Payment

The price includes all hotel accommodations, three meals a day, admission fees for all scheduled attractions and activities, airfare from New York/New Jersey, and basically everything except spending money. Those flying themselves directly to Denver or home from Los Angeles will receive a flight credit. Spending money is useful for snacks, souvenirs or any optional purchases that strike your fancy. An Achva backpack is provided for no cost but Achva T-shirts, sweatshirts or other Achva-wear may cost extra. There are no required tips or other hidden costs.

We always try to keep our program prices as low as we can so as to allow as many people to participate as possible. Our aim is to provide top quality tours and even continue to improve our programs, despite the rising costs of travel.

All prices found on our website, printed on a brochure, or given out over the phone or email are subject to possible change. We rarely ever change a price, however, if costs for hotels, attractions, fuel, airfare or even food unexpectedly rise, we may need to raise the price to reflect our increased costs. However, you can lock in the current price with a non-refundable deposit and up-to-date payments toward the program.

Methods of Payment

You are welcome to pay for Achva by the following methods:

• For the first $500 deposit, we accept check, cash or credit card with no fee. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Amex and Discover.
• For the balance of payments, we accept payment by check, cash or credit card. Credit card payments will incur a 2 percent fee to cover our processing fees. Please do not send cash by mail. Checks should be payable in US funds only. Call us for alternative payment methods if required.

To make a payment by credit card (secured by Authorize.net), please proceed to our Payment Page.  A 2 percent fee will be added to credit card payments aside from the initial $500 deposit.

Checks must be made out to Achva and sent to:

Achva
50 Eisenhower Drive, Suite 102
Paramus, NJ  07652

Discount

• Sibling Discount – $300 (West, Israel), $200 (East), $100 (Mini)

Discounts are not combinable; largest discount applies. All discounts are subtracted from the final balance due and are not applicable to deposits or the first payment. Discounts may be forfeited if payments are late. Sibling Discount applies to kids attending various Achva programs excluding Mini which enables a half discount for East/West/Israel. Call for details.

Payment Schedule

Achva pays for services including hotels, chartered buses and attraction admissions well in advance to ensure we have a spectacular summer prepared for you. Therefore, we need to collect payments upfront on a timely basis. Of course, you are welcome to pay in full upon registration, but for the majority of you, we have a payment schedule.

Here is the normal schedule of payments:

• A $500 deposit is due upon registration.
• A $3,500 payment is due on March 1
• The balance of your bill is due on May 3

No one will be allowed on the program without a fully paid balance. Those who require a special payment schedule should contact us. All special payment schedules MUST BE APPROVED IN ADVANCE. If you do not make payments on time, you could risk losing your place on the program or be assessed a late fee.

Refund Schedule

If we cancel the tour, our goal will be to fully refund all deposits/payments as quickly as we can.

We have developed the following refund schedule should you choose to cancel from the tour. The schedule attempts to balance our financial commitments with your flexibility to change plans if necessary.

Please notify our office immediately if you decide to withdraw. Refunds are processed solely upon receipt of written notification to Achva (an email works fine, we will confirm receipt within two business days).

If your written cancellation is received on or before:

• January 1 – payments are refundable less $250
• March 15 – payments are refundable less $500
• May 1 – payments are refundable less $1,500
• June 1 – payments are refundable less $3,500
• Up to 7 days prior to program start, payments are refundable less $5,000
• Within 7 days prior to program start, payments are no longer refundable.

For people with serious and unexpected medical emergencies, please contact us to determine the amount of your refund. Once the program begins, there are no refunds upon ejection from the program no matter the reason. Fully refunded credit card payments are less any service fees we incur to process your payment.

Late Fees

Late fees are not a punishment or a penalty but simply our way of covering expenses associated with not having the funds we need in advance of the program. The following fees will apply to all accounts (unless approved for a special payment schedule):

• If you are not fully paid for the program by May 26, there is a fee of $50.
• If you are not fully paid for the program by June 14, there is a fee of $150 (including the $50 fee above.)

These Late Fees apply regardless of when you actually registered for the program. The fees kick in either when you register early but do not pay on time, or when you register very late.