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Ground arrangements before and after the voyage

Alcoholic and carbonated drinks

Personal expenses – Internet, laundry, souvenirs, etc

Insurance of any kind

Tips for the team

Everything not mentioned in the inclusive section

Upon joining the trip, you confirm that you have read the general conditions in full as they appear – on the company’s website:  To read the general conditions for all trips

By registering for the trip, you confirm that you have read and agreed to all the sections on this page.

Bank transfer/ credit card.

Transfer details: Fototeva Ltd. | Bank Hapoalim Branch 537 | Account 210210

Terms of Payment

Upon registration: 20 percent of the cost of the trip must be paid.

Until 1.1.2023: at least 30 percent of the cost of the trip must be paid.

By February 1, 2023, at least 50 percent of the cost of the trip must be paid.

Until March 1, 2023: 100 percent of the cost of the trip must be paid. The amount will be charged in shekels (or in foreign currency subject to approval) according to the rate of transfers and checks on the day preceding the day the payment is calculated. (American Express or tourist card with the addition of a credit fee)

cancelation

Cancellation without cancellation fees with a full refund until January 12, 2022

Cancellation until 1.1.2023 – 30% cancellation fee

Cancellation until 1.2.23 – 50% cancellation fee

Cancellation after 2.3.23 will not result in a refund

We strongly recommend purchasing insurance at the time of booking that can cover you in the event of an unexpected cancellation.

Medical insurance and travel insurance: It is agreed and known that Fototeva does not insure or provide insurance coverage and will not be held responsible for any damage caused to travelers or their equipment. It is the responsibility of the booker and the travelers to purchase a comprehensive and extended insurance policy suitable for all travel activities, both normal and challenging, expected during the trip, including coverage for accidents and medical flight. Travelers are responsible for purchasing the required insurance coverage. Also, the entire insurance issue that is the subject of this agreement is regulated within the framework of the cruise operator and any claim on this issue will be directed directly to it.

Required medical preparations: As with any trip, certain medical preparations are required, such as vaccinations and medications. It is the sole responsibility of the travelers to receive the information and prepare for these preparations. Fototeva is prohibited from giving any personal medical recommendation). For vaccinations, check the website of the Ministry of Health at:https://www.health.gov.il/Subjects/vaccines/Vaccines_abroad/Pages/vaccination_abroad.aspx

also, Situation Briefing for clinics going abroad (check if there are additional updates).

A trip during the Corona period is possible but complex. It should be known that the conditions and regulations change all the time. These may include isolation upon return to the country and or in the country of destination, presentation of certificates or various medical tests, refusal or delay in entry to the country of destination or return to Israel, changes and adjustments in the trip. Also, the travelers acknowledge the fact that there is a chance of contracting the corona virus and that they understand the risk and that Fototeva cannot be held responsible for this.
As with any trip, even more so when it comes to activities involving risk, there are mishaps and dangers along the way: extreme weather, poor infrastructure, dangerous animals, and mishaps that may occur at unexpected places and times. As can be expected on a journey to one of the coldest and most isolated places in the world (there is no doctor on the ship), while staying with the world’s largest land predator – this is a journey that can be dangerous, lead to injuries and even worse. It is important to be aware of these dangers. It is the responsibility of the travelers to make sure that they have received all the information they need before leaving for the trip.

• The travel schedule was written by award-winning nature photographer and Spitzbergen expert Roi Glitz, based on his experience and definition of the framework of intentions following the previous cruises which were particularly successful.
• The sailing schedule is completely flexible according to the environmental conditions and the information we receive in the field. What guides us is nature and the most powerful experiences we can achieve for you, our travelers.
• The above does not guarantee the sighting of one or another animal, because we are in the wild and the animals and the weather are not part of our schedule. However, it should be noted that so far we have experienced 100% success with all animals with the hundreds of travelers we have guided in Spitzbergen.

• It will be cold and snowstorms are commonplace, the journey includes various challenging activities such as sailing in the zodiac, walking on ice and snow, staying close to polar bears, sailing in extreme weather conditions, etc. By the very fact that a person registers for a photonature journey, he actually declares that he understands the the activities and dangers inherent in the journey and he declares that he is medically fit. If the participant has a medical problem that may interfere or prevent him from participating in the various trip activities, it is his responsibility to inform the company and the guide before leaving for the trip. In some cases, a medical certificate from the attending physician will be required to participate in the trip. Without this permission it will not be possible to go on the trip.
• This is not a pleasure cruise. The conditions on the boat are extremely spartan. Breakdowns or weather that does not allow activity sometimes happen and the placement in the cells is on a first come, first served basis.
• The departure of the trip is conditional on a minimum number of participants.
• This is a wild area where more polar bears live than humans. The chance of seeing a polar bear is high but not guaranteed. Nature is wild and unpredictable therefore it is not possible to guarantee the behavior of animals, the viewing distance or viewing at all. The ship’s crew is the one who makes the final decision regarding the sailing route, the order and content of the activities, when the safety of the passengers comes first.
• In exceptional cases, the identity of the guide may change before leaving for the trip.
• The transaction is a conditional transaction until its final approval by the suppliers and as long as the service providers do not approve the request, the orderer’s account will not be debited.
• Fototeva is entitled to cancel the trip at any stage while returning the proceeds.