ESP PHOTOGRAPHIC RETREAT (CORDES) TERMS & CONDITIONS

Terms of payment

•  We require a 50% deposit of the tour price when you book as a commitment to proceed with the tour. 
• The full and final 50% payment is required one month prior to the tour. 
• For an accompanying partner, a 50% deposit is required as a commitment to proceed with the tour, final as above.
The deposit is non-refundable if you choose not to proceed, unless you can sell your place to someone else.  
But you will be refunded if the tour does not go ahead due to a force-majeur.
• You must fill the Registration Form in and sign (by each participant) when you pay the first deposit. If not, participation will be declined.
• Bookings will be accepted strictly in the order they are received.
• Important: the group workshops/tours require a minimum of 5 participants to run so please don’t book your  flights until this
has been confirmed. We will email you to keep you informed as to progress. 

What WE include 

• 5 days (plus your two transit days) in the Aveyron and Tarn regions of Occitanie, with all land content included.
• Accommodation at Chateau Garinie.
• Transfers from / to Rodez-Marcillac airport to your accommodation. Pick up time to be advised, so please wait for our
   pick up date to be emailed to you before booking your flight.
• All transportation and accommodation during the official period of the workshop.
• All evening meals (including wine), all breakfasts, all lunches (inc packed meals where needed).
• All photographic tuition and workshop materials for the duration of the tour.

What WE DO NOT include 

• Airfares from UK/Australia/US and other international destinations.
• Personal travel insurance with emergency evacuation (mandatory as a condition of booking).
• Optional personal activities.
• French Visas or other entry papers if required.
• Camera / Equipment Insurance.
• Tips to the local guides along the way (although in our experience it is not needed).
• Any other personal expenses.

 Cancellation Policy

A written notice of any cancellation must be received by us, at which time the following cancellation fees will apply:
• If cancelled two months prior to departure, a fee equal to 50% of the workshop cost will be payable.
• Failure to pay by the due dates will be considered a cancellation of the booking and fees paid will be non-refundable.
• Bookings made one month prior to tour must be paid in full.
• No refunds will be made for unused portions of the workshop. The photography workshop is sold as a package.
• Cancellation fees are not transferable.

Camera gear

Really, the only consideration here is that it is light to carry! one body with one or two lenses (wide and tele) is all you will
need, plus a portable tripod, cable release, or digital release. You do not need any more, you are welcome to bring your extra
gear, but it may just get in the way. Whatever level of camera equipment you have, we will help to ensure you get the most out of it.

Fitness and health

Many of the medieval villages are on top of a hill, or built into the sides of one, so a basic level of fitness is helpful, but as the tour is not a hiking or trekking tour, nothing extreme will be encountered. If you have concerns about your own capabilities or health please check with your doctor before booking a place. By signing the Registration Form, you guarantee that to the best of your knowledge, you do not have any physical or other disability that could create a risk for you or other tour participants. Once a booking has been accepted by ESP Phototours, medical circumstances will not be accepted as an exemption to the Cancellation Policy above.

Within the Registration Form, please indicate any health issues, allergies or dietary requirements. ESP Phototours does not assume any responsibility or liability for medical care or special dietary requirements that are not indicated when you book.
If a participant becomes ill during the workshop, ESP Phototours, reserves the right to continue the tour for the benefit of the rest of the participants. ESP Phototours will make every effort to assist you whilst trying to minimize disruption of the workshop for other participants.

Visas

French Visa: Please check with the Embassy / Consulate what the requirements are for your country.

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