T W O W OR L DS T R A VE L & T OU R S
RUSSIA
Spiritual Leader:
F R. J OE G ALANG
September 11 - 22, 2012
$ 4 , 4 9 9 ALL INCLUSTIVE! p e r
person from
San Francisco
in double occupancy
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— HIGHLIGHTS OF INCLUSIONS —
ROUND-TRIP AIR FROM SAN FRANCISCO, ALL FUEL SURCHARGES & AIRPORT TAXES, 10 NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS AT
FIRST CLASS HOTELS, TRANSFERS BY PRIVATE MOTORCOACH, PROFESSIONAL TOUR ESCORT THROUGHOUT, BREAKFAST DAILY &
10 DINNERS & 1 LUNCH (ZAGORSK), LOCAL PROFESSIONAL GUIDES, ENTRANCES: ST. ISAAC’S CATHEDRAL, PETER AND PAUL FORTRESS, ALEXANDER NEVSKY ABBEY, HERMITAGE (W INTER PALACE), PETERHOF PALACE, PAVLOVSK, SOPHIA CATHEDRAL, CATHEDRAL OF ST. GEORGE, MUSEUM OF W OODEN ARCHITECTURE, TRETYAKOV GALLERY, TRINITY MONASTERY OF ST. SERGIUS, TRINITY
CATHEDRAL, MUSEUM OF ICONS, CHRIST THE SAVIOR CATHEDRAL, CATHEDRAL OF ANNUNCIATION, CATHEDRAL OF ARCHANGEL MICHAEL, MASS DAILY, PORTERAGE & FLIGHT BAG AND PORTFOLIO OF ALL TRAVEL DOCUMENTS.
St. Basil Cathedral, Moscow
S AMPLE D AY - BY -D AY I TINER ARY & C ONTACT I NFORM ATION
Day 1, Sep 11, Tuesday, Depart San Francisco
Board your overnight transatlantic flights from San Francisco. Meals are
served on board.
Day 2, Sep 12, Wednesday, Arrive St. Petersburg
After our arrival at the St. Petersburg's airport Pulkovo, we will meet with
our guide. On the way to our hotel we will have a short panoramic tour of
Petersburg. We arrival at the hotel for dinner.
Day 3, Sep 13, Thursday, St. Petersburg
After our breakfast, we will have a full day tour of this city of the Russians Tsars. Our sightseeing tour will take us to Palace Square and to
Saint Isaac's Cathedral. We will see the Peter and Paul Fortress, Nevsky
Prospect, Saint Basil's Island, the famous Bronze Horseman, Smolny, as
well as the city‟s other highlights. Dinner and overnight in Saint Petersburg.
Day 4, Sep 14, Friday, St. Petersburg
On our schedule for today is Alexander Nevsky Abbey, a monastery and
a 19th-century Necropolis, containing the graves of many world-famous
Russian writers, composers and sculptors. We will then visit The Hermitage, also known as the Winter Palace (previously the residence of the
imperial family). The Hermitage contains over three million exhibits and
possesses one of the best art collections in the world. The gallery is
most famous for its collection of West European art, with paintings by
Monet, Cezanne, Renoir, Picasso, da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rubens and
Rembrandt. Dinner and overnight in Saint Petersburg.
street filled with cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops and stands selling
traditional Russian gifts, and artists on the street offering original paintings. At the end of the day, dinner is on our own before we leave for your
hotel.
Day 10, Sep 20, Thursday, Excursion to Zagorsk
Today will include a full day visit to Sergiev Possad (Zagorsk). The town
was founded in the 14th century and is centered on Trinity Monastery of
Day 5, Sep 15, Saturday, Excursion to Pavlovsk
Saint Sergius, one of the finest examples of early Russian architecture
Today we will have a half day excursion to Pavlovsk, a royal sum-mer
and the center of the Russian Orthodox Church. Among the greatest
estate. The land was originally used as royal hunting grounds. The site
was given by Catherine the Great to her son Paul I in 1777. The classical treasures is the white stone Trinity Cathedral, built in 1423, and the interior is crowned by icons painted by old masters. The monastery is home
style palace was designed by Cameron and completed by Brenna and
to the famous icon, The Trinity, by Andrei Rublev. Return to Moscow for
Rossi. After Paul's accession to the throne in 1796 it was used as an
dinner and overnight.
official imperial residence. Later we will visit Tsarskoe Selo (formerly
known as Pushkin). The estate boasts a large landscape park, dotted
Day 11, Sep 21, Friday, Moscow
with architectural follies, and centered on the magnificent blue, white and After breakfast we will have a full day tour including the Museum of Icons
gold Catherine Palace. Dinner and overnight in Saint Petersburg.
and Christ the Savior Cathedral, the Kremlin with its Cathedral Square
Day 6, Sep 16, Sunday, Excursion to Novogrod
Today we are on an entire day excursion to visit to city Novgorod, about
130 miles south of Saint Petersburg. For several centuries it was the
capital of Novgorodian Republic, one of the mighty principalities of Old
Russia. We will visit its ancient Kremlin with its famous Sophia Cathedral
and its masterpiece icons, the Cathedral of Saint George at the Yuriev
Monastery, and the Museum of Wooden Architecture. We will then drive
back to Saint Petersburg along the Volkhov River. Dinner and overnight
in Saint Petersburg.
and the Cathedral of Assumption, where royal weddings and coronation
ceremonies used to take place, and also the Cathedral of Annunciation
and the Cathedral of Archangel Michael (Mikhail). At the end of the day
we will leave for restaurant for a farewell dinner, return to hotel for packing and last overnight in Moscow.
Day 12, Sep 22, Saturday, Moscow – San Francisco
After breakfast we will transfer to the Moscow Airport for our flights home
with memories for a lifetime.
Day 7, Sep 17, Monday, Excursion to Petrhof (Pushkin)
Today we enjoy a tour of Peterhof, 18 miles from Saint Petersburg. Set
in magnificent gardens, Peterhof is reminiscent of Versailles and was
only used by royalty for state occasions. The Grand Palace was built for
Peter the Great, enlarged for Empress Elizabeth and remodeled for
Catherine the Great. In the afternoon, our group will have some free time
before our last night in Saint Petersburg.
Day 8, Sep 18, Tuesday, Saint Petersburg – Moscow
In the morning there will be some free time before leaving for to the Saint
Petersburg train station. We will board the Aurora train for Moscow. We
will have an evening arrival in Moscow followed by our transfer to the
hotel.
Day 9, Sep 19, Wednesday, Moscow
This morning we will visit Tretyakov gallery known for its world-famous
collection of ancient Russian icons. Its collection includes about 47,000
Russian works of art. Later in the afternoon we will have a chance to
walk along the Arbat. Symbol of old Moscow, the Arbat is a pedestrian
Peterhof Palace, Peterhof
For more information or to book, contact: Two Worlds Travel & Tours - Helen Songco
3215 La Mesa Drive, San Carlos, CA 94070, email: [email protected] tel: 650 637 9838 or Fax: 650 637 9833
I NCLUSIONS & R ESERVATION A PPLIC ATION
YOUR TRIP INCLUDES:
† Round-Trip Air from San Francisco
† All Fuel Surcharges & Airport Taxes!
† 10 Nights Hotel Accommodations at First Class Hotels (or similar)
~ 6 Nights, Sep 12-18 St. Petersburg – Novotel Holiday Inn Moskovskie Vorota
~ 4 Nights, Sep 18-22 Moscow – Katerina Park
† Transfers by private motorcoach
† Professional Tour Escort Throughout
† Breakfast Daily + 10 Dinners + 1 Lunch (Zagorsk)
Catherine Palace, St. Petersburg
† Local Professional Guides
† Entrances: St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress, Alexander Nevsky Abbey, Hermitage (Winter Palace), Peterhof Palace, Pavlovsk, Sophia Cathedral, Cathedral of St. George, Museum of Wooden Architecture, Tretyakov Gallery, Trinity Monastery of St. Sergius,
Trinity Cathedral, Museum of Icons, Christ the Savior Cathedral, Cathedral of Annunciation, Cathedral of Archangel Michael
† Mass Daily
† Porterage (1 piece per person)
† Flight bag and portfolio of all travel documents
Not Included: Meals not mentioned. Beverages. Travel Insurance optional (www. 206t ou rs . c om / ins ur anc e ), Additional Cancellation Protection
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PILGRIMAGE TO RUSSIA WITH FR. JOE GALANG & TWO WORLDS TRAVEL ~ SEPT 11 - 22 ~ 4,499 FROM SAN FRANCISCO
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DEPOSIT AND REGISTRATION A $400 per person deposit is required at
the time of booking with a completed reservation application. Fax, internet, email, or phone reservations are welcome. Deposit and/or payment in full must
be received within 7 days of booking or reservation will cancel. Full payment is
due 60 days prior to the departure date. If a booking is made within 60 days of
departure, full payment is required at the time of booking. If payment is received less than 30 days before departure, please include a $50 late fee. Packages shipped outside of the USA will incur additional shipping charges.
AIRPORT TAXES, FEES & FUEL CHARGES Airport taxes (up to $800)
are included in our tour packages. Airport taxes are based on departure. City &
government fees (airport taxes include Federal Inspection Fees for the U.S.
Customs & Immigration; International Air Transportation Tax; Agricultural
tax; security fees, & other airport related taxes).
FORM OF PAYMENT Bank/Certified/Travelers Checks, Money Orders,
ACH (check by phone) or Wire Transfers (please fax a copy of bank confirmation when wiring funds) are accepted forms of payment at any time. Personal
checks are acceptable if received more than 30 days prior to departure date.
Two Worlds Travel & Tours / 206 Tours accepts PayPal payments (send to:
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Worlds Travel & Tours / 206 Tours (American Express, Discover, Visa and
Master Card). In order to speed the processing of deposits and final payments,
please note the departure date on deposit and balance of payment checks. Every
reservation must be accompanied by a signed application. Returned checks will
incur a $50 service fee. In case of computer or human billing error, we reserve
the right to re-invoice participants with corrected billing.
PRICE GUARANTEE We can only guarantee prices when and if the trip is
paid in full. Rates shown on website are based on double or twin occupancy
and are as per each program’s inclusions show. All prices are shown in U.S.
Dollars and are calculated on currency rates and fares in existence on March 8,
2012. Two Worlds Travel & Tours / 206 Tours reserves the right to alter prices
at any time prior to departure and without prior notice if circumstances so
warrant. Any devaluation or revaluation of currencies may effect price.
NOT INCLUDED Items of a personal nature, such as telephone calls, mini
bar, laundry, food, beverages or alcohol not included and not on regular d'hote
menu (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel or restaurant); room service, optional activities, and laundry. Travel Insurance , Cancel
For Any Reason Protection Plan @ $199, portage at airports, excess baggage
fees and passport or visa fees.
PASSPORTS, VISAS & TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
A valid US passport is required for travel for US citizens. If you do not have a
valid passport please contact your closest passport office or see Passport
Information.. Passports must be valid at least 3 months after return date. US or
Canadian citizens do not need to obtain visas for most countries Two Worlds
Travel & Tours / 206 Tours services. For all other nationalities please consult
the country of travel's consulate. When and if visa is required it is passenger’s
responsibility to obtain one. Cancellations due to lack of appropriate travel
documents will incur usual penalties.
FINAL DOCUMENTS Final documents are issued upon receipt of final
payment only and within 3 weeks of departure. Documents are not guaranteed
if final payment is not received on time. Upon receipt of your documents you
are responsible to check your itinerary, spelling of your name, dates, times and
other important information to insure their validity. Should your final documents have any errors it is the passenger’s responsibility to contact Two Worlds
Travel & Tours / 206 Tours immediately.
PARTICIPATION Two Worlds Travel & Tours / 206 Tours and suppliers
contracted for services reserve the right to refuse to accept or retain any person
whose behavior is deemed likely to affect the smooth operations of a tour, or
adversely affect the enjoyment or safety of other passengers. Two Worlds
Travel & Tours / 206 Tours, its agents, and suppliers shall be under no liability
to any such person for refund, compensation, repatriation or any other matters
arising.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS Once a deposit or partial/full payment
has been made, cancellations will only be accepted in writing. Cancellation
terms will be applied based on the date that the written cancellation is received.
In addition to a $300 per person administration fee, the following charges apply
if a cancellation is made before departure (per person of total tour price):
60 - 46 days prior to departure
10%
45 - 21 days prior to departure
50%
20 - 03 days prior to departure
80%
02 days prior to departure or less
no refund
Additionally, once tickets are issued (approximately 4-6 weeks prior to departure) the ticket value is non-refundable. Requests for a refund must be in
writing (mail, fax or e-mail). Phone calls can not be used as a form of cancellation. It is the individual’s responsibility to confirm Two Worlds Travel &
Tours / 206 Tours' receipt of cancellations regardless of their form. Refunds
will be issued within 30 to 60 days of receipt and pending return of airline
tickets and receipt of written notice of cancellation. Refunds for payments made
by credit card are subject to an additional 3.5% fee. No change of names or
substitutions are permitted. No refund or cancellation fees will be waived due
to death or sickness.
TRAVEL INSURANCE Two Worlds Travel & Tours / 206 Tours strongly
suggests the purchase of Traveler's Insurance. Travel Insurance offers a waiver
of pre-existing conditions if insurance is purchased at the time of deposit.
Travelers insurance can not be purchased after your trip is paid in full. Traveler's Insurance is available through Two Worlds Travel & Tours / 206 Tours.
Travel Insurance premiums are non-refundable. Two Worlds Travel & Tours /
206 Tours will automatically bill all passengers for traveler's insurance unless it
is declined in at the time of reservation or in writing by the participant. Please
find plan rates below:
Rates for trip cost from $3,501 to $4,000
$160
Rates for trip cost from $4,001 to $4,500
$182
Rates for trip cost from $4,501 to $5,000
$203
Rates for trip cost from $5,001 to $5,500
$244
Rates for trip cost from $5,501 to $6,000
$282
Details regarding insurance coverage is available at www.206tours.com/
insurance. If you do not have Internet access Two Worlds Travel & Tours / 206
Tours is happy to provide a copy of the description of coverage brochure
provided by our travel insurance provider upon your request. We strongly
recommend reviewing said website/brochure prior to the purchase of the
insurance. Two Worlds Travel & Tours / 206 Tours is not liable for the policies, decisions, procedures, etc. of any insurance company. It is the sole responsibility of the passenger to request a brochure, if Internet access is not possible,
and review the insurance coverage. Policies and restrictions imposed by the
insurance company are not limited to that which is stated in the brochure.
Traveler's Insurance purchased through Two Worlds Travel & Tours /
206 Tours will only cover the services, expenses, arrangements, arranged
by Two Worlds Travel & Tours / 206 Tours. For additional clarifications, restrictions, regulations, etc., please contact the insurance company
directly. Upon purchasing the travelers Insurance you accept all Terms &
Conditions as per our travel insurance.
EXTENDED CANCELLATION PROTECTION PLAN
Two
Worlds Travel & Tours / Two Worlds Travel & Tours / Two Worlds
Travel & Tours / 206 Tours offers an optional additional protection plan
for $199 which permits travelers to cancel for any reason up until the day
prior to departure without penalty. You MUST file a claim with our
travel insurance provider if you cancel your reservation, and if you are
denied reimbursement from Travel for any reason Two Worlds Travel &
Tours / 206 Tours will refund your losses in cash in full (not including
the insurance and cancel protection premiums). You MUST select this
option at the time of booking and it must be paid with your deposit. You
MUST purchase standard travel insurance in order to purchase the cancel
for any reason protection plan (unless you are a NY resident). Claims
MUST be filed NO LATER than six (6) months after initial cancellation.
After six months, no reimbursement can be provided.
AIR TRANSPORTATION Air transportation is in economy class on
IATA-approved carriers. Ticketing must be completed no later than 14
days prior to departure. Fares are based on levels in effect at the time of
printing and prices and schedules are subject to change without notice.
All travel is subject to the airlines terms of carriage. Two Worlds Travel
& Tours / 206 Tours is not responsible for any cancellations, loss,
delays, injury, illness, or expenses incurred due to actions made by the
airlines. For any issues which arise in relation to airline service complaints and compensation should be addressed to the carrier.
SEAT ASSIGNMENT
Random seats are assigned for all group
participants. If you would like to secure a specific seat, or sit with a
travel companion please advise us of such request at the time of booking,
we will make an effort to accommodate you, however we cannot guarantee. If you must have specific seat we recommend you to be at the airport
at least three hours prior to departure and arrange the seat assignment
with your airline's gate agent. Bulkhead and exit row seating can never
be requested prior to the day of departure. Two Worlds Travel & Tours /
206 Tours can never guarantee specific seats, which are at the discretion
of the airline & are pending availability, subject to seat map changes
LAND ONLY Transfers are NOT included in Land Only costs. From
time to time, a tour may be canceled due to non-materialization. If you
chose to purchase a Land Only package and arrange your own domestic
or international flight independently of us, be advised that Two Worlds
Travel & Tours / 206 Tours is not responsible for domestic or international flights or transfers of any kind. Booked or purchased items outside
of 206tours are sole responsibility of client.
TRANSFERS
Our programs include group round-trip transfers.
Pilgrims or passengers who did not purchase "all-inclusive tour" or who
purchased land only package and are arriving or leaving independently
must transfer at their own expense. Expenses incurred for transfers due
to lateness of flights are at the expense of the passenger and may be
claimed for reimbursement from the airlines. No smoking is allowed on
motor coach.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Hotel accommodations are based on
twin-bedded or double rooms. Two Worlds Travel & Tours / 206 Tours
reserves the right to substitute similar category hotels without prior
notice. In some hotels triple accommodation is possible, however, no
reduction in cost is available for triple rooms. A limited number of single
rooms are also available at a supplemental rate.
PRIVATE ROOMS and SINGLE SUPPLEMENT A limited number
of single rooms is available (on request basis only) at the supplement
price. Single rooms provide privacy, but they are in some hotels smaller
than twin or double rooms and sometimes may be poorly located,
especially in the older hotels. As a general ratio we are able to confirm
10% of the total number of group participants in single rooms. If ratio is
higher special supplements may be implemented for something referred
to "single in double room" at an additional rate to the single supplement
rate listed. If passengers are traveling alone and wish to have Two
Worlds Travel & Tours / 206 Tours assign a roommate we will do our
best, however, if we do not succeed in assigning a same sex roommate
for you then you will be responsible to pay the cost of the single room.
MEALS Most trips includes two meals per day (breakfast and dinners)
which are served at your hotel or local restaurants. Beverages are not
included with dinners where not indicated. In case you chose not to have
a meal, there is no refund for unused meals. Although we cannot guarantee, we will try and accommodate each special meal request on flights as
well as at hotels. Please advise of such a request at the time of booking.
We can not guarantee that special meal/diet requests can be met. BAGGAGE Each tour participant is permitted to bring one checked suitcase,
one small carry on bag, and one personal item (i.e. purse, laptop case). In
general, the airlines permit 1 checked bag. Please check with your
specific airline to verify the size and weight allowances. Two Worlds
Travel & Tours / 206 Tours is not responsible for the loss of, theft of,
delay, or damage to a participant's belongings.
RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE
Two Worlds Travel & Tours / 206
Tours acts as a tour operator. The suppliers providing transportation,
sightseeing arrangements and hotel accommodations for the tour program are independent contractors and are not agents or employees of
Two Worlds Travel & Tours / 206 Tours. All coupons, receipts and
tickets issued are subject to the terms and conditions specified by suppliers. By utilizing the service of the suppliers, you agree that Two Worlds
Travel & Tours / 206 Tours will not be liable for any change in flight or
itinerary schedule, strikes, delay, acts of governments, fires, riots, theft,
pilferage, epidemics, quarantine, medical or customs regulations, accident, loss, injury, or damage to you or to those traveling with you in
connection with any accommodations, transportation or any other
services or resulting directly or indirectly from any occurrence or conditions beyond its control, including defects in vehicles, breakdown in
equipment, thefts, delay or cancellation of or changes in itinerary for any
act, omission, or event during the time you are on board the aircraft.
Neither Two Worlds Travel & Tours / 206 Tours and/or agents of the
airlines concerned are to be held responsible for the late arrival of
passengers at airports or hotels due to inclement weather, nor are they to
be held liable for payment or any refund for transfers or unused hotel
accommodations or meals occasioned by such late arrivals at the hotels
holding rooms as confirmed itineraries. Passengers must bear all such
losses or expenses. To guard against unforeseen health or other circumstances, we recommend you purchase our optional travel insurance. Two
Worlds Travel & Tours / 206 Tours is not responsible for circumstances
beyond its control. In circumstances where trip cancellations resulting from
the inability for trip to depart as scheduled, such as cancellations due to acts
of war and/or terrorism, war, God, or nature takes place, Two Worlds
Travel & Tours / 206 Tours is not liable for restitution. Though every effort
will be made to follow the itinerary, it should be considered as an indication
of the tour, rather than a contract of places to be visited. Occasionally local
religious holidays, national days, traffic conditions and other events may
necessitate changes in the sequence of visits or the missing of certain visits.
We will have daily mass and strive to be in places as indicated. However,
sometimes this is not possible as the site may not be available for Mass or
itinerary changes are forced upon us. In this case an alternative site for
Mass will be arranged.
SPECIAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS You must report any disability
requiring special attention to Two Worlds Travel & Tours / 206 Tours at
the time of registration for any tour. We make every effort to accommodate
disabled passengers by reserving for them wheelchair assistance at airports
and handicap accessible rooms where available, however, we cannot
guarantee and are not responsible for any denial of services by carriers,
hotels, restaurants, or other independent suppliers. Be aware that all of our
tours are operated outside the U.S. where the Americans with Disabilities
Act is not applicable and facilities for disabled individuals are limited. Most
transportation services, including the touring motor coaches, are not
equipped with wheelchair ramps or lifts. We regret that we cannot provide
individual assistance to any tour participant for walking, dining, while in
their room, on flight, getting on and off motor coaches and other vehicles,
or other personal needs. A qualified and physically able companion(s) must
accompany travelers who need special assistance. It is the passenger's
responsibility to arrange for such assistance prior to making their reservations. Motorized scooters are unsuitable and impossible to accommodate.
Two Worlds Travel & Tours / 206 Tours is not responsible for any medical
condition that occurs prior, during or after the tour. Additionally, airlines
are not able to guarantee or provide assistance for disabled travelers including special seating. Pregnancy, Breast-Feeding, and Traveling Pregnant
women considering international travel should be advised to evaluate the
potential problems associated with international travel as well as the quality
of medical care available at the destination and during transit. A pregnant
woman is advised to travel with at least one companion; during her pregnancy, her level of comfort may be adversely affected by traveling.
YOUNG TRAVELERS Travelers who are less than 18 years old on the
departure date must be accompanied by an adult. Due to heightened security, many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a child will be traveling with adults other than the
parents or with only one parent, it is recommended that a notarized letter be
written by the parents or non-traveling parent granting authorization to
travel including the dates of travel. We also suggest you contact the appropriate consulate and airlines because they may have additional requirements. For the purposes of Two Worlds Travel & Tours / 206 Tours trips an
infant is defined as anyone who is under the age of 24 months for the entire
duration of their trip. A child is defined as any one between the ages of 24
months-11 years for the entire duration of their trip.
SAFETY Please be aware that during your participation on tours operated
by Two Worlds Travel & Tours / 206 Tours, certain risks and dangers may
arise beyond our control including, but not limited to, the hazards of traveling in undeveloped areas; travel by boat, train, automobile, aircraft or other
means of transportation; the forces of nature, political unrest and accident
or illness in remote regions without means of rapid evacuation or medical
facilities. Two Worlds Travel & Tours / 206 Tours does not have liability
regarding provisions of medical care or the adequacy of any care that may
be rendered. Two Worlds Travel & Tours / 206 Tours is not responsible for
compensation for cities/sites omitted from the itinerary due to circumstances beyond it's control.
PHYSICALITY OF OUR TOURS Please note that almost all destinations serviced by Two Worlds Travel & Tours / 206 Tours require physical
fitness and a lot of walking, sometimes up/or down the hills and at times
very rough terrain. You may certainly stay behind for certain parts of the
journey, however, it is suggested that 3 to 4 weeks before your departure
one should begin preparing physically begin walking "briskly" 1-2 times a
day; build up to 2-3 miles with no discomfort.
SERVICE INQUIRIES AFTER THE TRIP If upon returning from
your trip, you wish to inquire about any services provided, please ensure
that all correspondence is received by Two Worlds Travel & Tours / 206
Tours, 333 Marcus Blvd - Hauppauge, NY 11788, within 45 days of the
tour completion date. This will enable us to make a timely investigation.
TOUR CANCELLATION BY OPERATOR
Be clearly advised that
from time to time a tour departure may be cancelled due to lack of participation. In such case, the operator's sole responsibility is to provide a full
refund. Two Worlds Travel & Tours / 206 Tours in not responsible and
does not assume responsibility for any additional costs or any fees relating
to the issuance and /or cancellation of air tickets or other arrangements not
made through Two Worlds Travel & Tours / 206 Tours. Cancellations due
to state travel advisories and/or state travel warnings, Acts of War, War,
Terrorism, Acts of God, Natural Disaster or any other circumstance outside
the control of Two Worlds Travel & Tours / 206 Tours, are not the fault of
Two Worlds Travel & Tours / 206 Tours. Great effort will be made to
accommodate traveler to another trip or to revise itinerary, however,
cancellation for any of these reasons will not be eligible for refund.
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not responsible for typographical or printer's errors including errors in trip
cost. We reserve the right to re-invoice or correct billing at any time
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