Tour Code: USBWG09
Duration: 9 Days
Optional Features and Upgrades: Since the seats are limited, we recommend you to choose optional and extension programs at the time of booking:
Service Language: English
Extra Service: Travel Insurance Visa Service
1) Round-trip international flight from New York (All Airports) for NO additional charge
The following departure cities are available for additional charge:
Additional U$300/person | Los Angeles / Boston |
Additional U$300/person | San Francisco / Chicago / Miami / Washington / Houston |
Additional U$500/person | Seattle / Las Vegas / Atlanta / Austin / Charlotte / Dallas / Denver / Detroit / Memphis / Fort Lauderdale / Milwaukee / Orlando / San Jose / Oklahoma City / Philadelphia / Phoenix / Portland Oregon / Sacramento / San Antonio / San Diego / New Orleans |
Additional U$700/person | Toronto / Vancouver / Montreal |
Land only package without round-trip international flight ticket: minus U$300/person
2) Ground transportation between the cities ( Athens-Delphi-Kalambaka-Meteora-Athens )( BY BUS )
3) Hand-picked 4-star hotel accommodations
4) Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda
5) Food as specified on the itinerary
Please note that if the flight for your tour is during the lunch or dinner time, your meal will be served on board by the airline.
6) Special cultural programs as specified in the schedule
7) Professional English speaking local tour expert
8) Air tax and fuel surcharge
1) Travel insurance.
2) Any personal expenses.
3) Tour Extensions and Optional programs.
4) Single Supplement Fee (Our tour price is based on double occupancy. If a single passenger is traveling alone and not sharing a room for the entire trip, the tour price charged to the single traveler will be double the standard tour price.)
5) A Mandatory Service Charge & Tipping U$160/person is required and payable by Credit Card Before Your Final Payment Due Date.
6) Baggage is not included in this tour fare. The passenger is responsible for paying the fees associated with Baggage cost if there are any to the Airline directly and prior to departure.
ALL PRICES ARE IN USD
PAYMENT POLICY:
Full Payment is Required at the Time of Booking
Optional And Extension Programs:
☆ Since the seats are limited, We recommend you to choose those optional and extension programs with your booking together.
Group Size:
☆ 10-40 Each Departure Date.
Depart from the USA/Canada.
Arrive in Athens, the classical capital of Greece; Find your own transportation to your hotel or you can choose the optional private airport pick up service (U$120/person--Minimum to 2 ppl). The remainder of the day is at leisure to discover the ancient wonders of this city known as the cradle of Western Civilization and the birthplace of democracy.
Drive through Thebes, Levadia and Arachova (famous for its bright multi-colored carpets) arrive in Delphi, the center of the Ancient World - the "Omphalos" (Navel of Earth). Delphi is the second-most important archeological site in Greece and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its theater, Temple of Apollo, and various ancient ruins.
The sanctuary of Delphi, set within a most spectacular landscape, was for many centuries the cultural and religious center and symbol of unity for the Hellenic world and seat of the Pythian Games, the second most important game in Greece after the Olympics.
The tour then visits the archaeological sites of Delphi and the Museum where one can gander at ancient archeological treasures, and marvel at its spectacular exhibits including the frieze of the Treasury of the Sifnians, the Sphinx of Naxos, the Statue of Antinous, the metopes of the Athenian treasury and the famous bronze Charioteer.
Today, the tour will begin at the [Meteora] where you will enjoy unique and impressive scenery with ageless [Monasteries], containing priceless historical and religious treasures, standing between earth and sky atop rock formations. The Meteora is the biggest and most important group of monasteries in Greece after those in Mount Athos. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 the landscape view of the Meteora is not only beautiful but also widely seen as inspiring and self-centering.
Back to Athens.
Optional Program: Dinner next to the sea: U$79/person
Includes : Transfer, Escort, 4course Menu, One glass of wine or beer or soft drinks
Join a beautiful ride pass Niarchos foundation cultural center and join dinner next to the sea in a posh area for locals
After the incredible site seeing and ancient exploration, it is time to relax. Your tour guide will inform you of the departure time. On your own, find your way to the port to catch a ferry to Santorini. One of Greece’s most beloved islands, Santorini is a beautiful island in the southern Aegean Sea, known for its blue-roofed houses and sunsets. Upon arrival in Santorini arrange for your own transportation to your hotel. The evening is at your leisure to explore the town. UTOvacation strongly suggests that you partake in a seafood dinner and sample the fresh and exquisite cuisine of this Greek Paradise.
Note: Ferry tickets are not included for this package. The ferry ride from Santorini to Athens is approximately 8-9 hours: U$89/person.
Note: High Speed Ferry Upgrade ride from Athens to Santorini is approximately 6 hours: U$139/person
Note: A 1-hour flight is available for purchase on your own or you can purchase via UTOvacation (U$199/person) at least 150 days in advance of your trip.
Enjoy and relax at the wonderful island of Santorini and its incredible views and ocean breeze. UTOvacation recommends that you visit the quaint towns of Fira and Oia and enjoy some coffee or some local cuisine. Worth noting that the sunsets of Oia are considered some of the most romantic in the world.
At the dedicated time as outlined by your guide, transfer to the port and catch a ferry back to Athens on your own. Upon arrival, arrange your own transportation to the hotel and enjoy your last few days in Greece. On day 8, you will have an opportunity to do some last-minute shopping, dining, or sightseeing.
Note: Ferry tickets are not included for this package. The ferry ride from Santorini to Athens is approximately 8-9 hours: U$89/person.
Note: High Speed Ferry Upgrade ride from Santorini to Athens is approximately 6 hours: U$139/person
Today you can explore Athens on your own or join
UTOvacation on an incredible tour of the enchanting and glorious city of
Athens.
Optional Tour: Ancient
Athens Highlights Tour: U$99/person:
The UTOvacation optional tour of Athens focuses
on exploring the core treasures of this ancient city, rich with historical and
cultural significance. The first landmark visited will be the [Acropolis] an
archaeological wonder and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The word
acropolis means “Upper City” in Greek, the Acropolis is one of the most visited
destinations in Europe. The aura of the Acropolis is truly an
unforgettable experience and tourists from around the world marvel as they
explore the site known as the birthplace of Western Civilization.
Within the Acropolis, your optional tour will
then skip the long lines and bring you the ancient Greek temple of the
Parthenon, which is dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens
considered their patron. The Parthenon is considered the most important
surviving building of Ancient Greece. Another structure dedicated to
Athena is the Temple of Athena Nike, built-in 420 BC, with its placement on a
bastion on the southwest corner of the Acropolis relatively close to the
Propylaea which is the monumental gateway to the Acropolis. The temple of
Erechtheion located on the north side of the Acropolis will also be visited
which was dedicated to both Athena and Poseidon.
Next, your tour will bring you to the legendary
[Temple of Zeus] a magnificent temple located in the center of Athens, the
Greek capital. The Temple was built in the 5th century on the ancient
site of Olympia. The temple is home to the Statue of Zeus, which is one
of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This statue took nearly 13
years to complete and is one of Classical Greece’s most prized
structures.
Following the Acropolis, the optional tour will
continue in the heart of Athens and pass by the [Panathinaiko Stadium], [Amalia
avenue], and view the [Arch of Hadrian] and visit the syntagma square, Ermou
street. The group with then enjoy the views of various government
buildings and elegant structures of the 19th century and drive-along
Panepistimiou Street and view the [Catholic Cathedral], the [Academy of
Athens], [University], and [National Library].
Arrival at the hotel in the afternoon.
Optional Program: Plaka dinner: U$79/person:
Includes: Transfer, Escort, 4course Menu, One
glass of wine or beer or soft drinks
Short walking tour in the pedestrian streets of
famous Plaka (where Ancient Athena used to be) and have dinner in a typical
Greek taverna and taste Greek food.
Please note: if Covid
restrictions are lifted this dinner will include live music but currently it is
not allowed
Today, make your own transfer to the airport for your departure flight or you can choose the optional private airport drop off service (U$120/person--Minimum to 2 ppl). Please note: the Hotel room check-out time is 11:00 AM, later check out is available for an additional cost.
Optional Programs-(Choose before the trip):
☆ Breakfast Package( Day3-9): U$140/person.
☆ Express Flight: We are trying to put you on a direct flight. If this is not possible, you will take flights with limited layover time of less than 6 hours each way
Price: U$399/person
☆ Swift Flight: You will take a direct flight with no layover guaranteed (if there is (an) direct flight(s) service already existing between your departure gateway and the arrival gateway of your destination country)
Price: U$699/person
☆ 5-Star Hotel Upgrade: USD 899/Person.
☆ Upgrade To Business Class: USD 4000/Person.
☆ Private Airport Pick up: U$120/person (Minimum To 2 PP).
☆ Private Airport Drop off Service: U$120/person (Minimum To 2 PP).
☆ Flight Tickets from Athens to Santorini : U$199/person.
☆ Flight Tickets from Santorini to Athens: U$199/person.
☆ Ferry Tickets from Athens to Santorini (approximately 8-9 hours): U$89/person.
☆ Ferry Tickets from Santorini to Athens (approximately 8-9 hours): U$89/person.
☆ High Speed Ferry Upgrade ride from Athens to Santorini (approximately 6 hours): U$139/person.
☆ High Speed Ferry Upgrade ride from Santorini to Athens (approximately 6 hours): U$139/person.
Optional Programs (BOOK ONSITE):
☆ Day 4: Dinner next to the sea: U$79/person.
☆ Day 8: Ancient Athens Highlights Tour: U$99/person (Minimum To 10 PP).
☆ Day 8: Plaka dinner: U$79/person.
Tour Extensions:
1) Zakinthos 3 Nights Hotel and Flight Extension (Airport pick up and drop off service not included)
Price: U$1999/person
Single Supplement: U$1999
Included:
*4-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF (3 Nights in Zakinthos)
*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary
*Domestic flight
2) Mykonos 3 Nights Hotel and Flight Extension (Airport pick up and drop off service not included)
Price: U$1799/person
Single Supplement: U$1799
Included:
*4-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF (3 Nights in Mykonos)
*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary
*Domestic flight
3) Athens 3 Nights Hotel and Flight Extension (Airport pick up and drop off service not included)
Price: U$1599/person
Single Supplement: U$1599
Included:
*4-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF (3 Nights in Athens)
*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary
4) Santorini 3 Nights Hotel and Flight Extension (Airport pick up and drop off service not included)
Price: U$1799/person
Single Supplement: U$1799
Included:
*4-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF (3 Nights in Santorini)
*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary
5) Crete Island 3 Nights Hotel and Flight Extension (Airport pick up and drop off service not included)
Price: U$1999/person
Single Supplement: U$1999
Included:
*4-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF (3 Nights in Crete after Santorini)
*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary
*Domestic flight or Ferry to/from Santorini to Crete
Stay Like A Local-Extensions:
1) Return Flight Extension-3 DAYS (Drop Off Service Not included )
Price: U$1299/person
Included:
*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary
2) Return Flight Extension-5 DAYS (Drop Off Service Not included)
Price: U$1399/person
Included:
*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary
3) Return Flight Extension: 6-20 DAYS (Drop Off Service Not included)
Price: U$1499/person
Included:
*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary
*Please note the exact departure date may be selected at a later point prior to final payment or you may specify your preferred return date in the "Remark" Column.
4) Return Flight Extension: 6-30 DAYS (Drop Off Service Not included) (Depart from other European Cities)
Price: U$1899/person
Included:
*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary
*Please note the exact departure date or return city may be selected at a later point prior to final payment or you may specify your preferred return date in the "Remark" Column.
*Return flight from Milan / Venice / Rome / London / Dublin / Barcelona / Madrid / Lisbon / Amsterdam / Brussels / Zurich / Berlin / Munich / Frankfurt / Prague / Vienna / Budapest
4-Star accommodations:
☆ Athens: Novotel Athens / Candia Hotel / Zafolia Hotel / Polis Grand Hotel / Similar
☆ Kalambaka: Grand Hotel Meteora / Similar
☆ Santorini: Rosebay Hotel / Similar
International Air:(*UTOvacation reserves the right to confirm the airlines below)
☆ United Airline:
☆ American Airline:
☆ Delta Airline:
☆ Air Canada:
☆ Lufthansa Airlines
☆ Jet Airways
☆ Lot Polish Airlines
☆ Tap Air Portugal
☆ Austrian Airlines
☆ KLM Airlines
☆ Alitalia
☆ Air France
☆ French Bee Airline
☆ Virgin Atlantic
☆ Vueling Airlines
☆ Air Caraibes
☆ Level Airline
☆ Norwegian Air Shuttle
☆ Iberia
☆ Air Italy
☆ Aeroflot
☆ Aer Lingus
☆ Finnair
☆ Swiss International Air Lines
☆ Scandinavian Airlines
☆ Brussels Airlines
☆ British Airways
☆ Turkish Airlines
☆ Ukraine Intl Airlines
GREECE DOES NOT REQUIRE A VISA FOR USA & CANADA PASSPORT HOLDERS.
Visit the "IATA Travel Centre" for detailed information on country-specific passport, visa and health requirements:
https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/passport-visa-health-travel-document-requirements.htm
Starting from 2025, all visitors that currently do not need a visa to enter Europe will be expected to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization (European Travel Information and Authorization System).
Learn about ETIAS:https://www.etiasvisa.com
More about Travel Documents
*It is your responsibility to ensure that you- and any child travelling with you- have all the valid travel documents necessary to enter in, exit from or transit through, each country/region on your itinerary. Note that the documents required for the outbound portion of your travel may differ from those required for the return.
*Your passport should be valid for six months beyond your date of return. Passport must be in good condition: passport damaged beyond normal wear and tear will not be accepted.
*Consult with the appropriate embassy, high commission or consulate about the travel document requirement for any country that you plan to enter in, exit from or transit through.
*Some country no longer issue paper visas but rather electronic visas. E-Visa holders must present the printed e-Visa and valid passport at the checkpoint.
*International travel with infants and children may be required to show documentary evidence of your relationship and a Letter Consent or permission for the child’s travel from the parent(s) or legal guardian not present.
*Americans holding dual citizenship must travel to the United States with a valid U.S. passport. American permanent residents returning to the United States from abroad must carry a valid passport and a valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).
*Canadians holding dual citizenship must travel to Canada with a valid Canadian passport. Canadian permanent residents returning Canada from abroad must carry a valid passport and a valid Canadian Permanent Resident Card (PR Card).
Greece is a country in southeastern Europe with thousands of islands throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas. Influential in ancient times, it's often called the cradle of Western civilization. Athens, its capital, retains landmarks including the 5th-century B.C. Acropolis citadel with the Parthenon temple. Greece is also known for its beaches, from the black sands of Santorini to the party resorts of Mykonos.
Athens
Capital of Greece
Athens is the capital of Greece. It was also at the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire. The city is still dominated by 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, a hilltop citadel topped with ancient buildings like the colonnaded Parthenon temple. The Acropolis Museum, along with the National Archaeological Museum, preserves sculptures, vases, jewelry and more from Ancient Greece.
Mykonos
Island in Greece
Mykonos is an island in the Cyclades group in the Aegean Sea. It's popularly known for its summer party atmosphere. Beaches such as Paradise and Super Paradise have bars that blare thumping music. Massive dance clubs attract world-renowned DJs and typically stay open well past dawn. Iconic landmarks include a row of 16th-century windmills, which sit on a hill above Mykonos town.
Santorini
Island in the Aegean Sea
Aegean island group with rugged terrain, classic blue & white architecture & tourism amenities.
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⦁ If you need a special meal (halal meal or vegetarian meal, etc.), please contract airline when you receive your ticket number.
⦁ There is a risk of damage or prying in the checked baggage. Please do not put any valuables (such as camera, notebook, jewelry, cash, watch, etc.) in the checked baggage to avoid unnecessary loss and trouble.
⦁ According to airline regulations, passengers in economy class and business class should weigh no more than 20kg, please refer to your Final Confirmation Document for more details.
⦁ It is recommended to use wheeled suitcases for easy shipping and carrying; Before you check your luggage, you must tear off the old check slip on the case to prevent the luggage from being transported to the wrong place.In order to prevent the luggage from being stolen and pried, it is recommended to lock the luggage;
⦁ The Europe new hand baggage security rules, which limit the carrying of liquid items on board flights, apply to all flights departing and connecting within the eu. Liquids and gels in hand luggage, such as skin care and beauty products, should only be carried in accordance with the following requirements:
⦁ Containers containing liquids and similar articles shall not exceed 100ml (as indicated on the package);
⦁ All containers are packed in a transparent, repeatable plastic bag
⦁ Only one plastic bag per person; The plastic bag must be shown separately at security checkpoints;
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⦁ Special medicines (with doctor's certificate) and special foods (such as baby food) that must be carried in the cabin for special diseases can be carried outside plastic bags. Such items must also be shown to security inspectors;
⦁ Non - conforming items and plastic bags are not allowed on board
⦁ When traveling, clothes should be light and versatile. Clothes are prepared according to the season. Before guest's departure to watch or listen to the weather forecast, the weather forecast reference web site.
⦁ Prepare personal hygiene products such as toothbrush, toothpaste and slippers (not available in European hotels).Other essential items: shampoo, bath gel, sunglasses, sunscreen, umbrella, camera/video camera, menthol (mosquito bites), band-aids, etc
⦁ In Europe, medicine must be bought by doctor's prescription, and the medical treatment cost is expensive, so it is recommended that you take regular medicine.Such as: motion sickness medicine, instant relief pills, insulin, berberine, etc.; If it is necessary to carry certain medicines due to one's own illness, please ask the doctor to issue a prescription, and prepare the foreign language instructions and purchase invoices of the medicines.
⦁ Please choose 220V voltage electrical appliances, most European countries use cylindrical two-end plug, please buy a universal switch plug at home.
⦁ Credit Cards can be used for most of the cities and can be withdrawn from some ATMS. ATM withdrawals are charged a handling fee may apply per transaction according to different regulations of the issuing bank of the card.
“These conditions apply to all travel booked on or after August 22, 2024. For all travel booked prior to August 22, 2024, the applicable conditions are outlined on your invoice and booking confirmation email. ”
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Please read them careful prior to deciding whether to enter into this agreement. Do not hesitate to ask a UTOvacation staff member of any questions you may have in respect to these conditions before booking your travel. They are required to answer any questions you may arising from the information provided during the booking process and these terms and conditions. These terms and conditions can also be found on UTOvacation’s website at utovacation.com.
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Step 5. Finalize the booking.
Final Payment
Balance payment of any regular products or services is due 180 days prior to departure unless specified. If the full payment is not obtained by the due date, UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel such reservation and retain the pre-paid deposit to cover any expenses occurred.
Step 6. Trip Confirmation.
A final trip confirmation by email including day by day itinerary, hotel information, and flight information will be sent to the main contact passenger approximately one month before departure.
UTOvacation notice
Generally
If UTOvacation becomes aware of a change to any matter that might have affected your decision to purchase this travel, they will promptly advise you of this change.
Such notices may include doubt as to your tour meeting minimum attendant requirements thereby threatening cancellation or alteration of your tour. In either such circumstances UTOvacation will offer the customer the choice of a travel credit acceptable to you, comparable re-scheduled travel acceptable to you, or reimburse you the amounts paid to UTOvacation minus such amounts already received by you directly from or on behalf of the relevant travel supplier.
Specifically
If UTOvacation becomes aware of the following events, it will promptly notify you and offer you the choice of a full and immediate refund or comparable alternative travel acceptable to you:
1. Transportation that forms part of your travel is delayed or advanced by at least 24 hours, unless caused by mechanical problems, safety considerations, weather conditions, a strike or lockout, or force majeure.
2. A different cruise ship is substituted (if applicable)
3. An accommodation is changed, or the standard of the accommodation is changed.
4. The contract permits price increases by more than 7%, except any increase resulting from an increase in sales tax.
5. The documents needed for the trip have changed because of changed transportation routing and there is not enough time for you to obtain the documents before departure.
Travel Outside Canada
You will require your passport and, depending on your destination, a travel visa, to travel to your destination. The entry to a stopover country or your final destination may be refused if the required information and travel documents are incomplete or even if they are complete.
UTOvacation is not responsible in either circumstance for denial of entry to a country by their relevant officials.
Before entering into an agreement with a customer for travel services and taking payment, UTOvacation will advise you of the typical information and travel documents, such as passports, visas, affidavits, and notarized consent letters, that will be needed for each person whom travel services are being purchased. Please utilize the IATA as a resource - https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/passport-visa-health-travel-document-requirements.htm
The living standards and practices at your destination in respect to the provision of utilities, services, and accommodation may differ from those found in Canada.
Travel Visa
The following documents from the passenger are required if travel visa is applied through UTOvacation’s Visa Center:
• Original Passport (Make sure your actual passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the date of your expected departure time)
• Recent passport size photo with white background. Please note, each countries requirement may differ, please check requirement click here
• Visa Application Form (Complete with signature and date)
*Remarks: If acquiring a visa on your own, the supporting documents will be provided from UTOvacation One Month prior to the trip departure date. Supporting documents requested early are subject to a $100 per person administration fee.
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Payment Info
Payment amounts and due date shall be outlined on your invoice. Kindly be advised that you will receive our emails before the set payment due dates. The first notice will be within two weeks following your initial deposit. The second notices will be 180 days before the tour departure date and will remind you to settle your 2nd deposit and final payment respectively for the tour package you have reserved. Please check your email regularly, including your junk box, to ensure you don’t miss a notice.
Please note: Your timely payment is important to guarantee your seat/cabin and ensure the overall tour package price. Your balance or final payment will NOT be charged automatically by UTOvacation.
Full or final payment is due 180 days before tour departure date. Travel documents, including but not limited to, a valid Passport copy shall be collected prior to booking.
Trip Cancellation and Eligible Refunds
UTOvacation Cancellations or Modifications
UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a tour prior to departure date. The travel provider may also be unable to provide the travel services you contracted for. In either such circumstances UTOvacation will offer the customer the choice of a travel credit acceptable to you, comparable re-scheduled travel acceptable to you, or reimburse you the amounts paid to UTOvacation minus such amounts already received by you directly from or on behalf of the relevant travel supplier.
Refunds may take up to 6 to 8 weeks to process but UTOvacation will make best efforts to provide a refund as soon as possible.
Please note, any refundable amount will not include fees associated with Travel Visas already been issued, any services that have already been delivered, or any incurred fees already charged by suppliers when such amounts will be returned directly to you from the supplier.
Customer Cancellations and Modifications
Subject to these terms and conditions, if a customer cancels their travel before or during their travel, any and all payments made to UTOvacation are non-refundable. This includes cancellation due to denial and/or rejected by relevant immigration and/or customs department, cruise port terminal officer, inability to obtain necessary visas and/or passports, or any other reason outside UTOvacation’s control, other than cancellation by a travel provider.
Cancellation or change requests must be confirmed in writing by email including your reservation number, full name and date of travel. Cancellations will only be accepted in writing.
No refund or reimbursement will be available to passengers who voluntarily forego meals, cruise, tours and/or accommodations for which they specifically paid for. A surcharge may apply should there be any additional fees occurred from services refused by the passengers.
Optional programs
In order to secure your spot and price for any of the early bird deals or promotional packages, a full payment or deposit may be required at UTOvacation’s discretion.
No Show- Sponsored Tour
If your travel is a sponsored tour and the sponsor requires that all passengers attend all the included activities during the trip, “No Show” fees will apply. Each and any no show in this instance will incur a penalty of $100 per person, per day. If the traveller does not attend daily activities, payment will be immediately collected for the day missed. This penalty applies no matter the cause (including illness, flight/cruise delays, quarantines, and etc). If passengers do not attend the activities or pay associated penalties for missing scheduled activities, the sponsoring associations will cancel remaining hotels and flights.
Liability
The customer shall hold UTOvacation harmless for all damages incurred and harm suffered as a result of actions or inaction of an another out of its control. Furthermore, should the traveller violate any local/provincial or national laws during their travels, UTOvacation is not responsible or liable for any damages or harm suffered.
No children under 2 years old
UTOvacation does not allow travel of children less than 2 years old.
Price Adjustments
You agreement permits price increases. After the booking is confirmed, if the total price and the cumulative increase, except any increase result from increase in sales tax, is more than 7%, the customer has the right to cancel the contract and obtain a full refund. You are responsible for paying for the increase if 1) the increase is less than 7% for reasons other than increase of sales tax, 2) the increase is more than 7% as a result from increase in sales tax, or 3) the increase is more than 7% for reasons other than increase in sales tax and you wish to proceed with the travel.
No price increases are permitted after you have paid UTOvacation in full
UTOvacation reserves the right to impose relevant fuel/inflation surcharge if Crude Oil Price Index or US/Canada Official CPI has increases by 4% or more between your booking date and tour departure date.
Tour Adjustments
UTOvacation retains the right to modify tours, if deemed in the best interest of its passengers, including in cases that involve the health and safety. UTOvacation will do its best to notify you of any such changes before your departure, or as soon as possible if you have already departed. If the adjustment is due to the supplier failing to provide travel services paid for by you at your desired time, UTOvacation will offer the customer the choice of a travel credit acceptable to you, comparable re-scheduled travel acceptable to you, or reimburse you the amounts paid to UTOvacation.
Travel Seat Arrangements
Seating/Cabin assignment
The customer understands and accepts that UTOvacation has no power to control the seating selection on the aircraft or cabin location on the cruise (unless where specified). All seating is arranged by the airline or cruise line. UTO vacation cannot help customer change pre-assigned seats/cabins.
Preferred Seat Upgrade: UTOvacation will not be responsible for any preferred seat upgrade on aircraft (except for business or first class seats). Some cruise packages allow the selection of cabins at the time of booking for an upgraded price; please refer to the product page for details.
Reservation Adjustments
Changes to an existing reservation by the passenger for whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person charge plus any additional supplier fees. This includes name changes and removal of any
services such as optional tours and transfers. The deposit and/or full payment for any optional feature that is on an early bird or special sale promotion is non-refundable and non-transferable.
*Please note that name changes to airline or cruise line reservations are subject to full cancellation or re-booking. Replacing a travelling passenger or is subject the cancellation conditions outlined in these terms and conditions.
Changes or additional requests after departure are subject to local rates at the time of amendment and must be paid directly by the passenger to the service provider. UTOvacation will make its best effort to minimize these costs, however, all payment will be payable by request of the local service providers.
There are no refunds for unused services.
Travel Insurance
UTOvacation strongly recommends all tour members to purchase trip cancellation and health insurance at the time of booking, including health insurance. UTOvacation does not directly offer such insurance. The Travel Insurance recommended by UTOvacation are facilitated and owned by third party operators. Any Travel Insurance purchased by the passenger is governed by the third party and UTOvacation is not liable or responsible for said insurance.
Baggage
Each airline company has its own rules and regulations with the baggage weight, size, and number. The best way to find out the rules and regulations is to go visit the airline company official website.
Please note that for some destinations, baggage is not included in your package. Refer to your specific tour product page’s terms & conditions for specific baggage allowances.
Tour Fare Includes
Please refer to your tour itinerary for the most updated information.
Tour Fare Excludes
• Visa Application Fee
• Any personal charges, such as phone bills, laundry, postage, and baggage over-weight charge, insurance, beverages, water, etc
• Optional Tours
• Any other charges or incremental costs caused by the acts of God, Force Majeure, natural disasters, fires, weather, governmental and local authority’s order, political change, strikes, war, riots, quarantine, custom regulations, damages or inquiry caused by the accident beyond the responsibilities of UTOvacation or incurred due to the tourist action violating any law.
o If such events lead to the travel supplier failing to provide your travel services UTOvacation will offer you the choice of a travel credit acceptable to you, comparable re-scheduled travel acceptable to you, or reimburse you the amounts paid to UTOvacation
Flight Package Description
Silver Flight Package (Guaranteed maximum of one-stop/layover to your destination country gateway ). If your departure city has indirect flight(s) with only one stop/layover to connect your destination country gateway, we guarantee to provide you with flight with only one stop/layover to your destination country gateway if you select such package early enough before we issue the tickets. (Option and flight itinerary are subject to availability)
Gold Flight Package (Guaranteed non-stop flight to your destination country gateway )
If your departure city has regular direct flight(s) to connect your destination country gateway, we guarantee to provide you with a non-stop flight to your destination country gateway if you select
such package early enough before we issue the tickets. (Option and flight itinerary are subject to availability)
UTOvacation’s Affiliate Program
Customers who book via the Affiliate link may not switch tours or reschedule and apply the previous amount or percentage of discount/commission to future trips. Discounts that are offered are only applicable to initial tour purchase and non-transferable.
Please note, for customers who have booked via the Affiliate program, tour change fees will be applicable should you decide to reschedule originally purchased tours. Please refer to the terms and conditions on the Product Page.
UTOvacation’s Affiliate discounts/commissions are not redeemable for cash or future travel credit regardless of circumstances. The value of the Affiliate will be deducted from your final payment if applicable.
Please note, the Affiliate commission is only applicable to the initial purchase. Future additional purchases are not applicable to the Affiliate discount/Commission.
UTOvacation’s Assurance
UTOvacation"s Travel Assurance program enables passengers to be able to change participants’ name(s) or tour departure date one time for free without any administration fees up to 180 days prior to trip departure date.
• UTOvacation"s Travel Assurance Program must be purchased within 14 days of initial booking.
• UTOvacation"s Travel Assurance Program: reschedule/rebook up to 180 days before departure $ 99 - $ 399
• UTOvacation"s Travel Assurance Program: reschedule/rebook up to 120 days before departure $ 199 - $ 499
• UTOvacation"s Travel Assurance Program: reschedule/rebook up to 90 days before departure $ 299 - $ 599
• Please note, upon purchasing UTOvacation"s Travel Assurance program, you understand that this program is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Please note, when UTOvacation"s Travel Assurance program is purchased, payments made by the customer will first be applied to the UTOvacation"s Travel Assurance program and then to the remainder of the tour package.
Additional Conditions
During the tour or cruise, you will be considered have automatically abandoned your trip if you do not attend the pre-arranged tour or check in the prearranged hotel or cruise.
All the extra cost will be undertaken by the client voluntarily. UTOvacation reserves the right to abandon any clients if such clients violate the law or damage the interest of tour groups.
UTOvacation is not responsible for any denied Travel Visa application and will not be offering a refund of received by you.
If a child- 18 years old or younger- is travelling abroad with only one parent/guardian, children must carry a notarized consent letter signed by non-accompanying parent/guardian. If a child is travelling alone they children must carry a notarized consent letter signed by both parents/guardian. Such a consent letter may be requested by immigration authorities when entering or leaving from a foreign country or by North American officials when re-entering into USA or Canada. Failure of presenting such document may result in the rejection of boarding aircraft or vessel for the children concerned.
If a cruise line substitutes ships or changes its sailing by more than 24 hours, UTOvacation will advise you immediately and offer your choice of a full and immediate refund or a comparable alternate travel service acceptable to you. UTOvacation will not do so for scheduling alterations over 24 hours, if they are the result of mechanical problems with the ship, safety considerations, weather conditions, a strike or lock-out, or force majeure.
The credits in the Affiliate Program cannot be combined with any other promotions or coupons and redeemed in the same booking.
Any promotional coupons cannot be applied to any extra items including but not limited to visa service fees, gratuities, sightseeing, admission ticket fares, meal plans, single supplement charges, airport transfers, travel insurance, any taxes/surcharges and optional tours.
UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel or modify a tour any time prior to departure date if the group has less than ten passengers, subject to these terms and conditions.
All upgrade packages are 100% non-refundable, items including flight package, hotel, cruise cabin, meal package and etc.
UTOvacation usually sends out important notifications including but not limited to destination health protocols, travel industry policies, tour updates and safety alerts to our agents/customers by newsletter through email. UTOvacation is not responsible for trip delay, service cancellation, price increase or any other types of loss caused by unsubscribing from our email list, wrong email address or a lack of checking email box/spam folder/junk folder on a regular basis. If you have not received our newsletter for a long time, make sure your email address is effective/valid and you are on our email list or contact us immediately at [email protected] for assistance.
Dispute Penalty
Please note, if a customer requires cancellation of a product or service, kindly reach out to UTOvcation customer service. If a customer files a dispute/chargeback directly with their bank, the order will be automatically canceled and suspended in your account. If a customer wishes to reinstate their purchase or credit, they must pay a disputed penalty of $299 per transaction if the total payment amount exceeds $299; 50% of the total invoice amount if the amount is less than
$299; all dispute penalties are per transaction. Chargeback fees, transaction fees, administration expenses, marketing/acquisition costs, and operations charges are all part of the disputed penalty. After you have reinstated your order and paid the disputed penalty, you will receive the travel credit. The travel credit can be used to book the same or different tours on our website. You will not be reinstated to your original order, and the amount you paid for that excursion will not be guaranteed.
Ensuring Secure Payments
Safeguarding your payment(s) is our top priority. In order to prevent fraud, we ask our customers to settle payment(s) through your account on UTOvacation official website at www.utovacation.com. Should you choose offline payment submission, Cheque/Money order/Bank draft/Credit card (with credit card authorization form filled out and signed) are accepted and the payee must be UTOvacation. Please be advised that UTOvacation has never been allowing Bank transfer/Email transfer for transactions and Cash is not recommended. If you find something suspicious regarding your payment, please call 1-855.526.1286 before any further actions.
Tipping
For the on-tour convenience of some itineraries, we will collect all gratuities which is to be shared by our local team. This may include tour leaders, guides, drivers, baggage porters, airport coordinators, restaurant waiters for all included meals and other staff in the team behind the scenes.
These gratuities are not mandatory but are appreciated as recognition for excellent service and we thank you for your encouragement and generosity.
Shopping
Although we would be happy to assist your shopping needs, UTOvacation would not be responsible for price, quality, and service of any goods purchased during the tour.
Special Notes for Middle Eastern packages:
Please be advised that traveling in the Middle East requires open-mind and willingness to respect the local culture, religion and tradition.
1. It is highly recommended that women wear tops covering shoulders and skirts falling below the knee in public. Knee-length shorts are allowed for men. It is customary for women to cover their shoulders and hair and men to have shirts and long pants when visiting a mosque or temple. More conservative dress is expected during the Ramadan or Jewish holiday period.
2. Non-Muslims above the age of 21 are only allowed to consume alcohol in licensed hotels,
clubs and restaurants, never in public open areas.
3. Taking photographs of individuals, especially females, needs a permission first. Do not take any pictures with military facilities, borders and airports.
4. Horse carts and camel rides at tourist sites are mostly not included in the entrance fees. We suggest that you negotiate ride fare and tips with the merchant beforehand in order to avoid any unexpected situation at the end of the ride. Keep the exact change in local currency handy.
5. Ramadan is the holy month for the Islamic world and all Muslims have to fast from dawn to dusk without eating, drinking or smoking. Alcohol is available in licensed bars and restaurants after sunset for non-Muslims. Tourist hotels usually keep one restaurant open during the day catering to resident guests. Also during Ramadan month, live performance, certain music and dancing are prohibited. Shops are open after sunset.
6. Most hotels and restaurants provide kosher foods with no pork or shellfish in Israel.
7. Shabbat is the Jewish holy-day and day of rest of the week. It starts on every Friday after sunset and ends on Saturday evening. Offices, public transportation (except for taxi), private businesses are closed (i.e., stores and restaurants) and reopen after the Shabbat.
Specific requirements for cruise passengers
*Guests are not allowed to sail if entering the 24th week of pregnancy before or any time during cruising. A physician’s “Fit to cruise” note is required if a customer is pregnant 23 weeks or less at the time of debarkation. Please keep in mind that not every vessel has a doctor/nurse or facilities/equipment to accommodate the special need. Please be advised to also check with the insurance company for pregnancy-related care.
*Infants must be at least 6 months of age at the time of embarkation for any itineraries under 7 nights and 12 months of age for any itineraries more than 8 nights.
*Passengers above the age of 21 are permitted to cruise alone. Anyone under such age should get onboard and share a cabin with a parent or legal guardian with a proof. Such clients are forbidden to attend any gambling activities or consume any alcohol beverages. Parent(s) or legal guardian(s) shall be in full responsibility for the minors regarding their conducts and behaviors subject to the terms and conditions of cruise lines.
*Each traveler above the age of 80 shall represent and warrant that he/she is physically fit to
travel on the voyage. Contact the cruise line of any existing physical health issues or any other conditions you may require medical attention/special care during the whole journey.
*We request all travelers to provide the accurate information for cruise reservation including name, age, gender, tour dates, nationality, passport number etc. Any change of the above will result in a one time $150USD/$200CAD penalty/surcharge per change within 110 days prior to the sailing. All name changes within the same stateroom will result in applicable cancellation.
*Gender X or any other identifications other than M or F might be prevented from going through the security checkpoint at the pier.
*When boarding, all passengers must be responsible for presenting passports valid for at least 6 months upon the end of the international travel date as well as any necessary immunizations and visas required for cruise itinerary. EVUS must be updated in a timely manner and we also strongly encourage our customers to visit the government foreign affairs website for any up to date travel advisories and safety recommendations.
*UTOvacation highly recommends guests to obtain travel/health insurance against any possible or potential issues related to any emergencies, delays, interruptions, cancellations or losses.
Any one who violates the above regulations or fails to provide the required travel documents will be denied for boarding the vessel at any time. UTOvacation shall not be entitled to have any further liability or offer any remedy whatsoever in this circumstance.
UTOvacation strongly recommends that you purchase travel insurance for any future travel plans.
We have curated two reputable partners one in the USA and one for Canada. Once you have made your trip selection, please select the option of purchasing travel insurance.
For USA patrons, in order to qualify for the “Cancel For Any Reason” Option offered by John Hancock, you will need to purchase your insurance within 14 days of your initial deposit. Other insurance policies may be purchased later.
Please note, the travel insurance that is available for purchase is with our affiliate partners and not a direct product or offering of UTOvacation. For any questions or concerns, please contact the vendor directly.
American Travel Insurance (click for more details)
Canadian Travel Insurance (click for more details)