Terms and Conditions
Making Reservations
To secure your space on a NPCA ParkScapes trip please call 800.628.7275. NPCA staff are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST. You may also reserve your tour online.
ParkScapes Travel Eligibility
ParkScapes trips are designed as a benefit of NPCA membership. Those who are not already members will be asked to become one with a donation of $15. To sign up for NPCA membership, please
NPCA Member Pricing
Prices are based on double occupancy. Although price changes rarely occur, guest will be liable for any applicable taxes, fees or surcharges that may be assessed by the tour operator or government agencies.
Deposit & Final Payment
A dollar-amount deposit is required for all trips. Please refer to the individual information on each trip for the deposit amount per person. All payments are processed by your tour's Travel Partner listed on individual tour webpages. Payments can be made via personal checks, money orders, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express--with some tour specific restrictions. Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure; participants will receive a final invoice for their tour balance from the tour's Travel Partner. If that final payment is not received by the due date, NPCA and the Travel Partner reserve the right to cancel the reservation. In the case of billing errors, NPCA Travel Parnters reserve the right to re-invoice with correct pricing. Payment in full is required at time of booking for reservations made less than 45 days before departure.
Cancellations & Cancellation Fees
All our tour operators have different dates and penalties for their tours. Please check with your ParkScapes agent about the cancel fees and note that all cancellations must be sent in written notification. There will be no refund for unused portions of the tour. If the trip is cancelled for whatever reason by NPCA, your will receive a full refund.
Travel Arrangements
Trip Interruption/Cancellation Insurance
We strongly recommend that you purchase trip interruption/cancellation insurance. Travel insurance premiums are nonrefundable unless your journey is cancelled by NPCA.
Additional Travel Services
NPCA has established a partnership with a like-minded travel services organization that would be happy to assist you with addtional travel arrangements for your tour. Passageways Travel can assist you with booking pre- and post-tour extensions, as well as airline tickets* to and from your tour's arrival and departure city. For more information on these additional travel services, please contact Passageways Travel at 800.488.4080.
*Neither NPCA nor our travel partneres accepts liability for cancellation penalties related to airline tickets purchased independently in conjunction with a tour.
Other
Travel Documents
Travel documents will be issued approximately 21 days prior to departure date on a fully paid reservation. Overnight delivery charges will be assessed when necessary to provide documents for late reservations.
Traveler Responsibility
Travelers are responsible for choosing a ParkScapes trip consistent with their ability, fitness, and overall health. All travelers are required to complete and return their registration form, responsibility form, and health form before being allowed to participate in a trip. Travelers also are responsible for reading and understanding all pre-departure materials and bringing the appropriate clothing and gear as suggested.
Additional Terms and Conditions may apply to some tours and will be provided with pre-trip mailings.
