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The small print in the literature of many student tour operators all too often conceals provisos, clauses and contingencies of which a group leader will be unaware at the time of booking.

Don't be fooled - when we read competitors' brochures and calculate the costs of their supplements, extras, lunches, admission fees etc, it is clear that their low lead-in prices are only the beginning. The hidden extras can add up to over £50 per person and the real cost to pupils becomes expensive and uncompetitive.

Comparative Question Varsity Travel Others
Will you ensure that our tour dates are guaranteed at the time of booking? yes No - Many reserve the right to change the dates or even cancel a tour.
Will you guarantee that there is never a weekend supplement? yes No
Will you guarantee that there are no supplements payable for optional excursions after the itinerary has been agreed? yes No - guides and drivers view this as a second source of income
Will you guarantee that all admission costs are included? yes No
Will you guarantee that the itinerary will be the best possible itinerary for our requirements? yes Not specified
Will you guarantee to send a comprehensive Risk Assessment, teacher guide and checklists prior to departure? yes No
Will you guarantee to give a detailed and interesting evening presentation to pupils and parents before the tour? yes No
Will you guarantee that we will spend less time on the coach and more time in the excursions? yes No
Will you guarantee that the coach will be fully-executive and from a reputable operator? yes Not specified
Will you guarantee that the coach driver will have signed up to an agreed code of conduct? yes No
Will you guarantee that coach operator licences. insurance and breakdown cover have been checked and verified? yes Not specified
Will you guarantee that hotels will be Tourist Class with TV's, telephones and en-suite bathrooms? yes Not specified
Will you guarantee that you will never use hostels? yes Not specified
Will you guarantee that food will be high quality, varied and that special diets will be well catered for? yes Not specified
Will you guarantee that local bus, train or metro tickets are included while abroad? yes No
Will an experienced Tour Director be with your group 24 hours per day exclusively for your group? yes Not specified
Will you guarantee that we will never queue? yes No
Will you guarantee that you will always use direct flights? yes No
Will you guarantee that each component part of the Study Tour has been risk assessed and a report forwarded to the group leader? yes Not specified
Will you guarantee that the group leader will have opportunity to produce feedback and comment after the tour? yes Not specified

Varsity Travel (Schools)
Limited
46 Onslow Gardens,
Muswell Hill
London N10 3JX

t: 0208 444 4097
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