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Brochure Entries & Booking Policy
Brochure entries: We make every effort to ensure our
brochure entries are as accurate as possible. However, it
needs to be pointed out that some of the ground
arrangements for our tours are made at least 18 months prior
to departure. Inevitably there are occasions when changing
circumstances require us to alter published itineraries and
hotel bookings. Normally we are able to advise clients of such
changes before departure. Similarly, weather patterns in
many parts of the world are not wholly predictable and it is
virtually impossible to accurately predict the temperatures
you will encounter while on tour. Thus it is necessary for there
to be a degree of flexibility in our programmes that allows
some freedom to do what is best in the particular
circumstances. The chances of seeing certain species may
also be affected by the vagaries of the weather. It is unlikely
that a group will see all the species mentioned in the
brochure text. We accept bookings on the understanding that
these points are fully understood.
Sharing rooms: Many of our clients prefer to book places on
a sharing basis, in the interests of both company and
economy. However, please note that your booking for a
shared room is only accepted on the understanding that,
should no room-mate be available, you will accept single
accommodation and pay the appropriate single-room
supplement (not applicable for cruises). Allocation of roommates
will be made on the basis of the date on which
bookings are received. Therefore, the earlier you book the
greater the likelihood of being able to share.
REGUA, Brazil
Insurance: It is a prerequisite of joining any tour that you have
sufficient insurance cover in case of illness or repatriation.
Smoking: If you wish to smoke while on holiday, then please
refrain from smoking in the coaches and minibuses, as well as
when close to the group in the field. Please do not smoke at
the table while the group is eating. Also please note that
smoking in public places and hotel rooms is now forbidden in
some of the countries we visit.
Provisional bookings: Occasionally we take names for tours
before the brochure is produced. The policy is that these have
to be confirmed with a booking form and deposit within 14 days
of receipt of the new brochure, otherwise the booking will lapse.
B R O C H U R E E N T R I E S & B O O K I N G P O L I C Y
Single rooms: Many of our clients require single rooms on
tours. The single rooms, which we advertise are occasionally
not always available in the quantity we need when the tour is
run. If you have booked and paid for a single room and it is not
available, then a pro rata refund will be made to you post-tour
for any nights of such accommodation lost. It should be noted
that very occasionally the standard and location of single
rooms can be inferior to those of some twin/double rooms.
Hotels: We try to choose hotels that are comfortable, friendly,
efficient and well situated. All rooms have a private bath or
shower and W.C. unless otherwise stated in the text for a specific
tour. Please see the accommodation grading for each tour.
To make a booking: We suggest that you phone us at the
office to ascertain whether there are places left on the tour. If
there are, then we shall reserve you that place. You should
then complete a booking form and send it with a deposit to
confirm the booking. We ask that this is done within seven
days, otherwise the reservation will lapse. We then issue a
confirmation account. Later, we shall issue you with
comprehensive party instructions, bird lists and a past report.
About ten days before the tour we will send you the tickets, the
party list and final joining instructions.
Booking Conditions: Please note our booking conditions laid
out at the end of this brochure, pages 155 to 158.
Ambua Lodge, Paua New Guinee
To make a booking please call Ornitholidays on 01794 519445
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