Reservations and Tour Specifics

BOOKING YOUR TOUR

DEPOSIT – A deposit of $500 per person (due at registration). Single supplements for single travelers ($550) are also due with the deposit. Single rooms are limited which is why we take the single supplement at registration.

BALANCE – paid in full by six weeks prior to the tour.  Thin Places Mystical Tours former guests receive a discount of $50 for every prior tour they’ve been on.

REFUNDS – All deposits are fully refundable for 30 days after registration.  After 30 days no deposits or single supplements are refunded. Deposits are transferable, that is you can transfer your deposit to another person.  The balance of the tour cost must be paid sixty days prior to the tour’s start date. Reservations canceled within the 60-day window will not be refunded.

PAYMENT – Payment can be made by check or bank draft. Make checks payable to Thin Places Mystical Tours and send (along with registration form) to 702 Regency Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804.   Visa and Mastercard are also accepted and can be paid online (small fee charged by processor) or by calling us at 443.735.2433 (no fee).

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

• Overnight accommodation (double room) in 3 – 4-star hotels in city or town centers.
• Intimate tour group – 15 to 20 people
• All breakfasts
• Admissions to all attractions listed on the tour itinerary.
• Land transportation in a private motorcoach each day (except free day).
• Personal, full-time tour guide and full-time driver for the duration of the tour.
• Local expert tour guides at some sites
• Welcome and farewell dinners- 1st and last night, plus additional dinners (for 10-15 day tours) as noted for each tour.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

• Airfare  (we can offer guidance on the best ways to book airfare)
• Lunches and  dinners (except when specified)
• Any side trips or excursions guests do outside of the set itinerary
• Gifts, souvenirs
• Porterage – we carry our own bags, always.
• Tips for tour guides, coach driver, tour leader, and hotel staff

DISCOUNTS / EXTRAS

• Alumni Discount of $50 for every previous Thin Places tour you’ve attended.
• Tour specific freebies (we love to give gifts)

ACTIVITY LEVEL

The Thin Places tours are active with considerable walking, standing, and outdoor exploring.  Guests should be in good health and be able to …

• walk on uneven pavement and open fields at least 2 miles without stopping
• carry your own luggage several blocks, and up several flights of stairs.
• be on your feet for 3 to 5 hours over the course of the day.
• ride comfortably in motor coach for several hours at a stretch.

WEATHER

WE LOVE THE RAIN – The weather in Ireland and Scotland is unpredictable and rain is likely.  Guests should pack a light rain jacket with a hood or hat, rain shoes, and an umbrella.  In the Spring and Fall the temperatures can vary, so bring clothes so you can dress in layers. Ireland is just as beautiful in the rain as in the sun, and it rarely rains all day long. The puffy clouds add intriguing light elements to photographs. And rain brings you close to the elemental nature of the landscape.

Not being prepared for wet weather can lessen the comfort and enjoyment of that day’s adventures.  If you bring layered clothing, waterproof shoes, a waterproof jacket, and a hat or head covering, you will enjoy the tour regardless of the weather conditions.

It WILL rain in Ireland and Scotland while you’re there.

There is no such thing as bad weather … only inappropriate clothing. 
~Scandinavian Proverb

RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW – LIMIT IS 25 GUESTS

Check out the HOME page and identify your tour.  Read the specifics of the tour and download the registration form and submit it by mail with your payment.

CONTACT US:

For more information contact Mindie Burgoyne

Thin Places Mystical Tours
702 Regency Drive
Salisbury, MD 21804
443.735.2433
mindie @ thinplacestour.com

LINKS for more information

• Reservations and Tour Specifics
• Why Thin Places tours are different
• Tour FAQs
• What our guests say
• Books to read before traveling to Ireland