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Explore Scotland's Highlands & Orkney for 11 days with Bunnik Tours and discover unforgettable experiences - Photo 2

Schotse Hooglanden & Orkney

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Schotland

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Reis-ID:

277599

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  • Operator:

    Bunnik Tours

  • Duur:

    11 Dag

  • Groepsgrootte:

    16 pax

  • Leeftijd:

    30 tot 80

  • Moeilijkheid:

    Moeilijkheidsgraden:
    • Ontspannend
    • Gemakkelijk
    • Gemiddeld
    • Serieus
    • Bloedstollend
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Reisroute

Stap terug in de tijd en in de schoenen van degenen die ons honderden jaren geleden voorgingen als we ons verdiepen in de rijke geschiedenis van Schotland en middeleeuwse kastelen, dorpen en meer verkennen. Laat je overweldigen door de eindeloze natuurlijke schoonheid van Schotland en meng je onder de plaatselijke bevolking van de levendige steden tijdens deze rondreis in kleine groep door Edinburgh, Inverness, Isle of Skye, Fort William en Glasgow.

Reisprogramma

Dagen 1

Edinburgh

Welkom in het prachtige Schotland en zijn charmante hoofdstad Edinburgh. Met een geschiedenis die ongeveer 12.000 jaar omspant, heeft Schotland een ongelooflijk rijke, complexe en fascinerende geschiedenis. Van de Romeinse invasies tot de onoverwinnelijke Caledoniërs en de historische clans van de Highlands, elke periode heeft een unieke draad geweven in het levendige weefsel van de Schotse geschiedenis, cultuur en tradities.

Edinburgh, dat regelmatig wordt uitgeroepen tot een van de mooiste steden ter wereld, is een unieke bestemming vol geschiedenis. Edinburgh is sinds 1437 de hoofdstad van Schotland en is een prachtige combinatie van oud en nieuw, met middeleeuwse gebouwen langs de levendige straten van de stad, waardoor het een ideale stad is voor zowel inwoners als bezoekers.

We willen niet dat je ook maar iets mist van je rondreis met een kleine groep. Om ervoor te zorgen dat je niets mist, raden we je aan om voor 15.00 uur op je startbestemming te zijn.

We beginnen ons Schotse avontuur met een wandeling om de stad te leren kennen. We beginnen met een wandeling door Greyfrairs, een berucht kerkhof dat Greyfrairs Kirk omringt, gelegen aan de zuidelijke rand van de Oude Stad. Vervolgens wandelen we door de historische Victoria Street, waar je ongewoon gevormde gebouwen en eigenzinnige winkels vindt, voordat we naar de Grassmarket gaan, in het hart van de oude binnenstad van Edinburgh.

Vanavond genieten we van een heerlijk welkomstdiner in een plaatselijk restaurant.

(Diner)

Startpunt

166 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9RX, United Kingdom

14:00 - 15:00

Dagen 2

Edinburgh - St. Andrews - Orkney

Vanochtend nemen we afscheid van het mooie Edinburgh en vertrekken we voor een schilderachtige reis naar het noorden. We steken eerst de Firth of Forth over, waar de Noordzee Schotland ontmoet, en slingeren ons dan een weg door de glooiende heuvels en sprookjesachtige dorpjes van Fife. De uitzichten zijn echt bijzonder, houd je camera's gereed!


Onze eerste stop is de historische kustplaats St. Andrews. Andrews. Andrews staat bekend als de geboorteplaats van golf en is ook rijk aan middeleeuwse charme. We genieten van een rustige wandeling langs enkele van de meest iconische bezienswaardigheden van de stad, waaronder de grote ruïnes van St. Andrews Cathedral en het machtige kasteel dat ooit een centrum van religieuze macht was en een bestemming voor pelgrims uit heel Europa.


Vervolgens gaan we verder naar het dorp Glamis, een klein stadje met een grote geschiedenis. Er wordt gezegd dat het de inspiratiebron was voor Shakespeares 'Macbeth' en het is de thuisbasis van het prachtige Glamis Castle, dat we zullen bezoeken. Het kasteel is het ouderlijk huis van koningin Elizabeth, de koningin-moeder, en zit vol koninklijke connecties en spookachtige geruchten, waardoor het een plek vol legendes is.


Na wat vrije tijd voor de lunch gaan we verder naar Aberdeen om onze veerboot te nemen over de Pentland Firth naar Orkney - een archipel van wilde schoonheid en rijk Noors erfgoed. Houd er rekening mee dat dit een lange reis is en dat we pas laat in de avond bij onze accommodatie aankomen.


(Ontbijt)

Dagen 3

Orkney

Welkom in het prachtige Kirkwall! Deze fascinerende stad heeft geen Gaelische geschiedenis en was de voormalige locatie van een oude Noorse stad duizenden jaren geleden - de naam van de stad zelf is afgeleid van de Noorse naam, Kirkjuvágr. Hier vind je een prachtige stad die de kustlijn omarmt en een overvloed aan historische bezienswaardigheden.


Geniet van de vrije ochtend om Kirkwall op je eigen tempo te verkennen, of om gewoon lekker achterover te leunen, te ontspannen en te genieten van het eilandlandschap.


We beginnen onze sightseeing in Kirkwall met een bezoek aan het Bishop's Palace en Earl's Palace, waar we ons onderdompelen in de ruïnes van twee opmerkelijke residenties. Het middeleeuwse Bisschoppelijk Paleis werd gebouwd in de vroege jaren 1100 en barst van de geschiedenis, waaronder de plaats waar koning Hakon van Noorwegen stierf na de strijd met de Schotten bij Largs in 1263. Aan de overkant van de weg ligt Earl's Palace, dat in 1606 werd gebouwd door Patrick, de graaf van Orkney. Gebouwd met de bedoeling indruk te maken met zijn renaissancepaleis, werd op deze grootse locatie het Bishop's Palace opgenomen in het grotere complex.


Vervolgens gaan we verder naar Lamb Holm, een onbewoond eiland in Orkney. Hier ontdekken we de Churchill Barriers. Deze dammen werden ooit gebruikt om de oostelijke toegangswegen tot de marine-ankerplaats in Scapa Flow te blokkeren en dienen nu als vitale verbindingen tussen eilanden en gemeenschappen. We bezoeken ook de Italian Chapel, een zeer sierlijke katholieke kapel gebouwd door Italiaanse krijgsgevangenen tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog.


(Ontbijt)

Dagen 4

Orkney - Thurso

Onze dag begint met een verkenning van de beste archeologische schatten van Orkney, Skara Brae en de Standing Stones of Stenness. Deze twee prehistorische vindplaatsen behoren tot de vier hoekstenen van het UNESCO-werelderfgoed Heart of Neolithic Orkney en een bezoek hier is echt alsof we 5000 jaar terug in de geschiedenis zijn gesprongen.


Skara Brae ligt aan een prachtig strand en werd in 1850 door een storm ontdekt. De vindplaats geeft een ongelooflijk beeld van hoe het dagelijks leven er duizenden jaren geleden op Orkney uitzag.


Bijzondere ervaring

Ontdek de eeuwenoude Standing Stones of Stenness, een megalithisch bouwwerk dat ouder is dan Stonehenge.


Er zijn nog vier stenen over bij de Standing Stones of Stenness, waar oorspronkelijk twaalf stenen stonden. Sommige van deze stenen, die geconcentreerd zijn rond een grote haard in het midden, bereiken een opmerkelijke hoogte van zes meter!


We gaan verder naar Broch of Gurness, een ooit machtige nederzetting uit de ijzertijd, waar een klein dorp is gebouwd rond de overblijfselen van een broch-toren. Een broch is een bouwwerk van droge stenen met holle wanden dat in de ijzertijd veel voorkwam in Schotland. De broch die we in Gurness zullen zien is aanzienlijk in omvang en heeft een diameter van ongeveer 20 meter. We bezoeken ook de Brough of Birsay, een eiland met overblijfselen van een Pictische nederzetting en Noorse en Vikingstructuren! De unieke locatie is ook fascinerend. Omdat het een getijdeneiland is, is het eiland zelf slechts twee uur toegankelijk aan beide kanten van eb en is het verbonden door een brug die zichtbaar is als het water zich terugtrekt!


Vanmiddag nemen we afscheid van het prachtige Kirkwall en Orkney als ons Schotse avontuur ons terugbrengt naar het vasteland. Als we per veerboot in de haven van Scrabster aankomen, gaan we naar onze accommodatie in Thurso, ons thuis voor vannacht!


(Ontbijt, Diner)

Dagen 5

Thurso - Ullapool

Na het ontbijt gaan we op weg naar Dunnet Head, een schiereiland in Caithness, aan de noordkust van Schotland. Deze locatie staat bekend als het meest noordelijke punt van het vasteland van Groot-Brittannië. Hier zullen we ons vergapen aan de mooie vuurtoren en het ongelooflijke 360 graden uitzicht over de kliffen en de zee. Houd je ogen open, misschien kun je zelfs de ongrijpbare papegaaiduiker zien!


Vanaf Dunnet Head beginnen we aan een ongelooflijk mooie rit langs een deel van de North Coast 500, de meest gebruikte toeristische route van Schotland. Deze route is iets meer dan 500 mijl lang en neemt je mee langs de kust, langs ruige bergen en door prachtige dorpjes. Vandaag rijden we langs het noordwestelijke deel van deze prachtige route helemaal naar Ullapool, waar we onderweg verschillende fotostops maken. Zorg ervoor dat je camera is opgeladen, want we kunnen je garanderen dat je hem nodig zult hebben!


(Ontbijt, Diner)

Dagen 6

Ullapool - Culloden - Inverness

Vandaag brengt onze reis ons naar de stad Inverness. Deze mooie kosmopolitische stad, die ook wel de hoofdstad van de Highlands wordt genoemd, ligt aan de oevers van de rivier de Ness. Inverness herbergt ongelooflijke natuurlijke landschappen, schilderachtige stadjes en veel middeleeuwse ruïnes en prehistorische vindplaatsen.


We verlaten Ullapool vanochtend en onze eerste stop van de dag is bij het Culloden Battlefield. Het Culloden Battlefield markeert de plek waar het Jacobietenleger in 1746 werd verslagen. We leren over de Slag bij Culloden en brengen een eerbetoon aan de mannen die op tragische wijze het leven lieten tijdens de laatste Jakobietenopstand.


Bijzondere ervaring

Proef de lokale drop in de Glen Moray Distillery. Opgericht in 1897, bezoeken we de whiskystokerij en leren we over de Schotse favoriete drank.


Vanmiddag maken we in Inverness een wandeling om deze prachtige stad te leren kennen. We komen langs Inverness Castle en bewonderen de architectuur voordat we de Victoriaanse markt, de gotische St Andrew's Cathedral, Falcon Square, Tollbooth Steeple en Inverness Town House bekijken.


(Ontbijt)

Dagen 7

Inverness - Loch Ness - Eiland van Skye

Vanochtend genieten we van een korte rit langs de schilderachtige oevers van Loch Ness, op weg naar Drumnadrochit. Hier bezoeken we Urquhart Castle, een van de grootste en meest historische kastelen van Schotland, met panoramisch uitzicht over het loch. De kasteelruïnes dateren uit 1509 en bieden een kijkje in het middeleeuwse verleden van Schotland.


Vervolgens gaan we naar Dornie, waar we stoppen voor een foto bij het iconische Eilean Donan Castle. Dit kasteel ligt prachtig op een klein eiland en is een van de meest gefotografeerde plekken in Schotland, dus vergeet je camera niet!


Vervolgens gaan we op zoek naar een plekje voor wat vrije tijd om te ontspannen en te genieten van een ontspannen lunch. Misschien kun je een traditionele kom Cullen Skink proberen, een stevige Schotse vissoep, of een hartige Scotch pie in een van de plaatselijke cafés langs het loch.


Tot slot gaan we naar het Isle of Skye, waar we inchecken in ons hotel en genieten van een groepsdiner.


(Ontbijt, Diner)

Dagen 8

Isle of Skye

Laat je camera's opladen terwijl we onze dag besteden aan het ontdekken van wat het Isle of Skye te bieden heeft. We beginnen onze dag met een korte stop in het kleine dorpje Sligachan om de majestueuze bergketen van de Black Cuillin Hills te bekijken. We gaan verder met een bezoek aan de iconische Old Man of Storr en Kilt Rock, gevolgd door een korte schilderachtige kustwandeling langs het Quiraing wandelpad - bereid je voor op een betovering van het landschap.

Bereid je voor om gefascineerd te raken door de prachtige kliffen en opvallende rotsformaties, die ongelooflijke fotomogelijkheden en onvergetelijke uitzichten bieden.


We vervolgen onze weg over het pittoreske Trotternish Peninsula en komen aan bij het Skye Museum of Island Life. Hier gaan we terug in de tijd en verkennen we een oud Highland dorp en zijn traditionele huisjes met rieten daken om meer te leren over het leven dat de lokale bevolking 100 jaar geleden leidde. Onze laatste stop van de dag is Dunvegan, waar we Dunvegan Castle & Gardens zullen bezoeken. Het historische kasteel wordt beschouwd als het oudste continu bewoonde kasteel van Schotland en is al meer dan 800 jaar het voorouderlijke thuis van de stamhoofden van Clan MacLeod.


Later op de avond keren we terug naar het hotel.


Uitdagende dag

Vandaag is een bijzonder uitdagende dag, met lange wandeltijden, vaak over oneffen terrein en in gebieden met grote hoogte of hitte en vochtigheid.


(Ontbijt)

Dagen 9

Eiland van Skye - Fort William - Oban

Vanochtend nemen we afscheid van het prachtige Isle of Skye en beginnen we onze reis terug naar het vasteland met een mooie boottocht van Armadale naar Mallaig. Houd je ogen open op het water, zeevogels en zeehonden vinden het soms leuk om mee te varen!


Terug aan land gaan we via Glenfinnan. Hier kijken we of we een glimp kunnen opvangen van het beroemde Glenfinnan Viaduct, een adembenemend gezicht dat nog magischer is geworden door zijn hoofdrol in de Harry Potter films. Je herkent het misschien als de route van de Zweinsteinexpress, die sierlijk door de Highlands kronkelt.


Vervolgens stoppen we in Fort William, een bruisende Highland stad verscholen onder de machtige Ben Nevis, de hoogste berg in het Verenigd Koninkrijk. Daarna gaan we verder naar Torlundy en de Nevis Range, waar de enige berggondel van het Verenigd Koninkrijk wacht.


Bijzondere ervaring

Stap aan boord van de enige berggondel in het Verenigd Koninkrijk voor een adembenemend uitzicht vanuit de lucht op de Highlands en stijg op naar Aonach Mor in Schotland.


Vanmiddag brengt ons avontuur ons naar het schilderachtige stadje Oban, dat 'Little Bay' betekent in Gaelic. Oban ligt aan de westkust en wordt omringd door dramatische kusten, een pittoreske haven en een weelderig landschap. Dit gastvrije stadje, dat vaak de 'Seafood Capital of Scotland' wordt genoemd, staat bekend om zijn dagelijks verse vangst en is daarmee een toevluchtsoord voor zowel fijnproevers als kustgangers.


(Ontbijt, Diner)

Dagen 10

Oban - Loch Lomond - Glasgow

Vandaag zijn onze ogen gericht op de bruisende stad Glasgow, de grootste en dichtstbevolkte stad van Schotland. Deze prachtige bestemming, een havenstad aan de rivier de Clyde, verwelkomt bezoekers met open armen en herbergt een schat aan karakter, een rijke geschiedenis en unieke buurten.


Vanochtend rijden we naar Glasgow door het Trossachs National Park en stoppen onderweg bij Loch Lomond. We rijden ook langs het iconische Inveraray Castle, ook bekend als Duneagle Castle in de populaire serie Downton Abbey.


Bijzondere ervaring

Ongelooflijke landschappen wachten op ons in het Trossachs National Park, waar we over de uitgestrekte wateren van Loch Lomond varen en de spectaculaire natuurlijke schoonheid bewonderen.


We hebben wat vrije tijd voor de lunch voordat we verder varen naar Glasgow. Bij aankomst checken we in bij ons hotel en hebben we wat tijd om ons op te frissen voordat we genieten van een afscheidsdiner in een plaatselijk restaurant.


(Ontbijt, Diner)

Dagen 11

Glasgow

Onze rondreis eindigt vanochtend na het ontbijt. We nemen afscheid van onze nieuwe vrienden en van het prachtige Schotland.


(Ontbijt)

Eindpunt

375 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 4LW, United Kingdom

06:00 - 09:00

Bunnik, that’s our family name!

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We’re a family business and our name is on the door. We’re committed to providing you confidence in booking and confidence in travelling with us on your next small group tour.

Bunnik Travel Pty Ltd – Trading as Bunnik Tours.

ACN 077 203 466 – ABN 38 077 203 466

45 Flinders Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Australia.

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These Booking Conditions set out the terms on which you contract with us for the arrangement and delivery of travel arrangements for your trip. By making a booking with us, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Booking Conditions. We reserve the right to change these Booking Conditions at any time prior to you making a booking request.

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“You” and “Your” means all persons named in a booking (including anyone who is added or substituted at a later date). “We”, “us”, “our” and “Bunnik Tours” means Bunnik Travel Pty Ltd.

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SAFETY

Traveller safety is our highest priority. Bunnik Tours has therefore adopted the Covid Safe Travel Protocols released by the Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) to ensure a high level of hygiene and safety on our tours. Bunnik Tours has always practised social distancing through our policy of using full size coaches for small groups.

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BOOKINGS

A booking request is accepted when we issue a written booking confirmation and you have paid your deposit(s) as stated on the received invoice. It is at this point that a contract between us and you comes into existence subject to these Booking Conditions. We reserve the right to decline any booking at our discretion. No employee of ours other than a director has the authority to vary or omit any of these Booking Conditions or to promise any discount, refund or credit.

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Late Booking

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Higher deposit payments are required for late bookings - please refer to your Travel Specialist at the time of booking. A guarantee of full payment is required at the time of booking for all bookings received within 4 weeks of departure.

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Single Room

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If, by choice or circumstance, a single room is required, then a single room surcharge will apply. While all endeavours will be made to provide you with a single room, if for whatever reason your single room is not available, then you will be provided with a refund for the applicable dates.

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Children

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We understand that many of our clients may have children. Children 14 and over are welcome on our tours. For families with children younger than this we recommend a private tour. This way we can tailor the itinerary to suit your specific needs. Please feel free to contact us if you would like any further information regarding bringing your children on tour.

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SERVICES

The services we provide to you are limited to (a) the arrangement and coordination of your travel arrangements; and (b) the delivery of travel arrangements which we directly control. This includes (often significant) work undertaken prior to travel to arrange and coordinate the delivery of your travel arrangements.

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PRICES & EXCLUSIONS

Prices stated are in Australian Dollars ($AUD) and are current at the time of publication. The most up to date pricing is available on our website. The price includes accommodation, transportation and other inclusions as per the published itinerary.

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International and domestic airfares and airport/hotel transfers are not included unless specifically stated. Costs associated with passports, visas, vaccinations, insurance, meals (other than those stipulated), emergency evacuation costs, and all items of a personal nature are not included.

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PRICE SURCHARGES

We reserve the right to surcharge the cost of your booked travel arrangements prior to commencement for circumstances beyond our control such as currency devaluation, fuel or air fare surcharges, airline schedule changes, minimum passengers requirements or the imposition of new or amended Government charges.

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We will not surcharge for currency fluctuations once full payment has been received by us.

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DEPOSIT

A deposit(s) per person is required within 7 days (unless otherwise stated) of us accepting your booking. The deposit represents a fee payable to us for services associated with the processing and confirmation of your booking and any consultations on travel arrangements that we may provide to you. Because these services are provided as soon as we confirm your booking, the deposit is non-refundable other than where we cancel your travel arrangements for reasons other than Force Majeure (see below).

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At payment of your deposit(s) we also require a completed Passenger Registration Form of passengers travelling.

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Please note that we may not hold any services for you until we receive payment of your deposit, meaning that services may become unavailable or prices may increase, in which case you will be responsible for paying the increased price, and we will not be responsible if services become unavailable.

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PROGRESS PAYMENT

When a progress payment is noted on your invoice you will be required to pay this by the stated due date. Part of the progress payment may be used to cover your airfares (where applicable), taxes and fuel surcharges. The progress payments are as follows:

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All Asia small group tours (except 5-Stans) - $2,000 pp

All Europe small group tours - $3,200 pp

Middle East small group tours - $ 3,000 pp

All South & Central America, Africa and 5-Stans small group tours - $5,000 pp

Once payment is received we will then issue your flight tickets (where applicable), based on minimum tour numbers being met.

Any changes you wish to make to your flight booking(s) after the ticket (s) have been issued, may incur fees.

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Airline Schedule Changes

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Bunnik Tours is not responsible for any schedule changes imposed by airlines. Whilst we will do our best to reschedule your touring and accommodation, Bunnik Tours is not responsible for any additional costs nor services missed as a result of an airline-imposed schedule change.

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FINAL PAYMENT

Payment in full must be received by the date(s) reflected on your invoice or 60 days (South America 90 days) prior to your departure, whichever date comes first.

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We are under no obligation to remind you of a payment becoming due. If we fail to receive a payment from you by the due date for payment in clear funds, then this will be deemed a cancellation by you (see below). Note: some trips may require payment (including full payment) earlier or in additional instalments and this will be advised with the booking confirmation.

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For late bookings (bookings within 28 days of departure), full payment is required at the time of request. You acknowledge that we may not be able to confirm services, in which case we will provide you with a refund.

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CANCELLATIONS BY YOU

Covid-19 credit redemptions

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If: (a) we issued you with a credit due to your original travel arrangements being disrupted by Covid-19 and associated restrictions; and (b) you have redeemed that credit for new travel arrangements; then (c) you agree that we will not be obliged to refund you the value of the credit if you cancel your new travel arrangements and will remain in credit for future travel.

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If you cancel travel arrangements that have a value which exceeds the value of your credit (Excess Payment), then we will refund you the Excess Payment, less cancellation fees in accordance with the table below, calculated from the date which we receive written notice of cancellation:

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More than 90 days before commencement: 25% of the Excess Payment

90 days to 75 days before commencement: 50% of the Excess Payment

74 days to 41 days before commencement: 75% of the Excess Payment

Within 40 days or no show 100% of the Excess Payment

New or changed quarantine requirements

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If after we confirm your booking: (a) new or changed quarantine requirements are in imposed by government authorities either in a destination you are due to visit or in your home State or county and these remain in effect 60 days before commencement of travel arrangements booked with us; and (b) these new or changed quarantine requirements make it reasonably impractical for you to travel; then (c) you may give us written notice to cancel your trip not less than 45 days prior to commencement of the first arrangement.

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If you cancel travel arrangements in these circumstances, then we will refund payments made by you less: (a) unrecoverable third party costs and other expenses incurred by us in relation to your travel arrangements; (b) overhead charges incurred by us relative to the price of your travel arrangements; and (c) fair compensation for work undertaken by us in relation to your travel arrangements until the time of cancellation and in connection with the processing of any refund.

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Other Cancellations

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If you wish to cancel your trip for other reasons, we require written notice and will make refunds to you less cancellation fees in accordance with the table below, calculated from the date which we receive written notice.

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Bunnik Tours Small Group Tours: Australia

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Over 45 days before commencement: Deposit payment(s) only

44 days to 31 days before departure - 50%

Within 30 days of departure - 100%

Bunnik Tours Small Group Tours: Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Central America

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Over 60 days before commencement: Deposit and instalment payment(s) only

60 days to 45 days before departure - 25%

44 days to 31 days before departure - 50%

Within 30 days of departure or no show - 100%

Bunnik Tours Small Group Tours: South America

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Over 90 days before commencement: Deposit and instalment payment(s) only

90 days to 75 days before departure - 25%

74 days to 61 days before departure - 50%

60 days to 41 days before departure - 75%

Within 40 days of departure or no show - 100%

Bunnik Tours Pre & Post accommodation, Independent Travel, Tour Extensions, and 3rd party arrangements

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A fee not greater than 15% of the booking value to compensate us for work performed up until the time of cancellation; and

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A fee not greater than 5% of the booking value to compensate us for processing the cancellation and any associated refund.

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Please note that these are our fees only. The principal suppliers of Pre & Post accommodation, Independent Travel, Tour Extensions and the suppliers of any other third party arrangements may also impose cancellation fees in accordance with their own terms and conditions.

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General cancellation terms

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Cancellation fees and charges will not exceed payments received by us at the time of cancellation. If after the application of these fees and charges there is a surplus of payments you have made to us, we will refund this to you within a reasonable time.

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You agree that the deductions and cancellation charges specified above are reasonable, represent a genuine pre-estimate of our loss and are required to protect our legitimate business interests. For group departures, a transfer of a confirmed booking to another departure date at your request is deemed to be cancellation of the original booking.

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ILLNESS OR VACCINATION STATUS PREVENTING TRAVEL  

If due to any illness, suspected illness or failure to satisfy any required tests (such as a PCR or rapid antigen test in relation to Covid-19) or country specific vaccination requirements: 

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an airline or other common carrier refuses you carriage;

a hotel or vessel refuses to accommodate you; or

we or our suppliers (acting reasonably) exclude you from the trip

and you are consequently prevented from commencing or continuing your trip, then:

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if you have already commenced your trip, we will provide you with reasonable assistance to arrange alternative travel arrangements or to continue the trip. This will be at your cost.

if you have not commenced your trip then we regret we will not be in a position to provide such assistance.

We will not be liable to refund the cost of your trip (or any part of it) because we would have already paid (or committed to pay) suppliers and we would have already performed significant work preparing for the delivery of your trip and servicing your booking. 

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We will not be responsible for any other loss or loss you incur in connection with your booking (for example, airfares and visa expenses) if you are prevented from commencing or continuing your trip in these circumstances.

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CANCELLATIONS OR RESCHEDULING BY US

In these Booking Conditions, the term Force Majeure means an event or events beyond our control and which we could not have reasonably prevented, and includes but is not limited to: (a) natural disasters (including not limited to flooding, fire, earthquake, landslide, volcanic eruption), adverse weather conditions (including hurricane or cyclone), high or low water levels; (b) war, armed conflict, industrial dispute, civil strife, terrorist activity or the threat of such acts; epidemic, pandemic; (d) any new or change in law, order, decree, rule or regulation of any government authority (including travel advisories and restrictions).

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Force Majeure – Prior to travel

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If in our reasonable opinion we (either directly or through our employees, contractors, suppliers or agents) consider that your travel arrangements cannot safely or lawfully proceed due to a Force Majeure Event then we at our discretion may elect to:

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reschedule your travel arrangements (in whole or in part); and/or

cancel your travel arrangements (in whole or in part), in which case our contract with you will terminate (in whole or in part).

If we cancel any of your travel arrangements, neither of us will have any claim for damages against the other for the cancelled arrangements. However, we will refund payments attributable to the cancelled travel arrangements less: (a) unrecoverable third party costs and other expenses incurred by us for the cancelled travel arrangements; (b) overhead charges incurred by us relative to the price of the cancelled travel arrangements; and (c) fair compensation for work undertaken by us in relation to the cancelled travel arrangements until the time of cancellation and in connection with the processing of any refund.

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Force Majeure – During travel

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If due to Force Majeure we cancel travel arrangements after your trip has commenced, we will provide you with a refund of recoverable third party costs for cancelled travel arrangements only.

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Force Majeure – General

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If we provide you with any alternative services or assistance where travel arrangements are cancelled or rescheduled due to Force Majeure, then you agree the amount to be refunded to you will be reduced by the value of these services and assistance.

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You acknowledge that the terms in this section are reasonably necessary to protect our legitimate business interests. We strongly encourage you to purchase travel insurance that adequately responds to cancellation and rescheduling risks associated with Force Majeure events.

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Other cancellations

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If we cancel your travel arrangements for reasons other than Force Majeure, you will be offered (at your election) a refund of all funds paid, or the offer of a trip of substantially equal quality if appropriate.

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We will not be responsible to you for any other expenses or loss you incur if your travel arrangements are rescheduled or cancelled whether or not due to Force Majeure.

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AMENDMENTS BY YOU

We will endeavour to accommodate amendments and additional requests. You acknowledge that these may not be possible to fulfil, and for group departures a transfer of a booking to a different departure is deemed a cancellation. An amendment fee of $250.00 per booking will be levied to cover communication and administration costs for any changes to bookings. You will also be required to pay any additional costs charged by suppliers.

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AMENDMENTS BY US

Prior to travel

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Occasionally, we may need to make amendments or modifications to the itinerary and its inclusions and you acknowledge our right to do this. If we become aware of a significant change to your itinerary or its inclusions prior to the commencement of your trip (where the trip can still proceed), then we will notify you within a reasonable time.

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During travel

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You acknowledge that the itinerary, modes of transport, accommodation and/or the trip’s inclusions may need to change during your trip due to local circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including road conditions, poor weather, changes in transport schedules, and/or vehicle breakdowns. You agree that we have the right to pass on any costs we incur for alternative arrangements we put in place for your benefit in these circumstances.

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General

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To the fullest extent permitted by law, we will not be responsible for any omissions or modifications to the itinerary or the inclusions due to Force Majeure or other circumstances beyond our control happening after we have accepted your booking. This includes any loss of enjoyment or distress caused by omissions or modifications.

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If you are entitled to any compensation for any modifications or omissions, then you agree it will be reduced by the value of any alternative services we provide which you accept. 

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We will not be responsible to you for any other expenses or loss you incur resulting from any amendment or change to the itinerary or its inclusions. 

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UNUSED & DENIED SERVICES

No refunds will be made for any travel arrangements not utilised, whether by choice or because of late arrival or early departure. This includes the failure of transport to operate according to schedule, which we disclaim responsibility for.

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If you are not fully and validly vaccinated against Covid-19 in the destination(s) where services are to be provided, and particular suppliers refuse to provide you with travel arrangements, then you agree you will not be entitled to any refund for those arrangements. We will not be responsible to you for any loss or expenses you incur (including loss of enjoyment or the costs of alternative arrangements) if you are denied services in these circumstances.

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CLIENT NAMES – EXACTLY AS PER PASSPORT

For security reasons, airlines and our overseas suppliers require names to be given exactly as stated in your passport. If you do not advise the correct information and we have to re-issue airline tickets or other documentation, then you will be responsible for any fees charged (such as airline cancellation charges or re-issue fees) in addition to our own reasonable administration fees.

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TRAVEL INSURANCE

It is a condition of your booking that you are adequately insured for the duration of your trip. We recommend comprehensive travel insurance to cover cancellation, medical requirements, luggage, repatriations and additional expenses. The choice of insurer is yours. We strongly suggest you purchase insurance at the time you pay your deposit. This is because cancellation fees and charges are payable from that time.

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ACCOMMODATION

We reserve the right to substitute hotels, vessels and other forms of accommodation with properties or vessels of a comparable or higher standard.

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DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

Special dietary requests are required to be notified to us at the time of booking. Although we will use reasonable endeavours to accommodate requests, we cannot guarantee requests will be met by suppliers. It is your responsibility to check that meals and beverages do not contain any allergens. We expressly disclaim any liability for meals or beverages that contain allergens.

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PASSPORTS, VISAS

It is a requirement that you hold a valid passport and any required visas for your trip. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of the necessary documentation to comply with the laws and regulations of the countries to be visited.

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AUTHORITY ON TOUR

When joining a group tour, you undertake to conduct yourself in a manner conducive to good group dynamics. If you act in a manner that threatens or disrupts the safety or enjoyment of others on the tour, the tour leader may, acting reasonably, require that you leave the tour. You will not be entitled to any refund for unused services and you will be responsible for any additional costs you incur.

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VACCINATIONS

In some countries, it may be mandatory for you to be fully and validly vaccinated against COVID-19 with a vaccine approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. 

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If you fail to provide evidence of vaccination by the time required, then you acknowledge and agree that this will be deemed a cancellation by yourself. Please refer to the “Cancellation by You” section above.

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It is your responsibility to obtain vaccinations and preventative medicines as may be required for the duration of the trip. Any information provided by us is given in good faith.

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FITNESS TO TRAVEL DECLARATION

At Bunnik Tours, we pride ourselves on our ability to create unique, once in a lifetime small group tours that are filled with incredible experiences you might not be able to have on your own, or in a larger group. However, that does mean aspects of our itineraries can be challenging for some travellers.

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We want to make sure all Bunnik Tours travellers enjoy their trip, not struggle through it, so let’s work together to ensure you’re on the right tour for your fitness level.

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A Bunnik Tour is for independently minded travellers with good levels of mobility. Designed for the not too young and not too old, we don’t put specific age limits on our tours but we do impose a firm policy on the level of fitness required by all our clients. This is to ensure your safety, and the safety of other travellers. Because of this, we reserve the right to refuse bookings if we feel that the requirements of the tour are too demanding.

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Fitness to Travel Requirements

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Within seven days of your booking, you will need to complete a Passenger Registration form, which also includes a fitness to travel declaration.

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In this declaration, you must confirm you’re able to do the following:

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Walk for a minimum of 2-3 hours daily, on uneven surfaces without the use of any walking aid at a group pace (often in humid forest areas in Africa and South & Central America)

Regularly walk up multiple flights of stairs and short, steep hills

Stand for extended periods of time without needing to sit down, including in hot/humid climates

Carry your own luggage

Get on and off various modes of transport without assistance, including small boats

Drive along very bumpy, dirt and gravel roads for extended period of time, particularly in Africa

Manage extended periods of time at high altitude (3,000-4,000 metres) when travelling in Africa and South & Central America.

It is also important to note there can be limited medical facilities in remote areas.

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While we will still confirm your place on your tour, flight tickets cannot be issued until the Passenger Registration form has been received. Additional costs may be incurred if completed forms are not received by Bunnik Tours within these time frames.

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If you do not feel that you can confidently manage all of the requirements set out above, please work with our team of Travel Specialists to find an alternative that is better suited to your current level of fitness.

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Travelling With a Medical Condition

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Passengers must inform us and the service provider of any medical conditions which may affect your ability to participate in the tour.

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At our discretion we, including the service provider, can exclude you from a tour or in any activity if we consider that you are unable to safely participate in that tour or activity or if we consider your participation may place the safety of other guests at risk. 

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We reserve the right to cancel your booking if any changed or non-disclosed medical conditions mean that you will require special assistance from our personnel which we cannot reasonably provide. We strongly suggest that your travel insurance policy includes comprehensive cancellation coverage.

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We will not be liable for any damage, injury, death or loss of any kind arising from your failure to fully disclose relevant medical information or resulting from any pre-existing medical condition.

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INDEPENDENT SERVICES

We are not responsible for any additional activities or excursions which are not included in the booked itinerary or which we sell as agent for the principal operator. Any advice or recommendation made by a guide or local representative does not make us responsible.

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MINIMUM NUMBERS

All Bunnik Tours Small Group Tours are based on a minimum number of passengers travelling. If a Small Group Tour fails to satisfy minimum numbers, the tour may be cancelled. If the tour is cancelled, we will at your election refund you all payments made or credit payments towards alternative arrangements. We will not be responsible for any other travel arrangements affected by, or any additional costs incurred, as a result of cancellation.

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ACCEPTANCE OF RISK

You acknowledge that travel involves personal risks which may be greater than those present in your everyday life. This could be as a result of the adventurous nature of your trip or the visiting of destinations which present geographical, political or cultural risks and dangers.

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You should consult guidance issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) applicable to the destinations within your itinerary. You acknowledge that your choice to travel is made having had the benefit of DFAT guidance, and you accept any additional personal risks associated with your travel. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim any liability for these risks.

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RESPONSIBILITY

Services supplied by independent suppliers

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Where a third party over whom we have no direct control (Independent Supplier) is the supplier of travel arrangements that form part of your trip, you acknowledge that our obligations to you are limited to taking reasonable steps to select a reputable Independent Supplier and arranging for them to provide those travel arrangements to you. Independent Suppliers over whom we have no direct control include but are not limited to airlines, railway and cruise operators, hoteliers, independent transport companies (i.e., vehicles not operated by us) and common carriers.

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To the fullest extent permitted by law, we will not be responsible to you for any loss, damage, personal injury or delay attributable to the actions or omissions of an Independent Supplier.  Any claims you have in this regard must be made against the Independent Supplier. You acknowledge that the Independent Supplier’s liability to you may be limited by their own terms and conditions. 

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Services we directly supply

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To the extent only that we are the principal supplier to you of travel arrangements or other services which we control, then we will provide those travel arrangements and services with reasonable skill and care.

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We will only be responsible for our employees in the course of their employment, and for our agents and suppliers (where we are not the supplier’s agent or where the supplier is not an Independent Supplier) if they were carrying out the work we had asked them to do.

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We will not be responsible for any loss, damage, claim or expense caused by the acts or omissions of yourself, of any other third party not connected with the provision of the travel arrangements or services, or due to an event of Force Majeure.

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While we endeavour to meet scheduled arrival and departure times, we cannot guarantee this. We will not be responsible for any loss or additional expenses you incur for any missed connections/services attributable to delays.

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General liability limitation

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You acknowledge that travel arrangements or services which comply with local laws and regulations will be deemed to have been properly performed, even if this would not be considered the case in Australia.

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Australian Consumer Law and corresponding legislation in State jurisdictions in certain circumstances imply mandatory conditions and warranties into consumer contracts (“Consumer Warranties”). These Booking Conditions do not exclude or limit the application of the Consumer Warranties. Other than the Consumer Warranties, we disclaim all warranties.

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To the fullest extent permitted by law, our maximum liability to you under these Booking Conditions, in tort (including negligence) or at law is limited to arranging for the travel arrangements to be resupplied or payment of the cost of having them resupplied.

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Image release

When on tour, we may take photographs or make recordings of you and your activities that identify you. We reserve the right to use any images and/or recordings for promotional and marketing purposes. You consent to this use and acknowledge you will not be entitled to any payment or other compensation. If you do not consent to the use of your image or likeness, please advise us as least 21 days prior to the commencement of your tour. 

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COMPLAINTS

In the event of a problem with any aspect of your travel arrangements you must tell us or make our representative or our local supplier aware of such problems immediately.

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We will only consider and be responsible for claims made against us where we or our suppliers have had the opportunity to put things right on the ground. If you notify us of a problem during travel and we haven’t resolved it to your satisfaction, then you must make any claim in writing within 30 days from the end of your travel arrangements.

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DEEMED ACCEPTANCE

If you place a booking on behalf of another party, you represent and warrant us that you are duly authorised to provide the agreement and consent of the other party to be bound by these Booking Conditions. You agree that you will be responsible for any loss or damage we incur if this is not the case.

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GENERAL

The contract between Bunnik Travel Pty Ltd trading as Bunnik Tours and you is governed by the laws of the State of South Australia. Any disputes shall be dealt with by a court with the appropriate jurisdiction in South Australia.

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If any provision of these Booking Conditions is found to be unenforceable, then to the extent possible it will be severed without affecting the remaining provisions.

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Any personal information you provide to us will be collected, stored, used, protected and shared in accordance with Australian Privacy Principles, and our Privacy Policy, which is published here.

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Updated: 4 January 2021

Travel safety

For the latest government advice on travel safety and security please visit  www.smartraveller.gov.au.

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Promotional Terms and Conditions

View Monthly Subscriber Travel Voucher Competition

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BUNNIK TOURS SOCIAL MEDIA CONTESTS & GIVEAWAYS

Prize Draws and Giveaways on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: the winner will be chosen at random (by a third-party app where applicable) on the specified date/time and notified via the comment section or direct message within 5 days of the prize draw end date. The winner will need to respond within 5 days or a new winner will be chosen.

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Competitions and contests: The winner will be chosen by the specified date and notified by the comment section or direct message within 5 days of the competition end date. The winner will need to respond within 5 days (unless a different amount of time is specified in the individual competition’s T&Cs) or a new winner will be chosen.

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All giveaways/contests are open to residents of Australia over the age of 18 only.

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The winner or winners will be published on the original giveaway or contest post. Beyond this Bunnik Travel Group is under no further obligation to inform entrants (other than contacting the winning entrant directly) or the general public as to the identity of the winner.

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On providing a photo or comment for a contest, entrants are automatically consenting to their photo, handle, name, associated hashtags and comments being shared or used across Bunnik Travel Group social media channels. This does not influence the choice/outcome of the winner. If part of the contest prize, the winner’s photo shall be posted at Bunnik Travel Groups discretion on the Bunnik Tours website and will be credited to the creator.

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Instagram photo contests: All images must be posted to a valid Instagram account as public content. We ask that private Instagram accounts are made public for the duration of the contest if you wish to enter (we are unable to view tagged posts or receive notifications from private accounts).

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All photo entries must be original works and must not breach copyright of any third party (only upload images of your own creation).

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For the purpose of sending out the prize the winners will be asked for their contact details. These details will only be used for sending out the prize and for any relevant communication regarding the competition only. Personal data will not be used beyond this purpose.

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Any specified prizes will be sent within 10 days of the winner confirming their address. Bunnik Travel Group cannot be held responsible for problems relating to non-delivery or delay in delivery once they have been sent. Bunnik Travel Group is not responsible once the items have been posted and can-not accept responsibility for any issues with delivery that is out of its control.

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All prizes are non-exchangeable and are not transferable.

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Prize draw decisions are final and no correspondence about these decisions will be entered into by Bunnik Travel Group or any of their associates.

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Only one entry per person per promotion, giveaway or contest unless otherwise stated in the individual giveaway/contest post.

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Any comment, like or response to an entrant’s post or comment by Bunnik Travel Group does not influence the outcome of a random draw, any final decision, or the choice/outcome of any winner.

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Employees of Bunnik Travel Group or any affiliated companies are not eligible to take part in BTG competitions and any such entries will be null and void.

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The promoter is Bunnik Travel Group.

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Void where prohibited.

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By participating in any prize draw or contest entrants agree that they have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Entering any Bunnik Travel Group giveaway or competition means acceptance of these rules, terms and conditions.

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Giveaways, promotions and contests are in no way sponsored, endorsed or associated with Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

Reisinformatie

Accommodatie

10 nachten in 3-4 sterren hotels


Onder andere:



  • Hampton by Hilton West End Hotel, Edinburgh
  • The Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall (Orkney)
  • Manor House Hotel, Thurso
  • Caledonian Hotel, Ullapool
  • Glen Mohr Hotel, Inverness
  • Broadford Hotel, eiland Skye
  • Hotel Colomba, Oban
  • Sandman Hotel, Glasgow



De vermelde hotels zijn een indicatie en kunnen zonder kennisgeving worden gewijzigd.

Vervoer

  • Alle tochten in voertuigen met airconditioning
  • Ferry van Aberdeen naar Kirkwall (Orkney)
  • Veerboot van Stromness (Orkney) naar Scrabster
  • Ferry van Armdale naar Mallaig
  • Gondeltocht naar Aonach Mor
  • Boottocht door Loch Lomond

Extra diensten

Bezienswaardigheden


  • Bekijk de belangrijkste bezienswaardigheden van St. Andrews
  • Bezoek het beroemde Glamis Castle
  • Stop bij Dunnottar Castle
  • Verken de paleizen van de bisschop en de graaf
  • Bekijk de Churchill's Barrier
  • Ontdek de Italiaanse kapel op Lamb Holm
  • Bewonder het prehistorische dorp Skara Brae
  • Sta versteld van de Standing Stones van Stenness
  • Bekijk de Broch of Gurness
  • Verken de Brough of Birsay (afhankelijk van de getijden)
  • Bezoek het meest noordelijke punt van het vasteland van Groot-Brittannië, Dunnet Head
  • Rijd langs de toeristische route van de North Coast 500
  • Toegang tot het slagveld en expositiecentrum Culloden
  • Whisky proeven bij de Glen Moray distilleerderij
  • Wandeltocht door Inverness
  • Rijd langs de oevers van Loch Ness
  • Bezoek Urquhart Castle voor uitzicht op Loch Ness
  • Fotostop bij Eilean Donan Castle
  • Bekijk de zwarte Cuillin heuvels
  • Rijd langs het schiereiland Trotternish
  • Bekijk de bezienswaardigheden van het Isle of Skye, waaronder Old Man of Storr en Kilt Rock
  • Wandel een deel van de Quiraing Walk
  • Skye Museum van het eilandleven
  • Kasteel Dunvegan
  • Bekijk het Glenfinnan viaduct
  • Verken Fort William
  • Reis met de enige berggondel in het Verenigd Koninkrijk om de Highlands te bekijken
  • Fotostop bij Inverayray Castle
  • Rijd door het nationale park Trossachs
  • Loch Lomond boottocht

Maaltijden

  • 10 ontbijten en 6 diners, inclusief welkomst- en afscheidsdiners voor de groep

Gids

  • Engelssprekende lokale reisleiding
  • Engelssprekende lokale gidsen

Goed om te weten

Valuta

£

Pound Sterling

Schotland

Stekkers en adapters

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Stekkertype G

Klantbeoordelingen

Operator

4.7

Faq Tour

How can I book a tour?
You can order a tour on our website by selecting the desired dates and clicking the “Confirm dates” button. You can also contact our sales department by phone or email.
Which payment options are available?
We accept credit cards, bank transfers and other popular payment methods.
Can I change or cancel my reservation?
Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.
What documents are required to participate in the tour?
You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.
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