Holidays and Packages United Arab Emirates
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| INTRODUCTION |
We
are delighted to introduce a new tour for those who dream
of adventure, of discovery and of exploring the great
outdoors.
Our new 5 day/4 night round trip adventure with guaranteed
departure dates covers 750 kilometres and takes passengers
on a journey of discovery through the seven emirates forming
the UAE.
It is operated in 4 wheel drive vehicles gives passengers
the option of testing their own limits by navigating and
driving their own vehicles on- and off-road through rugged
desert, mountain and rocky wadi and gravel terrain or
of participating in this exhilarating trip off-the-beaten
track on a seat-in-car basis within the comfort of a vehicle
driven by an experienced safari/guide driver.
The tour will include a compulsory briefing session and
seminar to introduce the basics of 4WD systems; on and
off-road driving and safety issues. |
| ITINERARY |
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Day 01 – Saturday / Dubai (Breakfast
& Lunch) – approx. 50 km
10:00 Meet with your local safari guide/dr
iver
for a briefing session. The morning session will cover
the following points. This session is compulsory for passengers
driving their own vehicles.
• 4WD-systems in brief
• How do 4x4 vehicles work (nothing technical but
basics )
• Guidelines and safety points
• Approach & departure angles
• Tyres and tyre maintenance
• Vehicle loading
• Changing a wheel ( on & offroad )
• Recovery
• Walk around to familiarise with type of vehicle
available
During this session the trainer will demonstrate actual
situations of getting stuck and self-recovery. Thereafter
return to hotel for lunch. After lunch continue with “hands-on”
training and return to hotel in the afternoon. Rest of
the day at leisure.
Overnight Avari Hotel
Day 02 – Sunday / Dubai - Fujairah (Breakfast
/ Lunch / Dinner) – approx. 200 km
09:00 After breakfast check out and drive North East towards
the Al Awir desert. Here you begin your off-road section.
Drive through sand tracks and over nursery slopes to reach
Wadi Mileiha (Fossil rock – Camel rock). Continue
to drive direction the Dhaid. This is a farming town approximately
60 kms from the city of Sharjah. From here drive to Falaj
Al Muallah and drive direction Idhen. Picnic lunch en-route
at a scenic spot. From Idhen continue the drive on black
top via small villages to reach Dibba, Khorfakan and Fujairah.
Dinner and overnight at Al Diar Siji in Fujairah
Day
03 – Monday / Fujairah-Ras Al Khaimah – Fujairah
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) – approx. 150 km
09:00 After breakfast drive out of Fujeirah town towards
Masafi. Drive via Al Manama to reach digdaga and the entrance
turn off to the Wadi Bih Mountains. Drive by the various
villages and reach the UAE check post.
Here we enter the Musandam Peninsula. This is as close
as one can get to the Straits of Hormuz while being in
the United Arab Emirates.
Start the drive on Wadi bed (dried-up riverbeds) and continue
all the way up to reach the Rowdah Bowl where there is
another check-post. Here start climbing on low gear all
the way up to 1000 meters. The climb out of the Wadi is
steep and has some of the most dramatic views of the whole
trip. Stop and enjoy a picnic lunch.
After lunch start descending towards Dibba Town. The track
takes you through a narrow twisting gorge called Wadi
Khab Al Shamis. Here you see the contrast between Wadi
Bih and this side. Exit the mountains close to the Al
Hisn Fort and drive on black top (tarmac) to reach Fujairah.
Dinner and overnight at Al Diar Siji in Fujairah
Day 04 – Tuesday / Fujairah / Hatta / Al
Ain – (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) – approx.
350 km
07:30 After breakfast check out and drive direction Kalba.
Visit the mangroves and continue via tunnel toward Hatta.
This section is all on Tarmac till the village of Munay.
Take the narrow Wadi bed track to reach Wadi Huwailat.
Leave the gravel track and head towards Hatta. (Dubai
emirate).
Continue to drive past the small town that lies on the
foot of the mountains. Here start off-roading on gravel
tracks and one can see the various colours in the Hajar
Mountains. The drive will cut through some interesting
terrain and put man and machine through some interesting
patches. Lunch en-route in one of the scenic wadis. Pass
by villages of Ray, Fay and Madha to reach Buraimi. Here
exit the mountains and drive via the town of Buraimi (Enclave
of Oman) to reach the Jebel Hafeet. This is the highest
point in the UAE that is accessible by
vehicle. Dinner and overnight Mercure Grand Jebel Hafeet.
Day
5 – Wednesday / Al Ain – Dubai (Breakfast
/ Lunch / Dinner) – approx. 150 km
08:00 After breakfast check out and depart North East
for the city of Al Ain and drive via the highlights of
the city. Start the most challenging section of the trip.
Enter at Al Oha and drive North West through some of the
most spectacular sand dunes to reach the Shawaib
plains. Enroute stop for a picnic lunch thereafter continues
the drive towards Madam. Exit dunes and drive on a short
section on black top before starting the final section
on sand.
Arrive in Margam and join the dune dinner. Unwind and
recap all the adventurous days behind.
Enjoy a sumptuous BBQ dinner under the stars. Drive back
to hotel in Dubai/Sharjah late in the evening. End of
service, accommodation not included.
Important Note: Clients should keep their
ORIGINAL PASSPORT with them while on the roundtrip as
there are border check-points.
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| SUPER
DISCOUNTED RATES FOR 2006 |
| Price
for Seat-in-Car in US Dollars (rates
are valid for minimum 10 persons) |
| Single
|
2330.00 |
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| Twin
Per Person |
1280.00 |
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| Triple
Per Person |
1136.00 |
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| Children |
N/A |
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| Price
for Self-Drive in US Dollars max 04 passangers
(rates are valid for minimum 10 persons) |
| Based
One Person/Vehicle - In Single Room |
3420.00 |
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| Based
Two Persons/Vehicle - Sharing Twin |
1740.00 |
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| Based
Three Persons/Vehicle - Sharing Triple |
1445.00 |
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| Based
Fours Persons/Vehicle - Sharing 2 Twins |
1075.00 |
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| Price
include for Seat-in-Car |
All
transportation in air-conditioned 4WD Toyota Land
Cruiser or GMC Yukon vehicles
Entire trip escorted by English Speaking Safari Guide,
hotel accommodation at Avari Hotel in Dubai (1nt),
Al Diar Siji in Fujairah (2nts) and Mercure Grand
Jebel Hafeet near Al Ain(1nt) – RUN OF THE HOUSE
ROOMS. Meals as specified in the itinerary. |
| Price
include for Self-Drive |
A
self-drive 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser or GMC Yukon (maximum
04 passengers per vehicle), Fuel for the whole duration
of the tour, the assistance of a leading vehicle with
Safari guide, hotel accommodation at Avari Hotel in
Dubai (1nt), Al Diar Siji in Fujairah (2nts) and Mercure
Grand Jebel Hafeet near Al Ain(1nt) – RUN OF
THE HOUSE ROOMS. Meals as specified in the itinerary.
The Safari guide will remind you of the traffic regulations.
This includes the strong regulation of driving under
the influence of alcohol. Since the last dinner is
a Dune Dinner where drinks are available, and it is
absolutely forbidden to drink and drive, safari guide(s)
will be available at the camp to drive you back to
Dubai in your vehicle. |
| Note:
Rates above is on per person basis. |
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| DEPARTURE
DATES 2005/2006 |
12NOV05,
10DEC05, 17DEC05, 14JAN05, 28JAN06, 11FEB06, 18FEB06,
11MAR06, 18MAR06, 08APR06, 15APR06, 13MAY06, 20MAY06,
09SEP06, & 16SEP06.
South East Asia Tours will guarantee the departure of
this tour as per the above dates without any minimum numbers.
All bookings will be on a free sale basis until 40 days
prior to the specific departure date. |
| CANCELLATION
FEE |
30
- 10 days = 50% of Package
09 - 03 days = 75% of Package
02 - 00 days = 80% of Package Cost |
| IMPORTANT
NOTES |
1.
South East Asia Tours reserves the right to alter or omit
any part of any tour for which a booking has been made
without notice and for any reason whatsoever and the Client
shall not be entitled to any refund in respect of such
alteration or omission.
2. The Client understands and accepts the potential risks
and hazards that can be involved in certain tours, safaris
and activities, and takes responsibility for ensuring
that he or she is mentally and physically capable of participating
in the particular tour, safari or activity chosen. The
Client must comply with the instructions of any tour,
safari or other activity leader. If in the opinion of
that leader, the Client’s behaviour or physical
condition is detrimental to the safety, welfare and well-being
of the group as a whole, or if the leader considers that
the Client’s general well-being will be put at risk
by continuing with the tour, safari or other activity,
the Client may be asked to discontinue the tour, safari
or other activity without the right to any refund.
3. All personal effects are at the sole risk of the Client
at all times during the tour, safari or other activity.
4. All our safaris involve off-road driving through rugged
country, which all adds to the excitement. However, because
of the adventurous nature of the journey we regret we
are unable to accept expectant mothers, Children below
12 years and Adults over of 65 years.
5. Passengers are reminded that photography of military
and some government installations is prohibited. In respect
to local customs, always ask before taking pictures of
Arabs and do not photograph local ladies. |
| IMPORTANT
NOTES FOR THE RENTAL OF A 4 WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE |
*In
the event of an accident where the driver is responsible,
an insurance excess charge of US$275.00 will be levied.
*Personal Accident Insurance is not included in the rate
and may be contracted at the daily rate of US$3.00 per
person
*All drivers must produce their National & International
License. Minimum age is 25 years.
*All drivers can drive vehicles on the above licenses
for a maximum period of one month after which a UAE
temporary license is required. The driving license should
have been held for a minimum of 02 years.
*Additional drivers are charged at Dhs. 20/- per rental.
*A credit card imprint will be taken at the start of all
rentals for security reasons, even when a voucher covers
the cost of the rental. This imprint may be used to cover
any additional charges not covered by the voucher at the
end of the rental, e.g. extra fuel charges, accident or
damage charges.
*A credit card imprint will be taken at the start of all
rentals for "Traffic fines only
*A traffic regulation form will also be signed by the
customer who will be given a copy.
*Vehicles are covered by fully comprehensive insurance
however; a police report must be obtained at the time
of an accident or in the case of damage. If a police report
is not received by Budget, all charges incurred will be
the responsibility of the client even if CDW has been
taken. Full written procedures will be given to the client
at the time of delivery of the vehicle. A 24-HOUR phone
number will be given for the use of the clients when they
require assistance.
*Punctures, tyre damage, wheel caps, and aerials are not
covered by insurance even after paying CDW, unless the
damage is caused as the result of an accident. A police
report is required as per contract.
*Loss or damages to personal items are not covered under
the terms of the insurance.
*All terms of Business and Insurance covered are subject
to the laws of the United Arab Emirates. |
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