REGISTRATION, CONDITIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
COST – Total package with roundtrip, commercial airlines airfare from San Diego International Airport estimated price $5,150 ~ this price is per person for those sharing double rooms (the single room supplement details below) and based on a minimum of 40 paying participants.
RESERVATIONS – A $400.00 deposit per person is due upon registration no later than October 1, 2022, of which $200.00 is non-refundable after January 1, 2023. The second payment of $800.00 is due February 1, 2023. The balance is due by 08/1/23.
AIR TRANSPORTATION – Round-trip group fare on regularly scheduled commercial flights from the U.S. After tickets are issued, they are non-refundable. This will happen immediately after the final balance is paid.
TAXES and FUEL SURCHARGES: Airport taxes and fuel surcharges are only estimated until the time of final ticketing – these taxes can potentially increase.
TRAVEL INSURANCE: Both trip cancellation and travel health insurance are highly recommended but NOT included.
CANCELLATION FEES – A $350.00 fee will be deducted for any cancellation less than 1 month prior to the touring dates. Cancellations less than 2 weeks prior to the touring dates will result in a full loss of all non-refundable costs. In the event the participant can replace their seat on the tour, all monies will be fully refunded. Optional Travel Protection plans are recommended but not provided. Airfare cancellations are according to agreements with each particular carrier.
PASSPORT must be valid for 6 months beyond the date of re-entry into the U.S. Visas are issued upon arrival at the airport in Israel at no cost.
VACCINATIONS & IMMUNIZATIONS are not currently required for Israel but updates will be relayed as conditions change.
HOTELS – 14 nights in Israel - Four-star first-class hotels and kibbutz hotels are based on sharing twin-bedded rooms with private baths. Single rooms (limited number) are available at an additional cost of $1,350.00* for the entire trip. Every effort will be made to match single travelers with a suitable roommate, but if none is available, the single supplement applies.
LUGGAGE - 1 suitcase according to regulation weight, usually 50 lbs. and 1 regulation-sized carry-on will be handled for you upon arrival in Israel, transferred between hotels, and back to the airport. Keep in mind that luggage space in Israeli tour buses is built according to smaller European standards. Confirm with airline restrictions prior to packing.
DRIVER or GUIDE GRATUITIES – Motorcoach drivers are selected for their reliability, safety record, congeniality, and concern for our passengers’ welfare. Gratuities for the driver or guide are NOT included in the tour pricing. Gratuities are at the discretion of each participant and should be handled individually. Customary per-day gratuities are $3.00 for the driver and $5.00 for the guide.