¡Bienvenido al vibrante Festival de Jazz de San Luis! Este acontecimiento anual celebrado en Saint Louis, Senegal, es una celebración del Jazz, los ritmos africanos y la música global. Con su mezcla única de talento local e internacional, el Festival de Jazz de San Luis se ha convertido en una plataforma de renombre para entusiastas de la música, artistas y viajeros.
Sumérgete en las melodías conmovedoras, las actuaciones electrizantes y los ritmos contagiosos del jazz mientras experimentas la diversa gama de estilos musicales, desde los ritmos tradicionales africanos hasta el jazz fusión contemporáneo. El festival presenta un emocionante cartel de artistas locales e internacionales, que exhiben su talento en múltiples escenarios, creando una animada atmósfera que cautiva a los amantes de la música de todo el mundo.
Además de las espectaculares actuaciones musicales, explora la histórica ciudad de Saint Louis, declarada Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO y conocida por su rica historia y su vibrante escena artística. Deléitate con la cocina local, sumérgete en la cultura local e interactúa con otros entusiastas de la música y artistas de toda África. Ven a vivir la magia del Festival de Jazz de San Luis y crea recuerdos para toda la vida.
NOTA: Necesitamos un mínimo de 2 viajeros para realizar esta excursión. Consulta si viajas solo. Si no hemos encontrado otros viajeros para tu aventura después de que hayas reservado, nos pondremos en contacto contigo 30 días antes de la salida para avisarte. Por favor, no reserves vuelos hasta que lo hayas hablado con el equipo.
A tu llegada a Dakar te recibirán, te acompañarán y te llevarán a tu alojamiento. Tu experto guía cultural te informará de las actividades previstas y de lo que puedes esperar durante tu estancia en Senegal.
Comidas incluidas
Noche en el Hotel Ndiambour.
Punto de partida
Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
Tras el desayuno, comienza tu visita de la ciudad de Dakar y sus alrededores. Pasarás por el palacio presidencial y la iglesia principal antes de continuar por la ruta del paseo marítimo hasta el mercado de artesanía de Soumbedioune y la mezquita de la Revelación. El viaje a Dakar
destacará las distinciones entre las zonas residenciales ricas y otros barrios populares. También visitarás lugares importantes como los mercados de Kermel y Sanfaga. El Monumento al Renacimiento, que se cierne sobre Dakar y es más alto que la Estatua de la Libertad, es la siguiente parada. La otrora polémica estatua de bronce es ahora una atracción popular tanto para los habitantes como para los visitantes. Continúa por el centro de la ciudad hasta el Museo de la Civilización Negra, el museo más contemporáneo y completo de África, con cuatro plantas de objetos históricos de todo el continente. La cena se servirá en un restaurante especial antes de regresar al hotel para pasar la noche.
Comida(s) incluida(s): Desayuno y Cena
Noche en el Hotel Ndiambour
Viajaremos después del desayuno a la isla de Gorée con un trayecto en ferry de veinte minutos, un lugar ahora tranquilo declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO. Explora las callejuelas, a menudo tranquilas, adornadas con estructuras de la época colonial de colores pastel. La Casa de los Esclavos, que relata la historia de Goree, es uno de los edificios más notables de este lugar. Examina la "Puerta sin Retorno", por la que pasaron millones de personas en su viaje hacia la esclavitud. El conservador te guiará por la vida de Goree en el pasado. Después de comer en este lugar, tendrás tiempo para explorar la Plaza del Pueblo, el Museo Histórico y las tranquilas callejuelas salpicadas de casitas de colores pastel. De regreso a Dakar, la Cena de hoy se celebrará en otro lugar para sentir mejor el Dakar de Noche Noche en Dakar
Comida(s) incluida(s): Desayuno y Cena
Noche en el Hotel Ndiambour.
Después del desayuno, comienza tu viaje hacia Saint Louis. En el camino hacia el Norte, nuestra primera parada será en el Lago Rosa. El Lago de Retba, de su denominación original, es un fenómeno natural único causado por una combinación poco común de microorganismos y una alta concentración de sal, que da lugar al color rosa del lago. El color ya no suele ser rosa debido al aumento de la producción de sal. Interactúa con las mujeres que cosechan la sal, visita una aldea y luego continúa hacia Thies para almorzar Thies es conocida como la ciudad de la artesanía, con sus hermosas cestas tejidas por artistas locales, que podrás comprar, sombreros y otros productos a precios reducidos. Continúa hacia Saint Louis, donde llegarás a última hora de la tarde. Regístrate en tu alojamiento, cena y prepárate para el espectacular Festival de Jazz de esta noche.
Comida(s) incluida(s): Desayuno y Cena
Noche en el Hotel Residence o similar
Tras un merecido desayuno, nos embarcamos en una excursión en coche de caballos para explorar las estrechas calles de esta zona; el Reino de los Signars fundado a mediados del siglo XVII. Las Signars son damas mestizas, descendientes de esclavas de madres africanas negras y de amos esclavos de padres europeos. Detente en el palacio del gobernador, una fortaleza construida
en el siglo XVIII. Visitaremos la zona de Nguet Ndar, el famoso pueblo de pescadores asentado entre el río y el océano Atlántico. Después de comer, volveremos a cruzar el puente para visitar el mercado principal y al aire libre de San Luis Nos prepararemos para la cena y el espectacular Festival de Jazz de esta noche.
Comida(s) incluida(s): Desayuno y Cena
Noche en el Hotel Residence o similar
Por la mañana, daremos un paseo en barco por el río Senegal para visitar el Parque Nacional de Aves de la Lengua de Barbarie. Esta reserva posee un ecosistema rico y variado. Es una combinación única de manglares, dunas de arena y pantanos, entre el río y el océano. Muchas especies diferentes prosperan en este lugar maravilloso para los amantes de la naturaleza, los fotógrafos y los observadores de aves. Regresa a San Luis para disfrutar de una tarde libre para reponer fuerzas, relajarte y luego cenar antes de la gran y última noche de las fiestas del Festival de Jazz de San Luis.
Comida(s) incluida(s): Desayuno y Cena
Noche en el Hotel Residence o similar
Sal hoy de San Luis hacia Touba, la Ciudad Santa de la Hermandad Mouride. Descubre la única ciudad de África Occidental que es independiente del gobierno central, aquí la gente no paga impuestos. El gobierno independiente de Touba se ha comparado con el Vaticano.
Con el atuendo adecuado, visitaremos las principales instalaciones: la mezquita principal, que es una de las más magníficas de África, y conoceremos la historia del fundador del Mouridismo. Conduciremos desde Touba hasta el Balneario de Saly.
Disfruta de la cena de despedida con un ballet folclórico.
Comida(s) incluida(s): Desayuno y Cena
Noche en Royam Saly
El día de hoy es libre para actividades individuales. A la hora indicada, serás trasladado al aeropuerto para tu vuelo de regreso. O PROLONGA TU ESTANCIA
UPDATED T&C FROM 3 FEB 2022
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Conditions.
These terms apply to independent tours. Group tours have separate deposit and cancellation terms,
which are tour-specific. All payments, deposits, and cancellation amounts listed are per person. To
confirm a reservation the following deposit and final payment terms must be strictly adhered to
and are required at the time of reservation.
Tour Deposit & Final Payment
Deposit Due Per Person is $500 or 25% of tour cost, whichever is greater. We reserve the right to
request additional deposits as required by hotels and suppliers for peak periods such (but not
limited to) Christmas, New Year, Easter, and other holidays. Final Payments are due 45 days
before Tour begins. For reservations received within 45 days of commencement of services, the
entire amount is to be submitted at the time of confirmation. Reservations received within 45 days
of the start of the tour may be subject to a non-refundable rush-booking fee of no less than $125
per person to cover additional expenses incurred to expedite booking.
Cancellation Terms
Continent Tours’ cancellation policy is applied as follows:
Cancellations made 45 days or more prior to the start of the tour will be charged a
cancellation fee of 15% of tour cost with a minimum payment of $ 400 per traveler.
Cancellations made 44 to 30 days prior to the start of the tour will be charged a cancellation
fee of 20% of the tour cost with a minimum payment of $475 per traveler.
Cancellations made 29 to 17 days prior to the tour start date will be charged a cancellation
fee of 25% of the tour cost with a minimum payment of $ 700 per traveler.
Cancellations made 16 days or less prior to the tour start date will be charged a cancellation
fee of 100% of tour cost, No Refund.
Trip Cancellation Insurance Is Recommended
Domestic flight tickets are non-refundable when alternate (land) arrangements are made.
No-shows, late arrivals, voluntary changes, or cancellations by travelers of tour days or services
during a tour are non-refundable. Cancellation insurance is recommended.
Prior to the start of the tour, Continent Tours reserves the right to cancel a tour and will provide a
full refund of all payments. Continent Tours has never canceled a tour but would do so at its sole
discretion should travelers’ safety be of concern. Continent Tours is not responsible for expenses
incurred by travelers in preparing for a trip that is eventually canceled.
Once travelers are at the destination in Africa, Continent Tours will provide comparable alternate
tour arrangements, if the cancellation of a particular tour is deemed necessary. Should travelers
elect not to accept these alternate arrangements, this will constitute voluntary refusal of services,
and no refunds will be given. Pro-rata refunds will be made if alternate arrangements are not
comparable to the original tour services. Please note: Domestic flights may be replaced by ground
transportation if the domestic flight schedule renders flights impossible within the constraints of a
tour and/or the tour dates; in this case, the missed flights are non-refundable as the ticket price will
be used to make alternate land arrangements.
Insurance
Travel insurance while not mandatory is highly recommended and is not included in the tour price.
Tour Prices
Continent Tours prices are stated in U.S. Dollars (USD) and are subject to change until a tour
deposit is received.
Prices do not include international travel to/from Africa, passport fees, entry visa fees, excess
baggage charges, airport taxes, immunizations or other medical fees, non-specified meals,
alcoholic or other beverages, insurance, tips for tour staff, laundry, and other personal expenses.
Responsibilities
It is Continent Tours’ responsibility to provide the services listed with each tour itinerary.
Continent Tours includes this information with every price quote.
All lodging is double occupancy, bed & breakfast; including private baths. Comparable hotel
substitutes will be provided if planned accommodations are not available. For single occupancy, a
single supplement will be applied. Day rooms are not included unless specified. Hotel check-in
and check-out times are 2:00 Pm (1400 hours) and 12 noon (1200 hours).
Continent Tours reserves the right to make itinerary modifications or to change hotels or other tour
components, if these are deemed necessary or advisable for the continuation of the tour, for safety
and security reasons, or to prevent delays that would be detrimental to the tour or its members.
Continent Tours is not responsible for delays or consequences of any delays due to circumstances
beyond Continent Tours’ control. Continent Tours will make every effort to provide alternate and
comparable services if changes are made.
Scheduled domestic flights are sometimes postponed or canceled; Continent Tours is not
responsible for these inconveniences and will, where possible, use the ticket price of missed
domestic flights to make land arrangements. If clients opt to refuse land arrangements Continent
Tours will reimburse the cost of the air tickets when these amounts are refunded to Continent Tours
by the air carrier.
All luggage should have sturdy identification tags and should always be locked. Continent Tours
personnel will assist travelers with lost luggage formalities at the airport. Continent Tours will also
make every effort to forward lost luggage to its owner during the tour; any costs incurred in
forwarding luggage are the responsibility of the traveler. Please note: baggage limits on domestic
flights vary but are usually limited to one item of 10 kilograms (22 pounds) and one carry-on bag.
Additional services required as a result of international flight schedule changes, illness, or
emergencies are the responsibility of the traveler. Continent Tours personnel will do endeavor to
assist travelers who may need to make new flight arrangements. This is done as a courtesy and
implies no responsibility on the part of Continent Tours to find or make new arrangements. The
costs or penalties for any such arrangements are the sole responsibility of the traveler.
Continent Tours’ guide has the ultimate recourse of removing a traveler from a tour at any time, if
that person’s continued presence is deemed harmful to him/herself or others, or if it adversely
affects the quality of the tour and/or the enjoyment of the group. A pro-rata refund will be made
for missed activities, contingent upon refunds provided by suppliers.
Travelers must procure their own passport, entry visa(s), and health documents.
Travelers agree to comply with local laws and regulations and to respect cultural practices
observed during the tour. Travelers understand that living conditions and practices in West Africa
and Central Africa may not be the same as in their home countries.
Travelers are expected to be on time for all tour activities; there are no refunds for missed activities.
If travelers miss any flights or other scheduled departures, the responsibility and the cost of
rejoining the tour will be theirs.
Travelers with special needs or disabilities must inform Continent Tours at the time of booking;
failure to disclose in advance any physical or other restrictions, or the need for special
accommodations, will make it impossible to meet those needs. When informed, Continent Tours
will make every effort to accommodate travelers and will inform travelers of local conditions they
will likely encounter.
For their own safety as well as for the smooth operation of their tour, travelers are expected to
follow their Tour Leader/Guide’s requests and instructions; any problems encountered during the
tour should be brought to the guide’s attention immediately, so that the guide may remedy the
situation. If the guide is unable to do so, or you are not satisfied with the remedy, please contact
the Continent Tours office and report the problem.
Tips and gratuities, while not mandatory, are accepted as recognition of quality service by guides,
drivers, restaurant personnel, and others. These tips and gratuities are not covered by tour fees and
are entirely at your discretion. Tips for luggage porters are the responsibility of Continent Tours’
guide.
Security and Safety
Travelers’ safety and security are Continent Tours’ first priority. We do not conduct tours to
dangerous areas and we always work with local personnel, who are fully cognizant of local security
conditions. In order to avoid driver fatigue and accidents, we avoid driving at night.
Travelers are expected to exercise caution with their person and belongings in public areas.
Travelers are also expected to keep their valuables at hand at all times, and to keep their luggage
locked. Continent Tours is not responsible for articles forgotten in hotel rooms, restaurants, etc.
General Disclaimer
The participant recognizes that Continent Tours is not responsible for circumstances beyond its
control, including, without limitations, acts of God, explosion, tempest, fire, accident, and war,
threats of war, sabotage, sickness, insurrection, government intervention, weather conditions,
quarantine, civil disturbances, or armed conflict. Continent Tours will use its best efforts to
reschedule or alter tours affected by any of the foregoing but is not under any obligation to refund
any portion of the cost of the tour or to reimburse the participant in any way, even if forced to
cancel the trip as a result, Continent Tours will where possible, make refunds, after deducting a
reasonable amount to cover actual and potential costs. In the event that Continent Tours
investigates the prevailing situation, and decides, as its sole discretion, that the tour can go forward,
but the participant elects to cancel, then no refund will be payable and the provisions regarding
payment and cancellation will apply. These provisions also apply to delays and cancellations
involving carriage by land, sea and air, including those involving travel to and from the destination.
The participant understands that such delays are beyond Continent Tours control and that the
participant must look to the terms and conditions by the carrier and international conventions for
any remedy or relief.
PRIOR TO 3rd FEB 2022
Payment of deposit and/or payment in full certify that you understand and agree to all terms and conditions.
These terms apply to independent tours. Group tours have separate deposit and cancellation terms, which are tour specific. All payments, deposits and cancellation amounts listed are per person. To confirm a reservation the following deposit and final payment terms must be strictly adhered to and are required at the time of reservation.
TOUR DEPOSIT & FINAL PAYMENT
Deposit due per person is $500 or 25% of total tour cost, whichever is greater.
Final Payments are due before tour start date.
CANCELLATION POLICY AND CHANGES
Continent Tours’ cancellation policy is applied as follows:
• Cancellation made 45 days or more prior to the start of the tour will be charged a cancellation fee of 15% of tour cost with a minimum payment of $300 per traveler
• Cancellations made 44 to 30 days to the start of the tour will be charged as cancellation fee of 20% of tour cost with a minimum payment of $375 per traveler
• Cancellations made 29 to 17 days prior to tour start date will be charged cancellation fee of 25% of tour cost with a minimum payment of $675 per traveler.
• Cancellations made 16 days or less prior to tour start date will be charged cancellation fee of 100% of tour cost, No refund.
Trip cancellation insurance is recommended.
• Domestic Flight tickets are non-refundable when alternate (land) arrangements are made.
• No-Shows, late arrivals, voluntary changes or cancellations by travelers of tour days or services during a tour are non-refundable. Cancellation insurance is recommended.
• Prior to the start of the tour, Continent Tours reserve the right to cancel a tour, and will provide a full refund of all payments. Continent Tours has never cancelled a tour but would do so as its sole discretion should traveler’s safety is of concern. Continent Tours is not responsible for expenses incurred by travelers in preparing for a trip which is eventually canceled.
• Once travelers are at the destination in Africa, Continent Tours will provide comparable alternate tour arrangements, if the cancellation of a particular tour is deemed necessary. Should travelers elect not to accept these alternate arrangements, this will constitute voluntary refusal of services, and no refunds will be given. Pro-rata refunds will be made if alternate arrangements are not comparable to the original tour services. Please note: Domestic Flights may be replaced by ground transportation, if the domestic flight schedule renders flights impossible within the constraints of a tour and/or the tour dates; in this case, the missed flights are non-refundable as the ticket price will be used to make alternate land arrangements.
INSURANCE:
Travel Insurance while not mandatory is highly recommended and is not included in the tour price
TOUR PRICES:
Continent Tours prices are stated in U.S Dollars (USD) and are subject to change until a tour deposit is received.
Prices do not include international travel to/from Africa, passport fees, entry visa fees, excess baggage charges, immunizations or other medical fees, non –specified meals, alcoholic or other beverages, insurance, tips for tour staff, laundry and other personal expenses.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
It is Continent Tours’ responsibility to provide the services with each tour itinerary. Continent Tours includes this information with every price quote.
All lodging is double occupancy, bed & breakfast; including private baths. Comparable hotel substitutes will be provided if planned accommodations are not available. For single occupancy, a single supplement will be applied. Day rooms are not included unless specified or requested for. Hotel check-in and check-out are 2:00pm (1400 hours) and 12noon (1200 hours) respectively.
Continent Tours reserves the right to make itinerary modifications or to change hotels or other tour components, if these are deemed necessary or advisable for the continuation of the tour, for safety and security reasons, or to prevent delays that would be detrimental to the tour or its members. Continent Tours is not responsible for delays or consequences of any delays due to circumstances beyond Continent Tours’ control.
Continent Tours will make every effort to provide alternate and comparable services if changes are made.
All luggage should have sturdy identification tags and should always be locked. Continent Tours personnel will assist travelers with lost luggage formalities at the airport. Continent Tours will also make every effort to forward lost luggage to its owner during the tour; any costs incurred in forwarding luggage are responsibility of the traveler. Please note: baggage limits on domestic flights vary but are usually limited to one item of 10kg (22 pounds) and one carry-on bag.
Additional services required as a result of international flight schedule changes, illness or emergencies re the responsibility of the traveler. Continent Tours personnel will do endeavor to assist travelers who may need to make new flight arrangements. This is done as a courtesy and implies no responsibility on the part of Continent Tours to find or make new arrangements. The cost or penalties for any such arrangements are the sole responsibility of the traveler.
Continent Tours guide has the ultimate recourse of removing a traveler from a tour at any time, if that person’s continued presence is deemed harmful to him/herself or others, or if it adversely affects the quality of the tour and/or the enjoyment of the group. A pro-rata refund will be made for missed activities, contingent upon refunds provided by suppliers.
Travelers must procure their own passport, entry visa(s) and health documents.
Travelers agree to comply with local laws and regulations and to respect cultural practices observed during the tour. Travelers understand that living conditions and practices in West Africa and Central Africa may not be the same as in their home countries.
Travelers are expected to be on time for all tour activities; there are no refunds for missed activities. If travelers miss any flights or other schedule departures, the responsibility and the cost of rejoining the tour will be theirs.
Travelers with special needs or disabilities must inform Continent Tours at the time of booking; failure to disclose in advance any physical or other restrictions, or the need for special accommodations, will make it impossible to meet those needs. When informed, Continent Tours will make every effort to accommodate travelers and will inform travelers of local conditions they will likely encounter.
For their own safety as well as for the smooth operation of their tour, travelers are expected to follow their Tour Leader/Guide’s requests and instructions; any problems encountered during the tour should be brought to the guide’s attention immediately, so that the guide may remedy the situation. If the guide is unable to do so, or you are not satisfied with the remedy, contact Continent Tours office and report the problem.
Tips and gratuities, while not mandatory are accepted as recognition of quality service by guides, drivers, restaurants personnel and others. These tips and gratuities are not covered by tour fees and are entirely at your discretion. Tips for luggage porters are the responsibility of Continent Tours’ guide.
SECURITY AND SAFETY
Travelers’ safety and security is Continent Tours’ first priority. We don’t conduct tours to dangerous areas and we always work with local personnel, who are fully cognizant of local security conditions. In order to avoid driver fatigue and accidents, we avoid driving at night.
Travelers are expected to exercise caution with their person and belongings in public areas. Travelers are expected to keep their valuables at hand at all times and to keep their luggage locked. Continent Tours is not responsible for articles forgotten in hotel rooms, restaurants, etc.
GENERAL DISCLAIMER:
The participant recognizes that Continent Tours is not responsible for circumstances beyond its control, including, without limitations, acts of God, explosion, tempest, fire, accident, war, threats, sabotage, sickness, insurrection, government intervention, weather conditions, quarantine, civil disturbances, or armed conflict. Continent Tours will use its best efforts to reschedule or alter tours affected by any of the foregoing, but is not under any obligation to refund any portion of the cost of the tour or to reimburse the participant in any way, even if forced to cancel the trip as a result. Continent Tours will, where possible, make refunds after deducting a reasonable amount to cover actual and potential costs. In the event that Continent Tours investigates the prevailing situation, and decided as its sole discretion that the tour can go forward, but the participant elects to cancel, then no refund will be payable and the provisions regarding payment and cancellation will apply. These provisions also apply to delays and cancellations involving carriage by land, sea and air, including those involving travel to and from the destination. The participant understands that such delays are beyond Continent Tours’ control and that the participant must look to the terms and conditions by the carrier and international conventions for any remedy or relief.
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