Airfares
Flights are not included for The Masters Tours (apart from the Pebble Beach Tour, one flight is included – Charlotte to San Francisco).
Luggage
Luggage is 1 piece up to 23 kg and carry on luggage up to 7 kg for your international flights. However, all US airlines charge between US $25 to US $35 (each way) for each piece of luggage up to 23 kg at their check-in counters. This is your responsibility to pay for. There is no charge for carry on luggage up to 7 kg.
Accommodation
The tour is priced on a twin share basis, unless indicated. Single rooms can be arranged upon request and will be charged accordingly. Should you wish to share a room, we will endeavour to pair you with someone appropriate. If this is not possible, you agree to pay the single room rate.
Prices
All prices are stated in New Zealand dollars per person and includes any applicable GST. Prices are based on supplier costs, exchange rates, taxes, levies, and surcharges at the time of publication. Prices are subject to change due to currency fluctuations, inflation and/or increase in supplier costs and regulatory charges at any time until full payment is received.
Itinerary
The final itinerary may change due to golf course availability.
Insurance
Travel insurance is not included in this package. We strongly recommend that you take out and pay for an extensive travel policy, especially with the ‘user pays’ health system they operate in the US. With this policy please ensure you have cover for missed connections, lost luggage or delays and any last minute cancellations due to unforeseen family, health issues, etc. that prevent you from going on tour. If you require, let us know and we can organise a quote for your travel insurance.
Items not covered
Unless otherwise specified the cost of airfares, lunches, some dinners, alcohol, laundry, tips and items of a personal nature are not included in the package price quoted.
Deposits and prepayments
To secure your name on our Masters tour, we require a non-refundable deposit of $1,000 per person. 50% of the balance is due mid July 2016 and the remaining 50% is due January 4, 2017.
Online payments can be made to our bank account as follows:
Bank: ASB
Account number: 12-3035-0813291-00
Account name: Bucket List Tours
Reference: Use your surname
Cheques can be sent to: Bucket List Tours, PO Box 66011, Beach Haven, Auckland 0749.
Cancellations and refunds
All cancellations must be advised in writing. Cancellations made after the confirmation of booking will forfeit the $1,000 non-refundable deposit. Cancellations made after any more payments will incur a fee of not less than $500 per person and any refund will depend on refunds obtainable from airlines and/or hotels and our ability to resell the package. We cannot give any guarantees in this regard.
Individual travel arrangements
All our tour arrangements have been made on a group basis but we are happy to arrange individual itineraries upon request, or if you wish to extend your stay, we can obtain the flights and accommodation to suit.
Documents and passports
You will need a current New Zealand or Australian passport to enter the United States. If you have another passport, a visa may be required. Please check that your documents are up to date and valid for entry into the United States. Bucket List Tours is not liable for any damages due to incomplete or incorrect travel documentation being used. All NZ & Australian Passport Holders need to obtain an ESTA , i.e. an online Visa Waiver before departing NZ. This is valid for 2 years from issue. The cost is currently US$14. We recommend you complete this no later than 2 weeks prior to departure. Go to https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/
Our responsibilities
The services that we supply consist solely of:
:: Arranging and coordinating travel, accommodation, tournament tickets/ badges and events
:: Making bookings and issuing tickets and vouchers to customers for the provision of services and facilities by suppliers. Without limiting what we have committed to provide to you during the tour, as set out in our brochure, we will not be liable to you for losses you suffer that are caused by the suppliers we use to provide services during the tour including hotel and accommodation operators, airlines, restaurants, transfer operators, golf course operators, event holders and ticket suppliers. To the extent permitted by law, our liability to you will be limited to the value of the total cost of your package. You agree that your sole recourse with respect to services provided by the supplier shall be directly against the supplier concerned.
Disclaimer
Bucket List Tours is not liable for refunds or any losses you suffer due to circumstances beyond our control; including (but not limited to) transportation delays, power outages, personal injury, losses arising from negligence caused by engaged third parties, loss of credentials due to personal negligence or theft, event postponement, rescheduling or time changes due to weather, nature, war, acts of terrorism or any other abnormal conditions.
Indemnity
You agree to indemnify Bucket List Tours Limited and its employees against all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, expenses, costs and fees incurred as a result of something you do or fail to do during the tour that causes damage or losses to any person or property. This agreement will also bind your personal representatives and anyone you assign the benefit of this agreement to with our permission.
Code of conduct at The Masters
Augusta National operate a disciplined event and, as such, have very specific rules that all visitors need to abide by. You agree to abide by the rules and regulations imposed by Augusta National for spectators attending The Masters including: :: mobile phones, beepers and other electronic devices are strictly prohibited on the grounds at all times. Cameras are prohibited on Tournament days. Anyone violating this policy will be removed from the grounds, along with Bucket List Tours permanent loss of credentials
:: bags larger than 300mm x 150mm x 150mm are prohibited
:: food, beverage containers and weapons are prohibited