Welkom in Cairns, Australië. Bij aankomst word je naar je hotel gebracht. Vandaag is een vrije dag om de stad Cairns te verkennen. Cairns wordt beschouwd als de poort naar het Great Barrier Reef in Australië en is een stad in het tropische Far North Queensland. Het Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park vertelt de verhalen van de inheemse Aboriginals en Torres Strait Islanders met muziek en dans. Cairns Esplanade, omzoomd met bars en restaurants, heeft een zwemlagune. Ten noordwesten van de stad strekt het Daintree National Park zich uit over bergachtig regenwoud, kloven en stranden.
Reisroute
Sluit je aan bij de bucketlistgroep om de twee prachtige landen Australië & Nieuw-Zeeland te verkennen. Begin de reis met de hoogtepunten van de oostkust van Australië van Cairns naar Sydney, de Blue Mountains, het Great Barrier Reef, het Daintree Rainforest en nog veel meer wat je tijdens deze rondreis zult zien en doen. Bewonder de ongeëvenaarde uitzichten en het verbazingwekkende landschap van het zuid- en noordereiland van Nieuw-Zeeland. Ontdek de prachtige bioluminescentie van glimwormen in de Waitomo Glowworm Caves met Hobbiton. Maak een boottocht door Milford Sound, verken de Franz Josef gletsjer en rijd met de Tranzalphine scenic train. De reis die je je altijd zult herinneren.
Reisprogramma
CAIRNS
Startpunt
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
CAPE TRIBULATION - DAINTREE TOUR
Dompel jezelf onder in de natuurlijke wonderen en het Aboriginalerfgoed van het tropische noorden van Australië op deze volledige dagtour vanuit Cairns. Ga eerst naar de Mossman Gorge om deel te nemen aan een traditionele rookceremonie met het inheemse Kuku Yalanji volk. Geniet daarna van een ontmoeting met inheemse wilde dieren op de Marrdja Botanical Boardwalk en bezoek Cape Tribulation, het ontmoetingspunt van het Great Barrier Reef, dat op de UNESCO-lijst staat, en het Daintree regenwoud. Na de lunch in Cape Trib Beach House maak je een schilderachtige cruise over de Daintree River (optioneel).
GROOT BARRIÈRERIF
Ervaar een van de wonderen van de natuur van dichtbij tijdens deze snorkel- en duikcruise op het Great Barrier Reef. Klim in Cairns aan boord van een 35 meter lang superjacht en zet koers naar open zee. Bereik het Barrièrerif en verken de kleurrijke wereld onder water, en snorkel of duik voor een beter zicht. Reis naar 2 verschillende locaties op het rif om meer te zien van deze bijzondere plek.
SYDNEY
Vandaag nemen we afscheid van Cairns en vliegen we naar Sydney. Bij aankomst worden we naar het hotel gebracht.
Geniet van een luxe cruise bij zonsondergang op Sydney Harbour, vergezeld van een heerlijk driegangendiner. Bewonder vanaf het water iconische bezienswaardigheden zoals de Sydney Harbour Bridge, het Sydney Opera House, Fort Denison, Luna Park en nog veel meer. Maak foto's terwijl de hemel glinstert bij zonsondergang en de skyline van de stad oplicht voor de nacht terwijl je 's avonds door Sydney vaart.
SYDNEY TOUR - BONDI BEACH
Vandaag verken je Sydney door een bezoek te brengen aan de tophighlights van de stad en de bezienswaardigheden tijdens deze excursie van een halve dag.
1 The Rocks Na het oppikken in de haven begint je sightseeing excursie aan wal in de wijk Rocks, waar je het Sydney Observatory uitkijkpunt bezoekt voor een uitzicht over de stad. Stop onder de Sydney Harbour Bridge en wandel langs de waterkant met het Sydney Opera House op de achtergrond.
2 Royal Botanic Garden Sydney Vervolg je tour met een rit langs de historische George Street om bezienswaardigheden te zien zoals het Queen Victoria Building en het stadhuis. Rijd langs Martin Place en terug door de stad via Elizabeth en Macquarie streets, op weg naar de Royal Botanic Gardens met onderweg een blik op St Mary's Cathedral. Stop even in de Botanic Gardens om het weelderige landschap in je op te nemen voordat je verder gaat naar de oostelijke buitenwijken van Sydney.
3 Watsons Bay Je komt door Woolloomooloo en Kings Cross om enkele van de duurste buitenwijken van Australië te bereiken, zoals Rushcutters Bay, Darling Point, Double Bay, Point Piper, Rose Bay en Vaucluse, waar je gids je wijst op hotspots en huizen van beroemdheden. Ga dan naar Watson's Bay om langs de kliftoppen van de Gap te wandelen, de opening van Sydney Harbour vanuit de Stille Oceaan.
4 Bondi Beach Op de terugweg naar het stadscentrum stop je bij Bondi Beach, de meest iconische zandvlakte van het land, een prachtige locatie waar surfers, zonaanbidders, zwemmers en strandwachten wonen.
BLAUWE BERGEN
Geniet van een dagtocht van Sydney naar de Blue Mountains en ontdek de charmes van deze regio die op de Werelderfgoedlijst van UNESCO staat. Geniet van het prachtige uitzicht op de Blue Mountains vanaf Kings Tableland. Maak een wandeling bij Wentworth Falls of Leura Cascades; bezoek Leura en Katoomba; stop om de Three Sisters rotsformatie te zien en verken de attracties bij Scenic World (eigen kosten). Bekijk oude Aboriginal rotstekeningen en maak dan een boottocht over de Parramatta River naar Circular Quay in Sydney Harbour.
KIAMA ZUIDKUST TOUR
Ontsnap aan de stad en verken de Kiama Coast regio met zijn bushland, bossen, landerijen en kuststranden op dit avontuur van een volle dag. Reis vanuit Sydney en geniet van panoramische uitzichten langs de route, waaronder uitkijkpunten op kliftoppen en meerdere uitkijkpunten. Kijk uit naar inheemse wilde dieren, wandel over afgelegen stranden en ontdek aboriginal gravures voordat je geniet van een vers bereide BBQ lunch in de open lucht.
SYDNEY
Vandaag is een vrije dag om zelf op verkenning te gaan, nog wat last-minute inkopen te doen of gewoon te relaxen aan het strand.
s Avonds:
Geniet van een luxe cruise bij zonsondergang op Sydney Harbour, vergezeld van een heerlijk driegangendiner. Bewonder vanaf het water iconische bezienswaardigheden zoals de Sydney Harbour Bridge, het Sydney Opera House, Fort Denison, Luna Park en nog veel meer. Maak foto's terwijl de hemel glinstert bij zonsondergang en de skyline van de stad oplicht voor de nacht terwijl je 's avonds door Sydney vaart.
SYDNEY - AUCKLAND
Het is tijd om afscheid te nemen van Australië, want de rondreis eindigt vandaag met een ontbijt in het hotel. Maak je klaar om je volgende bucketlistbestemming, Nieuw-Zeeland, af te vinken. We gaan naar de luchthaven van Sydney voor de vlucht naar Auckland, Nieuw-Zeeland.
Auckland, de zelfbenoemde 'City of Sails' van Nieuw-Zeeland, is het grootste metrogebied van het land. Dit stedelijke paradijs, gelegen tussen de Stille Oceaan en de Tasman Zee, heeft voor elk wat wils.
ROTORUA HOOGTEPUNTEN INCLUSIEF TE PUIA
Auckland Central (Pass By) Je tour begint in de grootste stad van Nieuw-Zeeland. Terwijl we de stad uitrijden, zal je gids niet alleen het decor voor je avontuur van vandaag schetsen, maar je ook wijzen op en leiden langs enkele van de hoogtepunten van de stad.
Waikato Regio (Langs)
Tirau
Te Puia
Rotorua
Maori Cultuurvoorstelling & Traditionele Maori Hangi Buffet Lunch.
HOBBITON & WAITOMO GROTTEN
Het fictieve, maar wereldberoemde dorp Hobbiton en de Waitomo grotten behoren tot de populairste bezienswaardigheden in Nieuw-Zeeland. Tijdens deze tour bezoek je beide plaatsen op één dag - bekijk het huis van Bilbo Baggins en verken de ondergrondse grotten van Waitomo.
Auckland centraal (langs)
Waikato regio (passeer)
Hobbiton filmset
Karapiro
Otorohanga (passeer)
Waitomo Big Bird & kinderboerderij met miniatuurdieren
Waitomo Glimworm Grotten
Draag comfortabele wandelschoenen en een warme jas voor de Waitomo Glowworm Caves rondleiding.
AUCKLAND - QUEENSTOWN
Het is tijd om afscheid te nemen van het Noordereiland, want vandaag neem je een vroege vlucht naar Queenstown (Zuidereiland). Bij aankomst word je opgewacht door een chauffeur en naar je accommodatie gebracht.
Vandaag is een vrije dag om Queenstown te verkennen. Hoewel Queenstown gevierd wordt als de 'avonturenhoofdstad' van Nieuw-Zeeland, biedt het veel meer dan een snelle vakantie vol actie. Gelegen aan de oevers van Lake Wakatipu, onder een torenhoog panorama van de Remarkables Mountain Range, wordt dit alpenstadje omringd door een overvloed aan historische, gastronomische en landschappelijke wonderen.
Aanbevolen activiteiten:
Ga wandelen - Queenstown Hill
De Queenstown Hill wandeling is een van de beste korte wandelingen rond Queenstown. De naam zegt het al! Om de top van Queenstown Hill te bereiken moet je 600 meter klimmen over een afstand van 2,5 kilometer. De totale wandeltijd is ongeveer 2 uur, afhankelijk van hoeveel tijd je op de top doorbrengt om van het uitzicht te genieten.
Shotover Canyon Rivier Jet Boot Avontuur
Een ritje op de iconische 'Big Red' Jet Boat door de smalle Shotover Canyon is een opwindende ervaring die je niet mag missen. Je ervaren jetbootbestuurder stuwt de boot tot 85 km/u, scheert over ondiep water en langs torenhoge canyonwanden. Deze 25 minuten durende wildwaterrit omvat 360 graden spins en maximale sensatie.
Nevis Bungy Sprong
De Nevis Bungy is met 134 meter en 8 1/2 seconde vrije val de hoogste bungy van Nieuw-Zeeland. Gelegen in de Nevis Valley hoog boven de Nevis River is dit de ultieme adrenaline-ervaring.
Shotover Rivier wildwatervaren
Het bovenste deel van de Shotover River geeft rafters de tijd om hun peddeltechnieken te oefenen voordat ze in het wildwater van de Lower Canyon terechtkomen. Peddel door talloze stroomversnellingen zoals Rock Garden, Jaws,
WANDELTOCHT MT COOK & HOOKER VALLEY
Mt Cook & Hooker Valley Hike Tour, deze volledig begeleide dagtocht met kleine groep combineert alle belangrijke hoogtepunten in het gebied met de beroemde Hooker Valley Hike, samen met de geheime stops en het bekijken van wilde dieren.
Hoogtepunten:
Kawarau hangbrug (passeer)
Cromwell
Lindis Pas
Omarama
Meer Pukaki
Aoraki Nationaal Park Mount Cook (Te Wahipounamu)
Hooker Valley Track
Mt. Cook dorp
Hooggelegen zalm
Mevrouw Jones boomgaard
MILFORD SOUND NATUURCRUISE
Luxe busvervoer heen en terug van Queenstown naar Milford Sound, met een uitgebreide Nature Cruise van twee uur over de hele lengte van het meer. Aan boord van een luxe touringcar met glazen dak van Real Journeys in Queenstown geniet je van een ontspannen tocht langs de oevers van Lake Wakatipu en door het glooiende landschap naar Te Anau. De buschauffeur geeft informatief commentaar. Na een theepauze in Te Anau, waar je verfrissingen kunt kopen, rijdt de bus verder over de spectaculaire Milford Road. Onderweg is er tijd voor fotostops en korte wandelingen. Als je Milford Sound bereikt, ga je aan boord van de Milford Mariner voor een ontspannen uitgebreide cruise door de fjord. De cruise biedt uitstekende uitzichtmogelijkheden en er is voldoende tijd om te genieten van watervallen, regenwoud, bergen en wilde dieren met uitgebreid commentaar van de natuurgids aan boord.
Neem comfortabele schoenen, een waterdichte jas, warme kleding en insectenspray mee.
QUEENSTOWN - FRANZ JOSEF
Maak een dagtour van Queenstown naar Franz Josef en ontdek de woeste schoonheid van de westkust van Nieuw-Zeeland.
Vertrek uit Queenstown en reis per luxe touringcar door het prachtige landschap van het Zuidereiland. Je chauffeur geeft onderhoudend commentaar en wijst bezienswaardigheden aan terwijl je langs het kristalheldere water van Lake Dunstan, Lake Wanaka en Lake Hawea rijdt.
Na een theepauze in Makarora aan de rand van het Mount Aspiring World Heritage Park rijd je door de Haast Pass, door inheems beukenbos en over de Southern Alps, voordat je aan de westkust uitkomt. Dit afgelegen gebied heeft een ruig, prachtig landschap van uitgestrekte regenwouden, stromende watervallen en met sneeuw bedekte bergen.
Rijd langs de kust en zie de golven op de rotsachtige stranden beuken voordat je terugkeert naar het binnenland. Rijd langs met bomen omzoomde meren en stop bij een zalmkwekerij aan de Paringa rivier voor een kopje thee in de namiddag, voordat je in de namiddag aankomt in het kleine dorpje Franz Josef. Vanaf hier kun je de wereldberoemde Franz Josef gletsjer verkennen.
De Duitse ontdekkingsreiziger Julius von Haast vernoemde de Franz Josef gletsjer naar keizer Franz Joseph I van Oostenrijk. Hij ligt in het Westland Tai Poutini National Park en is ongeveer 12 kilometer lang.
FRANZ JOSEF
Vandaag is een vrije dag om de omgeving van Franz Josep te verkennen. Enkele van de optionele activiteiten die worden aanbevolen:
Cruise & Regenwoudwandeling
Ga verder dan de gletsjer bij Franz Josef met een schilderachtige cruise over het Mapourika meer. Zie de besneeuwde bergtoppen weerspiegeld in het meer op een kalme, heldere dag, terwijl je over het meer vaart naar een verborgen natuurpad door het eeuwenoude, ongerepte regenwoud. Bezoek een kiwi-reservaat en kijk onderweg uit naar andere vogels.
Kajak Avontuur
Vaar over Lake Mapourika en geniet van exclusieve toegang tot ons privé regenwoudpad door het Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary. Stap van de boot in een Jura regenwoud dat aanvoelt als een andere wereld!
TRANZALPINE SCHILDERACHTIGE TREIN
Vandaag word je naar het treinstation van Greymouth gebracht.
Check in en stap op de trein door de Zuidelijke Alpen van Nieuw-Zeeland voor een prachtige treinreis van Greymouth naar Arthur's Pass en Christchurch. Je hebt de mogelijkheid om één segment van de bergachtige route te rijden of de hele reis van 4,5 uur, langs weidse uitzichten, ruige bergtoppen en uitgestrekte bossen met inheemse beuken. Persoonlijke headsets met GPS-gestuurd audiocommentaar vertellen het verhaal van de gemeenschappen en plaatsen die je passeert, met een combinatie van zitplaatsen en uitkijkdekken in de open lucht voor een comfortabele rit.
LET OP: Je TranzAlpine trein vertrekt om 14:05 vanaf Greymouth Train Station. Check ten minste 20 minuten voor vertrek in met je referentienummer bij de kassa. Je ontvangt je instapkaart en je koffers (grote tassen) worden ingecheckt.
Je trein komt om 18:30 uur aan op het treinstation van Christchurch. Bij aankomst word je naar het hotel gebracht.
CHRISTCHURCH - NADI (FIJI)
Het is tijd om afscheid te nemen van Nieuw-Zeeland. Uitchecken gebeurt meestal om 11 uur, dus je vertrekt 's ochtends of 's middags naar Nadi, Fiji. Bij aankomst word je naar het hotel gebracht. Vrije tijd om te rusten in de namiddag. De rest van de dag heb je vrije tijd om de omgeving te verkennen.
FIJI CULTURELE TOUR MET EILANDCRUISE
Deze uitgebreide tour is perfect voor reizigers die een glimp willen opvangen van het eilandleven en meer willen leren over de tradities van Fiji. Geniet van de ultieme zorgeloze dag met een cruise en activiteiten inbegrepen. Je zult veel indrukwekkende voorstellingen zien, waaronder vuurlopen, dansen, weven, houtsnijwerk, pottenbakken, kokospalmen beklimmen en zelfs heremietkreeftraces. Als je eenmaal honger hebt gekregen, hoef je je geen zorgen te maken over het zoeken naar een plek om te eten, want een heerlijke Lovo-lunch met eten dat in de aarde is gekookt, is inbegrepen.
ZUIDZEE-EILAND DAGCRUISE
Geniet van het ultieme dagje uit in het paradijs op South Sea Island, gelegen in de Mamanuca-archipel van Fiji. Na een cruise over kristalhelder water vanuit Port Denarau kom je aan op je tropische bestemming en kun je kiezen uit een scala aan mogelijkheden. Snorkel om de verbluffende koraalriffen te ontdekken, kajak in de lagunes en maak een ritje op een semi-onderwatervaartuig, of kies voor een introductieduik of een duikbrevet. Geniet van een barbecuelunch met onbeperkt bier, wijn en frisdrank gedurende de hele dag.
FIJI
Het is tijd om afscheid te nemen van je medereizigers en de gids, want de tour eindigt vandaag met een ontbijt in het hotel. Check-out is meestal om 11 uur 's ochtends, dus boek je terugvlucht dienovereenkomstig. In de hoop dat je de mooiste momenten hebt vastgelegd op camera en een heleboel reisherinneringen hebt meegenomen naar huis.
Eindpunt
Fiji
Annuleringsbeleid
UPDATED 18th APRIL 2023
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Cancellation fees:
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NOTE:
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Our group trips are run by a group leader. The decision of the group leader is final on all matters likely to affect the safety or well-being of any person participating in the trip. If you fail to comply with a decision made by a group leader, or interfere with the well-being or mobility of the group, the group leader may direct you to leave the trip immediately, with no right of refund. We may also elect not to carry you on any future trips booked. You must at all times comply with the laws, customs, foreign exchange and drug regulations of all countries visited. Further, your trip will travel between cities on various modes of transportation; if you are not present at the aforementioned time (for said transportation) your group leader reserves the right to carry on without you so as not to divert from the predetermined itinerary. If this is the case we are not responsible for any additional transportation costs that may arise. We are not responsible for your health, safety, well being, or any other liabilities during this time in which you are “separated from the group” on your own recognizance. Lastly, you are never obliged to participate in any activity, which you wish not to for whatever reason.
Changes to Itineraries
BUCKET LIST GROUP TRAVEL LLC reserves the right to cancel, delay, or reschedule any tour prior to departure, and, so long as this is not due to any causes beyond our control (as stated in the Limits on Responsibility section) the passenger shall be entitled to a full refund of all monies paid to that point if he/she so desires, less any non-refundable deposits or uncollectible expenses incurred. If we do change the itinerary, and you are already booked for that particular trip, we will notify you of the changes. If you are not pleased with the changes you may receive a full refund provided you request a refund 3 business days after receiving a notice of change to your trip itinerary from BUCKET LIST GROUP TRAVEL LLC.
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BUCKET LIST GROUP TRAVEL LLC, acts solely as agents for the client with respect to all transportation, hotel and other tour arrangements. In that capacity, BUCKET LIST GROUP TRAVEL LLC exercises all reasonable care possible to ensure the traveler’s safety and satisfaction, but, BUCKET LIST GROUP TRAVEL LLC neither assumes nor bears any responsibility or liability for any injury, death, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity arising in connection with the services of any airplane, train, ship, automobile, motor coach, carriage, or other conveyance, or the actions of any third-party involved in carrying the traveler or in affecting these tours. BUCKET LIST GROUP TRAVEL LLC is not responsible for damages, additional expenses, or any other losses due to cancellation, delay or other changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, civil disturbances, acts or threats of terrorism, travel warnings or bans, termination or suspension of war risks or other carrier insurance, quarantine, acts of God or other causes beyond its control. All such losses must be borne by the traveler, and tour rates provide for arrangements only for the time stated.BUCKET LIST GROUP TRAVEL LLC is not responsible for delays, changes or cancellation costs due to incorrect, incomplete or expired traveler documents. In the event of cancellation, delay or rescheduling mandated by any of the aforesaid causes beyond BUCKET LIST GROUP TRAVEL LLC’ control, the passenger shall have the option of accepting in lieu of the original tour such rescheduled tour or other substituted tour(s) as may be offered, or else, receiving a refund of as much of such advance tour expenditures as BUCKET LIST GROUP TRAVEL LLC can recover on the traveler’s behalf from carriers, third-party tour vendors, etc., but, BUCKET LIST GROUP TRAVEL LLC shall not have any obligation or liability to the traveler beyond the foregoing. BUCKET LIST GROUP TRAVEL LLC reserves the right to make alterations to a tour’s itinerary and to substitute hotels, vehicles, ships, or activities if this are required.
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I agree to hold Volunteer Trip Leader for Bucket List Group Travel entirely free
from any liability, including financial responsibility for injuries incurred as a passenger in the
rental vehicle that she is driving during the trip that I paid for through Bucket List Group Travel.
Trip leader assumes nor bears any responsibility or liability for any injury, death, damage, or
emotional distress that may be caused wether it is a no fault accident, her fault or another
driver’s negligence.
While he/she is acting as a volunteer Trip Leader for Bucket List Group Travel, he/she will
exercise all reasonable care possible to ensure the traveler’s safety and satisfaction during the
trip. He/She has no business ties with the vendors hired by Bucket List Group Travel and
assumes no responsibility for the vendor’s actions and business practices. As a volunteer Trip
Leader he/she is following the trip details pre-planned by Bucket List Group Travel. He/She has not
planned any part of the trip events and is following the itinerary per instructions from Bucket
List Group Travel as a volunteer.
He/ she has no known physical or other condition or a disability that could create a hazard to other members of the tour.
In addition and without limitation, BUCKET LIST GROUP TRAVEL LLC is not responsible for any injury, loss, death, inconvenience, delay or damage to personal property in connection with the provision of any goods or services whether resulting from but not limited to acts of God or force majeure, illness, disease, acts of war, civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, animals, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, overbooking or downgrading of services, food poisoning, mechanical or other failure of aircraft or other means of transportation or for failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart on time.
Risks: There are certain inherent risks in adventure travel of the type involved here. These include, but are not limited to, hiking, walking, climbing injuries and altitude sickness, and in all trips dangers of animals, inaccessibility to medical attention and difficulty in evacuation from remote locations in the case of a medical emergency. Passenger assumes all such risks with regard to these possibilities.
Travel Advisories/Warnings: It is the responsibility of The Traveler to become informed about the most current travel advisories and warnings by referring to the U. S. State Department’s travel website at www.travel.state.gov/ or by phone at 1-888-407- 4747. In the event of an active State Department Travel Warning against travel to the specific destination location(s) of the trip, should The Traveler still choose to travel, notwithstanding any travel advisory or warning, The Traveler assumes all risk of personal injury, death or property damage that may arise out of the events like those advised or warned against.
Travelers Representations: The Traveler represents that neither he nor she nor anyone traveling with him or her has any physical or other condition or disability that could create a hazard to himself or herself or other members of the tour. BUCKET LIST GROUP TRAVEL LLC reserves the right to decline to accept anyone on a trip. BUCKET LIST GROUP TRAVEL LLC reserves the right to remove from the trip, at his or her sole expense, anyone whose condition is such that he or she could create a hazard to himself or others, or otherwise impact the enjoyment of other passengers on the trip.
PAYMENT OF THE TRIP PRICE CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT HEREIN
PRIOR TO 18th APRIL 2023
TRIP N TREK Events:
Registration
In order to be considered for a specific trip you must RSVP, confirm the seat availability from our Organizer and on confirmation reserve your spot with a deposit and or full payment.
Payment
If you have reserved a spot via a deposit transaction, full payment is due 60 days prior to departure. If full payment is not made by this time we reserve the right to retain any deposits made and release your spot to someone else. We accept payment via credit card, debit card and wire transfer. Also we have option by paying through PayPal or Venmo. If you pay by wire transfer you are responsible for all fees associated with such payments.
Deposit Requirement
If your booking is made 60 days (or more) prior to departure you may pay a non-refundable deposit (30% of the trip total cost) to reserve your spot on the trip. Until this deposit is made your spot on the trip is not guaranteed. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Cancellation
By the traveller:
If you cancel your booking cancellation fees could apply. A cancellation will only be effective when we receive written confirmation of the cancellation. If you cancel a trip:
More than 60 days prior to departure you will receive a full refund less deposit amount
Between 45 to 60 days prior to departure we will retain the deposit or 50% of the amount paid (whichever is greater)
Less than 45 days prior to departure we receive the right to not refund any of the costs paid
By TRIP N TREK LLC:
We may cancel a trip at any time up to 30 days before departure, if, for example, the minimum number of 4 participants required for departure isn’t satisfied. We will advise if the trip does not have the minimum requirement at the time of booking. We also may cancel a trip at any time prior to departure if, due to terrorism, natural disasters, political instability or other external events it is not viable for us to operate the planned itinerary. If we cancel your trip you will receive a full refund. In circumstances where the cancellation is due to external events outside our reasonable control refunds will be less any unrecoverable costs. We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, travel insurance excess or non-refundable flights.
Insurance
Travel insurance is required for all international trips. Insurance covers (and reimburses you) for things like trip cancellation, trip interruption, and trip delay, lost or delayed baggage, medical coverage, medical evacuation etc. For example, if there’s a giant snow storm and your plane is grounded and you end up (unfortunately) missing most or all of the trip the insurance company would reimburse you for this. Please note TRIP N TREK would not reimburse you for this (hence why we strongly recommend travel insurance). Note that travel insurance (nor TRIP N TREK) would cover such things as “I overslept and missed my plane”. There are different degrees and levels of trip insurance but we require minimum coverage of $100,000 covering personal injury, medical expenses etc. Your entire trip cost (including airfare) must be covered under whichever plan you purchase. You will need to provide proof of purchase of travel insurance before coming on the trip; we have the right to refuse attendance if valid trip insurance coverage is not produced prior to the trip start date.
Flight Booking
We need a minimum of 7 members for any trip to happen so before booking your local or international flights, please confirm and co-ordinate with the trip organizer about it.
Passports and Visas
Valid passports are required for travel to all international destinations. The traveller is responsible to ensure his/her passport is valid for at least 6 months after the departure date of the trip. Check with the appropriate consulate or embassy for the latest visa requirements.
Pricing
Prices are based on current rates of exchange, tariffs and taxes. TRIP N TREK LLC reserves the right to increase tour prices to cover increased costs, tariffs and taxes, and to reflect fluctuations in foreign exchange markets. TRIP N TREK LLC also reserves the right to withdraw a tour or any part of it to make such alterations in the itinerary or with the tour inclusions as it deems necessary or desirable and to pass on to tour members any expenditures or losses caused by delays or events beyond its control. Itineraries and arranged sightseeing are subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or circumstances beyond TRIP N TREK LLC’s control. Every effort will be made to operate tours as planned, but alterations may occur after the final itinerary has been issued. See Changes to Itineraries for further details.
Promotional Photography
TRIP N TREK LLC reserves the right to take photographs during the operation of any program or part thereof and to use them for promotional purposes. By signing up for any event with TRIP N TREK LLC, you as a participant agree to allow the images to be used. Trip participants who prefer that their images not be used must state so while booking for an event.
Claims and Refunds
Refunds are not made for any missed services, except for verifiable extenuating circumstances. Please see our Limits on Responsibility on this page. For verifiable claims to be considered, they must be received in writing within 30 days of the termination of the program and be accompanied by supporting documentation and/or a statement from the Operating Company verifying the claim. Any adjustment considered will be based on the actual price of the services involved and not on a per diem basis. Adjustments will not be made for unused sightseeing trips or meals. TRIP N TREK LLC will not accept any liability for any claims that are not received within 30 days of the termination of your travel program. All claims for days missed while travelling should be made in writing within 30 days of the termination of the program.
Air Transportation
TRIP N TREK LLC will not accept any responsibility for mistakes or errors in airfare bookings made by independent third parties. The traveler’s confirmed web page will have detailed tour information, and it is up to the traveler to ensure the correct arrival and departure flight information from the tour start and end cities. The independent agent will arrange the best-priced airfare available at the time of your trip’s booking. Please note that certain airfares are subject to a service fee.
Airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their planes or conveyances. These programs may use the services of any IATA carrier. International air carriers are subject to international air conventions limiting their liability. The limitations of liability are contained on the reverse side of the airline ticket and form part of the terms and conditions of this package. The passage contract in use by these companies, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the companies and the purchaser of these travel programs and/or passage.
Baggage allowances on airlines are subject to the specific policy of the air carrier we have booked. You are responsible for any additional baggage charges beyond what the airline has allowed. You will be notified of the exact airline carrier at least 14 days prior to departure.
Authority on Tours
Our group trips are run by a group leader. The decision of the group leader is final on all matters likely to affect the safety or well-being of any person participating in the trip. If you fail to comply with a decision made by a group leader, or interfere with the well-being or mobility of the group, the group leader may direct you to leave the trip immediately, with no right of refund. We may also elect not to carry you on any future trips booked. You must at all times comply with the laws, customs, foreign exchange and drug regulations of all countries visited. Further, your trip will travel between cities on various modes of transportation; if you are not present at the aforementioned time (for said transportation) your group leader reserves the right to carry on without you so as not to divert from the predetermined itinerary. If this is the case we are not responsible for any additional transportation costs that may arise. We are not responsible for your health, safety, well being, or any other liabilities during this time in which you are “separated from the group” on your own recognizance. Lastly, you are never obliged to participate in any activity, which you wish not to for whatever reason.
Changes to Itineraries
TRIP N TREK LLC reserves the right to cancel, delay, or reschedule any tour prior to departure, and, so long as this is not due to any causes beyond our control (as stated in the Limits on Responsibility section) the passenger shall be entitled to a full refund of all monies paid to that point if he/she so desires, less any non-refundable deposits or uncollectible expenses incurred. If we do change the itinerary, and you are already booked for that particular trip, we will notify you of the changes. If you are not pleased with the changes you may receive a full refund provided you request a refund 3 business days after receiving a notice of change to your trip itinerary from TRIP N TREK LLC.
Limits on Responsibility
TRIP N TREK LLC, its organizers, founder, partner, employees, officers, directors, successors, agents and assigns, does not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip. It purchases transportation (by aircraft, coach, train, vessel or otherwise), hotel and other lodging accommodations, restaurant, ground handling and other services from various independent suppliers (including from time to time other affiliated TRIP N TREK LLC companies). All such persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result TRIP N TREK LLC is not liable for any negligent or willful act of any such person or entity or of any third person.
TRIP N TREK LLC, acts solely as agents for the client with respect to all transportation, hotel and other tour arrangements. In that capacity, TRIP N TREK LLC exercises all reasonable care possible to ensure the traveler’s safety and satisfaction, but, TRIP N TREK LLC neither assumes nor bears any responsibility or liability for any injury, death, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity arising in connection with the services of any airplane, train, ship, automobile, motor coach, carriage, or other conveyance, or the actions of any third-party involved in carrying the traveler or in affecting these tours. TRIP N TREK LLC is not responsible for damages, additional expenses, or any other losses due to cancellation, delay or other changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, civil disturbances, acts or threats of terrorism, travel warnings or bans, termination or suspension of war risks or other carrier insurance, quarantine, acts of God or other causes beyond its control. All such losses must be borne by the traveler, and tour rates provide for arrangements only for the time stated.TRIP N TREK LLC is not responsible for delays, changes or cancellation costs due to incorrect, incomplete or expired traveler documents. In the event of cancellation, delay or rescheduling mandated by any of the aforesaid causes beyond TRIP N TREK LLC’ control, the passenger shall have the option of accepting in lieu of the original tour such rescheduled tour or other substituted tour(s) as may be offered, or else, receiving a refund of as much of such advance tour expenditures as TRIP N TREK LLC can recover on the traveler’s behalf from carriers, third-party tour vendors, etc., but, TRIP N TREK LLC shall not have any obligation or liability to the traveler beyond the foregoing. TRIP N TREK LLC reserves the right to make alterations to a tour’s itinerary and to substitute hotels, vehicles, ships, or activities if this are required.
In addition and without limitation, TRIP N TREK LLC is not responsible for any injury, loss, death, inconvenience, delay or damage to personal property in connection with the provision of any goods or services whether resulting from but not limited to acts of God or force majeure, illness, disease, acts of war, civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, animals, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, overbooking or downgrading of services, food poisoning, mechanical or other failure of aircraft or other means of transportation or for failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart on time.
Risks: There are certain inherent risks in adventure travel of the type involved here. These include, but are not limited to, hiking, walking, climbing injuries and altitude sickness, and in all trips dangers of animals, inaccessibility to medical attention and difficulty in evacuation from remote locations in the case of a medical emergency. Passenger assumes all such risks with regard to these possibilities.
Travel Advisories/Warnings: It is the responsibility of The Traveler to become informed about the most current travel advisories and warnings by referring to the U. S. State Department’s travel website at www.travel.state.gov/ or by phone at 1-888-407- 4747. In the event of an active State Department Travel Warning against travel to the specific destination location(s) of the trip, should The Traveler still choose to travel, notwithstanding any travel advisory or warning, The Traveler assumes all risk of personal injury, death or property damage that may arise out of the events like those advised or warned against.
Travelers Representations: The Traveler represents that neither he nor she nor anyone traveling with him or her has any physical or other condition or disability that could create a hazard to himself or herself or other members of the tour. TRIP N TREK LLC reserves the right to decline to accept anyone on a trip. TRIP N TREK LLC reserves the right to remove from the trip, at his or her sole expense, anyone whose condition is such that he or she could create a hazard to himself or others, or otherwise impact the enjoyment of other passengers on the trip.
PAYMENT OF THE TRIP PRICE CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT HEREIN
Reisinformatie
Accommodatie
hotelaccommodatie
Vervoer
Vervoer in A/C bus / busje (gedeeld)
Extra diensten
OOSTENRIJK
Ophalen en transfers van en naar de luchthaven
Enkele reis (Cairns - Sydney)
Excursies en activiteiten volgens het reisschema
Vlucht - Sydney naar Auckland (enkele reis)
NIEUW-ZEELAND
Ophalen en transfers van en naar de luchthaven
Diner (zoals vermeld in het reisschema)
Enkele reis (Auckland - Queenstown)
Excursies en activiteiten zoals vermeld in het reisschema
Milford Sound natuurcruise
Gletsjervallei pendeldienst
TranzAlpine Scenic Train
Vlucht - Christchurch naar Nadi - Fiji (enkele reis)
FIJI
Ophalen en transfers van en naar de luchthaven
Excursies en activiteiten volgens het reisschema
Extra diensten
Internationale vluchten
Maaltijden (anders dan hierboven vermeld)
Nieuwjaarsavond Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise ($460 pp)
Persoonlijke uitgaven
Fooien en fooien
Transfers anders dan vermeld in het reisschema (beschikbaar tegen extra kosten)
Reisverzekering / Visum
Maaltijden
Ontbijt @ Hotels
lunch (zoals vermeld in de reisbeschrijving)
Gids
Engelssprekende gids
Goed om te weten
Valuta
Australian Dollar
Australië
Stekkers en adapters