YOUR RESERVATION should be made as soon as possible. Please don’t
hesitate to call if you have any questions. A seat will be reserved for you as
soon
as the registration form and the deposit of $100.00 ($300.00 for flight tours)
for
each person is received. For international tours, please include your passport
number. For flight tours, please list legal name along with the name you go by.
The deposit amount applies to the final payment of the tour. About 6 weeks
before the tour departs, you will receive the addresses and telephone listings
of
the motels, a list of tour members, a detailed itinerary, and a request for
final
payment.
CANCELLATIONS: A full refund will be given for cancellations made
35 days prior to departure, and on flight tours, 65 days prior to departure.
Less
than these stated days, refunds will be made according to the refunds made to
Heritage Tours by the motels, transportation, and attractions. If you must leave
the tour before it is completed, refunds for the unused portion of the tour will
be made for moneys which we can recover. On flight tours Trip Cancellation
Insurance is highly recommended. Insurance brochures are available through
our office, or your local insurance company.
RESPONSIBILITY: We, Heritage Tours or employees accept no
responsibility for any loss, damage, delay or injury to persons or property. We
reserve the right to increase or decrease the fares if the motels, attractions
or the
carriers do so. If unforeseen changes become necessary or improvements can be
made we reserve the right to change or modify any part of the tour. In the event
of an outdoor entertainment or any show or event having to be cancelled, we
attempt to substitute something of equal or better value.
LODGING: We select clean, modern, moderate priced accommodations.
We request non- smoking rooms for travelers who request such. Our prices are
based on two to a room. Singles who stay alone will be asked to pay a single
supplement. This does not guarantee a seat by yourself on the motorcoach.
Persons who prefer to stay three or four in a room will be given a discount.
LODGING BEFORE & AFTER THE TOUR: We have homes in Yoder
that provide a Bed and Breakfast for Heritage Tours passengers. Please let us
know if you would like a room reserved. The cost is $50.00 per room, which is
payable at the time of stay. We also have a commercial Bed and Breakfast, in
Yoder, across the road from the office. They offer a special rate for our
travelers.
DEPARTURE and drop off point for all tours is Yoder. If you wish to make
prior arrangements for a pick up stop, along the route, we will certainly work
with you.
MEALS are an enjoyable part of all of our tours. All of our meal stops are
prearranged. Most of the meals are set up to order from the menu. The cost of
your meals is not included in the fare unless stated.
DOCUMENTS: As of this printing, a passport will be required for ALL
travel outside the United States beginning 6-1-2009.
TOUR INCLUDES: Transportation, admission to planned attractions,
lodging, personal tour escorts, luggage handling and stated meals.
TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE items of personal nature, meals (unless
stated), attractions to which you go on your own, tips to your driver, or other
persons rendering personal services to you.
LUGGAGE: Each passenger is allowed one large piece of luggage, which
will be handled for you, without charge, at the motel. You will be responsible
to
handle your carry on luggage. At airports you will be responsible for your own
luggage.
CLOTHING: Keep it casual. Comfortable walking shoes are a must for our
sightseeing activities. Dress clothes are not necessary unless specified in the
plans.
Layered clothing makes it easy to adjust to varying temperatures. A rain poncho
or light raincoat and umbrella are always advisable. Remember to travel light.
Don’t over pack.
HANDICAPPED PERSONS are always welcome aboard, but MUST be
accompanied by a companion. If medication is required, be sure to bring along
a sufficient amount for the number of days on tour.
TIPPING: Your tour director will take care of tipping to the porters,
included meal wait staff, and step-on guides. If you wish to tip your driver or
escort for a job well done, you many present it on an individual basis.
MOTORCOACHES: We use modern coaches which are clean,
temperature controlled, equipped with a restroom, public address systems, and
reclining seats designed for your comfort. Smoking is not permitted on the
motorcoach. Ample rest stops are made. Seats are not reserved, but filled on a
first come, first serve basis. In order to give every one a variety of views and
have
the opportunity of meeting other tour members, we rotate seats on a
predetermined basis. We like to start our day with a brief thought for the day
and
prayer. We welcome you to lead this, if you like. We encourage you to share
readings, poems, songs, jokes, or anything else with the group, making our tours
a group experience.
PARKING is available behind our office building and in the lot across the
alley. We do ask that you leave your keys in case of emergency.
TOUR ESCORTS: Escorts will be carefully chosen for their ability to serve
you with the same interest and care as you have come to expect and deserve. Our
primary concern is to make sure that you receive all and more services as
outlined
and that you are satisfied and ENJOY your tour.
MEMBERSHIP: We are pleased to be a member of the National Tour
Association, which takes pride in integrity in tourism. Our membership ensures
that you are traveling with a reputable and established company. Being part of
N.T.A. guarantees for you that we have met the stringent professional guidelines
which they require.
GIFT CERTIFICATES are available from Heritage Tours. If you have that
hard to buy for person on your list or maybe you ARE that person, consider a
tour gift certificate. You pick the amount and it may be applied towards any
tour.
(NO wrong color or size!!)
HERITAGE TOURS has been in existence since 1976. It has grown into a
full time business of planning and guiding tours in the U.S. and
internationally.
Our best references are the people who have traveled with us. We would be glad
to send you the names of our passengers as references.
OFFICE HOURS continue to be 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday through
Friday.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS: In case you can’t reach me at the office, try
620-465-2548.
Please call 1-800-364-2320 if you have any questions.
You may visit our website at
www.heritagetoursofyoder.com.
HERITAGE TOURS
9809 South Main, P.O. Box 77
Yoder, KS 67585
1-800-364-2320