Application Form
DIVERSE JOURNEYS APPLICATION FORM
FULL Name – exactly as it appears on Passport:
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(Applicant must ensure Passport is current and valid for at least 6 months from date of travel. Applicant must arrange own Visa from a Consul or Embassy within their own country)
Total Amount due (if Diverse Journeys has posted the price) – please select your preference:
AUD $____________ (Twin share) per person – ‘With Name & Date of Tour’ …………………………………………………
AUD $____________ (Single) per person – ‘With Name & Date of Tour’ ………………………………………………..
Currency converter *http://www.xe.com/ucc/convert.cgi
Amount enclosed: ________________________ or to be sent electronically, by cheque, etc
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________________ Post Code: _________________________________
State: ________________ Country: _________________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________ Mobile: _________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________________________________
Date of Birth ______________ Age: ______ (for train reservations)
Place of Birth ____________________________________________________________
Passport Number ____________________________ Country ______________________
When Issued ______________________ Expiry Date ____________________________
U.S. & Canada APPLICANTS: To register, send this form and deposit only by cheque made out to TBI, or TRAIL BLAZER TOURS, and send to:
Loretta PINTO
Trail Blazer Tours
31 Hancock Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10705
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Email: lpinto@tbi.co.in
Cell: 914 751 2319
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AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND (& EU) APPLICANTS: To register, send this form and deposit by cheque, by international postal money order, or international bank cheque, (or by electronic transfer by private arrangement with Dr Conlan) made payable to Meath Conlan, PhD to:
Meath Conlan, PhD
67, 107 Goderich Street
Claremont WA 6004, Australia
Cost:
(When posted, is based on inland transport & accommodation with all breakfasts and some meals. All meals at ashrams are included. All Gov’t Taxes and tips are included. A minimum of ten persons per Tour is usually required. If the minimum number is not reached by the “Close of Bookings” date (please check what date this will be for your particular tour), the tour is cancelled and (a) all deposits are returned on that date, or (b) applicants given the choice of transferring to another tour in the same season.
Participants will find their own way to and from India. Diverse Journeys can help with hotels, flights, etc. if you wish to come early or remain longer.
Tour Itinerary & Fee
The Fee as published, does not include international airfare; meals other than those listed; meal tips; alcoholic and other beverages; individually arranged side trips; passport and visa fees; medical, accident, cancellation and baggage insurance; personal expenses such as laundry, and telephone calls.
Registration
To reserve a place on any of the published dates, complete the registration form and return with a deposit of AUD$500 per person. After registering you will receive an extensive information pack, ‘Before the Journey’ as to what you need to know, and bring or not bring. Please register early so as to ensure your place.
Payment Schedule
AUD$500 deposit at registration (on or before the close of bookings date).
The remainder to be sent three months before your tour date.
* Electronic Bank Transfers to Meath Conlan PhD – acceptable by private arrangement.
All cheques and postal orders from Australian, NZ, and EU applicants, payable to Meath Conlan, PhD
All cheques and postal orders from the United States of America and Canada applicants, payable to Trail Blazers India (TBI)
Cancellation and Refund Policy
If, having sent your remaining fee, you cancel 2-3 months before your tour, all but AUD$250 of the total fee is refundable. No refund will be given if you cancel 1-44 days before your trip begins, or if you do not show up. * Diverse Journeys strongly recommends purchasing trip cancellation insurance to cover losses should you have to cancel for any reason. * Note: All payments (inc. deposit) will be returned if Diverse Journeys cancels the trip.
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PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS:
- It is now an immigration requirement that your travel agent advises your airline of your passport details
- Your passport must have at least 6 months (180 days) validity from the date you return to your country of origin. You will be denied boarding if your passport is due to expire within the 6 months.
- At time of booking your ticket, please take your passport to your travel agent so it can be photocopied and checked for name, validity, and any visa requirements.
VISAS:
- Travellers must check with the Indian Consulate in their own country as different rules and rates apply. All travellers are responsible for applying for a TOURIST VISA to India from the Indian Consulate / Embassy or High Commission in their own country.
Travellers are recommended to check with the following websites to confirm local conditions.
- Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (www.smartraveller.gov.au)
- Canada Foreign Affairs (www.voyage.gc.ca)
- New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade (www.safetravel.govt.nz)
- UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office (www.fco.gov.uk)
- US Department of State (www.travel.state.gov)
Forthcoming Spiritual Journey Dates
28 Sept – 8 Oct, 2010: Bali: Island of the Gods – Yoga and Centering Prayer
25 October – 8 November 2010: ‘Light from the East,’ Tamil Nadu & Kerala, South India
10 – 22 November 2010: ‘In The Steps of St Thomas,’ Kerala, South India
3 – 17 December 2010: ‘Return to The Centre’ Ashram Journey in Tamil Nadu, S India
31 Dec – 16 January 2011: ‘Return to The Centre: Ashram Journey,’ Tamil Nadu, South India
22 January – 3 February 2011: ‘Return to The Centre: Ashram Journey,’ Tamil Nadu, South India
5 – 14 February 2011: ‘In the Steps of The Buddha,’ North India
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I can’t take this tour, but please keep my name on Diverse Journeys’ mailing list for information on other tours and workshops.
How did you find out about Diverse Journeys’ Ashram Tours? Please tick box:
Word-of-mouth? ____________________________________________
Internet or Google search? ____________________________________
Magazine or Journal? Can you say which one? _____________________
Bede Griffiths’ website? _______________________________________
Other? Can you specify? ______________________________________