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NOT SO Fine Print
This is not my favorite part but some of these things need to be said.
The whole idea behind MOTO-CHARLIE is to keep it simple. Hop on
a plane, rent a motorcycle and go riding. To that end I will try and keep
this section as brief as possible.
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Single rider - $850 (10 Days), $935 (11 Days),
$1,190 (14 Days)
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Passenger - $650 (10 Days), $715 (11 Days), $910
(14 Days)
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Customized Tour (Exclusive Group) - Based on
the number of people and the complexity of the arrangements - See
the "Tour Details." Section
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Customized Tour (Open Group) - Five to 10 people
get a discount of 10% off the Single and Passenger price shown above.
More than 10 people get a 15% off the Single and Passenger price shown
above - See the "Tour Details" Section
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Partial Tour Participation - Occasionally people
know at the time of booking that they will be unable to remain with
the tour for the entire time. The fee for participants on partial
tour is $85 per day for a Single rider and $65 per day for the passenger.
In the event that the tour is sold out booking preference will be
given to those tour members booking the entire tour. Alternately,
a partial tour member may secure a definite spot on the tour by paying
the entire MC fee. For example, if a tour member signs up for a ten
day tour but only want to tour for seven days, a definite spot on
the tour can be secured by paying for the full 10-day MC fee. In the
case of full payment all other daily expenses for the tour will be
payable only for those days on tour. In the example above all other
non-MC fee expenses would equate to seven days. Partial tour participation
will be at the discretion of MC.
A deposit of $500 per rider, or $400 per passenger, is required at the
time a reservation is booked to go on a tour. The balance of the fee is
due 30 days before the tour begins.
If a tour member cancels after all the motorcycle and hotel reservations
have been made and prior to 30 days before the date the tour begins a
cancellation fee of $300 per person will be charged against the deposit.
If the tour member cancels less than 30 days from the date the tour begins
MC will retain the entire deposit.
Please note that the deposit schedule discussed above is separate
from the deposit required by the motorcycle shop for the motorcycle rental.
Please see the "Motorcycles" section of the "Tour Details"
for more information concerning motorcycle deposits.
The fee paid to MC is compensation for MC to make all vehicle reservations
(if requested), all hotel reservations and to provide guidance daily as
to which route may be most suitable to the tour participants on an individual
or group basis. Charlie Newdorf (aka Moto-Charlie) will participate on
every tour and will ride a route of his choosing each day. Tour participants
are welcome to ride with him or decide on a daily route of their own.
The fee does not pay for any actual travel costs incurred by the tour
participant. An estimate of the hotel, meals, and incidental costs is
provided in the "Touring Info." section. The tour participant is responsible
for paying all of his or her own transportation costs to the European
meeting point, however they choose to get there. The tour participant
is responsible for paying directly to the vendor all vehicle rentals,
hotel, and meal costs as well as all incidental travel expenses. MC assumes
no liability for any expenses incurred by the tour participants. The tour
participant is responsible for all medical and travel insurance as well
as the insurance deposit paid at the time of the motorcycle rental. The
tour participant is responsible for any damage incurred to the vehicle
by the tour participant not covered by insurance.
Motorcycle riding is an inherently risky activity. Accidents, injury
and damage do occur from time to time while on tour. MC does not assume
any responsibility for bodily injury, for damage, or loss of personal
items.
MC recommends that tour participants review their personal insurance
coverage as to its applicability in Europe. Tour participants are urged
to supplement their personal coverage with the purchase of travel insurance,
which covers such items as bodily injury; damage; theft of luggage, motorcycle
gear and personal items and trip cancellation.
Insurance coverage for the motorcycle is part of the rental price. MC
will do its best to assist the tour participant in the repair or replacement
of their motorcycle should it be damaged during the tour. However the
motorcycle rental is a contract between the tour participant and the rental
shop and MC is not obligated to replace a damaged motorcycle.
Any rider who fails to obey local traffic laws or who behaves or drives
in a manner that endangers other members of the tour may be excluded from
riding with the tour at the sole discretion of MC. There will be no refund
of any fees paid to MC as a result of such exclusion.
Most hotels have a limited number of single rooms available based on
a first-come first served basis. Every effort will be made to provide
single rooms to those participants who request them. However, there is
no guarantee of single room availability.
MC reserves the right to cancel the tour if there are less than 4 people
signed up per tour. Historically I have conducted the tours whether there
was 1 person or 10 people. Unfortunately, there are times when people
cancel, motorcycle and hotel deposits are charged, and it becomes economically
unfeasible to execute the tour. Fortunately, I have a severe case of Alpinitous.
So, if there are less than 4 people we will take it on a case-by-case
basis.
I welcome copious questions about my tours and have voluminous e-mails
to prove it. MC will do his utmost to discuss the tour details, riding
skills required, and tour philosophy with the tour participants and use
the advantage of the small group concept to fashion the tour to the participant's
expectations as much as possible. However, MC reserves the right to accept,
decline or retain any participant on the tour.
MC also reserves the right to alter the itinerary at any time at MC's
discretion, and to alter the date of departure. MC may withdraw the tour
as deemed necessary by MC at any time, for any reason. In such instance
MC will refund the full amount of the deposit which will constitute full
settlement of MC's responsibility to the tour participant.
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