VICTORIA TRAVElL BOOKING & CANCELLATION POLICY
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time and apply to all of our services.
By accessing, browsing, using and/or completing a reservation through our website you acknowledge and agree to have read, understood and agreed to be legally bound to the terms and conditions set out below. No contract between the customer and Victoriatravel.jo shall come into existence until Victoriatravel.jo receives full payment and issues a confirmation invoice. The customer making the booking accepts these conditions on behalf of all members of their travel party and is responsible for the entirety of the payment.
Victoriatravel.jo is a tour operator, offering a wide range of tours in Jordan.
Bookings can be made directly through Victoriatravel.jo, its sub-brands and/or any other website through which Victoriatravel.jo makes their services available. If you are having any problems booking through www.victoriatravel.jo website then please contact our Customer Care Team.
Victoriatravel.jo reserves the right to alter itineraries and/or timetables should it be necessary, due to adverse weather and or other related conditions. Victoriatravel.jo is not responsible for expenses and/or other related costs due to factors outside of its control, such as flight delays, changes and or cancellations, injuries, weather, war, natural disasters etc. and/or other unforeseeable matters. You are responsible for providing Victoriatravel.jo with the correct contact information and related details so that we can keep you informed in the event of changes made to the services booked.
1. PRICES
1.1. Please note that all prices for the services provided by Victoriatravel.jo and its sub-brands are in American dollars (USD), European euro (EUR), Great Britain Pound (GBP), or Jordanian Dinar (JOD) upon arrival. As a local operator, Victoriatravel.jo cannot be responsible for currency fluctuations and or additional fees outside its control that may be applied such as bank transfer fees, credit card fees and etc (Note: In case of using credit card for invoice settlements, an additional of (4%) to be added to the guests' invoice amount) .
1.2. All charges are made in above mentioned currencies then the charges are made in Jordanian Dinar (JOD). On Victoriatravel.jo you can view an estimate of prices in JOD or USD. This is only to help you understand the approximate price. Your credit card will always be charged in USD, we also refund in USD. Since Victoriatravel.jo does not charge any booking or transaction fees we cannot be held liable for any loss due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates during transactions, nor any third-party transaction fees that may occur at the time of payment and/or refund. Keep in mind that your card issuer may charge you a foreign transaction fee.
1.3. All prices shown on our website are based on current prices. All prices mentioned on our website include value-added tax. Victoriatravel.jo reserves the right to alter or change already published prices on the website without prior notice in the event of currency fluctuation, government taxes, or any such costs increases that are outside Victoriatravel.jo ‘control. Prices are guaranteed against any surcharge after an invoice has been issued, unless the increase is due to government laws or currency changes and amounts to 5% of the tour price or more. The amounts that exceed 5% will be charged and clients will be entitled to cancel their booking with a full refund if the surcharge exceeds 10%. Any increase due to changes in government laws, i.e., tax changes will be added to the invoice.
2. SPECIAL OFFERS & PROMOTIONAL CODES
2.1. Please note that special offers such as promotional codes cannot be applied to a reservation after a purchase has been made such as in the form of a refund. When offered, promotional codes and/or other special offers, must be entered into the relevant field located on the payment page upon check out at the time of booking in order to be valid and applied.
2.2. Please note that all special offers such as promotional codes and/or early bird discount only apply to the price of the tour. Extras are not subject to discount.
2.3. Early bird discount is applied to the final price of the tour, if a special offer/promotional code is used, the early bird discount applies to the discounted price (full price less special offer/promotional code).
3. BEST PRICE GUARANTEE
3.1. We guarantee that you always get the lowest price when you reserve a tour through our direct channels. or we ‘ll match the lower price! It’s easy to apply for the Best Price Guarantee on Victoriatravel.jo
Here ‘s how it works:
Make a confirmed reservation through one of our direct channels
(Victoriatravel.jo website).
If in the following 24 hours you find a lower online rate for an equivalent offer on another website (same tour, same date, same departure time etc.) send us a mail through our Customer Care Team, attaching the required supporting documents to request application of the best price guarantee. Please note that holiday pricing and special offers and promotions do not fall under the best price guarantee. For the best price guarantee to be applicable the other offer has to be for the same tour, same date, same departure time and have the same inclusions, cancellation policy and conditions.
One of our agents will then check that the lower rate on the other website complies with the Terms & Conditions of the Best Price Guarantee according to the rate and conditions you provide. If the rate mentioned meets the necessary Terms & Conditions, we will process a refund for the price difference and send you an email confirmation once processed.
If the rate mentioned does not meet the necessary Terms & Conditions, we will send you an email response justifying our answer.
4. PICK-UP & DROP-OFF SERVICES
4.1. Victoriatravel.jo offers pick-up and drop-off services for most of its tours. Please read the tour description very carefully to see if pick-up and drop-off services are included in the price, can be added as extras or the activity in question only offers the option of meeting us on location.
4.2. You as the traveler are responsible for your pick-up, this includes providing Victoriatravel.jo with your pick-up location in time as well as being ready at the correct time for the pick-up for your tour. Victoriatravel.jo will provide you with information about your pick-up time on your voucher which is provided upon booking. If you are unsure when to be ready for your scheduled tour then please contact our Customer Care Team.
4.3. Please note that missing the pick-up does not entitle you to a refund of the price paid for the services. You are responsible to be ready for pick up at the assigned pick-up point from the start of the pick-up time in order to not miss our Driver when they arrive to pick you up.
5. MEETING US ON LOCATION
5.1. If you are planning to meet us on location for your tour then please be sure that this can be arranged. For most of Victoriatravel.jo tours, it is possible to meet us on location. Please read the tour description of your tour very carefully to see if meeting us on location is possible for the activity in question. Please note that there are still some tours where this cannot be offered. If you are unsure which tours this follows under then please contact our Customer Care Team.
5.2. You as the traveler are responsible for arriving at the meeting point in time for your tour. This includes being ready at the correct time at the correct location in time for your adventure tour. Victoriatravel.jo will provide you with information about the meeting point for your tour on your voucher which is provided upon booking. If you are unsure when to arrive for your scheduled tour then please contact our Customer Care Team.
5.3. Please note that if you do not arrive in time for your tour and/or are late to the meeting point of the tour, that is to say, you do not arrive to the correct meeting point at the correct time for your adventure tour then you are not entitled to a refund of the price paid for the services.
6. TRAVEL INSURANCE
6.1. As with any and all world travel, we strongly recommend that you purchase a travel insurance policy in your home country that covers your cost should you have to cancel your travel reservation with short notice. This kind of travel insurance is not expensive and frequently covers other risks. Having travel insurance is always a good idea when traveling around the world. This is more relevant during COVID-19 times like now.
7. Jordan WEATHER AND CONDITIONS
7.1. All adventure trips and outdoor activities are dependent on weather and general conditions. Victoriatravel.jo reserves the right to alter routes, itineraries, departure times and or cancel your trip without prior notice with your safety in mind, should the necessity arise.
7.2. The northern part of Jordan is having more rainfall percentage rate than south, The weather changes fast sometimes in winter on our southern part and with it, conditions change. Our drivers and guides are specially trained to deal with changing conditions and their number one priority is to make decisions with your safety in mind. Please be aware of this and respect your guide’s or driver’s authority to do so. This is especially valid for winter travel in Jordan.
7.3. Victoriatravel.jo cannot be held responsible for any loss, damage, accident, injury, sickness, schedule change or other factors due to weather, strike, natural disasters or any other cause beyond Victoriatravel.jo ‘s control. Victoriatravel.jo acts in good faith and cannot be held responsible for defaults or delays of organizations as individual agencies, hotels, other tour operators, airlines, guides, restaurants or any other person ‘s or company ‘s act.
7.4. In the case of any changes to flights (domestic and international), the passenger is responsible for any additional costs incurred as a result of such changes (i.e., additional hotel nights, meals, transfers, etc.), at the time provided. We, therefore, advise all customers to have comprehensive travel insurance to meet all contingencies.
8. CLOTHING
8.1. Appropriate footwear and suitable outdoor clothing must be worn. We reserve the right to refuse participation to customers who are dressed inappropriately or with inappropriate footwear since this will put the client’s well-being and safety at risk. In such cases, full cancellation charges apply.
9. LUGGAGE
9.1. Please note that Victoriatravel.jo cannot be held responsible for damaged luggage if it is taken on the tour. Luggage storage can be bought as an optional extra if the customer would like to securely store their luggage while on the multi-day adventure.
10. ASSUMED RISK & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
10.1. Guests/Clients are advised that all activities are undertaken entirely at their own risk and they must behave in a fit and proper manner at all times in accordance with Victoriatravel.jo or its partners’ guidelines and must take proper responsibility for their own safety. All adventure tours and outdoor activities carry inherent risks and Victoriatravel.jo or its partners do not assume any responsibility for accidents that are caused by its customers or can be traced to their own actions or are caused by factors outside of human control (Force majeure). With the purchase of your trip you agree to these conditions, understand its implications and accept responsibility for your participation in your trip. Depending on the excursion, you may be requested to sign an additional liability release.
10.2. Our guides reserve the right to refuse participation to any customer who they believe will not be able to complete the tour because of their physical condition, heights phobia, injury or illness. In such cases, full cancellation charges apply.
10.3. We reserve the right to refuse participation to clients that are being physically or verbally abusive, or if they pose a threat to staff members or fellow travelers in any other way. In such cases, full cancellation charges apply.
11. ALCOHOL AND DRUGS:
11.1. We reserve the right to refuse participation to clients we believe are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, in such circumstances, no refund shall be given. Our guides reserve the right to refuse participation to any customer whose conduct or manner is likely to cause offense, upset or put other passengers in danger. In such cases, full cancellation charges apply.
12. REVIEWS & FEEDBACK
12.1. Victoriatravel.jo welcomes all feedback, both positive as well as negative as it helps us improve our overall services, and performance. We would greatly appreciate it if you could share your tour experience with us.
Please note that all complaints must reach Victoriatravel.jo within 5 days from the completion of your tour. Otherwise, possible compensation is not valid.
13. TERMS OF PAYMENT
13.1. Victoriatravel.jo accepts all major credit and debit cards, as well as wire transfer to Victoria Travel account. Purchases made via credit/debit card will go through 3D Secure. Victoriatravel.jo requires deposit of 50% USD at the time of booking and the 50% remained 2 weeks before the time of arrival, or full payment at the time of booking.
14. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
14.1. This agreement shall be exclusively governed by and construed in accordance with Jordan law.
14.2. Any disputes arising out or in connection with this agreement shall exclusively be submitted to and dealt with by the district court of Petra.