Terms and Conditions

(For Tours purchased after October 30, 2023)

Cancellation

If you have to cancel for any reason, notification must be in writing.

We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance which can cover you if something unforeseen happens prior to departure or while on tour. Feel free to ask us to arrange a travel insurance quote.

Travelwise Holidays cancellation fees vary by tour and are set out in the tables below.

Please note that additional fees may be imposed by Hotels, Tour Operators, Airlines or Transportation companies. Details of these charges are available on request.

Domestic tour cancellation fees

Number of days prior to tour departure
Cancellation charges per person
More than 60 days
$250
59 – 31 days
Loss of deposit
30 – 0 days
100% of tour cost (no refund)
Travel has started
100% of tour cost (no refund)
(For Domestic cancellations more than 60 days prior to departure, the $250 cancellation fee can be transferred to a new tour purchase. Cancellation fee transfer is not applicable or combinable with sale offers.)

International & Sth Grandeur NZ tour cancellation fees

(Excluding the International tours outlined in the tables below)
Number of days prior to tour departure
Cancellation charges per person
More than 90 days
$400 ($750 Southern Grandeur & Hawaii)
89–61 days
Loss of deposit
60 – 0 days
100% of tour cost (no refund)
Travel has started
100% of tour cost (no refund)

Canada & Alaska/Southern Africa cancellation fees

Number of days prior to tour departure
Cancellation charges per person
More than 90 days
$1000
89 - 61 days
75% of tour cost
60 - 0 days
100% of tour cost (no refund)
Travel has started
100% of tour cost (no refund)

Great Britain & Ireland cancellation fees

Number of days prior to tour departure
Cancellation charges per person
-
Deposit non-refundable once paid
90 - 0 days
100% of tour cost (no refund)
Travel has started
100% of tour cost (no refund)

Antarctica Fees

All Deposits and payments are non refundable once paid.
Deposit payment due on booking
Second payment due by 1 August 24
Third payment due by 14 November 24

Adelaide & Melbourne cancellation fees

Number of days prior to tour departure
Cancellation charges per person
More than 90 days
$750.00
89 – 50 days
40% of tour cost
49 – 0 days
100% of tour cost (no refund)
Travel has started
100% of tour cost (no refund)

Japan cancellation fees

Number of days prior to tour departure
Cancellation charges per person
More than 181 days
$500 (Japan $750)
180 - 90 days
Loss of deposit
89 – 0 days
100% of tour cost (No refund)
Travel has started
100% of tour cost (no refund)

Cancellation due Covid 19 (prior to tour departure)

In the unfortunate event of a tour cancellation due to Government alert level changes; that prevent the tour from departing, our policy is always to refund our customers in full, less any applicable suppliers fees and or airfare credits.

Unused services

After a tour starts there is no refund for cancellations or voluntary unused services.

Price changes

Tour prices are shown in New Zealand dollars and are quoted per adult.  Prices may change, without notice, at any time either before or after a booking.  Tour prices are subject to change should there be any currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges and Government levies imposed.  Travelwise Holidays reserves the right to require further payment to cover any such increases.  The tour cost includes special confidential group rates as well as charges for normal booking procedures, communication costs and administration etc.  The arrangements of all holidays constitute a complete package and, as such, an itemisation of costs will not be rendered.

Forced single rooms

Travelwise Holidays will, to the best of their ability, try to match clients in share twin rooms where requested. However, if this is not possible, we cannot accept responsibility for any forced single costs, and full payment of the single supplement will be required from the client before tour documentation will be issued.

Variations

Variations in services such as sightseeing and accommodation may necessitate in alterations to itineraries. These will be made to the best possible advantage and every endeavour will be made to maintain a similar standard. Travelwise Holidays reserves the right to alter or cancel any of the tour arrangements, and to cancel the tour should insufficient bookings be received.

Escorted departure

The tour is fully escorted throughout, subject to reaching a minimum number of approximately 15 participants.

Not included in your cost

Insurance cost, baggage and excess baggage fees, extra meals and drinks, laundry and any other items of a personal nature.

Upcoming Tours

Need Assistance?

Office hours are 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday. An answer phone takes care of calls after hours and during the weekends.
Phone Toll Free
0800 11 60 60
Phone Within Auckland
(09) 414 4488