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STANDARD INSIGHT VACATIONS - BOOKING CONDITIONS & OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Booking Conditions & Other Important Information
Airport Transfer Information
AIRPORT TRANSFERS LONDON
Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the airport and your central London tour hotel, so Insight has negotiated rates with National Express Dot2Dot from London Heathrow to allow you to arrange your own airport transfers before travelling, thus saving time and hassle when you arrive.
Prices for Dot2Dot shuttle transfers between London Heathrow Airport and your Insight London hotel are A$40 per person, each way.
Flight information must be provided to Insight no less than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed. You must stay at a London hotel booked by Insight on the night of your arrival and the night prior to your departure date. National Express Dot2Dot will pick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London's Heathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after 22.00 please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange your transfer to your Insight hotel. See below for transfer conditions.
If you take advantage of our great Airfares and book your Land and Air with Insight we'll include FREE arrival (and departure, if applicable) transfer with Dot2Dot between London's Heathrow Airport and your Insight hotel, or the Gatwick Express train service between London Gatwick and Victoria Station!
AIRPORT TRANSFERS EUROPE
All Insight guests receive complimentary European arrival and departure transfers* by shuttle bus/coach on the arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified on the individual itinerary pages. Flight timings must be provided to Insight no less than 21 days before the flight departure.
ATHENS, CAIRO, TEL AVIV, AMMAN AND ISTANBUL
An Insight bonus in the Eastern Mediterranean region! Insight is pleased to offer complimentary airport transfers* at any time either on the first or last day of the tour or on other days in conjunction with pre and post tour accommodation booked through Insight. Flight timings must be provided to Insight no less than 21 days before the flight departure. *Important conditions apply - please refer to Booking Conditions for full details.
European Private Transfers
If your flight times or arrival/departure days do not coincide with our shuttle transfers you may choose to purchase a private shared transfer, providing you also purchase the additional pre and post-tour hotel night(s) from Insight. Flight timings must be provided to Insight no less than 21 days before the flight departure. For your information, private transfer prices are shown alongside approximate taxi fares.
Airport to hotel or return Transfer* Approx. Taxi fare Private Airport to hotel or return Transfer* Approx. Taxi fare Private
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Airport to hotel or return Transfer*
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Approx. Taxi fare
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Private
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Airport to hotel or return Transfer*
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Approx. Taxi fare
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Private
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AUD$
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AUD$
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AUD$
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AUD$
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Barcelona
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$54
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$79
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Madrid
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$50
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$66
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Belgrade
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$20
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$49
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Milan
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$248
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$180
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Berlin (TXL)
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$37
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$63
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Moscow
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β
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$105
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Casablanca
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$62
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$46
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Nice
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$41
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$54
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Catania
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$62
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$106
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Oslo
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$195
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$176
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Copenhagen
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$53
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$115
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Paris (CDG)
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$93
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$91
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Dublin
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$54
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$83
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Prague
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$41
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$42
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Edinburgh
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$36
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$91
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Rome (FCO)
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$103
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$60
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Frankfurt
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$83
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$73
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St. Petersburg
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β
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$73
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Geneva
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$31
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$75
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Vienna
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$72
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$60
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Glasgow
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$48
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$91
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Warsaw
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$52
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$35
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Lisbon
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$25
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$42
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Zagreb
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$52
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$54
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*Prices are per person one way. You will be met after clearing customs and escorted to your vehicle, which maybe a car or minibus.
If you purchase extra accommodation in Cairo, Athens, Istanbul, Amman or Tel Aviv, transfers are still included provided the conditions shown under "What's Included in the Tour Price" in Booking Conditions are met.Insight does not recommend taxis in Russia. Reykjavik Flybus transfers can be purchased at the airport.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE
Inter-city Travel: By private motorcoach, trains and ferries (see itineraries).
Touring: By air-conditioned luxury motorcoaches with on-board washroom and reclining seats for maximum comfort.
Insight's premium touring coaches are configured with 40 or 41 seats for just 40 guests. However, due to recent changes in EC regulations on drivers hours, replacement coaches may be required to be used once per touring week on certain selective itineraries. When this occurs the replacement coach may have in excess of 40 seats. Also, transfer coaches, sightseeing vehicles, or, in the event of a mechanical breakdown, relief coaches may feature 49 or 53 seats.
In the Eastern Mediterranean, Morocco and Iceland, smaller motorcoaches without toilet facilities may be used.
If, due to circumstances beyond our control, coaches are used on tours otherwise than advertised, a refund of $10 per person will be made.
Air Transportation: Internal air flights are included in the land price only when indicated in the ‘Included Features’ panel on specific itineraries.
Reservations for our Egyptian airline are given well in advance, however actual flight timings cannot be confirmed prior to departure. Internal flights in Egypt may involve very early or very late departures and arrivals.
Hotel Accommodation: Prices per person are based on two persons sharing a twin-bedded room with private bath or shower.
When booking triple rooms please note that the third bed may be a ‘roll-away’. Availability of triple rooms is limited.
Please note that single rooms in Europe will generally be smaller than twin-bedded rooms.
Please note European hotel standards & services provided may vary from those in other parts of the world and are often in the local style.
Passengers who are members of Hotel Frequent Traveller programmes are not entitled to earn points with any of the hotels featured on an Insight Vacations tour.
Any special room request will be made on a REQUEST basis only. Insight cannot guarantee special room request although every effort will be made to request from respective hotels.
Cruises: Per person prices are based on two persons sharing a cabin with two berths, private shower and toilet. A limited number of single cabins are available on request at extra cost.
Single Traveller Savings do not apply to tours featuring cruises.
Triples are not available on Nile cruises or European river cruises.
Tour Director: Escorted tours are conducted in English only by a professional multi-lingual Tour Director.
In Egypt, Greece, & Jordan only tours of 10 people or more will be escorted by an Insight Tour Director.
Hosted service is provided in London and Rome on tours 675, 968 & 969.
Meals: Continental or buffet breakfasts in the local style are included as indicated on all tours except in Ireland, provincial Britain and Scandinavia, where full national style breakfasts are served. Dinners are included as detailed in itineraries. All meals are included on cruises. In-flight meals and snacks are served according to airline policy.
. Any special meal requirements will be made on a REQUEST basis only. Insight can not GUARANTEE special meal requests nor will it assume any responsibility or liability if clients' special meal requests are not fulfiled.
Sightseeing: Excursions and entrance fees to places of interest as detailed on each itinerary with an English-speaking guide where necessary. Headphones will be provided as advertised on the itinerary pages. No refund will be made if they cannot be provided for operational reasons.
Premium Highlights: Featured sightseeing is integral to our tours, therefore no refund will be given (or value attached) if not used or operated for any reason.
London Airport Transfers: National Express Dot2Dot transfers to/from London Heathrow Airport can be booked through Insight providing the following conditions have been met:
1. Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Insight no less than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed.
2. You must stay at a London hotel booked by Insight on the night of your arrival and the night prior to your departure date.
3. Insight only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
4. In the event of flight delays outside of Insight’s control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
5. All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service.
6. In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Insight will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
7. For passengers flying into London’s Gatwick Airport, Insight recommends the Gatwick Express, for details visit the Gatwick Express website at: www.gatwickexpress.com
Continental Europe Airport Transfers: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from European Gateway Airports providing the following conditions have been met:
1. Coach transfers only operate at the scheduled times and days specified for each tour departure. Passengers arriving or departing outside these times may purchase a transfer through Insight or make their own way to/from the tour hotel.
2. For those who choose to make their own flight arrangements, flight details must be provided to Insight by the Travel Agent not less than 21 days before the flight departure for entitlement to the transfers.
3. Your flights should be timed to allow you to clear customs in good time for the scheduled transfers – your travel agent will advise you of the most appropriate arrangement.
4. As these are group transfers, in the unlikely event of a missed transfer through flight delays outside Insight’s control, passengers will need to make their own alternative transfer arrangements at their own expense.
5. Passengers who have booked pre tour or post tour accommodation with Insight, will NOT be entitled to be transferred to or from the Airport and transfers will be at the clients expense. These can also be purchased through Insight.
Airport transfers in Cairo, Athens, Istanbul, Amman & Tel Aviv: transfers operate at all times, between the airport and the tour hotel on the first and last day of the tour and also in conjunction with pre and post tour accommodation booked through Insight. The following conditions apply:
1. For those who choose to make their own flight arrangements, flight details must be provided to Insight by the Travel Agent not less than 21 days before the flight departure for entitlement to the transfers.
2. You must be staying at the Insight tour hotel, booked by Insight, on the night of your arrival and the night before the date of your departure flight.
3. Only one arrival and one departure transfer per person is included.
4. As these are group transfers, in the unlikely event of a missed transfer through flight delays outside Insight’s control, passengers will need to make their own alternative transfer arrangements at their own expense.
5. Transfers cannot be routed to other pick-up points or destinations other than those booked.
6. Transfers are non-transferable to other people.
Baggage Allowance & Porterage: Porterage for one suitcase on tour is included and at arrival or departure from each tour hotel. Due to limited coach capacity this single bag should have a weight not exceeding 30kg (66lbs) and dimensions not exceeding 77.5cm (30.5in) x 56cm (22in) x 32cm (12.5in). Charges will be levied in the event these limits are exceeded and our promise to transport you as indicated may be invalidated.
Note: Airlines may restrict check-in baggage to 20kgs per person.
Tips & Taxes: All tips are included for services on tour provided by dining-room waiters, chambermaids and porters at hotels, airports, docks and stations and to the crew on Nile cruises.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE
Airfares to and from Europe, airport taxes and charges imposed by third parties, visa and passport fees, insurance, laundry, phone calls, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, tips to Tour Directors, motorcoach drivers and local city guides, items of a personal nature, excess baggage, optional excursions.
Note that in Egypt, service charges of up to 33% will be levied on all additional services, meals, beverages etc not included in the tour price. This service charge will be applied on your hotel bill at time of checkout.
PAYMENTS
Non-refundable Deposit: $200 per person per tour.
Final Payment: 45 days prior to departure from Australia. For tours with River Cruises final Payment is required 90 days prior to departure from Australia.
1. Your land reservation will be confirmed on receipt of a non refundable deposit of $200 per person, per tour which is required within 7 days of booking, (except on some departures where space is limited and your deposit may be required sooner. You will be advised at time of booking.) Your reservation will automatically be cancelled if the deposit is not received within the specified period.
2. Payment in full is required at time of booking for reservations made less than 45 days before departure from Australia (90 days for tours with River Cruises).
3. Insight reserves the right to cancel the reservation and apply cancellation charges should payments not be received within the above specified periods.
4. Some tours offer add-on flights from London to European Gateways. This supplement must be paid in full within 7 days of booking and is non-refundable.
5. Your agent shall, on the receipt of any monies, hold such monies for each and every person named in the booking until the booking is confirmed at which times those monies shall be remitted promptly by your agent to us. All such monies received by us will be deposited as required by law. We will be entitled to keep for each account any interest earned on such monies. It is a condition of our confirmation of your booking and acceptance of your deposit in respect of your tour, that all monies paid by you to us through your agent, whether by way of deposit or otherwise in respect of your tour, may be disbursed by us as and when we see fit or in respect of the services to be provided or fees payable under the tour programme, and the payment of a deposit or otherwise for your tour shall be deemed to be a direction to disburse such monies as aforesaid.
6. Travel documents and instructions for joining your tour will be sent to you approximately 21 days before departure from Australia (provided full payment has been received).
CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS & BOOKING CHANGES
1. Notice of cancellation must be made in writing either directly to Insight or through your Travel Agent.
2. A fee of $35 per person will be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed unless the change increases the value of the booking. A change of tour date or tour itinerary within 45 days of tour departure (90 days for River Cruises) will be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply except when the change is to an earlier tour departure of equivalent or greater value in which case a $35 per person amendment fee will be charged.
3. There are no refunds for any unused services including unused London airport transfers.
4. If you cancel more than 45 days before departure (90 days for River cruises), your $200 deposit will not be refunded, nor can it be credited to any other booking.
5. The following scale of charges will apply when cancellation is notified.
No. of days prior to tour commencement Cancellation fee as % of total price
Over 45 days $200 p.p. per tour
45-22 days 27.5%
21-8 days 33%
7-1 days 55%
Day of departure 100%
6. The following scale of charges apply when cancellation is notified for tours that include a River Cruise:
No. of days prior to date of stay Cancellation fee as % of total price
90 days or more $200 p.p. per tour
89-60 days 38.5%
59-30 days 55%
Less than 30 days 100%
7. The following scale of charges apply when cancellation is notified for additional accommodation.
No. of days prior to date of stay Cancellation fee as % of hotel price
Over 45 days $35 per person.
45-22 days 27.5%
21-15 days 33%
14 days or less 100%
These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that may be levied by your Travel Agent.
Illness or Absenteeism: In case you have to withdraw from a tour after it has begun for reasons such as illness, be sure to obtain a medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. We regret that we are not able to make refunds for absences from a tour, including but not limited to missed meals or sightseeing. If a promotional airfare is broken or extended for any reason, an additional fare may be payable.
GENERAL INFORMATION & CONDITIONS
Tour Prices: Are based on costs, charges, tariffs, rates, prices, taxes, levies and exchange rates as at 8th September 2008. Should any of these costs change a surcharge may be made on the price of your vacation. If the total tour price increases by more than 10%, passengers will have the right to cancel within 7 days of notification of the surcharge without penalty. No surcharges in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment for the deposit of your land tour is received. This guarantee does not apply to pre-registered bookings, or departures where prices are still subject to confirmation.This guarantee also excludes fuel surcharges and does not apply to any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or its agencies. In exchange for these guarantees no refund will be made if costs are reduced. Prices include the Goods and Services Tax where applicable. All prices are in Australian Dollars, unless otherwise specified.
Pre-registered Bookings – As the published price for subsequent years may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, international exchange rates, possible changes to the itinerary or different product content, the final price may need to be adjusted.
Tour Membership:
1. Children under 5 years of age are ineligible. Children under 8 years of age are ineligible on tours with River Cruises.
2. Passengers with disabilities are welcome on Insight’s tours providing they are accompanied by a person capable of providing all assistance required, and do not require special assistance from Insight personnel. Insight reserves the right to refuse to carry anyone it is felt cannot cope with the requirements of coach tour travel and who may require services and facilities that Insight cannot guarantee will be available. You agree to not hold the Insight group of companies responsible for any decision made by any of them or any service provider to refuse to carry you, provide any facilities or accommodation to you or to provide any services to you. Please note that wheelchair access on Nile Cruise boats is limited, please check with your travel agent for details.
Itinerary Variations: Insight constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At peak periods, duplicate departures may operate, sometimes in reverse, in which case hotels will probably vary from those listed in this brochure. Trade fairs (e.g. IBC congress in Amsterdam) and other events (e.g. Venice film festival on Lido) occasionally cause changes from scheduled hotels. In these and in other cases substitute hotels may be used and will be of a similar standard and location whenever possible.
Holidays & Changes: During local or national holidays abroad, certain facilities such as museums, sightseeing tours and shopping may be limited. In such instances, and whenever possible, slight itinerary adjustments are made by Insight Vacations to minimise inconvenience to our passengers. If, however you feel your enjoyment might be diminished by such minor limitations please check with the respective national tourist office before selecting a specific departure. Similarly, holidays, closing days and other circumstances may necessitate a change of the day of the week for scheduled highlight dinners, sightseeing or other activities.
Pre or post tour accommodation is subject to availability. If not available, an alternative may be offered, however, additional transfers to or from the tour hotel are not included.
Note that hotel information is provided as a guide; Information on facilities has been provided by the hotels concerned Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, facilities may change without notice.
Nile cruises will be operated by the cruise ships as indicated on the tour pages, however, due to maintenance and other circumstances beyond our control, alternative cruise boats of equal standard may be used.
Due to religious festivals or other reasons it will occasionally be necessary to rearrange some itineraries and hotels. Ports of call on Mediterranean cruises may sometimes be curtailed if weather conditions do not permit docking.
Tour Cancellation: Insight reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. Between 01 May & 30 September Insight will give at least 50 days notice of any tour cancellation or re-scheduling. At other times, at least 30 days notice will be given. Should this occur, we will offer you an alternative arrangement. If there is a difference in cost this will be for your account. If you do not accept this alternative arrangement within 7 days we may treat this contract as at an end. We will refund all monies & will be under no further liability.
Insight is not responsible for the costs of any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations or re-scheduling of any tour departure.
Irish Elegance: This tour is operated by Insight in conjunction with Brendan Tours, a sister member company of The Leading Travel Companies of the World.
RESPONSIBILITY
All British Isles tours are operated by: Insight Operations (Bermuda) Ltd. All Continental Europe tours are operated by: Insight Tours International (Bermuda) Ltd.
Insight Tours International (Bermuda) Ltd and Insight Operations (Bermuda) Ltd, referred to as the Operators, are agents for Insight Travel Group Limited who have empowered the Operators on its behalf to undertake the following duties:
1. The Operators shall be responsible to the passenger for supplying the services and accommodations described in this brochure, except where such services cannot be supplied or the itinerary used is changed due to delays or other causes of whatever kind of nature beyond the control of the Operators. In such circumstances, the Operators will do their best to supply comparable services, accommodation and itineraries and there shall be no refund in this connection.
2. This brochure represents the entire agreement between the passenger and the Operators.
3. In the absence of their own negligence, neither the Operators nor their agents or co-operating organisations shall be responsible for any cancellations, delays, diversions or substitution of equipment or any act or omission whatsoever by air carriers, transportation companies, hotels or any other persons providing any of the services and accommodations to passengers including any results thereof, such as changes in services or accommodations necessitated by same. Nor shall they be liable for any loss or damage to baggage or property, or for injury, illness or death, or for any damages or claims whatsoever arising from loss, negligence or delay from the act, error, omission, default or negligence of any person not its direct employee or under their exclusive control, including any act, error, omission, default or negligence of any country, government or governmental authority, officer or employee. All baggage and personal effects are at all times and in all circumstances at the risk of the tour participant. Baggage insurance is recommended. The carriers, accommodation and other suppliers providing services are independent contractors and are not agents, employees, servants or joint venturers of the operators or their affiliates. All certificates and other travel documents for services issued by the operators are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the carriers and suppliers and to the laws of the countries in which the services are supplied. Carriage by sea is subject to the Carrier’s Conditions of Carriage which are expressly incorporated into this contract, copies of which are available upon request. The Operators are not responsible for any criminal conduct by third parties.
4. Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the Operators nor their agents or co-operating organisations will be liable for any injury, illness or death or for any damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn, or the passenger is not seated when the coach is moving, at the time of such accident or incident.
5. Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.
6. Insight Vacations Pty Ltd, is only responsible for the services of reservations and ticketing, it does not accept any responsibility or liability for any of the acts, omissions, or defaults, whether negligent or otherwise, of its principal Insight Travel Group Limited or any of the companies of the Insight group of companies. All matters arising in relation to the services provided by Insight Vacations Pty Ltd., but not in respect of other things, are subject to the Laws of the State of NSW.
7. Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the time of going to press; however Insight cannot be held responsible for printing or typographical errors, or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances.
All bookings made with any provider of any transport, facilities, meals, other goods or, of any services, are subject to terms and conditions imposed by them in relation to matters not covered particularly and expressly by our agreement with any of the above mentioned two Operators in the Insight group of companies.
DATA PROTECTION STATEMENT
In order to process your tour booking, Insight Vacations will need to use personal information for you and other passengers included in your booking. This personal information may include each passenger's name, address, phone number, email address, passport number, credit/debit card number and sensitive information such as health, medical, dietary, mobility, religious or other special requirements. This personal information may be passed on to other suppliers of your travel arrangements in addition to public authorities such as customs and immigration, security and credit checking organisations, and otherwise as required by law. Similarly, we may also need to provide personal information to contractors who provide services to or for us e.g. sending mail, processing payments, providing marketing assistance. This may involve sending personal information including sensitive information to other countries that may not afford the same level of protection of personal information.
We may also use the personal information you provide us to review and improve the tours and services that we offer, and to contact you by post, email and/or telephone about other tours and services offered by Insight Vacations and its affiliated travel brands including AAT Kings, Contiki Holidays, Creative Holidays, Uniworld and Trafalgar Tours that you may be interested in. If you don't want to receive this information, or if you want a copy of the personal information we hold about you, write to us at 35 Grafton Street; Bondi Junction NSW 2022. Insight Vacations may charge a fee for supplying you with this information as permitted by law.
GENERAL CONDITIONS RELATING TO ALL AIRLINE OFFERS
1. Offers are limited and subject to availability. Early booking advised.
2. A non-refundable deposit of $100 per person is due within 7 Days of booking.
3. Full payment is required for the airfares as well as tours at least 45 days before departure from Australia. If the booking is made less than 45 days before departure, the whole cost must be paid when booking. Please ensure your Travel Agent forwards all payments to us prior to this date as flight reservations will be automatically cancelled if payments are delayed. At certain peak times airlines may require payment prior to these deadlines.
4. After ticketing a $35 per person amendment fee will be charged for all changes, in addition to any airline fees. All airfare cancellations will incur the applicable airline cancellation fee. No refund will be made once travel has commenced.
5. Insight’s Savings & Discounts do not apply to airfares.
6. If the published airfares should increase before you have paid for your package in full, it may be possible to secure the lower price, provided you pay for all your land and air arrangements prior to a cut off date announced by the airline. Once you have paid in full, your airfare will not increase.
7. Booking Classes: Airfares are subject to availability and confirmation in specific booking classes as specified by the Airline.
8. Full details and conditions may be obtained from your Travel Agent.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Tour Documents: Your tour documents, travel literature, wallet and comprehensive pre-departure documentation will be sent to you prior to departure. Please read this information carefully as it contains essential information and helpful advice to make your vacation as enjoyable as possible.
Passports & Visas: All passengers require a valid passport valid for 6 months after their trip return date and may require visas. Some countries require multiple visas. It is the passengers' responsibility to ensure he/she travels with the appropriate documents. Your Travel Agent will advise you of the necessary documents required.
Travel insurance: Insight recommends that all passengers purchase comprehensive Travel Insurance. Certain European countries have a requirement for foreign visitors to have medical insurance on entry. Insight cannot be held responsible for denied entry should a passenger be unable to provide details to the authorities of such insurance.
Walking Tours: Many of Insight Vacations’ tours feature walking tours and comfortable walking shoes are recommended for all passengers.
Plan Your Budget: You are advised to do this well in advance and be sure to allocate funds for special events whilst on tour, such as theatre, celebration meals, shopping and side trips, and ‘Optional Excursions’.
Optional Excursions: With Insight Vacations you will enjoy many of Europe’s famous highlights as included features on your tour. However, there is an exciting array of additional ‘Optional Excursions’ available to further enhance your enjoyment. A detailed list and cost is included in your tour documentation. You can only book and pay for them through your Tour Director by cash, Travellers Cheques, Visa, Mastercard or American Express credit cards.
COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE: Should you have a complaint in respect of your holiday, you should inform your Insight Tour Director or Representative during the course of your holiday. If the matter cannot be resolved after the representative’s best endeavours to do so during the holiday, your complaint should be made in writing to Insight Vacations as soon as possible after the holiday.
Smoking Policy: There is a No Smoking policy whilst travelling. However, we make plenty of convenience stops, allowing you ample opportunity to smoke if you wish, use local restroom facilities, take a scenic snapshot or just relax and enjoy a cup of coffee.
Early Payment Discounts offered by Costless are based on a strict conditions and limited seating availability - the 30% disocunt offer is based on 12 month pre-payment plus frequent traveller plus mini group booking; 32% discount is based on 12 month pre-payment plus frequent traveller plus mini group booking plus booking selected airfare from Insight Vacations; other early payment discounts are offered subject to limited availability and are based on a sliding scale (from 1 month to 12 months) the earlier you book the more you save. For full conditions please contact Costless Holidays.
Further to any Insight Vacations terms and conditions, the following Costless Holidays conditions will also apply:
1) any cancellation will incur a minimum fee of AUD$220 per person inclusive of GST - for whatever reason.
2) any change or ammendment after a deposit has been paid will incur a change fee of AUD$55 per person inclusive of GST.
3) any Costless Holidays discounts may be withdrawn at anytime without notice.
4) any Costless Holidays discounts will not be valid until a full deposit per person has been paid and cleared.
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