Arrival and Departure is to Changi Airport Singapore.

If you are joining this tour after the Singapore Fling Tour, you will need a flight from Changi Airport to Sandakan Airport via Kuala Lumpur. Flights cost approximately AUD 300 and take around 6 hours, including the transfer in Kuala Lumpur. Please note that you will need to clear immigration in Kuala Lumpur, collect your bags, and check in for your domestic flight to Sandakan, so we need to allow sufficient time for this process. We will provide a suggested flight itinerary 6 months before travel.

This tour requires a $500 non-refundable, non-transferrable deposit. Once you have secured your booking, you will receive a welcome email with all the details for the trip. 

The first installment is due 6 months before the start of the trip.

The second installment is due 75 days prior to departure.

Our rates do not include any kind of travel insurance and each guest must make sure to arrange their own necessary insurance prior arrival. We will do everything possible to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip. However, all travel involves some degree of risk we strongly recommend that you take out appropriate travel insurance for your adventure. 

Your insurance protection should include cover for cancellation, medical, in particular Coronavirus and repatriation expenses, personal injury and accident, death and loss of personal baggage and money and personal liability. Insurance cover offered by credit card companies or reciprocal medical cover agreements are often not comprehensive please check this before travelling. Or contact our preferred Travel Insurance provider CoverMore.

Cancellation Policy 

Read more about our Booking Process and why we have the cancellation policy we do HERE

• Up to 180 Days Before Tour Start: A $500 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit will be retained.
• From 180 – 75 Days Before Tour Start: 25% of the tour cost, plus the non-refundable, non-transferable deposit, will be forfeited.
• From 75 – 45 Days Before Tour Start: 50% of the tour cost, plus the non-refundable, non-transferable deposit, will be forfeited.
• Less Than 45 Days Before Tour Start or No Shows: The entire amount 100% of the tour cost will be retained, as we would have already incurred costs for accommodation, transport, flights, and activities, which cannot be refunded to us.
• After Tour Commencement: No refunds will be issued.

This is why travel insurance is compulsory. We suggest taking out travel insruance within 2 weeks of booking your tour.

Singapore is a conservative country with strict laws pertaining to drugs, homosexuality, smoking and even chewing gum (yes, those urban legends about people being arrested for chewing gum in Singapore are true). Law-breakers are dealt with harshly and canings and the death penalty are among the punishments meted out.

Some important things to know include:

• There is a strict, zero-tolerance approach to illegal drugs. Some drugs that are sold over the counter or accessed by prescription in Australia are illegal in Singapore, including some painkillers and cold and flu medications. Check whether you need approval from Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority and carry prescriptions for accepted medications.
• Same-sex acts are no longer illegal for men as of 2022 (same-sex acts between women were always permitted under the law) but conservative sentiments are still prevalent. Smart Traveller warns that public displays of affection may offend.
• Public nudity is banned, even if it’s accidental (i.e. through your hotel window).
• Chewing gum is banned and you could even be fined for bringing it into the country.
• It is not permitted to bring vaporisers such as e-cigarettes into the country – they are likely to be confiscated and could result in a fine or even imprisonment.
• Smoking is banned in many public outdoor areas such as bus shelters, markets, and car parks and within five metres of entries and exits.
• The legal drinking age is 18.
• It is illegal to consume alcohol in a public place between the hours of 10:30pm and 7am.
• Littering and spitting could result in heavy fines.
• Stealing wi-fi is considered hacking and attracts a fine of up to $10,000 or a three-year prison sentence.
• Not flushing a public toilet will cost you $150 if you’re caught.
• Feeding pigeons is illegal and results in fines of up to $500.
• Jaywalking is illegal.
• After eating at food stalls, you must tidy your table and return your serving trays – it is illegal not to do so.
• Taking photos of buildings with clear signage banning photography could result in detention or imprisonment.

We’re sorry, but we’re unable to accommodate complex dietary issues on our tours. If you can manage your dietary needs independently, that’s perfectly fine. However, we cannot assume responsibility for guests’ health and wellbeing regarding food in foreign countries, as sometimes there can be misunderstandings due to language barriers. We hope you understand that our primary concern is to ensure that none of our guests become unwell while travelling with us.

Thank you for your understanding.

 Our tours are designed to provide a rich and immersive experience, which includes walking tours on some days. Participants will encounter uneven footpaths, stairs, and other elements that require good mobility. Therefore, we recommend that women joining our tours have a medium level of fitness. You should be able to walk up to 7km a day to fully enjoy all the activities and explore the beautiful destinations with ease.

To ensure a safe and healthy journey, it’s important to be up-to-date with your vaccinations. We recommend consulting with a healthcare professional or visiting a travel health clinic for personalised advice based on your travel itinerary. For comprehensive information on required and recommended vaccinations, please visit Travel Doctor. They provide expert guidance to help you stay protected while exploring the world.