Bookings and Refunds

1. Reservations are not confirmed until a deposit has been paid.

2. The deposit for the Pacific Northwest Explorer tour 2015 is 15% of the tour fee.

- For one person on a twin share booking, this is $585. The balance of the tour fee, $3315, is due by 31 August 2015.

- For one person on a single supplement booking, this is $667. The balance of the tour fee, $3783, is due by 31 August 2015.

3. Payment can be made through Paypal to info@veganfusion.com. If you do not have a Paypal account and do not wish to open one, please contact Vegan Fusion regarding other payment options.

4. For any bookings made after 31 August (in case the tour is not sold out by this date), the full tour fee is due immediately.

5. Otis Beanery makes every effort to serve our tour participants with diligence and professionalism. We therefore recommend all customers to purchase traveler’s insurance that will provide financial compensation in case of interruption, accidents, illness or any other unexpected matters. If a reservation has to be cancelled, customers will be charged a fee depending on how far in advance the departure date the cancellation takes place.

• 30 or more days prior to departure – 15% of tour fee
  
  
• 10-29 days prior to departure – 40% of tour fee
  
  
• 9 days prior to departure up to day of departure or no-show – 100% of tour fee
  
  

Refunds will be made within 7 working days to your nominated account.

6. Unused tickets, activities, events or meals within the tour are non-refundable.

Terms & Conditions

Full tour - US$3,900 pp twin share all inclusive, single supplement available (+$550)
Compact 1 or 2 - $1,900 pp twin share all inclusive, single supplement available (+250)


The tour price includes:

• transfers from airport or bus / train station at start (Portland) and end (San Francisco) of the PNW Explorer
  
  
• accommodation 17 nights Full tour or 7 nights Compact tour twin share or single (supplement payable) in carefully-selected quality hotels or similar standard B&Bs
  
  
• vegan meals as specified in the daily program notes
  
  
• land and water transport as specified in tour program
  
  
• activities (or alternatives) as specified in tour program
  
  
• entry fees where applicable
  
  
• tour guide and assistance
  
  
• souvenir apron
  
  
• pre-departure advice
  
  

Food Notes:

• breakfast will typically be a hotel buffet with particular attention paid to vegan requirements
  
  
• lunches and dinners where included are as specified in the program. Circumstances may require change of preferred restaurants.
  
  
• all meals specified as included in the tour are vegan at the request of Otis Beanery. At some venues it may be possible for tour guests to order non-vegan options at their own expense.
  
  
• at food cart pods, markets and in some of the lunches, tour guests will be provided with transport to and from the site and will then buy their own food: you will be free chose from the many delicious vegan offerings available from various vendors. Otis Beanery has made this arrangement so that guests can have the broadest possible choice. We will endeavour to let you know in advance what you are likely to find so that all tastes can be catered for. In some circumstances there may unavoidably be limited options
  
  
• where lunches are specified as 'picnic', you will have an opportunity to purchase beforehand the items you wish to consume. Picnic locations have been selected for their attractiveness and the availability of toilets and other facilities. In the case of rain, strong winds or other inclement weather we will need to alter our plans. You will be advised at the time of the arrangements.
  
  

Tour price does not include:

• transport to Portland or Eugene at start of tour, nor transport from San Francisco or Eugene at end
  
  
• transport other than as specified in the program
  
  
• items and expenses of a personal nature (e.g. hotel mini bar, laundry, etc.)
  
  
• tips and gratuities
  
  
• meals, snacks, alcoholic and other beverages not specifically listed in tour program
  
  
• souvenirs
  
  
• medical insurance. It is recommended that all tour participants purchase comprehensive travel insurance that is valid for the USA and that includes medical coverage.