pay fair market value for that equipment, and in the event of damage which is less than a loss or constructive loss of the equipment, to pay for the cost of repairs, and you also agree without prejudice to any other remedy GTC might have.
Statement of Risks
The risks and dangers inherent in cycling, horse-riding, walking, swimming, hiking, ballooning, flying, and sailing include, but are not limited to, vehicle traffic; weather conditions; illness or accident caused by stress, fatigue, or consumption of alcoholic beverages; secondary transportation by airplane, bus, car, van, taxi, boat, or other conveyance. GTC assumes no responsibility for any claims, damages, expenses, or liability for any claims, damages, expenses or other financial loss whether to person or property arising out of these risks and dangers.
Please read these terms and conditions carefully. You need to agree with these before you book your tour.
Topbicycle is a brand name of Greenways Travel Club Ltd (GTC) for its bicycle tour programs in Central and Eastern Europe.
• Self-guided tours are available every day from April to the end of October.
• Private guided tours are available every day from April to the end of October.
• All trip prices are per person, and are based on double occupancy.
• Single occupancy requests come with a single supplement.
• There is a 15% surcharge if you travel alone on a self-guided tour.
Cancellations and Refunds
Cancellation by client: if you need to cancel your tour before departure, the following fees shall apply at the time we receive your written cancellation notice:
• More than 45 days before departure: 100 EUR per person (the deposit).
• From 45 to 14 days before departure: 50 % of tour price.
• Less than 14 days before departure: 100% of tour price.
Tour Cancellation by GTC:
GTC reserves the right to cancel any tour due to acts of nature and/or any other occurrence out of our control. We also reserve the right to cancel any trip prior to departure when circumstances make it necessary, in which case a full refund will be made to the client, constituting full settlement. GTC is not responsible for any additional expenses that may be incurred by a client in relation to a canceled tour (i.e., purchase of a nonrefundable airline ticket, visa fees, equipment, or additional lodging).
Eligibility and Reservations
You must be at least eighteen years of age. People younger than this must be accompanied by an adult.
Refunds for Services Not Used
Our tours are sold as a package. Credit cannot be given for services not used by a client. This includes accommodations, meals, or any other arrangements not used for any reason.
Trip Cancellation Insurance
We recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance.
Travel Insurance
We recommend all clients carry medical and personal insurance to cover hospital and other medical expenses and loss of baggage or personal belongings.
Responsibility
As a client, you have specific responsibilities to GTC and to other tour members that include:
• Selecting a tour appropriate to your interests and abilities.
• Preparing for your tour by reading and understanding pre-tour information provided by GTC
• Bringing appropriate clothing as recommended by GTC.
• Acting in an appropriate and respectful manner in accordance with customs and laws of countries and regions visited.
GTC reserves the right to accept, retain, or decline any tour member at any time and for any reason. In such a case, a refund equal to the actual cost of the unused services is the limit of GTC´s responsibility.
Furthermore, payment of your deposit represents your acceptance of the following terms and conditions:
GTC, and agents give notice that all services and arrangements for transportation, accommodations, and all other services and arrangements related to this tour have been made by GTC only as an agent upon the express condition that GTC shall not be liable and does not assume responsibility for any claims, damages, expenses, or other financial loss whether to person or property arising out of any injury, accident, death, cancellation, delay, alteration or inconvenience resulting from any act of omission, commission, or inadvertence of any hotel, carrier, restaurant, or other company or person rendering any of the services included in the tour or caused by weather, sickness, strides, quarantines, or other cause whatsoever beyond the control of GTC. The right is reserved to alter the itinerary, arrangements, or dates, if it becomes necessary or advisable, and each participant agrees to pay additional expenses, if any.
Rental Agreement
If you rent equipment from GTC, you agree to return all of this equipment at the end of the tour or at the expiry of the agreed rental period in the same conditions as when delivered to you, reasonable wear and tear only excepted. You also acknowledge that you are so responsible even when your use of the equipment is in a tour or excursion organized by GTC. In the event of loss or constructive loss of the rental equipment, you agree to pay the replacement value thereof to GTC, should GTC elect to replace the same equipment, otherwise you shall only be required to pay fair market value for that equipment, and in the event of damage which is less than a loss or constructive loss of the equipment, to pay for the cost of repairs, and you also agree without prejudice to any other remedy GTC might have.
Statement of Risks
The risks and dangers inherent in cycling, horse-riding, walking, swimming, hiking, ballooning, flying, and sailing include, but are not limited to, vehicle traffic; weather conditions; illness or accident caused by stress, fatigue, or consumption of alcoholic beverages; secondary transportation by airplane, bus, car, van, taxi, boat, or other conveyance. GTC assumes no responsibility for any claims, damages, expenses, or liability for any claims, damages, expenses or other financial loss whether to person or property arising out of these risks and dangers.
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