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| Type of tour: | Guided |
| Level: | Leisurely |
| Duration: | 16 Nights |
| Distance: | 29 Miles/day average |
| Dates: | Jun 10; Jul 15; and Aug 5, 2013 |
| Tour price: | $3390 |
| Start city: | Windhoek, Namibia |
| End city: | Windhoek, Namibia |
Namibia is known for its national parks and wildlife reserves, for its diversity as well as its unique landscape and vegetation. On this cycling holiday we will cycle along the edge of the Fish River Canyon, the second largest in the world. We will hike in the oldest desert in the world and cycle through the desolate Naukluft Mountains.
We experience the time when the Germans colonized this area in Swakopmund and cycle to the most impressive landmark of Namibia, the Spitzkoppe, with its massive granite peaks. You'll wonder at the artistry of the bushmen cave paintings made thousands of years ago in Twyfelfontein and go on safari in Etosha National Park.
This 17-day tour offers the unique opportunity to experience the wonders of the Namibian landscape up close by cycling on specially selected bike routes and actively experiencing these wonders from somewhere other than the usual bus or 4x4.
Learn more about guided bike tours.
Namibia is known for its national parks and wildlife reserves, for its diversity as well as its unique landscape and vegetation. On this cycling holiday we will cycle along the edge of the Fish River Canyon, the second largest in the world. We will hike in the oldest desert in the world and cycle through the desolate Naukluft Mountains.
We experience the time when the Germans colonized this area in Swakopmund and cycle to the most impressive landmark of Namibia, the Spitzkoppe, with its massive granite peaks. You'll wonder at the artistry of the bushmen cave paintings made thousands of years ago in Twyfelfontein and go on safari in Etosha National Park.
This 17-day tour offers the unique opportunity to experience the wonders of the Namibian landscape up close by cycling on specially selected bike routes and actively experiencing these wonders from somewhere other than the usual bus or 4x4.
Learn more about guided bike tours.
Day 1: Arrival in Namibia
You will be welcomed at Windhoek airport by your tour guide. We will then drive through the Khomas Highland to our beautifully located lodge on the Oanob Lake. How would you like to relax by swimming or going for a canoe trip?
Overnight in Windhoek.
Day 2: Holoog - Fish River Canyon (20 miles/32 km)
Transfer to Keetmanshoop. Visit to the Quiver Tree Forest and Giants Playground. Quiver trees are a species of Aloe and flower in June and July. From Holoog we cycle in the Gondwana Canyon Park. Along the way you can see mountain zebra, ostrich, oryx antelope and springbok. We will stay for two nights in a beautifully located lodge at Fish River Canyon.
Height gained over entire ride: 400 ft/122 m; along a gravel road.
Overnight in Fish River Canyon.
Day 3: Through Fish River Canyon - Hobas Viewpoint (45 miles/72 km)
We cycle through the fascinating desert landscapes down into the Fish River Canyon and pass indigenous Gneiss, basalt and quartz rock formations. Relax your muscles in the hot springs of the Ai-Ai‘s. From the Hobas viewpoint, we can wonder at the phenomenal dimensions of the canyon from above.
Height gained over entire ride: 1000 ft/305 m, along a gravel road.
Overnight in Fish River Canyon.
Day 4: Bethanien - Helmeringhausen (34 mi/55 km)
Visit the mission village of Bethanien. The museum exhibits the difficult living conditions under which the Europeans settled in 1830. Along the Swartrand Mountains we then cycle to Helmeringhausen. Here you can experience the atmosphere of the African Wild West. We will go on a safari on a farm and, with luck, see kudus, ostrich and bat-eared fox.
Height gained over entire ride: 700 ft/213 m, along a gravel road.
Day 5: Namib Desert (31 mi/50 km)
Transfer to Zarishoogte Passes, the beginning of the oldest desert in the world, the Namib Desert. We will pass farms with ostrich and Karakul sheep before reaching our guest farm. The afternoon is perfect for relaxing by the pool or taking a walk around the farm.
Height gained over entire ride: 900 ft/ 274 m, along a gravel road.
Day 6: Sossusvlei - Solitaire (12 mi/19km)
Bike tour in the Namib Naukluft Park to the red dunes of Sossusvlei. There is a unique display of colour in the morning sun. We will undertake an interesting desert hike,and visit the Sesriem Canyon. Transfer to Solitaire. Two nights accommodation in a beautiful lodge.
Height gained over entire ride: 30 ft/ 9 m.
Overnight in Solitaire.
Day 7: Buellsport Gorge (27 mi/44 km)
Bike tour through the impressive Buellsport Gorge with 1500 to 2100 ft high walls. The afternoon can be spent relaxing by the pool. We will take a walk during sunset and take our Sundowner cocktail with us. On our way we take a look at some huge weaverbird nests.
Height gained over entire ride: 75 ft/27 m, along a gravel road
Day 8: Gaub and Kuiseb - Swakopmund (28 mi/45 km)
We will cycle to the geologically interesting Gaub and Kuiseb Canyon. Ostrich and gemsbok will cross our paths. Transfer to Swakopmund on the cool Atlantic with it‘s many buildings from the former German colonial time. We will spend two nights in a lovely guesthouse. Ovenight in Swakopmund.
Height gained over entire ride, 450 ft/137 m, along a gravel road.
Day 9:Namib Naukluft Park (25 mi/40 km)
In Namib Naukluft Park we will see living stones (Lithops), the moon landscape and the largest Welwitschia Mirabilis plant yet discovered. The afternoon is at own disposal. The guide will give tips and hints.
Height gained over entire ride, 1000 ft/304 m, along a gravel road.
Day 10: Usakos - Uis (31 mi/50 km)
Transfer towards Usakos. Bike tour to the landmark of Namibia, the prominent peaks of the Spitzkoppe in the otherwise flat plains. Visit some ancient rock paintings. Short transfer to the mining town of Uis. We will stay in chalets of a lodge.
Height gained over entire ride, 300 ft/900 m, gravel road
Overnight in Uis.
Day 11: Damaraland - Khorixas (40 mi/64 km)
We will cycle past the imposing Brandberg Mountain in the Damaraland. On the edge of road Herero women sell handmade articles and semi-precious stones. If we are lucky, we will see of the bike the rare desert elephant. Transfer to Khorixas where we will stay in thatched chalets.
Height gained over entire ride, 1300 ft/396 m, along a gravel road
Overnight in Khorixas.
Day 12: Damaraland (28 mi/45 km)
Today we will cycle downhill into the stone desert of the Damaraland. We will spend the night in the uniquely located Twyfelfontein Lodge.
Height gained over entire ride 300 ft/91 m, along a gravel road.
Overnight in Damaraland.
Day 13: Twyfelfontein - Mopane forest (32 mi/52 km)
In the morning we will visit the famous rock engravings of Twyfelfontein, which gained UNESCO World Heritage Status not long ago. Transfer to the Petrified Forest. We cycle through a Mopane forest and past many table-like mountains to the peaceful Vingerklip Lodge. The 75 ft high freestanding stack on the lodges ground is a famous natural monument.
Height gained over entire ride 350 ft/107 m, along a gravel road.
Overnight at the Vingerklip Lodge.
Day 14: Safari in Etosha National Park
Transfer to the famous Etosha National Park. Here, with the exception of the buffalo, we can see the ‘Big 4’ elephant, lion, leopard and rhino. You can see cheetah, jackals, giraffe and large herds of common zebra and springbok. We will stay in bungalows in the safari camp.
Overnight in Etosha National Park.
Day 15: More game viewing in Etosha National Park
For the whole day we go on safari, interupted by a lunch break at a camp with a nice swimming pool. We will stay in bungalows in the safari camp.
Overnight in Etosha National Park.
Day 16: Back to Windhoek
After another safari we will drive to Windhoek. Along the way we will visit the handcraft market in Okahandja before arriving at our guesthouse in Windhoek.
Overnight in Windhoek.
Day 17: Windhoek city tour and return journey
Depending on flight times, there is the possibility to take a tour of the city. Our bike tour ends with your transfer to Windhoek Airport.
Jun 10; Jul 15; and Aug 5, 2013
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These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.
Lake Oanob, Rehoboth
www.oanob.com.na
Large chalets situated at one of the few fresh water lakes of Namibia. Ideal for swimming, canoeing and game viewing.
Canyon Lodge, Fish River Canyon
www.gondwana-collection.com
Lovely reed thatched chalets blend into the granite landscape.
Helmeringhausen Hotel, Helmeringhausen
www.helmeringhausen.com
Country hotel in tiny village with clean and simple rooms and friendly hosts.
Hammerstein Guest Farm, Namib Desert
www.hammersteinlodge.com
Guest farm 1 hr. drive away from Sossusvlei entrance. Clean rooms, large thatched dining area. Walks and big cat feeding.
Solitaire Country Lodge, Namib Desert
www.namibialodges.com
Square shaped lodge with a central pool, a oasis in the desert. Rooms are big and well appointed. Sundowner walks to giant weaver birds nest recommended.
Hotel Schweizerhaus, Swakopmund
www.schweizerhaus.net
Conveniently situated close to the ocean and shops. Good bakery with lovely pastries and cakes.
White Lady Guest House, Uis
No website. Clean and simple guest house in the heard of Uis village. Large rooms with thatched roof, clean and simple.
Igowati Lodge, Khorixas
www.igowatilodge.com
Large rooms all with thatched roofs. On property you find tame ostrich and springbok.
Twyfelfontein Lodge, Damaraland
www.namibialodges.com
Lovely lodge with generous rooms. Well-appointed rooms, good food and very close to Twyfelfontein World Heritage Site.
Vingerklip Lodge, Khorixas
www.vingerklip.com.na
Awesome situated lodge with Vingerklip landmark on its site. Friendly hosts, stylish rooms, high quality food.
Halali Camp, Etosha National Park
www.nwr.com.na
Newly renovated camp. All rooms with African decor. Very big swimming pool and interesting illuminated waterhole at night.
Okaukuejo Camp, Etosha National Park
www.nwr.com.na
Newly renovated camp with various different rooms, all with Africa theme. Two swimming pools and the best illuminated waterhole. Often elephants, black rhino, lion and leopard come to drink.
Tamboti Guest House, Windhoek
www.guesthouse-tamboti.com
Conveniently situated in a quite suburb close to the center of town. Large rooms and generous tasty breakfast.
These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.
Lake Oanob, Rehoboth
www.oanob.com.na
Large chalets situated at one of the few fresh water lakes of Namibia. Ideal for swimming, canoeing and game viewing.
Canyon Lodge, Fish River Canyon
www.gondwana-collection.com
Lovely reed thatched chalets blend into the granite landscape.
Helmeringhausen Hotel, Helmeringhausen
www.helmeringhausen.com
Country hotel in tiny village with clean and simple rooms and friendly hosts.
Hammerstein Guest Farm, Namib Desert
www.hammersteinlodge.com
Guest farm 1 hr. drive away from Sossusvlei entrance. Clean rooms, large thatched dining area. Walks and big cat feeding.
Solitaire Country Lodge, Namib Desert
www.namibialodges.com
Square shaped lodge with a central pool, a oasis in the desert. Rooms are big and well appointed. Sundowner walks to giant weaver birds nest recommended.
Hotel Schweizerhaus, Swakopmund
www.schweizerhaus.net
Conveniently situated close to the ocean and shops. Good bakery with lovely pastries and cakes.
White Lady Guest House, Uis
No website. Clean and simple guest house in the heard of Uis village. Large rooms with thatched roof, clean and simple.
Igowati Lodge, Khorixas
www.igowatilodge.com
Large rooms all with thatched roofs. On property you find tame ostrich and springbok.
Twyfelfontein Lodge, Damaraland
www.namibialodges.com
Lovely lodge with generous rooms. Well-appointed rooms, good food and very close to Twyfelfontein World Heritage Site.
Vingerklip Lodge, Khorixas
www.vingerklip.com.na
Awesome situated lodge with Vingerklip landmark on its site. Friendly hosts, stylish rooms, high quality food.
Halali Camp, Etosha National Park
www.nwr.com.na
Newly renovated camp. All rooms with African decor. Very big swimming pool and interesting illuminated waterhole at night.
Okaukuejo Camp, Etosha National Park
www.nwr.com.na
Newly renovated camp with various different rooms, all with Africa theme. Two swimming pools and the best illuminated waterhole. Often elephants, black rhino, lion and leopard come to drink.
Tamboti Guest House, Windhoek
www.guesthouse-tamboti.com
Conveniently situated in a quite suburb close to the center of town. Large rooms and generous tasty breakfast.
All cycling except in near Sossusvlei is done on gravel roads. Most of them are hard compacted and firm. However near the Namib Desert the road surface can be softer with a few sandy patches. In some places the gravel road might have some corrugation. All roads have very little traffic (1-5 vehicles an hour)
This tour is rated Leisurely and is for cyclists in average physical condition.
All cycling except in near Sossusvlei is done on gravel roads. Most of them are hard compacted and firm. However near the Namib Desert the road surface can be softer with a few sandy patches. In some places the gravel road might have some corrugation. All roads have very little traffic (1-5 vehicles an hour)
This tour is rated Leisurely and is for cyclists in average physical condition.
Tour Start and end: Windhoek, Namibia
Nearest Airport: Hoseo Kutako International Airport
Tour Start and end: Windhoek, Namibia
Nearest Airport: Hoseo Kutako International Airport
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What does the greatest African wildlife recovery story ever told have to do with adventure tourism?
EVERYTHING!
Adventure tourism needs space – and in Namibia, the nation is committed to protecting and sharing this precious resource.
Adventure tourism needs to challenge – to provide ways of testing and finding yourself.
But above all, adventure tourism needs to inspire.
In Namibia, endangered species are being moved from protected parks to communal land. Local people have a voice in the management of wildlife and thus a stake in its future, and the Ministry of Environment and Tourism is leading the way with progressive conservation policies and an expansive protected areas network.
Namibia has 42% of its land under conservation management. What could be more adventurous and more inspiring than that?
Experience Namibia, and let us inspire you.
View video.
What does the greatest African wildlife recovery story ever told have to do with adventure tourism?
EVERYTHING!
Adventure tourism needs space – and in Namibia, the nation is committed to protecting and sharing this precious resource.
Adventure tourism needs to challenge – to provide ways of testing and finding yourself.
But above all, adventure tourism needs to inspire.
In Namibia, endangered species are being moved from protected parks to communal land. Local people have a voice in the management of wildlife and thus a stake in its future, and the Ministry of Environment and Tourism is leading the way with progressive conservation policies and an expansive protected areas network.
Namibia has 42% of its land under conservation management. What could be more adventurous and more inspiring than that?
Experience Namibia, and let us inspire you.
AFRICAN BIKERS TOURS was established 1993 by Jens Deister and Andreas Lappe after they crossed Africa by bicycle. They are cycling enthusiasts and offer cycling tours on various levels from easy to demanding. Their scheduled tours have between 8 and 14 guests, and the average age is between 40 and 60 years.
Some of their strengths include in depth knowledge of the area where the tours visit; vast experience due to the number of years in business; and flexibility, as they can oraganize trips from 1-80 participants with customized designs.
They offer tours in South Africa, Namibia, Swaziland, Botswana, Tanzania, Uganda and Madagascar. A short message from Afrian Bikers: "Come and discover the secrets and wonders of Africa. We'll show you how!"
AFRICAN BIKERS TOURS was established 1993 by Jens Deister and Andreas Lappe after they crossed Africa by bicycle. They are cycling enthusiasts and offer cycling tours on various levels from easy to demanding. Their scheduled tours have between 8 and 14 guests, and the average age is between 40 and 60 years.
Some of their strengths include in depth knowledge of the area where the tours visit; vast experience due to the number of years in business; and flexibility, as they can oraganize trips from 1-80 participants with customized designs.
They offer tours in South Africa, Namibia, Swaziland, Botswana, Tanzania, Uganda and Madagascar. A short message from Afrian Bikers: "Come and discover the secrets and wonders of Africa. We'll show you how!"
The services provided and the respective responsibilities and liabilities are outlined and governed by these TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
CANCELLATION OF BOOKING ON BEHALVE OF THE CUSTOMER
The customer may cancel the travel arrangements at any time, but will be required to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the maximum show below. These are calculated as follows:
- Until 30 days prior to departure 20% of the tour price per person
- 29-15 days prior to departure 30% of the tour price per person
- 14-7 days prior to departure 60% of the tour price per person
- 6-1 day or no show prior to departure 80% of the tour price per person
CHANGES TO THE SCHEDULED PROGRAM UPON THE CUSTOMER’S REQUEST
If the customer requests an alteration of the travel arrangement after the conclusion of the contract, the operator may charge the customer a handling charge of US$ 15.00, if the operator doesn’t produce an information about a higher compensation in accordance with the tour price minus the costs saved for the activity and minus the sum of the activity that the operator could sell or use in another way.
ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES OF PERFORMANCES
The scope of performances agreed upon is based on the activities described in the package brochure and in the travel documents, particularly the booking form and the booking confirmation.The information as indicated in the package brochure is binding for the operator. For objectively correct and not foreseeable reasons, however, the operator reserves the right to make changes in the arrangement, offered in the package brochure that the customer naturally will be informed about prior to making the booking. In this case the booking confirmation is deemed as a new reservation – as mentioned above.
Certain changes or variations of single tour arrangements, the necessity of which becomes obvious only after the contract has been concluded and which the operator did not cause against trust, can only be made, if they are of minor character and do not disturb the character of the tour as a whole.
The operator is obliged to explain to the customer such an admissible change or variation immediately after the reason for it became known to the operator. In this case the customer has the right to back out of the contract or to claim to participate in another tour, if the operator is able to make such an alternative offer without causing extra charges.
The operator shall not refund the costs of provision of services not used for reasons in whole or in part the fault of the customer.
The operator will not produce invoices concerning single elements of the tour.
OTHER PERSONS TRAVELLING
Before the date of departure the customer has the right to claim that another person will travel in his place and enter into the rights and responsibilities of the travel contract. The operator has the right to not accept the participation of the third person, if the person doesn’t meet the special requirements of the tour or if legal provisions or official arrangements do not permit his participation.If a third person enters into the contract he and the person who booked the tour in the first place, are liable as joint debtors for the tour price.If a third person enters into the contract he and the person who booked the tour in the first place, are liable as joint debtors for supplement costs caused by the third person’s entering into the contract. The flat rate is US$ 100.00.
CANCELLATION OF TOURS FOR REASONS OF FORCE MAJEURE
If the tour operation is complicated, endangered or affected for reasons of force majeure such as war, threat of war, riot, civil strife, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, natural or nuclear disaster, adverse weather conditions or other circumstances unforeseeable at the moment of conclusion of the contract both the customer and the operator have the right to cancel the contract. The operator has the right to claim an appropriate compensation for the activities performed so far
WARRANTY AND REMEDY
If the tour is not operated according to the travel contract, the customer has the right to claim remedy. If this would not cause non appropriate expenditures. Remedy means the removal of the causes of well-founded complaints, including by means of providing replacement services wherever possible.
The customer has the right to claim a tour price reduction if he immediately brought the complaint or the complaints to the attention of the tour guide or the operator. Phone and fax numbers are indicated in the travel documents. If the customer fails to complain he is not entitled to claim a tour price reduction.
The price must be reduced appropriately under consideration of the value of the service at the time, when it was sold, and the real value of the offered service.
If an arrangement is significantly affected by a failure and if the operator does not offer remedy within an appropriate time schedule, the customer has the right to cancel the travel contract in writing to the operator. This also applies, if there is a failure and the customer cannot be expected to participate in the tour for an important reason, which is comprehensible to the operator. No deadline for remedy must be determined in those cases, when remedy is impossible or if the operator refuses it or if the immediate cancellation of the contract is justified, because of a special interest of the customer.
Regardless of the price reduction or the cancellation of the contract the customer has the right to claim compensation for failures unless there has been no fault on the part of the operator.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The contractual liability of the operator for damage to property - not personal injury - is limited to a maximum of three times the tour price unless the damage has not been deliberately or by gross negligence or if the operator is responsible for a damage caused by the fault of an agent or supplier.
Compensation claims are limited or excluded, if international agreements or legal norms, which can be applied to performances of an agent or supplier, provide for a limitation or exclusion of compensation claims against this supplier under certain circumstances.
The operator recommends the customer to conclude a travel insurance in advance.
EXCLUSION OF CLAIMS AND LIMITATION
Within one month after the contractually planned end of the tour the operator must be informed about any claims for the compensation based on tour operation inconsistent with the travel contract in a written form. After the expiry date the customer can claim compensation only, if it was not his fault that he didn’t meet the deadline.
INVALIDITY OF SINGLE RULES
The invalidity of single rules of the travel contract doesn’t lead to invalidity of the travel contract as a whole.
The services provided and the respective responsibilities and liabilities are outlined and governed by these TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
CANCELLATION OF BOOKING ON BEHALVE OF THE CUSTOMER
The customer may cancel the travel arrangements at any time, but will be required to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the maximum show below. These are calculated as follows:
- Until 30 days prior to departure 20% of the tour price per person
- 29-15 days prior to departure 30% of the tour price per person
- 14-7 days prior to departure 60% of the tour price per person
- 6-1 day or no show prior to departure 80% of the tour price per person
CHANGES TO THE SCHEDULED PROGRAM UPON THE CUSTOMER’S REQUEST
If the customer requests an alteration of the travel arrangement after the conclusion of the contract, the operator may charge the customer a handling charge of US$ 15.00, if the operator doesn’t produce an information about a higher compensation in accordance with the tour price minus the costs saved for the activity and minus the sum of the activity that the operator could sell or use in another way.
ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES OF PERFORMANCES
The scope of performances agreed upon is based on the activities described in the package brochure and in the travel documents, particularly the booking form and the booking confirmation.The information as indicated in the package brochure is binding for the operator. For objectively correct and not foreseeable reasons, however, the operator reserves the right to make changes in the arrangement, offered in the package brochure that the customer naturally will be informed about prior to making the booking. In this case the booking confirmation is deemed as a new reservation – as mentioned above.
Certain changes or variations of single tour arrangements, the necessity of which becomes obvious only after the contract has been concluded and which the operator did not cause against trust, can only be made, if they are of minor character and do not disturb the character of the tour as a whole.
The operator is obliged to explain to the customer such an admissible change or variation immediately after the reason for it became known to the operator. In this case the customer has the right to back out of the contract or to claim to participate in another tour, if the operator is able to make such an alternative offer without causing extra charges.
The operator shall not refund the costs of provision of services not used for reasons in whole or in part the fault of the customer.
The operator will not produce invoices concerning single elements of the tour.
OTHER PERSONS TRAVELLING
Before the date of departure the customer has the right to claim that another person will travel in his place and enter into the rights and responsibilities of the travel contract. The operator has the right to not accept the participation of the third person, if the person doesn’t meet the special requirements of the tour or if legal provisions or official arrangements do not permit his participation.If a third person enters into the contract he and the person who booked the tour in the first place, are liable as joint debtors for the tour price.If a third person enters into the contract he and the person who booked the tour in the first place, are liable as joint debtors for supplement costs caused by the third person’s entering into the contract. The flat rate is US$ 100.00.
CANCELLATION OF TOURS FOR REASONS OF FORCE MAJEURE
If the tour operation is complicated, endangered or affected for reasons of force majeure such as war, threat of war, riot, civil strife, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, natural or nuclear disaster, adverse weather conditions or other circumstances unforeseeable at the moment of conclusion of the contract both the customer and the operator have the right to cancel the contract. The operator has the right to claim an appropriate compensation for the activities performed so far
WARRANTY AND REMEDY
If the tour is not operated according to the travel contract, the customer has the right to claim remedy. If this would not cause non appropriate expenditures. Remedy means the removal of the causes of well-founded complaints, including by means of providing replacement services wherever possible.
The customer has the right to claim a tour price reduction if he immediately brought the complaint or the complaints to the attention of the tour guide or the operator. Phone and fax numbers are indicated in the travel documents. If the customer fails to complain he is not entitled to claim a tour price reduction.
The price must be reduced appropriately under consideration of the value of the service at the time, when it was sold, and the real value of the offered service.
If an arrangement is significantly affected by a failure and if the operator does not offer remedy within an appropriate time schedule, the customer has the right to cancel the travel contract in writing to the operator. This also applies, if there is a failure and the customer cannot be expected to participate in the tour for an important reason, which is comprehensible to the operator. No deadline for remedy must be determined in those cases, when remedy is impossible or if the operator refuses it or if the immediate cancellation of the contract is justified, because of a special interest of the customer.
Regardless of the price reduction or the cancellation of the contract the customer has the right to claim compensation for failures unless there has been no fault on the part of the operator.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The contractual liability of the operator for damage to property - not personal injury - is limited to a maximum of three times the tour price unless the damage has not been deliberately or by gross negligence or if the operator is responsible for a damage caused by the fault of an agent or supplier.
Compensation claims are limited or excluded, if international agreements or legal norms, which can be applied to performances of an agent or supplier, provide for a limitation or exclusion of compensation claims against this supplier under certain circumstances.
The operator recommends the customer to conclude a travel insurance in advance.
EXCLUSION OF CLAIMS AND LIMITATION
Within one month after the contractually planned end of the tour the operator must be informed about any claims for the compensation based on tour operation inconsistent with the travel contract in a written form. After the expiry date the customer can claim compensation only, if it was not his fault that he didn’t meet the deadline.
INVALIDITY OF SINGLE RULES
The invalidity of single rules of the travel contract doesn’t lead to invalidity of the travel contract as a whole.
