Sydney, New South Wales Australia

Sydney, New South Wales Australia

Sydney, New South Wales Australia

Sydney, New South Wales Australia

Sydney, New South Wales Australia

Sydney, New South Wales Australia

Sydney, New South Wales Australia

Sydney, New South Wales Australia

Sydney, New South Wales Australia

Sydney, New South Wales Australia

Sydney, New South Wales Australia

Sydney, New South Wales Australia

VolunTour: Sydney, Australia

Sydney, New South WalesAustralia

3 Days / 2 Nights
for Member Pricing

VolunTour: Sydney, Australia

Spend 2 days making a difference when you volunteer alongside a charitable organization that delivers support & other much-needed services to women & children in crisis.

About Your Trip

On this adults-only VolunTour in Sydney, show your Heart to Serve with WorldVentures Foundation™ and Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre (WAGEC) as you help remodel an emergency center.

VolunTours are professionally planned, guided trips that put volunteers to work beautifying communities, building infrastructure and brightening the lives of children. You will participate in a child-serving project as you become immersed in the culture.

At a Glance:
• Domestic and family violence is the leading cause of homelessness for women and their children.
• Violence against women is estimated to cost the nation’s economy 22 billion Australian dollars a year.
• WAGEC is a non-profit organization operating across Sydney. It offers bed accommodations and transitional properties for women and families seeking help during times of crisis.



This trip will close by November 4.
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What's Included

Your VolunTour includes 3 days and 2 nights in Sydney, Australia, as well as:
• The opportunity to serve the Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre (WAGEC).
• Visit to Luna Park Sydney; includes admission ticket and transportation. See Additional Information for details and restrictions.
• Sydney Harbour sightseeing cruise; includes transportation. See Additional Information for details and restrictions.
• 2 breakfasts and 1 box lunch.
• Round-trip airport transfers.
• A host, whose goal is to ensure you have a great DreamTrips™ experience from landing to liftoff — they host a welcome reception on arrival day, attend scheduled activities throughout the trip, notify the group of itinerary updates and more.



Transportation

Airfare is not included in the trip price! The closest commercial airport to the hotel is Sydney Airport (SYD), approximately 8 miles (13 kilometers). We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for any trip.

PLEASE NOTE: Do not book your flight for this trip until you receive our confirmation email. Your VolunTour will be confirmed after we have reached a minimum booking of 10 people.

Members booking this VolunTour are required to purchase travel insurance from the vendor of their choice (see Additional Information for details).

Airport Transfers

Round-trip airport transfers are included from:
Sydney Airport (SYD) to the hotel on December 6 at 4 p.m.
The hotel to Sydney Airport (SYD) on December 8 at 4 p.m.

To arrange your airport transfers, please submit flight details HEREby November 15.

Please note: Transfers are provided only for the airport(s), dates and times listed above.

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Destination

Sydney is Australia’s largest metropolis and the capital of the state of New South Wales. Popular attractions in the area include the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Tower, Sydney Harbour Bridge and the restaurant and shopping scenes in Circular Quay and Darling Harbour. Visitors from around the world enjoy visiting fascinating aboriginal culture exhibits, temperate climate and unbeatable cuisine.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive at the airport and transfer to the hotel at 4 p.m.
Check into the hotel at any time after 1 p.m.
Noon – 5 p.m.: Visit the welcome table in the hotel lobby.
7 p.m.: Set-menu welcome dinner with 2 representatives of WAGEC at the hotel restaurant, Zeina’s Cafe.

Day 2

6:30-7:30 a.m.: Continental breakfast at Zeina’s Cafe.
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Full day of service at WAGEC; includes boxed lunch and transportation.
• 8 a.m.: Depart from the hotel and transfer to WAGEC.
• Spend time helping to remodel the facilities.
• Noon – 1 p.m.: Boxed lunch.
• Continue your volunteer activities.
• 3 p.m.: Return to the hotel.
The rest of the afternoon and early evening at your leisure. Dinner is at your own expense.
6:30-10 p.m.: Visit to Luna Park Sydney; includes admission ticket and transportation. See Additional Information for details and restrictions.
• 6:30 p.m.: Depart from the hotel and transfer to Luna Park Sydney, a heritage-listed amusement park.
• 7 p.m.: Arrive at Luna Park Sydney and time with some of the children from WAGEC.
• 10 p.m.: Return to the hotel.

Day 3

6:30-7:30 a.m.: Continental breakfast at Zeina’s Cafe.
8 a.m. – noon: Half day of service at WAGEC; includes transportation.
• 8 a.m.: Depart from the hotel and transfer to WAGEC.
• Continue helping to remodel the facilities.
• Noon: Return to the hotel.
Check out of the hotel.
1:15-4 p.m.: Sydney Harbour sightseeing cruise; includes transportation. See Additional Information for details and restrictions.
• 1:15 p.m.: Depart from the hotel and transfer to the harbor.
• Spend some time on your own looking around Circular Quay with a break for lunch. Lunch is at your own expense.
• 2:35 p.m.: Board a boat at No. 6 Jetty at Circular Quay for your cruise of Sydney Harbour.
• 2:45-3:45 p.m.: Sightseeing cruise of Sydney Harbour.
• 4 p.m.: Transfer to the airport.

Itinerary subject to change.
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Hotel Details

Comfort Inn & Suites Burwood is a 20-minute drive west of downtown Sydney. Conveniently located on busy Liverpool Road, it boasts easy access to several restaurants and bars. While at the hotel, guests can expect well-appointed rooms, numerous amenities, dedicated staff and other modern comforts.

Hotel features:
• 1 restaurant and in-room dining.
• Manager’s reception.
• Walking distance to St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox church.
• Complimentary self-parking.

Standard Room accommodations with:
• 1 queen bed. Please note: Bedding type is subject to hotel availability. No extra bed available.
• Maximum occupancy 2 adults.
• Minimum occupancy 1 adult.

Standard Suite accommodations with:

• 1 queen bed. Please note: Bedding type is subject to hotel availability. No extra bed available.
• Maximum occupancy 2 adults.
• Minimum occupancy 1 adult.

Both room types include:

• Air conditioning.
• Work area with desk.
• Coffee maker.
• Minifridge.
• Flat-screen television.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi.

Check-in: 1 p.m.
Checkout: 10 a.m.
Minimum check-in age is 18 years.

Comfort Inn & Suites Burwood
117 Liverpool Road
Burwood, New South Wales 2134, Australia



Hotel Check-in Requirements

By booking this DreamTrip I understand that the hotel may request a credit card upon check-in. The hotel may request the credit card in order to: a) place a monetary hold of US$50-200; or b) hold for incidental, security or other charges. By booking, I acknowledge having received notice of this potential charge and accept that Rovia™ recommends a credit card rather than a debit or bank card be used in the event the hotel requests the card. I understand that any such request made by the hotel is outside of the control of Rovia and is strictly a hotel policy. Should I have questions concerning the hotel’s policy, I accept responsibility for contacting the hotel independent of Rovia.
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Additional Information

Contact Travel Support if you have special requests regarding bedding, meals or medical needs, or any other questions about this trip.

Please note:
A host is provided only on trips with bookings of 10 or more adults.

Please note: At the time of booking, you will see a page with your order number and trip cost. This is your confirmation. Please retain and bring this information with you on your trip.

A signed WorldVentures Foundation VolunTour Release will be required to participate in this VolunTour. Please download the waiver.

Please note: You are required to purchase trip cancellation and medical insurance from the vendor of your choice. Proof of insurance must be received 4 weeks prior to travel. Please read for more information.

Reminder: Do not book your flight for this trip until you receive our confirmation email. Your VolunTour will be confirmed after we have reached a minimum booking of 10 people.



Gratuities are not included. We suggest providing gratuities at your own discretion.

Luna Park excursion:
This activity includes admission to the park. Please be aware that tickets for rides, plus, games, food, souvenirs etc. may be purchased at your own expense.
• Adult tickets for unlimited rides are available for 57 Australian dollars.

Sydney Harbour cruise:
• 1-hour sightseeing cruise via air-conditioned catamaran with a fully licensed bar. Drinks are not included and may be purchased at your own expense.
• We recommend that you wear casual, comfortable shoes. High heels are not permitted.
• We recommend that you bring a jacket in case of cooler weather on the water.
• Highlights include Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and The Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney.
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Terms and Conditions

Cancellation Policy*: If you cancel 91 days or more before the start date of your trip, you’ll get a refund of the amount you paid for the trip less a fee of US$50. If you cancel between 46 and 90 days before the start date of your trip, you’ll get a refund less a fee of US$100. If you cancel within 45 days of the start date of your trip, your trip will not be refunded. All fees are applicable on a per-person basis.

*This cancellation policy is subject to rules and regulations in applicable jurisdictions in which our travel supplier is based. Therefore, in the event of conflict between the cancellation policy displayed here and cancellation terms in supplier booking terms, the provisions of the booking terms will prevail.


Name Change Policy: Name changes must be done no later than November 4 and are subject to a US$50 name change fee. Name changes after this date are not allowed.

Hotel/resort credits and/or discounts cannot be converted to cash, and any not used during your stay will expire immediately upon your departure. Member is responsible for paying any taxes that may be added to items purchased with hotel/resort credit.

In the unfortunate event that an activity or excursion is no longer available, we will substitute a similar activity of equal or greater value.

Make sure that your passport and visa, if applicable, are up-to-date before you leave!
It’s important to double check that you have all the identification and other documentation required by the specific country you’re traveling to. In many countries, passports and visas must be valid for 6 months or longer after the trip end date. If you are unable to obtain the required identification and other documentation, the Cancellation Policy for this VolunTour will apply.

Make sure that you request a name change or room change at least 31 or more days before the 1st day of your trip. Due to contractual supplier policies, we may not be able to confirm requested name or room changes to existing bookings for trips that are scheduled to travel within 30 days of your request.

Each individual, including each child, who is coming along with you on your VolunTour is required to have a booking prior to the commencement of the trip. If you do not book and pay for each such person in advance of the trip, you will be charged the hotel’s then-current rate, not the trip price, for each such person at the time of your check-in.

Pricing for children is based on their age at the time of travel and may be subject to additional terms and conditions of individual hotels and all-inclusive resorts. Also, pricing for children can vary, and may be higher than pricing for adults. Therefore, before you book any travel, please check the relevant hotel or resort website for applicable terms and conditions as well as details regarding their pricing structure.

Pricing shown is for each person and is based on 2 adults per room.

Please don’t consider your change requests official until you receive a confirmation email from your In-destination Support Team member.
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