AJSA TOURS, Private Tours & Tour Guides is a incoming agency based in Lisbon, run by a group of very experienced official guides and driver/guides.We are specialized in the planning of private dedicated tours, tailor-made tours and small group tours all over Portugal.We also provide tour guides in several languages.

Mobile: 00351 937 888 888
Mail: ajsa.tours@gmail.com

Ajsa Tours, Private Tours & Tour Guides

These general contractual conditions are intended to establish the terms and conditions which shall be guidelines of all travel services provided by Ajsa Tours,Unipessoal, Lda, with its headquarters located at Rua Amélia Rey Colaço, 3, r/c dtº, 2955-003 Pinhal Novo - PORTUGAL, with a business equity of  1,000, VAT number 509 943 489. The company operates in cultural-historical tourism, creating products that contribute to the development and dissemination of cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible history of Portugal.

Privacy Policy
0.1. This site is property of by Ajsa Tours. Whilst using the site or its information, data archives, texts, graphics, links, audio, photos, vídeos ou other images, resources and services available through the site, the user, either as a participant or visitor, agrees with the terms of use, privacy policy and info protection in the paragraph 1.2.
0.2. In agreement with the Portuguese law - Protection of Personal Data Act 67/98 - we inform you that the data provided in this website is public and shareable with other third ones. If wish to present this on public, please ask our permission. Transposing, might activate the Portuguese legal system Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data. To better acknowledge this law please visit: http://www.cnpd.pt/english/bin/legislation/Law6798EN.HTM
0.3. Under no circumstances should you use the site for any purpose other than the purpose of the site, including unlawful purposes or any other purposes that might be considered prejudicial to the company's image. Plagiarism, falsification and use of content usurped or counterfeit and legitimate identification beyond unfair competition, are crimes punishable by law.
0.4. You shall not create or post any type of virus.
0.5. It is forbidden by copyright law to copy, modify, rent, loan, sell, distribute or create a derivative work based on the content that refers (partial or total), except with the express consent of the company.

1. Tours
1.1. The various tours presented in this website are copyrighted products prepared by the company. They are operated by a Tour Guide speaking fluently the customers language.
1.2. Ajsa Tours are operated in different vehicles depending on the number of people: Up to 6 people in Vans. Between 7-14 people on mini- bus. More than 15 people in tourism buses hired by the company.
1.3. Buying a day tour or a tour package (private or in group) ensures the customer transportation, guide service throughout the day and throughout the trip, admission tickets to monuments when mentioned, tasting of traditional sweets when mentioned, wine tasting when mentioned, accommodation and meals at quality hotels or family traditional accommodation from 3-5 stars, insurance coverage in accordance to Portuguese law. Any extra is not included in the tour and will be the responsibility of the customer. Any changes will be according to customers demands.
1.4. Some monuments are closed on certain days of the week. The company avoids these days by creating exceptions. However, the monuments may close without prior notice or on national closure days like Easter holidays, January 1st, May 1st and December 25th, so the company cannot guarantee visit at these days.

2. Reservations and Payments
2.1. In order to confirm a reservation of a multi-day tour package the client must deposit 20% of the full price, settling the remaining 80% in cash(only EURO) at the beginning of the tour.
Should any further reservations such as hotels or tourbuses have to be made in advance, a pre-payment may be required.
2.2. The Ajsa Tours Ltd reserves the right to cancel any reservation for which payment has not been effected under the above conditions.
2.3. Price changes in packages: The budget sent to our customers expire after 14 days. After that period, prices may increase due to several changes according to availability of the hotel partner, transportation partners, tour guides, and other services included in the packages.
2.4. Payments can be processed by one of the following methods:
2.4.1. Bank Wire Transfer(upon request): Necessary to send bank receipt.
2.4.2. PayPal: PayPal presents itself as an international payment service of trust, solidity and fast operations. It is very easy to use it, one just need to have a credit card, and insert the data when you are sent an invoice. It is NOT necessary to be a registered user.
2.4.3. Visa
2.4.4. Mastercard

3. VAT
3.1. Quoted prices already reflect the value added tax ( VAT ) at the current rate. This fee is mandatory in EU countries and where the service is operated.

4. Cancellations, NO-SHOW and Changes
4.1. The customer may cancel the trip at any time, however, should be aware that the amount paid to date may not be partially or entirely refunded. Please check the refund policy - Point 8.
4.2. In case of NO-SHOW (no show at the date of arrival), the agency will not make any refund concerning the trip of the absent customer. Applies to hotels, restaurants, entrance fees to monuments, etc.
4.3. If the client prefers, and if possible to the travel agency, changes can be made to departure dates, hotels, room type, vehicle transportation, selected restaurants and places to visit, with at least 7 week days in advance.
4.4. Customers may also reallocate their participation and payment with a substitute person who satisfies all the conditions required for the trip, provided of notification to the agency at least 3 days in advance and acceptance of service providers included in the trip.
4.5. Whenever there are sufficient reasons, the agency may change the order of the itinerary or services provided, like hours of departure or replace any hotel initially planned by others of similar category. If unforeseen circumstances force the agency to suspend any trips or a car failure happens, customers will be entitled to reimbursement of the amounts already paid but not entitled to further compensations.

5. Luggage Responsibility
5.1. The Agency only takes responsibility for any damage or loss of luggage in multi-day tour packages (land transportation) when luggage has been kept in the car trunk/boot. As it is considered to be the most appropriate place to ensure the safety of the most precious and important items of our customers, and not visible to the outside.
5.2. When luggage is kept inside the hotel room, it is at the customers responsibility. One should keep its belongings in a safe place and locked if possible.
5.3. Under no circumstances is the agency will be responsible for the loss or theft of valuable items such as gold, diamonds, jewelry, silver and money, personal documents, credit cards, notary documents, projects, paintings or art manuscripts. 

6. Insurance
6.1. As required by law, Article 35 of Decree-Law n º 199/2012 of 24 August, trips made by Ajsa Tours Ltd are covered by liability insurance.
6.2. The minimum amount covered by insurance is 75,000 EUR, covering the risks arising from the activity, guaranteed compensation for damage to property and injuries caused to customers or third parties for actions or omissions of Ajsa Tours or their representatives.
6.3. The insurance also covers:
6.3.1. The repatriation of customers and their assistance.
6.3.2. The medical care and necessary medications in case of accident or illness occurring during the trip, including those which are necessary after the completion of travel.

7. Documentation
7.1. Clients should always have with them updated personal documentation (passport, permits, updated vaccines, documentation regarding dietary restrictions, etc.).
7.2. Under no circumstances the agency will be held responsible for the loss or theft of our customers personal documents such as passport, driving license, ID cards and bank debit or credit cards.

8. Refunds
8.1. Private tours (1 day), if cancelled the refund policy is  the following:
8.1.1 More than 5 days before arrival: 100% refund.
8.1.2 Between 5 and 1 days before arrival: 50% refund.
8.1.3 Less than 24hrs or No Show: No refund.
8.1.4 Cancellation or No Show due to “*Acts of God”: 100% refund.

*Act of God
An event that directly and exclusively results from the occurrence of natural causes that could not have 
been prevented by the exercise offoresight or caution; an inevitable accident.
Courts have recognized various events as acts of God—tornadoes, earthquakes, death, extraordinarily high tides, violent winds, and floods.
The client or his/her legal representant has to deliver to the agency a proof of the occured fact.


8.2. Tour Packages (over 1 day), if cancelled the refund policy is set out below:
8.2.1 More than 15 days before arrival: 100% refund.
8.2.2 Between 15 and 8 days before arrival: 50% refund.
8.2.3 Less than 8 days or No Show: No refund.
8.2.4 Cancellation fees may apply to hotel reservations and external service providers.



9. Complaints
9.1. Clients reserve the right to complain for the services provided or any other aspect that has gone against the quality of service. These complaints shall only be considered when submitted in writing to the agency where the booking and payment was made, within no more than 10 days after the end of the services. Complaints may be written to our head office:

Rua Amélia Rey Colaço, 3, r/c dtº
2955-003 Pinhal Novo

or

ajsa.tours@gmail.com

9.2. Likewise, we only accept complaints that have been communicated to the respective suppliers (hotels, guides, local, etc.) during the course of the journey or stay, requiring the legal complaints book for this purpose.

10. Closing Days
10.1. Company never closes.

11. Further information
11.1. Any other information not here reported or unclear, should be obtained through e-mail: ajsa.tours@gmail.com

12. Other contacts:
00351 937 888 888
00351 912 236 232
00351 211 387 640

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