Ski, Snowboard & Sightsee in
Bansko Ski Resort plus Sofia
$1881*
*per
person, double occupancy, plus airport taxes of approx. $142
February 18 – 27, 2011
Please
join Jerry Fitts and friends on a new winter adventure –
Bansko (www.banskoski.com
or www.bulgariaski.com/bansko
or www.banskobg.org) is
The two ski centers, Chalin Valog
and Shilgarnika, offer a total of 44 miles of marked runs, vertical drops up to
2500 feet, and a nice mix of 30% beginner, 45% intermediate and 25% advanced
terrain. Off-piste skiing is available, and most slopes are north-facing. Other
outdoor activities include para-skiing (riding tandem with a paraglider),
snowmobile rentals, and an outdoor ice skating rink. The town offers many options for après-ski
and nightlife, including traditional taverns with live folk music, local cafés, bars, discos,
and nightclubs that have no closing time.
We will spend a week at the 4-star Hotel Tanne (www.hotel-tanne.com), a Bulgarian-German
hotel built entirely of stone and wood.
From the hotel, it is a 10-minute walk to the center of town, and a
short walk or bus ride to the gondola station.
The hotel has 33 rooms, all with satellite-TV, telephone, mini bar, safe
and hair dryer. Hotel amenities include
a restaurant, breakfast room, bar, and wellness center with indoor pool, sauna,
eucalyptus steam room, and fitness room.
From Bansko, we will travel to
Package Includes:
► Round-trip air on United
Airlines between Seattle and Sofia
► Private group motor coach
transfers throughout tour
► 6 nights lodging in Bansko
at 4-star Hotel Tanne
► 2 nights lodging in
► Buffet breakfast and multi-course dinner daily in Bansko
► Buffet breakfast daily in
► Sightseeing tour in
► Current fuel surcharge of $320
► Escorted by Jerry Fitts
For more information,
contact:
Jerry
Fitts Monica
Voltz, Snow Tours West
206-226-0767 866-365-6266
jfitts@gmail.com monicavoltz@yahoo.com
IMPORTANT! Airline fuel surcharge,
taxes and baggage rules are subject to change.
TOUR DETAILS AND CONDITIONS
DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENTS
A $400 per person
non-refundable deposit is required to request a space on this tour. Final
payment is due no later than January 5, 2011. Your space may be cancelled if final payment
is not received on time. Trip insurance
is strongly recommended. See Trip
Protection Insurance section below.
PRICING
Package prices are
based on Tourist Class airfare on United Airlines and a minimum group size of 20
participants. Should the group size fall
between 15 and 19 people, the package price will increase by $67 per person. Package
prices are subject to change due to fuel surcharges, airport tax increases,
currency fluctuation, general tariff increases, or for any reason beyond the
control of the tour operator. Tour
is priced on current exchange rates.
Tour price includes reasonable charges for administration and planning
of tour. All prices reflect a discount for
cash/check payment. Visa, MasterCard and
American Express rates are 4% higher than cash discount rates.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A limited number of single
occupancy rooms are available. Add $305
to package price for a single room throughout the tour.
LAND ONLY
Deduct $875
(airfare credit and fuel surcharge) from the package price. You are welcome to make your own air
arrangements or use frequent flyer miles.
It is your responsibility to coordinate your flight times with the rest
of the group, so that you can join the transfers to and from the hotels.
EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION – IMPORTANT!
Package price was
calculated based on an exchange rate between the U.S. Dollar (USD) and the Euro
(EUR). The rate used for calculations
was
USD $1.35 = EURO 1.00. This exchange
rate is not guaranteed and final package price may change if the USD
strengthens or weakens.
AIRLINE FUEL SURCHARGES AND TAXES – IMPORTANT!
The package price includes a fuel surcharge imposed by United Airlines of
$320 per person. Air taxes are NOT
included and are currently $142 per person.
Fuel surcharges and air taxes are subject to change until tickets are
issued approximately one month before departure. Your final invoice will reflect the current
fuel surcharge and taxes.
DEVIATIONS AND EXTENSIONS
Deviations and
extensions are allowed on a first-come, first-served basis. The airline allows a maximum of 20% of the
group to deviate. In addition to any
airfare increases/fees and extra land charges, a deviation fee of $100 per
person will be charged. Any unused portions of original package are
non-refundable. Deviation and extension requests should be submitted as soon as
possible and no later than December 22, 1010. Once deviation itinerary has been confirmed,
any subsequent changes will each be charged a $50 fee, plus any additional air
and land costs.
CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS
All cancellations
must be received in writing. All
payments are non-refundable unless refunds can be negotiated with hotels and
airlines. Tickets will be issued on January
12, 2011. Once ticketed, name changes
are not allowed. Tickets may be refunded
prior to departure for a fee of $350.
TRIP PROTECTION INSURANCE
Trip cancellation
and accident insurance is offered through Travel Insured International. The Worldwide Trip Protector comprehensive
insurance package includes the following benefits: full reimbursement of all non-refundable
expenses if trip is cancelled for a medical reason; $50,000 medical expense;
$500,000 medical evacuation/repatriation; $750 missed connection; $1500 baggage
and personal effects; $300 baggage delay (after 12 hours) and more. All children under 18 receive free protection
when traveling with a related adult enrolled in the plan. All baggage is carried at your own risk. All claims must be filed directly with the
airline or insurance company. If you purchase insurance within 14 days of
making your initial deposit, there are several additional benefits including
limited terrorism protection and a pre-existing conditions exclusion waiver. The premium amount is based on total trip
cost and age of the participant. An $8 processing fee will be added to each
application. Conditions and
exclusions apply. Please ask for a copy
of the full policy for complete information.
Call Snow Tours West at 866-365-6266 with your questions. Insurance should be purchased with initial
deposit for full value protection. You
must sign a waiver if you decline insurance.
The insurance company reserves the right to change or increase prices at
any time. Should a rate increase occur,
you will be advised when you inquire about purchasing a policy.
Age
of participant
Package price 0-35 36-60 61-70 71-75
$1001 - $1500 $53 $71 $90 $117
$1501 - $2000 $71 $94 $122 $165
$2001 - $2500 $91 $117 $151 $203
PASSPORTS AND VISAS
BAGGAGE - IMPORTANT
United Airlines
currently allows one piece of checked luggage free of charge on international
flights, and it must weigh 50 pounds or less.
A second piece of luggage may be checked for a fee of $50 in each
direction. Ski equipment (one snowboard
bag or one ski bag and one boot bag) may be counted as the second piece of
checked luggage. Ski equipment must
weigh 50 pounds or less. United Airlines
does not accept responsibility for loss, damage or delay of ski/snowboard
equipment. The baggage policy may change
at any time. See www.united.com for current policies. Snow Tours is not responsible for changes to
the baggage policy.
SEAT ASSIGNMENTS
Snow Tours will
submit all seat requests to the United Group Department. The group department makes all seat
assignment decisions. Snow Tours is not
responsible for the seat assignment you receive from the airline.
MILEAGE CREDIT
Mileage points
will be earned on the United Airlines Mileage Plus/Star Alliance program for
those who are members prior to departure and who submit mileage numbers to Snow
Tours and/or United Airlines prior to departure. You must be a member prior to departure. The exact number of miles you receive for the
flights is determined by the airline and is out of the control of Snow Tours.
LIFT
PASS INFORMATION
There
are five possible days of skiing on this trip.
A five-day Bansko adult pass costs approximately USD $180 (2010
prices). A 4-day adult pass costs
approximately USD $144. Passes must be
used on consecutive days. Photos are not
required. Credit cards may be used for
payment. Correct prices for 2011 will be
provided when they become available.
TOUR
ESCORT
Tour is escorted
but not necessarily on all flights. Your
escort’s primary concern is the welfare of the group. He will assist in tour-related and individual
problems, but not at the expense of group needs.
NOT
INCLUDED
Lift passes;
beverages at meals; porterage of bags at airport and hotel; tips to drivers and
sightseeing guide; and airport taxes of approximately $142.
TIPPING
It is customary to
tip bus drivers, guides, wait staff and maids for good service at the end of
your stay. Your tour escort will discuss
details.
RESPONSIBILITY
Snow Tours the
operator and/or their agent, and/or the tour escort’s responsibility is
limited. They act only as agent for the passenger in regard to travel, whether
by railroad, motor coach, private car, boat of aircraft or any other
conveyances and assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay
or irregularity which may be caused either by reason or defect in any vehicle
or through the acts or default of any company or persons engaged in conveying
the passenger or carrying out the arrangements of the tour. The tour operator accepts no responsibility
for loss or additional expenses due to delay or changes in schedule or other
causes. The right is reserved to decide to accept or retain any person as a
member of any tour, to make substitutions or change, or withdraw the tour in
the interest of the passenger as circumstances warrant it. All rates are based on tariffs and currency exchange in effect at the
time that the tour was planned and are subject to change in the event of
adjustment thereafter. Baggage is carried at the owner's risk. Insurance is
recommended. The issuance of tickets and vouchers will be deemed to be consent
to the above conditions. Tour operator will not grant refund for the unused
portion of the tour. Amenities listed for hotels are based on information
supplied by the properties. Snow Tours cannot guarantee that all facilities
will be available and operating. WST #600173050. Printed June 29, 2010.
I WANT TO SKI &
SNOWBOARD
February 18 – 27, 2011
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1st
participant - Name (all names as SHOWN ON PASSPORT) Date of birth
_________________________________________________________________________ ___________________
2nd
participant - Name (all names as SHOWN ON PASSPORT) Date of birth
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Mailing
address City State Zip
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with_______________________________
Home phone
Work phone E-mail or
I prefer a single room____.
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please send an application ____
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Enclosed is a
check for my/our $400 per person deposit for ___ persons = $ ______.
Or charge payment
to my credit card and add 4%.
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Expires___________
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Mail to: Snow Tours West, Attn: Monica Voltz,
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