Who we are: Rendez-Vous Canada (RVC) is a division of UNIGLOBE Premiere Travel Planners Inc., based in Ottawa, ON. Rendez-Vous Canada (RVC) Educational Programs a division of UNIGLOBE Premiere Travel Planners Inc.
Why travel with RVC? All inclusive travel packages Priced competitively 24/7 support while traveling Safe and secure travel Why travel with RVC? More than 70 years experience providing safe, secure, curriculum based youth travel All inclusive packages – let us do the work while you enjoy the trip Priced competitively 24/7 support while traveling Safe and secure travel
Where are we going? Where is the group travelling? What will they be doing? Proposed itinerary Special events, festivals or performances that have been included on the itinerary Activity descriptions
Number of days out of school When are we going? Travel Dates Departure Time Number of days out of school When is the group travelling? Possible travel dates and how they fit with the academic calendar Specific events/festivals that affect the schedule (ie –Winter Carnival in Quebec City)
Where are we staying? Hotels Hostels 4 participants to a room Private bathrooms Hostels Dorm style rooms, bunk beds Shared bathrooms, own towels required Where is the group staying? Both hotels and hostels are available Hostels: More economical Dorm style rooms, bunk beds Shared baths/ towels required Hotels: 4 participants to a room Each room has a private bathroom
Safety and Security Group stays together - Chaperones present at all activities, meals, events Professional guides Night security available 24/7 emergency support Various insurance package options What security measures exist while traveling? The group stays together at all times Group organizers and chaperones are present at all activities, meals and events Night security guards are available at an additional cost All participants receive emergency contact information, providing access to 24/7 support Insurance available (most tours include all insurance types) Accident Additional medical Lost baggage Cancellation (Cancellation insurance is mandatory unless waived in writing)
What is the cost? What is included? Complete Package Transportation to destination Local transportation Accommodations Activities (including evenings) Most meals Professional guides Taxes and Gratuities Complete insurance package 24/7 emergency support Educational resources 1 free chaperone for every 10 paying participants Basic Package No evening activities No meals What is the cost? Estimate provided by Uniglobe (land, air and insurance as required) What is included in the cost? Accommodations (hotel or hostel) Transportation to destination (air, bus or train as required) Transportation within the destination(s) All activities Most meals Professional guides Taxes and gratuities where applicable Complete insurance package (accident, medical, cancelation and lost baggage) 24/7 emergency support while travelling Educational resources (as available) 1 free chaperone for every 10 paying participants (including air if booked through RVC)
What is not included? Spending money/ personal charges Some meals/additional snacks Night security (additional cost) What is not included in the cost? Spending money Personal costs at accommodations (in room movies, snacks etc) Some meals (usually lunch) Additional snacks Night security guards (available at additional cost)
Payment Schedule Deposit of $250 per person for tours within Canada or $500 per person for International tours due at time of booking Final payment due 60 days prior to travel Flights and some special events (performances, workshops) may require an additional deposit A single payment form on behalf of the group is requested What is the payment schedule? A deposit of $250 per participant (including chaperones) is due when the contract is signed Final payment for the remaining amount is due no less than 90 days prior to travel One cheque for each payment should be made on behalf of the group. Cheques for individual participant fees will not be accepted. Some incentive offers and specialty activities/events may require a larger deposit.
Individual Cancellations More than 90 days before travel Deposit non-refundable 61 – 90 days before travel $25 fee per person and 50% of total non-refundable Less than 60 days before travel 100% non-refundable What is the individual cancelation policy? Please note that the cancellation of individuals from the program may result in a higher cost for the remaining participants More than 90 days prior to departure refunds are not available for any non-refundable payments made to vendors or other suppliers (bus companies, hotels etc.) 90 days to 61 days prior to departure there is a service charge of $25 per passenger and no refunds on 50% of the total cost of the tour or the total of non-refundable payments made to vendors or other suppliers (whichever is greater) 60 days prior to, including and after departure date refunds are not available for 100% of the total cost of the tour – all money due and/or paid to Rendez-Vous Canada
Chaperones 1 free chaperone for every 10 paying participants (Airfare is covered if flights are booked through RVC) Additional chaperones welcome (at full cost) Attend/participate in all activities Can parents travel with the group? RVC requires a ratio of 1 chaperone for every 10 participants, and provides free travel for chaperones within this ration (includes air if booked by RVC) Additional chaperones are welcome at an additional cost Chaperones are required to attend/participate in all activities For further details on travelling as a chaperone visit the RVC website at www.rvc.org
www.rvctours.com Online Resources Packing list All required forms Feedback forms for chaperones and students Creating a student handbook FAQ’s Safety and Security procedures Photo Gallery www.rvctours.com What resources are available to help plan the trip? Many online resources are available on the RVC website www.rvc.org Packing list All required forms Feedback forms for chaperones and students Instructions for creating a student handbook Answers to frequently asked questions Details about safety and security procedures Photo Gallery
Testimonials We had a fantastic time, and are very impressed with RVC. We appreciated having all the tours arranged, the meals and restaurants organized and reserved, and especially the excellent tour guides! (Teacher, AB) I would definitely recommend this trip to everyone! It was amazing! And definitely a good experience and I loved to speak French! (Student, MB) The trip was very nicely planned out and very enjoyable. I enjoyed all the activities and I would definitely do a trip like this again! (Principal, AB) The trip was an amazing experience and I would like to say that our tour guide was very nice. The places that we went to were also an amazing experience. Thank you! (Student, NL) Testimonials from past participants, chaperones and group organizers.
Thank you! Rendez-Vous Canada Educational Tours A Division of UNIGLOBE Premiere Travel Planners Inc. 100-24 Selkirk St, Ottawa, ON K1L 0A4 1-877-782-8909 TICO Registration Nos. 21925271, 50013926