Prudent Tours is located in Hillsboro, KS. We are a small family-owned tour service that has won its reputation on service and economy. It began operating in 1964. The Emprise Bank, Hillsboro, KS, is our reference.
Below you will find some helpful information regarding our tours. If you have additional questions or would like to book a trip, feel free to contact us in person or online.
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES Connections at convenient places; a professional Tour Director; deluxe motorcoach and driver; local guides; all lodging; baggage handling; all sightseeing and attractions listed in bold print in our catalog; taxes and gratuities on tour inclusions. Unless otherwise stated, tour price listed is based on two people sharing a room.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED Incidental hotel charges such as telephone calls, room service, meals unless specified, pre & post night lodging, and gratuities for the tour director and driver.
SINGLES, TRIPLES, QUADS The price stated in the tour description is per person based on two people sharing the same hotel room. Singles who prefer to stay alone may do so by paying a single supplement of $50 per night unless otherwise stated in the tour description. The supplement is for a single room but does not guarantee an entire seat on the motorcoach. Persons who prefer to stay three or four to a room may do so with a discount of $5 per person per night given for triples or quads (this assumes existing bedding) unless otherwise stated in the tour description.
GUARANTEED SHARE PROGRAM FOR SINGLE TRAVELERS Share a room to save money or for companionship. If you are willing to accept a roommate of the same gender, we will find one. If we can’t, you’ll still travel at the “twin” rate. (See exceptions in some itineraries.)
ENJOYABLE MEALS Meals are
not included in the tour price unless noted in bold print in the tour itinerary. Some of the motels in which we stay offer a complimentary continental breakfast. While traveling we make every effort to stop at restaurants and buffets which offer good food at reasonable prices. On average, one can figure about $15-$25 per day for food depending on your eating habits. Many of our breaks will be at fast-food restaurants because they usually provide quick service and clean restrooms.
HEALTH Climbing stairs and walking reasonable distances are a part of every tour. Tour members should be able to walk two blocks and/or walk two flights of stairs. If you are not able to do this, you should provide your own companion for assistance.
LODGING We stay at quality lodging such as Drury, Holiday, LaQuinta, Comfort, Best Western and Hampton Inns.
LODGING BEFORE AND AFTER TOURS You may reserve lodging before or after a tour at connecting motels.
We will make the reservations for you and you pay the motel directly. You will receive confirmation numbers and telephone numbers to guarantee late arrival if needed.
LUXURY MOTORCOACH Travel in style aboard the finest in luxury coaches. There will be a systematic seat rotation on each tour. Traveling partners are rotated together as seatmates. This allows everyone a different view from the motorcoach and gives passengers a chance to meet other people on the tour. There will be few exceptions to the seating plan. Any exceptions must be approved by our office 14 days prior to departure. Smoking and alcohol use are not permitted on the motorcoach.
DEPARTURE POINTS All our tours pick up passengers at the
Best Western North in Wichita,
Red Coach Inn in Newton,
Econolodge in McPherson, and
Quality Inn in Salina. We offer
ADDITIONAL DEPARTURES for tours that travel east on I-70 at the
Abilene Super 8,
Junction City,
Manhattan Clarion and
Topeka Holiday Inn-West. Tours not traveling east on I-70 will have a courtesy
shuttle pickup. There is free parking at each of these locations.
LUGGAGE Our drivers and luggage handlers at our hotels take care of one suitcase per person provided it weighs less than 50 lbs. and does not exceed combined dimensions (width + length + depth) of 62 inches. Your large suitcase is handled for you from the moment you arrive at the motorcoach at your departure location. It is taken from the motorcoach to your hotel room each evening and returned to the motorcoach in the morning. In addition to your large suitcase, a carry-on bag that you handle is allowed. Carry-on bags must not exceed dimensions of 39 inches. Prior to the departure of the tour you will receive a luggage tag for your large suitcase. If you need to take a second large suitcase, the extra cost is $4 per hotel.
CLOTHING Travel light and pack casual clothes. Remember you are on vacation. Wash and wear fabrics travel best. Layered clothing makes for easy adjustment to weather changes. It is a good idea to have a sweater or a jacket to wear on board the motorcoach. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. If you need special clothing, we will give you special instructions. Many veteran travelers also take a pillow for their personal comfort while on the motorcoach.
TOUR PARTICIPATION Prudent Tours retains the right to terminate the participation of any tour member if any physical or mental handicap becomes apparent on tour and causes hardship to the Tour Director and/or other tour members. Children should be eight years of age or older (unless otherwise stated).
RESERVATION / DEPOSIT Reserve a place by calling us toll free 1-800-658-1734. A $50 per person deposit is required and should be paid as soon as you are ready to reserve a place. Early sign-ups are encouraged to assure space on each tour, however we welcome reservations as long as space is available.
FINAL PAYMENT You will be billed for final payment four to six weeks prior to the departure of the tour. Tours involving airlines, cruises, trains, or other special accommodations may require a billing date earlier than six weeks.
FUTURE TRAVEL CREDIT After you have completed a tour you will receive
Prudent Money, a credit in the amount of $5 for each day of the tour. The next tour you take with Prudent our office will automatically deduct the applicable amount of Prudent Money off your final payment at the rate of $5 a day. Prudent Money is transferable to someone who has never traveled with Prudent Tours. Prudent Money has no expiration. Maximum amount that can be used as well as amount to be earned is listed by each tour.
CREDIT CARDS In an effort to keep our prices as low as possible and to avoid charges that add cost to our products, we do not accept credit cards.
CANCELLATION POLICY There is no penalty if notification of cancellation is given
14 or more days prior to day of departure of the tour
except for those tours which state specific cancellation penalties in the tour description.
If less than 14 days prior to day of departure the cancellation fee is as follows: tours 6 days or less $100 per person; tours 7 days or more the cancellation fee is 20% of the catalog tour price.
For all tours (regardless of length)
3 days prior to day of departure or less the cancellation fee is 50% of the catalog tour price.
If cancellations occur the day of departure there is no refund.
Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. If you must leave the tour en route, refunds will be whatever net funds Prudent Tours can recover from contractors. *We recommend purchasing trip cancellation/interruption insurance to protect our passengers from losses.
*TRAVEL INSURANCE Emergency and cancellation insurance is available through our office. Enhanced coverage must be purchased within fourteen days of making your initial deposit. Basic coverage can be purchased at any time prior to departure.
ENTRY INTO CANADA & MEXICO U.S. citizens traveling outside the United States are required to show proof of citizenship either with a valid passport or passport card. A passport is valid for 10 years.
INSPIRATION Each traveling day begins with a brief devotional thought for the day and prayer. Many tours travel on Sunday and a brief united worship service is conducted while driving. If we check into a hotel on Saturday and you wish to attend church services that evening or prior to our scheduled departure time on Sunday morning, your Tour Director will help locate a church for you. It is your responsibility to arrange for transportation to the church service.
RESPONSIBILITY Prudent Tours and all persons acting as agents accept no responsibility or liability for delays, damage or loss of property, or injury to persons while on a Prudent Tour. Prudent Tours reserves the right to modify the cost or the schedule of the tour if necessary.
A FRIENDLY, HONEST & IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER At Prudent Tours we strive to price all our departures accurately and fairly. Sometimes, this means looking into our proverbial crystal ball and estimating future pricing long in advance. Fuel prices have been fluctuating sharply these days. We accept these fluctuations without passing them along to you, our valued members and customers, whenever we can. Whereas it has never been our policy to "nickel and dime" our valued clients, please know that we must have a policy of passing on some of these increases and shortfalls, should they occur. Any adjustment in tour prices would occur on our final billing letter for that tour. In instances where the increases are minimal, we will continue to absorb them as a cost of doing business. Your understanding of this issue is a matter of honesty and trust. We felt it important to mention here.
PRUDENT TOURS is a small family-owned tour service that has won its reputation on service and economy. It began operating in 1964. The Emprise Bank, Hillsboro, KS, is its reference.
