We're working at most cost of $9,500 per person. This is taking into account any prices changes due to Covid-19.
The biggest factor that will reduce this price is the cost of flights from New Zealand to South Korea. Pre-covid these we're ~$2,000 return and we have budgeted $3,000.
The cost of your 3.5 week World Jamboree experience will be paid in instalments over an 18 month period. This price includes;
The World Jamboree Fee
All activities, including pre and post tour
Your return flights to and from Aotearoa (excludes any domestic travel - we will arrange on your behalf)
All internal airfares, transfers and bus tours inside South Korea
All meals and accommodation from the time you leave home until the time you get back
Contingent Swag (including, Shirts, Badges, NZ scarf etc)
Travel Insurance
Contingent Fees
Doesn’t Include:
Spending money (including extra snacks and drinks)
Domestic airfares (we'll buy them on your behalf and pass on the cost)
Here is a summary of our Payments, Withdrawals, Refunds and Cancellations Policy for our contingent. For more detail please take a look at the full policy here.
Payments
All payments must be paid by the due date in the Payment Schedule unless this is agreed in writing between the participant and the Contingent Management Team.
Payment Schedule
On registration - $500 due
15 Jan 2021 - $1,500 due
1 April 2022 - $1,500 due
1 July 2022 - $1,500 due
1 Nov 2022 - $1,500 due
1 Feb 2023 - $1,500 due
1 May 2023 - $1,500* due
*The final payment is subject to change. This is a high estimate for international flights due to the uncertainty of Covid-19. We aim to reduce this if possible.
For those participants who receive the 25th WSJ Aotearoa Funding Grant with support from the South Korean Government please see the full policy here for the Payment Schedule.
Withdrawals
In the event that you choose to withdraw from attending the World Scout Jamboree with the Aotearoa Contingent, you will be refunded what you have paid minus the Withdrawal Fee as per the schedule below;
On or before 30 Nov 2021 - No Fee (Full refund will be offered)
1 Dec 2021 – 14 Feb 2022 - $500 - Now extended
15 Feb 2022 - 1 July 2022 - $1,500
1 July 2022 – 31 Oct 2022 - $4,000
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 - $5,500
1 Feb 2023 – 30 Apr 2023 - $7,000
On or after 1 May 2023 - No Refund
Cancellations
In the event that we need to cancel the trip, we will make every effort to refund as much of the other costs that we can.
Some costs that may not be refunded in the event of a cancellation are, but not limited;
Flights (airline may apply a credit)
Deposits for travel, accommodation and activities
Any administration costs that we have incurred
Contingent gear and equipment
Travel Insurance