Small Print. The itinerary is the part to dream over, Here is the place to be clear of the Terms and Conditions so our trip runs like a dream. Making a booking and placing a deposit implies you have read and agree to all points in this disclaimer. Prices We are very careful about our pricing, once a price is announced we will stay locked into it. For that reason we like to hold off to 12 months before departure to announce our tour price. Terms and Conditions The tour is being organized by the independent tour operators Creative Arts Safaris. Responsibility can not be accepted for such things as flight delays or lost luggage, once air tickets are booked the airlines conditions apply. The Creative Arts Safaris team assumes no responsibility for the loss or damage to property or baggage or for any injury, illness or death or for any damages or claims however caused arising directly or indirectly from accidents, loss or damage to person or property, delays, transport failure, strikes, wars, terrorism, and uprisings or acts of God etc over which Creative Arts Safaris has no control. The tour The tour really starts at the nominated airport where you will be met and transferred to the starting hotel and finishes at the nominated airport on the departures day of the tour. The tour cost covers - pick up from the nominated airport for those arriving on the first day of the trip [if you plan to arrive a bit earlier ask us for info on the hotel we will be starting from. We are happy to organize airport pick ups and rooms for extra nights if you need them, there will be an additional cost - airport drop off on the departures day -all transportation, drivers fees, fuel and road taxes -all accommodation from the night of day 1 to that of the final night of the tour. We use good quality, mid range establishments where possible. All places are clean, friendly and western bathrooms! It is ambiance and friendliness we are looking for. This is the hotel range where we may meet locals as well- top end is far removed from this and just full of foreigners! -sightseeing entrance fees and a still camera -tuition [tutors and workshops] - meals listed on the itinerary.[ usually you are responsible for a few lunches] We believe food is an integral part of the culture and have carefully chosen a wide range of good dining experiences as part of our tour. - tips for meals, bags etc are included see the notes at the bottom of your tour itinerary for extra details Participant's responsibility -a few lunches ] - bottled water -it is best that only bottled water [even teeth cleaning] pass your lips -all drinks -flights -passports, -visas, -travel insurance This trip is not a traditional package tour, rather it is hoped we can travel as a group of friends; Creative Arts Safaris having done the research and organization for locations to visit, places to stay etc, we all share our observations and knowledge along the way. All the info you pick up in preparation is easy to share with the group via the Internet in the lead-up to our trip and helps you 'meet' the others too. The intention is to have a 'hands-on' experience of local life and culture as much as possible as visitors rather than be in a 'tourist coach bubble' situation looking at the scenery flash by. There is a clear time table for each day but the flexibility to explore options in each of our locations. If we see something we like and time allows we can stop and check it out. Planned sightseeing entrance fees and use of a still camera [those listed in the itinerary] are factored into the tour costs but we can decide to squeeze in other places at the participants cost. All tuition fees are included. Accommodation is calculated on a twin share basis [ ask about the single room supplement- if that is what you desire]. It is the personality of the hotels and staff we are looking for, and a sense of being ‘there’ when choosing hotels [with some hotels you need to look at the location on the newspaper to be able to know which place you are in!]. Accommodation ranges from simple [clean, friendly and western style bathrooms] to a palace. We favour heritage-style hotels where we can. Deposits and Payments Places on the tour will be confirmed by payment of a deposit. The deposit will be used to start the booking process of internal flights (as needed), hotels and transport. Once these payments have been made your deposit is non- refundable. The balance of the payment must be made no later than 2 months prior to departure. Late payments can not be accepted as there are deadlines for internal flights, rooms and etc. If numbers are insufficient, and this necessitates the cancellation of the tour, your entire deposit will be repaid in full. Deposit is Au $500. Refunds and Cancellations. If you need to cancel your booking after you have made a deposit prior to the date of final payment [2 months before commencement of tour] an administration fee of Au$120 will be withheld. If you need to cancel after the full payment date the full deposit [$500]will be non- refundable. Costing for the trip is based upon the number present so if for any reason you need to cancel your booking please pass this information along immediately. If it is possible to fill the spot (often not easy)a refund of the balance can be made- please check out travel insurance to cover these circumstances. Please consider your schedule carefully before booking -as we are a small group numbers are important. Refunds can not be made for parts of the itinerary participants choose not to participate in, or for changes to the published itinerary due to circumstances beyond our control. The trip has been carefully planned but on occasions delays may occur and alternative arrangements need to be made in individual circumstances Insurance it is very important to arrange Comprehensive Travel Insurance to cover the whole time of your trip. Please make sure you cover personal accident, medical expenses, repatriation if injured or taken ill and losses if you need to cancel your place. Passports and Visas Passports need to be up-to date and valid for the 6 months after the trip. Participants are responsible for this. A visa is required for many locations, the appropriate forms can be downloaded from the Internet, or can be arranged when organizing your ticket through your travel agent. Medical matters participants are responsible for obtaining medical advice to suit their needs before travel. It is suggested you consult your GP before departure and have with you enough items to cover all your medical needs during your stay OS. You are fully responsible for obtaining adequate medical advice and implementing it before the trip. With all the details clear and covered we will be free to have an enjoyable trip together. |
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