TOUR PRICE:

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

INCLUSIONS:

• Return fares on the TranzAlpine train, CHC to Greymouth and back.

• Afternoon Punakaiki 'Wild Coast' tour on Day 1.

• 2 nights accommodation in 4 Star quality hotel/motel with breakfast included.  (Kea Tours reserve the right to substitute similar standard accommodation, when first preference is not available)

• Stop in Hokitika to see pounamu (jade) carvers at work and watch the glassblowers.

• Day tour from Punakaiki to Franz Josef and return to Greymouth in quality, air-conditioned and PA equipped, tour vehicles.

• A half day guided ice walk on either Franz Josef or Fox Glacier - all gear and clothing supplied.

• Full commentary and sightseeing stops enroute.

• All transfers and drop offs to activities.

• GST (Government imposed Goods and Service Tax)

• Note: Tour does NOT include evening dinner.

  
  
  

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 Greymouth with complimentary pick up and drop off at all local accommodation places and Railway/Bus station and Information Centre.
  
  
• Prices: 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/Medical: 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:   Return fares on the TranzAlpine train, CHC to Greymouth and back, Afternoon Punakaiki 'Wild Coast' tour on Day 1, 2 nights accommodation in 4 Star quality hotel/motel with breakfast included (Kea Tours reserve the right to substitute similar standard accommodation, when first preference is not available), stop in Hokitika to see pounamu (jade) carvers at work and watch the glassblowers, day tour from Punakaiki to Franz Josef and return to Greymouth in quality, air-conditioned and PA equipped, tour vehicles, a half day guided ice walk on either Franz Josef or Fox Glacier - all gear and clothing supplied, full commentary and sightseeing stops enroute, all transfers and drop offs to activities, GST (Government imposed Goods and Service Tax)

  Note: Tour does NOT include evening dinner.

  
  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:

Punakaiki & The Glacier Ice WalkCancellation 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.