Cancellation Policy
If A Member of a Tour Group Must Cancel
All cancellations must be in writing (letter, email or fax). The post-mark or date stamp will be considered the valid date of cancellation. After enrollment, if someone should decide to cancel, the following penalties will apply. Penalties outlined below are in addition to any airfare penalties. Any eligible refund will be processed only after receipt of the written notice of cancellation and may take up to 15 business days to process.
Winter Groups - Departing in January or February
| Cancellation Date |
Penalty Amount |
| Up to June 15, 2010 |
$125 |
| June 16, 2010 - October 15, 2010 |
$500 |
| October 16, 2010 to 31 days prior to departure |
$500 plus any unrecoverable expenses |
| 30 days or less prior to departure |
No refund possible |
Spring Groups - Departing in March, April or May
| Cancellation Date |
Penalty Amount |
| Up to October 15, 2010 |
$125 |
| October 16, 2010 - January 15, 2010 |
$500 |
| January 16, 2010 to 31 days prior to departure |
$500 plus any unrecoverable expenses |
| 30 days or less prior to departure |
No refund possible |
Summer Groups - Departing in June, July or August
| Cancellation Date |
Penalty Amount |
| Up to December 15, 2010 |
$125 |
| December 16, 2010 - March 15, 2010 |
$500 |
| March 16, 2010 to 31 days prior to departure |
$500 plus any unrecoverable expenses |
| 30 days or less prior to departure |
No refund possible |
Fall Groups - Departing in September,
October or November
| Cancellation Date |
Penalty Amount |
| Up to March 15, 2010 |
$125 |
| March 16, 2010 - June 15, 2010 |
$500 |
| June 16, 2010 to 31 days prior to departure |
$500 plus any unrecoverable expenses |
| 30 days or less prior to departure |
No refund possible |
Trip Cancellation / Interruption Insurance
Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance purchased through Travel Guard provides coverage for:
- Cancellation from the trip due to unforeseen illness, accident, or injury of the traveler, including protection of otherwise non-refundable deposits.
- Costs incurred by interruption of the trip due to unforeseen illness, accident, or injury of the traveler, including protection of unused portion of the trip, and otherwise uncovered medical expenses.
- Cancellation or interruption of trip due to death, illness, or injury of an immediate family member.
Generally, trip cancellation/interruption insurance is not included in the price of the tour. However, trip cancellation/interruption insurance, which includes medical expense coverage while traveling, is highly recommended. Please contact CETA Tours with any questions or to purchase travel insurance.