RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS & FINAL PAYMENT
A deposit of $500- $1600 per person is required at the time of booking
depending on tour balance payable sixty (60) days prior to departure.
FARES
Subject to currency fluctuations based on AUD$1.00 = USD$.80c
Credit Card payments attract a 1% surchargeDISCOUNTS AND CONCESSIONS
All fares and prices are quoted in Australian currency unless otherwise
noted, and supercede all prices previously advertised. Only one discount
applies per person.
1. EARLYBIRD SAVINGS : Pay your deposit by the specified date, then pay
your final balance 60 days prior to departure, and save the advertised
amount on the cost of your tour. (USA Tours pay by instalment 40 % of the
advertised fare & final balance 120 days prior to departure) No refund if
cancelled within 120 days of departure.
2. GROUPS : Discounts apply for 10 or more adults who book and travel
together.
3.CHILDREN : Discounts are available for children between 2-11 years
accompanied by two or more adults sharing the same hotel room.
4.OTHERS : A $50 - $100 per person discount applies to seniors, past
passengers and Probus Club members ( depnding om the tour)
CANCELLATION
Should you be forced to cancel for whatever reason, the following fees will
be levied:
- Sixty (60) or more days before departure, up to 25% of deposit, per
person.
- Between sixty (60) and date of departure, 100% of the monies paid per
person.
CHANGES TO FARES AND/OR ITINERARY
Fares and schedules quoted are based on rates and tariffs in effect as of
01 September 2009 increases in cost may be incurred should the
exchange rate fluctuate, or costs increase beyond the control of the
operator.Where, for operational purposes, some modifications become
necessary to any tour departure, the tour operator reserves the right to
proceed with such and will endeavour to advise passengers as soon as
possible after any alteration becomes effective. Fares and itineraries
are subject to change without notice.INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
Airport Taxes , Driver / Guide Gratuities, All Breakfasts (except Banff for
USA tours)sightseeing, entry fees, accommodation, coach travel, Porterage
of one (1)suitcase, all Hotel taxes & service charges
NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR FARES
Meals not specified in the itinerary & sightseeing other than those
specified or listed, cost of passport or other travel documentation,
laundry, liquor, excess baggage charges, personal baggage insurance, cable,
telephone or communication charges, or any other item of a personal nature,
or any other expenses incurred.
COACH TRAVEL
Our touring coaches are non-smoking. To enable all travellers the
opportunity to enjoy forward and window seats, passengers will change seats
during the course of the tour as requested by the Tour Manager. Seat
Rotation is MandatoryACCOMMODATION
All accommodation is based on single, twin or triple share, depending on
fare paid. Accommodation will be in Holiday Inns, Best Western Hotels or
similar standard, and always with private bathroom facilities. Foldaway
beds or sofa beds may be utilized for triple share bedding and may cause
some rooms to be cramped. (Triple rooms are not suitable for persons of the
same gender)
SINGLE ROOMS
There are a limited number of single rooms available on each tour, and the
supplement or single fare is applicable.
MEALS
Meals are included where specified. Please refer to Itineraries where meals
are marked B- Breakfast L - Lunch D - Dinner
WHAT TO PACK
Casual clothes are all that is necessary. Track suits make for comfortable
travelling clothes. Be sure to pack a pullover, as well as a waterproof
jacket and rubber-soled walking shoes or joggers. Drip-dry clothing is
best, 'though laundry facilities are available en route. Also ensure you
pack sunscreen, insect repellent and a hat. Free conveyance of one (1)
suitcase per person is included in the cost of all tours. Size
restrictions apply 140cm (56") Sum of LxWxHTRAVEL DOCUMENTS
All travellers must possess a valid, current passport. Australian citizens
do not require a visa for Canada. Please Note: Passports must be valid
for 6 months after your return to AustraliaNew Entry Requirements
for ALL visitors to USA effective 12 January 2009. Visitors MUST have a
valid USA Visa or authorization to travel under the Visa Waiver Program
(VWP) Visitors are required to pre- register on line their intention to
enter USA at least 72 hours prior to departure.Visas are not
required unless staying longer than 90 daysIt is the passengers
responsibility to obtain the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so is
not the fault of the operator or it's agents Full information is
available on requestHolders of other than Australian passports
should verify and secure any appropriate documentation. Failure to do so is
not the fault of the operator or it's agents.TRAVEL INSURANCE
It is strongly recommended that all travellers have adequate travel
insurance coverage. This provides cover for baggage, cancellation charges,
including loss of deposit, as well as emergency medical expenses, and
should be taken out at the time of deposit. Travel Insurance is a
condition of carriage.AIR TRAVEL
Air New Zealand, V Auustralia, Delta Airlines or the service of any other
IATA or non-IATA carrier may be used in connection with these tours.
AIRLINE CLAUSE
This brochure is issued on the sole responsibility of the operator, and is
not issued by and does not commit any airline whose services are used in
the course of any tour.
Brochure Validity
This publication supercedes all prior issues Issued 01 September 2009RESPONSIBILITY
World Discovery Toursand /or Heritage World Travel and/or their subsidiary
and/or associated companies give notice that all tickets and coupons are
issued by them and all arrangements for transport or conveyance, or for
hotel accommodation are made by them as agents or operators upon the
express conditions that they shall not be liable for any injury, damage,
loss, accident , sickness or irregularity which can be occasioned either by
reason or any defect in any vehicle or though the acts or defaults of any
company or person which may be engaged in conveying the passenger, or in
carrying out the arrangements of the tour(s) or otherwise in connection
with/orany hotel proprietor or servant or for any failures on the part of
any hotels to provide any of the facilities normally available. Baggage is
at owner's risk throughout the tour. World Discovery Tours and/ or Heritage
World Travel and/or their subsidiary and/or their associated companies
accept no responsibility for losses or additional expenses for any delays
or change in steamer, motor, air, rail or any other services due to
sickness, injury, weather, strikes, lockouts, war, earthquakes, quarantine,
floods, volcanic eruptions or any other causes. The transportation
companies or firms concerned are not to be held responsible for any act,
omission or event during the time passengers are not aboard their aircraft
or conveyance. The Passage of Contract in use by the carriers concerned
when issued shall constitute the sole contract between the transportation
companies or firms and the purchaser of these tours and /or passengers.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
World Discovery Tours and / or Heritage World Travel reserves the right to
alter itineraries or accommodation as necessitated by weather, road or
other operational conditions prevailing at the time each tour takes place.
Any personal expenses incurred by a passenger as a result of any delay,
alteration or curtailment of any tour, whether caused by mechanical defect,
flooding or any other cause are the responsibility of the passenger. World
Discovery Tours and /or Heritage World Travel is unable to guarantee exact
arrival and departure times and is not liable for any other services, or
guarantee the operation of any particular service. In the case of breakdown
or other unforeseen circumstances, the operator reserves the right to
substitute vehicles other than specified to ensure the operation of a tour.
These coaches will be modern touring vehicles, but may not have some of the
features described. Whilst World Discovery Tours and/or Heritage World
Travel has sought to ensure the information is correct at time of
printing, no responsibility or liability can be accepted for any
misdescription, error or omission.
MINIMUM NUMBERS
All tours require a minimum of twenty (20) full fare paying passengers to
operate and for the services of a professional escort.
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