TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Integrative Archaeology Foundation states the following terms and conditions:
INCLUDED IN YOUR JOURNEY:
All ground transportation Rich, warm 4 & 5 Star Hotels Meals as indicated in the Itinerary (All breakfasts & lunches, Welcome Dinner, Farewell Dinner. Lunch is the main meal in Peru, usually taken around 2PM. Event Management Services Admissions to all Sites Cultural Immersion and interactions with locals and native ceremonialists
NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR JOURNEY:
Shopping
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Airport departure taxes
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Trip Cancellation
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Insurance & Travel Insurance – Highly Recommended
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International Flights Home-Cuzco-Home
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Excess Baggage Fees, laundry or dry Cleaning, Telephone calls, telexes, faxes, cables
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Beverages – Wine, beer, liquors, sodas, etc. unless included in the meal offering.
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Meals not stated in the Itinerary
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Room Service or any expenses incurred by travelers at the hotels
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Gratuities other than those mentioned in Terms and Conditions
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Personal Items Passports and Visas
HOW TO BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS: Plan your international flight to arrive in Lima early in the morning -- your flight to Cuzco should leave Lima early to mid-morning. Once you are registered, we will work with you on travel arrangements. Please speak with us before booking travel and we will be happy to assist with your choices. ***Do not book any airline tickets until we inform you to do so***
We have made this journey 20 times, so you can avoid hassles or bad timing by allowing us to help.
Take advantage of our early booking discounts.
PERU:
$3,300.00 - Double Occupancy - per person - 2 people per room - Booked with deposit by February 1, 2018*.
$4,400.00 – Single Occupancy – one person per room – Booked with deposit by February 1, 2018*.
PAYMENT IN FULL: March 1, 2018
Bookings on or after March 1st require payment in full at time of booking.
$3,500.00 - Double Occupancy - per person - 2 people per room - Booked March 1, 2018 or later*.
$4,600.00 – Single Occupancy – one person per room – Booked March 1, 2018 or later*.
EXTENSION: Tiahuanaco, Bolivia
Includes: hotel, all transportation in Bolivia, all meals, admissions.
Bookings on or after March 1st require payment in full at time of booking.
$500.00 - Double Occupancy - per person - 2 people per room - Booked March 1, 2018 or later*.
$700.00 – Single Occupancy – one person per room – Booked March 1, 2018 or later*.
Additional fees may apply for bookings after March 1, 2018.
Reservations for rooms, transport and other expenses necessary to the journey increase as we get closer to the departure date and additional time and effort is required to facilitate the changes.
We require a minimum of fifteen (15) travelers to make the trip financially feasible. ***Do not book any airline tickets until we inform you to do so***. Our cut-off date for arriving at this number is July 1, 2018. You will be in the window of opportunity for lower priced air tickets at this time. If we do not have adequate registration, your payment will be returned.
Make Checks Payable To: Integrative Archaeology Foundation.
Enclose a photocopy of your passport. Please forward to:
POB 670 Sedona, AZ 86339 or LuminousAntonio@gmail.com
Payment Plans:
Payment plans are available for each of our journeys – please contact us to arrange this option.
PLEASE NOTE: While this is spoken of in the Terms and Conditions I feel it is important to illuminate here. The itinerary as presented is subject to change. Our visits to sites mentioned, and other sites not mentioned are subject to conditions within Peru. Closures, weather, strikes and other unforeseen events can shift our itinerary.
We work with native elders and ceremonialists who join us from mountaintop and other remote locations. They are not always on time. This is Peru! You will love it!
Not included: Airfares other than those specifically mentioned in our brochure or itinerary. Passport and visa fees, airport departure taxes, meals not mentioned in our itinerary. All beverages consumed during meals and items of a personal nature such as laundry, room service, and communications charges will be your responsibility. If you plan to purchase gifts and souvenirs, you will want to bring extra funds for this purpose. If you arrive or depart at times other than our group, there will be additional transfer fees for being met at, or taken to, the airport, brought to or from the hotel, and for any extra accommodations prior to or beyond the duration of the tour will be paid by the traveler. Trip cancellation and medical insurance is not included but is highly recommended.
Tipping: Tips are greatly appreciated by waiters, porters and others who help us along the way in Peru. A small consideration can be given as you feel moved to do so—in Peru 10% would be very generous. Gratuities for drivers and guides are included. Gratuities for ceremonialists, presenters and special guests are included but if you have received special benefit from these services, it is always nice to give a bit more. People in Peru are helped a great deal by the dollars we can provide.
Payment: Personal checks, money orders, bank transfers, and cashier checks are welcomed. Please make checks payable to Integrative Archaeology Foundation and mail to POB 670, Sedona, Az. 86339. Credit Card payment will accrue an additional fee of 4% for processing, added to the base amount.
Cost Increases: Tour costs are printed well in advance of our actual travel dates. Although extremely unlikely, in exceptional circumstances, the cost of your international trip may be subject to increases which we cannot absorb, due to reasons such as currency fluctuations, fuel costs, tariffs, dues, taxes and fees overseas, the costs of services overseas, additions/adjustments to the tour program, or developments beyond our control. We regret this situation and we do everything possible to avoid surcharges, but sometimes it is unavoidable. We reserve the right to adjust prices before the tour as these changes are made known to us. An increase in tour prices shall not be grounds for refund of all or any part of payments made towards a tour, and completing your deposit for the journey constitutes your acceptance of this provision.
Roommate Pairing: We will make every effort to pair participants with roommates if they so desire. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to find a roommate for each person that desires to have one. In the event we cannot locate a roommate, it will be necessary for the traveler to pay the additional fee for a private room. Since we do accept sign-ups to within a couple weeks of our departure date, we will be able to let you know if there will be an additional fee prior to departure. Should an additional fee be required, we will expect full payment for a single room by June 15, 2018 or at the time of booking thereafter. Should a viable roommate sign up after this date, your additional fee for a private room will be refunded.
Cancelled Trips: In circumstances where trip cancellations resulting from the inability for trip to depart as scheduled, such as cancellations due to acts of war and/or terrorism, war, God, or nature takes place, Integrative Archaeology Foundation is not liable for restitution. Integrative Archaeology Foundation is not responsible for any additional expenses incurred by travelers in preparing for the trip, such as non-refundable advance purchase airline tickets, visa and passport fees, equipment, clothing or medical costs.
Cancellation and Refunds: All cancellations must be electronically transmitted (email) and dated prior to midnight on the dates outlined herein. Please realize Deposit and payment money is sent on to secure hotels, transport, tickets and other services for your journey and those funds are non-refundable to us. Refunds are calculated on payment having been made in full and will be granted based on the following schedule:
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A non-refundable deposit of $1,000.00 is due with your registration form.
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Cancellations after March 1, 2018 pay a 100% cancellation fee.
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Absolutely no refunds will be made for any portion of the journey unattended. Should you decide to leave the journey at any time, there will be no refunds for unused portions of the journey and you will be asked to sign a declaration stating that it is your decision to leave the tour.
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We highly recommend the purchase of a trip cancellation insurance policy if you have concerns that you may have to cancel the trip.
By submiting the form below, you affirm that you have read and completely understand the information and conditions stated herein and agree to all terms.
A separate registration form must be signed by each traveler.
If you have any questions, please call us. Any disputes will be settled via mediation or arbitration and the AZ American Arbitration.
Refund and trip protection is not included and we strongly suggest you acquire this insurance. Should a traveler’s cancellation change the room configuration, thereby incurring a single supplement charge to a roommate, the amount of the additional charge will be deducted from the traveler’s refund. This is in addition to any other cancellation fees that may apply.
Responsibility: Integrative Archaeology Foundation (501 c3), an Arizona Corporation with its principal place of business in Sedona, Arizona or its representatives and associates, act only as agent for the Tour Operator(s). We are not a travel agency. The various hotels, airlines, bus companies, railroads, ship lines, airlines and sightseeing companies are called Travel Suppliers. They are independent agents who supply the accommodations, transportation, and other services necessary to make the journey.
All coupons, exchange orders, receipts, contracts, tickets, etc. issued through Integrative Archaeology Foundation are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the Travel Suppliers acceptance of Integrative Archaeology Foundation’s travel program and/or such coupons, exchange orders, receipts, contracts, tickets, etc. acknowledges that Integrative Archaeology Foundation and the traveling member are subject to any and all tariffs, terms and conditions under which any such Travel Suppliers, their owners or contractors or any persons in their employ may have established.
By utilizing the service of the Travel Suppliers you agree that neither Integrative Archaeology Foundation nor any of their liaisons, agents or associates shall be liable for any delay or change in flight or itinerary schedule, strikes, loss, damage, or injury to your property or person or that of those traveling with you including death caused by reason of others’ negligence, wrongful or intentional acts, acts of God, terrorist acts, governmental or political actions, civil unrest or hostilities, fires, thefts, pilferage, epidemics, quarantine, medical or customs regulations, accidents not withstanding any travel advisories or warnings, or for defects of equipment of any Travel Supplier, for any expense or inconvenience caused by late arrivals of any conveyances of such Travel Suppliers or any changes of schedules, conveyances or accommodations determined by any Tour Operator, or for any cancellation or disruption of any such services provided by any such Travel Suppliers; or for any failure on the part of any such Tour Operator or Travel Supplier to perform by reason of financial difficulty or default, suspension of operation, or other reason; or for any refunds for Tour Operator or Travel Supplier, or not paid over by Integrative Archaeology Foundation to any such Tour Operator or Travel Supplier.
Neither Integrative Archaeology Foundation, nor any of their associates, agents, or liaisons shall be financially responsible to any tour member in the event of cancellation of all or part of any tour due to acts of war, nature, governmental action; civil unrest or hostilities, or acts of terrorism, or for the default of any Tour Operator or Travel Supplier, or for any reason beyond control of Integrative Archaeology Foundation. Travelers who are unable to complete the journey for any reason acknowledge that any and all unused portions of the journey are neither refundable nor exchangeable.
Shopping: Integrative Archaeology Foundation is not responsible for any purchases you make during your journey, prices paid or quality of goods.
Baggage: Please check with the international carrier concerning allowable baggage. Any fees for overweight or additional baggage will be the sole responsibility of the traveler. Valuables, travel documents, medications and breakables should be carried personally in your carry-on luggage.
Altitude: We will be traveling in high altitudes. Plan to relax and rest upon arrival in Cuzco to give your body time to adjust to the altitude. We structure our journeys to go slowly and pace ourselves—there is no rush. If you have concerns about travelling in altitude, see your physician before committing to travel.
Health & Medical: Integrative Archeology Foundation is not responsible for any health issues that arise or any costs incurred as a result of medical services or the quality of medical care received. If you have any medical concerns, consult your physician before leaving.
We strongly recommend medical insurance be purchased for your journey. It is your sole responsibility to consult a physician concerning any medical conditions that may limit or prohibit you from taking this journey and to receive medical advice from a physician. We are not physicians and any suggestions we offer concerning the prevention of altitude sickness are not to be construed as prescriptive. Consult your physician to see what is best for you and take full responsibility for your choices.
Integrative Archaeology Foundation will not be held responsible for any potential risks and or hazards associated with travel to destinations covered in our tour programs where unanticipated events may occur. Travelers must be aware that there are different living standards and practices outside of their home country including, but not limited to, standards of quality, hygiene, medical treatment, provision of utilities such as water, electricity, accommodation, food preparations and services of all kinds.
In consideration for your travel experience, you hereby agree to assume all risks involved with such travel, whether expected or unexpected, or whether directly or indirectly the result of such travel. Travel Supplier(s)/Tour Operator(s) provide the travel services identified with this travel program, and the travel program participant agrees to look solely to such Travel Supplier(s)/Tour Operator(s) for the provision to such travel services; Tour Director/Manager/Escort or Operator or Integrative Archaeology Foundation shall have the right to cancel any travel program prior to departure or to increase prices where the costs shall rise.
Integrative Archaeology Foundation is not responsible for any refunds should a presenter advertised as attending or leading a tour or conference cancel for any reason whatsoever. Integrative Archaeology Foundation reserves the right to substitute presenters and leaders should this be necessary or feasible. Notice of such substitution will be given to program participants, but this substitution will in no way change the terms of the agreement between Integrative Archaeology Foundation and the program participant; nor can it be construed as a reason for refunds.
Integrative Archaeology Foundation is not responsible for any physical, mental, emotional, or other reaction, trauma, or ailment during the trip or occurring afterwards, that participants may experience at the sites or from any leaders, workshops, or sessions of any kind, including private sessions with presenters, shamans and healers. Attendance on the trip indicates acceptance of this and all other provisions of this responsibility clause.
Integrative Archaeology Foundation has recommended the purchase of appropriate travel/medical/accident insurance, baggage insurance, tour operation carrier default protection insurance, and trip cancellation insurance, and the travel program participant has had the opportunity to purchase such insurance as protection against certain risks of travel to the planned destination. Travel program participants are advised that travel insurance covers only what is included as stated as covered in the travel insurance brochure you receive from your personal agent. It is the responsibility of the program participant to be certain they are purchasing the coverage they desire.
Neither Integrative Archaeology Foundation nor the airlines or transportation companies concerned are to be held responsible for the late arrival of passengers at airports or resorts due to inclement weather or other delays, nor are they to be held liable for payment of, or any refund for, transfers or unused hotel accommodations or meals occasioned by such late arrival at the hotels holding rooms as confirmed itineraries. The airlines or transportation companies concerned are not to be held responsible any acts, omissions or events during the time passengers are not on board their planes or conveyances.
The passenger contract in use by the carriers concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airlines or transportation companies and the purchaser of this travel program and/or passengers. Any disputes of any kind are to be taken up with the specific service providers. Integrative Archaeology Foundation is not a travel agent and is acting only as a business agent through Travel Suppliers and contractors providing transportation, hotels, and sightseeing activities. Integrative Archaeology Foundation assumes no responsibility for personal property loss or damage or personal injury, regardless of the cause, and/or in relationship to any service.
Integrative Archaeology Foundation shall not be liable to you in any way for events over which these companies have no control: political action, weather, acts of God, terrorism, criminal or negligent acts of others or criminal or negligent acts of the travelers or the results thereof. Integrative Archaeology Foundation reserves the right to alter, change or omit any part of the routing, itinerary, reservation or form of conveyance, at any time, without notice, where deemed necessary or advisable for the comfort and well-being of the group.
Travel Insurance: We highly recommend that you have appropriate travel insurance for duration of your journey to cover you for airfare or trip cancellation, illness, death or personal injury, medical treatment, damage to and/or loss of luggage, repatriation etc. We do not provide travel insurance but highly recommend it.
Trip Pricing: We have found that pricing shifts continuously upward in Peru as the dollar declines. If we experience a shift in pricing for items that cannot be purchased in advance of our arrival in Peru, a surcharge will be passed along to the traveler. The amount of the surcharge, if there is one, is likely to be minimal.
Passports: The passport of the program participant must have an expiration date six months past the completion of travel. Integrative Archaeology Foundation collects information concerning the passport number, date of birth, and full name of the travel participant which must be provided to secure hotels, trains, boats, planes, and other forms of conveyance and service within the country or countries where we travel. The accuracy of this information is essential and we require a clear and legible copy of your passport at time of registration to be submitted along with the initial deposit.
Releases and Agreements: Travel program participants acknowledge a full release of Integrative Archaeology Foundation, its liaisons, agents and associates concerning all items outlined in this agreement and do so by forwarding their initial deposit to us. In order to participate in this journey, this unconditional release becomes part of and is incorporated into the transaction.
Integrative Archaeology Foundation may have cause, in the future, to change or modify the "Terms and Conditions" of this journey. Terms and Conditions as stated herein are binding on all parties for the journey to Peru. By forwarding your deposit you indicate full understanding, agreement and adherence to the terms and conditions stated above. Integrative Archaeology Foundation reserves the right to alter or change the itinerary, sequence and events should this become necessary due to circumstances beyond our control.
* All deposits are non-refundable