Financial Protection & Company Information

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Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock can be seen on a number of the tours Limosa offers in South America © Chris Collins

Limosa Holidays (which is a division of Birds and Wildlife Limited) is a member of The Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT) which provides financial protection under The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 for Birds and Wildlife Limited (ABTOT member 5539), and in the event of their insolvency, protection is provided for all non-flight packages from 01 March 2024.

ABTOT cover provides for a refund in the event you have not yet travelled or repatriation if transportation was included in your package. Please note that bookings made outside the UK are only protected by ABTOT when purchased directly with Birds and Wildlife Limited.

In the unlikely event that you require assistance whilst abroad due to our financial failure, please call the ABTOT 24/7 helpline on 01702 811397 and advise you are a customer of an ABTOT protected travel company.

You can access The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 here: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/634/contents/made

You can find out more about ABTOT here: https://www.abtot.com/

For all non-flight packages where a deposit was paid prior to 1 March 2024, all passengers booking with us are fully insured for the initial deposit, and subsequently the balance of monies paid as detailed in your booking confirmation form through a policy organised through Travel Vault. This will also include repatriation if required, arising from the cancellation or curtailment of your travel arrangements due to the insolvency of Birds and Wildlife Limited.

This Policy is issued by Evolution Insurance Company Limited which is registered in Gibraltar No. 88737 with a registered office at 5/5 Crutchett’s Ramp, Gibraltar, GX11 1AA.

Evolution Insurance Company Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Commission in Gibraltar and authorised and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK. Details about the extent of our authorisation and regulation by the FCA are available from us on request.

In the unlikely event of the insolvency of Birds and Wildlife Limited please follow the procedures below:

Claims should be submitted in writing, supported by documented evidence quantifying the value of the claim, to: Evolution Insurance Solutions Limited, 53A High Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1AA or via email to claims@evo-insurance.com

Policy exclusions: This policy will not cover any monies paid back to you by your Travel Insurance or any losses which are recoverable under another insurance or bond (with the exception of Credit and Debit card).

You can access the The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 here: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/634/contents/made

Click here to view more information about Travel Vault.

Birds and Wildlife Limited is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 13164427 and the registered address is 9 Pound Close, Long Ditton, Surbiton, Surrey KT6 5JW.