BOOKINGS AND PAYMENTS

All bookings are on a first-come first-served basis. Tour pricing is correct at the time of publishing however, circumstances beyond our control, (for example Government action, taxes and currency fluctuations), may cause an increase. We reserve the right to pass on surcharges or increases to fares, hotel accommodation etc.

A deposit of £50 per person is required to book a place and can be paid by cheque, Paypal or bank transfer. Please note this is non-refundable. 

If you wish to pay via PayPal, email tonydadson40@hotmail.com and I will send you an invoice for amount of the deposit (There will be a small charge to cover the costs of Paypal). If paying by cheque please make payable to A Dadson and send to the following address: 

(The address for cheques will be on the booking form)

You will receive a booking confirmation/booking form, invoice and terms and conditions. Failure to send payment may result in the cancellation of your booking. Bookings made within four weeks of the departure date will only be accepted with full payment. Failure to meet payment requirements may result in cancellation.

Full payment for the tour must be made six weeks prior to the start date. Failure to do so may result in you losing your deposit.

INSURANCE

Participants must arrange insurance to cover 24-hour emergency, accident and breakdown recovery for the motorcycle and adequate personal and medical insurance to cover repatriation in the event of accident/illness.

CANCELLATIONS

The organisers reserve the right to cancel a tour if there are less than eight persons booked. In such cases an applicant will be offered an alternative tour or a refund of all monies paid. Notification will be given at least four weeks prior to departure.

CANCELLATION CHARGES

The following charges apply if an individual cancels a tour:

                                a) Eight weeks or more prior to departure - charged the deposit

                                b) Four to eight weeks – Charged 50 per cent of total tour cost

                                c) Less than four weeks – Charged 100 per cent of total tour cost.

CHANGES TO TOUR ITINERARY

Because tour arrangements are made some months in advance it is possible that certain slight changes to an itinerary might be necessary. These changes may only be minor and the organisers will notify everyone as soon as possible. However, if significant alterations are required, e.g., changes to date or point of departure, ultimate destination and location/quality of the main hotel, or a major change to the tour itinerary which reduces the quality of the tour, participants are free to continue with the tour with the revised itinerary or accept the offer of an alternative tour of similar value. Alternatively, bookings may be cancelled in return for a full refund.

In the event of a significant change that results in a cancellation the organisers will, in addition to a refund, offer compensation as stated for the period before departure within which a significant change is notified.

Compensation per person: more than one month £0; less than one month £15; less than seven days £20.

REPATRIATION

Once a tour starts participants will be in possession of the return train ticket. Refer to the section marked insurance to ensure adequate 24-hour emergency cover.

DELAYS

The organisers cannot be held responsible for unforeseen delays to a journey or train crossings (to or from the UK). In the event of a delay participants will be responsible for providing their own meals, travel and accommodation.

TRANSFER OF BOOKING

If a person, for any reason, is unable to travel he/she may transfer the booking to a third party. In such cases at least two weeks notice should be given and the changes will be subject to an administration fee of £25.

OUR RESPONSIBILITY

The organisers are responsible for ensuring that any part of the tour programme booked, where it is within their control, is supplied as described in the tour brochure. However, please be aware that during the holiday some amenities, e.g., hotel lifts, swimming pools etc, require regular servicing and cleaning and therefore may be inaccessible at times. Also the organisers cannot be responsible for some amenities being affected by weather conditions or mechanical breakdowns.

The organisers make every effort to ensure that the correct arrangements have been made and that the suppliers of the services that go to making a holiday enjoyable are efficient and reputable.

The organisers cannot be held responsible for death, personal injury or illness caused by activities engaged in which are outside the tour itinerary.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

Participants are required to ensure that their motorcycles are in a good road legal condition, have valid insurance and MOT cover, if required.

Participants are responsible for their own motorcycle, its use and conformity to local laws and regulations. They are also responsible for any pillion passenger being carried.

An accident that occurs to a rider, or pillion passenger, will never be the organisers responsibility.

Should a motorcycle suffer a mechanical failure, or accidental damage, it is the responsibility of the owner.

If for any reason a participant decides to leave a tour during its duration he or she will not be recompensed.

PASSPORTS AND VISAS

Participants require a valid UK passport for visiting EC countries. If the rider or passenger have any other passport, a visa may be required and they should contact the appropriate office before traveling.

When holding a non-UK passport, please advise the organisers who will advise of any visa requirements for non-EC tours.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

Each eligible participant should carry an EHIC Card which replaced the old E111 form in 2006.  Applications for the EHIC Card are available from the Department of Health.

FORCE MAJEURE

Means unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond normal control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised. Such circumstances or events include (but are not limited to) war, or threat of war, riot, civil strife, industrial dispute, unavoidable technical problems with transport, closure or congestion of airports, terrorist activity, natural or nuclear disaster, fire and adverse weather conditions. In the event of any of the above refunds or compensation payments cannot be made.

COMPLAINTS

Should a participant feel that the organisers have not met obligations it should first be brought to the attention of the accompanying tour representative. If however, the participant is not completely satisfied, any comments should be put in writing, within two weeks of return, quoting the tour identity and dates to the address at the foot of the page.

DISCLAIMER

Please note prices are subject to 2010 Euro tunnel rates and timetables, final hotel choice and tariffs. Any changes to these prices will be notified at the time of booking. All tours will take place providing at least eight bikes (with participants) have been confirmed.