SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS INSPIRING LUXURY ADVENTURES 202 1-2022
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Choose your next luxury adventure from our inspiring 2021–22 Small Group Journeys. Dear Traveller, This letter comes from me in the hope that you have all remained healthy and well during these unprecedented times. With tight restrictions in place around the world, there has been time for a certain degree of introspection and appreciation for what went before. I have personally enjoyed reflecting on the many extraordinary travel experiences I’ve been fortunate to be part of. And to dream about those that still await. Whilst the world of travel has changed immeasurably in the short term, I am certain our patience will be rewarded with exciting new possibilities and different ways of experiencing destinations near and far, whether regular haunts or new favourites. A&K has also taken this time to reassess and evaluate. New policies have been implemented to safeguard you, our valued traveller, as well as our more than 2,500 staff members around the world. Our global network is strong. Our operations have already resumed in a number of countries, and others wait poised to welcome you when the time is right. This latest collection of small group journeys is a reflection of A&K’s global footprint and local expertise in every destination showcased here. There are the eternal luxury travel favourites — sub-Saharan Africa, timeless Egypt, the capitals of Europe, India’s temples, forts and palaces and the mysterious ruins of pre- Columbian Latin America. And there are newer journeys to more challenging, emerging destinations — including Saudi Arabia and Cuba. All the journeys here feature intimate sized groups with a range of choices to fit your preferred style of group travel, and the additional freedom of customising a journey just for you. So, no matter which continent you find yourself on with A&K, be assured of our unwavering commitment to your safety and wellbeing, and for delivering life- affirming luxury travel experiences. I hope that, like me, you are still dreaming of all the wonderful adventures that await and that your wanderlust is reignited as you delve into this inspiring new world of travels. Enjoy exploring! Geoffrey Kent Founder & Co-Chairman | Abercrombie & Kent @geoffrey_kent
2021–22 Calendar of Journeys PAGE PRICED # OF JOURNEY 2021–22 DEPARTURE MONTHS # FROM DAYS NOV MAR AUG MAR MAY OCT DEC APR APR JUN JAN JAN SEP FEB FEB JUL AFRICA Botswana Safari in Style 26 $15,365 10 • • • • • • • • • Namibia Unearthed 30 $16,595 14 • • Madagascar: Otherworldly Marvels 34 $9,695 13 • • • • The Great Migration Safari in Style 38 $24,840 14 • • • • • • • • • Tribes & Traditions of Ethiopia 42 $14,155 17 • • • Tribes & Traditions of Ethiopia ^ (Hosted by A&K’s Sujata Raman) 42 $14,550 16 • West Africa: People, Past & Present 46 $12,095 16 • • NOV MAR AUG MAR MAY OCT DEC APR APR JUN JAN JAN SEP FEB FEB JUL NORTH AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST Splendours of Morocco 50 $11,315 12 • • • • • • • • • • Egypt & the Nile 54 $12,175 10 • • • • • • • • Ancient Wonders: Jordan & Israel 58 $14,550 14 • • • • • • • • Saudi Arabia: Desert Kingdoms 62 $11,095 8 • • • NOV MAR AUG MAR MAY OCT DEC APR APR JUN JAN JAN SEP FEB FEB INDIAN SUBCONTINENT JUL Taj Mahal & the Treasures of India 68 $14,625 14 • • • • • • • India: The Beautiful South 70 $8,055 15 •^ • • • • • Sri Lanka: Secrets of the Spice Island 74 $8,820 14 •^ • • • • • • • NOV MAR AUG MAR MAY OCT DEC APR APR JUN JAN JAN SEP FEB FEB JUL THE ORIENT Images of Indochina & Angkor Wat 78 $13,655 13 • • • • • • • Myanmar & the Irrawaddy 82 $8,045 11 • • • • • Classic Japan 86 $17,200 9 • • • • • • China & the Yangtze 90 $11,535 13 • • • • • • • Uzbekistan & Turkmenistan: Ancient Trade Routes of Central Asia 94 $10,855 16 • • • 2 130 0 851 8 0 0 | SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS
PAGE PRICED # OF JOURNEY 2021–22 DEPARTURE MONTHS # FROM DAYS NOV MAR AUG MAR MAY OCT DEC APR APR JUN JAN JAN SEP FEB FEB JUL EUROPE Wings Over Greece & Turkey 98 $47,050 12 • • Georgia & Armenia: Journey to the Caucasus 102 $8,815 13 • • • • • • Imperial Russia 106 $13,230 9 • • • • • NOV MAR AUG MAR MAY OCT DEC APR APR JUN JAN JAN SEP FEB FEB JUL LATIN AMERICA Wonders of the Galápagos & Machu Picchu 110 $21,310 12 • • • • • • • • Patagonia: The Last Wilderness 114 $16,530 10 • • • • • • Wings Over Argentina, Chile & Brazil 118 $51,465 12 • • Cuba Awakened 122 $8,795 13 • • • NOV MAR AUG MAR MAY OCT DEC APR APR JUN JAN JAN SEP FEB FEB JUL AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND Outback Adventure by Private Aircraft 126 $14,900 8 • • • Active Fiordland Adventure 126 $7,200 6 • • • Top of the South Cycling Tour 126 $7,700 6 • • • ^Itinerary for this departure differs to the one that appears in this brochure. Please refer to website for details. To reserve your space now on these select 2021–22 Small Group Journeys, talk to your travel agent or call Abercrombie & Kent on 1300 851 800. For details of other 2021–22 journeys, visit www.abercrombiekent.com.au 13 0 0 851 8 0 0 | W W W. ABERCROMBIEKENT.COM . AU 3
Australia & New Zealand With a world of enticing holiday destinations at our fingertips it’s easy to forget what’s right on our doorstep. Each handcrafted for just 6–8 guests with a variety of dates available, our selection of Australia & New Zealand small group journeys are the perfect way to truly immerse yourself with likeminded travellers in some of the incredible scenery, culture, and cuisine that these two countries have on offer. Please visit www.abercrombiekent.com.au for more information. 126 13 0 0 851 8 0 0 | SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS
Outback Adventure by Private Aircraft 8 DAYS ADELAIDE – FLINDERS RANGES – PARACHILNA – WILLIAM CREEK – COOBER PEDY – GAWLER RANGES – PORT LINCOLN – ADELAIDE Take yourself away from the everyday in limited company on an exclusive private air tour into outback South Australia. Discover the raw landscapes of the Flinders Ranges, from the air and at ground level, and extraordinary natural wonders all the way to the Eyre Peninsula. Get unique insight to the state’s rich pastoral heritage visiting outback stations and meeting the characters who reside there. Rest up in atmospheric pubs and hotels and delight in the myriad tastes of South Australia from ‘feral fare’ and home brew to world’s finest seafood. This adventure is sure to remain with you long after you’ve toasted your final outback sunset. Active Fiordland Adventure 6 DAYS QUEENSTOWN – TE ANAU – QUEENSTOWN An adventurer’s playground, explore Queenstown on this unforgettable South Island discovery. Your days will be full of hiking and lake expeditions, the mountain peaks and awe- inspiring fiords leaving you spellbound. Your expert host, Phil Smyth, will share his passion and knowledge for the native flora and fauna and the landscapes they call home. At the end of each action-packed day, you’ll bed down in two of New Zealand’s finest lodges. This short but exhilarating sojourn will leave you reinvigorated and renewed. Top of the South Cycling Adventure 6 DAYS NELSON – ABEL TASMAN – NELSON Embark on an active exploration of New Zealand’s South Island on this bespoke cycle tour. Discover the Nelson Tasman region and its breathtaking natural landscapes, from endless golden beaches to untouched forests and rugged mountain scenery. Balance explorations with an appreciation of the finer things, visiting artists’ studios, galleries and famed Nelson wineries alongside New Zealand’s oldest pub. Experience Adele Island on an overnight boating adventure in magnificent Abel Tasman National Park. 130 0 851 8 0 0 | W W W. ABERCROMBIEKENT.COM . AU 127
A&K delivers the finest luxury expedition cruise experience in the world. Cultural Cruises that Enrich and Enlighten A unique and compelling sense of discovery defines every A&K cultural voyage, from the comprehensive itinerary designed by A&K experts to the enriching and authentic insider access opportunities found on your choice of included shore excursions, curated by A&K and accompanied by passionate local guides. Adventure Cruises to Earth’s Farthest Frontiers Explore awe-inspiring Antarctica, the Arctic and Australia’s Kimberley on astonishing itineraries found nowhere else. Led by A&K’s award-winning Expedition Team — real-life explorers who are experts in their fields — experience a spectacular cruise aboard a luxurious ship purpose-built for adventure. Please visit www.abercrombiekent.com.au for up-to-date information, including availability and pricing, on 2021–22 departures. New! Antarctica & The Solar Eclipse Antarctic Cruise Adventure: A Changing Landscape 15 days | Nov 28, 2021 13 days | Dec 10, 2021 Embark on the ultimate adventure to Antarctica, where towering icebergs Embark on the Luxury Expedition Cruise of a lifetime to extraordinary set the stage for an extraordinary phenomenon: a total solar eclipse. Learn Antarctica, where towering icebergs and massive glaciers showcase flawless about the incredible science behind a total eclipse from an award-winning beauty. Uncover the effects of rising global temperatures firsthand with astronomer and former NASA astronaut. Discover rare yet abundant wildlife, enthralling lectures by climate scientist James McClintock, enjoy daily Zodiac and explore the Antarctic Peninsula with action-packed daily excursions. excursions and witness rare and thrilling wildlife up close. 128 130 0 851 8 0 0 | SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS
Antarctica, South Georgia & the Antarctica, South Georgia & New! The Northeast Passage: Across Falkland Islands: Holiday Voyage the Falkland Islands Cruise: the Russian Arctic with Geoffrey Kent 18 days | Dec 20, 2021 Photography & Exploration 26 days | Aug 27, 2021 Experience an epic holiday adventure to 18 days | Jan 4, 2022 Join A&K founder Geoffrey Kent on a voyage Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falkland Explore the colourful Falkland Islands, unspoiled through the Northeast Passage alongside our Islands, celebrating the arrival of the new year in South Georgia with its rookeries of king award-winning Expedition Team, including a the world’s most remarkable wilderness area. penguins, and epic Antarctica — an ideal itinerary National Geographic photographer and a Russian for photographers and explorers alike. Far East expert. Arctic Cruise Adventure: In Search New! Cruising Iceland, the Faroe Cruising the Baltic Sea: of the Polar Bear Islands & Norwegian Fjords Copenhagen to St. Petersburg 15 days | Aug 5, 2021 12 days | Aug 18, 2021 13 days | Jun 29, 2021 Explore the Arctic on an all-encompassing Embark on a thrilling expedition to breathtaking Set out on the most sweeping of Baltic cruises, expedition in search of the mighty polar bear. south-eastern Iceland, the isolated and unique immersed in the cultures of grand, historic cities Experience this thrilling destination through daily Faroe Islands and off-the-beaten-path Norwegian in Denmark, Poland, Lithuania, Sweden, Estonia, guided shore landings, as well as active excursions. fjords. Finland and Russia. Cruising the Greek Isles Wonders of Japan Cruise: Kimberley Cruise: Australia’s 10 days | Jun 16 & Sep 9, 2021 Cherry Blossom Season Last Frontier Experience the wide diversity of Greece on 14 days | Mar 25, 2021 13 days | May 6, 2021 a single itinerary that spans Knossos in Crete, Experience the vast breadth of this island nation, Venture to a sprawling and spectacular Rhodes, Santorini and lively Mykonos, exploring including atmospheric Kyoto, mediaeval Karatsu wilderness, resplendent with dramatic reefs and historic sites and natural marvels. and the mountains of Towada-Hachimantai waterfalls, astonishing wildlife, and Aboriginal National Park. culture. 130 0 851 8 0 0 | W W W. ABERCROMBIEKENT.COM . AU 129
The Best Way to Fly: With A&K Abercrombie & Kent has long-established relationships with a wide range of partner airlines. This works to your advantage in a number of ways: • Our Travel Specialists and dedicated Flight Desk know which flights work best for your particular itinerary and which can save you time in the air • We offer competitive airfares in conjunction with any of our holidays in any class of travel • You can choose from a wide variety of carriers and earn mileage credits with your preferred airlines (where applicable) Talk to your A&K Travel Specialist about our Flight Desk service. Earn 1 Qantas Point for every $1 spent on eligible itineraries*. Abercrombie & Kent guests can earn Qantas Points when booking a luxury holiday. Qantas Frequent Flyer members earn 1 Qantas Point for every dollar spent on an A&K private journey or Limited Edition Small Group Journey of seven nights or more (excludes taxes and credit card fees)*. Visit our website to see the points you could earn when booking eligible itineraries. Start exploring today, book your qualifying holiday and you could be closer to your dream reward, whether it be a flight to an exotic destination, a shopping voucher or one of the many other rewards available through Qantas Frequent Flyer. See the website for details: www.abercrombiekent.com.au/qantas-frequent-flyer *Terms & Conditions apply. 130 130 0 851 8 0 0 | SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS
A Rewards Programme for Repeat Travellers Experience the Marco Polo Club Created to recognise and reward our most loyal guests, the Marco Polo Club® is open to everyone who travels on three or more journeys with Abercrombie & Kent. Among the club’s benefits is a five-percent discount on almost any new booking made within nine months of returning from an A&K journey. This discount also applies to any immediate family member(s) travelling with the Marco Polo Club member. And solo travellers are entitled to a 50% discount on most single supplements booked at any time. Marco Polo Club members also enjoy recognition in other ways with a place on the priority waitlist for sold-out journeys, a members-only onboard reception on A&K Luxury Expedition Cruises, and a variety of exclusive communications and events. To learn more about A&K’s Marco Polo Club, visit www.abercrombiekent.com.au/marcopoloclub 13 0 0 851 8 0 0 | W W W. ABERCROMBIEKENT.COM . AU 131
These Terms and Conditions apply to group journeys including Luxury Small 4.3 Travel Arrangements – prices may be based on Products being 4.12 Air Transportation – International airfares (to the journey starting Group Journeys, Limited Editions Journeys, Marco Polo Journeys, Family booked for all Customers in the Booking, and accordingly Customers point and from the ending point) are not included in programme pricing. Journeys, Connections, Connections European River Cruise Journeys, must travel together throughout the Travel Arrangements. A&K has special agreements with many air carriers and can offer Immersive Journeys and Wings Over the World Journeys as well as Group 4.4 Surcharges – the price of the Travel Arrangements is subject to the quotations from most departure points. Some journeys include internal Pre- and Post-Tour Extensions, departing between January 1, 2021 and possibility of surcharges. Surcharges may be incurred (without limitation) flights as specified in the itinerary. All internal air is based on economy December 31, 2021 and bookings for future years until updated. For all other in connection with: currency exchange rates, increases in Product prices, class seating and is 100% non-refundable at time of final payment terms and conditions, please refer to www.abercrombiekent.com.au fuel levies, scheduled airfares, hotel, cruise and ground transportation (some exceptions may apply). All international and internal air prices are charges, game park entrance fees and any other increases in connection subject to change until final payment has been received by A&K. Flight 1. Definitions confirmation is based on availability. Air reservations cannot be confirmed with the Travel Arrangement. “A&K” means Abercrombie & Kent (Australia) Pty Ltd ACN 005 422 999. until full passport details are received by A&K. 4.5 Where there is any change in the costs incurred by A&K in providing “ACL” means the Australian Consumer Law Schedule to the Competition the Services, A&K may vary its price to account for such change by notifying All air carriers are independent contractors and are not owned, managed, and Consumer Act. the Customer, whether or not the Customer has made full payment. controlled or operated by A&K. Your airline ticket constitutes a contract between yourself and the airlines (and not A&K), even if purchased “Conditions” means these Terms and Conditions. 4.6 Changes in the Australian Dollar – the financial commitments A&K through A&K. “Contract” means any agreement for the provision of Travel undertakes in order to offer the prices mean that prices cannot be reduced or refunded if the Australian dollar strengthens. A&K is not liable for, and does not assume responsibility or accept claims Arrangements or Services by A&K to the Customer. with regard to, seat assignments, name changes, schedule changes, flight “Customer” means a person, jointly or severally if more than one, 4.7 Products not Utilised – no refunds are made in respect of Products changes and/ or cancellations. Should you change or cancel your air acquiring Travel Arrangements and Services from A&K. not utilised, for example, flights, accommodation, meals and sightseeing transportation arrangements before or after your travel begins, all airline excursions. change and cancellation fees will apply. “Departure Date” means the date scheduled for the Customer to depart at the start of the Travel Arrangements. 4.8 A&K Price Assurance - A&K will honour any lower advertised price 4.13 Baggage – A&K provides porterage of up to two (2) pieces of baggage on www.abercrombiekent.com.au for the same programme, travel date per person. Please note should your journey include internal/domestic or “GST” has the definition given in A New Tax System (Goods and Services and accommodation classification for all small group journeys available Tax) Act 1999 (“Act”) or any amending legislation, and includes any charter flights, your luggage allowance may be less than two (2) pieces of through A&K excluding Luxury Expedition Cruises, Private Jet, Inspiring baggage and weight/size restrictions and additional costs may apply. similar value–added or consumption tax. Expeditions by Geoffrey Kent, international and internal air and extra “Material Alteration” means a material change to the Travel Arrangements services. The Travel Professional or customer must contact A&K for Details will be provided in your Pre-Travel Documentation. Baggage and as determined at A&K’s sole discretion. a price adjustment prior to travel. A&K reserves the right to modify or personal effects are at the owner’s risk throughout the travel programme, cancel the A&K Price Assurance for future bookings without prior notice. and A&K assumes no liability for lost or damaged baggage. Please check “Products” means individual components of Travel Arrangements, such as with your international carrier for other baggage restrictions and fees accommodation, meals, transport, cruises and tours. 4.9 Inclusions for Luxury Small Group Journeys, Marco Polo Journeys, applicable to your international flights. “Services” means the booking and payment services provided by A&K in Connections Journeys, Connections European River Cruises, Immersive Journeys and Wings over the World Journey – All accommodations, 4.14 Child Policy - The minimum age is 10 years old unless noted on the relation to Travel Arrangements. itinerary and all children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. meals and fully guided sightseeing (including park and entrance fees) “Suppliers” means the third parties that are responsible for providing the as noted in the itinerary; airport transfers to/from hotel/ship in the first/ Some activities on journeys may require a minimum age to participate. individual Products. last published city regardless of day of arrival and departure ; services of 5. Payment “Tax Invoice” means a tax invoice which complies with the definition A&K Resident Tour Director or appropriate guide on Pre- and Post-Tour contained in section 29 – 70 of the Act or any amending legislation. Extensions; coffee/tea/soft drinks/water at included meals; local wine and 5.1 Final Payment – unless otherwise agreed in writing, the final payment beer at all designated welcome and farewell dinners and with all lunches must be received by A&K 90 days prior to the Departure Date. Select “Travel Arrangements” means the travel arrangements made by A&K Journeys (see Clause 3.5 above for the list) must be paid in full 120 days and dinners on Connections European River Cruises; local bottled water including all Products. before the departure date. Wings Over the World Journeys and Namibia during sightseeing; porterage of up to two (2) pieces of baggage (not for Immersive Journeys); complimentary Internet access (where available on Unearthed Limited Edition Journey must be paid in full 180 days before 2. Basis of Contract cruises and at land accommodations; service levels are not guaranteed); the departure date. 2.1 The Conditions apply exclusively to every contract for Services by hotel taxes; and gratuities throughout, except to the Resident Tour 5.2 If you pay A&K by credit card, a surcharge will be added to the total A&K to the Customer and cannot be varied or supplanted by any other Director/Extension guide/East Africa safari driver-guides. price. The current surcharge for all credit cards is 1.5% of the total price condition unless expressly accepted in writing by A&K. Additional inclusions for Luxury Small Group Journeys, Family Journeys, 2.2 Acceptance: Payment of a deposit indicates the Customer’s Marco Polo Journeys and Wings over the World Journeys only – A&K’s 6. Amendments acceptance of the Conditions. Travelling Bell Boy Service is provided; however, because of security 6.1 A&K reserves the right to modify programme itineraries, including 2.3 Different Products may have specific terms and conditions, deposit regulations, this service may be limited at airports, railway stations and arranged sightseeing, and substitute accommodations, including requirements and cancellation charges applicable to the Product. These points of embarkation for cruises. A&K’s Traveller’s Valet includes laundry vessels and trains, at any time due to a smaller group size, unforeseen will be communicated during the quoting and booking process. service for eight (8) pieces (excludes Pre- and Post-Tour Extensions ). Dry circumstances or circumstances beyond A&K’s control. Every effort will cleaning is not included. A&K’s Breakfast in Bed service is included on be made to operate itineraries as planned, but alterations may occur after 3. Booking Your Holiday Luxury Small Group and Wings Over the World Journeys up to two times the final itinerary has been issued. 3.1 Quotes – will be provided in relation to a price for the Travel per journey (limitations may apply for safari journeys). 6.2 A&K will endeavour to assist if the Customer requests an amendment Arrangements. The quote is valid for a period of seven (7) days. Inclusions for Limited Edition Journeys - All accommodation as detailed to the Travel Arrangements up to 90 days prior to the Departure Date 3.2 Deposit – a deposit of $1,750 per person is required to secure the on a double/twin share basis with private facilities; meals as specified; subject to the following; booking. There may be an additional deposit depending on the policies bottled water during transfers and touring; wine and beer with all a) Amendment Charge – fees may apply to any Customer requesting a of the Supplier of Products being booked. Any additional deposits will be designated lunches and dinners; airport welcome; assistance with luggage change to a confirmed booking. advised at time of booking. A deposit of 25% per person is required for and group transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle; services of English speaking A&K Resident Tour Director; economy flights only b) Additional Charges – all other expenses incurred by A&K may also be Wings Over the World Journeys. if specified as included in itinerary; all entrance fees, planning, handling, payable by the Customer at A&K’s discretion. 3.3 Booking requests within 90 days of the Departure Date must be operational and communication charges; all tipping, including the c) Any charges arising from a request for an amendment are payable accompanied by full payment and may be subject to an urgent processing Resident Tour Director (where a ‘Guest Host’ accompanies the journey, by the Customer whether or not A&K is successful in confirming the fee. Select Journeys indicated below must be paid in full 120 days before tipping of the Guest Host is not expected). requested amendment. the departure date. Wings Over the World Journeys and Namibia Unearthed must be paid in full 180 days before the departure date. 4.10 Exclusions for Luxury Small Group Journeys, Family Journeys, d) Late Amendments – amendments made by the Customer within 90 Marco Polo Journeys, Connections Journeys, Connections European days of the Departure Date (120 days for Select Journeys and 180 days for 3.4 Pre- and Post-Tour Extensions are only available to customers River Cruises, Immersive Journeys and Wings over the World Journeys – Wings Over the World and Namibia Unearthed Journeys) are treated as booked on related group journeys. International airfares, unless otherwise noted; costs associated with obtaining cancellations and re-bookings. Cancellation charges apply as detailed below. 3.5 Select Journeys: Brazil: The Amazon, Pantanal & Iguazu Falls; Cruising passports or entry visas; reciprocity and other border fees; airport departure the Mekong: Siam, Saigon & Angkor Wat; Easter Island & the Tapati Festival; taxes, unless otherwise noted; excess baggage charges; gratuities to the 7. Cancellations By The Customer Egypt & the Nile: A Holiday Journey; Family Costa Rica; Family Galápagos; Resident Tour Director/Extension guide/East Africa safari driver-guides; 7.1 The Customer must give A&K notice if the Customer intends to cancel Galápagos Holiday Adventure; Galápagos Wildlife Adventure; India meals other than those specified in the itinerary; room service; beverages any Travel Arrangements. Wildlife Safari; Legends of the East by Rail: Bangkok to Singapore & Bali; other than those noted in inclusions above; sightseeing not included in the Mongolia: Naadam Festival & the Khan Legacy; Myanmar & the Irrawaddy; published itinerary; and personal expenses such as laundry (except for A&K’s 7.2 Charges – the following charges, excluding international airfares, Oman & the Emirates: The Sands of Time; Patagonia: The Last Wilderness; Traveller’s Valet as noted), communication charges, Internet access for all are payable by the Customer in accordance with the number of days Peru: Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley; Rwanda: Land of a Thousand trains; and optional activities (which are subject to availability). prior to the Departure Date following notice being received by A&K of Hills; South Korea & Japan: Cultural Legacies of the East; Southern Africa cancellation: Exclusions for Limited Edition Journeys – International airfares, unless Safari by River & Rail; Splendours of Morocco; Taj Mahal & the Treasures otherwise noted; costs associated with obtaining passports or entry of India; Wellness India: Ancient Traditions & Inspiring Icons; Wellness Luxury Small Group Journeys by A&K, including Limited Edition visas; reciprocity and other border fees; insurance coverage of personal Southeast Asia: Timeless Rituals of Indochina; Wild Canada: Belugas & Journeys, Marco Polo Journeys, Family Journeys, Connections loss, injury, illness or damages incurred during your trip; items of a purely Bears; Wonders of the Galápagos & Machu Picchu; Cuba Awakened and personal nature such as drinks, laundry, dry cleaning, internet, fax or Land Journeys, Immersive Journeys range: all Connections European River Cruise Journeys. phone charges; transfers, sightseeing or meals not specified in itinerary; Days prior to Departure Amount or Percentage of Travel excess baggage charges; airport departure taxes, unless otherwise noted. 4. Price Policy Date Arrangements Price Payable 4.11 Prices quoted include GST. Prices for the supply of the Travel 4.1 Prices are valid for travel arrangements made and travelling in the period Arrangements and the Services exclude any other taxes, duties or imposts 91 days or more $1,750 per person until 31 December 2021. All prices are per person in Australian Dollars imposed on or in relation to the Travel Arrangements and the Services in unless otherwise specified. Prices are subject to the quote provided. Australia or overseas. The Customer is liable to pay any amount of GST 90 – 46 days prior 50% of Travel Arrangements price 4.2 Travel Arrangement prices are quoted for the entire package and imposed on any Product. 45 – 0 days prior 100% of Travel Arrangements price itemised component costs cannot be given. 132 130 0 851 8 0 0 | SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS
9.5 Nothing in the Conditions is to be interpreted as excluding, restricting ensure that an overseas recipient of Customer Information complies with Select Journeys listed above: or modifying the application of any relevant State or Federal legislation the Australian Privacy Principles. Days prior to Departure Amount or Percentage of Travel which cannot be excluded, restricted or modified. 14. Miscellaneous Date Arrangements Price Payable 9.6 Passport and Visa Requirements – it is the Customer’s responsibility to ensure that the Customer has a valid passport, visas and permits which meet 14.1 A&K’s failure to enforce any of these Conditions shall not be 121 days or more $1,750 per person the immigration and governmental requirements of the country of travel. The construed as a waiver of any of A&K’s rights. Customer may be refused boarding or disembarked from a plane, vessel or 14.2 If any Condition is unenforceable it shall be read down to be 120 - 61 days prior 50% of Travel Arrangements price train without liability for refund, payment, compensation, or credit of any kind enforceable or, if it cannot be read down, the condition shall be severed 60 – 0 days prior 100% of Travel Arrangements price if the Customer does not have proper documentation, and the Customer from the Conditions without affecting the enforceability of the remaining will be subject to any fine or other costs incurred by A&K which result from conditions. improper documentation or noncompliance with applicable regulations. 9.7 The Customer agrees and acknowledges that A&K will not be liable 15. A&K Guaranteed Departures Wings Over the World Journeys (and Namibia Unearthed*): for any loss or damage incurred by the Customer due to the Customer’s 15.1 All journeys are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of two (2) Days prior to Departure Percentage of Travel Arrangements failure to obtain any valid passports, visas, permits or any other persons unless noted on the itinerary. Date Price Payable governmental requirements of the countries of transit or travel. 15.2 Guaranteed departures will operate except only in cases of force 9.8 Medical Conditions – Some active elements have been incorporated majeure, which could include any major world event adversely effecting 211 days prior to departure 10% of programme price into some itineraries. To enjoy the trips as intended, a minimum level of international travel patterns or other circumstances beyond A&K’s control. or more fitness is required. The Customer must notify A&K of any pre-existing medical conditions that might reasonably be expected to affect the Travel 16. Photography During Travel 210 - 181 days prior to 25% of programme price Arrangements. The Customer agrees and acknowledges that A&K will departure 16.1 A&K reserves the right to take photographs and video during the not be liable for any loss or damage incurred by the Customer as a result operation of any Travel Arrangements or part thereof and to use them for 180-121 days prior to of any pre-existing medical condition or health issue of the Customer that promotional purposes during the Travel Arrangements and thereafter. 50% of programme price departure* may preclude, delay, affect or interfere with the Travel Arrangements. 16.2 By booking Travel Arrangements with A&K, Customers agree to 9.9 Health Issues – It is the Customer’s sole responsibility to: allow their images to be used in such photographs and video. 120 days prior to departure 100% of programme price or less* a) obtain any vaccinations or take any other health precautions applicable 16.3 Customers who prefer that their images not be used are asked to to the country of travel; identify themselves to their Tour Director at the beginning of their Travel b) take all steps reasonably necessary (including, without limitation, the Arrangements. 7.3 Additional Charges – the Customer may incur further cancellation consultation of appropriate medical professionals) to identify whether they charges from some Suppliers, including international flight providers and 17. Travel Documents have any pre-existing medical conditions or health issues (whether known local agents. or unknown) that may preclude, delay, affect or interfere with the Travel Travel documents will be issued after final payment has been received. 8. Cancellations and Material Alteration by A&K Arrangements; and Travel documents may include special conditions including restrictions c) notify A&K if the Customer has any pre-existing medical conditions or such as baggage size and weight limits. Travel documents are not 8.1 A&K may treat a booking as cancelled and levy cancellation charges if transferable. All airline tickets must be issued in the name of the passport the Customer does not pay the balance of the Travel Arrangements price health issues that may preclude, delay, affect or interfere with the Travel Arrangements. holder and some carriers will deny carriage if the name varies and the at 90 days prior to the Departure Date. booking may be cancelled. 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Explore More of the World in A&K Style SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS LUXURY EXPEDITION CRUISES Setting the standard for comfort and service Unscripted journeys through the High in small group travel, these shared adventures Arctic, realm of the polar bear, the legendary to the world’s great destinations feature Northwest Passage, and to Antarctica guaranteed departures, the finest hotels, and on incredible expedition vessels, with insider access to revered sites, often before on board enrichment programmes and the crowds arrive. With expert local hosts and shore excursions with expert guides and small group sizes (maximum 18), these are naturalists. Also includes cultural cruises in the journeys to the heart and soul of a destination. Mediterranean region, Japan and beyond. AFRICA, ARABIA & PERSIA EUROPE Explore the Mother Continent and her near Luxuriate in the Continent’s pageant of eastern neighbours, from the incredible dazzling cities, enchanting rural scenes, wildlife of Southern and East Africa, home dramatic mountainscapes and sparkling of the safari and birthplace of A&K, to the coastlines; from the Arctic North and living histories of Egypt and Morocco, the Scandinavia to the Mediterranean South, Arabian Peninsula and Persia, birthplaces of from the Sceptred Isles to the splendours of civilisations. Central and Eastern Europe. NORTH AMERICA LATIN AMERICA North America is a vast continent, geographically Discover the Promised Land for the modern and culturally, and A&K’s newest destination experiential traveller, where the New World team can show you the very best the new world and the pre-Columbian past meet in larger has to offer. Iconic desert landscapes, mountain than life landscapes, vibrant cities and other- ranges and coastal retreats, luxury ranches, worldly ecosystems; from Patagonia to the unique wildlife experiences, quintessential small Amazon; the festivals of Mexico to the peaks towns and favourite neighbourhoods in some of of the Andes; the wildlife of the Galapagos to the world’s great cities. the nightlife of Buenos Aires. INDIA & THE ORIENT AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND Wonder at the different worlds unfurled Adventure and luxury begins on your across a vast continent, from the ancient doorstep, from the Red Centre to the golden empires of Central Asia, the sensory beaches and azure waters of the coast; adventure that is India, to the millennial World Heritage rainforests and rich pastoral powerhouse of Modern China and the lands; glaciers, geysers, fiords and alpine alluring lands of the Far East, Asia is a peaks; with modern, cosmopolitan cities and kaleidoscope of colours and cultures. world class lodging, fishing, hiking, golfing, food and wine. View these brochures online at www.abercrombiekent.com.au, or call 1300 851 800 for more information or to order a free copy of any of these brochures Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Linkedin aktravel.au aktravel_au aktravel_au abercrombiekent.com.au/ Abercrombie & Kent youtube Australia Like our Facebook page for Join us on our travels around Followers on Twitter get daily Discover more about A&K Follow our page and keep daily updates on all the latest the world, as we share our A&K updates from around Philanthropy projects. up-to-date with company news, special offers and online favourite photos from the field. the world. and industry news, job competitions! Tag your A&K travels with openings and more! #GoBeyondtheOrdinary.
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