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Cape Town to Singapore 27 Days from $3999 Cape Town to Singapore *Free Drinks on Cruise 27 days from $3999 Per person twin share, including flights from Australia South Africa, Reunion, Mauritius, Seychelles, Maldives, Thailand & Malaysia Call Destination International on 1300 813 391 www.ditravel.com.au Departs: 20 March, 2020 Prices: Inside cabin $3999 per person twin share. Oceanview cabin $4549 per person twin share. Balcony cabin $5799 per person twin share. Please contact us for single rates. We include: • Return economy airfares from Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane to Cape Town & Singapore • Extra $295 from Canberra, Hobart, Adelaide. Perth extra $550. • 1 night Icon Luxury Apartments Cape Town, or similar • 24 nights South Africa to Singapore Indian Ocean cruise aboard Norwegian Spirit • All meals and non-chargeable entertainment on the cruise • Drinks included on board the ship! • Includes all port fees & taxes while aboard the cruise ship Excludes: • Single supplement • Travel insurance (required) • All airport, hotel & cruise ship transfers • Meals & sightseeing not specified in the itinerary • Shore excursions & cruise gratuities • Personal items, such as drinks, snacks, WiFi, laundry etc • Any items or services not listed in the inclusions Subject to confirmation by the airlines, hotels & cruise operator. Booking conditions & cancellation fees apply. Call Destination International on 1300 813 391 for enquiries & reservations. ITINERARY: 20th Mar 2020 Fly from Australia Please note this flight maybe indirect 21st Mar 2020 Cape Town, South Africa , South Africa Arrive in Cape Town and stay 1 night at the Icon Luxury Apartments or similar 22nd Mar 2020 Cape Town, South Africa , South Africa Embark Norwegian Spirit 23rd Mar 2020 Mossel Bay, South Africa 24th Mar 2020 Port Elizabeth, South Africa , South Africa 25th Mar 2020 Richard's Bay, South Africa , South Africa 26th Mar 2020 Richard's Bay, South Africa , South Africa 30th Mar 2020 Pointe Des Galets, Reunion, Reunion 31st Mar 2020 Port Louis, Mauritius, Mauritius 3rd Apr 2020 Port Victoria, Seychelles, Seychelles 4th Apr 2020 Port Victoria, Seychelles, Seychelles 7th Apr 2020 Male, Maldives 11th Apr 2020 Phuket, Thailand Experience the many facets of Phuket, from its gorgeous beaches, to its 19th century Chinese and Western architecture and stunning Buddhist temples. Wat Chalong with its lovely pagoda, and Wat Phra Thong, revered for its huge golden Buddha statue, are must-sees. Explore the breathtaking Phang Nga National Park, made famous by the James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun. If it is shopping you seek, bright silks, teak carvings and trinkets will satisfy many a shopping list. 12th Apr 2020 Langkawi, Malaysia Langkawi's appeal extends from sea level to its hilly interior. Kilim Karst Geoforest Park with its boat tour of mangrove forests, bat caves and floating restaurants, is a leading attraction. Adrenaline seekers can take a walk 2,300 feet above sea level on the Langkawi Sky Bridge and enjoy the amazing view of the surrounding rain forests and nearby islands. If sea level is more your level, relaxing on Cenang Beach or some duty-free shopping in Kuah Town may be just your thing. 13th Apr 2020 Penang, Malaysia Known as "The Pearl of the Orient," this island's rainforest and waterfall-clad mountains form the backdrop to its beautiful, sandy beaches. The capital's George Town Historic District, a wonderful mix of elaborate colonial homes, Chinese heritage buildings and temples, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The sprawling Kek Lok Si Temple, with a 100-foot pagoda and gardens, overlooks George Town, and is a great spot for photos. Penang's abundant street eats will tempt foodies. 14th Apr 2020 Port Klang, Malaysia The diverse capital of Malaysia blends colonial, Islamic and modern architecture, from the soaring Petronas Towers to the beautiful Masjid Jamek, once Kuala Lumpur's main mosque. Get a bird's eye view of the city from the open-air observation deck of the Kuala Lumpur Tower, the highest point in the city open to the public. Head to the air-conditioned Central Market to browse its stalls and shops for all kinds of souvenirs, with no bargaining necessary. 15th Apr 2020 Singapore, Singapore Disembark on Norwegian Spirit Explore a compact, fascinating city-state that's truly global. A onetime British trading post, its diverse past is reflected everywhere, from its old Chinese quarter and colourful Hindu temples to its modern skyscrapers and common language, English. Take a short cruise along the Singapore River or a pedicab ride through town, or enjoy the quiet at the National Orchid Garden. Interested in Asian medicine? A special medicinal restaurant can prescribe just the menu to help you feel your best. Fly to Australia. Please note this flight maybe indirect Please note: The day by day schedule published is intended as an indicative guide only. Travel by nature is unpredictable. Weather patterns, sea conditions, road works public holidays, travel restrictions and a multitude of other factors may necessitate itinerary changes that ultimately are for the client’s benefit. It is essential that clients are flexible and open minded in this regard. Not ready to go home yet? We can help you see more and extend your holiday with great travel deals. Call Destination International on 1300 813 391 for enquiries & reservations. ATAS Accreditation Number: A10718 ATAS vets travel agents against strict criteria to ensure they meet certain standards, are reliable and professional businesses. ATAS agents need to meet high levels of business discipline, training, compliance with Australian Consumer Law and compliance with a strict code of conduct – ensuring your piece of mind when booking travel. We have met these stringent requirements in order to become nationally accredited. Our accreditation means we are the best in the industry, credible and a professional business that takes pride in its staff being expertly trained. This means you can book your travel knowing you’re in the safe hands of a trusted and reputable travel agent. Further information can be found at http://www.atas.com.au/ Affordable Holidays - HOW DO WE DO IT??? We go directly to our overseas suppliers to source the best possible price and holiday for you. That’s why our holidays are so affordable! There are many overseas operators that currently do not sell their holidays in Australia and we have approached these reputable businesses to represent them in our country. These travel professionals offer exceptional service and tours at just the right price. If you think you are paying too much for your travel arrangements, please give us a call, we will do our best to find you a holiday that fits within your travel budget. DESTINATION INTERNATIONAL HOLIDAYS BOOKING CONDITIONS Please read this information prior to making your reservation BROCHURE VALIDITY The information presented in our brochure is correct to the best of our knowledge, but is subject to change without notice. Changes can occur with respect to prices, itineraries, duration of holidays, service standards, tour content, airfares and schedules. This is out of our control. Please ensure you advise details of your requirements at the time of booking. GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (GST) The Australian GST does not apply to international travel. Any service fees, courier, cancellation and amendment fees are subject to GST. You will be charged GST where applicable. DEPOSIT A deposit is required to confirm your booking (varies depending on package booked). Receipt of deposit will be taken as an understanding by Destination International Holidays that the customer has checked their confirmed travel arrangements and has read and agreed to the terms and conditions. FINAL PAYMENT Payment in full must be made no less than 120 days before travel, unless required earlier by any supplier. PRICES All prices for our tours are advised in Australian Dollars ($AUD). They are based on airfares, schedules and tariffs at the time of printing. Destination International Holidays reserves the right to vary the cost of the tour, taxes and airline prices if necessary by reason of currency fluctuation, cost increase, or airfare increase. All prices are subject to confirmation from local tour operators. Once full payment has been received by Destination International no surcharges in respect to currency fluctuations will be applied. ITINERARY CHANGES Destination International Holidays reserves the right to amend the itinerary for reasons such as service requirements, road or weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Where a change is of a significant nature, it will be advised to our customers in writing. Destination International Holidays reserves the right to substitute hotels, lodges, inns and camps with properties of similar standard. AMENDMENT FEES Any deviation to packages advertised or quotes will incur a fee of $150 per person. Should you need to alter your confirmed reservations, there will be an automatic fee charged of $150 per amendment or transaction, plus any new arrangements made. Additionally, there may be cancellation fees levied by the tour operator or fees may be applicable where arrangements have been pre-purchased. In addition, we charge • $50 per person for all airline seat reservations and baggage charges plus any airline fees. • $100 per person for all Tourist visa processing plus the cost for the visa fee. • $75 per person to reissue any travel documents lost in the mail. • $100 per person to process insurance claims when travel insurance has not been purchased from this office. CANCELLATIONS Cancellation fees will be levied relative to the amount of notice given as follows: Days Notice 90 or more 75-90 65-75 65-1 Loss of Deposit and 50% loss of fare 75% 85% 100% The above are Destination International Holidays cancellation fees. Airlines and Tour Operators may have additional fees. Transfer of a confirmed booking to another tour or departure date is deemed a cancellation of the original booking.
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