Terms & Conditions

Deposit

• A non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total tour cost is required to secure your reservation
• This deposit must be paid at the time of booking to confirm your place on the tour

Balance Payment

• The remaining balance (75% of the tour cost) must be paid in full 42 days before your tour begins
• If final payment is not received by the deadline, Walking Holiday Ireland reserves the right to cancel your booking and retain the deposit

Contract

• An invoice from Walking Holiday Ireland serves as the binding contract between you and the company
• Your booking is confirmed upon receipt of the deposit payment

Cancellation Rights

• Tours may be modified or cancelled up to four weeks in advance due to:
  • Unforeseen circumstances beyond the company's control
  • Insufficient participant numbers for guided experiences

Refunds

• If Walking Holiday Ireland cancels a tour, customers receive a full refund of all payments made
• The company accepts no responsibility for related costs such as airline tickets, accommodation booked separately, or other travel arrangements

Force Majeure

• In force majeure situations (acts of nature, war, pandemics, etc.), only the tour payment itself is refunded
• No additional compensation is provided for force majeure circumstances

Modification Fees

• Any changes to your booking incur a €50 administration fee
• Additional expenses incurred by the company due to modifications will be charged to the customer
• Tour modifications cannot be made within two weeks of departure

Cancellation Penalties

Cancellation penalties are structured as follows, based on when cancellation occurs:

• More than 6 weeks before departure: Deposit only (25%) is forfeited
• 4-6 weeks before departure: 50% of the total tour cost must be paid
• 2-4 weeks before departure: 80% of the total tour cost must be paid
• Within 2 weeks of departure: 100% of the total tour cost must be paid (no refund)

Non-Transferable Bookings

• Bookings are non-transferable to other individuals or dates, except where allowed by the cancellation policy

Required Coverage

Your travel insurance must cover:

• Trip cancellation
• Personal accidents
• Illness and medical expenses
• Lost belongings and baggage
• Liability and legal costs

Proof of Insurance

• Walking Holiday Ireland may request proof of travel insurance coverage
• The company does not evaluate the adequacy of policies or advise on insurance matters

Limitation of Liability

• Walking Holiday Ireland strives to provide smooth, enjoyable experiences but assumes no liability except for negligence
• The company is not responsible for:
  • Personal injury or illness
  • Loss or damage to personal belongings
  • Circumstances beyond reasonable control
  • Third-party service failures (hotels, transport, guides)

Participant Responsibility

• Participants accept full responsibility for:
  • Personal fitness levels
  • Pre-existing health conditions
  • Injuries or complications resulting from participation
  • Physical limitations that may cause injury during the tour

Medical Declarations

• It is your responsibility to disclose any health conditions or medical concerns that could affect your ability to participate safely

Governing Law

• These terms and conditions are governed by Irish law
• All bookings are made under Irish law

Dispute Resolution

• Any disputes arising from bookings or tours shall be resolved in Irish courts
• The courts of the Republic of Ireland have exclusive jurisdiction

Itinerary Changes

• Tour descriptions and itineraries may be modified at the company's discretion
• Customers will be notified of significant changes
• Reasonable alternatives will be provided if changes are necessary

Use of Photos and Content

• Photos taken during tours may be used for marketing purposes and promotional materials
• If you do not wish your photo to be used, you must specify this in writing at the time of booking
• By not requesting restrictions, you consent to reasonable use of tour photos

What's Included

• One piece of luggage per participant, up to 15kg in weight, receives transfers along designated tour routes
• Luggage is transported between accommodations each day

Limitations

• Luggage heavier than 15kg may be refused by the luggage transport service
• Additional luggage may incur extra charges
• Luggage transfers only cover accommodations within the scheduled itinerary
• Luggage cannot be transferred to accommodations outside the scheduled tour dates or locations

Conduct Standards

• All participants must maintain appropriate conduct and respect fellow participants and staff
• Disruptive, dangerous, or inappropriate behavior is not tolerated

Termination of Participation

• Walking Holiday Ireland reserves the right to terminate participation without refund if a participant:
  • Engages in disruptive or dangerous behavior
  • Violates participant conduct standards
  • Poses a safety risk to themselves or others
  • Violates laws or regulations
• No refund will be issued if participation is terminated for behavioral reasons

Children's Discounts

Children Under 2 Years

• Receive up to 80% discount when sharing a room with parents/guardians
• Passport copy required for verification
• Child is not allocated a separate bed

Children Ages 3-12 Years

• Receive up to 20% discount on tour pricing
• €100 deposit required per child
• Child receives their own bed and standard accommodation

Discount Restrictions

• Special offers and discounts cannot be combined with other promotional offers
• Discounts apply only to base tour prices
• Discounts may not apply to luggage transfers, accommodation add-ons, or other optional services