Booking Information

Tour Prices and Inclusions
Tour prices are in US dollars and are based on double occupancy. Published tours and tour prices are subject to change at any time. Single occupancy prices are available, upon request.  Costs generally include the following services and amenities.  Please refer to each tour's detailed day-by-day itinerary to confirm the exact inclusions.

• Personalized itinerary planning, handling and operational charges
• The full services of Artisans of Leisure and our overseas associate offices before, during and after your trip
• Private sightseeing with local, English-speaking guides
• Luxury rooms in 5-star accommodations, including hotel taxes and service charges
• Internal flights and regional surface transportation, including airport transfers
• Meals as indicated in detailed itinerary
• Admission fees during touring
• Travel visas and permits, where required (for US passport holders and residents only)
• Reservations at restaurants, spas, cultural events and performances
• Access to private gardens, artists and art collections, special-interest lecturers (if desired)
• Comprehensive Trip Confirmation and Travel Documents packages

Note: Minimum stay requirements and rate surcharges may apply at certain hotels during peak holidays and travel dates coinciding with major events.

Items excluded

• Trans-Pacific and/or trans-Atlantic airfare, Travel insurance, Airport departure taxes, Excess baggage charges, Gratuities, Personal expenses.

Booking Information
To book one of our published tours, or to customize a tour, call your preferred travel agent or contact us at 1 (800) 214-8144 or info@artisansofleisure.com.

Deposits and Payments
A deposit of $1,000 per person is required to confirm all services. Final payment is due 90 days prior to the tour start date. For reservations made within 90 days of departure, the entire tour cost must be paid at the time of booking. We accept payment by American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and personal or travel agency check. In some cases, a tour design fee will apply.

Cancellation Policy
Deposits are non-refundable. Refunds of final payment will be honored as follows:
• Between 61-90 days of scheduled tour departure: 75% refund
• Between 31-60 days of scheduled tour departure: 50% refund
• 30 days or less prior to scheduled tour departure: No refund
Penalties and fees imposed by our suppliers may be additional and, if imposed, will be deducted from the above refunds, if any. A change of trip date or change of travel destination(s) will be treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees may apply.

Visas and Passports
Visa requirements and application forms, if applicable, will be sent upon receipt of a deposit. Passports must be valid for six months following date of entry into any international country. It is the sole responsibility of the tour participant to secure a valid passport with sufficient blank pages for immigration and visa stamps.

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance (including trip delay, trip cancellation, trip interruption, and baggage insurance) once a trip has been booked. Health, accident, and emergency evacuation insurance are also strongly recommended. Detailed information will be provided upon receipt of a deposit, or upon request.

Terms & Conditions
A complete Tour Participant Agreement will be forwarded to each tour participant upon receipt of a deposit. The Tour Participant Agreement outlines all of the terms and conditions pertaining to a tour booking, including necessary limitations on our liability, and must be signed and returned to our office prior to the tour departure. All services and prices are subject to change without notice. Following full payment, final travel documents will be sent approximately two weeks prior to international departure.

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