Oaxacan Foods

Oaxaca 2008 Guelaguetza Culinary and Cultural Tour
Oaxaca, Mexico
July 17th to July 24th, 2008

Registration Information

Tour is limited to no more then 12 participants per week and is lead by Ron Kent, a professional chef, educator and manufacturer of authentic Oaxacan food products along with Zaida Maria Kent, a native Oaxaquena. Guest faculty include Professional Oaxacan food artisans; bread bakers, mescal distillers, cheese makers and many more listed.

Price Includes:
Seven nights, eight days, fully escorted expert leadership, local transportation via air-conditioned van according to the itinerary, accommodations as indicated, all meals and tasting as indicated, all culinary and cultural visits as indicated, pick-up from airport upon arrival, and drop off for departure at airport.

Price Does Not Include:
Transportation to and from Oaxaca, items of personal nature, such as gratuities, special diets, alcoholic beverages (other then those as part of class or demonstrations), laundry and ironing services, and any charges in excess of those covered by this travel package.

Price: The cost of the trip is $2650. per person based on double occupancy. A single occupancy supplement is $600. for seven nights. We guarantee that our published trip price will not change. Please read the full itinerary for details of what is included. A deposit of 50% of the total price per person is required for this tour. Your reservation will not be confirmed until Oaxacan Foods - Travel Program, receive a deposit. The balance of your payment is due 90 days prior to departure. You may pre-pay the entire balance at any time. If payment is not received according to this schedule, we will consider your reservation cancelled.

Cancellations:
All cancellations, regardless of reason, must be in writing. The following fees will apply in the event of cancellation:

Time of reservation to 60 days prior to departure	$200
60 to 45 days prior to departure	$600
45 days or less prior to departure 100% of trip cost	no refund available

The cancellation fees may be waived in the event that a replacement is found for your trip space(s). It is your responsibility to be adequately insured. We strongly recommend traveler's insurance. Oaxacan Foods - Travel Program reserves the right to cancel any trip. In such cases, a full refund of the trip will be provided. Oaxacan Foods Travel Program is not responsible however, for additional expenses incurred by participants preparing for the trip. Oaxacan Foods - Travel Program will notify trip participants at least 45 days in advance of a trip if that trip needs to be cancelled.

Payment Information:
Payments can be made by personal check:
Oaxacan Foods
P. O. Box 1102
Palo Alto, CA. 94302
Alternatively, with your credit card on this site. Please continue after filling out the information below.

Single Supplement or Sharing:
Travelers who request a single private bungalow will be charged a single supplement of $600.

Statement of Responsibility and Liability
By enrolling in this trip, you agree that the officers, directors, employees, affiliates, and/or representatives of Oaxacan Foods - Travel Program are not responsible nor liable for accidents, loss, damage, death, delay or expense arising from acts of nature, terrorism, wars, strikes, quarantine, weather irregularity, equipment failures, vehicle accidents, government restrictions or regulations, and charges or services over which it has no control, nor is it responsible for illness from food or otherwise, detention, assaults, theft or criminal activity, or annoyance.

Should changes to an itinerary be necessary due to circumstances beyond the control of Oaaxacan Foods - Travel Program, We reserve the right to make such changes without prior notice. Trip participants agree to hold Oaxacan Foods - Travel Program harmless from any loss or damage, destruction, injury, delay or any expense arising from same.

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Oaxacan Foods - Travel Program is designed for the culinary professional as well as the non-professional. For the non-professional we need to know what level of food experience and cooking skills you have. Please describe the depth of your culinary interest and expertise.

Note: If you have any medical concerns or dietary restrictions, this must be in writing and discussed in advance.