How to Book

Making your tour reservation with MIR is easy!

1. Contact MIR by email (info@mircorp.com) or toll-free at 800-424-7289 to check space availability on the tour(s) you are interested in and consult with a travel specialist. Deposit can be made by credit card over the phone, or mailed in with your tour reservation form.

2. Read and complete the Tour Reservation Form. Read MIR's Terms and Conditions.

• Small Group Tour & Rail Journey by Private Train Reservation Form
• Independent Travel Reservation Form
• MIR Corporation Terms & Conditions
• Insurance Rates and Application

3. Send the completed Tour Reservation Form to MIR. At time of reservation, a per person deposit is due as follows:

• Scheduled departures of MIR Small Group Tours - $500 (non-refundable)
• Scheduled 2008 Rail Journeys by Private Train -
  • Danube Express Tours - $1,000 (non-refundable)
  • Heritage Class / Silver Class - $1,500 (non-refundable)
  • Gold Class - $2,000 (non-refundable)

After I send the deposit, what happens next?

Upon receipt of your deposit and signed reservation form, a complete preparatory packet will be forwarded to you. The packet contains a wealth of information to prepare you for your journey and in most cases, will include the following items:

• Itinerary update (descriptive daily itinerary for small group tours)
• Information on travel insurance - trip interruption/cancellation, baggage & travel documents, medical coverage and more
• Various mail order books & maps, catalogs & flyers - including where to find the best maps, guidebooks, phrase books and travel literature on these destinations
• TravelSmith catalog - full of great travel clothes, luggage and other travel-friendly items with a 10% discount coupon for MIR travelers

* Please note that not all items may be appropriate or applicable for your itinerary and thus you may not receive the exact information listed here. This is a general list for informational purposes.

Visa Applications (if required)

MIR will provide visa applications and easy to follow instructions for visa processing. Visa packets are usually sent 120 days prior to departure. Visa fees are not included in the land tour prices.

Payment Schedule

Final invoices for small group tours are usually sent 90 days (120 days for Private Trains) prior to departure with final payment due 60 days (90 days for Private Trains) prior to departure.