Art, culture, and lifelong learning through travel
TOUR POLICIES AND PAYMENT
Pricing Activity Liability Payment/Cancellation Tour Status
Welcome to Artblazing Tours. Prepare to enrich your cultural understanding and deepen your appreciation for the world of fine art.
This policy document outlines important details about our tour operations to help you plan your journey.
TOUR PRICING
Our prices are competitive and based on group size and costs in the destination country.
INCLUDED IN TOUR PRICE:
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Admission fees for museums, tours, and other activities described in the itinerary
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Arrival airport transfer and ground transportation to scheduled activities (unless walking)
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Lodging price per person is for double occupancy. For solo travelers preferring private accommodations, single rooms are available for an additional fee. This fee, known as the 'Single Supplement,' is specified on each tour's page.
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All breakfasts and most other meals as specified on tour page
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Support from tour hosts and guides
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Administration fees
THE FOLLOWING ITEM ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE TOUR PRICE:
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Airfare to and from the tour destination
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Personal purchases and additional pampering services.
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Any tips you wish to dispense.
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Travel insurance (strongly recommended, see details below).
PARTICIPANTS
Artblazing Tours are intentionally limited in size to provide a more personal and enriching travel experience. Maximum participant numbers vary by tour but are typically limited to 12–14 travelers, accompanied by your tour leaders. Because space is limited, we recommend completing the Count Me In form early to express your interest.
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Artblazing tours have a moderately intense activity level rating. Be prepared to spend 2+ hours at a time walking through various cities, some with inclines, in order to access museums and other sights. Sit down breaks, including meals, are scheduled throughout each tour day.
We reserve the right to discourage participation if known limitations may impede the overall group experience.
FLEXIBILITY
Our itineraries aim to strike a balance between cultural education and relaxation. You may choose to skip any scheduled activity, but please notify us in advance. No refunds are provided for missed activities or meals. Itineraries are carefully planned but may require last-minute adjustments.
LIABILITY
While we prioritize your safety, Artblazing Tours cannot be held liable for illness, terrorism, natural disasters, accidents, or other unforeseen events. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
We aim to accommodate all travelers to the best of our abilities. Please inform us about any medical needs or physical limitations, and we will advise if your conditions may impact your enjoyment of the tour.
RESERVATION AND CONFIRMATION PROCESS
Each Artblazing tour lists a minimum and maximum number of participants. To express interest in a tour, we invite you to first complete the Count Me In form. This allows us to gauge interest before requesting any financial commitment.
Once a tour attracts interest approaching or meeting its minimum participant requirement, Artblazing will begin the reservation process by sending invoices for the $500 per person deposit. Depending on the tour, this typically occurs 7–9 months before departure.
If a tour does not attract sufficient interest, Artblazing reserves the right to cancel it no later than five months before the scheduled departure date. In such cases, any deposits collected will be refunded in full.
Once a tour is officially confirmed, the payment schedule and cancellation policy specific to that tour will apply.
Participants are responsible for arranging their own international airfare. Because tours are not confirmed until the minimum participation requirement has been met, we recommend waiting for official tour confirmation before purchasing airline tickets.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
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7-9 Months Prior:
A $500 deposit is required to secure your spot on the tour. -
5-6 Months Prior:
If the minimum number of travelers has been met then the tour is confirmed. First installment is due (50% of the remaining balance). -
2-4 Months Prior:
Final installment due: Remaining balance.
Additional Details
Payment reminders with specific due dates will be sent via email for each installment. Payment amounts may differ if registering after an installment due date has passed or for other reasons. Artblazing will send payment confirmations by email whenever possible.
METHOD OF PAYMENT
Our preferred method of payment is by check, as it allows travelers to avoid the 3.5% credit card processing fee.
Checks should be made payable to Artblazing LLC and mailed to:
Artblazing LLC
11 Mohonk Road
High Falls, NY 12440
If you prefer to pay by credit card, we are happy to provide a secure, personalized online payment link. Please note that a 3.5% processing fee will be added to credit card payments.
If you wish to pay by Zelle or another method, please contact us to discuss available options.
CANCELLATION POLICY
The policies below are provided as general guidelines only. Specific payment, confirmation, and cancellation terms may vary by tour.
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If Artblazing Tours cancels a tour (typically no later than five months before departure), all payments received will be refunded in full.
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If a participant cancels after tour confirmation, deposits are generally non-refundable unless the tour itself is canceled.
After tour confirmation, cancellations are typically subject to the following schedule:
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deposits are non-refundable
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2–5 months* before departure: Approximately 50% of payments received may be refunded.
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Less than 2 months before departure: Payments are generally non-refundable.
* A month is calculated as 30 days.
TOUR STATUS
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OPEN
A tour marked as 'Open' indicates that we are in the process of collecting interest through the Count Me In form.
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WAITING LIST ONLY
If a tour's status is marked as 'Waiting List Only,' it means the tour has been confirmed and is full. We invite you to join the waiting list by completing the Count Me In form.
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CLOSED
A tour marked as 'Closed' indicates that it either no longer accepts waiting list entries or has already taken place.
For more information or questions, please contact us at artblazingtours@gmail.com or 682.564.5613.
Policies are subject to change and they are current as of July 7, 2026.