12 Day Tasmanian Deluxe Road Trip

• Incredible sightseeing! Cruise and tour the Tasman Peninsula including Port Arthur, cruise Gordon River to Hells Gate, take your time to explore Cradle Mountain’s natural wonders, taste Tasmania’s finest produce during an intimate tour of Josef Chromy Winery, cruise Freycinet’s stunning Wineglass Bay and marvel at the beauty of 19th-century villages Ross and Richmond
• Enjoy the flexibility of independent travel with all arrangements made for you
• 10 days medium-size car rental, including unlimited kilometres and NIL damage excess
• 10 nights in stunning 4-star hotels and lodges, 1 night in a comfortable, 3-star hotel
• 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches including an intimate lunch and tour of Josef Chromy Winery – one of Launceston most renowned wineries
• Full-day guided cruise and tour of the Tasman Peninsula, including Port Arthur
• Cruise Gordon River on Captain’s Premier Upper Deck
• Cruise Freycinet National Park’s iconic Wineglass Bay from the adults-only Sky Lounge on the upper deck of Schouten Passage II

• Enjoy a full day guided cruise and tour of the Tasman Peninsula, including Port Arthur
• Cruise Gordon River across Macquarie Harbour and to Hells Gates from the comfort of your boat’s  "Premium Upper Deck" area.
• Spend a full day at Cradle Mountain exploring one of Tasmania's prime National Parks
• Wonder off the beaten path to Stanley. Take a birds eye view across Bass Strait beaches from the Nut's summit
• Taste Tasmania's prime produces on an intimate lunch and tour of Josef Chromy Winery
• Discover picture perfect Bridestowe Lavender State
• Cruise Freycinet's Wineglass Bay and witness the Peninsula's remarkable wildlife from the comfort of  your "Sky Lounge"
• Take your time to wonder through Ross & Richmond - arguably two of Tasmania's nineteenth century finest villages.

Please note:  Our packages are priced based on 1 or 2 people sharing 1 standard sized car - Toyota Corolla or similar. If you are travelling with more than 2 passengers, please reach out to our sales team for pricing and car upgrade options.

Upgrade to an Intermediate SUV - Kia Sportage or similar
You may want to upgrade your car hire to an Intermediate SUV, 5 Door SUV, 4 Cylinder, Cruise Control, Reverse camera or sensors (Group K)  or Similar for an extra $300 in total.

Upgrade to a Large SUV - Toyota Kluger or similar
Full Size SUV, 5 Door SUV, 4 Cylinder, Cruise Control, Reverse camera or sensors (Group H) or Similar for an extra $990 in total.

Bring Your Own Vehicle (No Car Rental Included)
A total of $300 per person (two people booking) or $600 (one person booking) will be reduced from the total price. As this trip is on request, this adjustment will be reflected in your confirmation invoice.

Driving in Winter
Whilst Tasmanian roads are well maintained, during snowy weather in the winter months, some roads may be temporarily closed to all but all wheel drive vehicles. If travelling in winter, please consider upgrading your car hire to an all wheel drive one. See below under Car Hire Upgrade for more information & prices

Drivers Licence Requirement
Avis Australia will rent to drivers that present a current drivers licence. The renter has to have held the licence for 12 months. Avis Australia will not rent to any person on a Provisional or Probationary licence.
If foreign licence is in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an International Drivers Permit (containing an English translation).

Age Requirement
Medium size cars, minimum 21 years of age
SUVs & larger vehicles, minimum 25 years of age

Additional Drivers
Additional Driver fees will apply to each individual additional driver - with the exception of the lead driver’s spouse.
* $5.00 + GST per day, per additional driver
* Max charge of $25.00 + GST per additional driver (5 day max charge)
It is essential that proof of a valid driver’s licence is provided and that the additional driver signs the rental agreement.
The Spouse of the Lead Driver includes someone (of any gender) they are married to or in a relationship with.

Digital Drivers License
A Digital Drivers License is not accepted. Drivers require a hard copy license until further notice.

Rates Include
Vehicle Registration Fee (VRF), Administration Fee, Goods & Services Tax (GST), Premium Location Surcharge (PLS) / Concession Recovery Fee (CRF), Loss Damage Waiver (LDW), Unlimited Kilometres, Nil Damage Excess.

Please note: The renter must always pay to Avis the following costs and fees:
The cost of repairing any:

· (a) ‘Overhead Damage’ means damage (excluding hail damage) to the Vehicle during the Rental Period above the top of the front and back windscreens, damage to third party property, caused by the Vehicle coming into contact with anything overhanging or obstructing its path, objects being placed on the roof of
the Vehicle, or You or any person standing or sitting on the roof of the Vehicle;
· (b) ‘Underbody Damage’ means damage to the Vehicle during the Rental Period caused by the Vehicle coming into contact with anything below the bottom of the door seal and the bottom of the front and rear bumper bars where Avis considers, acting reasonably, that the driver of the Vehicle is reasonably at fault for that damage;.
(c) You driving the Vehicle in a manner that results in total or partial inundation or immersion of the Vehicle in water or exposure of the Vehicle to salt water (including, without limitation, damage which occurs as a result of You driving the Vehicle through floods, creeks or rivers);
(d) damage to the Vehicle caused by a breach of clause 3, 4.1, 5.1 or 5.6 of the Avis Australia Rental Terms and Conditions (save, in respect of clause 4.1(m), for minor infractions);
(e) damage to a tyre or an Accessory not attributable to Fair Wear and Tear that is caused deliberately or recklessly by You;
(f) theft of the Vehicle, unless You report the Vehicle as stolen to the police immediately on becoming aware of the theft and provide a copy of the police report to Avis as soon as you receive it; or
(g) loss or damage to Your property, the property of a member of Your immediate family or of a person related to You if that loss or damage is from a breach of these terms and conditions.

The cost of any professional cleaning or odour extraction incurred by Avis because the driver or another person has been smoking in the Vehicle during the Rental Period and/or a reasonable administrative fee reflecting the cost of making arrangements for professional cleaning or smoke extraction.

For the purposes of paragraphs (a) to (g) above, any reference to You includes an Authorised Driver and any person You or the Authorised Driver allow to drive the Vehicle.

Rates Exclude
Airport Concession Fee, Fuel, Optional Extras (baby seats, snow chains etc)

Deposits
All rentals are subject to a deposit at the time of vehicle collection to cover miscellaneous/optional charges and may also have to cover the applicable insurance excess and a $100.00 fuel bond. A credit or debit card is required. Avis Australia accepts all major credit cards. Debit cards will be accepted if they meet the following requirements: Be issued by a recognised bank, Display the Visa or Master Card logo and hologram, Display the Cardholder Name and Display the Card Number. Prepaid and Reloadable Debit Cards as well as Travel Cards and EFTPOS cards will not be accepted.

The amount of the deposit is not debited to the card at rental collection; an authority only is taken until the conclusion of the rental when any applicable charges will be debited. All renters must provide a credit card or approved debit card to enable LINKT to directly charge their applicable toll fees.

Restricted Driving Roads/Areas
The below detailed driving restrictions apply to rentals on Avis Tour Rates. Should the Avis vehicle be driven over the restricted roads / areas detailed below, or on the Rental Agreement, Avis Coverage will be void. Vehicle hire is subject to satisfactory road and weather conditions at all times.

General
The vehicle must only be used on roads that are properly formed and constructed as sealed, metalled or gravel roads (Unless the Vehicle is a 4 wheel drive vehicle).
All vehicles cannot be driven on beaches or through streams, dams, rivers or floodwaters. Vehicles may not be driven above the snow line.

Avis full Rental Terms & Conditions can be found HERE.

This is a land only package.

This package does not include international airfares. If you would like to add airfares to your booking our flight portal will be available via your Traveller Hub. The flight portal will allow you to search for all available airfares to your destination. The function works like most general flight search engines allowing you to select your preferred airline, book different cabin classes (eg. Business class) and view flight durations and transit times to your destination. 

The flight portal will be available via your Traveller Hub once the following criteria has been met:

• Your booking is confirmed
• Your departure date is within 11 months
• You  have completed your passenger detail form

Visit our Flight Hub for more information on terms and conditions, amending your flights and information on luggage allowances.

Some of our packages will include airport transfers in either one or both directions when arriving or departing from your destination. To know if transfers are included please view the ‘inclusions’ section of your selected package. If airport transfers are stated, transfers will be included as advised.

If transfers are not included, we also offer the option to book your airport transfers using our online portal. Access to this portal is available through your Traveller Hub once your booking is confirmed. Transfers are readily available and do not need to be booked until your final hotel list has been confirmed. Once you have made a transfer booking, please refer to your confirmation email for all transfer details including a local contact number for the transfer company.

It is the traveller's responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return. Visas may be required for your destination. For further visa information, click here.

Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.

As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.

This particular tour is categorised as a “3”.

3 – Moderate Tour: A good level of fitness and mobility is required, as this tour includes a moderate level of physical activity and is considered a medium-fast paced tour. You should be able to walk up and down stairs and able to walk reasonable distances of approximately 2 kilometres per day or more with ease. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability. If you have any form of walking aids, other than a walking stick or hiking poles, then this tour is not suitable.

Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, but we can’t guarantee your request will be available at all properties.

Single travellers
When booking this tour, solo travellers will be presented with two options:

1 - Single Supplement
By paying an additional $2,400.00 per person, in addition to the twin-share price, you guarantee the privacy of your own room throughout the entire trip.

2- Shared Room with a known friend
If travelling together with a friend, you can opt to share your room with him/her and avoid paying a single supplement. 

You and your friend can create a unique booking each. Creating a unique booking, gives each of you the flexibility of making different travel arrangements (such adding extra accommodation, flights, etc), make separate payments and have individual access to our Traveller’s Hub

During the purchase path, you will need to provide your friend’s booking ID (if known) or at a minimum, your friend’s full name

Triple Share
Triple share is available on request for an extra $1,655. Mantra On Collins (Hobart) doesn't offer triple share room. An additional single room will be provided instead.

04 August 2024 Departure

Note that for this departure, Wineglass Bay Cruise Skylounge is unavailable due to annual maintenance so we will be using a luxury catamaran, Freycinet Explorer, to operate the Wineglass Bay Cruise. This vessel has leather seats, full walk around capacity, front and rear decks, one toilet and is enclosed, with 50 seats. Unfortunately, we will not be serving alcoholic beverages or hot drinks as they do not have the facilities on the vessel. This experience includes a boxed ploughman’s lunch with a complimentary cold drink.

Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is recommended to protect yourself against the unexpected. In addition to the support that a policy may provide, you may be asked to present a copy of your travel insurance documentation while traveling.

We have partnered with nib to offer our customers competitive rates for their travel insurance. You can book Comprehensive or Essentials cover for your domestic, international or multi-trip journeys simply by clicking HERE.

Note that Inspiring Vacations cannot provide advice with regards to any insurance product.

Group Size
Minimum 2 people

Bedding requests
We do our best to meet your bedding preference, however, bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only and cannot be guaranteed. All efforts will be made to meet your preference, however, any changes are beyond our control and limited by the hotel facilities and availability.

Tour Styles - This package is a Independent style.
To meet the needs of various types of travellers, we choose to operate various types of tours and depending on your selected package will mean different services are provided throughout your trip. The following descriptions of each tour style we hope will ensure that each traveller has appropriate expectations before they start their travels: 

• Independent - On these packages you will travel from city to city on your own, exploring at your own pace. We have arranged transportation in most cases and day tours for you to see the destination. Enjoy the time and flexibility to linger longer or pick up the pace and see as much as possible.

Who is operating this package
We have partnered with a wide range of third party operators who assist in fulfilling your booking and delivering an enjoyable on-tour experience. Each package will consist of multiple operators meaning both guides and fellow travellers may change day to day. But don't worry, regardless of the operator, you'll be in good hands to experience the most out of each destination.

Children
Children must share a room with parents at all times and are charged the same price as adults. The Sky Lounge during te Wineglass Bay Cruise is adults only. If travelling with children you will be instead booked on the Vista Lounge including lunch. 

All participants must be in good physical condition to fully engage in this journey. For the safety and welfare of yourself and fellow travellers, if you are feeling unwell prior to departure, we advise staying home and contacting us to arrange alternate plans.

Prior to selecting your trip, carefully review the itinerary to assess your ability to comfortably manage our travel style. Please be aware that if, based on evaluation by our leader or local representative, a participant is deemed unable to safely complete the itinerary, we retain the right to exclude them from all or part of the trip without reimbursement.

It is advisable to consult your physician for current medical travel advisories and any required vaccinations before embarking. We recommend carrying a first aid kit and any necessary medications in their original packaging, as they may not be readily available during travel. For those carrying medication, it's essential to check your government's foreign travel guidelines for local restrictions or regulations.

You can enhance your holiday by arriving or departing before or after the tour. On this tour you can choose from the following options:

Pre Tour Accommodation

• $409.00 per room, per night for double and twin share
• $384.00 per room, per night for solo travellers

Post Tour Accommodation

• $409.00 per room, per night for double and twin share
• $384.00 per room, per night for solo travellers

Please select the number of extra nights required in the 'Additional Nights Accommodation' field when making your purchase. The additional cost for these arrangements will be added to your final payment invoice and are subject to availability.

Please note: All add-ons, including upgrades, pre/post accommodation, and optional tours, are subject to availability until confirmed by our operators. We recommend waiting for final confirmation of all itinerary components before making irreversible bookings like flights.

Upgrade to an Intermediate SUV - Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
You may want to upgrade your car hire to an Intermediate SUV, 5 Door SUV, 4 Cylinder, Cruise Control, Reverse camera or sensors (Group K)  or Similar for an extra $300 in total.

Upgrade to a Large SUV - Toyota Kluger or similar
Full Size SUV, 5 Door SUV, 4 Cylinder, Cruise Control, Reverse camera or sensors (Group H) or Similar for an extra $850 in total.

Bring Your Own Vehicle (No Car Rental Included)
A total of $300 per person (two people booking) or $600 (one person booking) will be reduced from the total price. As this trip is on request, this adjustment will be reflected in your confirmation invoice.

A valid park pass is required for entry to all of Tasmania's national parks and it must be purchased by travellers directly through Parks Tasmania website or at National Park visitor centres

To complete this itinerary you will need a "Holiday Pass" which has a duration of up to 2 months and costs AUD 80 per vehicle. Concessions are available with the presentation of a current Australian Government issued Seniors Card, Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card. 

For more information on Tasmania National Park Pass & to purchase your permit, please visit Tasmania Parks website.

• Flights
• Airport Transfers
• Tasmania Parks Pass
• Personal expenses
• Optional activities
• Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
• Travel insurance (highly recommended)
• Parking costs (if applicable)