Not
Included: Prices do not include US or Costa Rica
Departure Taxes, visa fees, special government administrative
taxes, airline imposed fees, cost for overweight luggage,
items of a personal nature, telephone calls, internet
connection fees, alcoholic beverages, special activities
or any item not specifically indicated as included.
NOTE: The Costa Rica government may impose an additional
Tourist Tax that is NOT included in the price of this
tour. For more details, please read
the Cancellation Policy Below.
Deposits: A deposit of $500USD
is required to reserve your space. No space will be
held without a complete deposit. Though it rarely happens,
our tour prices are subject to change due to currency
fluctuation.
Payments: All payments must be
made according to the schedule and are subject to the
cancellation and penalty policy. Final Payment for this
trip is due on or before February 6, 2006.
Tour Minimum
- 10 Full Paying Guests: Because the
Walking Connection specializes in traveling in small
groups, many times we have small boutique hotel properties,
historical Inns, private homes and bed and breakfasts.
For this and contractual related reasons, some trips
may require a minimum number of guests traveling together
to go. FOR THIS TRIP, an additional
Small Group Surcharge may be assessed or the tour may
be cancelled at the option of the Walking Connection.
If sign ups does not meet the 10 person minimum a supplemental
fee will be charged.
Waiting
List Policy: On occasion, Walking Connection
tours sell out and a waiting list is formed. If this
should happen, the following policy will apply. To be
put on the waiting list, a fully refundable deposit
is due with reservation. If space becomes available,
you will be notified at that time and if you choose
to go, the standard cancellation policy will then apply.
If not, your money will be refunded in full.
Airfare and Airline
Reservations:
The Walking Connection generally does
not include airfares or arrange airline preferences
as a part of its tours. For this trip the arrival airport
is San Jose (SJO). Many flights arrive in the evening
from the states. Therefore nothing has been scheduled
on April 26th so that you can travel on the flight most
convenient for you from your departure city. On May
6th you can also take a flight most convenient for you.
Do keep in mind that transportation will pick you up
from the hotel approximately 3 hours before your departure.
This trip will be guaranteed to be conducted
either when we have reached the minimum number of guests
or evaluated 60 days prior to departure.
Cancellation &
Penalty Policy:
Special Note
Regarding Proposed Costa Rica Tourism Tax
- In 2006 the Costa Rica Government may add a significant
Tourist Tax that will be impose on every tourist entering
the country. This tax could be as much as $300 a person
and is NOT included in the price of this tour. Should
this tax be imposed and formal notice provided to us
prior to Jan. 1, 2006, we will provide a notice to all
guests and if you choose, you can cancel your trip up
until Jan. 6, without any administrative fees or charges.
Once we send your notice, the following Cancellation,
Penalty and Refund Policy will apply. Please call us
regarding the latest status of this proposed tax.
Should you have to cancel your tour the
following terms will apply: Each cancellation will incur
a $50 a person administrative fee. After that, a refund
of payments will be made for space reservations canceled
in writing prior to Jan. 6, 2006. After that, an additional
$450 per person is non-refundable. For cancellations
from Feb. 6 - March 6, 2006 - $1000 per person is non-refundable.
Cancellations after March 6, 2006 - No shows, no refunds.
No shows -- no refunds. No refunds for
any unused portion of the tour.
Travel Roommates
and Single Supplements: If you have
registered for double occupancy but don’t have
a travel roommate, the Walking Connection will attempt
to locate one for you. In the event that a roommate
cannot be found, you may be charged for a Single Supplement
for any portion of the tour where you will be rooming
as a single. Travel roommates are assigned in the order
in which we receive deposited and confirmed reservations.
Final roommate assignments will be made and you will
be notified of any Single Supplement charges due 30
days prior to your final payment due date.
On-line
Reservations
Print Reservation Form
The Walking
Connection is proud of our association with Costa Rica
Expeditions, Costaricaexpeditions.com, Jorje Jara, Michael
Kaye, Selena Solis, Natalie Ewing, Monteverde Lodge,
Montana del Feugo Hotel, Xandari Plantation, and Villa
Colletas along with Walking Connection hosts Jo Ann
Taylor and Mary Palenica to bring you this exciting
Costa Rican luxury spa vacation, walking tour and hiking
adventure.
