☆ 4 Nights in Barcelona with 4-Star accommodations.
☆ Hotel upgrade and trip extensions available.
☆ Ample free time for you to discover Barcelona on your own.
☆ Three exciting optional tours that include visits to the Montjuic, Montserrat, Casa Batllo, and Sagrada Familia.
Tour Code: USBV06
Duration: 6day(s)
Optional Features and Upgrades: Since the seats are limited, we recommend you to choose optional and extension programs at the time of booking:
Service Language: English
Extra Service: Travel Insurance Visa Service
1) Round-trip international flight from New York.
【Boston / Miami--Depart Need USD 300 More】
【San Francisco / San Jose / Washington, D.C. / Fort Lauderdale--Depart Need USD 300 More】
【Los Angeles / Chicago / Seattle--Depart Need USD 300 More】
【Austin / Las Vegas / Atlanta / Charlotte / Dallas / Denver / Detroit / Memphis / Milwaukee / Orlando / San Diego / New Orleans--Depart Need USD 500 More】
【Houston / Oklahoma City / Philadelphia / Phoenix / Portland Oregon / Sacramento / San Antonio--Depart Need USD 500 More】
Land tour Only without round trip air ticket: 【-USD500 Minus】
2) Hand-picked 4-star hotel accommodations
3) Food as specified on the itinerary (B-breakfast L-lunch D-dinner N/A-no meal)
Please note that if the flight for your tour is during the lunch or dinner time, your meal will be served on board by the airline.
4) Air tax and fuel surcharge
1) Travel insurance.
2) Any personal expenses and costs such as municipality taxes payable at hotel.
3) Tour Extensions and Optional programs.
4) Single supplement USD 300 (*Our tour price is based on double occupancy and if a single passenger is traveling solo and not sharing room with any roommate for the entire trip, a single supplement fee is charged. If a passenger shares a room with travel partner(s) on the tour, such fee is waived.)
5) Baggage is not included in this tour fare. The passenger is responsible for paying the fees associated with Baggage cost if there are any to the Airline directly and prior to departure.
ALL PRICES ARE IN USD
PAYMENT POLICY:
Full Payment is Required at the Time of Booking
Optional And Extension Programs:
☆ Since the seats are limited, We recommend you to choose those optional and extension programs with your booking together.
No Extra Deposit Payment.
Group Size:
☆ 10-40 Each Departure Date.
Hotel Upgrade:
☆ Upgrade to 5-Star City Centre Hotel: USD 699/Person
Upgrade To Business Class:( Before Final Payment)
☆ (Only Available For USA -- Europe International Round Trip) Cost Extra USD 4000/Person.
☆ 4 Nights in Barcelona with 4-Star accommodations.
☆ Hotel upgrade and trip extensions available.
☆ Ample free time for you to discover Barcelona on your own.
☆ Three exciting optional tours that include visits to the Montjuic, Montserrat, Casa Batllo, and Sagrada Familia.
Depart from the USA.
Arrive in Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is a Mediterranean and cosmopolitan city with Roman remains, medieval quarters, and the most beautiful examples of 20th century Modernism and avant-garde. Legend has it that Barcelona was constructed by General Carthage and Hannibal’s father Hamirka Baka, and has a long history serving as the capital of the Kingdom of Aragon.
It is no surprise that exemplary constructs by the Catalan architects Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Doménech i Montaner have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
Find your own transportation to your hotel or you can choose the optional private airport pick up service ($80 / Person--Minimum to 2 ppl). The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
*Please note that while we are doing our best to accommodate early arrivals, hotel check-in time is generally not before 3:00 pm. Baggage storage can be arranged at the hotel. Take the rest of the day to rest up.
Today, you can venture on your own and discover the hidden treasures of this ancient city, or you can join an optional tour to Montjuic & Barcelona Panoramic:
Optional Tour: Half-Day Montjuic & Barcelona Panoramic: USD 109 / Person:
Departs around 10:00 pm, Approximate tour duration is 3.5 hours:
Observe Barcelona from different points of view: start in the famous Ramblas with a walking tour in the Old Town and the Raval area, continue with great views from the Montjuic Cable Car to end with an exclusive visit to the Montjuic Castle, a private tour only for our small group. Get to know the secrets of the Spanish Civil War and end with the best views from the Castles Tower: a 360º views over Barcelona where on clear days you can see even the Pyrenees. - Pass by the Boqueria Market and discover the off-the-beaten-path neighbourhood of Barcelona Old Town - Enjoy the breathtaking rides of the Montjuic Cable Car - visit of the Montjuic Castle and its dungeons - 360º views over Barcelona, from the seaside to the Pyrenees
On day four, you are once again afforded some extremely valuable free time to explore the enchanting city of Barcelona home of one of the world’s most popular Football (Soccer) clubs, FC Barcelona. Alternatively, you can join an exciting half-day optional tour to breathtaking Montserrat:
Optional Tour: Half-Day Montserrat Tour: USD 79 / Person:
Approximate tour duration is 4 hours:
Begin with a picturesque drive along the Llobregat River and up to Montserrat, the mountain top Natural Park. The mountain is home to the Montserrat Benedictine Monastery, constructed nearly 1000 years ago. The monastery maintains a strong presence with its community of monks, boys" school, and impressive library. Enjoy a guided orientation tour to see the monastery, basilica, and chapel of the virgin. Take some time to explore on your own before descending the mountain and returning to Barcelona.
* Please be advised that the tour information will be sent to you prior to your departure, please make your own way to the specified meeting point.
For the 5th day, you have time to yourself to discover the incredible Spanish Cuisine throughout Barcelona or you can join a guided tour of focusing on the legendary Spaniard Antoni Gaudi.
Optional Tour: Half-Day Gaudi Tour: USD 115 / Person:
Departs around 10:00 am, Approximate tour duration is 3.5 hours.
Includes entrance fees to Park Güell and Sagrada Familia.
Park Güell will really surprise you, you won"t find any other park like this in the world! This architectural marvel, created in the midst of nature by Antoni Gaudí, was commissioned by Count Güell, who wanted him to design an elegant estate. Today it is a public park and it belongs to the city"s heritage. It has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site and is just one of the many wonders that await you on your visit to Barcelona. When you go to Park Güell, enter by the big staircase dominated by the dragon decorated with a mosaic of ceramic tiles, the Catalan style known as "trencadís". This dragon is one of the most characteristic images of Barcelona. Originally written Park Güell (using the English spelling), the park is arranged around a large central square bordered by a snaking, trencadís-covered bench. Below the square, the roof is supported by 86 Doric columns, like trees, with paths between them and viaducts on sloping columns: Gaudí"s work, like no other, unites nature and architecture. You"ll also be taken to another one of Antoni Gaudí"s treasures - the iconic Sagrada Familia. The famous architect Antoni Gaudí, one of the greatest innovators of his time worked and lived Barcelona and has left behind numerous treasures for the discerning tourist to discover. The Sagrada Familia is one of the most visited buildings in the world. You"ll visit the astonishing interior of this church, where vaults reach up to seventy meters. Antoni Gaudí designed a Latin cross plan with five aisles, extremely rich in ornamentation and symbolism. You"ll also visit the Sagrada Familia museum, where you will see drawings, plaster models and pictures on the history and development of this basilica from its early beginnings to the present day. The museum will also give valuable information about Antoni Gaudí"s life and career.
* Please be advised that the tour information will be sent to you prior to your departure, please make your own way to the specified meeting point.
*Please note that there is a dress code to enter the Sagrada Familia. Shoulders, back, and stomach must be covered and shorts and skirts should come to mid-thigh. See-through clothing will not be permitted. Hats will not be permitted except if worn for health or belief-related purposes.
On your last day, make your own transfer to the airport for your departure flight or you can choose the optional private airport drop off service ( $80 / Person--Minimum to 2 ppl ). Please note: the Hotel room check-out time is 11:00 AM, later check out is available for an additional cost.
Flight Choice:
☆ Regular Flight: We are trying to put you on a direct flight. If this is not possible, you will take flights with moderate layover time
Price: USD 0 / Person
☆ Express Flight: We are trying to put you on a direct flight. If this is not possible, you will take flights with limited layover time of less than 6 hours each way
Price: USD 299 / Person
Optional Programs-(Choose before the trip):
☆ Private Airport Pick up / Drop off Service: USD 80 / Person (Minimum To 2 PP).
☆ Day3: Half Day Montjuic & Barcelona Panoramic Tour: USD 109 / Person (Minimum To 10 PP).
☆ Day4: Half Day Montserrat Tour: USD 79 / Person (Minimum To 10 PP).
☆ Day5: Half Day Gaudi Tour: USD 115 / Person (Minimum To 10 PP).
☆ Breakfast Package( Day3-6): USD 99 / Person
Tour Extensions:
1) Madrid 5Days 4Nights Extension:
Price: USD 1699.00
Single Supplement: USD 1500.00
Included:
*4-star hotel accommodations
*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary
*Domestic flight or Train from Barcelona to Madrid
Stay Like A Local-Extensions:
1) Return Flight Extension-3 DAYS (Drop Off Service Not included )
Price: USD 1299 /person
Included:
*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary
2) Return Flight Extension-5 DAYS (Drop Off Service Not included)
Price: USD 1399 /person
Included:
*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary
3) Return Flight Extension: 6-20 DAYS (Drop Off Service Not included)
Price: USD 1499 /person
Included:
*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary
*Please note the exact departure date may be selected at a later point prior to final payment or you may specify your preferred return date in the "Remark" Column.
4) Return Flight Extension: 6-30 DAYS (Drop Off Service Not included) (Depart from other European Cities)
Price: USD 1599 /person
Included:
*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary
*Please note the exact departure date or return city may be selected at a later point prior to final payment or you may specify your preferred return date in the "Remark" Column.
*Return flight from Milan / Venice / Paris / London / Dublin / Rome / Madrid / Lisbon / Amsterdam / Brussels / Zurich / Berlin / Munich / Frankfurt / Prague / Vienna / Budapest
5) Barcelona 3 Nights Hotel and Flight Extension (Drop Off Service Not included)
Price: USD 1399 /person【Early Bird Price USD 1299】
Single supplement: USD 1399
Included:
*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary
*3 Nights Hotel in Barcelona
4-Star accommodations:
Barcelona |
Catalonia Atenas / Hotel Ciutadella Barcelona / Hotel Derby Barcelona / Mercure Barcelona Condor / Hotel Attica 21 Barcelona Mar / Similar |
International Air:(*UTOvacation reserves the right to confirm the airlines below)
☆ United Airline:
☆ American Airline:
☆ Delta Airline:
☆ Air Canada:
☆ Lufthansa Airlines
☆ Jet Airways
☆ Lot Polish Airlines
☆ Tap Air Portugal
☆ Austrian Airlines
☆ KLM Airlines
☆ Alitalia
☆ Air France
☆ Air Tahiti Nui
☆ French Bee Airline
☆ Virgin Atlantic
☆ Vueling Airlines
☆ Air Caraibes
☆ Level Airline
☆ Norwegian Air Shuttle
☆ Iberia
☆ Air Italy
☆ Aeroflot
☆ Aer Lingus
☆ Finnair
☆ Swiss International Air Lines
☆ Scandinavian Airlines
☆ Brussels Airlines
☆ British Airways
☆ Turkish Airlines
☆ Ukraine Intl Airlines
Remark:
1) We reserve the right to modify the itinerary if necessary subject to the local conditions.
2) Guaranteed departure with minimum of 10 travelers.
3) Price subject to change at the time of reservation.
4) For travelers under 12 years old are as follow:
Child between 2-11 years old with bed |
Infant under 2 years old |
100% of adult tour fare |
We don"t suggest people bring Infants under 2 years old to participate on this tour |
5) Tour fare is based on American/Canadian adults (non-student group), twin share.
6)The hotels listed in the itinerary are subject to change and may be substituted with a similar category hotel without prior notice, if unavailable. Multi-carriers/airlines are used for the group tour airfare. Once the group tickets are issued the airline information may be released by the group ticketing department about 30 days prior to trip departure. Uto vacation can reserve the right to issue tickets without prior notice.
7) For Travel Visa service:
* If you choose UTO’s Visa Application Service with your booking, we will contact you by email about 60-120 days prior to trip departure for your visa application. Please call 1-855-526-1286 for more information.
* Please note: A final trip confirmation will be sent to the main contact passenger via email one month prior to departure that includes a day-by-day itinerary, hotel information, and flight information. If acquiring a visa on your own, the supporting documents will be provided from UTOvacation one month prior to the trip departure date. Supporting documents requested early are subject to a $50 administration fee.
8) Any deviations to other destinations and/or extensions are subject to a $150 change fee, plus any air fare difference---please call 1-855-526-1286 for detail information.
9) Reservation changes: changes to an existing reservation, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person charge plus any additional supplier fees. This includes name changes* and removal of any services such as optional tours and transfers. *Please note that name changes to airline reservations are subject to full cancellation and re-booking. See the airline name changes section for specific information. Replacing a traveling passenger with another traveling passenger constitutes a cancellation, subject to cancellation penalties, and is not covered by this reservation change policy. Changes or additions after departure are subject to local rates at the time of amendment and must be paid directly by the passenger to the service provider. There are no refunds for unused services.
10) Please note that if the flight for your tour is during lunch or dinner time, your meal will be served on board by the airline.
11) All tour extension & optional programs require a minimum of 10 participants to commence. UTOvacation reserve the right to cancel the tour extension without prior notice. In the instance of cancellation, the tour extension or optional tours shall be refunded.
12) This tour requires some walking during sightseeing. Handicap facilities are not up to the North American standard. We ask all passengers to be careful of the small steps in the old shrines and temples.
SPAIN DOES NOT REQUIRE A VISA FOR USA & CANADA PASSPORT HOLDERS.
Visit the "IATA Travel Centre" for detailed information on country-specific passport, visa and health requirements:
https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/passport-visa-health-travel-document-requirements.htm
Starting from 2025, all visitors that currently do not need a visa to enter Europe will be expected to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization (European Travel Information and Authorization System).
Learn about ETIAS:https://www.etiasvisa.com
More about Travel Documents
*It is your responsibility to ensure that you- and any child travelling with you- have all the valid travel documents necessary to enter in, exit from or transit through, each country/region on your itinerary. Note that the documents required for the outbound portion of your travel may differ from those required for the return.
*Your passport should be valid for six months beyond your date of return. Passport must be in good condition: passport damaged beyond normal wear and tear will not be accepted.
*Consult with the appropriate embassy, high commission or consulate about the travel document requirement for any country that you plan to enter in, exit from or transit through.
*Some country no longer issue paper visas but rather electronic visas. E-Visa holders must present the printed e-Visa and valid passport at the checkpoint.
*International travel with infants and children may be required to show documentary evidence of your relationship and a Letter Consent or permission for the child’s travel from the parent(s) or legal guardian not present.
*Americans holding dual citizenship must travel to the United States with a valid U.S. passport. American permanent residents returning to the United States from abroad must carry a valid passport and a valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).
*Canadians holding dual citizenship must travel to Canada with a valid Canadian passport. Canadian permanent residents returning Canada from abroad must carry a valid passport and a valid Canadian Permanent Resident Card (PR Card).
Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region, is known for its art and architecture. The fantastical Sagrada Família church and other modernist landmarks designed by Antoni Gaudí dot the city. Museu Picasso and Fundació Joan Miró feature modern art by their namesakes. City history museum MUHBA, includes several Roman archaeological sites.
Weather: 22 °C, Wind S at 13 km/h, 81% Humidity
Postal code: 080xx
Population: 5.575 million (2019) Eurostat
Area code: +34 (E) 93 (B)
Things
to do in Barcelona
When visiting this great city, one must at least see one of the great masterpieces of GAUDI: the SAGRADA FAMILIA, CASA BATLLÓ or PARC GÜELL. But the football fans will go directly to visit the CAMP NOU, or to assist a FC BARCELONA MATCH . Others will prefer to stroll in the historic districts of the city. For families with children, the ZOO, POBLE ESPANYOL, or the AQUARIUM are preferred....5 best sight seeings below....
1. Las Ramblas
Never mind that a lot of locals shun this sequence of promenades that runs from Plaça de Catalunya down to the Columbus Monument at the waterfront.
If you’re a tourist it’s one of those things that you have to do.
In summer you’ll be under the shade of the tall plane trees and shuffling through the crowds that pass living statues, street performers, bird-sellers and flower stands.
Occasionally you’ll catch the whiff of waffles (gofres) being baked.
Once you get to the water you can keep going along the boards to visit the Maremagnum mall or Barcelona’s Aquarium.
2. Sagrada Família
This is where to begin your adventure through Barcelona and the dreamlike works of Antoni Gaudí.
His minor basilica is a project of incredible scale and ambition that is still only around three quarters complete more than a 140 years after Gaudí first became involved.
When its spires are finished it will be the tallest church building in the world, and hardly resembles any religious structure you’ll have seen in your life.
Sagrada Família combines several architectural styles including Catalan Modernism, Art Nouveau and Spanish Late-Gothic, but Gaudí’s masterpiece defies these kinds of definitions when you look up open-mouthed at the ceiling of the nave.
Get a Skip-the-Line ticket for fast track entrance: Sagrada Familia Skip-the-Line
3. Casa Batlló
Another of Antoni Gaudí’s most postcard-friendly creations, this apartment block wasn’t created from scratch but was a remodel undertaken at the turn of the 20th century.
You won’t need to have visited Barcelona to recognise the building’s roof, the tiles of which are the scales of a great dragon.
Like all of his work the inside and outside of Casa Batlló has that sinuous quality, with few straight lines, and dazzling attention to detail.
Take the mushroom-shaped fireplace on the noble floor, which like a cosy grotto was designed for couples to warm up in winter.
Available tour: Casa Batlló Ticket and Video Guide
4. Casa Milà
Also known as La Pedrera, as the front of the building looks a bit like the face of a quarry, Casa Milà was completed in 1912 and is another emblematic Gaudí building.
It’s one of several of Catalan modernist works to be UNESCO listed and was the fourth and final Gaudí building on Passeig de Gràcia.
Architects will appreciate the contemporary innovations here, including the self-supporting stone facade and underground car park.
It was designed for the industrialist Pere Milà i Camps to be his family home, with apartments for rent on the upper floors.
The coherence between the design of the building and Casa Milà’s furnishings is a real joy to see, and it’s all from a time when Gaudí was at the top of his game.
Available tour: Casa Milà Skip-The Line Audio Guide Tour
5. Barcelona City Beach
Barcelona’s beachfront boardwalk stretches for miles. It will take a good hour to get from Barceloneta to Diagonal Mar on foot, but it’s a walk that really helps you understand the city.
The westernmost beaches like Sant Sebastià are busier and more touristy, but are backed by Barceloneta’s tight lattice of trendy shops and bars with terraces and outdoor seating.
As you move along the waterfront after the Olympic Port you’ll find a bit more room and more Barcelona locals.
Finally, just up from Platja de Llevant is the massive and new Diagonal Mar mall, revitalising a former industrial part of the city.
⦁ The gathering time of the team at the airport is generally three hours before the departure of the flight. In case of bad weather, please try your best to leave for the airport in advance to avoid delays due to emergencies (no means of transportation, traffic jam, etc.).
⦁ If you need a special meal (halal meal or vegetarian meal, etc.), please contract airline when you receive your ticket number.
⦁ There is a risk of damage or prying in the checked baggage. Please do not put any valuables (such as camera, notebook, jewelry, cash, watch, etc.) in the checked baggage to avoid unnecessary loss and trouble.
⦁ According to airline regulations, passengers in economy class and business class should weigh no more than 20kg, please refer to your Final Confirmation Document for more details.
⦁ It is recommended to use wheeled suitcases for easy shipping and carrying; Before you check your luggage, you must tear off the old check slip on the case to prevent the luggage from being transported to the wrong place.In order to prevent the luggage from being stolen and pried, it is recommended to lock the luggage;
⦁ The Europe new hand baggage security rules, which limit the carrying of liquid items on board flights, apply to all flights departing and connecting within the eu. Liquids and gels in hand luggage, such as skin care and beauty products, should only be carried in accordance with the following requirements:
⦁ Containers containing liquids and similar articles shall not exceed 100ml (as indicated on the package);
⦁ All containers are packed in a transparent, repeatable plastic bag
⦁ Only one plastic bag per person; The plastic bag must be shown separately at security checkpoints;
⦁ Liquid items include: water, syrups; Face cream, moisturizing oils; Perfumes and sprays; Shampoo, bath liquid class; Shaving cream, toothpaste, mascara and any other similar items;
⦁ Please do not open the plastic bags before security check and transit check, otherwise they will be confiscated.
⦁ Special medicines (with doctor's certificate) and special foods (such as baby food) that must be carried in the cabin for special diseases can be carried outside plastic bags. Such items must also be shown to security inspectors;
⦁ Non - conforming items and plastic bags are not allowed on board
⦁ When traveling, clothes should be light and vesatile. Clothes are prepared according to the season. Before guest's departure to watch or listen to the weather forecast, the weather forecast reference web site.
⦁ In Europe, medicine must be bought by doctor's prescription, and the medical treatment cost is expensive, so it is recommended that you take regular medicine.Such as: motion sickness medicine, instant relief pills, insulin, berberine, etc.; If it is necessary to carry certain medicines due to one's own illness, please ask the doctor to issue a prescription, and prepare the foreign language instructions and purchase invoices of the medicines.
⦁ Prepare personal hygiene products such as toothbrush, toothpaste and slippers (not available in European hotels).Other essential items: shampoo, bath gel, sunglasses, sunscreen, umbrella, camera/video camera, menthol (mosquito bites), band-aids, etc
⦁ Please choose 220V voltage electrical appliances, most European countries use cylindrical two-end plug, please buy a universal switch plug at home.
⦁ Credit Cards can be used for most of the cities and can be withdrawn from some ATMS. ATM withdrawals are charged a handling fee may apply per transaction according to different regulations of the issuing bank of the card.
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Reservation
Online Reservations
Step 1. Visit UTOvacation website: www.utovacation.com, login or Register your account. (Learn how to book online Click Here)
Step 2. Choose your desired departure date and departure city
Step 3. Enter the travellers’ information according to their passport. Please identify and provide the contact information for the main passenger. All communication from UTOvacation will be sent to the main passenger only.
Step 4. Make your payment online :A Non-refundable, non-transferable payment is required to secure the space. (The specific deposit amount is determined by the requirements specified on the product pages and the amount indicated during the enrollment process for each respective product.)
Step 5. Finalize the booking by uploading all required documents to your online account no later than 180 days before your departure date (If you choose to provide your required documents after your initial booking ). In the event of delayed payment or late submission of essential travel documents, including but not limited to passport information and a valid passport copy, by 180 days of your departure date, your booking may be subject to suspension, cancellation, or forfeiture. If our supplier makes an exception and accepts your late booking (due to late payment and late document submission), you will be able to continue your tour with an additional surcharge for each traveler. The surcharge will align with the original total payment you completed during the booking, inclusive of all optional and mandatory fees detailed on the invoice. It is imperative to note that this surcharge is subject to the fees imposed by our suppliers.
Final Payment
The full or balance payment (if any balance on your invoice) is required 180 days prior to the tour departure date. For all packages, please ensure the submission of all essential travel documents, including but not limited to passport information and a valid passport copy, by this date (180 days before the tour departure). In the event of delayed payment or late submission of essential travel documents, a surcharge will be applied for each traveler. The surcharge will align with the original total payment you completed during the booking, inclusive of all optional and mandatory fees detailed on the invoice. It is imperative to note that this surcharge is subject to the fees imposed by our suppliers.
Step 6. Trip Confirmation.
A final trip confirmation by email including day by day itinerary, hotel information, and flight information will be sent to the main contact passenger approximately one month before departure.
By booking your tour online with UTOvacation.com you acknowledge and agree to all three terms and conditions including the Internet Sales & Deposit Policy and the Sales and Cancellation Policy. You also confirm and agree that you understand that the deposit is non-refundable.
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Step 1. Complete the reservation.
Call 1-855-526-1286 to request Booking Form. Fill out all the information on the Booking Form with an authentic signature and date on the bottom of the second page. It is the passenger"s responsibility to ensure documentation accuracy and travel documents validity. You will be liable for the full loss caused by incorrect information. By the time you full-fill the booking form, you have agreed to receive correspondence from UTOvacation which might include newsflash, email blast or any other promotions in the future.
Email/Fax your current and valid Passport Copy with the Booking Form together to [email protected]/416-251-7778
Step 2. Finalize the booking.
Balance payment of any regular products or services is due 180 days prior to departure unless specified. If the full payment is not obtained by the due date, UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel such reservation and retain the pre-paid deposit to cover any expenses occurred. * In addition, some products may require a second deposit before final payment. Please carefully review your product pages for your reference.
Step 3. Trip Confirmation.
A final trip confirmation by email including day by day itinerary, hotel information, and flight information will be sent to the main contact passenger one month prior to departure.
Make the reservations. A Non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to secure the space. We accept cash, cheque, money order, debit card, credit card, email transfer, TD transfer. A full payment is required when booking if the package is a special on-sale product.
By booking your tour offline with UTOvacation.com, you acknowledge and agree to all three terms and conditions including the Internet Sales & Deposit Policy and the Sales and Cancellation Policy. You also confirm and agree that you understand that the deposit is non-refundable.
Travel Visa
The following documents from the passenger are required if travel visa is applied through UTOvacation’s Visa Center:
*Remarks: If acquiring a visa on your own, the supporting documents will be provided from UTOvacation One Month prior to the trip departure date. Supporting documents requested early are subject to a $100 administration fee
Trip Cancellation and Eligible Refunds
Please ensure you have read the Trip Cancellation Policy in full and have not scrolled past or by-passed this section.
UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel or modify a tour prior to departure date. An alternative departure date will be offered for no extra charge should there be any travel restrictions, lock-downs imposed by governments, health organizations, travel bureaus. A full travel credit will be offered for future trip rebooking or rescheduling if there are extreme cases happening which are all beyond our control including but not limited to any global pandemics, regional epidemics, wars, or any other acts of god.
All passenger cancellation or change requests must be confirmed in written form by email or fax including your reservation number, full name and date of travel, cancellations will only be accepted in writing.
Once air tickets are issued, they are considered non-refundable. Any cancellations made, whether prior to or after the commencement of travel, will not be eligible for a refund. An administration fee will also apply. No refund will be issued once travel has begun.
Cancellation terms will be applied based on the date that the written cancellation is received and based on the following dates prior to departure.
All reservations, except where specified:
All refund-related processes will take around 6 to 8 weeks to process.
No refund will be available on departure date and/or after the tour has commenced (Including denied and/or rejected by Immigration Department or Custom of destination or Cruise port terminal officer).
No refund or reimbursement will be available to passengers who voluntarily forego meals, cruise, tours and/or accommodations. A surcharge may apply should there be any additional fees occurred from services refused by the passengers. i.e. Since air ticket, cruise ticket, transportation, accommodation, and meals have to be arranged in advance during high season (i.e.Holidays, Special Events, and other important activities and conventions), no departure date changed is allowed. No refund will be available on departure date change and/or booking cancellation.
Any other charges, refunds or rebates caused by the acts of God, Force Majeure, natural disasters, fire, weather, governmental and local authority"s order, political change, strikes, war, riots, quarantine, custom regulations, damages or inquiry caused by accident is beyond the responsibility of UTOvacation and therefore, you agree to hold UTOvacation harmless and non-liable for any refunds or compensation outside of the previously defined refund structure. Furthermore, should the traveller violate any local/provincial or national laws during their travels, UTOvacation is not responsible or liable. By this signing the agreement the client agrees to any offer of a voucher, future company credit, or alternative arrangements as determined by management at that time.
No refunds will be offered for Travel notices except for complete travel bans (Canada Travel Advisory Level 4) (USA Travel Advisory Level 4) which have occurred after the date of booking. Should an outright travel ban be implemented by the departing or destination country/city, a full travel credit will be offered. Refunds will not be granted for pre-existing situations at the destination country at the time of the booking. Please note, should UTOvacation incur any unexpected costs from its suppliers, these costs would be subtracted from and balance/travel credit issued to the passenger
Please note, any refunded amount will not include fees associated with Travel Visa’s which have already been issued or any services that have already been delivered.
All reschedule tours are consider non-refundable; regular cancellation policy does not apply.
Optional programs and trip extensions
The pre-paid deposit/tour fare for any of the early bird deals or promotional packages is not refundable.
No Show
Should a passenger fail to participate in the scheduled daily activities or attend their scheduled tour for any reason, please note that all prepaid tour fares are non-refundable.
Shopping During your Tour
Although we would be happy to assist your shopping needs, UTOvacation would not be responsible for price, quality, and service of any goods purchased during the tour. If you have any inquiries about the quality, price, after-sales service, etc., of the purchased goods, please contact the store directly.
Price Adjustments
After the booking is confirmed, if the price increased following the imposition of a surcharge on fuel by the carrier or an increase in the exchange rate, insofar as the exchange rate applicable before the date on which the services are provided has increased by more than 5% since the date on which the contract was entered into; and/or if the increase, without taking into account any increase in the provincial sales tax or USA Canada"s goods and services tax, raising taxes, royalties or reauthorized charges by a competent public authority, is equal to or greater than 7% of the price of services, you may choose between a full and immediate reimbursement of the services or the provision of similar services.
Tour Adjustments
UTOvacation retains the right to adjust, modify or reschedule tours if deemed necessary.
UTOvacation also reserves the right to adjust your tour date or itinerary if it feels it is in the best interest of its passengers especially in cases that involve the health and safety. This may include minor adjustments like the timing of a scheduled tour attraction visit to a complete date modification.
UTOvacation will do its best to notify you of any such changes before your departure (Or as soon as possible if you have already departed).
Stipulations. Please note, UTOvacation does its’ best to fulfill its tour obligations. However, UTOvacation is not liable for scenarios which impact room availability, tour execution, separate fees or other elements of the tour that is enforced by third party entities such as local and federal authorities.
Tour Credits
Please note: Travel
credit will be applied should there be any cancellation/refund occurs if the
tour/service has been paid by travel credit in the initial transaction.
Travel Seat Arrangements
Seating/Cabin assignment: UTOvacation has no power to control the seating selection on the aircraft or cabin location on the cruise (unless where specified). All the spots are arranged by the airline/cruise line group department or randomly selected by the computer system. Therefore, UTO vacation cannot help the customers to change, reserve, pre-assign seats/cabins.
Preferred Seat Upgrade: UTOvacation will not be responsible for any preferred seat upgrade on aircraft (except for business or first class seats). Some cruise packages allow the selection of cabins at the time of booking for an upgraded price; please refer to the product page for details.
Reservation Adjustments
Changes to an existing reservation by the passenger for whatever the cause, will incur a $299 per person charge plus any additional supplier fees. This includes name changes and removal of any services such as optional tours and transfers.
*Please note that name changes to airline or cruise line reservations are subject to full cancellation or re-booking. See Airline Name Changes section for specific regulations.
Replacing a travelling passenger is subject to cancellation penalties and is not covered by this Reservation Changes policy.
Changes or additional requests after departure are subject to local rates at the time of amendment and must be paid directly by the passenger to the service provider. UTOvacation will make its best effort to minimize these costs, however, all payment will be payable by request of the local service providers.
There are no refunds for unused services.
Travel Insurance
UTOvacation strongly recommends all tour members to purchase travel insurance at the time of booking. UTOvacation does not directly offer Travel Insurance. The Travel Insurance recommended by UTOvacation are facilitated and owned by third party operators. Any Travel Insurance purchased by the passenger is governed by the third party and UTOvacation is not liable or responsible for said insurance.
Baggage
Each airline company has its own rules and regulations with the baggage weight, size, and number. The best way to find out the rules and regulations is to go visit the airline company official website.
Please note, some destinations baggage is not included in the fare. Refer to your specific tour product page’s terms & conditions for specific baggage allowances.
Tour Fare Includes
Please refer to your tour itinerary for the most updated information
Tour Fare Excludes
Vaccinations
- Please be advised that the vaccination requirements are subject to change in each country and that it is the responsibility of the traveler and not UTOvacation to check about the requirements before the arrival of your destination.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that all travelers should be up to date with routine vaccinations. Following that, travelers should check that they have been fully vaccinated against measles, rubella, mumps, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), poliomyelitis, and COVID-19 before starting their travel. Non-immunized or incompletely immunized travelers should be offered the routine vaccinations recommended in their national immunization schedules, in addition to those needed for international travel (e.g. yellow fever vaccine).
- The WHO recommends the following vaccinations for travelers to South America: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, and rabies. Some routine vaccinations are also recommended, such as measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap), influenza, chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, meningitis, and polio.
- Proof of yellow fever vaccination may be required for some travelers, based on their specific itinerary. It is possible to find further details on the WHO website.
Additional Notes
The extra cost of schedule delay caused by Air Flight cancellation or change will be undertaken by passengers themselves. The missed itineraries will not be re-arranged. During the tour or cruise, it will be considered as surrendering application automatically if you do not attend the pre-arranged tour or check in the prearranged hotel or cruise.
All the extra cost will be undertaken by the client voluntarily. UTOvacation reserves the right to abandon any clients if such clients violate the law or damage the interest of tour groups If a travel visa is denied for any reason either applied through UTOvacation Visa Service Center or applied on your own, the tour cancellation policy applies when cancellation of the tour is requested. UTOvacation holds no responsibilities for any denied Travel Visa application.
If a child, 18 years old or younger, is travelling abroad with only one parent/guardian, children MUST carry a notarized consent letter signed by non-accompanying parent/guardian. If a child, 18 years old or younger is travelling alone, children MUST carry a notarized consent letter signed by both parents/guardian. Such a consent letter may be requested by immigration authorities when entering or leaving from a foreign country or by North American officials when re-entering into USA or Canada. Failure of presenting such document may result in the rejection of boarding aircraft or vessel for the children concerned.
UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel any booking/accommodation/flight arrangement if the customer fails to pay the compulsory tipping for the entire trip before the final payment due date. (Please note, the tip is an industry-standard and is provided to the tour guides and bus drivers of the designated tours, to ensure our customers receive the best and high-quality service during the trip.)
Cruise lines reserve the right to cancel, modify or substitute any scheduled port of calls and the schedule at any time and for any reason whatsoever without prior notice due to the navigation authority and water conditions. Any additional expenses caused by the trip interruption should be paid by the customers, which includes but not limited to meals, transportation, hotel accommodations, personal expense, and lost baggage. UTOvacation shall not be liable for any loss to guests.
Please note, there is a minimum attendant requirement (10 participants) for optional programs and Pre and Post tour extensions, UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel or modify optional programs and Pre and Post tour extensions prior to departure date.
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Please be advised that we will only respond to emails in the event of an emergency. For immediate assistance, we recommend contacting our customer support team through our online chat platform or by phone. UTOvacation assumes no responsibility in the event of a failure to contact us through online chat or phone and disclaims any liability for customers missing any travel documents or payments before or during the tour.
Important
Passengers are required to settle the final payment and submit valid passport copies/ necessary documents before the deadline or immediately when the suppliers, airlines, hotels will be or are at a stop sale. Please note, after confirming such bookings, any cancellation, tour change, name change or travel credit converting are not allowed.
Safeguarding your payment(s) is our top priority. In order to prevent any rampant fraudulence or deception, we ask our customers to settle payment(s) through your account on UTOvacation official website at www.utovacation.com. Should you choose offline payment submission, Cheque/Money order/Bank draft/Credit card (with credit card authorization form filled out and signed) are accepted and the payee must be UTOvacation. Please be advised that UTOvacation has never been allowing Bank transfer/Email transfer for transactions and Cash is not recommended. If you find something suspicious regarding your payment, please call 1-855.526.1286 before any further actions.
Please note that the supplier provides all flight schedules. UTOvacation would not be held responsible or liable for any heavy layovers or arrival times that may affect your tour schedule. For example, if your flight arrives earlier than expected, your hotel accommodation may not be available for check-in. Likewise, you may arrive later than scheduled and early morning the next day. For customer who choose regular flights options, please note that you do not have choice for the flight companies,arrivel/departure time and numbers of layovers. If you request a better flight schedule, please check out the flight upgrade services we provide.
For customers who opt for regular flight options, please be advised that your flight schedule may include up to four stopovers, and layover times are not guaranteed. Your flight plan will precisely align with your intended travel schedule.
UTOvacation is not responsible for changes to the schedule, including alterations to routing or the number of stops in the itinerary, made by the airline company. Additionally, UTOvacation cannot provide compensation for schedule modifications, adjustments to seat assignments, or cancellations initiated by the airline.
Dispute Penalty
Please note, if a customer requires cancellation of a product or service, kindly reach out to UTOvacation customer service. If a customer files a dispute/chargeback directly with their bank, the order will be automatically canceled and suspended in your account.If a customer wishes to reinstate their purchase or credit, they must pay a disputed penalty of $299 per transaction if the total payment amount exceeds $299; 50% of the total invoice amount if the amount is less than $299; all dispute penalties are per transaction. Chargeback fees, transaction fees, administration expenses, marketing/acquisition costs, and operations charges are all part of the disputed penalty. After you have reinstated your order and paid the disputed penalty, you will receive the travel credit. The travel credit can be used to book the same or different tours on our website. You will not be reinstated to your original order, and the amount you paid for that excursion will not be guaranteed.
Remarks:
1) UTOvacation reserves the right to impose relevant fuel/inflation surcharge if Brent Crude Oil Price Index or US/Canada Official CPI has jumped over 4% between your booking date and tour departure date.
2) UTOvacation usually sends out important notifications including but not limited to destination health protocols, travel industry policies, tour updates and safety alerts to our agents/customers by newsletter through email. We are not responsible for trip delay, service cancellation, price increase or any other types of loss caused by unsubscribing from our email list, wrong email address or a lack of checking email box/spam folder/junk folder on a regular basis. If you have not received our newsletter for a long time, make sure your email address is effective/valid and you are on our email list. OR contact us immediately at [email protected] for assistance.
3) Please note that local city taxes are not included in the invoice amount. These taxes, as imposed by the city, are typically calculated on a per-person, per-night basis. The customer is responsible for paying the local city taxes directly while staying at the designated location.
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UTOvacation strongly recommends that you purchase travel insurance for any future travel plans.
We have curated two reputable partners one in the USA and one for Canada. Once you have made your trip selection, please select the option of purchasing travel insurance.
For USA patrons, in order to qualify for the “Cancel For Any Reason” Option offered by John Hancock, you will need to purchase your insurance within 14 days of your initial deposit. Other insurance policies may be purchased later.
Please note, the travel insurance that is available for purchase is with our affiliate partners and not a direct product or offering of UTOvacation. For any questions or concerns, please contact the vendor directly.
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