Rules of ALC Journeys

How to Register 

1. Complete the “ALC Journeys Registration Form” and mail to: ALC Journeys, 1044 N. Curson Ave., Ste. 1, Los Angeles, CA 90046, U.S.A.  ALC Journeys can not begin your application without Registration Form and deposit.

2. Enclose a non-refundable deposit of $95 per person, payable to ALC Journeys.  Money orders and personal checks accepted.

3. For China tour only! If you want ALC to help you apply for a “tourist visa” for entry into China, please send (40 days before departure) the following  in addition to this application: your passport, two (2) passport photos, and the required $80 Fee.

4. Early registration advised for all programs! ALC advises applicants to send the ALC Journeys Registration Form before the deadlines (**60 days** before departure).  $100 off for booking **100 days** before departure. 

Payment Procedure

1. Send $95 program deposit with the ALC Journeys Registration Form. 

2. Balance payment of program fee due after receiving confirmation of enrollment.

3. Send all your payments to ALC Journeys, 1044 N. Curson Ave., Ste. 1, Los Angeles, CA 90046, U.S.A.

4. ALC Journeys will send you by Express mail all your documents (passport and visa for China tours only, etc.) and airplane tickets (domestic and international for All-Inclusive Tour and international for Casual Trip & Budget Trip) two weeks before departure.

FAQs                                             

1. What is included in the Program Fee?   A) For All-inclusive Tour:  International airfares, hotels, transfers and two meals per day. Departure cities:  New York (for Spain, France, England, Italy, and Germany; Los Angeles (for China and Japan). Please see Program fees & Departure cities / dates.  For Casual Trip: International airfares, hotels, transfers and breakfast daily.  Departure city:  New York City (for Spain, France, England, Italy, and Germany or Los Angeles (for China and Japan). B) For All-inclusive Tour: you will stay in comfortable 3 or 4 or 5 star hotels. Two people per room. For Casual Trip: you will stay in conveniently located quality hotels. Two or three people per room. 

2. What is not included? A) Beverages at dinner and meals for free time or optional activities. B) Airport fees. C) Expenses caused by last-minute airline rescheduling, cancellations, or delays caused by airport control. D) Customary gratuities (for your tour director, local guides, and coach driver).

3. Optional excursions or activities. Most optional excursions are up for participants at free time.

4. Insurance options. We advise all participants to purchase an insurance package to protect themselves while on tour.

Cancellation Policy                            

Cancellations are effective the same day ALC receives the Notice of Cancellation in its L.A. office. Cancellations must be in writing to be processed (no phone cancellations or email). All payments, less $95 Registration Fee, fully refundable up to 60 days prior to program starting date. Within 45 days of starting date, $400 per person is non-refundable. Within 30 days of starting date,100% of program cost is non-refundable due to the many expenses involved in arranging the program and the various policies of booking hotels, airline tickets, etc.  Participants who are forced to return home after departure, or starting program, due to illness or other reasons, must consult the on-site director to discuss any possible refunds.