W IT H U S
24/ 7 ON PHON E & LI V E C H AT
AND MULTI-STOP ADVENTURES
BOO K
ROUND THE WORLD
2020/21
YEARS OF ADVENTURE
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A H H S H U C K S , S OM EONE H A D A B I RTHDAY! Yep, this year, we turned 40. We know, right? Exploring really is the elixir of life. Which means it was 40 years ago since our flare-wearing forefathers, inspired by their own far-flung adventures, founded STA Travel with one mission: to create affordable adventures for awesome humans. Since then, we’ve grown from two backpackers into the world’s largest student and youth travel company, inspiring over 2 million travellers a year to discover the world. We’ve crossed borders to push boundaries, walked unfamiliar paths to find new friends, and got lost to discover the places we love. A lot may have changed over the years. (Google Maps has certainly helped, thank you Google + travel gods). But our philosophy never has. We’re still the only place to #StartTheAdventure. And now, with this brochure, it’s your turn.
W HAT ' S I N S I D E
02 Our story 04 Why travel with us 06 Ways to travel 08 Travel essentials 11 How to build your trip 12 Draw your trip 14 PICK YOUR PLACES 114 Southeast Asia 16 East Asia 17 Indian Sub-continent 18 Australia 20 New Zealand 22 Fiji 23 Central America
HELLO KIND HUMAN. PLEASE RECYCLE ME! I'M HOPING TO COME BACK NEXT TIME AS A POP-UP UNICORN BOOK.
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South America USA & Canada Africa & the Middle East FIND YOUR FLIGHTS Unicorn Routes One Love Double Trouble The Sidekick The Helix Coco Loco The Speedbump Mojitos Before Bros One-way multi-stop routes TERMS & CONDITIONS
WHY
T R AVE L EXPE RT S WE KNOW BECAUSE WE GO
Travellers themselves, our Travel Experts are all about sharing their adventures, so that you can start yours.
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THE ORIGINAL
NOT J U ST FO R STUDENTS
We have airfares and adventures for everyone. For us, adventure isn't an age or a status, it's a mindset.
ROUND THE WORLD EXPERTS Experts in Round the World wizardry, we've worked with the world's leading and 5-star airlines for 40 years to create unique and flexible multi-stop routes that you won't find anywhere else.
S TU D EN T, TEACHER & U N D ER 31 D I S CO UNT S Talk thirty to me! Under 31s and teachers can now travel on many of our exclusive BlueTicket student fares.#
* Deposits start from £49 and are non-refundable, non-transferable and payable at the time of booking. Bookings which include a flight are also inclusive of an additional non-refundable Low-Deposit Access fee of £5. Full payment is due 10 (ten) weeks prior to your scheduled departure. Not all products are eligible for deposit. Additional terms and conditions apply. See statravel.co.uk/our-amazing-holiday-deposits.htm for more information # Proof of eligibility required (you may need to purchase an ISIC, ITIC or IYTC card, as applicable). Available on selected routes. Eligibility varies with each airline. Student age restriction may also apply. Additional terms and conditions apply. See statravel.co.uk/blueticket-flights.htm for more information ^ Any difference in the fare and applicable taxes as a result of a change will still be payable. All date changes are subject to availability and ticket conditions. MultiFLEX passes do not cover the cancellation of tickets. Not all fares are eligible for MultiFLEX. Additional terms and conditions apply. See statravel.co.uk/multiflex-pass.htm for more information
EXPLORING, NOT EXPLOITING Making a STAnd to help make a world of difference.
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24/7 ON PHONE & LIVE CHAT
ANIMAL WELFARE
We don’t support any activity that hurts or humiliates animals, and encourage our travellers to do the same. We were one of the first travel companies to make a stand on animal welfare, withdrawing products that go against our pioneering policy, including an outright ban on elephant riding, ostrich riding, captive whales and dolphins, Thailand's Tiger Temple and Pamplona’s Running of the Bulls.
FLEXIBLE ADVENTURES
WE’RE
For us, travel is about freedom and discovery. Our FLEXI range and MultiFLEX^ passes mean that if your plans change on the road, so can your flights, tours, beds and transport.
GLOBAL
We operate a comprehensive customer safety policy that not only keeps our travellers safe, but also helps to benefit the local suppliers we work with. If a property doesn’t meet our standards, we work with the owners so they can become compliant. This approach helps to raise the standards of health and safety globally, and boost their profitability locally.
Trusted by travellers since 1979, we are the world's largest student and youth travel company. With over 250 stores worldwide, from Auckland to Aberdeen, we're never too far away.
SUPPORTING TEEN CANCER CHARITIES
CUSTOMER SAFETY MATTERS
In the UK, seven young people aged between 13 and 24 are diagnosed with cancer each day. We work with nine charities around the world with one mission in mind: to make sure no young person faces cancer alone. Our goal is to raise USD $1 million by 2020. You can help by adding £2 to your booking, 100% of which will go to Teenage Cancer Trust.
WORK & VOLUNTEER SPECIALISTS From working holidays to volunteer projects and language courses, we believe that travel has the power to expand minds, change thinking, and bring people and cultures closer together.
We only sell vetted volunteer projects, and currently support 50 projects in almost 40 countries. Our volunteering charter is designed to ensure that we only work with projects that have proven to have a lasting and positive impact, meeting the needs of local communities through sustainability rather than dependency, as well as meeting the desires of travellers to make a genuine contribution.
S T A
T R A V E L
SUSTAINABLE VOLUNTOURISM
Ways to Travel Every traveller is different. That's why when it comes to getting around, we've thought of every type of transport and trip style. That's just how we ride.
INDI INDI //INDEPENDENT
TA I L O R M A D E Y O U R WAY / /
ADVENTURE TOURS
DAY TRIPS & ACTIVITIES
INDI
Best for local insights and making the most of your time.
Best for city dwellers and independent travellers.
Best for calling the shots without doing the legwork.
Guided by locals, not guidebooks, this is the opposite of following the crowd. Good things include local homestays, included activities, meals, guaranteed drinking partners, getting under the tourist radar and not getting lost.
Finding your feet can take a bit of time. If you don't have much, or you don't know where to find a stranger you trust enough to jump out of a plane with, we can help! We have tried and tested half-day and full-day tours to just about anywhere.
Meet INDI, no rules tailor made travel for independent adventurers. Whether you're travelling solo, as a couple or with a group of friends, get exactly the transport, experiences and accommodation you want, tailor made into a personalised itinerary.
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HOP-ON HOP-OFF PASSES
CAMPERVAN HIRE
RAIL PASSES
Best for flexibility and semi-independent travellers.
Best for budgeting and the ultimate freedom.
Best for green warriors and epic scenery.
Travel with the security of knowing your transport is paid for, but with the freedom to hop on and off at your own pace. Passes are usually valid for a year, and some come with activities included! Type of transport will vary between countries.
Campers come in all shapes and sizes and can be a super economical way to travel. Save on expensive meals and accommodation, and enjoy close to absolute freedom (except for, you know, road laws and the Highway Code).
One of the most environmentally-conscious ways to travel, not only will you get a window onto the world rather than just dash from A to B, but rail passes also offer huge savings over buying individual train tickets. Also, drink carts.
VOLUNTEERING
WORKING ABROAD
ACCOMMODATION
Best for giving back and learning a new skill.
Best for longer stays and funding your travels.
Get a room
Come back with more than just shrunken laundry. We support over 50 volunteering projects worldwide, all thoroughly vetted to make sure visitors make a sustainable and meaningful contribution. Some even include a PADI/Dive Master qualification!
Live and work abroad with a working holiday programme. Work opportunities are available across the globe in a whole host of industries, and we can help with everything from visas to finding your ideal job or internship.
We’ve propped up a lot of hostel bars and slept in a lot of strange beds to find the best rooms to suit budgets and travel styles. From simple bunks to hammocks and A-list haunts, we vet our own accommodation to ensure you only get welcome adventures in the bedroom.
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Travel Essentials T R AV E L I N S U R A N C E Trusted by travellers since 1979 We don’t want to go on about it (that’s what our insurance brochure is for, it’s quite the read) but this could be the most important purchase you make, so try and stay alert. We’ll make it simple, here are our top reasons to buy STA Travel Insurance. E XCLUSIVE POLICIES Because our travellers aren’t ordinary (and we mean that in the nicest possible way) nor is our cover. It was designed by travellers, for travellers.
REE 24/7 GP SERVICE F Contact a UK based GP 24/7 wherever you are in the world. Book a telephone or video consultation through the GP 24/7 app. OVER FOR 100+ ACTIVITIES C Just in case you felt like spontaneously throwing yourself down a hill in a human hamster ball (aka zorbing), we cover over 100 activities as standard.*
F OUR DAYS TO 24 MONTH COVER We cover everything from a dirty weekend (mountain biking, obviously) to a gap year or two. Tailor your policy and duration to suit you.
PECIALIST COVER S Policies for working holidays, recognised volunteer projects, study abroad programmes, ski seasons, exam resits and medical electives.
2 4/7/365 MEDICAL HELPLINE We have a 24 hour emergency medical helpline, with multilingual staff who can speak to hospital staff for you.
ISIC / IYTC / ITIC DISCOUNT CARDS £12
FR
Student, teacher or under 31? Access exclusive airfares with us, plus thousands of travel and lifestyle discounts for foodies, gym bods and even plant lovers! For students, the ISIC card is the ONLY international student ID and comes loaded with 150,000+ discounts in 130+ countries.^
*Excludes Budget policies | STA Travel Ltd are an Appointed Representative of AWP Assistance UK Ltd. Our insurance policies are underwritten by AWP P&C S.A ^ You must be a full-time student (studying for a minimum of 15 hours per week for 3 months), a full-time teacher or under 31 to qualify for the corresponding ISIC, ITIC or IYTC product. Additional terms and conditions apply. See statravel.co.uk/discount-cards.htm for more information and the most up-to-date terms and conditions
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S TA T R AV E L M O N E Y C A R D S † You know it makes cents... Forget fanny packs stuffed with cash or being charged fees every time you use your bank card abroad. Our pre-paid STA Travel Money Cards are safe, simple to use and will help your travel budget go far.
LOAD Lock and load! Load money onto your card or store it in your Cloud wallet until you’re ready to spend. SPEND Use your chip and pin card at ATMs, shops and wherever you see the Mastercard acceptance mark. SAVE Free transactions, competitive exchange rates and up to 11% cashback on what you spend.° Plus, thousands of travel and lifestyle discounts on our ISIC and IYTC Travel Money Cards.∞Ω
SAFE • Extra security as funds aren't linked to a bank account • 24/7 call centre • Free second card included◊ • Emergency replacement card posted to you as you travel • Emergency funds can be loaded onto your card by family members SIMPLE Easy to use and control your spending, manage your funds online or by text.
†Important terms and conditions apply. Please visit your local STA Travel store or visit statravel.co.uk/cashcard.htm for more information ° Earn up to 11% cashback at selected UK retailers, plus 5% at STA Travel stores worldwide post your initial departure date from your home country. Additional terms and conditions apply. See statravel.co.uk/cashcard-cashback.htm for more information ∞ STA Travel ISIC and IYTC Prepaid Mastercard Cashcard only Ω You must be a full-time student (studying for a minimum of 15 hours per week for 3 months) or under 31 to qualify for the corresponding ISIC or IYTC product. Additional terms and conditions apply. See statravel. co.uk/discount-cards.htm for more information and the most up-to-date terms and conditions ◊Not available on all cards The STA Travel ISIC Prepaid Mastercard Cashcard, the STA Travel Prepaid Mastercard Cashcard and the STA Travel IYTC Prepaid Mastercard Cashcard are issued by IDT Financial Services Limited pursuant to a license from Mastercard International. Mastercard and the Mastercard Brand Mark are registered trademarks of Mastercard. IDT Financial Services is a regulated bank, licensed by the Financial Services Commission, Gibraltar. Registered Office: 57-63 Line Wall Road, Gibraltar. Registered No. 95716. All communications should be sent to STA Travel, PO BOX 3753, Chester, CH1 9UH
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TIPS FOR YOUR TRIP VACCINATIONS What's up, doc? Hopefully nothing, but please visit your GP or an STA Travel Clinic at least ten weeks before your trip to check what vaccinations and anti-malarials you might need. V ISA REQUIREMENTS Our visa service is safe, speedy and free of boring embassy queues. P ASSPORT REQUIREMENTS Don't forget to check the validity of your passport and that you have enough blank pages. Remember, some countries may require you to have at least six months left on your passport.
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L OYALTY DISCOUNTS AND MATES RATES If you’re travelling with friends or have travelled before, you could save with mates rates, multi-trip offers and loyalty discounts, such as 10% off repeat G Adventures trips – exclusive to us.* CCOMMODATION PASSES A Bed hopping isn't everyone's bag but it soon could be with these. Give your budget some breathing space by paying for your accommodation upfront before you leave home, and figure out the dates later.
*Terms and conditions apply. See statravel.co.uk/g-adventures-tours.htm / statravel.co.uk/contiki-tours.htm / statravel.co.uk/overland-adventure-tours.htm for more information
Build Your Trip
RE M EM BE R
GET INSPIRED
Take a look at our top Round the World routes in this brochure, or gather ideas and create your own itinerary. We fly to destinations all over the world – so wherever you want to go, we can make it happen.
DECIDE WHERE YOU WANT TO GO & WHAT YOU WANT TO DO
For this part we’d recommend a big map (check out page 12) and some colourful crayons. Lap the globe, stick to one continent or book a oneway ticket outta here and stick on some stops along the way. Start thinking about what you'd like to do, and keep in mind that some activities may only be available at certain times of the year.
YOUTH IS A STATE OF MIND
Our Round the World tickets don’t care if you’re nineteen or ninety, only that you’re ready for a mind-blowing trip. No matter who you are, we have the cheapest and most flexible airfares on the market.∞ MEET YOUR RTW EXPERT
Our Travel Experts will help you find the cheapest, most flexible route to fit your dream itinerary. Once your flights are booked, they can also help you find tours, accommodation, volunteer projects and travel insurance, and generally be your allknowing fountains of travel tips and ideas. Disclaimer: 'tache not necessarily included.
YOU CAN FLY FROM ANYWHERE TO… ANYWHERE
We have regional departures across the UK, and you can fly around the world (or not) in either direction without breaking ANY universal time laws. WE CAN BUILD ROUTES THAT LAST FOR A WEEK OR FOR-TECHNICALLY-EVER
Most tickets are valid for 12 months, but we also have exclusive tickets and one-way multi-stop fares for those who want to work abroad or wander the planet barefoot and bearded until the end of time. STAY FLEXIBLE
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
BOOK NOW,
ONLINE, GET £50 OFF!
PAY LATER
When you’re ready to get started, go online to book an appointment with one of our instore Round the World Experts, and get £50 off your trip.^ Alternatively, you can give us a call on 0333 321 0099 (£50 offer will not apply).
Lock in the lowest airfares and best flight and tour availability with our deposit scheme from £49, and pay the balance 10 weeks before you fly.†
Avoid change fees and stay flexible by adding a MultiFLEX pass to your flights,◊ starting from £29..Any difference in the fare and applicable taxes as a result of a change will still be payable. On the ground, our FLEXI range lets you book tours and day trips and confirm or amend the dates later. Perfect if you're prone to changing your mind (same).
^Minimum £500 spend applies (excludes flights). Redeemable only if the appointment is booked online and the offer is mentioned at the beginning of your consultation. Additional terms and conditions apply. Please see statravel.co.uk/branch-appointments-terms.htm for more information †Deposits start from £49 and are non-refundable, non-transferable and payable at the time of booking. Bookings which include a flight are also inclusive of an additional non-refundable Low-Deposit Access fee of £5. Full payment is due 10 (ten) weeks prior to your scheduled departure. Not all products are eligible for deposit. Additional terms and conditions apply. See statravel.co.uk/our-amazing-holiday-deposits.htm for more information. ∞Not all Round the World itineraries qualify for all people. Ask your Travel Expert about eligibility. ◊Any difference in the fare and applicable taxes as a result of a change will still be payable. All date changes are subject to availability and ticket conditions. MultiFLEX passes do not cover the cancellation of tickets. Not all fares are eligible for MultiFLEX. Additional terms and conditions apply. See statravel.co.uk/multiflex-pass.htm for more information
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Draw YOUR TRIP
REYKJAVÍK ANCHORAGE
EDINBURGH DUBLIN
BRUSSELS PARIS
VANCOUVER SEATTLE MONTRÉAL
TORONTO
NEW YORK
CHICAGO SAN FRANCISCO LOS ANGELES
LONDON
MADRID
WASHINGTON, D.C.
LISBON
LAS VEGAS MARRAKECH
NEW ORLEANS
HOUSTON
FORT LAUDERDALE
MIAMI
HAVANA
HONOLULU
CANCÚN
MEXICO CITY
THE WOR LD IS YOU R BLAN K CAN VAS. SCRI BBLE AWAY!
DAKAR SAN JOSÉ
PANAMA CITY
FREETOWN
BOGOTÁ
ACCRA
QUITO
GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS
LIMA LA PAZ SAO PAULO
SANTIAGO
BUENOS AIRES
USHUAIA
RIO DE JANEIRO
ST. PETERSBURG OSLO MOSCOW
STOCKHOLM
WARSAW KRAKOW PRAGUE
ULAANBAATAR
SPLIT ROME
SAPPORO BEIJING
ATHENS
SEOUL
SHANGHAI
CAIRO
NEW DELHI DOHA ABU DHABI
DUBAI MUSCAT MUMBAI GOA CHENNAI KOCHI
ADDIS ABABA
KAMPALA KIGALI
COLOMBO
KATHMANDU
ZANZIBAR
SEYCHELLES
MANILA
BANGKOK PHNOM PENH
MALDIVES
KILIMANJARO
TAIPEI HONG KONG
HANOI
KUALA LUMPUR
NAIROBI
TOKYO
OSAKA
HO CHI MINH CITY
SINGAPORE
JAKARTA BALI DARWIN
HARARE
ANTANANARIVO
CAIRNS
MAURITIUS
FIJI
WINDHOEK JOHANNESBURG
MAPUTO BRISBANE
DURBAN CAPE TOWN
TAHITI
COOK ISLANDS
PERTH SYDNEY
ADELAIDE
MELBOURNE HOBART
AUCKLAND
CHRISTCHURCH
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SOUTHEAST TAB NAME ASIA
Southeast Asia PAID VIETNAM TEFL INTERNSHIP 5 MONTHS, Fr £995 EXPLORE THAILAND & CAMBODIA VOLUNTOUR 21 DAYS, Fr £999
MANDALAY BAGAN
HANOI
MYANMAR
LAOS
PHILIPPINES
LITTLE LAOS TRAVEL PASS 12 MONTH PASS, Fr £386
CHIANG MAI VIENTIANE YANGON
HOI AN
THAILAND
BANGKOK
MANILA
VIETNAM
CAMBODIA
BORACAY PHNOM PENH
HO CHI MINH CITY
PALAWAN
KOH SAMUI PHANG-NGA
PHUKET
KOH PHI PHI KOTA KINABALU
LANGKAWI MALAYSIA
KUALA LUMPUR SINGAPORE
KUCHING
ONE LIFE PHILIPPINES ADVENTURE 10 DAYS, Fr £811
MALAYSIAN BORNEO
INDONESIAN BORNEO
INDONESIA
JAKARTA
NDI INDI
BALI
LOMBOK
//INDEPENDENT
TA I L O R M A D E Y O U R WAY / /
WE ARE ALL INDIVIDUALS, SO WHY WOULD WE TRAVEL THE SAME?
WELLNESS BALI 9 DAYS, Fr £1,149
where to next?
BUILD YOUR OWN ITINERARY
Or let us help! We can put together a unique itinerary using our trusted local suppliers, so you can see what you want, when you want.
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JAPAN see page 16
AUSTRALIA see page 18
BOOK WITH US 24/7 BY PHONE AND LIVE CHAT
FIJI see page 22
HOP-ON HOP-OFF FOR TRAVEL UP TO 12 MONTHS
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Ways to get AROUND £286
PASSES FR
Hop-on hop-off is an ideal option if you want the company of like-minded travellers while retaining a sense of independence and flexibility. Travel on reliable local buses, stay as long as you want in each stop and make the most of a range of included activities on the way.
£620
FREESTYLE TOURS
PASSES FR
Take the road less travelled with expert guides, spend time with local communities, help support local initiatives and become part of a sustainable travel network. Our suppliers really do go off the beaten track, and their Freestyle Tours come with included accommodation and must-do activities.
ADVENTURE TOURS THAI ISLAND HOPPER
£675
FR
8 DAYS
Hop from the city of Phuket to the famous getaway of Koh Phi Phi to laze on blindingly white beaches or canoe along some of the region’s clearest coastlines. Finish up in Krabi where dramatic scenery will leave you with the perfect lasting memories of eight days in paradise.
WE KNOW BECAUSE WE GO “My month in Southeast Asia was a total eye opener and an amazing experience. Highlights included meeting lovely locals in Cambodia, cycling through Vietnamese villages, jumping in waterfalls in Laos and partying on the paradise beaches of Thailand.” -N ICOLE MISFUD TRAVEL EXPERT, KINGSTON
INDOCHINA DISCOVERY
£1,749
FR
30 DAYS
In this number one top-selling tour of Southeast Asia you’ll leave no stone unturned, visiting temples, sprawling markets, rainforests, rice fields, limestone karsts and spiritual havens. Meet travellers your own age and engage in local projects. You’ll explore four diverse countries in just 30 days, including Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
THAI ELEPHANT CONSERVATION
£395
FR
1-2 WEEKS
Fancy meeting a bona fide elephant whisperer? Say hello to Lek, the co-founder of this wildlife project in the mountains of Northern Thailand. Home to over 30 abused and neglected animals who have been rescued by Lek, the park welcomes volunteers to help out with everyday tasks like feeding and bathing. Is it just us, or is it getting dusty in here?
CALL 0333 321 0099 TO START BUILDING YOUR TRIP
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East Asia RUSSIA
ULAANBAATAR MONGOLIA
TAB EASTNAME ASIA
SAPPORO
JAPAN RAIL PASS 7-21 DAYS, Fr £200 CHINA
BEIJING SEOUL SOUTH KOREA
XI’AN
JAPAN
TOKYO
OSAKA
BEIJING TO HONG KONG ON A SHOESTRING 14 DAYS, Fr £1,139
SHANGHAI CHENGDU
NEPAL
KUNMING
TAIPEI
INDIA
GUANGZHOU HONG KONG TAIWAN
MYANMAR
LAOS
THAILAND
CAMBODIA
EPIC JAPAN
£1,599
FR
11 DAYS
WE KNOW BECAUSE WE GO
Combine the modern with the ancient. See neon-clad Tokyo with its SRI LANKA themed robot restaurants and streetside vending machines while also exploring the 17th century mountainside town of Takayama. Visit templecrazy Kyoto, travel to Hiroshima to learn about the country’s tragic MALAYSIA history, and round off in Osaka, one of Japan’s culinary capitals.
“They say that if Japan was a house, Osaka would be its kitchen. I spent more than eight years living in foodie paradise and did a lot of exploring. I love Tokyo’s quirky side, the temples of Kyoto, Okinawa’s beaches and the desert of Tottori. It’s incredible, whether you go for one week or 416!” - J IM HUTCHISON ASSISTANT MANAGER, SOUTHAMPTON
where to next? NOMADS & WILDS OF MONGOLIA
£1,585
FR
Plus local kitty
21 DAYS
This three-week trip is for free spirits and adventurers alike. Sleep out in wild camps and yurts, visit monasteries, ancient ruins and volcanic landscapes. Start in Ulaanbaatar and journey west through the central region of Mongolia, past Erdene Zuu monastery and to the Orkhon Valley to soak in Tsenkher’s hot springs before hiking around Lake Khövsgöl.
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USA see page 26
BOOK WITH US 24/7 BY PHONE AND LIVE CHAT
AUSTRALIA see page 18
FIJI see page 22
INDIANTAB SUB-CONTINENT NAME
Indian Sub-continent NEPAL
NEW DELHI
BHUTAN
KATHMANDU
INDIA
BANGLADESH
KOLKATA
RISHIKESH YOGA RETREAT 5 DAYS, Fr £672
EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK 15 DAYS, Fr £1,019LAOS
MYANMAR
MUMBAI
THAILAND
VIETNAM
GOA
CAMBODIA
SRI LANKA
DELHI TO KATHMANDU ON A SHOESTRING
COLOMBO
£799
FR
15 DAYS
India and Nepal are melting pots of culture, landscape and people, and MALAYSIA this budget trip is the ideal way of adding both of them on to your Round the World itinerary. Cover the Golden Triangle of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra in India (plus a stop at holy Varanasi), then cross the border to Nepal to explore Chitwan National Park and mountainous Pokhara.
MALDIVES
SAILING SRI LANKA 7 DAYS, Fr £1,149
where to next?
INDONESIA
WOMENS EMPOWERMENT PROJECT IN INDIA SINGAPORE see page 14
AUSTRALIA see page 18
TANZANIA see page 28
£1,145
FR
2-12 WEEKS
Work on educational and healthcare initiatives to increase gender equality in the Cochin region. Depending on project needs, you may work with pupils at local schools to discuss issues like consent, or hold open conversations with men about their perceptions on traditional roles. Your time will also be spent learning about local Keralan culture.
CALL 0333 321 0099 TO START BUILDING YOUR TRIP
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AUSTRALIA TAB NAME
Australia BED HOPPER ACCOMMODATION PASS 7-60 DAYS, Fr £134
EXMOUTH EXPLORER 7 DAYS, Fr £770
LITCHFIELD N.P.
DARWIN KAKADU N.P.
VANUATU
SAIL THE WHITSUNDAYS 2 DAYS, Fr £228
KATHERINE CAPE TRIBULATION
PORT DOUGLAS
CAIRNS
GREAT BARRIER REEF
BROOME NORTHERN TERRITORY
NEW CALEDONIA
TOWNSVILLE AIRLIE BEACH
WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS
QUEENSLAND
Australia
EXMOUTH
ALICE SPRINGS
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
AGNES WATER
KATA TJUTA ULURU
FRASER ISLAND
HERVEY BAY
MONKEY MIA
NOOSA BRISBANE
KALBARRI N.P.
GOLD COAST BYRON BAY
COOBER PEDY SOUTH AUSTRALIA
LEARN TO SURF ON BONDI BEACH HALF DAY, Fr £51
PERTH
MARGARET RIVER
PORT AUGUSTA
NEW SOUTH WALES
BLUE MOUNTAINS
ESPERANCE ADELAIDE
VICTORIA
MELBOURNE
where to next? LAUNCESTON TASMANIA
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FIJI see page 22
USA see page 26
SYDNEY
CANBERRA
KANGAROO ISLAND
NEW ZEALAND see page 20
COFFS HARBOUR
CHILE see page 24
BOOK WITH US 24/7 BY PHONE AND LIVE CHAT
HOBART
£20
CAMPERVANS
FR
AUSTRALIA TAB NAME
Ways to get AROUND per van per day
Hire out a campervan for at least some of your stay Down Under, and you’ll get a real shot at experiencing the vastness of Oz. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of independent travel with a custom-made home on wheels, and ultimately save on accommodation and travel costs.
HOP-ON HOP-OFF WHIMIT PASS
£196
PASSES FR
Take your time in the destinations you like and pass right by those you don’t. This pass is priced by day, not by distance or destination, which means you can go where the wind takes you for as long as your pass allows. Pass options from 15 to 365 days are available for unlimited travel.
FIJI
FREESTYLE TOURS FOR TRAVEL UP TO 12 MONTHS
£706
FR
Our supplier has crafted a guided route along the East Coast of Australia covering all the iconic must-see highlights along with some hidden gems most tourists won’t know about. Just decide where you want to visit and the time you have to travel. The rest will just fall into place!
WE KNOW BECAUSE WE GO “I had a campervan for two months to discover the West Coast - and it was AMAZING! Swimming with whale sharks on the Ningaloo reef and exploring Karijini National Park are easily in the top 5 of my favourite experiences through my whole time in Australia. I highly recommend it.” - NAOMI FITZGERALD TRAVEL EXPERT, CAMBRIDGE
EXPLORE FRASER ISLAND 2+ DAYS, Fr £216
WORKING HOLIDAYS
£349
VISAS FR
If you’re between 18 and 30 a working holiday visa in Australia might be the ticket to a year or more earning $$$ whilst having the time of your life! Our visa service is speedy, stress-free and includes a free work pack to get you set up with the basics. We can assist in the job hunt before or after you land, and help get your CV ready to really stand out.
BEACHES & REEFS
£1,555
FR
13 DAYS
Grab your surfboard, pack your sense of adventure and make for the East Coast. Get a real feel for nature, city life and the adrenalin-fuelled side of Oz in 13 days! Meander Sydney’s chic streets, learn to surf the waves like a pro, spot dolphins at Cape Byron, have a go at whip cracking (your guess is as good as ours) and 4WD around Fraser Island’s hotspots.
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GOLD COAST BYRON BAY
New Zealand NEW TABZEALAND NAME
COFFS HARBOUR
SYDNEY BAY OF ISLANDS
ERRA
BAY OF ISLANDS TOUR 4 DAYS, Fr £339 AUCKLAND
COROMANDEL PENINSULA
WAITOMO CAVES & HOBBITON MOVIE SET TOUR FULL DAY, Fr £190
ROTORUA TAUPO
NAPIER
NELSON WELLINGTON
TONGARIRO CROSSING FULL DAY, Fr £140 FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER CHRISTCHURCH
WANAKA
MILFORD SOUND FJORDLAND N.P.
DUNEDIN
SKYDIVE IN NEW ZEALAND HALF DAY, Fr £204
where to next? MILFORD SOUND CRUISE & KAYAK HALF DAY, Fr £109
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AUSTRALIA see page 18
FIJI see page 22
BOOK WITH US 24/7 BY PHONE AND LIVE CHAT
USA see page 26
£19
CAMPERVANS
FR
NEW TABZEALAND NAME
Ways to get AROUND per van per day
The perfect option for independent nomad types. New Zealand is a real pocket rocket, and you’ll be hard pressed to find a more spectacular window view for a road trip. With the freedom of a camper, follow the scenic lookout road signs and discover the country’s hidden Narnias.
HOP-ON HOP-OFF TRAVEL FOR UP TO 12 MONTHS
£114
PASSES FR
Jump aboard one of New Zealand’s flexible bus networks, and stop where you like with no strict schedule. You’ll get guaranteed accommodation on NZ’s often busy trails, making meeting people an easy task. Optional activities are varied, and include skydiving and whale watching.
ADVENTURE TOURS THE BIG TIKI
£2,225
FR
19 DAYS
No other country spoils travellers quite like New Zealand, between the staggering natural beauty of the North and South Islands and its endless list of thrill-inducing activities. This trip covers all bases from Bay of Islands to Queenstown and from student-friendly Dunedin to Christchurch.
WE KNOW BECAUSE WE GO “Make sure you don’t miss Lake Wanaka in the South Island, it’s an amazing stop on your way to Queenstown. Park up the camper, check out the mountain scenery and have the selfie stick at the ready. This small town has loads of character and renting a kayak for the day is a must.” -S TACEY GILL STA TRAVEL HQ, LONDON
WORKING HOLIDAY VISA
£215
FR
If you’re 18-30 and looking for the opportunity to live, work and travel in amazing worldwide destinations, then a Working Holiday Visa in New Zealand may be just the right option for you. Work hard and play hard in one of the most scenic destinations worldwide for up to 23 months.
THE BIG ONE AUCKLAND WORK & TRAVEL STARTER PACK
£491
FR
7 DAYS
Spend a week prepping up for your working life in NZ by making friends with a group of other working holiday pals who you’ll share a ton of fun experiences with. An overnight cruise to the Bay of Islands will see you taking part in activities including kayaking, fishing, island exploring and bush walking. The perfect way to get settled into a new environment.
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Fiji
NACULA ISLAND YASAWA ISLANDS
NAVITI ISLAND
FIJI
CHILDREN & SCHOOLS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 1-8 WEEKS, Fr £748 FIJI WELCOME PACK & MALAMALA BEACH PACK FULL DAY, Fr £30
WAYA
WAYASEWA NADI
KUATA
AWESOME ADVENTURES FIJI ISLAND ESCAPES Fr £106 (Plus meal plan)
viti levu fiji
MAMANUCA ISLANDS
BEACHCOMBER ISLAND
PORT DENARAU
SOLEVU
ISLAND HOPPING
NADI
£162
PASSES FR
5-13 DAYS
WE KNOW BECAUSE WE GO
If you’re a bit of a freestyler, this pass takes care of your boat transfers in the Yasawas and selected Mamanuca Islands. It includes one return journey from Port Denarau along the full length of the Yasawa Island chain, with one island-hop per day. The pass is valid for 5-13 consecutive days, and you can add on a flexible accommodation pass to use with it.
“Spend your days hopping from one island paradise to another. Whether you’re looking to scuba in a gleaming blue sea, walk through lush rainforests or just relax in a hammock listening to the waves gently lapping the shore line, then Fiji is a must do for you.” - ADELE ARNOLD, ASSISTANT MANAGER LONDON VICTORIA
where to next? FEEJEE EXPERIENCE
£264
PASSES FR
4-11 DAYS
Want to get the best out of your trip to Fiji? Look no further than Feejee Experience, who have perfected their route over the past ten years to offer you the best possible Fiji experience. Choose from a range of packages, mingle with locals, visit remote villages, channel your inner Robinson Crusoe and enjoy the overwhelming Fijian hospitality.
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JAPAN see page 16
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AUSTRALIA see page 18
USA see page 26
CENTRAL AMERICA
Central America HAVANA
MEXICO
VARADERO
CANCÚN
MÉRIDA
CUBAN RHYTHMS 8 DAYS, Fr £599
CUBA
MEXICO CITY BELIZE CITY ACAPULCO
BELIZE GUATEMALA HONDURAS
ANTIGUA
TEGUCIGALPA
EL SALVADOR
NICARAGUA
MANAGUA COSTA RICA
TORTUGUERO
SAN JOSÉ PANAMA CITY
ISLA MUJERES 4 DAYS, Fr £191
PANAMA
MEXICO GRANDE 12 DAYS, Fr £1,669
GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS
BEST OF CENTRAL AMERICA
£1,849
FR
33 DAYS
Sun, sea, jungle, margaritas and ancient civilisations, the countries of Central America are certainly crowd pleasers. Enjoy the journey from au naturel Costa Rica, through the Mayan jungle of Honduras and Guatemala on to the sun-drenched beaches of Mexico. Seek out diverse wildlife, and discover cloud forests, active volcanoes and colonial cities.
TURTLE CONSERVATION COSTA RICA 1-8 WEEKS, Fr £341
where to next? HOP-ON HOP-OFF TRAVEL FOR UP TO 12 MONTHS CANADA see page 26
COLOMBIA see page 24
PERU see page 24
£388
FR
Are you a free-spirited traveller who finds it hard to be tied down? A hop-on hop-off flexible travel pass offer up daily departures and included experiences, the perfect mix for indecisive travellers. Don’t let people or time constraints hold you back - choose the path that works for you with safe and reliable transportation to hand.
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SOUTH AMERICA
South America CARTAGENA
LOST CITY TREK 5 DAYS, Fr £386
VENEZUELA
MEDELLÍN
GUYANA
ZIPAQUIRÁ
SURINAME
FRENCH GUIANA
BOGOTÁ COLOMBIA
QUITO ECUADOR
GUAYAQUIL
MANAUS NATAL
PERU
LIMA
BRAZIL
CUZCO
SALVADOR
BRASÍLIA BOLIVIA
NAZCA AREQUIPA
MACHU PICCHU TREK 5 DAYS, Fr £539
LA PAZ
SUCRE POTOSÍ
CHILE
RIO DE JANEIRO
ATACAMA DESERT
PARAGUAY
RIO CARNIVAL PACKAGE 4 DAYS, Fr £587
SÃO PAULO
IGUASSU FALLS
CURITIBA
SALTA FLORIANÓPOLIS
galÁpagos islands ecuador
SANTIAGO
CÓRDOBA
URUGUAY
MENDOZA
MONTEVIDEO BUENOS AIRES
ARGENTINA
SAN CARLOS DE BARILOCHE
LEARN SPANISH & TANGO DANCING IN BUENOS AIRES 7+ DAYS, Fr £535
VALDES PENINSULA
where to next? TORRES DEL PAINE
EL CALAFATE
PUNTA ARENAS USHUAIA
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NEW ZEALAND see page 20
CANADA see page 26
BOOK WITH US 24/7 BY PHONE AND LIVE CHAT
SOUTH AFRICA see page 28
HOP-ON HOP-OFF TRAVEL FOR UP TO 12 MONTHS
SOUTH AMERICA
Ways to get AROUND £355
PASSES FR
These self guided passes allow you to travel safely and independently, and to take part in exciting activities along the route of your choice. Choose your own departure dates and enjoy the freedom to change it up as you go. Most hopon hop-off routes can also be done as accommodated tours.
ADVENTURE TOURS IN SEARCH OF IGUASSU
£1,599
FR
17 DAYS
On top of some of Brazil and Argentina’s heavy hitters (Rio, Buenos Aires and Iguassu Falls), this trip also ventures across the lesser-travelled border into Uruguay. So on top of tango, capoeira and gorgeous beaches, you’ll also sample Montevideo’s rich music culture and mouthwatering asado.
OVERLAND TOURING - ANDES, FR£3,070 61 DAYS AMAZON, ALTIPLANO & ATACAMA Plus local kitty
Board the big orange trucks and make like a real adventurer. This 61 dayer skirts South America’s west coast from Quito to Santiago, taking in rainforests, high altitudes and sprawling desert on the way. And that includes the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and the salt flats of Uyuni, all in one!
WE KNOW BECAUSE WE GO “Peru is a dream! The first thing I did when I got to Lima was try a pisco sour. Then, paragliding - phenomenal! One thing you’ll never regret doing is trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - the energy at the top is surreal. My highlights: Cat Park, real ceviche and a bonfire at the hot springs!” -F RANKIE GILMOUR, TRAVEL EXPERT EDINBURGH FORREST ROAD
PERU ON A SHOESTRING
£1,029
FR
14 DAYS
This is a trip that’s packed with all the essentials; that’s maximum Peru at minimum cost! Catch a glimpse of the Nazca Lines and the beautiful Colca Canyon, then top it all off with a unique homestay in the Sacred Valley. The Inca Trail - which takes place over four days - will allow you to take in breathtaking natural scenery and discover ancient ruins.
GALÁPAGOS ISLAND HOPPING WITH QUITO
£1,799
FR
9 DAYS
Starting in Quito, enjoy time to explore the Ecuadorian capital before travelling to the fabled Galápagos. Your time on these beautiful islands will be spent in truly unique wildlife centres (97% of the archipelago’s reptiles and land mammals are endemic and not found anywhere else) and visiting local projects, black-sand beaches and flamingo lagoons.
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USA & CANADA
USA & Canada ALBERTA
EDMONTON
canada canada
JASPER WHISTLER BANFF
VANCOUVER
MANITOBA
CALGARY
QUE
BRITISH COLUMBIA
SASKATCHEWAN
MOOSE TRAVEL Fr £234
GLACIER N.P. SEATTLE WASHINGTON
united states of america
PORTLAND
QUÉBEC CITY
MONTANA
MINNESOTA
SOUTH DAKOTA
YELLOWSTONE N.P.
OREGON
ONTARIO
NORTH DAKOTA
MONTRÉAL OTTAWA
MINNEAPOLIS WISCONSIN
IDAHO WYOMING IOWA
SALT LAKE CITY NEVADA
NEW YORK
MA
ILLINOIS
ROAD TRIP: BEST OF THE WEST SELF DRIVE KANSAS 14 DAYS, Fr £731
INDIANA
CT
OHIO
NJ
COLORADO
LAS VEGAS
WASHINGTON, D.C.
ST. LOUIS MISSOURI
GRAND CANYON N.P. ARIZONA
WEST VIRGINIA KENTUCKY
ALBUQUERQUE
NASHVILLE
OKLAHOMA
NEW MEXICO
LOS ANGELES
BOSTON
NEW YORK CITY
DENVER
YOSEMITE N.P.
MEMPHIS
PHOENIX
ARKANSAS
DALLAS
MISSISSIPPI
DE
VIRGINIA
SOUTH CAROLINA
ATLANTA
LOUISIANA
RI
PHILADELPHIA
MD
NORTH CAROLINA
TENNESSEE
ALABAMA TEXAS
CHARLESTON SAVANNAH
GEORGIA
AUSTIN NEW ORLEANS FLORIDA
ORLANDO
MIAMI HONOLULU
hawaii USA
4,000 KM HAWAII HONOLULU EXPERIENCE 7 DAYS, Fr £528
where to next? CHINA see page 16
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AUSTRALIA see page 18
MAINE NH
PENNSYLVANIA
SAN FRANCISCO
SAN DIEGO
DETROIT
UTAH
LAKE TAHOE
CALIFORNIA
CHICAGO
NEBRASKA
VT
TORONTO
MICHIGAN
FIJI see page 22
BOOK WITH US 24/7 BY PHONE AND LIVE CHAT
ORLANDO EXPLORER 3 DAYS, Fr £515
£28
CAMPERVANS & MOTORHOMES
EBEC
per van per day
Create your own iconic USA road trip, with the added bonus of having your bed with you at all times. Stop where you want to stop - how does a night as a national park sound? - spend extra days at the places you like, skip right by ones you don’t, and generally do whatever you want.
NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR
NATIONAL PARKS EXPRESS NEW BRUNSWICK
USA & CANADA
Ways to get AROUND
£338
PASSES FR
12 DAYS
This bus route is the perfect way to get around the national parks of the West Coast. Travelling in one general direction, get unlimited transport for 12 days between Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Page, Williams, Tusayan, St. George and Kanab.
PEI
NOVA SCOTIA
HALIFAX
ADVENTURE TOURS - NATIONAL PARKS & THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
£1,799
FR
14 DAYS
Grab your hiking boots and get ready for a few lungfuls of fresh mountain air. Western Canada is nothing if not good looking, and it just so happens to host a lifetime’s worth of adventure. Go hiking in Banff National Park, opt to go ziplining in Whistler and go on an orca-spotting boat trip.
WE KNOW BECAUSE WE GO
LIBERTY HELICOPTER TOURS HALF DAY, Fr £198
“I loved exploring the breathtaking national parks of the West Coast. Check out Yosemite, with its giant sequoias and mighty waterfalls, hike through the desert-like Joshua Tree National Park and take a helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon.” -H ARRIET SEAL TRAVEL EXPERT, GUILDFORD
GRAND SOUTHERN
£3,475
FR
26 DAYS
Starting with champers aboard a limo ride in Sin City and ending in the Big Apple, you’ll get to explore 22 states on this action-packed tour. Touch base with attractions including the epic Grand Canyon, the Rhythm ‘n’ Blues of Memphis, Texan cowboy country, party-fuelled Miami and the steamy swamps of New Orleans.
WORK IN CANADA OR THE USA
£269
FR
For over 45 years, BUNAC has been sending talented Brits over to the US and Canada on extended working holidays. It’s the perfect way to earn some cash, do some travelling and gain some great life skills along the way. Choose from various exciting locations in both countries, with options to work in US summer camps or in Canada’s mountain resorts!
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AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST
Africa & the Middle East LEBANON
MOROCCO
IRAQ
TUNISIA
MARRAKECH
IRAN
CAIRO ISRAEL JORDAN
WESTERN SAHARA
ALGERIA
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
VALLEY OF THE KINGS
LIBYA
DOHA LUXOR
SAUDI ARABIA
EGYPT
DUBAI
QATAR
ABU DHABI
MAURITANIA
OMAN MALI
DUBAI STOPOVER 3 OR ERITREA 4 DAYS, Fr £127
CHAD
DAKAR
NIGER
THE GAMBIA
BURKINA FASO GUINEA
GUINEA-BISSAU
CONAKRY
CÔTE D’IVOIRE
SIERRA LEONE
GHANA
SUDAN DJIBOUTI
ADDIS ABABA ACCRA
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
CAMEROON
ABIDJAN
ETHIOPIA
SOUTH SUDAN
NIGERIA
MONROVIA LIBERIA
BENIN
CLIMB MT. TOUBKAL 7 DAYS, Fr £399
YEMEN
SOMALIA UGANDA
EQUATORIAL GUINEA
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
GABON
KENYA
KAMPALA
NAIROBI MT. KILIMANJARO
RWANDA BURUNDI
CONGO
TANZANIA
ARUSHA SEYCHELLES
ZANZIBAR DAR ES SALAAM
SOUTH LUANGWA N.P.
ANGOLA
MOZAMBIQUE ZAMBIA MALAWI
LUSAKA VICTORIA FALLS
CHOBE N.P.
SWAKOPMUND
MAASAI MARA CAMPING SAFARI 4 DAYS, Fr £819
ANTANANARIVO
OKAVANGO DELTA
NAMIBIA
WINDHOEK
MADAGASCAR
ZIMBABWE
BOTSWANA
MAURITIUS REUNION
KRUGER N.P. MAPUTO JOHANNESBURG
FISH RIVER CANYON
LESOTHO
DURBAN SOUTH AFRICA
CAPE TOWN
where to next? THAILAND see page 14
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SRI LANKA see page 17
PORT ELIZABETH
BRAZIL see page 24
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CAPE PENINSULA TOUR FULL DAY, Fr £47
MUSCAT
AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST
Ways to get AROUND £135
HOP-ON HOP-OFF UNLIMITED TRAVEL PASS
PASSES FR
Explore South Africa’s coastline, vineyards and national parks with a hop-on hop-off bus pass, with no time limit! Freedom is a big deal in the Rainbow Nation, and this is a great way to ensure flexibility and safety (we’re talking accommodation drop-off and pick-up) on your travels.
£819
HIGHLIGHTS OF JORDAN
FR
8 DAYS
See Jordan’s sparkling highlights on this eight-day tour. Visit the Roman town of Jerash, float around in the Dead Sea and see the Madaba mosaics in Anman. Other experiences include a visit to the rose city of Petra, a 4WD Wadi Rum excursion and beach time in treasure-trove Aqaba.
OVERLAND ADVENTURES WEST AFRICAN DISCOVERER
£4,430
FR
Plus local kitty
70 DAYS
The savannah doesn’t do public transport. So you’ll need a robust truck, a worldly crew and some local guides to do the legwork for you. Traverse the plains in your home away from home, camp in the wild, cross chaotic borders safely and really get under the skin of Africa.
WE KNOW BECAUSE WE GO “Don’t miss out on a bike ride through the wine drenched hills of Stellenbosch. Calm your nerves with a glass of vino before taking the plunge and coming face to face with great whites in shark alley. Definitely a trip of a lifetime - you’ll never get bored in Cape Town!” -H OLLIE DILLON TRAVEL EXPERT, LIVERPOOL
SHAMWARI CONSERVATION PROJECT
£1,031
FR
2-12 WEEKS
Ever wanted to go further than the typical safari experience? This volunteer programme gives you just that, with you the chance to assist in conservation efforts such as animal tracking, eco research and reserve rehabilitation. You’ll also enjoy interactive talks and lectures in behindthe-scenes wildlife experiences.
TREK KILIMANJARO MACHAME ROUTE
£1,899
FR
8 DAYS
Also known as the Whiskey Route, the Machame path leads you through the forests on the slopes of Kili, up over rocky terrain and onto high alpine deserts with striking views over hanging glaciers and the mighty Kibo massif. On your way to the summit at 5,895m, catch fantastic views of the surrounding peaks, the Breach Wall and snow-capped glaciers.
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UK - REYKJAVÍK - TORONTO make your way to
£369
FR
ICELAND NORTHERN LIGHTS & GOLDEN CIRCLE
- NEW YORK - UK
STUDENTS OR UNDER 31
£949
FR
5 DAYS
Dip in the Blue Lagoon, see lava caves, visit world-famous waterfalls, travel to Sólheimajökull Glacier and head out in search of the Northern Lights.
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£649
FR
FOR ALL
NIAGARA FALLS WITH HORNBLOWER CRUISE
make your way to
£70
FR
FULL DAY
Wine and waterfalls pretty much sums this tour up. Feel the spray of the raging Niagra Falls aboard a Hornblower boat cruise, then visit a winery on the way back to Toronto.
SATAY EXPRESS WAYS
STUDENTS OR UNDER 31
£498
FR
10+ DAYS
Travel from Singapore to Bangkok with a hop-on hop-off bus pass. Make unlimited schedule changes en route and enjoy some amazing included activities.
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| FR£719
FOR ALL
SRI LANKA ON A SHOESTRING
£799
FR
12 DAYS
Secure yourself a twelve-day layover in Sri Lanka and sign up to this budget-friendly trip to explore one of the planet’s most talked about destinations.
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UK - ADDIS ABABA - CAPE TOWN
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make your way to
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make your way to
£769
FR
CAPE TOWN, FALLS & KRUGER ADVENTURE
SINGAPORE - BORNEO - HO CHI MINH -
- NAIROBI - UK
STUDENTS OR UNDER 31
£2599
FR
28 DAYS
Add on an adventure tour between Cape Town and Jo'burg. This one has sand dunes, canyons and wildlife safari drives in Etosha, Kruger and Matobo National Parks.
| FR£839
make your way to
£1,199
FR
FOR ALL
ZANZIBAR TO NAIROBI WITH GORILLAS
- BANGKOK - UK
9 DAYS
EXPERIENCE BORNEO FR £1195 & CONSERVE 14 DAYS ORANGUTANS
A pocket-sized Southeast Asian trip to link up Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City. Explore the Cambodia-shaped wedge in between with visits to Angkor Wat and the Mekong Delta.
A voluntour that takes you to Borneo’s world-renowned orangutan sanctuary, Matang Wildlife Centre, and to the midst of its indigenous communities.
(PLUS LOCAL KITTY)
£2,060
FR
34 DAYS
Join up two legs of this African itinerary with a month-long overland trip that covers four countries, five national parks and an incredible gorilla trek.
STUDENTS OR UNDER 31
CAMBODIA EXPERIENCE
£649
FR
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FR £1,849 CENTRAL 32 DAYS AMERICAN JOURNEY
BAMBA TASTY POTATO WAYS
Make your way from Playa del Carmen to San José on a group tour, exploring the ‘no shirt, no shoes, no problem’ attitude of Belize and the Mayan ruins of Tikal.
A flexible 61-day trip from Lima to Rio (or the other way around) that takes in five countries, including lesser-ventured Uruguay and Bolivia, with 16 included activities.
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JOHANNESBURG - SÃO PAULO -
RIO DE JANEIRO - UK FR
make your way to
£2,565
FR
61+ DAYS
FALLS, BEACH & SERENGETI
£2,949
FR
27 DAYS
Six countries ain't half bad for a month’s travelling! This tour takes in eastern Africa in all its diversity, including its best safaris, beaches, rivers and cities.
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STUDENTS OR UNDER 31
BUENOS AIRES TO LIMA ADVENTURE
£2,699
FR
35 DAYS
This hearty trip from Lima serves up ancient civilisations, chaotic cities, condors and mythical lakes. Hike the legendary Inca Trail and see the moon-like Uyuni Salt Flats.
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DOUBLE TROUBLE T WO, T H R E E . . .
W H O ' S CO U N T I N G
UNITED KINGDOM
LISBON
TOKYO
FIJI
RIO DE JANEIRO SYDNEY
AUCKLAND
BUENOS AIRES
SANTIAGO
MELBOURNE CHRISTCHURCH
WILD CHILD UK - SYDNEY - CHRISTCHURCH make your way to
YELLOW BRICK ROAD
- AUCKLAND - SANTIAGO -
make your way to
UK - TOKYO - FIJI -
- BUENOS AIRES -
SYDNEY -
RIO DE JANEIRO - LISBON - UK
£1,599
FR
£850
STUDENTS OR UNDER 31
£1,149
FR
STUDENTS OR UNDER 31
£1,157
FR £1,399 HIGHLIGHTS OF CHILE & ARGENTINA 10 DAYS
JAPAN HIGHLIGHTS
Keep things flexible and worryfree in New Zealand with this bus pass. Head right up to Cape Reinga and down to Milford Sound, with mind-blowing stops en route.
Go coast to coast with a group tour between Santiago and BA. Includes visits to graffiti-clad Valparaíso, adventure heavy Pucón and a gaucho estancia in Argentina.
So you’ve got your flights sorted in and out of Tokyo, now what? This trip covers the highlights of this insanely popular (for good reason) destination in eight days.
FR
-
MELBOURNE - UK
30+ DAYS
THE WHOLE KIT AND CABOODLE
make your way to
FR
8 DAYS
CALL 0333 321 0099 TO START BUILDING YOUR TRIP
| FR£1,249 COCONUT CRUISER
FOR ALL
£550
FR
7 DAYS
Your one-stop shop for Fijian sunsets, azure waters and friendly locals. Starting and ending in Nadi’s Port Denarau, see the best of this tropical region.
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THE SIDEKICK
AS TRUSTY AS IT IS TIMELESS, THIS IS ONE
O F O U R O L D E S T A N D FAVO U R I T E RO U T E S
UNITED KINGDOM NEW YORK LOS ANGELES
MANILA
SYDNEY MELBOURNE
UK - MANILA - MELBOURNE LOS ANGELES -
make your way to
£999
FR THE BIG ONE MELBOURNE
£535
FR
8 DAYS
Get your working holiday off to a breezy start. We’ll take care of the nitty gritty stuff while you find feet and friends with fun activities. Job help and accommodation included.
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NIAGARA FALLS EXPERIENCE
make your way to
£304
FR
2 DAYS
A nifty two-day tour that will showcase the iconic water curtains from all angles, day and night! Starting and ending in New York, this is a great add-on to a city stay.
- SYDNEY -
- NEW YORK - UK
STUDENTS OR UNDER 31
PHILIPPINES ISLAND HOPPER
£1,845
FR
19 DAYS
Snorkelling? Check. Surfing? Check. Swimming? Check! If you like waterbased activities, then this sunny island-hopping adventure from Manila to Siargao is just the ticket.
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BEST OF THE WEST
£1,499
FR
15 DAYS
Start and end in LA, and fill up your days with bold cities, sprawling national parks and wide open skies. Fuse city breaks with iconic landscapes.
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THE HELIX
A DV E N T U R E , I T ' S I N YO U R D N A . T E M P L E S ,
M O U N TA I N S A N D S U R F E R S ? S C I E N C E I S N E V E R W RO N G
UNITED KINGDOM
BANGKOK SINGAPORE BALI
AUCKLAND
SYDNEY MELBOURNE
CHRISTCHURCH
UK - BANGKOK - make your way to - SINGAPORE - MELBOURNE SYDNEY - CHRISTCHURCH -
£1,199
FR BANGKOK TO SINGAPORE ON A SHOESTRING
£899
FR
14 DAYS
A budget-friendly way to go between Bangkok and Singapore. Make way for brazen cities, lush national parks, homestays and a ride along the canals of Malacca.
FUNKY CHICKEN
make your way to
STUDENTS OR UNDER 31
£622
FR
21+ DAYS
Kiwi Experience know NZ down to a tee, and their hop-on hop-off passes come complete with savvy local guides. Take in the North and South islands with this core pass.
make your way to
-
- AUCKLAND - BALI - UK
| FR£1,399
FOR ALL
MOJO SURF GREAT AUSSIE SURF ADVENTURE
£458
FR
7 DAYS
Including daily surf lessons, meals and transport between Sydney, Spot X and Byron Bay (or Brisbane), this week-long trip takes in some of our favourite Aussie surf spots.
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BALI ON A SHOESTRING
£499
FR
9 DAYS
This nine-day itinerary combines rice paddies, local culture, surfing, fab beaches, Gili T, Ubud’s Monkey Forest and Git Git waterfall with a local community project.
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COCO LOCO
O N E FO R T H E B E AC H E S . C L I M B A T R E E ,
R E A D A B O O K , A D D R U M W H E R E R EQ U I R E D
UNITED KINGDOM
LOS ANGELES
CUBA BANGKOK
MEXICO CITY
SINGAPORE
FIJI SYDNEY
AUCKLAND
MELBOURNE CHRISTCHURCH
UK - BANGKOK - make your way to - SINGAPORE - MELBOURNE - make your way to SYDNEY - CHRISTCHURCH - make your way to - AUCKLAND - FIJI LOS ANGELES - make your way to - MEXICO CITY - CUBA - UK
£1,749
FR BEST OF THE WEST
£1,499
FR
15 DAYS
Want to inject a little downtown energy into your out-of-town escapes? Starting in LA, this trip is all about the skyscrapers, sequoias and huge skies of America's West.
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YUCATAN HIGHLIGHTS
£849
FR
6 DAYS
See ancient ruins in Mexico City, discover the white stone city of Mérida, tour the pyramids and temples of Chichén Itzá and soak up Cancún’s hot rays and nightlife.
STUDENTS OR UNDER 31
SAILING CUBA
£1,199
FR
8 DAYS
Starting and ending in colourful Havana, this trip will see you exploring the stunning islands of Canarreos Archipelago, snorkelling and gorging on seafood as you go.
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(PER VAN, PER DAY)
FR £21 CAMPERVAN IN NZ CHRISTCHURCH - AUCKLAND
As there’s few better ways of seeing New Zealand than by driving the quiet and scenic country roads, why not do it in your very own travelling home?
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THE SPEEDBUMP S LOW D OW N T I G E R , T H I S S U R F A N D
TURF EPIC SHOULDN'T BE RUSHED
UNITED KINGDOM
KILIMANJARO
RIO DE JANEIRO PERTH
JOHANNESBURG
BUENOS AIRES
SYDNEY AUCKLAND
UK - KILIMANJARO - make your way to - JOHANNESBURG PERTH - make your way to - SYDNEY - AUCKLAND - BUENOS AIRES - RIO DE JANEIRO - UK
make your way to
£1,599
FR TREK KILIMANJARO
£1,699
FR
7 DAYS
Kilimanjaro is a beast of a mountain at 5,895m tall, and dedicated support crews are there to help you get the best of it. Your reward? Unbeatable views.
WILD KRUGER CAMPING
£417
FR
4 DAYS
Spend four days camping in one of the world’s biggest parks, right in the midst of prowling Big 5 game. Of course it’s safe, but best keep your toes inside, just in case...
STUDENTS OR UNDER 31
ULTIMATE WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE
£978
FR
10 DAYS
VOLUNTEER BRAZIL
£660
FR
2-4 WEEKS
Australia’s south western coast between Perth and Adelaide is peppered with rich pockets of wildlife, including Esperance’s sunbathing kangaroos!
Choose from nine project activities to help some of the poorest residents of Pavão–Pavãozinho (Rio’s largest favela) to transform their communities.
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MOJITOS BEFORE BROS BY PA S S I N G OZ FO R A S I A A N D T H E A M E R I C A S ,
T H I S R E B E L G O E S RO U N D T H E O U T S I D E
UNITED KINGDOM
VANCOUVER TORONTO LAS VEGAS LOS ANGELES
TOKYO DUBAI
FORT LAUDERDALE
HONG KONG BANGKOK
MANILA
BOGOTÁ
BUENOS AIRES
UK - TORONTO - BUENOS AIRES - make your way to - BOGOTÁ FORT LAUDERDALE - LOS ANGELES - make your way to - LAS VEGAS VANCOUVER - TOKYO - MANILA - HONG KONG - BANGKOK - DUBAI - UK
£1,799
FR COLOMBIA VOLUNTOUR
£909
FR
14 DAYS
Coffee, culture and volunteering. Take a bike tour in Bogotá, visit a coffee farm in Manizales and spend five days teaching English and crafts to kids in Ibagué.
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NORTHERN PHILIPPINES ADVENTURE
£1,139
FR
9 DAYS
This nine-day roundtrip is perfect if you want to make the most of your time here. A flight back from Laoag to Manila means less commuting, more sightseeing.
STUDENTS OR UNDER 31
CANADA & THE ROCKIES
£1,739
FR
11 DAYS
This trip throughout Alberta and British Columbia will see you going on world-class hikes, mountain biking, canoeing and exploring three national parks.
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ULTIMATE CHINA ON A SHOESTRING
£1,899
FR
27 DAYS
Do you fancy the quiet village life or the bustle of sprawling metropolises? This 27-day tour includes both (and then some), so you won’t have to choose.
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TA K E T H E LO N G WAY H O M E O R AWAY
REYKJAVÍK
MANCHESTER
LONDON
NEW YORK LOS ANGELES DELHI BANGKOK
KUALA LUMPUR
SINGAPORE LIMA
BALI
JAKARTA
FIJI BRISBANE SYDNEY
BUENOS AIRES
MELBOURNE
TUK TUK TRAIL
JAVA THE HUT
UK - DELHI - BANGKOK -
UK - KUALA LUMPUR -
make your way to
- SINGAPORE -
make your way to
MELBOURNE
£649
FR
- SINGAPORE - JAKARTA -
make your way to
- BALI - SYDNEY
£599
FR
STUDENTS OR UNDER 31
£739
FR
RAJASTHAN AND VARANASI ON A SHOESTRING
20 DAYS
Tick off a host of sights and experiences over 20 action-packed days. See the wonders of Rajasthan and Northern India, witnessing temples, palaces, beautiful landscapes and interacting with locals as you go.
STUDENTS OR UNDER 31
£1,149
FR
INDONESIA ON A SHOESTRING - JAVA TO KUTA
14 DAYS
From Jakarta’s bustling streets to the blissful shores of Bali, this twoweek trip affords plenty of culture, spirituality and excitement. Soak up mountain, jungle and volcanic landscapes with plenty of beach chill time.
TOP GEYSER
PIE HARD
UK - REYKJAVÍK - NEW YORK -
UK - LOS ANGELES - LIMA -
make your way to
- LOS ANGELES -
make your way to
£749
STUDENTS OR UNDER 31
CAMPERVANS AND MOTORHOMES WITH UNLIMITED MILEAGE INLCUDED
- BUENOS AIRES -
AUCKLAND
FIJI - BRISBANE FR
AUCKLAND
£899
FR
(PLUS USD $600 ONE-WAY FEE)
£23
FR
PER PERSON PER NIGHT
An American road trip coming your way! Choose from a range of motorhomes to hire for up to five weeks, and take any route you want from coast to coast through deserts, cities and national parks.
INCAS, PATAGONIA & THE BOCCA
STUDENTS OR UNDER 31 (PLUS. LOCAL KITTY)
£3,910
FR
75 DAYS
A whopping 75-day overland tour from Lima to Buenos Aires through Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Peru packed with adventure. Highlights include sandboarding, a wildlife boat trip and the Uyuni Salt Flats.
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
IMPORTANT BOOKING CONFIRMATION TERMS & CONDITIONS NON-PACKAGE HOLIDAYS 1. YOUR HOLIDAY BOOKING
the names given are the same as in the relevant passport.
We will advise you of the date that full payment is required.
IS WITH STA TRAVEL LIMITED
4.2 The booking information that you provide to us will be passed on only to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements or other persons necessary for the provision of your travel arrangements. You acknowledge that as part of your booking, we will process personal information that you provide to us about you and other members of your party (and you confirm that you have the right to provide us with personal information about other members of your party) for the purposes of performing our obligations in relation to your booking (which includes, but is not limited to, giving your personal information to airlines, other suppliers of travel services and public authorities (such as customs or immigration) (together “Travel Suppliers”) where this is required for the fulfilment of your arrangements).
6.2 All prices shown are ‘from prices’ and we reserve the right to alter the prices of any of the products shown in our brochure.
In these terms and conditions, references to “STA Travel”, “we”, “us” or “our” mean STA Travel Limited (our registered office is at Priory House, 6 Wrights Lane, London, W8 6TA and our company number is 01263330). References to “you”, “your” and “your party” are references to you and all of the persons named in your booking.
2. WHEN THESE TERMS WILL APPLY 2.1 These terms apply to bookings made from the 1st July 2018. For products purchased prior to this date please refer to the following booking conditions- http://www.statravel. co.uk/booking-terms-and-conditions-pre-july-1-2018.htm. These terms will apply to any contract between you and us where we are not acting as the organiser of a package (as defined in the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 (the Package Travel Regulations)). 2.2 Our agreement with you will be on the basis of our Package Terms – www.statravel.co.uk/booking-terms-andconditions-post-july-1-2018-package.htm if: (i) you book a trip with us which lasts for more than 24 hours and STA Travel combines two or more of the following travel services for the purposes of that trip: •
Flights or other passenger transport services;
• Accommodation; •
Vehicle hire; and
• “Other travel services” (for example, tours or excursions) which account for a significant proportion of the value of the overall package; or (ii) we have sent your payment and contact details to a third party provider of these travel services and you enter into a contract with them for the same trip within 24 hours after agreeing a contract with us, then. 2.3 In all other cases, these Non-Package Terms will apply to your agreement with STA Travel. This includes cases where you have booked one of the travel services listed in paragraph 2.2 from STA Travel and then another from a third party (even if STA Travel has directed you to that third party).
3. YOUR AGREEMENT WITH US
4.3 The information may be provided to public authorities such as customs or immigration if required by them, or as required by law. This applies to any special category (sensitive) information that you give to us such as details of any disabilities, or dietary and religious requirements. In making this booking, you consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons. Certain information may also be passed on to security or credit checking companies. If you are travelling to the United States, the US Customs and Border Protection will receive this information for the purposes of preventing and combating terrorism and other transnational serious crimes. 4.4 If you travel outside the European Economic Area, controls on data protection may not be as strong as the legal requirements in this country. If we cannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not, we will be unable to provide your booking. The protection of your personal information is important to us, please see our privacy policy (available at www.statravel.co.uk/general-policy. htm) for further details of how we use your information.
5. YOUR FINANCIAL PROTECTION 5.1 Unlike the package holidays we sell, if you buy a single travel service from STA Travel this may not come with protection for your money. When you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive holiday from us you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists what is financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong.
3.1 These are the terms on which we will make a booking for your travel or holiday requirements. When making your booking we will arrange for you to enter into a contract with the principal(s) or other supplier(s) (e.g. tour operator/ airline/cruise company/accommodation company) named on your receipt(s). In doing so, we act as an agent and accept no responsibility for the acts or omissions of the principal(s) or supplier(s) or for the services provided by them.
5.2 If, after selecting and paying for one travel service, you book additional travel services for your trip or holiday via our company, you will NOT benefit from rights applying to packages under the Package Travel Regulations 2018.
3.2 The principal’s(s’) or supplier’s (s’) Terms & Conditions will apply to your booking and we advise you to read these carefully as they do contain important information about your booking. Please ask us for copies of these if you do not have them. When you make a booking, you confirm that, as the lead name, you have the authority to accept and do accept, on behalf of your party, these terms and conditions and those of any other suppliers of travel services applicable to your booking.
5.4 However, if you book any additional travel services during the same visit to or contact with our company, the travel services will become part of a linked travel arrangement. In that case we have, as required by the Package Travel Regulations, protection in place to refund your payments to us for services not performed because of our insolvency. Please note that this does not provide a refund in the event of the insolvency of the relevant service provider.
3.3 Our Terms of Business are governed by English Law and the jurisdiction of the English Courts. You may however, choose the law and jurisdiction of Scotland or Northern Ireland if you live there and wish to do so.
5.5 We have taken out insolvency protection with ABTA – The Travel Association (membership number V1958). You can contact ABTA – The Travel Association at 30 Park Street, London, SE1 9EQ; claims@abta.co.uk; if services are denied because of our insolvency. Note: This insolvency protection does not cover contracts with parties other than with us, which can be performed despite our insolvency.
5.3 Therefore, we will not be responsible for the proper performance of the individual travel services. In case of problems please contact the relevant service provider.
3.4 By advertising the travel arrangements which we provide or sell and discussing them with you, we are not making an offer to sell those travel arrangements, but an invitation to you to make an offer to the suppliers of the arrangements. We are free to accept that offer on behalf of those suppliers or to reject it. A booking will exist as soon as we issue our confirmation invoice.
You can find more information here: www.abta.com on the insolvency protection which STA Travel has in place. 5.6 A copy of the Package Travel Regulations can be found at: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/634/contents/made]
4. YOUR TRAVEL BOOKING AND YOUR 6. DEPOSITS AND PAYMENT
PERSONAL INFORMATION 4.1 When a booking is made all details will be provided to you. Once you have confirmed these details we will proceed to confirm the booking with the principal(s) or supplier(s). Please check that all names, dates and timings are correct on receipt of all documents and advise us of any errors immediately. Any changes to these details may incur charges. Please ensure that
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6.1 We may at our discretion operate a low deposit scheme in respect of certain bookings. Under the low deposit scheme the price of your ticket will be guaranteed upon receipt of the deposit. Once the deposit is paid, any changes to your itinerary will incur change penalties or loss of deposit. The low deposit is non-transferable. Only available on new bookings.
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6.3 STA Travel do not accept cash or personal cheques as a method of payment. No charge is made for payments made by credit or debit card. After full payment, if we are your Booking Agent or Airline Ticket Agent, the conditions of the contract with your airline or other supplier of travel services may permit them to increase the cost of your arrangements. We will pass on the details of any such increase to you and we will collect the additional amounts from you on behalf of the airline or other supplier of travel services (as their agent).
7. DOCUMENTATION 7.1 Our general practice is to send documents to our customers electronically whenever possible. We reserve the right to charge an administration fee should you make a request for such documents to be sent as hard copy. 7.2 Your travel documents are valuable and should be safeguarded as if they were cash. It is not always possible to replace travel documents in the case of loss, theft, damage etc.
8. CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES If we are your Booking Agent or Airline Ticket Agent, your contract with your airline or other supplier of travel services may permit them to cancel or amend bookings. We will ensure that you are promptly notified of any significant changes to your booking, but we accept no liability for any changes or costs incurred which may result.
9. IMPORTANT NOTE CHANGES BEYOND OUR CONTROL 9.1 Compensation will not apply if a significant change is made for reasons beyond our control. These reasons include (but are not limited to): war, threat of war, riots, civil disturbances, terrorist activity, industrial disputes, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemics, health risks, changes due to rescheduling or cancellation of flights by an airline or alteration of the airline or aircraft type; closed or congested airports or ports, hurricanes and other actual or potential severe weather conditions, and any other similar event. 9.2 If you have booked a flight and we are alerted to a significant schedule change by your airline before you leave the UK, we will contact you by email to advise you of this. Please ensure that you have given us your contact email address and that you regularly check for messages before you leave. We have no control over airline schedule changes and we accept no liability for costs which may arise as a result of such changes. After you have left the UK, it is your responsibility to check with the airline that any onward flights you have confirmed are operating as booked. We strongly recommend that you contact your airline at least 72 hours before the scheduled departure of each flight to do this. Please note that for some airlines it is mandatory to confirm with them your intention to fly.
10. OUR RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ARRANGEMENTS 10.1 Nothing in this section or elsewhere in these terms and conditions is intended to or shall operate to exclude our liability for performance of our obligations under the Package Travel Regulations and/or the ATOL Regulations. 10.2 In all circumstances, we will not be liable where any failure in the performance of the contract is due to: you (including, without limitation, unacceptable behaviour by you); or a third party unconnected with the provision of the travel arrangements and where the failure is unforeseeable or unavoidable; or due to unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised; or an event which we or the other suppliers of travel services, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall. 10.3 Except as otherwise stated in these terms and conditions, any relevant international convention and in cases involving death or injury caused by our negligence or fraud, we have no liability to you for the actual performance of the services by the other suppliers of travel services unless it is proved that we have breached our duty to select the suppliers
with reasonable care and skill and damage to you has been caused as a result of that breach.
10.5 You can ask for copies of the suppliers’ terms and conditions, or the international conventions, from the relevant supplier or from us by contacting Customer Relations, STA Travel, St Georges House, 56 Peter Street, Manchester M2 3NQ. Or email your request to us at www.statravel.co.uk/ customer-services.htm.
11. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING 11.1 Where a change to your travel arrangements is permitted and possible, STA Travel service fees apply in addition to any additional supplier charges. Please see the FAQ pages on www. statravel.co.uk for details of how to request changes. Please note that all reservation changes are subject to availability and the terms and conditions of the services purchased. Changes to name details are not allowed by many airlines and other suppliers of travel services. Whilst we do our best to make such a change if necessary, please bear in mind that most airlines and other suppliers of travel services treat a name change as a cancellation, to which standard conditions and cancellation charges apply. 11.2 Flights must be taken in the sequence they appear on your ticket or e-ticket confirmation. If you plan not to take a flight as booked, please contact the airline as far in advance as possible to discuss your options. If you do not check in on time for a confirmed reservation, the airline may register you as ‘no-show’, which could result in extra charges and/or your whole flight itinerary being cancelled and/or render your ticket void.
13.2 If the matter cannot be resolved and it involves us or another ABTA Member then you have the option to use ABTA’s ADR scheme, approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute, see www.abta.com. You can also access the European Commission Online Dispute (ODR) Resolution platform at http:// ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/. This ODR platform is a means of notifying us of your complaint; it will not determine how your complaint should be resolved.
14. PASSPORTS, VISA AND IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS We can provide general information about the passport and visa requirements for your trip. Your specific passport and visa requirements, and other immigration requirements are your responsibility and you should confirm these with the relevant Embassies and/or Consulates. Neither we nor the principal(s) or supplier(s) accept any responsibility if you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport, visa or immigration requirements. Please note that these requirements may change between booking and departure. Most countries now require passports to be valid for at least 6 months after your return date. Please take special note that for all air travel within the British Isles, airlines require photographic identification of a specific type. Please ask us for full details. We can provide general information about any health formalities required for your trip but you should check with your own doctor for your specific circumstances.
15. INSURANCE 12. IF YOU CANCEL YOUR BOOKING 12.1 If you cancel your arrangements, you may be entitled to a partial refund. In addition to any cancellation fees set out in any supplier of travel services’ terms and conditions (which may be 100% of the cost of the travel arrangements), we will also charge the cancellation fees outlined on your receipt. We need to receive written notification of cancellation and your original ticket/voucher from you before any refund can be considered. If you decide to cancel arrangements before the balance due date, any deposits paid are non-refundable. Refunds will only be paid to you once we have received the funds back from the relevant supplier of travel services. Generally flight tickets cannot be refunded if they are partially used. If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your travel insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim your cancellation charges through your insurer. 12.2 If the person paying for the booking (the paying customer) is different from the travelling customer, and the paying customer wishes to cancel or withdraw the funding of any booked tickets, STA Travel will notify the travelling customer of the paying customer’s funding withdrawal and give the travelling customer the option of continuing with the booking, subject to payment of the full cost of the travelling customer’s booked ticket by the travelling customer. If, following this notification, the travelling customer does not pay the full cost of his or her booked ticket, the booked ticket will be cancelled and the amount paid by the paying customer in relation to the booked ticket will be refunded to the paying customer (subject to the relevant supplier of travel services’ terms and conditions and the provisions of previous paragraph of these terms and conditions). Any airline costs/charges associated with the cancellation will be deducted from the refund due to the paying customer. STA Travel will not charge a cancellation fee in these circumstances.
13. IF YOU HAVE A COMPLAINT 13.1 Because the contract(s) for your travel arrangements is between you and the principal(s) or supplier(s), any queries or concerns relating to the travel arrangements should be addressed to them. If you have a problem whilst on holiday, this must be reported to the principal/supplier or their local supplier or agent immediately. If you fail to follow this procedure there will be less opportunity to investigate and rectify your complaint. The amount of compensation you may
Travel insurance is an important part of your arrangements. You should take out adequate insurance for the duration of your journey. Travel insurance is a mandatory element of some travel arrangements. We can arrange travel insurance for you and provide you with a quote and answer any queries you may have regarding the insurance we can offer.
details please see your booking confirmation or itinerary. You will be notified if any carrier changes as soon as possible and in all cases at check-in or at the boarding gate. Please note that a change of carrier is not considered to be a significant change to your arrangements. 17.2 Under EU law (Regulation (EC) 261/2004) you have rights in some circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from your airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to flights. Details of these rights will be publicised at EU airports and will also be available from your airline. The airlines are responsible for compensating you in these circumstances. Please note that, if affected flights comprise part of a Package arranged on your behalf, any reimbursement from the airline under these regulations will not automatically entitle you to cancel and/or obtain a refund of your Package cost from us. Further information about your rights is available from the CAA www.caa.co.uk.
18. BROCHURE PRICING Accommodation prices and offers are correct at time of print (Jan 2020) and subject to change. Offers are subject to availability and are sometimes not combinable. Blackout periods may apply. Ask your Travel Expert for full details at time of booking. Prices shown in this brochure are ‘per person, per night’ for the meal plan shown, and are based on the cheapest season for travel to each destination. Unless otherwise stated, accommodation prices exclude any locally-payable supplements such as city taxes, visitor or ‘tourist’ taxes, and hotel resort fees. Airport transfers, where these are a compulsory requirement in order to reach your hotel, are also excluded and will need to be arranged separately at the time of booking. All featured round the world and multi-stop flight prices are correct at time of print (Jan 2020). Prices are per person, subject to availability, eligibility and based on low season departures unless otherwise specified. Flight prices, eligibility and routes subject to change without notice. Photographic representation deemed accurate at time of print.
16. TRAVEL ADVICE AND VACCINATIONS 16.1 British Citizens should refer to the travel advice posted by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office at www.fco.gov.uk for all the countries you intend to visit. You should take advice about the health precautions you need to take prior to departure. 16.2 Vaccinations may be required for some or all of the places you are intending to visit. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have arranged necessary vaccinations for your itinerary. Information on health and any vaccinations required to travel is available from your GP and on the Public Health England website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/publichealth-england. 16.3 Alternatively, the STA Travel Clinic offers a full range of travel vaccinations, anti-malarials and expert advice as well as other services for your travel health needs. Locations, open hours and consultation appointments can be viewed/booked online at: www.statravelclinic.co.uk/. 16.4 It is your responsibility to behave in a reasonable and responsible manner over the course of your travels, including abiding by any local laws and by-laws. We reserve the right to immediately cancel any travel arrangements in the event of unruly behaviour towards airline/ hotel / supplier representatives or other guests and you will be liable in full for cancellation charges and the costs of purchasing replacement accommodation and air tickets.
17. EU NOTICE REQUIREMENTS 17.1 Under EU law (Regulation (EC) 2111/2005), we are required to bring to your attention the existence of a ‘Community List’, which contains details of air carriers that are subject to an operating ban within the EU. The Community List is available for inspection at http://ec.europa.eu/transport/ modes/air/safety/air-ban/index_en.htm. We are also obliged to notify you of the airline(s) to be used in your booking. For
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10.4 Please note that any other suppliers of travel services who provide services as part of your arrangement may also limit their liability to you. We cannot accept responsibility for any services which do not form part of the contract between you and us. As such, you are advised to read the terms and conditions of any other suppliers of travel services who are supplying services to you.
be entitled to may be reduced or you may not receive any at all depending upon the circumstances. If you wish to complain when you return home, write to the principal/supplier. You will see the name and address plus contact details in any confirmation documents we send you. We will of course assist you with this if you wish - please contact us in the UK, either through the office where you made your arrangements, or through www.statravel.co.uk/customer-services.htm.
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