Royal India Cricket Tour Hosted by legendary Mike Coward 24 October to 5 November 2023
Mariekes Art of Living | July 27, 2023
The exhilarating ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 takes place this October | November in INDIA, as the world’s greatest teams battle it out for the prestigious ICC Cricket World Cup trophy. This will be the thirteenth edition of the 50-over tournament and the fourth to be held in India.
This is a unique cricket tour to India, the epicentre of world cricket today where cricket pulses through the veins of India as elemental to the national consciousness.
This is an exceptional opportunity to witness the spirit of cricket in India as well as exploring a delectable melange of mountains, heritage, colourful cities, culture and awe-inspiring forts and palaces.
Your Host is Mike Coward AM
Mike is among the world’s most distinguished, respected, distinctive cricket writers and broadcasters, a journalist, commentator and author, renowned for his knowledge of the game in India which he first visited 40 years ago. Mike has written on the game in major publications for more than 40 years and regularly toured the cricket world with Australian teams for more than five decades. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for his services to the sport he loves, and his work at recording its significance forever.
Tour Highlights
Three ICC World Cup Tournament matches with two block busters between archrivals at special venues.
- New Delhi (Arun Jaitley Stadium -Formerly known as Feroz Shah Kotla stadium one of oldest historical cricket grounds)- Australia vs Netherlands.
- Dharamshala – (One of the beautiful grounds in India with the Himalayan mountains as backdrop) Australia vs New Zealand.
- Ahmedabad - (One of the world largest cricketing grounds) Australia vs England.
Destinations
- New Delhi – India’s capital city, a heady mix of ancient cities, heritage monuments and 21st century modernity.
- Dharamshala – Famous for being home to the Dalai Lama and Centre for Tibetan culture. A beautiful hill station surrounded by snow-capped mountains and lush forests.
- Amritsar – Punjab’s heartland of rich culture with the famous Golden Temple and iconic cuisine.
- Jaipur - Rajasthan’s Pink City, a kaleidoscope of forts, palaces and bustling bazaars.
- Ahmedabad – centuries- old mausoleums, mosques, stepwells, Gandhi’s ashram, the renowned Calico Museum, heritage walks and terrific food.
- Accommodation in 5-star luxury hotels – a mix of old world charm, mountain retreats and palace hotels.
This is an incomparable, stylish and luxury program to India with the opportunity to watch the Australian team who are playing matches in beautiful and enthralling locations in India.
Wanderlust cricket-loving travellers will be bowled over by the range of cultural experiences offered in India. Aside from the cricket, intrepid travellers may extend their stay with a bespoke personal guided programme to immerse themselves further in Indian culture.
Itinerary Summary
Day Date Destination
1 - 24 Oct 2023, Tue Arrive-Delhi
2 - 25 Oct 2023, Wed Delhi Australia vs Netherlands
3 - 26 Oct 2023, Thu Delhi
4 - 27 Oct 2023, Fri Delhi-Dharamsala
5 - 28 Oct 2023, Sat Dharamshala Australia vs New Zealand
6 - 29 Oct 2023, Sun Dharamshala
7 - 30 Oct 2023, Mon Dharamsala -Amritsar
8 - 31 Oct 2023, Tue Amritsar- Jaipur
9 - 1 Nov 2023, Wed Jaipur
10 - 2 Nov 2023, Thu Jaipur
11 - 3 Nov 2023, Fri Jaipur -Ahmedabad
12 - 4 Nov 2023, Sat Ahmedabad - Australia vs England
13 - 5 Nov 2023, Sun Ahmedabad |Delhi | International or Ahmedabad | International
Detailed Itinerary
Day One –24 Oct 2023, Tue - Arrive-Delhi
On arrival at Delhi Airport, you will be greeted with an expedited VIP service and transferred to your hotel.
This evening, meet your fellow cricket aficionados and your tour host Mike Coward at a cocktail reception at the hotel’s convivial 1911 bar.
Overnight at the iconic The Imperial where a heritage room has been reserved.
This is Delhi’s most ambient and first historic luxury hotel reminiscent of the Raj with Art Deco and Lutyens details and a priceless collection of paintings and etchings adorning the public spaces. Gracious gardens, pool, spa and restaurants. Upgrades to heritage suites and above available on request.
SUGGESTED FLIGHTS
Singapore Airlines provides the most cost-effective arrivals from Australia into Delhi (and out of Ahmedabad).
Guests may prefer to depart Australia 23 October evening, arriving early morning, in which case we can reserve a room from the night before for immediate access.
Day Two – 25 Oct 2023, Wed - Delhi
Breakfast and morning at leisure.
This afternoon, leave for Arun Jaitley Stadium (Formerly known as Feroz Shah Kotla) where Australia takes on Netherlands in a Day / Night game.
This evening return to the hotel
Overnight at The Imperial B
Partner Program:
Accompanying partners not interested in the match can join a specially curated guided day of New Delhi, museums, monuments, and edited retail.
Day Three – 26 Oct 2023, Thu - Delhi
Morning at leisure.
This afternoon, enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride through the narrow alleys and vibrant shopping bazaars of Old Delhi and visit Humayun’s Tomb, the first Mughal Garden tomb and inspiration for several later monuments such as the incomparable Taj Mahal.
Overnight at The Imperial B
We provide a curated list of Delhi’s finest restaurants to choose from.
Day Four – 27 Oct 2023, Fri - Delhi | Dharamshala
After breakfast, transfer to Delhi Airport to board the flight for Dharamsala.
Spice Jet -1110 Hrs/1225 Hrs.
Arrive and check in at the hotel. Lunch on arrival. Evening village walk
Overnight at Rakkh Resort where a cottage has been reserved B L D
Located in Palampur about an hour from Dharamshala, the resort is a barefoot luxury experience of eco-inspired cottages perched on a hilltop with the backdrop of the Dhauladhar snow-capped ranges.
Day Five - 28 Oct 2023, Sat - Dharamshala
Early morning breakfast at the hotel and leave for the stadium around 08:00Hrs. Enjoy a day match where Australia takes on archival New Zealand in one of the most beautiful grounds in India. Evening return to the hotel.
Overnight at Rakkh Resort B D
Partner Program:
Accompanying partners not interested in the match can join a specially curated guided day of the region’s tea estates and a specialised pottery. This will include lunch.
Day Six – 29 Oct 2023, Sun - Dharamshala
After breakfast, take a private guided tour of Dharamsala | McLeod Ganj – home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Institute.
Lunch will be with Rani Chandresh Kumari and members of the Royal family of Kangra at their residence.
Maharani Chandresh Kumari Katoch, sister to the current Maharaja of Jodhpur became a politician in the early 1970’s belonging to the Indian National Congress party. She is a former Minister of Culture in India's central government and was a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of parliament), representing Jodhpur constituency. Katoch was sworn in as Cabinet Minister in the Government of India on 28 October 2012, and was given the portfolio of the Ministry of Culture. She is daughter of Maharaja Hanwant Singh of Jodhpur and Maharani Krishna Kumari and is married into the royal family of Kangra with Raja Aditya Dev Chand Katoch, in Himachal Pradesh.
This evening return to the hotel, and enjoy a forest trail and village walk culminating with a sunset and backdrop of prayer flags
Overnight at Rakkh Resort B L D
Day Seven – 30 Oct 2023, Mon - Dharamshala | Amritsar
After a leisurely breakfast leave for Amritsar.
En route visit the Kangra Fort and Museum, possibly India’s oldest fort and the largest in the Himalayas. The fort resisted Akbar's siege in 1615. Akbar's son Jehangir successfully subdued the fort in 1620, forcing the submission of the Raja of Chamba, “the greatest of all the rajas in the region”.
Lunch at Kangra Fort Museum and travel 4 hrs. to Amritsar. On arrival check in at the hotel. Optional visit to the Golden temple to watch the wonderful ceremony of the Holy Book being put to bed for the night.
The city’s greatest highlight is the Golden Temple that attracts devotees from all over India and Sikhs from around the world. The vast kitchen and dining room are surely one of the world’s wonders in terms of feeding the multitudes.
Founded in 1577 by the fourth Sikh guru, Guru Ram Das, Amritsar is home to the spectacular Golden Temple, Sikhism's holiest shrine and one of India’s most serene and humbling sights. The same cannot be said for the hyperactive streets surrounding the temple, but they're a delight to walk through for a sensory overload of sights, sounds and smells. The legendary Golden Temple is actually just a small part of this huge gurdwara complex, known to Sikhs as Harmandir Sahib. Spiritually, the focus of attention is the tank that surrounds the gleaming central shrine – the Amrit Sarovar, from which Amritsar takes its name, excavated by the fourth Sikh guru, Ram Das, in 1577. Ringed by a marble walkway, the tank is said to have healing powers, and pilgrims come from across the world to bathe in its sacred waters.
Floating at the end of a long causeway, the Golden Temple is a mesmerising blend of Hindu and Islamic architectural styles, with an elegant marble lower level and above, a shimmering second level, encased in intricately engraved gold panels, and topped by a dome gilded with 750kg of gold.
At the southeast end of the Golden Temple Complex is the Guru-Ka-Langar, an enormous dining room where an estimated 100,000 pilgrims come to eat every day after praying at the Golden Temple. Manned by a battalion of volunteers this is one of the world’s most astounding dining sites. Catering equally to everyone from paupers to millionaires, it's a humbling demonstration of the Sikh principles of hospitality, community service and charity.
Dinner & overnight at Taj Swarna where a Luxury room has been reserved B L D
Day Eight – 31 Oct 2023, Tue - Amritsar | Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel.
Return visit to the Golden Temple - a hive of activity at any time of day or night with people praying, bathing, gathering in groups, preparing food. You also visit the Jalianwala Bagh & Partition Museum. The Partition Museum Project (TPMP) was inaugurated in October 2016 by The Arts and Cultural Heritage Trust (TAACHT) to work towards the establishment of a world class, physical museum, dedicated to the memory of the Partition of the sub-continent in 1947 — its victims, its survivors and its lasting legacy. In one of the greatest and most painful upheavals of contemporary history, over twenty million people migrated to a new homeland on the other side of a quickly demarcated border, leaving behind precious memories. Often, the journey and relocation was accompanied by traumatic events, and millions of men, women and children lost not just homes, but lives in the attempt to cross over. Perhaps the sacrifice of those millions was seen as a necessity for acquiring Independence, and so there has been, largely, a silence around the Partition.
Afternoon check out and transfer to Amritsar airport for flight to Jaipur via Delhi
Vistara at 1525 Hrs /1640 Hrs Connect to Alliance Air 1925 Hrs /2030 Hrs
Arrival transfer to hotel and rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Sawai Man Mahal where a palace room has been reserved B
This is a Taj hotel that celebrates the best of Rajputana heritage. Each of the aesthetically designed and spacious rooms/suites open into private courtyards laced with greenery. The palace’s façade is an ode to Amber Fort and also showcases the 187-year-old Golden Gate, Rambagh Palace’s original gold gilded entrance in the lobby.
Day Nine – 1 Nov 2023, Wed - Jaipur
After breakfast - A full day’s excursion will take in the ancient capital of Amer (Amber). The magnificent 16th C fort comprises an extensive palace complex, built from pale yellow and pink sandstone, and white marble, and is divided into four main sections, each with its own courtyard.
Later visit and the stepwell, Panna Meena ka Kund. After lunch at Samode Haveli, segue back to the heart of the Pink City visiting the City Palace and the UNESCO-listed Royal Observatory (Jantar Mantar).
The "Pink City" of Jaipur (pink only since it was painted in 1853 for a visit by Prince Albert) is a marvellous synthesis of Hindu, Jain and Mughal influenced architecture. All around the magnificent palaces and buildings are bazaars teeming with people, camels and horses. Shopping here is a lot of fun, and the jewellery particularly interesting.
This evening’s Dinner is at Villa Palladio – the gorgeous inspiration of Barbara Mioloni where the Med meets Mughal décor – in a wonderful garden setting.
Overnight at Sawai Man Mahal B L D
Day Ten – 2 Nov 2023, Thu - Jaipur
Today’s excursions will be curated according to guests’ interest.
It might include:
- Jawahar Kala Kendra designed by architect and urban planner, Charles Correa, that in 1993 opened its doors to Jaipur’s cultural connoisseurs as a space that was meant to serve as a cultural hub and preserve Rajasthan’s myriad arts and craft. After years of decline it has been given a new facelift and hosts many interesting temporary exhibitions.
- Gyan Museum, a private collection of 3000 years of cultural heritage. With over 2500 works of executive art both Indian and foreign origin it displays exquisite textiles, paintings, metal art, silver hookahs, gorgeous antique jewellery, vintage spectacles, paintings of the 17th C and older.
- the Sculpture Park at the delightful less visited Nahargarh Fort.
- edited retail for shoppers
Evening visit Dera Amer for Rhythm with the Elephants followed by dinner.
OR, at the elegant Raj Mahal Palace
Overnight at Sawai Man Mahal B D
Day Eleven – 3 Nov 2023, Fri - Jaipur | Ahmedabad
Breakfast at hotel.
Later transfer to Delhi Airport in time to board flight for Ahmedabad
Indigo 1340 Hrs/1520 Hrs
Arrival transfer to hotel. The well-appointed Hyatt has wonderful views of the Sabarmati Riverfront and the UNESCO World Heritage City. Ideally located in the central business district, the hotel has generously-sized guestrooms, and award-winning restaurants to choose from.
Late evening, explore the beautiful domestic and religious architecture, learning more about local culture and history, and understand old city-planning methods on an evening nature walk.
This evening’s dinner is a sumptuous vegetarian thali on the terrace at the House of MG.
Overnight Hyatt Regency where a King room has been reserved. B D
Day Twelve – 4 Nov 2023, Sat - Ahmedabad
Morning at leisure. Afternoon enjoy another blockbuster Day/Night match Australia vs England in one of largest cricket stadiums in the world.
Partner Program:
Accompanying partners not interested in the match can join a specially curated guided day with your guide including the old city and historic quarter plus a visit to Gandhi’s ashram, including lunch.
Overnight Hyatt Regency B
Day Thirteen – 5 Nov 2023, Sun - Ahmedabad – Delhi | International connection
Breakfast and Morning at leisure. Late checkout at extra cost. B
Fly back to Delhi for international connections or depart late evening for flights to Australia.
SUGGESTED FLIGHTS
Fly to Delhi and connect to onward international flight.
Singapore Airlines have late evening departures at 2300 Hrs from Ahmedabad to Melbourne and Sydney.
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INDICATIVE TOUR COST in USD
UDSD 10.800 per person on twin share basis
Single room supplement:
USD 1850 per single room
PLUS
Domestic Airfares
Domestic Airfare – Economy Class** at an additional cost
Delhi / Dharamsala US$ 150 per person
Amritsar/Jaipur (Via Delhi) US$ 160 per person
Jaipur /Ahmedabad US$ 105 per person
Ahmedabad/ Delhi US$ 120 per person
Extra 5 Kg luggage per sector US$ 30
Extra 10 Kg luggage per sector US$ 60
Partner Program:
Accompanying partners not interested in the matches can join specially curated guided days that include transport, guide, lunch, cultural and shopping excursions.
Depending on the number wanting to join, the cost will be approximately an additional USD 300 – USD 600 per person
INCLUSIONS:
Accommodation as per hotels mentioned in the itinerary.
- Delhi –The Imperial–Heritage Room -3 Nights
- Dharamsala–Rakkh Resort-Hill View Cottage- 3 Nights
- Amritsar–Taj Swarna- Luxury Rooms-1 Nights
- Jaipur– Taj Sawai Man Mahal-Palace Rooms 3 Nights
- Ahmedabad– Hyatt Regency–King Room 2 Nights
Land Arrangement cost includes:
- Accommodation on a twin-share basis as per hotels mentioned in the itinerary.
- Airport transfers with assistance (VIP Individual transfers for arrival in Delhi on Day 1)
- Special guest hosting by Mike Coward including commentary, discussions ...
- Breakfast at all the hotels & Full Board in Dharamsala
- Meals - Lunches & Dinner as per itinerary
- Welcome cocktail meeting at 1911 bar (Indian Wine and Beer) at Imperial Delhi on 24th Oct.
- Lunch with Rani Chandresh Kumari in Dharamsala on 29th Oct
- Lunch at Kangra Fort 30 th October
- Dinner at Taj Swarana in Amritsar on 30 th October
- Lunch at Samode Haveli in Jaipur on 1st November
- Dinner at Villa Palladio in Jaipur on 1st November
- Dinner at Dera Amber or Raj Mahal in Jaipur on 2nd November
- Dinner in Ahmedabad at House of MG on 3nd November
- Transportation in Air-Conditioned Vehicle as mentioned above (One AC Coach in Delhi and + Innova’s for Amritsar & Dharamsala)
- Guesstimate cost for tickets to all three cricket matches
- Sightseeing tours & excursions as specified in itinerary.
- Service of full-time English-Speaking accompanying guide
- Mineral water & light snacks (cookies, wafers etc.) in the vehicle
- All presently applicable taxes
EXCLUSIONS:
- Domestic airfares (Mentioned separately)
- Lunch / Dinner on any of the days other than mentioned.
- Telephone calls, faxes, and all forms of communication.
- Travel & Health insurance.
- Single room or sole occupancy costs supplements
- Personal service tips and gratuities
- Items of personal nature such as Alcoholic/ Non-Alcoholic drinks, laundry, sundries etc.
- Any optional activities / excursions or extras other than those specified.
- Late checkout if required on the last day in Ahmedabad
- Excess luggage.
SPECIAL NOTES
- Check-In time at hotels is 1400 hrs & Check-out time is 1200 Noon
- The itinerary calculations are based on present Government Tax and current fuel prices. In future if the Government decides to increase the Government Taxes or there is a high-rise on fuel prices there will be addition surcharges to the prices quoted
- Dollar Fluctuation: There has been a significant rise & fall of Indian Rupee against the US Dollar for the last year. In case the Indian Rupee falls below 79 against 1 US$ we have to re quote
- Flight schedule is subject to change without notice
LIABILITY
Marieke’s Art of Living P/L and their Indian ground agents while undertaking tours, transportation, hotel accommodations and other services only acts as an agent on the clear understanding that it shall not be, in any way responsible or liable for any accident, damage loss, delay or inconvenience caused in connection with travel facilities (Hotels, Resorts, Airlines, Transporters, Railways) arranged by the company, its employees or agents. Rates quoted are subject to change without notice due to change in foreign exchange rate, or transport or hotel tariff. All bookings are accepted and executed with utmost care, yet no responsibility is undertaken for any change or deviation on account of factors beyond our control.
This Tour remains the Copyright of Marieke’s Art of Living p/l. We reserve the right to vary the itinerary at any time in the best interests of our clients.
Marieke’s Art of Living Director, Marieke Brugman has designed, refined and escorted Indian small group tours for more than three decades, as well as leading cultural and gastronomic tours to other regions of the sub-continent, Europe and Africa and has developed a lifelong attraction to the exotic and compelling Indian experience that ignites all the senses with the sights, sounds, tastes, smells, festivals, music, bazaars like no other on earth. Indeed, it makes you think about the meaning of life, in ways that you don't, living in the west. She brings to the tours meticulous planning, and has lost count of how many tours she has curated throughout India over the decades, but is especially excited about offering this inaugural Royal India Cricket programme.
Your Tour Escort and Special Guest, Mike Coward AM is an engaging host and wonderful raconteur and the author of 13 books on the game and has interviewed the greatest players of the past fifty years - from Sir Donald Bradman to Sachin Tendulkar - for television documentaries and the archive at the Bradman Museum and International Cricket Hall of Fame. Mike has covered four 50-over World Cups including Australia's first victory against seemingly impossible odds in India in 1987 - one of his most treasured memories in more than 50 years of covering the game throughout the world. In 1989 Mike briefly lived in southern India while writing the first of two books set in India and has cultivated a deep affection for the country and its culture.
QUERIES
- On receipt of your deposit a Comprehensive Travel kit, covering all necessities will be forwarded.
- Allow at least 6 weeks before departure to seek and implement any medical advice.
- Also allow at least 4- 2 weeks to obtain the mandatory Indian Visitors Visa. Australian citizens are now eligible for Visa on arrival.
- People's greatest fear about travelling in India is usually around poverty and illness. Whilst you won't be shielded from experiencing the real India in all its multiplicity, you are not travelling in the largest cities where poverty can be quite confronting. Moreover, in 20+ years of escorting tours, we have never had anyone sick, beyond perhaps a day's discomfort as they adjust to a new diet. Dedicated to seeking out the very finest regional cuisines, we also ensure the highest standards of hygiene. In fact the enormous variety of dishes, flavours, aromas is one of the tour's highlights.
- Wine drinkers alert! Even when it is available in hotels, wine tends to the undistinguished, though has been improving recently, and if imported is over-priced and expensive. Indian beer is excellent.
BOOKING Necessities:
To confirm the booking please complete the accompanying booking sheet for all passengers, accompanied by the required deposit or credit card guarantee.
Confirmation of Booking:
On confirmation of booking, detailed travel and medical notes will be forwarded, as well as a bibliography.
Visa and Medical + Insurance requirements:
Allow at least 6 weeks before departure to seek and implement any medical advice with your own physician.
Also allow at least 2-4 weeks to obtain the Mandatory Indian Visa for which you need a passport with at least 6 months validity remaining from the time of your re-entry to your own country.
Australian citizens and numerous other nationalities are now eligible for Visa on Arrival.
Application s MUST be completed Online @ https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Full instructions for upload-able photos, payment etc can be found @
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Please be wary of other websites purporting to provide E-visas at much greater cost. The above website is the legitimate one for applications.
Travellers must arrive in India with a printed copy of the visa issued.
Comprehensive Travel Insurance that covers all eventualities is Mandatory for joining the trip and recommended to be in place at the time you book flights and your position on the tour. It most certainly should also include medical evacuation @ high altitude.
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Participation in this tour requires you to be moderately fit with plenty of stamina. Given the scope of this program, there are a number of domestic flights to cover the multifarious terrain.
Accommodation
The highest standard of accommodation in each destination has been reserved for your tour. The diversity of choice is part of the enchantment of visiting India and each experience will be memorable.
It is a mix of luxury Rural Retreats, modern Hotels, and Palaces.
We are also able to quote the cost of upgrades to higher category rooms.
Hotels have considerably hiked their rates for these dates and require an immediate 25% deposit to guarantee the rooms.
BOOKING REQUIREMENTS:
To confirm the booking please complete the accompanying booking sheet for all passengers, accompanied by the required deposit.
CONDITIONS
Departure of this Tour Program is for a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 20 guests (with the current pricing based on 10 participating guests).
If numbers fall below 10 participants, we might still offer the tour at an increased cost.
If numbers are 12 or more, the cost will decrease.
A Final Decision will be taken by mid August In the event the tour needs to be cancelled there will be a refund of deposits less $500 per person administration fee.
However, we do not reimburse nor are responsible for any travel expenses already incurred.
- Evidence of Comprehensive Travel Insurance is a mandatory condition for joining the Tour.
- A Valid Passport with at least 6 months validity from the end of the tour date left is a requirement.
- The Booking Form must be completed. Deposits should be sent as TT interbank transfer per the details below.
DEPOSIT
Non-Refundable DEPOSIT: US $1000 per person, payable NOW
On receipt of Deposit, we send travel notes, bibliography and medical advice for your Tour preparation. (Please refer also to Credit Guarantee Option below).
BALANCE OF PAYMENT DUE: 15 August 2023
PAYMENT
Preferred payment is by Telegraphic Bank Transfer (TT). All major credit cards are accepted but cards attract a commission and are subject to prevailing exchange rates.
For Tours to be paid in United States Dollars. Please arrange with your bank to provide a direct telegraphic transfer into the following account. Please also ensure that you also cover any additional fees your bank may charge to send or for us to receive, including intermediary bank fees which are often hidden in the documentation or overlooked. Please ensure the bank send the funds in USD without conversion.
Please do NOT have your bank issue a foreign currency cheque as these can take up to 8 weeks to clear.
In recognition that this is a slightly cumbersome process, we are also happy to negotiate a credit card guarantee for the deposit. The credit card is then only activated in accordance with the strict terms and conditions of the policy outlined below, that is, if you cancel within the specified time frames after initially having placed your booking. This would be charged in AUD at the prevailing USD exchange rate at the time. With this option, clients need only effect one TT at the time full payment is due, thereby attracting only one set of fees.
USD Payment To:
Maria Brugman
6 Marianne Ave Rye 3941
C/- HSBC
International Swift#: HKBAAU2SXXX
BSB #: 342250
Account #: 306289090
If paying in Australian dollars. the final value will be adjusted against the prevailing USD exchange rate at the time the final monies are due.
AUD Payment To:
Marieke’s Art of Living Client Trust account
C/- ANZ Bank
Forest Hills 3131
International Swift Code: ANZBAU3M
BSB#: 013328
Account # 480470182
By Credit card, in which case approximately 1.5%-4% service fee is added (Depending on choice of card). For security purposes, kindly fax or phone through your credit card details
CURRENCY FLUCTUATION + Quoted Prices
The above prices are subject to unavoidable fluctuations. Whilst we do our utmost to honour published prices, you will be notified of any necessary and unavoidable increases caused by fuel prices, Government taxes, or a decrease in the optimum group size.
DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENT
The deposit is accepted as a first installment of the tour cost and will be refunded – minus a US500 administrative fee and any non-recoverable costs if the arrangements cannot be confirmed or the tour is cancelled. A detailed invoice is sent out to all passengers booked on the tour, approximately two weeks prior to due date of the final payment. Final payment for the tour needs to be received at least 65 days prior to tour departure.
FORCED CANCELLATION
In the event that, due to failure to reach a minimum number of tour participants (excluding the tour leader), we will offer the tour to a lesser number at a revised cost that will be notified. If it is necessary to cancel the tour, you will receive a refund of your deposit less USD 500 per person administrative fee and any non-recoverable costs. However, we accept no liability for any travel expenses already incurred.
Suspension of a trip
- We may suspend a trip at any time prior to departure in case of force majeure.
- We consider force majeure when a natural calamity or act of God makes the performance of our obligation impossible; when this extraordinary circumstance and its consequences are beyond reasonable foresight and control; when we are not able to prevent the event from occurring in the first place.
- Where possible, your trip would be postponed to a future date. Monies paid, less an administration fee of US 500 and non-recoverable costs, would be credited towards the new trip. We would endeavour to keep the new trip at the same price as the suspended trip, but some costs may vary (seasonal accommodation costs, entrance fees). Standard terms and conditions would apply to the new booking. Monies paid would be kept as in-house credit.
- Where a future trip is not possible, Marieke’s Art of Living in conjunction with the company’s Indian agents will make every effort to refund all monies paid, less an administration fee of US 500 and non-recoverable costs.
- Flight schedule is subject to change without notice
- Reporting time for domestic flight is at least 1.5 hrs prior to departure of the flight. For international flights it is 3 hrs in economy and 2 hours for business class.
- All domestic flights allow 15Kilo checked in Baggage in economy class except Air India. Air India Allows 25 kilos. We will make provision for you to be able to prepurchase excess luggage with the final invoice.
