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TERMS OF SALE AND DELIVERY

Travel by Heart – Greenland ApS

 

1. INTRODUCTION

These terms and conditions govern the contractual relationship between Travel by Heart – Greenland ApS (hereinafter

hereinafter ‘TBH’) and the traveler (hereinafter ‘Customer’) who purchases a package tour. The contract is concluded

and implemented in accordance with the Package Travel Act (Act no. 1666 of 26/12/2017 on

Packages and bundled travel arrangements).

We recommend that you read these terms and conditions. It is common best that we have perception of the journey and

its content. We expect you as a customer to have familiarized yourself with the applicable travel conditions,

and the contractual basis between you as a customer and us as a travel provider.

 

2. DELAYS AND FORCE MAJEURE

a. Travel by Heart’s response to delays

We are not in control of the Arctic climate which, regardless of the season, can cause delays and changes.

travel plans that are beyond TBH’s control. TBH disclaims any liability for any.

delays and resulting possible changes or cancellations of travel plans for conditions

which TBH has no influence on. TBH will always work diligently to ensure that the trip is completed as

In the event of delays or changes to travel plans due to circumstances beyond TBH’s control

(including weather conditions, airline dispositions, regulatory interventions, etc.), TBH will make

everything in the company’s power to:

Assist the customer in obtaining reimbursement from hotels, activity providers and other living

peripheral ears

Help with rebooking canceled or changed services

Coordinate with insurance companies and other parties to minimize the customer’s environmental impact

Nominal losses

Continuously inform the customer about status and alternative solutions

 

3. REFUND LIABILITY IN CASE OF DELAYS

TBH will only refund the amounts that the company is actually reimbursed by the supplier.

(hotels, airlines, activity providers, etc.).

TBH’s service fee is not refundable in the event of delays or cancellations due to circumstances

teams outside the control of the company.

 

4. COMMUNICATION IN CASE OF DELAYS

TBH undertakes to inform the customer as soon as possible upon knowledge of delays or

changes to the itinerary and will actively assist the customer with:

Contact relevant suppliers

Collect necessary documentation for insurance claims

Coordination of alternative events where possible

Advice on the customer’s rights against suppliers

This assistance is provided as a service but does not entail extended liability for TBH beyond the

Statutory.

 

5. GENERAL REFUND POLICY

a. Basic principle

TBH will only reimburse the amounts that the company actually receives reimbursed from the supplier.

(hotels, airlines, activity providers, insurance companies, etc.).

2b. Service fee

TBH’s service fee is not refundable in case of:

Delays or cancellations caused by circumstances beyond the company’s control

Customer’s own cancellation (unless sickness cancellation insurance covers)

Changes to travel plans at the customer’s request

c. Documentation

Upon request, Customer shall provide documentation for any refunds received

directly from suppliers or insurance companies.

 

6. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

TBH will forward the travel documents (e.g., travel documents, etc.) without undue delay after the conclusion of the agreement.

For example, a travel voucher, order confirmation, invoice and/or itinerary) to the customer.

Forwarding of travel documents and other correspondence between the customer and TBH, including

including but not limited to changes in the travel package, is made by e-mail or other

form of contact used by the customer in connection with the conclusion of the agreement. The customer is therefore

obliged to provide the contact information necessary for TBH to contact the customer.

the customer both before and during the journey.

If the customer does not receive the travel documents within 72 hours, the customer must immediately contact

TBH. If the customer has provided an email address, you should check the spam filter beforehand.

Upon receipt, the customer is obligated to review the submitted travel documents and “prac-

information” and immediately respond to TBH if the information is not in accordance with the

accordance with what has been agreed.

 

7. ASSURANCES

a. Insurance information

TBH shall inform the customer prior to the conclusion of the contract about the possibility or obligation to

to take out insurance to cover the customer’s expenses in the event of termination of the contract (cancellation insurance).

3insurance) or the cost of repatriation etc. in the event of accident, illness or death (travel insurance).

insurance) and the terms and conditions of these insurances.

We strongly recommend that the customer takes out comprehensive travel insurance with delay

coverage. Please note that TBH service fees are not covered by standard insurance policies.

 

8. SICKNESS CANCELLATION INSURANCE

We recommend that you take out a health cancellation insurance when you book your trip. This

must be taken out when booking the trip and must be paid together with the deposit. If the

when booking the trip, you have purchased a medical cancellation insurance, this means that you

until departure can cancel the trip due to illness and get the paid amount refunded

without any deductions other than the premium for the sickness cancellation insurance. A sickness cancellation

travel insurance costs 6.25% of the trip price.

TBH receives commission for the sale of insurance policies. By contacting TBH, the customer can obtain information

the amount of the commission. If the customer wishes to take out cancellation insurance or travel

insurance via TBH, the customer must inform TBH of this before the agreement is finalized.

 

9. PASSPORTS, VISAS AND TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

TBH informs the customer about passport and visa requirements upon conclusion of the agreement, including information about

the expected acquisition time to obtain a visa. TBH also provides information about any

health formalities by virtue of vaccination requirements or similar as well as other docu-

and conditions that are necessary for the completion of the trip.

TBH’s information about passport and visa requirements for the customer is based on the rules for Danish

citizens. If the customer does not have a Danish passport or has dual citizenship, only

It will bring this to TBH’s attention.

a. SPECIAL RULES FOR GREENLAND

For Danish citizens, there is no visa requirement for Greenland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. Be up-

Please note that different rules may apply if you are resident in Denmark but not Danish

Citizen.

Greenland is not a member of Schengen, but only covered by the Schengen Information System.

This means that the Schengen visa does not give access to Greenland. Persons from visa-required countries

When applying for a Danish visa, countries must state that the visa must also apply to Greenland.

EU citizens’ national ID cards cannot be used as an identification document when entering

Greenland. They must bring passports.

 

10. CUSTOMER OBLIGATIONS

a. Correct name information

The Customer is responsible for ensuring that the names appearing on their travel documents and bookings are

identical to the full name that appears on the customer’s passport. If the customer becomes aware of

discrepancies between travel documents and passports, the customer must immediately notify this to

TBH.

b. Timely attendance

The customer must have completed any check-in in accordance with the information in the itinerary.

or other clear indication of the time and place of the last check-in on the outbound and inbound flights.

The return journey.

If airline tickets are part of the package tour, these must be used in the correct order.

If the customer does not use the flight tickets in the correct order, the airline will charge

zero out the remaining flight legs. The customer can therefore not only use individual routes.

of a flight.

c. Rules of order

In the event of expulsion, the customer is responsible for their own repatriation and expenses resulting from

hereof. In the event of expulsion, the Customer shall not be entitled to receive any form of refund.

payment of the package price. TBH is not liable for the exercise of public authority.

 

11. CHANGES IN THE TRAVEL PACKAGE

a. Insignificant changes

TBH is entitled, prior to the commencement of the package tour, to make minor changes without liability

changes to the travel package without the Customer’s consent. The customer is obliged to accept such changes.

no changes.

5b. Significant changes

If TBH, prior to the commencement of the package tour, either makes significant changes to the package tour

or cannot provide certain services requested by the customer and accepted by TBH.

fails to deliver, or raises the price of the trip by more than 8%, the customer has the following rights

There: the customer can cancel the agreement and get a refund of the amounts paid for the trip.

c. Price changes

TBH may make changes to the agreed price for the package tour after the agreement has been concluded if

there are changes in: the price of carrying passengers due to fuel costs

or other energy sources, taxes, duties or fees for the package travel services that are

imposed by a third party.

 

12. CANCELLATION

a. Cancellation fees

If canceled no later than 60 days prior to the departure date, TBH will refund the customer the amount paid

with deduction of the paid deposit, a fee of DKK 2,500.00 per person. Please note: in case of

tailor-made trips, the fee/deposit corresponds to 50% of the trip price.

If canceled later than 60 days before the departure date and no later than 30 days before the date stated in the travel docu-

TBH is entitled to charge 50% of the total cost of the trip for the departure time stated in the

taken.

If cancellation occurs later than 30 days prior to departure, TBH is entitled to charge the total

price of the trip as a cancellation fee.

b. Cancellation due to extraordinary circumstances

The Customer may cancel a package tour before the start of the package tour without paying a fee if

unavoidable and extraordinary events occur at the travel destination or in its immediate vicinity

ordinary circumstances that materially affect the provision of the package tour or transportation.

of passengers to the destination.

 

13. COMPLAINTS AND DEFECTS

If a defect is discovered after the start of the trip – en route or at the destination – the customer must

complain about the defect immediately upon discovery to TBH, its representative on the travel

the target or to the subcontractor to which the defect relates. If TBH’s representative or subcontractor

the supplier cannot or will not remedy or does not, in the customer’s opinion, remedy satisfactorily

the customer must complain directly to the organizer.

The customer must ensure that the complaint is noted by TBH’s employees and/or subcontractors.

suppliers on site – for example, through a note in a hotel book or other written form. Here…

In addition, the customer should make sure to get a receipt for the complaint.

 

14. LIABILITY

a. Offsetting

When submitting its complaint to TBH, the customer must state whether the customer has also applied for

damages or compensation from the carrier on the basis of EU regulations on passport

rights of action and liability for damages in passenger transportation. If the customer has received

compensation and/or compensation from the carrier, TBH shall be entitled to set off compensation.

b. Limitations of liability

Liability is limited according to international conventions and EU regulations

as described in the detailed provisions.

 

15. TRAVEL GUARANTEE FUND

At Travel by Heart – Greenland, your safety is our priority. We are registered with Rejsega-

rantifonden, which means that you are financially secured if you are traveling out of Denmark, and

if we or one of our partners should go bankrupt. Your travel package is covered so that

You get your money back if your trip is canceled due to bankruptcy. If you’re already traveling, you’ll ensure

fund your repatriation at no extra cost. You can book your trip with confidence, knowing

that you are protected by Danish law.

 

16. CONTACT DETAILS

Travel by Heart – Greenland ApS

CVR: 41786558

Tel: +299 55 09 05

Email:mail@travelbyheart.gl(mailto:mail@travelbyheart.gl)

Indaleeqqap Aqqutaa 12, 1st floor, Nuuk, Greenland

These conditions enter into force upon conclusion of the agreement and apply to all travel arrangements.

courtesy of Travel by Heart – Greenland ApS.

1608847 TQ

Prepared by Arctic Law Greenland