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Cuba: Across the Island: People to People
13 days priced from $7,995Featuring Holguin, Santiago de Cuba, Camaguey and HavanaLimited to 24 guests, with a Program Director
Connections at a GlanceDiscover your destination through these local connections.
• Ride a boat to Cayo Granma to meet with local fi shermen and children, discussing the Children of the Dreams and Fantasies Project, which creates art from objects that have washed ashore
• Try your hand at making traditional tinajones (earthenware pots) at Casanova Pottery Studio in Camaguey, learning about the precision and skill required to create these pieces
• Engage with locals at the King Ranch, watching a rodeo and horseback or buggy riding into town; visiting the local school; and interacting with residents, including a farmer and his family
• Observe a local farmer as he prepares a cassava specialty, which you sample with other farmstead-produced items
• Watch as students at the Vicentina de la Torre art school learn to perfect their skills and prepare for auditions
• In Camaguey and Holguin, meet with the artists whose work you have seen at your hotels and in towns
• 33 meals, with 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 10 dinners
DAY 1: ARRIVE MIAMI, FLORIDAArrive at Miami International Airport, where you are met and
transferred to your hotel. Meet your accompanying Abercrombie
& Kent Program Director and fellow guests at your reception and
briefi ng this evening. Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove
DAY 2: HOLGUIN, CUBA / An Immersion AwaitsAft er breakfast at the hotel, take a tour through Miami’s Little Havana,
a neighborhood where many of Cuba’s former residents made their
homes aft er fl eeing the island. Pause for a traditional Cuban lunch
before transferring to Miami International Airport. Check in at a
dedicated A&K counter for your short charter fl ight to Cuba. Upon
arrival at Holguin Frank País International Airport, complete
immigration and customs formalities and transfer to your Playa
Esmeralda hotel for check-in. Th is evening, meet fellow guests for
dinner in Los Helechos. Paradisus Rio de Oro Resort & Spa / Meals: B L D
DAY 3: HOLGUIN / Meeting with ResidentsSet out to explore Holguin, the coastal
city where Christopher Columbus landed
in 1492. Pay a visit to Cuadernos Papiro,
a printer making paper from sustainable
sources. Here, engage with the employees
to learn how its work is still produced on machinery from
centuries past. Pause for an authentic lunch at ROYAL paladar
(a privately run restaurant), where you can talk with its servers
about Cuban cuisine. Th en, attend a magical puppetry
performance at Neon Puppet Th eater, enhanced by special lighting
and fl uorescent fabrics. Aft erward, meet with its actors and
directors for an in-depth look into the art form. Aft er strolling
through one of the city’s main squares, visit a local farmer, and
sample a cassava specialty, which is prepared while you watch.
Return to your hotel, where you dine at leisure this evening.
Paradisus Rio de Oro Resort & Spa / Meals: B L D
Stroll through Havana’s Old Town with a local architect
DAY 4: SANTIAGO DE CUBA / An Island InteractionBegin the day in Birán, exploring “Casa
Natal de Fidel Castro.” Castro — leader
of the Cuban Revolution — and his
brother Raúl Castro, the current
president, once lived here. Your guide
shares signifi cant points in Cuban history and reveals the import
of archival pieces from the Castro family vault. Continue to
Santiago de Cuba, where you travel by boat to the charming
fi shing community of Cayo Granma, an island nearly destroyed
by Hurricane Sandy. Here, you meet local children and fi shermen
representing the Dreams and Fantasies Project, which creates
art from objects washed ashore to support charitable causes. Sit
down to a traditional seafood lunch at Restaurante el Cayo. En
route to your hotel, stop at the Moncada Barracks and hear the
details of the fi rst armed action of the Cuban Revolution. Check
in to your hotel and enjoy dinner on site at La Isabelica Gourmet
restaurant. Meliá Santiago de Cuba / Meals: B L D
DAY 5: SANTIAGO DE CUBA / Uncovering Cuban HistoryBegin the day with a stop at San Juan Hill, site of a decisive battle
during the Spanish-American War, before continuing to the
Cementerio Santa Ifi genia. Here, witness the ceremonial changing
of the guard, and see the mausoleum and fi nal resting place of
national hero José Martí. Delve further into Cuban history when
you visit monumental Antonio Maceo Revolution Square —
setting for political and social events — and Céspedes Square,
a lively park named for Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, a Cuban
planter who freed his slaves and declared Cuban independence
in 1868. Aft er lunch at a local paladar, join the owner of a casa particular (bed and breakfast) and participate in discussions
about the experience of running a privately owned Cuban business.
Th is evening, dine with fellow participants at La Fontana Italian
Restaurant at your hotel. Meliá Santiago de Cuba / Meals: B L D
DAY 6: CAMAGUEY / Education & the ArtsPay a morning visit to the University of Santiago de Cuba, where
you meet with its students and staff and discuss the role and
structure of education in Cuban society. Proceed to Bayamo
for a sandwich lunch at the San Salvador de Bayamo paladar
and a leisurely turn around the picturesque main square. Upon
arriving in Camaguey, check in to your hotel. Later, visit the
gallery of leather sculptor, Pepe Gutierrez, before enjoying dinner
at 1800 Restaurant. Hotel Santa Maria / Meals: B L D
DAY 7: CAMAGUEY / Ride Like a LocalStart the day at Escuela Vicentina de
la Torre, an academy of ballet, fi ne and
performing arts, where you hear about
the institution’s creative contributions
to Cuban culture. Proceed to King Ranch
to watch a rodeo; go horseback or buggy riding; and talk with
local cattle ranchers and community members of el Cafetal town.
Enjoy lunch at the ranch, listening to a few stories from Vicente,
your local host. Return to Camaguey, stopping to meet
one-on-one with expert potters at Casanova Pottery Studio.
CUBA
ARRIVE/DEPART AIR ROADMiami
HavanaSanta Clara
Cayo Santa Maria
Caibarién/Remedios
Cienfuegos
HolguinBirán
Bayamo
Camaguey
Sancti Spiritus
Santiago de Cuba
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Learn how the region’s fabled tinajones are made. You also have
the opportunity to try a spin at the potter’s wheel. Aft er time
to refresh at your hotel, embark on a bicitaxi tour of Plaza del
Carmen and Parque Agramonte. Stop to meet with local artist
Martha Jimenez, whose sculpture graces the turret atop your
hotel. Tonight, discuss your island experiences with fellow
travellers at paladar El Paso. Hotel Santa Maria / Meals: B L D
DAY 8: SANCTI SPIRITUS / Charming Colonial CityBid farewell to Camaguey as you make your way to Sancti
Spiritus, one of the oldest European settlements in Cuba. Stroll
through its historic city center. Th en, learn about the island’s
iconic, traditional garments at the Guayabera Museum, before
walking to 500 Years paladar for lunch. Proceed to Santa Clara,
making a brief stop at the Che Guevara Memorial before
continuing to Cayo Santa Maria. Check in to your hotel and
enjoy dinner at leisure. Meliá Buenavista / Meals: B L D
DAY 9: CAIBARIÉN & REMEDIOS / Cuban IndustryTh is morning, stop at the Remedios stadium to engage in a
shared pastime with Cuban residents: baseball. During the event,
meet and talk with the players about sports in Cuban life, with
the opportunity to play a few innings together. Later, travel to
the Sugar Museum, housed in the historically signifi cant Marcelo
Salado Azucarera (Sugar Mill) and participate in a discussion
with museum employees on the role the sugar industry played
in Cuba’s history. Th en, board an old steam train (formerly used
to transport sugar cane to the factory), and travel to El Curujey
for a traditional, authentic Cuban farm lunch. Th is aft ernoon,
continue to Caibarién and the Community Project, Color Miel,
where a resident beekeeper explains his tradition and shares his
thoughts as an entrepreneur. Th en visit with the artist-director
of the cultural project in her home. Return to your hotel and have
dinner at leisure. Meliá Buenavista / Meals: B L D
DAY 10: CIENFUEGOS & HAVANA / Beauty by the SeaDepart for Cienfuegos, the “Pearl of the
South,” named for its stunningly
beautiful bay. Set out on an informative
city tour through this UNESCO World
Heritage Site, with a stop at the Teatro
Tomas Terry. Take the opportunity to talk with your local guide
about Cuban life, be it about the two currencies used or the cost
of living on the island. Aft er lunch at waterfront paladar Villa
Lagarto, attend a chamber orchestra performance at the Colonial
Museum, and talk with the performers about their musical skills.
Continue to Havana, where you check in to your hotel. Tonight,
dinner is at your leisure at your Havana hotel.
Meliá Habana / Meals: B L D
DAY 11: HAVANA / Immersive ExperiencesEnjoy a panoramic tour of Revolution
Square and Havana’s historic and
culturally rich neighborhoods. Visit a
day-care center, where you meet the
teachers and get to know the students.
Th en, observe a game of dominoes before walking with paladar owners through their own organic farm. Aft er lunch, continue
to Finca La Vigia, Ernest Hemingway’s home, and visualize the
author’s life during the more than 20 years he lived there. Early
this evening, transfer to the Magic Flute for an impressive view
of the city. Here, enjoy a private concert of Buena Vista Social
Club-style music, sponsored by the Cuban Institute of Music.
Th en, engage in a post-performance discussion with musicians
— a great opportunity to learn the impact music has had on
Cuban society and the ways in which it has infl uenced music in
the United States and beyond. Th is evening, enjoy dinner on your
own. Meliá Habana / Meals: B L
DAY 12: HAVANA / Cuba’s CapitalBegin the day by attending an interactive discussion about
U.S.-Cuba relations with a Cuban policy expert at your hotel.
Aft erward, stroll through Old Havana with a local architect,
discussing the challenges and successes of city reconstruction
projects, all the while absorbing the vibrant, extraordinary
architecture that surrounds you. Have lunch today at Café del
Oriente, poised just off the Plaza San Francisco in Old Havana.
Before returning to your hotel, stop at Cine Vedado de Cuba
to converse with Cuban fi lm actors who will discuss the robust
Cuban fi lm industry and explain how Cuban fi lm locations are
sourced. Tonight, take a tour along the Malecón in a traditional
“Yank tank” (vintage car) en route to your farewell dinner, where
you can reminisce about your time in Cuba with fellow guests.
Meliá Habana / Meals: B L D
DAY 13: DEPART CUBATransfer to the airport to board your return fl ight to Miami.
Meals: B
Step inside the 1887-built Teatro Tomas Terry in Cienfuegos
Do more than watch a favorite Cuban pastime when you visit a local baseball stadium, enjoying the opportunity to talk with the players and, if you wish, joining them to play a few innings together.
local connections
Paradisus Rio de Oro Resort & Spa Stay on the lush beachfront of a natural park at this adults-only property.
Meliá Santiago de Cuba Stay in the historical center at the only fi ve-star hotel in Santiago de Cuba.
Hotel SpotlightTake a closer look at this journey’s inspiring accommodations.
People-to-People Travel to CubaTh is itinerary has been carefully planned to provide
engaging one-on-one experiences with Cuba’s
residents, allowing you to interact with locals and
foster a better understanding of what makes Cuba
such a fascinating place.
Unlike other Abercrombie & Kent journeys,
participation in each day’s scheduled activities is
mandatory. In addition, Cuba is a developing country
and the standards of service, accommodations and
dining available here are below those of a typical
A&K journey.
For more on A&K’s people-to-people exchange programs to Cuba, visit abercrombiekent.com.
Dates & PricingGuaranteed Departure Dates
Double Occupancy
Single Supplement
Jan 13–25, Jan 27–Feb 8, Feb 10–Feb 22, Feb 24–Mar 7, Mar 9–21, Mar 30–Apr 11, Apr 13–25
$8,995 $1,395
May 11–23, Jun 1–13 $7,995 $1,395
Oct 12–24 $8,195 $1,395
Nov 2–14, Nov 30–Dec 12, Dec 7–19 $8,995 $1,395
Journey Details Minimum age is 18 years old.First group event: welcome reception at 5:30 p.m. on Day 1. Last group event: airport transfer at 8:00 a.m. on Day 13.Departures are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 guests.
Do more than watch a favorite Cuban pastime when you visit a local baseball stadium, enjoying the opportunity to talk with the players and, if you wish, joining them to play a few innings together.
local connections
Paradisus Rio de Oro Resort & Spa Stay on the lush beachfront of a natural park at this adults-only property.
Meliá Santiago de Cuba Stay in the historical center at the only fi ve-star hotel in Santiago de Cuba.
Hotel SpotlightTake a closer look at this journey’s inspiring accommodations.
People-to-People Travel to CubaTh is itinerary has been carefully planned to provide
engaging one-on-one experiences with Cuba’s
residents, allowing you to interact with locals and
foster a better understanding of what makes Cuba
such a fascinating place.
Unlike other Abercrombie & Kent journeys,
participation in each day’s scheduled activities is
mandatory. In addition, Cuba is a developing country
and the standards of service, accommodations and
dining available here are below those of a typical
A&K journey.
Dates & PricingGuaranteed Departure Dates
Double Occupancy
Single Supplement
Jan 13–25, Jan 27–Feb 8, Feb 10–Feb 22, Feb 24–Mar 7, Mar 9–21, Mar 30–Apr 11, Apr 13–25
$8,995 $1,395
May 11–23, Jun 1–13 $7,995 $1,395
Oct 12–24 $8,195 $1,395
Nov 2–14, Nov 30–Dec 12, Dec 7–19 $8,995 $1,395
Internal Airfare: Charter Air Economy Class from $575 (Miami/Holguin; Havana/Miami)
Journey Details Minimum age is 18 years old.First group event: welcome reception at 5:30 p.m. on Day 1. Last group event: airport transfer at 8:00 a.m. on Day 13.Departures are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 guests.
to Finca La Vigia, Ernest Hemingway’s home, and visualize the
author’s life during the more than 20 years he lived there. Early
this evening, transfer to the Magic Flute for an impressive view
of the city. Here, enjoy a private concert of Buena Vista Social
Club-style music, sponsored by the Cuban Institute of Music.
Th en, engage in a post-performance discussion with musicians
— a great opportunity to learn the impact music has had on
Cuban society and the ways in which it has infl uenced music in
the United States and beyond. Th is evening, enjoy dinner on your
own. Meliá Habana / Meals: B L
DAY 12: HAVANA / Cuba’s CapitalBegin the day by attending an interactive discussion about
U.S.-Cuba relations with a Cuban policy expert at your hotel.
Aft erward, stroll through Old Havana with a local architect,
discussing the challenges and successes of city reconstruction
projects, all the while absorbing the vibrant, extraordinary
architecture that surrounds you. Have lunch today at Café del
Oriente, poised just off the Plaza San Francisco in Old Havana.
Before returning to your hotel, stop at Cine Vedado de Cuba
to converse with Cuban fi lm actors who will discuss the robust
Cuban fi lm industry and explain how Cuban fi lm locations are
sourced. Tonight, take a tour along the Malecón in a traditional
“Yank tank” (vintage car) en route to your farewell dinner, where
you can reminisce about your time in Cuba with fellow guests.
Meliá Habana / Meals: B L D
DAY 13: DEPART CUBATransfer to the airport to board your return fl ight to Miami.
Meals: B
Please Note:1. The price for this itinerary is in US Dollars
2. This itinerary is created by the Abercrombie & Kent US office. This tour will be booked by Abercrombie & Kent (Australia) Pty Ltd on behalf of Abercrombie & Kent USA LLC.
3. Internal flights are quoted separately on each itinerary and must be added to the per person pricing to produce the total per person cost. The price of the airfares is subject to change due to availability at the time of booking.
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Gala Chairman’s Event are guaranteed to operate with
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(including park and entrance fees) as noted in the
itinerary; airport transfers to/from hotel in the fi rst/last
published city regardless of day of arrival and departure
(for Expedition Cruises, departure transfer is from the
ship to the airport on day of departure only); services of
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coff ee/tea/soft drinks/water at included meals; local wine
and beer at welcome and farewell dinners and on board
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however, because of security regulations, this service
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laundry service for fi ve (5) pieces on journeys of 10 days
or less and eight (8) pieces on journeys over 10 days
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provided on board; and a post-cruise expedition logbook.
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Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe. For
Snows of Kilimanjaro program participants, medical
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to Nairobi. Hospitalization and medical expenses are at an
additional cost.
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and other border fees; airport departure taxes, unless
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details and prices.
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including arranged sightseeing, and substitute
accommodations, including vessels and trains, at any
time due to unforeseen circumstances or circumstances
beyond Abercrombie & Kent’s control. For groups of six or
fewer, a lodge may be substituted in place of private mobile
camping. Every eff ort will be made to operate itineraries as
planned, but alterations may occur aft er the fi nal itinerary
has been issued.
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and from the ending point) is not included in program
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with many air carriers and can off er quotations from
any gateway. Some journeys require internal fl ights as
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substitute and confi rm air reservations on a suitable
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at time of air purchase. All international and internal
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& Kent. Your airline ticket constitutes a contract between
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responsibility or accept claims with regard to, seat
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and/or cancellations. Should you change or cancel your
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a lower price for groups of seven or more guests. Th e
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reduced before you depart if your group has seven or more
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obligation to give a breakdown in costs of any journey.
Modifi cation of program content to accommodate a smaller
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level of fi tness is required. A&K will require notice if
any participant has any physical or other condition or
disability that could create a hazard to him or herself or to
other members of the group. Women over six (6) months
pregnant are not permitted to board ‘Le Boreal.’ A&K
reserves the right to decline acceptance of anyone whom it
considers unsuitable due to fi tness level. A&K also reserves
the right to remove from the trip, at the participant’s own
expense, anyone whose physical condition or conduct
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Special Requirement for Expedition Cruises: Due to
the remote locations, A&K requires proof of a minimum
of $50,000 per person in emergency evacuation/
repatriation insurance for all Antarctica and Arctic
cruises. Th is minimum amount is included in the A&K
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AU citizens traveling to all international destinations.
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Special Marco Polo Club Journeys US$2,200
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below fi nal payment is due 120 days prior to departure.
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fee is required at time of booking for Uganda: Gorillas
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Special Marco Polo Club Journeys: Gala Chairman’s
Event, India by Private Jet, India: Lions, Tigers & the
Taj Mahal, India: Royal Palaces & a Luxury Train and
Along the Great Silk Road by Private Train.
Select Journeys: Myanmar & the Irrawaddy, Taj Mahal &
the Treasures of India (Dec 10 – Dec 31 and Pushkar Fair
departures), India & Nepal: Th e Taj Mahal, Mt Everest
& a Ganges River Cruise, Cruising the Mekong: Siam,
Saigon & Angkor Wat, Southern Africa Safari by River
& Rail, Amazon Adventure: Rainforest & River Cruise,
India: Lions, Tigers & the Taj Mahal, Legends of the East
by Luxury Train: Bangkok to Singapre & Bali, Namibia &
Botswana: Dunes, Delta & the Kalahari and Scotland &
Ireland by Luxury Train.
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90-61 days prior to departure
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50% of program price
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100% of program price
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50% of program price
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50% of program price
60 days prior to departure or less
100% of program price
Partial Room Cancellation: If guest cancels or leaves
a journey and a roommate remains, an additional
supplement may apply to the price for the remaining guest.
CANCELLATION CHARGES FOR EXTRA SERVICESAdditional hotel nights and other extra services booked
in connection with A&K programs are subject to specifi c
cancellation penalties. Th ese will be provided at the time
of booking and noted on the invoice.
CLAIMS AND REFUNDSRefunds are not made for any missed services, except for
verifi able extenuating circumstances. Please see our Limits
on Abercrombie & Kent’s Responsibility clause below. For
verifi able claims to be considered, they must be received in
writing within 30 days of the termination of the program
and be accompanied by supporting documentation
and/or a statement from the local destination company
verifying the claim. Any adjustment considered will be
based on the actual price of the services involved and not
on a per diem basis. Adjustments will not be made for
unused sightseeing trips or meals. A&K will not accept any
liability for any claims that are not received within 30 days
of the termination of your travel program.
PHOTOGRAPHY DURING TRAVELAbercrombie & Kent reserves the right to take
photographs during the operation of any program or
part thereof and to use them for promotional purposes.
By booking a program with A&K, guests agree to allow
their images to be used in such photographs. Guests
who prefer that their images not be used are asked to
identify themselves to their Tour Director at the
beginning of their program.
LIMITS ON ABERCROMBIE & KENT’S RESPONSIBILITYAbercrombie & Kent, its employees, shareholders,
offi cers, directors, successors, agents and assigns
(collectively A&K), does not own or operate any entity
which is to or does provide goods or services for your
trip. It purchases transportation (by aircraft , coach,
train, vessel or otherwise), hotel and other lodging
accommodations, restaurant, ground handling and other
services from various independent suppliers (including
from time to time other affi liated Abercrombie &
Kent companies). All such persons and entities are
independent contractors. As a result, A&K is not liable
for any negligent or willful act of any such person or
entity or of any third person. In addition and without
limitation, A&K is not responsible for any injury,
fi nancial or physical loss, death, inconvenience, delay
or damage to personal property in connection with the
provision of any goods or services whether resulting
from but not limited to acts of God or force majeure,
illness, disease, acts of war, civil unrest, insurrection or
revolt, animals, strikes or other labor activities, criminal
or terrorist activities of any kind, overbooking or
downgrading of services, food poisoning, mechanical or
other failure of aircraft or other means of transportation
or for failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive
or depart on time.
Th ere are many inherent risks in adventure travel of the
type involved here, which can lead to illness, injury, or
even death. Th ese risks are increased by the fact that these
trips take place in remote locations, far from medical
facilities. Guest assumes all such risks associated with
participating in these trips.
TRAVEL ADVISORIES AND WARNINGSIt is the responsibility of the traveller to become
informed about the most current travel advisories and
warnings by referring to the Australian government’s
Department of Foreign Aff airs and Trade website at
smartraveller.gov.au or by phone on 1300 555 135. In
the event of an active travel warning against travel to
the specifi c destination location(s) of the trip, should
the traveller still choose to travel, notwithstanding
any travel advisory or warning, the traveller assumes
all risk of personal injury, death or property damage
that may arise out of the events like those advised or
warned against.
GUESTS’ REPRESENTATIONSTh e guest represents that neither he nor she nor anyone
travelling with him or her has any physical or other
condition or disability that could create a hazard to
himself or herself or other members of the tour. A&K
reserves the right to decline to accept anyone on a trip,
and to remove from the trip, at his or her sole expense,
anyone whose condition is such that he or she could create
a hazard to himself or others, or otherwise impact the
enjoyment of other guests on the trip. ANY PAYMENT
TO ABERCROMBIE & KENT CONSTITUTES YOUR
ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
SET OUT HEREIN AND IN MORE SPECIFIC
PRE-DEPARTURE GUEST DOCUMENTATION,
INCLUDING THE GUEST INFORMATION FORM.
PRIVACYAny personal information that A&K obtains from the
guest, or about the guest from its representative, is
necessary for A&K’s business purposes or providing
the guest with A&K’s travel arrangements, products
and services, and may be used in answering any queries
the guest may have, considering the guest’s application
for credit or to become a guest, performing internal
administration and operations, developing, improving
and marketing A&K’s products and services, and related
purposes. A&K’s Privacy Policy details why A&K collects
this personal information, who A&K may disclose it to
(including whether A&K is likely to disclose it to overseas
recipients), and the main consequences (if any) if A&K
does not collect the personal information of the guest.
A&K’s Privacy Policy also contains information about
how the Customer may seek access to, or correction
of, the personal information held about the guest, and
A&K’s complaint resolution procedures. A&K will not
disclose any personal information to any other party
without the consent of the guest except to the Suppliers,
a related entity or adviser of A&K or where A&K is
otherwise required by law to do so. A&K’s Privacy Policy
is available at abercrombiekent.com.au.au/legal or by
request to A&K at [email protected]
Abercrombie & Kent accepts all major credit cards.
ONE NAME: ONE UNPARALLELED STANDARD WORLDWIDE Th roughout this brochure, you’ll see references
to “Abercrombie & Kent” (or simply “A&K”). Th is
is our shorthand for the many independent A&K
companies that work with Abercrombie & Kent
USA, LLC, of Downers Grove, Illinois, to provide
its travellers with a consistent worldwide standard
of expertise and excellence in travel. Th eir
independence allows our guests to benefi t from
unique local knowledge and specialized services
available only from destination-based operating
companies around the globe.
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