Tailor Made Australia: An Epic Journey

Day 1: Darwin:

Your journey begins with a visit to the spectacular Botanical Gardens, filled with an extensive range of exotic tropical plants. Later, you have the opportunity to meet a local guide who describes the filming of maritime scenes for Australia. This evening, enjoy a gourmet dinner cruise on Darwin Harbour.

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Day 2: Darwin/Kununurra/Home Valley Station*:

Fly to Kununurra then board a scenic flight for a spectacular two hour journey of the skies above the massive Bungle Bungles and Argyle Diamond Mine.

On landing back in Kununurra, drive to Home Valley Station, visiting Diggers Rest en route, a retreat for the film crew during the filming of Australia. In Home Valley Station, you are welcomed by local Aboriginal guides before settling into your Grass Castle accommodations.

*Activities at Home Valley Station may vary by season.

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Day 3: Home Valley Station:

Today, enjoy an authentic Mini Muster cattle handling experience. An afternoon canoe ride takes you upstream to the start of an exhilarating "rock-hopping" bush walk into the Bindoola Gorge, where the thriving aquatic ecosystem is revealed. Here you are free to swim, soak and explore. Return in time to relax before an exquisite champagne sunset tour at a private lookout. Back at the Homestead, dine al fresco under the Kimberley stars and a boab tree dressed with fairy lights.

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Day 4: Home Valley Station/Broome:

After breakfast, fly to Broome and enjoy a private tour of this historic pearling town. Visit Gantheaume Point, site of a 130 million-year-old dinosaur footprint. Continue your exploration of Broome with visits to Rising Sun Pictures, Chinatown and the Japanese Cemetery, the final resting place for over 900 Japanese pearl divers.

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Day 5: Broome:

This morning, join your hovercraft pilot for a journey over low water, tidal flats and sand bars. Spend the afternoon at leisure in Cable Beach. Tour Willie Creek Pearl Farm, home to several of the world's largest and most prized gems.

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Day 6: Broome/Depart:

Transfer to your homebound or onward flight.

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INCLUDED IN PROGRAMS: All accommodations as noted in the itinerary; meals as specified; arrival and departure transfers; sightseeing as noted in the itinerary (including park and entrance fees); bottled water supplied during full day sightseeing; selected beverages with meals; handling of two pieces of baggage per person for international flights (other conditions/restrictions may apply for internal routes; please refer to BAGGAGE section); hotel taxes.

NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM PRICES: Passenger Travel Protection Plan; international and internal airfares, unless otherwise noted; costs associated with obtaining passports or entry visas; airport departure taxes, unless otherwise noted; excess baggage charges; storage and/or transportation of excess baggage; gratuities; meals other than specified in the itinerary; beverages other than noted in your "Pre-Tour Documentation," sightseeing not included in the itinerary; personal expenses such as laundry, communication charges and optional activities (which are subject to availability).

ITINERARIES: Accommodations (hotel or vessel) and arranged sightseeing are subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or circumstances beyond A&K's control. Every effort will be made to operate programs as planned, but alterations may occur after the final itinerary has been issued. A&K also reserves the right to withdraw a program or any part of it, to make such alterations to the itinerary or the program inclusions as it deems necessary or desirable, and to pass on to tour members any expenditures or losses caused by delays or events beyond its control.

SPECIAL REQUESTS: Specific requests such as adjacent or connecting rooms, bedding requests, smoking or non-smoking rooms and special dietary needs should be advised at time of booking. Please note that every effort will be made to secure your special request; however, they cannot be guaranteed.

PRICES AND ARRANGEMENTS: The program price quote includes planning, handling and operational charges, and are based on current rates of exchange, tariffs and taxes as of June 2008. A&K reserves the right to increase program prices to cover increased costs, tariffs and taxes received and to reflect fluctuations in foreign exchange markets. A&K is under no obligation to give breakdown costs involved in any Tailor Made program.

IMMEDIATE CHECK-IN: On programs where immediate check-in has not been included in the program price, A&K does request that hotels do their utmost to facilitate this service; however, it is not guaranteed. Most hotels allow check-in to take place during the mid-afternoon. Should you wish to have your room ready for immediate check-in on arrival, A&K can arrange this for an additional charge. Please ask for details and prices. BAGGAGE: Program prices include the handling of one piece of baggage per person. Weight restrictions on some routes on internal air flights may apply; details will be provided with preliminary tour documentation. Baggage and personal effects are at owner's risk throughout the travel program. Please check with your international carrier for other baggage restrictions applicable to your international flights.

ACTIVE ELEMENTS: On specified programs, some active elements have been incorporated into the itinerary. To enjoy the program as intended, a minimum level of fitness is required. A&K will require notice if any participant has any physical or other condition or disability that could create a hazard to himself or herself or to other members of the selected program. A&K reserves the right to decline to accept anyone that it considers unsuitable due to fitness level. A&K also reserves the right to remove from the trip, at the participant's own expense, anyone whose condition is such that it could create a hazard to himself or herself or others, or otherwise impact the enjoyment of other passengers on the trip. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED ANY CLARIFICATION ABOUT A SPECIFIC PROGRAM, PLEASE ASK FOR DETAILS AT TIME OF BOOKING.

A&K'S PASSENGER TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN: Our specially designed travel protection plan, which provides cancellation coverage, medical coverage and protection against lost or damaged luggage, is not included in the program price and it is strongly recommended. Please see page 37 for more details.

PASSPORTS AND VISAS: Valid passports are required for travel to the destinations in this brochure. Check with your travel agent or A&K for the latest visa requirements. Please note that non-U.S. passport holders are responsible for obtaining the required documentation applicable for entry. Please note also that passports must be valid for six (6) months after the return of your journey and should also have sufficient blank pages for visas and immigrations stamps. A&K cannot be held responsible should you be denied entry to a country due to non-compliance with these requirements. A copy of your valid passport must be submitted to A&K in order to confirm air reservations.

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE: For all programs in this brochure, a deposit of 25% of the price quote is required before reservations for your program can be initiated. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. If your reservation is made 89-60 days prior to departure, 50% deposit is required; 59 days or less prior to departure the entire cost of the trip must be paid at the time of the request in order to secure confirmation.

CANCELLATION CHARGES: Cancellations received by A&K 90 days or more prior to departure will be subject to a $500 per person/per program cancellation fee; 89-60 days, will be subject to 20% of the land/ cruise price; 59-30 days will be 50% of the land/cruise price and 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of the land/cruise price. A 100% cancellation charge applies to internal air cancelled less than 90 days prior to departure, where applicable.

AIR TRANSPORTATION: International airfares are not included in tour cost. Abercrombie & Kent Inc. has special agreements with many carriers and can offer quotations from any gateway. Please ask your Tour Consultant about our special fares. All international and internal air quotes are subject to change and can carry penalties and surcharges, until final payment is received by A&K. Flight confirmation is based on availability. PLEASE NOTE THAT CERTAIN AIRFARES ARE SUBJECT TO A SERVICE FEE. Air Reservations Will Not Be Confirmed Until A Passport Copy Is Received By A&K.

Airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their planes or conveyances. These programs may use the services of any IATA carrier. International air carriers are subject to international air conventions limiting their liability. The limitations of liability are contained on the reverse side of the airline ticket or e-ticket receipt, or on the carrier's web site, and form part of the terms and conditions of this package. The passage contract in use by these companies, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the companies and the purchaser of these travel programs and/or passage.

AIR WITHIN AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND: Internal airfares are subject to change. In order to guarantee the fare quoted, passport numbers and international ticket numbers must be received 45 days prior to departure.

CLAIMS AND REFUNDS: Refunds are not made for any missed services, except for verifiable extenuating circumstances. Please see our LIMITS ON ABERCROMBIE & KENT'S RESPONSIBILITY clause on this page. For verifiable 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. All claims for days missed while travelling should be made in writing within 30 days of the termination of the program.

PHOTOGRAPHY DURING TRAVEL: Abercrombie & 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, program members agree to allow their images to be used in such photographs. Program members who prefer that their images not be used are asked to identify themselves to their A&K representative at the beginning of their program.

GRATUITIES ON INDEPENDENT PROGRAMS (TAILOR MADE). Gratuities are not included in the program price and are at the discretion of the traveller. Recommended guidelines for each area visited are provided in A&K's pre-tour documentation.

LIMITS ON ABERCROMBIE & KENT'S RESPONSIBILITY: Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, its employees, shareholders, officers, 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 affiliated 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, financial 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.

There are many inherent risks in adventure travel of the type involved here, which can lead to illness, injury or even death. These risks are increased by the fact that these trips take place in remote locations, far from medical facilities. Passenger assumes all such risks associated with participating in this trip.

TRAVEL ADVISORIES AND WARNINGS: It is the responsibility of The Traveller to become informed about the most current travel advisories and warnings by referring to the U. S. State Department's travel website at www. travel. state.gov or by phone at 1-888-407- 4747. In the event of an active State Department Travel Warning against travel to the specific 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.

ARBITRATION AGREEMENT: Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions, to the LIMITS ON ABERCROMBIE & KENT'S RESPONSIBILITY clause, to the brochure, to any information relating in any way to the trip, to the trip itself, or to any products or services related to the trip, shall be settled solely and exclusively by binding arbitration in Chicago, Illinois in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that (a) in lieu of a personal appearance at arbitration, the arbitration may be conducted by telephonic means, (b) arbitration is the exclusive forum for dispute resolution (no court actions), and (c) except as otherwise provided by statute, each party shall bear its own costs and expenses and an equal share of the arbitrator and administrative fees.

TRAVELLERS' REPRESENTATIONS: The Traveller 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 program. A&K reserves the right to decline to accept anyone on a trip. A&K reserves the right 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 passengers 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 PASSENGER DOCUMENTATION, INCLUDING THE PASSENGER INFORMATION FORM.

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