Booking and Payment
Bookings:
- All bookings must be confirmed in writing (email confirmation)
- A deposit of 50% is required to secure your booking
- Final payment is due 48 hours before tour commencement
- Group bookings (6+ people) may have special terms
Payment Methods:
- Credit card (Visa, Mastercard)
- Bank transfer (New Zealand banks)
- PayPal (international guests)
- Cash payments accepted for walk-in bookings (subject to availability)
Pricing:
- All prices are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD) and include GST
- Prices are per person unless otherwise stated
- Child rates apply to ages 5-15 years
- Infants under 5 years are free (limited activities)
Cancellation and Refunds
Client Cancellations:
- More than 48 hours: Full refund minus 10% administration fee
- 24-48 hours: 50% refund
- Less than 24 hours: No refund
- No-shows: No refund
Operator Cancellations:
- Weather or safety concerns: Full refund or reschedule
- Insufficient bookings: Full refund with 24 hours notice
- Force majeure events: Credit note or refund (less any unrecoverable costs)
Tour Modifications
We reserve the right to:
- Modify tour itineraries due to weather, safety, or cultural considerations
- Substitute activities of equal or greater value
- Change tour times with reasonable notice
- Combine tours if numbers are low
Photography and Privacy
- Photos may be taken during tours for promotional purposes
- Participants can opt-out of photography by notifying guides
- Personal photography must respect cultural protocols
- Commercial filming requires prior arrangement and fees
Limitation of Liability
Far North X Tours’ liability is limited to:
- The cost of the tour booked
- Coverage provided by our public liability insurance
- We recommend comprehensive travel insurance for all participants
- Participants engage in activities at their own risk
Intellectual Property
All tour content, including:
- Cultural stories and information shared
- Route planning and itineraries
- Written materials and maps
- Are the intellectual property of Far North X Tours and our cultural partners
Disputes Resolution
Any disputes will be:
- First addressed through direct communication
- Referred to mediation if required
- Subject to New Zealand law and jurisdiction
- Handled with respect for tikanga Māori principles where appropriate
Contact Details
Far North X Tours
- Website: farnorthxtours.co.nz
- Email: info@farnorthxtours.co.nz
- Phone: 02108171993
- Address: 341 Oturu Road, Kaitaia 0482
Last Updated: 01/10/2025
