Viewing
the Wildlife & Itinerary Changes
Since our programs specialize in
viewing wildlife, every effort is
made to plan programs where wildlife
is known to exist. However, the
animals we visit live wild and free
and we cannot fully predict or control
their migratory patterns (nor would
we want to). In an attempt to locate
wildlife which may have deviated
from its normal pattern or in the
interest of traveler comfort or
safety, we may be required to make
reasonable changes in itineraries.
If it is necessary
to change hotels, boats or other
facilities, comparable accommodations
will be substituted wherever possible.
If such changes or fluctuations
in exchange rates occur, additional
costs may require the program fee
to change with little or no notice.
Should vacationtechnician
be required
to cancel a trip due to unforeseen
circumstances, travelers will be
refunded for their trip cost, but
vacationtechnician
will not be liable for accompanying
expenses (such as gear purchases,
airline tickets, etc.).
Terms &
Conditions
vacationtechnician
and our cooperating agents make
every effort to select reliable
suppliers and contractors to provide
air and other transportation, hotels,
guides, and other travel related
services; we do not assume responsibility,
directly or indirectly, for any
loss, damage or injury to property
or person in connection with such
services.
Each traveler agrees
not to hold vacationtechnician,
its owners, employees, agents or
representatives liable, in the absence
of their own gross negligence, for
any loss or injury, expense, or
damage which results directly or
indirectly from any act or omission
of any person or firm which is to
or does provide goods or services
in connection with the trip or with
any available option.
vacationtechnician
and its cooperating agents shall
not be liable for circumstances
arising as a result of Acts of God,
weather, detention, annoyance, delays
and expenses arising from quarantine,
strikes, theft, pilferage, force
majeure, military, political or
terrorist action, civil disturbances,
government restrictions, failure
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means
of conveyance to arrive or depart
as scheduled, discrepancies or changes
in transit over which they have
no control.
vacationtechnician
reserves the right to change the
program fee, dates or itinerary
with little or no notice. If such
changes do occur, no refunds will
be made beyond those described in
our cancellation policy and vacationtechnician
will not be liable for expenses
incurred as a result of the change
(such as air ticket change fees,
etc.).
Safety
& Trip Enjoyment
vacationtechnician
plans these trips in natural areas
where the environment can sometimes
lead to unpredictable conditions.
To avoid possibly dangerous situations,
both for our travelers and the animals,
it is extremely important that all
travelers obey the rules and regulations
set forth by the Program Leaders
and/or Local Guides.
We reserve the right
to prohibit any traveler from continuing
on a journey if, in our opinion,
that traveler's actions pose a threat
to the safety of themselves, others,
or to the wildlife, or if that traveler's
actions or behaviors are seriously
jeopardizing the enjoyment of the
trip for others.
Participation in
the program will require that travelers
sign releases and covenants not
to sue vacationtechnician
or its participating agents in the
absence of their own gross negligence.
On advancement of
a deposit, the traveler agrees to
be bound by the terms and conditions
set forth above.
Cancellation
& Refund Policies
We understand how disappointing
it is for travelers in the event
they are forced to cancel their
adventure, especially one that they
have been looking forward to for
a long time.
But we plan for
these adventures for quite a long
period prior to departure and must
continuously send non-refundable
payments to hotels and suppliers
of transportation.
Therefore we must
strictly adhere to our Cancellation
& Refund Policy for all travelers.
We require travel/ medical/evacuation
insurance in case of cancellation/emergency.
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The
following are cancellation policies
for our adventures:
All cancellations must be made
in writing. EMAIL: info at vacationtechnician.com
All cancellations processed before
121 days prior to departure will
require a $150 cancellation fee.
Some of our trips have non-refundable
deposits which are listed on the
tour pages. For all of our trips
(except Expedition Cruises) the
following policies apply:
Cancellations made 120 to 60 days
prior to departure require a loss
of 60% of the entire program fee
including all extensions.
Cancellations made within 60 days
of departure require a loss of the
entire program fee. Cancellation
policies for Expedition Cruising
(including Antarctica) are listed
in each individual Expedition Cruise
brochure.
Please
Note
The information in this website
brochure is prepared well in advance
of the departure dates. Due to the
nature of the programs we provide,
hotels, modes of transportation,
and, in some cases, itineraries
change. If this does occur, we will
attempt to provide similar facilities
but are not always able to do so.
We hope you understand.
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