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NEW ZEALAND
October 11-22, 2014
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Questions, Please Call
KU Alumni Association
at 800-584-2957
or email at [email protected]
Dear Flying Jayhawks,
“I have been all over the world and New
Zealand is my favorite place to go if I had 7 to
10 days of vacation. The people are wonderful,
the food is great, the wine is as clear and
sparkling as the whole country. You must see
one of the world’s greatest countries hosted by
one of the best people I know -Tim Scott and
company.”
Tom Ward, b‘80
Life member
KU Alumni Association
There is no better way to experience the real New Zealand:
snowy alpine peaks, lush rain forests, unique wildlife and
unspoiled countryside. This is an exclusive departure for
“Flying Jayhawks” hosted by a local guide. Travel with us
visiting some exceptional locations and meeting some real
“kiwi” icons.
Both the South and North Island offer the opportunity to
discover gourmet delights and experience the culture of
this young country. Few travelers get to experience New
Zealand as we have arranged and we look forward to
seeing you on this unforgettable trip.
Kevin J. Corbett
President
KU Alumni Association
HIGHLIGHTS
Wine tasting and cruise in the
Marlborough Sounds.
Fixed wing return flight and scenic
cruise in the Milford Sound.
Private film screening in historic
Arrowtown.
TranzCoastal train journey from
Blenheim to Christchurch, a beautiful
scenic train journey.
Jet boat the Dart River and guided
forest walk.
Visit to renowned sculpture park on
Waiheke Island.
Itinerary
11- 13 October 2014:
US / Auckland, New
Zealand / Blenheim
Depart the US and fly across
the international date line en
route to New Zealand. Arrive
in Auckland where you will be
met by your host and board
a domestic flight to Blenheim,
located at the top of the South
Island of New Zealand. With
over 70 wineries, a range of
boutique breweries and even a
world class distillery, add to this
an incredible range of cafes and
restaurants, Marlborough really
is a “Gourmet Paradise”. On
arrival in Blenheim transfer to
our hotel for immediate check
in.
Following lunch, visit the WETA
designed Knights of the Sky
exhibition at the Omaka Aviation
Heritage Centre which depicts
human stories from the Great
War, captivating scenes depict
the aircraft in context, some
recreating actual incidents. You
don’t have to be an aviation buff
to enjoy it! Welcome dinner in-house and
tour briefing.
Chateau Marlborough (B,L,D)
Tuesday 14 October:
Blenheim
Today experience the
three icons of this region –
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc,
the Marlborough Sounds
and Greenshell Mussels.
This morning enjoy the fine
wines on a tour of the area’s
boutique and iconic wineries.
Followed by an afternoon cruise
of Marlborough Sounds, a
stunning area with seemingly
endless bays and coves to
explore. Visit a Greenshell
mussel farm and learn about
the importance of this local
export. While cruising sample
salmon and mussels matched
with local Sauvignon Blanc.
Chateau Marlborough (B,L)
Wednesday 15 October:
Blenheim /
Christchurch
This morning enjoy a private
farm tour seeing a sheep
dog at work, sheep shearing
demonstration and enjoy a
hearty morning tea.
This afternoon take a scenic
train journey aboard the
Coastal Pacific, travelling down
the East Coast of the South
Island, through Kaikoura to
Christchurch. Known as ‘The
Garden City’.
Novotel Cathedral Square* (B,D)
Thursday 16 October:
Christchurch
Today enjoy a private walking
tour of the Botanic Gardens,
a relaxing gondola ride on
the Avon river and a leisurely
private cycling tour. This is a
great way to discover the ‘real’
Christchurch.
Novotel Cathedral Square*
(B,L,D)
Friday 17 October:
Christchurch /
Queenstown
Today take a scheduled flight
to Queenstown, New Zealand’s
‘Adventure Capital’.
This afternoon visit the
Kiwi Birdlife Park, devoted
to helping conserve New
Zealand’s native fauna through
advocacy, captive breeding and
rehabilitation.
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
(B,L,D)
Later this afternoon we transfer
to picturesque Arrowtown for a
private movie screening of a NZ
feature film before dinner at a
local restaurant.
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
(B,L,D)
Saturday 18 October:
Queenstown / Milford
Sound excursion
No trip to NZ is complete
without visiting Milford Sound,
often described as the “eighth
wonder of the world” and
offering the most dramatic
scenery in New Zealand. Fly
from Queenstown experiencing
panoramic views of the alpine
scenery, lush rainforest and
finally Milford Sound. Board a
vessel to cruise the full length
of the Milford Sound to the
Tasman Sea. There is plenty
of time to view the waterfalls,
rainforest, mountains and
wildlife. Your return flight lands
you back in Queenstown in time
for an afternoon at leisure. Make
sure you have your camera
handy, as these are sights
you will want to show all your
friends!
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
(B,L)
Monday 20 October:
Queenstown / Auckland
Depart Queenstown on a
scheduled flight to Auckland,
‘the City of Sails’.
Depart on a guided heritage
walk around Auckland central
city and waterfront to discover
its unique history, heritage and
architecture.
Stamford Plaza (B,L)
Sunday 19 October:
Queenstown
Today enjoy an exhilarating
wilderness jet boat ride, guided
forest walk and back country
4WD safari into Lord of the Ring
country. This diverse adventure
explores spectacular World
Heritage wilderness within Mt
Aspiring National Park.
Tuesday 21 October:
Auckland
We cruise across the harbor
this morning to Waiheke Island
in the Hauraki Gulf. Here we
take a guided tour of Waiheke’s
unique sculpture park that
unites art and nature. Following
lunch at a boutique vineyard,
visit and tour a local artisan
winery. Tonight celebrate our
adventure at a farewell dinner.
Stamford Plaza (B,L,D)
Wednesday 22 October:
Auckland / Depart New
Zealand
Your New Zealand journey
reluctantly concludes as you
board your international flights
home.
(B)
*subject to change
B,L,D: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Pre-Tour Itinerary
7 - 9 October 2014:
Depart US for Rotorua,
New Zealand
Depart the US for Rotorua and
fly across the international date
line en route to New Zealand.
Arrive in Rotorua and transfer to
your hotel.
Friday 10 October:
Rotorua
Take a guided tour of Te Puia,
NZ Maori Art & Crafts Institute
and a place of gushing waters,
steaming vents, boiling mud
pools and spectacular geysers.
Our local Maori host will lead us
on a guided tour of Ohinemutu,
the region’s original tribe
settlement. Visit the Marae
(Maori meeting house) and learn
of its significance within the local
Maori tribe. See bubbling mud,
geysers and steam rising from
the sidewalks, and sample some
kai (food), cooked naturally in a
private thermal hot pool.
The Millennium (B, L)
Saturday 11 October:
Rotorua / Wellington
This morning transfer to the
Rotorua airport and board a
flight to the nation’s capital city,
Wellington. Visit “The Beehive”
Parliament Building to learn
about New Zealand government
and the innovative technology
used to “quake proof” the city’s
historic buildings. Then continue
to meet with your host for an
informed guided tour of the Te
Papa National Museum of New
Zealand. Following your tour,
stay and explore the museum
further at your leisure, or return
to your hotel.
Amora Hotel (B)
Sunday 12 October:
Wellington
This morning your guide will
introduce you to the capital’s
café and culinary culture. Visit
a boutique coffee roaster, a
stylish café, renowned specialist
fresh produce and gourmet
food stores, and a unique
contemporary chocolatier,
completing your tour with
lunch and a glass of wine. This
afternoon is at leisure. There is
much to explore in Wellington.
Amora Hotel (B,L)
Monday 13 October:
Wellington / Blenheim
This morning transfer to the
Wellington airport for your
domestic flight to Blenheim to
join the main program for your
New Zealand Experience. (B)
NEW ZEALAND
Auckland
Rotorua
NORTH ISLAND
Tasman sea
Blenheim
Wellington
Christchurch
Pacific ocean
Milford Sound
Queenstown
SOUTH ISLAND
Pre-tour
Experience New Zealand
Information
Dates
October 11 – October 22, 2014 (12 days)
Cost
$7,495.00 per person, double occupancy
$9,270.00 per person, single occupancy
Included
New Zealand Domestic airfare • 9 night’s accommodation • 10 breakfasts,
8 lunches and 6 dinners • Welcome and farewell dinners • Coffee, tea,
water, juice & soft drinks with all meals • House wine or beer with dinner
• Group transfer on arrival in Blenheim & departure in Auckland • Group
activities as per the itinerary: Private tour of the Omaka Aviation Heritage
Centre, Blenheim; Private morning wine tour, Blenheim; Afternoon mussel
cruise, ex Blenheim; Private farm tour, Blenheim; Private Botanic Gardens
walking tour, Christchurch; Small Group punting, Christchurch; Private
guided bike tour, Christchurch; Small group tour of Kiwi Birdlife Park and
conservation show, Queenstown; light aircraft return flight to Milford Sound,
ex Queenstown; Cruise in Milford Sound, ex Queenstown; Private cinema
screening, ex Queenstown; Small group jet boating, guided hike and
4WD excursion, ex Queenstown; Private gourmet walking tour, Auckland;
Private wine & art tour Waiheke Island, ex Auckland. • Land transfers as
per the itinerary • Services of a professional UPJ tour manager to assist you
throughout the program.
Not included
International and U.S. domestic airfares, air ticket taxes and departure
taxes • Passport and visa fees • Immunization costs • Trip-cancellation/
interruption and baggage insurance • Medical Insurance • Items of a
personal nature such as laundry, excess baggage charges, telephone calls,
emails etc • Personal luggage, cancellation or accident insurance • Meals
and beverages other than those specified as included • Mini bar and room
service.
Cancellation and refund
Deposit of US$500.00 per person is non-refundable. • Final payment, less
the deposit, is fully refundable until 90 days prior to departure.
Air Arrangements
New Zealand domestic flights are included in the cost of the program.
What to Expect
We consider this expedition to be a moderately active program. Participants
need to be physically fit, active and in good health. There are early morning
departures as well as various combinations of morning, afternoon and
evening activities.
Pre Tour and Post Tour Travel Arrangements
If you are planning on arriving early or staying on after your New Zealand
Experience UPJ can help you with all your additional requirements
throughout New Zealand, Australia, Papua New Guinea and the South
Pacific. Please contact us at [email protected] or +64 3 377 2948.
Pre-tour Information
Maori cultural experience and guided tour of Ohinemutu Village, Rotorua;
Private guided tour of the Te Papa National Museum of New Zealand, Wellington; Small group gourmet walking tour, Wellington. Tour of Parliament. •
Transfers as per the itinerary
Dates
October 7 – October 13, 2014 (7 days)
Cost
US$2,495.00 per person, double occupancy
US$3,190.00 per person, single occupancy
Included
4 night’s accommodation • 4 breakfasts and 2 lunches • Activities as per
the itinerary: Admission and private guided tour of Te Puia, Rotorua; Private
Air Arrangements
New Zealand domestic flights are included in the cost of the program.
Experience
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Flying Jayhawks Program
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Travel with the Flying Jayhawks is a benefit of membership in the KU Alumni Association. If you are
not a member, a $55 annual membership fee will be charged to your credit card.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
We strongly suggest purchasing travel insurance. Travel insurance information will be sent to you by
the KU Alumni Association with your confirmation letter.
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Unparalleled Journeys, Ltd. (hereinafter UPJ), of Christchurch, New Zealand, in return for full payment
by you of the amount specified, is responsible to arrange for the transportation, accommodations and
other services specified as included in this brochure as and to the extent you have selected them,
and subject to the following terms and conditions. Unless expressly specified as included by this
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not responsible for incidental or consequential losses or damages.
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resulting from air or land arrangements made independently by travelers, including non-refundable
conditions, restricted travel or frequent flyer tickets.
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The price is based on tariffs in effect for estimated 2014 prices as of Dec, 2013. Prices increase every
year, and it is therefore possible that increases could occur after the printing of this brochure and in
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before departure. All persons must also present a passport with at least six months validity beyond
their return date when boarding. Improper documentation, inadequate proof of identity, inadequate
proof of age for children under 2, or any other reason may result in denial of boarding privileges. The
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at any time within their sole discretion. If you are denied boarding privileges, you forfeit all monies paid
and will be assessed any non-recoverable costs.
VISAS: A visa may be required. Information regarding visa applications and fees will be provided after
your reservation has been confirmed.
AIR PROGRAM: Due to airline schedules beyond the control of UPJ, flight times to and from certain
destinations may require that travelers purchase an overnight hotel stay, pre- or post-flight or en
route. All charges related to hotel stays, including hotel fares and taxes, meals, transfers, phone
charges and incidentals, will be at the travelers’ own expense.
NOTICES: Any complaints or claims against UPJ must be made in writing and received by UPJ within
90 days after scheduled termination of the trip. Any action or suit against UPJ must be commenced
within 1 (one) year after scheduled termination of the trip or be forever barred.
The rights and remedies relating to cancellations and major changes prior to departure, made available under this agreement are in addition to any other rights or remedies available under applicable
law. However, we offer any refunds under this agreement with the express understanding that the
receipt of that refund by you waives all other remedies.
While UPJ makes every effort to adhere to the specifics shown in this brochure, all information contained herein is subject to change. UPJ is not responsible or liable for typographical errors, omissions
or misprints.
INSURANCE: Travel insurance is available and can provide coverage for unforeseen circumstances
that could disrupt your trip.
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ONLY: International travel involves stringent identification and documentation requirements. Be sure you are familiar with them sufficiently in advance and early in your planning.
ADVISORY: When you are traveling outside of the United States, please be aware that significantly
different health, safety and legal standards may prevail. You should plan and act accordingly and
exercise good personal judgment for your own health and safety at all times when abroad. If you have
special medical or physical requirements, you should investigate your destination(s) beforehand and
ensure the care and conditions you need will be available.
REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS: If you change plans or cancel, your rights to a refund are limited.
Upon receipt of written cancellation from you, the following cancellation fees will apply (indicated in
days prior to initial flight departure).
Program Cancellation Fees: deposit of $500.00 is non refundable. Full payment less the deposit is
fully refundable until 90 days prior to departure.
Any requests for cancellation must be communicated to UPJ in writing. Applicable refunds, if any, will
be made within 14 days after the cancellation.
HEALTH: Any physical or mental condition requiring special medical attention or equipment must be
disclosed in writing to UPJ at the time the participant makes a reservation. UPJ may reject the reservation of any person who, in the opinion of UPJ is unfit for travel or might be a danger to themselves
or incompatible with others on the trip. Participants requiring special assistance, including without
limitation those who permanently or periodically use a wheelchair, must be accompanied by someone
who agrees to provide the required assistance. UPJ reserves the right to terminate the participation of
any participant whose conduct or condition materially inconveniences other participants.
THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING MEDICAL EXCEPTIONS) TO THESE
POLICIES. No refunds will be made for any portion of the arrangements we have made for you that
are not actually utilized by you. There is no variance from these policies for the services we arrange as
described in this brochure.
KU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DISCLAIMER
KU Alumni Association (“KUAA”) serves only to assist in making necessary arrangements for its participating members, and in no way represents, or acts as agent for transportation carriers, hotels, and
other suppliers of services connected with this tour. Travel and services are subject to the terms and
conditions under which such accommodations, services, and transportation are offered or provided.
Each traveler, by participating in this Tour, agrees that KUAA and its respective employees, agents,
representatives, and assigns, shall have no responsibility or liability.
Each traveler specifically agrees KUAA is not liable for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or
other irregularity which may be caused by the defect of any vehicle or the negligence or default of
any company or person engaged in carrying out or performing any of the services involved. In addition, the traveler agrees KUAA is not responsible for losses or expenses due to sickness, weather,
strike, hostilities, wars, natural disasters or other such causes. All services and accommodations are
subject to the laws of the country in which they are provided. KUAA also reserves the right to make
changes in the published itineraries whenever, in its sole judgment, conditions so warrant, or if they
deem it necessary for the comfort, convenience or safety of the tour participants. They reserve the
right to withdraw without penalty from any tour announced. KUAA also reserves the right to decline
to accept any person as a participant in the tour and to require any participant to withdraw from the
tour at any time, when such an action is determined by the appropriate KUAA staff representative to
be in the best interests of the health, safety, and general welfare of the tour group, or of the individual
participant. Participants are encouraged not to purchase airline tickets until after receiving a letter
stating that they are confirmed on the tour. Neither the KUAA nor the tour operator shall be liable for
any airline cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable domestic ticket to the
tour departure cities and return. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the owner
at all times.
The KUAA recommends that travelers strongly consider the purchase of trip cancellation/interruption insurance, baggage, medical expense, medical evacuation, accidental health coverage, and
emergency assistance insurance. Also, travelers are advised to carefully read any exclusions, exemptions and/or limitations for acts of terrorism or tour operator insolvency as KUAA is not a guarantor
or insurer against terrorism, bankruptcy or insolvency. While KUAA has exercised due diligence in
selecting financially sound sellers of travel for the Flying Jayhawks program, each participating traveler
agrees KUAA has no responsibility for any default occasioned by the tour operator offering this trip.
Dates, schedules, program details, tour leadership, and costs, although given in good faith and based
on information available upon publication of the brochure, are subject to change and revision.