Historic Haciendas of Mexico

Rates

Included

• Lectures and field commentary by study leader and architecture expert Luis Fernando Rodríguez
• Seven nights accommodations: Six nights in historic haciendas - One night in the deluxe Galeria Plaza Hotel, Mexico City
• All breakfasts, five lunches and six dinners, including welcome and farewell dinners
• All sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary including entrance fees
• All gratuities to drivers and guide
• All transfers with luggage handling at the airports and hotels in Mexico for those traveling with the group
• Siemer & Hand tour manager / local guide
• Pre-trip service, suggested reading list and pre-departure information

Excluded

International airfare, airport and departure taxes; airport/hotel transfers for those not traveling on the group dates; meals not listed as included; charges for items of a personal nature including laundry, beverages, and excess baggage charges; independent travel arrangements; travel and accident insurance; and passport fees.

Group Size

The main program land cost is based on a minimum of 20 participants.

Health

All participants must be in good health. This program is active and involves walking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs. All locations may not be handicapped accessible. Any condition that may require special medical attention or other accommodation must be reported at the time of your reservation.

Deposit and Final Payment

Reservations will be accepted in order of receipt if accompanied by a completed reservation form and a deposit of $500 per person. Final payment for all land and air costs is due by November 10, 2008, and must be paid by check.

Cancellations and Refunds

Refunds, less a cancellation fee of $350 per person, will be made if Siemer & Hand Travel is notified on or before November 10, 2008. No refunds will be granted after that date. All cancellations must be in writing.

Travel Insurance

Trip cancellation and medical insurance are strongly recommended. Baggage and personal items are at the owner's risk throughout the tour, and we recommend that you consider purchasing baggage insurance.

Responsibility

A detailed statement of limitations and exclusions of liability of Siemer & Hand Travel, Inc. and the Art Institute of Chicago for loss of property, injury, illness, or death will be provided to passengers upon enrollment and is available to prospective travelers upon request.