OPTIONAL PROGRAMS (CHOOSE BEFORE THE TRIP STARTS):

☆ 5-Star Hotel Upgrade: U$1599/person【Early Bird Price U$1199/person】

☆ Day 5: Appreciate the Night Spectacular at Tower of David and try an Israel flavor dinner at U$99/person

☆ Day 8: Epic Masada by Dead Sea excursion with lunch at U$109/person

☆ Day 11: Journey to Wadi Rum and Little Petra with lunch and dinner U$129/person

☆ Day 12: Trip to Jerash and Ajlun Castle with lunch U$129/person

☆  U$399/person Click Here for More Details

 POST TOUR EXTENSIONS: (Minimum participants are 10 passengers or more. If less than 10, there will be a FIT surcharge of 20% extra on top of the price per person)

1. Turkey 6 Nights Extension Package Click Here to View Details

Price: U$999/person 

Single supplement fee: U$600   

Included:

- Air ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

- All connecting/domestic flights and ground transportation

- All transfers

- Guided sightseeing luxury tour 

- Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda

- 6-nights hotel accommodations in Turkey with daily breakfast

- Food as specifying on itinerary 

- Special cultural programs as listed in different cities as specified in the schedule

- Professional English speaking local tour expert

2. Dubai 5 Nights Extension Package Click Here to View Details

Price: U$899/person

Single supplement fee: U$500

Included:

- Air ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

- All connecting/domestic flights and ground transportation

- All transfers

- Guided sightseeing luxury tour 

- Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda

- 5-nights hotel accommodations in Dubai with daily breakfast

- Food as specifying on itinerary 

- Special cultural programs as listed in different cities as specified in the schedule

- Professional English speaking local tour expert

3. Morocco 6 Nights Extension Package Click Here to View Details

Price: U$1099/person 

Single supplement fee: U$600   

Included:

- Air ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

- All connecting/domestic flights and ground transportation

- All transfers

- Guided sightseeing luxury tour 

- Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda

- 6-nights hotel accommodations in Morocco with daily breakfast

- Food as specified on itinerary 

- Special cultural programs as listed in different cities as specified in the schedule

- Professional English speaking local tour expert

 FLIGHT DEVIATION SERVICE:  

Please contact us for details and pricing whenever you need 

 PRE & POST TRIP ACCOMMODATION SERVICE:

Please contact us for details and pricing whenever you need 

HAND-PICKED 4-STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:

☆ Tel Aviv:Ink Hotel or similar

☆ Haifa: Arabesque Arts & Residency or similar

☆ Tiberias: Lavi Kibbutz Hotel or similar

☆ Jerusalem: Ambassador Hotel or similar

☆ Dead Sea: Ramada Resort Hotel or similar

☆ Petra: Petra Stella Hotel or similar

☆ Amman: Toledo Amman Hotel or similar

5-STAR HOTEL UPGRADE: Early Bird Price U$1199/person

☆ Tel Aviv: Crowne Plaza Tel Aviv City Center or similar

☆ Haifa: Dan Carmel Haifa or similar

☆ Tiberias: Sofia Hotel Sea of Galilee or similar

☆ Jerusalem: Leonardo Plaza Hotel Jerusalem or similar

☆ Dead sea: Holiday Inn Resort or similar

☆ Petra: Movenpick Resort or similar

☆ Amman: House Boutique Suites or similar

INTERNATIONAL AIR: (UTOvacation reserves the right to confirm the airlines below)

☆ United Airline ☆ American Airline ☆ Delta Airline ☆ Air Canada ☆ Lufthansa Airlines ☆ Jet Airways ☆ Lot Polish Airlines ☆ Tap Air Portugal ☆ Austrian Airlines ☆ KLM Airlines ☆ Alitalia ☆ Air France ☆ French Bee Airline ☆ Virgin Atlantic ☆ Vueling Airlines ☆ Air Caraibes ☆ Level Airline ☆ Norwegian Air Shuttle ☆ Iberia ☆ Air Italy ☆ Aeroflot ☆ Aer Lingus ☆ Finnair ☆ Swiss International Air Lines ☆ Scandinavian Airlines ☆ Brussels Airlines ☆ British Airways ☆ Turkish Airlines ☆ Ukraine Intl Airlines ☆ Royal Air Maroc ☆ Etihad Airways ☆ Egyptair ☆ Italia Trasporto Aereo ☆ Qatar Airways ☆ Royal Jordanian ☆ Emirates Airline ☆ Kuwait Airways

Israel

DOES NOT REQUIRE A VISA FOR USA & CANADA PASSPORT HOLDERS.

Jordan

REQUIRES a Visa for USA & CANADA passport holders. You must obtain a visa through the Embassy before travelling. Visas are not issued upon arrival at the King Hussein/Allenby Bridge land border crossing.

Israel, a Middle Eastern country on the Mediterranean Sea, is regarded by Jews, Christians and Muslims as the biblical Holy Land. Its most sacred sites are in Jerusalem. Within its Old City, the Temple Mount complex includes the Dome of the Rock shrine, the historic Western Wall, Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Israel's financial hub, Tel Aviv, is known for its Bauhaus architecture and beaches.

Travel from the United States of America to Israel (Issued: 07.01.2022)

Unvaccinated or non-infected travelers (people who never contracted COVID-19) coming to Israel from a country on the orange list must complete the full isolation length (there is an option to shorten isolation length) .

Vaccinated or recovered people coming to Israel from a country on the orange list must go into 24-hour isolation or isolate until they receive negative PCR test results, which must be taken at the Israeli international airport, whichever is earlier.

Non-Israeli citizens are allowed to enter Israel, provided they comply with all requirements.

Why visit Israel

Israel tourist attractions are numerous and varied. This is a relatively new country - celebrating 70 years of independence in 2018 - in what is a very ancient land. The world’s only Jewish and democratic state is home to sites sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam that can be found nowhere else. While these holy places are truly unique attractions, there is more to Israel than religious heritage and complex politics.

Welcoming, energetic cities, exquisite Mediterranean beaches, and exhilarating nature spots abound. Indeed, few countries this small – at 8,019 square miles, Israel is smaller than New Jersey – pack in as much history, geographical diversity, and cultural treasures.

Visa in Israel

Travelers normally receive a free, three-month tourist visa upon arrival in Israel, which may be extended.

The best time to visit Israel

The best time to visit Israel is either in spring or in the fall when the temperatures are a pleasantly warm 26C and the nights are cool. The days are hotter from June to August, with average temperatures of 32C. However, it gets cooler in the evening and if you don’t mind the heat, you’ll enjoy smaller crowds at popular sites.

Winters are much cooler, with temperatures around 10C. Jerusalem even receives occasional snowfall.

Event and Festivals

Jan - Mar

One of the most joyful days on the Jewish calendar, Purim, which takes place in March, celebrates the deliverance of the Jewish people from a Persian plot to purge the population. You’ll find the streets of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem lined with lively celebrations, creating a carnival-like atmosphere.

Easter is incredibly busy in Israel, with many Christians choosing to celebrate the holiday in the Holy Land, especially in Jerusalem.

Apr - May

Yom Haatzmaut, which falls in April or May, celebrates the formal establishment of the State of Israel and is always directly preceded by Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day to remember the soldiers who gave their lives for the cause. There is an almost incongruous ‘switch’ from somberness of Memorial Day to the lively celebrations, shows and festive events the following day.

Commemorating the Exodus story, Passover, which usually falls in April, is one of the most important holidays in the Jewish calendar. As such it’s also a particularly busy time to travel — all Israeli schools are closed and many families will spend time moving around the country, making it one of the most difficult times to get to certain sites or find hotel rooms. Many Jews will observe strict dietary rules during this period, and these restrictions may also affect the availability of certain foods in many hotels, though overall there is a feeling of celebration.

Easter is incredibly busy in Israel, with many Christians choosing to celebrate the holiday in the Holy Land, especially in Jerusalem.

Sep - Oct

The holiest day on the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur is the day of atonement when Jews ask for forgiveness for their sins from the previous year. Observance includes a 25-hour fast beginning at sunset. Many businesses shut down over this period, and it can be difficult to find transportation or an open restaurant as many locals take time off work.

Rosh Hashanah is a two-day holiday marking the beginning of the Jewish calendar year. It is a time where the traditional shofar (ram’s horn) is blown from synagogues, and apples, honey, and other sweets are eaten to celebrate the occasion. Be aware, many businesses will close during Rosh Hashanah.

Nov - Dec

One of the most iconic Jewish holidays, Hanukkah is the eight-day festival of lights, celebrated by lighting menorahs and eating lots of oily food. In Israel, you can witness the annual relay race that brings a torch from the hills of Judea to light the menorah by the Western Wall.

Although Judaism and Islam are the biggest religions in Israel, many Christian residents and visitors spend Christmas in the Holy Land, especially in areas such as Bethlehem and Nazareth.

Language in Israel

Although most people in Israel can speak English, and a plethora of other languages, Hebrew is the national language. Modern Hebrew, which is spoken in Israel is an adapted version of the language which comes from Biblical Hebrew.HEBREW LANGUAGE GUIDE FOR TOURISTS IN ISRAEL

https://www.touristisrael.com/hebrew-language-guide-for-tourists-in-israel/24759/#:~:text=Although%20most%20people%20in%20Israel,which%20comes%20from%20Biblical%20Hebrew.

Currency in Israel

sheqel, also spelled shekel, monetary unit of Israel. The sheqel (plural: sheqalim) is divided into 100 agorot. Israel's current monetary system, based on the New Israeli Sheqel (NIS), was established in 1985, when the old sheqel was replaced at a rate of 1,000 old sheqalim to 1 new sheqel (NIS 1).

Other Items/Electricity

In Israel, the standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. You can use your electric appliances in Israel, if the standard voltage in your country is between 220 - 240 V (as is in the UK, Europe, Australia and most of Asia and Africa). Manufacturers take these small deviations into account.

What to pack and what to wear for a trip to Israel

- A wide-brimmed sunhat – The sun is intense, there is often no escape and you can easily burn your sensitive head.

- Sunglasses.

- Sunscreen.

- Sun protecting lip balm. ...

- 3-4 Loose, breathable cotton t-shirts.

- Comfortable walking sandals.

- Flip flops for walking around the hotel or popping out to the shop.

In general, Israel is a progressive and relaxed country, and casual clothing is suitable for almost any setting. Jeans, t-shirts, shorts, and comfortable shoes are ideal for most situations. If you’re traveling in Israel on business, casual dress is common!

WHAT TO WEAR IN ISRAEL – VISITING RELIGIOUS SITES

For those travelers who plan to visit religious sites such as churches, mosques, and the Western Wall, it is advisable to avoid short skirts, short shorts, and sleeveless shirts. Women cover their shoulders, knees, and chest when visiting these sites. If visiting Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth or other cities with religious attractions, it’s best to bring long, lightweight layers to cover up and adjust to comfort level. If visiting Jewish religious sites, men should cover their heads with a kippah. It’s usually indicated with a sign when men must cover their heads – most notably at the Western Wall.

Jordan (الأردنّ al-Urdunn) is a country the Levant region of the Middle East that is almost land-locked save for a small 28km outlet on the Red Sea in the Gulf of Aqaba and a frontage on the Dead Sea). It's bordered by Israel and the West Bank (Territory of Undetermined Permanent Status) to the west, by Syria to the north, by Iraq to the east and by Saudi Arabia to the south. Jordan has a large collection of archaeological sites, ranging from important biblical attractions to temples carved into the rock.

Why visit Jordan

Amman is the capital of Jordan and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world with 7,000 years of recorded history. Amman is a huge, hectic and fascinating city that once went under the name Philadelphia, in honour of Ptolemy Philadelphus (the son of Cleopatra) who rebuilt the city before it was taken by Herod around 30 BC and given to the Romans.

The city boasts amazing nightlife, incredible food, ancient history, world-class museums and a thriving arts scene. Some of the highlights of Amman are the ancient Roman Amphitheater built when the city was known as Philadelphia. Unlike the Roman amphitheatre in Rome, the amphitheatre in Amman is fully open to tourists and is still used to host live events. Abdoun district is famous for its nightclubs, amazing restaurants and Shisha cafes. Rainbow Street in Jabal-Amman district is elevated above the city and offers incredible views over the old town, it is also a great spot to see historical buildings, art galleries or enjoy some good food and shisha.

Is it safe to visit Jordan as a tourist?

Compared to many of its neighbors in the Middle East, Jordan is an exceptionally safe country to visit. ... In fact, the Jordanian government puts a lot of effort and money into making visitors feel safe through high-profile security and police presence in tourist regions and in hotels.

Visa to Jordan

Tourist Visa Required: Yes.

Jordan issues single-entry visas to U.S. citizens upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport and most international land border crossings.

The best time to visit Jordan

The best time to visit Jordan is in spring or fall when you can expect temperatures into the high twenties during the day, but cooler nights. It’s warm, but not too hot for exploring sites, hiking in nature reserves, or spotting plants and wildlife.

Summers in Jordan are very hot, with temperatures reaching into the forties. However, if you are not adversely affected by heat it is still worth considering a trip at this time — you will have sites like Petra almost to yourself.

Jordan often experiences snow in the winter months and the nights get cold, especially in the desert regions. This is also when the majority of the rain falls, albeit in short, sharp showers.

Language in Jordan

The official language of Jordan is Arabic, though English is even more widely spoken. With the exception of some local Emiratis, who make up a small percentage of the total population, almost everyone living in or traveling to Jordan speaks at least passable English. Street signs and public documents are written in Arabic and English.

Basic Vocabulary English-Arabic Phrases

https://www.frommers.com/destinations/dubai/in-depth/language

Currency in Jordan

The Jordanian dinar is the national currency of Jordan and its abbreviation, or currency symbol, is denoted by JOD. The dinar has smaller denominations or subunits. In particular, one dinar is equal to 10 dirhams, 100 qirshes, and 1,000 fils. 1 The dinar is also circulated on Israel's West Bank.

Other Items/Electricity

In Jordan, the standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. You can use your electric appliances in Jordan, if the standard voltage in your country is in between 220 - 240 V (as is in the UK, Europe, Australia and most of Asia and Africa). ... You can also consider a combined power plug adapter/voltage converter.

What to pack and what to wear for a trip to Jordan

- A wide-brimmed sunhat – The sun is intense, there is often no escape and you can easily burn your sensitive head.

- Sunglasses.

- Sunscreen.

- Sun protecting lip balm. ...

- 3-4 Loose, breathable cotton t-shirts.

- Comfortable walking sandals.

- Flip flops for walking around the hotel or popping out to the shop.

*When planning what to wear in Jordan, the general rule is to keep shoulders, arms, and legs covered as much as possible. Men have slightly more flexibility when it comes to clothing but women should be sure to cover up and keep their hair tied back.

Be sure to stay extra hydrated while you’re in Jordan.

Any of travel products or services that you purchase from UTOvacation contains a contractual agreement between you and UTOvacation and it represents that you have agreed to UTOvacation Terms and Conditions. Please make sure that you read carefully before making any payment. 

Reservation 

Online Reservations 

Step 1. Visit UTOvacation website at www.utovacation.com, register or login to your account.

Step 2. Choose your desired departure date and departure city.

Step 3. Enter the travellers’ information according to the passport. Please identify and provide the contact information for the main traveller. All communication from UTOvacation will be sent to the main traveller only.  

Step 4. Make a deposit to complete the reservation. A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $600/person is required to secure the space. A full payment is required when the booking is created within the final payment period (within 150 days before the departure date).

Step 5.  Booking is confirmed.

By booking your tour online with UTOvacation.com you acknowledge and agree to all three terms and conditions including the Internet Sales & Deposit Policy and the Sales and Cancellation Policy.  You also confirm and agree that you understand that the deposit is non-refundable. 

Offline Reservations 

Step 1. Complete the reservation. 

Call 1-855-526-1286 to request Booking Form. Fill out all the information on the Booking Form with an authentic signature and date on the bottom of the second page. It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure documentation accuracy and travel documents validity. You will be liable for the full loss caused by incorrect information. By the time you full-fill the booking form, you have agreed to receive correspondence from UTOvacation which might include newsflash, email blast or any other promotions in the future. Email/Fax your current and valid Passport Copy with the Booking Form together to [email protected]/416-251-7778  

Step 2. Finalize the booking. 

Make the deposit. A Non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to secure the space. We accept cash, cheque, money order, debit card, credit card, email transfer, TD transfer. A full payment is required when booking if the package is a special on-sale product. 

Step 3. Booking is confirmed. 

Balance payment of any regular products or services is due 150 days prior to departure unless specified. If the full payment is not obtained by the due date, UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel such reservation and retain the pre-paid deposit to cover any expenses occurred. * In addition, some products may require a second deposit before final payment. Please carefully review your product pages for your reference.  

By booking your tour offline with UTOvacation.com, you acknowledge and agree to all three terms and conditions including the Internet Sales & Deposit Policy and the Sales and Cancellation Policy.  You also confirm and agree that you understand that the deposit is non-refundable. 

Final Payment  

Balance payment of any regular products or services is due 150 days prior to departure unless specified. If the full payment is not obtained by the due date, UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel such reservation and retain the pre-paid deposit to cover any expenses occurred.  

Please note: Your timely payment is important to guarantee your seat/cabin and ensure the overall tour package price. Your final payment will NOT be charged automatically by UTOvacation and payment reconciliation in time on your side is necessary to confirm your booking.

Full or final payment is due 150 days before tour departure date. Travel documents including but not limited to valid Passport (or copy), Risk assumption waiver form with signature shall be collected as well by this date. Any failure to do so might result in trip cancelation, price increase, inflation surcharge or forfeiting your existing fund in your account.

Final Trip Confirmation

A final trip confirmation by email including day by day itinerary, hotel information, and flight information will be sent to the main contact traveller approximately one month before departure. 

Trip Cancellation and Eligible Refunds 

Please ensure you have read the Trip Cancellation Policy in full and have not scrolled past or by-passed this section. 
UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel or modify a tour prior to departure date. An alternative departure date will be offered for no extra charge should there be any travel restrictions, lock-downs imposed by governments, health organizations, travel bureaus. A full travel credit will be offered for future trip rebooking or rescheduling if there are extreme cases happening which are all beyond our control including but not limited to any global pandemics, regional epidemics, wars, or any other acts of god.
All passenger cancellation or change requests must be confirmed in written form by email or fax including your reservation number, full name and date of travel, cancellations will only be accepted in writing. 
Any cancellation of the issued flight tickets before departure (all the segments are unused) would incur a penalty of a minium of USD 350.00 per ticket or the surface price of the ticket subject to the rules and regulations of airline company. A adminitration fee also applies. No refund will be available once travel has begun. 
Cancellation terms will be applied based on the date that the written cancellation is received and based on the following dates prior to departure. 
All reservations, except where specified:

No refund will be available on departure date and/or after the tour has commenced (Including denied and/or rejected by Immigration Department or Custom of destination or Cruise port terminal officer). 
No refund or reimbursement will be available to passengers who voluntarily forego meals, cruise, tours and/or accommodations. A surcharge may apply should there be any additional fees occurred from services refused by the passengers. i.e. Since air ticket, cruise ticket, transportation, accommodation, and meals have to be arranged in advance during high season (i.e.Holidays, Special Events, and other important activities and conventions), no departure date changed is allowed. No refund will be available on departure date change and/or booking cancellation. 
Any other charges, refunds or rebates caused by the acts of God, Force Majeure, natural disasters, fire, weather, governmental and local authority's order, political change, strikes, war, riots, quarantine, custom regulations, damages or inquiry caused by accident is beyond the responsibility of UTOvacation and therefore, you agree to hold UTOvacation harmless and non-liable for any refunds or compensation outside of the previously defined refund structure. Furthermore, should the traveller violate any local/provincial or national laws during their travels, UTOvacation is not responsible or liable. By this signing the agreement the client agrees to any offer of a voucher, future company credit, or alternative arrangements as determined by management at that time. 
No refunds will be offered for Travel notices except for complete travel bans (Canada Travel Advisory Level 4) (USA Travel Advisory Level 4) which have occurred after the date of booking. Should an outright travel ban be implemented by the departing or destination country/city, a full travel credit will be offered.  Refunds will not be granted for pre-existing situations at the destination country at the time of the booking. Please note, should UTOvacation incur any unexpected costs from its suppliers, these costs would be subtracted from and balance/travel credit issued to the passenger 
For whatever reasons if the refund occurs according to our terms and conditions, such as acts of God, force majeure, natural disasters, fire, weather, political riots, strikes, wars, quarantine, global pandemics/regional epidemics, government travel bans or a lack of enough trip participants i.e., minimum 10 pax for a regular tour to be commenced, the pre-paid amount will be returned in the form of the original payment to the payer. 
Please note, any refunded amount will not include fees associated with Travel Visa’s which have already been issued or any services that have already been delivered. 
All reschedule tours are consider non-refundable; regular cancellation policy does not apply.

All upgrade packages are non-refundable including gold/silver flight package, hotel, cruise cabin, meal package and etc.

Travel Visa  
The following documents from the passenger are required if travel visa is applied through UTOvacation’s Visa Center:

• Original Passport (Make sure your actual passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the date of your expected departure time)
• Recent passport size photo with white background. Please note, each countries requirement may differ, please check requirement click here  
• Visa Application Form (Complete with signature and date)

*Remarks: If acquiring a visa on your own, the supporting documents will be provided from UTOvacation One Month prior to the trip departure date. Supporting documents requested early are subject to a $50 administration fee 

Shopping During your Tour 

Although we would be happy to assist your shopping needs, UTOvacation would not be responsible for price, quality, and service of any goods purchased during the tour.

Price Adjustments 

After the booking is confirmed, if the price increased following the imposition of a surcharge on fuel by the carrier or an increase in the exchange rate, insofar as the exchange rate applicable before the date on which the services are provided has increased by more than 5% since the date on which the contract was entered into; and/or if the increase, without taking into account any increase in the provincial sales tax or USA Canada's goods and services tax, raising taxes, royalties or reauthorized charges by a competent public authority, is equal to or greater than 7% of the price of services, you may choose between a full and immediate reimbursement of the services or the provision of similar services.(except for acts of God, wars, national strikes, travel restrictions, significant inflations, global pandemic or anything beyond our control)

Tour Adjustments 

UTOvacation retains the right to adjust, modify or reschedule tours if deemed necessary. 
UTOvacation also reserves the right to adjust your tour date or itinerary if it feels it is in the best interest of its passengers especially in cases that involve the health and safety. This may include minor adjustments like the timing of a scheduled tour attraction visit to a complete date modification. 
UTOvacation will do its best to notify you of any such changes before your departure (Or as soon as possible if you have already departed). 
Stipulations. Please note, UTOvacation does its’ best to fulfill its tour obligations. However, UTOvacation is not liable for scenarios which impact room availability, tour execution, separate fees or other elements of the tour that is enforced by third party entities such as local and federal authorities. 

Tour Credits

UTOvacation on some occasions may issue Travel Credits as either a reward or because of trip suspension. 
Travel Credits may be used on any UTOvacation product except for Travel Visas, First Class flight fare upgrades or Sponsored products.

• Travel Credits are not redeemable for cash
• Travel Credits will expire 18 months from original departure date
• Travel Credits may be used for more than one tour or destination

Travel Seat Arrangements 

Seating/Cabin assignment: UTOvacation has no power to control the seating selection on the aircraft or cabin location on the cruise (unless where specified). All the spots are arranged by the airline/cruise line group department or randomly selected by the computer system. Therefore, UTO vacation cannot help the customers to change, reserve, pre-assign seats/cabins. 
Preferred Seat Upgrade: UTOvacation will not be responsible for any preferred seat upgrade on aircraft (except for business or first class seats). Some cruise packages allow the selection of cabins at the time of booking for an upgraded price; please refer to the product page for details. 

Reservation Adjustments 

Changes to an existing reservation by the passenger for whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person charge plus any additional supplier fees. This includes name changes and removal of any services such as optional tours and transfers. The deposit and/or full payment for any optional feature that is on an early bird or special sale promotion is non-refundable and non-transferable. 
*Please note that name changes to airline or cruise line reservations are subject to full cancellation or re-booking. See Airline Name Changes section for specific regulations.
Replacing a travelling passenger is subject to cancellation penalties and is not covered by this Reservation Changes policy. 
Changes or additional requests after departure are subject to local rates at the time of amendment and must be paid directly by the passenger to the service provider. UTOvacation will make its best effort to minimize these costs, however, all payment will be payable by request of the local service providers. 
There are no refunds for unused services. 

Optional Tours

There is no need to pay deposit for any of the optional programs and extensions. Please note there is a possibility that the seats are all gone once you wish to attend such activity onsite or price might change due to the inflation, so we ask you to sign up early. For any early bird or discounted rate for the side trips special promotion, a non-refundable deposit or full fare might be required as per the terms and conditions. 

Travel Insurance 
UTOvacation strongly recommends all tour members to purchase travel insurance at the time of booking. UTOvacation does not directly offer Travel Insurance. The Travel Insurance recommended by UTOvacation are facilitated and owned by third party operators. Any Travel Insurance purchased by the passenger is governed by the third party and UTOvacation is not liable or responsible for said insurance.  

Flight upgrade
Once we are done issuing your flight tickets, our ticketing department will send you an email to confirm the details in time. UTOvacation shall take no responsibilities if airlines change schedules or change routings afterwards and no refunds shall be commenced because of such alterations.  

Baggage 

Each airline company has its own rules and regulations with the baggage weight, size, and number. The best way to find out the rules and regulations is to go visit the airline company official website. 
Please note, some destinations baggage is not included in the fare. Refer to your specific tour product page’s terms & conditions for specific baggage allowances.

Gratuities

Gratuities for tour director/local guide or driver are not included in the package price and if you are happy with their outstanding services, we recommend a tipping guideline: $15 per person per day for the guide and $ 5 per person per day for the driver. If you find the service is exceptional, feel free to tip additionally. Please keep in mind that the amount of appreciation is always at your discretion and we thank you for your generosity and kindness. Should you wish to settle your tipping money before the trip by using credit card, you may do so in your account.

Tour Fare Includes 

Please refer to your tour itinerary for the most updated information 

Tour Fare Excludes

• Visa Application Fee
• Any personal charges, such as phone bills, laundry, postage, and baggage over-weight charge, insurance, beverages, water, etc
• Optional Tours
• Gratuities for tour guides and drivers are not included.
• Single supplement
  
• Any items not listed in the itinerary
• Tourist Tax（“Tourism Dirham” imposed by Dubai government must be paid directly by guests to the hotel when checking out. The fee is AED 20 (approx. US$5) per room per night）
• Any other charges or incremental costs caused by the acts of God, Force Majeure, natural disasters, fires, weather, governmental and local authority's order, political change, strikes, war, riots, quarantine, custom regulations, damages or inquiry caused by the accident beyond the responsibilities of travel agents and incurred due to the tourist action violating the law.
• In the event of an “Act of God” and or Force Majeure, UTOvacation is not liable and reserves the right to remedy the situation as it sees fit.

Vaccinations

- Please be advised that the vaccination requirements are subject to change in each country and that it is the responsibility of the traveler and not UTOvacation to check about the requirements before the arrival of your destination. 

- The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that all travelers should be up to date with routine vaccinations. Following that, travelers should check that they have been fully vaccinated against measles, rubella, mumps, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), poliomyelitis, and COVID-19 before starting their travel. Non-immunized or incompletely immunized travelers should be offered the routine vaccinations recommended in their national immunization schedules, in addition to those needed for international travel (e.g. yellow fever vaccine).

- The WHO recommends the following vaccinations for travelers to South America: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, and rabies. Some routine vaccinations are also recommended, such as measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap), influenza, chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, meningitis, and polio.

- Proof of yellow fever vaccination may be required for some travelers, based on their specific itinerary. It is possible to find further details on the WHO website.

Additional Notes

The extra cost of schedule delay caused by Air Flight cancellation or change will be undertaken by passengers themselves. The missed itineraries will not be re-arranged. During the tour or cruise, it will be considered as surrendering application automatically if you do not attend the pre-arranged tour or check in the prearranged hotel or cruise. 
All the extra cost will be undertaken by the client voluntarily. UTOvacation reserves the right to abandon any clients if such clients violate the law or damage the interest of tour groups If a travel visa is denied for any reason either applied through UTOvacation Visa Service Center or applied on your own, the tour cancellation policy applies when cancellation of the tour is requested. UTOvacation holds no responsibilities for any denied Travel Visa application.   
If a child, 18 years old or younger, is travelling abroad with only one parent/guardian, children MUST carry a notarized consent letter signed by non-accompanying parent/guardian. If a child, 18 years old or younger is travelling alone, children must carry a notarized consent letter signed by both parents/guardian. Such a consent letter may be requested by immigration authorities when entering or leaving from a foreign country or by North American officials when re-entering into USA or Canada. Failure of presenting such document may result in the rejection of boarding aircraft or vessel for the children concerned. 
Cruise lines reserve the right to cancel, modify or substitute any scheduled port of calls and the schedule at any time and for any reason whatsoever without prior notice due to the navigation authority and water conditions. Any additional expenses caused by the trip interruption should be paid by the customers, which includes but not limited to meals, transportation, hotel accommodations, personal expense, and lost baggage. UTOvacation shall not be liable for any loss to guests. 
For children under 18 who will be occupying a bed, there will be an additional $100 supplement per child. Please note, this is only applicable China discounted tours or any trip that includes China discounter tours.

Please note, there is a minimum attendant requirement (10 participants) for optional programs and Pre and Post tour extensions, If less than 10, there will be a FIT surcharge of up to 50% extra on top of the price per person. UTOvacation reserves the right to cancel or modify optional programs and Pre and Post tour extensions prior to departure date.

Safeguarding your payment(s) is our top priority. In order to prevent any rampant fraudulence or deception, we ask our customers to settle payment(s) through your account on UTOvacation official website at www.utovacation.com. Should you choose offline payment submission, Cheque/Money order/Bank draft/Credit card (with credit card authorization form filled out and signed) are accepted and the payee must be UTOvacation. Please be advised that UTOvacation has never been allowing Bank transfer/Email transfer for transactions and Cash is not recommended. If you find something suspicious regarding your payment, please call 1-855.526.1286 before any further actions.

Remarks: 
1) UTOvacation reserves the right to impose relevant fuel/inflation surcharge if Brent Crude Oil Price Index or US/Canada Official CPI has jumped over 4% between your booking date and tour departure date.
2) UTOvacation usually sends out important notifications including but not limited to destination health protocols, travel industry policies, tour updates and safety alerts to our agents/customers by newsletter through email. We are not responsible for trip delay, service cancellation, price increase or any other types of loss caused by unsubscribing from our email list, wrong email address or a lack of checking email box/spam folder/junk folder on a regular basis. If you have not received our newsletter for a long time, make sure your email address is effective/valid and you are on our email list. OR contact us immediately at [email protected] for assistance.

Special Notes for Middle Eastern packages：
Please be advised that traveling in the Middle East requires open-mind and willingness to respect the local culture, religion and tradition. 
1.It is highly recommended that women wear tops covering shoulders and skirts falling below the knee in public. Knee-length shorts are allowed for men. It is customary for women to cover their shoulders and hair and men to have shirts and long pants when visiting a mosque or temple. More conservative dress is expected during the Ramadan or Jewish holiday period.
2.Non-Muslims above the age of 21 are only allowed to consume alcohol in licensed hotels, clubs and restaurants, never in public open areas.
3.Taking photographs of individuals, especially females, needs a permission first. Do not take any pictures with military facilities, borders and airports.
4.Horse carts and camel rides at tourist sites are mostly not included in the entrance fees. We suggest that you negotiate ride fare and tips with the merchant beforehand in order to avoid any unexpected situation at the end of the ride. Keep the exact change in local currency handy.
5.Ramadan is the holy month for the Islamic world and all Muslims have to fast from dawn to dusk without eating, drinking or smoking. Alcohol is available in licensed bars and restaurants after sunset for non-Muslims. Tourist hotels usually keep one restaurant open during the day catering to resident guests. Also during Ramadan month, live performance, certain music and dancing are prohibited. Shops are open after sunset.
6.Most hotels and restaurants provide kosher foods with no pork or shellfish in Israel. 
7.Shabbat is the Jewish holy-day and day of rest of the week. It starts on every Friday after sunset and ends on Saturday evening. Offices, public transportation (except for taxi), private businesses are closed (i.e., stores and restaurants) and reopen after the Shabbat.

UTO Worry-Free Plan:

(Reg $299-699pp)

Risk Free Deposit: 

1.  By making a deposit of $600pp in a timely manner, you will secure a vacation spot and avoid any future package/service price increase. Within the first 30 days after you put down the deposit, you may cancel at any time without a question asked and receive a full refund in the form of your payment. 

2.  After 30 days of your deposit payment, you may still cancel your trip for any reason up to 150 days prior to your departure date and your deposit(non-refundable) will be converted to UTO future travel credit in full amount for 24 months. (If you cancel within 150 days before tour departure date, your deposit will be lost plus penalty as per terms and conditions)

Flexible Name/Tour Change:

1. No administration fee is charged for name change/tour change/minor correction up to 150 days prior to your departure date (except for any additional cost/surcharge already occurred, if any, imposed by any third party. i.e., airline, cruise line)

2. There is an administration fee of $100pp for any name change/tour change plus any additional cost/surcharge already occurred, if any, imposed by any third party. i.e., airline, cruise line, hotel, ground operator if you wish to make such change within 150 days before the tour starts.

Preferential Force Majeure Solution:

If there are any force majeure events happening beyond the control of UTOvacation (Global pandemics, natural disasters, acts of terrorism, wars, strikes or travel restrictions etc.), your payment less any expenses already occurred will be converted to UTO future travel credit for 24 months.

 Extra Care:

1. If full payment is not received on the due date as per terms and conditions on our end, we will offer guests an extra 24 hours’ period before cancelling the reservation and imposing any penalties after the deadline time.

2. Supporting document for visa application is provided for free of charge.

Remarks:
1.UTO Worry-Free Plan is complimentary for new bookings only and cannot be combined with any other similar promotions. The existing reservations are not applicable for the plan.
2. Only itinerates with such are applicable for UTO Worry-Free Plan.
3. By purchasing UTO Worry-Free Plan, you understand that this program is non-refundable and non-transferable. Payments made by the customer will first be applied to UTO Worry-Free Plan and then to the remainder of the tour package.

UTOvacation strongly recommends that you purchase travel insurance for any future travel plans. 

We have curated two reputable partners one in the USA and one for Canada. Once you have made your trip selection, please select the option of purchasing travel insurance. 

For USA patrons, in order to qualify for the “Cancel For Any Reason” Option offered by John Hancock, you will need to purchase your insurance within 14 days of your initial deposit. Other insurance policies may be purchased later.

Please note, the travel insurance that is available for purchase is with our affiliate partners and not a direct product or offering of UTOvacation. For any questions or concerns, please contact the vendor directly. 

American Travel Insurance (click for more details)

Canadian Travel Insurance (click for more details)