CAPE TOWN & JOHANNESBURG
SOUTH AFRICA
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Join Sisters Traveling Solo as we head to beautiful South Africa! During our 10 days, and 9 nights we will visit both Cape Town and Johannesburg; tasting local dishes, interacting with the people, and experiencing the beauty of South Africa.
— Dates
January Trip Dates: January 10 - 19, 2020 (10 days, 9 nights)
*Cape Town for 5 nights & Johannesburg for 4 nights
Important: This trip starts in Cape Town and will end in Johannesburg. This will require members to fly into
Cape Town International Airport and fly out of Johannesburg International airport. Guest are welcome to fly round trip in and out of Cape Town, but the trip ends in Johannesburg.
— Cost
$2,995* per person - Shared Double Room (2 people per room) - 4 star accommodations
$3,695* per person - Single Room (1 person per room) - 4 star accommodations
Includes: 4 Star Accommodations, Tour Cost, Meals (Daily Breakfast, 5 Lunches and 5 Dinners), Airport Transfers, Local Transfers, One Way flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg, and tour entry cost.
— Deposit
Double Occupancy - $355 per person for shared room; (2 people per room) (2) two twin beds*
Single Occupancy - $455 per person for single room; (1 person per room) (1) one full sized bed
*Note: Twin beds maybe in close approximately to one another, but there will be two separate beds
— Payments - Non Refundable - Trip payments will start on March 15th.
1st trip payment will be due on Marc 15, 2019. Non refundable payments due on the 15th of each month. Monthly payments are due on the 15th regardless of when the deposit is made.
Payment details can be found on trip registration from once trip opens.
— Maximum Trip Size
The maximum number of Sisters on this trip; 20*
Our trips are Members Only; 21 years of age or up at the time of trip departure date
— Trip Host - Important
Hosted by local Tour company; at least (1) one of our Sisters Traveling Solo team member will be attendance
— Roommates
Anyone without a roommate will be paired with another member on the trip. If you have a roommate, you will be asked for your roommate information 2 months before the trip departure date. Please avoid emailing us your request after booking.
— Why book with Sisters Traveling Solo?
We have the experience of traveling to South Africa. Our trips are not only affordable, but they are FUN! The trip cost won't change or increase. And no extra fees are charged to those who prefer to use our trip payment options.
All your travel needs will be handled from the moment you land. We handle airport transfers, local transportation, accommodation needs, and connect you with other Sisters who share the same passion as you! Your only responsibility is booking your flight and enjoying South Africa!
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— Included in the Cost
Airport Transfers – STS will arrange be arranged based on the group travel times. All guest will be transported as a group based on the closest arrival times. Airports are to and from airport only. Airport Transfers will be arranged for trip start and end dates only.
Inter Country Flight – One way flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg
*Does not include baggage fees
Local Transportation - All ground transportation to and from our activities.
Accommodations - 10 days, 9 nights at two 4 star hotels in South African. Rooms will consist of one full or two twin beds based on occupancy. See photo in the gallery above for a photo of the actual room.
Cape Town Hotel Amenities Include: Air-conditioning, wireless internet, in-room safe, a satellite TV, minibar and tea/coffee making facilities. Twin beds maybe in close approximately to one another, but there will be two separate twin beds.
Johannesburg Hotel Amenities Include: Air-conditioning, pool, wireless internet, in-room safe, a satellite TV, minibar and tea/coffee making facilities. Twin beds maybe in close approximately to one another, but there will be two separate twin beds.
Activities – We will partake in several activities throughout both Cape Town and Johannesburg.
Cape Town Activities: Cape Town city tour, table mountain visit, Township tour, Robben island tour, Peninsular tour to include stops at Maidens Cove, Chapmans Peak, Cape Point, and Boulders Beach. One full free day will be given in Cape Town
Johannesburg Activities: Johannesburg city tour, tour of Soweto, visit to the Apartheid museum, visit to Mandela's house, hector Peterson museum, and informal settlements. One full free day will be given in Johannesburg.
A detailed daily itinerary will be emailed within in 8 weeks of booking.
Meals - Daily breakfast, 3 lunches, 2 Dinners included (does not include alcohol or dessert).
STS Apparel – Each guest will be provided with (1) Sisters In South Africa T-shirt, (1) STS bag, and wrist band
— Accommodations
Accommodation - 10 days, 9 nights two 4 rated hotels in Cape Town and Johannesburg
Lodging details are provided 6 months before trip departure date.
Room Type – Each double room includes 2 twin beds; Each single room includes 1 full bed. Twin beds maybe in close to one another, but there will be two separate beds.
Roommates – Double rooms will be shared; 2 members per room. If there is a member you would like to room with let us know. If you do not have a roommate in mind, don't worry, we will match you up with another Sister. Single rooms are private; 1 member per room. There is limited availability for single room options.
— Payment Terms
Full Payment Special - $100 off total cost if full payment is made by 3/15/19.
A $75 late charge will be applied to all payments made after the 3-day grace period. Missed payments will be applied to the next month plus the $75 late fee. Trip will be automatically cancelled after two missed payments. No refund of deposit or payments will be provided to a trip cancelled due to missed payments.
— Invoices
Payments will made via an invoice. Invoice can be paid via Visa, Mastercard, AMEX or Discover card. Invoices are sent to the email address that members provide. It is guest responsibility to sign up to the client portal to make payments for each trip each month. (1) invoice is sent to guest each month, invoices are sent to clients at least 10 days before they are due.
— Refund Policy
24 hour cancellation.
Deposit will be refunded upon request 24 hours after trip has been booked. After 24 hours of booking no refunds of deposits will be given.
Non-refundable deposit and payments. After 24 hours of booking no refunds of deposits or payments will be given.
Deposit Transfer to Future Trips - If you request to cancel your trip, the trip deposit only can be used toward a future Sisters Traveling Solo group trip (traditional or cultural, excludes Solo Getaways) that you are not currently making payments. If you have paid a deposit or made any payments on a trip that is not considered a future trip. A future trip is one in which no money has been exchanged between you the member and Sisters Traveling Solo; deposit or payments.
For deposit transfer request, the deposit on the trip you are cancelling is applied to the 1st payment on the the future trip. You, the member would pay your deposit for the future trip, and your deposit will be credited towards the 1st payment of that future trip.
Deposit transfer request for for either trip must be received via email only at the following address info@sisterstravelingsolo.com before August 15, 2019 (11:59 pm eastern standard time). Trip transfer request not received via email will not be accepted. After August 15, 2019 (11:59 pm eastern standard time) trip deposit cannot be transferred to another Sisters Traveling Solo trip.
If your trip is cancelled due to you missing two consecutive trip payments, you cannot apply the deposit to any future Sisters Traveling Solo trips no matter when the trip was cancelled.
We highly encourage you to purchase travel insurance in case you have to cancel your trip so that if you have to cancel, your travel insurance policy can reimburse you.
— Not Included in the Cost
Flights - International flights to or from Cape Town or Johannesburg .
Local Transport – Outside of the organized activities.
Meals – Lunches, or dinners not included above. No alcoholic beverages or desserts are included in any of the meals.
Insurance – Neither travel or health insurance are included, but all members are REQUIRED to show proof of travel insurance a month before trip departure date. Minimum travel coverage required is $250,000.
Souvenirs - Cost of souvenirs.
Luggage Check-in Cost - Cost to check your luggage during inter country flight.
Travel Visa - Any Visa required for travel to South Africa.
Gratuity - for Tour guides, Drivers, Hotel Staff, or Waiters.
Tours/Excursions - Outside of the organized tours
Additional Hotel Cost – Outside of what has already been arranged by Sisters Traveling Solo (STS).
Hotel Deposits - Members will be asked to put down a card credit for room incidentals. This hold will be removed upon check out if not room incidentals were changed. If you are in a double room, you and roommate should discuss who will put down their credit card before hand. Noting that the 1st one to arrive to the hotel cannot check in with out putting down a credit card. STS will not put down deposits for any room.
— Booking is Closed
You must be a member of Sisters Traveling Solo to book this trip. Membership will be verified upon receipt of your deposit. Non members at the time of booking will be refunded.
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— Required After Deposit Is Paid
Signed Liability Form
Travel Insurance - Travel Insurance is not provided but is REQUIRED to attend this trip. You will be asked to show proof of travel insurance before we depart. A minimum of $250,000 in travel insurance is REQUIRED; coverage in total must cover (medical & evacuation). Travel insurance can be obtain when you purchase you flight or with World Nomad using the link below.
Sisters Traveling Solo will not travel with or include anyone in trip activities who doesn’t present the required travel insurance documentation at least 6 weeks before trip departure date. STS will alert you when and how to provide travel insurance information, please avoid emailing us any information. When requested travel insurance information to include the requested coverage amounts and the dates that cover the span of our trip.
— Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@SistersTravelingSolo.com
We will be happy to answer all your questions regarding this trip.