Terms and Conditions for the southern france tour june 2027
The following Terms and Conditions apply to all tours associated with Inside Winemaking and take precedence over all previous information printed or digital. Deadlines and important dates are provided on your booking agreement and invoices.
TERMS & CONDITIONS: This information is very important, please read it carefully. It is the responsibility of each traveler to read and agree to these Terms and Conditions before registering.
TOUR OPERATOR: JD Winemaking LLC, doing business as Inside Winemaking (“Inside Winemaking”), organizes and operates this tour.
DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENT: A deposit is required to confirm your booking on a tour. Booking forms must contain the personal signature of each traveler to be accepted. Final payment of the tour fee, plus any additional travel expenses, will be due by February 15, 2027. Payment procedures may be changed or altered at any time. Final payment Invoices will be sent by email.
PRICES: All quoted prices include the cost of tour operator planning and operation. Each tour lists the items that are included in that specific tour. Please refer to the tour itinerary you are joining for pricing and inclusions.
CONTACT INFORMATION: It is the responsibility of the traveler to provide changes in any contact information, including email addresses and regular mail addresses. Failure to do so may result in loss of space, deposit, or other time-sensitive notifications.
PASSENGER CANCELLATION AND FEES
All cancellation requests must be made in writing and signed. If the document is sent by email, a signed note or letter will be required. The date received in our office and acknowledged by email will be the date of cancellation.
The following cancellation policy applies:
The deposit is fully refundable before February 15, 2027 and non-refundable thereafter.
The balance payment is due February 15, 2027.
50% of the total payment will be refunded upon request from February 15, 2027 to May 1, 2027
No refunds will be provided after May 1, 2027
UNUSED PORTIONS OF THE TOUR: No refunds or credits will be provided to travelers for any unused portions or deviations of the tour, including accommodations, transportation, services, or other itinerary features unless agreed to in writing by both parties. We recommend Travel Insurance.
REFUNDS: Refunds will only be made by checks written in US Dollars, by credit card refunded to the card used to pay, Zelle, or Venmo. If your credit card number has changed, you must notify us. We are not responsible for refunds made to an incorrect account. We are not responsible for checks lost in the mail and a fee will be charged for replacement. Refunds by mail may take 5 to 6 weeks.
ACCEPTANCE OF PASSENGERS: Inside Winemaking reserves the right to decline the booking or remove from the tour, of any traveler. If Inside Winemaking declines a booking before departure for reasons other than the traveler’s conduct, all payments will be refunded. Travelers removed from the tour are subject to the Travelers Comportment section.
NUMBER OF PASSENGERS: Tour groups are small and intimate with a maximum of 7 or fewer guests unless otherwise stated. The number does not include the guide, driver, or company personnel.
ERRORS & OMISSIONS: Inside Winemaking is not responsible for omissions, technical errors or technical issues, system misconfiguration or typographical or booking errors. If there is a question, please contact our office.
TOUR CHANGES OR CANCELLATION: Inside Winemaking may need to adjust the itinerary, accommodations, suppliers, tour leader, or other arrangements. When this happens, we will give travelers as much notice as is reasonably possible and will substitute services of similar quality whenever we can. Any additional costs from these changes will be covered by Inside Winemaking, except where the change results from Force Majeure, as described in that section. Travelers are responsible for any additional costs from changes they request or cause, such as late arrivals, missed transportation, or leaving the tour early. Changes to individual parts of the itinerary do not constitute a cancellation of the tour. Additional costs covered by Inside Winemaking do not include airfare or other travel arranged by the traveler.
Our tours require a minimum number of travelers. If that minimum is not met, Inside Winemaking may cancel the tour and issue a full refund of all payments made to Inside Winemaking, which constitutes full settlement. Alternatively, Inside Winemaking may offer to run the tour at an adjusted price. Travelers may accept the adjusted price or cancel for a full refund.
TRIP CANCELLATION, HEALTH, ACCIDENT, MEDICAL EVACUATION & BAGGAGE INSURANCE: For your protection comprehensive travel insurance is highly recommended and in the best interest of each traveler, to protect you before and during the trip. Travel insurance is not included in the price of the tours.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: Accommodations are in modern, well-selected locations, 3*, 4* hotels or resort hotels. Hotels are based on availability and may vary by destination, city, and dates of travel. The price is based on twin occupancy with a private bath. Inside Winemaking may substitute hotel accommodations of similar quality, as described in the Tour Changes section. Any personally incurred hotel expenses, such as room service charges, mini-bar service, etc. will be at the traveler’s sole expense and responsibility.
Hotel check-in policies will not guarantee a room until 2pm in most cities, when arriving after your initial flight. Most hotels will try to accommodate you if your room is not available upon arrival, this cannot be guaranteed. Most hotels will securely hold your luggage until your room is ready. Inside Winemaking will not be responsible for any incurred charges while clients are waiting for hotel room availability.
AIR ARRANGEMENTS: Airfare is NOT included with your tour. It is the responsibility of the passenger to make their air arrangements. Inside Winemaking is not responsible for any air travel purchases or any losses you may encounter due to tour rescheduling or cancelling, or for any missed flights, missed transfers, or activities.
TOUR TRANSPORTATION: Tours to private and public attractions are arranged for your enjoyment. Adherence to the timetables as announced is imperative. Transportation schedules must be strictly adhered to. If you miss your transportation, fees to return to the hotel or tour are your responsibility. Inside Winemaking is not financially or otherwise responsible for your reunion with the tour. It is your responsibility to notify the Tour Leader of your location if you miss the transportation.
BAGGAGE: Guests are responsible and must conform with all international and/or domestic air carrier restrictions, excess baggage fees, and are responsible for their own luggage during the tour. We recommend one bag/suitcase per person, plus a small carry-on. We request only one bag per person on tours. We recommend Travel Insurance with baggage protection.
WINE PURCHASES AND SHIPPING: Travelers are solely responsible for any wine or other goods they purchase during the tour, including packing, transport, breakage, airline baggage fees and weight limits, carry-on liquid restrictions, and all customs duties, taxes, and import regulations of their home country and state. Inside Winemaking may, as a courtesy, help travelers arrange shipping with a winery or third-party shipper, but is not responsible for shipping costs, delays, damage, loss, or the shipper’s compliance with import laws. We recommend checking your airline’s baggage policy and your home country’s customs rules before purchasing wine to bring home.
PERSONAL ITEMS: Inside Winemaking cannot be held responsible and will not be liable for any damage, loss, or theft of any passenger’s personal belongings, accessories, or luggage.
PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP, PASSPORTS & VISAS: Passport and visa fees are not included in the tour price. For all international travel, travelers are required to provide proper identification for customs and immigration. US citizens must have a valid passport for travel outside of the United States. ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE IN YOUR NAME AS IT APPEARS ON YOUR PASSPORT. Non-US citizens must consult their consulate for ID or Visa requirements. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN PROPER IDENTIFICATION, PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP, PASSPORT AND VISAS FOR ALL TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF THE USA. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the anticipated tour end date. Passengers who are denied boarding or entry for improper documentation will not be eligible for a refund of any amount. We recommend that you check with the appropriate Consulate regarding their visa requirements. Travelers are also responsible for obtaining any required travel authorization, such as the European Union’s ETIAS, before departure.
TRAVELERS COMPORTMENT: Inside Winemaking reserves the right not to accept or retain as a tour participant any person whose physical/mental condition or general deportment impedes the operation of the tour or affects the rights, welfare, or enjoyment of other tour participants. If a person is required to leave a tour it will be considered an unused portion and non-refundable, and they will be responsible for all their expenses to return home including any rebooking fees by airlines and/or suppliers.
HEALTH AND SAFETY: All travel is taken at the risk of the traveler, you are responsible for keeping yourself informed of any unsafe conditions (including government travel warnings), health hazards, weather hazards, or climate extremes in any place where you may visit with Inside Winemaking and act accordingly.
Please see the appropriate Travel.State.Gov websites. If you are not a citizen or resident of the USA, please see your country’s health and safety information regarding travel.
It is each traveler’s responsibility to check with their medical provider regarding any or all health issues that they may have or that may arise by participating on the trip, and NOT participate should these be in question. It is your responsibility to list all medical and dietary issues on the booking form.
FITNESS/MEDICAL ISSUES: Many of our tours include a lot of activities, including walking, stair climbing (without elevator access), cobblestone streets, standing, and walking on uneven surfaces that may be strenuous for some people. At times the walking pace may be fast and somewhat strenuous. It is your responsibility to determine your fitness level and health status to participate fully or at all. It is each traveler’s responsibility to check with their medical provider regarding any health issue that may arise by participating on the trip, and NOT participate should this be in question. Failure to comply may result in a refusal to accommodate you on the trip and all penalties will apply. We cannot provide any wheelchair or walking assistance or guarantee accessibility at any destination. Many foreign countries do not adhere to the same principles as set forth in the American Disabilities Act. For those requiring assistance with a cane or a walker, many of our destinations require a lot of strenuous walking and are hampered by cobblestones or poor pavement. Many hotels and coaches in foreign countries are only accessible by stairs. Please consider your ability to participate, carefully. It is your ultimate responsibility to know your limitations and not undertake the tour or any activity that might be restrictive to you. If you require someone to assist you in any way, you need to secure someone to travel with at the regular tour cost. You must list the type of assistance and the name of the person on the booking form.
Inside Winemaking is not responsible for any costs of any medical treatment a passenger may require during the trip.
Under no circumstances is Inside Winemaking responsible or liable for the quality of medical care, or lack thereof, you may receive while on the trip. In some areas, medical care may not be possible without additional travel expenses being incurred by the traveler. These expenses are the responsibility of the traveler and individual payment arrangements with the medical provider must be made by the traveler at the time care is rendered. Inside Winemaking is not responsible or liable for the lack of medical care in any area or any additional fees that may be associated with finding and securing medical care. Insurance that includes medical coverage while traveling is highly recommended.
ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION: Wine tasting is a central part of this tour. All travelers must be at least 21 years of age, regardless of the legal drinking age in the destination country. Travelers are solely responsible for their own alcohol consumption and are encouraged to drink in moderation, use spit buckets where provided, eat regularly, and stay hydrated. Travelers taking medications or with health conditions that may be affected by alcohol should consult their medical provider before the trip and are responsible for limiting or avoiding alcohol accordingly. Participation in any tasting is voluntary.
By joining the tour, the traveler accepts the risks associated with alcohol consumption, including impaired judgment, slips and falls, and illness. Inside Winemaking, its staff, and its suppliers may decline to serve any traveler who appears intoxicated, and any traveler whose consumption affects their safety or the enjoyment of others may be asked to leave an activity or the tour, as described in the Travelers Comportment section. Travelers may not drive or operate any vehicle after consuming alcohol during tour activities.
VACCINATIONS/IMMUNIZATIONS: It is incumbent upon the traveler to understand each international region’s vaccination requirements and suggestions. These can be found at the CDC website for travelers: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel It is the traveler’s responsibility to know their own health history and what may or may not be allowed as far as vaccinations or prophylactic medications apply. Inside Winemaking will not be liable for any vaccination issues, illnesses developed because of, or lack of vaccines or preventative medication related to any tour. It is the traveler’s responsibility to check with their physician or travel medicine provider regarding vaccinations needed for every country. We do not advise on medical issues. With certain medical conditions, immunizations are contraindicated – be sure to check with your physician.
FORCE MAJEURE: Force Majeure applies to all bookings. “Force Majeure” means, in relation to Inside Winemaking, any circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Inside Winemaking (including, but without limitation, acts of God, explosion, flood, tempest, forceful wind, fire or accident, war or threat of war declared or undeclared, acts of terrorism, sabotage, insurrection, riots, strikes, civil disturbance, requisition, sickness, pandemic, epidemic, quarantine, government intervention, weather conditions, defects in machinery and vehicles, delay, wildlife, or other untoward occurrences). Inside Winemaking shall not be deemed to be in breach of these terms and conditions or otherwise be liable to you, by reason of delay in performance, or by non-performance, of any of its obligations hereunder to the extent that any such delay or non-performance is due to any Force Majeure.
Further about FORCE MAJEURE: If Inside Winemaking, and/or any of its travel suppliers, are affected by Force Majeure, they shall be entitled to, and may in their sole and absolute discretion, vary or cancel any itinerary or arrangement in relation to the trip. Payment of any refund by Inside Winemaking to you as a result of the non-performance of any obligations hereunder shall remain in its sole and absolute discretion, although Inside Winemaking shall use its reasonable efforts to reimburse you where possible. However, Inside Winemaking shall be entitled to deduct from any refund recoverable the reasonable actual and/or potential costs to Inside Winemaking of the Force Majeure and applicable cancellation fees. Regarding civil unrest, once Inside Winemaking has investigated the prevailing situation, as it deems fit, it shall remain in Inside Winemaking’s sole and absolute discretion whether to proceed with the trip. You may in such circumstances cancel the trip subject to Inside Winemaking and each supplier’s terms and conditions.
RESPONSIBILITY: RESPONSIBILITY: Inside Winemaking plans the itinerary, selects suppliers, and leads the tour. Transportation, accommodations, restaurants, wineries, and other services are provided by independent suppliers who are not employees or agents of Inside Winemaking. Inside Winemaking is not responsible for the acts, omissions, or negligence of these suppliers, or for any injury, loss, damage, delay, or expense resulting from them. Inside Winemaking’s responsibility is limited to its own negligence in the planning and operation of the tour. Inside Winemaking is not responsible for events beyond its reasonable control, as described in the Force Majeure section.
By joining the tour, the traveler accepts the ordinary risks involved in international travel, wine tasting, and the activities described in the itinerary. We strongly recommend travel insurance.
SEVERABILITY: The invalidity or unenforceability of any part of this Agreement, or the invalidity of its application to a specific situation or circumstance, shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Agreement, or its application to other situations or circumstances. Any provision of this Agreement held invalid or unenforceable only in part or degree will remain in full force and effect to the extent not held invalid or unenforceable.
CLAIMS OR DISPUTES/ARBITRATION: In the event of a dispute or claim made by the traveler concerning, relating, or referring to this Agreement, promotion of tour, tour inclusions, performance of Inside Winemaking, or any claim made against Inside Winemaking, Inside Winemaking will make every effort to resolve said dispute or claim between the individual parties involved. If the dispute or claim cannot be resolved between the traveler and Inside Winemaking, the traveler agrees that any dispute or claim shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration according to the then-existing rules of the American Arbitration Association in an arbitration conducted in and governed by the laws of California, USA. In connection with any action or legal proceeding arising out of this agreement, the parties hereby specifically and knowingly waive any rights that either party might have to demand a jury trial.
PHOTOGRAPHY, AUDIO, AND VIDEO: Inside Winemaking may take photographs, video, or audio recordings during the tour, including recordings for the Inside Winemaking podcast. By joining the tour, the traveler grants Inside Winemaking permission to use their image, voice, and likeness in these materials for marketing, educational, and podcast purposes, without compensation. Travelers who do not wish to be included may opt out by noting this on the Booking Form or by informing the Tour Leader at any time, and Inside Winemaking will make reasonable efforts to exclude them from materials published after that point. Inside Winemaking will not publish a traveler’s full name without their permission.
ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS: By making a deposit, the traveler confirms that they have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions, the tour itinerary, and the Booking Form. Each traveler must also sign the separate Inside Winemaking Release of Liability before departure. A traveler who has not signed both documents will not be able to join the tour.
UPDATES: Inside Winemaking may update its Terms and Conditions from time to time, and updated versions will be published on our website. The version signed by the traveler applies to their booking unless both parties agree otherwise in writing.