Travel Talk is a customer-oriented company. We use cost-effective control systems and work to keep the administration and operation expenses as low as possible while maintaining our high standard of service, to make our Travel Talk tours more affordable for you. Our ultimate goal is to deliver the value back to our customers and deliver experiences of a lifetime without breaking the bank.

The cost of your tour includes the services mentioned in the “Inclusions” section on every tour page. It mainly covers accommodation, transportation, guide service, breakfasts, sightseeing activities and some other inclusions depending on your itinerary. The total tour cost consists of two payments: the tour price and the local payment.

We know that it’s not always easy to have sufficient cash to cover the cost of your entire holiday in one go; especially when you book your flight ticket and tour at the same time. We aim to ease your cash needs through our pay easy system (http://traveltalktours.com/pay-easy-system) by dividing the tour cost into two payments: the tour price and the local payment. You just need to pay the tour price to purchase your tour and the compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip.

You can pay the local payment in GBP, EUR, USD or the local currency; however we advise you to pay the local payment in GBP in order to avoid exchange rate differences at the destination. The local payment is a part of the overall tour cost and it covers a portion of the local expenses at the destination, including transportation, expenses of the local guide and the operation. The local payment does not cover extra costs like additional meals, entry fees, drinks, tips, personal expenses or other type of travel costs which are not stated in the “Inclusions” section of each tour.

Optional activities are activities provided by local companies at some of the sites you’d visit and not included in the tour cost. Some optional activities are not operated by Travel Talk and may require a minimum number of attendees. You can find detailed information about the optional activities and costs in the pre-departure file of the destination you are travelling to. The pre-departure file for your tour can be found online on the tour page, in the “Overview” section, and is sent via e-mail together with your tour voucher as well. Please also check our “Inclusions” sections for the services included and excluded in the tour cost.

We are a member of ABTA, Association of British Travel Agents, membership number Y600X. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. ABTA also offers you an arbitration scheme for the resolution of disputes arising out of this contract. The scheme is arranged by ABTA and administered independently. It is a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on you for cost. Safeguarding your adventure holiday is important to us. You can be sure your holiday is secured and fully financially protected. Besides, we always strive to provide customers with a high quality of service that align with the policies and objectives of Travel Talk.

Most of our passengers are between the ages of 18 and 39, but more mature travellers with a young outlook are also welcomed on some of our tours. The majority of Travel Talkers are from Australia, New Zealand, Britain, USA, Canada or Europe with a passion for travel and exotic experiences.

There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don’t mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same sex, then you do not need to pay the supplement. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of their tour. Please note this option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping (i.e. in the Saharan desert).

Yes, it is absolutely safe as the system is secured by 128-bit SSL.

You are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your trip. Please consult your travel agent or your consulate in advance to determine if or which visas are required and how to obtain them. Failure to obtain all necessary visas could result in you not being allowed to enter the destination and could result in considerable expenses and inconvenience. Please also remember that on some tours you may need multiple visas to enter the same country more than once. More information about visas is also available on the pre-departure files of the relevant destinations.

It is your responsibility to arrive at your tour’s starting point on time. Travel Talk tours do not include any form of transportation to your tour destination such as flights. Some tours may include an arrival airport transfer, whereas others may start at your meeting point as the arrival hotel or the boat (for sailing tours).

If your tour includes arrival transfer from the airport, you will be taken to your arrival hotel or meeting point. If your tour does not include arrival transfer from the airport, the meeting points are pre-determined and made available to you in your pre-departure file and our website prior to the commencement of your tour. The meeting point can also be found under the “Overview” tab of your tour online as “Arrival Details”. In the case that you miss your welcome meeting or the departure of the tour, you can keep in touch with your tour guide to amend the situation and catch up with the group.

Most of our tours include airport transfers. Please refer to the “Inclusions” section of your tour. You must inform our call centre of your flight details (date of flight, flight number, arrival time and name of travellers) at least 10 days prior to your arrival for the confirmed arrangement of your transfer. You will be picked up by a Travel Talk representative holding a Travel Talk sign at the airport unless stated otherwise.

You have few options to book a tour;

• Online
• Call us +442080999596
• E-mail us at info@traveltalktours.com
• Visit us at travel shows and events
• Through your travel agent

You can pay for your tour by providing payment information when booking online via the form, or by contacting us directly. Credit or debit cards (MasterCard/Visa/Debit cards) can be used to pay for your tours. American Express is not accepted.

For standard bookings, a non-refundable deposit of £60 per person is required. All bookings will be confirmed by Travel Talk in writing to the lead passenger along with confirmation of payment and balance details.

The remaining balance for the booking will be charged to the payment details given at the time of booking 60 days prior to the departure date of the tour. You can contact us directly to change your payment details. If there is a failure to complete the payment, Travel Talk reserves the right to cancel the reservation.

For travel show and exhibition bookings, the required non-refundable deposit may be lower than £60 per person. Bookings made at the shows are subject to confirmation by Travel Talk within 15 days.

Depending on your destination, dates and hotel availability, we may be able to arrange pre/post-tour accommodation with our special prices. You can add pre or post accommodation during the booking process. Please contact us for detailed information.