Terms and Conditions

All deposits are non-refundable. In most cases (exceptions are noted below) if you notify us at least 10 days prior to departure, you may apply your deposit (minus a $10 service fee) to another green tortoise trip. If you notify us less than 10 days prior to departure, you forfeit the deposit. For most trips, the balance of your fare, including the food/parks fund, is due at departure. Payment at departure must always be in cash, money order or travelers checks (us funds only).

Westbound cross-country trips require full payment 10 days prior to departure. The full trip amount also becomes non-refundable/non-transferable 10 days prior to departure.

Full payment for the Alaskan Expedition, Alaska Loop, Southern Migration, Pyramids and Playas, and Maya Dream Weeks are due 21 days prior to departure. If you notify us at least 21 days prior to departure, 50% of the deposit for these trips is transferable.

The food/parks fund, which everyone pays, covers about 70% (some exceptions) of meals, all camping fees, as well as U.S. park entrance fees. You are responsible for all other meals.

All Green Tortoise buses are insured as commercial passenger vehicles. You are not covered by this insurance anytime you are off the bus. We recommend that you purchase additional insurance. Federal and state law mandates that the passenger accept responsibility for all carry-on items and that the carrier's liability be limited to $250 per bag that has been checked into the luggage compartment.

I have read and agree to the deposit and reservation policies above. I have read and agree to sign the assumption of risk, release, and binding arbitration agreement form on the reverse of this page. I agree to confirm my reservation 2 days prior to my departure or i may be moved to a stand-by list. I understand that conditions may be relatively primitive, and not luxurious. I understand that all trip itineraries are flexible and subject to change. I understand, agree and accept that green tortoise does not guarantee arrival times. I agree to cooperate with my Green Tortoise drivers' directives and abide by all prevailing laws. I understand that it's my responsibility to return to the bus on time and to catch up with the tour in the event that i am left behind. I understand that the green tortoise reserves the right to refuse service at any time, to any-one that they believe to be incompatible with the green tortoise way of traveling without any compensation other than their unused portion of the food fund. I understand that the green tortoise reserves the right to cancel any trip (very rare) for any reason without any compensation other than the fare and the food/parks fund paid.