Please ensure that you read the following booking conditions carefully, as they form the contract between the group and Leir Education Limited.

Leir Education Limited
Unit 4, Limerick Lane, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 FK03, Republic of Ireland

Irish Aviation Authority Travel Agent Licence: TA 0817

Trip dates: 26–29 November 2026
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Maximum group size: 14 adult Guests and 2 Leir Education Ltd Staff
Package price: €995 per person sharing a twin/double room
Single-room supplement: As quoted at the time of booking

These Booking Terms and Conditions apply to the Christmas in Galicia – A Festive Escape package organised and sold by Leir Education Limited (“Leir”, “we”, “us” or “our”).

1. About the Package

Christmas in Galicia – A Festive Escape is a package holiday combining flights, accommodation and other travel services and experiences. It is therefore subject to the protections provided by Irish package-travel legislation.

The package includes, subject to the final booking confirmation:

Return flights from Dublin Airport to Porto Airport;
Three nights’ accommodation in the accommodation option selected at booking;
Breakfasts;
One organised group dinner;
Private coach transportation throughout the program;
Vigo sightseeing;
Vigo Christmas Lights and Christmas Market experience;
Visit to Baiona, Tui & Valença do Minho, and a Guided Boat trip to Illa de San Simón,
Porto visit on the return day;
Spanish-language experience and activities;
Leir group host/tour leader(s);
Travel insurance where specifically stated as included in the booking confirmation.

The final itinerary, accommodation details, flight details, and any specific inclusions will be confirmed to the traveller before, or when, the package travel contract is concluded.

2. Package Travel Protection

Leir Education Limited is licensed by the Irish Aviation Authority as a travel agent under Licence TA 0817.

Where applicable, Leir maintains the insolvency protection required under Irish travel-trade and package-travel legislation. This protection is intended to protect eligible traveller payments in the event of Leir’s insolvency and, where transport is included and applicable, to provide for repatriation.

Insolvency protection provider/authority: Arcus Solutions 
Address:3 Cours Charlemagne, 69002 Lyon, France & 69 Leadenhall Street London EC3A 2BG, UK
Telephone: +33 4 78 56 96 30
Email: contact@arcus-solutions.fr
Claims information: In the unlikely event of financial failure, please contact the claims helpline on +44 (0) 1702 811397. A copy of the policy is available on request. For further details, click HERE

The prescribed package-travel standard information and details of the applicable insolvency protection will be provided to the traveller before the package travel contract is concluded.

3. Booking and Formation of Contract

A booking request does not become a confirmed package travel contract until Leir has accepted the booking and issued a written booking confirmation.

The person making the booking confirms that they are authorised to make the booking on behalf of all travellers included in it and accepts these Terms and Conditions on their behalf.

The name entered on the booking must correspond with the traveller’s travel documentation. Errors in names or passenger details may result in airline or supplier charges.

Once the booking has been confirmed, the traveller is responsible for payment in accordance with the payment schedule.

4. Payment

A deposit of €250 per person is required before 30 October 2026 unless a different amount is stated on the booking confirmation.

For this departure, the balance is due no later than 12 November 2026, unless otherwise stated in writing by Leir.

Bookings made after the balance due date may require payment of the full outstanding package price at the time of booking.

If payment is not received when due, Leir may cancel the booking after giving reasonable notice. Any cancellation charges applicable will be dealt with in accordance with Section 10 of these Terms.

Leir will not issue travel documents or final travel information until all amounts due have been paid, unless otherwise agreed.

5. Package Price

The advertised package price is €995 per person sharing a twin/double room.

The price includes only those services and items expressly listed as included in the package.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, the package price does not include:

Lunches;
Drinks with meals;
Personal purchases and expenditure;
Optional activities not included in the itinerary;
Additional baggage or airline services not included in the booked fare;
Cancellation or medical insurance
Any personal costs arising from a traveller’s failure to comply with the itinerary or travel requirements.

Price changes

Once a package travel contract has been concluded, Leir may only increase the package price where this possibility has been expressly provided for in the contract and the increase arises from permitted changes in relevant costs, such as passenger transport costs resulting from fuel or energy prices, certain taxes/fees, or applicable exchange-rate movements.

Any permitted price increase will be calculated and notified in accordance with Irish package-travel law.

A price increase of more than 8% of the total package price gives the traveller the statutory right to terminate the contract without a termination fee.

Where applicable, travellers are also entitled to a corresponding price reduction where relevant underlying costs decrease, subject to any permitted administrative expenses.

6. Flights

The planned flights for this package are:

Thursday 26 November 2026
Dublin Airport – 15:00
Porto Airport – 17:25

Sunday 29 November 2026
Porto Airport – 20:35
Dublin Airport – approximately 22:55

Flight times, flight numbers, aircraft, baggage allowances, seating arrangements and operating carriers will be confirmed in the final travel documentation and remain subject to airline operational changes.

Leir is responsible for the proper performance of the package in accordance with package-travel legislation. This does not remove or replace any separate statutory rights that travellers may have against the airline under applicable air-passenger legislation.

Travellers must comply with airline check-in requirements, baggage conditions and instructions provided by Leir and/or the airline.

7. Accommodation

Subject to availability and confirmation:

Hotel in Vigo – a centrally located hotel suitable for the group.

The exact accommodation property, room type, facilities and applicable terms will be stated in the booking confirmation.

Where accommodation becomes unavailable or cannot be provided as contracted, Leir will make suitable alternative arrangements in accordance with applicable package-travel law. Where appropriate, travellers may be entitled to a price reduction or other statutory remedies.

8. Itinerary and Programme

The published itinerary is intended as a guide to the experience.

The planned programme includes:

Thursday 26 November

Departure from Dublin at 15:00.
Arrival in Porto at 17:25.
Private coach transfer to Galicia.
Accommodation check-in.
Free evening.

Friday 27 November

Breakfast.
Private coach excursion to Baiona.
Free time for lunch, shopping and independent exploration.
Vigo Christmas Lights and Christmas Market experience.
Organised group dinner.

Saturday 28 November

Breakfast.
Guided boat trip to Illa de San Simón
Guided sightseeing.
Free time for lunch and independent exploration.
Return to accommodation.
Organised final-night group dinner.

Sunday 29 November

Breakfast/early breakfast or packed breakfast as appropriate.
Check-out.
Private coach to Porto and on-route stopovers at Tui and Valença do Minho.
Porto sightseeing and free time.
Transfer to Porto Airport.
Departure from Porto at 20:35.
Arrival in Dublin at approximately 22:55.

Leir may make minor changes to the itinerary where reasonably necessary because of weather, traffic, supplier availability, local conditions, airline changes, operational requirements or other circumstances.

Where a proposed change is significant, travellers will be informed of their rights in accordance with applicable package-travel law.

9. Spanish Language Experience (Optional)

The package includes an informal Spanish-language element designed to enhance the travel experience.

This may include a short pre-trip introduction, useful Spanish phrases, food and restaurant vocabulary, simple activities while in Spain and opportunities to use Spanish during the trip.

The Spanish element is an experiential activity and does not constitute a formal accredited language course unless expressly stated otherwise.

10. Cancellation by the Traveller

A traveller may cancel the package at any time before departure.

Where a traveller cancels for personal reasons or simply changes their mind, Leir may charge an appropriate and justifiable termination fee.

For this package, the following standardised termination fees apply:

More than 60 days before departure:
€250 per person deposit.

60–31 days before departure:
50% of the total package price.

30–15 days before departure:
75% of the total package price.

14 days or less before departure, including failure to travel:
100% of the total package price.

These standardised termination fees are based on the expected costs and savings associated with cancellation and the ability to resell or redeploy the travel services.

At the traveller’s request, Leir will provide a statement explaining the basis of the termination fee.

Where a lower termination cost applies under the relevant circumstances, the traveller will not be charged more than an appropriate and justifiable amount.

Cancellation notice

Cancellation must be received by Leir in writing, by email or another agreed durable medium.

The cancellation date will be the date on which Leir receives the cancellation notice.

As Leir do not offer cancellation insurance, it is recommended that the traveller obtains specific cancellation insurance separately

11. Cancellation Because of Unavoidable and Extraordinary Circumstances

A traveller has the statutory right to terminate the package without paying a termination fee where unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances occurring at the destination or its immediate vicinity significantly affect the performance of the package or significantly affect the carriage of passengers to the destination.

In such circumstances, the traveller is entitled to a full refund of payments made for the package, without undue delay and in any event within 14 days of termination.

No additional compensation is payable where the package is terminated on this basis.

12. Transfer of a Booking

A traveller may transfer the package to another person who satisfies all conditions applicable to the package, subject to reasonable notice and any actual additional costs arising from the transfer.

Requests for transfers should be made to Leir as early as possible and, where reasonably possible, at least 7 days before departure.

Transfer arrangements are subject to airline, accommodation, insurance and other supplier requirements.

The original traveller and the replacement traveller may be jointly responsible for the balance of the package price and any additional costs arising from the transfer, to the extent permitted by law.

13. Changes by Leir Before Departure

Leir may make minor changes to the package where reasonably necessary.

If Leir is required to make a significant change to an essential element of the package, or cannot fulfil an agreed special requirement accepted by Leir, the traveller will be informed and given the statutory options available under Irish package-travel legislation.

Depending on the circumstances, these may include:

accepting the proposed change;
accepting a suitable substitute package; or
terminating the contract without a termination fee and receiving the refund to which the traveller is legally entitled.

Where a substitute package is of lower quality or cost, an appropriate price reduction will be provided where required.

14. Cancellation by Leir

Leir may cancel the package where permitted by law, including where a stated minimum number of participants is not reached, and the minimum number required has been set at 10 participants excluding Leir accompanying staff.

For a package lasting between two and six days, where cancellation is permitted because the minimum number has not been reached, Leir will notify affected travellers within the applicable statutory timeframe.

Leir may also cancel where unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances prevent the proper performance of the package.

Where Leir cancels the package before departure in circumstances giving rise to a statutory refund, all payments due for refund will be reimbursed without undue delay and, in any event, within 14 days.

Where cancellation occurs because of unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances, additional compensation will not be payable where the law provides an exception.

15. Performance of the Package

Leir is responsible for the proper performance of the travel services included in the package, irrespective of whether those services are provided directly by Leir or by third-party suppliers.

If a significant proportion of the contracted services cannot be provided as agreed after departure, Leir will make suitable alternative arrangements, and where possible, at no additional cost to the traveller.

Where appropriate, travellers may be entitled to a price reduction or compensation in accordance with Irish package-travel law.

16. Assistance to Travellers

Leir will provide appropriate assistance without undue delay to a traveller in difficulty, including appropriate information about health services, local authorities and consular assistance and, where appropriate, assistance with communications or alternative travel arrangements.

Where a traveller causes the difficulty intentionally or through negligence, Leir may charge a reasonable fee for assistance, limited to the actual costs incurred.

17. Complaints

Travellers should notify Leir and the relevant local supplier of any problem or failure in the performance of the package as soon as reasonably possible while the problem is occurring.

Early notification gives Leir the best opportunity to investigate and correct the problem during the trip.

Where a satisfactory solution cannot be reached locally, the complaint should also be submitted to Leir in writing as soon as possible after returning home.

These Terms will not shorten any statutory complaint or claim period applicable to the package

For this package, complaints relating to non-performance or inadequate performance should be submitted within 28 days of completion of the package, without prejudice to any longer period or other rights provided by law.

18. Travel Insurance

Where travel insurance is expressly included in the package, cover is provided subject to the terms, conditions, exclusions and limitations of the applicable insurance policy.

Leir is not the insurer and cannot alter or waive an insurer’s policy terms.

Travellers are responsible for reading the policy documentation and checking that the cover meets their individual circumstances.

Travel insurance does not automatically cover every reason for cancellation. Travellers should check cancellation, medical, baggage, delay and repatriation provisions carefully.

19. Passports, Visas and Health Requirements

Travellers are responsible for ensuring that they hold valid travel documentation and meet any passport, visa, immigration, health or entry requirements applicable to their nationality and circumstances.

Requirements can change, so travellers should check current official requirements before travelling.

Leir will provide general information relevant to the package but cannot accept responsibility for a traveller being unable to travel because they do not hold the required documentation or permissions.

20. Special Requirements and Reduced Mobility

Travellers should inform Leir of any special requirements, dietary requirements, mobility limitations, medical considerations relevant to the travel arrangements, or other assistance needs before booking.

Leir will consider such requirements and will confirm in writing any special requirement that it accepts as part of the package contract.

The suitability of accommodation, coach transport, walking tours and excursions may vary. Travellers who require particular accessibility arrangements should contact Leir before booking so Leir can provide precise information.

21. Traveller Conduct

Travellers are expected to behave responsibly and respectfully towards other members of the group, Leir staff, accommodation providers, transport providers and local communities.

A traveller may be responsible for additional costs or damage caused by their deliberate, unlawful or negligent actions.

Where a traveller’s behaviour seriously endangers the health, safety or well-being of others or materially disrupts the package, Leir may take appropriate action, including requiring the traveller to leave an accommodation or activity, where permitted by law.

Any such decision will be made proportionately and in light of the circumstances.

22. Personal Belongings

Travellers are responsible for their personal belongings, travel documents, money and valuables.

Leir cannot accept responsibility for loss, theft or damage to personal belongings except where liability arises under applicable law.

Travellers should use accommodation safes where available and take appropriate precautions.

23. Liability

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any liability or statutory right that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

Leir’s responsibility for the proper performance of the package is subject to the rights and remedies provided by Irish package-travel legislation and other applicable law.

Nothing in these Terms affects rights relating to death or personal injury caused unlawfully, or any other liability which cannot legally be excluded or restricted.

24. Data Protection

Leir will process personal information provided in connection with the booking for the purposes of arranging and administering the package, making travel and accommodation reservations, providing travel insurance where applicable, communicating with travellers and meeting legal and regulatory obligations.

Personal information may need to be shared with airlines, accommodation providers, transport companies, insurers, guides and other suppliers involved in delivering the package.

Leir’s Privacy Notice provides further information about how personal data is processed and protected.

25. Website and Promotional Information

Leir takes reasonable care to ensure that information contained in its website, brochures and promotional material is accurate at the time of publication.

Some elements, including flight times, accommodation, Christmas events, market arrangements, attraction availability and itinerary timings, may be subject to confirmation or change by third parties.

The final booking confirmation and package travel contract take precedence over general promotional information where a later confirmed change has been properly notified to the traveller in accordance with the law.

26. Governing Law

These Terms and the package travel contract are governed by the laws of Ireland, except where mandatory consumer protection legislation provides otherwise.

Nothing in this clause prevents a consumer from relying on mandatory rights available to them under applicable Irish or EU consumer-protection law.

27. Contact Details

Leir Education Limited
Unit 4, Limerick Lane
Newbridge
Co. Kildare
W12 FK03
Republic of Ireland

Email: peter@leir.ie
General email: info@leir.ie
Telephone: +353 45 432 658
WhatsApp: +353 83 420 3080
Website: www.leireducation.com

Irish Aviation Authority Travel Agent Licence: TA 0817

IMPORTANT PACKAGE TRAVEL INFORMATION

This package is a package holiday within the meaning of the Irish Package Holidays and Travel Trade Act 1995, as amended.

Travellers benefit from statutory package-travel protections including:

the right to receive essential information before booking;
the right to a responsible organiser for the proper performance of the package;
rights concerning significant changes to the package;
the right to terminate in qualifying circumstances involving unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances;
rights to refunds where required by law;
rights to suitable alternative arrangements where significant services cannot be provided;
the right to transfer a booking to another eligible traveller on reasonable notice and subject to applicable costs; and
insolvency protection for eligible payments in accordance with Irish travel-trade legislation.

The full statutory rights applicable to package travel are contained in the Package Holidays and Travel Trade Act 1995, as amended, and associated regulations.