General

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Reservation & Deposit

To confirm your booking, a deposit of ten per cent (10%) of the total quoted cost of the tour must be paid and received by us.

Reservations will not be considered confirmed until the deposit is received. The balance is required 60 days prior to your tour departure date.

If your booking is made within sixty (60) days of the departure date full payment is required at the time of booking.

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Confirmation and final payments

Confirmation of your booking will be made in writing. Final payment is due sixty (60) days prior to tour departure. Failure to pay the full amount by the due date will result in the booking being released and resold. Any payment made, including the deposit, will be forfeited unless a request to transfer to another tour departing within the 12 months, is received in writing at least 60 days prior to departure. Any date transfer is subject to availability. Changes to this policy may be made on a ‘case by case’ basis and are made at the complete discretion of Hamtours.

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Credit card charges

Credit card payments will be subject to applicable merchant charges.

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Providing your details

We will request your completed details with the balance of the tour payment. These details include a copy of your Passport ID page, that clearly shows all your relevant ID. e.g. name, nationality, passport number etc. In addition, all our tour participants must have travel insurance. We require a copy of your travel insurance travel policy be provided along with the details of any pre-existing medical conditions which may affect your ability to travel as per the program. Your booking cannot be confirmed without the information outlined above.

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Passport and visas

You must have a valid passport and necessary visas for the countries you will visit with us. Your passport must be valid for at least six (6) months from the final travel date of the tour. Hamtours is not responsible if you are refused entry into a country because you do not have a valid passport, visa, travel document or for any other reason.

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Tour Cancellation Fees Policy

Cancellation by you

Cancellations by you must be made in writing to us. The cancellation date will be effective on the date of receipt by us, and cancellation fees applicable on a per person basis. See refund policy below.

 

Refund Policy

Deposit payments are refundable if cancelation is received, in writing within 14 days of initial booking date, except where a booking is made within 14 days of departure. In this case full payment for the tour is required and is non-refundable. All other payments are non-refundable.

All payments are transferable to another tour date, subject to availability. Requests for transferred tour dates must be applied to tours departing within 12 months of the initial booking and more than 60 days prior to departure. Requests for date transfers must be made in writing.

Changes to this policy may be made on a ‘case by case’ basis and are made at the complete discretion of Hamtours. No refund will be given for missed services including accommodation, sight-seeing or other services included in the tour itinerary or other organised travel via us which are not utilised.

No allowances or refunds will be made for lost or unused tickets or events. Changes to cancelation policy may be made by Hamtours, as a result of circumstances beyond our control. You will be advised by your tour guide or in writing of any changes as soon as practical.

A change of tour date or cancellation may be recoverable through your travel insurance. No refunds apply for unused portions or services of the tour. It is at the complete discretion of Hamtours if there is a change to the application of any credit (full or partial) towards another tour booked through us instead of forfeiture of any payments.

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Cancellation by us

We may also cancel a tour due to political unrest, threat of terrorism, natural disasters or any other event beyond our control that may jeopardise the safety of our group. If a tour is cancelled, you may choose to reschedule to another tour. We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that may have been incurred as a result of booking connecting flights, visas, or additional travel related items.

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Minimum Group Number

This tour is subject to a minimum number. If the minimum number of travellers is not reached, the tour may be cancelled with all monies refunded. Confirmation that the minimum number has been reached will be communicated to all travellers 60 days prior to departure.

We may offer the following options:

• Move your booking to a different tour date

• If we re-cost the tour and you decide not to proceed, all monies will be refunded; or

• You may choose to continue with the itinerary with an increase in costs.

• Should you choose to continue with the itinerary, services may also have to be modified to accommodate a smaller group.

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Pricing Policy

All quoted prices are per person. Prices include twin or single occupancy accommodation (as specified), program planning, handling and operational charges, and are based on current rates of exchange, tariffs and taxes as of March 2024. You are responsible for all travel costs (including flights and transfers) to arrive to the destination where the tour will commence, unless stated otherwise in your quote.

The quote price is not valid with any other offer.

We are under no obligation to give breakdown costs involved in any itinerary. Pricing may vary throughout the year as a result of conditions beyond our control. Pricing updates will be made via the Hamtours web site and directly to each customer in writing.

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Changes to the Itinerary

We anticipate no changes to our published tour itineraries and we will make every effort to ensure all itineraries are accurate. If we make a major change to the tour we will inform with you as soon as possible prior to departure. Changes maybe be made as a result of weather conditions or within foreign communities in overseas destinations, where circumstances are beyond our control.

 

If, for any reason, we are forced to change your booking or part of it for reasons beyond our control during the actual tour, we bear no responsibility and reserve the right to vary the itinerary and give you prompt notice of any changes with as much notice as practical.

 

In the event that any one change or series of changes to the tour itinerary means that all or some of the tour itinerary has become very different from that itemised prior to the changes, you have the right to withdraw from the tour. Monies already paid (except your deposit and the part of the tour already completed) will be refunded less any charges imposed by suppliers. If a substitute tour, or part of the tour is accepted in replacement of the original tour, a surcharge may apply if the substitute tour is more expensive.

 

If variations in the itinerary are accepted (which are permitted in these conditions) then no claim shall be made for compensation, refund or loss on that account.

 

We also reserve the right to change the daily itinerary on the tour due to weather conditions or circumstances beyond our control. These decisions are final and may not be disputed during or after the tour. You may not make any claim for compensation should the itinerary be changed.

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Travel Insurance Policy

It is a condition of joining our tour that you take out full comprehensive travel insurance policy. We strongly recommend you purchase comprehensive travel insurance at the time you pay a deposit. The inclusion of the following travel insurance clauses is strongly recommended: tour delay, tour cancellation, tour interruption, baggage insurance, health, accident, and emergency evacuation insurance.

You must provide us with a copy of your insurance policy prior to your tour departure.

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Exclusions

The tour price does not include the following items (unless noted in the itinerary): domestic or international air fares, local city public transport fees, pre or post tours, costs associated with obtaining passports, visa fees, arrival and departure taxes, tariffs, levies, personal travel insurance, medical expenses and vaccinations, domestic airline travel, room upgrades, meals outside of the tour program, beverages, hotel incidentals, excess baggage fees, luggage delivery to / from tour, local tour guides, tips, gratuities, and activities during your free time.

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It is your responsibility to ensure settlement of any charges made by a hotel (all hotels require your passport and validation of a credit card upon check in) for extra services ordered directly by you such as room service, mini bar, laundry, and communication charges such as telephone, fax, email or items of a personal nature.

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Inclusions

Inclusions include all accommodation as noted in the itinerary, meals as specified, sightseeing and activities noted in the itinerary (where applicable) and services of an English-speaking tour host.

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Airport transfers

Transfers between airports and hotels are not included in the cost, unless specified.

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Baggage

You are responsible for ensuring that your baggage complies with any weight and dimension restrictions for flights. We recommend that you check with your air carrier the number of bags permitted before you travel.

Baggage and personal effects are at owner’s risk throughout the tour program.

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Consular travel advisories and warnings

It is the responsibility of the participant to be informed about the most current travel advisories and warnings by referring to their countries Embassy Department travel website.

In the event of a travel warning against travel to the specific destination location(s) of the tour, we will also consult embassies to confirm or cancel a tour. If the tour continues and you still choose to travel, notwithstanding any travel advisory or warning, the passenger assumes all responsibilities and risks of personal injury, death or property damage. We will not be liable for any result that may arise out of the events such as those advised or warned against.

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Gratuities

Gratuities are not included in the program price for hotel/restaurant staff, porterage and local guides/drivers. Gratuities are at your discretion. For any enquiries please discuss with your tour host.

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Minimum age

You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the tour to attend unaccompanied. If you are under this age you must notify us of the parent or guardian who is eighteen (18) years or older who will be your guardian. We have the discretion to decline your application to attend the tour if we are not satisfied that the guardian is a suitable person.

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Conduct and medical advisories

To enjoy the program as intended, a reasonable level of fitness is required as there is occasionally a moderate amount of walking and physical activity. You should have the capacity to participate without any assistance. If you have any medical, physical or other condition including disabilities that could create a risk to you or to other members of the tour, we require notice prior to booking.

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Our groups are led by a tour host. The host reserves the right to decline your application for booking or to remove you from a tour, at your expense, if your conduct is deemed incompatible with the group or your health condition or mobility may risk and impact your safety, health or full participation or that of other tour travellers.

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Should you require or request medical attention during their travel, such attention will be provided by locally available health care officials and at locally available facilities. In such events, we are not liable for any direct or indirect costs, losses or expenses incurred your for such health service costs incurred nor in the quality of medical care or medical services rendered. Should you have any questions or need any clarification about a specific program please ask for details at time of booking.

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You are requested to familiarise yourself with any health requirements specific to the country being visited. It is highly recommended that you check and get advice from a medical practitioner and/or their local health authority or Consulate for the latest health requirements (i.e. precautions, vaccinations, etc.) applicable for travel to a destination.

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You are expected to comply with the laws, customs, foreign exchange and drug regulations of all countries visited.

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Passports and visas policy

It is your responsibility to ensure that your passport is current. All international passengers require a current passport with a minimum six (6) months’ validity after the return date of any tour and at least two blank pages for immigration and visa stamps. Visa requirements vary for different nationalities and depend on the country visited during the tour. Visa advice may be given by us with each tour in pre-participation pack.

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Passport and visa requirements are your responsibility. We are not liable for any loss or expense due to your failure to have a valid passport or visa. We will advise procedures for obtaining a visa (if applicable) and provide assistance regarding an application, if requested.

For security reasons, airlines require your name exactly as it appears in your passport; it remains your responsibility to advise these details correctly. If you do not provide the correct information, you will bear all costs incurred.

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We will not be responsible for any lost passport or visa and we will not hold your passport or visa during the tour We cannot be held responsible for any delays, damages and/or losses, including missed portions of tours, related to improper or insufficient travel documentation.

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Smoking policy

We ask you to refrain from smoking whilst in the company of other travellers, guides, drivers and your tour host. All accommodation used by us is a non-smoking environment.

 

Independent air travel arrangements

You are required to provide us with your flight schedules no later than thirty (30) days prior to tour departure.

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Legal Notices

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Responsibility

We are acting only in the capacity of agent in all matters regarding all tours.

Whilst we take all reasonable care to select excellent quality service providers, these services are not provided by us but by airlines, hoteliers, transportation companies, travel agents and other service providers which are not under our control. All coupons, vouchers, receipts and tickets issued by the airlines, hoteliers and transportation companies, travel agents and other service providers are issued subject to the terms and conditions of liability contained in those documents, which may limit or exclude liability for death, personal injury, delay, and loss of or damage to baggage and are subject to the laws of the country where the services are provided.

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We assume no liability for any acts or omissions of any supplier including, without limitation, those involving failure to deliver or partial or inadequate delivery of services, overbooking or downgrading of services, cancellation of tours, schedule changes, re-routings, delay, theft, damage to or loss of baggage, property damage, accidents, death, sickness or injuries to persons regardless of cause, or other unforeseen events caused in connection with those service providers, their employees, agents, servants or representatives, whether or not any tours sold, services tendered or transportation provided is arranged through us.

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We do not accept any liability caused directly or indirectly by force majeure or other events beyond our control, including war or threat/acts of war, acts of government, acts of terrorism, fire, strikes or other labour activities, civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, quarantines, floods, weather conditions, natural disasters, incidents at sea,

accidents or failure of mechanical equipment, mechanical or other failure of aircraft or other means of transportation, or for failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart on time or other disturbances of any kind which cancel, interfere with, or add cost to the services requested.

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There are certain inherent risks in travel and at times there may be inaccessibility to medical attention and difficulty in evacuation from remote locations in the case of a medical emergency. You assume all such risks with regard to these possibilities.

We are not liable for any negligent or wilful act of any such person or entity or of any third person.

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Waiver

Whilst on a tour there may be instances where you may wish to join the Tour Host or tour guide for activities in free time outside the tour itinerary. This may involve catching taxis or using public transport to or from shopping/dinner locations or other destinations chosen at the time. The tour host or guides will not be liable for any accident, injury, death, property damage or loss in relation to such activities. By booking with Hamtours, you agree to take part in these activities at your own risk.

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Should you choose to participate in activities outside our scheduled or hosted times, you do so at your own risk.

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Complaints

If you have any complaint about your tour before, during, or after your tour, you must make it known at the earliest opportunity to your tour host who will endeavour to resolve the issue at the time. If at the end of the tour you feel your complaint has not been properly dealt with, you must notify us in writing within thirty (30) days of the end of your tour.

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Agreement

The payment of deposit shall be deemed your consent to and acceptance of these terms and conditions as presented in this document.

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Changes to terms & conditions

These terms and conditions may be changed by us at any time without notice. The current terms and conditions apply to all tours.

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Sydney Hamilton Lyric Theatre Ticket Holder Offer

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 The $1000.00 discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Proof of ticketed purchase to the Sydney Lyric Theatre 2024 season of Hamilton is required per discount claimed (screen shot of reservation details, see example below). One discount per person only.  To be eligible the tour must be booked for the 2024/2025 tour season by midnight Wednesday 31st July 2024. To qualify bookings must be secured by bank deposit Wednesday 31st July 2024, discount cannot be used in lieu of deposit. Deposit is payable at time of booking and is ten percent of the listed tour cost price, the discount is deducted from the final balance payable at 60 days prior to tour date. The total credits must be advised at the time of booking (up to Wednesday 31st July 2024). If you cancel your booking the discount is only redeemable on another tour within the 2024/2025 season and are not transferable or redeemable for cash under any circumstances