G A L A P A G O S I S L A N D S
C r u i s e
PHOTO TOUR November 2-7, 2023
One of the worlds most incredible nature experiences!
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS ADVENTURE
* Birds and nature up close.
* Anyone with any camera can join.
* Beautiful swimming/snorkeling locations.
* We explore during the day and cruise at night.
* Well built and comfortable vessel.
* Fantastic deck space.
* Quality shore time to explore.
* Professional skipper, naturalist and crew.
* Two WPA professional guides.
YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES
* We expect 12-14 adventures plus 2 WPA professional photo guides on our exclusive.
16 birth vessel.
* Professional local guide.
* Twin Share Cabins on ship and all meals.
WHAT’S THIS ADVENTURE ABOUT?
This will be our 8th tour to the amazing Galapagos Islands.
Nature is unafraid of humans - this offering one of life’s great nature experiences. For our cruise, we are targeting the islands with lovely warm days to enjoy the water and nature and flatter sea conditions. We sail at night, arriving for daily activities, this again offering the best comfort and maximising your nature adventures. Imagine joining a small group for 6 days on our 1st Class motor yacht. This will not be a standard tour of the Galapagos Islands. Our vessel will offer a great stable platform as we aim for a combination of comfort and value for money.
AND...
Darran is happy to help you extend your time in the Galapagos. He highly recommends a few days land based.
Great 4 star accommodation right on the water with mixed daily activities available to suit your interest and budget.
We travel in a small group which provides flexible arrangements that ordinary tours with their usual large groups can not provide. We can not stress enough how the following combination of leading world experts will make this a holiday of a life time: Local expert crew, skipper, naturalist guide and two professional WPA photo guides.
PHOTO adventure ...
In 2023, we invite you to photograph some of the best landscapes, culture and nature locations in the world! The diversity will blow you away!
1. Galapagos Islands 2. Amazon & Educador 3. Atacama Desert Hope you can join us...
Introducing
W o r l d P h o t o A d v e n t u r e s
WHO ARE WE?
At World Photo Adventures, creating memorable photo adventures is our mission! We use our experience and that of our local operators to offer you the very best holiday.
OUR UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS
We have offered small photographic based group adventures since 1989. We are the longest running photo tour operator in Australia and the second oldest in the world. Darran and Julia have a combined 80+ years working in the travel and tour industry. Son’s Pearce and Frazer also offer unique experience. Pearce has guided and worked in over 60 events, and Frazer at more than 50 events. Both young men also run their own photo businesses.
Julia became a professional travel agent in 1983. Julia has worked for travel retailers and wholesalers, plus many years as the office manager for our business. Julia is very travelled, having visited every continent and many islands.
Darran first guided a group while working at Carnarvon Gorge in Central Queensland in 1981. He has a vast portfolio of photography work and accomplishments, from guiding for several companies to commercial shoots, books and supplying articles for publications like Australian Photography Magazine. In addition, Darran has been involved with over 400 photo events around the world and is a presenter on Snap Happy the Photography Show.
Finally, World Photo Adventures is fully covered by Tour Operator Insurance and is a registered tour operator with the Queensland government. This is only offered after a rigorous check of business procedures and use of travel operators is
made. QTIC is committed to helping drive improvement and
W h o B o o k s O u r H o l i d a y s ?
There are many reasons our tours are so successful. Here are just a few ...
GREAT TOURS COME IN SMALL GROUPS
We aim to provide you with the best value for your holiday.
Small group tours can not be as cheap as large group tours.
However, this is balanced with far more personalised help for guiding and photography, plus more room to move for your photography.
CUSTOMERS KEEP RETURNING FOR A REASON
Did you know that we have a long list of adventurers who have returned to travel with us many times? Bill Madden over 65 trips, Fran Gass over 50 trips and Ian & Jo Gow, 25 adventures each. Plus we have many more customers into double figures. We are very proud of this unmatched record!
WHO BOOKS OUR PHOTO HOLIDAYS?
From ‘point and shoot’ amateur photographers to seasoned photographic veterans, we enjoy a broad cross-section of photo enthusiasts on every tour. Not super keen on snapping?
No problem. You are still guaranteed a great time as you are one of the group. Our unique locations, top guides and small travel groups make sure of it. While our clients vary in age and experience, all attend with the same goal — to have a fantastic holiday. We ensure every client gets exactly that.
UNTAMED QUALITY AND EXPERIENCE
Our team ensures you never settle for less than the best, with over 80 years of combined experience tailoring bespoke travel quests. We offer lovely 3/4 star accommodation for your comfort and enjoyment. We work towards delivering the time of your life. Once you are ‘out in the field’, our professional local drivers and guides are right by your side. Your personal photo guides are the best in the world and make sure that your photo interests come first!
FIRST TIME ON TOUR WITH US?
We’ll happily answer your questions, offer advice or connect you with the experiences that will satisfy your wanderlust.
Contact Julia at: julia@worldadventures.com.au SAFETY AND SECURITY
Your safety and security are very important to us. Apart from the experience of your WPA guides, our local operators are outstanding and very experienced in local cultures and customs. Our itineraries, accommodation and tour information all add up to helping you enjoy a great adventure with peace of mind.
COVID-19 & OVERSEAS’S TRAVEL
The world and travelling have changed forever. Our goal is to offer a fantastic adventure, as safe as possible for you, our guides, group members, and those we visit. Respect, adherence to government Covid-19 laws and information is essential. Finally, if everyone has flexibility and understands that some complex situations may arise on tour, your guides can offer you their vast experience to solve such issues, and run the tour as smoothly as possible. We offer more Covid-19 information in this document and on our website -
www.worldphotoadventures.com.au
G A L A P A G O S I S L A N D S C r u i s e
PHOTO TOUR November 2-7, 2023
EXAMPLE SHIP - MY ECO GALAXY 1st CLASS CRUISE SHIP ...
The Eco Galaxy is a beautiful and very stable, modern 16 passenger yacht designed with large air conditioned double cabins, private bathrooms, balcony with ocean view, bar, and TV. This ship features ample spaces in the living room and dining room, with all of the social areas offering a direct view to the sea. The experienced crew and captain look forward to offering you a fantastic voyage.
ARRIVAL IN ECUADOR - HOW IT STARTS
We will all meet up in Guayaquil, Ecuador. (Said as why-a-kiel) We highly recommend that you arrive at least 48 hours before departure! We will suggest a very nice central city location.
Morning of departure, DAY 1 - we fly to the Galapágos Islands and Baltra Airport, where we will start our cruise. (This flight is not included. Cost about US$520. Please confirm your booking arrangements with Julia before ticketing. Booking your own flight will allow flexibility for adding to your adventure.) On arrival - after paying the US$100 National Park Entrance Fee per person, your guides and a crew member will accompany you the short distance to your cruise ship. After arrival on board, you check into your cabin and general information is offered about the ship. Lunch will be served.
After lunch, you will start with your first excursion.
The adventure begins ...
This is an exclusive ship photo adventure! (Subject to minimum numbers of 12 bookings.) The following itinerary is a guide only, for 6 days of photo adventures. All meals, accommodation, local expert naturalist and your personal WPA photo guides are included. Your guides will help to optimise all adventure options.
PRE TOUR ACCOMMODATION - we will suggest a great hotel central to the city that we have used in the past. We do not include pre tour accommodation. As an option, you might like to fly across earlier and spend a few days land based in the Galapagos. It is easy to link up to the start of the cruise.
Darran can help you with best options.
DAY 1: GUAYAQUIL TO BALTRA ISLAND November 2
We depart Guayaquil (as a group) and transfer to Guayaquil Airport for our flight to the Galapagos Islands - how exciting!
(This flight is included.) We land at Baltra airport near Santa Cruz Island. Reception at airport - welcome drink and lunch on board the EcoGalaxy. We then head to the famous Charles Darwin Station, located in the Main Port of Santa Cruz Island. We will take our private bus to the entrance of the centre of breeding where we go to appreciate tortoises and land iguanas. This centre is the main site of breeding of the islands. Animals that were in danger of extinction in the different islands are maintained in captivity, thanks to the dedicated work of several institutions.
DAY 2: ISABELA ISLAND November 3
TINTORERAS: Located to the south of Puerto Villamil, we will arrive at Tintoreras by Panga. There is a small bay with turquoise water where you can appreciate sea lions, marine tortoises, marine iguanas and rays. The most part of this trail we will find volcanic lava of type AA. Lunch. PM BREEDING CENTER – HUMEDALES & WALL OF TEARS: The Breeding Centre is located 1.5 Km from Puerto Villamil. This place is dedicated to the reproduction of several species of tortoises in captivity; we will find 330 tortoises between young and adult. The Breeding Centre has beautiful gardens composed by native plants. Visit Humedales: complexes of paths which include sites like: The Orchilla Hill, from this viewpoint you can admire the bay, Puerto Villamil, Volcano Sierra Negra, islets and rocks. El Estero, Poza Escondida, Poza Redonda, Tunel Del Estero are others paths located in Humedales area, each one with its beautiful landscape and characteristic. After this, we have a walking to Wall of Tears, a big wall build by prisoners; in our pathway to this site, we will see land tortoises.
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PHOTO TOUR November 2-7, 2023
DAY 3: ISABELA IS. ELIZABETH BAY November 4
This is one of the island’s breeding sites for penguins.
Located on the west coast of Isabela, Elizabeth Point is a marine visitor site. Visit red mangrove cove: Brown pelicans, flightless cormorants, spotted eagle rays, and golden ray’s and sea lions are often seen. Lunch
URBINA BAY: this place is located at the base of Alcedo Volcano between Elizabeth Bay and Tagus Cove. Wet landing. Trail length is around 3.20 Km; during this walking we can observe land iguanas, hawks, tortoises; also it is possible to see red and blue lobsters.
DAY 4: FERNANDINA & ISABELA ISLAND FERNANDINA ISLAND – ESPINOZA POINT
November 5
Fernandina is the 3rd largest island of the Galapagos and has just one location to visit: Espinoza Point. Espinoza Point is famous site because you will find big colonies of marine iguanas and it is a unique place where the flightless Cormorant lives, plus Galapagos penguin, hawk, snakes of Galapagos and many others.
From Espinoza Point we can admire Fernandina Island and its volcano which last eruption was on May 2005.
Fernandina is the only island that has not had any mammals introduced. In the nesting time of the marine iguana (January to June) we take care when we are walking. We return to the EcoGalaxy.
Lunch. ISABELA ISLAND: VICENTE ROCA POINT: is comprised of two separate coves, this site is a large bay with spectacular sea life. Keep an eye out for seahorses, sea turtles, and the strange yet fascinating Mola-mola (sunfish).
“What I love about the Galapagos ship tour is our lovely boat and the fact that we travel at night and explore during the day.
It helps my sea legs and offers the best photo opportunities!”
Darran
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PHOTO TOUR November 4-9, 2023
DAY 5: SANTIAGO ISLAND & RABIDA IS.
November 6
EGAS PORT: In this site we find a black sand beach. At the south of this beach there is a volcano called Pan de Azucar. It has volcanic deposits which have contributed to the formation of this black sand beach. The crater of this volcano has a salt lake which in warm time becomes dry. Lunch. RABIDA ISLAND: The visitor site is located on the east coast of Rabida Island, consists of a red sand beach, a coastal lagoon behind the beach, and a loop trail. The approximate distance of the trail is 1.1 kilometers.
The colour of the rocks and sand on the beach is due to the very porous volcanic material, which with the help of environmental factors (rain, salt water and sea breeze, has acted as an oxidizing agent. The main attraction of the place is the red sand beach, scenery, aside from the vegetation of the arid zone and the presence of native and endemic species.
Lots of creatures so have your camera ready!
DAY 6: SANTA CRUZ ISLAND TO GUAYAQUIL November 7
A final morning adventure before we time our departure to the airport and our flight back to the mainland. Your flight cost is included back to Guayaquil. The tour ends on arrival.
(B,L,D) - Confirms if Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner are included that day. (Minimum numbers are required of
12.) Interested in more?
How about joining our other linked photo adventures.
Julia can offer full itineraries.
Itinerary and price is subject to change.
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T O U R P R I C E
GALAPAGOS CRUISE
AU$9,995.00 per person TWIN CABIN
CABINS - TWIN SHARE/SINGLE
WPA will take care of finding a matching adventurer. This will ideally be someone you already know. Single price only applies if you ask for it. If we can not find a person to share with you and you have requested Twin Share, you will not pay the single supplement. Note: that cabins can be slightly different. Your guide will sort cabins in order of booking date and logistical needs.
* SINGLE CABIN -
If requested, the same amount again, as per above.
Our events are budgeted on twin share accommodation and services. We will try our best to find someone to share with you. Part of the booking conditions is that if we can not find someone to share with you, a single supplement will apply.
TO BOOK: Please use our WPA booking form attached, and return to Julia - julia@worldadventures.com.au Need more help? Contact Julia via email or 0427205331.
Please read our terms & Conditions and fill in our attached booking form and send it to Julia.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Insurance is mandatory for our international events, including deposit protection insurance, emergency evacuation and cover for Covid-19. On tour, World Photo Adventures staff are happy to help group members and organise assistance when required. It is the travellers responsibility to pay for any costs outside of the itinerary, as per our terms and conditions. We can not advise you about insurance, but we can suggest to look at the following helpful site. Please copy and paste this into your web browser:
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/consular-services/
resources/choice-travel-insurance-guide
COVID-19
Covid has changed the world and travelling. For more information on Covid-19 and our policies, please go to our website and the Covid tab:
www.worldphotoadventures.com.au COST INCLUSIONS
• As per itinerary NOT INCLUDED
• International Air tickets
• Airport Transfers
• Pre-tour accommodation
• Personal expenses
• Items not included in the itinerary
• Tips and drinks
• Travel Insurance We are happy to help you!
IMPORTANT
To make sure you book the correct dates and times, we would request the following:
1. Don’t purchase any air tickets, until our guides flights have been booked, which we will do approximately 6 - 9 months prior to the tour departure. We will advise you when the guides flights are booked and you can then use this itinerary, to help you use points or similar. This will also coincide with confirming the tour departure, making sure we have met minimum passenger numbers for the tour and the logistics of the tour have not changed.
2. We suggest you arrive a minimum of 48 hours prior to the tour departure - to help with jet lag and in case of airline delays.
World Photo Adventures is fully covered by Tour Operator Insurance. This is not standard travel insurance and is not available until a rigorous check of a businesses procedures and use of travel operators is made.
THE SHIP
The following motor yacht is a representation of the quality and style of vessel we will use as a fleet of similar such ships are available. We will confirm the ship name at least a year in advance, or as early as possible.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Year of construction: 2014 Type: Motor Yacht Category: 1st Class Length: 100fts / 30mts Beam: 34fts / 10mts Capacity: 16 passengers ACCOMMODATION
Main Deck: 4 double cabins (Twin or Matrimonial) Upper Deck: 4 double cabins (Twin or Matrimonial) On Board: Sun deck, salon with TV and VCR Main engines: 2 Cummins marine 350 Max speed: 11 knots
Crew: 9 members + 1 bilingual guide
Safety & Navigation: Complete First Aid Kit and medical supplies D.A.N. Oxygen System with 100%
demand Automatic External Defibrillator Manual Fire extinguishers and Fire Fighting Equipment 406 EPIRB – Emergency Position
CABINS
Cabins have some variations. Locations and cabin are decided by the guide based on when bookings were made.
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PHOTO TOUR November 2-7, 2023
T O U R
B O O K I N G F O R M
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Hello and welcome to our booking form. Our Terms & Conditions follow this booking form, plus we offer further information in the itinerary to help you understand our events and travel in general. Please take time to read these details.
By filling in this booking form, you agree to our terms and conditions.
We look forward to helping you enjoy one of the great locations that we visit around the world. Please scan the 3 booking pages, or use your smart phone to photograph the pages and email to me. I will reply to your booking and confirm details as soon as possible - julia@worldadventures.com.au
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ROOM TYPE - share twin or single
I am happy to share - YES - NO (please circle) If yes, we will partner you with a same sex roommate.
I want to pay for single accommodation - YES - NO (please circle)
This will offer you a private room and facilities on most of our events. Please check the itinerary as occasionally, some wilderness locations might offer private room, but share facilities. This will be due to limited accommodation and style. An extra charge applies for single (personal room) accommodation, as per itinerary.
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION (A CLOSE FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER, WHO IS NOT ON TOUR.)
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PASSPORT INFORMATION: PASSENGER ONE
‘Passport details are required for International events only’ ‘Passport’ - Number and type :(eg Australian, British etc)
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MEDICAL / MOBILITY RESTRICTIONS / ALLERGIES / DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT - this includes information about past injuries to knees, feet, back - anything that might arise again on tour. Have you had an operation that might limit your on tour physical abilities? If your guide knows, he can offer you the best assistance!
Our walks are moderate in nature, but this will vary from person to person. We are happy to talk to you about the events physical needs. Please reconfirm your dietary and medical with your WPA guide on the first day of the tour.
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TRAVEL INSURANCE
Travel Insurance (with coverage for the region you are visiting, as per itinerary) with 24hour medical evacuation and Covid-19 is compulsory for our international events and is recommended for domestic events. Travel Insurance can also protect your deposits
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
IMPORTANT – RESPONSIBILITY
Your booking is only valid with World Photo Adventures (WPA) receiving the completed Booking Form.
By filling in the booking form and sending it to World Photo Adventures, I acknowledge and confirm the following:
I waive any and all claims, now and in future against, and release from all liability and agree not to sue World Photo Adventures (also noted as WPA) and its officers, employees, sub contractors, guides, agents or representatives or licensor for any personal injury, death, disease, property damage, or loss sustained as a result of my participation in an adventure trip with World Photo Adventures, due to any cause whatsoever, including without any limitation, negligence on the part of World Photo Adventures, its staff or licensor. I am aware that your ‘adventure trip’, in addition to the usual dangers and risks inherent has certain additional dangers and risks, some of which may include physical exertion for which I may not be prepared, weather extremes subject to sudden and unexpected change, remoteness from normal medical services, and evacuation difficulties if I am disabled. I acknowledge that the enjoyment and excitement of adventure travel is derived in part from the inherent risks incurred by travel and activity beyond the accepted safety of life at home or work, and that these inherent risks contribute to such enjoyment and excitement being a reason for my participation.
I agree that if I suffer injury or illness, World Photo Adventures can, at my cost, arrange medical treatment and emergency evacuation services, as World Photo Adventures deems essential for my safety. In entering into this agreement, I am not relying on any oral, written, or visual representations or statements by World Photo Adventures or its staff or any other inducement or coercion to go on the adventure trip, hence, only of my own free will. I confirm that I am over the age of 18 years and that I have read and understand the terms and conditions of contract and this Agreement prior to signing it and agree that this Agreement will be binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and successors. I agree that this Agreement shall be governed in all aspects by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Australia and its states.
It is important that you and all members of the travelling party are aware of the following terms & conditions for our overseas and domestic events. Please read carefully and contact our office if you have questions. You must sign and return the form to guarantee your booking and take part in the event. That is, each person booking, including partners.
COVID-19
Covid-19 has changed the world of travel. Proof of vaccination will be required for some countries. It is your responsibility to check this information and make sure it is correct for your chosen destination. World Photo Adventures will be following the guidelines of the World Health Organisation, Australian government and governments of countries visited. Your health and safety is a priority for us, as is the entire group, our guides and the people we visit. Please visit our website for further Covid-19 information: www.worldphotoadventures.com.au QUOTED PRICES
All prices quoted on your invoice are correct at the time of printing. Prices are subject to change. Prices can be withdrawn or varied at anytime without notice and are often subject to exchange rates. Deposits merely hold the reservations and do not guarantee prices. Price changes can take place up until the event start date.
THE ROLE OF YOUR PHOTO GUIDE …
They are passionate to make sure that you get the best photo opportunities possible and to help you have a great holiday. It is your guides responsibility to be in charge and to maximise daily activities to suit the group, rather than cater to individual requests and interests. Please respect their judgment and experience. They will be offering mini workshops during the tour. Your photo guides are always available to help in the field on all days and as required on ship. You only need to ask.
This is their mission …
I DO, OR I WANT TO TEACH PHOTOGRAPHY
In this modern age, lots of enthusiasts are moving to teaching photography. We have always encouraged this and have several past customers who teach photography regularly.
However, not at our events please! Our events are designed specifically for photo enthusiasts and semi professionals who shoot, but do not teach or run photo education events or services. (In any form.) We offer a separate special rate and service for those that aspire to teach photography, or those that are teaching photography. Please email Darran and he is happy to clarify for you.
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TRAVEL INSURANCE
This is mandatory for our international events, including deposit protection insurance, emergency evacuation and cover for Covid-19. On tour, World Photo Adventures staff are happy to help group members and organise assistance when required. It is the travellers responsibility to pay for any costs outside of the itinerary, as per our terms and conditions. We can not advise you about insurance, but we can suggest to look at the following helpful site. Please copy and paste this into your web browser:
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/consular-services/
resources/choice-travel-insurance-guide
NOTE: Standard insurance policies will often only cover Camera equipment partially, or not at all. Please check these details and if required, pay a higher fee to obtain further camera equipment cover.
COMMUNICATION AND EXPECTATIONS
If you have a grievance or disagreement with information supplied, World Photo Adventures is happy to resolve the matter. Email is the preferred form of communication, in the first instance. If unreasonable communications or expectations occur, World Photo Adventures reserves the right to cancel the booking and return all payments made without notice, before the event commences. In this case, the participant waives the right to pursue any legal action against World Photo Adventures and its operators.
TAXES & LEVIES IMPOSED
Various countries, states, towns and airports around the world and in Australia impose a variety of Security, Airport
& Departure Taxes. All taxes are subject to change without notice. Any additional costs or taxes that occur such as departure taxes payable at airports in cash, will be the responsibility of the traveller.
REQUESTS
If you have any requests, such as – dietary requests, or hotel room type – every attempt will be made by World Photo Adventures to accommodate your request. However, as we are not the ultimate service provider, we are not in a position to guarantee the request. NOTE: In most cases, we are unable to change an itinerary while on tour to suit personal requests.
OBLIGATIONS
World Photo Adventures acts as a travel agent/tour operator, selling products on behalf of a supplier. Our obligation is to make arrangements with the supplier on your behalf. World Photo Adventures has no responsibility for the services of the supplier and does not provide warranty for them. World Photo Adventures is not a representative of the supplier. All bookings are subject to the terms and conditions set out by the relevant supplier. Should you be unhappy with the product, your legal recourse is against the supplier, not World Photo Adventures.
World Photo Adventures accepts no liability for suppliers.
PASSPORTS
It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their passport is valid and that it has the correct visa or re-entry visa for the travel arrangements. World Photo Adventures holds no responsibility for any fines, penalties or expenditures incurred, if your passport is incorrect for the country of travel.
Passports are required for all international travel.
VISAS
World Photo Adventures does not organise visas and can not take responsibility for visas. If you or members of your travelling party have a recorded criminal offence, entry may be denied. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to make sure they have full and correct documentation to undertake their journey. Deportation for non-issuance or incorrect visas is at the travellers expense. Although many countries have visa free entry for tourists for specified lengths of stay, entry to that country is still a port of entry decision. World Photo Adventures holds no responsibility for any fines, penalties or expenditures incurred by you if your visas are incorrect for the country of travel. We can offer you an easy visa service via a company called Visa Link in Australia. A service fee applies.
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MULTIPLE BOOKINGS (One booking form)
I understand that World Photo Adventures allows one booking form to be filled in for the calendar year, this can represent more than one booking. Event confirmations is via email between parties. The same term and conditions apply for all events booked in this manner.
WALKS
All of our walks are moderate or as stated in the itinerary.
However, fitness and health levels can vary from person to person. It is the responsibility of participants to manage these walks and confer with the guide if problems arise. We suggest that you get out and walk ‘around the block’ as much as possible before departure. This could help your fitness level.
TRAVELLERS HEALTH ADVICE
Some areas of the world have special vaccination and health requirements. We recommend that you contact your nearest Travellers Medical Centre who is a specialist in this field. If you are unable to undertake travel because you do not meet the health requirements, World Photo Adventures will not be liable for any extra costs that may be incurred.
MEDICAL
If you have any medical conditions – we must be advised in the booking form. Likewise, if there are any changes in your health after sending us your booking form, we must be told.
While a travel medical kit is available, please bring your own small personal kit and extra medication if required. Details of any sickness arising during travel of any nature giving rise to events causing an onset of adverse health associated with any travel including air, boat, train and motor vehicle – World Photo Adventures can not be held responsible.
NON PHOTOGRAPHIC PARTNERS
All tour members are welcome to join all activities on any tour.
All tours are the same price for everyone as all members are offered the same guiding services and inclusions.
FORCE MAJEURE
World Photo Adventures Pty Ltd will not be held liable for any failure, or delay in performing their obligations, under the situation of Force Majeure, either by natural, or political disasters. (A “force majeure” clause (French for
“superior force”) is a contract provision that relieves the parties from performing their contractual obligations when certain circumstances beyond their control arise, making performance inadvisable, commercially impracticable, illegal, or impossible).
DEPT. of FOREIGN AFFAIRS & TRADE WARNINGS For reasons of political unrest, acts of war or terrorism or natural disasters in certain parts of the world the Australian Government in conjunction with various other worldwide bodies may decide to issue a Government Advisory warning to Australian passport holders not to travel to that country.
Whilst we are prepared to make these bookings on our clients behalf we do so without responsibility or liability. Should you wish to check with the Department of Foreign Affairs their web address is: www.dfat.gov.au
DEPOSITS - REFUNDS - CANCELLATIONS
It is rare for WPA to cancel an event within 6-12 months of departure. Should WPA cancel the event, a full refund applies.
If you cancel an event, the following applies:
1. Cancellation outside 12 months of departure - full refund, or as per event itinerary (such as cruises and specialised tours).
2. Inside 12 months and up to 150 days of departure, a $500 cancellation fee applies, or, as per event itinerary (such as cruises and specialised tours).
3. All payments are non refundable within 150 days, or as per event itinerary.
Why are payments non refundable?
Cancellations impact a tour. However, we understand that cancelling might be outside of your control. Sometimes you need to cancel your booking due to illness or personal reasons. For this reason you need comprehensive insurance coverage. It protects you and us.
Deposits are non refundable because: (and not limited to) 1. We specially hold a place for you on a small group tour.
2. Money is paid to our suppliers to guarantee accommodation and tour services.
3. We maybe visiting a location in prime time, for animal viewing (as an example).
4. We may have turned away bookings.
5. Accommodation maybe limited.
6. WPA staff have undertaken office work and logistical organisation before departure, on your booking.
Travel insurance will help to protect your payments against unforeseen cancellation.
T E R M S & C O N D I T I O N S
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PAYMENT OPTIONS
We accept bank transfers, Visa, Master Card and American Express. No fees apply.
INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE
International class photo tuition and experienced guide, and as per event itinerary – land transport, entrance fees, special tours, accommodation and meals. Please check individual itineraries or ask for more information.
NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE
Most events do not include flights, airport transfers, pre-tour accommodation, airport tax, alcoholic beverages and wine, laundry, tips to local staff and travel insurance. Please check your event itinerary.
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
Please note that we work on a ‘personal responsibility’ system with all aspects of our events. The sheer nature of travelling, outdoor locations, new countries or locations has some risks.
Please read ‘Responsibility’ section for further details, located on our booking form.
LOGISTICS
Accommodation – when ever possible, tour participants are lodged in comfortable, modern hotels/lodges/chalets. We select among the best available accommodation to a balance of optimising shooting opportunities and budgets. Some of the best photographic destinations are far from ‘normal’
accommodation. Please check the tour itinerary.
Meals are always a special part of our tours for the camaraderie they offer and the opportunity they provide to talk photography, and for you to try new foods from different areas. Depending on the tour and specific locale, meals may be included, or not.
We balance this to the region and budgets.
Participants are responsible for their own bar tab including bottled water, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. Please check the itinerary.
MINIMUM NUMBERS
PHOTOGRAPHS & VIDEO
World Photo Adventures reserves the right to take photos of participants at the events to use for marketing and education purposes only. This includes social media postings. Group images of the adventure can be supplied after the event to tour members.
FLIGHTS
We do not include your international flights. (Or any other flights, unless included in the itinerary.)
To make sure you book the correct dates and times, we would request the following:
1. Don’t purchase any air tickets, until our guides flights have been booked, which we will do approximately 8 – 9 months prior to the tour departure. We will advise you when the guides flights are booked and you can then use this itinerary, to help you use points or similar. This will also coincide with confirming the tour departure, making sure we have met minimum passenger numbers for the tour and the logistics of the tour have not changed.
2. We suggest you arrive a minimum of 48 hours prior to the tour departure – to help with jet lag and in case of airline delays.
Please advise your flight details no later than one month prior to departure. We will need a record of the groups arrival and departure information.
CONTACTS AND SUPPLIERS
WPA has built up a unique line of contacts and suppliers around the world. These are often our friends and are definitely an important facet to the success of our business. We are happy to help you make contact with these individuals and companies as we understand new friendships are made and that gifts might be sent. Please note that any other ‘business’
or ‘service’ requests, must be directed through our office.
Updated 19.10.21
