a tour of australia and new zealand

NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THE TOUR:
- meals not specified,
- insurance, documentation.
- upgraded cabins on the cruise: add $330 per person for ocean view, add $1220 per person for balcony.
- tips on the ship—to be paid directly on the ship.
- Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) for Australia & New Zealand

HOW TO BOOK:
Please call, book online or send the registration form printed below. A non-refundable deposit of $500.00 per person is required at the time of booking. Insurance must be purchased at the time of booking.
Second deposit of $1000 pp due by July  4, 2026

BALANCE OF PAYMENT:
The outstanding balance is payable 60 days prior to departure (Sep 4, 2026). For late bookings (within 60 days), full payment is due immediately.

CANCELLATION:
If cancellation is necessary, please advise IHT immediately in writing. Cancellation charges are as follows:
-Before July 4th, 2026- $500.00 per person
-Between July 4th and Sep 4th—$1500 per person
-After Sep 4th – 100% of the total cost

IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING:
A $150.00 administration charge will be applied for changes you make to your booking outside the 60-day-to-departure period. Please note that name changes are not allowed, and such will be treated as cancellations.

IF IHT CHANGES YOUR BOOKING:
IHT will advise you of any change we feel significantly alters the holiday which you have purchased from us. Occasionally, changes might occur close to departure time. In such cases, you will be notified as soon as possible. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the local tour operator may have to make last minute changes in hotel or schedule. We reserve the right to substitute any of the hotels with hotels in similar or better category. First class twin-bedded rooms with private facilities are used.

UNUSED SERVICES:
No refund or adjustment can be made for any portion of holiday not used.

GOOD VALUE AND EXPECTATIONS:
The Ministry of Consumer Relations requires that Ontarians traveling abroad be advised that they may encounter different living standards and practices than those at home.

FLIGHT CONNECTIONS:
IHT sells holidays from and returning to Toronto only, unless otherwise specified. In the event of a change in our flight times, with or without notice, we cannot accept responsibility for any special connecting fares which you might purchase, and which cannot be changed without penalty.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION:
A valid American passport is required for all visits outside of the US. It is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure proper and valid documentation. Failure to provide valid documentation may result in denied boarding of the aircraft and cancellation of your flight arrangements without refund. If you are holding a passport other than the Canadian, please contact IHT to determine whether a visa is required for entry into the country you will be visiting.

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE:
One piece per person (50 lbs) plus a carry-on bag (weighting not more than 12 lbs)

FLIGHT TIMES:
All flight times are subject to change with or without prior notice to the passengers or his/her agent. IHT does not accept liability for missed connections or any expenses resulting from an off schedule, rescheduled or late flight operations.

PRICES:
Prices in this brochure are given in US dollars unless otherwise stated. Prices are correct at the time of going to press. In the event of any changes beyond IHT control, including but not limited to increase in government taxes or levies or significant fluctuation in foreign exchange rates, IHT reserves the right to surcharge the passenger/s.
 
LIABILITY:
IHT is a tour operator and has made the advertised holiday arrangements with the airline/s/, hotel/s/, cruise ship/s/, other operator/s/, and other. Each of these organizations has its own specific terms and conditions for doing business and you will be bound by them. IHT accepts no responsibility for: (a) the acts or omissions of any party/ies other than IHT employees, (b) failure by the passenger to be properly documented, (c/ failure by the passenger to comply with departure or joining or baggage requirements, (d) aircraft delays, government actions, acts of God or any factors beyond our direct control, (e) cancellation or delay to any tour or holiday or change to the itinerary, (f) expenses resulting from lost or damaged baggage. IHT reserves the right to refuse any person as a member of these tours at its own discretion. IHT reserves the right to cancel any or all departure/s with or without prior notice and IHT sole responsibility shall be to refund all monies paid for such canceled departures. The laws and courts which govern this contract are those of the Province of Ontario.

FORCE MAJEURE:
In no event shall the Agency be liable for any failure to perform its obligations or delay in performing its obligations where such failure or delay is due to events beyond its control which prevents the performance of its obligations, including without limitation, nuclear or environmental catastrophes; natural disasters and extreme weather conditions; war, invasion, or similar hostilities; rebellion, revolution, insurrection; riots or civil unrest; strikes, lockouts and labour action; acts or threats of terrorism; epidemic, pandemic, or spread of disease; Acts of State or governmental restrictions; and loss or prolonged interruption of necessary utilities, communications or computer services. The customer acknowledges that the Agency, on behalf of the customer and anyone for whom the customer requests the Agency make travel arrangements, will forward funds to independent third-party travel suppliers, and that once forwarded, these funds may not be recovered and/or refunded. Where a force majeure event has occurred, performance of the Agency’s obligations shall be suspended for the duration of the force majeure event, and the Agency shall perform its obligations when it is possible to do so. In any event, the liability of the Agency arising out of force majeure event shall not exceed amounts paid directly by the customer or anyone for whom customer requests the Agency make travel arrangements, to the Agency, and the Agency shall not be liable for any consequential or indirect damages or legal costs incurred by any party. In such Force Majeure cases a cash refund might not be offered, however the Agency may opt to offer the customer a future travel credit for the value of the tour.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
When you book your IHT tour, an agreement is made between you and IHT and others who will provide services. Please read carefully the information on this page for it sets out the conditions governing the provisions of these holidays.