Pre-Trip Terms & Conditions

Important: By registering, each participant agrees to join a group-based educational travel program managed by KOA EXPERIENCE S.L., under all rules described here.

1. Payments & Fees

Payment plans: Automated (deposit + monthly installments) or manual (3–4 payments).

Currency: Euros (€); any conversion fees are the participant’s responsibility.

Late fees:

  • Registration <110 days → €145
  • Late payment → €50
  • Declined card → €35

 

Non-refundable: Deposits, optional insurance, admin fees, merchandise, late payments, registration. These fees are never refunded under any circumstances.

2. What’s Included / Not Included

Included: Educational program, materials, health & safety measures, group management.
Not included: Passports, visas, extra transport, meals & lodging outside program dates, gratuities, optional excursions, adult room upgrades.

Note: Adults may pay supplements for single rooms. Minors cannot room alone.

3. Documentation & Health
  • Valid passport, visas, notarized consent forms (minors), and mandatory travel insurance.
  • Participants are responsible for medications, vaccines, and medical care.
  • KOA will make reasonable efforts for dietary restrictions/allergies but cannot guarantee full compliance.

 

This is a summary for reference. The full Terms & Conditions are available online; see the link at the end of this document.

4. Accommodation & Travel
  • Rooms assigned by age/gender; minors cannot room alone.
  • Optional twin/single or exclusive rooms available for additional cost.
    Land-only option: Participants handle their own flights and ground transport.
5. Supervision & Conduct
  • Rules are strict; serious violations (drugs, violence) → immediate removal without refund.
  • KOA supervises structured program activities; participants are responsible for their safety during unsupervised free time.
  • Participants are expected to act responsibly at all times.
6. Cancellations & Changes

Itineraries, hotels, or activities may change due to circumstances beyond KOA’s control.

Standard cancellation fees:

  • 150 days: €399
  • 150–110 days: €599
  • 109–76 days: 50% + €99
    75–31 days: 75% + €99
  • ≤30 days: 100%

Exceptional circumstances: Special fees apply.

Optional: Travel Protection Plans (TPP/TPP+ with CFAR) to protect your investment, reimbursing up to 75% of non-refundable fees.

7. Risks & Responsibilities
  • Participation in physical activities is at the participant’s own risk.
  • KOA is not responsible for injuries, losses, or incidents caused by third parties.
  • Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabilities, but some activities may not be suitable.

 

8. Personal Property & Images
  • Participants are responsible for their belongings.
  • KOA may take photos/videos for educational or promotional use (parental consent required for minors).

9. Governing Law & Arbitration

  • All disputes resolved via binding arbitration in Marbella, Spain, under Spanish law.
  • Participants and parents waive rights to a court trial; arbitration is exclusive.

 

KOA EXPERIENCE Contact:

Email: info@koaexperience.com

Phone: +34 676 06 26 02

Address: C/ Jacinto Benavente nº11, 5-4, 29601 Marbella, Málaga, Spain

Full, legally binding Terms & Conditions: www.koaexperience.com/pre-trip-terms