General Information and Conditions about tours organized by BLUE AMBER TRAVEL

RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS:

A deposit and Passenger Reservation Form are required to secure a reservation. Reservations are taken on a first come-first served basis. FULL payment for tour must be received at Blue Amber Travel, no later than 60 days prior to departure date of the tour. Reservations may be cancelled and we reserve the right to levy full cancellation charges as set forth in these conditions if full payment is not received 60 days prior to the departure date. Payments can be made by Zelle.

CANCELLATION: 

All cancellations must be in writing to us and must be signed by the person who made the original reservation. Cancellations are only effective from the day they are actually received electronically by email- phone-text. No refunds are issued for cancellations received after the departure date of the tour. Penalties will apply. If you cancel your tour, cancellation fees and penalties will be deducted from your refund. Cancellation fees will apply to deposit payments. (Airline penalties could be total cost of airline ticket.) Cancellation fees apply to each person.

PRIOR TO DEPARTURE CANCELLATION FEES:

90 days or more-penalty $100
89-61 days or more-penalty $500.00
60-31 days or more-penalty 75% of total price
30 days or less-penalty 100% of total price 

PASSPORTS AND VISAS:

ALL PASSENGERS MUST HAVE A VALID PASSPORT. Passports should be in your possession before a reservation is made. Some countries require Visas. https://www.visahq.com/ Blue Amber Travel assumes no liability for Passport or Visa procurement. Foreign nationals must have a valid Passport and Alien Registration Card. Foreign nationals must also check with the Embassies of their respective countries as to USA requirements and with The Internal Revenue Service for any tax liability.

Government Travel Sites:

You are responsible for evaluation of the travel information and your acceptance of risk of travel prior to making a reservation. Visit https://travel.state.gov for travel information. By making a reservation via Blue Amber Travel, you acknowledge you are aware of the travel information advised by the government of your citizenship.

ROOMS:

Prices are based on double occupancy. Single rooms are available at a supplementary cost, or as stated on individual itineraries. On those rare occasions when we are not able to get a roommate for you, you will be required to pay the single supplement. We will attempt to give sufficient prior notice to any room changes regarding double occupancy versus single supplement. Triple rooms may not be available in all countries.

BAGGAGE: 

Luggage is the passenger’s responsibility and that of the airlines. For lost luggage claims, the passenger is responsible for notifying the airline directly.

SEAT ASSIGNMENT: 

There is no advance seat selection for tour departures. Early check-in is necessary to secure seats with travel companion. Any upgrade for  seats is responsibility of participant and all fees are payable to the Airline. Three hours advance arrival to departing airport is necessary.

TAXES:

Airport Departure Tax is not included to the price of our tours. Please see individual countries and itineraries for prices. 

TIPPING:

The price of the tour does not include tips and gratuities. In some countries tipping is recommended to the Tour Guide and Driver. Gratuities for meals and room service are not included.

Currency: 

Most international destination countries use there local currency please check the local exchange rates https://www.xe.com/ here before travel.

INSURANCE:

Insurance is not included in the tour price. We strongly recommend that you purchase any travel insurance for your Tour to protect against the risk of medical expenses, death, travel delays, trip cancellation, evacuation, any damage, loss of baggage or personal belongings,. Please note, that we can not accept responsibility for any loss or expense which you or any member of your party may incur as a result of failing to secure adequate insurance coverage. You can choose any travel insurance provider at https://www.squaremouth.com/ or https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/ (insurance must be purchased as soon as possible for any pre-existing health conditions!)Travel insurance fees are non-refundable by Blue Amber Travel.

MEDICAL CONDITION:

While we endeavour to provide high level of service to all our passengers, we cannot guarantee special facilities or assistance for disabled passengers and it is your responsibility to arrange for such assistance or special needs as you may require. Blue Amber Travel is not responsible for any medical conditions that occur prior, during or after the tour. Travelers Health and vaccinations-https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list

RESPONSIBILITYAND LIABILITY:

for Flights and Passenger Accommodations and Services: Blue Amber Travel is responsible for making all arrangements for tour services offered in the brochure/flyer. The airlines, hotels, land operators, and other suppliers providing services are independent contractors and not agents, employees, or associates of the Blue Amber Travel. Promoters and not agents, employees or authorized representatives of Blue Amber Travel. Acceptance and confirmation of your reservation is at the discretion of the airlines even after full payment has been made. Blue Amber Travel assumes no responsibility or liability in connection with the service of an aircraft, motor coach, taxi, or other conveyance which may be used in the performance of its duty to the passengers. All vouchers and other documents for services issued by the Blue Amber Travel are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the suppliers and to the laws of the country where services are supplied. If the tour services as indicated by the brochure cannot be supplied or there are changes in the itinerary for reasons beyond the control of the Blue Amber Travel, we will arrange for provisions of comparable services. Any resulting additional expense will be payable by the passenger participant. The Blue Amber Travel  reserves the right to decline or accept or retain any person as a passenger, to make changes in the itinerary whenever the Blue Amber Travel deems it necessary to the comfort, convenience and safety of the passengers, and to cancel a tour at any time. A minimum number of passengers (unless otherwise noted) is required or the tour is subject to cancellation. If the Blue Amber Travel cancels a tour, it shall have no responsibility beyond the refund of all monies paid to the Blue Amber Travel by the passenger participant. The passenger agrees that the Blue Amber Travel shall not be liable for any changes in flight schedules, delays, weather conditions, damages, losses (including personal injuries, deaths, and property losses) or expenses occasioned by acts or omissions of any person, including suppliers providing services, or for any acts of war, insurrection, revolts or other civil uprisings, military actions, strikes, epidemic/pandemic, quarantine restrictions, fire, landslides, volcanic eruption, environmental pollution or contamination, earthquake, low or high water levels, flood, water or power shortages or failures, tropical storms or hurricanes, riots, sabotage, strike of labor disruption, arrests, acts of terrorism, war, insurrection, government seizures, or acts of God occurring in either the country of origin, through passage, or destination. No person other than an authorized representative of the Blue Amber Travel by written document is authorized to vary , add, or waive any term or condition in this brochure, including the terms and conditions set forth in the forgoing provisions. All published fares and prices are based on exchange rates and all fares and prices quoted at the time of publication are subject to change at any time.

NOTE: The sequence of activities in the itinerary may change or be reversed but none will be omitted except for circumstances beyond our control.

Blue Amber Travel reserves the right to cancel a tour for any reason or insufficient number of participants/passengers .Penalties are not assessed when tours are canceled by Blue Amber Travel.