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Payment of a deposit of $400 per person is
necessary in order to secure a reservation, but you can reserve a trip WITHOUT immediate payment of a deposit at our
Trip Reservation page. Once you make a reservation, we will
contact you to confirm availability of space on the trip of your choice
prior to processing your deposit payment. Deposits may also be sent by
check or money order to Walking Softly Adventures, PO Box 86250, Portland,
OR 97286. Credit card payments (VI, MC, AE, Discover) can also be made
by calling us at 1-888-743-0723 or
503-788-9017. Of the $400 deposit payment, $150 is non-refundable.
Funds received by Walking Softly Adventures from
clients are deposited in a trust account and managed in accordance with
Oregon Seller of Travel laws. Application Form/Liability Waiver: A
completed application form and signed liability waiver are required from
each trip participant. When you contact us, we'll forward these forms to
you. Or, you may use the following links to print the forms yourself.
Application
Form and Liability Waiver (pdf version)
Just wanted to say thank you again for
a most marvelous trip… You made the trip a delight with your careful
planning of hikes, selection of those wonderful inns and the pacing of our
adventures. We walked softly with joy…and WOWs!!
--SALLY SAMPLE
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Terms and Conditions
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Trip Price: Trip price is based on
double occupancy. A single supplement is paid by participants who
specifically request single accommodations, subject to availability. If
you are traveling alone and wish to share accommodations, we will try to
match you with a roommate. However, if a roommate is not available, you
will be charged a forced single supplement which is 50% of the stated
single supplement. (Please note that this new policy is in effect for
all departures beginning in June 2008.)
Deposit and payment: A deposit of $400 per person will secure a
space on a trip. Of this deposit $150 is non-refundable. Please complete
the
application form, and sign the release form on the reverse.
Return the forms with your deposit of $400 per person (check, money
order, or credit card) to Walking Softly Adventures, Inc., PO Box 86250,
Portland, OR 97286. Funds received by Walking Softly Adventures, Inc.
from clients are deposited in a trust account and managed in accordance
with Oregon Sellers of Travel laws. Full payment is due 70 days before
departure.
Cancellation: Upon receipt of written notification of
cancellation (letter, fax, or e-mail) from you, the following
cancellation fees will apply:
| More than 105 days
before departure |
$150/person |
| 70-105 days before departure |
$400/person |
| 45-69 days before
departure |
50% of trip price |
| Less than 45 days before departure |
100% of trip price |
In the event that Walking Softly
Adventures, Inc. must cancel a trip we will issue you a full refund of
the amount you paid us for the trip. However, we cannot be held
responsible for personal expenses you may have incurred in preparation
for the trip, such as the cost of non-refundable airline tickets and
pre-paid hotel expenses.
Trip Cancellation Insurance: Please note that we STRONGLY urge
you to obtain trip cancellation insurance so that your travel
investments are covered in the event that you must cancel the trip for
personal or family illness. Call us at 503-788-9017, or toll free at
1-888-743-0723 for more information.
Trip price does not include: Airfare. Baggage handling. Excess
baggage charges. Meals other than those stated as included. Passport
fees. Personal insurance and trip cancellation insurance. All items of a
personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone, fax, and bottled
water.
Air Transportation: Please note that air transportation is NOT
included in the trip price. We STRONGLY recommend that you purchase your
air tickets through a travel agent. Contact us for details needed to
make flight and rail arrangements that will coordinate with your
selected trip, or have your travel agent call us.
Seller of Travel Registration: Walking Softly Adventures is a
registered seller of travel in Oregon (#183) and Washington (#601 683
451).
Limits on Responsibility: Walking Softly Adventures, Inc.
purchases transportation, hotel accommodations, and other services from
various independent suppliers that are not subject to its control.
Walking Softly Adventures, Inc., its owners, operators, escorts, agents,
employees, servants, contractors, and associates give notice that they
act only as the agent for the owners, contractors, and suppliers
providing means of transportation and/or all other related travel
services. Walking Softly Adventures, Inc. cannot, therefore, be held
responsible for any injury, loss, or damage to person or property that
may occur in connection with the service of an aircraft, vessel,
automotive vehicle, or other means of transportation that is not under
its control. The operation of any vehicle or other conveyance used on
this trip will be the full responsibility of the companies or
individuals engaged in conveying passengers; said companies or
individuals are governed by the laws of the country in which they are
operated and recourse for any mishap must be filed locally. Furthermore,
Walking Softly Adventures, Inc., its owners, operators, escorts, agents,
employees, servants, and associates assume no responsibility for injury,
loss, or damage to person or property resulting from acts of God,
weather, fire, acts of governments or other authorities, wars, civil
disturbances, riots, terrorist acts, strikes, thefts, pilferage,
epidemics, quarantines, dangers incident to sea, land and air travel,
and other similar acts or incidents beyond its ability to control. The
right is reserved to make reasonable alterations to the itinerary
(including substitution of hotels) when and where deemed advisable for
the comfort and well-being of the trip participants. Trip price is based
on current exchange rates and is subject to change if exchange rates
vary significantly. Walking Softly Adventures, Inc. reserves the right
to refuse service to anyone.
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Know Before You Go
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Arrival: We suggest you consider
arranging your travel so that you arrive at least two days before your
trip is scheduled to start. Air travel from the U.S. to destinations
abroad is generally reliable, but delays and flight cancellations do
occasionally occur. By planning to arrive early, you safeguard against
potential delays and cancellations and you have extra time to adjust to
the new time zone so you’ll feel more relaxed when your trip begins!
Baggage: Specific baggage handling services have not been priced
into the trips (and are sometimes unavailable). We strongly advise that
you pack adequately but lightly and limit baggage to an amount you can
easily handle. Not all hotels and inns have elevators.
Essential Attire: Comfortable walking shoes and rain gear (umbrella,
hat and waterproof coat) are essential. We will spend hours each day
standing and walking in museum galleries and visiting outdoor museums,
sculpture gardens, and cultural sites so it's important that you be
prepared for inclement weather conditions and comfortably dressed. To
realize the full return on your travel investment, please insure that
you bring along suitable attire.
Fitness Requirements: To make the most of a Walking Softly art trip
you DO need to be physically fit. As a general rule of thumb, if you are
a reasonably active individual and comfortable spending most of each day
on your feet, you should be able to participate fully. You should be
prepared to walk a total of about two to three miles each day. If you
are in doubt about your general physical fitness, consult your
physician.
Included Costs: The costs of all arrangements necessary to support
the trip as described in the trip itineraries are built into the trip
price. This includes all lodging (in twin/double rooms with private
bathrooms unless otherwise specified), meals as specified in the
itinerary, guiding services, ground transportation costs, and service
charges, taxes, and tips for service providers. There are no additional
charges for admission to the sites included in the trip itineraries.
Accommodations: The accommodations used on our trips range from
modern, centrally located urban hotels (with elevators and typical hotel
amenities) to small, family-run inns full of local character but without
elevators and full hotel services. Unless noted, all rooms have private
bath.
Meals are included as described in the itineraries. When meals are
on your own, guides can provide recommendations and assistance so you
can sample the best of local cuisine. Please let us know if you have any
dietary restrictions or concerns.
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