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aGCHEES With b Gororiperd eopie.ed COND 19 Vecere WA De vaccinated with a Government approved COVID-19 vaccine will be required for each passenger before the commencement of the tour Fuly vaccinated means that there has been at least 14 clear days (Not including the date of vaccination) from the second dose in a 2-dose series of vaccines before the date of departure. If Government guidelines are published which recommend a dose of any approved COVID-19 vaccination, the reference to fully vaccinated will only apply if a passenger has had a booster dose no eae than 9 months and no Sooner than 4 days porto departure of t Medical Assistance APT does not employ medical staff on its tours. If you require medical attention, local medical services can be contacted immediately. You are responsible for all charges that result from a visiting a medical facility, or for a medical practitioner visiting you. APT is not responsible for the type or quality of the medical services you may receive. Smoking Government regulations forbid smoking in tourist coaches however frequent stops are made for those wishing to smoke. Smoking is not permitted in hotel rooms or ship cabins. Requests for smoking/non- smoking rooms wil be passed on to hotels but cannot be guaranteed. Responsible Service of Alcohol Our staff are trained in the responsible service of alcohol and are obliged by law to refuse service to any guest who, in ther reasonable opinion appears to be intoxicated or behaves in an aggressive or offensive manner. Service Enquiries if @ problem occurs during your holiday you should, in your own interests, advise your tour director so that steps can be taken to the matter. Ifyou remain dissatisfied, any complaint must be made in writing to APT within 30 days. Luggage Limits Each passenger is entitled to take one piece of luggage that does not exceed 160cm (63 inches), or weigh more than 20kg (44 pounds). Dimensions for checked baggage are calculated by accra reget the width, eg and depth of the piece of baggage. will be imposed to cover porterage handling of a any addoal luggage. You ou dct il adic you of the exact additional charge. Some holiday packages may restricted luggage limits, please refer to Specific’ Tomes conttons under relevant destination for more information. SPECIFIC TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR KIMBERLEY & OUTBACK WILDERNESS ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS: A nontefundable sourty depos et person, pet hokey package is requited within seven days of booking confirmation. $500 per peson is requited for Kimberley Wigerness Adventues, and Outback Wilderness Adventures $1,000 per person is required for Kimberley Cruising and Small Ship Expedition Cruising. Deposit requirements may vary when booking a special offer. Final payment of the balance of your holiday package price is due 100 days prior to departure unless stated in the terms of a special offer. APT reserves the right to cancel any ticket or booking or, refuse to honour any price or cary any passenger where any payment has not been received by APT within the specified time. All fares and charges are in Australian currency. Payment in full is required at time of booking for reservations made less than 100 departure from Australia or New Zealand. If APT is unable to confirm your reservation, al monies will be refunded. Hotels may apply surcharges for late booking requests. with Minors Children under 12 years of age are not recommended on tours and cruises. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult and share ts ‘accommodation with an adult. Included in Price All coach and bee ‘accommodation, airfares (if indicated in individual itinerary), airport transfers on the first and last. day, sightseeing, specified excursions, meals, admissions, National Park fees, port charges and the services of a Tour or Cruise Director, Driver, DriverGuide as stated in your itinerary. Kimberley and Australan Expedition cruises also include complimentary beverages served on board your ship throughout the day (with the exception of French Champagne, premium spirits and selected wines). Complimentary beverages are included only on board your cruise and do not apply to land touring Not Included in Your Holiday Package Price Airfares (unless stated), apport taxes, laundry, food not on the regular table d’hote menu, crinks may or may not be included as indicated in your ineray, excess baggage WrFI (unless stated), fuel surcharges and optional excursions not specified in the itinerary. Extra overnight accommodation is not included at the start or end of the tour if not specified in the itinerary. Gratuities Gratuities are included on your Small Ship Expedition cruises but not included on land holiday packages. Gratuities are not included for any additional excursions purchased while on tour. Gratuities cannot be redeemed for a cash refund. Your To maximise your enjoyment of your APT holiday and to ensure that it ives up to your expectations it is important that you choose the fight holiday package for you. Our publication contain limited information, however, there is more information on our website at aptouring.com.au and our qualified staff are available to discuss your options. Hotels In more remote locations, hotel standards may not be as high as in major centres. APT endeavours to utilise the most suitable accommodation available in each destination to ensure that passengers enjoy high levels of cleanliness, comfort and service. The hotels listed in this publication will be used on almost all holiday packages, however, ifa change is necessary for any reason, APT will Live Fully endeavour to ensure that alternative accommodation is Of an equivalent standard to those show. Solo Travellers ‘A limited number of single rooms may be available at time of booking. Single rooms oe be smaller than twin or double bedded rooms and may havea Cruising - asics ‘Selection APT will make every effort to aap spect esti, cabin numbers oF locations on the ship if request not possible, APT coe the right to mal changes to one assign within the \ked, without prior notice. pusenprs Needing Special Assistance APT welcomes passengers with disabilties or special needs please note the following: 1 iy ecoy medical condition requiing special attention must be reported to APT at the time of booking including all important iforaton relating to your heath, mobility and fitness {ct your partial or total participation in the cruise or tour. This information is also crucial to allow APT to ensure the tour you have chosen is suitable and meets your needs. Any changes to health, mobiity and fitness must also be reported to APT as soon as ossible and prior to departure. Where possible APT wil make reasonable adjustments to the tour to accommodate your special 2c , it cannot do so if the adjustment required would be unreasonable in all of the circumstances, including if such adjustments would affect your safety and/or the safety and/or enjoyment of other passengers. 2. If you require special assistance or care (such as pushing 3 wheelchair, assistance with dressing or assistance with walking), you must travel with a companion capable of providing the reared assistance or care. Please be aware that APT does not provide personal assistance. APT is unable to assist any passenger with walking, dining, boarding or disembarking any transportation vehicles (including river and ocean cruise ships and trains). To safely participate in embarkation and disembarkation you must be able to do so without the need for special assistance. You must also be able to do so without unreasonably impacting other passengers’ safety and/or enjoyment. 3. While APT will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the special needs of disabled passengers, it is not responsible for any denial of services by any third party entities it has travel arrangements with, such as carriers, hotels, trains, restaurants or other independent supple. or for any additional associated expenses charges by those parties. 4, Please note coaches and minibuses are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. MS Caledonian Sky does not have an elevator on boardand you il be requred the use of sts go between decks. Further, side by side docking may require passengers to climb. APT ships often sall through remote areas that do not have convenient docking facilties. In such circumstances it wil be necessary for passengers to negotiate temporary gangplanks and uneven surfaces. the crew decide that no safe for a passenger 10 negate such operations they may que passengers to board. Cabin doors and restrooms m ide Sough 10 alow access by standard wheelchairs. Wheelchairs and wakérs cannot be carried on coaches, due to space limitations. For safety reasons, passengers in wheelchairs cannot be carried on ramps in ports where the river or ocean cruise sh is at anchor. APT is unable to prove inidual assistance to any passenger for waking. ding, embarking or embarng cise ships and/or coaches O other transportation vehicles or other personal needs. ‘Al Kimberley Cruise and Small Ship Expedition Cruise passengers must carry a passport which is valid fora minimum of six months from the date of your cruise conclusion. Meeting necessary passport an visa requirements and cost is the sole responsbilty of the passenger. Non- Australian passport holders, or passengers who are Not permanent resident permit holders for Australia, may require a visa to enter Australia, APT is not responsible for delays or missed portions of cruise/tour relating to incorrect travel documents, Health & Fitness ‘A good level of fitness and health is required to participate on APT's holiday packages. In some destinations there are extensive sightseeing excursions by foot which includes the cimbing of stairs and walking on uneven surfaces. Mobilty is needed boarding or alighting coaches and trains. Our Kimberley and Small Ship Expedition cruises require you to be able to climb in and out of zodiacs and some of our excursions may involve wet landings (see Shore Excursions for more information). We recommend a visit to the doctor before traveling to overseas destinations and consulting wih them fearing any vecchatons nen may be required. tt iS your responsibilty” to vy pre-existing medical Condtions that may afect Ste normal Gone holiday package andthe enjoyment of other passengers. Heat, Frnese & Mobity Questonrare wil be provided and requesed to be completed 2 the time of booking you advise of ary health ness of moby issues. APTS not fable fr any injury. tess, oF lass of erjyment which could have been reasonably prevented had we been made aware of a pre-existing conden ‘and been provided an opportunity to review it, We will not be responsible for any costs associated with cancellation penalties or the retun of passengers from a tour, and a refund for lost touring cannot be claimed. ‘Shore Excursions The timing of the shore excursions on all cruise ship holiday packages may differ sightly for each package. The published times ate a guide only and ate subject to change without notice. Guests must be able to cimb ramps to embark or disembark cruise ships and tenders. Small Ship expedition cruising holidays require several wet landings, whereby feet and legs may De fully immersed in water duting embarkation and disembarkation of Zodiacs or tenders. IF YOU CHANGE OR oo YOUR HOLIDAY Changes or Additions to your Holiday yous want to change: Ae part cfyour holiday arrangements after the ¢ has been issued, we will do our best to make the oe burt ‘may not oe possible. Any request for changes must be made in writing by the person who made the pine boon or his or her travel agent. Ifit is possible to make the change. it wil be subject to an administration charge of $70 per person and payment further costs incurred as a result of the change. Cancellation Policy For all holiday packages in this publication, the following APT cancellation fees appl: The Details Fee rer Person Loss of deposit Days of Notice 100 days or more 99-61 days 50% of holiday package price 60 days or less 100% of holiday package price ‘All cancellations must be received in writing by APT and are not effective unt ths natfcaton has been receved. yout holcay has Gommenced, 10096 ofthe fl holiday package pice is charged There is no refund for unused services or if portions of the hol lay ackage ate missed. Addlonal cancelation fees, may dso Charged in respect of accommodation reserved outside rakdey ackage dees. These cancelation fees ae in addon 10 any fees at May be levi your travel agent (if any). You acknowledge that the amounts ectmated unde the Cancelaton Policy are reasonable and represent a genuine pre-estimate of APT's re otherwise reasonably necessary to protect the legitimate interests of APT, If booking in ay way fer APT has sued your documents, APT Je You an administration and processing fee of $70 per person inadditon to any appicable cancelation fess. Cancellation of Ticketed Airfares ‘An APT cancellation fee of $50 per person apples for ticketed airfares, in addition to any aifine cancellation fees that are applicable. to Ticketed Airfares If you wish to amend the date or routing on your ticketed air booking, an APT amendment fee of $30 per person for the first change and per person for any subsequent changes wil be charged n addition to aifine change fees and addtional taxes that are applicable. I, for any reason, a name change to a ticketed Airfare is required, 2 $125 per person name change fee will apply for every change in addition to any applicable airline fees. IF WE NEED TO CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY If we change or cancel your holiday before your departure, APT endeavours to provide you with all the services confirmed to you at the time of your b However, we plan arrangements a long time in advance of your departure date using independent suppliers such as aitines, hotels etc., over whom we have no direct control On occasion changes do have to be made, and APT reserves the tant to cancel or amend hoday packs slexcursions accordr a tours require @ minimum number of bookings in order to fancy vable and to have @ pleasant Group atmosphere. In the event adequate numbers cannot be achieved, it may be necessary to cancel a scheduled departure and offer the nearest possible altemative date (or a refund of the monies paid for arrangements ON HOLIDAY Noise and Vibration Reasonable steps are taken to minimise noise and vibration on vehicles and cruise vessels. You acknowledge and accept that some noise and vibration may be experienced on vessels and that ‘APT is not liable to you for any such noise and vibration. Seat Allocation on Land Tc To ensure all passengers enjoy window seats and forward located seats, on longer tours a daily seat rotation system may apply at the discretion of the tour director/driver-quide. We do not warrant that the seat rotation will be adjusted to suit personal preference. ledical Assistance Kimberley and Small Ship Expedition cruises have an on board doctor and infirmary. Guests are responsible for all charges that result from visiting either the on-board medical practitioner or a local medical facity. APT is not responsible for the type or quality of medical services you may receive. to Itinerary. Itineraries are inonded as a guide ony and are one Y alteration without notice. Alterations may be is feasons including, without limitation, road or ‘weather ‘conditions. “ste or other reasons beyond APT's reasonable control. If conditions render any routes unsafe for navigation, APT reserves the right t0 provide alternative services including but not limited to accommodation. Under normal conditions, itineraries will operate as far as possible as detailed in this publication. However, sometimes for reasons beyond our control, it may be necessary fo ‘make alterations to your itinerary. For example, it essary 10 operate part of the itinerary by coach and atematnve, “sgntsezing may be included. APT will mt be liable for any direct or indirect oe that you incur as a result of any event or other factor beyond Control which necessitates a change in your itinerary. fod cannot guarantee exact arrival and departure times for cal and operators used by APT and APT vil not be Table for faire to make connections with any other services or attractions beyond its control. ‘Adventure Pack and Day Kit Each passenger on a land tour of six ays or longer will receive an adventure pack including items for your tour. Limits Luggage L Land touring is conducted in 4WD vehicles with limited luggage capacity. Each passenger is requested to limit their luggage to one siramedum Soft bag’ sutease wehing no more fan 16k (35 Ib approx) and with dimensions of no more than 66om length x 35cm width x 320m height. Cameras, make-up bags etc should be catied separately, Should’ you have excess luggage. it is your responsibilty to organise for this to be forwarded to your final destination. For Expedition Cruises luggage restrictions apply as outined in General Conditions, Maps Within This Publication Note that maps may not be to scale. Images Within This Publication ‘Some images in this publication ate copyright of, and have been of: Tourism Wester Australia; South Goode; Tourism Northem Territory/ Peter Eve, Elliot Grafton; Tourism Queensland/ Andrew Tallon; Tourism Austraia/ Nicholas Kavo; Voyages; Kimberley Foundation Australia; The Louise / Extra Mile Pictures; Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa; Caledonian Sky; Ponant/ icolas Matheus, Nick Rains; Sais in the Desert; Double Tiee by Hiton; Hilton Hotel; Graham Wemer/ WA Publication No. APT-27N1AU. Price & itineraries valid from 1 January 2023 - 31 December 2023. Publication is valid from 1 January 2022 and supersedes all previous publications. Australian Pacific Touring Pty Ltd ABN 44 004 684 619. ATAS accreditation #61082 101