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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 3
L AT E 2 0 1 3 T O U R S Summary of Late 2013 Tours If you are still interested in taking a holiday in 2013 why not look below and see what we still have to offer Reports are available for these tours – so please call us on 01794 519445 if you want more information. Most of these tours already have enough bookings to make them 'Guaranteed Departures'. South Africa – The Cape, Flowers & Penguins 06 September – 24 September (19 days) Tour cost: £4,699 Single Supplement: £300 Mariana Delport will once again be guiding an Ornitholidays’ tour to South Africa, visiting Simon’s Town, Augrabies Falls National Park and Skilipad Wildflower Reserve. Expect over 300 species of birds. Please send for full details if interested – Guaranteed departure and price. Brazil – Atlantic Rainforest Special 09 September – 18 September (10 days) Tour cost: £2,599 Single Supplement: £80 Mike Witherick will be leading this One Centre tour to the south-east Atlantic rainforest. Over 280 species can be expected on this tour. For full details of the itinerary see page 36 of this brochure – Guaranteed departure and price. Borneo – Island in the Clouds 05 October – 18 October (14 days) Tour cost: £4,999 Single Supplement £490 Travel to Borneo to see pittas, gibbons, Orang-utans and many fascinating plants and insects. For full details of the itinerary see page 86 of this brochure – Guaranteed departure and price. Morocco – Atlantic Coast & Southern Desert 26 October – 02 November (8 days) Tour cost: £1,599 Single Supplement £100 David Walsh will lead this tour, his 13th visit to Morocco. This holiday will be based at the Hotel Anezi and the Bald Ibis will be the main target species. We would hope to see about 140 species as well as some interesting reptiles, butterflies and dragonflies. For full details of the itinerary see page 64 of this brochure – Guaranteed departure and price. USA – Utah & Wyoming – Yellowstone & Grand Teton in the Fall – Photographic Tour 12 September – 28 September (17 days) Tour cost: £3,999 Single Supplement: £470 Travel with Richard and Paul to visit some of the great National Parks of the United States. The birdlife, mammals and scenery will all be spectacular. For full details of the itinerary see page 14 of this brochure – Guaranteed departure and price. Australia – Tropical North & Red Centre 20 September – 05 October (16 days) Tour cost: £6,399 Single Supplement £700 A visit to Australia with Luke Paterson as the local guide. Expect some amazing birding and great boat trips. Red Goshawk, Black Falcon and Gouldian Finch are all hoped for on this new itinerary. Please send for full details if interested – Guaranteed departure and price. Ethiopia – Undiscovered Africa 27 September – 11 October (15 days) Tour cost: £3,199 Single Supplement £180 Gabor Orban and Simon Boyes will be revisiting this bird-rich country to see the endemic Spot-breasted Plover, Bluewinged Goose, Simien Wolf and lots more beside. For full details of the itinerary see page 52 of this brochure – Guaranteed departure and price. Vietnam – Land of the Dragon People 02 November – 19 November (18 days) Tour cost: £4,299 Single Supplement: £380 Uthai Treesucon will be the main tour leader on this, Ornitholidays' fifth tour to Vietnam. Habitat and bird-wise the country is diverse. Vietnam has recorded over 800 bird species and holds 10 endemic species as well as many fascinating and colourful families. For full details of the itinerary see page 84 of this brochure – Guaranteed price. Hungary at Leisure – Crane Spectacular & Wild Goose Chase ONE STOP 02 November – 08 November (7 days) Tour cost: £1,399 Single Supplement: £110 Gabor and Colin are leading this trip to see thousands of cranes on the Hortobágy – one of the great wildlife spectacles of Europe. For full details of the itinerary see page 144 of this brochure – Guaranteed departure and price. New Zealand – Kiwis, Kakas & Keas 03 November – 23 November (21 days) Tour cost: £5,699 Single Supplement: £620 Mark Ayre will once again be leading our annual tour to these islands – Kiwis almost guaranteed! For full details of the itinerary see page 90 of this brochure – Guaranteed price. 4 For a previous tour report or further information please call: 01794 519445
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