Payments & Refunds
To reserve a CostSaver tour, a non-refundable deposit is required within 3 days of booking. If the deposit is not received within 3 days of booking the reservation, the booking will be automatically cancelled. On certain departures, deposits may be required at the time of booking to hold seats. The remaining balance is due before departure no later than the timeframe listed in the table below.
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Oberammergau | Additional Air Tickets | Extra Accommodations | Chargeable Transfers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deposit due per person | $200 | $350 | $575 | As per airline policy | No additional deposit required | No additional deposit required |
| Final Payment due (before departure) | 60 days | 90 days | 90 days | As per airline policy | In accordance with guided vacation | In accordance with guided holiday |
CostSaver accepts Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.
CostSaver reserves the right to cancel the reservation and impose cancellation charges if payments are not received within the specified periods.
Cancellation and Refunds
Cancellation and refund policies vary, with penalties increasing as the departure date approaches. If a cancellation occurs, Trafalgar will assess the following penalties:
| Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation Charge | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Cancellation Charge | Level 2 Cancellation Charge | Oberammergau Cancellation Charge | Additional Air Tickets Cancellation Charge | Extra Accommodations Cancellation Charge | Chargeable Transfers Cancellation Charge | |
| 90 days and over | Deposit | Deposit | Deposit | $75 plus airline charges | $35 | $35 |
| 89 - 60 days | Deposit | 30% | Deposit | $75 plus airline charges | $35 | $35 |
| 59 - 46 days | 30% | 60% | Deposit | $75 plus airline charges | Higher of $35 or 25% of accommodations price | Higher of $35 or 25% of transfer price |
| 45 - 22 days | 30% | 60% | 100% of Oberammergau supplement + 25% of land only price excl. Oberammergau | $75 plus airline charges | Higher of $35 or 25% of accommodations price | Higher of $35 or 25% of transfer price |
| 21 - 16 days | 30% | 60% | 100% of Oberammergau supplement + 30% of land only price excl. Oberammergau | $75 plus airline charges | Higher of $35 or 25% of accommodations price | Higher of $35 or 25% of transfer price |
| 15 - 8 days | 50% | 90% | 100% of Oberammergau supplement + 30% of land only price excl. Oberammergau | $75 plus airline charges | Higher of $35 or 30% of accommodations price | Higher of $35 or 30% of transfer price |
| 7 - 1 days | 90% | 100% | 100% of Oberammergau supplement + 50% of land only price excl. Oberammergau | $75 plus airline charges | 100% of accommodations price | 100% of transfer price |
| Departure day and no show | 100% | 100% | 100% | $75 plus airline charges | 100% of accommodations price | 100% of transfer price |
Level 1*: Cancellation fees are the minimum cancellation fee charged and is used unless the trip is described as Level 2.
Level 2*: These trips are generally trips which include cruise/ferry, train or intra-trip flight elements.
Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including accommodations and optional excursions (extended stays), reserved prior to, during and after the tour and airfare or airport taxes.
Timetables and rates are subject to change, and exceptions may apply for holiday departures; please confirm payment and cancellation policies with your Vacations To Go counselor at time of booking. Deposit, payment and cancellation terms may differ for group bookings.
Purchase of travel insurance may reduce the cancellation and interruption fees outlined above. For more information please call your Vacations To Go travel counselor.