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Charity Challenge

EMF Charity Challenges www.emf.org.au

n A cultural experience like no other: Explore the beauty of this country’s misty highlands, dense jungles and national parks

n A chance to make a difference: raise funds that will directly help patients at Epworth receive the best possible care, and have all the support they need

n Scheduled 17-26 March 2017

n Witness herds of elephants at Pinnawala National Park

n Explore the ancient caves of Dambulla

n Discover the rock fortresses of Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa

n Wander the hill capital of Kandy and its Royal Botanical Gardens

n Safari the Uda Walawe National Park

n Climb Little Adams Peak and Ella Rock

n Visit Galle’s Dutch Fortress

n Relax at the coastal town Ahangama

Explore Sri Lanka

Epworth Charity Challenge Sri Lanka

trip highligh tsRaising money for Epworth Medical Foundation

Seeing the Elephants at Pinnawala National ParkDambulla Cave Temple

Climbing Sigiriya Rock FortressTime spent in the hill capital of Kandy and

the Royal Botanical GardensViewing large herds of Elephants on a jeep

Safari of Uda Walawe National ParkOptional climbs of Little Adams Peak and Ella Rock

Galles Dutch FortressTime at leisure at coastal town Ahangama

Supporting Your CauseEpworth Medical FoundationEpworth Medical Foundation (EMF) opened in 1982 to raise much‑needed funds to ensure patients at Epworth Health Care receive the best possible care. Our work is vital, because Epworth is a charitable, not‑for‑profit hospital. We rely on your generosity to enable us to stay at the forefront of advancements in medical technology, for our patients. Epworth is a private, not‑for‑profit organisation. We receive very limited funding from government. Instead, we rely on funds raised by Epworth Medical Foundation to continue to provide our patients with the best possible facilities, equipment, surgical expertise and access to research.By taking part in the EMF Bike for Health, you will not only enjoy the adventure of a lifetime: you will also be helping to give vital support to hundreds of our patients.

1 – © 2016 World Expeditions Travel Group ‑ Scott Pinnegar 4/14/2016 1:01:47 PM

Trip Duration 10 days Trip Code: EW4Grade Adventure touringSummary 10 day trip and 9 nights hotel

Your Huma ChallengeThank you for your interest in our Epworth Charity Challenge Sri Lanka. Huma Charity Challenge is a division of the worldwide adventure travel company World Expeditions. When joining a Huma Charity Challenge you embark on a remarkable journey to discover your inner philanthropist as you raise money for a Charity that is important to you. At the same time you take on the challenge of fundraising and partake in an adventure to discover new worlds, new landscapes and new cultures ... perhaps you’ll even discover how far your personal boundaries stretch as you take on a physical challenge like a cycling, trekking or a mountaineering adventure. We are passionate about off‑the‑beaten track travel experiences as they provide travellers with the thrill of coming face to face with untouched cultures as well as wilderness regions of great natural beauty. Our itineraries are well researched, affordable and tailored for the enjoyment of small groups. Our itineraries provide the very best travel experience, designed by people with vast local knowledge who share our vision of authentic exchange and real exploration with a responsible travel approach at the core.


Experience the wonders of this mystical country whilst helping raise much needed funds for Epworth Medical Foundation and thus ensuring that our

wards remain equipped with cutting edge, world class medical equipment.

What Impact Will My Fundraising Have?Epworth Medical Foundation ‑ The difference you makeWhen you donate to the Foundation, your generosity is used to directly benefit our patients. For example, more than half of all medical equipment at Epworth HealthCare is funded by the Foundation, and 80 percent of our medical research.Charitable funds are used to support:*state‑of‑the‑art medical equipment that ensures our patients receive the very best*world‑class facilities that maximise patient outcomes, safety and comfort*groundbreaking medical research projects and trials, shared with our patients*staff education and training opportunities to pass best‑practice on to our patients*support programs to care for our patients’ emotional and financial needs

Your AdventureA land of misty highlands and tea plantations, dense jungles and national parks, Sri Lanka is a truly amazing country to explore. From the palm fringed west coast, we travel to Pinnawala to witness large herds of Elephants before exploring the ancient caves of Dambulla. We continue to the rock fortress of Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa ‑ the medieval capital of Sri Lanka, before heading to the hill town of Kandy with its splendid botanical gardens and lush tea plantations. We then travel to the colonial hill station of Nuwara Eliya before enjoy a walking in the Horton Plains, the only National Park in the hill country and view the Baker’s Falls Water Falls. We continue to Ella and undertake two challenging climbs of Little Adam’s Peak and Ella Rock before continuing to the Uda Walawe National Park. Our trip ends with a visit to the Southern coast at Ahangama before returning to Colombo via port city of Galle. A stunning exploration of Sri Lanka staying in lovely character filled hotels.

Fundraising OptionsThere are a number of ways you can approach your fundraising:1.Simply pay for it yourself, as you would any other holiday (although this will be a LOT more memorable than any other holiday!). If you do so, $2,500 of this cost will be tax deductible.2. Fundraise some or all of the amount. When you do so, any donations that others make towards your challenge will be tax deductible. If you’d like to fundraise for your trip but don’t know where to start, our professional fundraisers will provide you with the support and resources to make it easy and stress‑free.

Online Fundraising PortalWhen fundraising for the charity donation component of this challenge you must seek permission of your charity before beginning to fundraise in their name. The team at Epworth will be in touch with you upon registration to give you the details of the online fundraising page and permission to fundraise.The minimum fundraising target is $2,500 per person. You can do it!


Charity Challenge PaymentsJoining Melbourne Travel/Fundraising Cost Twin Share: $6790

Non Refundable Registration Fee: $200

Optional Single Supplement: $670

All prices are per person

Huma Challenge does not require single travellers to pay a surcharge for travelling alone. We will arrange for you to share accommodation with

another traveller of the same gender and if we can not match you up we will provide a single room at no extra charge. If you prefer not to share a single

supplement is payable to guarantee your own room. The cost of the single supplement is listed above.

Trip Dates

2017 17 Mar - 26 Mar




Itinerary at a GlanceDAY 1 FRIDAY 17TH MARCH FLY AUSTRALIA TO COLOMBO, TRANSFER TO HOTELDAY 2 SATURDAY 18TH MARCH DRIVE TO SIGIRIYA VIA PINNAWALA AND DAMBULLA

CAVESDAY 3 SUNDAY 19TH MARCH CLIMB THE ROCK FORTRESS OF SIGIRIYA, LUNCH AT SPICE

GARDEN, DRIVE TO KANDYDAY 4 MONDAY 20TH MARCH SIGHTSEEING IN KANDY INCLUDING SACRED TOOTH

TEMPLEDAY 5 TUESDAY 21ST MARCH TRAVEL BY TRAIN TO NANU OYA, DRIVE TO NUWARA ELIYADAY 6 WEDNESDAY 22ND MARCH WALK IN HORTON PLAINS, TRANSFER TO ELLA, CLIMB

LITTLE ADAM’S PEAKDAY 7 THURSDAY 23RD MARCH CLIMB ELLA ROCK, GAME DRIVE IN UDALALAWE

NATIONAL PARKDAY 8 FRIDAY 24TH MARCH TRANSFER TO AHANGAMA VIA TANGALLE, AFTERNOON AT

LEISUREDAY 9 SATURDAY 25TH MARCH TRAVEL TO COLOMBO VIA GALLE, FLY TO MELBOURNEDAY 10 SUNDAY 26TH MARCH ARRIVE AUSTRALIA

What’s Included International airfares on Thai Airways International including fuel and tax

surcharges $2,500 fundraising amount, tax deductible Trip escorted by Epworth Medical Foundation representative Accommodation in good quality hotels All meals included Airport transfers All internal transport by air conditioned deluxe private vehicle English speaking local leader Game drives by private jeep with animal tracker All sightseeing and site entry fees as listed

No local payments policy: Local cash payments are becoming increasingly popular with many operators. The policy seems to benefit the tour operators, more than the local economies or travellers, as it avoids local taxes and transfers the cost and risk of cash handling to travellers. In accordance with our Responsible Travel practices.

Detailed ItineraryDAY 1 Friday 17th March Fly Australia to Colombo, transfer to hotelAfter all the planing and preparation the wait is finally over! Please make your way to your Australian gateway airport for your flight to Delhi. Flight details will be sent once you register. We arrive into Colombo just after midnight and will be met be our guide and transferred to our hotel at Negombo.Overnight Jetwing J Hotelmeals: NIL


Fast FactsCountries Visited:

Sri Lanka

Visas:Yes*

Vaccinations:Please consult a travel vaccination

specialist for up to date information

Group Size Min:

14

Group Size Max:

22

Singles:A single supplement is available for this trip*

Leader:Expert Local Leader & Escort

Responsible TravelThe environments we travel through are fragile. It is our responsibility as visitors to minimise the impact of our presence.

World Expeditions were the proud recipients of the inaugural Australian National Travel

Industry’s Environmental Achievement award for our Responsible Travel Guidebook.

This detailed guide to responsible & sustainable travel is provided to all World

Expeditions clients before they travel. Please ask your consultant if you have

not received your copy of our award winning book. Alternatively, you may like

to download a copy from our website www.worldexpeditions.com




DAY 2 Saturday 18th March Drive to Sigiriya via Pinnawala and Dambulla CavesAfter breakfast we drive to Sigiriya enroute stopping at Pinnawala to witness the large herd of Elephants bathing in the Waters of Maha oya. We shall enjoy an early lunch here before continuing to Sigiriya. On arrival we will explore the famous Rock Cave Temples of Dambulla. This stunning World Heritage Site is also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla and situated in the central part of the country. It is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings. These paintings and statues are related to Gautama Buddha and his life. After exploring the Caves we proceed to the comfort of The Aliya Resort and Spa. Overnight Aliya resort and Spameals: B,L,D

DAY 3 Sunday 19th March Climb the rock fortress of Sigiriya, lunch at spice garden, drive to KandyThis morning we have an opportunity to climb the rock fortress of Sigiriya, a Royal Citadel for 20 years in the 5th Century AD built by King Kasyapa. The fortress is contemporary with the paintings of Ajantha and Ellora Caves in India with highlights including the Frescoes, Mirror Wall and the Lion’s Paw, considered as the 8th Wonder of the modern world. This unique rock fortress or “castle in the sky” is a massive monolith of red stone that rises 600ft above ground. We then leave for Kandy - the hill capital of Sri Lanka enjoying a lovely lunch at Spice Garden.Overnight Earls Regent Hotel.meals: B,L,D

DAY 4 Monday 20th March Sightseeing in Kandy including Sacred Tooth TempleSri Lanka’s hill capital, stronghold of the Sinhala Kings, Kandy is the country’s most beautiful town. It is 488 metres above sea level and next to Colombo is Sri Lanka’s most visited place. The focal point of the town is, without doubt, the golden roofed Dalada Maligawa where the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha is enshrined. Major restoration work is in progress here by the UNESCO. We continue to the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya (one of the finest of its kind in Asia with more than 5000 species of flora, and once the headquarters of Lord Mountbatten), where we enjoy a picnic lunch. This afternoon we will enjoy a sightseeing tour around Kandy city.Overnight Earls Regent Hotel.meals: B,L,D

DAY 5 Tuesday 21st March Travel by train to Nanu Oya, drive to Nuwara EliyaAfter a late breakfast we commence our journey towards the Peradeniya railway station. From here we board our luxury train to the regions of Nanu Oya. We travel through stunning Tea plantation scenery and enjoy lunch on board the train. On arrival at Nanu Oya station our vehicle is waiting for us to Nuwara Eliya, a colonial hill station with English Tudor style dwellings in a stunning settingOvernight at the St Andrews Hotelmeals: B,L,D



Adventure TravelBy its very nature adventure travel involves

an element of the unexpected. In remote and developing countries do not expect

standards you are used to at home. Remote areas are sometimes unpredictable and

itineraries may be altered. To get the most out of your adventure it is important

that you are flexible, positive and eager to take on all the challenges that arise. If

you are uncertain about your suitability for this trip we recommend that you speak

with your consultant of travel agent.

Important NoteThese trip notes represent the most current information for this itinerary, and may supersede any information

in the current brochure, including but not limited to the itinerary and price.




DAY 6 Wednesday 22nd March Walk in Horton Plains, transfer to Ella, climb Little Adam’s PeakWe have an early start this morning to get on the road by 5.30am for our day in the spectacular Horton Plains. The hotel will prepare breakfast packets for us to enjoy onroute. The Horton Plains is rich in biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the region, the region is absolutely stunning and houses many animals. This area is a part of the newly declared World Heritage Site of the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka. The plains are the island’s most isolated plateau, situated 1860 meters above sea level. This 3,162- hectare National Park is a natural playground and is of tremendous importance containing the second and third highest mountains in Sri Lanka. It’s widely spread Patna grass-covered plains are the haunt of many species of flora and fauna among which are found leopards, sambhur, deer, slender lories, purple monkeys, eagles and some 247 species of butterflies. It is also home to rare orchids, Rhododrendon trees and exotic mosses. We embark on a wonderful trek visiting the iconic sites like Worlds End and Bakers Falls. After our trek we meet up with our vehicle and proceed to Ella and check into our hotel with a spectacular view to the plains below. This afternoon we continue with the most challenging day in our program as we venture out to climb Little Adam;s Peak. The trek is an adventurous climb that will take around 3 1/2 hours and gain us incredible views from the summit.Overnight at either Ella Mount Heaven Hotel of Heavens Edge Hotel.meals: B,L,D

DAY 7 Thursday 23rd March Climb Ella Rock, game drive in Udalalawe National ParkThis morning we rise for an early breakfast, before the sun becomes strong, we venture out to climb Ella Rock, an adventurous climb and trek of around 3 and a ½ Hours return. Ella rock is a steep climb in sections with winding pathways through shrub lands and jungle. It is essential that long clothing is worn on this climb. We then continue towards Udawalawe. On arrival we enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan Rice and Curry Lunch at the potters village of Mankada, and there after we board our jeeps and venture out within the Udawalawe National Park. Uda Walawe National Park is situated around a reservoir in the south central area of the island. This park comprises grasslands, thorny scrubs and many valuable species of trees. Large herds of elephants, species of deer, wild boar, water buffalo and jackals are some of the wild animals found. It is a wonderful place to view large amounts of wild elephants in their natural habitat. Overnight Grand Udawalawe Hotelmeals: B,L,D

DAY 8 Friday 24th March Transfer to Ahangama via Tangalle, afternoon at leisureAfter breakfast we commence our journey to Ahangama on the coast of Southern Sri Lanka. En route we make our way to Tangalle and walk to the spectacular rock cave temples. The walk includes climbing 500 detailed cut in rock steps that leads to a unique Buddhist shrine at an elevation 200meters above sea level. We continue our journey stopping off briefly to see one of the best blow holes in the subcontinent before enjoying lunch at the Dickwella Beach Resort. After lunch we make our way to Ahangama for an afternoon of relaxation on the beach. Overnight Insight Hotelmeals: B,L,D

DAY 9 Saturday 25th March Travel to Colombo via Galle, fly to MelbourneAfter breakfast leave for Galle on the south west coast. Galle is a port city, standing on one of the main sea routes in the southern part of the city. It has a unique charm among the many historic places in Sri Lanka. The Dutch built the 1st Protestant church in Sri Lanka here, and it is also famous for its Dutch Fort, a world heritage listed site. This afternoon we continue our journey to Colombo Airport for your flight home.meals: B,L,D


DAY 10 Sunday 26th March Arrive AustraliaWe arrive back home in Australia after a life-changing journey to one of the most fascinating countries in the world. What a wild ride !meals: NIL

This itinerary is subject to change with any modifications in Community regulations as well as Governmental changes and natural circumstances beyond our control.

Country InformationSri Lanka, formerly Ceylon, is an island republic in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of India. The island is separated from India by the Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar. Lying between the two nations is a chain of small islands known as Adam’s Bridge. The greatest length from north to south is about 440 km (about 273 miles); the greatest width is about 220 km (about 137 miles). The total area is 65,610 square kilometres (25,332 sq miles). The administrative capital is Sri Jayawardenepura (Kotte); and Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city. Sri Lanka’s coast, particularly the west, south, and southeast, is palm‑fringed and indented by lagoons and inlets. The more rugged northeastern coast contains Trincomalee Harbor, considered one of the best natural harbours in the world. Around 74 percent of the population of Sri Lanka is of Sinhalese descent. The largest minority groups are the Sri Lankan Tamils and the Indian Tamils, which together account for about 18 percent of the population. The remaining population includes the descendants of Moors (Arabs), Burghers (Dutch), Malays, and Veddas.The population is 19.3 million, with the majority living in the countryside and only 23% residing in urban areas. Buddhism was first introduced into Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BC, and is the dominant religion in Sri Lanka (approx. 69 percent of the population).15 percent of the population is Hindu, 8 percent is Christian, and 8 percent is Muslim. Religion plays an important role in Sri Lanka; a revival of Buddhism was associated with the rise of Sinhalese nationalism. Most public holidays are based on religious festivals. The annual torchlight temple procession, or Perahara, in which ornamentally covered elephants and hundreds of dancers participate, draws thousands of devotees. Pilgrimages also play an important role here. The most important pilgrimage is to the top of Adams Peak. Muslims believe that Adam and Eve lived here after they left the Garden of Eden. Buddhists visit a rock on the peak that they believe contains one of Buddha’s footprints. Another important pilgrimage is to the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, where it is believed that one of Buddha’s teeth is enshrined. The official languages of Sri Lanka are Sinhala, or Sinhalese, and Tamil. Sinhala is spoken by 74 percent of the population. Tamil, a Dravidian language of southern India, is spoken by people living in the northern and eastern provinces. English, the official language of the country until 1957, is still widely used.

ClimateSri Lanka is very much a tropical country with distinct dry and wet seasons and a generally humid climate.However the seasons depend on your location on the island. Our trip operates in the South West where the dry season extends from December to March.Average temperature will be around 27 degrees Celsius in coastal flat areas, 20 degrees Celsius in Kandy and may fall to around 15‑17 degrees Celsius in the hills. You should be prepared for cool nights in the hills – as low as 10 degrees Celsius.




Dietary RequirementsProvided we are advised in advance of your departure we are able to cater for vegetarian diets and can assist with medically recommended diets (allergies and intolerances). Please ensure you discuss your requirements with us well in advance (at least 1 month prior to your trip) to determine whether we can cater to such dietary requirements on your chosen adventure. Please note that options are likely to be limited in very remote locations or alternatives may be more expensive or unavailable. There may be times when those with special requirements may need to provide their own food. We are unable to guarantee a peanut‑free or allergen‑free trip, and therefore, we strongly encourage that travellers with life‑threatening or severe allergies take all necessary medical precautions to prepare for the possibility of exposure. Passengers must travel with all necessary medications for food allergies and be capable of self‑administering these medications.

Accommodation on the Trip

In Sri Lanka we stay at the comfortable 2 to 3 star well located Hotels. Most hotels on your trip have free WIFI, a pool and bar, gymnasium.

What You CarryIn your daypack you will need to carry a rainjacket, water bottle, camera gear, valuables and personal items such as sunscreen, lip‑eze etc

Equipment RequiredThere is no specialist gear required for this journey (a comprehensive gear list is provided in the pre‑departure information provided on booking).

Vehicles & SafetyDuring the course of your trip, we will use a variety of vehicles, all which are fit for purpose and the conditions encountered. It should be noted that laws governing transportation safety may differ from those in your home country and on occasion some vehicles may not have seat belts fitted. While game viewing within a national park could be one example. Whilst we do not include animal rides on most of our trips, there are occasions where it may be possible to undertake them optionally and to do so is at your own risk. Note that helmets and professional riding equipment are not available in all circumstances.

What’s Not Included Aerated & alcoholic drinks Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc. Travel insurance Visa





Info NightsWorld Expeditions invites you to attend our inspiring adventure travel slide shows. These special evenings are designed to inform and entertain and are hosted by our most experienced and passionate adventure travellers and mountaineers. Ask our staff for a slide show schedule or register on our website ‑ www.worldexpeditions.com. Shows can fill early so it is important to register your attendance so we know to save a seat, or two!

How To BookTo register on this Charity Challenge please complete the registration form and return to Huma Charity Challenge, Attention Scott PinnegarEmail: [email protected]: Huma Charity Challenge, Level 1 ‑ 393 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000Otherwise you can make your booking online by using the REGISTER NOW button found at the bottom of the relevant Charity Challenge page on our website www.humacharitychallenge.com.au The Epworth Medical Foundation staff are able to answer any questions you may have as well as provide you with all the support you need as you fundraise for your challenge. Please contact Scott Bulger on telephone 03 9426 6359 or email [email protected] who will be happy to talk with you.





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TERMS & CONDITIONS | EPWORTH FOUNDATION CHALLENGE EVENTSIn completing and submitting the Registration Form, you agree to be bound by these conditions which constitute the agreement between the World Expeditions Travel Group Pty Ltd ACN 001424 568 (World Expeditions), Huma Challenge, the Epworth Foundation and you. No purported variation of these conditions will be effective unless in writing and signed by a person so authorised by World Expeditions.

In these terms & conditions reference to “World Expeditions or Huma Challenge representatives” means tour leaders and staff of World Expeditions/Huma Challenge and its officers, employees, agents, licensees, guides and other third parties and representatives and the land management authorities in each country in which the tour is conducted, or any of them.

1. How to BookTo reserve your place on your selected charity challenge you should complete the registration form and send it with a non refundable $200 registration deposit. Places are limited on this charity challenge and we allocate on a first come first served basis.

2. Payment & FundraisingEligibility to take part in the charity challenge is contingent to the participant raising the fundraising target. Fundraising and travel cost payments must be made to the Epworth Medical Foundation 45 days prior to departure.

3. Amendments/CancellationsAmendments: If you wish to make amendments to your tour arrangements, you must notify World Expeditions in writing and you will be liable for any increase in airfares or operational expenses occasioned by the amendment. All administration fees must be paid before departure.Cancellations: If you wish to cancel your tour you must notify World Expeditions in writing and the following cancellation fees will apply:• If the cancellation is received more than 45 days prior to departure, your $200

deposit is forfeited.• If the cancellation is received less than 45 days prior to departure you will forfeit

100% of travel cost payments and any fundraising payments made to Epworth Medical Foundation will be retained as a donation.

4. Health & Fitness RequirementsYou must be in good health and physical condition and are strongly advised to follow our pre-departure fitness training recommendations, where necessary. For many of our tours you will be required to submit a medical questionnaire completed by you or your doctor as proof that you are fit enough to participate in the tour. Only if you are over 70 years of age or have a pre-existing medical condition will you be required to have the form completed and signed by your doctor, otherwise, you should complete and sign the form yourself and return it to World Expeditions 70 days prior to departure. Tours take place in remote areas where there is little or no access to normal medical services or hospital facilities for serious problems. Evacuation, where necessary, can be prolonged, difficult and expensive. Medical and evacuation expenses will be your responsibility. World Expeditions reserves the right in its absolute discretion to refuse a participant the right to participate in a tour on medical or fitness grounds.

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on this tour;• you have disclosed to World Expeditions every matter concerning your health

and mental and physical fitness of which you are aware, or ought reasonably be expected to know, that is relevant to World Expeditions’ decision to permit you to go on the adventure tour;

• immediately upon any adverse change in your health or fitness that may be likely to affect World Expeditions’ decision to permit you to go on the adventure tour, you will notify World Expeditions in writing of any such adverse change;

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If you fail to comply with the duty of disclosure in this condition and if World Expeditions would not have permitted you to undertake the tour, or continue participation of the tour, had you made full disclosure under this condition, World Expeditions will not be liable, except to the minimum extent required by law, for personal injury, death or property damage or loss incurred by you.

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reason a tour leader believes, in his or her absolute discretion, that you should not participate in the tour, before your departure, even if you pass your medical, he/she may exclude you from the tour. In this event, but subject to condition 5, you will be offered the option of taking another tour considered suitable for you or a full refund. If for any reason during a tour the nominated tour leader considers you should not participate further due to you committing an illegal act, or in the opinion of the nominated tour leader, your behaviour is causing or is likely to cause danger, distress or annoyance to others, or your fitness or health is inadequate, he or she may direct you not to continue and you must follow the nominated tour leader’s instructions. In this case you will not be entitled to any refund. Travel insurance may compensate you depending on the circumstances.

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Expeditions will not give rise to any right on your part to cancel the tour or claim any expenses, loss or damage which may be suffered.

7. Cancellation due to tour registration numbersWorld Expeditions reserves the right to cancel any tour prior to departure in the event that there are too few people booked on a tour in which case you will be given a full refund of the registration fee and travel cost paid by you. Only exceptions will be non refundable permits or flights that need pre payment. You will not be entitled to claim any additional amounts or seek any compensation for any injury, loss, expenses or damage (either direct or consequential) or for any loss of time or inconvenience which may result from such cancellation (including but not limited to visa, passport and vaccination charges, or departure, gear purchases, airport and airline taxes).

8. Route changes, Postponement, Cancellation or DelayWorld Expeditions reserves the right to:• cancel or modify any routes within the tour or objectives set out in the itinerary; or• substitute different or equivalent routes within the tour in place of cancelled or

modified routes, or • postpone, cancel or delay (either in relation to the departure or arrival times or the duration of the tour) any such aspect of the tour if, in the absolute discretion of World Expeditions, it is necessary to do so due to inclement weather, snow or icy conditions or conditions that are otherwise likely to be hazardous or dangerous or due to any other adverse or threatening conditions whether political or military or terrorist or otherwise or if, in the absolute discretion of World Expeditions, there is a likelihood of any such event occurring which may impact upon the safety of the participants, or if an act or omission of a third party prevents the tour or the aspect of the tour being undertaken in accordance with your registration or for any other reason considered necessary by World Expeditions. In the event of any change, modification, cancellation postponement or delay under this condition, you acknowledge that you will have no right of refund of the tour price (whether in whole or in part) and no right to claim compensation for any injury, loss or damage or other additional expenses incurred by virtue of the change, modification, cancellation postponement or delay. World Expeditions also reserves, in its absolute discretion, the right to cancel any tour due to any government travel warning or advice, or any change in such warning or advice. In this event, condition 4 applies as if you had transferred or cancelled the tour at the date that World Expeditions cancelled the tour due to the governmental travel warning or advice. Travel insurance may compensate you depending on the circumstances.

9. Itineraries and brochuresItineraries and other details are published in good faith as statements of intention only and reasonable changes in the itinerary and related items may be made where deemed necessary or advisable by World Expeditions. The information contained in World Expeditions’ brochures, itineraries, and internet site is, to the best of World Expeditions’ belief, correct at the date of publishing.

10. InsurancePersonal travel insurance is not included in the tour price. It is a condition of registration for a tour with World Expeditions, and your responsibility to ensure that you are adequately insured for the full duration of the tour in respect of illness, injury, death, loss of baggage and personal items and cancellation and curtailment. You must provide evidence to World Expeditions that you have obtained personal travel insurance. You must ensure that your personal travel insurance covers all of the activities you expect to participate in.

11. Proof of citizenship or information required to travelIt is your responsibility to obtain proper identification or proof of citizenship as required by the authorities of the destination to which you are travelling. You will not be entitled to a refund if you are denied boarding or entry on any basis, including without limitation, improper documentation or failure to provide information. It is recommended that your passport is valid for six months beyond the date of your return home to your home country.

12. Airlines and other transport providersAny material published by World Expeditions, the Registration Form and these conditions of contract are not issued on behalf of, and do not commit any airline whose services are used or proposed to be used in the course of the tour. In the event that an airline’s proposed travel or fare schedule is amended or cancelled, such amendment or cancellation will not be considered a cancellation of the tour by World Expeditions. Any flights or other transport forming part of the tour arrangements are subject to the conditions of the carrying airline or other transport entity, which in most cases limits the airlines’ or other transport entity’s liability to passengers in accordance with applicable international law and conventions.

13. Tour PricesInternational package prices are per person and based on ground costs, fuel prices, airfares, exchange rates and assumptions made at the time of developing the quote, while domestic package prices are based on the ground costs and assumptions made at the time of developing the quote. World Expeditions tries its utmost not to increase tour prices, however sometimes increases are outside its control. World Expeditions reserves the right to amend tour prices without notice at any time before and including the departure date. Amendments may be necessitated for many reasons including, but not limited to exchange rate fluctuations, increased fuel costs, airfares, airport charges, increases in ground operator service fees, or the need to engage alternative air or ground operators. Any increase in tour prices must be paid prior to the departure date.

14. Exclusions from tour priceWithout limitation, the following items are excluded from the tour price:• personal travel insurance;• visa, passport and vaccination charges;• extra meals, transport costs, accommodation costs, or other expenses not included

in the itinerary; laundry, postage, personal clothing, medical expenses and items of a personal nature; emergency evacuation and/or emergency search charges;

• additional expenses caused by delay, accidents or disruption of planned itineraries;

• tips, onboard beverages and excess baggage charges.Refer to our tour notes for full details.

15. Force MajeureIf World Expeditions is prevented (directly or indirectly) from performing any of its obligations under this agreement by reason of act of God, strikes, trade disputes, fire, breakdowns, interruption of transport, government or political action, acts of war or terrorism, acts or omissions of a third party or for any other cause whatsoever outside World Expeditions’ reasonable control, World Expeditions will be under no liability whatsoever to you and may, at its option, by written notice to you either cancel the tour or take any other action as specified in condition 9.

16. Assumption of riskYou acknowledge and agree that:• by the very nature of adventure travel and trekking holidays, they are more

challenging and demanding with a commensurately higher level of risk compared with conventional holidays, and involve potential exposure to injury and possibly death;

• in the countries and regions in which adventure travel is undertaken, standards of accommodation, transport, health care, hygiene, safety and service provision generally are often not as high as those standards in your country of residence and may require flexibility and patience on your part;

• operational control of the tour may be in the hands of a third party and that your right of action in regard to any shortcomings of that third party’s performance is against the third party and not against World Expeditions;

• the additional dangers and risks associated with adventure travel may include difficult and dangerous terrain; high altitude; extremes of weather, including sudden and unexpected changes; political instability; remoteness from normal medical services and from communications; and evacuation difficulties in the event of illness or injury; and

• the enjoyment and excitement of adventure travel is derived in part from the inherent dangers and risks associated with adventure travel and that those inherent dangers and risks are a reason why you wish to undertake the adventure tour, and

• you have submitted your registration for the tour after giving due consideration of relevant travel information including, without limitation, any relevant information or advice given by the governments of Australia, New Zealand and Canada, the British Foreign Office and US Department of State and that it is your responsibility to acquaint yourself that information or advice, for the above reasons you therefore accept the inherent and increased dangers and risks associated with the proposed adventure tour and the accompanying risk of injury, death or property damage or loss.

17. No LiabilityYou acknowledge and agree that:• Where World Expeditions acts as a booking agent for third-party tour operators

and accepts no liability for the acts or omissions of those third-party tour operators; and

• World Expeditions and Epworth Foundation will not be liable for any breach of any law by any person with whom you travel on the tour; and

• you may not rely on any representations concerning the tour made by World Expeditions which are not contained in these conditions.

18. Release and discharge from all claimsTo the extent permitted by law, by accepting the additional inherent dangers and risks associated with the tour, you release, waive and discharge all World Expeditions and Epworth Foundation representatives from all claims, actions or losses for personal injury or death, property damage, loss of services, loss of profits, consequential, exemplary, indirect or punitive damages or otherwise which may arise• out of or occur during your travel in connection with the tour or any activities

conducted in conjunction with the tour unless caused by the reckless conduct of World Expeditions representatives, or

• in connection with any optional activities which you may undertake during the course of your tour but which do not comprise part of your tour itinerary and you accept that any assistance given to you by World Expeditions representatives in arranging such optional activities will not render the World Expeditions representatives liable to you in any way.

19. Australian Consumer LawUnder the Australian Consumer Law, statutory guarantees apply to the supply of recreational services of the kind offered by these terms and conditions. “Recreational services” is defined as including activities that involve a significant degree of physical exertion or risk undertaken for the purposes of recreation, enjoyment or leisure. These guarantees mean that World Expeditions, as the supplier, is required to ensure that the recreational services it supplies to you are rendered with due care and skill and are fit for their intended purpose. Under the Australian Consumer Law, World Expeditions, as supplier, is entitled to ask you to agree that these statutory guarantees will not apply to you. If you sign this form you will be agreeing that your rights under this agreement, if you are killed or injured because the services provided were not rendered in accordance with these statutory guarantees, are excluded, restricted or modified in the way set out in this condition.To the extent permitted by law, you hereby exclude, release and forever discharge all World Expeditions and Epworth Foundation representatives from all liability for any and all claims, loss, damage, cost or expense arising from your death or your suffering physical or mental injury or any other condition, occurrence, activity, form of behaviour, course of conduct or state of affairs as specified in section 139A of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (except in the case of liability arising from the reckless conduct on the part of the World Expeditions representatives) and connected with your participation in the recreational services which comprise the tour.

20. PrivacyYou permit World Expeditions to collect personal information from you, or from your medical practitioner, regarding your health and medical condition. You acknowledge that this personal information may be disclosed to World Expeditions representatives in order to ensure your safety and well being but will not be used by them for any other purpose.

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