TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. TOUR PRICE
Prices quoted on the price insert in this brochure, are based on air fares, hotel prices, land costs and rates of exchange at the date printed on the price inserted. SI Dreams reserves the right to adjust tour prices in accordance with increase in air fares, fuel surcharges, hotel rates, seasonal adjustments and currency fluctuations after such date.
2. HOTELS
Once hotel reservations have been confirmed, SI Dreams reserves the right to substitute hotels listed with others of a similar or higher category at no additional cost to the passenger, even after departure from South Africa. All amenities are subject to change at any hotel without prior notice.
3. TOUR LEADER
The tours specified in this brochure do not include the services of a tour leader from South Africa.
4. SPECIAL REQUESTS
Special requests must be made at time of booking. SI Dreams will endeavour to comply with the special requests, however, cannot guarantee that they will be met.
5. NOT INCLUDED IN PRICES
Prices quoted do not include airport taxes but are listed separately and any additional surcharges levied by the airlines, costs of obtaining visas and passports, telephone calls, laundry, entertainment arrangements not shown in the brochure, meals and beverages unless specified, or any other item of a personal nature.
6. RESERVATIONS
On confirmation of the booking, please complete and sign the booking form. A non-refundable deposit of between 20% and 40% of the total tour price is payable within 72 hours of confirmation of reservation. The balance owing on the invoice must be paid 8 weeks prior to departure. The company reserves the right to cancel any reservation for which the total price has not been paid by due date, in which event the deposit will be forfeited to the company. SI Dreams guarantees the price of land arrangements once full payment is received, except where subsequent increases are beyond the control of SI Dreams .Air fares are subject to the prices and conditions quoted by the airlines and cannot be guaranteed by SI Dreams.
7. METHOD OF PAYMENT
Sun International Dreams will accept payment for all land arrangements via electronic transfer or credit card.
8. CANCELLATIONS AND CURTAILMENT
In the event of the passenger cancelling their reservation for any reason, such cancellation must be made in writing and in such instances, cancellation charges will be levied in accordance with the maximum charges which can be imposed from time of booking up to 8 weeks prior to departure, the deposit is forfeited. Cancellation fees during peak periods, will be more stringent. Cancellation fees are as below:
- 8 weeks prior: 25% of total tour price
- 6 weeks prior: 30% of total tour price
- 4 weeks prior: 50% of total tour price
- 3 weeks prior: 80% of total tour price
- 2 weeks prior: 100% of total tour price
Cancellation fees apply once air tickets are issued .The fees are from 25%-100% dependant on the air ticket issued.
9. AMENDMENTS
Amendments to confirmed reservations will be processed at a fee of R300.00 (including VAT) for each alteration made to the booking after the initial reservation. If notice of amendments is received within 8 prior to departure, the above cancellation charges may be levied. Administration charges will be levied on all documentation/vouchers submitted for re-issue or refund. Changes to air tickets once they have been issued ,constitute an amendment fee.
10. REFUNDS AND UNUSED SERVICES
No refunds will be made for no-shows, or any unused services irrespective of whether they form part of the basic inclusive tour price, or whether they are in respect of pre-booked optional arrangements.
11. DELAYS
The company does not hold itself responsible for any delays prior to departure nor during the course of any tour mentioned in this brochure whether brought about by technical difficulties, strikes, weather conditions or any other circumstances whatsoever, whether foreseen or unforeseen. It is understood that any expenses relating to these unscheduled extensions (eg hotels, meals, airfares, telephone calls etc)will be for the passengers account.
12. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
Documentation is only prepared on receipt of full and final payment and a signed booking form and travel declaration form. All passengers will be personally responsible for ensuring that they are in possession of the correct documentation prior to their departure. Sun International Dreams does not except responsibility for any consequences whatsoever from a passenger failing to ensure that he or she has complied with the necessary health ,passport and visa requirements.
13. ITINERARY ALTERATIONS
The company reserves the right to cancel the tour prior to departure, in which event the entire tour price paid by the passenger will be refunded without prejudice and any further obligation on the part of Sun International Dreams. While every effort is made to keep to all itineraries, Sun International Dreams reserves the right to make any changes for the passenger’s convenience. The duration of the tour may have to be extended or curtailed owing to unforeseen changes in transport schedules. Any resultant expense will be borne by the passenger, and any savings refunded.
14. PASSPORTS, VISAS, VACCINATIONS, INOCULATIONS AND RE-ENTRY PERMITS
The responsibility to obtain correct, current and valid passports, visas, vaccinations, inoculations and re-entry permits are required, is that of the passenger alone. Sun International Dreams will not be held responsible or liable for any consequence of any nature arising from the customer failing to ensure that he/she has complied with all such requirements.
15. INSURANCE
We strongly advise passengers to take out insurance against cancellation, curtailments, illness, loss of baggage and default at the time of booking. Please ask your travel agent for details.
16. FOLLOWING DEPARTURE
Amendments and all cancellations en route must be made with our operators directly. Please note that en route cancellations and amendments may incur additional fees as determined by our operators directly.
17. LIABILITIES
Sun International Dreams makes every effort to ensure all arrangements and services are connected with your tour will be carried out as specified in the most efficient and effective way possible. However, we do not have direct control over the provision of services by suppliers and, whilst they are in all cases selected with the utmost care, we do not accept liability for error and omissions of such suppliers. Sun International Dreams also accept no liability for changes, omissions delays before or during the course of any published tour occasioned by technical difficulties, weather conditions, strikes or communication breakdown.
18. RESPONSIBILITY
The company acts as an agent only in producing the tours and arrangements featured in the brochure, and on condition that it shall not be liable for any loss, damage, injury, accident, delay or any other irregularity that may be occasioned by any defect in any vehicle, or other form of conveyance, or by error or default of any company or person engaged in conveying passengers, carrying out the arrangements of the tour, or otherwise in connection therewith.
19. AIRLINE RESPONSIBILITY
The airline concerned is not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time the passengers are not aboard their aircraft. The passenger ticket in use by the airline, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airline and the passenger.
20. AIRLINE INFORMATION
A baggage allowance of 20kg per person is permitted on flights. Passengers are reminded that they are responsible for reconfirmation of flights more than 72 hours prior to departure. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of a flight reservation by the airline.
21. GENERAL INFORMATION
Sun International Dreams(herein called the “company”),cannot be held responsible for any charges that appear on a passengers credit card, nor accept responsibility for having any of these charges reversed or corrected upon the passengers return. If passengers intend to drive a rental car, a valid South African licence is accepted. Please ensure that you are in possession of local driving licence as you will be asked to produce it at the car rental check in counter.
22. TRAVEL DECLARATIONS
Sun International Dreams requires that all foreign payments that are made on behalf of the passenger, must be deducted from the passengers foreign exchange allowance . A currency declaration to this effect must be lodged before final documentation can be released.
23. ASATA
Sun International Dreams is a registered member of ASATA.