Proposed Itinerary:
April 11 – Travel Day
April 12 – Amsterdam: After arriving at our hotel, we begin our tour with local cuisine and good company at a welcome dinner near the Schiphol airport.
April 13-14 – North Holland: The wonderful little city of Hoorn near IJsselmeer lake boasts history, a pleasant atmosphere, 16:35:15and beautiful natural surroundings. In spring the tulip bulbs in the region burst into life, as we photograph some of the world’s largest tulip fields and historic windmills. We visit the lovely town of Zandaam, drawing inspiration from the same windmills that Claude Monet admired in his paintings.
April 15-16 – Noordwyk, Holland: We trace the North Sea coast on our way Keukenhof, known as the Garden of Europe. From grand garden scenes to intimate macro details, the gardens of Keukenhof offer a plethora of photographic opportunities.
April 17 –– Kinderdijk, Holland: The beautiful wetlands around Dordrecht are home to the windmills of Kinderdijk. Built around 1740, the 19 charming windmills were declared to be a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997.
April 18-19 – Bruges, Belgium: The picturesque city of Bruges was left largely intact after the war and its historic center was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. With cobblestone streets, quiet canals, quaint market squares and towering medieval church spires, Bruges’ old world charm never ceases to inspire photographers.
April 20 – Amsterdam: We travel back to the capital, by way of the magical Hallerbos Forest with fresh green beech leaves and a carpet of wild bluebells that float among the woods. An escape from our modern world to the land of faeries presents natures marvelous reality.
April 21 – Travel Day
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PAYMENTS, CANCELLATIONS, AND REFUNDS
All prices are quoted in US dollars and all payments must be paid in US dollars. For deposits only, Northern Straits Photo Tours accepts Visa or MasterCard without a processing fee. Final payment of the trip fee must be paid by check and bank transfer. Payment via credit card will be accepted with a 3% processing fee. Trip deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. A deposit of $500.00 per person is required and will not be refunded under any circumstances. Full payment of the trip fee is due 120 days prior to departure date.
Northern Straits Photo Tours must receive written notice of a participant’s cancellation, at which time cancellation fees in the following amounts apply:
If Written Cancellation is Received: Cancellation Fee
120 days or prior: 100% of deposit
120 or fewer days: 50% of entire trip fee 60 or fewer days: 100% of entire trip fee
No partial refunds are made for unused portions or services of a trip for any reason whatsoever. Trips are sold as a package only. This policy also applies to tour extensions and independent travel arrangements. Cancellation fees are not transferable.
