INCLUDED IN BASE PRICE FOR STANDARD TOURS (unless otherwise noted)

• Deluxe Motor coaches
• Superior Tourist/First Class Hotels
• Guided sightseeing
• Entrance fees to sites visited per stated itinerary
• Breakfast & dinner daily (except where stated)
• Round-trip airport ground transfers for groups traveling together (except for Land-only travelers)
• Porterage for hotels throughout
• Gratuities for driver and guide (unless otherwise noted on individual tour page)
• Border and Visa fees (when applicable)

NOT INCLUDED IN BASE PRICE FOR STANDARD TOURS: (unless otherwise noted on individual tour page)

• US & Int’l. Taxes (unless otherwise noted on individual tour page)
• Optional Travel Insurance Program
• Optional sightseeing
• Optional Extensions
• Single Supplement fee
• Miscellaneous fees such as:
  • Ground transportation upon arrival into the assigned country's airport to the first night's hotel for those passengers not arriving on the group air.
  • Ground transportation from the last night's hotel to the airport upon departure back to the USA for those passengers not departing on the group air.
  • Passports
  • Laundry
  • Beverages or sightseeing not included in the itinerary
  • Lunches unless specified in itinerary
  • Gratuities for lunch
  • Meals not listed as included in itinerary
  • Excess baggage charges imposed by the airlines
  • Bottle water on board the group's motor coach
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Fuel surcharges that may be imposed by airlines and other suppliers. If applicable, fuel surcharge will be paid by the traveler at the tour’s final payment.
  • Increases in taxes and/or fees imposed by suppliers or airlines until day of tour departure after posting of the price. Increases in taxes and/or fees imposed after final payment will be billed to the traveler and is due before the tour departure.
  • Special Fees add to the tour cost after the brochure is completed and the tour officially goes on sale

FIT TO TRAVEL STATEMENT

• Passengers registering for the tour accept the responsibility for being in good health and able to walk and travel on the tour.  Because many of the sites are not accessible to the physically challenged, those needing oxygen, wheelchairs, or other ambulatory assistance will find the tour extremely limiting to their experiences.  If you have any questions, please contact Faith Based Expeditions for more details.

CANCELLATION PENALTIES FOR STANDARD TOURS SCHEDULED TO DEPART BEFORE JUNE 30, 2015:

• Cancellation for any reason whether by the tour leader, church or organization leadership or individual/s from the day of registration to 100 (+) days prior to the tour departure date tour participants will be charged a $200 per person (unless the deposit penalty is otherwise stated based on the tour deposit per tour) non-refundable , non-transferrable Administrative Fee plus any applicable airline, hotel and/or supplier cancellatin fee(s). 
• Any cancellations from 99-0 days prior to the departure date is referred to the Penalty Period.  These  non-refundable and non-transferable penalties will be at the following rates and intervals plus any applicable, non-refudable, non-transferable fees from airlines and/or suppliers.

 Penalty Period

• 99-80 days prior to departure date  = Full Tour Deposit cancellation penalty (unless otherwise indicated at the time the tour is open for registrations)
• 79-45 days prior to departure date  = 50% of the per person tour cost cancellation penalty
• 44-20 days prior to departure date  = 80% of the per person tour cost cancellation penalty
• 19-0 days prior to departure date = 100% of the per person tour cost cancellation penalty
• If a person cancels after the Penalty Period begins and ultimately results in that person's roommate having to room alone and therefore subject to a Single Supplement Fee, then the person canceling will be assessed the Single Supplement Fee. All cancellation fees are non-transferable.
• Please allow 6 - 8 weeks for any refund to be paid.

RESERVATION and PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

• A $400 per person/per tour deposit is required to reserve your space.  (unless otherwise stated at the time the tour is open for registrations)
• Only initial payments up to the deposit amount may be charged to your credit card.
• Final payment for standard tours will only be accepted by check.
• An Adminsitrative Processing fee up to 3% may be added to all Final Payments made by Credit Card
• Final payment for standard tours is due 100 days prior to departure.
• Reservations received inside 100 days of departure must be accompanied with full payment and subject to a Late Fee of $95 per person to be received in the Faith Based Expeditions LLC office within 7 days after final payment due date (Late Payment Period) If final payment has not been received within the late payment period the participant will be notified in writing and immediately removed from the tour.
• If the final payment is not paid by 30 days following the Final Payment Due Date Fatih Based Expeditions LLC reserves the to remove the participant from the tour manifest subject to all of the cancellation penalties as set forth in the above Penalty Period Section.
• If guest is cancelled from tour by Faith Based Expeditions, LLC due to late or no payment, any previous payments that guest has made will be subject to the cancellation penalty schedule set forth in the above Penalty Period Section.

ITINERARIES and CHANGES:

• All tour itineraries are subject to change without notice due to circumstances beyond our and the tour guide's control.
• All tour prices are based on double occupancy. Every effort will be made to stay with the quoted tour price. However, Faith Based Expeditions, LLC will not be responsible for any increases in FUEL COST, AIRLINE TAXES, PORT FEES, or other charges imposed by suppliers or government above the initial posted price. 
• All cost increases will be charged to the tour passenger at final payment.  All final payments are to be made by personal check or money order. When available, single rooms/cabins are smaller than doubles.
• Faith Based Expeditions, LLC will try to match roommates. However, we cannot guarantee one will be available.
• Roommates may be assigned as late as 60 days prior to departure and if one is not available or if you request a single, a Single Supplement fee will apply.
• Accommodations (hotel or vessel), ground transportation, and arranged sightseeing are subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or circumstances beyond Faith Based Expeditions, LLC™ control. Every effort will be made to operate tours as planned, but alterations may occur after the final itinerary has been issued.
• Individuals arranging their own air transportation (defined as "Land Only") for a tour is responsible to be at the assigned hotel per the tour itinerary.  The tour price will not be adjusted for tour participants who join the tour late or depart early. Possible Hotel discount may occur if a late arrival or early departure is indicated in writing 90 days prior to the tour departure date.  If such written notification is given as required, a discount may be offered for missed hotel stay/s. The discount amount for missed hotel nights include the cost for food served in the in hotel with such cost included in the package price of the hotel. Other than hotel cost reduction no other tour cost reduction will be offered. 
• Because the airlines often change flight schedules after tour itinerary is open for registration, Faith Based Expeditions, LLC reserves the right to shorten or lengthen the itinerary accordingly and, whenever possible, you will notified in writing.
• If itinerary changes result in extra night(s) stay, there will be a per person charge per night based on individual hotels; a per person single room supplement per night for those rooming alone. The extra night cost is determined by the individual hotels.  Meals for extra night(s) are not included. 

PASSENGER TRAVEL PROTECTION PROGRAM:

• This provides cancellation coverage, medical coverage and protection against lost or damaged luggage.
• It is not included in the tour price.
• Optional Travel Protection Insurance, if chosen, will be added to the final bill
• Optional travel protection does not go into effect until Faith Based Expeditions, LLC, has purchased the group travel protection.
• Group travel protection will not be purchased until all final payments have been collected. Insurance cannot be purchased after final payment has been made.
• Faith Based Expeditions, LLC is a third party seller of travel protection and cannot guarantee the claims will be awarded.
• Faith Based Expeditions, LLC has no authority on the outcome of claims as they are handled and decided, solely by the Insurance Company and it's entities.
• The Travel Protection Insurance cost is a Non-refundable Fee and cannot be purchased after final payment. 

AIRLINE PENALTIES:

• Airlines require a deposit to hold airline seats for groups. This deposit is required to ensure, by a specific date, that the seats held for a group are fully utilized. Airlines will keep the deposit, as a penalty, for each seat cancelled.
• If a group falls below 10 full paying passengers (the number required to constitute an airline group and to receive group rates) the deposit will be forfeited and the applicable published fare will apply.
• All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable once issued.

PRICES, ADJUSTMENTS and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Quoted program prices include planning, handling and operational charges, and are based on current rates of exchange, tariffs and taxes.
• Faith Based Expedtions, LLC reserves the right to increase tour prices to cover increased costs, tariffs and taxes received after prices are published, and to reflect fluctuations in foreign exchange markets.
• Faith Based Expeditions, LLC reserves the right to add a surcharge if the dollar declines by more than 2% against the Euro, Pound or other foreign currencies used to price tours based on foreign exchange rates.
• Faith Based Expeditions, LLC is under no obligation to give breakdown costs involved in any Escorted or Customized program. Modification of a tour content that does not alter the trip duration, to accommodate a smaller group size then the minimum number or travelers the tour was priced against may affect the published tour price.
• Faith Based Expeditions, LLC also reserves the right to withdraw a tour or any part of it to make such alterations in the itinerary or with the tour inclusions as it deems necessary or desirable and to pass on to tour members any expenditures or losses caused by delays or events beyond its control.

GUARANTEED DEPARTURES:

• All Group departures are guaranteed, with some dates and tours subject to a minimum number of passengers to operate, (excepting only cases of force majeure, which could include any major world event that adversely affects international travel patterns and other circumstances beyond Faith Based Expeditions, LLC control). Should the minimum number of passengers not be met, Faith Based Expeditions, LLC will modify the services of the original tour to accommodate a smaller group (additional cost may be charged with a smaller size group and be the responsibility of the guest) If the group leader decides to cancel the tour after payments have been made, Faith Based Expeditions, LLC will offer a refund of monies paid, following any penalties incurred (See Airline penalties and Cancellation for Standard Tours section of the Terms and Conditions) at the time of the cancellation and based on the time frame from date of departure that the tour leader canceled. (See Airline and Cancellation Penalties For Standard Tours section of the Terms and Conditions)

FAMILIARIZATION TOUR:

• Familiarization tours are designed to allow Clergy  to visit the country at a highly discounted rate before leading a tour.
• Faith Based Expeditions, LLC the airlines & hoteliers have made a large investment in each participant who joins one of our Familiarization Tours.  Therefore, it is a moral responsibility of each clergy member when he/she travels on a familiarization tour, that they honestly intend on organizing and leading a future tour to one of these destinations with Faith Based  Expeditions, LLC within 15 months of the last day of the Familiarization Tour.
• Faith Based Expeditions, LLC will refund the basic Land Only cost of the tour when the Clergy member leads a tour for 15/+ passengers and leads a tour with Faith Based Expeditions, LLC within 15 months of the last day of the Familiarization tour.
• Space is limited to Spouses for Familiarization tours. When space is available for Spouses the cost of the Spouse could be higher than for the Clergy member.  When available, single rooms/cabins are smaller than doubles.
• While, Faith Based Expeditions, LLC will try to match roommates, we cannot guarantee one will be available. Roommates may be assigned as late as 60 days prior to departure and if one is not available or if you request a single, a Single Supplement fee will apply.
• Accommodations (hotel or vessel), ground transportation, and arranged sightseeing are subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or circumstances beyond Faith Based Expeditions, LLC control.
• Every effort will be made to operate tours as planned, but alterations may occur after the final itinerary has been issued.

AIRLINE TICKETS:

• In order to keep the prices low, Faith Based Expeditions, LLC does NOT guarantee the most direct routing to your final destination.
• Once printed, airline tickets cannot be changed or refunded, thereafter.
• Air transportation to/from your destination will be economy class aboard IATA and ARC carriers utilizing APEX or SUPER APEX non-refundable, non-amenable tickets for groups of 10 or more flying together for the entire itinerary.
• Faith Based Expeditions, LLC is not allowed to book one-way flights when the passenger/s are flying with the group. 
• Flight deviations may be granted by the airlines subject to the airlines guidelines and cost associated with a flight deviation schedule.

FLIGHT TIMES:

• All flight times are subject to change by the airlines without advance notice. Faith Based Expeditions, LLC is not responsible for such changes or delays and does not reimburse expenses resulting from such delays.
• If making own flight arrangements to departure city, we recommend you purchase a ticket that can be changed without large penalties.
• Passengers are responsible for reconfirming their flights with the airline 24 hours prior to departure to assure their flight schedule, Faith Based Expeditions, LLC is not responsible for this. 
• Groups departing from the West Coast may be scheduled on a Red-Eye flight the evening before the actual International departure to ensure that the group has enough time to make the International flight connection out of the chosen East Coast airport.
• There are times when a group must depart from their location for an overnight flight. In the event of a late night flight groups will have a late check out before departing for the airport that evening.
• Due to some overnight flights, groups may arrive into their next tour destination very late at night or very early in the morning.
• Due to the arrival times, some hotel accommodations may not be available right away for group check-in. This delay could result in a longer then normal waiting time before the group will be able to check-in.

SPECIAL REQUESTS:

• Such as smoking/non-smoking
• Adjacent or connecting rooms
• Special dietary needs should be advised at time of booking.
• Please note that every effort will be made to secure your special request; however, these requests cannot be guaranteed. If you return individually and not with the group you will be subject to the deviation fee imposed by the airlines plus any additional airline fees that apply.
• All deviations must be provided in WRITING and acknowledged by Faith Based Expeditions, LLC.

IMMEDIATE CHECK-IN:

• On programs where immediate check-in has not been included in the program price, Faith Based Expeditions, LLC™ does request that hotels do their utmost to facilitate this service; however, it is not guaranteed. Most hotels allow check-in to take place during the mid-afternoon.

EARLY ARRIVAL for the INDEPENDENT TRAVELER:

• Faith Based Expeditions, LLC recommends that if applicable travelers should try to arrive a day or two before the start of your tour to allow time to relax and refresh to prepare for the start of your program. Faith Based Expeditions, LLC has negotiated special overnight rates at many hotels.
• Please ask for details at time of booking. Departing early from the U.S. is also recommended in the winter months, due to possible flight disruptions and cancellations caused by inclement weather conditions.

ITINERARY CONSIDERATIONS:

• Sightseeing in many countries can involve walking on uneven terrain (usually cobbled streets), therefore a minimum level of fitness would be required to participate and enjoy the program as intended. Required level would be equivalent to what is obtained by routine daily exercise such energetic walking. Activities during the programs contained in the itineraries could also include (but are not limited to) off-road walking especially around ancient ruins.
• Faith Based Expeditions, LLC, therefore, will require notice if any participant has any physical or other condition or disability that could create a hazard to himself or herself or to other members of the group. If there is concern with your fitness level please discuss this at time of booking. Faith Based Expeditions, LLC™ reserves the right to remove from the trip, at the participant's own expense, anyone whose condition is such that it could create a hazard to himself or herself or others, or otherwise impact the enjoyment of other passengers on the trip. Should you have any questions or need any clarification about a specific program, please ask for details at time of booking.

BAGGAGE:

• Tour prices include the handling of One (1) piece of baggage per person
• Weight restrictions on some routes on internal air flights may apply; details will be provided with preliminary tour documentation.
• Baggage and personal effects are at owner's risk throughout the travel program.
• Please check with your international carrier for other baggage restrictions applicable to your international flights.

PASSPORTS and VISAS:

• Valid U.S. passports are required for travel to the destinations in this brochure. Check with your travel agent or Faith Based Expeditions, LLC™ for the latest visa requirements. Please note that non-U.S. passport holders are responsible for obtaining the required documentation applicable for entry.

CLAIMS and REFUNDS:

• Refunds are not made for any missed services, except for verifiable extenuating circumstances. Please see our Limits on Responsibility on this page. For verifiable claims to be considered, they must be received in writing within 30 days of the termination of the program and be accompanied by supporting documentation and/or a statement from the Operating Company verifying the claim. Any adjustment considered will be based on the actual price of the services involved and not on a per diem basis. Adjustments will NOT be made for unused sightseeing trips or meals. Faith Based Expeditions, LLC will not accept any liability for any claims that are not received within 30 days of the termination of your travel program. All claims for days missed while traveling should be made in writing within 30 days of the termination of the program.  Please allow 6 – 8 weeks for refund to be processed.

PHOTOGRAPHY and VIDEO DURING GROUP TRAVEL:

• Faith Based Expeditions, LLC and its affiliates, suppliers reserve the right to take photographs, video and capture audio during the operation of any program or part thereof and to use them for promotional purposes. By booking a program with Faith Based Expeditions, LLC, program members agree to allow their images to be used in such photographs, video and audio. Program members who prefer that their images not be used are asked to identify themselves to their Tour Director at the beginning of their program. 
• Additionally, some tours will require program members to sign an additional release from the ministry, leaders, publishers, or any tour affiliate planning to film, photograph and capture audio during the tour for their purposes, which would be stated on release. Releases will need to be signed and returned with final payment. 

LIMITATIONS and RESPONSIBILITY:

• Faith Based Expeditions, LLC, its employees, shareholders, officers, directors, successors, agents and assigns (collectively Faith Based Expeditions, LLC), does not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip. It purchases transportation (by aircraft, coach, train, vessel or otherwise), hotel and other lodging accommodations, restaurant, ground handling and other services from various independent suppliers. All such persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result Faith Based Expeditions, LLC is not liable for any negligent or willful act of any such person or entity or of any third person. In addition and without limitation, Faith Based Expedtions, LLC is not responsible for any injury, loss, death, inconvenience, delay or damage to personal property in connection with the provision of any goods or services whether resulting from but not limited to acts of God or force majeure, illness, disease, acts of war, civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, animals, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, overbooking or downgrading of services, food poisoning, mechanical or other failure of aircraft or other means of transportation or for failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart on time. There are certain inherent risks in adventure travel of the type involved here. These include, but are not limited to, risks of white water rafting, kayaking and rafting (for example, dangers of rapidly moving water, rocks and other submerged objects, hypothermia, etc.), horseback riding, Camel riding (for example, unpredictable behavior by the horses, being spooked, etc.) hiking, walking safaris, downhill or cross country skiing (for example, equipment failures, ice or other trail obstructions), and in all trips dangers of animals, inaccessibility to medical attention and difficulty in evacuation from remote locations in the case of a medical emergency. Passenger assumes all such risks with regard to these possibilities.

TRAVEL ADVISORIES and WARNINGS:

• It is the responsibility of The Traveler to become informed about the most current travel advisories and warnings by referring to the U. S. State Department's travel Web site at www.travel.state.gov/or by phone at 1-888-407-4747.
• In the event of an active State Department Travel Warning against travel to the specific destination location(s) of the trip, should The Traveler still choose to travel, notwithstanding any travel advisory or warning, The Traveler assumes all risk of personal injury, death or property damage that may arise out of the events like those advised or warned against. The Traveler represents that neither he nor she nor anyone traveling with him or her has any physical or other condition or disability that could create a hazard to him or herself or other members of the tour.
• Faith Based Expeditions, LLC reserves the right to decline to accept anyone on a trip. Faith Based Expedititions, LLC reserves the right to remove from the trip, at his or her sole expense, anyone whose condition is such that he or she could create a hazard to himself or others, or otherwise impact the enjoyment of other passengers on the trip.

Faith Based Expeditions, LLC –ID # 27-4099058 Pursuant to current state law, a number of details are presented to you on invoices, travel documents and marketing materials. They include complete, specific hotels and resorts the group will be staying at, rooming list, flight schedule, (if applicable) Travel Insurance Brochure, (if applicable) tour itinerary, and Packing recommendation brochure. We have made a conscious effort to be as clear as possible and comply completely with state law. If you are unclear with any portion or detail of your trip, please call us.

PAYMENT OF THE DEPOSIT and/or PROGRAM PRICE CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT HEREIN AND IN MORE SPECIFIC PRE-DEPARTURE PASSENGER DOCUMENTATION, INCLUDING THE RESERVATION CONFIRMATION FORM. TERMS and CONDITIONS are SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANYTIME WITHOUT NOTICE.