These Terms and Conditions govern the relationship between you and G.A.P Adventures Inc.
doing business as G.A.P Adventures (hereinafter referred to as “the Company” or “G.A.P
Adventures”). By booking a trip, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions which
outline, among other things, our cancellation policy and certain limitations of liability. These
Terms and Conditions affect your rights and designate the governing law and forum for the
resolution of any and all disputes.
1. THE CONTRACT
All persons wishing to make a booking have carefully read and understand the Terms and
Conditions that follow. By making a booking by telephone, or on our website, or by email or
facsimile with the Company or its Agents, you accept and are bound by these Terms and Conditions.
A booking is accepted and becomes definite only from the date when the Company sends a
confirmation invoice or email. It is at this point that a contract between the Company and the Client
comes into existence. Before your booking is confirmed and a contract comes into force, the
Company reserves the right to increase or decrease brochure prices. The Company or their agents
reserve the right to decline any booking at their discretion. The person or persons named on the
booking are hereafter referred to as the “Client”. All bookings are made with G.A.P Adventures Inc.,
“the Company”, which sells the tours described in this brochure and on the Company website or
through its “Agents” who sell the Company’s tours through an agreement with the Company. A G.A.P
Adventures Independent Trip is defined as booking anything included in the Independent and
Tailormade brochure. These Terms and Conditions shall constitute the entire agreement between
the Company and the Client relating to the subject matter herein, and shall constitute a binding
agreement. There is no verbal or written; representation, warranty, collateral agreement, prior
agreement, description of services, or conditions, other than as expressed herein. The service to be
provided is/are the tour(s) referred to in the booking confirmation.
Expedition Trips: All persons wishing to make a booking have carefully read and understand the
Terms and Conditions as outlined in this contract and the Expedition Ticket/Contract.
2. MEDICAL FORM
All Clients 70 years of age and over, or those younger with pre-existing medical conditions are
required to complete a G.A.P Adventures medical form which must be signed and dated by a
physician and returned with your final payment as specified in section 5. In the event where the
Client has made a booking with the Company and subsequently is unable to complete the required
medical form for any reason by the final payment dates specified in section 5, the Company reserves
the right to treat the booking as being cancelled as per the day of notification and applicable
cancellation penalties will apply.
Expedition Trips: All clients are required to complete and submit a G.A.P Adventures medical form
on-line by your final payment due date. Clients 70 years of age and over, or those younger with preexisting
medical conditions are required to have the medical form signed and dated by a physician.
3. QUOTE FEE
Quotes provided via the G.A.P Adventures Independent and Tailormade brochure may be subject to
a non-refundable quote fee of GBP£15.00/EUR€25.00. Should the booking be confirmed, this amount
will be deducted off the final payment amount. Some quotes may be exempt from the quote fee, and
if this is the case, will be outlined at time of quote.
4. DEPOSIT REQUIREMENT
Travel overlapping different seasons may be subject to deposit differential
(a) Deposit for G.A.P Adventure Trips and G.A.P Adventure Independent Trips – (excluding
Expedition Trips)
At time of booking a non-refundable deposit of GBP£100.00/EUR€250.00 per person per tour is due.
If booking 60 days or less prior to departure, full payment is due. The non-refundable deposit and
medical form if applicable, should be sent to the Company or its Agent. G.A.P Adventures Tailormade
trips may require a higher deposit or full payment at the time of booking. If deposit is different from
that outlined in this clause, the requirement will be advised at time of booking and detailed on the
invoice. If a mixture of G.A.P Adventure, and G.A.P Adventure Independent and Tailormade trips be
booked, the most restrictive requirements will apply to the whole booking.
(b) Deposit for G.A.P Adventures – Expedition Trips
At time of booking a non-refundable deposit of GBP£400.00/EUR€500.00 per person per tour is due.
If booking 90 days or less prior to departure, full payment is due. The non-refundable deposit and
medical form should be sent to the Company or its Agent.
5. FINAL PAYMENT/ACCEPTANCE OF BOOKING/CLIENT DETAILS
Travel overlapping different seasons may be subject to final payment differential.
(a) Final Payment for G.A.P Adventure Trips and G.A.P Adventure Tailormade Trips
(excluding Expedition Trips)
Acceptance of the Client’s booking must be confirmed in writing by the Company. Please refer to your
confirmation invoice and/or confirmation email for details regarding final payment. Payment of the
balance of the tour price is due 60 days before the departure date of the first service booked. If a
booking is made 60 days or less before the departure date of the first service booked then the full
amount is payable at the time your booking is confirmed. If this balance is not paid at the time your
booking is confirmed the Company reserves the right to treat the Client’s booking as cancelled. G.A.P
Adventures Tailormade Trips may require a higher deposit or full payment at the time of booking. If
full payment is different to that outlined in this clause, the requirement will be advised at time of
booking and detailed on the invoice. If a mixture of G.A.P Adventure, and G.A.P Adventure
Independent and Tailormade trips be booked, the most restrictive requirements will apply to the whole
booking.
(b) Final Payment for G.A.P Adventures – Expedition Trips
Acceptance of the Client’s booking must be confirmed in writing by the Company. Please refer to your
confirmation invoice for details regarding final payment. Payment of the balance of the tour price is
due 90 days before the departure date of the first service booked. If a booking is made 90 days or
less before the departure date of the first service booked then the full amount is payable at the time
your booking is confirmed. If this balance is not paid at the time your booking is confirmed the
Company reserves the right to treat the Client’s booking as cancelled.
(c) Local Payment
Most of our adventure tours involve a local payment. This amount is the final payment for your tour.
Local payment, in the specified currency in cash, is to be made to your leader upon arrival.
Information on your local payment is outlined with the price in our brochures, website, trip dossiers
and on our invoices. The local payment is non-refundable and is considered part of your total tour
payment.
(d) Client Details – G.A.P Adventure Trips and G.A.P Adventures Independent Trips (excluding
Expedition Trips)
In order for the Company to confirm and guarantee the Client’s travel arrangements the Client must
provide all Client details with their final payment as per the dates specified in section 5(a). If the
Client does not provide all client details within 60 days before departure, a fee of
GBP£25.00/EUR€50.00 will be charged to the Client. In the event where client details have not been
received by the Company 30 days prior to the Client’s trip departure, the Company reserves the right
to treat the file as cancelled and full penalties will apply. Client details include passport number,
passport expiry date and medical form (where applicable), full name as it appears in the passport you
are traveling with, date of birth and nationality. G.A.P Adventures Tailormade trips may differ in
requirements from that outlined in this clause, and will be detailed at time of booking.
(d.1) Traveling with Children
The minimum age for Clients traveling on our tours is 12 (for our Family designated tours, the
minimum age is 6). An adult over the age of 21 must accompany every 2 children under the age of
18. The ratio of adults to children traveling together must be one adult per two children and two adults
per four children (seventeen and under). All enquiries with respect to children are subject to review
and approval by G.A.P Adventures and G.A.P Adventures reserves the right to restrict the number of
travelers under the age of 18 on our tours. If the adult accompanying the child is not the child’s
parent, then a "Parental Consent Guardianship Form" must be signed by the parent or legal guardian
and received by the Company prior to departure.
(d.2) Inca Trail Requirements: Client details including full name as it appears in the passport that
you will be traveling with, passport number, passport expiry date, date of birth and nationality are
required to confirm a booking. Any amendments to these details may result in failure to secure an
Inca Trail permit. The Company will not be held responsible for any fees levied as a result.
(e) Client Details – Expedition Trips
In order for the Company to confirm and guarantee the Client’s travel arrangements the Client must
provide all client details with their final payment as per the dates specified in section 4(b). If the Client
does not provide all client details within 90 days before departure, a fee of GBP£25.00/EUR€50.00
will be charged to the file. In the event where client details have not been received by the Company
30 days prior to the Client’s trip departure, the Company reserves the right to treat the file as
cancelled and full penalties will apply. Client details include passport number, passport expiry date,
passport issue date and place of issuance, completed medical form, full name as it appears in the
passport you are traveling with, date of birth, place of birth, nationality and arrival details.
(e.1)Traveling with Children – Expedition Trips
G.A.P Adventures is unable to accommodate children under twelve years of age and reserves the
right to restrict the number of those under 18 years of age aboard the vessel. An adult over the age of
21 must accompany every 2 children under the age of 18. The ratio of adults to children traveling
together must be one adult per two children and two adults per four children (seventeen and under).
If the adult accompanying this child is not the child’s parent, a "Parental Consent Guardianship Form"
must be signed by the parent or legal guardian and received by the Company prior to sailing.
6. LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS
For any bookings made within 30 days of departure, G.A.P Adventures reserve the right to impose a
GBP£25.00/EUR€50.00 fee charged to the file. This last minute booking fee covers any additional
costs for couriers, communication and administration fees.
7. CANCELLATION BY THE CLIENT
Any cancellation by a Client must be made in writing and acknowledged by the Company. The date
on which the request to cancel is received by the Company or its Agents will determine the
cancellation charge applicable.
(a) Cancellation for G.A.P Adventure Trips and G.A.P Adventures Independent Trips –
(excluding Expedition Trips)
The cancellation charges are expressed hereafter as a percentage of the total tour price, excluding
insurance.
A. Cancellation 60 days or more before departure: Loss of deposit.
B. Cancellation 59-30 days before departure: 50% of cost of services booked.
C. Cancellation less than 30 days before departure: 100% of cost of services booked.
G.A.P Adventures Tailormade trips may vary in cancellation policy from that detailed in this clause,
and will be detailed at time of booking.
(b) Cancellation for G.A.P Adventures – Expedition Trips
The cancellation charges are expressed hereafter as a percentage of the total tour price, excluding
insurance.
A. Cancellation 90 days or more before departure: Loss of deposit.
B. Cancellation 89-60 days before departure: 50% of the cost of services booked.
C. Cancellation less than 60 days before departure: 100% of cost of services booked.
In addition to the cancellation fees detailed in section 7(a) and (b), the full insurance premium for any
insurance arranged through the Company is non-refundable. You are strongly advised to take out
cancellation insurance at the time of making the booking as this will cover cancellation charges in
certain circumstances.
8. CANCELLATION OF A TOUR BY THE COMPANY
The Company reserves the right to cancel any trip for any reason, but will not cancel a tour less than
60 days before departure except for force majeure, unusual or unforeseen circumstances outside the
Company’s control (excluding Expedition Trips – refer to Expedition Ticket/Contract). When a tour is
cancelled by the Company, the Client may choose between a full refund of all monies paid or any
alternative tour offered by the Company. The Company is not responsible for any incidental
expenses that the Client may have incurred as a result of the booking such as visas, vaccinations,
non-refundable flights or loss of enjoyment, etc. If the alternative trip chosen is of a lower value than
that originally booked, then the Client is entitled to a refund of the price difference. If the alternative
tour chosen is of a higher value than that originally booked, then the Client must pay the difference in
price.
9. UNUSED SERVICES
There will be no discounts or monies refunded for missed or unused services, this includes voluntary
or involuntary termination/departure from tour, ie. sickness, death of a family member, etc.
10. PRICES AND SURCHARGES
We reserve the right to impose surcharges (price increases) up to 60 days before departure (90 days
for Expedition Trips) due to unfavourable changes in exchange rates, increases in air fares or other
transportation/fuel costs, increases in local operator costs, taxes, or if government action should
require us to do so. If any surcharge results in an increase of more than 10% of the tour cost,
excluding insurance premiums, the Client may cancel the booking within 14 days of notification of the
surcharge and obtain a full refund of all monies paid (excluding Trip Cancellation Insurance Premiums
and/or flights). Cancellation requests must be received in writing.
11. BROCHURE AND WEBSITE VALIDITY
The prices in this brochure and on our website are based on airfares, exchange rates and costs in
effect at time of printing the brochure or posting to our website. G.A.P Adventures reserves the right
to alter prices for new bookings if these rates change. For trips departing between January 1st, 2008
and December 31st, 2008 – the land price of your trip is guaranteed when you have paid in full for
your booking, subject to the right of the Company to impose surcharges as stipulated in section 10 of
these Terms and Conditions. Dates and itineraries in this brochure and on our website are valid from
January 1st 2008 until December 31st, 2008. Beyond December 31st, 2008 dates, itineraries and
prices are indicative only.
12. FLEXIBILITY
The Client appreciates and acknowledges that the nature of this type of travel requires considerable
flexibility and should allow for alternatives. The itinerary provided for each tour is merely
representative of the types of activities contemplated, and the Company is under no contractual
obligation to strictly follow it. It is understood that the route, schedules, itineraries, amenities and
mode of transport may be subject to alteration without prior notice due to local circumstances or
events, which may include sickness or mechanical breakdown, flight cancellations, strikes, events
emanating from political disputes, entry or border difficulties, climate and other unpredictable or
unforeseeable circumstances.
13. CHANGES
(a) Changes made by the Company: The Company reserves the right to change any of the facilities
or services described in the brochure before a booking is made. While the Company will endeavour to
operate all tours as advertised, reasonable changes in the itinerary may be made where deemed
necessary or advisable by the Company. If the Company makes a major change the Company will
inform the Client as soon as reasonably possible if there is time before departure. The definition of a
major change is deemed to be a change affecting at least one day in five of the itinerary. If the major
change is due to force majeure or unforeseen circumstances no compensation is payable. When a
major change is made the Client may choose between accepting the change, obtaining a full refund
of all monies paid (excluding Trip Cancellation Insurance Premiums and/or flights) or accepting any
alternative tour offered by the Company. Some changes to the itinerary may happen on tour as a
result of unforeseen circumstances or local situations. Any changes made to alter the itinerary as a
result will be made with full authority of the Tour Leader and any direct or indirect cost incurred as a
result will be the responsibility of the Client.
(b) Transfer to another departure (by Client): A transfer from one tour to another can only be made
more than 60 days, (90 days for Expedition Trips) before departure date and if approved by the
Company. If such a request is accepted by the Company, the Company reserves the right to charge
up to the deposit amount of the first booked tour. Any request to transfer received less than 60 days,
(90 days for Expedition Trips) before departure will not normally be accepted. In this case the Client
must cancel the booking and then re-book on another tour. A Client may only transfer a booking to a
departure date in the current season and may not transfer a booking to future seasons. Any such
transfers will be regarded as cancellations and cancellation fees will apply.
(c) Transfer of name: If you are prevented from traveling on the tour you booked by circumstances
such as those which would permit you to make a claim on a standard cancellation insurance policy,
you may transfer your booking to another person, provided they meet all the requirements relating to
that tour and have read, understood and agree to the terms and conditions of this contract and the
Expedition Ticket/Contract (if applicable). More than 60 days, (90 days for Expedition Trips) before
departure, up to the deposit amount of the tour will apply. Within 60 days, (90 days for Expedition
Trips) name transfers are not permitted.
(d) Amendments: Within 60 days of departure (90 days for Expedition Trips) any amendments to a
file will depend on availability and will be on a request basis. Any extra costs incurred for making the
change will be charged along with an amendment fee of GBP£25.00/EUR€50.00. No amendments
are permitted to your booking within 10 days of departure.
Note: scheduled airlines may impose 100% cancellation charges.
14. ACCEPTANCE OF RISK
The Client acknowledges that the nature of the tour is adventurous and may involve a significant
amount of personal risk. The Client hereby assumes all such risk and does hereby release the
Company from all claims and causes of action arising from any damages or injuries or death resulting
from these inherent risks. Prior to tour commencement, the Client may be asked to sign a
participation form, with the following wording:
“I understand traveling with G.A.P Adventures may involve risks (and rewards) above and beyond those encountered on a
more conventional holiday, and that I am undertaking an adventure trip with inherent dangers. I understand I am traveling to
geographical areas where, amongst other things, the standard of accommodation, transport, safety, hygiene, cleanliness,
medical facilities, telecommunications and infrastructure development may not be of the standard I am used to at home or
would find on conventional holiday. I have read and understood the G.A.P Adventures dossier for this trip I am undertaking
and have provided details of any pre-existing medical conditions I may have to G.A.P Adventures representatives. I accept
these risks and obligations and I fully assume the risks of travel. I fully and forever release and discharge G.A.P Adventures
Inc. (Canada), G.A.P Adventures Inc. (Barbados) and all other related, affiliated, associated or otherwise connected
corporations, partnerships, individuals and other entities and all of their respective officers, directors, employees,
contractors, agents, successors and assigns (collectively, the “Releasees”) from any and all costs (including, without
limitation, actual legal costs), claims, demands, actions, causes of action and liabilities whatsoever for any and all losses,
damages, death or injuries to persons or loss of property, which may be sustained by me in connection with or in any way
relating to this trip, due to any cause or reason whatsoever including, without limitation, the reckless, willful or negligent
actions or omissions of the Releasees or any other person or persons.
Optional Activities
I understand during my trip there may be opportunities to undertake activities, which do not form part of the itinerary. I
understand GAP Adventures makes no representations about the safety or quality of the activity, or the standard of the
independent operator running it. I also understand G.A.P Adventures is in no way responsible for my safety should I elect to
enter into such optional activities. With full knowledge of the above, I may still elect to partake in the activity, and if I do so, I
assume full responsibility for any risks involved, and the waiver and release of the Releasees set out in the foregoing
paragraph shall apply to such optional activities.”
15. AUTHORITY ON TOUR
At all times the decision of the Company’s tour leader or representative will be final on all matters
likely to endanger the safety and well being of the tour. By booking with us the Client agrees to abide
by the authority of the tour leader or Company representative, who represents the Company. The
Client must at all times strictly comply with the laws, customs, foreign exchange and drug regulations
of all countries visited. If the Client is affected by any condition, medical or otherwise, that might affect
other people’s enjoyment of the tour, the Client must advise G.A.P Adventures at the time of booking.
Should the Client fail to comply with the above or commit any illegal act when on the tour or, if in the
opinion of the tour leader, the Client’s behavior is causing or is likely to cause danger, distress or
annoyance to others we may terminate that Client’s travel arrangements without any liability on the
Company’s part and the Client will not be entitled to any refund for unused or missed services or
costs incurred resulting from the termination of the travel arrangements.
16. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
(a) The Client must be in possession of a valid passport required for entry, departure and travel
through each destination point along the itinerary of the tour, (your passport must be valid 6 months
past your return date), all visas, permits and certificates including vaccination certificates, insurance
policies, required for the whole of the journey. The Client accepts full responsibility for obtaining all
such documents and permits prior to the start of the tour, and is solely responsible for any adverse
consequences resulting from missing or defective documentation. Any information or advice given by
the Company regarding visas, vaccinations, climate, clothing, baggage, special equipment, etc. is
purely advisory, provided as a courtesy to the Client, and the Company is not responsible for any
errors or omissions as to the information provided.
(b) To expedite the issuing of G.A.P Adventures travel documents please note that all tour related
travel documents such as vouchers, itineraries and invoices will be sent via email or will be available
on our website once full payment has been received by the Company. The Company reserves the
right to impose a fee for those Clients who wish to receive paper documents.
(c) It is the Client’s responsibility to visit our website at least 72 hours prior to departure to ensure the
most current Tour Itinerary and Dossier is in their possession as minor changes may have been
made since the tour documents were originally provided by the Company.
17. FACTORS OUTSIDE THE COMPANY’S CONTROL (FORCE MAJEURE)
Company shall not be liable in any way to the Client for death, bodily injury, illness, damage, delay or
other loss or detriment to person or property or for the Company's failure to commence, perform and/
or complete any duty owed to the Client if such death, delay, bodily injury (including emotional
distress or injury), illness, damage, or financial costs both direct and indirect incurred, or other loss or
detriment to person or property is caused by Act of God, war or war like operations, terrorist activities
or threat thereof, civil commotions, labor difficulties, whether or not Company is a party thereto,
interference by authorities, political disturbance, howsoever and where so ever any of the same may
arise or be caused, riot, insurrection and government restraint, fire, or any other cause whatsoever
beyond the reasonable control of Company.
18. INSURANCE
It is mandatory that all Clients obtain travel insurance with a minimum coverage of US$75,000 while
travelling with the Company and this insurance must cover personal injury, medical expenses,
repatriation expenses, and evacuation expenses. Clients must be able to provide proof of Insurance
purchase and adequate coverage as per the required amounts above if requested by the group
Leader or Company Representative. It is strongly recommended the coverage be extended to
include cancellation, curtailment, loss of belongings and all other expenses which might arise as a
result of loss, damage, injury, delay or inconvenience occurring to the Client. The Company shall
have no liability for loss, theft of or damage to baggage or personal effects. Personal belongings lost
or stolen while unattended by the client in public lounges or other public areas, whether on board a
vessel, train, bus, or other mode of transportation, publicly owned or operated by the Company or
elsewhere, are not reimbursable. Losses due to ordinary wear and tear, and other acts of God are not
reimbursable. The Company cannot accept responsibility for and in no event shall be liable for loss
or damage of valuables or other articles left in or on facilities used by the Company such as hotels,
homestays, vessels, expedition vehicles, or any other mode of transportation.
When the Client has obtained travel insurance through the Company, the Client acknowledges that
he or she is satisfied with the levels of insurance arranged by the Company. Where the Client has
declined to purchase insurance through the Company, the Client acknowledges that the cost of the
tour does not include insurance, and that the Client is required to obtain separate coverage at an
additional cost. When obtaining travel insurance from a source other than the Company the Client
must ensure the insurer is aware of the type of travel to be undertaken.
19. RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR TOUR
Client bookings are accepted on the understanding that they acknowledge that the nature of the tour
is adventurous and may involve a significant amount of personal risk. The Company’s obligations,
and those of any suppliers providing any service or facility involved in any travel arrangements the
Client books with us, are to provide services and facilities with reasonable care and skill. Facilities will
be provided to the realistic minimum standard recommended by the regulatory authorities
responsible.
(a) Where the Client does not suffer personal injury, the Company accepts liability, in accordance with
paragraph (c) below, should any part of the tour arrangements booked with the Company not be
supplied as described in this brochure and/or the website. In such a case, the Company will pay
reasonable compensation if the Client’s enjoyment of the tour arrangements has been adversely
affected.
(b) Where the Client suffers death or personal injury as a result of an activity forming part of the tour
arrangements booked with the Company, the Company accepts responsibility, in accordance with
paragraph (c) below. If the Company has liability, it will pay reasonable compensation.
(c) The Company has liability in accordance with paragraphs (a) and (b) above and subject to
paragraphs (d) below except where the cause of the failure to provide, or failure in, the Client’s tour or
any death or personal injury the Client may suffer is not due to any fault of the Company or that of the
Company’s agents or suppliers, because it is either attributable to the Client, or attributable to
someone unconnected with the Client’s tour and is unforeseeable or unavoidable, or is due to
unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond the Company’s control, the consequences of which
could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised, or an event which neither the
Company, nor its agents or suppliers could have foreseen or avoided by the Company.
(d) The Company’s acceptance of liability to pay compensation pursuant to clauses (a) and (b) is
limited, in the case of air travel, rail travel, sea travel or hotel accommodation, to the amount set out in
the provisions of the Carriers Liability Limited, the 1961 Berne Convention, the 1974 Athens
Convention and the 1962 Paris Convention.
(e) The Company’s acceptance of liability in clauses (a) and (b) above is subject to
assignment by the Client to the Company of the Client’s rights against any agent, supplier or subcontractor
of the Company which is in any way responsible for the unsatisfactory tour arrangements
or the Client’s death or personal injury.
20. CLAIMS AND COMPLAINTS
If a Client has a complaint against the Company the Client must first inform the tour leader, Company
representative, local Office Manager or Head Office whilst on the tour in order that the Company is
provided the opportunity to rectify the matter. For Expedition departures, refer to Section 15 of the
Expedition Ticket/Contract. Failure to indicate dissatisfaction whilst on tour will result in the client’s
ability to claim compensation from the Company being extinguished or at least reduced. If
satisfaction is still not reached through these means then any further complaint must be put in writing
to the Company via it’s Agents or directly to customerservice@gap.ca or G.A.P Adventures Inc.,
Customer Service Department, 19 Charlotte St., Toronto, Ontario Canada M5V 2H5 within 30 days
of the end of the tour. The Company will not accept any liability for claims received after this period.
21. SUPPLIERS CONDITIONS
Airlines, railways, coach and shipping companies and other suppliers have their own booking
conditions or conditions of carriage, and you will be bound by these as far as the relevant transport
provider or supplier is concerned. Some of these conditions may limit or exclude liability on the part
of the relevant transport provider or other supplier, and they are often also subject to various
international conventions. Where relevant, copies of such conditions may be available for inspection
at our offices, or at the offices of the relevant supplier.
22. LOCAL CONDITIONS
Client acknowledges that she/he will be visiting places where the political, cultural and geographical
attributes present certain risks, dangers and physical challenges greater than those present in our
daily lives. By booking travel with the Company, Client acknowledges that she/he has considered the
potential risks, dangers and challenges, and expressly assumes the risks attendant to such travel
conditions. Client is solely responsible for acquainting her/himself with the customs, weather
conditions, physical challenges and laws in effect at each stop along the itinerary, and is encouraged
to locate or make contact prior to embarkation with his/her local embassy or consulate in each
destination.
23. OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Optional extras do not form part of the tour or contract. It is understood and accepted by the Client
that any assistance given by the tour leader or representative in arranging optional extras does not
render the Company liable for optional extras. Accordingly, the Client hereby releases the Company
from all claims and causes of action arising from any damages, loss of enjoyment, inconvenience, or
injuries related to the quality of such products. Amongst others, optional extras include rafting,
horseback riding, sightseeing flights and other extras that are not included in the tour price.
24. SEVERABILITY
In the event that any term or condition contained herein is unenforceable or void by operation of law
or as being against public policy or for any other reason then such term or condition shall be deemed
to be severed from this Agreement or amended accordingly only to such extent necessary to allow all
remaining Terms and Conditions to survive and continue as binding.
25. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
These Terms and Conditions shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Company and the
Client and their respective heirs, legal personal representatives, successors and assigns.
26. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
Although the Company has made a concerted attempt to verify the accuracy of statements made
herein and the Company cannot be held responsible for any error, omission or unintentional
misrepresentation that may appear in this brochure or on our website.
27. PRIVACY POLICY
We will provide your personal information, as well as any personal information you provide in relation
to the persons whose travel arrangements have been requested by you, to suppliers and carriers to
enable the operation of the services requested by you. We do our utmost to protect your personal
information. Please refer to our website for the Company’s Privacy Policy.
28. FINANCIAL SECURITY
To ensure your tour arrangements are fully protected, all money received as payment for your tour
booked with G.A.P Adventures Inc. is deposited in a Clients Trust Account. The G.A.P Adventures
Client Trust Account is bound by regulations and independently audited. Your money is held in Trust
until your tour is completed or the services comprising your tour have been paid for by the Company.
29. APPLICABLE LAW AND CHOICE OF FORUM
The contract including all matters arising from it is subject to English Law and the exclusive
jurisdiction of the English Courts.
Updated June 11th, 2008