Tour
Inclusions:
All costs as per your supplied
itinerary, meals, camping or accommodation fees, park entry
& cruise fees
Not
Included:
Domestic or scenic flights
(unless arranged); pre and post tour accommodation (unless arranged); personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, fax charges, or
alcohol other than were specified. Personal or medical items.
Deposits:
Upon
confirmation of your touring program a 20% deposit (per person)
is required. Final payment is due one month prior to travel -
a Tax Invoice will be raised and forwarded to you.
Cancellations
Policy:
Within 90 days notice prior to travel - full refund
Within 30 days notice prior to travel - 50% per person
cancellation fee
Within 14 days notice prior to travel - 100% of total tour
cost
In addition to the above, any cancellations fees or penalties incurred by
Venture North or North Australian Expeditions from pre-paid or booked third party accommodation,
activities and/or suppliers will be withheld from the refund amount.
Travel
Insurance:
We strongly advise you to purchase
travel insurance. Venture North Australia cannot be held responsible
for tour program alterations due to flooding, or acts of nature,
missed flight connections, cultural events, road closures, medical
evacuations, damage to personal belongings or loss of property.
Licenced
Operators:
Venture North Australia are one
of the very few companies that hold a concession to operate
tours through Arnhem Land and the Cobourg Peninsula. Venture
North Australia are accredited with the Transport Act and Parks
Australia to operate in Kakadu National Park. Venture North
Australia are accredited Savannah Guide operators. All expedition
leaders hold current first aid certification.
Vehicles
& Trailers:
Travel in air conditioned four wheel drive Landcruiser GXL's,
licenced to carry 7 passengers and our vehicles have been fitted
with heavy duty suspension, shock absorbers and snorkels for
river crossings. Trailers
are specially designed and purpose built for the rugged conditions.
Trailers carry 200-300 litre industrial eskies for food, luggage
and storage.
Personal
Items:
It is recommended that film,
sunscreen, a hat, insect repellant, and all personal items are
purchased prior to tour. In some cases these items may not be
available en route and can be very costly.
Dietary
Requirements:
Please advise of any dietary requirements prior to travel, allergies
or meal preferences (vegetarian, low fat, non gluten, etc.)
Alcohol:
Limited complimentary wine
is served with dinner, any additional beverages are to be purchased
by the client. In some areas where alcohol restrictions apply,
alcohol cannot be purchased or consumed.
Medical
/ Health & Fitness:
Please advise of any medical
contact, in case of illness, accident or any other mishap. Most
walking and hiking into gorges is considered to be easy to moderate
graded. However a reasonable level of fitness is required.
Emergency
Contact:
Please provide an emergency contact, in case of illness, accident
or any other mishap.