SAFAR : TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Hosted by Dana Kinter
By placing a booking with us, you agree to these Tour Terms & Conditions and that these Tour Terms & Conditions will apply to your booking. These Tour Terms & Conditions set out the terms on which we offer the Tour to you.
The term Participant refers to any individual who has booked and is taking part in the Travel Tour organised by Dana Kinter and who have agreed to these Tour Terms & Conditions.
In these Tour Terms & Conditions, “you and your” means the named person in the Booking and includes any persons on whose behalf a Booking is made and any person who is added or changed in a Booking and “we”, “our”, or “us” and “Dana Kinter” means Dana Marie Kinter (ABN 54 858 200 425) c/- 24 Alfred Street, Adelaide SA 5000.
Bookings
Acceptance
You will issue us with a booking request for a small group tour which must include all of the details required. Your Booking is not accepted until you receive an acceptance email confirming your Booking.
We reserve the right to decline any Booking Request in our sole and absolute discretion.
Minimum Number
A minimum of 8 Participants is required for the Tour to proceed. If the minimum number participants is not met by 60 days before, you will receive a full refund. We will notify you promptly if the Tour is at risk of cancellation due to insufficient numbers.
Deposit & Payment
At the time you submit the Booking Request, we require a $2000 deposit to secure your Booking. Your Booking acceptance will include an invoice for your deposit. If your Booking is not accepted, you will receive a total refund of your deposit.
Payment of the balance of the remaining due plus any additional options of the Booking is due no later than 60 days before the tour. If any amount remains outstanding by the Booking Due Date, we reserve the right to cancel your Booking and charge you a cancellation fee.
Prices
Our prices are quoted and charged in Australian dollars and are subject to change up until the time a Booking is accepted at our discretion. The Price includes accommodation, activities, sightseeing, meals, Tour Leader services and transfers during the Tour, and other inclusions as set out in these Tour Terms & Conditions or as otherwise set out in the Tour itinerary.
Cancellation
If you cancel your Booking on or before 60 days, we will retain your deposit to cover all costs including our administrative costs. If you cancel your booking after 60 days, a cancellation fee of 100% of the Booking Price will apply. This cancellation fee is due to the significant costs we incur in arranging the Tour and your Booking and the cancellation fee is a genuine pre-estimate of the loss we suffer in the event you cancel your Booking. If you do not join the Tour, no refund will be provided to you.
In the event that we must cancel the Tour due to force majeure events, such as natural disasters, political instability, pandemics, government restrictions or other events beyond our control, we will notify you as soon as possible. We strongly recommend checking resources such as Smart Traveller (smarttraveller.gov.au) for up-to-date information on travel advisories and potential risks. If we cancel your trip due to such events you will receive a full credit towards a rescheduled Tour. In circumstances where the cancellation is due to external events, you may request a refund however, refunds will be less any unrecoverable costs. You should lodge a claim for these expenses through your travel insurance. We are not liable for any cancellation, charges, or penalties that you may incur due to such cancellation. It is your responsibility to be aware of the effect a travel advisory status, and any changes to it, may have on your travel insurance policy.
We may also cancel this Tour at any time prior to departure if we do not achieve the minimum number of passengers required or if we receive cancellations that cause the number of passengers to fall below our minimum number. In this case, you will be fully refunded.
Required Information
You must provide us with the information we require in order to operate the Tour. If you do not provide us with all the information we require in a timely manner, or in any event, at least 30 days prior to the Tour, we reserve the right to cancel your Booking and charge you a cancellation fee.
The information we require about you includes:
Full name as per your passport;
Date of birth;
Nationality as per your passport;
Passport issue and expiry dates;
Any pre-existing medical conditions (including allergies) you are aware of which may impact your ability to travel or participate in the Tour;
Confirmation of your travel insurance coverage during the Tour;
Any dietary restrictions;
Any special assistance needs (including visual or hearing impairments);
Emergency contact details (your emergency contact must be someone based in Australia and not travelling with you); and
International flight confirmation.
Amendments to Bookings
Amendments to Bookings are only permitted where logistically and legally possible. No amendments will be accepted less than 90 days prior to the Tour. You must notify us in writing of any requested changes to your Booking. All amendment requests are subject to approval and availability.
Transfer To Third Party
The transfer of your Booking to a third party is not permitted.
Additional Amendments
Changes to any other arrangements related to the Tour may be permitted if made more than 40 days before the Tour commencement date. You will be entirely responsible for any fees or charges which may be charged by third-parties such as hotels, ground operators, or airlines. No amendments are permitted to your Booking within 40 days of the Tour commencement Date.
Fees & Liabilities
We do not accept any fees or charges associated with amending your Booking or changing names on flights or other travel arrangements. If you request any amendments, you acknowledge and agree that you will be liable for all fees and charges incurred as a result of the amendment.
Inclusions
The Tour includes all accommodation, transport sightseeing activities, workshops meals, services of host and guide and internal travel in accordance with the Itinerary.
Accommodation
All accommodation on the Tour is at least 3-star accommodation per the Itinerary. Whilst we use our best endeavours to book the accommodation in accordance with the Itinerary, we reserve the right to change any proposed accommodation to accommodation in the same or similar location which is at least equivalent quality to the original accommodation in the Itinerary. We will notify you as soon as possible in the event any accommodation is changed.
Twin Share
All accommodation on the Tour is twin share unless explicitly stated in the Itinerary. All Participants must elect a fellow Participant to share a room with (Travel Buddy). Please provide the name of your Travel Buddy in the ‘order special instructions’ drop-down at checkout. Accommodation will have twin or double bed options.
If you require a single share arrangement, please indicate this on the Booking Request. Any single rooms incur an additional supplement charge (Single Supplement) which will be advised to you at the time of the Booking acceptance. If you do not elect a Travel Buddy when booking, you will automatically be placed in a single room and charged the Single Supplement.
We are not liable for any claims or issues arising out of twin shared accommodation.
Exclusions
The Price does not include airfares or other associated costs to arrive at or depart the Tour destination or other associated internal travel (unless set out in the Itinerary), any taxes, baggage charges including extra baggage, airport charges, meals (unless set out in the Itinerary), alcohol, laundry, phone calls, minibar, beverages, all visa and passport fees and charges, insurance(s), medical and vaccination costs, incidental and personal items including tips and gratuities, activities and sightseeing (unless set out in the Itinerary) and all items of a personal nature. This list is not an exhaustive list of every item excluded.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum age
Participants must be at least 18 years old at the commencement of the Tour.
Fitness and mobility
You are required truthfully verify your fitness and mobility levels and ability to participate with the Tour and the Itinerary. Whilst the Tour may not specify any particular fitness level requirements, it is important that each you can, at least:
Travel through airports unaided;
Effectively participate in the tour in expected weather conditions;
Attend to personal luggage;
Board and un-board from transportation including coaches, mini-buses, tuk-tuks, and boats without assistance;
Climb general flights of stairs unaided (including in accommodation where elevators may be unavailable);
Walk unaided, including walking on uneven surfaces;
Stand unaided for extended periods (e.g. In museums); and
Use bathroom facilities unaided including using combined shower-over-bath facilities, as walk-in showers cannot be guaranteed.
We will not be responsible for any loss whatsoever, injury, death or damage arising from your failure to inform us of your fitness, disability or medical information.
Passport & Visas
You must, at all times during the Tour, carry with you a valid passport. The valid passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the end date of the Tour.
You are solely responsible for obtaining all entry permits, visas and other permits or certifications required for your attendance on the Tour and the countries you are visiting, and you must obtain these before you depart Australia.We take no responsibility if you are denied entry to a country due to any incorrect or invalid passports, permits, visas or any other associated travel requirements or documents.
Medical & Vaccination Requirement
You are responsible for confirming and obtaining, at your sole cost and expense, all vaccinations required for travel to the Tour destination. Upon entry to some countries, you may be asked to provide proof of vaccination status. You are also responsible for obtaining your own medical advice for the up to date requirements and recommendations for the Tour destination.
If you become unwell on the Tour, you may be required to wear a mask to protect other Tour participants.
Travel Insurance
You must obtain your own travel insurance. Travel insurance must be taken out at the time of confirming your booking. Your travel insurance must, at an absolute minimum, provide cover against:
Personal accident;
Death;
All medical expenses;
Health insurance that includes coverage for Covid-19 related illness; and
Emergency repatriation,
With a minimum coverage of at least aud $200,000 for each of the above.
We also recommend that you obtain travel insurance which provides coverage for:
Cancellations and delays;
Lost, damaged or stolen luggage;
Lost, damaged or stolen personal items; and
Personal liability.
Changes to Tour
Whilst we endeavour to operate the Tour in accordance with the Itinerary, we reserve the right to amend the Itinerary as reasonably required. If there is a significant amendment to the Itinerary which occurs before the commencement of the Tour, we will attempt to notify you as soon as practicable.
During the Tour, we, and our in-country guide, may amend the Itinerary as necessary due to any safety issues, local issues or events, or any emergency situations. In the event the Tour is amended due to an emergency, you are responsible for all additional costs incurred on your behalf and we are not responsible for any costs (incidental or otherwise) incurred by you which arise from such emergency amendments.
Risk
You acknowledge that participation in the Tour involves a degree of risk, including hazards of travelling, which may be greater than you generally experience in everyday life. You acknowledge that the Tour may operate in places where there are political, cultural, geographical dangers. You should consult Australian government information and resources such as smart traveller (smarttraveller.gov.au) to stay informed about potential risks associated with your travel. Your attendance on the Tour is confirmation that you have considered and accept the risks involved.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim any liability for these risks, and you release us from any and all claims against us arising in any way from your participation in a Tour.
Liability
Third-party services
We may use third party service providers to operate our Tours. We do not have direct control or oversight over these third party service providers. We take reasonable steps to engage reputable third party service providers for the operation of the Tour, however, we are not responsible for any loss, damage or injury caused directly or indirectly by the acts or omissions of these third parties and we exclude all liability arising from the acts and omissions of the third party service providers.
Exclusion of Liability
We offer the Tour to you and will use due care and skill in providing the Tour.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, neither us nor any of our officers, employees, agents or representatives accept any liability in tort (including negligence), contract, or for any injury, death, damage or any loss whatsoever (including consequential loss) arising out of or otherwise in connection with your participation in the Tour.
You release us and our officers, employees, agents, and representatives from any liability and expressly waive any claims you may have against us arising out of or in connection with your participation in the Tour.
We are not responsible for any activities you undertake which are not part of the Tour. You release us our officers, employees, agents, and representatives from any liability and expressly waive any claims you may have against us arising out of or in connection with you participating in in activities which are not part of the Tour.
Nothing in this clause seeks to limit your rights under the Australian Consumer Law or the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth).
Limitation of Liability
Where our liability cannot be excluded such liability is limited to the remedies required under the Australian Consumer Law or the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth).
Prohibited Activities
You must not use, possess or distribute illegal drugs or substances at any time whilst on the Tour. You must not engage or otherwise be involved in any criminal activities whilst on the Tour, including theft, assault or vandalism. If you are found to have breached this clause, we reserve the right to require you to leave the Tour. You will not be entitled to any refund, and you will be solely responsible for any additional costs you incur in relation to leaving the Tour.
Excessive consumption of alcohol that leads to disruptive or unsafe behaviour is prohibited. You are to consume alcohol responsibly and respect the local customs and laws regarding alcohol consumption. Any excessive alcohol consumption that leads to you acting or threatening to act in any manner that is disruptive, dangerous, or disrespectful to other Tour participants, guides, local communities, or the environment you will be required to leave the Tour. You will not be entitled to any refund, and you will be solely responsible for any additional costs you incur in relation to leaving the Tour.
Your possession or use of any weapons, including firearms, knives, or any other items that could reasonably be used to cause harm, is strictly prohibited.
You must adhere to all local laws and regulations of the relevant country you are visiting. If you act or threaten to act in any manner that is abusive, aggressive, disruptive, dangerous, or disrespectful to other Tour Participants, guides, local communities, or the environment you will be required to leave the Tour. You will not be entitled to any refund, and you will be solely responsible for any additional costs you incur in relation to leaving the Tour.
General
These Tour Terms & Conditions will prevail over any prior understanding, representation, warranty, indemnity or condition given or made. If any part of these Tour Terms & Conditions is void or unenforceable, it shall be severed without affecting the validity or enforceability of these Tour Terms and Conditions. These Tour Terms & Conditions cannot be amended except by agreement in writing executed by the parties. A failure by either party to enforce any of the provisions of these Tour Terms & Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. Any communication or notice to us must be in writing.
Jurisdiction
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of South Australia and the parties submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of South Australia.
Last update: These Tour Terms & Conditions were last updated 7th April 2026