2009 Itinerary
Day 1: Aussie arrival for Tauck's Australia / New Zealand tour
Tauck's Australia and New Zealand tour begins at 1:30 PM, InterContinental Sydney. Welcome to Sydney, the start of your extraordinary 14-day Australia and New Zealand tour! A transfer is included from Sydney Airport to your hotel, Intercontinental Sydney, located right in the heart of the city. A sightseeing tour shows you the Rocks, the original European settlement that is considered the birthplace of Australia, as well as Sydney Harbour, Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. Enjoy a cocktail cruise around Sydney Harbour on a sailing catamaran, and dinner overlooking the lights of the waterfront.
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Lodging: Intercontinental Sydney, Australia
Day 2: Wildlife sanctuary and the Opera House
In the 1920s, Koala Park Sanctuary was established to aid in the conservation of Australia's endangered koalas. A visit today includes an opportunity to cuddle, pet or have your photograph taken with these oh-so recognizable Australian celebrities! The sanctuary is also home to other Australia's indigenous wildlife including wallabies, kangaroos and native birds. A guided tour of the Sydney Opera House, an architectural masterpiece with a billowing sail roof design – is a highlight of Tauck’s Australia and New Zealand tour!The rest of the day is free to explore all that is wonderful Sydney.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: InterContinental Sydney, Australia
Day 3: Rainforest hideaway resort
Fly to Cairns in Queensland, the gateway for reef and rainforest exploration. Witness Aboriginal daily life and traditional ceremonies at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, then head to Silky Oaks Lodge & Healing Waters Spa. This award-winning tropical hideaway resort, secluded on 80 acres of lush rainforest, borders Daintree Rainforest, which is the thought to be the oldest living rainforest on earth.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Silky Oaks Lodge & Healing Waters Spa, Mossman, Australia
Day 4: Spend an enriching day on the Great Barrier Reef
There is nowhere else on earth like the Great Barrier Reef, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its incredible – yet fragile – ecosystem. Travel by the high-tech catamaran
Quicksilver accompanied by a marine biologist; you'll be amazed by the coral formations visible through clear waters. Get a reef tour aboard a semi-submersible vessel with enormous viewing windows, or snorkel and swim. Enjoy the fabulous resort for the remainder of the day!
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Silky Oaks Lodge & Healing Waters Spa, Mossman, Australia
Day 5: From the tropics to Victorian airs
Fly from the tropical splendors of Queensland to Melbourne, capital city of the state of Victoria. The city's architecture is graceful and elegant, epitomizing the best of old-world Europe and modern Australia. Upon your arrival, spend the remainder of the day as you please. Your hotel is located right in the heart of the city.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Grand Hyatt Melbourne, Australia
Day 6: Melbourne at large
A guided city sightseeing tour includes the Fitzroy Gardens, Parliament House, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, one of the world’s most notable Gothic Revival churches. The remainder of the day until dinner is free to do what interests you most in Melbourne. Tonight you'll experience a touch of days gone by when you dine aboard the historic Colonial Tramcar, viewing the city through the soft glow of evening as you travel along the Melbourne's distinctive Victorian streets.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Grand Hyatt Melbourne, Australia
Day 7: Kiwi connection
Fly across the Tasman Sea to Auckland, where your New Zealand tour days begin in the country’s largest city. Located on a natural harbor, Auckland boasts a popular historic waterfront - and your hotel is close to the water. Tonight you'll dine a la carte.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: The Langham, Auckland, New Zealand
Day 8: Access Auckland
At Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World, ride the moving walkway in a clear tunnel through the reef fish tank and the shark tank. Check out the gallery of ornate Maori treasures in the Auckland War Memorial Museum (
Te Papa Whakahiku), as well as Pacific cultural artifacts and other fascinating exhibits detailing the natural and cultural history of New Zealand. One of Tauck's New Zealand tour highlights is certain to be the traditional Maori dance presentation at the museum. Rest of the day is free to explore Auckland as you please.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: The Langham, Auckland, New Zealand
Day 9: Lots of sheep, cattle, and geysers on Tauck's New Zealand tour
Visit Longlands Farm, a working dairy farm and country gardens, to see what life on a New Zealand farm is like; you'll also have lunch. You'll get a hands-on look at sheep and cattle farming on a visit to the Agrodome en route to Rotorua. Visit the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, featuring bubbling mud pools, geysers, steam vents, and hot springs.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Duxton Hotel Okawa Bay, Rotorua, New Zealand
Day 10: Private charter flight to the dramatic scenery of the south
Tauck Exclusive! Your New Zealand tour continues with a private charter flight to the South Island and Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park. Explore the spectacular village overlooking the South Island’s largest lake, set at the base of rugged mountains.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas, Te Anau, New Zealand
Day 11: Cruise Milford Sound
Cruise the stunning waters of Milford Sound, a top New Zealand tour destination; see sheer cliffs, glacier-carved inlets, magnificent waterfalls, and snow-capped peaks. Travel to Queenstown on the edge of Lake Wakatipu, renowned for friendly residents and adventure sports.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Crowne Plaza Queenstown, New Zealand
Day 12: Jet boat adventure and a New Zealand tour by helicopter
Shoot the Shotover River rapids on a thrilling jet boat, then board a helicopter for an aerial tour of Queenstown and The Remarkables mountain range. Land on Bobs Peak for breathtaking views before a gondola ride down to town. Get up close to the flightless, endangered kiwi, plus other endangered native birds, at the Kiwi and Birdlife Park, set on eight acres.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Crowne Plaza Queenstown, New Zealand
Day 13: Christchurch charms
Fly over a dramatic landscape to Christchurch, resembling old-world England due to the Edwardian architecture, parks, and landscaped riverbank. Share the most memorable experiences of your two week Australia and New Zealand tour at the farewell reception and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Millennium Hotel Christchurch, New Zealand
Day 14: G’day, mate - Tauck's New Zealand tour concludes
Tauck's Australia and New Zealand 14-day tour ends in Christchurch. A transfer is included from Millennium Hotel Christchurch to Christchurch International Airport 2 1/2 hours before the departure of our selected flight(s). A transfer is included from the hotel to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast
Enriching Australia and New Zealand tour days
combine to create an exciting two-week vacation!
Inclusive Prices
Tour prices are per person in U.S. dollars. All accommodations, entertainment, special dinners, motor coach, land sightseeing, luggage handling, admissions, the helicopter sightseeing excursion, and the services of Tauck Directors and drivers are included.
Hotel Accommodations – Tauck’s price includes all hotel accommodations with private baths. The Tauck standard is to provide the best available hotels without sacrificing value. Although the quality of accommodations may differ from place to place, Tauck's commitment to your comfort is unwavering. Two-bedded rooms are reserved in most hotels. Triples are two-bedded rooms plus a rollaway cot and are not recommended for comfort.
Tauck Director – Each tour is conducted by a Tauck Director who remains with the group throughout the duration of the tour. Your Tauck Director is a professional, fully-trained employee of Tauck World Discovery.
Meals – Most meals are included as specified in the itinerary. Meal codes are: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.
Gratuities Included – All appropriate gratuities for bellmen, doormen, dining room servers, drivers and local guides are included.
No Options Sold - Tauck Directors sometimes assist with information on free-time activities, based on honest opinion and guidance, but will not sell you anything. This means better value and a more relaxed, pleasant experience for you.
On-Tour Flights
Airfare While on Tour – Four of the on-tour flights must be purchased through Tauck as part of your tour package. The Melbourne-to-Auckland trans-Tasman flight on day 7 must be purchased with your International air ticket.
Not Included
Airfare to the tour departure point and from the tour ending point is not included. Airfare may be purchased from Tauck for travel originating in the United States (subject to availability).
Hotel Rooms Before and After Tours – To avoid jet lag and possible flight delays, many guests prefer to make hotel arrangements for the nights preceding and following their tour. As a service, Tauck will book additional nights for you on a space-available basis using special rates only available through Tauck. Hotel room charges will be added to the tour cost. If you wish to spend additional nights, or take the Fiji excursion, please consult the
Extend This Journey section on this website and discuss it with the reservations agent when you book your tour.
Luggage Responsibility – Although every effort is made to handle guests’ luggage carefully, we cannot be responsible, assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to luggage and personal effects due to breakage, theft, or fair wear and tear through hotel, airline and group carrier handling. Therefore, it is important for your own protection that you make certain you have adequate insurance to cover these eventualities. PPlease refer to
Tauck Travel Protection for more information.
Personal Expenses - Phone calls, room service, alcoholic and bar beverages, laundry, airline excess luggage charges, vaccinations and other optional incidental extras are not included and may be significant.
Tauck Director Gratuities – The customary gratuity to the Tauck Director and driver is not included. Gratuities should be extended on a voluntary, individual basis and not as a group.
Additional Information
Airline Security Measures – Travelers must provide identification in the form of a passport at the time of airport check-in. Your passport name must match the name on your tour reservation and airline ticket or you may be denied boarding.
Air Services – Airfare may be purchased through Tauck for travel originating in the United States (subject to availability). By using Tauck's air services, you agree that Tauck, in purchasing, selling or otherwise arranging air transportation, is acting only as your agent and is not liable or responsible for any accident, death, personal injury, illness, property damage, delay or other loss or expense of any nature whatsoever arising directly or indirectly out of any act of God, or any actions or omissions (including any failure to provide services) or default of, any carrier. All carriers are independent contractors and are not owned, managed, controlled or operated by Tauck. Your airline ticket constitutes a contract between yourself and the airline (and not Tauck), even if purchased through Tauck. Tauck is not liable for, and does not assume responsibility or accept claims with regard to, seat assignments, schedule changes, flight changes, cancellations, claims for a refund or reimbursement of airline ticket fees, or any other loss incurred by you for any reason whatsoever (including, without limitation to, bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar relief from creditors). Tauck must handle ticketing for Tauck's special fares, which are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed until reserved. Special fares cannot be combined with any other promotional offer. Tauck's air services can only be purchased in conjunction with a Tauck tour. Tickets or e-ticket numbers will be mailed with final documents. If you cancel or change your air before or after departure, all airline cancellation and change fees will apply.
Holidays and Museum Closures – Museum visits and personal shopping time may be disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances or the many religious, state and local holidays locally observed.
Itinerary Changes and Price Flexibility – Tauck pledges to make every effort to operate all tours as advertised. Tauck reserves the right to alter or curtail the itinerary, or substitute sightseeing, hotels, and/or conveyances as deemed necessary. Any savings realized by these changes will be refunded to passengers. Any resultant added expense will be covered by Tauck. Although not expected, prices on this website may be modified due to unexpected significant external factors not forecasted at the time of printing.
Journey Start and End Times are provided at time of booking and are subject to change due to airline schedule changes. All booking agents and guests will be advised of such changes. When making flight arrangements, allow sufficient time to claim luggage and clear customs.
Membership will be granted to all persons. Tauck reserves the right to terminate the tour of any persons who are abusive of others or whose behavior disrupts the tour.
Photography on Tour – Occasionally, Tauck will use photographs taken by fellow guests or your Tauck Director on your tour for promotional purposes. If you prefer that your photo not be used in any marketing activities, please notify your Tauck Director at the start of your tour.
Preparing To Go
Air Conditioning - The motor coaches used on this tour are air conditioned for your comfort. All of the hotel rooms in Australia and most of the hotel rooms in New Zealand are air conditioned. The New Zealand hotels that do not provide air conditioning are: the Duxton Hotel Okawa Bay and the TeAnau Hotel and Villas.
Clothing and Packing - As you prepare for travel, select a wardrobe that is adaptable. Many days are spent outside or in transit. Therefore, during the day, casual, comfortable, cotton clothing is recommended. Occasionally cool weather will require warmer “layered” clothing.
This itinerary includes accommodations in award-winning hotels and meals in many fine restaurants. For the welcome and farewell dinners, many guests like to dress up, but by all means be comfortable; on the remaining nights “smart casual” is suggested.
Laundry service, including self-service facilities in some hotels, is available throughout the entire New Zealand and Australia tour. Additionally, hairdryers are located in your guest room, and irons and ironing boards are kept in most guest rooms or may be immediately available upon request. Laundromats are centrally located in all cities in both Australia and New Zealand.
We recommend that you pack your prescription medicines (an adequate supply to last through your journey) along with your travel documents and a change of clothing in your carry-on bag to avoid any inconvenience in the event that your flight or luggage is delayed.
When packing, the following items are essential:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Swimming attire
- Sunglasses
- Binoculars
- Sun block and sunhat
- Light jacket
- Insect repellent
- Travel alarm
- Raincoat
- Umbrella
Elevation - The maximum elevation on this itinerary is 3,000 feet, or 914 meters.
Health - Travelers should be in good health and able to walk moderate to significant distances over varied terrain. Some of the sightseeing can only be accomplished on foot and it is strongly suggested that you pack sturdy, comfortable walking shoes that have already been broken-in in order to fully appreciate the challenging terrain of the beaches, and rainforests.
Tauck strongly advises that guests who require assistance walking or traveling with oxygen tanks may not fully enjoy this active journey that also includes five intra-tour flights in its itinerary.
We regret that we cannot provide individual assistance to guests for walking, dining or other personal needs. Persons needing such assistance must be accompanied by an able companion who will assist them.
If you have a medical condition which might limit your participation in activities, please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice and notify Tauck as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. We will advise your Tauck Director accordingly.
Guests bringing a quantity of medication with them are advised to carry a doctor’s certificate to avoid possible problems with customs officials. Doctor’s prescriptions are needed to obtain certain drugs in both Australia and New Zealand.
For vaccination and inoculation information, guests should contact their personal physician, the public health service in their area, or the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. The Travelers' Health Section of the CDC operates a 24-hour, pre-recorded “Travelers' Health Hotline" at 877-394-8747 (toll free in the U.S.). You may also log on to the CDC Internet website at
www.cdc.gov
To protect people from the health effects of second-hand smoke, smoking in all hospitality venues, including bars, restaurants, cafes, and casinos, is prohibited in New Zealand. If you smoke, please remember to smoke outside.
Luggage Restrictions:
Special Luggage Restrictions for this Tour:
Due to space limitations aboard the motor coaches and the on-tour flights used in Australia and New Zealand, each guest is permitted only one average-sized piece of checked luggage weighing a maximum of 44 pounds, or 19.95 kilograms.
In addition, guests are limited to one soft-sided, carry-on bag per person not to exceed 15 lbs. or 6.8 kg, and no larger than an average knapsack.
Checked Luggage - General
While it is common that airlines allow passengers to check more than one piece of luggage per person, space constraints during your Tauck journey make it difficult to accommodate extra luggage. We ask that you limit your checked luggage to one average-size suitcase per person.
In addition, airlines have adopted more strict policies in enforcing size and weight limits. Luggage exceeding maximum restrictions may require expensive overage fees, frustrating and hurried re-packing at the ticket counter, or even risk being left behind.
As of June 2006, many carriers require checked luggage not exceed a weight of 50 lbs, or 22.7 kilograms, (per piece). Airlines revise luggage policies frequently and often without notice; therefore, Tauck cannot be held liable for the weight limit listed above. We urge you to check with your airline before traveling to determine current weight and size restrictions. It is also important to note that restrictions for luggage size and weight may vary with the same airline based on the class of service you select. First and Business Class ticket holders may have different restrictions than Coach Class travelers.
Tauck World Discovery cannot be held liable for additional fees or inconveniences imposed by the airline due to luggage size, piece or weight policies.
Please be sure to attach your Tauck luggage tag to your suitcase before leaving home.
Carry-on Luggage - General
Although oversized bags and wheeled, carry-on luggage are popular for airline travel, they are often not convenient or appropriate for motor coach travel or for many on-tour flights. Most modern sightseeing motor coaches offer limited space for numerous or larger items. Space under seats or in the overhead rack is typically small, and designed to accommodate items like coats, hats, purses, and small camera bags, etc.
For your day-to-day travel while on tour, we recommend that you limit your hand luggage to a small, soft-sided carry-on piece, and only those items you need handy during the day such as purses, make-up, medications, cameras, film, etc. Items too large to fit under the motor coach seat or in the overhead rack must be stored in the luggage bays beneath the motor coach, which may not allow for access during daytime travel.
Travel Document Requirements – A valid passport is required of all people wishing to travel to and enter Australia. Everyone, except holders of Australian and New Zealand passports, requires a visa to enter Australia. New Zealand passport holders apply for a visa upon arrival in Australia. All other passport holders must hold a visa before traveling to Australia.
Tauck
strongly recommends that guests’ passports be valid for six months beyond the completion of their tour. It is a good idea to carry a photocopy of the first page of your passport, as well as to leave photocopies of your travel documents and identification papers with someone at home.
As a courtesy to our all our guests traveling to Australia, Tauck will facilitate the visa process. All guests who book this journey will receive an application for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) Visa. The visa is required for travelers visiting Australia for up to three months within one twelve month period. Tauck will send out the application with the “Summary of Purchase” package either to the guest directly if booked through Tauck or to the guest’s travel agent. There is no charge at this time for the visas that Tauck obtains for its guests or for the service itself.
For entry to Australia, minors not accompanied by a parent or traveling with only one parent need notarized written parental consent from the absent parent(s) (see “Travel with Children” below).
For entry into New Zealand, U.S. citizens need a passport valid for 6 months beyond completion of the tour.
Citizens of other countries should contact an embassy or consulate of New Zealand to determine what travel documentation is required.
Travel with Children – Many countries have specific entry requirements for children less than 21 years of age who are traveling without one or both parents. Usually a notarized letter, signed by the parent or parents not traveling with the child and stating the name of the child, the adult guardian, the itinerary and dates of travel, and the flight number, is required. To ensure smooth travel, Tauck requires all travelers to comply with the regulations for the country you are visiting. This information is available from each country’s consulate. Tauck is not responsible for the disruption of travel caused by improper documentation for any travelers, including children traveling without one or both parents. While there is no definitive format or standards for these letters, Tauck does offer
download guidance for writing this letter.
Destination Information
Cell Phones - We understand and appreciate the value of instant communication when we travel; it keeps us in touch with friends and family, and it's a reassurance in the event of an emergency. However, the use of cell phones can be disruptive to a tour and to other guests who are enjoying their vacation. As a courtesy to others, we ask that guests refrain from cell phone usage during motor coach travel, group functions, sightseeing and when the Tauck Director is addressing the group as a whole. There are usually ample opportunities to make or receive calls at times when it does not impact others.
Please contact your cell phone carrier to determine limitations and services that exist for the destinations to which you are traveling.
Currency and Exchange Rates - For the best exchange rates, we suggest using ATMs, which are easily available throughout Australia and New Zealand, and major credit cards. Although it is not necessary for you to exchange money prior to your arrival in Australia or in New Zealand, it may be useful to have a small amount of local currency with you when you arrive. If upon arrival you require local currency, you can visit one of the many currency exchange facilities at the airport, use an ATM, or exchange currency at your hotel.
As of June 14, 2006, the exchange rate was $1 (1USD) to 1.35AUD and 1.60NZD. To obtain the latest currency exchange rate, you may want to check your local newspaper or log on to the Internet website
www.oanda.com
Customs and Tax-Free Shopping – Australia has initiated a GST (Goods & Services Tax) as of July 1, 2000. The tax is 10% and paid at the time of purchase, use, or consumption. The government recently initiated a method for visitors to claim back some of the tax. Please consult the Australian government’s Internet website at,
www.ato.gov.au to learn how to claim a refund. There is also a 12.5% GST in New Zealand but there is no refund method at this time.
For U.S. residents returning to the United States, current regulations permit bringing back $800 worth of items duty-free, as long as you physically bring them with you. There are limits to the alcohol and tobacco that can be a part of this exemption - one liter of alcohol, 200 cigarettes, and 100 cigars. Certain restrictions apply to unaccompanied goods mailed from abroad to the United States. Please call your local customs office or consult the U.S. government's customs website for further details and up-to-date limits at
www.cbp.gov
Citizens of other countries should refer to their own countries’ rules and regulations regarding customs and duty-free shopping to ensure compliance.
Electrical Current – The electrical current in Australia is 220-240v, 50Hz, AC. The Australian three-pin power outlet is different from some other countries so you may need an adaptor. If your appliances are 110v, you may need a voltage converter. Universal outlets for 240v or 110v shavers are usually found in leading hotels.
Time Zones – Sydney, Australia, is 10 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (or Greenwich Mean Time); Auckland, New Zealand, is 12 hours ahead. In June, Sydney is 14 hours ahead of New York City. To determine current time in major cities around the world, we suggest you log on to the Internet website,
www.timeanddate.com.
Weather - Remember, “Down Under”, the seasons are opposite of those in the Northern Hemisphere. During the months of October through May, temperatures typically average 70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, or 21 to 32 degrees Celsius, in Australia and 60 to 75 F, or 16 to 24 C, in New Zealand. During the months of June through September, temperatures average 40 to 60 F, or 4 to 16 C, in Australia and 50 F, or 10 C, in New Zealand. In Northern Australia, you will find tropical weather all year round.
|
Average Temperature |
| |
Cairns, Australia
|
Melbourne, Australia |
| Month |
Hi/Lo ºF |
Hi/Lo ºC |
Hi/Lo ºF |
Hi/Lo ºC |
| January |
89 / 74 |
32 / 23 |
78 / 57 |
26 / 14 |
| February |
88 / 75
|
31 / 24 |
78 / 58 |
26 / 14 |
| March |
87 / 72 |
31 / 22 |
75 / 55 |
24 / 13 |
| April |
84 / 71
|
29 / 22 |
68 / 51 |
20 / 11 |
| May |
81 / 68 |
27 / 20 |
62 / 47 |
17 / 8
|
| June |
78 / 65
|
26 / 18 |
57 / 44 |
14 / 7
|
| July |
77 / 62 |
25 / 17 |
56 / 42 |
13 / 6
|
| August |
80 / 64
|
27 / 18 |
59 / 44 |
15 / 7
|
| September |
82 / 66 |
28 / 19 |
63 / 46 |
17 / 8
|
| October |
85 / 69
|
29 / 21 |
67 / 49 |
19 / 9
|
| November |
87 / 72 |
31 / 22 |
71 / 51 |
22 / 11 |
| December |
88 / 74
|
31 / 23 |
75 / 55 |
24 / 13 |
|
|
| |
Auckland, New Zealand
|
Queenstown, New Zealand
|
| Month |
Hi/Lo ºF |
Hi/Lo ºC |
Hi/Lo ºF |
Hi/Lo ºC |
| January |
74 / 61 |
23 / 16 |
72 / 50 |
22 / 10 |
| February |
75 / 63
|
24 / 17 |
68 / 48 |
20 / 9
|
| March |
73 / 58 |
23 / 14 |
62 / 45 |
17 / 7
|
| April |
68 / 56
|
20 / 13 |
60 / 43 |
16 / 6
|
| May |
63 / 53 |
17 / 12 |
58 / 40 |
14 / 4
|
| June |
59 / 51
|
15 / 11 |
54 / 36 |
12 / 2
|
| July |
58 / 49 |
14 / 9
|
52 / 32 |
11 / 0
|
| August |
59 / 47
|
15 / 8
|
50 / 33 |
10 / 1
|
| September |
62 / 50 |
17 / 10 |
55 / 37 |
13 / 3
|
| October |
64 / 52
|
18 / 11 |
61 / 42 |
16 / 6
|
| November |
68 / 55 |
20 / 13 |
63 / 45 |
17 / 7
|
| December |
71 / 60
|
22 / 16 |
69 / 49 |
21 / 9
|
To determine current weather conditions, we suggest you log on to the Internet website,
www.weather.com
If You Have to Cancel
Cancellation Fees – Regardless of reason, cancellations of confirmed bookings result in Tauck incurring costly penalties and cancellation fees from our travel and hotel providers. Therefore, Tauck will charge guests who cancel confirmed bookings a cancellation fee according to the when the cancellation notice is received in our Norwalk, CT office. To help limit guests’ liability, Tauck offers its guests
Tauck Travel Protection.
Guests choosing to purchase the non-refundable Tauck Travel Protection will have cancellation penalties waived.
Guests choosing
not to purchase Tauck Travel Protection will incur cancellation penalties per person as follows:
60 days or more before departure
$600 per person
59-8 days before departure
$1250 per person
7-1 days before departure
$2000 per person