Terms & Conditions | Crown of Bethlehem

A deposit of $300 per person is required upon registration (non refundable) along with a signed copy of the registration form. Registrations
cannot be taken by telephone. Registrations are processed in the order received by COB. A Second payment of $1299.00 is required 150
Days prior the tour’s departure date. Late payment is subject to a non-refundable $150 late fee. Late registrations (fewer than 90 days)
must be accompanied by full payment by cashiers check only (including the optional passenger travel protection program payment, if applicable),
plus a non-refundable $150 late fee and are subject to availability. COB reserves the right to cancel reservations that are not paid in
full 75 days prior to departure and to charge cancellation fees/penalties indicated below.
INDIVIDUAL CANCELLATION FEES & REFUNDS
All cancellations must be received by COB in writing via certified mail or e-mail.COB will process your refund, minus a cancellation fee
according to the following schedule.
In Addition to any fees/penalties assessed by airlines or hotel, the following charges apply:
1) $100 if cancelled at any time up to 150 days prior to the tour’s departure date;
2) $200 if cancelled 149 to 90 days prior to the tour’s departure date;
3) $300 plus any non-refundable amounts paid to and/or penalties assessed by airlines, hotels, or other suppliers of travel services (up to the
total cost of the tour) if cancelled 89 to 8 days prior to the tour’s departure date;
4) No refunds for cancellations received within 7 days of departure date.
5) COB is not responsible for any unexpected disaster that causes cancelation of the trip like a natural disaster, political conflict, or serious
personal illness take place.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS:
It is the responsibility of the prospective client to be in possession of a valid international passport and relevant medical certificates as may
be required for the whole tour. In case of visa and travel insurance, COB will assist clients in procuring these UNLESS the client is/are
required by the relevant authorities to appear in person for an interview. However, COB shall not accept any responsibility of any client(s)
is/are denied visa(s), during visa application submission.
• AIR TRANSPORTATION: Air transportation is a roundtrip economy class ticket (upgrade to business class is possible at an additional
cost and the availability of the requested class of travel) ticket fares are subject to the airlines terms of carriage and can change without prior
notice. Once tickets are issued, they are NOT REFUNDABLE (except otherwise stated by the operating carrier).
• AIRLINE SEATING, FREQUENT FLYER & MEAL REQUESTS: Seating is on a group basis only. COB cannot accommodate any
individual requests.COB advises that you contact the airline for frequent flyer miles and special meal requests two weeks prior to departure.
• TRAVEL INSURANCE: COB ensures that appropriate insurance coverage is paid for all intending client to cover the touring period.
COB is not liable for polices, decisions, procedures, etc of any insurance company to be used for this coverage.
• HOTEL ACCOMMODATION: This is based on twin- bedded, double rooms . Apart from couples, clients, are paired at random in
rooms. For clients who do not wish to share rooms with another client, COB requires an advance notice because a limited number of single
rooms are available upon request at a supplement rate (extra cost).
• MEALS: Most trips are half board (2 meals, per day) unless otherwise stated. However, this does not include beverage drinks, liquors,
etc. In case a client chooses not to have a meal already paid for, there is no refund for this. For clients with special diets like (diabetic, low
salt diets, etc) COB requires an advance notice in order to make a pre-arrangement (although we cannot guarantee 100%) COB will send
such persons requests to the airlines and other relevant service providers during the tour. Certain meals are peculiar to a particular region or
people, COB is not liable to any strange meals or monotonous experience while touring.
• LAND TRANSPORTATION: All land transportation and site fees are covered by COB published tour cost (except otherwise indicated)
including transfer fees. During touring, the front row seats behind the driver (on both sides) are strictly reserved seats for the tour and group
leader and shall not be compromised.
• PRICES: If group does not reach group size quoted in brochure, the price or programming will be adjusted accordingly. Pricing is based
on exchange rates and fares applicable at the time of quotation and is therefore subject to change. Fuel surcharges subject to increase up to
30 days prior to departure.
• DEVIATIONS: Deviations from the group flight itinerary are not possible. If you wish to make your own airline arrangements and
purchase the ‘land only’ version of the tour package, please contact your group coordinator for the ‘land only’ pricing.
• BAGGAGE: Baggage is at risk at all times. We strongly suggest that you bring only one piece of checked luggage and one carry-on.
Porterage is included at hotels only for one piece of luggage; the passenger is responsible at all times for carrying carry-on luggage. No
porterage at airports.
• SIGHTSEEING: By private motor coach with English-speaking guide/escort. Entrance fees included per final itinerary.
• Tips: Tip goes from $ 10 to $ 15 per day per person.
• Passport: Passport need to be valid 6 months from the Day of the trip.
*Please note that travel insurance is STRONGLY Recommended for all COB pilgrimages