Terms and Conditions

1. BOOKING AND PAYMENT:

a. To secure a place on a BSL tour, a non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking.

b. Full payment must be received by BSL no later than 60 days prior to the tour departure date.

c. For bookings made within 60 days of departure, full payment is required at the time of booking.

d. Failure to make the full payment by the specified deadline may result in the cancellation of the booking without refund of the deposit.

2. CANCELLATION POLICY:

a. Cancellation by the participant:

i. Cancellations must be submitted in writing to BSL.

ii. Cancellations made more than 60 days prior to departure will result in the forfeiture of the deposit.

iii. Cancellations made 60 days or less before departure will result in the forfeiture of the entire tour cost.

b. Cancellation by BSL:

i. BSL reserves the right to cancel a tour due to insufficient bookings or unforeseen circumstances.

ii. In the event of cancellation by BSL, participants will be offered an alternative tour or a full refund of all monies paid.

3. AMENDMENTS:

a. Any changes to the booking after confirmation may incur an amendment fee.

b. Changes to the tour date, destination, or participant names are subject to availability and BSL approval.

4. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

a. BSL strongly recommends that participants obtain comprehensive travel insurance to cover cancellations, medical emergencies, and other unforeseen events.

b. Participants are required to obtain their own travel insurance, and BSL is not liable for any expenses incurred due to lack of insurance coverage.

c. If a participant cuts the program short and leaves for any reason, BSL is not liable to provide a refund.

5. DEFERMENT AND NOTIFICATION:

a. Participants may defer their trip to a future date and program, subject to availability, if they notify BSL in writing at least 60 days before the original trip departure date.

6. FORCE MAJEURE:

a. BSL is not liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of nature, war, terrorism, or government restrictions.

7. PARTICIPANT HEALTH AND FITNESS:

a. Participants must be physically able to join the tour and are responsible for ensuring their own health and fitness.

b. BSL reserves the right to deny participation to individuals who, in its judgment, are physically unable to complete the tour.

8. RESPONSIBILITIES OF BSL:

a. BSL will provide all elements of the tour as described in the itinerary, subject to circumstances beyond our control.

b. In the event of changes, BSL will do its best to provide replacements of similar value.

c. Island hopping excursions are subject to safe weather conditions, and alterations may be made in the interest of participant safety.

9. PASSPORT, VISA, IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS, AND HEALTH FORMALITIES:

a. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure they meet all passport, visa, immigration, and health requirements for entry into the country of the trip.

b. BSL is not liable for any expenses or consequences resulting from the customer's failure to meet these requirements.

10. GOVERNING LAW:

a. These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of The Philippines, and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of The Philippines.

11. ACCEPTANCE:

a. By making a booking with BSL, participants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and accepted these terms and conditions.