Ron Hunter’s Dive Expeditions
Swimming with Humpback Whales Tour to Vava’u - TONGA
13 SEPTEMBER – 23 SEPTEMBER 2010
Tour Leader: Gabby Hunter
MONDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2010
15:10 depart Sydney on DJ183. flying Polynesian Blue, 22:40 arrive Nuku’alofa - Tonga
You will be met and transferred to Royal Tongan Airport Hotel for 1 night twin share standard room accom.
TUESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2010
Today you will be transferred back to the airport.
07:00 depart Nuku’alofa on Chatham Airlines flight CP-702, 07:50 arrive Vava’u
You will be transferred to Paradise International Hotel or Twin View Motel for 9-nights’ twin share “Island View” room accommodation.
For everyone on the tour: We will enjoy 4 full day Whale Watch trips with Beluga Diving including light lunch and refreshments. This is your opportunity to snorkel with the Humpback Whales of Vava’u
For the SCUBA divers: During your stay in Vava’u enjoy 8-dive package* with Beluga Diving including the use of tanks, weights and dive guide services
For the non-divers: You will enjoy your FIFTH full day Whale Watch trip with Beluga Diving including light lunch and refreshments. This is another opportunity to snorkel with the Humpback Whales of Vava’u
THURSDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2010
Today you will be transferred back to the airport.
08:50 depart Vava’u on Chatham Airlines flight CP-703, 09:40 arrive Nuku’alofa
11:40 depart Nuku’alofa on flight DJ182. Flying Polynesian Blue, 14:25 arrive Sydney
Costs: Non-diver (Whale snorkeler) $3190, SCUBA Diver $3390 including airline taxes
Tour is costed ex Sydney, contact us for interstate airline connections within Australia
* Itinerary and costs for 2009 at this time (1st October 2009) are based on current schedules and rates. These will be confirmed or adjusted once new airline fares, schedules and other suppliers’ rates are advised.
It is important to note that for international departures check in is no later than two hours prior to departure. Reconfirmation of your flights is essential 72 hours prior to departure. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of your flights. Please ensure that all departure / arrival timings indicated are correct, as these are subject to change without notice. Your passport must have a minimum of 6 months validity from day of departure.
Travel insurance is compulsory: We strongly recommend taking out travel insurance at time of booking for tours, either through our recommended* company “Toursafe Australia” or your own company of choice.
* Toursafe covers you from the date of taking out the policy, for up to two years, until your tour return date, not just for the period of the tour. Check conditions & cover of any policy you are considering. Booking agent: Harvey World Travel Tuncurry (Licence No 2TA 5683/5684)
To book onto the tour you will need to supply the following:
A completed booking form and photocopy of your passport together with a $1000 non-refundable deposit
We have booked out the entire whale watch and diving operation for the height of the whale watch season, early bookings are essential and will ensure your spot on the tour
Contacts: ron@diveforster.com.au web www.whaledive.net phone 61 2 6554 7478 mobile 0409 466 958