Tour Costs and Terms & Conditions

ALASKA

Land & Sea

26 August – 8 September 2012

TOUR COSTS

 

14 DAY – ALASKAN ADVENTURE

PLEASE NOTE, Due to the wide ranging fluctuations in the AU$ / US$ exchange rate, this tour has to be quoted in US $ to keep the cost controlled.

COST: US $ 15,220 P/P TWIN SHARE (entrance level cabin)

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: US $ Price on application

INCLUDES Economy airfare Anchorage - Juneau

For Master Stateroom , entrance level Cabin.

Sarah Stegley, Director of The Inspired Traveller will lead and host this “Inaugural” tour.

Evidence of Comprehensive Travel Insurance is a mandatory condition for joining the Tour.

A valid Passport with at least 6 months validity is a requirement. A valid USA visitors visa.

Please read the terms and conditions closely, as The Inspired Traveller is bound by the terms and conditions of the service providers in Alaska, and the T&Cs will have to be strictly adhered to, in the event of cancellation.

Please make sure your travel insurance is in order.

THE TOUR COST IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING INCLUSIONS:

3 Nights deluxe accommodation at The Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage.

Scenic floatplane flights to/from Anchorage / Winterlake Lodge and Redoubt Bay Lodge.

2 Days and 2 nights inclusive stay at Winterlake Lodge.

Anchorage to Juneau Flight

Twin-share accommodation ( in the Master Stateroom Cabins, please see the flyer for other cabin choices, prices over leaf.)

Sightseeing tours and excursions as specified. Service of Tour Manager, Sarah Stegley, Service of Expert guides while on tour.

All ground transportation, Entry fees to National Parks Airport transfers as specified.

Meals as specified: All breakfasts 12 Dinners 11 Lunches

All premium wine, beer, wine and spirits are included throughout the cruise, and wine service is included with dinners at Winterlake Lodge.

8 Days and 7 Nights aboard Expedition Vessel: Safari Explorer

Tips while on Cruise and at the lodges

Other surprises

EXCLUSIONS:

Visa fees, Travel insurance, Telephone calls etc

Airport Departure Taxes.

Unspecified meals

Items of a personal nature such as alcohol, beverages, (mostly included) laundry, sundries etc

Personal tips and gratuities ( Tips at the Lodges and Safari Explorer included in price.)

DEPOSIT: US $5,000 per person, now, as we are currently due for deposits on accommodation, vessel & services. The deposit is due by The Inspired Traveller in Alaska by 27, October, 2011. Sorry this is so urgent, nature of securing cruise vessels!

BALANCE OF PAYMENT DUE: 20 June, 2012

Please pay with a cheque made out to “The Inspired Traveller Trust Account” P O Box 379, Mansfield, 3722 Vic

Or make payment directly into the company trust account.

ACCOUNT NAME: The Inspired Traveller Trust Account.

BRANCH: ANZ, 77 High Street, Mansfield, 3722 NUMBER : 013 714 2599 02783

In an effort to give you the best price, credit card fees are not included, therefore Credit Card Payments will attract a service fee.

CABIN UPGRADES

Please add the following surcharge per person for cabin upgrades:

Commander Staterooms (Two of) B15 and B16 Cost per person: US$ 500 ALL SOLD

Admiral Staterooms (Three of) B1, C1 and C2 Cost per person: US$1,800

Commodore Suites (Two of) A1 and A2 Cost per person: US$ 3,300 ONLY ONE LEFT

Terms & Conditions ALASKA 2012 Tour Programs

Deposits

A payment of a deposit indicates an acceptance of all the conditions below by the

purchaser and/or Client.

Cancellation Policy

50% of initial deposit forfeited up to 90 days out from start of the tour in Alaska.

100% of deposit will be forfeited 90-61days out from start of the tour in Alaska.

50% of the gross fare will be forfeited 60-46 days out from start of the tour in Alaska.

75% of the gross fare will be forfeited 45-31days out from start of the tour in Alaska.

100% of the gross fare will be forfeited 30-0 days out from start of the tour in Alaska.

Refunds

No refund will be issued to those failing to join their tour, or for tour accommodation or any other services not utilised, or for a partially

completed vacation. The Inspired Traveller reserves the right to cancel any departure in which case no liability shall fall upon

The Inspired Traveller. In this case, participants' payment will be refunded in full.

Travel Documents

All travellers require valid passports with at least six months validity remaining. Travellers are also responsible for necessary visas and

health certificates, and must meet all costs incurred to comply with such requirements.

Single Supplement

A single supplement may be imposed when one person is travelling alone by choice or circumstance, as all costs presume

twin share occupancy.

Children

No provision is made for children under the age of 15.

Airport Departure Taxes

Departure taxes, where levied, are the direct responsibility of the client.

Costs/Exchange Rates

Prices and tariffs quoted for Tours are subject to change without notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances beyond our

control, such as currency fluctuations.

Itinerary

We reserve the right to vary or cancel the itinerary, accommodation, or services nominated in the Tour descriptions should

circumstances warrant that such changes would be in the best interest of the client, or for any other operational reason.

The commencement of each Tour is subject to sufficient numbers booking a tour, and the right is reserved to cancel any

Tour, should there not be sufficient bookings, in which case deposits will be refunded. However, there will be no

reimbursement for travel expenses already incurred.

Insurance

Insurance and evidence of insurance is mandatory before joining a Tour. In their own interests, clients are strongly recommended

to effect travel insurance through a reputable company at the time of paying a deposit. The policy should cover personal accident

and sickness, accidental loss of baggage and money, loss of deposit, payment or cancellation fees and curtailment expenses.

Statement of Responsibilities

In all matters relating to travel, accommodation and other associated services, The Inspired Traveller (hereafter called 'the Company')

acts as a tour organiser for the Client who reserves and pays for such services and cannot be held liable for any person, firm or

corporation who provides such services.

The Company will take all reasonable care to ensure that the Client obtains travel, accommodation and other specified services

and in making those arrangements does so as a convenience to the Client. However, the Company accepts no responsibility or liability

for death, injury, sickness or accident to any person or loss of or any damage to any property or otherwise, or any cancellation, delay,

detention, irregularity, deviation, substitution arising out of or in connection with any accommodation, transportation, conveyance or

any other services provided by hotels, restaurants, airlines, coach companies or any other services. The Company is under no

obligation or liability to any person as a result of any inaccuracy, misdescription or changes to any Tour or itinerary or for the losses or

additional expenses due to delays, strikes, war, terrorist action, quarantine, acts of God, improper documents, or any other cause.

Neither the Company, not its servants' agents or employees shall be or become liable or responsible for any additional expense

or liability sustained or incurred by any tour member as a result of any of the foregoing causes.

Prices quoted are subject to change without notice.

Baggage and personal effects are at the passenger's own risk at all times. Unused services cannot be exchanged or refunded.

The Company reserves the right to cancel a tour or modify the itinerary in any way it thinks desirable or substitute services in

any way, and further reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the Tour.

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