EuroVista Holidays - Premium escorted small group coach tours in ARGENTINA & ANTARCTICA

TERMS & CONDITIONS - 2018 ARGENTINA & ANTARCTICA

Prices

Due to factors associated with international travel it is unrealistic to expect prices to remain stable - particularly when they are dependent on foreign currency exchange rates. Prices on this tour are based on costs and exchange rates USD/NZD as at March 2017. Should these alter, a surcharge may be made on the price of this tour and this will apply when final payment is made (on or before 24 November 2017).

Deposits and Payments

Due to the nature of this adventure holiday and all of the arrangements that need to be pre-booked, the following deposits, depending on the type of cabin chosen, will be required at the time of booking.

FULL TOUR

Cabin Type (Twin-share)	Deposit Required
Twin Portholes	$5250.00 per person ($3550.00 of this is non-refundable)
Twin Windows	$5500.00 per person ($3700.00 of this is non-refundable)
Twin Deluxe	$5750.00 per person ($3900.00 of this is non-refundable)

Cabin Type (Single-supplement)	Deposit Required (to be paid in addition to deposit above)
Twin Portholes	$3250.00 per person ($2150.00 of this is non-refundable)
Twin Windows	$3400.00 per person ($2275.00 of this is non-refundable)
Twin Deluxe	$3600.00 per person ($2400.00 of this is non-refundable)

CRUISE ONLY PACKAGE

Cabin Type (Twin-share)	Deposit Required
Twin Portholes	$4700.00 per person ($3200.00 of this is non-refundable)
Twin Windows	$4950.00 per person ($3350.00 of this is non-refundable)
Twin Deluxe	$5250.00 per person ($3550.00 of this is non-refundable)

Cabin Type (Single-supplement)	Deposit Required (to be paid in addition to deposit above)
Twin Portholes	$2900.00 per person ($1950.00 of this is non-refundable)
Twin Windows	$3050.00 per person ($2075.00 of this is non-refundable)
Twin Deluxe	$3250.00 per person ($2175.00 of this is non-refundable)

A confirmation invoice will be issued at time of booking and the deposit as stated on the invoice must be paid within 7 days of the date on the invoice to guarantee the booking. Final payment is due on or before the 24th of November 2017.

Cancellation by Passenger

Once a booking has been confirmed and a deposit received cancellations for tours and additional services must be received in writing and the following fees will apply if the cancellation is received in our office:
1. On or before 24/Nov/2017. Cancellation fee is the non-refundable portion of the deposit (as above).
2. Between 25/Nov/2017 & 01/Jan/2018 (inclusive). Cancellation fee is 50% of the total tour price.
3. Between 02/Jan/2018 & 03/Mar/2018 (inclusive). Cancellation fee is 100% of the total tour price.
We strongly recommend taking out Travel Insurance to cover cancellation charges. There is no refund for unused services or land arrangements if they are missed.

Cancellation by EuroVista

EuroVista will operate this tour once the minimum number of 16 paying passengers is attained. Eurovista reserves the right to cancel this tour should it not attain the required minimum number of paying passengers. EuroVista Holidays also reserves the right to cancel this tour in accordance with its operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. Should this occur EuroVista Holidays will treat this contract as at an end, refund all monies including your deposit, and will then be under no further liability. EuroVista Holidays Ltd is not responsible for the costs of other travel arrangements which may be affected due to our cancellation of this tour.

Included In Our Tour Price

All coach//rail travel, airport/hotel/airport transfers, accommodation, sightseeing, admissions, taxes and all gratuities for services provided by EuroVista, portage of one bag per person at hotels which provide this service (except at airports and railway stations), services of Tour Escorts, Local Tour Leaders, Drivers, and meals (as indicated in the itinerary).

Not Included In Our Tour Price

Any meals on trains or meals not listed in the itinerary, lunches and dinners (except where specified), Gratuities to train staff, Bottled water or any aerated or alcoholic drinks, Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry et, International airfares and departure taxes, Visa and Passport costs, Travel Insurance (Compulsory on this tour), All other expenses not expressly mentioned in the programme.

Smoking

In the interests of other passenger's comfort there is no smoking on our vehicles.

Refunds and Amendment Fees

No refunds will be made on services that are voluntarily un-availed (including, but not limited to, missed meals and sightseeing). EuroVista also regrets that no refunds will be made for withdrawal from a tour (due to illness or any other reason) after the tour has commenced.

Passports/Visas

A valid national passport is required for this tour. New Zealand passport holders do not require a visa for Argentina or Brazil. Australian passport holders need to pay a Reciprocity Fee to visit Argentina and obtain a visa for Brazil. If visas are required they must be obtained prior to departure from your home country.

Health Requirements

Vaccinations may be required. Please contact your Travel Agent or your local health department.

Single Rooms

A number of single rooms are available on request at time of booking. The single supplement must be paid with final payment. Please note: EuroVista Holidays contracts double rooms for single use. However, where this is not possible we will provide standard single rooms. The prices of these are already reflected in the listed single supplement prices.

Luggage Limits and Portage

Portage at hotels is limited to one piece of luggage per person. Airline luggage restrictions apply to the air travel incorporated in this touring holiday.

Travel Insurance

Medical travel insurance is a mandatory requirement to participate in this tour. Travel insurance is not included in your tour price. We strongly recommend that you purchase adequate comprehensive insurance which includes coverage for medical expenses, loss/theft of luggage from hotel rooms or any form of transportation, land content and airfare charges that may occur due to cancellation, loss of deposit or strikes.

Important Information on Exclusion of Liability

1.EuroVista Holidays Ltd tours include the services of operators, such as hoteliers, airlines, cruise companies and other operators, who are not agents, servants or employees of EuroVista Holidays Ltd (herein after referred to as the 'Company'). We cannot and do not take responsibility for the conduct of these operators, their servants and agents or for any ramifications of that conduct. This tour may include activities such as climbing on ice, walking and exploring on snow, swimming, riding in zodiacs and kayaking. The passenger accepts that these activities involve varying degrees of risk.

2. By booking this tour, the passenger acknowledges and agrees that the Company and the other operator companies, will take all reasonable steps to provide an enjoyable experience, it accepts no responsibility for any loss of enjoyment by passengers due to circumstances beyond its control. The Company accepts no responsibility for any death, injury, illness, damage, detention, delay (including mechanical breakdown) or any other loss/theft beyond its reasonable control and provides no warranties in addition to those set out under the Trade Practices Act 1974, and nothing herein restricts the passenger from exercising his or her rights and remedies pursuant to law.

3. No passenger will be permitted to embark or continue on this tour if their mental or physical condition is, in the opinion of any representative of the Company, such as to render them incapable to care for themselves, or whereby they became a hazard to themselves or other passengers. The Company will not be responsible for expenses resulting in such persons being precluded from completing this touring holiday for any reason.

4. A Travel Agent, if utilised, will forward deposits and other payments to us on your behalf, but your Travel Agent is not our agent for the purpose of receipt of monies. Receipt of deposits and subsequent payments by the Travel Agent does not constitute receipt of those monies by us and the Travel Agent has no authority expressed or implied to receive monies on our behalf. There is no liability on the part of the Company in respect to any monies paid to the passenger's Travel Agent unless and until the Company notifies the passenger (by way of a booking confirmation advice or payment receipt advice) that monies have been received by the Company.

5. The Company can cancel any ticket or booking or refuse to carry any passenger where payment has not been received by the Company within the specified time.

6. The airlines concerned are held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are aboard their aircraft and/or conveyances. The passengers' tickets, in use by the airline when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airline and the purchaser of these tickets and/or passengers using these tickets.

7. The itinerary of this tour is subject to alteration without notice and intended as a guide only. In respect of the Antarctic Cruise the itinerary may vary depending on local ice and weather conditions, the availability of landing sites and the opportunities to observe wildlife. Other alterations may come about due to road or weather conditions, strikes or other reasons beyond our control. Any additional expense incurred by the passenger due to itinerary alteration is not the Company's responsibility. We strongly recommend that you have adequate insurance cover. The Company can give no guarantee as to exact arrival and departure times for carriers and operators used by the Company in the touring holiday and the Company will not be liable for failure to make connections with any other services or attractions beyond its control.

8. If for any reason the accommodation listed in the itinerary for this tour becomes unavailable, we may substitute the listed property for another of similar standard. Occasionally this may not be possible and if the only accommodation available is of an inferior standard then a refund will be offered.

9. Should you have a complaint in respect of this tour, you should inform your Tour Escort immediately. If the matter cannot be resolved through the best efforts of your Tour Escort your complaint should be made in writing to the Company within 30 days of the completion of the tour.

10. Any claims or legal action in connection with the Company's provision of services to you will be governed by the laws of New Zealand. Any claim or legal action against the Company's suppliers is likely to be subject to the terms of your contract with them, and may be governed by the laws of other countries.

11. Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the time of going to press. However the Company cannot be held responsible for printing or typographical errors, or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances.

12. All touring holidays are operated by EuroVista Holidays Ltd, PO Box 25358 St Heliers, Auckland, New Zealand. Any correspondence arising should be mailed to this address. Special Note. Nothing in our website/brochure is intended to affect your rights granted by the Fair Trading Act 1986 or other consumer protection laws, which by law, may not be excluded.