Reservations cannot be made through a travel agent. Our prices are direct to the public.

RATES: Tour rates are calculated according to transportation fares, and accommodation rates. Although efforts are made to maintain the tour rates as published, Tour Operator reserves the right to adjust prices at any time should this become necessary.

DEPOSITS & PAYMENTS: On most tours a deposit of $200.00 per person is required within 7 days of booking. If the deposit is not received within this time period, reservations may be cancelled. The balance of payment is due 45 days prior to departure, therefore guaranteeing the confirmed rate. When reservations are received less than 45 days prior to departure, full payment is required within 7 days. When reservations are made 14 days or less prior to departure, it must be paid by the following method: Certified cheque, money order, or cash, and must be received 48 hours after booking.

FORMS OF PAYMENTS: Margaret Whittet Tours will accept payment in the form of cheque, certified cheque, money order, Visa, Master Card  or cash. Cheques should be made payable to Margaret Whittet Tours, and dated the day of making the reservation.

GOODS & SERVICES TAX: The Canadian Government’s GST and /or HST may apply to the cost of your tour. 

• 46 days or more prior to departure-no charge
• 32-45 days prior to departure-$200.00 charge per person
• 31 days or less prior to departure-No refund

INSURANCE: Margaret Whittet Tours strongly recommends the purchase of Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance, and Medical Insurance. When making your reservation, please ask for details, and quotes.

DEPARTURE POINTS & TIMES: Numerous towns and cities are used as departure points for each tour. It is expected that you can transport yourself to and from a central joining point. During instances of unforeseen circumstances, such as inclement weather, passengers may be called and asked to change their pick-up time. Passengers with emergencies, please call: 519-219-0134 or cell 519-277-2643.

IDENTIFICATION: Canadian Citizens are asked to carry proof of citizenship, and photo identification for tours to the United States.

SPECIAL TRAVELERS: Mentally or Physically challenged persons are welcome to travel with M.W. Tours. Persons requiring special assistance, must be accompanied by a companion to care for their needs.

CURRENCY: All prices are shown in Canadian Dollars.

SURCHARGES: In the event of an energy crisis and/or devaluation of the Canadian Dollar, all tours are subject to surcharge until 30 days prior to departure. Tour members will be advised of any surcharge on their tour at this time. If a rate increase of more than 7% is necessary, clients may cancel with no penalties.

SEATING: There are NO reserved seats on motor coaches. To ensure that passengers share vantage points, seats are rotated at the discretion of the Tour Escort.

SMOKING: For all passengers’ comfort, smoking is not permitted on motor coaches. Frequent stops will be made for those wishing to smoke outside the coach.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Drinking of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on motor coaches.

OTHER CHARGES: Any changes made to original bookings are subject to $20.00 administration fee.  Depending on your pick up point, a transfer fee might be applicable.  Check at time of booking if this applies to you.

TOUR DOCUMENTS: Documents, luggage tags, and insurance policies are sent to the passenger two weeks prior to departure.

BAGGAGE:  Although the  Escort and Driver supervise the transfer of luggage to and from the motor coach and every effort is made to handle all luggage as carefully as possible, M.W. Tours cannot assume liability for loss, theft or damage due to breakage, fire, water, etc. We do offer baggage insurance.  Please check at time of booking for luggage restrictions and baggage insurance.

RESPONSIBILITY: Margaret Whittet Tours acts solely as organizer of the tours outlined on this flyer, and is responsible for making all reservations and charting the routes as outlined but it is expressly understood and agreed between the tour organizer and the passengers that M.W. Tours or its consultants shall not be held responsible for:

1. non-performance on the part of any hotel or other accommodation for any act or omission that cannot be directly attributed to the neglect of the tour organizer;
2. any delays, misconnection, loss, damage or injury to persons, property or for mechanical defects or failure, however caused or for any substitution of hotels or carrier equipment beyond the control of the Tour operator, or for any additional expenses occasioned there by;
3. any inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, upset, disappointment, distress or frustration whether physical or mental however caused, except where caused directly by the Tour operator;
4. Any additional costs incurred or any ancillary loss sustained as a result of cancellations or delays of tours caused by inclement weather conditions, acts of God, or any other event, which result in one or more persons being unable to continue or complete the tour through no direct fault of the tour organizer.

The Tour Organizer reserves the right to make any changes before or during the tour for the comfort and enjoyment of the passengers and it is agreed and understood that any increase in costs occasioned by such change shall be paid by the passengers or any decrease in costs occasioned by the change shall be refunded to the passenger.

All tour itineraries are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. Margaret Whittet Tours shall have no responsibility beyond their refund of all monies paid by the passenger which is deemed to constitute full settlement.

The tour organizer reserves the right to decline any person as a member of the tour at any time before or during the tour should such person’s presence be considered detrimental to the interest, comfort and enjoyment of the other tour members. Persons leaving the tour during operation will not receive a refund of unused services. M. W. Tours, its consultants and all passengers agree that the conditions set out herein are part of the terms between the passenger and the tour organizer. Acceptance of the ticket for the tour or any deposit given to the tour organizer will represent an acceptance by the passenger of all the aforementioned conditions.

Margaret Whittet Tours

1225 King St. E, Cambridge, Ontario, N3H 3P9

Tel: (519) 650-2643 Fax: (519) 650-1765

Toll Free: 1-800-395-5953