Iceland and Svalbard (Norway)

Departs 2nd June, 2018

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ICELAND AND SVALBARD (NORWAY), PRISTINE LANDSCAPES, QUIRKY CULTURE, POLAR BEARS AND A LOT MORE.

Whatever your perceptions of Iceland may be, they are possibly off the mark - or at least dated - as this small North Sea nation keeps on reinventing itself. From humble Nordic origins it has become one of Europe’s leading eco-paradises, boasting the largest national park in the European Union - Vatnajökull. Here you’ll discover pristine streams full of salmon, trails through glaciers, five-gaited Icelandic horses running wild, and bubbling pools of mud and sulphur to heal the body and mind. Many things remain exactly as the Vikings found them around 1,100 years ago, especially the raw and dramatic glacial fjords. Then there’s the other side of Iceland, the hip and contemporary side. For years Bjork and other quirky Icelandic musicians have not so quietly made Reykjavik a happening music and nightlife destination.

The Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, which was formally known as Spitsbergen, lies in the Arctic Ocean roughly half way between Norway and The North Pole. It comprises of three main islands and numerous smaller ones. One of the world’s northernmost inhabited areas, it's known for its rugged, remote terrain of glaciers and frozen tundra sheltering polar bears, Svalbard reindeer and Arctic foxes. Summer brings the “midnight sun” – sunlight 24 hours a day. Grab an atlas and you will see that its latitude is the same as the tip of Greenland’s north. It’s a long way from anywhere and has a small population of less than 3,000 over the same land mass as Tasmania. From close-up encounters with icebergs and glaciers to the region’s plentiful wildlife, this is a voyage of non-stop highlights. You’ll explore this landscape not only by ship but also on foot and via Zodiac. Roaming polar bears, lounging seals, grazing reindeer, and colonies of birds all co-exist in this harsh land.

Our tour explores Iceland at a good pace, over 12 days. The Svalbard component is via an expedition cruise ship where you’ll spend 7 nights on board. There is also an option to extend to other parts of the region including Greenland, The Faroe Islands and parts of Scandinavia. Grab your camera and be prepared to be wowed!

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Day 1, Saturday 2nd JunTRANSIT Depart Australia for Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. All flights and arrival times are to be confirmed and will vary across the group. Please refer to your flight itinerary. Meals in flight.

DAY 2, Sunday 3rd JunTRANSIT — REYKJAVIK Welcome to the very chic and cosmopolitan city of Reykjavik. On arrival, transfer to the hotel where you can rest, or, explore the city which is within easy walking distance. Dinner tonight is at a local restaurant for our formal welcome. D www.centerhotels.com/front-page/

DAY 3, Monday 4th JunREYKJAVIK After breakfast we’ll take a private guided city walking tour of this small but lively city. You’ll visit the stunning opera house,

Hallgrímskirkja church with its impressive tower, the Þingholt neighbourhood and the beautiful CBD district with its colourful buildings, lively shops and café scene.There’s also a visit to the Perlan Museum to see the glacier and ice cave

exhibits. Later we will head to the Blue Lagoon, on the outskirts of Reykjavik, for a therapeutic soak in Iceland’s most famous bathing lagoon. The silky smooth water will make you feel very relaxed – try not to fall asleep in the water! We’ll stay for dinner in the restaurant. B/D www.centerhotels.com/front-page/

DAY 4, Tuesday 5th JunREYKJAVIK Today you’ll experience Iceland’s famous Golden Circle including the stunning Thingvellir National Park, the Gullfoss Golden Waterfall, the Geyser and Strokkur hot springs. Lunch (own cost) will be available at one of the geyser cafes. We begin our tour by driving to Þingvellir, a remarkable geological site and the most historic site on the island as the world's oldest democratic parliament was founded here in 930. The beautiful canyon running through the park is actually the meeting point of two of the earth’s tectonic plates. The area’s combination of natural phenomena and historical significance make it inseparable from the fabric of Icelandic national life. All in all, a fantastic day of breathtaking scenery and nature at her best! Return the hotel late in the afternoon. Dinner is at your leisure tonight. B

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DAY 5, Wednesday 6th JunREYKJAVIK – SKAGAFJORDUR Approx 4 hours drive time. Today we head from the South-West of the island to Skagafjörður in the North. Along the way you will to see the Hvítserkur basalt column and the fertile farmlands. The scenery changes dramatically from the volcanic fields to the glacier sculptured landscape created 10,000 years ago. Skagafjörður stretches from the Arctic Ocean to the highlands and is one of the “cradles of Icelandic history” playing a leading role in the events on the 13th century civil war and in cultural developments for centuries afterwards. B/D www.hotelvarmahlid.is/en/

DAY 6, Thursday 7th JunSKAGAFJÖRÐUR – SIGLUFJÖRÐUR – AKUREYRI Approx. 3.5 hours drive time. After breakfast the group will visit Glaumbær - an old farm with turf buildings in traditional style, sections of which date back to the 18th century. From there we will drive past Hegranes and then on to the very scenic Skriður drive along the coastline of the North Atlantic Ocean. On arrival into Siglufjörður the former herring capital of Europe, we’ll taste some herring and Brennivin – Iceland’s signature beverage. From there it’s just a short drive to Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland. Overnight at Hotel Nordurland. B/D https://www.keahotels.is/en/hotels/hotel-nordurland

DAY 7, Friday 8th JunAKUREYRI The main activity today is Whale Watching from Eyjafjörður Fjord. After breakfast, a specifically designed whale watching boat will take us from the harbour of Akureyri along Iceland’s longest fjord searching for Humpbacks. After this excursion we will drive a little south of the town to Cowshed Café of KaffiKú, a family run business where we can see how the modern dairy farmers go about their day. The afternoon provides some time to browse the stores of Akureyri and enjoy a nice dinner (own cost) at one of Akureyri’s excellent selection of restaurants.Overnight at Hotel Nordurland. B https://www.keahotels.is/en/hotels/hotel-nordurland

DAY 8, Saturday 9th JunAKUREYRI – MYVATN – DETTIFOSS – EGILSTAÐIR Approx. 4 hours drive time Today we will drive about 270kms to the

east of the island and learn all about the volcanic nature of Iceland. You will witness craters, sulphur mud pots, geothermal energy, steam vents and waterfalls. Highlights include Lake Myvatn and the Dettifoss Waterfall. B/D http://lakehotel.is/

DAY 9, Sunday 10th JunEGILSTAÐIR – HOFN After breakfast, your day starts with the East Fjords - towering mountains plunging vertically into the sea. You’ll explore Petra's renowned collection of local stones and minerals and then the group will drive along the majestic coastline to Höfn where we will overnight. (Approx. 3 hours drive time). B/D http://www.smyrlabjorg.is/?lang=en

DAY 10, Monday 11th JunHÖFN – SKAFTAFELLApprox. 2 hours drive time Forgive us if you suffer from scenery overload today. We’ll follow Vatnajokull Glacier - Europe’s largest glacier – most of the day. The glacier controls the elements on the South Coast. You will see the Glacier Lagoon where thousands of years old icebergs float around on their way to the ocean. (Weather permitting we will include an amphibian boat ride out on the lagoon). Compare the vast stretches of black sandy wasteland and volcanic debris resulting from volcanic eruptions with the glaciers and the gorges with crystal clear brooks, beautiful waterfalls and lush vegetation. B/D http://en.geirland.is/

DAY 11, Tuesday 12th Jun SKAFTAFELL – VIK Approx. 2 hours drive time. Today we head west to the quaint township of Vik. There are numerous sights along the long the way including Skógarfoss - a stunning waterfall at over 60m high - the Reynisdrangar sea stacks, Reynisfjall Mountain, Dyrhólaey - a magnificent rocky headland with sheer cliffs renowned for its birdlife - and Reynisfjara – a black sand beach with beautiful basalt columns. B/D http://www.drangshlid.is/

DAY 12, Wednesday 13th Jun RETURN TO REYKJAVIK Approx. 3 hours drive time Today we head along the South Coast on to Seljalandsfoss, certainly one of the most picturesque waterfalls on the whole island. We will transfer to the airport (not far from the baths) for our flight to Oslo via Copenhagen FI216 at 16:10hrs arriving Copenhagen 21:10hrs. Connect to SK1474 at 22:55hrs in Oslo. On arrival we will transfer to our hotel near the airport for a short stay. B/D

DAY 13, Thursday 14th JunOSLO – LONGYEARBYEN, SPITSBERGEN (SVALBARD). After breakfast, transfer back to Oslo airport around 8:00am for our flight SK4414 at 09:55hrs to Longyearbyen. On arrival at 14:00hrs we will transfer to our ship, where we will spend the next 7 nights. B/L

DAYS 14 – 19 (Friday 15th June to Wednesday 20th June) ARCTIC CRUISE TO SVALBARD ARCHIPELAGO Our voyage is spent travelling in the world in which the polar bear survives. Our

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wildlife viewing opportunities are enhanced by exploring as many remote areas as possible. Spotting wildlife like the arctic fox, Svalbard reindeer and land or sea birds can be difficult, but well worth the effort. Ice and weather conditions permitting we can explore near sea ice, through fjords that lead to glaciers and icebergs, and discover bird nesting colonies, all from the platform of the ship. Alternatively, hop in a Zodiac to explore more closely, or be brought to land to visit historical sites and experience the tundra. We are always on the lookout for wildlife, ranging from endangered and rare polar species to sea mammals and birds. And, of course, we'll have our eyes peeled for polar bears - they can be found all throughout this region, but finding them can require patience and persistence. B/L/D meals on board *About the G Expedition. The G Expedition provides an intimate small ship cruising experience. Completely refurbished in 2009, she boasts spacious cabins, each featuring ocean-facing windows or portholes and private ensuite facilities. Large common areas and observation decks provide panoramic views of the distinctive landscapes of some of the world's most remote regions. The Expedition's spacious confines holds a maximum of 134 passengers. With a focus on safety, comfort and the unique demands of polar travel, the crew of the G Expedition is committed to the ship’s continued safe operation.

DAY 20, Thursday 21st June SPITSBERGEN — LONGYEARBYEN — OSLO On departure day, there will be transfers available to the Longyearbyen airport for your next flight back to Oslo and home or, alternatively your next destination.Your flight from Longyearbyen is SK4425 departing 14.45 hrs and arriving Oslo 18.55 hrs. (Flights subject to change).Your tour host will help all group members transfer via train to your hotel for overnight stay in Oslo- the Hotel Citybox. Airport Express Train (Flytoget) The Airport Express Train runs between the airport and Oslo S every twenty minutes. The trip takes 20 minutes. B citybox.no/oslo-en/

DAY 21, Friday 22nd June Some group members will commence their journey home or to their next destination. Please refer to your flight itinerary. Your tour officially ends at this point. For those travelling to Greenland and the Faroe Islands you’ll transfer to Oslo airport around 15.00h. You’ll fly from Oslo to Copenhagen on flight SK1477 departing Oslo 18.50h and arriving Copenhagen at 20.00h where you will overnight at an airport hotel called The Clarion Hotel. It is a two minute walk from terminal 3, where you will be landing. Note: Your time in Oslo is unguided. We will provide a list of places and suggestions to visit. A great way to see the city

for the first time is the hop-on-hop-off bus.Your hotel is centrally located. B www.nordicchoicehotels.com/hotels/denmark/kastrup/clarion-hotel-copenhagen-airport/

Extension - Ilulissat, Greenland & The Faroe Islands Day 22 Saturday 23rd JuneCOPENHAGEN - ILULISSAT Breakfast at the airport hotel then board your morning flight GL781 departing at 11.00am with Air Greenland to Ilulissat via Kangerlussuaq. Meet and greet your Arctic Adventure guide on arrival at Illulisat Airport. Transfer to the Hotel Arctic (where you will stay for 3 nights) for check-in and information/introduction with the Arctic Adventure guide team. Your guide will then take you on a city walk so you can get acquainted with the town and also get a first glimpse of the amazing country side. Tonight you will enjoy a delicious dinner in the hotel restaurant ‘Ulo’ which specialises in fresh-from-the-fjords-and-fells cuisine. Other local staples include seaweed, musk ox, Greenland halibut, and Greenlandic herbs. In the evening there’s a PRIVATE excursion: Midnight Cruise to the Ice Fjord (3 hours). The midnight sun and the warm red colours reflecting in the gigantic icebergs is a fantastic sight. Cruise between the icebergs and enjoy a late drink on "the real rocks"! This tour is guided and includes light refreshments. B/D http://hotelarctic.com// *Note, your connection time between Kangerlussuaq and Ilulissat is around 3 hours and 30 mins. (The township is all about the airport). There is very little to see and do other than a small museum. You could however arrange for a small tour at you own expense. Example; mini bus city tour, arctic nature tour or ice cap flight. We will provide more information closer to departure. PLEASE NOTE, flights within this region can, and often do, change. It is imperative that you check these internal flights. Your local guides or hotel staff can check on your behalf.

Day 23 Sunday 24th JuneILULISSAT Morning PRIVATE excursion: Hike to Sermermiut (3 hours). This is a beautiful (not difficult) guided walk

along the UNESCO World Heritage designated Ilulissat Ice Fjord to Sermermiut where traces from the three old Inuit cultures can still be found. Sermermiut is a fertile valley next to the Ice Fjord; here you can enjoy the flowers as well as the fantastic icebergs. Great photo opportunities! Light refreshments included. Afternoon PRIVATE excursion: The Calving Glacier Eqi (6-7 hours incl. dinner). You’ll cruise in front of the 5-km wide glacier for approx. one hour and hope for the unique sight of an iceberg “delivery”. The Eqi Glacier is very active and there will be many photo opportunities. This area is also

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excellent for spotting whales and sea otters. Hopefully the gentle giants of the sea will put in an appearance. B/D

Day 24 Monday 25th June ILULISSAT Breakfast in the

hotel then a PRIVATE excursion: Half Day trip to Rodeby Fishing Village – a guided tour by boat to the small settlement Oqaatsut/Rodebay with a local population of approx. 40 people, totally dependent on fishing and hunting. A very remote and different world compared to Ilulissat. Dinner at the hotel. B/L/D Today, or tomorrow morning, we can visit the huskies (1 hour). Ilulissat is a dog sledge area, and the dogs in town are still used for both work and play every winter. We invite you to join in the feeding of a family of dogs. You can see, feel and certainly hear the howling of around 20 hungry dogs. The owner will demonstrate the equipment and tell about life as a sledge dog in Greenland. Sturdy shoes advised! Dinner is at the hotel. B/D

Day 25 Tuesday 26th JuneILULISSAT – COPENHAGEN Breakfast at the hotel, then you’ll transfer to the airport for departure on GL533 to Kangerlussuaq (with a short stop in Aasiaat 10.05 -11.40). Transfer to GL782 to Copenhagen 13.10 to 21.30 hrs. On arrival in Copenhagen, transfer to the Hotel Clarion where you’ll overnight. B/D

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Day 26, Wednesday 27th JuneFAROE ISLANDS Breakfast at the hotel then you will transfer to your flight to Vagar, The Faroe Islands on flight RC453, departing 12.25 arriving 13.40hrs. Meet and greet with your local guide who will take you to your hotel - Hotel Hafnia – in Torshavn, the capital, where you will stay for 3 nights. You’ll have a walking tour of the township including the old part of town – known as Tinganes, a little peninsula delightfully jumbled with pretty turf-roofed cottages and historic red-painted stone-and-timber buildings. The Faroese capital of Torshavn is a small but charming town. The city centre provides a variety of local shops and smaller boutiques selling everything from mainstream fashion to souvenirs, as

well as contemporary Faroese arts and crafts. Dinner tonight is at the hotel. B/D http://www.hafnia.fo

Day 27 Thursday 28th June FAROE ISLANDS After breakfast, a Private excursion: Day trip in the World of the Sagas (approx.10 hrs incl. lunch) You’ll take you on a tour of Suðuroy, probably the most beautiful islands in the Faroes. Visit most of the villages and make time to relax and eat a packed lunch in Famjin. Afterwards we will drive up to the northern tip of the island and discuss the end of the Faroese saga history, as this was the scene for one of the main events. Stop in Hvalba on our way back to the ferry, where we will visit the ancient coal mines, in operation from the 1770’s. Then you’ll take the ferry back to Tórshavn, leaving you to reflect on a great day! Dinner is at your leisure tonight. B/L

Day 28 Friday 29th June FAROE ISLANDS Private excursion: Mykines Bird Paradise (approx. 10 hours). After breakfast you’ll head to Mykines, long believed to be the Island referred to as “Paradise of Birds!” by the hardy Irish seafaring monk, St. Brendan in the 6th century during his adventure in the North Atlantic. The perfect setting to take a deep breath and enjoy the calm, away from the rest of the world! Marvel at the rugged landscape, be fascinated by the antics of the Puffin colony that graces the island, or just to walk in the steps of the Vikings! Gastronomically the Faroese capital is an adventure. You have a table booked at Aarstova Restaurant (famous for lamb on the bone). B/D

Day 29 Saturday 30th June - VAGAR AIPORT – COPENHAGEN Breakfast at the hotel and then you’ll visit Kirkjubøur; the southernmost village on the island of Streymoy, is the home to the ruins of an unfinished cathedral, a 900-year old and St. Ólav's church. The latter (a small white church near the ruins) was built in 1110 and was the main church of the Faroes Islands and bishop's seat for centuries. Roykstovan is a 900-year-old log farmhouse with a turf roof. The building has been occupied by 17 generations of the same Faroese family, the Paturssons, and the farmhouse museum is usually open daily during the summer. Transfer to Vagar Airport. Take the Atlantic Airways flight to Copenhagen for your trip home. Your flight is RC456 departing 14.35 hrs and arriving 17.40h. For those travellers departing for home on 1st July, you will overnight at the Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport. Transfer to your next flight for your trip home or next destination. Please check your flight schedule. With the exception of breakfast, meals today are at your leisure and own cost. B

Day 30 Sunday 1st July HOME Breakfast at the hotel. Check your flight schedule for your journey home. Your tour officially ends at this point. B

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Iceland and Svalbard (Norway) Tour cost – inclusions and exclusions.

The cost for this wonderful experience ex Sydney or Melbourne is $18,499 per person. This is for twin-share accommodation in all sections, economy fare flights and a Category 3 cabin on the expedition ship. The cost also includes transfers between the airports and hotels, all accommodation and all meals as listed, guiding, hotel porterage, room taxes and entry fees to places listed on the itinerary. A single supplement while in Iceland is available for $1,600. Business Class fares and add-ons are available on request, please enquire at time of booking. The above price applies to a Group of 10 or more travellers. The group will be escorted from Australia by a host, provided the minimum number of 10 is reached. Should minimum numbers not be reached, the tour will still proceed but without the Australian host. $250 secures your place on this wonderful trip. A further deposit of $5,000 is required by 30/6/17. Payment for airfares will be due at time of booking. The full tariff less any interim payments (deposits, flights etc) is due 60 days prior to departure. Please refer over page to the specific terms and conditions applicable to his trip.

Please refer over page to the specific terms and conditions applicable to his trip.

Services included:• All accommodation on a twin share basis • All breakfasts and other meals as listed on the itinerary • All transfers while overseas • Mini coach and driver including insurance and petrol

when touring in-country • English speaking guides • Australian tour host subject to minimum numbers being

met (10) • All entrance fees for museums and places of interest as

listed on the itinerary • International economy flights • Internal local economy flights

Services not included:• Meals not listed on the itinerary • All drinks not listed in the itinerary • Any entry visas if required • Any government taxes if required • Personal expenses • Tips • Domestic Australian transfers

If you have any questions please call us on 02 9906 5770

Special terms and conditions relating to this itinerary This is one of these destinations where supply and demand comes into force. Iceland is growing rapidly as a travel destination and hotels are limited. As with many cruises to this part of the world, cabins often sell fast. These factors mean that to secure your place on this tour, our terms for this expedition cruise differ to that of our standard terms. The following terms and conditions are in addition to our standard terms and conditions; • Medical Form: About 120 days out from departure, we will provide you with a mandatory Medical Form for the expedition cruise. You must return your Medical Form signed by a licensed and practicing physician to us prior to or at the time of final payment 60 days out from departure or sooner • For the Iceland component, costs are based on a wholesale exchange rate of 85 ISK to $1AUD. Should this change by more than 3% we reserve the right to change costs. • Costs are based on category 3 cabin, twin share for the expedition cruise. The cabins include an en-suite and porthole. • The cost for a single supplement on the expedition cruise is not available • Please contact us for Business Class international flights which are subject to availability. The approximate, additional cost on top of the tour cost from Sydney or Melbourne is $6,000 • The Vessel used for the expedition cruise carries on-board service providers, which may include medical staff, spa personnel, or entertainers who operate as independent contractors. Their services and products are charged as Optional Extras and they contract directly with you to provide any products and services you request. Neither the Tour Operator (Blue Dot Travel) nor the Carrier is responsible for these Optional Extras and will not be liable for the acts or omissions of these service providers • Shore excursions on the Expedition Cruise (“Shore Excursions”) are subject to their own set of terms and conditions, separate and apart from these Terms, and may be reserved after an Expedition Tour has been booked and confirmed. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit to participate in Shore Excursions.

Greenland & The Faroe Islands extension – Tour cost inclusions and exclusions. The cost for this extension is $8,000 per person. This is for twin share accommodation and economy flights (7 sectors). The cost also includes transfers between the airports and hotels, all accommodation and all meals as listed, guiding, hotel porterage, room taxes and entry fees to places listed on the itinerary. A single supplement while in Greenland and the Faroes is available for $940. The above price applies to a Group of 10 or more travellers. The add-on tour will not have a tour escort from Australia. Services included: • All accommodation on a twin share basis • All breakfasts and other meals as listed on the itinerary • All transfers while overseas • Mini coach and driver including insurance and petrol when touring in-country • English speaking guides • All entrance fees for museums and places of interest as listed on the itinerary • Internal economy class flights Services not included: • Meals not listed on the itinerary • All drinks not listed in the itinerary • Any entry visas if required • Any government taxes if required • Personal expenses • Tips

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1. Booking and payment termsTo register your interest in a tour, a non-refundable deposit of $250 and a completed booking form must be received and acknowledged by Blue Dot Travel (BDT). Approximately 4-8 weeks after your booking has been confirmed we will require a non-refundable progress payment of $2,000 towards your tour. Your final payment becomes due 75 days prior to departure.

On certain tours we may be required to book special cruises, ferries, expedition ships, pre-paid entrance fees, special permits, internal flights, etc which may require an additional payment, in which case you will be advised when we accept your booking. Flight class upgrades require payment at the time of booking. If payments are not paid by the due date, the booking will be considered cancelled.

Higher deposit payments are required for late bookings – please refer to your consultant at the time of booking. A guarantee of full payment is required at the time of booking for all bookings received within 4 weeks of departure.

We reserve the right to amend our prices for any tour, without notice, at any time up until final payment has been made by you, in the event of exchange rate fluctuations, increases in fuel costs, airport charges, airfares or increase in other service provider’s fees. It is the traveller’s duty to ensure they have checked the most up to date travel itinerary prior to the tour departure. These are available on our website.

All prices are quoted in Australian dollars and must be paid in Australian dollars. For payments by credit card we add 1.1% to cover merchant fees. No credit card fee is applied to your $250 deposit.

2. Single supplement/Sharing accommodationA booking may be accepted on a share room basis on the condition that the person requesting the share reservation agrees that we accept no responsibility for any incompatibility between the persons sharing. Regardless, no guarantee is given that a share room will be available. If not available, at the time of final payment you agree to pay the single supplement. If you choose to pay a single supplement for a tour and due to non-availability of a single room at one or more destinations, a single room cannot be provided, a refund for the single supplement component will be made for any night that a single room was not available. A single supplement means you will receive a room by yourself. The size of the room may (or may not) differ to that of a standard twin or double room.

3. Compulsory Travel InsurancePersonal travel insurance is not included in the tour price. Every effort is made to ensure the safety of all participants, however, we insist that you take out a personal travel Insurance policy as a condition of us accepting you on the tour. Each traveller is responsible for ensuring they have the correct level of cover for their individual circumstances. It is the traveller’s responsibility to check that your insurance policy (especially those offered by your credit card company), covers you comprehensively for the entirety of the tour you have booked on. You must read your travel insurance PDS with an emphasis on what is and what is not covered. Your travel insurance must be in place before your first instalment is made. In the event of cancellation after flights have been booked, any airfares or other non-refundable interim payments made to BDT, will be forfeited. You may be able to claim this on your travel insurance depending on the circumstances.

4. DiscountsAny early bird discount offered, cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount applied such as a “regular customer” discount.

5. Client responsibilitiesThe client acknowledges and agrees that the tours offered by BDT may be adventurous in nature and that he or she travels at his/her own risk. A minimum level of fitness is required to be able to participate on a BDT. You must be able to walk at least one thousand metres at a reasonable

pace without requiring a stop, be able to carry at least your own bags and be able to walk at least up three flights of stairs unassisted. It is the client’s own responsibility to obtain and maintain any appropriate travel documents, eg, a valid passport, any valid visas, permits, vaccination certificate or the like.

The client has an obligation to disclose to BDT any pre-existing medical condition or allergies when booking the tour and the company reserves its right to refuse a booking with a client suffering from any such condition. The client also has an obligation to carry their own medical needs including legal prescription medicines and basic medical kit.

For client’s choosing to make land only bookings with BDT, the client will have sole responsibility for managing their own flights and changes to these flights before and whilst on tour including all necessary transfers, hotels etc. BDT does not accept any responsibility for any loss, delay or additional expenses incurred in a delay in joining the tour.

6. Tour amendments and cancellationsAmendments and cancellations must be notified in writing to our office. Should you wish to amend your flights after booking there will be financial penalties applied by the airlines depending on the flight class. BDT may charge $150 admin fee for flight changes over and above the airlines fees.

If a cancellation is received:

• More than 75 days before departure, then the non-refundable deposit and progress payment will be forfeited along with any other prepaid portions of your tour such as special cruises, ferries, expedition ships, pre-paid entrance fees, special permits, flights, etc.

• Between 75 and 31 days before departure, a fee of 50% of the tour cost, less any non-refundable monies paid.

• 30 days or less before departure, 100% of the tour cost will be forfeited.

• Depending on the reason for cancellation, these charges may be recoverable under your travel insurance policy.

Example of cancellation costs at 60 daysTour cost $10,000

Deposit paid (non-refundable) $250

Progress payment paid (non-refundable) $2,000

Balance of tour cost $7,750

Tour refund at 50% $3,875

Upon commencement of the trip, no refunds will be made for any reason, for unused section(s). If BDT deems it to be appropriate to cancel any tour due to factors beyond its control, such as civil unrest, natural disaster or other emergencies in the areas to be visited, prior to departure when client trust funds have, or could reasonably be expected to have been expended on purchasing elements of the tour, i.e. domestic and international flights, hotel accommodation among other things, then BDT will refund all monies that can be recovered from the recipients of those expenses, without entering into any legal dispute, this being the limit of its obligations. BDT is only obliged to cancel a tour if the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade issue a travel warning stating “Do Not Travel”.

7. Client NumbersBDT’s general policy is to have no more than 16 clients on any tour unless otherwise stated. If less than 10 people are booked on any tour, the trip may proceed without a host accompanying the group. This will be at the discretion of BDT. An in-country guide will still be provided in these circumstances. Should there be too few people booked for any tour, we reserve the right to cancel the tour no later than 90 days before scheduled departure. In this event, a full refund will be made, and BDT will not be liable for any claims made or any additional costs incurred by you including but not limited to flights, transfers and permits paid directly by you.

BLUE DOT TRAVEL TERMS AND CONDITIONSAs at January 15, 2018.

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8. Itinerary ChangesWe reserve the right to vary the itinerary, accommodation and forms of transport should any conditions make it preferable, appropriate or necessary to do so. We will provide alternative services as close as possible to those listed. Wherever possible we shall advise you of such changes prior to departure, however we accept no responsibility for any alterations made for any reason, or for any associated loss or damage. If any additional expenses are incurred through delays, accidents, or disruption of planned itineraries because of force majeure or if it considered advisable by our management, such expenses are to be borne by you. It is possible that a route change could be necessary due to inclement weather, political restrictions or any other cause. Route changes will always be at the discretion of the group leader and the local operator. We will not be responsible for postponement or delay caused by delayed flights or schedule changes at any point in tour. No refund will be available in the event of any route or itinerary changes including hotel accommodation.

9. ExclusionsItems not included in our tour costs• Your personal travel insurance (which is compulsory).

• Any tourist visas required.

• Special fees/taxes incurred by local governments and airlines.

• Transfers not included on the core group’s itinerary, for example when you arrive separately from a different destination or using different airline to that booked by BDT.

• Domestic Australian transfers unless specified on the itinerary.

• Seat preferences where additional costs apply.

• Laundry, postage, personal clothing, medical expenses, and all items of a personal nature.

• Mountain, road or river rescue or any other emergency evacuation charges.

• Expenses incurred as a result of illness and any other un¬foreseen situations and events.

• Expenses incurred in cases of personal liability, injury or death if you have been participating in optional activities.

• Excess baggage charges.

• Loss incurred by rerouting, cancellation, inclement weather, floods, famine, political disruptions, strikes, riots and other disturbances.

• Meals not stipulated in the itinerary.

• Alcoholic drinks and other beverages unless stated in the itinerary.

• Tips to guides, drivers or service personnel on tour.

• Photography and video fees (where applicable).

10. Blue Dot Travel’s rightsBDT reserves the right to exclude a client from any tour if they fail to comply with our fair and reasonable instructions while on tour, if they prevent or impede other clients’ enjoyment of a tour, if they jeopardise the safety of other clients, if they engage in illegal or undesirable behaviour, or if they become a danger to themselves or other clients. If this happens, the client will not be entitled to a refund and BDT will not be responsible for any expenses that the traveller may incur if they are excluded from a tour for any of these or other unforeseen reasons.

11. Consumer ClaimsIf a problem occurs while you are away, it is essential and most practical to try to resolve it locally with the tour host and or guide or tour provider. If you are unhappy with your hotel room, please inform the Duty Manager so the situation may be rectified on the spot. If you have any other complaint, please advise us promptly so that we can attempt to resolve the matter. If you fail to take these steps any claim for compensation may be reduced or denied. If you have an unresolved complaint this must be put to us in writing advising details of the efforts, if any, that were made with the tour host, guide or local operator to resolve the issue. Please send this with supporting documentation within 30 days of return to Australia. No claim

made after this period will be considered save to the extent that the law otherwise provides.

12. Photo CompetitionsIf you provide us with a photo from the tour in relation to our on-tour photo competitions, you are providing us approval to use the image in our newsletters, website, social media sites and other promotional material. This is a condition of entry to our on-tour photos competitions.

13. Social MediaFrom time to time, usually whilst on tour, BDT will post photos and videos to the BDT Facebook page and other BDT social media sites. These may include images of individuals and groups of individuals who are on the tour. These are available for anyone to see when they log in to the BDT Facebook or relevant social media site page. Should you not wish to have your image posted on any of these social media sites, you must advise us on or before departure of the tour. Otherwise, you are deemed to have consented to the inclusion of any such material.

DISCLAIMER BY BOOKING AGENT (Blue Dot Travel, ACN 065 953 335)

1. These booking conditions cannot exclude the provisions of the Competition & Consumer Act 2010 or of any relevant State Act or Australian Consumer law.

2. Under these Acts BDT is required to pro¬vide services to you with due care and skill and to provide services which are reasonable for a particular purpose if you have made that purpose known. The Acts provide a right to compensation in appropriate cases.

3. BDT gives notice that it acts as agent only for our tours, and of all other persons and companies who provide the services outlined in this itinerary and in connection with any tour for which you book and that this contract is between the client and the in-country operator.

4. BDT warrants that its services as a tour direct seller/retailer and booking agent will be rendered with due care and skill.

5. BDT does not state that the route suggested or recommended in the itinerary for any tour is the best or more suitable from any particular point of view.

6. Any maps in the itinerary and other documents are for information only, and may not necessarily show the exact routings.

7. In promoting the tours outlined in our itineraries BDT acts as agents for each travel supplier and their associated companies and contractors, therefore:

- all tours outlined in this itinerary, and all tickets, vouchers and documents issued by BDT are subject to the terms and conditions of the persons and companies for whom BDT are agents

- all tickets and coupons or vouchers issued by BDT and all arrangements for transport or conveyance or accommodation, are made by BDT as agents for such others persons and companies and are made at your request on the express conditions that BDT shall not be liable for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned whether by reason of defect in any vehicle or mode of transportation, or through the acts or default of any company or person engaged in carrying passengers or in carrying out the arrangements of the tour or otherwise in connection with the tour or of any provider of any accommodation to provide any facility normally available.

- BDT is not responsible for any default, omission, negligence or other act our suppliers and the contractors associated with them.

- BDT is not responsible for losses or additional expenses due to delays or changes in transportation services, other services, sickness, accident, injury, weather, strikes, war, civil unrest or disturbance, riots, quarantine or other causes.

8. These terms and conditions cannot be altered or waived by any servant, agent or representative of BDT or of any person providing services on the tour other than in writing signed by BDT.

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BLUE DOT TRAVEL TERMS AND CONDITIONSAs at January 15, 2018.

TOUR NAME: ......................................................................................................................

Tour Departure Date: ................................ Today’s Date: ................................................

YOUR DETAILS – Passenger 1: Passenger 2:

Preferred Name: ...................................................................... Preferred Name: ......................................................................

Full Name (as shown on passport): .......................................... Full Name (as shown on passport): .......................................... Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr

.................................................................................................. ..................................................................................................First Name Surname First Name Surname

Date of Birth: ............................................................................ Date of Birth: .............................................................................

Postal Address: ........................................................................ Postal Address: ........................................................................

........................................................P/Code: ........................... ....................................................P/Code: ...............................

Home Ph: ( ) .................................................................... Home Ph: ( ) .....................................................................

Work Ph: ( ) ...................................................................... Work Ph: ( ) ......................................................................

Mobile: ...................................................................................... Mobile: ......................................................................................

Email: ........................................................................................ Email: ........................................................................................

Passport Number: .................................................................... Passport Number: ....................................................................

Nationality: ................................................................................ Nationality: ................................................................................

Date of Issue: ......................... Date of Expiry: .......................... Date of Issue: ...........................Date of Expiry: .........................

Important: please photocopy and post or scan & email your passport details to us.

Accommodation Needs: Double Room Twin Share Single Room (at additional cost)

Dietary/Special Needs: ........................................................................................................................................................

Emergency Contact: Name: ......................................................................................................................................

Phone 1: ( ) ......................................... Phone 2: ( ) ...........................................

Travel Insurance: Provider Name: ..................................................... Policy Number:.......................................• Personal travel insurance is not included in the tour price and we insist that you take out a policy as a condition of us

accepting you on the tour.• You must be able to walk at least 1000 metres at a reasonable pace without requiring a stop, be able to carry at least your

own bags and be able to walk up at least three flights of stairs unassisted.

Signature 1: ........................................................................ Signature 2: ........................................................................

Do you have any pre-existing medical conditions that may affect your ability to keep up with the group while travelling? Yes No

How did you hear about us? ................................................................................................................................................

PAYMENT To register your interest in a tour, a non-refundable deposit of $250 and a completed booking form must be received and acknowledged by Blue Dot Travel. Approx 4-8 weeks after your booking has been confirmed we will require a non refundable progress payment of $2,000 per person towards your tour. Your final payment becomes due 75 days prior to departure. There are three payment options:

1 Credit Card: Please call (02) 9906 5770 or complete and fax/post to Blue Dot Travel. If paying balance by credit card we add 1.1% to cover merchant fees. (Note: merchant fee is not applied to your $250 deposit.)

Mastercard Visa Name on Card: ..................................................................................................................

Card Number: Expiry Date: / Amount to Pay: $250 (p/p) ................................................... Signature of Card Holder: ................................................

2 EFT Payment $250 (p/p) Please use your surname as a reference when making payment. Account Name: Blue Dot Travel Trust Account BSB: 062 140 Account Number: 10916147

3 Cheque $250 (p/p) Please make cheque payable to Blue Dot Travel Trust Account and post to address opposite, with this completed form.

THANK YOU. We look forward to welcoming you. By paying your deposit, you accept Blue Dot Travel’s terms and conditions displayed on our website.

Who will be in Australia while you are travelling.

BOOKING FORM

Blue Dot Travel Phone 02 99065770 Fax 02 9906 5771

www.bluedottravel.com.au

Suite 109, Ground Floor, 48 Atchison Street, St.Leonards NSW 2065 BDT012018

By paying your deposit, you accept Blue Dot Travel’s terms and conditions displayed on our website.