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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
 


RESERVATIONS

$300 per person for International Tours
$500 per person for International Cruise/Tours

FINAL PAYMENT
Final payment for all tours is due 60 days prior to departure, some tour/cruises may require final payment farther in advance.  Please see your specific itinerary.  Payment for all retail tours can be made by check, Visa or Master Card.  Please see your specific itinerary, as payment by credit card may incur an additional 3% surcharge. 
Airline fuel increases are the responsibility of the client at any time of occurrence.

MEMBER NATIONAL TOUR ASSOCIATION
Pilgrim Tours is a member of the National Tour Association, the leading group travel association in North America setting standards of excellence in product and conduct.

CANCELLATION
Cancellation in writing must be received by Pilgrim Tours 91 days prior to departure for 
full refund of deposit. 

• 91+ Days Prior: No Penalty of deposit (Except for Israel $100.00 per person)  
• 90-61 Days Prior: ($300 for international tour, $500 for tour/cruise)  
• 60-46 Days Prior: 40% of tour cost  
• 45-31 Days Prior: 65% of tour cost  
• 30-8 Days Prior: 85% of tour cost   
• 7 Days Prior or less: 100% of tour cost. 

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, tour costs are subject to revision. Pilgrim Tours reserves the right to vary itineraries and prices, and to substitute facilities and hotels of equal or better quality if necessary. Air fares and reservations are subject to change until final payment is received.

INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR PRICE:
Please see your specific itinerary for all inclusions and exclusions for your tour.

DEPARTURE TAXES
When purchasing air transportation from Pilgrim Tours, various international departure and arrival fees may not be included in the airfare. Should additional fees be imposed by airlines or governments, such fees will be added to your invoice for final payment.

PROOF OF US CITIZENSHIP
All international tours require a current passport. Entrance to most countries requires your passport be valid for 6 months after your return date. Your passport number must be recorded by a Pilgrim Tours agent when making your reservation. Names on airline tickets must appear as shown on passport. Tours to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and US territories require a photo ID and a state-issued birth certificate with a raised seal. Photocopies are not acceptable forms of identification. Non U. S. Citizens are responsible to fulfill appropriate entry requirements of the destination country. Contact the local Consulate for information.

AIR TRANSPORTATION
Pilgrim tours will arrange for the best-priced airfare available at the time of booking. Passengers wishing to cancel or change their air reservation may be subject to cancellation penalties. Airfares quoted by Pilgrim are promotional fares and cannot be combined with other promotional offers. 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. Pilgrim Tours 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 passengers responsibility to provide positive identification in the form of a passport or other required identification at the time of airport check-in.

TOUR MEMBERSHIP
Tour membership is available to all travelers and will not be withheld if the tour operator can furnish special requirements that an individual may need. Should meeting these requirements materially add to the tour operator's cost, the Tour Member would be expected to pay these additional costs. The Tour Director retains the right to terminate the membership of any member displaying disruptive behavior, endangering fellow members, the interfering with the operations of the tour.

RESPONSIBILITIES
These tour programs are operated by Pilgrim Tours and Travel, Inc., 3821 Main Street, Morgantown, Pennsylvania 19543. In common with other companies, Pilgrim acts only as an agent for tour members in arranging room accommodations, transportation, sightseeing, admissions and restaurants. Pilgrim 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. Pilgrim is not responsible for any losses or damages of personal property, injuries or unforeseen expenses incurred by any tour member.

INSURANCE
Pilgrim Tours suggests purchasing Trip Cancellation insurance.
Be sure to check with your healthcare provider as most US medical coverage will not cover you outside of the country.   Insurance costs are based on the total tour cost, including air taxes and charges listed under "Not Included."  These charges are added to the final billing.  Approximate amounts can be given at time of reservation in order to purchase the appropriate amount of insurance.

PLEASE NOTE:  Insurance premiums are nonrefundable at time of purchase.