FAMILY EUROPE, NORTH AMERICA & CENTRAL AMERICA
YOUR 2019 HOLIDAY
Family_Cover_2019_NZ.indd 1 23/08/2018 13:33 Discover your family’s magical moment. Is it sharing secret jokes together that will forever make you laugh, or when the thrill of adventure draws you closer? When your children’s eyes light up with wonder, or you feel the warmth of sharing these moments together? Or when time freezes, and your family can focus on what really matters?
We give you the real thing without worrying about a thing. Thanks to our 72 years of experience and feedback from 5 million happy guests, you and your family will enjoy the same rich Trafalgar experience that we craft on all trips across the globe, with some extra special family highlights. You and your family will connect with each other and the places we go like no other.
We have carefully crafted unique holidays to enable you to explore this magical world that we live in with families of all ages in mind, so you’re free to just be – be happy, be inspired, be in your moment and truly connect as one.
From the iconic to the unexpected, you’ll hear the secrets of experienced locals and connect with all the things you’ve dreamt of, and all the things you never even thought about. You’ll get close to the honest reality of the place, and break bread with those who are the fabric of the rich history.
You’ll go beyond the ‘ready-made’ facade that every one else sees. From learning to become a Gladiator or making pizza with a pizzaiolo in Rome, saddling up with real cowboys in Montana, or swimming in the hot springs of a volcano in Greece.
You won’t just leave footprints on the ground, thanks to our JoinTrafalgar program, know that you are leaving a lasting legacy for the betterment of locals and the future of their communities.
Good Times. Good People. Good Everything. Live your very own ‘pinch me’ moments on our Family Experiences trips’ in 2019.
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BECOME A GLADIATOR, EXPLORE CASTLES AND DUNGEONS – OR JUST WANDER THE OPEN SPACES OF A CATTLE RANCH, COWBOY STYLE. 9 ITINERARIES. 52 CITIES. TRAFALGAR FAMILY EXPERIENCES WILL TAKE YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES ON A JOURNEY OF FUN, LEARNING AND INSPIRATION.
TRIPS YOU’LL LOVE
EUROPE Days Page
Castles and Kilts 10 20
Shamrocks and Leprechauns NEW 10 22
Gladiators, Gondolas and Gold 10 24
European Wonderland 11 26
Greek Island Hopper 10 28 WHO WE ARE, WHAT WE DO
Simply the Best way to Travel 5 USA Days Page Real Connections 6 Wild West, Cowboys and Buffalos 9 30 Real Ease 12 Pioneer Adventures of the Old West 8 32 Real Joy 14 Pilgrims and Patriots 9 34 Family Values at the Heart 16
Ways to Save 17
Booking Conditions 38
Extend your Stay 40 COSTA RICA Days Page
Important Information 42 Monkeys, Jungles and Volcanoes 8 36
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NO MATTER WHERE IN THE WORLD, WE EFFORTLESSLY ENSURE THAT FAMILY TIME IS TIME THAT MAKES MEMORIES LAST FOREVER.
Real Connections
No matter which trip you choose, you can be assured of a carefully handcrafted itinerary packed with unique family-focused Trafalgar highlights that are all about sharing special time together. You’ll see the iconic but also Connect With Locals who are proud to bring your family 302 into their homes, share their cultures and tell their tales. HANDCRAFTED TRIPS You’ll stay in places that are the fabric of the communities you visit and be connected to unique Hidden Gems thanks to the depth and knowledge of your Trafalgar team.
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THE Real Ease WORLD LEADERS You choose the destination and your itinerary, and we IN TRAVEL take care of the rest. You will experience the real thing FOR 72 YEARS without worrying about a thing. You’ll feel the freedom to just be, to be in the moment, to be truly connected. It’s Trafalgar’s 72 years of travel expertise, and the very best 5 on-road teams that guarantees you will enjoy simply the 7 MILLION best family holiday. CONTINENTS HAPPY GUESTS & COUNTING Read more p.12
Real Joy
It might be a minute, an hour, a day; it’s that feeling of pure joy that’s found in a ‘pinch me’ moment you didn’t expect. With everything taken care of, you are free to live in the now and connect to the people, places and experiences in ways you could never imagine. But don’t take our word for it, take it from over 5 million past happy travellers from across the globe.
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We’ll connect your family to the people and the cultures of the places you’ll go. They’ll have fun tasting the flavours, hearing the sounds, feeling the rhythms, and experiencing the indescribable thrill of connecting to something new, something many other families may never know about, or have access to.
Miairi Fulcis Family, Fattoria di Maiano FLORENCE, ITALY
Our local friends near Florence will host your family on an exclusive Be My Guest experience you’ll never forget in the stunning Tuscan hillsides. You’ll feast on scrumptious Italian treats at this family-owned estate, as you sit back and watch the sunset — truly a night to remember.
What trip? Gladiators, Gondolas and Gold (p.24)
Amish lunch in Lancaster County CONNECT PENNSYLVANIA, USA WITH LOCALS Enjoy a delicious lunch with three generations of an Amish family who will treat you to homemade Pennsylvania Dutch cooking. Their children are the stars of the show, and will regale your family with stories The people you’ll meet of what it is really like to live the Amish way. It’s the people of the places we go to that make them so special. What trip? No matter what trip you choose around the world, including our Pilgrims and Patriots (p.34) magnificent family trips, you’ll get to know our network of local friends for a first-hand cultural immersion. From local artisans, family-run businesses or Trafalgar’s exclusive Be My Guest dining experiences in a local’s home, you’ll love the ICON KEYS ways we get your family to the heart of the places we visit. Keep an eye out for these unique Trafalgar experiences
Connect With Locals Make A Difference Here’s just a taste of some of the experiences waiting to be explored. Dive Into Culture Local Specialist
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DIVE INTO CULTURE
The things that you’ll do With so many different cultures to experience we have crafted ways for you and your family to taste, touch, smell and see together for a real experience that will always get you closer. From learning how to make authentic pizza or experiencing life as a gladiator at Gladiators school in Rome, to meeting a son of the Lakota and Iroquis Nations in South Dakota, where you’ll see how traditions are kept alive through song and dance, you will experience rich moments that your family will remember forever.
Learn how to make real pasta in Rome
THE ICONS
The things you’ll see A trip is not complete without ticking off the iconic sights. Thanks to our 72 years of Yellowstone expertise, our Travel Directors’ knowledge National Park Florence and our Local Specialists’ community USA ITALY connections, you’ll see the icons in a unique way, and maybe even discover From gushing geysers, colourful You’ll uncover the locals’ insider some you may not have known existed. hot springs, bubbling mud pools, secrets of the beautiful city of From waving to the Queen at Buckingham and hissing steam vents, to Florence with our Local Specialist. Palace, to VIP access to the Colosseum, native wildlife – this is a place From seeing the infamous Ponte Vatican, Mount Rushmore or exploring the you really can’t miss. Hosted by Vecchio and the Gothic Duomo to great American National Parks, we can’t our private guide you’ll explore discovering the best Italian wait to share these magic experiences with the park and learn unique secrets gelateria — your family will you and your family. like how to locate a bear and experience Florence in ways that know what it has been eating. are beyond any guidebook.
What trip? What trip? Here are just a few samples of the things we Wild West, Cowboys and Buffalos Gladiators, Gondolas and Gold have in store for your family on our trips. (p.30) (p.24)
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STAYS WITH HIDDEN STORIES GEMS
The places you’ll stay The secrets you’ll unlock We go out of our way to hand select exceptional Unlocking travel secrets and sharing hotels for every trip, including our extra special unique experiences that are beyond overnights, that we call Stays With Stories. Whether your wildest travel dreams are what it’s feeling like royalty in a 12th-century Welsh castle our passionate Travel Directors do best. complete with turrets and a moat, or getting outback They love bringing travel experiences to at a real cowboy ranch in Montana, these are just life for our guests of all ages and they love some of our Stays With Stories that families love what they do. when they travel with us. More than just a bed for the night, each of these has a story to share, with its own They’ll surprise you with locals only secret special spot in the community and local history. And spots that you would never have the best of all, organised for you, by us, so you don’t have chance to discover on your own. We don’t to worry about a single thing. want to say too much — that would ruin the surprises, but here’s a tip from our very own Travel Director, Jack.
320 Guest Ranch, MONTANA, USA
You’ll love this overnight experience at this traditional Western Ranch with the beautiful Montana ranges as your backdrop. Settle in for a night of fun at this 1890s homestead, from a wagon ride, a delicious Western Jack feast alongside cowgirls and TRAVEL DIRECTOR cowboys and dancing the night away. Wake up to a day of Moab Garage Co. serves up flavour and adventure including horse riding amazement for people of all ages, with its into the wild with a local horse liquid-nitrogen ice-cream. It’s a great place wrangler, or a thrilling white water to cool down as Moab can get really hot in rafting trip down the Gallatin river, summer, and they also have jewellery and all before lunch back at the ranch. crafts for sale. It’s a great local spot! Ye haw! Travel with him: What trip? Trips throughout USA Wild West, Cowboys and Buffalos (p.30)
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Travel and be a force for good Tortuguero National Park Travel today and sustain for future generations tomorrow - giving back in TORTUGUERO, COSTA RICA the places we visit is at the heart of Trafalgar, it’s a part of everything we do in every destination. Whether directly or indirectly your family’s visit will help Learn about the Caribbean green turtles sustain local communities, support individuals and their livelihoods or help from a conservation specialist, and discover care for the environment. how the Sea Turtle Conservancy has saved these magnificent creatures from Look out for the Make A Difference icon on the itinerary pages to see the extra immediate extinction. special included JoinTrafalgar experiences where you will be a force for good.
The extensive JoinTrafalgar program is powered by TreadRight, The Travel Corporation’s not for profit foundation. More information can be found on p.17 What trip? Monkeys, Jungles and Volcanoes (p.36)
Snake Garden Wildlife Center SARAPIQUI, COSTA RICA
Meet the founders of this family-run wildlife refuge, and learn about their important work supporting the animals and plants that live there.
Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center WEST YELLOWSTONE, USA
Discover the conservation projects of Yellowstone National Park, where you’ll learn about What trip? the strong family structure of Monkeys, Jungles and Volcanoes (p.36) wolf packs and how grizzly bears hunt. FACT What trip? Wild West, Cowboys and Buffalos When you choose to travel by coach you are (p.30) choosing a greener way to travel.
≈ 85% less CO2 (passenger/km) than car and air travel
≈ 40% less CO2 (passenger/km) than rail travel PROUDLY USING 100% RECYCLED PAPER* Trafalgar, as part of The Travel Corporation, is proud to be using 100% recycled LEIPA paper for the body of our brochures. What trip? On all of our Trips 9
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FAMILY FUN
The crafted family highlights you’ll share You will not only experience the unique Trafalgar magic that we share on all of our trips across the globe, but will also enjoy the extra special family highlights that are crafted into your itinerary. Designed with the whole family in mind, you’ll learn, laugh and create as you share special moments of fun and inspiration.
Here is just a sample of some family highlight experiences you can expect on your trip.
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Ziplining Through the Treetops ARENAL, COSTA RICA
Take in a sky-high view of the jungle while ziplining through Costa Rica’s dense forest. Come eye-to-eye with all sorts of wildlife, from colourful toucans to chattering monkeys. And keep your eyes out for sleepy sloths!
What trip? Monkeys, Jungles and Volcanoes (p.36)
Become a Gladiator ROME, ITALY
No trip to Rome would be complete without meeting a real life gladiator, and learning to become one yourself! After a training session where you’ll master the art of sword fighting, you’ll take on the gladiator himself. Imagine the applause as you enter the arena like in the days of Maximus — this is history brought to life in Rome, and is certain to be a day your whole family will never forget.
What trip? Gladiators, Gondolas and Gold (p.24)
Board the BEAST Boat HUDSON RIVER, NEW YORK Pizza-making lesson ROME, ITALY Look out Hudson River! You’ll enjoy a thrilling jet-boat ride to pumping rock music From kneading the dough, at maximum speed as you zoom and zip to to choosing the toppings and Lady Liberty. Smiles, surprise and laughter sliding it into the wood-fired are guaranteed on this New York highlight! oven, everyone in your family What trip? will love making and tasting Pilgrims and Patriots (p.34) their own creations under the watchful eye of a real pizzaiolo at this truly tasty experience.
What trip? Gladiators, Gondolas and Gold (p.24)
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You choose the destination, and we take care of the rest. Discover the ease of travel, with all the essentials being taken care of by us. You’ll love having more time to do the things that matter, like spending time as a family, exploring the places we visit and creating lifelong memories.
With 72 years experience and 80+ awards under our belt, you’ll travel without a care in the world. It’s the real thing, without worrying about a thing.
HANDCRAFTED FOR YOU
The best of the places you go Our handcrafted holiday essentials make sure your family gets the very best out the places you go.
Awesome Magnificent Superb Terrific Accommodation Meals Sightseeing Transport
We take pride in selecting All that exploring means You’ll get access to all the We get you there in style the best accommodation your family is sure to work iconic sites, but when you and comfort, with plenty for your family, every night up an appetite, so on our travel with us we also take of leg room, WiFi and of your trip. From hotels trips, you and your family you beneath the surface, air conditioning. No with great locations and will start every morning far beyond the guidebooks. stress about unfamiliar family-friendly activities, with an included breakfast, You’ll love our special traffic or road rules, no to our incredible Stays so you always begin the experiences through more arguing over the With Stories experiences, day right. And because we little included extras, that navigation. Put away the you can rest assured of know that food and travel travellers of all ages love, map, take in every second it being the right choice go hand-in-hand, we make and loads of VIP access like as you bask in the views for you and your family. sure you enjoy lots skipping the lines at the from your panoramic And to make things even of tasty local meals through places you just can’t miss windows, and just recline better, when you get to your our exclusive Be My - only made possible by and relax and let us take accommodation we unload Guest and Connect With those in the know. you from place to place your bags and take them Locals experiences, without a worry straight to your room - so everyone gets to taste in the world. no hassle, no worries. the unique flavours of these destinations.
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MEET THE TEAM
We will take care of your every need Our guests are at the heart of everything we do. Your dedicated on-road team deliver heartfelt service every step of the way.
Your Travel Director
Your Travel Director is the ultimate local, creating an experience for you and your family that is totally seamless. They know how to craft experiences for family enjoyment and are dedicated and passionate about fulfilling your individual travel Your Local dreams. You’ll love the way they bring destinations to life with their magic and Specialist storytelling for guests of all ages to enjoy as they explore. Our hand-picked Local Specialists will take you deep into the heart of the places you visit through real insider stories and experiences like no other. They’ll share their passion for their secret spots and fun local tales with you, and within just a few hours your family will feel like locals themselves.
James Mary Dean Your Driver TRAVEL DIRECTOR TRAVEL DIRECTOR TRAVEL DIRECTOR Thanks to your expert driver you’ll travel On one of my Castle and Kilts Our family trips are designed The best experience is seeing without having to focus Family Experience trips, I gave to engage travellers of all ages the reaction of younger guests; on which direction each of my younger guests a turn from grandparents to the seeing their eyes opening at you are heading. Just at being ‘Travel Director for the grandchildren. They also provide the wonderment of the world recline, relax and enjoy day’. They were given a topic, a wonderful opportunity for the and knowing that this is the the picturesque vistas they prepared the night before young travellers to make new beginning of their travel from the comfort of your and then were able to talk on the friends from all over the world. adventures is always memorable. window. We get you right mic in front of the group. They It’s such a treat to see. to the doorstep of your got points for outright lies! Some accommodation, and of the talks were the funniest pack and unload your moment of the trip. bags too – that’s all just Travel with him on: Travel with her on: Travel with him on: part of the service. Trips throughout Europe. Trips throughout USA. Trips throughout Europe. Connect on Facebook: Connect on Instagram: Connect on Instagram: James Trafalgar TD @maryleetrafalgar @travelling_dean
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With everything taken care of, your family is free to just be. To revel in those special moments, whether it is the wonder of seeing an icon for the first time, having the time to truly connect with one another, or experiencing the richness of local cultures — we are your champions of happy. But don’t take our word for it, see what 5 million happy travellers before you have had to say in the stories and experiences they’ve shared.
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I can’t believe we fitted so much in - we could never have done that much if we were planning and doing the trip on our own. We did all the known highlights and touristy things in each location, but also got to experience things we’d never have known to seek out ourselves and we had such a range of food and cultural
@cesflorez @jessieebc experiences - unique to the different Costa Rica USA locations we visited. We met some amazing families and having other children around really helped keep our daughter interested and engaged. Doing most of the optional extras really does help the whole experience so I’m glad we planned for this. Absolutely loved this trip.
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72 years young, Trafalgar is the founding travel brand of my uncle Stanley Tollman, to take this humble beginning The Travel Corporation (TTC), the world’s leading travel from a single small hotel and build the world’s largest company. A family business, in its fourth generation, I am privately-owned travel company. humbled to continue this legacy as the CEO of Trafalgar. Today, Stanley Tollman remains the Chairman of It all started a century ago when my grandfather, Trafalgar and, in his 80’s, works every day to drive this in a small hotel in South Africa, made a commitment brand to new heights. I am privileged to work alongside to deliver exceptional service. This marked the him and witness the unrelenting vision firsthand which beginning of our family motto: ‘in pursuit of ensures that each of our guests experience personal, excellence’. It is this very ethos which fuelled honest and heartfelt service on and off trip.
The Tollman Family from left to right: Ella, Kelly, Jake, Michael, Brett, Miranda, Gavin, Vicki, Bea, Max, Stanley and Toni
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Family_Intros_&_Savings_2019_NZ.indd 16 23/08/2018 08:48 It’s the founding philosophy of excellence we all share a common thread, and we gain JoinTrafalgar program to ensure we work that remains our guiding light and perspective on how small this big world collaboratively to Make Travel Matter. permeates everything we do. Trafalgar really is. And in doing so, we taste the real today is the most awarded travel brand, flavours and savour the very last drop. And so, from my family to yours, I hope you with 80+ awards. As I proudly look back on join us and I wish you happy travels full of Trafalgar’s 72-year journey, I am excited At TTC we take our responsibility and joy, happiness & rich connections in 2019. as I can clearly see how the combination the privilege of being able to traverse of our roots and our passion inspire us to continents, countries and communities challenge ourselves and continue to craft personally. We want to ensure that we unique personal experiences for our guests; are crafting holidays for every place, connecting them to a diverse view of the taste and pace, with our family values world. It’s the genuine care for our travellers, at the heart of every experience. This care Gavin Tollman our teams and the places we visit that unites factor permeates everything we do: Trafalgar CEO us to deliver simply the best holidays. from not only looking after our guests but also looking after the planet. In 2019 we will mark an important milestone, a decade of connecting We are relentless in our consideration of travellers to the places we love through how we can positively impact the places Trafalgar’s pioneering exclusive Be My Guest we visit. Trafalgar and our 30 sister brands, experiences. It was our belief, a decade aim to not just tread light, but rather ago, that ‘breaking bread’ with locals gave tread right. A decade ago my cousin Brett, our guests a unique perspective of their TTC’s CEO, established the TreadRight culture and lifestyle. It’s these moments of Foundation to achieve this goal and connection where we are reminded of how a number of years ago, we started the
Trafalgar is an active partner and By providing grants to organisations globally, TreadRight’s respect and supporter of the TreadRight Foundation. that encourage sustainability, TreadRight care for our planet is far reaching. An initiative supported by The Travel hopes to maintain the natural attractions, To date TreadRight has helped support Corporation’s (TTC) family of brands, the unique heritages and native species across some 50-plus sustainable tourism projects Foundation is a not- for-profit organisation the world that define each region. worldwide with many more on the horizon. working to Make Travel Matter. From global initiatives such as a program Each time you choose to travel with The TreadRight mission is clear, to to support artisanal enterprise, to a fund Trafalgar or any of our TTC brands, you can have a positive impact on the people to save the Big Cats in Africa, through rest assured you are Making your Travel and communities we visit, to protect to local grass roots initiatives such as Matter and supporting a change for good. wild and marine life, and to care the ban of single-use plastics in TTC’s for the planet we all call home. regional offices across all locations
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EXTRA For sharing in triple rooms or DISCOUNTS quad rooms. Book Early Discount Conditions: *Per person 10% based on the European Wonderland 5 Sep 2019 departure. **Per person 5% based on the Pilgrims and Patriots 8 Jun 2019 departure. These Book Early/Early Bird savings apply to the land portion of selected holidays and departures. See itinerary pages. Can be combined with other discounts, where applicable. Pay your deposit when booking and the balance by the date shown. EXCLUSIVE AIR DEALS Offer is subject to availability, exclusions may apply and the offer may be withdrawn at any time without notice. See page 38 for full conditions. With great fares from our airline partners, getting to your holiday General Conditions: Discounts and savings only apply to the land portion of your holiday destination has never been more affordable. and may not be available on all trips and departures. Not applicable with extra nights’ accommodation, optional extensions, airfares, taxes and fees, flight supplements, surcharges, airport transfers and does not apply on any internal air portion of a trip. Visit trafalgar.com or contact your local Travel Agent. Sometimes more than one discount can apply. Savings limited to one per trip and applied to the higher priced of two trips, if you book two at once. Book again with two or more trips applies to holidays booked simultaneously, must be seven days or longer, savings are applied to lowest price trip. For Book Again & Group Discounts they must be booked at the same time, on the same booking number. Groups are not available on our Greek DEFINITE DEPARTURES Island Hopper trip also not available with our special rate solo rooming discount. Young Travellers limited to two discounts per room (three in USA, Canada and Central America) when accompanying an adult. Young Travellers must be aged 5-17 at time of travel. Triple We guarantee our trips will depart (weather and other conditions rooms are suitable for two adults and one child (three adults may find rooms too small as they often have one double and one foldaway bed and limited suitcase space). Quad rooms dependent, of course) as soon as enough guests are booked. are suitable for two adults and two children (both aged 17 or younger). Solo travel is not accepted on our Family Experience holidays unless travelling as part of a family group. Deposit protection, travel credits can only be redeemed once per person and a limit of one Look out for the green tick ü when browsing prices and trip credit applies. Does not apply if you previously received a full refund. We reserve the right to validate past booking status. If for any reason you do not travel, this credit remains dates on trafalgar.com. for future use for five years. Cancellation fees and deadlines remain unchanged.
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SEE HARRY POTTER'S LONDON, STAY IN A CASTLE AND BECOME A ROMAN SOLDIER AT HADRIAN'S WALL. TOUR OXFORD, SEE THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE BEATLES AND HEAR TALES OF BRAVERY, TREASON AND INTRIGUE.
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FCAS.indd 1 23/08/2018 12:14 YOUR YOUR HOLIDAY DAY Holiday Planner Price PP Price PP Start End Twin Start End Twin ARRIVE LONDON (3 NIGHTS) Delight in the Liverpool's iconic sites, including the London Edinburgh Share London Edinburgh Share 1 magic and mystery of an ancient land of kings Cathedral and Mathew Street, birthplace of TH Y30 MA SA 08 JUN 4025 and queens, knights and magical creatures. the Beatles. We return to our regal home- l TH UG01 A SA 10 AUG 4375 Your springboard to an unforgettable Family away-from-home this afternoon for free time TH 13 JUN SA 22 JUN 4025 l TH UG08 A SA 17 AUG 4375 Experience through Britain is the lively capital to relax. (FB) TH 20 JUN SA 29 JUN 4025 TH UG29 A SA 07 SEP 4025 of London, which you will have an TH 27 JUN SA 06 JUL 4025 TH 19 SEP SA 28 SEP 4025 opportunity to explore with your clan before RUTHIN CASTLE – TATTON PARK – TH 04 JUL SA 13 JUL 4025 meeting your Travel Director and fellow 7 LANCASTER Discover centuries of history at travellers for a memorable Kick-Off bash. Single Supplement (add to price above): NZ$960 p.p. (KP) Tatton Park, set within a 400-hectare deer
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Kings Cross park. We'll join the butler and housekeeper of Exceptions 01 Aug 19 to 29 Aug 19: NZ$990 p.p. this elegant medieval manor house and 'Dive LONDON SIGHTSEEING March down the Into Culture', gaining insights into the 3 Edinburgh Tattoo 2-24 August 2019: We've included 2 grand boulevards and secret lanes of London, Tattoo tickets when you're in Edinburgh during day-to-day of English aristocrats once upon a these dates. See page 101 for further details. exploring the city's iconic sights with a Local time. We continue north to the Lake District, Specialist. Practice your royal wave at whose enchanting landscapes have inspired Buckingham Palace, snap a selfie in front of poets and writers for centuries. Consider Young traveller discount: Big Ben and see where Britain's royalty has boarding a steam train and cruise across the SAVE NZ$410 been crowned since the 11th century. Head to tranquil waters of Lake Windermere before platform 9¾ to see if you can catch a glimpse arriving at your hotel, where you'll dine of the Hogwarts Express. Then shrug off your tonight. (FB, D, ) Hotel: Lancaster House Triple room discount: Muggle mantle and see the red telephone box SAVE NZ$440 p.p. where Harry Potter and Mr. Weasley descend LANCASTER – HADRIAN’S WALL – into the secret Ministry of Magic in 'Order of 8 EDINBURGH (2 NIGHTS) Experience life as a EARLY BIRD Quad room discount: the Phoenix'. Admire the pomp and ceremony up to p.p. brave Roman soldier on Emperor Hadrian's SAVINGS SAVE NZ$660 of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham northern frontier, exploring the treasures of Palace (subject to the event taking place), the Roman Army Museum and Hadrian's Wall. Multiple trip discount: before enjoying free time for a leisurely lunch SAVE We cross into Bonnie Scotland and arrive in SAVE up to NZ$109 at St. Katherine's Dock near Tower Bridge. the charismatic capital of Edinburgh. During p.p. Our last stop today is the brooding Tower of NZ$438 the Edinburgh Festival, tickets to the London where we'll rub shoulders with the Past guests: Edinburgh Tattoo in the spectacular castle Beefeaters and see the Crown Jewels. (FB) Unlock VIP benefits grounds are included. (FB) Hotel: Holiday Inn/Marriott LONDON FREE DAY Soak up the buzzing 3 multi-cultural atmosphere of London on this EDINBURGH SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME full day at leisure. Delve into the dark depths TRIP 9 Delve into the magic of Edinburgh's iconic of the London Dungeon or take a spin on the Highlights sights as you join a sightseeing tour with a London Eye. Wander through the colourful Local Specialist. Ramble up the Royal Mile array of toys at Hamleys on Regent Street or and see the tall spires of the Scott Monument, Here’s just a sample of the many special take a day trip to 11th-century Windsor Castle visit Edinburgh Castle, where you will hear handcrafted Trafalgar highlights included in – the choice is yours. your trip. (FB) tales of bravery, treason and intrigue. Get lost in Auld Reekie, strolling through its secret LONDON – OXFORD – LACOCK – BATH lanes and past medieval façades or join your FAMILY FUN 4 Imagine yourself as an Oxford scholar as you Travel Director for an Optional Experience. enjoy a quick visit (as long as students are not Our epic family adventure is almost at its end. Visit Harry Potter highlights such as Platform sitting exams) to the imposing historic hall of Celebrate a memorable holiday with new 9¾, the red telephone box gateway to the Oxford's Divinity School at the Bodleian friends and your Travel Director at a Farewell Ministry of Magic and Harry Potter's house in Library. Later, we continue to the pretty Dinner. (FB, FD) Wiltshire village of Lacock to see Harry Lacock. (Days 2 & 4 ) Potter's house. Maybe devour a traditional DEPART EDINBURGH It's time to say bye for Experience life as a brave Roman soldier on afternoon tea and cake in one of the local tea 10 now, but not goodbye forever, as the curtain rooms before arriving in Bath for your Emperor Hadrian's northern frontier, exploring falls on an unforgettable Family Experience overnight stay. (FB) Hotel: Hilton City the treasures of the Roman Army Museum and through Britain. Transfers are available to Hadrian's Wall. (Day 8) Edinburgh Airport. Conditions apply. (FB) BATH – LLANGOLLEN – RUTHIN CASTLE 5 (2 NIGHTS) Gain insights into the elegant city STAYS WITH STORIES of Bath during Roman times, enjoying an MORE ABOUT YOUR orientation that will include beautiful Stay in the 13th-century Ruthin Castle in North Pulteney bridge. Visit the Roman Baths, then Trip th Wales with its original moat and acres of
visit the Pump Room and view the 15 - EUROPE parkland. (Day 5) century Bath Abbey before crossing the * All prices are per person, twin share. border into Wales. We stop in the historic town of Llangollen, and then cross the Shared Rooming: Room Share is not available on DIVE INTO CULTURE Horseshoe Pass to a medieval castle and one this trip. Single rooms are not available unless of Trafalgar's 'Stays With Stories'. Dine like travelling as part of a family group. Enjoy a butler and housekeeper tour at the lords and ladies this evening enjoying a London Airport Transfers: Transfers are available stately 18th-century National Trust property, delicious Welsh dinner with your new travel to purchase. Conditions apply. See page 258 Tatton Park Mansion house. (Day 7) friends. (FB, D, ) Hotel: Ruthin Castle for details. Airport transfers: Transfers on the last travel day EXCURSION TO LIVERPOOL Twist and shout will arrive at Edinburgh Airport at 7am and 9am. 6 your way through Liverpool, home of the 'Fab Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Four', enjoying a full day to explore this Director and Driver, NZ$135 per person. fun-filled city. Discover treasures from across the world at the World Museum and consider TRIP CODE: FCAS joining an Optional Experience past
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FCAS.indd 2 23/08/2018 12:14 SHAMROCKS AND LEPRECHAUNS 10 DAYS | 2 COUNTRIES | 14 MEALS | FROM NZ$4125pp*
ONE FOR THE STORY BOOKS, EVERYTHING'S EIRÉ ABOUT THIS GRAND FAMILY NEW ADVENTURE THROUGH THE EMERALD ISLE, WHICH WILL SEE YOU PLAY THE GAME OF THRONES AND ENCOUNTER LEPRECHAUNS AND GIANTS ALONG THE WAY.
THE Icons CITY TOUR of Dublin, Belfast and Londonderry
ORIENTATION of Limerick VISIT the Giant's Causeway, Titanic Visitor's Centre in Belfast and the Flying Boat Museum in Foynes Giants Causeway Excursion VIEW St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, King
Londonderry John's Castle and St. Mary's Cathedral in Limerick ▼ SEE Dublin's Georgian Squares
2 BELFAST N. IRELAND ▼ SCENIC DRIVE of the Ring of Kerry 1 SLIGO COUNTY DOWN 1
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Cliffs of Moher
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Ring of Kerry Blarney
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FSIA.indd 1 23/08/2018 08:42 YOUR YOUR HOLIDAY DAY Holiday Planner Price PP Price PP Start End Twin Start End Twin ARRIVE DUBLIN AND AFTERNOON We Dublin Dublin Share Dublin Dublin Share 1 6 SLIGO – CLIFFS OF MOHER – LIMERICK SIGHTSEEING You're in for a grand time on 'Connect With Locals' and join the Feeneys on SU 07 APR TU 16 APR 4125 SU 28 JUL TU UG06 A 4195 this family jaunt through the Emerald Isle, their sheep farm located on the edge of the SU 14 APR TU 23 APR 4175 which begins in Dublin. Explore the lively scenic Wild Atlantic Way. Martin will teach you SU UG04 A TU UG13 A 4195 Irish capital with your clan in tow before the art of sheepdog handling and you'll learn SU Y26 MA TU 04 JUN 4175 SU UG11 A TU UG20 A 4195 meeting your Travel Director and fellow about the role and use of wool on the farm. SU UG18 A TU UG27 A 4195 SU 09 JUN TU 18 JUN 4195 SU UG25 A TU 03 SEP 4195 travellers this afternoon for a Kick-Off Party You may even get to cuddle puppies before a SU 23 JUN TU 02 JUL 4195 and sightseeing tour with your Local delicious Be My Guest morning tea with this SU 15 SEP TU 24 SEP 4195 Specialist. View St. Patrick's Cathedral, the warm couple. We head to the sheer Cliffs of SU 21 JUL TU 30 JUL 4195 stately Georgian Squares and Trinity College. Moher next and admire how they rise over 200 Single Supplement (add to price above): NZ$1290 p.p. (KP) Hotel: The Belvedere metres from the pounding surf below. This evening, consider an Optional Excursion to DUBLIN – CO. DOWN COAST No need to Bunratty Folk Park or the Knappogue 2 Medieval Banquet. (FB, ) Hotel: Maldron Young traveller discount: follow the rainbow for this morning's chance SAVE NZ$410 encounter with Ireland's lucky little people. Visit the home of the last remaining LIMERICK – CO. KERRY (TRALEE) leprechauns with a Local Specialist and learn 7 (2 NIGHTS) Your first stop today is the Flying Triple room discount: SAVE NZ$340 p.p. how your belief in their existence keeps them Boat Museum in Foynes. 'Dive Into Culture' as EARLY BIRD alive. Journey to County Down, arriving at you board a replica Boeing 314 to experience SAVINGS the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa, one of life as a passenger. This afternoon, head to Quad room discount: Trafalgar's 'Stays With Stories' and your Tralee, where you'll have an opportunity to SAVE up to NZ$510 p.p home for the night. Spend the afternoon at climb to the top of the Blennerville Windmill SAVE leisure strolling along the waterfront or and gain insights into the role of this working Multiple trip discount: NZ$420 p.p. relaxing at the pool of this lovingly windmill. Dinner is at your hotel this evening. SAVE up to NZ$105 maintained Victorian hotel, where you will (FB, D, ) Hotel: Manor West/Brandon also enjoy dinner tonight. (FB, D, ) Hotel: Slieve Donard Resort & Spa RING OF KERRY EXCURSION Admire 8 Ireland's enduring scenic beauty on one of the TRIP CO. DOWN COAST – BELFAST SIGHTSEEING most beautiful drives in the world. Circling the Highlights 3 (2 NIGHTS) It's time to play the Game of spectacular Ring of Kerry, we see mountains, Thrones. After a leisurely start to your day, valleys, lakes and sea blend into a landscape Here’s just a sample of the many special head to ‘Winterfell Castle Archery Range' that has inspired writers and poets for movie set for behind-the-scenes insights into handcrafted Trafalgar highlights included in centuries. The afternoon is free to explore your trip. this award-winning series. Dress in costumes Killarney on your own. (FB) from the program and try your hand at shooting medieval arrows using ancient CO. KERRY (TRALEE) – DUBLIN Visit Blarney FAMILY FUN bows. Snap a selfie or two, then head to 9 Castle and secure your ‘gift of the gab' after Belfast, your home for the next two nights, kissing its Blarney Stone, then journey through Become a medieval archer... dress the part and where you'll delve into the crossroads of the lush landscapes and counties to the try your hand at hitting the bullseye. (Day 3) British and Irish culture during an capital, Dublin. Our shamrock shenanigans introductory sightseeing tour with a Local nearing their end, we join our fellow travellers Specialist. See the City Hall, Queen's and Travel Director for a rousing Farewell CONNECT WITH LOCALS University and the Parliament buildings, then Dinner tonight to reminisce over the fun we've admire the colourful murals that line the city had with our family and newfound friends. On the edge of the Wild Atlantic Way at the streets, an enduring symbol of Northern (FB, FD) Hotel: The Belvedere Feeney's sheep farm, where you'll learn about Ireland, depicting the region's political and life on the farm before a Be My Guest morning religious divisions. (FB) Hotel: Grand Central DEPART DUBLIN For now, it's time to say a tea. (Day 6) 10 fond slán abhaile to your fellow travellers as 4 BELFAST – GIANTS CAUSEWAY EXCURSION you close the curtain on an unforgettable STAYS WITH STORIES Tread in the footsteps of Finn MacCool – his journey through the Emerald Isle. Airport geometric Giant's Causeway more the stuff of transfers are available. Conditions apply. (FB) legends than the result of ancient volcanic County Down's Slieve Donard Resort and Spa activity which left its mark on the Northern features Victorian architecture and a beautiful Irish coast. Admire the 40,000 interlocking coastal landscape. (Day 2) basalt columns that fade into the sea, then journey through the enchanting tunnel of the MORE ABOUT YOUR Dark Hedges. After a day of myths, legends Trip DIVE INTO CULTURE and Hollywood blockbusters, consider tucking into an optional Fish and Chips pub * All prices are per person, twin share. Discover the full story of the Titanic at the Titanic dinner. (FB) Belfast visitor attraction and monument in EUROPE Shared Rooming: Room Share is not available on Belfast. (Day 5) this trip. Single rooms are not available unless BELFAST – LONDONDERRY – SLIGO 'Dive travelling as part of a family group. Visit Foynes Flying Boat Museum, the only 5 Into Culture' at the Titanic Belfast Visitor dedicated flying boat museum in the world, to gain Centre and gain a new perspective into the Airport transfers: On arrival to Dublin Airport world's most famous ship and the tragedy transfers will operate at 8.30am, 11am and 1pm. insight into the rich history of aviation. (Day 7) that befell it. Then, journey to Londonderry, Guests arriving later should make their own way where we join a Local Specialist who will take to the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day us on a stroll along its ancient walls. We will arrive at Dublin Airport at 7am, 9am and 11am. continue to Sligo, where we'll dine in our Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel hotel tonight. (FB, D, ) Hotel: Clayton Director and Driver, NZ$143 per person. TRIP CODE: FSIA
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FSIA.indd 2 23/08/2018 08:30 GLADIATORS, GONDOLAS AND GOLD 10 DAYS | 2 COUNTRIES | 14 MEALS | FROM NZ$4095pp*
EXPERIENCE LIFE AS A ROMAN GLADIATOR, TOSS A COIN IN THE TREVI FOUNTAIN AND DEVOUR THE PIZZA YOU'VE JUST LEARNT TO MAKE BEFORE CREATING YOUR OWN COLOURFUL VENETIAN CARNIVAL MASK.
VENICE 3 THE ITALY ► Icons
Bologna VIP ADMISSION to the Vatican Museums
► CITY TOUR in Rome, Florence, Bologna and Venice Pisa 3 FLORENCE ORIENTATION of Pisa VISIT St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum
► in Rome and the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence
CRUISE by private launch to St. Mark's Square 3 ROME VIEW the ancient sites of Rome, Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo in Florence, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and St. Mark's Basilica in Venice
SMALL GROUP SIGHTSEEING guided walking tour of 'Secret Venice' to the Rialto food market, with a group size of no more than 25 guests
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FGIC.indd 1 23/08/2018 08:30 YOUR YOUR HOLIDAY DAY Holiday Planner Price PP Price PP Start End Twin Start End Twin ARRIVE ROME (3 NIGHTS) Ciao Roma! Feast of Bologna. Then it's just a hop, skip and a Rome Venice Share Rome Venice Share 1 your eyes and your stomach on the Eternal jump to the island city of Venice. Discover the FR Y31 MA SU 09 JUN 4195 FR 19 JUL SU 28 JUL 4125 City – the launch pad for an unforgettable Queen of the Adriatic from the comfort of one FR 26 JUL SU UG04 A 4125 adventure with la famiglia. Tread in the of its traditional gondolas on an Optional FR 07 JUN SU 16 JUN 4195 footsteps of the ancients before meeting with Experience. (BB, DW) Hotel: Novotel Mestre FR 14 JUN SU 23 JUN 4195 FR UG02 A SU UG11 A 4095 FR 21 JUN SU 30 JUN 4195 FR UG09 A SU UG18 A 4095 your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Castellana FR 28 JUN SU 07 JUL 4195 FR UG16 A SU UG25 A 4095 Kick-Off Party that will rock Rome.(KP) Hotel: Crowne Plaza St. Peter’s VENICE – CANAL CRUISE AND FR 05 JUL SU 14 JUL 4125 FR 13 SEP SU 22 SEP 4125 FR 12 JUL SU 21 JUL 4125 FR 20 SEP SU 29 SEP 4125 8 ORIENTATION 'Dive Into Culture' and witness ROME SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Join a first-hand the exquisite tradition of Venetian Single Supplement (add to price above): NZ$700 p.p. 2 Local Specialist to delve into centuries of glassblowing. Learn about the art of crafting Exceptions 02 Aug 19 to 16 Aug 19: NZ$640 p.p. history and culture, including a guided tour of Carnival masks, before cruising to bustling St. the Vatican Museums. Gaze up at the wonder Mark's Square on a private launch. View the of Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling in the famous Bridge of Sighs, so named for the Young traveller discount: Sistine Chapel and explore the Catholic shrine sound condemned prisoners made at SAVE NZ$410 of St. Peter's Basilica. Venture across the catching their last glimpse of beautiful Venice, Tiber to the Colosseum imagining a time the exquisite Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Triple room discount: when brave warriors fought to the thunderous Basilica and the Campanile. The evening is SAVE NZ$440 p.p. roar of thousands. (BB) yours to explore - in search of the cosiest EARLY BIRD trattoria SAVINGS in town. (BB, ) Quad share discount: ROME – VISIT A GLADIATOR SCHOOL AND SAVE up to NZ$650 p.p. 3 FREE TIME Book your spot on the podium. SECRET VENICE WALKING TOUR AND VISIT SAVE It's time to become a gladiator for the day. 9 TO THE RIALTO FOOD MARKET Navigating Multiple trip discount: NZ$420 p.p. You'll learn how to wield a gladiator's sword the bustling canals to the Rialto Bridge, we SAVE up to NZ$105 and gain insights into military techniques with embrace the sights and sounds of Venice from an expert. This afternoon, you'll have some the water before 'Diving Into Culture' to free time to explore the city with the family. savour the flavours of Italy during a visit to an Perhaps count the Spanish Steps or toss a ancient food market. We delve into the hidden coin in the Trevi Fountain to secure your highlights of Venice during a Small Group TRIP speedy return to Rome. Then it's time for a Sightseeing walking tour, working up an Highlights cheesy family affair as we 'Dive Into Culture' appetite for our Farewell Lunch at a local and learn how to make authentic Italian Here’s just a sample of the many special restaurant. (BB, FL, ) handcrafted Trafalgar highlights included in pizza, sharing a tasty slice or two of our your trip. culinary masterpiece with our loved ones. DEPART VENICE Our unforgettable journey
(BB, RM, ) 10 together has come to an end. All that's left to say is a hearty arrivederci as you prepare to FAMILY FUN ROME – PISA – FLORENCE (3 NIGHTS) Set return home with fantastic shared memories. 4 your watch to Italian time and embark on a Airport transfers are available. Conditions Learn how to make pizza and share your scenic drive north through Tuscany's golden apply. (BB) masterpiece with the family. (Day 3) fields. Stop in Pisa to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Piazza del Duomo to snap a Discover the great Venetian tradition of Carnival selfie in front of the famous Leaning Tower. masks and create your own. (Day 8) Carry on to the Renaissance city of Florence, MORE ABOUT YOUR our home for the next three nights. (BB) Trip CONNECT WITH LOCALS Hotel: Grand Mediterraneo
* All prices are per person, twin share. Enjoy a local Tuscan Be My Guest dinner with FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Count Miari Fulcis on his 15th-century organic 5 The exquisite sights of Florence are brought Shared Rooming: Room Share is not available on olive oil estate in the Tuscan hills. (Day 5) to life on a walking tour in the expert this trip. Single rooms are not available unless company of a Local Specialist. See the travelling as part of a family group. magnificent Gothic Duomo and famous DIVE INTO CULTURE Baptistery before marvelling at Airport transfers: On arrival at Rome Fiumicino Michelangelo's statue of David at the Airport transfers will operate at 9.30am, 12.30pm Experience life as a gladiator with an included and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make Academy of Fine Arts. Where better to 'Dive visit to a Gladiator School in Rome. (Day 3) Into Culture' and indulge in a refreshing their own way to the hotel. Return transfers on the gelato than in the city where it was invented. last travel day will arrive at Venice's Marco Polo Learn how to make authentic pizza in Rome and Tonight we 'Connect With Locals' joining a Airport at 8am and 9.30am. then savour the taste of your creation. (Day 3) local family for a Be My Guest dinner enjoying Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel
delicious specialities against the backdrop of Director and Driver, NZ$127 per person. Indulge in an Italian gelato at a local gelateria in EUROPE picture-perfect olive groves and vineyards. Florence. (Day 5) Saluti! (BB, DW, , ) TRIP CODE: FGIC Learn about the Venetian tradition of carnival masks and paint your own to take home and visit FLORENCE FREE DAY A full day at leisure to 6 enjoy this remarkable Renaissance city. a glassblowing workshop on Giudecca Island. Florence is a living museum that you can (Day 8) explore on foot. Perhaps join an Optional Experience to the ‘Town of Towers' – San Gimignano. (BB)
FLORENCE – BOLOGNA – VENICE 7 (3 NIGHTS) Stop and smell the rich aromas of Bolognese sauce, spending the morning with a Local Specialist to explore the medieval city
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FGIC.indd 2 23/08/2018 08:30 EUROPEAN WONDERLAND 11 DAYS | 5 COUNTRIES | 16 MEALS | FROM NZ$4750pp*
EMBARK ON A FAMILY ROAD TRIP FROM ROME TO LONDON, FILLED WITH LASHINGS OF CARNIVAL MASKS, CHARIOT RACING AND CHEESY PIZZA YOU'LL LEARN TO MAKE YOURSELF.
LONDON Dover
ENGLAND FERRY
Calais ▼ THE PARIS Icons 2 CITY TOUR in Rome, Florence, Bologna and Paris
Lucerne ORIENTATION of Siena, Venice and Lucerne ENGELBERG 2 SWITZERLAND VISIT St. Peter's Basilica and the Colosseum
FRANCE ▼ in Rome VENICE Verona 2 CRUISE the Seine River in Paris ITALY Bologna VIEW the ancient sites of Rome, Juliet's Balcony in
FLORENCE 2 Verona, St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, the spectacular Siena Alpine scenery of Switzerland, the Chapel Bridge in
▼ Lucerne, the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and the White Cliffs of Dover 2 ROME SEE the Vineyards of Burgundy and COLOUR IN MAP the Somme Battlefields
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FSPL.indd 1 23/08/2018 13:18 YOUR YOUR HOLIDAY DAY Holiday Planner Price PP Price PP Start End Start End Buckle up Twin Twin 1 ARRIVE ROME (2 NIGHTS) VENICE – VERONA – ENGELBERG Rome London Share Rome London Share Bambinos – we're off on a grand adventure 7 (2 NIGHTS) We stop in Verona and pay TH Y30 MA SU 09 JUN 4895 through Europe, launching our Family tribute to Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers TH UG01 A SU UG11 A 4750 Experience in the Eternal City of Rome. This at Juliet's Balcony. Magnificent snow-capped TH 06 JUN SU 16 JUN 4895 TH UG08 A SU UG18 A 4750 evening we enjoy a Kick-Off Party with our peaks surround us as we wind along the TH 13 JUN SU 23 JUN 4895 TH UG15 A SU UG25 A 4750 travel companions and Travel Director that TH 20 JUN SU 30 JUN 4895 TH UG22 A SU 01 SEP 4895 scenic alpine St. Gotthard route into central TH 27 JUN SU 07 JUL 4895 TH UG29 A SU 08 SEP 4895 will rock Rome, followed by an orientation Switzerland. (BB) Hotel: H+ Hotel & Spa drive to give you a taste of some of the major TH 04 JUL SU 14 JUL 4895 TH 05 SEP SU 15 SEP 4975 sites. (KP) Hotel: Crowne Plaza St. Peter’s TH 11 JUL SU 21 JUL 4750 TH 12 SEP SU 22 SEP 4975 LUCERNE ORIENTATION AND FREE TIME TH 18 JUL SU 28 JUL 4750 TH 19 SEP SU 29 SEP 4975 th 8 Walk across the flower-lined 14 -century TH 25 JUL SU UG04 A 4750 ROME SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Join a wooden Chapel Bridge and into a land of 2 Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour that will lakes and lions. See the giant dying lion hewn Single Supplement (add to price above): NZ$1080 p.p. see you rub shoulders with St. Peter and the from sandstone rock to commemorate the Exceptions 11 Jul 19 to 15 Aug 19: NZ$940 p.p. thousands of pilgrims that flock to the heroism of the Swiss Guard. Ascend one of the impressive square that bears his name. See magnificent surrounding mountains during Michelangelo's famous Pietà statue in St. Young traveller discount: an Optional Experience or spend the SAVE NZ$124 Peter's Basilica before crossing the Tiber into afternoon sampling the rich flavours of Ancient Rome to view the Colosseum and delicious Swiss chocolate. (BB, D) Circus Maximus. This afternoon, 'Dive Into Triple room discount: Culture' and learn how to make a pizza that SAVE NZ$450 p.p. ENGELBERG – PARIS (2 NIGHTS) From would make any Italian mamma proud, EARLY BIRD 9 Switzerland, we cross the mighty Rhine River enjoying a slice or two hot out of the oven SAVINGS and into France, travelling through the Quad share discount: with la famiglia. (BB, RM, ) famous Burgundy wine region en route to the SAVE up to NZ$670 p.p. SAVE City of Lights. (BB) Hotel: Novotel Centre ROME – SIENA – FLORENCE (2 NIGHTS) Tour Eiffel Past guests: NZ$498 p.p. 3 Explore the medieval playground of Siena, Unlock VIP benefits where the festive Palio bareback horse race PARIS SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Join a runs against the backdrop of colourful flags 10 Local Specialist on a guided sightseeing tour and emblems. Arrive in Florence this which includes a drive along the Champs afternoon, spend time exploring the Cradle of Élysées with views of the magnificent Arc de Renaissance, discovering the best spots to TRIP Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. Now, take to indulge in cioccolata calda. This evening we Highlights the water for a leisurely cruise on the Seine 'Connect With Locals' over a Be My Guest River with spectacular views of the Notre dinner at a castle set within a celebrated wine Here’s just a sample of the many special Dame. Enjoy a free afternoon to discover handcrafted Trafalgar highlights included in and olive oil estate. (BB, DW, ) Paris. This evening, celebrate with our travel your trip.
Hotel: Grand Mediterraneo companions and Travel Director at a special Farewell Dinner. (BB, FD) FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME FAMILY FUN 4 Delve into the centuries of art, architecture PARIS – LONDON Leaving Paris behind, we and tumultuous history. Join a Local Learn how to make pizza and share your 11 journey past the tragic World War I Specialist for a walking tour of the city. Visit masterpiece with the family. Discover the great battlefields of the Somme and cross from the Piazza della Signoria, and view the Calais to Dover. We arrive in London later this Venetian tradition of Carnival masks and create magnificent marble Duomo. Spend the afternoon where our family holiday comes to your own. (Days 2 & 6) afternoon at leisure pounding the pavements an end. (BB) in search of the city's tastiest gelato. (BB) CONNECT WITH LOCALS FLORENCE – BOLOGNA – VENICE 5 The Pazzi and Medici feud is brought to light in (2 NIGHTS) Cross the Apennine Mountains to MORE ABOUT YOUR th the city of Bologna where you will join a Local Trip this visit to the 12 -century Castle of Trebbio Specialist to view the city's Kissing Towers where you will enjoy a traditional Tuscan Be My and Il Gigante, commonly known as * All prices are per person, twin share. Guest buffet, explore the cellars, and indulge in Neptune's Fountains. Indulge in the delicious Share Rooming: Room Share is not available on olive oil and wine tasting. (Day 3) flavours of what is widely regarded as the this trip. Single rooms are not available unless gastronomic capital of Italy. This afternoon, travelling as part of a family group. we arrive in the island city of Venice. Spend DIVE INTO CULTURE time exploring with the family or enjoy an Your London Hotel: Crowne Plaza Kings Cross Optional Experience gondola ride through Bloomsbury A cooking experience with all the trimmings! Venice's labyrinthine canals. (BB, DW) For rates and full details please see page 41. This Learn how to make tasty Italian pizza from an
Hotel: Novotel Mestre Castellana trip ends at our London Reception Centre or the expert and then eat it. (Day 2) EUROPE above hotel, providing that you have reserved your Witness the exquisite craft of glassblowing The accommodation at this hotel through Trafalgar. VENICE ORIENTATION AND FREE TIME on Giudecca Island, a delicate tradition that 6 salty spray of the Venetian Lagoon marks our Airport transfers: On arrival to Rome Fiumicino journey by private launch to the gateway to generations of Venetian craftsmen have Airport transfers will operate at 9.30am, perfected over the centuries. Learn about the Venice, St. Mark's Square. 'Dive Into Culture' 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later and watch as talented craftsmen expertly roll traditional art of Venetian Carnival Masks and should make their own way to the hotel. glass into beautiful crafts. See St. Mark's paint and decorate your own. (Day 6) Basilica, the ornate Doge's Palace and Bridge London Airport Transfers: Transfers available to of Sighs. Then, join a Local Specialist to learn purchase. Conditions apply. See page 42 for details. about the great Venetian tradition of Carnival masks, with an opportunity to create your Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for own colourful alter egos. (BB, ) Travel Director and Driver, NZ$157 per person. TRIP CODE: FSPL
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FSPL.indd 2 23/08/2018 08:29 GREEK ISLAND HOPPER 10 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 12 MEALS | FROM NZ$4295pp*
TAKE YOUR FAMILY ON A JOURNEY FROM THE RUINS OF THE PARTHENON AND ACROPOLIS IN ATHENS TO LANGUID ISLAND LIFE ON THE AEGEAN ISLANDS OF MYKONOS AND SANTORINI.
GREECE
ATHENS 2 1 THE Piraeus Icons CITY TOUR in Athens MYKONOS
3 ORIENTATION of Mykonos and Santorini
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FGIH.indd 1 23/08/2018 08:30 YOUR YOUR HOLIDAY DAY Holiday Planner Price PP Price PP Start End Twin Start End Twin ARRIVE ATHENS (2 NIGHTS) Tighten your SANTORINI FREE DAY Set your watch to Athens Athens Share Athens Athens Share 1 toga for a magical family adventure delving 7 Santorini time and explore Fira and Oia, SA 20 APR MO 29 APR 4295 TU 25 JUN TH 04 JUL 4725 into the ancient history of Athens and counting the blue cupolas that cling TU 23 APR TH Y02 MA 4295 FR 28 JUN SU 07 JUL 4725 island-style living on the Greek isles. Take a spectacularly to the Santorini cliffs. Head to FR 26 APR SU Y05 MA 4295 leaf out of your history books and see ancient one of the island's beaches or visit a museum, MO 29 APR WE Y08 MA 4295 MO 01 JUL WE 10 JUL 5195 history come to life – the haunt of Plato, before watching the sun dip into the Aegean TH 04 JUL SA 13 JUL 5195 Socrates and Alexander the Great is yours to from your magical cliff-top vantage point. (BB) TH Y02 MA SA 11 MAY 4295 SU 07 JUL TU 16 JUL 5195 explore before meeting your fellow 'citizens' SU Y05 MA TU Y14 MA 4295 WE 10 JUL FR 19 JUL 5195 Y08 MA 17 MAY 4295 13 JUL 22 JUL 5195 and Travel Director for a memorable Kick-Off WE FR SA MO Consider indulging in SA 11 MAY MO Y20 MA 4295 TU 16 JUL TH 25 JUL 5195 Party that will put the 'oh' into opa! (KP) SANTORINI FREE DAY 8 the delicious vintages for which Santorini is so TU Y14 MA TH Y23 MA 4295 FR 19 JUL SU 28 JUL 5195 Hotel: Radisson Blu Park/Marriott FR 17 MAY SU Y26 MA 4295 MO 22 JUL WE 31 JUL 5195 famous during a tour of a local winery. 'Dive MO Y20 MA WE Y29 MA 4295 TH 25 JUL SA 03 AUG 5195 Into Culture' and embark on an included TH Y23 MA SA 01 JUN 4295 SU 28 JUL TU UG06 A 5195 ATHENS SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Join cruise in a kaiki to the volcanic island of Nea SU Y26 MA TU 04 JUN 4295 WE 31 JUL FR 09 AUG 5195 2 a Local Specialist this morning to see where Kameni to swim in its magical hot springs. WE Y29 MA FR 07 JUN 4295 ancient Athenians would pay tribute to their (BB, ) SA 03 AUG MO UG12 A 5195 gods and goddesses. Ascending to the SA 01 JUN MO 10 JUN 4725 TU UG06 A TH UG15 A 5195 Acropolis, we'll visit the sacred Parthenon, TU 04 JUN TH 13 JUN 4725 FR 09 AUG SU UG18 A 5195 before seeing the Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's SANTORINI – ATHENS We leave the island FR 07 JUN SU 16 JUN 4725 MO UG12 A WE UG21 A 5195 9 high life behind and board a high-speed ferry MO 10 JUN WE 19 JUN 4725 TH UG15 A SA 24 AUG 5195 Arch and Panathinaiko Olympic stadium, TH 13 JUN SA 22 JUN 4725 SU UG18 A TU UG27 A 5195 where the first modern Olympic Games were back to Athens, where we'll spend the final night of our trip. Consider visiting Plaka, a SU 16 JUN TU 25 JUN 4725 WE UG21 A FR 30 AUG 5195 held. See the Evzone guards and their quirky WE 19 JUN FR 28 JUN 4725 SA 24 AUG MO 02 SEP 5195 vibrant historical neighbourhood of Athens. march at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, SA 22 JUN MO 01 JUL 4725 before spending the rest of the day exploring Full of great restaurants and friendly locals, it Single Supplement (add to price above): NZ$1540 p.p. the sites with your loved ones. This evening, is the perfect area to spend your final night in consider a rousing ramble around the buzzing Athens. (BB) Hotel: Radisson Blu Park/ Exceptions 01 Jun 19 to 28 Jun 19: NZ$1580 p.p. streets of Athens in search of the perfect Marriott 01 Jul 19 to 24 Aug 19: NZ$2120 p.p. kebab. (BB) DEPART ATHENS As the chapter closes on 10 our adventure, we say farewell to our Young traveller discount: Triple room discount: ATHENS – MYKONOS (3 NIGHTS) All aboard! SAVE NZ$470 SAVE NZ$450 p.p. 3 Prime your sea legs for an unforgettable newfound friends and the treasures of Greece Aegean adventure which begins this morning as we are transferred to the airport for our as you board a fast ferry to the idyllic island of flight home. Airport transfers are available. Multiple trip discount: Quad room discount: Mykonos. Enjoy an orientation tour on arrival, Conditions apply. (BB) SAVE up to NZ$130 SAVE NZ$670 p.p. then spend the rest of your day on your own. Share the maze of labyrinthine lanes with the island's lazy cats, which watch travellers stroll past white-washed houses and tumbling TRIP cerise bougainvillea. (BB, DW) Hotel: Pelican MORE ABOUT YOUR Highlights Bay/Kamari/Aphrodite Beach Trip Here’s just a sample of the many special MYKONOS FREE DAY Tap your inner beach * All prices are per person, twin share. handcrafted Trafalgar highlights included in 4 bum and retire to the golden beaches of your trip. Mykonos, building sandcastles that would Shared Rooming: Room Share is not available on rival the many fortresses that dot this ancient this trip. Single rooms are not available unless land. Indulge in tasty seafood platters against FAMILY FUN travelling as part of a family group. the backdrop of Little Venice, snap a selfie in front of the imposing windmills that overlook Airport transfers: Complimentary transfers will be See the Evzone guards and their quirky march at the bay or rent a pedal boat and take to the provided for guests who have provided Trafalgar the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. (Day 2) tranquil waters – the choice is yours. (BB) with their flight details and are staying in an Athens hotel booked by Trafalgar. DIVE INTO CULTURE MYKONOS FREE DAY Dose up on Vitamin D Please note: Itinerary may vary due to sailing 5 and splash in the sparkling sea that surrounds conditions on the Aegean Sea, ferry schedules, Visit the island of Nea Kameni and swim in the hot Mykonos, which legend claims was once the religious holidays or unforeseen circumstances. site of a great battle between Zeus and the springs of this ancient volcanic island. (Day 8) Titans. Visit the Aegean Maritime Museum for TRIP CODE: FGIH insights into the maritime history of this area or consider a trip to nearby Delos islands, believed by the ancients to be the birthplace of Artemis and Apollo. Stroll through its temples, sanctuaries and the Terrace of the Lions. (BB) EUROPE
MYKONOS – SANTORINI (3 NIGHTS) Gliding 6 through the azure waters of the Aegean, we arrive in Santorini where we'll spend the next three days in spellbinding surroundings. Enjoy an orientation walking tour on arrival and gain insight into the origins of this circular archipelago which is all that remains of a spectacular volcanic explosion. Spend the rest of the day on your own, before joining your travel companions for a feast of Greek specialities during a memorable meal. (BB, DW) Hotel: El Greco/Santorini Palace/ Rose Bay
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TROT THROUGH MONTANA'S BIG SKY COUNTRY AND WATCH AS OLD FAITHFUL SPOUTS STEAM IN YELLOWSTONE. YOU'LL SEE THE AMERICAN PRESIDENTS SCULPTED AT MOUNT RUSHMORE AND SAY HI TO BUFFALO BILL IN CODY.
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DWWA.indd 1 23/08/2018 08:30 YOUR DAY Holiday YOUR HOLIDAY Planner Price PP Price PP Start End Start End EARLY BIRD 1 ARRIVE SALT LAKE CITY Saddle up for a Wild West family Salt Lake Rapid City Twin Salt Lake Rapid City Twin adventure starting in Salt Lake City. This evening, join your City or Denver Share City or Denver Share SAVINGS travel buckeroos and Travel Director for a rootin' tootin' u MO 24 SEP TU T02 OC 4195 MO 08 JUL TU 16 JUL 4275 Kick-off Party.(KP) Hotel: Little America 2019 MO 15 JUL TU 23 JUL 4275 SAVE NZ$430 p.p. MO Y27 MA TU 04 JUN 4150 TU 16 JUL WE 24 JUL 4275 MO 22 JUL TU 30 JUL 4275 2 SALT LAKE CITY – MONTPELIER – JACKSON Follow Rocky MO 10 JUN TU 18 JUN 4250 Young traveller discount: Mountain trails blazed by rugged mountain men centuries ago. MO 17 JUN TU 25 JUN 4295 MO UG12 A TU UG20 A 4275 SAVE NZ$430 Stop at the Oregon Trail Center and enjoy lunch in a covered TU 18 JUN WE 26 JUN 4295 MO UG19 A TU UG27 A 4275 MO 24 JUN TU 02 JUL 4295 MO UG26 A TU 03 SEP 4275 wagon before arriving in the Old West town of Jackson. This TU 25 JUN WE 03 JUL 4295 Multiple trip discount: evening, take a wagon ride out to the river for a rib-stickin' MO 02 SEP TU 10 SEP 4275 SAVE NZ$108 Chuckwagon Regional Meal. (FB, L, RM) Hotel: Rustic Inn MO 01 JUL TU 09 JUL 4275 MO 16 SEP TU 24 SEP 4195 Creekside Resort and Spa Single Supplement (add to price above): NZ$1695 p.p. Triple room discount: SAVE NZ$475 p.p. 3 JACKSON – GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK – 320 GUEST Rise early if you'd like to rollick down the Snake River u Crossovers: This departure will operate as per the RANCH Quad room discount: on a scenic optional wilderness float trip^ (seasonal). Later, 2018 brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels and SAVE NZ$725 p.p. discover dramatic Grand Teton National Park. Travel onward to inclusions may vary. Please inquire at the time Montana's Big Sky Country and settle in for big fun at our Stay of booking. with a Story, an 1898 homestead where you'll feast on a classic Past guests: Western dinner. (FB, D, ) Hotel: 320 Guest Ranch Unlock VIP benefits
4 320 GUEST RANCH – YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (2 NIGHTS) Giddy up cowboys and cowgirls. There are many fun choices on the ranch this morning: join a whitewater rafting trip^ down the Gallatin River or saddle up and ride^ with a real-life horse wrangler in the Montana wilderness. After lunch at the ranch, visit TRIP The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone where Highlights you'll learn how your visit Makes a Difference to its conservation projects. Tonight, arrive at your accommodation inside Yellowstone National Park. (FB, L) Hotel: National Park Lodges Here’s just a sample of the many special handcrafted Trafalgar highlights included in your trip. 5 YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING Discover Yellowstone's amazing wonders—Yellowstone Falls, brilliantly coloured hot springs and Old Faithful, spouting steam water for STAYS WITH STORIES thousands of years. (FB, D) Spend the night at an authentic 1800s 6 YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK – CODY – SHERIDAN Tip Montana homestead to relive the early your Stetson to “Buffalo Bill” in his hometown of Cody. Connect Western atmosphere. (Day 3) with the “Spirit of the American West” at Buffalo Bill Center of the West where you'll experience the culture of the cowboy, the role of the firearm in the early days and the culture and art of TRAFALGAR the Plains Indians. (FB) Hotel: Holiday Inn Sheridan MAKE A DIFFERENCE Tip "Cute alert! Spring and summer are Learn how your visit to The Grizzly and 7 SHERIDAN – KEYSTONE – RAPID CITY (2 NIGHTS) Visit the best times to see baby bison, elk Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota's Black Hills and Make Wolf Discovery Center contributes to the and moose. Towards sunset, keep a Difference by learning how your visit helps to preserve the conservation projects of Yellowstone your eyes open for baby grizzlies." heritage of the Lakota people. The evening is yours to explore National Park as well as your visit to Crazy Brittani Osborne, Rapid City. Or consider an optional trip to the Mount Rushmore Horse Memorial in the Black Hills. (Days 4, 7) Product Coordinator Lighting Ceremony and see the giant faces of former U.S. presidents light up at night. (FB) Hotel: Alex Johnson
8 BLACK HILLS EXCURSION Our first stop today is in Bear Country USA, a wildlife park featuring the world's largest private viewing habitat of American black bear. Next, head for the famous Black Hills of South Dakota to view Mount Rushmore. This evening, Dive into Culture and join your fellow adventurers at a Farewell Dinner featuring a local Native MORE ABOUT YOUR American dancer. (FB, FD, ) Trip USA 9 DEPART RAPID CITY OR DENVER Your Wild West adventure * All prices are per person, twin share. comes to an end after breakfast. Say so long to your newfound friends this morning and transfer to the Rapid City Regional Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for your Travel Director and Driver, Airport for your flight home, or traverse some of the heavily NZ$152 per person. forested Black Hills and the expansive grasslands of Wyoming on your way to Denver, the Mile High City, where you may Day 9 End Rapid City Option (DWWR): Available for guests wishing extend your stay, or transfer to Denver International Airport for to end in Denver. your flight home.(FB) For guests who choose to continue on Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this trip. to Denver Airport on Day 9, arrival will be at 5 p.m., please be aware when booking your flights. TRIP CODE: DWWA Note: For activities marked with a caret (^) in the day-by- day itinerary, participation is at your own risk and a signed liability waiver will be required.
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THE LEGENDS OF BILLY THE KID AND BUTCH CASSIDY ARE NEVER FAR AS YOU AWAKEN YOUR INNER COWBOY EXPLORING LAKE POWELL, MONUMENT VALLEY'S MESAS AND THE EERIE SPIRES OF BRYCE CANYON.
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VISIT Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park, Historic Cameron Trading Post, Monument Valley, Lake Powell, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park
SCENIC DRIVE through Oak Creek Canyon, Desert View Drive in Arizona, Mount Carmel Highway
ICONIC TRAIN journey aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway
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DCPA.indd 1 23/08/2018 08:30 YOUR DAY Holiday YOUR HOLIDAY Planner Price PP Price PP Start End Twin Start End Twin EARLY BIRD 1 ARRIVE PHOENIX – SCOTTSDALE Spend your afternoon at Phoenix Las Vegas Share Phoenix Las Vegas Share leisure in the trendy Arizona playground of Scottsdale before SAVINGS u SU 02 SEP SU 09 SEP 3525 your journey kicks off with an evening shindig to meet your u SU 16 SEP SU 23 SEP 3525 SU 07 JUL SU 14 JUL 3450 new travel pardners. (KP) Hotel: Scottsdale Marriott Suites u SU 23 SEP SU 30 SEP 3525 SU 21 JUL SU 28 JUL 3375 SAVE NZ$345 p.p. Old Town 2019 SU Y05 MA SU Y12 MA 3195 SU UG04 A SU UG11 A 3375 SU Y12 MA SU Y19 MA 3275 SU UG11 A SU UG18 A 3375 Young traveller discount: 2 SCOTTSDALE – SEDONA – WILLIAMS Stampede through the SU Y19 MA SU Y26 MA 3325 SU UG18 A SU UG25 A 3375 SAVE NZ$345 landscapes of Sedona for your choice sightseeing, traversing SU Y26 MA SU 02 JUN 3425 SU 01 SEP SU 08 SEP 3450 Red Rock Country by jeep or Red Rock Magic Trolley. Then on Multiple trip discount: SU 02 JUN SU 09 JUN 3425 SU 08 SEP SU 15 SEP 3450 through Oak Creek Canyon to Williams, where we'll Connect SU 09 JUN SU 16 JUN 3425 SU 15 SEP SU 22 SEP 3395 SAVE NZ$87 with Locals and enjoy a Be My Guest dinner hosted by the SU 16 JUN SU 23 JUN 3450 SU 22 SEP SU 29 SEP 3350 SU 23 JUN SU 30 JUN 3450 SU 29 SEP SU T06 OC 3295 mayor. (FB, DW, ) Hotel: Grand Canyon Railway Triple room discount: SAVE NZ$350 p.p. WILLIAMS – GRAND CANYON RAILWAY – GRAND CANYON Single Supplement (add to price above): NZ$1250 p.p. 3 Exceptions 02 Sep 18 to 30 Sep 18: NZ$1275 p.p. NATIONAL PARK Cut dirt and board your caboose to Quad room discount: the Grand Canyon. Walk the rim and learn from a Local SAVE NZ$525 p.p. Specialist how this extraordinary feat of nature developed over 7 Crossovers: These departures will operate as per the 2018 brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels and inclusions the past 40 million years. (FB) Hotel: National Park Lodges may vary. Please inquire at the time of booking. Past guests: Unlock VIP benefits 4 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK – MONUMENT VALLEY – LAKE POWELL (2 NIGHTS) Start your historic passage to Navajo country with a mesmerising sunrise over the Grand Canyon. Journey along the Desert View Drive route toward Cameron Trading Post. In an open-air vehicle, bounce along the expansive red floor of Monument Valley toward the scenic family holiday hotspot of Lake Powell. (FB, D) Hotel: Lake TRIP Powell Resort and Marinas (Lake View or Marina rooms) Highlights
5 LAKE POWELL Even cowboys need a day off now and then, but if you're at a loose end, choose to take an optional float Here’s just a sample of the many special down the Colorado River^, cruise on Lake Powell to Antelope handcrafted Trafalgar highlights included Canyon, or spend the day learning how to wakeboard, kayak or in your trip. zip around Lake Powell on a ski tube. (FB)
6 LAKE POWELL – ZION AND BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL CONNECT WITH LOCALS PARKS (2 NIGHTS) Put on those chaps for a ride toward Zion Canyon. Perhaps bundle up your brood for a quick hike to the Enjoy Arizona hospitality with the Mayor of Emerald Pools, then drive the scenic Mount Carmel Highway. Williams, John Moore, at a western-themed Bryce Canyon is our final stop for today.(FB) Hotel: BW Plus dinner. (Day 2) Ruby’s Inn TRAFALGAR Tip BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING Explore the FAMILY FUN 7 "You will immediately be stricken rim of Bryce Canyon, before spending the afternoon at leisure to blaze your own trail. This evening, we get all gussied up for a Board an Old West train ride to the Grand with awe as you take in all the grandeur that is the Grand Canyon. Western Farewell. (FB, FD) Canyon. (Day 3) It's virtually impossible to truly comprehend the majesty of this 8 BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK – DEPART LAS VEGAS We LOCAL SPECIALIST Natural Wonder. It's moments like depart on the last leg of our journey to Las Vegas, through the this that you realize what it truly scenic Virgin River Gorge. A transfer will take you to Las Vegas For sightseeing at the Grand Canyon where means to live The Good Life." International Airport, or your hotel if you're extending your you learn about the layers that form the stay. Christy Stowell, Travel Director (FB) Airport arrival will be at 2 p.m., please be aware massive canyon. (Day 3) when booking your flights.
Note: For activities marked with a caret (^) in the day-by- day itinerary, participation is at your own risk and a signed liability waiver will be required.
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* All prices are per person, twin share.
Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for your Travel Director and Driver, NZ$135 per person. Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this trip.
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TAKE THE BRAVE STEPS THAT SHAPED THE LAND OF THE FREE, DISCOVERING THE REVOLUTIONARY TRAGEDIES AND TRIUMPHS OF AMERICA, FROM THE BATTLEFIELDS OF GETTYSBURG TO THE SYMBOLS OF INDEPENDENCE.
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in Boston aboard the BOSTON CITY TOUR Boston Duck Tour NEW YORK 2 MASSACHUSETTS VISIT Harvard University, Fenway Park, Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory, Freedom Tower, the famed Rocky PENNSYLVANIA CONNECTICUT Balboa steps, Hershey’s Chocolate
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Price PP Price PP EARLY BIRD 1 ARRIVE BOSTON (2 NIGHTS) Explore the Cradle of End End Liberty before gathering with your Travel Director and Start Washington, Twin Start Washington, Twin SAVINGS Boston D.C. Share Boston D.C. Share new travel friends for a Kick-off Party this evening.(KP) Hotel: Boston Marriott Copley Place SA 08 JUN SU 16 JUN 4695 SAVE NZ$470 p.p. SA 22 JUN SU 30 JUN 4650 SA UG10 A SU UG18 A 4475 SA UG17 A SU UG25 A 4475 2 BOSTON SIGHTSEEING Discover the colonial boomtown SA 06 JUL SU 14 JUL 4475 Young traveller discount: that shaped America as you know it today. Spend the morning SAVE NZ$470 on-board the famous Boston Duck Tour. Then, embark on a Single Supplement (add to price above): NZ$1975 p.p. walking tour of Harvard University. The rest of the afternoon is Multiple trip discount: free before heading downtown for a Regional Meal. (FB, RM) SAVE NZ$118
BOSTON – NEW YORK CITY (2 NIGHTS) Enjoy a leisurely 3 Triple room discount: morning before we dash up Yawkey Way and into the SAVE NZ$550 p.p. hallowed grounds of the Red Sox. Continue to New York next, where tonight we'll indulge in a pizza party Regional Meal and practice our “fold hold” like the locals. (FB, RM) Quad room discount: Hotel: The New Yorker, A Wyndham Hotel SAVE NZ$850 p.p.
NEW YORK SIGHTSEEING Zip and zoom to Lady Liberty on Past guests: 4 Unlock VIP benefits The BEAST before paying a visit to the Freedom Tower to reflect on the tragedy of 9/11. Take a bite out of the Big Apple on your own terms, joining your Travel Director next for a stroll along the 1883 Brooklyn Bridge. This afternoon, indulge in an afternoon snack at the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory located in a converted 1922 Fireboat House. (FB) TRIP Highlights 5 NEW YORK – PHILADELPHIA The curtain closes on the Big Apple and rises in the City of Brotherly Love. Race Rocky Balboa-style up the 72 steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Here’s just a sample of the many special Art, then visit the Reading Terminal Market for lunch at leisure. handcrafted Trafalgar highlights included in Walk in the footsteps of America's founding fathers at the your trip. UNESCO-listed Independence Hall. The afternoon and evening are free. (FB) Hotel: Sheraton Philadelphia Society Hill CONNECT WITH LOCALS 6 PHILADELPHIA – HERSHEY – LANCASTER – GETTYSBURG Connect with Locals and enjoy a Be My Guest lunch Enjoy lunch this afternoon with three with an Amish family who will treat you to homemade generations of an Amish family who treat you Pennsylvania Dutch cooking. Happiness is Hershey's with a visit to “Chocolatetown USA” where your taste buds will to homemade Pennsylvania Dutch cooking. The Amish children are the stars of the show run wild at the Hershey Chocolate Tasting Experience. Our TRAFALGAR final stop today is Gettysburg where tonight we'll share a and will regale you with stories of what it is Tip Regional Meal at The Dobbin House Tavern. (FB, L, RM, ) really like to live the Amish way. (Day 6) Hotel: Wyndham Gettysburg “What better way to celebrate your stay in the cosmopolitan City FAMILY FUN of New York than by visiting the 7 GETTYSBURG – WASHINGTON, D.C. (2 NIGHTS) Join a Local Specialist on the Gettysburg battlefield, gaining insights to the Empire State Building — a short Board The BEAST for a sightseeing trip with walk from your hotel.” battle widely regarded as a turning point of the Civil War. Visit the a close up view of the Statue of Liberty National Military Park Museum before you head for Washington, D.C. from the Hudson. Make your own candy Franky Campos, (FB) Hotel: Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Product Coordinator bar at Hershey's Chocolate World. Visit the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory. Learn the 8 WASHINGTON, D.C. SIGHTSEEING Crack open the underbelly of the CIA, NSA, KGB and 007 during this morning's visit to the strategies and techniques of international International Spy Museum. Spend the afternoon unpacking spies at the International Spy Museum. the chapters of America's history on your own. This evening, (Days 4, 6, 8) join newfound friends to share the highlights of your historic adventure at a Farewell Dinner. (FB, FD)
9 DEPART WASHINGTON, D.C. Transfer to Dulles International Airport or Reagan National Airport for your departure flight.(FB) USA MORE ABOUT YOUR Trip
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Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for your Travel Director and Driver, NZ$146 per person. Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this trip.
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GLIDE ALONG THE CANALS OF TORTUGUERO UNDER THE WATCHFUL EYES OF COLOURFUL TOUCANS AND TREK UP THE SLOPES OF THE ARENAL VOLCANO—A FAMILY ADVENTURE IN THE PURA VIDA PLAYGROUND.
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VISIT Tortuguero National Park, a wildlife centre near Sarapiquí, Arenal National Park, Manuel Antonio National Park
CRUISE the canals of Tortuguero National Park
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LFCA.indd 1 23/08/2018 08:29 YOUR DAY Holiday YOUR HOLIDAY Planner Price PP Price PP Start End Twin Start End Twin EARLY BIRD 1 ARRIVE SAN JOSÉ Leave your boots at the door and embrace San Jose San Jose Share San Jose San Jose Share the Pura Vida playground of Costa Rica. A local host will greet SAVINGS u SA 10 NOV SA 17 NOV 2875 you at the airport and arrange your transfer to the hotel, where 2019 SA 13 JUL SA 20 JUL 2925 you'll meet your Travel Director and fellow adventurers this SA 16 FEB SA 23 FEB 2925 SA 20 JUL SA 27 JUL 2925 SAVE NZ$293 p.p. evening for a Kick-Off Party.(KP) Hotel: Sheraton San Jose SA 02 MAR SA 09 MAR 2925 SA UG03 A SA UG10 A 2925 SA 16 MAR SA 23 MAR 2925 SA UG10 A SA UG17 A 2925 Young traveller discount: 2 SAN JOSÉ – TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK (2 NIGHTS) Rise SAVE NZ$293 with the roosters and head east through Braulio Carrillo National SA 08 JUN SA 15 JUN 2825 SA 09 NOV SA 16 NOV 2795 Park. Board a river boat, gliding through canals, lagoons and SA 22 JUN SA 29 JUN 2825 Multiple trip discount: lowland rainforest, then join a Local Specialist from the Sea Single Supplement (add to price above): NZ$925 p.p. SAVE NZ$74 Turtle Conservancy Foundation to learn about the Tortuguero turtles. Enjoy a buffet dinner tonight at the resort's open-air
restaurant. (BB, L, D) Hotel: Laguna Lodge Tortuguero 7 Crossovers: This departure will operate as per Triple room discount: the 2018 brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels SAVE NZ$225 p.p. and inclusions may vary. Please inquire at the 3 TORTUGUERO SIGHTSEEING Set off on a cruise through the time of booking. waterways of Tortuguero National Park keeping a keen eye Quad room discount: for sloths, crocodiles and colourful toucans. If you're visiting SAVE NZ$250 p.p. during nesting season (Jul-Sep), you may choose to join an optional experience night walk with a naturalist guide to Past guests: witness the turtles laying their eggs. (BB, L, D) Unlock VIP benefits
4 TORTUGUERO – HORQUETAS – SARAPIQUÍ – ARENAL NATIONAL PARK (2 NIGHTS) Travel to Horquetas to visit a local Tico family's palm plantation. Dive into Culture and taste the delicate heart of palm, before you head to Sarapiquí and TRIP Make a Difference during your visit to the Snake Garden Wildlife Highlights Center for amphibians and reptiles. This evening, enjoy a pizza party in an open-air kitchen where you can make your own pizza. (BB, L, D, ) Hotel: Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa Here’s just a sample of the many special handcrafted Trafalgar highlights included in your trip. 5 ARENAL NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING Start the day with a guided trek around the volcano at Arenal National Park. Then, head for the Arenal Hanging Bridges to observe monkeys, DIVE INTO CULTURE sloths and chattering birds up close. (BB, D) Visit a local Tico family's palm plantation to learn about and taste the delicate heart of palm. (Day 4) 6 ARENAL NATIONAL PARK – MANUEL ANTONIO (2 NIGHTS) Imagine yourself soaring high above the jungle floor as you FAMILY FUN zipline^ through the treetops, eye-to-eye with the lush foliage and exotic rainforest creatures. Head south to Manuel Antonio. Cruise through Tortuguero’s canals and lagoons TRAFALGAR (BB) Hotel: Parador Resort and Spa seeking out incredible tropical wildlife species. Tip Visit a wildlife centre in Sarapiquí and interact "Sometimes the best wildlife MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING Walking 7 with the resident reptiles and amphibians. Walk sightings are not on hikes or zipping deep into the national park with your guide, you'll check off a few along the Arenal Hanging Bridges and go ziplining on lines from tree to tree, but more creatures on your wildlife list. Then it's time to hit the beach. on the slopes of Arenal Volcano. (Days 3, 6) Laze in the warm Pacific or choose an optional catamaran cruise sitting quietly, lying in a hammock with snorkelling (available Jan-Apr). This evening, celebrate new watching it come to you." friendships over a Farewell Dinner. (BB, FD) MAKE A DIFFERENCE Alan Cook, Manager, Latin America Help to support a local community and the 8 MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK – DEPART SAN JOSE Travel back to San Jose's Juan Santamaria International Mesoamerican Biological Corridor with a visit Airport for your flight or extend your stay at the Sheraton San to the family run Snake Garden Wildlife Center. Jose. (BB) Airport arrival will be at 11:30 a.m., please be (Day 4) aware when booking your flights.
Please note: For the more remote areas of Costa Rica (such
as Tortuguero), we use the best available hotel facilities RICA COSTA with comfortable but simple guestrooms and eco-friendly amenities perfectly suited to the natural surroundings. This MORE ABOUT YOUR journey requires walking on uneven surfaces and steps and Trip sometimes through heavy showers (rain ponchos provided). This journey is best enjoyed by the experienced traveller in * All prices are per person, twin share. good health and who can take such conditions in stride. Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for your Travel Director and Driver, Note: For activities marked with a caret (^) in the day-by- NZ$129 per person. day itinerary, participation is at your own risk and a signed liability waiver will be required. Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this trip. Luggage: For the two night excursion to Tortuguero National Park guests are permitted to bring a maximum of 25 lb/11 kg of luggage. Your primary suitcase will be transferred and securely stored at your Arenal hotel. TRIP CODE: LFCA
KP Kick-off Party L Lunch DW Dinner with Wine Dive Into Culture BB Buffet Breakfast D Dinner FD Farewell Dinner Stays with Stories FB Full Breakfast RM Regional Meal YC Your Choice Dining Connect With Locals 37
LFCA.indd 2 23/08/2018 08:29 BOOKING CONDITIONS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION Large print version is available at: trafalgar.com
SUMMARY BOOKING AND CANCELLATION TERMS INFORMATION GUIDED HOLIDAYS EXTRA ACCOMMODATION CHARGEABLE TRANSFERS on all itineraries or departure dates; do not apply to when notice of cancellation for guided holiday is given after optional extensions, airfares, government taxes and fees, the booking is confirmed. Please also refer to Trafalgar’s Deposit required $200 Deposit required No additional deposit required Deposit required No additional deposit required air flight supplements, extra nights’ accommodation,Gold Seal Additional Protection. Final Payment 45 days Final Payment In accordance with guided holiday Final Payment In accordance with guided holiday transfers or any cruise portion of a holiday. Normal • If a guest fails to join the guided holiday on the day NO OF DAYS PENALTY NO OF DAYS PENALTY NO OF DAYS PENALTY cancellation penalties apply. This offer is subject to of departure, cancellation fees will be 100% (unless availability, applies to new bookings only and may be 45 days and over Deposit 45 days and over $35 45 days and over $35 the guest notifies us of the delay and joins the guided withdrawn at any time without notice. See the dates and holiday later at their own expense). Higher of $35 or 25% Higher of $35 or 25% prices section of the itinerary online at trafalgar.com for 44-22 days 25% 44-22 days of accommodation price 44-22 days of transfer price • Cancellation fees as per the Summary Booking current availability. and Cancellation Terms table apply to additional 21-8 days 30% 21-8 days Higher of $35 or 30% 2 Higher of $35 or 30% of accommodation price 1-8 days of transfer price Travel Documents Provided full payment has been accommodation and/or chargeable transfers prior to received and on-line registration completed, travel 7-1 days 50% 7-1 days 100% of accommodation price 7-1 days 100% of transfer price and after the guided holiday or cruise reserved through documents will be sent in electronic format no later than Trafalgar and are additional to any cancellation fees or Departure Day/ Departure Day/ 21 days prior to departure. You may opt to receive hard Departure Day/No show 100% No show 100% of accommodation price No show 100% of transfer price other charges that may be levied by your Travel Agent. copy documents in which case these will be sent to you Airline Flights/Tickets: After deposit has been YOUR GUIDED HOLIDAY BOOKING provided may vary from country to country and region to whose tips/gratuities should be extended on a voluntary, approximately 21 days prior to the departure date. If received, any change incurs a $35 service fee per person Travel Corporation NZ Limited is the ‘Sales Company’; region and are often local in style. individual basis at the end of your holiday. Included tips/ final payment is not received when due, costs to courier PLUS any additional change/cancellation fee imposed Trafalgar Tours Limited – Great Britain and Europe Free WiFi Internet Service Complimentary WiFi gratuities cover all services provided by dining-room documents will be the responsibility of the Travel Agent. by the Airline. Some airfares including published fares Holidays; and Destination America Inc – North and service is available in many Trafalgar hotel guestrooms waiters, housekeeping staff and porters at hotels. If you are leaving home earlier, please ask your Travel booked by Trafalgar are non-changeable and non- Central America Holidays are the ‘Operators’; collectively and/or the public areas of most hotels. In most countries, Optional Prepaid Gratuities If you have prepaid Agent to request your travel documents well in advance. refundable. See ‘Air Cancellation’ section. these companies are referred to as ‘Trafalgar’. complimentary WiFi is also provided on-board the your gratuities to your Travel Director and Driver, this Please also make sure that you provide your Travel Agent • Trafalgar is not responsible for other travel Your agreement is with Trafalgar and a contract is formed motorcoaches except in remote locations. The WiFi on will be detailed within your holiday documentation. with the flight details that are booked independently no arrangements that you or your party has made outside when you make a reservation with us that we accept. the motorcoaches uses the mobile phone network and Please note that prepaid gratuities cover only the land less than 21 days prior to flight departure date. Trafalgar and which are affected by our cancellations. Enrolment in and payment for a guided holiday shall as a result the connection will be slower than standard portion of your holiday itinerary. We offer this option on Passports, Visas and other Entry/Exit broadband and at times may not be available. Audio and the majority of our holiday itineraries. Please check the If the reason for your cancellation is covered under your constitute acceptance by the guest of the terms and Requirements All guests including children must be insurance, you may be able to reclaim these charges from conditions in this brochure. These cannot be varied Video streaming is not available using motorcoach WiFi. holiday price panels for the applicable holidays where in possession of a machine-readable passport valid for 6 Please note that it is not available on train trips, or when this option is available. your insurer. You or your Travel Agent are responsible to except in writing by an officer of the Company. months after their trip return date along with applicable make the claim to your insurer. the main Trafalgar motorcoach is not being used, such visas. Please refer to “Passport and Visas” section. Due The invalidity of any provisions herein shall not affect NOT INCLUDED IN GUIDED HOLIDAY PRICE Illness or Absence Early return expenses are the the validity of any other provisions. The agreement shall as on transfer motorcoaches and other local services.For Any items and matters not referred to above, including, to government imposed security/ immigration measures, further information on which countries WiFi is offered passport and emergency contact information is required guest’s responsibility. There is no refund for absence or be construed as though the invalid provision was not airfares to and from your destination, air-related taxes and early departure from a guided holiday, including but not contained herein and was replaced with an enforceable in as well as daily data allowances please refer to the fees (except where specified); additional fees charged by for all guests prior to the release of travel documents. Trafalgar website trafalgar.com/wifi. limited to missed hotels, transfers, meals or sightseeing. provision as similar as possible to the original provision. airlines such as checked and/or excess luggage, seat It is the guest’s sole responsibility to secure and/or pay for Trafalgar urges you to purchase travel insurance to cover Disclaimer Travel is personal and each individual’s Travel Director Guided holidays are conducted in selections and any other services; passport and visa any and all visas, affidavits, immunisations, etc. that are English by a professional Travel Director. In the unlikely such circumstances. Trafalgar makes no representation goals and experiences may differ. Trafalgar will not be fees; insurances of all kinds; tips/gratuities to Travel required to be permitted entry into each destination. In or guarantees concerning reimbursement, scope of bound by, or liable for, any description, photograph, event that there are fifteen guests or less travelling Directors, Local Host, Local Specialists and Motorcoach some countries you may be subject to entry (reciprocity) on a departure, Trafalgar reserves the right to operate coverage, or other aspects of any travel insurance policy representation or warranty made by or provided by Drivers; laundry; phone calls; minibar; beverages and fees and/or departure taxes/ exit fees which will be or claim. this departure on an individual basis with private meals not detailed in the itinerary; Optional Experiences; collected at the airports upon entry/departure by local any independent third party sales representative, Travel AIR ARRANGEMENTS Agent, or other person or entity relating to any holiday transfers and individual arrangements. Please refer and all items of a personal nature. Additional taxes and government authorities. offered by Trafalgar. to the individual guided holiday. Itinerary extensions surcharges may be collected by foreign governmental Please note that entry to any country may be refused Reservations/Ticketing If an air reservation is made are operated on a locally hosted basis using English- and non-governmental entities. The price does not cover even if the required information and travel documents by Trafalgar to get you to/from your holiday destination Departure Date The departure date is the date speaking Local Host services. for your Trafalgar trip, payment in full may be required indicated on the booking confirmation. costs and expenses, including your return home, if you are complete. Meals Meals are included as detailed on itineraries. leave the guided holiday whether of your own volition, For up-to-date detailed information on travel documents for your airfare at the time of booking your flights. On Security Security is a major concern to all of us and the our decision based on behaviour that disrupts the trip, receipt of full air payment your airfare, taxes and fuel situation globally is constantly changing. Events around Sightseeing Experiences, entrance fees and an English- and visas, entry/exit taxes and further information on speaking Local Specialist (when required) are included as due to illness, action by any government or other reason. entry and exit requirements please check with your Travel surcharges are final. This will be regardless of future the world, coupled with the “Travel Advisories” put This list is illustrative and not a complete list of every item price fluctuations up or down. When booking a guided out by various governments, may at times necessitate detailed in the itinerary pages. Agent or local consular services. Obtaining and carrying Transfers Between airports, hotels, railway stations not included. these documents is your sole responsibility. Trafalgar holiday including flights, you will be required, at the time changes to the accommodations and itinerary or even trip of booking, to provide us the full name as detailed on the cancellation. You must accept these risks involved in travel and piers are included as indicated on each guided RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS bears no responsibility for such information and will not holiday itinerary. There will be no refund for missed or be responsible for advising and/or obtaining required passport, passport number, date and place of issue and to any country that may experience security difficulties and 1. Your guided holiday will be confirmed after receipt of nationality for each guest. accept responsibility for your own travel decisions. unused transfers. If you did not purchase your flights a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit as detailed travel documentation for any guest, or for any delays, from Trafalgar, you will need to provide your arrival damages, and/or losses including missed portions of Changes to flight itineraries and name changes WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE in the Summary Booking and Cancellation Terms and departure flight information to Trafalgar at the time table. We reserve the right to refuse a booking without your holiday related to improper documentation or and/or corrections may either not be allowed or may GUIDED HOLIDAY PRICE of booking. It is your responsibility to update Trafalgar giving any reason and shall in that event return any government decisions about entry. result in penalties charged by the airline. These are the Intra-trip Travel By private motorcoach, trains, cruises guest’s responsibility. with any changes to your flight schedule to ensure that deposit received. If not received within 7 calendar BOOKING CHANGES, and ferries (see itineraries). you receive your transfers. Failure to do so may result days of booking, the reservation will automatically CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS Airlines (and other travel providers including Trafalgar) Air Transportation Not included unless otherwise change prices and routes from time to time. All air in missing these services and no refund shall be due be cancelled. On certain departures, deposits may be Name Changes A fee of $50 per person will be charged outlined in each itinerary page price panel. for missed arrival transfers resulting from missing or required at time of booking to hold seats. routings are in the sole control of the airline and are for name changes or name corrections together with any subject to change at any time. Guided Holiday By air-conditioned luxury outdated flight information. 2. Air-inclusive bookings may require an additional non- airline penalties and other cost or charges incurred. motorcoaches. On some regional holidays and sightseeing Air Cancellation Cancellations incur a service fee Porterage Luggage handling of one suitcase per refundable deposit or payment in full at the time of Booking Changes A fee of $35 or more per person, per trips, motorcoaches without toilet facilities are used. If due person, at each guided holiday hotel and porter service booking, see ‘Air Arrangements’ section. of $35 per person, plus any airline penalties. Airline to circumstances beyond our control motorcoaches are change plus any further cost we incur, will be charged for imposed penalties may be up to 100% of the air ticket at airports for intra-air inclusive guided holidays, is 3. Final payment for your land reservation will be due prior any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the used otherwise than as advertised, a refund of $10 per included in the price. to departure no later than as detailed in the Summary price. Published Fares, Priced Match Fares, Promo Fares person will be made. booking is confirmed. Costs and charges may increase and some other airfares booked are non-refundable. Motorcoach Luggage Allowances: Due to Booking and Cancellation Terms table. Payment in full closer to the departure date that changes are made. We Toilets may be affected by higher altitude or extreme limited coach capacity, a single bag is allowed will be required at time of booking for reservations will try to make your requested change but it may not Airline Seating Seats are limited in our contracted weather conditions such as freezing temperatures and for with dimensions not exceeding 30”x18”x10” made less than 45 days prior to the departure date be possible. class of service and may not be available on every flight. the comfort of those on board the motorcoach the toilets Trafalgar does not hold block space on any airline and (76x46x25cm) and weight not exceeding 50 4. Trafalgar reserves the right to cancel the reservation A change of guided holiday date or itinerary within 45 days may have to be closed. In these circumstances, additional does not assure seat availability for every single guided lbs./23kg. Carry-on/hand luggage is restricted to one and impose cancellation charges if any payment is (as detailed in the Summary Booking and Cancellation rest breaks will be incorporated into the itinerary. holiday departure date. Not all airlines offer pre-assigned piece per person, not exceeding 12”x11”x6” (30x28x14 not received as detailed within the Summary Booking Terms table) days of departure date will be treated as a Hotel Accommodation Prices are per person, based cm) to fit under your coach seat or in the small and Cancellation Terms table. Trafalgar will not be seats. Some may charge for pre-assigned seats. Seat cancellation. Cancellation fees will apply except when the assignments are not guaranteed and are subject to on two persons sharing with private bath or shower. Triple overhead compartment. Carry-ons with telescopic responsible for lost land and/or air reservations. change is to an earlier departure date and the guided and quad rooms may be available on selected holidays handles and wheels will not fit in the overhead 5. Credit Card Bookings: Trafalgar should be advised change without notice due to a schedule change, holiday price is equivalent or greater, in which case a $35 equipment change or other unforeseen circumstances. in limited numbers. Triple rooms will often feature one compartments or under seats and therefore, of your credit card number when making your (or more) per person amendment fee will be charged. cannot be accepted as carry-on luggage. Carry-on/ Seating is solely under the airline’s control. Any additional foldaway bed plus one double bed. Three adults may find reservation directly with us. For security purposes, You must also pay any charges imposed by airlines for these rooms small and suitcase space slightly restricted. hand luggage handling is the responsibility of each guest we are required to collect the guest’s credit card charge imposed by airlines will be at guests’ expense. and must be taken on and off the coach by you each day any changes, including name and date changes. This can Where pre-assigned seats are not offered or different They are generally more suitable for two adults and one billing address, card expiration date and the customer be up to 100% of the value of the ticket. child. Quad occupancy is based on four people sharing of the guided holiday. verification code every time a payment is applied. seats are desired, guests must contact airline(s) directly CANCELLATIONS AND CANCELLATION FEES one room with two beds and may be used only for two A charge of US$6/CA$6 or local currency equivalent per 6. Any special meal requirements, including allergies, must to arrange seating assignments as well as special meal adults and two children aged 17 or younger. Quad rooms travelling day will be collected by the Travel Director if be provided at time of booking and are received on a Travel arrangements for any member of the party may be requests. Trafalgar does not assure that these requests are only available on Family Experiences with a limit of 2 a second piece of luggage is permitted to be carried, REQUEST basis only. Trafalgar cannot assure special cancelled at any time by written notice by the person who will be granted. adults in that room. Accommodation is typically based on or if suitcase exceeds weight or size limits. This is not meal requests will be fulfilled and does not assume made the booking. Please note the following: Airline Availability Trafalgar reserves the right to offer two-bedded rooms with a private bath. Rollaway beds are assurance that luggage in excess of limits on size, weight responsibility or liability if requests are not fulfilled. • If notice of cancellation is received by Trafalgar more alternative schedules for itineraries affected by airline not included in either the triple or quad prices. and number of pieces will be permitted on the coach. 7. Your Travel Agent shall hold all monies for each and than 45 days (as detailed in the Summary Booking and schedule changes and equipment. Flight delays, flight Every effort has been made to reserve two-bed rooms; Trafalgar and Trafalgar’s affiliated entities shall not be every person named in the booking until the booking Cancellation Terms table) prior to the guided holiday cancellation and schedule changes are the responsibility however, on some occasions, rooms with one double liable for loss or damage to luggage or any guest’s is confirmed at which time your Travel Agent shall departure date, deposit will be retained. of the airline. Trafalgar will not be responsible or liable for bed may be the only choice available. These rooms belongings. Guests should immediately report lost items provide those monies promptly to us. You consent • If full payment is not received 45 days (as detailed in such delays or rescheduling. will be allocated to single travellers and couples first; to the Travel Director who will assist in completing a lost to us depositing monies received by us as required the Summary Booking and Cancellation Terms table) Airline Special Requests Seat assignment and special other rooms may feature a single bed and rollaway property form that can be used for an insurance claim. by law. We will be entitled to keep interest earned prior to departure date, Trafalgar has the right to cancel meal requests can be requested at time of booking. bed, murphy bed or sleeper sofa. Special room requests Trafalgar cannot assist in locating lost items after the guest on monies. You consent that all monies paid to us your reservation. Trafalgar will not be responsible for Trafalgar does not assure the request will be granted. (adjacent, connecting or lower-floor rooms, as examples) disembarks or completes the Trafalgar holiday. whether through your Travel Agent, by deposit or lost reservations. Frequent Flyer miles can be accrued on most air carriers. must be made at time of booking. Special room requests Airline Luggage Allowances: Airlines may impose otherwise, may be disbursed by us as and when we • Notice of cancellation must be made in writing directly Upgrades using mileage are not permitted. Many airlines are not guaranteed and are based on availability at time stricter weight and size limits for luggage and may also see fit. to Trafalgar or through your Travel Agent. Please also do not automatically add frequent flyer numbers to of check-in. Many hotels are 100% smoke-free, including charge fees for checked luggage, including the firstBook Early/Early Bird Savings Savings are applied refer to Trafalgar Gold Seal Additional Protection. records for flights booked and ticketed by Trafalgar. It is all guest rooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms checked bag. Please check with your airline(s) directly or at the time of booking, apply to the LAND-only portion • If a person in a party cancels and there is a room the guest’s responsibility to request frequent flyer credit and public spaces. Smoking in a non-smoking room may iflybags.com for their most current luggage regulations of holidays featuring the “Early Bird Savings” in the change caused by this cancellation (such as a Twin to from the airline. Trafalgar shall not be responsible for result in a fine. and related fees. Trafalgar is not responsible for additional price panel, and require full payment by the applicable Single, or Triple to Twin), charges for the new room matters concerning frequent flyer miles. Substitute hotels may be used sometimes. We try to use fees imposed by air carriers regarding luggage. discount deadline dates (see “Ways to Save” section). If type will be the responsibility of the remaining party. GENERAL INFORMATION & CONDITIONS hotels of similar standard. Hotel Frequent Traveller program Tips/Gratuities Tips/gratuities are included for full payment is not received by the correct date - as stated The charges detailed in the Summary Booking and Guided Holiday Prices Are based on costs, charges, points are not earned with hotels on Trafalgar holidays. services on guided holiday, except to your Motorcoach on the invoice - the discount will be removed and the Cancellation Terms table, representing costs incurred by tariffs, rates, prices, taxes, levies, exchange rates and other Note hotel room sizes, standards, facilities and services Driver, Local Host, Local Specialists and Travel Director booking will be re-priced. These discounts are not valid Trafalgar in cancelling your travel arrangements, will apply considerations as of the production date of this brochure
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Family_Extros_2019_NZ.indd 38 23/08/2018 09:09 (see back cover). All are subject to change. No surcharges Trafalgar may, in its sole discretion, decline booking any For your comfort Trafalgar operates a daily seat activities with the knowledge that there are significant booking, Trafalgar will need to use personal information regarding cost or currency fluctuations will be made to guest or remove any guest who cannot comply or refuses rotation system and enforces a strict no smoking dangers involved, and you hereby agree to accept any for you and guests in your booking. Personal information the LAND only price once the deposit is received. No to comply with Trafalgar’s terms and conditions. If this (including e-cigarettes) and no alcohol policy on board and all risks. As lawful consideration for the agreement may include each guest’s name, address, phone refund will be made on account of reduction of any of occurs, you are responsible for the cost of travel back to motorcoaches. Regular comfort stops are made on with Trafalgar to participate in such trips and activities number, email address, passport number, and sensitive the above. If the total guided holiday price increases by your hometown and Trafalgar shall not be liable for your travelling days. Many hotels, restaurants, trains, cruises you agree you will not make a claim against Trafalgar, information such as health, medical, dietary, mobility, more than 10%, guests will have the option to cancel losses and no refund shall be provided. and other venues are 100% smoke free. its related companies or its personnel or sue for bodily religious or other special requirements. This personal the guided holiday within 7 days of notification of the Behaviour We are here to provide the best services Guided Holiday Cancellation Trafalgar reserves injury, emotional trauma, death, property loss or damage information may be passed on to other suppliers of surcharge without penalty. All prices are in New Zealand possible but in doing so we will not tolerate abusive or the right to cancel or re-schedule any guided holiday or other loss, cost or expense, however caused, as a result your travel arrangements in addition to public authorities Dollars unless specified. aggressive behaviour from our guests. We will refuse to departure in any circumstances, including in accordance of or related to your contracting for, travelling to or from, (such as customs and immigration), security and credit Other Fees and Taxes Taxes and fees are subject to deal with and may terminate the holiday of guests who with operating requirements or circumstances beyond or in any and every other way participating in the trip. You checking organisations, and otherwise as required by change without notice and will be confirmed at time assault our Company Representatives or who are abusive its control. If cancellation is made by Trafalgar any release Trafalgar, its related companies and its personnel law. We may need to provide personal information of booking. Any additional fees charged by the airlines or aggressive. time prior to the departure date of the guided holiday from any and all claims, known or unknown, arising from to contractors who provide services to or for us (e.g. such as luggage handling, seat selections, and/or any When you make a booking, you accept responsibility for except when you failed to pay the final balance on time, contracting for, travelling to or from, and in any and every sending mail, providing marketing assistance, etc). This other services are the sole responsibility of the guest(s). the proper conduct of all members of your party during Trafalgar will either refund the amount received for the way participating in a trip. This release of liability and may involve sending personal information (including Additional air-related restrictions apply. your stay. We reserve the right at any time to terminate guided holiday booking, or offer a comparable holiday assumption of risk agreement is entered into on behalf sensitive information) to other countries that may Guided Holiday Participation On all guided holidays the travel arrangements and/or cease to deal with any if available. Trafalgar will refund any difference in price of you and all members of your family and party, also not afford the same level of protection of personal children under 5 years of age are not eligible to travel. party member(s) whose behaviour, in the reasonable if the alternative is of a lower price however, the guest including minors accompanying you. This agreement also information. In making your booking, you consent to Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by opinion of us or our suppliers, may cause danger, will be responsible for additional costs if the alternative is binds your heirs, legal representatives and assigns. your personal data being passed to relevant third parties an adult, who will be responsible for their welfare and upset, disruption or distress to anyone else or damage priced higher. Trafalgar is not responsible for other travel Safety Where the guest occupies a motorcoach seat as set out above. supervision. Alcoholic beverages will not be served to to property. Full cancellation charges will apply and no arrangements affected due to our cancellations and is not fitted with a safety belt, neither Trafalgar nor the Operator We may also use the personal information you provide us guests under the legal age for alcohol consumption in refund will be made. We shall have no obligation to pay liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on other nor its agents or co-operating organisations or service to review and improve the guided holidays and services the country being visited. Minors under age 18 travelling compensation or meet any costs or expenses (including travel arrangements including air tickets. providers will be liable for any injury, illness or death that we offer, and to contact you (by post, email and/ to certain foreign countries must be accompanied but not limited to alternative accommodation and return Travel Insurance Trafalgar recommends that all guests or for any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising or telephone) about other guided holidays and services by both parents or have a notarised letter of consent transportation arrangements) guest may incur as a result purchase comprehensive Travel Insurance. Certain from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not offered by Trafalgar that you may be interested in. If you signed by the parent(s) not travelling. Trafalgar is not of the travel arrangements being terminated. countries have a requirement for foreign visitors to being worn at the time of such an accident or incident. don’t want to receive this information, or if you want a responsible for any losses if you fail to have appropriate If you damage the accommodation in which you have valid medical insurance on entry. Trafalgar cannot This exclusion and limitation of liability shall not be copy of the personal information we hold about you, documentation. If the other parent is deceased or the are staying or any property, you must reimburse the be held responsible for denied entry if a guest is unable used to imply that the Operator or its agents or affiliated write to us at TRAVEL CORPORATION NZ LTD, 131 New child has only one legal parent, a notarised statement accommodation provider or property owner concerned to provide details to authorities of insurance or denial of entities are liable in other circumstances. North Road, Eden Terrace, PO Box 68640, DX: CX 10201, must be obtained as proof. Trafalgar seeks to provide a for the cost of the damage before the end of your stay entry for any reason. International Treaties Transportation companies, Auckland 1021, New Zealand. A fee may be charged for safe, enjoyable and memorable travel experience for all if the cost has been established by then or as soon as it Disclaimer of Warranties The Operator warrants airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, supplying you with this information as permitted by law. guests. Trafalgar welcomes guests with special needs or has been established if later. You must indemnify us for only that the services shall be generally, though in view omission or event during the time guests are not on OTHER CONDITIONS disabilities. Please note the following: the full amount of any claim (also including legal costs) of the vagaries of travel, not necessarily precisely, as board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely Each guest is required to comply with the terms, conditions, - Guests must advise Trafalgar, at time of booking, of made against us. Criminal proceedings may be instigated. described, and subject to changes and the other terms on international convention which may apply to the requirements, laws, rules and/or regulations of any service any physical, medical or other special needs that Trafalgar is not responsible for any costs incurred and conditions herein. All other warranties, express and services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with provider, or any country or governmental authority, and require accommodating. Trafalgar will make reasonable concerning a guest removed from a guided holiday or implied, including warranties of fitness for a specific respect to any claim of any nature brought by you shall be liable for any such non-compliance. modifications to its policies, practices and procedures aircraft, ship or train. Guests agree not to hold Trafalgar purpose and merchantability are expressly excluded. against us as a result of the provision of those services. Booking Arrangements Your booking arrangements when necessary, unless doing so will fundamentally or any of its related entities liable for any actions taken There is no warranty that extends beyond the description International conventions which apply may include: can be made through your Travel Agent or with us alter the nature of the services provided. under these terms and conditions. of the face hereof. Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague directly. When you make a booking, you must be at Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, - Guests must ensure they are medically and physically Young Traveller Discount The Young Traveller must RESPONSIBILITY least 18 years of age at the time of booking. You are able to travel. be under age 18 on the departure date to be eligible for or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail guaranteeing that you understand and have the authority Complete Agreement These booking conditions, travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the - Trafalgar may impose safety requirements. Trafalgar the discount, and must be accompanied by an adult, together with the other terms incorporated into to accept and do accept on behalf of yourself and all may exclude an individual from participating in sharing a twin (triple or quad) room. Only two Young Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris members of your party the terms of these booking this contract referred to below, represent the entire Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as a guided holiday or an activity if the individual’s Traveller discounts per room are permitted except on agreement between the parties. conditions. We will deal only with the lead booking name participation poses a threat to the health or safety North and South America itineraries where the limit is having all the benefits of these conventions on limiting in all subsequent correspondence and dealings. You are Changes The Operator shall be responsible to the guest our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, responsible for making all payments due, ensuring the of others. This decision, made solely by Trafalgar, to three Young Traveller discounts per room. This discount for supplying the services and accommodations described exclude an individual will be based on an individualised can be combined with our ‘Book Together’ discount. The damage and delay to guests and luggage. accuracy of all personal details and other information in this brochure, except where they cannot be supplied or Travel Corporation NZ Ltd’s Limited Role Travel supplied in respect of yourself and your party, notifying assessment based on reasonable judgment that relies Young Traveller discount may not be applicable on certain the itinerary is changed due to delays or other causes of on current medical evidence or on the best available itineraries or regions and applies to the land only portion Corporation NZ Ltd is only responsible for the services us of any changes or cancellations and for receiving whatever kind or nature beyond the Operator’s control. of reservations and ticketing. It does not accept any correspondence and keeping your party informed. objective evidence to determine the nature, duration of a trip. Please see ‘Ways to Save’ for details. In such circumstances, the Operator will seek to supply and severity of the risk, the probability that potential Itinerary Variations Trafalgar strives to improve responsibility or liability for any of the acts, omissions Additional Optional Experiences With Trafalgar, you comparable services, accommodations and itineraries and or default, whether negligent or otherwise, of any of injury will occur and whether reasonable modifications guided holiday itineraries, services and features. If there shall be no refund in these circumstances. will enjoy many famous highlights as included features of policies, practices or procedures will mitigate the the companies of the Trafalgar group of companies. All on your guided holiday, at no extra cost. An exciting array improvements can be made, or if circumstances beyond Disclaimer of Liability Neither Trafalgar nor the risk. No refunds will be given if the decision is made matters arising in relation to the services provided by of additional Optional Experiences and Activities may our control make changes necessary, we reserve the right Operator nor its agents or affiliated entities (“released to exclude a guest. to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak Travel Corporation NZ Ltd but in respect of other things be made available to further enhance your experience. parties”) shall be responsible or liable for cancellations, are subject to the law of New Zealand. These Experiences and Activities are optional, and are - Trafalgar does not provide personal devices (such as periods multiple departures may operate, sometimes acts of other service providers, diversions or substitution wheelchairs, hearing aids or prescription eye glasses) in reverse order; hotels may vary from those stated on Errors and Omissions In the case of computer or offered at special preferential prices. They can be booked of equipment or any act, variation, postponement, human billing errors, we reserve the right to re-invoice only after you start your guided holiday, as many of them or services of a personal nature (such as eating, the itinerary pages. On guided holidays which include omission or default by air carriers, land carriers, hoteliers toileting or dressing). A traveller who requires services cruises, the ship may be changed for operational reasons. participants with correct billing. are carefully programmed to coincide with highlights or hotels, transportation companies, or any other Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the available at the time of your visit. A detailed list and cost of a personal nature (eating, toileting or dressing, Departures in early and late season are potentially persons providing services or accommodations to guests as examples) should strongly consider bringing a operated in cool weather conditions. As a result, itinerary time of going to press; however, Trafalgar cannot be of these will be included in your travel documentation including any results thereof, such as changes in services, held responsible for printing or typographical errors, or as well as available on the Trafalgar website. You can companion to provide such assistance and must variations may occur. Certain activities may not be accommodations or facilities. Nor shall they be liable understand that other travellers, Travel Directors and precisely as described or may not be available due to errors arising from unforeseen circumstances. Moreover, book and pay for them through your Travel Director, for loss or damage to luggage or property, or for injury, photographs and descriptions of locations or attractions by cash or credit card. Optional Experiences may vary Trafalgar Staff will not be available for such purposes. seasonality or weather conditions. We will try to notify illness or death, or for any damages or claims whatsoever - Regrettably, motorised scooters are not allowed on you or your Travel Agent of changes. If your enjoyment are merely representative of conditions that existed at due to seasonal conditions and require minimum arising from loss, negligence or delay from the act, error, time of brochure printing and conditions may not be the guest participation. Prices are subject to change without guided holidays. may be diminished by such limitations, please check with omission default or negligence of any person not its us or your Travel Agent before making a reservation. same at the time of your journey. notice. Please also see the relevant section of “Guided - Trafalgar does not employ medical personnel. Any direct employee or under its exclusive control, including Holiday Participation” regarding limitation (exclusion) necessary medical attention must be sought at a local Trafalgar’s ‘Be My Guest’/ ‘Connect with Locals’ experiences any act, error, omission, default, or negligence of any The airline(s) featured or nominated in this brochure are unique and take place in singular locations. In the do not by virtue of their endorsement of this brochure of our liability for Optional Experiences operated by facility, if available, at the guest’s expense. Trafalgar is country, government or governmental authority, officer independent third party suppliers. not responsible or liable for losses or costs incurred due unlikely event that our local hosts are unable to welcome or employee. The released parties shall not be liable for commit or represent themselves either as contracting to unavailability of medical services, or medical services Trafalgar guests, Trafalgar will attempt to find an alternate indirect, special or consequential damages. All luggage with any purchaser of a holiday from Trafalgar group or TRAVEL CORPORATION NZ LIMITED obtained while on holiday, or for the quality of the care experience or a highlight meal will be provided in place of and personal effects are at all times and in all as having any other legal relationship with them. 131 New North Road, Eden Terrace or services received. Medical care in other countries is the ‘Be My Guest’/ ‘Connect with Locals’ experience. circumstances at the risk of the guided holiday All bookings made with any provider of any transport, PO Box 68640, DX: CX 10201 not always comparable to care that you may receive in Holidays & Changes During local or national holidays, participant. Trafalgar recommends that guest obtain facilities, meals, other goods or of any services are subject to terms and conditions and exclusions and/or limitations Auckland 1021, New Zealand your local area. You are encouraged to purchase medical certain facilities such as museums, sightseeing trips luggage insurance. After return at the end of the guided Toll Free: 0800 GUIDED (0800 484 333) insurance that will cover you while on holiday. Your and shopping may be limited or unavailable. In such of liability imposed by them in relation to matters not holiday, if lost articles are found and returned to the Email: [email protected] regular health insurance benefits may not apply abroad. instances itinerary changes are made by Trafalgar seeking owner, a service fee will be charged. The Travel Directors, covered particularly and expressly by our agreement - In purchasing your holiday, you attest that you are to reduce inconvenience to guests. Such changes are carriers, hotels and other suppliers who provide services with Trafalgar. Travel Agent Reservations: physically fit for it. If you have concerns please request deemed not to be a major change to the itinerary, and no on guided holiday are independent contractors; they If you decide that you do not want to visit a country Auckland area: 09 300 1550 additional details about your journey from your Travel compensation will be payable to guests. Holidays, closing are not agents, employees or servants of the Operator or part of a country you intended to visit because of All other areas: 0800 TRAFALGAR (0800 872 325) Agent or Trafalgar. days and other circumstances may necessitate a change or its associated companies. All certificates and other any law, condition or requirement of any government - Some guided holidays include rough terrain, extensive of the day of the week for scheduled regional meals, travel documents for services issued by the Operator or governmental authority, official, servant or agent, Tour Operators: walking over cobblestone streets, uneven pavement, sightseeing or other activities. If you feel your enjoyment are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the you are responsible for any costs, expenses, charges, Trafalgar Tours Limited, Travel House, Rue du Manoir, steps and/or locations which may not be easily might be diminished by any of these circumstances carriers and suppliers and to the laws of the countries fees, losses or damage incurred as a consequence St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 2JH, Channel Islands accessible or accessible by wheelchair. During the please check with the respective national tourist office in which the services are supplied. Carriage by sea is and any cancellation or amendment fees. None of Destination America Inc, 801 East Katella Avenue, guided holiday, Trafalgar may make arrangements with before selecting a specific departure date. subject to the Carrier’s Conditions of Carriage which are the companies in the Trafalgar group of companies, or Anaheim, California 92805 carriers, hotels and other independent suppliers to Extended stays If you arranged with us to remain at a expressly incorporated into this contract, copies of which any of their staff or agents, accept any responsibility or liability for your acts, omissions, defaults, conduct, state The Trafalgar group of companies has Marketing/ provide travel services. These parties are independent destination before or after your guided holiday, your stay are available upon request. The released parties are not Sales/Administrative offices/agents in: entities which Trafalgar does not control. Trafalgar will be at your sole expense as is the transfer to either the responsible for any criminal or other conduct by third of health, condition or circumstances. cannot guarantee disability access or accommodations hotel or airport. Please see the ‘Extend your Stay’ section parties, whether criminal, intentional, grossly negligent, COMPLAINT PROCEDURES Australia, Canada, China, Guernsey, Hong Kong, for guests travelling on international guided holidays. for a list of pre- and post-guided holiday accommodation. negligent or otherwise. & CONSUMER PROTECTION India, Israel, United Kingdom, Ireland, Malaysia, Space is limited and if available is for up to three nights New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Many Optional Experiences are operated by independent Additional Risks Additional risks and dangers may Complaint Procedure If you have a problem during Switzerland, Thailand and the USA. third party suppliers, not Trafalgar. These are not part before and/or after each guided holiday. Breakfast and arise including, but not limited to, hazards of travelling your holiday please inform Trafalgar’s Travel Director/ of the holiday package provided by us. Your contract luggage handling is not included unless otherwise noted. in undeveloped areas, hazards of travel by boat, train, Local Representative immediately, who will try to make For further information visit our website at: will be with the operator of the experience. We are not Trafalgar does not provide complimentary transfers for automobile, aircraft and other means of conveyance, things right. If the matter was not resolved locally, please trafalgar.com responsible for providing of the experience, or anything guests booking pre-and post-night accommodations. animal interactions, forces of nature, political unrest, write to Trafalgar’s Guest Relations Department at the This brochure supersedes any other prior brochure that happens during the experience. Some experiences However, inexpensive airport transfers can be purchased other unrest, hazardous local customs and practices, address below within sixty (60) days of the end of the on the market. See back cover for brochure version involve outdoor activities and/or can be physically from Trafalgar. If your extra night accommodation is not differing levels of sanitation, differing standards of safety, Trafalgar holiday, as it is important that you provide us the and print date. demanding. You must make your own decisions about the hotel where your guided holiday begins or ends, you risks associated with water, food, plants, insects and information quickly. Please quote your booking reference experiences and participate only in activities that suit will be responsible for your transfer arrangements at your differing animal regulation, accident or illness in areas number and all relevant information. Failure to follow your physical ability: we suggest that you speak with own expense. lacking means of rapid evacuation or medical facilities, this procedure may delay or deny us the opportunity to your medical provider if you have questions about Arrivals and departures It is essential to allow at and acts of national and local governments and unrest investigate and rectify the problem, which may affect the your abilities. We recommend you check whether any least one day before and after your guided holiday if you and acts of others against governments. These risks way your complaint is dealt with and your rights under insurance you have also includes your participation in are joining your Trafalgar guided holiday in London. See are not an exhaustive list but are examples of many this contract. adventure activities you may undertake. ‘Extend your Stay’ for London hotels. kinds of risks. You are voluntarily participating in these Data Protection To process your guided holiday
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Explore more Enjoy discounted hotel rates, before or after your trip to enjoy even more of what your destination has to offer. To take advantage of these value rates, simply add on extra nights when making your booking. You can find hotel details on the itinerary page of your holiday.
Can We Help You?
Call Toll-free on 0800 GUIDED (0800 484 333)
For a Trafalgar expert: travel advice, bookings, information or a helping hand.
Monday to Thursday: 8.30am - 5.30pm Friday: 8.30am - 5.00pm
On-line 24/7: trafalgar.com for information, bookings, online payments and frequently asked questions
Travel Agents: Please call us on 09 300 1550 or 0800 TRAFALGAR (0800 872 325) Monday - Friday normal business hours or, 24/7 on the agent section of our website.
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Transfers are not included when extending your stay but Trafalgar will be happy to provide door-to-door airport/hotel transfers to make your trip effortless. (See table below for prices).
Price PP (NZ$) Country City Hotel Single Twin Triple Quad Transfer Costa Rica San Jose San Jose Sheraton 233 116 112 112 54 England London Crowne Plaza Kings Cross Bloomsbury 10 May - 18 Jul ‘19, 10 Sep -10 Oct ‘19 378 224 275 152 87** 19 Jul - 09 Sep ‘19 360 215 263 147 87** France Paris Novotel Tour Eiffel*† 357 200 253 143 104 Greece Athens Raddison Blu Park 393 231 185 166 Incl Ireland Dublin The Belvedere† 360 238 225 171 88 Italy Rome Crowne Plaza St. Peters* 322 234 215 143 80 Venice Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana* 241 169 160 104 80 Scotland Edinburgh Holiday Inn* 309 215 209 125 72 USA Boston Boston Marriott Copley Place 670 335 238 190 50 Denver The Westin Denver Downtown 496 248 165 124 62 Tropicana Las Vegas A DoubleTree by Hilton - Las Vegas Friday & Saturday 376 188 142 212 34 Tropicana Las Vegas A DoubleTree by Hilton - midweek 227 113 96 87 34 Salt Lake City Little America Salt Lake City 204 102 80 69 23 Scottsdale Scottsdale Marriott Suites Old Town 211 106 70 53 37 DCA 25/ Washington DC Renaissance Downtown DC 341 171 134 101 IAD 50
Note: Buffet or full breakfast included daily in Europe and Central America. Rates are valid based on travel 1 April, 2019 through 31 March, 2020 for all locations unless otherwise stated. Please contact your Travel Agent or Trafalgar Reservations for rate information for other dates. Transfers are one-way and rates are per person. Quad occupancy is strictly reserved for families travelling with young children and is not available to four adults sharing. In Europe triple rooms will often feature one foldaway bed plus one double bed. Three adults may find these rooms small and suitcase space slightly restricted, therefore triples are not suitable for three adults sharing. IAD = Dulles International Airport DCA = Ronald Reagan National Airport †Certain days of the week attract a supplement. *Season supplement may apply. **Transfer from London Heathrow Airport
If you are coming to London don’t forget we have our London Reception Centre at your service.
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Airport Transfers EUROPE, USA AND CENTRAL AMERICA
Start and end your holiday seamlessly with Trafalgar and enjoy complimentary arrival and departure transfers by coach, shuttle bus, minivan, private car or taxi on the arrival and departure days of your holiday between designated airports and hotels for USA and Central America. For peace of mind, Trafalgar also offers our guests the option to book and purchase your transfers if you’re planning to stay a few days before or after your Trafalgar holiday. Our guests travelling in Europe enjoy complimentary group transfers at scheduled times on the first and last days of their trip as specified in our itinerary pages. We also offer guests, who are extending their stay before or after their trip, the convenience of booking and purchasing transfers ahead.
To ensure your trip runs smoothly, please provide your flight details no fewer than 21 days before flight departure. Please see Trafalgar’s conditions.
Airport Transfers Pasports and Visas LONDON
Each guest is responsible for ensuring that their ü Benefit from Trafalgar’s specially negotiated transfer rates between passport is valid for at least six months beyond the London Heathrow and London Gatwick Airports and your hotel for a conclusion of their trip and that all necessary visas carefree start and end to your holiday: and permits have been acquired. Multiple-entry visas may be required if you are entering a country NZ$87 single trip per person to/from Heathrow Airport more than once on your holiday. Each guest must NZ$174 single trip per person to/from Gatwick Airport comply with entry, health and other requirements of the countries visited during your trip. Transfer terms and conditions: Contact your Travel Agent, airline or relevant 1) For included and chargeable transfers. You or your Travel Agent must provide detailed flight ü information to Trafalgar at the time of booking or no later than 21 days prior to departure. government authorities to obtain the necessary Transfers cannot be amended once booked. travel information. 2) For London arrivals, you must stay in a hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date. ü The Operators and/or their employees and their 3) Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer (excludes London). agents are not responsible for passport, visa, entry, 4) In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar’s control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled. health and other requirements of the countries 5) All transfers are based on group transfers. Refunds are not available for missed transfers or to visited, or for any loss sustained by you for failing to guests not using this service. comply with laws, regulations, orders and/or 6) In the event of unforeseen circumstances (such as road or rail works, strikes or requirements of countries visited. demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
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Family_Extros_2019_NZ.indd 42 23/08/2018 09:00 Registration YOUR REGISTRATION ON MYTRAFALGAR GOLD SEAL ADDITIONAL PROTECTION Every travel moment counts and to ensure that your trip runs effortlessly, as well as making sure we can contact you in the unlikely PRE-PAID CANCELLATION OPTION NZ$129PP event of an emergency, we require all our guests to register before By paying the NZ$129 per person Cancellation Option, your they travel. This is easily completed online, in Manage My Booking. deposit and/or payment to Trafalgar will be refunded in full or Registering takes only a few minutes and then you’ll be set for a trip you will have the option to carry it over to another Trafalgar or TTC holiday should you cancel your holiday for any reason of unforgettable moments. Here’s what you’ll need to enter: prior to 30 days from departure date from New Zealand. This cancellation option covers land arrangements made 1. Your contact details, such as the email address and mobile number by Trafalgar only. It is not applicable to airline deals. The that you will be travelling with Cancellation Option fee is not refundable for any reason.
2. The name of someone at home whom we can contact in case of If the New Zealand Government MFAT advice for the destination changes to either “High Risk - avoid all tourist an emergency and other non-essential travel”, or “Extreme Risk – we advise 3. Your passport and insurance details against all travel”, you may have your deposit and/or payment refunded at any time or you will have the option to carry it Visit trafalgar.com/managemybooking to complete your over to another TTC holiday. registration and start personalising your holiday. ON YOUR HOLIDAY Should you, or your travel companion, leave at any time E-Documents during the trip for personal sickness reasons or be required to YOUR TRAVEL DOCUMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE return to New Zealand due to injury, illness or death, you and ON MYTRAFALGAR your companion will be refunded up to NZ$90 per person per day for the unused portion of the holiday (note that in some cases hotels require a one night cancellation fee). A doctor’s certificate is required. ü All guests will need to register on Manage My Booking to receive their trip documentation. RETURN FLIGHT SECURITY If you or a member of your direct family in New Zealand should ü Once registered, you’ll receive an email approximately 21 days fall sick* while you are on your Trafalgar guided holiday, we prior to your departure with a link to download your electronic will take care of the additional cost of tickets for your earlier documents on MyTrafalgar. We’re committed to long-term or later return home in the same class of air travel on the sustainability, so by choosing this paperless option, you’re first available flight, provided you hold round-trip tickets on Trafalgar recommended airline(s) booked through Trafalgar supporting our JoinTrafalgar efforts to reforest over 40 hectares from New Zealand. of land across Northern California. Cancellation option fee is not refundable for any reason ü Printed documents will be available on a request basis should *Medical certificates as proof of all illness claims must be supplied this be more convenient for you. Please note that travel agent fees and cancellation fees may apply
MyTrafalgar ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE ON MYTRAFALGAR
MyTrafalgar is an easy-to-use, interactive travel portal that connects you to your Trafalgar holiday before, during and after your trip. You’ll find all your itinerary details, be able to download your travel documents and chat with travel companions online. Visit trafalgar.com/mytrafalgar
Our Terminology
Below are descriptions relating to specific terms used within our brochure itinerary pages:
Visit – In-depth sightseeing with a Local Specialist or Travel Director, which includes fast-track entry (where applicable).
View – A brief stop to enjoy the sights and take some photos.
See – Observe sights while passing by on your coach, cruise or train. 43
Family_Extros_2019_NZ.indd 43 21/08/2018 09:53 7 Continents • 71 Countries • 302 Handcrafted Trips
Europe & Britain • USA & Canada • Asia • Africa •South & Central America
Photo taken by Michelle Murphy – Travel Director – The Montgomery Falls, Quebec, Canada
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