Adventure Associates
Spirit of India

Spirit of India

Dates and cost

Ex Sydney

Inclusive of economy class International Air Fares. Ask us for joining details and prices from other cities and Business or First Class upgrades.

9 February to 1 March 2009
21 days
Twin ShareSingle Supplement
21 Day Spirit of India$ 10,800$ 4,300
9 Day Kerala Extension$ 3,800$ 1,500
Traveller's Notes: Please note that Single Rooms are limited due to capacity within the Game Park. Should you be travelling alone and wish to share, we will endeavour to match you with a roommate of the same sex. However, if this is not possible or your roommate cancels, you will be required to pay the single room supplement. In order to benefit from the group airfares incorporated in this tour, all passengers must depart from Sydney on 9 February 2009. Should you wish to participate in our published extension tour or extend your travel, your return flights will be extended accordingly.

What's included

  • Accommodation based on double/twin share room with private facilities
  • International economy class airfares Sydney/Sydney
  • Internal economy class airfares within India as indicated in the itinerary
  • Meals and sightseeing as indicated in the itinerary
  • Transport/transfers in air-conditioned vehicle as mentioned
  • Porterage at airports in India only
  • Tour Escort from Australia and local Indian escort throughout
  • Services of local English speaking guides/naturalist on sightseeing tours and park visits
  • Entrances fees for the mentioned monuments, palaces, museums and national parks on included sightseeing
  • Game drives and elephant safari and/or rides at Corbett in a shared jeep
  • Boat tour on Lake Pichola (subject to sufficient water in the lake)
  • All currently applicable service charges and taxes (not including air ticket and airport taxes)

What's not included

  • Air Tickets other than those included in the above tour price
  • Air ticket or airport taxes, fuel surcharges, excess baggage on any flight, vaccination costs, passport or visa fees and travel insurance
  • Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone and other communication charges, gratuities to guides, drivers, crew etc.
  • Any other meals, airfares or sightseeing not specified in the itinerary
  • Any other item not specifically mentioned above as included

What's included in extension tour

  • Accommodation on twin share basis, or sole use at the hotels mentioned of similar
  • Domestic airfares within India as indicated in the itinerary
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Transportation in air-conditioned car or mini-van for 4 + passengers
  • Porterage at airports only
  • English speaking local guide for included sightseeing
  • Kathakali dance performance in Cochin
  • Boat ride on Lake Periyar
  • Entrance to monuments as per the itinerary
  • All currently applicable service charges and taxes

What's not included in extension tour

  • Airport taxes
  • Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, phone calls, tips etc
  • Any meals or sightseeing other than mentioned in the itinerary
  • Any other item not specifically mentioned as included.

How to Book

Space on this Adventure Associates in-house tour is limited, not only due to the availability of rooms in some of the hotels we utilize, but also to allow for ease of movement for an in-depth smaller group experience. To ensure your place on this exciting adventure, pleases contact us to reserve a place, then complete the Booking Form and return to us with your deposit. Reservations are established when you receive written confirmation and acceptance of the deposit and Booking Form.

Main TourExtension
Deposit required:$1,000 pp$800 pp
Balance due:75 days prior to departure (27 Nov 2008)
If booking on or within
75 days of departure:
full payment must be made

Travel insurance is strongly recommended and Adventure Associates will be pleased to forward a selection of insurance proposal forms.

Cancellations

Written instructions only will be accepted by Adventure Associates to cancel a reservation. Cancellation charges are subject to regulations of airlines, coach and tour operators, hotels and any other Principals involved. If it is necessary to cancel your arrangements, the following cancellation fees will apply.

Main TourExtension
More than 120 days prior to departure$800 pp$400 pp
Between 119-60 days prior to departure50% of tour cost pp
On or within 59 days prior to departureNo Refund
All cancellation fees will be strictly applied. If the cancellation charge is more than your advance payment you remain liable for the difference. For these and other reasons mentioned above you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance. Once the tour has departed there will be no refund for any unused portions of the trip.
City Palace, Udaipur
Early Booking Discount AU$250 per person for bookings deposited before 30 June 2008. Past tour or cruise passengers with Adventure Associates will be eligible for an AU$200 per person discount. The discount will also be made available to your travelling companion - only if you are booking and travelling together. Discounts are not combinable and apply to direct client bookings only.
Peacock
Group tour costs shown are per person, quoted in Australian Dollars and are subject to change due to exchange rate variations and other factors. Please check with us at the time of booking.
Travel Doctor