Litchfield National Park features numerous waterfalls which cascade from a sandstone plateau called the Tabletop Range, monsoon rainforests, intriguing magnetic termite mounds and historical sites.

Litchfield National Park lies approximately 130km's southwest of Darwin near the town of Batchelor and covers around 1,500 sq km's.

Kakadu National Park an Australian Natural Icon covers almost 20,000 square kms and is 257 kms East of Darwin the capital city of the Northern Territory, Australia.

Kakadu National Park is often referred to as the gateway to Arnhemland. The sealed roads from Darwin to Kakadu is via the Arnhem Highway and from Katherine to Kakadu National Park via the Kakadu Highway.

• Darwin: Darwin in Northern Territory Australia has many attractions for the family from Crocosaurus Cove to the Aquascene Fish Feeding in Darwin.

This is the most popular town and also the Territorial capital of the Northern Territory -The Northern Territory, sometimes referred to as the Last Frontier. Also the Northern Territory is known as the Gateway to Australia’s “Adventure Playground”.

• KATHERINE: A lush tropical wonderland, the Katherine region is most famous for the spectacular Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park.

Just one of 13 stunning gorges carved into the Arnhem Land plateau by the Katherine River, a cruise through Katherine Gorge is truly unforgettable.

INTREPID CONNECTIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
1 April 2011 - 31 March 2012

FARES & BOOKING CONFIRMATIONS

Certain tours require full payment at booking refer to your quote.

A $250 deposit per person, per tour and the balance of any airfares booked by The Company is required within seven days of booking. Some seasonal special offers may require an additional deposit, which will be advised at the time of reservation. Balance is required six weeks before departure (tours including rail travel 60 days prior). The balance is required 90 days before departure. Where connecting air, rail or boat travel is included, confirm correct fare at time of paying balance. All fares quoted are in Australian currency and supersede all prices previously advertised. Stated duration counts day of departure and day of return. Twin share prices are per person unless otherwise stated. The Company reserves the right to cancel any ticket or booking or to refuse to carry any passenger where payment has not been received by The Company within the specified time. Prices include Australian Government Goods and Services Tax (where applicable). Discounts: Past passenger discounts may be combined with some other discounts. Please ask at the time of booking for more details. Group concessions for 10 or more adults are available on application. Past passenger discounts are not applicable for groups of 10 adults or more.

LATE BOOKINGS

For any bookings or additional services accepted within 15 days of departure we reserve the right to charge a $50 late fee to cover our additional administration costs.

OVERLAND KITTY

On some Overland trips you are required to contribute to a Kitty. The Kitty is a compulsory on-ground payment put into a central fund and overseeen by the travellers and the crew. It helps fund accommodation, camp meals and what the Kitty includes is in the Trip Notes. Kitty amounts are subject to change so please check our website for the up-to-date amount 48 hours prior to your trip commencement.

ITINERARIES

Itineraries are subject to alteration without notice and intended as a guide only. Alterations may come about due to road, weather or tidal conditions, strikes, public holidays, local festivals or other reasons. Due to the nature of the terrain and remote areas, weather fluctuations can adversely affect road conditions which may necessitate alterations to itinerary with little or no notice. Any additional expense incurred by the passenger is not The Company's responsibility. The Company can give no guarantee as to the exact arrival and departure times for carriers and operators used by The Company in the tour and The Company will not be liable for failure to make connections with any other services.

Change of Itinerary:

Before departure: If we make a major change we will inform you as soon as reasonably possible if there is time before departure. The definition of a major change is deemed to be a change affecting at least one day in five of the itinerary. When a major change is made you may choose between accepting the change, obtaining a refund of money paid on the land portion of the trip only or accepting an alternative tour offered.

After departure: We reserve the right to change an itinerary after departure due to local circumstances or events outside of our control. In such emergency circumstances the additional cost of any necessary itinerary alterations will be covered by you: please refer to the Trip Notes for your trip for details of Emergency Funds which you agree to carry, to be used in such instances. Please note we are not responsible for any incidental expenses that may be incurred as a result of the change of itinerary such as visas, vaccinations or non-refundable flights. tractions beyond its control.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

We contract with a network of companies, government agencies and individuals to assist in the running of our trips as agent for these third parties. We are not responsible for the acts and omissions of these third parties.

To the fullest extent permitted by law:
• any liability for any loss, death, injury or damage which you may suffer (directly or indirectly) in connection with or arising out of your participation in a trip, or any breach of the Booking Conditions, is excluded;
• you release us and our officers, employees, agents and representatives from any liability and expressly waive any claims you may have against us arising out of or in connection with your participation in a trip; and
• any condition or warranty which would otherwise be implied by law into these Booking Conditions (Implied Warranty), is excluded.

To the extent an Implied Warranty cannot be excluded, our liability in respect of the Implied Warranty is limited to (in our absolute discretion):
(i) the provision of a similar trip to an equivalent value; or
(ii) a refund of the total amount received by us from you in connection with your booking. Any claim by you is excluded to the extent that it is for indirect or consequential loss, loss of profits or economic loss, however it arises, or for indirect, special, punitive or exemplary damages.

AGE

Minimum General Policy: For the majority of our trips the minimum age for children is 12. All travellers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for the child’s day to day care. Please note we cannot guarantee triple or joining rooms for families; accompanying adults may be required to share with others in the group on a twin share basis. Variations: A minimum age of 18 applies to many of our Overland adventures, while a minimum age of 5 applies to our Family trips and Short Break Adventures. Maximum General Policy: For the majority of our trips we have no upper age limit though we remind you that our trips can be physically demanding and a Self-Assessment form is required for all passengers 70 years and over. Variations: On many of our Overland adventures a maximum age of 70 applies. Please refer to the “your fellow travellers” section of the relevant Trip Notes to check if any specific age variations apply.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Travel insurance is compulsory for all Intrepid travellers and should be taken out at the time of booking. Your travel insurance must provide cover against personal accident, death, medical expenses and emergency repatriation with a recommended minimum coverage of US$200,000 for each of the heads of cover. We also strongly recommend it covers cancellation, curtailment, personal liability and loss of luggage and personal effects. You must provide proof of your travel insurance on the first day of your trip; you will not be able to join the trip without it. If you obtain travel insurance through us you acknowledge that you are satisfied with the level of insurance we have arranged.

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Intrepid Connections' 2011 Booking Conditions include a clause that Travel Insurance is compulsory for all travelers. This clause is in effect to protect and provide peace of mind for travelers and all levels of the travel distribution chain but excludes those nationals of countries where local law prohibits a compulsory service that is not included in the tour price. Whilst Travel Insurance is very strongly recommended for these nationals, we will not apply this booking clause in this instance.

For Australian passengers, they are not required to be covered for medical expenses as their MediCare will cover this, however it is strongly recommended for domestic passengers to hold travel insurance whilst on tour.

AMENDMENT FEES

If you wish to transfer from one trip to another or transfer your booking to a third party you must notify us at least 60 days prior to the proposed departure date. A fee of $125 per person per change will apply (in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines). If you notify us less than 60 days prior to the proposed departure date the refund policy applicable to cancellations will apply. Transfers to a third party are only permitted where the transferee meets all the requirements in relation to the trip, and transfers to another departure can only be made to a departure within the current validity period.

Amendments to any other arrangements made in conjunction with your trip will incur a $50 administration fee per booking per change. This fee is in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines. No amendments are permitted to your booking within 10 days of departure.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY

We contract with a network of companies, government agencies and individuals to assist in the running of our trips as agent for these third parties. We are not responsible for the acts and omissions of these third parties. To the fullest extent permitted by law: • any liability for any loss, death, injury or damage which you may suffer (directly or indirectly) in connection with or arising out of your participation in a trip, or any breach of the Booking Conditions, is excluded; • you release us and our officers, employees, agents and representatives from any liability and expressly waive any claims you may have against us arising out of or in connection with your participation in a trip; and • any condition or warranty which would otherwise be implied by law into these Booking Conditions (Implied Warranty), is excluded. To the extent an Implied Warranty cannot be excluded, our liability in respect of the Implied Warranty is limited to (in our absolute discretion): (i) the provision of a similar trip to an equivalent value; or (ii) a refund of the total amount received by us from you in connection with your booking. Any claim by you is excluded to the extent that it is for indirect or consequential loss, loss of profits or economic loss, however it arises, or for indirect, special, punitive or exemplary damages.

PASSENGER TOUR RE-CONFIRMATION

Passenger Tour Re-Confirmation Passengers can contact our free call number 1800 811 260 to reconfirm any of their booking details with APT.

PHYSICAL RATINGS

The physical rating indicates how much physical activity is required of you on the trip – from none at all (unless you feel like it) to 8+ hours a day hiking or biking. It also tells you how fit you need to be to enjoy it. Physical ratings range from • easy and relaxing; to ••••• only for the seriously fit, who are ready for a full-on active adventure. Choose a ••• trip for inclusive activities that only require a moderate level of fitness. Physical ratings are noted on the itineraries provided.

CULTURE SHOCK RATINGS

The culture shock rating gives you an idea of the degree of culture shock you can expect – whether there’s any familiar food, health considerations and how much you’ll need to adapt to local customs. Culture ratings range from • little or no adjustment required; to ••••• expect a real culture shock. On a mid-point, ••• rated trip you can expect unusual food and some language barriers but still access to home comforts. Culture shock ratings are noted on the itineraries provided.