Cape York Small-Group Tour with Scenic Torres Strait Helicopter Flight, Old Telegraph Track & Horn Island Visits

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Booking Summary: After you book, please follow the instructions in your booking summary email and ensure you complete your traveller information details within 7 days.

This Tour package is valid for the following departure dates:

CAIRNS TO HORN ISLAND:

• 29 May 2023
• 3, 24 July 2023
• 14 August 2023
• 4 September 2023
• 25 September 2023

HORN ISLAND TO CAIRNS:

• 5 June 2023
• 10, 31 July 2023
• 21 August 2023
• 11 September 2023
• 2 October 2023

IMPORTANT: Please allow for travelling time. Flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately. It is your responsibility to make your own travel arrangements and ensure that you arrive in Cairns on your chosen tour start date. If your chosen tour departure date is guaranteed at the time of booking, you may be able to purchase flights immediately. If your tour departure date is not yet guaranteed (still pending minimum numbers), flights should not be booked until you receive an update on the status of your tour.

NONE OF THESE DATES SUIT YOUR TRAVEL PLANS? If you wish to travel on an alternate date to those listed above, or on your own private tour with friends, please enquire for further information. Please note that surcharges may apply.

Booking Process

• Select which package option you would like, taking care to choose the correct season, length of stay and room capacity (Twin Room or Solo Traveller)
• Click on the green ‘Check Availability’ tab
• Using the plus or minus adjust the number of people you would like to book then click the ‘View Available Dates & Prices’ tab
• Click the blue ‘Select’ button then the green ‘Review & Payment’ tab at the bottom right of the screen
• Fill out your preferred payment method and click the green ‘Pay Securely Now’ tab
• Once your order is complete, you will receive your Luxury Escapes automated booking summary email (this is not your tour confirmation), and you will be prompted to complete your Traveller Details within 7 days of purchase
• One of our dedicated Tours Concierge Agents will then be in touch no later than 90 days prior to your select departure date to advise the status of your tour and if it has been confirmed. If your chosen tour departure date is guaranteed at the time of booking, you may be able to purchase flights immediately. If your tour departure date is not yet guaranteed (still pending minimum numbers), flights should not be booked until you receive an update on the status of your tour.
• Should you require assistance with your tour, please contact our Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com who will be happy to assist with any of your queries and who will support you right up until you return from your journey.
• You must provide a government-issued photo ID for each guest. All international tours require a passport photo ID.

IMPORTANT: The Twin-Room Package is valid for ONE PERSON (based on twin room). If you are travelling with another person you must purchase TWO PACKAGES, otherwise please purchase a Solo Traveller package.

Please note that packages cannot be split.

AMENDMENTS & CHANGES

7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee: Things don’t always work out. Our 7-day Change of Mind Guarantee is there to help. Bookings (except for cruise bookings and flights which are subject to the cancellation terms of the relevant supplier) may be cancelled with a full refund provided that cancellation occurs strictly within 7 days from the date of purchase and provided that the cancellation is made no less than 90 days prior to the departure date.

Name Change or Corrections

Following the 7-Day Change of Mind Guarantee period,

• Name corrections may incur a fee
• Name changes are not permitted

Date Changes

• You can enjoy one free date change on selected tours up until 90 days prior to your original travel date (subject to seasonal surcharges or package upgrades). Changes can be made via your ‘My Escapes’ account, or by contacting the Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com. Any subsequent date changes will incur a fee of $250 per person plus any further costs that may apply.
• The Tours Concierge team will advise if the change is confirmed via email and provide an invoice for the following: date change fees, costs from third-party suppliers, air and rail travel and hotels (cabins on cruises).
• Date changes do not apply to flights booked with Luxury Escapes. Flight fulfilment is provided by the airline(s) selected at the time of finalising the booking. For your air travel, you are bound by the terms and conditions and fare rules of the selected airline(s).

Covid-19 Related Cancellations

For all new bookings, if you can’t travel as a direct result of border closures or government-imposed travel restrictions that directly impact your booking, Luxury Escapes will:

• allow you to change the dates of your tour, or
• offer you a credit for another tour, cruise or accommodation offer, less any third-party costs that Luxury Escapes can’t recover (including from airlines and tour providers)

Accommodation

This tour includes accommodation at the following hotels:

• Cooktown — Mungumby Lodge (Guest Lodge), Milkwood Lodge (Cabin) or similar depending on dates
• Musgrave — Musgrave Roadhouse (Queen Room)
• Weipa — Albatross Bay Resort (Standard Queen Room)
• Archer River — Merluna Station (Queen Cabin)
• Roko Island — Roko Island (Glamping Tent)

IMPORTANT:

• Accommodation is subject to availability and may be substituted for a hotel of a similar or higher standard without notice.
• Rooms will be made available after 3pm on day of arrival. Checkout is required by 10am. Early check-in and late checkout are available at an additional fee. Please contact the Luxury Escapes Tours Concierge team on tours@luxuryescapes.com for further information.
• Maximum room capacity is two adults.

Pre- & Post-Tour Accommodation

Pre- and post-tour accommodation can be booked to extend your stay before or after your tour.

• Cairns — Crystalbrook Riley (Urban Room): from A$605 per night with breakfast included, subject to availability. Surcharges may apply.

Please contact the Luxury Escapes Tours Concierge team on tours@luxuryescapes.com for further information.

Inclusions

• Seven nights of handpicked accommodation
• Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Scenic helicopter flight over the Torres Strait
• Marvel at the magic of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest
• Travel along Bloomfield Track and Old Telegraph Track in a luxury, air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
• Guided tours of Cooktown, Merluna Station and Weipa
• Visit the Split Rock Aboriginal art sitea and the historic Old Laura Homestead
• Enjoy a sunset boat tour of Weipa
• Take in Horn Island’s historic sites on a guided tour
• Visit the northernmost point of mainland Australia
• Ferry transfers from Seisia to Roko Island and from Roko Island to Thursday Island and Horn Island
• Internal flight from Bamaga to Cairns
• The services of an experienced driver-guide and expert commentary throughout your tour
• All sightseeing and entrance fees per the itinerary

Exclusions

• Roundtrip flights to/from Cairns
• Visas
• Single supplement
• Meals/drinks not stated in the itinerary
• Optional activities/tours, personal expenses/transfers not mentioned
• Excess baggage charges
• Travel insurance (recommended)
• Tips and gratuities
• Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.

Age Restrictions

• This tour is restricted to guests aged 18 to 80 years.
• If you wish to travel with children aged under 18 years, or on your own private tour with friends, please enquire for further information. Please note that surcharges may apply.

Group Size

• Minimum number for this tour to operate is four guests. If your chosen tour departure date is guaranteed at the time of booking, you may be able to purchase flights immediately. If your tour departure date is not yet guaranteed (still pending minimum numbers), flights should not be booked until you receive an update on the status of your tour.
• Maximum tour capacity is eight guests.

Travel Insurance

• Travel insurance is strongly recommended. Luxury Escapes recommends purchasing travel insurance as soon as possible after purchasing this package.
• Luxury Escapes can assist you in purchasing travel insurance through our preferred provider. Please enquire for further information and to see if our policy is suitable for you.

Passports & Visas

• A visa may be required. It is the traveller’s responsibility to ensure they’re holding a current visa for the countries they’re visiting. If the traveller is on a non-Australian passport, a valid re-entry visa may be required.
• Important: Please start arranging your visa at least 6-8 weeks prior to departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours and processing time.
• A valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months beyond your return travel date is required for all passengers (including children and infants).
• When travelling within Australia, please check current state/territory border entry requirements to ensure you’re eligible to travel and have completed any required permits or passes.

Photo ID

• For domestic tours, a digital copy of a government-issued photo identification (passport or driver’s licence) must be provided for each guest by 90 days prior to your tour departure.
• These can be uploaded to your ‘My Escapes’ account. Alternately, please contact our Tours Concierge Team on tours@luxuryescapes.com for assistance.
• Failure to provide valid photo ID as explained above will result in your booking being cancelled and all monies paid remaining non-refundable.

Health & Vaccinations

• Travellers are advised to check the vaccine requirements for their trip with their local health professional at least 45 days prior to departure, as some vaccines require 30 days or more to be effective. Please check with your health professional that you hold the appropriate vaccination entry requirements for your destination.
• By purchasing this tour, you acknowledge the Covid-19 Health & Safety advice as shown here.
• Guests may be required to provide evidence of proof of vaccination against Covid-19 from our ground operator prior to departure. Please contact the Luxury Escapes Tours Concierge team on tours@luxuryescapes.com for further information.
• Important: The hotel, transportation and/or destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your departure.

Flights

• An internal flight between Bamaga and Cairns (or reverse) operated by Qantas is included in your package.
• Preferred airline seating is the responsibility of the passenger. For any specific airline seat reservations, contact the airline with the booking number included on your tour summary email.

Tour Baggage Restrictions

• Passengers are permitted one piece of baggage with a maximum weight of 15kg on tour
• Only soft-sided bags will be accepted on tour. Large, hard suitcases cannot be accommodated, and luggage limits are not able to be increased.

Helicopter Flight

• The included helicopter flight has a passenger weight limit of 90kg.

Transfers

• Arrival and departure transfers are only available on the first and last day. Please note, arrival and departure transfers are included between the hours of 6am and 6pm. If you arrive outside these hours a supplement may apply.
• If booking a Twin-Share Package, transfers are based on two people sharing the one vehicle. If you are arriving on different flights at different times, a supplement will be charged for two separate vehicles.
• Please note ‘Private Transfers’ refers to transfers that are exclusive for your Luxury Escapes group and may be shared amongst other members of your group if arriving on the same flight or another flight arriving within a 30-minute window.
• Flight details must be advised at least 30 days (domestic) or 60 days (international) prior to your scheduled departure date. Failure to provide your confirmed flight details within this time period will result in forfeiting your transfer.
• Please contact the Luxury Escapes Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com to provide your flight details and for any assistance with transfers.

Flight Schedule Changes and/or Cancellations (if applicable)

• Please note that the rules governing your flight purchase are different from the terms and conditions of your hotel, tour, or cruise purchase. See Flights terms and conditions here.
• Your hotel, tour, or cruise booking cannot be changed or cancelled in the event of unavoidable flight schedule changes or cancellations and will be subject to the terms of that purchase.
• Further, your right to a change or cancellation of a flight is strictly governed by the terms and conditions of the specific airfare you purchased and as determined by the relevant airline carrier.
• We will, however, make every effort to work with airlines and suppliers in order to provide you with the best alternative options available.

Porterage

On occasion, porterage is not included, therefore at times you may be expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available. Please refer to inclusions if porterage is included.

Tipping

Tipping and gratuities are not included in the package and are at your own discretion. As a guide, approximately A$14 – A$20 per person, per day, is the industry standard.

Fitness Requirements

Travellers acknowledge that they are required to have a good level of health and fitness to undertake the activities in this tour. Further, travellers acknowledge and agree that neither Luxury Escapes nor the tour provider will be able to provide medical or other assistance in the event that they are unable to complete any aspect of the tour as a result of their health or physical condition (nor is Luxury Escapes liable for any loss, damage, expense, injury or death arising from such).

Dietary Requirements

In most cases Luxury Escapes can cater for special dietary requirements but please note that on occasion, this may not be possible due to location, lack of availability of ingredients, and other extenuating circumstances. It is always advised to carry supplies with you.

Any dietary requirements must be received by Luxury Escapes at least 90 days prior to your scheduled departure date. Failure to provide these details by this date may result in an inability to cater for your requirements.

Valued Up To

The value and comparative savings have been determined based on published rack rates and the value of inclusions. Please be advised that rack rates may not be reflective of actual rates being charged, dependent on the timing and manner of your booking and therefore are only indicative of the level of saving.

Itinerary Amendments & Changes

Occasionally our itineraries are updated prior to departure to incorporate improvements stemming from past travellers’ feedback as well as updates from our ground operators. Please note that while we operate successful tours in this region throughout the year, some changes may be necessary due to inclement weather, public holidays, common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes, and unforeseen circumstances. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route. The order and timing of included activities may also vary from time to time.

In the event of a change in the itinerary (due to safety or events outside of our control) which results in cancellation or change fees in respect of flights (or other parts of your travel) we will notify you as soon as practicable. You will be responsible for any associated costs or will otherwise have the right to a refund (less any costs incurred or paid to third parties).

Surcharges

After completing your booking, your tour cost may be subject to additional surcharges as a result of factors beyond the control of Luxury Escapes. Where the cost of delivering your selected tour materially increases between the time of purchase and delivery, Luxury Escapes reserves the right to increase the balance due. Increases may be in relation to, but not limited to, currency fluctuations, taxes, airfares, fuel surcharges or tour costs where those costs have increased for similar reasons. A material increase will be considered once in excess of 10% of the package price.

Any prices quoted exclude specific costs/measures which may be introduced at a later stage as a result of Government changes due to Covid-19 health and safety restrictions. Luxury Escapes will inform its guests of these changes as soon as possible, these additional charges will be passed on by Luxury Escapes to the guest.

PLEASE NOTE:

Luxury Escapes reserves the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to website’s terms and conditions.

Package inclusions are correct at the time of purchase. Refer to your booking summary email for details.