NEW ZEALAND RAINBOW
10 Nights 11 Days

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Imp Note:

• Optional tours / activities are not included in the package (will be on additional cost).
• Self Drive: Rental car pick up & drop off time is calculated on the basis of 24 hrs, in case of delays one day extra rental will be charged.
• Rental vehicles not not to be driven on the following roads: (a) Ball Hutt (Mt Cook) (b) Skippers (Queenstown) (c) 90 mile beach (Northland).

Please Note:

• Hotels mentioned in the itinerary are indicative they will be subject availability at the time of booking. Same or similar hotels will be provided.
• Changes to itinerary and number of persons will require a revised quote.
• Package is NOT valid during any special event in NZ.
• Package is valid for mentioned dates only, hotels and activities will be subject to availability at the time of booking.

Rental car / Self-drive:

• Client will be required to present his/her driver’s license (Indian) with driver’s photograph, Age clearly mentioned and it must be in English to the rental car company in order to claim the vehicle.
• Driver must carry a valid Credit card with enough funds(almost NZ$4,000) to pay a security bond at the time of collecting the vehicle without a valid Credit card a car can-not be hired and no refunds will be made for cancellation.
• Toll, Parking and Fuel is NOT including in the cost. For additional information related to Toll please go to www.nzta.govt.nz
• Rental car Rate Includes: GST, Unlimited Kilometers, Loss Damage Waiver (Standard Basic Insurance) and NZ Road maps
• Rental car Rate Excludes: GPS, Airport fees, Comprehensive insurance, Parking, Fuel, Fines, ferry terminal pick up fee, Ferry transfer, premium location surcharge, 24 hrs roadside assistance, Toll taxes, Snow chain and One way fees if any.
• V.IMP: Please visit the below website to learn about NZ driving safety rules https://www.nzta.govt.nz/safety/driving-safely/senior-drivers/senior-driver-safety/safety-videos/
• Effective 01 April 2016 Cash Deposits will no longer be accepted on the rental car.

Terms & Conditions:

• Full payment of this booking is required 15 days prior to travel dates. In case of F.I.T’s and 35 days in case of Groups.
• Cancellation charges for any hotel services, airlines, Tranz Alpine and Interisland Cruise bookings are applicable as per the rules of the above services. Any cancellations charges if booked are NON – REFUNDABLE. Any refund payable will be returned after receipt of the refund from the respective service after deducting the processing charges.
• Once the booking is confirmed, there will only be one amendment by the client - free of charge. Any other subsequent amendments prior to travel or during travel will incur a fee of NZD $50 per change.
• No amendments by the passengers while travelling are allowed, all amendments if any will be authorised by the tour manager only.
• In case of F.I.T’s any bookings cancelled within 48 hours to 07 working days (NZ) of arrival may incur a 50% of the quoted price as a cancellation fee and if cancelled within 48 hours will incur 100% cancellation fee.
• Confirmed tours may be pre-poned or postponed by the company in mutual agreement with Southern Vacations in-case of certain circumstances which are beyond its control like earthquake or any other natural calamity, political disturbances, security problems etc. and guests/agents are bound to agree and co-operate with company’s decision and make necessary suitable adjustments.
• All prices are NETT and non-commissionable and in New Zealand dollars, including GST.

Inclusions

• Meet & greet on arrival in case of SIC customers (Self-drive customer will pick up the car on arrival with NO assistance at the airport).
• Accommodation (As per option) as mentioned in the itinerary on Dbl STD sharing rooms.
• All applicable government taxes 15% GST.
• Daily cooked breakfast in Hotel’s restaurant, in case of no restaurant at hotel/ motel, Continental breakfast will be served in your room a day prior.
• Sightseeing & entrances feesas per itinerary.
• SIC Auckland to Rotorua vis Waitomo cave (Self-drive clients will drive to Waitomo; only admission included)
• SIC Rotorua morning sightseeing visit to Agrodome, Te puia& Rainbow spring (self-drive clients: only admission fees included)
• Maori Hangi& Concert at Rotorua hotel
• All transfers and tours as mentioned in the itinerary.

Exclusions:

• International and Domestic Airfares for and from NZ.
• Cost of travel insurance or any other insurance.
• Transfer to visit Sky Tower
• Activity transfer if any (unless specify)
• Cost of Optional & Add-On tours unless mentioned otherwise.
• Porterage at hotels, airports, tips, insurance, laundry, wines, mineral water, telephone charges and all items of personal nature and also food & drinks not forming a part of the group menus.
• Meals if not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Additional transfer if any.
• Toll, parking & Fuel at all destinations.
• GPS & Excess Insurance if not mentioned in inclusions.
• Any damage for hotel rooms / coach.
• Any Bond (Hotel will require cash or credit card bond & Rental car company will require credit card bond) during stay, from client.
• Any optional activities and transfer if require.
• Anything not specifically mentioned in 'Tour Price Includes' box

IMP: Tour package is based on above mentioned hotels only. In case of any change in the hotel at any location additional charges will apply. Mentioned hotels are subject to availability. No rooms are blocked at this stage.