GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TOUR:

Financial arrangements:            The current cost of the trip is about 3900 USD/2600 EUR (or 3100 USD/2065 EUR for land only - based on the exchange rate as of June 30, 2007) per person, based on double occupancy in a group of 25 people. The additional fee for single accommodations is about 525 USD/350 EUR. The price might change a little based on the actual exchange rate or number of participants, but our hope is that it will remain essentially the same. In any case you'll be informed right away of any possible financial changes or adjustments. The tour will operate with at least 20 participants (Price with 20 participants: + 225USD/150EUR).

Price includes:
·      Round trip flight from New York City
·      14 nights at three star Hotel, all rooms with private bath or shower
·      Full Irish breakfast at Hotel each day, day 2 – 15 inclusive
·      Dinner at hotels each day, day 1 – 14 inclusive
·      Entry tickets for the visits as per itinerary
·      Boat trips and ferry crossing as per itinerary.
Please note: visits to the islands of Innishmurray and the rocks of Skellig Michael are subject to weather conditions
·      Motorcoach with driver
·      Service charges and taxes at existing rates
·      English speaking guide 

Price does NOT include:
·      Insurance*  
·      Meals, other than specified (no lunches)
·      Beverages during meals
·      Entrance fees other than specified
·      Porterage, gratuities and personal services (phone calls, room services, laundry, etc.)
·      Payment for extra (optional) tours
·      Anything not specifically mentioned in “Price includes”
*Health/Emergency insurance is mandatory for all participants  

Sign up and Payment:
We would request $500.00 deposit at the time of signing up for the trip. Deposit is non-refundable. The deadline for signing up and for final payment is March 15, 2008.  All payments should be made by check, US dollar draft or US dollar wire transfer (Bank information will be provided on the request. Bank wire fees are responsibility of the traveler) to the "Palomnik, LLC". Any returned checks are subject to $20 fee. 

Special requests:
All special requests, concerns and suggestions must be submitted in writing to Fr. Ilya Gotlinsky no later than the date of the final payment (March 15, 2008).  

Cancellation:
In the unlikely event of cancellation, the charges, in addition to the full amount of the deposit are*:
•          No penalties, except air ticket (if issued) over 91 days to departure 
•          50% of the tour cost, 90 to 31 days prior to the departure
•          100% of the tour cost 30 days prior to the departure           
All the cancellations must be in writing and sent directly to agent/coordinator - Fr. llya Gotlinsky, and must be received for reimbursement by the dates shown in the cancellation schedule. 

Passport and Visa:
A valid passport is necessary for travel to Ireland. The passport must be issued at least three months prior to the departure and must be valid until your return. 

Rules on the road:
•          be aware that all medical needs and coverage regarding personal property will be sole responsibility of the traveler;          
•          act in a manner consistent with the surrounding environment;
•         make arrangement to have sufficient funds to cover personal needs and unexpected happenings. The places that we will be visiting may not have the same amenities that one is accustomed to. It is expected that the traveler will follow the directions of the Tour Director at all times.            
Our tour will operate based on a high pace itinerary.  Please be aware that we will have long days, fair amount of walking and standing, will have several hotel changes and several boat rides/transfers (beware if you easily affected by motion/sea sickness). At time when we will try to make you trip as pleasant and relaxing as possible, it still will be quite physically demanding (The rocks of Skelligs offer several hundred stairs to climb before you reach the site of the monastery).  The Director reserves the right to restrict a person’s participation in the group’s activities, including exclusion from the group, when, in the opinion of the Director, such action is appropriate. 

Please note:             The Director of the trip (Fr. Ilya Gotlinsky) does not hold any legal responsibilities concerning any of the arrangements. He plays only the role of an agent/coordinator.