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Tauck: Payments & Refunds
A deposit is required in order to hold a reservation for a Tauck journey. Final payment is due 90 days before departure for small ship and river cruises and 60 days before departure for most land tours.
| Deposit Amount | Final Payment Due Date | |
| Europe Land Tours | $600 per person | 60 days prior to departure |
| Europe River Cruises | $900 per person | 90 days prior to departure |
| Most North America land tours | $350 per person | 60 days prior to departure |
| Grand Canadian Rockies; Spirit of the Desert | $525 per person | 60 days prior to departure |
| Grand Alaska | $1,500 per person | 90 days prior to departure |
| One Nation, Washington, DC Event | $600 per person | 90 days prior to departure |
| Wonderland: Yellowstone in Winter | $350 per person | 60 days prior to departure |
| Africa, Israel and Jordan land tours | $600 per person | 60 days prior to departure |
| Australia, New Zealand, most Asia land tours and Spotlight on India | $600 per person | 60 days prior to departure |
| Most India land tours | $1,000 per person | 60 days prior to departure |
| Most South America land tours | $700 per person | 60 days prior to departure |
| Costa Rica land tours; Mystical Peru | $350 per person | 60 days prior to departure |
| Cuba land tours | $600 per person | 60 days prior to departure |
| Manitoba: Polar Bear Adventure | $700 per person | 60 days prior to departure |
| Most Latin America cruises | $1,500 per person | 90 days prior to departure |
| Asia, Australia & Antarctica cruises | $1,700 per person | 90 days prior to departure |
Tauck accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards.
Bookings without final payment by the due date may be subject to cancellation without notice.
Cancellation and Refunds
Cancellation and refund policies vary by tour operator, with penalties generally increasing as the departure date approaches. If a cancellation occurs, the following charges will be assessed:
| Tour | Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation Charge |
| Europe Land Tours | 60+ days 59-8 days 7-1 day(s) | $600 per person $900 per person $1,500 per person |
| Europe River Cruises | 90+ days 89-46 days 45-1 day(s) | $900 per person 50% of cruise cost No refund |
| Most North America land tours | 60+ days 59-8 days 7-1 day(s) | $350 per person $600 per person $900 per person |
| Grand Canadian Rockies; Spirit of the Desert | 60+ days 59-8 days 7-1 day(s) | $525 per person $925 per person $1,500 per person |
| Grand Alaska | 90+ days 89-46 days 45-1 day(s) | $1,500 per person 50% of cruise cost No refund |
| One Nation, Washington, DC Event | 90+ days 89-46 days 45-1 day(s) | $600 per person $1,000 per person $2,000 per person |
| Wonderland: Yellowstone in Winter | 60+ days 59-8 days 7-1 day(s) | $350 per person $600 per person $900 per person |
| Africa, Israel and Jordan land tours | 60+ days 59-8 days 7-1 day(s) | $600 per person $1,250 per person $2,000 per person |
| Australia, New Zealand, most Asia land tours and Spotlight on India | 60+ days 59-8 days 7-1 day(s) | $600 per person $1,250 per person $2,000 per person |
| Most India land tours | 60+ days 59-8 days 7-1 day(s) | $1,000 per person $1,500 per person $2,000 per person |
| Most South America land tours | 60+ days 59-30 days 29-1 day(s) | $1,000 per person $1,500 per person $2,000 per person |
| Costa Rica land tours; Mystical Peru | 60+ days 59-8 days 7-1 day(s) | $350 per person $600 per person $900 per person |
| Cuba land tours | 60+ days 59-8 days 7-1 day(s) | $600 per person $900 per person $1,500 per person |
| Manitoba: Polar Bear Adventure | 60+ days 59-30 days 29-1 day(s) | $700 per person $2670 per person $3560 per person |
| Most Latin America cruises | 90+ days 99-46 days 45-1 day(s) | $1,500 per person 50% of cruise cost No refund |
| Asia, Australia & Antarctica cruises | 90+ days 99-46 days 45-1 day(s) | $1,700 per person 50% of cruise cost No refund |
Time of cancellation will be when notice is received by Tauck. Tauck reserves the right to amend cancellation terms in the event of circumstances beyond their control.
Deposit, payment, and cancellation terms may differ for group bookings.
Timetables and rates are subject to change, and exceptions may apply for special departures. Please confirm payment and cancellation policies with your Vacations To Go travel counselor at time of booking.
Purchase of travel insurance may reduce or eliminate the cancellation fees outlined above. For more information, please call your Vacations To Go travel counselor.