Andalucia Spain
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Clear and Simple
These terms and conditions set out the agreement between you and GS Motorcycle Tours.
Please take a few minutes ro read them carefully.
They cover everything from bookings and payments to what's included, rider ability, cancellations, documents, insurance, your responsibities and more......
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BOOKINGS & PAYMENTS
To confirm your place on a tour we require a 20% deposit at the time of booking with the balace due on arrival.
We accept the following methods of payment
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Bank Transfer
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PayPal
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Revolut
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Credit or Debit card
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Cash
Credit card payments can be made via our
secure booking system
on the website
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DRIVING LICENCE, IDP AND PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS
All riders must be in possession of a valid (category A) motorcycle licence for at least two years and be over 25 years of age.
You are also required to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) if you are resident outside of the European Union (EU) at https://internationaldrivingpermit.org, although you do not need an IDP to ride in Spain if you have a photocard driving licence issued in the UK. www.gov.uk/driving-abroad/international-driving-permit.
If you are still unsure of whether you require an International Driving Permit (IDP) you are advised to check with your local embassy or government website as we cannot be held responsible for legislation changes in driving licence requirements, in other words if you are unsure apply for an IDP.
Please check your passport is valid for Spain for the duration of your holiday as well as visa requirements to enter Spain.
GSmotorcycletours do not accept responsibility if you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport or visa requirements.
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TRAVEL/MEDICAL INSURANCE
All of our bikes are covered by third party liability insurance, which means if you have an accident and it is your fault, our insurance pays for the other person or property, but does not cover your personal injuries.
We cannot stress enough the importance of you taking out adequate travel/medical insurance against cancellation charges, unexpected curtailment of your holiday, loss or damage to luggage, personal liability claims against you and medical expenses arising overseas.
As motorcycle touring is considered an adventure sport we advise you before arrival in Spain, to arrange travel/personal accident insurance that covers adventure sports. This must include medical cover and repatriation in your home country and be sure that your insurance covers motorcycle touring holidays, as many insurance policies exclude such activities that they consider too dangerous or risky.
Should you elect not to effect suitable travel/medical insurance cover despite this advice, then you undertake on behalf of yourselves and all members of your party to indemnify both ourselves and our agents and representatives (as applicable) for any costs that arise which would otherwise have been met had such insurance cover been taken out. The following link is an example of travel/personal accident insurance available.
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ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE DEPOSIT
All of our bikes are covered by Mandatory Civil Liability Insurance, Voluntary Civil Liability Insurance and Legal Defence and Damage Claims, which means if you have an accident and it is your fault, our insurance pays for the other person or property, but does not cover damage to our motorcycles.
Therefore on collection of your motorcycle you are required to pay an Accidental Damage Deposit of 700 € to cover damages to any of the motorcycles. This will be returned in full at the end of your tour, provided no damage has been caused.
Also most of us have dropped our bikes at some stage of our riding career, and minor damage can sometimes be fixed easily in-house, but sometimes it cannot.
If any of the motorcycles are dropped or crashed causing damage which cannot be repaired in this manner, you are liable for the cost of the repair which will be deducted from your Accidental Damage Deposit. Thankfully this is a rarity.
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CANCELLATION OF TOUR
You or any member of your party may cancel the tour at any time providing that the cancellation is made in writing by the person who made the original booking and is communicated to us directly.
Any cancellation to your tour commencement date you will lose your 20% deposit, although if you are cancelling because of unforeseen circumstances, it may be possible to change the dates of your tour.
If we cancel your holiday before the scheduled tour for reasons outside of our control, or for reasons of safety or security we will offer you either...
A. An alternative tour of comparable type, or dates.
B: A full refund of all monies paid, in either case being the only recompense which will be due to you.
In the unlikely event that we will have to amend your booking we reserve the right to do so at any time. Most of these changes are minor and we will advise you at the earliest possible date. All details given to you are for guidance only. You may decide whether or not to accept the change although you must let us know by return.
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RIDER REQUIREMENTS
For a safe, enjoyable experience
Our tours are designed for experienced and intermediate riders, they are not beginner or motorcycle training tours.
With regards to riding experience we try and cater for all skill levels and can change our routes to cater to your skill level and some of the routes we use can be quite technical with steep ascents and descents with many tight twists and bends and can be classified as requiring an intermediate or advanced skill level.
Also, it is quite common for other riders to be on the tour and as we have an obligation for everyone to enjoy the tour we therefore insist that everyone has the required experience below in order not to slow down the group.
We reserve the right to terminate your holiday without notice if, in our opinion, your conduct or behaviour causes or is likely to cause distress, damage, annoyance or danger to others. In such circumstances, no refund or compensation will be due.
Recent motorcycle riding experience
Twisty roads, bends and mountain roads
Steep ascents, descents and switchbacks
Riding for 3 to 4 hours at a time
Riding as part of a group
Be able to ride at the national speed limit, 90 km/h (60 mph) or as signed on open country roads, 120 km/h (75mph) on motorways.
If you are unsure whether your riding experience is suitable, contact Graham before booking. We'd rather discuss it beforehand and ensure the tour is right for you.
If your riding ability falls below the required standard and not informed us and this causes consistent delays, we may ask you to continue independently using your own navigation or agree on another suitable solution.
If you feel you don't meet the requirements but would still like to join us, please enquire about our Individual or Refresher Tours.
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT MOTORCYCLE
When selecting your motorcycle for the tour, we strongly recommend taking a few moments to carefully consider which model will best suit both your riding ability and the terrain covered on our tours.
Many of our routes include technical sections with steep ascents and descents, tight twists, bends, switchbacks, and challenging road conditions that may require an intermediate to advanced level of riding experience. For this reason, the largest or most powerful motorcycle is not always the fastest, easiest, or most suitable option.
We often find that some riders who choose the BMW R1300GS or R1250GS can struggle more on technical terrain due to the size and weight of these motorcycles. In contrast, lighter models such as the F750GS or F800GS are generally easier to manoeuvre and better suited to demanding routes.
Our recommendation is that the R1300GS and R1250GS should only be selected by riders who already have considerable experience handling large adventure motorcycles in similar riding conditions. Choosing the right motorcycle will greatly enhance both your enjoyment and confidence throughout the tour.
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COMPLAINTS
We do our very best to ensure that your travel arrangements go according to plan. However, if you have a complaint arising out of what we have agreed to provide for you, then please let us know at the earliest opportunity. If a problem arises during your holiday, it is important that you advise ourselves at the earliest opportunity and we will endeavour to put things right. If your complaint cannot be resolved locally you should advise us within 28 days of the incident, in writing, giving all relevant information. Your letter will be given prompt attention. If you fail to follow this simple procedure we cannot accept responsibility as we would have been deprived of the opportunity to investigate the matter and hopefully rectify any problem.
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LIABILITY
GS Motorcycle tours, it's guides and associated partners accepts no liability for loss, damage or injury except where caused by our negligence,
Riders are responsible for their own safety and for ensuring their motorcycle is ridden in a legally compliant manner and also for any motoring or traffic fines i.e. speeding, parking etc.
GS Motorcycle Tours cannot be held responsible for events beyond our control, including weather, disasters, strikes, political unrest, changes to local conditions or other unforseen circumstances that may affect the tour.
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GOVERNING LAW
The contract between you, your party, GSmotorcycletours and these booking conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Spain. In the case of any dispute that cannot be settled amicably, both yourselves and ourselves agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Spain.
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
You are responsible for ensuring that you meet the requirements outlined, have valid travel documents, insurance and any necessary travel visas. and follow the advice of your guide at all times.