Please note that it is essential to read and understand the terms and conditions of booking below. Please ensure you have read and understood the itinerary and style of the tours you are booking. Inspired Journeys accepts bookings subject to the following conditions: |
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1. Validity
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The prices listed are based on the costs and exchange rates current at the time of printing. Inspired Journeys reserves the right to alter these prices at any time. The itineraries and dates in this brochure are applicable from 01 January 2007 until 31 December 2007 . Beyond 31 December 2007 dates and itineraries are indicative only and are subject to change. All information in this brochure is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing, but please note that changes to our tours (which can be significant) can and do occur. Inspired Journeys will make every effort to keep you informed of any changes, but cannot be held liable for any alterations made to the published itineraries. Please refer to our website for the most recent update to any tour. Please note that these conditions apply to Inspired Journeys group tours only.
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2. Payment Schedule
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LAND ONLY - you are responsible for arranging your round trip travel to the tour assembly point in the destination country. The tour cost comprises three components: 1: A non ref undable deposit equal to 50% of tour booking cost (Refer website for cost details) 2: The second payment of 50% of tour booking cost is due 70 days prior to departure. 3: Our tours involve a local payment. This amount is the final payment for your tour. Local payment, in the specified currency in cash, is to be made to your leader upon arrival. (Day 1 of tour). Information on your local payment is shown with the price in our brochures, website, trip dossiers and on our invoices. The local payment is non-refundable and is considered part of your total tour payment.
FORM OF PAYMENT Personal/ Bank / Certified / Travellers Cheques, Cash, Money Orders, Automated Clearing House - Payments by check or Wire Transfers (please fax a copy of bank confirmation when wiring funds) are accepted forms of payment at any time. Personal cheques are acceptable if received more than 3 weeks prior to the scheduled departure date. You may also make Direct Credit Card Payments (Visa and Master Card). Reservations made with in 3 weeks of the departure date are subject to a $50 late registration fee. Returned cheques will incur a $30 service fee. In case of computer or human billing error, we reserve the right to re-invoice participants with corrected billing. All prices quoted reflect a 3.5% discount reduction for payments made by cheque or money order. This discount is not applicable when paying by credit card. A 3.5% surcharge will be added to the published selling price if paying by credit card. Inspired Journeys will pay you a NZD$200 incentive for every fully paid up tour participant that you introduce .
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3. Cancellation by the traveller
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Loss of monies paid applies to all cancelled reservations. The date of tour cancellation is the date on which the written cancellation is received by Inspired Journeys. The loss of monies paid is as follows, per person:
- 70 days or more prior to trip departure - Loss of deposit
- Between 30-70 days prior to departure – 75% of total booking cost
- Less than 30 days prior to departure - 100% of total booking cost
No refunds will be made if you voluntarily leave a tour for any reason after the tour has begun. Refunds will be at the discretion of Inspired Journeys if you are involuntarily forced to leave a tour for any reason. No refunds will be made for any accommodation, transport, sightseeing, meals or services not utilised. You are strongly advised to take out cancellation insurance at the time of booking which will cover cancellation penalties in certain circumstances.
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4. Cancellation by Inspired Journeys
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Inspired Journeys reserves the right to cancel any tour before it is guaranteed to run, but will not cancel a tour less than 70 days before departure. A tour is guaranteed to run once it has one fully-paid traveller, unless minimum numbers state otherwise. Inspired Journeys reserves the right to cancel any tour including a guaranteed tour at any time prior to departure due to terrorism, natural disasters, political instability or other external events which make it unviable for Inspired Journeys to operate our planned schedule. If Inspired Journeys cancels a group adventure trip on which you are holding a fully paid booking you are entitled to a full refund. The company is not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking such as visas, vaccinations, non-refundable flights or loss of enjoyment, etc .
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5. Late bookings
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For bookings made within 15 days of departure, Inspired Journeys reserves the right to charge a late booking fee of NZD$50 per booking. On some tours it is not possible for us to accept late bookings.
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6. Insurance
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Travel insurance is compulsory for all Inspired Journeys travellers. Your travel insurance must provide cover against personal accident, medical expenses, emergency repatriation and personal liability. We also recommend that it includes tour cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. We strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance at the time of booking.
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7. Passports and visas
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You must carry a valid passport and have obtained the appropriate visas when travelling with Inspired Journeys. Please ensure your passport is valid for 6 months beyond the duration of the trip. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of the correct visas for your holiday. Inspired Journeys cannot accept responsibility if you are refused entry to a country because you lack the correct visa documentation.
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8. Liability
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The Client hereby acknowledges confirms and records that he/she understands the risk inherent in adventure travel in any world destinations and associated activities. The Client is accepted onto the tour and undertakes to do the tour, travel or activity at his/her own risk. The client agrees and concedes that the Company, its representatives and employees shall not be responsible for loss or damage to possessions, or injury or illness to the client or loss of life or consequential damages which might occur from any cause whatsoever. |
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9. Health
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The client shall acknowledge an awareness of the proposed itinerary and shall confirm that he or she is medically fit, in good physical and mental health and is able to embark on the tour. |
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10: The Company Authority
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You acknowledge that travel on an Inspired Journeys tour requires a degree of flexibility and understand that the tour's route, accommodation and modes of transport are subject to change without prior notice due to local circumstances. Should Inspired Journeys deem it advisable to amend an itinerary for any reason, it may do so by shortening, varying or re-routing any trip. These changes are binding and additional expenses will be charged to you if the reason for any alteration is outside Inspired Journeys’ control. You acknowledge that Inspired Journeys contracts with a network of companies, government agencies and individuals to assist in the running of its tours. To the best of Inspired Journeys knowledge, these third parties are qualified to perform the duties they are contracted to perform. However , Inspired Journeys will not be held liable for any injury, damage, loss, delay or irregularity that may occur due to the behaviour of these third parties. Any decision made by the tour guide, acting as a Company representative, shall be deemed final on all matters. The company shall not be responsible or liable for any client who commits an illegal or unlawful act in any country visited, or the consequences of such an illegal act. The client may in such circumstances be excluded from the tour without a refund, at the sole discretion of the Company or Company representative. If the Company considers a client unsuitable for a tour (due to mental or physical illness or implied danger to any other Client or Company representative) it may at its sole discretion decline to carry the Client further. If a Client causes severe inconvenience or annoyance to other Clients, the Company may decline to carry the client further, without any refund whatsoever. This will only occur after extensive intervention by the tour guide or Company representative .
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11: Travelling with children on Inspired Journeys regular departures
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We have introduced the following guidelines to ensure the best possible experience both for children travelling and the rest of the group members:
- We do not accept children under 12 years of age on Inspired Journeys group tours.
- Children 12 - 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult traveller.
- Indemnity forms must be completed by a parent or guardian of 21 years or older, for children wishing to participate who are between the ages of 12 and 18.
- Maximum of 2 children per adult.
- If there is a group of 3 consisting of 2 adults with 1 child, it is often not possible to obtain triple rooms. In such cases, one of the adults will share with the child and the other adult will share with another adult passenger in the group.
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12. Accommodation
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Accommodation is based on twin-shared rooms .
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13. Group Size
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Inspired Journeys small group adventures are designed for travellers of all ages – our travelling style suits all ages (assuming you are fit and healthy) and take travellers from as young as 12. The tours work brilliantly, with great group dynamics and social interaction. The majority of travellers are in the 25 to 55 age range .
Our group size usually varies between 8 and 30 maximum. By travelling in small groups, the advantage is that time is not wasted in trying to assemble and control large groups of people. It also enables the Company to offer a far more personal service. Our tours are usually made up of individuals, couples and sometimes groups of friends aged between 18 and 70 years.
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14. Alcohol
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The consuming of alcohol is not allowed on the tour. It may be consumed during evenings out at selected restaurants where it is to be paid for by tour participant.
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