Please make sure every member of your group is aware of the terms set out in this document as payment of the deposit is understood to be an acceptance of them.
YOU AND YOUR GROUP
Your Information
I will need the following – for all members of your group - as soon as possible, and in any case before your departure.
- Names, addresses, ID/Passport numbers, telephone numbers (inc. mobile if you are bringing one).
- Any health issues, dietary requirements or other special arrangements necessary should be declared before confirming your reservation. Catalan Bird Tours will not be held responsible for circumstances arising from a lack of such communication and may change or cancel your holiday without compensation should any serious mis-leading on your part come to light during the duration of your stay.
- All flight and/or travel details.
Things to bring
Regarding appropriate clothing, for the most part, you need only prepare for occasional rainfall or cooler temperatures.
Walking boots are recommended, together with comfortable socks.
Be aware that luggage space is limited so it is advisable to inform me beforehand of any large or unusual items you intend to bring, e.g. telescopes, tripods, etc.
Catalan Bird Tours does not accept any liability for damage, loss or theft of any personal items brought by group members including bird watching, photographic and any other equipment. It is advised that you take out appropriate property insurance therefore before departure.
Subject to availability, binoculars can be hired at €8 per day or €50 per week.
Insurance
Group members are responsible for all of their own insurance, including with regards to travel, health, property, etc.
Health
Mosquito bites/Sunburn. It is advisable to consult your doctor or chemist and bring the appropriate creams, sprays, plug-ins, etc. Supplies can also be purchased in Spain.
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CATALAN BIRD TOURS
Accommodation/Food
The recently refurbished apartment has two double-bed bedrooms and a double sofa-bed for two extra people in the studio.
Please make sure you inform me of the make-up of your group with regards to children, couples, etc. and check with your group that they are happy with their sleeping arrangements.
The brand new bathroom is annexed in a separate unit 7m away via a garden canopy.
There is NO SMOKING under any circumstances inside the villa.
Anyone caught smoking inside the premises risks being refused further participation in the tour or even eviction.
A full picnic lunch based on local produce and cuisine is provided in the field on all BIRDBOX holidays and short breaks (DAY TOURS optional).
Basic breakfast items, e.g. bread, jam, fruit, coffee, etc. are supplied but extra produce can be purchased at reguarly scheduled supermarket stop-offs for self-preparation in the fully-equipped, self-catering accommodation.
Evening meals are not included but options include many restaurants, takeaway, eating in and outdoor BBQ.
Retainer/Guarantee
I would like to run Catalan Bird Tours in as relaxed and informal manner as possible, and as such I do not intend to hold a financial retainer or guarantee to cover for breakages or damage to my property or the apartment. However, I reserve the right to introduce such a scheme should experience teach me otherwise. Should this prove necessary, I will inform you before your departure.
In any case, please be aware that you and your party are responsible for replacement or reparation of any such damage or breakages and that deliberate or irresponsible damage could result in the responsible member/s being refused further participation or even evicted.
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The Trips
The SAFETY of both the group and the guide is of paramount importance and everyone will be expected to behave in such a manner that is conducive to this objective.
The well being of the plant and animal life is also of great importance and, similarly, each member of the group is expected to respect the environmental code of conduct.
Group COURTESY is crucial. Please consider other members of your group with regards to timekeeping, wandering off, noise, etc.
The PACING is up to you. I want to show you all that wild Catalunya has to offer but I want you to have enough time to truly appreciate it. And it’s your holiday, so if you want me to move on before, or after, I suggest then just say so.
The number and variety of SPECIES is clearly dependent on a number of factors, most of which are beyond our control. However, I would like to make it clear that, whilst sociable behaviour is to be welcomed, talking greatly reduces the chances of avian encounters!
The itinerary SCHEDULE will be planned well before your arrival but it is flexible - in some cases even on a daily basis - so, in general, I can cater for the weather, traffic, a rare bird alert or even the occasional whim!
I reserve the right to add clients and/or guests to individual day tours of Birdbox holidays and short breaks without notice or refund. A refund of any shared travel expenses will be given however when extra members join an exclusive day tour. Accommodation will not be shared without your prior agreement.
Payment
One third (34%) of the agreed total fee is payable in order to secure your reservation. The remaining two-thirds (66%) is due, as cleared funds, one month before your arrival. This is negotiable in exceptional circumstances.
The amounts must be paid in full, i.e. all the currency exchange, transfer and other charges of both banks are payable by you.
The price includes:
Vehicle (4x4 unless contingency)
Fuel, Road Tolls and driving for all tours
Professional guide
Lunch and basic Breakfast.
The price does not include:
Flights/travel to and from Spain at the start and end of your holiday
All insurance
Evening meals
Items of a personal nature.
The price is based upon the assumption that your return flight is on the evening of the last day's birding. An extra night's accommodation and next-day airport transfer can be arranged at a cost of €20-€35 per person.
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