World Youth Day 2008 - Sydney WYD 2008 - Sydney Program Details for Leaders of Groups of Ten or More Participants Available Hotels Unitours WYD Updates  
WYD 2008 Basic Program
WYD 2008 Program Options
WYD 2008 Program Extensions
WYD 2008 Program Extensions

Unitours is an international tour operator in continuous operation and under the same management since 1957.

 


World Youth Day Sydney 2008 July 15-20, 2008

BELOW ARE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS WHICH WILL APPEAR ON THE REGISTRATION FLYER PREPARED FOR YOUR PILGRIMS

TOTAL TOUR PRICE: The tour price is based on airfare, land rates and rates of exchange in effect July 1, 2006 plus a good faith estimate of projected increases for 2008. All rates are subject to change without prior notice. Should the final rates or currency exchange go up or down, an adjustment will be made prior to departure. As all services are contracted and prepaid on a group basis, no refunds can be granted for any accommodations, services or events that are not used. If you deviate from the tour, no consideration can be given to a refund for unused services. Certain optional features of this tour are subject to a minimum number of pilgrims. Should fewer than 45 participate a price adjustment may be necessary.

PASSPORT AND VISA REQUIREMENTS: A valid passport is required. U.S. citizens holding valid passports require an Australian visa which can be obtained on line for 20 Australian dollars payable via credit card at www.eta.immi.gov.au. Citizens of countries other than U.S. -- please contact the Australian consulate and any other consulates of countries you will visit to determine visa requirements.

AIR TRANSPORTATION: International flight reservations are being held on behalf of the group on scheduled IATA carriers and based on 7 day minimum, 30 day maximum fare. Travel is limited to only one international carrier and no stopovers are permitted. Tickets must be issued at least 30 days prior to departure. Any change in return flight, after ticket is issued, carries a mandatory charge of $200. Once the tickets are issued, they are NON REFUNDABLE. Additional non-recoverable airline penalties of up to $100 may be assessed for cancellations received within 90 days of departure.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: Specially selected hotels based on double or triple in two or three beds with private bath. Double and single room supplements will be charged where requested and available. If you do not have a roommate and Unitours, Inc. is unable to arrange one, you will be billed for the single room supplement. All singles are subject to availability..

MEALS: A hardy full buffet breakfast is provided daily at most hotels except for the morning of the Closing Mass. Dinner is provide on Sunday evening following the closing Mass at most hotels. Other meals are part of the World Youth Day Pass or on your own.

TIPS AND TAXES: Tips and taxes normally appearing on hotel and restaurant bills as "service" are included, as are all government and local taxes on hotels and meals, tips to airport escorts, bus drivers and hotel host/hostesses are included. Departure taxes and fuel surcharges of approximately $290 per person are not included. One average sized suitcase not exceeding 50 lbs total weight and 62 linear inches (define as height plus width plus depth) plus a sleeping bag is allowed throughout the trip.

NOT INCLUDED: Expenses and items not specifically mentioned in this brochure are NOT covered, including but not limited to: World Youth Day fees, passport and visa fees, meals not listed and items of a personal nature such as laundry, mineral waters, sightseeing or services other than those specifically mentioned, taxes mentioned above, excess baggage and insurance, etc.

DEPOSITS AND CANCELLATIONS: All sums will be applied to the price of the tour.

Payment

Amount Per Person

Due Date

Initial Deposit

$200

Immediately

Second Payment

$500

February 10, 2007

Third Payment

$500

October 15, 2007

Final Payment

Balance

February  1, 2008

If reservations are made after previous payments are due, all such previous payments must be made with the deposit. Credit cards are not accepted. Funds for checks returned for any reason must be returned by overnight mail in the form of a certified check or money order and must include a $50 return check fee. All payments become non-refundable as paid. All cancellations must be in writing to Unitours, Inc. via your tour host.

CHANGE FEE: All changes not received in writing at least 30 days prior to departure will incur a $35 change fee per person for each revision.

LAND ARRANGEMENTS: The tour operator reserves the right to change the itinerary due to unforeseen emergencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Unitours, Inc., the organizer, and their representatives act only as agents for the tour members in making arrangements for hotels, transportation, sightseeing, restaurants or any other services in connection with the itinerary. They will exercise reasonable care in making such arrangements, however, they do not assume any liability whatsoever, for any injury, damage, loss, accident or delay to person or property because of any acts of war or terrorism, any act of default of any hotel, carrier, restaurant, company or person rendering any of the services included in the tours. The tickets, coupons, tariffs, rules or contracts currently in use by any carrier, hotel, restaurant or other contractor rendering services shall constitute the sole contract between such contractor and the tour member. Unitours Inc., or the organizer, accept no responsibility for any damage or delay due to sickness, pilferage, labor disputes, machinery breakdown, quarantine, government restraints, weather or any other cause beyond their personal control. No carrier shall be responsible for any act, omission or events during the time passengers are not on board its own conveyance. The right is reserved to cancel or change itineraries, or substitute services without notice and to decline to accept or retain any passenger at any time. In view of statutory or contractual limitations that may apply to personal injury or property damage losses the purchase of accident and baggage insurance is strongly recommended.

For more information, please contact us

 
Home | Passion Play | Catholic Pilgrimages | Protestant Pilgrimages | Catholic Travel | Protestant Travel | Cultural Heritage Tours | World Youth Day | Site Map | Resources