DEPARTURES: 

Tour commences Queenstown accommodation 0800 hours
Tour finishes Greymouth Railway Station 1300 hours

Winter months tours run on demand

November 2010
Sat 13 Nov - Tue 16 Nov
Sat 20 Nov - Tue 23 Nov
Sat 27 Nov - Tue 30 Nov

December 2010
Sat 04 Dec - Tue 07 Dec
Sat 11 Dec - Tue 14 Dec
Sat 18 Dec - Tue 21 Dec

January 2011
Sat 08 Jan - Tue 11 Jan  full
Sat 15 Jan - Tue 18 Jan
Sat 22 Jan - Tue 25 Jan
Sat 29 Jan - Tue 01 Feb

February 2011
Sat 05 Feb - Tue 08 Feb
Sat 12 Feb - Tue 15 Feb
Sat 19 Feb - Tue 22 Feb
Sat 26 Feb - Tue 01 Mar

March 2011
Sat 05 Mar - Tue 08 Mar
Sat 12 Mar - Tue 15 Mar
Sat 19 Mar - Tue 22 Mar
Sat 26 Mar - Tue 29 Apr

April 2011
Sat 02 Apr - Tue 05 Apr
Sat 09 Apr - Tue 12 Apr
Sat 16 Apr - Tue 19 Apr
Sat 23 Apr - Tue 26 Apr

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE DEPARTURE DATE (REQUIRED TO MAKE BOOKING)

TOUR PRICE:

• This tour is NZD $1,595.00 per person inclusive of GST ($1,738.00 from 1 October) (see Terms and Conditions re minimum number of passengers and optional extras listed below)

EXTRAS: (you are able to select and book the following extras with this service)

• Punakaiki 'Wild Coast' Tour. Departs 2.15pm Returns 5.45pm $95.00 per person.
  
  
• Hotel/Motel accommodation, Queenstown (before tour start). Bed and Breakfast, Twinshare. $155 per person per night
  
  
• Hotel/Motel accommodation, Greymouth (after tour end). Bed and Breakfast, Twinshare. $155 per person per night
  
  
• Hotel/Motel accommodation, Christchurch (before tour start/after tour end). Bed and Breakfast, Twinshare. $155 per person per night
  
  
• Single supplement accommodation option (own room with ensuite facilities and breakfast) additional $115 per person per night.
  
  
• TranzAlpine train to Christchurch from Greymouth $161 per person one way (Dep. Greymouth 1.45pm Arr. Christchurch 6.15pm)
  
  

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• Child Policy: Trips not suitable for small children
  
  
• Minimum Numbers: This tour requires a minimum of 2 adult fares to operate. In cases where a single passenger is the only booking taken for this tour, that booking will be waitlisted until another booking is taken. Should the passenger wish to go on the tour regardless a single supplement equivalent to min. 2 adult fares will apply.
  
  
• Pickups and Dropoffs: All tours depart from Queenstown with complimentary pick up and drop off at all local accommodation places and Information Centres.
  
  
• Price:s Prices given include GST and are in NZ$
  
  
• Itinerary: Kea Tours reserve the right to alter/amend or cancel the itinerary if track or weather conditions make part or all of a days planned activities unsafe. In addition, Kea Tours will not be liable for changes to the itinerary resulting from closure of tracks or facilities. No refund will be given in such circumstances.
  
  
• Accommodation: All accommodation is sold on a Twin share/Double basis unless a single supplement has been requested and paid for. Accommodation is subject to availability at time of booking.
  
  
• Weather & Fitness: As the walking activities take place in an outdoor environment subject to occasional extremes of weather, clients must have adequate levels of physical fitness and have appropriate wet weather gear. See our recommendations under 'Other Information'.
  
  
• Credit Card: Payments being made directly to Kea Tours will only be accepted using Visa or Mastercard. These can be made using our secure page on our website at www.keatours.co.nz
  
  
• Disability/Medica:l Clients must advise Kea Tours of any disability or condition that may impact on their or the groups ability to complete or enjoy the planned itinerary.
  
  
• Right of Refusal: Kea Tours reserve the right to refuse any booking or remove any client from a tour where, in the opinion of the Kea Tours guide, that client's behaviour or fitness jeopardises the safety and enjoyment of other tour participants. Refunds in such circumstances are at the discretion of Kea Tours.
  
  
• Inclusions: 3 nights Twn/Dble accommodation; breakfast; all transport in air-conditioned, PA equipped vehicles; Licensed Dept. of Conservation guiding services on tracks; guided glacier valley walk; full commentary from knowledgeable, local guide; specialist guiding services where appropriate; optional activity booking service; complimentary pick-up and drop off to accommodation; walks in 2 National Parks; GST.
  
  
• Insurance: Clients are strongly advised to take out the necessary travel insurance to guard against the unexpected.
  
  
• Confirmation: Once your booking is confirmed you will receive a confirmation email detailing your booking. The full amount of payment will be debited from your Credit Card at time of confirmation.
  
  

OTHER INFORMATION

• Weather expectations: The West Coast of the South Island is a high rainfall environment. Clients must be prepared for such conditions during the tour. . Daytime, summer temperatures range from 10 - 24 C.
  
  
• Fitness levels: Clients who wish to maximise enjoyment of all tracks need to be capable of walking approx. 10kms (6 miles) in 4 hours, carrying personal wet-weather gear and snack food.
  
  
• Personal gear: Quality raincoats, solid hiking boots (Trainers/sneakers are not adequate), day pack (for carrying wet-weather gear and personal snack food) hat and gloves (optional).
  
  
• Gear available for hire (must be ordered at time of booking.):
  
  
• Quality raincoats
  
  
• Day pack
  
  
• Hiking/Walking sticks
  
  
• Alternative Programme:In many (but not all) cases, shorter less strenuous walks or other activities can be undertaken by spouses or partners whose abilities limit their capacity to complete the planned walks. Alternatively, they can relax at the vehicle or nearby venues during such times.
  
  
• Safety A Safety Briefing and details of all itinerary walks (distances, times, track conditions, level of fitness required, hazards etc) will be provided to the group prior to commencement of any walk.
  
  

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Pathways of the Pioneers Cancellation Policy:

• Upon confirmation of booking the full amount of payment will be debited from your credit card.
  
  
• Cancellations with more than 60 days until date of travel will receive a 100% refund.
  
  
• Cancellations between 30 and 60 days until date of travel will receive a 50% refund.
  
  
• Cancellations made with less than 30 days until date of travel will receive no refund.
  
  
• Clients are strongly advised to take out the necessary travel insurance to guard against the unexpected.