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11/16 Carbine Way
Mornington
VIC 3931
1800 321 435
PRICING
The program fee is AU$ 1,995.
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ABOUT RUSTIC PATHWAYS
Rustic Pathways Travel Pty Ltd is the Australian division of the Rustic Pathways organisation and is based in the State of Victoria, Australia. Rustic Pathways Travel Pty Ltd operates in conjunction with Rustic Pathways (USA) Inc., based in the State of Ohio, USA. Collectively these companies are referred to as "Rustic Pathways." Rustic Pathways offers travel programs throughout Australia, Thailand, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Panama, Peru, The Fiji Islands, Romania, The South Pacific, Africa, South Africa, India, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, China and the world. Rustic Pathways offers adventure, community service, language, and educational programs for high school students, GAP students, university students, groups, individuals and families.
CANCELLATIONS, ITINERARY CHANGES & REFUNDS
Rustic Pathways reserves the right to cancel, alter, reschedule or amend any or all programs offered at any time. If a trip is cancelled by Rustic Pathways prior to the beginning of that trip, Rustic Pathways will refund all payments made by the applicant. If a trip is cancelled by Rustic Pathways once it has begun, a portion of the applicant's total payments will be refunded. Once your application has been accepted, cancellation by you results in a penalty. The application processing fee is non-refundable. 1) Cancellation by you more than 90 days prior to participants first scheduled departure date - results in a loss of 40% of your total trip cost. 2) Cancellation by you between 89 and 45 days prior to participants first scheduled departure date - results in a loss of 70% of your total trip cost. 3) Cancellation by you less than 45 days prior to participant's first scheduled departure date - results in the loss of 100% of your total trip cost. Trip cancellation date is determined by the date we receive written notice by e-mail of fax indicating that a participant wishes to cancel his/her program. Verbal notice will not serve as a valid cancellation notification.
INSURANCE
Rustic Pathways does not provide any form of insurance against any accident, injury, loss, illness or death, which could occur while a student, is travelling on our programs. Parents must ensure that their son or daughter is fully covered for any medical expenses that may be incurred during their trip. Injuries do occur, and health insurance is mandatory for all participants. Rustic Pathways will supply you with information about a travel insurance policy that many of our participants select. Participants and their parents are responsible for any and all medical costs incurred before, during or after a Rustic Pathways trip regardless of the cause.
LIABILITY WAIVERS, RELEASES, MEDICAL DISCLOSURES & RULES
Both participants and their parents will be required to sign and comply with various liability waivers and releases prior to the beginning of any Rustic Pathways trip. Rustic Pathways operates various trips in diverse countries, terrain and conditions. Many Rustic Pathways trips include challenging components such as bungee jumping, sky diving, heli-skiing, paintballing, zorbing, river boarding, kayaking, boating, cycling, 4-wheel-driving, horseback riding, rafting, aircraft flight, rappelling, abseiling, mountain climbing, zip-lining, elephant riding, scuba diving, mountain biking, surfing, skiing, hiking, camping, game viewing, working with machinery and tools, snowboarding, and travel in remote areas, as well as other potentially dangerous activities. Neither Rustic Pathways nor its officers, directors, contractors, employees, agents or staff can safeguard against injuries or accidents that may occur for whatever reason on any trip. Participants will not be permitted to travel on any Rustic Pathways trip unless all required paperwork has been received in our Australian office at least 30 days prior to the commencement of the applicant's trip.
PASSPORTS, VISAS & IDENTIFICATION
All participants require a valid passport for our international programs. You cannot travel overseas without a passport. Don't leave it at home! Please send a black and white copy of your passport when you apply. If there are visa requirements, you will be notified.
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM PARTICIPANTS
Rustic Pathways expects participants to be enthusiastic, cooperative and appreciative of the opportunities afforded to them through our programs. The use of illegal drugs, tobacco and the consumption of alcohol is strictly forbidden on all trips. Trips sometimes operate under difficult and challenging conditions and Rustic Pathways expects participants to be cooperative and attentive at all times. Rustic Pathways reserves the right to remove any student from any trip at any time without any refund if a student uses drugs, alcohol or tobacco, endangers the lives of other students, or consistently disregards staff instructions. Students who use drugs, alcohol or tobacco, possess an uncooperative attitude or are unwilling to work happily within a team environment should not apply for a Rustic Pathways program.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL COSTS
Due to the volatility of airline fuel costs and global oil prices, Rustic Pathways reserves the right to pass along any increases in travel costs to the participants should this become necessary.
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE RATES
Rustic Pathways operates most of its programs outside Australia and pays for most of these programs in local currencies. Should the value of the Australian dollar decrease and thereby increase our operating costs for the program you are attending, we reserve the right to increase our program price in proportion with the change in the value of the AUD dollar and invoice you for this increase in costs.
TRIP PAYMENTS
The total cost of your trip is payable in equal monthly instalments. Your first monthly payment is due 15 days after you receive an Acceptance Letter and Invoice. Remaining payments are due monthly. Complete trip payment must be received 65 days prior to your scheduled departure. During the normal application period trip payments are spread out into equal monthly instalments as this makes it easier for many families to afford an international program for their children. All other trip payments must be paid either by check or cash and must be paid on or before their due date.
All late payments will incur a $50 late payment charge. Rustic Pathways reserves the right to cancel a student's place or reservation on any program if payment is not made on time.