RESERVATIONS
A per person deposit is required to secure a reservation for your tour which is not considered firm until the deposit is received. The appropriate deposit requirements are as follows:
$300 per person deposit for US registrants,
$400 per person deposit for Cdn. registrants,
$500 per person deposit for US registrants on a cruise tour,
$700 per person deposit for Cdn. registrants on a cruise tour.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE
A payment schedule is available for each tour which lists when payments are to be submitted. This will be sent to you with your receipt for your deposit.

CANCELLATION
Land Portion - Except for a $75 US or $100 CDN office fee, a full refund will be made for written cancellations received by TourMagination prior to the date on the payment schedule when cancellation penalties begin. Passengers who cancel after that date for any reason, including medical reasons, are subject to cancellation fees.

Air Portion - Cancellation penalties vary according to carrier and type of ticket purchased. Generally, airfare is non-refundable after ticketing unless cancellation is for medical reasons, with a doctor’s certificate.

PRICING
Quoted tour prices include planning, handling and operational charges and are based on the current rate of exchange and tariffs. In the event of a marked change in foreign exchange rates, fuel costs or tariff rates, TourMagination does reserve the right to adjust prices on tours should it become necessary. The published price is guaranteed should you pay in full at time of booking.

INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE
All transportation noted in the tour itinerary, services of the tour leaders and the coach driver, lodging, meals (including gratuities) as specified in the tour itinerary, sightseeing, and baggage handling (where possible) are included.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE
Cost of obtaining passports or visas, insurance premiums, most noon lunches, beverages (other than tea or coffee), communication charges, excess baggage fees, international, domestic or any other airfares not listed as included with the tour, transportation to the point of departure or hotels prior to or after the tour are not included. Gratuities to the coach driver, step-on guides and the ship crew are not included in tour price. Note: airfare may not be included on domestic tours, be sure to check inclusions.

DEPARTURE TAXES
When purchasing air transportation from TourMagination, various international departure and arrival fees are not included in the airfare. Such fees will be added to your invoice for final payment.

PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP
All international tours require a current passport that is valid for 6 months following the travel dates. Names on airline tickets must appear as shown on passports. Domestic tours that cross the U.S.-Canada border require 2 pieces of photo identification.

AIR TRANSPORTATION
Airfare is included in most of TourMagination’s international tours. TourMagination will help you arrange connecting flights to the point of departure/return, if you wish. Airlines involved in tours are not responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their planes or conveyances. TourMagination is not responsible for unforeseen flight delays or schedule changes imposed by the airlines. Air schedules may be subject to change at the discretion of the airline.

AIRLINE SECURITY
It is the passenger’s responsibility to provide positive identification in the form of a passport or other required identification at the time of airport check-in.

INSURANCE
TourMagination strongly suggests purchasing Trip Cancellation and Interruption and Emergency Holiday Medical Insurance. Be sure to check with your health care provider as most medical coverage programs will not cover you outside of your country. Travel insurance is available from RBC Travel Insurance Company through our office.

RESPONSIBILITIES
These tour programs are operated by TourMagination. In common with other companies, TourMagination acts only as an agent for tour members in arranging room accommodations, transportation, sightseeing, admissions and restaurants. TourMagination reserves the right in its sole discretion to make changes in the itinerary and is not responsible for expenses, loss of time, money or other incidents resulting from a change of tour scheduling made for tour members. TourMagination is not responsible for any losses or damages of personal property, injuries or unforeseen expenses incurred by any tour member.