MTB through Mexico's History and Legends

Mexico's Colonial Villages

Tour Description: Guided

Start with a 450 year old hacienda and a bike. Soon, you will find yourself immersed in the fascinating artist's colony of San Miguel de Allende. From there you can explore the Mexican cradle of independence at Dolores Hidalgo, and the beautiful silver city of Guanajuato. Along your journey you will visit the lovely Sanctuary church villages and the breathtaking wide open range lands of Colonial Mexico, all highlighted by the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Sierra Madre. 

This is the Mexico of legend at its most authentic and most charming.

Step back in time and experience the elegance of another era, to a place filled with romance, tranquility, and laughter. Enjoy the sanctuary of a private 450 year-old former hacienda, located midway between San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato in the beautiful colonial heart of Mexico. The hacienda is located in a sleepy, safe village, with more than 50 rooms and 40,000 square feet under roof, and surrounded by 10 walled-in acres filled with lush gardens. 

Then we switch gears and move to San Miguel to explore this cultural treasure full of excellent restaurants, stylish bars and nightclubs that make this ancient city one of Mexico's most appealing.

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Tour Description: Self-guided

Start with a 450 year old hacienda and a bike. Soon, you will find yourself immersed in the fascinating artist's colony of San Miguel de Allende. From there you can explore the Mexican cradle of independence at Dolores Hidalgo, and the beautiful silver city of Guanajuato. Along your journey you will visit the lovely Sanctuary church villages and the breathtaking wide open range lands of Colonial Mexico, all highlighted by the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Sierra Madre. 

This is the Mexico of legend at its most authentic and most charming.

Step back in time and experience the elegance of another era, to a place filled with romance, tranquility, and laughter. Enjoy the sanctuary of a private 450 year-old former hacienda, located midway between San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato in the beautiful colonial heart of Mexico. The hacienda is located in a sleepy, safe village, with more than 50 rooms and 40,000 square feet under roof, and surrounded by 10 walled-in acres filled with lush gardens. 

Then we switch gears and move to San Miguel to explore this cultural treasure full of excellent restaurants, stylish bars and nightclubs that make this ancient city one of Mexico's most appealing.

Learn more about guided tours.

Highlights: Guided

• Hacienda las Trancas
• Sanctuary of Atotonilco
• Mineral de San Pedro de Pozos 
• Cathedral of Nuestra Senora de los Dolores
• San Miguel de Allende

Highlights: Self-guided

• Hacienda las Trancas
• Sanctuary of Atotonilco
• Mineral de San Pedro de Pozos 
• Cathedral of Nuestra Senora de los Dolores
• San Miguel de Allende

Daily Program: Guided

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Hacienda las Trancas 
Breakfast and dinner
Overnight at Hacienda las Trancas.

Day 2: Pozos (16 miles/25 km)
After breakfast, you leave Hacienda las Trancas in the morning in the Burro-Mobile we drive to a ghost town. Settled in 1565, when it was called Palmar de Vega, it was later it was re-named Ciudad Porfirio Diaz and now it is called Mineral de San Pedro de Pozos (the mine at San Pedro of the wells) or more simply, Pozos. Ride through a semi-desert landscape and a unique atmosphere surrounded by the ruins of a city whose glory days were at the end of the 19th century. Have you ever been in a mine? Let's go. It's a special experience. Picnic lunch provided by Hacienda las Trancas. Dinner.
Overnight at Hacienda las Trancas.

Day 3: Hacienda Jaral de Berrio (28 miles/45 km)
Breakfast. Transfer Hacienda las Trancas to train station of San Felipe and ride to Hacienda Jaral de Berrio for a Mezcal tasting. Return via Hacienda del Cubo and Hacienda la Quemada to Hacienda las TrancasPicnic lunch provided by Hacienda las Trancas. Dinner.
Overnight at Hacienda las Trancas.

Day 4: Day at leisure
Full day at your leisure or optional tour to Guanajuato. All meals at the Hacienda.
Overnight at Hacienda las Trancas.

Day 5: Atotonilco (Ruta de la Independencia) (31 miles/50 km)
Breakfast. Leave Hacienda las Trancas and from there we ride towards Dolores Hidalgo. Halfway, we stop at the Hacienda del Gallinero for a spectacular view. Arriving in Dolores Hidalgo (the birthplace of Mexican Independence), we visit the Cathedral of "Nuestra Senora de los Dolores." Then, joining the Ruta de la Independencia. we head towards the 16th-century Hacienda "La Erre," the first hacienda built in Northern Guanajuato. Here, Father Hidalgo gave a mass in a grove of Mesquite trees initiating, in 1810, the struggle for an independent Mexico. After almost two centuries, these tree still stand!

We then proceed toward the Sanctuary of Atotonilco, "place of thermal waters" in the Nahuatl language. We cycle along the original Camino Real, where by cactuses and from which we have a view of San Miguel de Allende. The 18th century Sanctuary was built by Luis Felipe Neri de Alfaro and contains famous frescos by Miguel Antonio Martinez de Pocasangre. Lunch on your own en route in Dolores. 

NOTE: Small sections of today's ride are more difficult. There are rocks that you must maneuver around, both uphill and downhill. You can walk your bike through these areas, or opt to ride in the BurroMobile which must take a different route.

Check in San Miguel de Allende, Mansión Virreyes. Welcome drink provided.

*Dinner on your own in San Miguel de Allende.

Overnight in San Miguel de Allende.

Day 6: San Miguel de Allende Railroad Station - San Miguel Viejo - Atotonilco Circle tour (11 miles/17 km)
Breakfast. We leave the Hotel in the morning, meet at BiciBurro, and begin traveling west in the BurroMobile. At the railroad station we begin our tour and after 2 kms we arrive at San Miguel Viejo, founded by Friar Juan de San Miguel in 1542. From there the Rio Laja and spectacular woods lead us on an enjoyable road to Atotonilco. On the way we visit the early 18th-century Chapel of San Miguelito. We will return by the old train route, to the railroad station and our BurroMobile. Time for picnic lunch and to walk around Centro Historico of San Miguel de Allende.
Overnight in San Miguel de Allende. 
 

*Dinner on your own in San Miguel de Allende. 

Day 7: La Gruta-Cruz del Palmar-Atotonilco-La Gruta (19 miles/30 km)
Breakfast. Leaving the Hotel in the morning in the BurroMobile we arrive at the Sanctuary of Atotonilco. From there we head west on a picturesque trail through lovely scenery and rustic Mexican communities to Cruz de Palmar. We return riding through Africa-like scenery to Atotonilco. Then "Escondido" (the hidden place) or "La Gruta" (the Grotto) a wonderful way to relax and renew yourself. Hot Springs entrance included at la Gruta. Picnic Lunch. We return to San Miguel in the BurroMobile, ready for siesta! 
Overnight in San Miguel de Allende. 

NOTE: Small sections of today's ride are more difficult. There are rocks that you must maneuver around, both uphill and downhill. You can walk your bike through these areas, or opt to ride in the BurroMobile which must take a different route.

*Dinner on your own in San Miguel. 

Day 8: Departure
Breakfast. Transfer to the Airport for your return flight home.

*One dinner at Mansión Virreyes is included during your stay in San Miguel de Allende. You may choose which night to eat at the hotel. The other 2 nights you are free to check out the other great places to eat.

Changes: We reserve the right to alter the itinerary details, published times, and accommodations due to weather, local conditions, organization necessity or safety concerns.

Daily Program: Self-guided

Dates: Guided

Sundays year-round

Christmas, New Years, and Easter weeks are high season and the rates will be higher. 

Dates: Self-guided

Packages and Prices: Guided

Tour package (guided)
Per person, double occupancy $2599 High season supplement (Christmas, New Year's, Easter); upon request $0 Bike rentals Bikes/helmets (included in tour price) $0

Packages and Prices: Self-guided

Included Services: Guided

• 4 nights lodging at Hacienda las Trancas, 2 per room (The whole hacienda is guaranteed for the exclusive use of our guests with a minimum of 8 persons)
• 3 nights lodging at Mansión Virreyes or equivalent in San Miguel de Allende, 2 per room
• Transfers from and to Leon/Guanajuato (BJX)
• Welcome drink
• Hacienda Amenities
  - 18 staff for guest services
  - Gourmet meals prepared fresh by local Mexican chefs on staff
  - Full time concierge for our group
  - Physician in residence for our group
  - Horse stables
  - Chauffeur on staff
  - Masseuse on staff (extra fee at $20 hour for a massage)
  - Free internet (wireless in the gardens)
• Bike rentals and helmets
• 5 daily guided bike tours
• Bicycle transport van and support vehicle
• Drinks and snacks on the route
• Hot Springs entrance fee
• Lodging taxes and service charges
• 18 Meals: 7 Breakfast; 6 Lunch; 5 Dinner

NOTE: One dinner at Mansión Virreyes is included during your stay in San Miguel de Allende. You may choose which night to eat at the hotel. The other 2 nights you are free to check out the other great places to eat.

Included Services: Self-guided

Hotels: Guided

These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability. 

Hacienda las Trancas
www.haciendavacation.com
Hacienda Las Trancas is a 450-year-old hacienda, built on the original Camino Real to house the caravans of silver on their way to Spain. Today it is a private boutique resort and spa, tucked away from the crowds, and located in a small friendly village. 

Mansión Virreyes 
http://hotelmansionvirreyes.com
It was the first hotel in San Miguel de Allende and is just a half block from Jardinllende Square and Ignacia Ramirez Cultural Center. The hotel offers comfortable and elegant, yet simple, accommodations, with most rooms facing the interior courtyard. Private bathrooms are small to medium.A variety of delicious Mexican dishes are served in the beautiful interior patio restaurant. Onsite bar.San Miguel de Allende Artisan Market is about 10 minutes walk away. 

Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options. 

Hotels: Self-guided

These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability. 

Hacienda las Trancas
www.haciendavacation.com
Hacienda Las Trancas is a 450-year-old hacienda, built on the original Camino Real to house the caravans of silver on their way to Spain. Today it is a private boutique resort and spa, tucked away from the crowds, and located in a small friendly village. 

Mansión Virreyes 
http://hotelmansionvirreyes.com
It was the first hotel in San Miguel de Allende and is just a half block from Jardinllende Square and Ignacia Ramirez Cultural Center. The hotel offers comfortable and elegant, yet simple, accommodations, with most rooms facing the interior courtyard. Private bathrooms are small to medium.A variety of delicious Mexican dishes are served in the beautiful interior patio restaurant. Onsite bar.San Miguel de Allende Artisan Market is about 10 minutes walk away. 

Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options. 

Surface and Terrain: Guided

The terrain is almost all off-road with some wide open single track and is moderately hilly. Approximately 70% of the tour is on dirt or gravel roads and 30% on dirt mountain bike trails. 

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

Surface and Terrain: Self-guided

The terrain is almost all off-road with some wide open single track and is moderately hilly. Approximately 70% of the tour is on dirt or gravel roads and 30% on dirt mountain bike trails. 

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

How To Get There: Guided

Tour start and end
Nearest airport: Leon/Guanajuato (BJX), Mexico

Transfers from and to Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) are included in the tour price. 

How To Get There: Self-guided

Tour start and end
Nearest airport: Leon/Guanajuato (BJX), Mexico

Transfers from and to Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) are included in the tour price. 

Weather: Guided

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Weather: Self-guided

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Magazine Article about Tour: Guided

Mexico is a vacation spot of legendary cliches—beautiful beaches, the rowdy Señor Frog’s Bar & Grill franchise, bad hangovers. But it’s selling our southerly neighbor short to limit our travel to only the resorts that embody those stereotypes. Destinations like Cancun, Cabo and Cozumel, don’t exactly demonstrate the true spirit of the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world. And let’s face it; most of us were too drunk to remember much anyway.

For those looking for a more authentic, and perhaps healthier, alternative to Mexico’s 24-hour beach party, consider exploring the interior state of Guanajuato by mountain bike. Here you’ll find a different Mexico than the one you remember (or don’t remember) from spring break. Known as the heart of Mexico, not only for it’s central location in the country, but for its crucial role in the Mexican revolution in the early 1800s, Guanajuato is a land of historic haciendas, artist colonies, tequila spirits made from the blue agave plant, World Heritage sites and the scenic Sierra Madre Mountains – all conveniently connected by mountain bike-able trails.

The Accommodations

If you’re going for authenticity, it’s hard to beat staying at a 450-year-old hacienda. Set against a mountain backdrop, Hacienda Las Trancas was originally a presidio, a fort along the silver trail, whose main function was to house and guard caravans of silver. Today, it’s a scenic retreat located just northeast of Dolores Hidalgo, the town where Father Miguel Hidalgo uttered his famous cry for the independence of Mexico in front of his parish church on September 16, 1810.

Each of Las Trancas’ 11 suites is unique; some have two levels, some dramatic grotto style tubs, one has an altar (beside the bed, of all places), and another, a spiral staircase leading to a rooftop terrace. With three home-cooked Mexican meals sourced from the hacienda’s organic vegetable garden served daily, you won’t want to eat anyplace else. Executive Chef Yolanda and her team of three prepare every meal down-home style with a touch of gourmet. Expect fresh tortillas made from whole corn kernels, local favorites like huevos rancheros and delectable deserts like creamy mango ice cream. When you’re not eating or biking, schedule a massage at the spa or go for a guided horseback ride in the cactus-studded countryside behind the hacienda; the twice-daily tours are included in the price of your stay.

The Trails

Fat Tire Tourists: Exploring the ruins of the Hacienda Erre, founded in 1710. Photo: Steve Zdawczynski/steve-z.com

Mountain biking in central Mexico offers varied terrain ranging from dirt paths to cobblestone roads. Sightseers can bike remote trails connecting UNESCO World Heritage Sites, where you won’t see another person for miles. One memorable 30-km ride goes from Dolores Hidalgo through Hacienda Erre, one of the oldest in the country. From there, pedal to the small rural community of Atotonilco to visit a church complex founded in 1764, now a World Heritage Site thanks to its pre-Reformation religious art. Hop off your bike to take in the stunning Mexican Baroque mural work that adorns the main nave and chapels, then walk to the shop across the street to purchase a caguama, which translates as “turtle,” but refers to a 32-ounce bottle of beer.

Off the main sightseeing arteries, you’ll find backcountry singletrack and doubletrack winding through the chaparral — arid shrub lands in the shadow of the Sierra Madres, wide-open cattle pastures and fields of wildflowers. You’ll also encounter rolling paths through the woods that follow the historic donkey trails of the silver road routes.

None of the trails are marked, so it’s best to bring a guide. Alberto Martinez, otherwise known as Beto, is the local expert. A former mountain bike racer, Beto runs a bike shop in San Miguel de Allende, and leads tours (bici-burro.com). Best of all, on the last day, after returning the bikes to his shop, Beto has been known to pull out a bottle of his favorite local tequila and pour shots for the group.

This article originally appeared in Elevation Outdoors magazine.  

Magazine Article about Tour: Self-guided

Mexico is a vacation spot of legendary cliches—beautiful beaches, the rowdy Señor Frog’s Bar & Grill franchise, bad hangovers. But it’s selling our southerly neighbor short to limit our travel to only the resorts that embody those stereotypes. Destinations like Cancun, Cabo and Cozumel, don’t exactly demonstrate the true spirit of the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world. And let’s face it; most of us were too drunk to remember much anyway.

For those looking for a more authentic, and perhaps healthier, alternative to Mexico’s 24-hour beach party, consider exploring the interior state of Guanajuato by mountain bike. Here you’ll find a different Mexico than the one you remember (or don’t remember) from spring break. Known as the heart of Mexico, not only for it’s central location in the country, but for its crucial role in the Mexican revolution in the early 1800s, Guanajuato is a land of historic haciendas, artist colonies, tequila spirits made from the blue agave plant, World Heritage sites and the scenic Sierra Madre Mountains – all conveniently connected by mountain bike-able trails.

The Accommodations

If you’re going for authenticity, it’s hard to beat staying at a 450-year-old hacienda. Set against a mountain backdrop, Hacienda Las Trancas was originally a presidio, a fort along the silver trail, whose main function was to house and guard caravans of silver. Today, it’s a scenic retreat located just northeast of Dolores Hidalgo, the town where Father Miguel Hidalgo uttered his famous cry for the independence of Mexico in front of his parish church on September 16, 1810.

Each of Las Trancas’ 11 suites is unique; some have two levels, some dramatic grotto style tubs, one has an altar (beside the bed, of all places), and another, a spiral staircase leading to a rooftop terrace. With three home-cooked Mexican meals sourced from the hacienda’s organic vegetable garden served daily, you won’t want to eat anyplace else. Executive Chef Yolanda and her team of three prepare every meal down-home style with a touch of gourmet. Expect fresh tortillas made from whole corn kernels, local favorites like huevos rancheros and delectable deserts like creamy mango ice cream. When you’re not eating or biking, schedule a massage at the spa or go for a guided horseback ride in the cactus-studded countryside behind the hacienda; the twice-daily tours are included in the price of your stay.

The Trails

Fat Tire Tourists: Exploring the ruins of the Hacienda Erre, founded in 1710. Photo: Steve Zdawczynski/steve-z.com

Mountain biking in central Mexico offers varied terrain ranging from dirt paths to cobblestone roads. Sightseers can bike remote trails connecting UNESCO World Heritage Sites, where you won’t see another person for miles. One memorable 30-km ride goes from Dolores Hidalgo through Hacienda Erre, one of the oldest in the country. From there, pedal to the small rural community of Atotonilco to visit a church complex founded in 1764, now a World Heritage Site thanks to its pre-Reformation religious art. Hop off your bike to take in the stunning Mexican Baroque mural work that adorns the main nave and chapels, then walk to the shop across the street to purchase a caguama, which translates as “turtle,” but refers to a 32-ounce bottle of beer.

Off the main sightseeing arteries, you’ll find backcountry singletrack and doubletrack winding through the chaparral — arid shrub lands in the shadow of the Sierra Madres, wide-open cattle pastures and fields of wildflowers. You’ll also encounter rolling paths through the woods that follow the historic donkey trails of the silver road routes.

None of the trails are marked, so it’s best to bring a guide. Alberto Martinez, otherwise known as Beto, is the local expert. A former mountain bike racer, Beto runs a bike shop in San Miguel de Allende, and leads tours (bici-burro.com). Best of all, on the last day, after returning the bikes to his shop, Beto has been known to pull out a bottle of his favorite local tequila and pour shots for the group.

This article originally appeared in Elevation Outdoors magazine.  

Tour Company Background: Bike Beyond Boundaries: Guided

In business since 1991, Beyond Boundaries specializes in active travel worldwide for groups and individuals, with skiing in the winter for groups, biking in the summer for groups and individuals, and over-50 travelers through our division, Over the Hill Gang. They also have themed tours through FanTrips, including travel division with Harry Potter themed tours to the UK/Scotland and Twilight Vampire Baseball events.  

Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Beyond Boundaries offers tours in Egypt, Jordan, South Africa and Slovenia. Their strengths include creativity, originality and a willingness to go off the beaten track and venture where no bike tour has gone before! Here is a message from Beyond Boundaries: "We'd love to have you join us to experience many parts of the world in new ways, such as Egypt Bike and Sail, Jordan Biking Safari from the Red Sea to Petra, South African Biking Safari in Johannesburg and Cape town. Stay tuned for more to come!"

Tour Company Background: Bike Beyond Boundaries: Self-guided

In business since 1991, Beyond Boundaries specializes in active travel worldwide for groups and individuals, with skiing in the winter for groups, biking in the summer for groups and individuals, and over-50 travelers through our division, Over the Hill Gang. They also have themed tours through FanTrips, including travel division with Harry Potter themed tours to the UK/Scotland and Twilight Vampire Baseball events.  

Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Beyond Boundaries offers tours in Egypt, Jordan, South Africa and Slovenia. Their strengths include creativity, originality and a willingness to go off the beaten track and venture where no bike tour has gone before! Here is a message from Beyond Boundaries: "We'd love to have you join us to experience many parts of the world in new ways, such as Egypt Bike and Sail, Jordan Biking Safari from the Red Sea to Petra, South African Biking Safari in Johannesburg and Cape town. Stay tuned for more to come!"

Terms and Conditions: Bike Beyond Boundaries: Guided

Beyond Boundaries Travel Terms and Conditions 

1. CANCELLATION BY THE CLIENT 
A CANCELLATION BY THE CLIENT MUST BE MADE IN WRITING. THE DATE THAT BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL RECEIVE THE LETTER DETERMINES THE CANCELLATION CHARGE APPLICABLE. CANCELLATION FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS: 
BOOKING DATE TO 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE - 10% OF TOTAL TRIP COST PER PERSON; 
59 TO 30 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE - 50% OF TOTAL TRIP COST PER PERSON; 
29 TO 0 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE - 100% OF THE TOTAL TRIP COSTS PER PERSON.

2. CANCELLATION BY BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL
BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL A TRIP FOR ANY REASON. IT WILL NOT CANCEL A TRIP LESS THAN 8 WEEKS BEFORE DEPARTURE EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF FORCE MAJEURE, CONSOLIDATION, OR THE CLIENT'S FAILURE TO PAY THE FINAL BALANCE. IF A TRIP IS CANCELLED DUE TO CONSOLIDATION OR FORCE MAJEURE, THE CLIENT MAY CHOOSE A FULL REFUND OF ALL PAYMENTS MADE OR AN ALTERNATIVE TRIP OFFERED BY BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL. IF THE ALTERNATIVE TOUR CHOSEN BY THE CLIENT IS OF LESSER OR GREATER VALUE THAN THE TOUR ORIGINALLY BOOKED THEN THE CLIENT WILL BE ENTITLED TO A REFUND OF THE PRICE DIFFERENCE OR REQUIRED TO PAY THE PRICE DIFFERENCE, HOWEVER THE CASE MAY BE. FORCE MAJEURE IS AN UNUSUAL OR UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCE OUTSIDE THE COMPANY'S CONTROL. CONSOLIDATION REFERS TO THE FACT THAT EACH SCHEDULED TRIP IS DEPENDENT UPON A MINIMUM NUMBER OF PERSON'S PARTICIPATING. THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF CLIENTS IS 30 FOR MOST TRIPS UNLESS DIFFERENTLY INDICATED.

3. CONTRACT WITH BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL
ANYONE WANTING TO MAKE A BOOKING MUST SIGN THE REGISTRATION FORM. THE PERSONS INCLUDED ON THE REGISTRATION FORM ARE REFERRED TO AS THE "CLIENT" BELOW. ALL CLIENTS WILL BE BOUND BY THE CONDITIONS THAT FOLLOW. ALL BOOKINGS ARE MADE WITH BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL WHICH SELLS THE TOURS DESCRIBED IN THEIR PUBLICATIONS. NO PERSON HAS ANY AUTHORITY ON BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL BEHALF TO VARY THESE BOOKING CONDITIONS. THE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED IS THE TOUR REFERRED TO IN THE BOOKING FORM. BY MAKING A RESERVATION AND PAYING THE TRIP DEPOSIT YOU CERTIFY THAT YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS.

4. PAYMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF BOOKING 
BY MAKING A RESERVATION AND PAYING THE TRIP DEPOSIT YOU CERTIFY THAT YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. THE BALANCE OF THE TOUR PRICE IS DUE 60 DAYS BEFORE THE DEPARTURE DATE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ON THE TRIP. IF THE BALANCE IS NOT PAID 60 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE, BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TREAT THE CLIENT'S BOOKING AS CANCELLED.

5. UNUSED SERVICES
NO PARTIAL REFUNDS ARE POSSIBLE FOR UNUSED SERVICES INCLUDING HOTEL ROOMS, AIR OR LAND TRANSPORT, OR OTHER EXCURSIONS AND MEALS.

6. PRICES AND SURCHARGES 
WE MAY OCCASIONALLY BE FACED WITH SIGNIFICANT COST INCREASES DUE TO FACTORS OVER WHICH WE HAVE NO CONTROL. AS SUCH WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO IMPOSE SURCHARGES (OR PRICE INCREASES) UP TO 4 WEEKS BEFORE DEPARTURE DUE TO UNFAVORABLE EXCHANGE RATES, INCREASES IN AIR FARES OR OTHER TRANSPORT COSTS, TAXES, OR IF GOVERNMENT ACTION SHOULD REQUIRE US TO DO SO. SURCHARGES WILL BE CALCULATED ACCORDING TO THE FULL EXTRA COSTS, COMPARED TO THE ORIGINAL COSTS AND EXCHANGE RATES. THE COMPANY WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FIRST 2% OF THE ADDITIONAL. PRICE AND THE CLIENT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BALANCE. IF ANY SURCHARGE RESULTS IN AN INCREASE OF MORE THAN 10% OF THE TRIP COST EXCLUDING INSURANCE PREMIUMS THE CLIENT MAY CANCEL THE BOOKING WITHIN 14 DAYS OF NOTIFICATION OF THE SURCHARGE AND OBTAIN A FULL REFUND.

7. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT 
TRIP PRICES ARE BASED ON DOUBLE OR SHARED OCCUPANCY FOR SHIP CABINS. SINGLE ACCOMMODATIONS CAN BE ARRANGED FOR AN EXTRA COST BUT MAY BE LIMITED ON SOME TRIPS ACCORDING TO THE AVAILABILITY OF ROOMS. IF YOU ARE TRAVELING ALONE AND WISH TO SHARE WITH ANOTHER TRAVELER, THE FIRST WILLING-TO-SHARE, SAME GENDER ROOM MATE WILL BE ASSIGNED. SHOULD NO ONE BE AVAILABLE TO SHARE WITH YOU AT THE TIME YOU REGISTER FOR A TRIP, THE SINGLE SUPPLEMENT IS PAYABLE AND YOU WILL BE INVOICED ACCORDINGLY. IF A ROOMMATE IS FOUND PRIOR TO DEPARTURE, THIS FEE WILL BE REFUNDED TO YOU.

8. FLEXIBILITY 
THE STATED ITINERARY IS NOT A CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE COMPANY. THE CLIENT UNDERSTANDS THAT THE AMENITIES, TYPE OF TRANSPORT, ROUTE, SCHEDULE, AND ITINERARIES MAY CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE DUE TO LOCAL CIRCUMSTANCES OR EVENTS. EVENTS CAUSING THESE CHANGES MAY INCLUDE MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN, FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS, ILLNESS, POLITICAL DISPUTES, WEATHER, BORDER CROSSING PROBLEMS, AND OTHER UNFORESEEABLE FACTORS.

9. CHANGES BY BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL
WHILE BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL DOES ITS BEST TO OPERATE ALL TOURS AS ADVERTISED, REASONABLE CHANGES IN ITINERARY MAY BE MADE WHERE CONSIDERED NECESSARY. BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL ALSO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY OF THE SERVICES AND FACILITIES DESCRIBED IN THE TOUR DESCRIPTIONS BEFORE A BOOKING IS MADE. IF SUCH A CHANGE IS MADE, THE CLIENT WILL BE TOLD AT THE TIME OF BOOKING. IF BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL MAKES A MAJOR CHANGE, THE COMPANY WILL INFORM THE CLIENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IF THERE IS TIME BEFORE DEPARTURE. A MAJOR CHANGE IS DEFINED AS CHANGE AFFECTING ONE DAY IN FIVE OF THE ITINERARY. WHEN A MAJOR CHANGE IS MADE THE CLIENT MAY CHOOSE BETWEEN ACCEPTING THE CHANGE, OBTAINING A FULL REFUND OF ALL PAYMENTS MADE OR ACCEPTING AN ALTERNATIVE TOUR OFFERED BY THE COMPANY. IF THE MAJOR CHANGE IS DUE TO FORCE MAJEURE OR UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCE NO COMPENSATION IS PAYABLE.

10. FACTORS OUTSIDE OF THE COMPANY'S CONTROL (FORCE MAJEURE)
THE COMPANY WILL DO ITS BEST TO MINIMIZE THE EFFECTS OF MATTERS OUTSIDE ITS CONTROL, BUT CANNOT ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY FOR THESE MATTERS WHICH INCLUDE POLITICAL DISPUTES, BORDER CLOSURES, REFUSALS OF VISAS, INDUSTRIAL ACTION, DELAYED FLIGHTS, UNFORESEEN CLIMATE, ETC.

11. CHANGES BY THE CLIENT 
THE CLIENT MAY ONLY MAKE A CHANGE TO A BOOKING AT LEAST 70 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE. ANY ADDITIONAL COSTS WILL BE CHARGED. NOTE THAT SCHEDULED AIRLINES MAY IMPOSE 100% CANCELLATION CHARGES. A TRANSFER FROM ONE TOUR TO ANOTHER CAN ONLY BE MADE AT LEAST 60 DAYS BEFORE THE DEPARTURE DATE OF THE FIRST BOOKED TOUR. IF SUCH A REQUEST IS ACCEPTED BY BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL THEN THE COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHARGE AN ADMINISTRATION FEE OF 10% OF THE VALUE OF THE FIRST BOOKED TOUR. A REQUEST TO TRANSFER RECEIVED LESS THAN 60 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. IN THIS CASE THE CLIENT MUST CANCEL THE BOOKING AND THEN REBOOK ON ANOTHER TOUR. ANY CHANGE OR ADDITION MADE WITHIN 30 TO 15 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A $20 ADMINISTRATION FEE FOR EACH CHANGE. THIS INCLUDES BOOKING ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATIONS, TRANSFERS OR EXCURSIONS. NO CHANGES MAY BE MADE LESS THAN 15 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE.

12. IF THE CLIENT IS PREVENTED FROM TRAVELING 
IF THE CLIENT IS PREVENTED FROM TRAVELING DUE TO SERIOUS ILLNESS, DEATH OR SERIOUS ILLNESS OF A CLOSE FAMILY RELATIVE OR JURY SERVICE, THEN THE CLIENT MAY TRANSFER THEIR TOUR TO ANOTHER PERSON. WRITTEN PROOF AND REASONABLE NOTICE OF THE CIRCUMSTANCE MUST BE GIVEN. IF BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL ACCEPTS THE TOUR TRANSFER, ONLY THE CLIENT MAY TRANSFER HIS OR HER BOOKING TO ANOTHER PERSON. THAT PERSON MUST SIGN THE BOOKING FORM, MUST BE SUITABLE FOR THE TOUR, AND MUST PAY ANY OUTSTANDING BALANCE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL COSTS THAT THE CLIENT WOULD HAVE TO PAY.

13. AUTHORITY ON TOUR 
THE CLIENT MUST AT ALL TIMES COMPLY WITH THE LAWS, CUSTOMS, FOREIGN EXCHANGE AND DRUG REGULATIONS OF THE COUNTRIES VISITED. AT ALL TIMES THE DECISION OFBEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL'S TOUR LEADER OR REPRESENTATIVE IS FINAL ON ALL MATTERS THAT MAY THREATEN THE SAFETY OR INTERFERE WITH THE WELLBEING OF THE GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL TRAVELERS. SHOULD THE CLIENT FALL TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE, OR SHOULD THE CLIENT INTERFERE WITH THE WELL BEING OF THE GROUP THEN THE TOUR LEADER OR COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE MAY ORDER THE CLIENT TO LEAVE THE TOUR WITHOUT RECOURSE TO ANY REFUND.

14. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS 
THE CLIENT MUST OBTAIN AND HAVE POSSESSION OF A VALID PASSPORT, ALL VISAS, PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES, AND VACCINATION CERTIFICATES, REQUIRED FOR THE ENTIRE TOUR. THE CLIENT ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR OBTAINING THESE DOCUMENTS AND ANY OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL ON VISAS, VACCINATIONS, CLIMATE, CLOTHING, BAGGAGE, SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, ETC. IS GIVEN IN GOOD FAITH BUT WITHOUT RESPONSIBILITY ON THE PART OF BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL.

15. CLAIMS AND COMPLAINTS 
IF A CLIENT HAS A COMPLAINT AGAINST BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL, THE CLIENT MUST FIRST INFORM THE TOUR LEADER OR COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE WHILE ON THE TOUR IN ORDER THAT THE LEADER/REPRESENTATIVE CAN ATTEMPT TO RECTIFY THE MATTER. ANY FURTHER COMPLAINT MUST BE PUT IN WRITING TO THE COMPANY WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE END OF THE TOUR.

16. INSURANCE 
IT IS THE CLIENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN PERSONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE. THE CLIENT IS WILLING TO ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSURANCE UP TO LIMITS THAT THE CLIENT MAY REQUIRE. THIS INSURANCE MUST COVER PERSONAL ACCIDENT, MEDICAL EXPENSES, AIR AMBULANCE, LOSS OF EFFECTS, REPATRIATION COSTS AND ALL OTHER EXPENSES WHICH MIGHT ARISE AS A RESULT OF LOSS, DAMAGE, INJURY, DELAY OR INCONVENIENCE OCCURRING TO THE CLIENT. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ALL CLIENTS HAVE PERSONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE. WHEN THE CLIENT HAS TAKEN TRAVEL INSURANCE THROUGH BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL THE CLIENT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE OR SHE IS SATISFIED WITH THE LEVELS OF INSURANCE ARRANGED BY US. IF HE OR SHE DOES NOT TAKE SUCH INSURANCE THROUGH BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL, THE CLIENT UNDERSTANDS THAT THE PRICE OF THE TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY INSURANCE. WHEN OBTAINING TRAVEL INSURANCE FROM A SOURCE OTHER THAN BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL, THE CLIENT MUST MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE INSURER IS AWARE OF THE TYPE OF TRAVEL THE CLIENT WILL BE UNDERTAKEN.

17. AIRLINES 
OUR RESPONSIBILITY IN RESPECT OF AIR TRAVEL IS LIMITED TO THE AIRLINE'S CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE. THE AIRLINES MENTIONED IN OUR PUBLICATIONS MAY CHANGE FROM THOSE SPECIFIED, AND BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL IS NOT ABLE TO SPECIFY THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT TO BE USED BY ANY AIRLINE. IN ADDITION, BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSSES DUE TO CANCELLED FLIGHTS OR SEATS OR CHANGED FLIGHT ITINERARIES. THE CLIENT CANNOT CANCEL THE CONTRACT WITHOUT PENALTY DUE TO A CHANGE OF AIRLINE, AIRCRAFT TYPE OR DESTINATION. SIMILARLY, THE CONTENTS OF THIS CATALOG DO NOT COMMIT THE AIRLINES MENTIONED HERE. THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE AIRLINES IS LIMITED TO THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS AND BAGGAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE.

18. RESPONSIBILITY 
ALL SERVICES ARE ORGANIZED BY BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL. NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT ALL ARRANGEMENTS MADE ON BEHALF OF THE CUSTOMERS ARE MADE BY ORGANIZERS ON THE SOLE CONDITION THAT THE ORGANIZERS SHALL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY, DEATH, ACCIDENT, DELAY, LOSS, DAMAGE OR IRREGULARITY WHICH MAY BE OCCASIONED THROUGH ACTS OF ANY COMPANY AND/OR PERSONS ENGAGED IN CARRYING OUT THE ARRANGEMENTS AND SERVICES DESCRIBED HEREIN OR OTHERWISE IN CONNECTION HEREWITH. BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVELACTS AS AN AGENT FOR TRANSPORT COMPANIES, HOTELS AND OTHER CONTRACTORS AND SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY INJURY, DAMAGE LOSS, DELAY OR IRREGULARITY THAT MAY OCCUR; INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FLIGHT DELAYS AND CANCELLATION, ANY DEFECT IN A VEHICLE OR ANY OTHER FORM OF CONVEYING A TRAVELER, ACTS OF GOD, DETENTION, DELAYS OR EXPENSES ARISING FROM QUARANTINE, STRIKE, THEFT, FORCE MAJEURE, CIVIL DISTURBANCE, GOVERNMENT RESTRICTION OR REGULATION, ACCIDENT BY AIRCRAFT, BOAT, BICYCLE, MOTOR VEHICLE OR ANY OTHER FORM OF TRANSPORT IN ANY HOTEL OR GUEST HOUSE, OR OTHER FORM OF ACCOMMODATION. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE PUBLICATIONS IS CORRECT TO THE BEST OF THE ORGANIZER'S KNOWLEDGE, BUT THE ORGANIZER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER ANY ITINERARY OR SERVICE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PENALTY TO THE ORGANIZER. ANY ADDITIONAL EXPENSES OR CANCELLATION SHALL BE BORNE BY THE CUSTOMER. THE ORGANIZER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW OR REFUSE ANY SERVICE TO ANY CUSTOMER AT THE DISCRETION OF THE ORGANIZER. PAYMENT OF DEPOSIT IS TAKEN AS ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND AGREEMENT TO THE ABOVE ITEMS. BAGGAGE AND PERSON EFFECTS ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNERS AT ALL TIMES. THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR TO REFUSE ANY PERSON AS A MEMBER OF THIS TRIP AT ANY TIME, WHEN SUCH ACTION IS DETERMINED BY BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL TO BE IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE HEALTH, SAFETY, OR GENERAL WELFARE OF THE TOUR GROUP OR OF THE INDIVIDUAL, SUBJECT ONLY TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE PORTION OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID WHICH CORRESPONDS TO THE UNUSED SERVICES AND ACCOMMODATIONS BE REFUNDED. PASSENGERS REQUIRING EXTRAORDINARY ASSISTANCE MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY SOMEONE WHO CAN AND WILL BE TOTALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING ALL REQUIRED ASSISTANCE. IF THE ENTIRE PROGRAM IS CANCELLED FOR ANY REASON, PARTICIPANTS SHALL HAVE NO CLAIM OTHER THAN FOR A FULL REFUND. BY FORWARDING THE DEPOSIT, THE PASSENGER CERTIFIES THAT HE/SHE HAS NO PHYSICAL, MENTAL, OR OTHER CONDITION OF DISABILITY THAT WOULD CREATE A HAZARD FOR HIM/HER OR OTHER PASSENGERS AND ACCEPTS THE BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

19. TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
IN THE EVENT THAT A PRODUCT IS LISTED AT AN INCORRECT PRICE IN PRINTED MATERIAL, ON THE BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL WEBSITE (BEYONDBOUNDARIESTRAVEL.COM), OR THE BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL SHOPPING CART, DUE TO SUPPLIER PRICING INFORMATION OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR, BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE OR CANCEL ORDERS PLACED FOR THE PRODUCT LISTED AT THE INCORRECT PRICE, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE ORDER HAS BEEN CONFIRMED AND YOUR CREDIT CARD CHARGED. A FULL REFUND WILL BE MADE TO PASSENGERS WHO CHOOSE NOT TO PAY AN INCREASE, PROVIDED BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL RECEIVES A WRITTEN CANCELLATION WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF THE PRICE INCREASE NOTIFICATION.

20. JURISDICTION
BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL HOME OFFICE IS IN COLORADO AND ANY DISPUTES SHALL BE GOVERNED BY COLORADO LAW AND ARE SUBJECT TO EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION AND VENUE IN EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO. IN CALCULATING THE COST OF YOUR TRIP, BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL HAS RELIED ON YOUR CONSENT TO THESE TERMS AND IN THE ABSENCE OF THIS RELEASE, THE TRIP COST WOULD HAVE BEEN HIGHER. 

Terms and Conditions: Bike Beyond Boundaries: Self-guided

Beyond Boundaries Travel Terms and Conditions 

1. CANCELLATION BY THE CLIENT 
A CANCELLATION BY THE CLIENT MUST BE MADE IN WRITING. THE DATE THAT BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL RECEIVE THE LETTER DETERMINES THE CANCELLATION CHARGE APPLICABLE. CANCELLATION FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS: 
BOOKING DATE TO 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE - 10% OF TOTAL TRIP COST PER PERSON; 
59 TO 30 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE - 50% OF TOTAL TRIP COST PER PERSON; 
29 TO 0 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE - 100% OF THE TOTAL TRIP COSTS PER PERSON.

2. CANCELLATION BY BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL
BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL A TRIP FOR ANY REASON. IT WILL NOT CANCEL A TRIP LESS THAN 8 WEEKS BEFORE DEPARTURE EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF FORCE MAJEURE, CONSOLIDATION, OR THE CLIENT'S FAILURE TO PAY THE FINAL BALANCE. IF A TRIP IS CANCELLED DUE TO CONSOLIDATION OR FORCE MAJEURE, THE CLIENT MAY CHOOSE A FULL REFUND OF ALL PAYMENTS MADE OR AN ALTERNATIVE TRIP OFFERED BY BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL. IF THE ALTERNATIVE TOUR CHOSEN BY THE CLIENT IS OF LESSER OR GREATER VALUE THAN THE TOUR ORIGINALLY BOOKED THEN THE CLIENT WILL BE ENTITLED TO A REFUND OF THE PRICE DIFFERENCE OR REQUIRED TO PAY THE PRICE DIFFERENCE, HOWEVER THE CASE MAY BE. FORCE MAJEURE IS AN UNUSUAL OR UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCE OUTSIDE THE COMPANY'S CONTROL. CONSOLIDATION REFERS TO THE FACT THAT EACH SCHEDULED TRIP IS DEPENDENT UPON A MINIMUM NUMBER OF PERSON'S PARTICIPATING. THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF CLIENTS IS 30 FOR MOST TRIPS UNLESS DIFFERENTLY INDICATED.

3. CONTRACT WITH BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL
ANYONE WANTING TO MAKE A BOOKING MUST SIGN THE REGISTRATION FORM. THE PERSONS INCLUDED ON THE REGISTRATION FORM ARE REFERRED TO AS THE "CLIENT" BELOW. ALL CLIENTS WILL BE BOUND BY THE CONDITIONS THAT FOLLOW. ALL BOOKINGS ARE MADE WITH BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL WHICH SELLS THE TOURS DESCRIBED IN THEIR PUBLICATIONS. NO PERSON HAS ANY AUTHORITY ON BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL BEHALF TO VARY THESE BOOKING CONDITIONS. THE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED IS THE TOUR REFERRED TO IN THE BOOKING FORM. BY MAKING A RESERVATION AND PAYING THE TRIP DEPOSIT YOU CERTIFY THAT YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS.

4. PAYMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF BOOKING 
BY MAKING A RESERVATION AND PAYING THE TRIP DEPOSIT YOU CERTIFY THAT YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. THE BALANCE OF THE TOUR PRICE IS DUE 60 DAYS BEFORE THE DEPARTURE DATE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ON THE TRIP. IF THE BALANCE IS NOT PAID 60 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE, BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TREAT THE CLIENT'S BOOKING AS CANCELLED.

5. UNUSED SERVICES
NO PARTIAL REFUNDS ARE POSSIBLE FOR UNUSED SERVICES INCLUDING HOTEL ROOMS, AIR OR LAND TRANSPORT, OR OTHER EXCURSIONS AND MEALS.

6. PRICES AND SURCHARGES 
WE MAY OCCASIONALLY BE FACED WITH SIGNIFICANT COST INCREASES DUE TO FACTORS OVER WHICH WE HAVE NO CONTROL. AS SUCH WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO IMPOSE SURCHARGES (OR PRICE INCREASES) UP TO 4 WEEKS BEFORE DEPARTURE DUE TO UNFAVORABLE EXCHANGE RATES, INCREASES IN AIR FARES OR OTHER TRANSPORT COSTS, TAXES, OR IF GOVERNMENT ACTION SHOULD REQUIRE US TO DO SO. SURCHARGES WILL BE CALCULATED ACCORDING TO THE FULL EXTRA COSTS, COMPARED TO THE ORIGINAL COSTS AND EXCHANGE RATES. THE COMPANY WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FIRST 2% OF THE ADDITIONAL. PRICE AND THE CLIENT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BALANCE. IF ANY SURCHARGE RESULTS IN AN INCREASE OF MORE THAN 10% OF THE TRIP COST EXCLUDING INSURANCE PREMIUMS THE CLIENT MAY CANCEL THE BOOKING WITHIN 14 DAYS OF NOTIFICATION OF THE SURCHARGE AND OBTAIN A FULL REFUND.

7. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT 
TRIP PRICES ARE BASED ON DOUBLE OR SHARED OCCUPANCY FOR SHIP CABINS. SINGLE ACCOMMODATIONS CAN BE ARRANGED FOR AN EXTRA COST BUT MAY BE LIMITED ON SOME TRIPS ACCORDING TO THE AVAILABILITY OF ROOMS. IF YOU ARE TRAVELING ALONE AND WISH TO SHARE WITH ANOTHER TRAVELER, THE FIRST WILLING-TO-SHARE, SAME GENDER ROOM MATE WILL BE ASSIGNED. SHOULD NO ONE BE AVAILABLE TO SHARE WITH YOU AT THE TIME YOU REGISTER FOR A TRIP, THE SINGLE SUPPLEMENT IS PAYABLE AND YOU WILL BE INVOICED ACCORDINGLY. IF A ROOMMATE IS FOUND PRIOR TO DEPARTURE, THIS FEE WILL BE REFUNDED TO YOU.

8. FLEXIBILITY 
THE STATED ITINERARY IS NOT A CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE COMPANY. THE CLIENT UNDERSTANDS THAT THE AMENITIES, TYPE OF TRANSPORT, ROUTE, SCHEDULE, AND ITINERARIES MAY CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE DUE TO LOCAL CIRCUMSTANCES OR EVENTS. EVENTS CAUSING THESE CHANGES MAY INCLUDE MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN, FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS, ILLNESS, POLITICAL DISPUTES, WEATHER, BORDER CROSSING PROBLEMS, AND OTHER UNFORESEEABLE FACTORS.

9. CHANGES BY BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL
WHILE BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL DOES ITS BEST TO OPERATE ALL TOURS AS ADVERTISED, REASONABLE CHANGES IN ITINERARY MAY BE MADE WHERE CONSIDERED NECESSARY. BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL ALSO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY OF THE SERVICES AND FACILITIES DESCRIBED IN THE TOUR DESCRIPTIONS BEFORE A BOOKING IS MADE. IF SUCH A CHANGE IS MADE, THE CLIENT WILL BE TOLD AT THE TIME OF BOOKING. IF BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL MAKES A MAJOR CHANGE, THE COMPANY WILL INFORM THE CLIENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IF THERE IS TIME BEFORE DEPARTURE. A MAJOR CHANGE IS DEFINED AS CHANGE AFFECTING ONE DAY IN FIVE OF THE ITINERARY. WHEN A MAJOR CHANGE IS MADE THE CLIENT MAY CHOOSE BETWEEN ACCEPTING THE CHANGE, OBTAINING A FULL REFUND OF ALL PAYMENTS MADE OR ACCEPTING AN ALTERNATIVE TOUR OFFERED BY THE COMPANY. IF THE MAJOR CHANGE IS DUE TO FORCE MAJEURE OR UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCE NO COMPENSATION IS PAYABLE.

10. FACTORS OUTSIDE OF THE COMPANY'S CONTROL (FORCE MAJEURE)
THE COMPANY WILL DO ITS BEST TO MINIMIZE THE EFFECTS OF MATTERS OUTSIDE ITS CONTROL, BUT CANNOT ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY FOR THESE MATTERS WHICH INCLUDE POLITICAL DISPUTES, BORDER CLOSURES, REFUSALS OF VISAS, INDUSTRIAL ACTION, DELAYED FLIGHTS, UNFORESEEN CLIMATE, ETC.

11. CHANGES BY THE CLIENT 
THE CLIENT MAY ONLY MAKE A CHANGE TO A BOOKING AT LEAST 70 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE. ANY ADDITIONAL COSTS WILL BE CHARGED. NOTE THAT SCHEDULED AIRLINES MAY IMPOSE 100% CANCELLATION CHARGES. A TRANSFER FROM ONE TOUR TO ANOTHER CAN ONLY BE MADE AT LEAST 60 DAYS BEFORE THE DEPARTURE DATE OF THE FIRST BOOKED TOUR. IF SUCH A REQUEST IS ACCEPTED BY BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL THEN THE COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHARGE AN ADMINISTRATION FEE OF 10% OF THE VALUE OF THE FIRST BOOKED TOUR. A REQUEST TO TRANSFER RECEIVED LESS THAN 60 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. IN THIS CASE THE CLIENT MUST CANCEL THE BOOKING AND THEN REBOOK ON ANOTHER TOUR. ANY CHANGE OR ADDITION MADE WITHIN 30 TO 15 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A $20 ADMINISTRATION FEE FOR EACH CHANGE. THIS INCLUDES BOOKING ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATIONS, TRANSFERS OR EXCURSIONS. NO CHANGES MAY BE MADE LESS THAN 15 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE.

12. IF THE CLIENT IS PREVENTED FROM TRAVELING 
IF THE CLIENT IS PREVENTED FROM TRAVELING DUE TO SERIOUS ILLNESS, DEATH OR SERIOUS ILLNESS OF A CLOSE FAMILY RELATIVE OR JURY SERVICE, THEN THE CLIENT MAY TRANSFER THEIR TOUR TO ANOTHER PERSON. WRITTEN PROOF AND REASONABLE NOTICE OF THE CIRCUMSTANCE MUST BE GIVEN. IF BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL ACCEPTS THE TOUR TRANSFER, ONLY THE CLIENT MAY TRANSFER HIS OR HER BOOKING TO ANOTHER PERSON. THAT PERSON MUST SIGN THE BOOKING FORM, MUST BE SUITABLE FOR THE TOUR, AND MUST PAY ANY OUTSTANDING BALANCE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL COSTS THAT THE CLIENT WOULD HAVE TO PAY.

13. AUTHORITY ON TOUR 
THE CLIENT MUST AT ALL TIMES COMPLY WITH THE LAWS, CUSTOMS, FOREIGN EXCHANGE AND DRUG REGULATIONS OF THE COUNTRIES VISITED. AT ALL TIMES THE DECISION OFBEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL'S TOUR LEADER OR REPRESENTATIVE IS FINAL ON ALL MATTERS THAT MAY THREATEN THE SAFETY OR INTERFERE WITH THE WELLBEING OF THE GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL TRAVELERS. SHOULD THE CLIENT FALL TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE, OR SHOULD THE CLIENT INTERFERE WITH THE WELL BEING OF THE GROUP THEN THE TOUR LEADER OR COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE MAY ORDER THE CLIENT TO LEAVE THE TOUR WITHOUT RECOURSE TO ANY REFUND.

14. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS 
THE CLIENT MUST OBTAIN AND HAVE POSSESSION OF A VALID PASSPORT, ALL VISAS, PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES, AND VACCINATION CERTIFICATES, REQUIRED FOR THE ENTIRE TOUR. THE CLIENT ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR OBTAINING THESE DOCUMENTS AND ANY OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL ON VISAS, VACCINATIONS, CLIMATE, CLOTHING, BAGGAGE, SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, ETC. IS GIVEN IN GOOD FAITH BUT WITHOUT RESPONSIBILITY ON THE PART OF BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL.

15. CLAIMS AND COMPLAINTS 
IF A CLIENT HAS A COMPLAINT AGAINST BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL, THE CLIENT MUST FIRST INFORM THE TOUR LEADER OR COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE WHILE ON THE TOUR IN ORDER THAT THE LEADER/REPRESENTATIVE CAN ATTEMPT TO RECTIFY THE MATTER. ANY FURTHER COMPLAINT MUST BE PUT IN WRITING TO THE COMPANY WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE END OF THE TOUR.

16. INSURANCE 
IT IS THE CLIENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN PERSONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE. THE CLIENT IS WILLING TO ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSURANCE UP TO LIMITS THAT THE CLIENT MAY REQUIRE. THIS INSURANCE MUST COVER PERSONAL ACCIDENT, MEDICAL EXPENSES, AIR AMBULANCE, LOSS OF EFFECTS, REPATRIATION COSTS AND ALL OTHER EXPENSES WHICH MIGHT ARISE AS A RESULT OF LOSS, DAMAGE, INJURY, DELAY OR INCONVENIENCE OCCURRING TO THE CLIENT. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ALL CLIENTS HAVE PERSONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE. WHEN THE CLIENT HAS TAKEN TRAVEL INSURANCE THROUGH BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL THE CLIENT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE OR SHE IS SATISFIED WITH THE LEVELS OF INSURANCE ARRANGED BY US. IF HE OR SHE DOES NOT TAKE SUCH INSURANCE THROUGH BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL, THE CLIENT UNDERSTANDS THAT THE PRICE OF THE TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY INSURANCE. WHEN OBTAINING TRAVEL INSURANCE FROM A SOURCE OTHER THAN BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL, THE CLIENT MUST MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE INSURER IS AWARE OF THE TYPE OF TRAVEL THE CLIENT WILL BE UNDERTAKEN.

17. AIRLINES 
OUR RESPONSIBILITY IN RESPECT OF AIR TRAVEL IS LIMITED TO THE AIRLINE'S CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE. THE AIRLINES MENTIONED IN OUR PUBLICATIONS MAY CHANGE FROM THOSE SPECIFIED, AND BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL IS NOT ABLE TO SPECIFY THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT TO BE USED BY ANY AIRLINE. IN ADDITION, BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSSES DUE TO CANCELLED FLIGHTS OR SEATS OR CHANGED FLIGHT ITINERARIES. THE CLIENT CANNOT CANCEL THE CONTRACT WITHOUT PENALTY DUE TO A CHANGE OF AIRLINE, AIRCRAFT TYPE OR DESTINATION. SIMILARLY, THE CONTENTS OF THIS CATALOG DO NOT COMMIT THE AIRLINES MENTIONED HERE. THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE AIRLINES IS LIMITED TO THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS AND BAGGAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE.

18. RESPONSIBILITY 
ALL SERVICES ARE ORGANIZED BY BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL. NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT ALL ARRANGEMENTS MADE ON BEHALF OF THE CUSTOMERS ARE MADE BY ORGANIZERS ON THE SOLE CONDITION THAT THE ORGANIZERS SHALL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY, DEATH, ACCIDENT, DELAY, LOSS, DAMAGE OR IRREGULARITY WHICH MAY BE OCCASIONED THROUGH ACTS OF ANY COMPANY AND/OR PERSONS ENGAGED IN CARRYING OUT THE ARRANGEMENTS AND SERVICES DESCRIBED HEREIN OR OTHERWISE IN CONNECTION HEREWITH. BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVELACTS AS AN AGENT FOR TRANSPORT COMPANIES, HOTELS AND OTHER CONTRACTORS AND SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY INJURY, DAMAGE LOSS, DELAY OR IRREGULARITY THAT MAY OCCUR; INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FLIGHT DELAYS AND CANCELLATION, ANY DEFECT IN A VEHICLE OR ANY OTHER FORM OF CONVEYING A TRAVELER, ACTS OF GOD, DETENTION, DELAYS OR EXPENSES ARISING FROM QUARANTINE, STRIKE, THEFT, FORCE MAJEURE, CIVIL DISTURBANCE, GOVERNMENT RESTRICTION OR REGULATION, ACCIDENT BY AIRCRAFT, BOAT, BICYCLE, MOTOR VEHICLE OR ANY OTHER FORM OF TRANSPORT IN ANY HOTEL OR GUEST HOUSE, OR OTHER FORM OF ACCOMMODATION. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE PUBLICATIONS IS CORRECT TO THE BEST OF THE ORGANIZER'S KNOWLEDGE, BUT THE ORGANIZER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER ANY ITINERARY OR SERVICE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PENALTY TO THE ORGANIZER. ANY ADDITIONAL EXPENSES OR CANCELLATION SHALL BE BORNE BY THE CUSTOMER. THE ORGANIZER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW OR REFUSE ANY SERVICE TO ANY CUSTOMER AT THE DISCRETION OF THE ORGANIZER. PAYMENT OF DEPOSIT IS TAKEN AS ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND AGREEMENT TO THE ABOVE ITEMS. BAGGAGE AND PERSON EFFECTS ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNERS AT ALL TIMES. THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR TO REFUSE ANY PERSON AS A MEMBER OF THIS TRIP AT ANY TIME, WHEN SUCH ACTION IS DETERMINED BY BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL TO BE IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE HEALTH, SAFETY, OR GENERAL WELFARE OF THE TOUR GROUP OR OF THE INDIVIDUAL, SUBJECT ONLY TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE PORTION OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID WHICH CORRESPONDS TO THE UNUSED SERVICES AND ACCOMMODATIONS BE REFUNDED. PASSENGERS REQUIRING EXTRAORDINARY ASSISTANCE MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY SOMEONE WHO CAN AND WILL BE TOTALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING ALL REQUIRED ASSISTANCE. IF THE ENTIRE PROGRAM IS CANCELLED FOR ANY REASON, PARTICIPANTS SHALL HAVE NO CLAIM OTHER THAN FOR A FULL REFUND. BY FORWARDING THE DEPOSIT, THE PASSENGER CERTIFIES THAT HE/SHE HAS NO PHYSICAL, MENTAL, OR OTHER CONDITION OF DISABILITY THAT WOULD CREATE A HAZARD FOR HIM/HER OR OTHER PASSENGERS AND ACCEPTS THE BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

19. TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
IN THE EVENT THAT A PRODUCT IS LISTED AT AN INCORRECT PRICE IN PRINTED MATERIAL, ON THE BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL WEBSITE (BEYONDBOUNDARIESTRAVEL.COM), OR THE BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL SHOPPING CART, DUE TO SUPPLIER PRICING INFORMATION OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR, BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE OR CANCEL ORDERS PLACED FOR THE PRODUCT LISTED AT THE INCORRECT PRICE, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE ORDER HAS BEEN CONFIRMED AND YOUR CREDIT CARD CHARGED. A FULL REFUND WILL BE MADE TO PASSENGERS WHO CHOOSE NOT TO PAY AN INCREASE, PROVIDED BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL RECEIVES A WRITTEN CANCELLATION WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF THE PRICE INCREASE NOTIFICATION.

20. JURISDICTION
BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL HOME OFFICE IS IN COLORADO AND ANY DISPUTES SHALL BE GOVERNED BY COLORADO LAW AND ARE SUBJECT TO EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION AND VENUE IN EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO. IN CALCULATING THE COST OF YOUR TRIP, BEYOND BOUNDARIES TRAVEL HAS RELIED ON YOUR CONSENT TO THESE TERMS AND IN THE ABSENCE OF THIS RELEASE, THE TRIP COST WOULD HAVE BEEN HIGHER.