Terms & Conditions
It is important that you read and understand the following terms and conditions before making your booking.
Reservation & Deposit
For bookings made directly through CTS Tours
Please submit a Booking Form along with a deposit. A non-refundable deposit of $1000 per person is payable within 7 days of reservation, or full payment if total booking cost is below $1000 per person. Bookings without a deposit paid on time are subject to possible cancellation and Late Payment Fees set forth in this document.
For vouchers purchased through a third party vendor
The purchase of vouchers does not automatically guarantee availability of a given departure date. You must complete and submit a CTS Booking Form along with a copy of each traveller’s passport photo page to secure your dates.
CTS Tours reserves the right to correct any errors in rates quoted or calculated, or any omissions made at any time during booking and invoicing. Any verbal quote provided is an indication only of the final price and is subject to confirmation in writing.
Receipt of Booking Form & Deposit
Receipt of a Booking Form or Deposit by CTS Tours is treated as an undertaking that the customer or agent has read and agrees to be bound by all terms and conditions set forth in this document.
Booking Finalisation and Passport Copies
All booking components and arrangements, including the selection of dates, tour extensions, optional programs, stopovers, early arrivals or stay behinds, upgrades and provision of passport copies etc, must be finalised within 30 days of booking, or 90 days before departure, whichever comes first. Amendments thereafter incur penalties set forth in this document.
It is a condition of booking that passport copies, valid or expired, are provided at the time of booking. All names must be full names exactly matched to a valid passport. If the passport copy is not provided within 30 days of booking, or 90 days before departure, whichever comes first, travel documents will be issued according to the names submitted on the booking form. CTS Tours will not be liable for any costs that arise due to name corrections. Fees apply for reissue of travel documents.
Documentation will be issued close to departure according to the schedule outlined forthwith under the Travel Documentation section. A surcharge from $100 per person is payable for any request for the issuance of travel documents, such as air tickets, earlier than aforementioned time frame.
Balance of Payment
The final balance of all travel arrangements is due within 90 days prior to departure for China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Europe, Australia and New Zealand shorter than 15 days in total duration, except for packages with Ocean Cruises.
The final balance of all travel arrangements for all destinations with Ocean Cruises, all packages 15 days or longer in total duration, and any packages not mentioned, is due within 120 days prior to departure.
Payments by credit cards incur a non-refundable merchant fee. The accepted credit cards are MasterCard and Visa 2% surcharge, American Express 4% surcharge.
Payments by internet banking or direct deposit must include reference of the invoice number, and a copy of the remittance advice must be emailed to CTS Tours. When making payments, please factor a minimum bank processing time of 2 working days. Documents will not be dispatched until all funds have cleared. Late payments are subject to Late Payment Fees set forth in this document and possible cancellation of your booking.
Late Booking Fees
Bookings made within 60 days of the departure date incur a late booking fee from $100 per person, and the booking must be paid in full immediately. Bookings made less than 90 days prior to departure must be deposited immediately and the balance must be paid in full within 7 working days of reservation.
Late booking fees also apply for late submission of the CTS Tours booking form after the purchase of vouchers through a third party vendor.
Late Payment Fees
Bookings where deposits and final balances are not paid on time are subject to possible cancellation and incur the following late payment fees:
- Late payment after initial payment deadline; from $50 per
- Late payment within 30 days after initial payment deadline; from $100 per
- Late payment within 60 days after initial payment deadline; from $150 per
CTS Tours must be promptly informed of all payments. Late payment fees apply to payments that are not properly accounted for due to reasons such as failing to provide remittance advice, not allowing enough bank processing or clearance time, payments without reference of invoice or booking number, and payments to the wrong account, etc. Nexus Holidays reserves the right to cancel any booking where payment is not received within specified deadlines.
Amendment & Administration Fees
All booking variations made 30 days or more after booking, or 90 days before departure, whichever comes first; including transferring between tour packages and departure dates, incur an amendment fee from $100 per person per change to be paid at the time of the change (other fees may apply). Bookings requiring reissue of air tickets and other documents will incur an additional administration fee from $150 per person.
All fees associated with amendments to default group itineraries or set arrangements; such as airline upgrades, stopovers, self-arranged stay behinds and any breakaways from the group, are payable immediately at the time of the change.
Changes must be made in writing by the person who made the original booking, or his or her travel agent. Once a booking is confirmed, name transfers are not permitted and will be regarded as a cancellation.
Cancellation by Customer
All cancellations must be made in writing to CTS Tours and will be subject to the following cancellation charges from the date the written cancellation is received:
For bookings made directly through CTS Tours
- 90 days or more prior to departure; loss of deposit plus administration fees plus the cost of the air and cruise tickets.
- 89-61 days prior to departure; loss of deposit and 50% of total booking cost plus the cost of the air and cruise tickets.
- 60-31 days prior to departure; loss of deposit and 75% of total booking cost plus the cost of the air and cruise tickets.
- 30 days or less prior to departure; loss of deposit and 100% of total booking cost plus the cost of the air and cruise tickets.
For vouchers purchased through a third party vendor
- Vouchers are 100% non-refundable at all times and are subject to the booking conditions of the third party vendor.
For cancellations involving air and cruise tickets that are already issued at the time of cancellation, the cost of the tickets are non-refundable and is in addition to the cancellation fees already outlined in the aforementioned cancellation schedule.
In the event of any partial or complete no show of the tour, flights or any other booking components, the booking shall be treated as a cancellation whereby the deposit and total booking cost are fully non-refundable. No show fees may be collected by the supplier. For bookings wherein components are partially paid for both directly to CTS Tours, and also via a third party vendor, the most restrictive terms and conditions prevail.
In the event of a cancellation, any refunds will be less administration fees including visa, transfer fees, airline cancellation fees, credit card processing fees and any applicable amendment fees. Regrettably cancellation charges and fees cannot be waived. There can be no exceptions. No refund will be made for any unused portions of the holiday after the departure date. A single supplement is payable for any cancellations whereby the remaining occupant(s) require single room(s). Please note that employees of any overseas company or staff of CTS Tours outside New Zealand are not authorised to provide any guarantees or agreements to customers in respect of refunds or any other matters.
Cancellation by CTS Tours
CTS Tours reserves the right to cancel or vary a tour prior to departure due to insufficient numbers. In such an event alternative guaranteed travel dates will be offered. Should these options not be acceptable CTS Tours will refund the full price paid, less visa cost. If a tour is cancelled due to unforeseeable circumstances such as, but not restricted to, severe weather conditions or force majeure, CTS Tours will refund all monies except visa costs, credit card merchant fees and any cancellation fees levied by airlines and other third parties.
Unforeseeable circumstances such as force majeure, adverse weather, flight rescheduling, hotel overbooking and faults with transportation or road conditions may also have an effect on the tour itinerary after the commencement date. Any decision made in respect of tour services by independent operators to re-route or amend the itinerary due to any of the above or similar circumstances is at the discretion of the tour service provider and CTS Tours shall not be liable for any claim arising from such events.
Fees & Charges
All fully inclusive prices indicated in the document are based on group travel, and any additional arrangements from the set itinerary, such as early arrival, stay behind, stopover or routing deviations, may incur additional costs (cf. “Breakaway Policy”). Arrangements such as transfers, accommodation, etc. outside the set group arrangements/dates are at an additional cost and are not covered by the Breakaway Fee.
All participants must strictly stay with the group according to the fixed itinerary from beginning to end. Participants are not authorised to leave the group or forfeit any day(s) or activities at any stage, unless prior consent is provided in writing by CTS Tours. Any unauthorised deviation is subject to penalties from $100 per person per day and CTS Tours shall not be responsible for any act or mishap thereafter.
No show of any flight sectors or tour arrangements are strictly not permitted. Failure to show up or check in on time will result in the automatic cancellation of all onward flights or arrangements, and the travel document will be rendered void and fully non-refundable. No show penalties may be collected by the supplier. Any penalties and costs associated with rebooking flights and other arrangements shall be borne by the passenger. There shall be no refund for any unused services.
Invoicing Errors
Customers are responsible for checking the booking and invoice thoroughly and to contact CTS Tours or your travel agent immediately if the invoice appears to be incorrect or incomplete. CTS Tours cannot accept responsibility if are not notified of invoice inaccuracies within 3 days of invoicing. CTS Tours reserves the right to collect any omissions or underbilled charges from verbal or written quotations and invoices, and reserves the right to adjust or reissue invoices to reflect correct pricing.
Agent Responsibilities
It is the travel agents’ responsibility to ensure that all invoice and itinerary details and documentation issued by CTS Tours are correct at the time of booking and that the customer is aware of amendment and cancellation conditions and other clauses stipulated in the Booking Conditions. Travel agents must provide all passport copies at the time of booking. Any amendment, administration, cancellation and associated booking fees incurred due to agent or customer error shall be billed to the agent. Any errors must be advised to CTS Tours immediately. CTS Tours cannot accept responsibility if are not notified of invoice or booking inaccuracies within 3 days of invoicing. CTS Tours reserves the right to reissue invoices with correct pricing.
Visa Requirements
A passport with a minimum of six months validity from the date of return is required for customers travelling to all countries in our programme. It is recommended that travellers have at least three blank pages in their passport. Visa costs are not included in tour packages unless otherwise explicitly stated. If passports are not physically received by CTS Tours 30 days prior to departure, at the specified time the customer may be required to pay an urgent visa processing fee. Unless otherwise requested, your passport will be returned with final documentation approximately two weeks prior to your departure date. Responsibility for documentation accuracy, passport validity and dispatch of documents rests with the customer. CTS Tours accepts no responsibility for any failure in this respect. CTS Tours does not issue foreign visas. CTS Tours cannot guarantee that any visa will be issued by the relevant authority and accepts no responsibility if a visa application is refused. Any cancellation fees or other expenses incurred by the customer due to the refusal of a visa will be entirely the customer’s liability.
The following summary of visa requirements for New Zealand passport holders is a guide only and subject to change. CTS Tours are only able to arrange visas on behalf of applicants that are present in New Zealand at the time of application, service fee at $200 per visa. All customers are responsible to check visa requirements with their local embassy or consulate.
Visa Free to China
From July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025, citizens of New Zealand and certain other countries with ordinary passports will be allowed to enter and stay in China visa-free for up to 15 days for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, and transit. Foreign citizens applying visa-free entry, upon their arrival in China, can stay 15 consecutive natural days, until the 24th hour of the 15th natural day, before leaving China. Foreign citizens eligible for visa-free entry to China can enter multiple times. Currently, there are no restrictions on the number of visa-free entries or total days of stay limit. It is of vital importance to keep in mind not to be engaged in activities inconsistent with your purpose of entry.
Foreign citizens eligible for the visa-free entry policy, whether in group or as individuals, apply to the visa-free entry policy. The visa-free entry policy applies to all open sea, land, and airports to foreign citizens (except where laws, regulations, or bilateral arrangements specify otherwise). If arriving in China by private transportation, relevant procedures for entry and exit of the vehicle should be processed in accordance with certain Chinese laws and regulations.
Individuals whose purposes of visit do not align with the visa-free entry policy or in categories of entry denial, the Chinese immigration inspection authorities will make decisions according to relevant laws and regulations. It is encouraged to take necessary supportive documents with you on entering China, such as the invitation letter, flight tickets and hotel reservation letter, which will help to verify your purpose of visit. Individuals coming to China for work, study, or journalism purposes do not apply to visa-free entry policy.
For those who are not eligible for the visa-free policy and holders of official passports are still required to obtain a Chinese visa before entry. Full guidelines for China visa categories and application processes: (click here)
Please refer to Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the People’s Republic of China for up-to-date China visa policies: (click here)
Japan Visitor Visa
A Temporary Visitor’s Visa is for a stay of up to 90 days in Japan for the purposes of tourism, visiting friends/relatives, business, attending a conference and/or other unpaid activities. Paid or profit-making activities are prohibited on this visa.
A tourist visa is not required for New Zealand citizens visiting Japan for stays of up to 90 days for tourism, business, visiting friends or relatives, etc. that does not include remunerative activities.
https://www.nz.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/temp_visitors_visa.html#tourism.
South Korea Visitor Visa
K-ETA is an electronic travel authorisation that visa-free foreign visitors need to obtain before entering the Republic of Korea, by submitting relevant information online such as their travel information. Purpose of travel should be tourism, visiting a family member, participating in events or meetings, or commercial business (visits where profit is derived are excluded). https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/nz-en/wpge/m_1762/contents.do
New Zealand passport holders who wish to enter South Korea for short term (up to 90 days) can now apply for the K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorisation) before travel.
https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/nz-en/brd/m_24857/view.do?seq=4&page=1
Vietnam Visitor Visa
From 15th August 2023, Vietnam grants e-visas for citizens of all countries and territories with 90-day stay duration and valid for multiple entry. https://vietnam.travel/plan-your-trip/visa-requirements
Travel Insurance
During your holiday, certain risks and dangers may arise beyond the control of CTS Tours, including not limited to: the hazards of travelling in undeveloped areas; travel by boat, cruise, train, aircraft, bus, or other means of transportation; forces of nature; political unrest; terrorism; robbery and other activities of lawlessness; and accident or illness in remote regions lacking means of rapid evacuation or medical facilities. CTS Tours will not be liable for the provision of medical care or the adequacy of any that care that is rendered.
CTS Tours strongly recommends the purchase of comprehensive insurance at the time of booking to ensure immediate protection of your deposit. Please contact us for a quotation if you are a New Zealand resident. CTS Tours are not authorised to sell insurance to non-New Zealand residents. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure they are adequately covered by insurance before trip commencement and for the duration of their travel arrangements. CTS Tours cannot be made liable for the loss of deposits, cancellation costs, and any other costs incurred by the customer on any tour if not adequately insured.
Travel insurance policy details must be provided no later than 30 days before departure to avoid delays in the dispatch of travel documentation.
Health Requirements
All customers must possess physical and mental fitness well enough to travel and are required to familiarise themselves with any health requirements specific to the countries being visited. Customers with a pre-existing medical condition that may affect their fitness to travel, or any medical/dietary requirements must advise CTS Tours when booking their tour and may be required to provide written confirmation from their doctor that they are able to travel. All customers should visit their doctor to confirm that they are physically able to undertake the day-to- day requirements of the tour. Should any ailments either exist at the time of booking, or arise before their departure from New Zealand, the customer must inform CTS Tours of these in writing. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure they have adequate insurance cover for any pre-existing medical conditions. All travellers are advised to check destination-specific information and vaccination requirements with their doctors and on the government website. For the comfort of other participants, smoking is not permitted on CTS Tours arranged transportation.
Accommodation
Accommodation will vary depending on the group size and cannot be confirmed until final documentation is dispatched or very close to departure. All hotels listed on brochures are intended to be used on all departures but cannot be guaranteed. If the hotels are unavailable for any reason, CTS Tours reserves the right to provide substitutes of similar standard. All ratings shown are based on local standards. Room types are on a request basis only and cannot be guaranteed before departure. Standard check in time tends to be 2 to 4pm or later and check out is normally 11am, but may vary with destination. Non-smoking rooms are requested by default but cannot be guaranteed. Special requests can be passed on but cannot be guaranteed. Loyalty membership benefits do not apply. Please consult your tour guide before using any WiFi or pay TV services as these are generally not free of charge.
Airlines
Airlines featured in this document do not by virtue of their endorsement represent themselves either as contracting with any purchaser of a holiday from CTS Tours or as having any legal relationship with such a purchaser. Loyalty membership benefits do not apply.
Since 2004, all airlines charge a fuel levy surcharge in addition to the normal airline ticket price in order to cover the increased cost of aviation fuel. As fuel prices may fluctuate, so too will the amount the airlines charge for this levy. This amount will be advised to you at the time of booking and is subject to change until are tickets are issued.
Transfers
Group shared transfers are at designated times and destinations. No refunds are provided for unused transfers. The type of vehicle used is dependent upon the group size. Transfers outside the set group arrangements or dates are at additional cost to the customer.
Cruise Packages
CTS Tours cruise packages are based on special group allotments whereby cabins are assigned by the cruise operator on a run of house basis close to departure. Cabins may have obstructed views. We cannot guarantee that specific requests for cabins or locations can be fulfilled. Room types are on a request basis only and cannot be guaranteed. Any discounts or benefits associated with personal loyalty memberships do not apply to our special group packages. Cruises that depart from countries abroad, such as from Asia, may be culturally enriching cruises whereby guests are immersed in local culture, entertainment, flavours, activities, customs and language. English will always be spoken by cruise staff.
Baggage
The standard check-in baggage allowance for all airlines is limited to one piece per person and must not exceed 20kg, unless otherwise explicitly stated. Carry-on baggage is limited to one piece and must not exceed 7kg per person. The baggage allowance on the tour coaches is limited to one piece and must not exceed 20kg per person unless otherwise explicitly stated. Any extra baggage fees, porterage handling fees and tips are payable by the traveller.
Shopping
Participants may be given the opportunity to shop at local speciality stores enroute tour attractions. There is no obligation to buy and absolutely no minimum spend requirement. CTS Tours and its employees are not qualified nor permitted to ensure or guarantee the quality or value of any goods purchased or the suitability of any retail outlets visited. In all cases the purchase of goods and the use of a credit card for those transactions are entirely at the customer’s own risk and at all times the customer must exercise their own discretion.
Tipping
Tipping is an expected element in the tourism industry today. Tipping is prepaid in New Zealand and certain countries prior to your departure date. The amount payable for each tour is shown in the tour price and CTS Tours will advise the exact amount required per person at the time of booking. Tipping amounts are based on the tour itinerary and length and are subject to change.
Smoking
For the comfort of other participants, smoking is not permitted on CTS Tours arranged transportation. CTS Tours requests non-smoking rooms for all occupants as a standard. Smoking is not permitted in many hotels, public places and parts of cruise vessels.
Travel With Minors
Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult and share their accommodation with an adult. Child discounts are generally not applicable for our packages, however, may apply to infants under 2 years of age not requiring a seat, bed and breakfast. Requests for interconnecting rooms cannot be guaranteed.
Single Travellers
A single supplement applies to any customers travelling alone or requiring a single room for oneself. This includes cancellations whereby the remaining occupant(s) require single room(s). Single supplement fees are also applicable for any rail or cruise components and cannot be waived. CTS Tours does not arrange pairing of solo travellers.
Triple Share
Triple share may not be available on all of our land and cruise packages. A single supplement is payable where triple share is not available.
Special Assistance
Travellers requiring special assistance must be accompanied by a physically able companion. Any disability or medical condition requiring special attention must be declared at the time of booking. CTS Tours will make reasonable efforts to accommodation special needs but is not responsible for any denial of services or additional expenses by carriers, hotels, trains, restaurants or other third party suppliers. Coaches and minibuses are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. Wheelchairs and walkers cannot be carried on board vehicles due to space limitations. Various activities may involve strenuous activity or extensive walking, sitting or standing. CTS Tours cannot provide individual assistance to any passenger for walking, dining, boarding or alighting from transportation vehicles, or any other personal needs.
Special Requests
CTS Tours will make every effort to pass on special requests such as dietary requirements, seat assignments, room locations and wheelchair requests to the airline, hotel and other suppliers but cannot guarantee such requests can be met.
Breakaway Policy
It is a condition of participation on all CTS Tours group tours that all participants strictly stay with the group according to the predetermined itinerary at all times from beginning to end.
Any application to leave or breakaway from the group at any stage of the tour, or deviate in any way from the set group itinerary, must be submitted in advance by writing to CTS Tours for special consideration.
Any approval by CTS Tours is subject to completion of a Waiver of Responsibility Form, and prompt payment of a Breakaway Fee from $100 per person. The actual amount payable is to be determined on an individual case by case basis at the time of application.
Any breakaway or deviation is taken as an understanding by the participant that all group-based arrangements and services are voluntarily forfeited and void. Any arrangements upon breakaway from the group are at the applicant’s own cost and risk. Furthermore, any consent by CTS Tours is subject to acceptance of all below mentioned terms.
Before departure
-The applicant must notify CTS Tours in writing of their intention to break away or deviate from the group before booking finalised and in advance of departure. Late applications cannot be considered.-The application must clearly explain the reason for the breakaway and include details of all passengers, dates, times and itinerary of the planned deviation.
-Prior consent must be provided in writing by CTS Tours. Any approval is subject to payment of a Breakaway Fee to be quoted at the time of application. Payment must be immediately remitted in full upon approval and acceptance.
-Any change in circumstances or plans must be communicated to CTS Tours prior to departure and is subject to reassessment.
After departure
- The applicant agrees to notify the local tour guide of the special arrangements while on tour with the group before the breakaway. The tour guide is not authorised to make exceptions to this policy.
- All CTS Tours group-based arrangements and services are deemed void and forfeited. The applicant agrees not to use any group services; such as but not limited to hotel accommodation, transfers, and air tickets, at any point or time during or after the breakaway, unless written consent is explicitly provided by CTS Tours before commencement of the trip.
- The applicant agrees not to rejoin the tour, or use any group services provided by CTS Tours, at any stage during or after the breakaway, unless written consent is explicitly provided by CTS Tours before commencement of the trip.
- The applicant agrees that they are not entitled to any refund for any unused or partially used services arranged by CTS Tours.
- The applicant agrees that all services undertaken upon breakaway from the group, including accommodation and transportation, are to be self-arranged and associated costs are borne by the applicant.
- The applicant agrees that they are not covered by any insurance provided by CTS Tours for any act or mishap during or after the breakaway, and agree that CTS Tours are absolved of all responsibility and liability therein.
Responsibility
CTS Tours works as a co-ordinator for all persons taking these tours in the making of all arrangements for transportation, sightseeing and hotel accommodation. CTS Tours does not own, manage, control or operate any transportation vehicle, any hotel or restaurant or any other supplier of services. All coupons, receipts and tickets are issued subject to the terms and conditions specified by the supplier and all services are subject to the laws of the country where the services are provided. CTS Tours assumes no responsibility for the loss or damage to baggage or property or for any injury, illness or death or for any damages or claims whatsoever caused arising directly or indirectly from accidents, loss or damage to person or property, delays, transport failure, strikes, and wars etc. over which CTS Tours has no control.
Exclusions
Optional tours, optional shore excursions, admissions & attraction tickets, tour guide/driver/baggage handler tipping, cruise gratuities, meals & drinks other than those specified on the itinerary, passport & visa fees, vaccinations, city & resort taxes/fees, government taxes, laundry service, Wi-Fi internet, baggage & miscellaneous airline fees, travel insurance, credit card merchant fees, personal expenditure, and anything not mentioned on the brochure itinerary are not included in our packages, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Privacy Policy
The collection of passports and passport information for ticket issuance, visa application etc, is a requirement by airlines and travel operators for identification purposes.
Personal information is passed on to any relevant third party suppliers and vendors that provide or govern the products and services pertaining to your travel, such as but not limited to providers for air tickets, hotels, cruises, local tours & attractions, coaches & transfers, and travel insurance. Personal data may also be provided to government or public authorities such as customs, immigration and security services.
All personal data, with the exception of credit card details, will be stored. CTS Tours will use only names and contact details for marketing purposes unless you notify us in writing that you do not wish to receive marketing material, or want your personal information to be deleted from our database.
CTS Tours will take reasonable steps to ensure that all information collected is stored in a secure environment accessed only by authorised persons. While CTS Tours strives to protect personal information from misuse and unauthorised access, cannot guarantee the security of any information transmitted or received from our online forms. These activities are conducted at your own risk.
Addresses
By providing email and postal addresses on the Booking Form you have agreed to receive correspondence from CTS Tours which may contain marketing, specials and promotional material.
Refusal of Carriage
CTS Tours retains the right to remove customers from our group for reasons that impact on the enjoyment or safety of other tour members, such as, but not limited to, the physical, medical or mental inability of customers to undertake the arrangements of the tour, unsocial or unruly behaviour, or the carriage of prohibited substances and materials. All customers must be able to read and speak fluent English. CTS Tours will not refund or cover any costs incurred for termination of holiday arrangements due to unacceptable behaviour.
Refusal of Service
CTS Tours reserves the right to refuse service at any stage before or after booking to any customer or agent that reasonably determine:
- Is disrespectful or abusive to our staff.
- Is likely to disrupt the smooth running of our daily business or tour operations.
- Is likely to engage in anti-social, unethical or immoral behaviour, or any behaviour that may jeopardise the safety or enjoyment of other tour participants.
- Is likely to undermine the integrity, or bring into disrepute, our company in any way or form.
- Has expectations or demands that are: unable to be satisfied; unrealistically or unreasonably excessive; misaligned or incompatible with our core values, principles and practices; or inconsistent with the product or service standards that can deliver.
- Is in breach of our Booking Conditions.
In the event that payments have been received, and on the premise that travel documents have not been issued, CTS Tours may opt to offer a partial or full refund, as deemed appropriate or necessary at our sole discretion.
Hotel Descriptions, Maps & Pictures
Hotel descriptions featured in the document are based on current hotel guides provided by suppliers and contractual agreements. Any facilities described are subject to change at any time. Maps and photographs are included for general information only and may not necessarily reflect actual routings, location or services. CTS Tours has made reasonable enquiries to verify that the descriptions and details are accurate but does not warrant that they are.
Travel Documentation
Please be advised that as those packages are group tours, group bookings are finalised as a whole including final name lists for group air tickets, hotel reservations, coach assignments etc, close to the departure date before individual final documentation packs can be sent out. Documentation is issued on a group by group and sequential basis, with earlier departure dates taking priority.
The standard turnaround time for sending out final documentation is within 2 weeks of departure.
During peak periods, may encounter a higher than usual volume of bookings which will affect standard turnaround times. The standard turnaround times may also be affected by tours with early departures, and combination tour packages involving multi city or cross country extensions, and/or cruise components. CTS Tours endeavours to send out documentation as soon as possible all at once when the information becomes fully available and confirmed.
Complaints or Claims Resolution
CTS Tours are committed to ensuring that deal with complaints effectively and efficiently. Should the customer not be satisfied with any aspect of their arrangements, they must immediately inform the National Escort or local guide who will endeavour to resolve the issue at the time. If this is not possible and you wish to lodge a complaint or claim, this must be done in writing to CTS Tours by submission of a CTS Tours Claim Form within 30 days of the date of the completion of your CTS Tours arrangements. Relevant receipts and substantiating evidence must be attached to the letter of claim.
Lost Property
For security reasons, valuables should be kept to a minimum. It is the traveller’s sole responsibility to ensure adequate insurance cover for loss of personal belongings and luggage. CTS Tours takes no responsibility for any items that are lost or left behind and cannot guarantee that their retrieval is possible.
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