Please carefully read and agree to the following terms and conditions which form part of the contract you enter into by doing one of our tours.

• The trip operator is Compass Expeditions Pty Ltd trading as Compass Expeditions of 62 Cowans Drive, Dales Creek, Victoria Australia, 3341.
• A deposit of 10% of the tour price per person is required to establish and hold a reservation. The full balance is due and payable sixty (60) days prior to departure. Your booking may be considered cancelled should the full balance not be received by Compass Expeditions by that time.
• Should you have to cancel your trip we must receive notice in writing. If this is received more than sixty (60) days prior to departure, 50% of your payment will be refunded, or up to 100% at our discretion. If received with less than sixty (60) days notice any refund will be solely at our discretion. In the circumstances we strongly recommend that you obtain trip cancellation insurance from an insurance company.
• You are responsible for ensuring that you are fit and health enough to participate in your tour. We reserve the right to insist on a medical certificate from your doctor stating that you are in a suitable condition.
• We reserve the right to cancel any tour if the number if participants booked does not meet the minimum requirement to operate the trip. Should that occur your payment will be refunded in full if we are unable to transfer you to another trip to your satisfaction.
• The tour leader has the sole discretion to alter the itinerary should it become necessary due to weather, local conditions, politics or various other reasons. No refund will be considered in the event of any such changes.
• Compass Expeditions take no responsibility for any flight delays or scheduled changes at any state throughout the trip. In the event of any such change no refund will be considered.
• Compass Expeditions insists that the participant takes out a personal travel insurance policy and will request proof of same. It is the participants responsibility to ensure suitable insurance cover is taken out prior to commencement of the trip. Compass Expeditions is not responsible for any accidents. It is agreed and understood that neither Compass Expeditions nor it’s agents are the guardians of any customer safety and that they, individually or collectively, can not be held liable in any way for any occurrence in connection with the tour which might result in injury, death or other damage to the customer, his property or his family heirs or assigns.
• The motorcycles are provided by Compass Expeditions and the cost is included in the tour costs. Compass Expeditions will attempt to provide the trip participants with the model of motorcycle confirmed to the participant. If after having confirmed the model of motorcycle requested Compass Expeditions finds that it is necessary to substitute a different model Compass Expeditions will notify the participant as soon as possible. If the participant does not wish to accept the proposed substitution the participant may cancel the trip without penalty and the deposit will be refunded.
• Unexpected and uncontrollable situations may required last minute substitution of a motorcycle including after the trip has begun. This may include but is not limited to mechanical failure, collision, damage and theft. In this circumstance Compass Expeditions reserves the right to substitute the type of motorcycle confirmed. Should Compass Expeditions not be able to replace a motorcycle with the confirmed type or similar a prorated refund for the difference in models if any will be refunded to the participant.
• The motorcycle that Compass Expeditions provides to the participant will be comprehensively insured but you will be liable for the US$1,000 worth or any damage to the motorcycle deemed by Compass Expeditions to have been your responsibility. The term damage is to exclude reasonable wear and tear. Minor blemishes or paint chips caused by gravel, stones and insects are considered normal wear and tear however damage or scratches caused by an accident, dropping a motorcycle or riding it through bushes or off roadways is not considered normal wear and tear.
• If a participant operates a motorcycle after drinking an alcoholic beverage or using mind altering drugs the rider will incur unlimited liability for damage to the motorcycle. Compass Expeditions is not obliged to replace a motorcycle damaged by a participant in these circumstances.
• Participants who intend to operate a motorcycle provided by Compass Expeditions must be at least 25 years old and must have a valid motor cycle operator licence. Participants must also attest that they have at least 2 years of experience operating a motorcycle of similar size or larger than the motorcycle that will be provided by Compass Expeditions.
• If the participant does not comply with local traffic laws, or does not practice safe group travel practices as described by the tour leader and by guidelines provided by Compass Expeditions the agreement with the rider may be cancelled and riding privileges will be suspended. Riding privileges will be suspended from anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Participants agree to refrain from alcoholic beverages until the motorcycles have been parked for the night.

Acceptance of Trips Terms and Conditions

I understand that I will be required to sign a Release and Waiver Form before I can participate in a Compass Expeditions Tour. I have read and accepted the terms of conditions of Compass Expeditions. I am aware that motorcycling can be dangerous. I am aware that traffic conditions, roads, weather and other conditions as well as the actions of other members of the trip can influence the risks. I agree to accept those risks.

I am an experienced responsible and healthy motorcyclist with a valid motorcycle driver licence. As a passenger I am aware of the potential dangers of motorcycling.

I further agree and understand that the owners, operators and agents of this trip, including Compass Expeditions, are not the guardians of my safety. They, individually or collectively, can not be held liable in any way for any occurrence in connection with the operation of my participation in the trip which might result in injury, death or other damage to me, my property or my family heirs or assigns.