2014/15 - APT Vietnam & Cambodia

Cancellation of Airfares Scheduled airlines normally regard name changes and changes to departure dates as a cancellation and rebooking, which may attract a cancellation fee. Applicable cancellation fees may amount to 100% of the airfare. IF WE NEED TO CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY Brochure Accuracy APT has endeavoured to ensure that the information given in this brochure about accommodation, itineraries etc., is correct to the best of its knowledge at the time of going to print. However, advertised descriptions and facilities and prices may change after publication. We recommend that you confirm the details of your chosen holiday package at the time of booking. Additionally, flight times, carriers and routes in the brochure are given for guidance only as there may be changes. Final details will be shown on your tickets. Holiday package or excursion itineraries may change or be different from those described in the brochure as a result of local conditions, weather conditions and annual events. APT will endteavour to notify you of any significant changes prior to your departure. APT does not advise the flight timings in the brochure nor do we provide this on your documentation; only the 'non-included' flights will appear on the itinerary. The flight timings shown in our brochure, on our website and detailed on your confirmation invoice are for guidance only and are subject to alteration and confirmation. Flight timings are set by airlines and affected by events outside our control. Scheduled and charter flight timings, and days of operation are also subject to change. APT will advise you of any significant changes as soon as it is informed by the airline. Minor timing changes will be shown on your flight tickets. Any change in the identity of the airline, flight timings or aircraft type (if advised to APT) will not entitle you to cancel or change to other arrangements without paying any applicable cancellation fees except where specified in these booking conditions. If we Change or Cancel your Holiday Before your Departure APT endeavours to provide you with all the services confirmed to you at the time of your booking. However, we plan arrangements a long time in advance of your departure date using independent suppliers such as airlines, hotels etc., over whom we have no direct control. On occasions changes do have to be made, and APT reserves the right to cancel or amend holiday packages/ excursions accordingly. Force Majeure Force Majeure means the occurrence of an event that is beyond APT's reasonable control and which could not have been reasonably prevented by APT, which includes, but is not limited to: (a) war, armed conflict, criminal damage, riot, civil strife, industrial dispute, terrorist activity or the threat of any such acts; (b) natural disaster (including but not limited to flooding, fire, earthquake, landslide), adverse weather conditions, high or low water levels; (c) nuclear or other industrial accident causing environmental pollution or contamination; or (d) change in law, meaning, enactment, amendment (including repeal) in the law or administration of any law in Australia or any jurisdiction or territory relevant to the booking contract, which includes changes in statute, regulation, determination, by-law, declaration, licence and the common law as applicable from time to time. Termination of Booking Contract or Change of Travel Arrangements due to Force Majeure If APT, in its reasonable opinion, considers that any Force Majeure event prevents APT (whether directly or through its employees, contractors, subcontractors and agents) from lawfully or safely providing any products or services subject of the booking contract with you, APT may immediately by written notice: (a) terminate the booking contract (in whole or in part); or (b) change your travel arrangements as reasonably practicable to ensure your safety and invoice you for any additional costs. Limitation of Liability in the Event of Force Majeure In the event that APT cancels or changes your travel arrangements in any way due to a Force Majeure event, APT will not be liable to you in contract, tort, statute or restitution for any loss (including, but not limited to, loss of deposit or purchase price and loss of enjoyment), damage, costs, charges, expenses or injury resulting from or in connection with (whether directly or indirectly): (a) the cancellation or change to your travel arrangements; or (b) the Force Majeure event. APT is not liable to refund any part of the deposit or purchase price paid by you if APT subsequently changes or cancels your travel arrangements in connection with a Force Majeure event. Force Majeure events are unpredictable and beyond APT's control. It is your responsibility to purchase travel insurance to adequately protect yourself against such risks. ON HOLIDAY Local Purchases APT is not responsible for any items you may purchase locally i.e.: jewellery/ furniture etc. You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for any import duty or freight costs. Personal Belongings and Lost Items For security reasons valuables should be kept to a minimum and packed in your hand luggage along with your medicines, camera, film, electrical or battery-operated appliances, as well as basic essentials such as a change of clothing and toiletries. It is your responsibility to look after your property at all times and you must ensure you are adequately covered by comprehensive travel insurance in the event of any loss. Disruption to Cruising and Itinerary Arrangements Under normal operating conditions itineraries will be delivered as per the brochure. However, sometimes for reasons beyond our control, it may be necessary to make alterations to your itinerary. On occasion, significant flooding or low water levels do occur that can cause disruption to itineraries and may lead to early disembarkation. We recommend you take out comprehensive travel insurance that includes coverage of events such as these, as we will not be liable for any direct or indirect costs incurred as a result of such events or other factors beyond our control happening. Additionally, you are not entitled to any refund for any alterations to your itinerary that are caused or contributed to by any flood or water level events or other such events which are beyond our control. Low water in the Mekong River from mid June to mid Aug. and Dec. to Apr. may cause disruptions to cruising. If the water level in Tonle Sap Lake is shallow, access is restricted. An alternative route operates from Prek K'dam to Siem Reap or vice-versa. Embark or disembark at Prek K'dam and transfer to Siem Reap by coach (five hours), stopping at Kampong Thom. Low water in Cambodia in Mar. and Apr. may cause disruption to cruising. Due to climate & low water levels, visits to Kampong Chhnang may be replaced by a visit to Xeo Quyt. This change means an extra day in Vietnam, and thus a one-day reduction in the Cambodian cruise program. In addition, if there is a high water level problem it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by coach. A revised cruising itinerary and alternative sightseeing may be required. ON RETURN FROM YOUR HOLIDAY Data Protection Policy Your personal data will be passed on by APT to any relevant independent suppliers connected with your holiday package, who require the information for the provision of your holiday, and may also be given to government/public authorities such as customs, immigration and the security services if required. All personal data you give us (including sensitive personal data) will be kept. We will use only names and contact details for marketing purposes unless you notify us that you do not wish to receive future marketing material by writing to APT, Level 4/ 1230 Nepean Highway, Cheltenham, Victoria, 3192. Responsible Service of Alcohol Our staff are trained in the responsible service of alcohol and are obligated by law to refuse service to any guest who, in their reasonable opinion, appears to be, or is intoxicated, or behaves in an aggressive or offensive manner. Medical Assistance APT does not employ medical staff on our tours or ships. If you require medical attention, local medical services can be contacted immediately. You are responsible for all charges that result from a visiting a medical facility, or for a medical practitioner visiting you. APT is not responsible for the type or quality of the medical services you may receive. APT Club Details including the full range of benefits and conditions may be viewed on page no. 41 or on our website at www.aptouring.com.au/APTClub/ MemberBenefits. Smoking For other passengers' comfort there is no smoking on coaches or river cruise ships, except in designated areas. Service Enquiries If a problem occurs during your holiday you should, in your own interests, advise your Tour/Cruise Director so that steps can be taken to resolve the matter. If you remain dissatisfied, any complaint must be made in writing to APT within 30 days. Luggage Limits Each passenger is entitled to take one piece of luggage that does not exceed 160 cm (63 inches), or weigh more than 20 kg (44 pounds). An extra charge will be imposed to cover porterage handling of any additional luggage. Your Tour/Cruise Director will advise you of the exact additional charge. You will be required to pack-down to one small carry-on bag for your Ha Long Bay cruise as well as for your journey to Sapa. All luggage is at "owner's risk". Maps Within This Publication Note that maps may not be to scale. Images Within This Publication Some images in this publication are copyright of, and have been reproduced with the permission of: AmaWaterways, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel, Sheraton Saigon, Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer, Sofitel Angkor, La Residence Hotel, InterContinental Da Nang Sun Peninsula Resort, Mekong Sun and Lernidee Mekong Nord. Publication No. H4212. Price and itineraries valid from 1 June 2014 – 30 April 2015. Publication is valid from 1 October 2013 and supersedes all previous publications. GENERAL INFORMATION Limitation of Liability 1. Our holiday packages include the services of independent providers, such as hoteliers, airlines, cruise companies and other operators, who are not agents, servants or employees of APT. Although we take care in selecting the independent service providers and the optional excursions conducted by some independent service providers, APT is not responsible for the conduct of the independent service providers, their servants and agents or for any ramifications of that conduct. Optional excursions may, depending on your holiday package, include activities such as climbing, exploring, bike riding, swimming and snorkelling. You accept and assume the risk involved with these activities. 2. If, in the opinion of any representative of APT, your mental or physical condition is such as to affect your own health and safety, render you incapable to care for yourself, cause you to became a hazard to yourself or other passengers or result in you becoming objectionable to other passengers or staff, you will not be permitted to embark or continue on the whole or any part of the holiday package. APT is not liable to you for any costs associated with such decision and you will not be refunded for any part of the holiday package. 3. APT accepts no responsibility for any death, injury, illness, loss (including loss of enjoyment), damage, detention, delay (including mechanical breakdown) beyond its control. 4. Any term, condition or warranty express or implied by statute or otherwise in respect to the holiday packages contained in this brochure are excluded to the full extent permitted by law. Nothing in these booking conditions excludes, restricts or modifies the application of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) as amended, consolidated, supplemented or replaced. 5. To the full extent permitted by law, APT's liability arising under or in connection with these booking conditions: (a) is limited to the re-supply of the products or services or the payment of the cost of re-supply of the products or services to you; and (b) excludes liability for any indirect or consequential losses suffered by you or any third party, howsoever caused, including but not limited to pure economic loss or any special, extraordinary or punitive damage to you or any other party. 6. Your travel agent 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 APT in respect to any monies paid to your travel agent Committed to Responsible Tourism Behind the scenes, APT continually focuses on achieving best practice in economic, social and environmental responsibility. In conducting its operations, APT strives to minimise impact on the environment, to spread benefits through local economies in Australia and internationally, and to promote and support community wellbeing. APT, in conjunction with ODA Orphanage and The Rotary Club of Atherton, Queensland, has built a school in an impoverished area near Siem Reap, Cambodia. APT has supported this venture through direct and indirect funding, and takes guests to the orphanage when possible. The new school facilitates the teaching of English, which will lead to wider employment opportunities for students. Offering both practical and financial support, we're delighted to be making a difference to a place that provides our guests so much enjoyment. The APT Charitable and Conservation Fund was established in 2003. Every year, a percentage of our profits and time goes toward supporting our conservation projects. www.aptouring.com.au Viet nam & Cambodia Docking Position During port stops river cruise ships may dock side by side, obstructing views and requiring you to pass through other ships to embark or disembark. The RV AmaLotus will moor overnight midstream during most cruising times, rather than dock at a port. APT Tour Directors A dedicated APT Tour Director will only be available on tours with 10 or more passengers. unless and until APT notifies you (by way of a booking confirmation advice or payment receipt advice) that monies have been received by APT. APT reserves the right to cancel any ticket or booking or refuse to carry any passenger where payment has not been received by APT within the specified time. Noise and Vibration APT takes reasonable steps to minimise noise and vibrations on its river cruise ships. You acknowledge and accept that some noise and vibration may be experienced on vessels and that APT is not liable to you for any such noise or vibration. Complimentary Shirt or Blouse (Hoi An) Limited to one shirt or blouse per guest. Limited designs available. Made of tussore fabric or similar. 85

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