R THE RUGBY LEAGUE EXPERIENCE TRAVEL PACKAGES & TOURS 2009 What a great season 2008 was! Now everyone is over summer and looking forward to the upcoming season we have released our travel packages and tours for 2009. We are proud to be the only travel company that specialises in the Greatest Game of All. We have vast experience with sending rugby league fans, just like you, as well as teams, to the biggest games in Australia and abroad. As always, all of our tours come with our guarantee of providing you, the Rugby League fan, with the best value official packages in the market. FEATURE MATCH PACKAGES FOR 2009 DOMESTIC SEASON We have created 6 feature match packages for you to choose from. If the game you would like to attend is not featured we can tailor a package specifically to suit you, your family or group. So whether you are with a business, social group, fan club or Junior Rugby League Club it is the best way to secure your group seating and accommodation. 1 TEST MATCH, AUSTRALIA V NZ FRI MAY 8 SUNCORP STADIUM BRISBANE 2 STATE OF ORIGIN 1, QLD v NSW WED JUNE 3 ETIHAD STADIUM,MELBOURNE 3 STATE OF ORIGIN 2, NSW v QLD WED JUNE 24 ANZ STADIUM, SYDNEY 4 STATE OF ORIGIN 3, QLD v NSW WED JULY 15 SUNCORP STADIUM,BRISBANE 5 NRL GRAND FINAL SUN OCT 4 ANZ STADIUM, SYDNEY 6 THE ULTIMATE GRAND FINAL EXPERIENCE SUN OCT 4 ANZ STADIUM, SYDNEY Booking your Rugby League Experience travel package or escorted tour is easy. Just fill out the booking form and forward it to the address or fax at the bottom of the page. Alternatively, come in and see us at our offices in Alexandria. You can control your budget with a choice of hotels prices for each hotel are shown in the following information along with details of match transfers, functions etc. We have a range of optional extras you can add to your packages see our website for the full details on activities like Harbour Bridge Climbs. We can arrange additional nights, flights, car hire or whatever else you may need. All packages also include a gift from Rugby League Experience. Our packages sell out each year so get in quick to secure your very own Rugby League Experience. 2009 QUAD SERIES IN ENGLAND AND FRANCE For this upcoming tour to England and France we are currently taking expressions of interest. As soon as dates and venues are confirmed we will release full details of our tour. For many of you who have joined one of previous Kangaroo Supporters Tours you will know first hand what a wonderful experience these tours are. Over the years we have taken 100s of Aussie fans to the UK and France with our Big League tours and Artie s Army. We have earned our reputation as the leader in providing quality and affordable rugby league tours. We have many contacts in both the UK and France and are looking forward to taking you over with fellow enthusiasts. Any fans wanting to catch any of the action of the Super League we can get you to any of the games, from London to Perpignan. We also have years of experience organising School and Club overseas playing tours and Club End Of Season trips so contact us for a quote for any Rugby League travel and we ll be happy to help. THE RUGBY LEAGUE EXPERIENCE POSTAL ADDRESS: P.O BOX 7345 ALEXANDRIA 2015 LOCATION: Unit 25, 110 Bourke Rd Alexandria 2015
PACKAGE 1 TEST MATCH AUSTRALIA V NEW ZEALAND FRIDAY MAY 08 2009 SUNCORP STADIUM, BRISBANE 1 Night accommodation at your selected hotel - IN FRI MAY 8 / OUT SAT MAY 9 Category 1 reserved seating - Australia V New Zealand ASTOR METROPOLE $299 $399 $299 $90 $18 OAKS CHARLOTTE TOWERS $399 $529 $389 $110 $18 PACKAGE 2 SOO1 QUEENSLAND v NEW SOUTH WALES WEDNESDAY JUNE 3 - ETIHAD STADIUM, MELBOURNE 1 Night accommodation at your selected hotel - IN WED JUNE 3 / OUT THU JUNE 4 Category 1 reserved seating State of Origin 1 TRAVELODGE SOUTHBANK $299 $383 $289 $85 $18 OAKS ON MARKET $399 $499 $389 $100 $18 VIBE SAVOY $419 $509 $409 $100 $26 PACKAGE 3 SOO2 NEW SOUTH WALES v QUEENSLAND WEDNESDAY JUNE 24 - ANZ STADIUM, SYDNEY 1 Night accommodation at your selected hotel - IN WED JUNE 24 / OUT THU JUNE 25 Category 1 reserved seating State of Origin 2 METRO SYDNEY CENTRAL $315 $395 $295 $85 $15 RYDGES WORLD SQUARE $399 $499 $485 $120 $39 GREAT PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES ON OUR BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR OF ANZ STADIUM THE BOYS FROM TWEED HEADS - END OF SEASON TRIP TO THE NRL GRAND FINAL ENJOYING SOME KAREOKE FUN WITH BLOCKER & BENNY ON OUR HARBOUR CRUISE MADE SOME NEW FRIENDS ON TOUR, NOW OFF FOR DRINKS AT DARLING HARBOUR AFTER A DAY ENJOYING THE SIGHTS OF SYDNEY ONE OF OUR PREVIOUS KANGAROO SUPPORTER TOUR MEMBERS AT HULL WATCHING THE KANGAROOS SMASH THE POMS IN 2003
PACKAGE 4 SOO3 QUEENSLAND v NEW SOUTH WALES WEDNESDAY JULY 15 - SUNCORP STADIUM, BRISBANE 1 Night accommodation at your selected hotel - IN WED JULY 15 / OUT THU JULY 16 Category 1 reserved seating State of Origin 3 BRISBANE ASTOR METROPOLE $529 $609 $519 $90 $18 OAKS CHARLOTTE TOWERS $599 $709 $579 $110 $18 GOLD COAST HOTEL Includes MATCH TRANSFERS ARISTROCRAT APARTMENTS NA $499 $549 $499 $70 $18 VIBE GOLD COAST $559 $599 $549 $90 $20 PACKAGE 5 NRL GRAND FINAL SUNDAY OCTOBER 4 - ANZ STADIUM, SYDNEY 2 Nights accommodation at your selected hotel - IN SAT OCT 3 / OUT MON OCT 5 Category 1 reserved seating NRL Grand Final METRO SYDNEY CENTRAL $569 $699 $559 $85 $15 RYDGES WORLD SQUARE $669 $799 $649 $110 $39 MEDINA EXECUTIVE COOGEE $689 $809 $679 $190 $20 PACKAGE 6 ULTIMATE GRAND FINAL EXPERIENCE SUNDAY OCTOBER 4 - ANZ STADIUM, SYDNEY Looking for that total Grand Final experience? THEN THIS 4 DAY PACKAGE IS THE ONE FOR YOU! The atmosphere and excitement of the weekend starts off with the Thursday night attendance at the Channel 9 Footy Show Grand Final Special, then builds as we have our exclusive behind the scenes tour of ANZ Stadium. Our Legends of League Grand Final Harbour Cruise is a truly special day where you will lunch with some of the greats of our game. The weekend finishes off with the great spectacle of the NRL Grand Final complete with luxury coach match transfers. 4 Nights accommodation at the 5 STAR RYDGES WORLD SQUARE with Breakfast included - IN THURS OCT1 / OUT MON OCT 5 Category 1 reserved seating Attendance at the Channel 9 Footy Show s Grand Final Special Exclusive Behind the Scenes guided tour of the grand final venue, ANZ Stadium Fully catered Legends of League Grand Final Sydney Harbour Cruise Luxury coach transfers HOTEL RATING TWIN pp SINGLE TRIPLE pp EXTRA NIGHT pp RYDGES WORLD SQUARE $1699 $1999 $1599 $130 POSTAL ADDRESS: P.O BOX 7345 ALEXANDRIA 2015 LOCATION: Unit 25, 110 Bourke Rd Alexandria 2015
THE RUGBY LEAGUE EXPERIENCE FEATURE MATCH PACKAGES 2009 DOMESTIC SEASON BOOKING FORM PLEASE FILL OUT 1 FORM FOR EACH MATCH PACKAGE YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND TICK YOUR SELECTED MATCH PACKAGE: 1 AUST v NZ Test 2 SOO1 3 SOO2 4 SOO3 5 NRL Grand Final 6 Ultimate Grand Final Experience SURNAME FIRST NAME TITLE HOTEL ROOM TYPE SINGLE,TWIN, DOUBLE (TRIPLE ON REQUEST) BREAKFAST ADDITIONAL NIGHTS / FURTHER TRAVEL ADDRESS P/CODE PHONE (h) (m) EMAIL TRAVEL INSURANCE REQUIRED (Please indicate ) YES NO CHEQUE - Please make cheque payable to The Rugby League Experience DIRECT DEPOSIT - ST GEORGE BANK BSB 112879 A/C 056165779 CREDIT CARD Visa, or Mastercard 2% surcharge Amex or Diners 4% surcharge. Card Type Card Number Expiry Date / I have read understood and agree to the tour booking conditions: SIGNED NAME DATE At the time of booking The Rugby League Experience can offer you the best available price on domestic flights as well as extended stay, travel insurance, car hire and sightseeing options. For more information and quotes please ring or email the contact details below. PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO THE RUGBY LEAGUE EXPERIENCE PTY LTD P.O. BOX 7345 ALEXANDRIA 2015
BOOKING CONDITIONS All bookings are accepted according to the following conditions. Please read carefully. GENERAL - Prices and availability are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are correct at the time of printing. - Passengers with disabilities are welcome providing a paying companion capable of providing all assistance accompanies them. - No traveller will be permitted on tour or continue on tour if their physical or mental state, or behaviour, or hygiene in the opinion of the tour operator or its agents makes them objectionable to the tour party as a whole. All travellers must behave in a socially acceptable and legal manner. RESERVATIONS/DEPOSITS - For Package 6 The Ultimate Grand Final Experience a deposit of $400.00 per person must be made at the time of booking. For all other packages full payment must be made at time of booking. CHANGES - Due to the specific nature of the tour, the Rugby League Experience reserves the right to change any element of the tour to another day or time without notice. If any element of the tour is cancelled by the Rugby League Experience for any reason, The Rugby League Experience will reimburse the passenger the cancelled portion of the tour. - All arrangements booked for the passenger have been made on prices at the time of booking and are subject to change in accordance with advice from the service provider regarding changes to airfares, fluctuation of exchange rates, increased levies to service providers or variations in the itinerary caused by cancellations or curtailment of services or rescheduling. The passenger agrees to pay any such additional charges prior to ticketing and travel departure. CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS - This package is non-refundable. - Passengers will not be entitled to a refund for any unused services after commencement of tour. AMENDMENT FEES - A fee of $50.00 per booking per amendment will be charged after the originally requested itinerary has been confirmed, in addition to any fees imposed by the airlines/service providers. Amendments requested after the final payment has been made and travel documents issued may have additional fees applied by the airlines/service providers. TRAVEL INSURANCE - We strongly recommend travel insurance to cover unexpected losses, damage or theft and expenses such as hospital or medical. ADDITIONAL SERVICES - Items not included in the itinerary such gratuities, laundry, meals and drinks except as specified, etc are the responsibility of the passenger. DISCLOSURE OR PERSONAL INFORMATION - The passenger consents to provide personal details to The Rugby League Experience and for that information to be used where necessary in order to make airline and other travel arrangements on their behalf RESPONSIBILITY - Luggage and Personal effects are at the owner s risk and The Rugby League Experience accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage to the passenger s personal luggage or effects. Travel Insurance is highly recommended. - The Rugby League Experience, a trading name of Experience Sport! Pty Ltd is a member of AFTA and the Travel Compensation Fund, Licence No. 2TA5260. Experience Sport! is the tour operator and acts only as agents for passengers in the making of arrangements with transport carriers, hoteliers, restaurants and other service providers for the tour. As a result we cannot accept responsibility for any injury, damage, loss, delay, change of schedule, irregularity, additional expense or liability, sickness or death caused to any person or property caused directly or indirectly by the omissions or default, negligent or otherwise of those providing the transport, accommodation or other services in connection with the tour, or other events that are beyond their direct control such as but not limited to war, flood, fire, civil disturbances, acts of god, acts of government or other authorities, accidents to or failure of machinery or equipment or industrial action, theft, epidemic, quarantine, medical, customs or other regulations, delay or cancellation or changes in itinerary or schedules, improper or insufficient passports or visas or other documents. This agreement constituted by the terms and conditions contained in this document are governed by the laws of New South Wales Australia. - Tickets purchased on your behalf to any event are not refundable under any circumstances. The Rugby League Experience accepts no responsibility for the loss, theft, destruction or misplacement of any tickets regardless of the reason.