General Information
General Information
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General Information
We here at Veloski Sports believe that successful tours require a partnership between guide, guide service and participant. We do our best to provide a safe, enjoyable and rewarding experience. Our goal is to help you choose, plan for and participate on a trip that is best suited to you. Your responsibility is to select a trip that best matches your interests, skill level, physical abilities and timeline.
Reservations
The group limit for our tours is between 6 and 12 people depending on the itinerary. To ensure a space for yourself, we suggest you make reservations at least 6 months in advance. A complete packet of trip information will be sent to you upon receipt of your final payment.
The group limit for our tours is between 6 and 12 people depending on the itinerary. To ensure a space for yourself, we suggest you make reservations at least 6 months in advance. A complete packet of trip information will be sent to you upon receipt of your final payment.
Airline Tickets
Airline tickets may be purchased through The Travel Society, Diana Lynn Rau(866) 759-6867
Airline tickets may be purchased through The Travel Society, Diana Lynn Rau
Payment Schedule
· Deposit: 20% of the trip fee (payable on sign up)
· 2nd Installment: 40% of trip fee (120 days prior to departure)
· Final Payment: 40% of trip fee (60 days prior to departure)
If the trip departure is less than four months away, a 60% deposit is due at time of sign up. If the trip is less than two months away, payment in full is due.
Payments may be made by VISA/MC or personal check made out to Veloski Sports. Late payment may result in a cancellation of your reservation.
Accommodations
Hotel accommodations are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling alone, you may choose to be matched with an available roommate. If you prefer single accommodations, a single supplement fee will be charged (see specific trip information).
Hotel accommodations are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling alone, you may choose to be matched with an available roommate. If you prefer single accommodations, a single supplement fee will be charged (see specific trip information).
Cancellations & Refunds
Written notice is required to cancel a trip. The following cancellation fees apply: (time calculated from receipt of written notification).
Written notice is required to cancel a trip. The following cancellation fees apply: (time calculated from receipt of written notification).
90 or more days prior to departure $100
60-89 days prior to departure: 25% of tour costs
31-59 days prior to departure: 50% of tour costs
30 days or less prior to departure: 100% of tour costs
60-89 days prior to departure: 25% of tour costs
31-59 days prior to departure: 50% of tour costs
30 days or less prior to departure: 100% of tour costs
You may opt to transfer to another Veloski Sports trip, without penalty, 90 or more days prior to your original departure date. Cancellation fees will apply to all other transfers. Veloski Cycle Tours reserves the right to cancel any trip for any reason. In this event, Veloski Sports will refund the land costs in full. Please allow 60 days to process refunds. Veloski Sports is not responsible for any other expenses incurred in preparation for the trip such as, but not limited to, non-refundable airline tickets, medical expenses, equipment purchase/rental or visas. Travel insurance is highly recommended.
Travel Insurance
Any policy you purchase should, at the very least, cover trip cancellation, loss of baggage, accident/life coverage, travel delays, and non-refundable airline tickets. Carriers for travel insurance include Travel Guard and Travelex. You may also consider insurance that covers emergency medical evacuation. Travel insurance information will be contained in the trip confirmation packet.
Any policy you purchase should, at the very least, cover trip cancellation, loss of baggage, accident/life coverage, travel delays, and non-refundable airline tickets. Carriers for travel insurance include Travel Guard and Travelex. You may also consider insurance that covers emergency medical evacuation. Travel insurance information will be contained in the trip confirmation packet.
Tier Pricing
When trips do not fill to the required level, a price adjustment may become necessary to avoid trip cancellation.
When trips do not fill to the required level, a price adjustment may become necessary to avoid trip cancellation.
Veloski Sports Expenses
Veloski Sports covers all land costs as part of the overall trip fee. Land costs include hotel rooms, meals as indicated, ground transportation unless otherwise noted, guide services (both Veloski Sports and local guides) and sightseeing (only activities explicitly described in the trip packet). The cost of alternate ground transportation is not included. If a trip is rerouted due to weather and/or road conditions, government intervention, acts of war or terrorism, illness or any other contingency that we or our agents cannot control, Veloski Sports reserves the right to modify the trip fee.
Veloski Sports covers all land costs as part of the overall trip fee. Land costs include hotel rooms, meals as indicated, ground transportation unless otherwise noted, guide services (both Veloski Sports and local guides) and sightseeing (only activities explicitly described in the trip packet). The cost of alternate ground transportation is not included. If a trip is rerouted due to weather and/or road conditions, government intervention, acts of war or terrorism, illness or any other contingency that we or our agents cannot control, Veloski Sports reserves the right to modify the trip fee.
Participant Expenses
The participant is responsible for airfare, personal/travel/medical insurance, passport and visa fees, excess baggage fees, airport taxes and tourist entrance fees. Riders are also responsible for meals prior to or after the actual scheduled trip or meals that he/she chooses as alternatives to the ones offered by Veloski Sports, additional room charges (room service and the like), laundry services, alcoholic beverages (other than wine provided with meals), tips for guides and support staff, medical costs and cost of any hospitalization and/or evacuation required for him/her.
The participant is responsible for airfare, personal/travel/medical insurance, passport and visa fees, excess baggage fees, airport taxes and tourist entrance fees. Riders are also responsible for meals prior to or after the actual scheduled trip or meals that he/she chooses as alternatives to the ones offered by Veloski Sports, additional room charges (room service and the like), laundry services, alcoholic beverages (other than wine provided with meals), tips for guides and support staff, medical costs and cost of any hospitalization and/or evacuation required for him/her.
Medical & Health
Included in your trip packet will be a Medical History Form. The Medical History Form must be filled out and returned to Veloski Cycle Tours no later than 60 days prior to a trip. Trip leaders need to be aware of any medical contingencies that apply to members of their group. Veloski Sports reserves the right to disqualify for medical reasons any client from any portion of a trip. No refunds are given under these circumstances.
Included in your trip packet will be a Medical History Form. The Medical History Form must be filled out and returned to Veloski Cycle Tours no later than 60 days prior to a trip. Trip leaders need to be aware of any medical contingencies that apply to members of their group. Veloski Sports reserves the right to disqualify for medical reasons any client from any portion of a trip. No refunds are given under these circumstances.
In the event of a serious medical problem, please be aware that hospital facilities are usually far away and a doctor may not always be available. If an evacuation becomes necessary, be aware that it can be difficult, expensive, and very time-consuming. It is recommended that you review your personal medical plan for travel abroad.
Veloski Sports Responsibilities
Veloski Sports is responsible for running logistically sound and enjoyable cycling tours. If a trip is rerouted due to weather, road conditions, or any other contingency that we or our agents cannot control, we reserve the right to alter hotel and route itineraries as necessary to ensure the safety of the group. There will be no refunds under these conditions.
Veloski Sports is responsible for running logistically sound and enjoyable cycling tours. If a trip is rerouted due to weather, road conditions, or any other contingency that we or our agents cannot control, we reserve the right to alter hotel and route itineraries as necessary to ensure the safety of the group. There will be no refunds under these conditions.
Participant Responsibilities
Participants have responsibilities to themselves, Veloski Sports and to each other. They must choose the trip that is appropriate for their interests and skill level. Good physical condition is important on all Veloski Sports trips and is a prerequisite for participation. Proper trip preparation includes but is not limited to, understanding the trip's itinerary, acquisition of the proper equipment and clothing and understanding proper riding safety. Once on the tour, Veloski Sports reserves the right to disqualify a participant from any trip for any reason as deemed necessary by the guide. Safety is paramount to a successful adventure.
Participants have responsibilities to themselves, Veloski Sports and to each other. They must choose the trip that is appropriate for their interests and skill level. Good physical condition is important on all Veloski Sports trips and is a prerequisite for participation. Proper trip preparation includes but is not limited to, understanding the trip's itinerary, acquisition of the proper equipment and clothing and understanding proper riding safety. Once on the tour, Veloski Sports reserves the right to disqualify a participant from any trip for any reason as deemed necessary by the guide. Safety is paramount to a successful adventure.
Money
You may wish to bring money or your ATM card (for cash withdrawals) for souvenirs and for incidentals not covered in Land Costs, such as extra meals and snacks, alcoholic beverages, hotel services, personal items, and gratuities. $250-$1000 would probably be adequate for such personal purchases depending on what you are interested in buying. Credit cards (American Express, Visa, and MasterCard) may be accepted in the larger cities where we travel, but in the smaller towns and villages cash works best. It is a good practice to notify your credit card company prior to traveling to let them know you will be out of the country. In-country airports typically have the best exchange rates.
You may wish to bring money or your ATM card (for cash withdrawals) for souvenirs and for incidentals not covered in Land Costs, such as extra meals and snacks, alcoholic beverages, hotel services, personal items, and gratuities. $250-$1000 would probably be adequate for such personal purchases depending on what you are interested in buying. Credit cards (American Express, Visa, and MasterCard) may be accepted in the larger cities where we travel, but in the smaller towns and villages cash works best. It is a good practice to notify your credit card company prior to traveling to let them know you will be out of the country. In-country airports typically have the best exchange rates.
Gratuities
Tipping is voluntary, though it is customary to tip the guides and local staff. Usually, trip members contribute toward a group tip to be shared among the local support personnel. Generally, trip leaders also receive tips. Trip members often tip leaders individually depending on the length of the trip and the level of satisfaction.
Tipping is voluntary, though it is customary to tip the guides and local staff. Usually, trip members contribute toward a group tip to be shared among the local support personnel. Generally, trip leaders also receive tips. Trip members often tip leaders individually depending on the length of the trip and the level of satisfaction.