Booking Conditions

 

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept payment by check or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover). If you choose the "Pay by Check Savings" option, please mail in your payment within 7 days. Your booking will be held as an option until we have received your payment. A receipt will be mailed to you showing your savings.

 

How can I receive a "Pay by Check Savings" when I book online?

Our "Pay By Check Savings" program is available for most of our tours. Continue with the booking process and an option will allow you to "pay later." Once your booking is complete, mail in your payment to Allied Tour & Travel, 720 E. Norfolk Ave., Norfolk, NE 68701 and your booking is confirmed. If you choose the "Pay by Check Savings" option, please mail in your payment within 7 Days. Your booking will be held as an option until we have received your payment.  A receipt will be mailed to you.

 

How much of a deposit do I need to pay when reserving a trip?

To confirm your reservation, a deposit is required within 7 days after you make your reservation. The deposit amounts are as follows:

 

• Motor Coach tours -- $100 per person

• Domestic Air & Rail tours -- $300 per person.

• Fly-in trips to New York City -- $400 per person

• International tours -- $400 per person

• Romantic Rhine Cruise -- $300 per person

• Hawaii/Panama Cruises -- $600 per person

• Alaska Cruise & Tour -- 20% of the total fare

 

Please note that deposit amounts are subject to change. If you have any questions about deposits or payments, please call us at (800) 672-1009.

 

If I cancel, are my deposit and final payment refundable?

Deposits and payment are refundable, provided your cancellation is within the following time frames:

 

Motor Coach Tours (United States/Canada):

 

46 days or more before departure -Full Refund

45-31 days before departure - 30% of tour cost

30-16 days before departure - 70% of tour cost

15 days to day of departure - No Refund

 

Domestic Air Tours:

 

 90 days or more before departure - Full Refund

 89 to 45 days before departure - 40% of tour cost + 100% of airfare

 44 to 30 days before departure - 75% of tour cost + 100% of airfare

 29 days or less to departure - No Refund

 

New York Baseball & Broadway:

 

  Date of deposit to 90 days before departure - $300 per person

  89 to 30 days before departure - 50% of tour cost + 100% of airfare

  29 days or less to departure - No Refund

 

Alaska Cruise & Tour/Panama Canal Cruise:

 

  76 days or more before departure - Full Refund

  75 to 57 days before departure – 20% of cruise fare + 100% of airfare

  56 to 29 days before departure - 50% of the Cruise Fare + 100% of airfare

  28-15 days before departure - 75% of the Cruise Fare + 100% of airfare

  14 days or less to departure - No Refund

 

California Zephyr/Amtrak City of New Orleans Adventure:

 

  95 days or more before departure - Full Refund

  94 to 50 days before departure - 40% of the tour cost

  49 to 31 days before departure - 75% of Tour Cost

  30 days or less to departure - No Refund

 

Hawaii Cruise:

 

  90 days or more - Full Refund 

  89 to 76 days before departure - 25% of the cruise fare + 100% of airfare

  75 to 61 days before departure - 50% of the cruise fare + 100% of airfare

  60 to31 days before departure - 75% - of the cruise fare + 100% of airfare  

  30 days or less to departure - No Refund

 

 

Thanksgiving in New York City:

 

  121 days or more before departure - Full Refund

  120 to 61 days before departure – $200 Fee

  60 to 31 days before departure – 20% of cruise fare + 100% of airfare

  30 to 15 days before departure - 30% of the Cruise Fare + 100% of airfare

  14 days or less to departure - No Refund

 

Romantic Rhine Cruise:

 

  From initial date of deposit to 91 days before departure - $450

  90 days or less  before departure – No Refund

 

Note: No refunds will be made in the event of interruption or cancellation by any passenger after commencement of the cruise.

 

All cancellation fees are based on 'per person'. Allied encourages you to purchase travel insurance to cover your cancellation fees. Contact us at (800) 672-1009 for insurance information.

 

When is my final payment due?

Depending on your tour, your final payment date is 45-90 days before departure, or as stated on your receipt - be sure to check this.

 

Can the price change?

Allied will do everything possible to avoid price changes. However, if fuel prices rise, or if taxes or other charges are added beyond our control, these will be added to your final bill.

 

During my trip, what out-of-pocket expenses will I incur?

Not included in your tour are:

• Meals and snacks not listed in the itinerary

• Optional tours

• Travel insurance

• Room incidentals (room service, laundry, phone calls, etc.)

• Alcoholic beverages

• Checked baggage fees accessed by airlines

• Items of a personal nature

• Souvenirs

• Optional end-of-trip gratuities to your tour director, driver or cruise staff