GENERAL INFORMATION Inclusive Prices
2012 prices are per person in U.S. dollars. All gratuities, accommodations, entertainment, special dinners, land and ship transportation, airport transfers as detailed in itinerary, sightseeing, luggage handling and services of the Tauck Director and Cruise Director (if applicable) are included in the tour price as specified herein.
Accommodations – All accommodations are included. Two-bedded rooms with private bath are reserved in most hotels. Quadruples and triples are usually a two-bedded room plus one rollaway cot, where available, and are not recommended for comfort. Quadruple accommodations are available only on select itineraries. Rollaway cots may not always be available and triple and quadruple accommodations must make use of existing bedding. At some hotels where rooms and beds are small, a triple may be accommodated in a single and double-bedded room. Connecting and adjacent rooms are by request only and are not guaranteed. Triples and quadruple accommodations aboard our small ship may include an upper berth. In Europe, most single rooms are small and have only one bed.
Child/Adult Pricing
Children under 18 must be booked in a room with at least one adult; exceptions may be granted under certain circumstances with parental consent. Quadruple accommodations are not available for four persons 18 and older. To qualify for a child discount, child’s birth date must be provided at time of booking. Note: Child discounts will not be applicable for “family friendly” departures of Tauck World Discovery tours Most Hallowed Ground (page 34) and A Week In... Rome, Umbria & Tuscany (page 47), and Tauck River Cruising French Waterways and Vineyards (page 60).
Meals – Most meals are included as specified in the itinerary. Meal codes are: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner. Meals vary and may include limited and / or set menus and buffets when necessary.
Transportation – All motor coaches, safari vehicles, ships, rail journeys, and excursion boats as specified within the tour are included.
Gratuities In cluded – All appropriate gratuities for luggage handling, bellmen, doormen, dining room servers, local guides, ship crew, drivers and Tauck Director and Tauck Cruise Director (if applicable) are included. Note: Gratuities are not included for “family friendly” departures of Tauck World Discovery tours Most Hallowed Ground (page 34) and A Week In... Rome, Umbria & Tuscany (page 47).
Tauck Director – Each tour is conducted by a Tauck Director. Riverboat cruises are conducted by a Tauck Cruise Director and one Tauck Director for every 40 guests. They are professional employees of Tauck.
Luggage Handling & Restrictions – Luggage handling is included in the tour cost; however, due to space limitations aboard motor coaches, we ask that you limit your checked luggage to only one average-size suitcase per person. Most airlines require that checked luggage not exceed a weight of 50 lbs. per piece. Luggage exceeding the maximum restrictions is subject to expensive overage fees or is at risk of being left behind. Many airlines are now charging fees for checked luggage, regardless of the number of bags. Airlines revise luggage policies frequently, and often without notice; therefore Tauck cannot be held liable for additional fees or inconveniences imposed by the airline. We urge you to check with your airline before traveling to verify current number, size and weight limits. Note: Tours with on-tour flights as part of the itinerary are subject to separate weight restrictions for checked luggage. Please inquire upon booking or refer to your destination on our website at
www.tauck.com for these restrictions. Additionally, guests on tour should limit their hand luggage to a small carry-on piece. Most modern sightseeing motor coaches offer limited space for numerous or larger items. Space under seats or in overhead racks is typically small, and designed to accommodate items like coats, hats, purses, small camera bags, etc. Items too large to fit underneath seats or in overhead racks must be stored in the luggage bays beneath the motor coach and may not allow for access during daytime travel.
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Family-Friendly Departures
Most Hallowed Ground (page 34), A Week In... Rome, Umbria & Tuscany (page 47); and French Waterways and Vineyards (page 60) are “family friendly” departures of Tauck World Discovery and Tauck River Cruising trips. While these trips may be enhanced for family enjoyment, they are not Tauck Bridges trips and may not necessarily include elements that are standard for Tauck Bridges. We cannot guarantee that there will be other families on these trips.
On-Tour Flights
Some itineraries require on-tour flights as an integral part of the travel experience. While the airfare is not included in the cost of the land and / or cruise price, these flights must be purchased through Tauck as part of the tour package. Refer to pricing grid on tour pages or inquire at time of booking.
Not Included
Airfare to the tour departure point and from the tour ending point is not included. Airport tax and departure taxes are not included.
Hotel Rooms Before or After Tours – To avoid jet lag, many guests prefer to make hotel arrangements for the night before or after their tour. As a service, Tauck will make reservations upon request. Reservations are on a space available basis and must be booked through Tauck; charges will be added to your tour cost. Note: Airport transfers are included for these bookings.
Personal Expenses such as phone calls, room service, alcoholic and bar beverages, mineral waters, soft drinks, laundry, visa fees, airline excess luggage charges and other optional incidental extras are not included.
Gratuities are not included for “family friendly” departures of Tauck World Discovery tours Most Hallowed Ground (page 34) and A Week In... Rome, Umbria & Tuscany (page 47).
Luggage Responsibility – Although every effort is made to handle guests’ luggage carefully, we cannot be responsible, assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to luggage and personal effects due to breakage, theft or fair wear and tear through hotel, airline or group carrier handling. It is important that you have adequate insurance to cover these eventualities. Refer to Tauck’s Guest or Cruise Protection products.
Additional Information
Itinerary Changes & Price Flexibility – Tauck pledges to make every effort to operate all journeys and cruises as advertised. Tauck reserves the right to alter or curtail the itinerary, or substitute sightseeing, ports, hotels, and / or conveyances as deemed necessary. Any savings realized by these changes will be refunded to guests. Any resultant added expense will be covered by Tauck. Note: Although not expected, prices in this brochure may be modified due to unexpected significant external factors not forecasted at the time of printing.
Passports / Visas – For international travel, U.S. citizens need a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond completion of the tour. Visas may be required; ask at booking. U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens need a valid passport for entry into the U.S. Non-U.S. citizens should contact their booking agent or appropriate consulate for information on all required documents.
International Travel with Children – Many countries have specific entry requirements for children under 21 who are traveling internationally without one or both parents. Usually a notarized letter, signed by the parent or parents not traveling with the child and stating the name of the child, the adult guardian, the itinerary and dates of travel, and the flight number, is required. To ensure smooth travel, Tauck Bridges requires all travelers to comply with the regulations for the country you are visiting. This information is available from each country’s consulate. Tauck Bridges is not responsible for the disruption of travel caused by improper documentation for any travelers, including children traveling without both parents.
Airline Security Measures – The Transportation Security Administration requires that all passengers provide their name exactly as it appears on the passport or government-issued
I.D. to be used while traveling, their date of birth and their gender when making airline reservations to fly to, from and over the U.S. to the airline. This information will be requested at booking for all flight arrangements made through Tauck.
International Cruise Regulations – Travelers must provide their passport number and date of birth to Tauck at time of booking for all cruises. Tauck must provide this information to the cruise line before departure or you may be denied boarding.
Air Services – Airfare may be purchased through Tauck for travel originating in the United States. By using Tauck’s air services, you agree that Tauck, in purchasing, selling or otherwise arranging air transportation, is acting only as your agent and is not liable or responsible for any accident, death, personal injury, illness, property damage, delay or other loss or expense of any nature whatsoever arising directly or indirectly out of any act of God, or any actions or omissions (including any failure to provide services) or default of, any carrier. All carriers are independent contractors and are not owned, managed, controlled or operated by Tauck. Your airline ticket constitutes a contract between yourself and the airline (and not Tauck), even if purchased through Tauck. Tauck is not liable for, and does not assume responsibility or accept claims with regard to seat assignments, schedule changes, name changes, flight changes, cancellations, claims for a refund or reimbursement of airline ticket fees, or any other loss or expense incurred by you for any reason whatsoever (including, without limitation to, bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization of a carrier or similar relief from creditors) when purchasing or using the carrier’s services. Tauck must handle ticketing for Tauck’s special fares, which are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed until reserved. Special fares cannot be combined with any other promotional offer. Tauck’s air services must be purchased in conjunction with a Tauck tour. Tickets and / or electronic ticket numbers will be mailed with final documents. Should you cancel or change your air before or after departure, all airline cancellation and change fees will apply.
Membership & Health – Membership will be granted to all persons. Tauck reserves the right to terminate the tour of any persons who are abusive of others or whose behavior disrupts the operation of the tour. Many of these tours are active and may include a considerable amount of walking on uneven terrain, touring at high elevations, cruising to remote islands in emerging ecosystems, and using tenders or small zodiac crafts for shore landings. Travelers must be in good health. Consult your physician for pre-departure health advice.
Travelers Needing Special Assistance – Tauck regrets that it cannot provide individual assistance to guests for wheelchairs, motorized scooters, walking, dining or other personal needs. Persons needing such assistance must be accompanied by an able companion who will assist them. We regret that wheelchairs and motorized scooters cannot be accommodated on our Tanzania and Latin America journeys and may face limitations on other journeys.
Age Recommendations – Children age 3 and older at the time of travel are welcome on Tauck Bridges itineraries. Based upon our experience with family travelers, for each itinerary we have a minimum recommended age to encourage comfort and enjoyment for all of our guests. In some cases there may be age restrictions on activities; all children must be accompanied on activities by a parent or guardian. At least one guest in the traveling party must be 21 or older to make a reservation. Note: Minimum age for “family friendly” departures of Tauck World Discovery or Tauck River Cruising tours is 5 years.
Safety and Welfare Responsibility – Tauck welcomes the participation of child travelers. Please be informed that any minor traveling on a Tauck journey is the sole responsibility of the parent and / or guardian, hence the accompanying adult must ensure all rules of safety are followed by said minor. By traveling with Tauck parents and / or guardians release Tauck Bridges, Tauck, Inc. and our partners of all liability for any risks and / or injuries to the child traveler.
Responsibility for Children On Tour – It is important that children be under adult supervision by their parent or guardian at all times. For safety reasons children’s whereabouts should be monitored and discretion should be used in leaving children alone in hotel / lodge rooms and ship cabins. Children will not be permitted to take part in sightseeing excursions or in activities without an accompanying parent or guardian, and the
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