Sydney 3-Night Post Conference August 2-5, 2015 Sydney, capital of New South Wales was founded in 1788 and is Australia's oldest city. Sydney sits astride Port Jackson, one of the most beautiful deep water harbours in the world. With a population of just over 4 million, Sydney is also Australia's largest city. The city boasts famous landmarks such as the Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, as well as a fine array of restaurants, theatres, shopping complexes and some of Australia's best surfing beaches. Itinerary Includes Group Transfer to Melbourne Airport Cost of flight from Melbourne to Sydney Transfer from airport to hotel upon arrival 3 nights Sydney at Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel Half day sightseeing tour Guided Opera House Tour 5 Meals: Daily breakfast / 2 dinners Welcome & Farewell $1,529.00 per person based on double occupancy $349.00 per person single supplement BOOK EARLY AND SAVE $100 OFF PRICES ABOVE! Bookings must be under deposit on or before January 31, 2015 Prices Exclude: International Airfare Passport fees. Visa Fee which is currently $25 pp Tips and gratuities for drivers, guides and maids Meals not indicated by (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner Room outside of normal check-in/check-out times Optional Touring Items of a personal nature - such as liquor, telephone calls, internet etc. Insurance Protection Airport Transfers: Since guest will be departing at the same time to Melbourne Airport for flight to Sydney, the transfers have been included. However, transfers to Sydney Airport after the tour are not included and there are a few options. Airport Shuttle Service - $30.00 per person. Shuttle can make many stops. Private Group Transfer with Meet & Greet Services approx.. $45.00 per person may be available once participants provide air schedules and depending on numbers. *subject to change
Sydney Day by Day Itinerary Sunday / August 2, 2015 Melbourne - Sydney Group transfer to Melbourne Airport. Fly from Melbourne to Sydney via Qantas on an afternoon flight. Welcome to Sydney! A representative will meet you at the airport and assist group with transfer by private coach from the Sydney Airport to the hotel. Accommodation: Parkroyal Darling Harbour 150 Day Street Sydney Superior Room with Full Breakfast Daily http://www.parkroyalhotels.com/en/hotels-resorts/australia/darling-harbour-sydney.html About your hotel After a day out exploring the things to do in Sydney, there s nothing quite like returning to the lush comforts of PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney s hotel rooms and suites. Rest your eyes on fabulous views of downtown Sydney as well as the Darling Harbour precinct, and wake up refreshed in our modern accommodation complete with top-of-theline amenities. Check-in followed by time to freshen up. Later group will be transferred to the Sydney Tower Restaurant for Welcome Dinner. Sydney Tower Restaurant is the most spectacular showcase of Sydney and its cuisine. Immerse yourself in amazing 360 degree views of Sydney harbour and beyond in the highest revolving restaurants in the southern hemisphere. Enjoy the buffet which offers fresh seafood including fresh virgin oysters, Australian carvery and International dishes all while soaking up the spectacular Sydney views. **Smart casual dress required. Entry to Sydney Tower is via the Sydney Tower Dining Reception Desk located on Level 4 in Westfield Shopping Centre Sydney, between Castlereagh and Pitt Street. Clients must check in at reception 15 minutes prior to booking time and obtain a lift pass to access the tower. Tables will only be held for up to 15 minutes after the confirmed booking time so if clients are delayed they should contact the restaurant on 8223 3800 to amend the reservation time (subject to availability). Please note that there is a dining time of 1.5 hours for all Sydney Tower Buffet reservations. After dinner, the group will be transferred back to the hotel
Monday / August 3, 2015 Sydney Full Day Tour Full breakfast at your hotel. Today we gather for our own Private Sightseeing Tour of Sydney. Tour the historic Rocks area, Sydney's birthplace, and travel past old pubs, restored terrace houses and quaint shops. See Sydney's commercial and shopping heart, with its mixture of old and new buildings. See Chinatown and Darling Harbour before heading to historical Mrs Macquarie's Chair, where you can photograph the Opera House and Harbour Bridge together. Continue past St Mary's Cathedral and the Art Gallery to Kings Cross, scene of Sydney's nightlife. Travel through the exclusive suburbs of Double Bay and Rose Bay. Visit Watsons Bay and Bondi Beach. Lunch at Bondi Beach is included Return to the city via Paddington, with its beautifully restored colonial terrace houses. This afternoon enjoy one hour guided Sydney Opera House Tour, Sydney s most famous iconic architectural marvel. 50 years ago a young Danish architect, dreaming of Bennelong Point, designed a masterpiece which pushed the boundaries of creativity and science and put Sydney on the map forever. See inside the world s most recognizable sails. Experience this miracle of architecture and engineering. A work of art that came into existence against impossible odds to become one of the busiest performing arts centres in the world. ** Please note: There are approximately 200 steps on the guided tour Rejoin your coach for a stop at St Mary s Cathedral Message from St. Mary s Cathedral St Mary s Cathedral stands in the centre of Sydney as a Christian statement of grace and beauty. Generations of artists have
bequeathed to it their magnificent gifts in stone and glass, designing a unique space of solace and prayer within this vibrant city. This Cathedral represents the spiritual origins of the Catholic Church in Australia. It is one of Sydney's most treasured historic buildings and one of the finest examples of English-style gothic churches in the world. William Wilkinson Wardell, the 19th century architect, dreamed of a gothic structure shaped from the local yellow-block sandstone on which this city is built. The building was finally completed 100 years after the architect's death. The Cathedral is dedicated to Mary Help of Christians. Mary, the mother of Jesus, invites all who enter this sanctuary to appreciate their own fundamental worth and destiny. We are brothers and sisters beyond all distinctions of race, religion, nationality or economic class. Here we encounter the gracious mystery within whose presence we journey through life. Mass times Monday thru Friday - 1.10pm, 5.30pm (Choral Mass Monday to Thursday during School term time) At the end of your tour, you will be dropped off at your accommodation. Tuesday / August 5, 2015 Sydney Full breakfast at your hotel. Full Day at leisure. Take today and enjoy Sydney as you like. Explore on your own or take in an optional tour. OPTIONAL AT EXTRA COST: DAY BRIDGECLIMB - 240.00 per person You will be transferred to No. 3 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, for your Climb with BridgeClimb. Please arrange to check in 15 minutes prior to your climb. An alcohol breathalizer test will be done prior to climbing. This is the opportunity to climb the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. A comprehensive briefing and safety demonstration is conducted as well as being provided with a bridge-suit, communications equipment and a bridge harness that is linked to a static line throughout the climb. You will be led by one of BridgeClimb's professional Climb Leaders, on a 3.5 hour guided journey (including preparation and briefing), to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Climb takes you along the outer arch of the Bridge on catwalks and ladders all the way to the summit, 134 metres above Sydney Harbour. The steady incline to the summit leaves you free to focus your attention on the surroundings, with the opportunity to witness 360 degree views of Sydney including east to the Sydney Opera House, west to the Blue Mountains and the Harbour city surrounds. Upon conclusion receive a complimentary photograph of your climb group, a personalized commemorative climber certificate and complimentary climber cap. Tour concludes at the BridgeClimb office. Note: Do not bring cameras, video recorders or other loose articles. Please wear suitable enclosed rubber soled shoes such as runners or hiking shoes. PVC and leather soled shoes are unsuitable. Please make your own way to your hotel. Note there are different Bridge Climbs available. Twilight, Night, Dawn, Day as indicated herein.
OPTIONAL AT EXTRA COST: Blue Mountains Deluxe Eco Tour 260.00 per person Regular Tour An AEA Luxury Tours vehicle will pick you up from your hotel to commence a full day Blue Mountains Deluxe Eco Tour. Commence your journey to the heart of a unique World Heritage Region. Travel to Featherdale Wildlife Park before any other tourists, for close encounters with native Australian animals such as kangaroos, koalas, emus and wombats. Departing Featherdale, commence your drive to the Blue Mountains travelling through the picturesque village of Wentworth Falls and onto Wentworth Falls Lookout for spectacular views over the Jamison Valley and the magnificent waterfalls after which it it s named. Enjoy a leisurely walk to see the waterfalls. Next stop is the remote Eaglehawk Lookout for views of the famous Three Sisters. Travel around the Blue Mountains to arrive at Blackheath for lunch. The afternoon is spent visiting a selection of lookouts including Govetts Leap. Drive through the historic village of Mt Wilson and stop at a remote lookout to enjoy a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice. The last stop will be Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens to enjoy a leisurely walk through the gardens enjoying the expansive views. Tour concludes at approximately 5.00pm, at which time hotel drop offs will commence. Other optional tours available upon request. Later this evening, make your own way to your local restaurant (10 minute walk) Located right at the edge of Darling Harbour which is gorgeous under the night lights. A fabulous way to spend your final evening in Sydney. 3 Course Dinner at Cyren Bar Grill Seafood Afterwards stroll, shop and enjoy your last night in Sydney. Walk back to your hotel. Wednesday / August 5, 2015 Sydney Full breakfast at your hotel. Check out and group transfer to Sydney Airport. ** End Services **
RESERVATIONS and TERMS & CONDITIONS Reservation are on a first come, first serve basis. Space is currently being held for 12 rooms. Deposit: $400.00 per person along with signed Reservation Form and insurance premium if chosen. Final Payment: Due May 5, 2015 by check or credit card, along with a copy of passport. Make all checks payable to: Viking Travel Service Mail Payments to: Viking Travel Service, 700 Pasquinelli Drive, Westmont, IL 60559 Documentation Required: Valid passport & VISA. Passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from return date and should have a few empty pages. Names on airline tickets must match passports and failure to do so will result in denied boarding. VISA: Required for travel o Australia. Currently the visa fee is $25.00 per person. Non-US Citizens should contact consulate for further information. Special needs: Persons having physical or dietary issues should notify Viking Travel Service for further information. Travel Insurance: Travel Guard Insurance coverage is available and would cover trip cancellation due to covered medical reasons, interruption, accident, baggage and medical and covered unforeseen circumstances. As with all insurance policies, cost is non-refundable and subject to change at any time. Insurance rates are calculated on the total cost per person at 6.5% and should be paid along with deposit for maximum coverage such as waiver of pre-existing medical conditions, flight guard and default. Travel insurance will protect you from penalties listed below. Note: We can provide coverage for your entire trip. Travel Guard Insurance Coverages Coverage Maximum Benefits Coverage Maximum Benefits Trip Cancellation Trip cost Medical Expenses $25,000 Trip Interruption Trip cost 150% of trip cost Emergency Evacuation $500,000 Travel Delay $750 (Maximum $150/day) Baggage Delay $300 Baggage & Personal Effects Loss $1,000 Cancellation Penalty: If you must cancel, the following per person penalties apply. Without exception, all cancellations must be in writing (letter, fax or email) to Viking Travel Service and effective the date of receipt. Any unused portions of the package are non-refundable. No shows or no written notice will result in 100% penalty. Date of Deposit to March 31, 2015 = No penalty / April 1 to May 4, 2015 = Deposit / May 6 to departure = 100% penalty Space is being held for 12 rooms. Additional space upon request. This group requires minimum of 10 travelers for pricing to be valid.
RESERVATION FORM Sydney Post Package August 2 5, 2015 Please indicate $1,529.00 per person, double Single add $349.00 BOOK EARLY AND SAVE $100 OFF PRICES ABOVE! Bookings must be under deposit on or before January 31, 2015 Name as it appears on your government issued photo I.D: Passenger 1: / / First Middle Last Address: City: St. Zip: Home Ph: Work Ph: Cell: Email: Date of Birth: Gender Are there any dietary or physical restrictions we should be aware of? Kindly fill out a separate form if not travelling with spouse. Passenger 2: / / First Middle Last Home Ph: Work Ph: Cell: Email: Date of Birth: Gender Are there any dietary or physical restrictions we should be aware of? PAYMENT INFORMATION DEPOSIT: $400.00 per person for people (person). Deposit amount: $ Total amount enclosed $ Please charge my credit card: Visa MasterCard American Express Discover Card Card Number: Expires: Name of card holder: Security # Notice: While every effort will be made to adhere to the specifics shown in this or any other publication, certain circumstances may necessitate alterations, therefore; all fares, taxes, fuel surcharges, schedules, hours of arrival and departure and all other information contained herein are subject to change. Bookings made after final payment date are subject to availability and late booking fee. Any unused portions of the package are non-refundable. Responsibility: Neither Viking Travel Service, its affiliated entities and its and their employees, shareholders, officers, directors, successors, agents, and assigns, own or operate any person or entity which provide goods and services for these trips. Because none of the above maintains any control over the personnel, equipment, or operations of these suppliers, Viking Travel Service assumes no responsibility for and cannot be held liable for any personal injury, death property damage or other loss, accident or delay, inconvenience, or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of (1) any wrongful, negligent, willful or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any of the suppliers or their employees or agents, (2) any defect in or failure of any vehicle, equipment, or instrument owned, operated or otherwise used by any of these suppliers, or (3) any wrongful, willful or negligent act or omission on the part of any other party not under the supervision and control of Viking Travel Service. Additionally, responsibility is not accepted for losses or expense due to sickness, lack of appropriate medical facilities or practitioners, weather, natural disasters, strikes, theft or other criminal acts, war, terrorism, computer problems, or other such causes. All service and accommodations are subject to the laws of the country in which they are provided. Viking Travel Service reserves the right to make changes in the published itinerary whenever, in their sole judgment, conditions warrant, or if they deem it necessary for the comfort, convenience, or safety of the tour. They reserve the right to withdraw any tour announced. Viking Travel Service reserves the right to decline to accept any person as a member of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the tour at any time, when such action is determined by the tour manager to be in the best interest of the health, safety, and general welfare of the tour group or of the individual participant. Viking Travel Service is not liable for any personal effects, same being the sole responsibility of the owner at all times. Payment constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions. All countries have the right to deny entry to US citizens, therefore, it is the sole responsibility of the traveler to check the countries to which they will be traveling to for any reason that might prohibit them entry, such as a criminal record, health issue, citizenship status and/or other legal issues. I (we) have read, understand and am (are) in agreement with the Terms & Conditions of this vacation package. Signed: Date: GROUP # E5171 VIKING TRAVEL SERVICE Shared Adventures - Custom Group Travel Division 700-C Pasquinelli Drive - Westmont, IL 60559 Tel: 630-321-1664 Toll Free: 800-233-3963 Fax: 630-321-1669 www.vikingtvl.com