Please purchase travel insurance that covers trekking prior to booking your trek. Consider purchasing travel insurance -
(a) against any failure or disruption in our provision of the travel product arising out of any insolvency on our part;and
(b) in favour of all travellers for whom the payment or deposit is to be made.
I have my own Travel Insurance and I will email my policy number
Please provide me with a contact for travel insurance
Do you give permission for photographs to be taken of you by the guides? These images may be uploaded to our private group sharing website(s) and drawn upon for publication(s) on our Facebook page(s), Instagram feed(s) or website(s).
Please read the following terms and conditions carefully. ATC will not accept any application unless you understand and agree with the following terms and conditions. In completing, signing and submitting the Members Trek Application Form you agree to be bound by these conditions which constitute the agreement between
Amazing Trekkers Pte Ltd (ATC) and yourself.
1.*Prices: All trek prices are subject to availability and can be withdrawn or varied without notice. The price is only guaranteed when paid in full. Please note that prices quoted are subject to change. Price changes may occur by reason of matters outside our control which increase the cost of the trek. Please contact
ATC for up to date prices.
2. Refunds, Changes and Cancellation Fees: Cancellations and changes must be notified to
ATC in writing. Cancellation fees apply as follows. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferrable, cancellation 3-6 months prior to departure incurs a cancellation fee of 65% of the total amount of the price, and up to 90 days prior to travel the full cost of the trek is non-refundable and non-transferable. Changes made to international treks incurs an administration fee of $250 per change.
ATC requires members to buy comprehensive travel insurance to cover cancellations for unforeseen reasons.
3. Payments:
ATC can only receive payments via bank transfer, PayPal and Cheque (Cheques take 3 working days to process). Members cannot make payment in cash, PayLah! or Pay Now. ATC is not responsible for any payments made through such means. There is no binding contract between ATC and a member until a deposit for the trek has been received. Additional instalments must be paid on the date stipulated by ATC.
4. Travel Bookings and arrangements: Travel bookings for
ATC trips are managed by
ATC. We have referral partners for travel arrangements including flights not included in the
ATC trips.
ATC are only responsible for the arrangements as part of the
ATC itinerary.
5. Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory for
ATC trips. It is your responsibility to ensure your travel insurance has top medical and emergency evacuation cover and covers "trekking" as an activity. Travel Insurance is strongly recommended by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for all overseas travel. If you decline travel insurance you may be required to sign a disclaimer.
6. Agency:
ATC acts as an organiser for service travel providers internationally.
ATC have no responsibility for these services nor do we make or give any warranty or representation regarding their standard. Trek Bookings are made on your behalf, subject to the terms and conditions imposed by these service providers. Your legal recourse is against the specific provider and not
ATC. If for any reason, any travel service provider is unable to provide the services for which you have contracted your remedy lies against the provider and not
ATC.
7. Liability: We do not accept any liability of whatever nature, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, for the acts, omissions or default, whether negligent or otherwise, of third party providers over whom we have no direct control. Under circumstances where liability cannot be excluded, such liability is limited to the value of the purchased travel arrangements. We do not accept any liability in contract, tort or otherwise for any injury, damage, loss (including consequential loss), delay, additional expense or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by force majeure or any other event which is beyond our control and which is not preventable by reasonable diligence on our part.
8. Special Requirements: Please liaise with
ATC regarding any special requirements you may have for your travel arrangements such as special meal and trek accommodation requests. We will relay this information to the ground operators either directly and/or other Travel operators in good faith.
9. Passports & Visas: It is your responsibility to ensure that you have valid passports, visas and re-entry permits. Any fines, penalties, payments or expenditures incurred as a result of such documents not meeting the requirements will be your sole responsibility. All travelers must have a valid passport for international travel and many countries require at least 6 months validity from the date of return. If you need information regarding visa and other travel document requirements for your trip please let us know. We can obtain such information from an external visa advisory service provider on your behalf. We do not warrant the accuracy of such information and accept no liability for any loss or damage which you may suffer in reliance on it. If you wish, we can obtain visas for you through this external service and fees will apply.
If your travel is to the United States please see
esta.cbp.dhs.gov for information regarding compulsory pre-registration for their visa waiver program.
10. Travel Advice: For travel advice please contact Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs or visit their website at
mfa.gov.sg
11. Health and Fitness: You must ensure that you are aware of any health requirements for your travel and ensure that you carry all necessary vaccination documentation. Please check with your local doctor or specialist vaccination clinic. You must be in good health and physical condition for your chosen trek and tour. We recommend your visit your GP for a check up prior to your full payment. All
ATC members are required to complete a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire and Trek Pre-screening Questionaire annually. Based on the information you provide you may need to supply a Doctors Certificate clearing you to participate in
ATC treks. Our treks often take place in remote areas where there is little or no access to normal medical service or hospital facilities. Evacuation, where necessary can be prolonged, difficult and expensive. Medical and evacuation expenses will be your responsibility. We reserve the right to refuse your participation on any of our treks and tours on medical or fitness grounds.
12. Guides: In this condition, "guide" includes both the
ATC guides and
ATC Trek Leaders and any other nominated person given at any time the task of leading or supervising any aspect of the trek. Guides may exclude you from participation on the trip if in their absolute discretion they believe you should not participate in the trip due to health and fitness reasons and refusal to follow instruction and unacceptable behaviour. In addition, once a trek has commenced, the guide has the authority to stop your participation if you have committed an illegal act, refused to follow instruction or in the opinion of the guide your behavior is causing or likely to cause danger, distress or annoyance to others, or your fitness or health is inadequate. In this case you will be directed by the guide to discontinue with the trek and make your own arrangement back and you will not be entitled to any refund.
ATC and the Guides have the right to make changes, at any time of the tour if circumstances arise forcing a change to the itinerary for group safety, or travel interruption.
ATC have the right to change the guide leading and supporting the trek at any time up to departure.
13. Privacy Policy:
ATC is committed to protecting your personal information.
14. Acknowledgement of Risk:
This acknowledgment of risks applies to the trek that you undertake with
ATC. In voluntarily participating in
ATC treks, you are aware that you may be exposed to hazards and risks that could lead to injury, illness, death or to loss of or damage to your property. You also acknowledge that you may encounter weather conditions that could lead to being in locations where evacuation for medical treatment may take hours. In many of the countries
ATC visits, standards of accommodation, transport, health care, hygiene, safety and service provision generally are often not as high as those standards in your country of residence and may require flexibility and patience on your part.
It is your responsibility to minimise risks to yourself by ensuring;
• Each activity you are participating with ATC is within your recognised capabilities.
• You have prepared for the trek, will carry the recommended water, food and equipment for the activity as indicated on the checklist supplied by
ATC.
•You will advise the
ATC Guide if you’re taking any medication or have any physical or other limitation that might affect your participation in the trek.
• You will ensure that if you're taking any medication you will have enough in your daypack for the time we are walking and additional in case of any unforeseen circumstances.
•You will make every effort to remain with the rest of the party during the activity.
•You will advise the
ATC Guide immediately of any concerns you’re having during the activity.
• You will comply with all reasonable instructions from the
ATC Guide.
• You will permit the
ATC Guide to direct you in case of an emergency.
• If you become unwell, you will notify a
ATC Guide and together determine a cause of action.
• You will not share any medication with another member during the trip and you will not accept any medications offered by others.
Release and discharge from all claims; to the extent permitted by law, I accept the inherent dangers and risks associated with this trek and trip and I release, waive and discharge ATC from all claims, actions and loss for personal injury or death, property damage, loss of services, loss of profits, consequential, exemplary, indirect or punitive damages or otherwise as they arise.
I have read and understand the above requirements. I have considered the risks before choosing to sign this acknowledgement of risk. I still wish to join the activity provided by ATC. I acknowledge that I will take responsibility for my own actions, and that signing this Trek Application Form and providing the payment for the trek will be deemed as full acceptance and understanding of the above conditions.