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Terms & Conditions

Listed below are all Terms and Conditions for Brack Tours’ packages. Please do not hesitate to contact Brack Tours, if you have any questions regarding our terms and conditions. Possible channels of communication:

Deposit Payments:

We require a non-refundable land deposit of £200 per person. 

A minimum of 12 passengers is required to operate our set scheduled tours. In the event that the minimum number is not reached, a full refund will be given or an alternative tour package will be offered. We shall be entitled to cancel or curtail the relevant programme at any time up to 2 weeks prior to the departure date if government restrictions or changes relating to Covid-19 locally could impact the operation of the tour booked.

Final Payments:

Full payment must be made no later than 30 days prior to departure date. This applies on all tour packages. Brack Tours accepts payment by check or major credit cards. Please note, your reservation will automatically cancelled, if payment is not received as scheduled. Consequently, deposit payments will become forfeited.

Credit Card Payments:

  • Brack Tours accept most major credits. For example, Visa, MasterCard, American Express etc
  • You may also contact our office on +44 28 30445060  or +353 91 452 153.  A team member can take your card details.
  • With this in mind, please do not email us your credit card details.

Late Bookings:

  • For more information regarding availability on our tours please email info@bracktours.com. From this, a member of the team will be in touch regarding available places. And, proceeding with your reservation.

Land Revision Fees:

Any revision to land arrangements made after the original booking has been confirmed will incur a £50 handling fee per booking. We cannot accepted revisions within 14 days of departure or once we have issued documents. No changes are allowed once the holiday has commenced.

Land Participant Cancellations:

All cancellations must be advised by email to info@bracktours.com  In the case of cancellations, received within 45 days of departure date are subject to the following penalties on the land portion:

Current 2021 booking payment plan: –

• At time of booking, a Deposit of £200 per person is required to secure your reservation.

• For Private Bespoke Tour Group Tour deposit of £600 total is required to secure your reservation.

Final payment is due by at least 30 days from tour commencement date unless otherwise specified at time of booking confirmation.

Cancelation Penalties: –

UP TO 45 DAYS BEFORE TOUR DATE: – Full refund on deposits if you wish to cancel for any reason up to 45 days out from your tour date.

UP TO 30 DAYS BEFORE TOUR DATE: – Transfer deposit to an alternative tour or date with Brack Tours OR receive a credit voucher for future use with no expiry date for redemption of credit.

29 TO 14 DAYS BEFORE START OF TOUR: -75% of total price (unless Covid restrictions apply)

LESS THAN 14 DAYS OF TOUR DATE:-100% of total price.

Travel Insurance:

Brack Tours encourages you to have a travel insurance policy in place. This insurance is designed to safeguard your travel investment, as well as your well-being while on vacation.

Passports ,Travel Documents & Visas:

A VALID US PASSPORT is required to enable all US Citizens to travel abroad. Please apply as soon as possible if you do not hold a valid passport. Passports MUST be valid for at least 6 months after return date coming back into the United States. Although, most countries do NOT require US citizens to obtain visas for entry.

However, if required, it is the passengers’ responsibility to obtain the correct visa from the country to be visited. If unsure, please consult the embassy or consulate for visa requirements. Correspondingly, Brack Tours or any of its providers/suppliers assumes no responsibility for passport or visa requirements.

Tour Membership:

Brack Tours reserves the right to accept or reject any client. This is to promote an enriching travel experience. Additionally, it may cause the removal of any persons from a tour. In any case, anyone whose conduct is incompatible with the interests of other members of the tour group, will be removed.

Travelers With Special Needs Or Requirements:

A qualified travel companion must accompany passengers who require particular assistance. For this reason, Brack Tours drivers and guides cannot provide individual help. This may be through walking, dining, getting on/off transportation vehicles or other personal requirements. Unfortunately, our coaches are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. Passengers necessitating unique attention must advise Brack Tours. Preferably, at time of booking. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate passengers with specific needs. However, we are not responsible for denial of services by any of our suppliers.

Accommodation:

Land arrangements are provided, as described, in each tour program. If required, Brack Tours reserve the right to substitute hotels for accommodations in similar categories. Note that, the final itinerary for any tour departure will be included with travel documents prior to travel. This will include all booked accommodation and meal basis per night.

A minimum of 12 passengers is required to operate our set scheduled tours. In the event that the minimum number is not reached, a full refund will be given or an alternative tour package will be offered. We shall be entitled to cancel or curtail the relevant programme at any time up to 2 weeks prior to the departure date if government restrictions or changes relating to Covid-19 locally could impact the operation of the tour booked.

Coach Transportation:

Coach Tours are usually operated by 49 seat motor coaches. When passenger numbers are low, a smaller coach may be used and prices may vary.

Attractions, Entertainment & Other Features:

Brack Tours reserves the right to substitute visits, attractions and other features. This would be for instances where establishments are closed or cannot be visited for reasons beyond our control e.g closed for building maintenance.

Luggage:

Handling of one piece of luggage per person is included in the cost of all coach tours. Only one suitcase per person is permitted. The size should not exceed 30 x 20 x 10 inches. In addition, weight should not exceed 50 pounds. Luggage is carried at owner’s risk throughout the tour unless insured. Hand baggage and small articles such as coats, umbrellas or cameras, are entirely in the care of the passengers.

Gratuities & Tipping:

Tips for services of a personal nature and to the tour director and driver are not included in the tour cost. Hence, this is left to your discretion. However, we recommend that you tip your tour director £7- £10 per day per person.

Smoking Policy:

Smoking is not permitted on the motor coach. Although, frequent stops are made throughout the day.

Documents:

Documents will be emailed approximately 10 days prior to departure. This is provided full payment has been received. 

Car Rental Information:

  • Drivers must be in the possession and currently hold a current national licence. Additionally, it should be valid for at least 1 year at time of rental. Provisional/learner drivers or seriously endorsed licence holders are ineligible to rent a car with Brack Tours or Hertz Car Rental. Such examples include; those who have drink driving disqualification.
  • Licenses must be produced in person at time of collection.
  • Drivers must be in possession of their license at all times when driving the vehicle.
  • Driver’s minimum age – 23/24 – Groups A, B & E only.
  • A young driver surcharge of €26 per day (including tax) is applied. This is payable locally to Hertz Car Rental Company.
  • Additional Driver charge – Republic of Ireland – €9.50 per day which includes tax.
  • Additional Driver charge Northern Ireland £12 per day which includes tax.

*Clients are allowed a 29 minute grace period for car pickups or drop-offs*

Car Rental Damage Excess:

The following is the standard damage excess for each car rental groups:

  • €1600 – for groups A & B
  • €2000 – for groups C, D, E & F
  • €2500 – for groups G, P, T & W
  • €3000 – for groups I, M & N

Damage excess will be an amount of €2000 for the following car rental groups & age demographics

  • 25+ Years – Groups A,B,C,E & F
  • 27+ Years – Groups D,G & P
  • 30 +Years – Groups I, M, T, & W

Drivers maximum age = 79 years. Clients aged 75-79 years (inclusive) must ensure following protocol:

  • 1) Clients must drive on a regular basis.
  • 2) Provide a letter from your doctor to state you have been in good health for at least 12 months.
  • 3) Provide a letter from your insurance company to state you have not had an accident in the last 5 years. While also, holding a current policy of motor insurance with them & that you are still currently driving.

*Car rental company reserve the right to substitute cars for other models in similar categories*

Claims or Disputes:

Submit to Brack Tours in writing no later than 30 days after the end of the tour package.

Not Included:

All items of a personal nature and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included. For example, room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc. As such, this must be paid by the passenger before leaving each hotel.

Photo & Video Disclaimer:

Please be advised – photographs/videos may be taken on our group tour packages or private chauffeur packages. This may be for use on the Brack Tours website and other Brack Tours marketing materials.You consent to the Brack Tours photographing and using your image and likeness, by joining our group tour packages or private chauffeur packages.

Responsibility:

Brack Tours LTD,  11 Tamarisk Lawns, Kilnamanagh, Dublin 24, Ireland

Brack Tours Northern Ireland6 Margaret St, Newry  Co.Down  BT34 1DF   

Brack Tours LLC, 133 Washington Street #524 Dover NH 03820

is not responsible for any personal injury, property damage or other loss a passenger incurs on any tour arising from acts or omissions by any air carrier, public transport company, hotel, car rental company, subcontractor or other person or organisation. Including, whether or not such company is rendering any services supplied on the tour.

Brack Tours accepts no responsibility for losses or expenses due to –

delay or changes in schedules, flight cancellations or misconnections due to mechanical problems, sickness, quarantine, weather, acts of God, strikes, government actions, war, terrorism or other circumstances beyond its control. Passengers must bear all such losses or expenses.

We recommend you purchase adequate trip protection insurance for travel using Travel Insured International or any registered travel insurance company.  This helps to guard against unforeseen circumstances either pre 0r during your trip.