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Touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this tour without the need of assistance from others.
Tour operator:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005 817
078) is the tour organiser. Pandaw is operated by Pandaw
Cruises and the fly/cruise arrangements are subject to the
terms and conditions and general information detailed in
the Pandaw Cruises 2009 brochure. All passengers must
complete and sign a Travelrite International booking form.
Deposit and payment:
A deposit of $500 per passenger should be
sent together with a completed Travelrite International booking form
that lists your requested cabin category. As soon as the booking is
confirmed (usually within 24 hours), a cruise confirmation advice
will be posted to the client, together with a full Pandaw Cruises 2009
brochure. These brochures provide detailed descriptions of all cabin
categories. The client must confirm the booking by paying a fly/
cruise deposit equal to 25 percent of the fly/cruise fare within 10
days of the booking being confirmed. The confirmation advice will
contain all details. Final payments are due to be paid to Travelrite
International 90 days prior to the commencement of the fly/cruise.
A 1% administration fee will be added to all payments made by Visa
and Mastercard a 3% fee will be charged for American Express and
Diners Club
Cancellation Charges:
| Days prior to Departure |
Cancellation Fee |
| Over 90 days |
$500 |
| 90 - 61 days |
25% of full fare |
| 60 - 46 days |
50% of full fare |
| 45 -31 days |
75% of full fare |
| 30 days or less |
100 % of full fare |
| Non appearance/ no written notice |
100% of full fare |
Refunds:
This cruise is based on arrangements that do not allow
for any refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals or
other services not utilised after the respective tour has commenced.
Travel documents:
All passengers will require a valid passport.
Visas are required for Vietnam and Cambodia. If not an Australian
passport holder, check with Travelrite International for visa
requirements.
Travel insurance:
Adequate travel insurance is highly recommended
to cover cruise members for the consequences of unforeseen events
during the cruise and for cancellation fees which could result from
events such as illness, accident, death etc.
Baggage:
Passengers qualify for a 20kg free baggage allowance on
flights to join or return from the cruise.
Minimum tour numbers: The fly/cruise arrangements and tour
have been made on the basis of a minimum number of passengers
travelling. In the event that less than the required number of
passengers have confirmed their booking 90 days from the date of
departure, Travelrite International reserves the right to cancel the
tour, giving a full refund of monies paid, or offer arrangements to
proceed with the tour at a modified fare.
Responsibilities:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd (Licence
No 30858) is the tour organiser. Nationwide News Pty Limited
and The Australian has no involvement in the tour, and has no
liability of any kind to any person in relation to the tour. Travelrite
International Pty Ltd, its agents, officers, affiliates, and/or suppliers
of services, pursuant to or in connection with these fly/cruises, shall
act only as agents for the passenger in making arrangements for
hotels, transportation, including transportation by ship, restaurants,
or any other service and do not assume any liability whatsoever
for any injury, damage, death, loss, accident or delay to person or
property due to an act of negligence or a default of any hotel, carrier,
restaurant, company or person rendering any services included in
fly/cruises, terrorism, acts of God, acts of government or any other
authorities. Further, no responsibilities are accepted for any damage
or delay due to sickness, pilferage, labour disputes, machinery breakdown,
quarantine, government restraints, weather or other causes
beyond our control. No responsibility is accepted for any additional
expense, omission, delays, re-routing or acts of any government
authority. Baggage is at owners’ risk throughout the fly/cruise. The
passage contract between the carriers concerned when issued, shall
constitute the sole contract between the carriers and the purchasers
of these fly/cruises and/or the passengers.
The right is reserved to withdraw any fly/cruise and/or make such
changes in the fly/cruise as may be found desirable or necessary for
the convenience of the parties and the proper carrying out of the fly/
cruise. This contract shall be construed in accordance with the laws of
the State of Victoria, Australia. Attention is also directed to the terms
and conditions of the fly/cruise passage contract with Pandaw Cruises.
If you do not have a copy of this form please contact us and we will
send one to you.
How To Book:
Bookings can be made by completing a booking form and sending it with a deposit of $500.00 per person to: Travelrite International Pty Ltd 298 Whitehorse Road Balwyn, Victoria 3103
Further information can be obtained by telephoning
Toll Free:1800 033 436,
Telephone (03) 9836 2522,
Fax (03) 9836 8068,
Email balwyn@travelrite.com.au
Website www.travelrite.com.au/booking.shtml
About Travelrite International:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd
(ABN 64 005 817 078) is a well established travel company which
has been marketing throughout Australia for over 21 years and
operating in Victoria for more than 29 years. It has two fully licensed
offices (Licence No 30858) at Balwyn and Heathmont which are
also accredited with IATA. As such they directly represent the major
airlines of the world and all major domestic and international hotel,
tour and transport operators. Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a full
member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents – AFTA.
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