News

Dear Traveler to Oberammergau 2010,
We have adjusted our booking policy and rates due to the conditions set by the Oberammergau Passion Play Committee, the low Dollar as well as the rising energy cost.

Oberammergau Tours®and C.L.Hoechner - Overseas Tours, Inc.
offer their outstanding experience and vouch that every detail has been carefully considered in producing our tours, which will be memorable for a lifetime.
A small dash of Philosophy:
Remember that you are going to foreign and different countries. Things will be strange. What we may take for granted here may be the unusual there. Your mental attitude toward these differences is very important and an acceptance of them will make your trip much more enjoyable.

Bookings:
Your travel agent may also make your booking. He knows the value of these tours and will handle all reservations, bookings and correspondence efficiently; and he will give you all additional help needed for planning your vacation.
Deposits:
A first deposit of US$ 250.00 should be made immediately to hold your reservation.
A second additional deposit of US$ 450.00 is to be made by September 1st 2009.
Final Payment is due 10 weeks prior to your Departure.
Tour Rates:
All rates are quoted in US$. Due to currency fluctuations and/or energy costs, rates may change.
Passports:
All tour members must be in possession of a valid passport.
Hotel Accommodations:
The tour price is based on twin-bedded rooms with private facilities (bath or shower) in first class and or selected hotels, except in Oberammergau, where due to the tremendous demand, pensions and private homes with private facilities can be guaranteed.
Land Arrangements in Europe:
Deluxe motor coaches with air conditioning will be used through out. If it becomes necessary to use train service for certain portions, only first class or highest available service will be used.
Oberammergau Passion Play Tickets:
All tickets are in connection with your Oberammergau accommodations (arrangement). The auditorium with approximately 4200 seats is completely covered. The rows ascend towards the back and guarantee a good view, from all seats, of the open-air stage.
Meals:
Meals are included where indicated.
B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner
Sightseeing:
All sightseeing and excursions are included as per itinerary. Your tour manager offers additional optional excursions.
Tour Director:
Services of an experienced, multi-lingual tour director from the beginning to the end of the European land tour.
NOT INCLUDED!!!!
Beverages, laundry, optional excursions, nor gratuities to your tour manager and bus driver, air fares.
Baggage:
European motor coaches do not have the additional luggage space to accommodate more then one large piece of luggage per person. This does not include carry-ones for which you must remain responsible at all times. Therefore, please plan to travel as “light” as possible.
Tour and Name Changes:
After September 1st 2009 a tour and name change fee of US$ 25.00 will apply.
Cancellations:
In consideration of the rules and regulations set by the Passion Play Committee, hotels and associate operators, the following cancellation schedule will apply per person:
Cancellations before January 1st 2009:
A full refund will be given, minus a US$ 25.00 administration fee. Thereafter the full deposit is due.
Cancellations after
September 1st 2009, but before 75 days to departure:
US$ 700.00 cancellation fee will apply.
Cancellations within 75 days to 10 days:
80% of the tour price cancellation fee will apply.
Within 10 days of departure and no shows:
100% of tour price will apply
Cancellation Insurance:
We recommend strongly that you purchase cancellation insurance, which can be provided by your local travel agent or through us.
Refunds:
Refunds for unused accommodations and services are limited to the amounts returned by carriers, sightseeing operators and hotels. In connection with grouptravel, no refunds are made for voluntarily unused transfers, sightseeing arrangements or for accommodations and services pertaining to an absence from the tour for 3 days and 3 nights or less. All refunds are based on actual cost of services not used.
Responsibility:
Oberammergau Tours® and C.L.Hoechner-Overseas Tours, Inc. and other cooperating agents are not responsible for accidents, loss, detention, annoyance, delays and expenses arising from government strikes, force majeure, failure of ships or buses to arrive or depart as scheduled, quarantines, disturbances, restrictions or regulations, discontinuance or change in transit or hotel services, and other causes over which we have no control. Reasonable changes in the itinerary, may be made where deemed advisable for the comfort and well being of the passengers. We act only as agents for our partners in engaging porters and transfer companies to handle baggage. All services are subject to the laws and regulations of the country in which these services are rendered.