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 The Great Escapade 
Virgin Atlantic, Singapore Airlines, Silkair, Air New Zealand

Choice, flexibility, quality and unbeatable value. The Great Escapade Round the World offers travellers access to the entire route network of 4 of the worlds most exciting airlines, Virgin, Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand and Silkair. A very extensive choice of routes is possible with this fare which excellent stopover options in, Asia, Africa, Australasia, South Pacific & North America.

It is possible to combine this ticket with our special sector o/way fares to increase the range of unique routings further. Please call our dedicated RTW team for details.

Date of Departure from UK
Economy Class
Business Class
01April 2008 - 19 Apr 2008
£989 + tax
£4596tax
20 Apr 2008 - 30 Jun 2008
£899 + tax
£4596 tax
01 Jul 2008 - 14 Aug 2008
£1148 + tax
£4596 tax
15 Aug 2008 - 14 Sep 2008
£1018 + tax
£4596 tax
15 Sep 2008 - 31 Oct 2008
£1148 + tax
£4596 tax
01 Nov 2008 - 09 Dec 2008
£1018 + tax
£4596 tax
10 Dec 2008 - 23 Dec 2008
£1308 + tax
£4596 tax
24 Dec 2008 - 31 Dec 2008
£1018 + tax
£4596 tax

Before calling us check out our Guide to Planning a Round the World

Example Great Escapade routes
Many more routes possible - please call us on 0845 6801358

London > New York > (surface) > San Francisco > Auckland > Sydney > Singapore > Delhi > London
(or vice versa)

London > Las Vegas > (surface) > Los Angeles > Rarotonga > Auckland > Christchurch > Sydney > Singapore > Delhi > London (or vice versa)
London > San Francisco > (surface) > Los Angeles > Cook Islands > Auckland > Wellington > Melbourne > Singapore > Mumbai (Bombay) > (surface) > Delhi > London (or vice versa)
London > Hong Kong > Singapore > Perth > (surface) > Cairns > Auckland >  Apia-Samoa > Los Angeles > London (or vice versa)
London > Singapore > Bali > Adelaide > (surface) > Sydney > Queenstown > Christchurch > Auckland > Tonga >  Apia-Samoa > Los Angeles > London (or vice versa)
London > Tokyo > (surface) > Osaka > Bangkok > (surface) > Singapore > Brisbane > Auckland > Tonga > Apia >  Los Angeles > (surface) > Las Vegas > London (or vice versa)
London > Delhi > (surface) > Chennai (Madras) > Singapore > Yangon (Rangoon) > Medan > Melbourne > Auckland > Cook Islands > Los Angeles > London (or vice versa)
London > Delhi > (surface) > Kolcata (Calcutta) > Ho Chi Minh City > (surface) > Bangkok > Singapore > Brisbane > (surface) > Sydney > Auckland > Cook Islands > Los Angeles > (surface) > Boston > London (or vice versa)
London > Hong Kong > (surface) > Kunming > Singapore > Medan > (surface) > Bali > Sydney > Auckland > Apia-Samoa > Los Angeles > (surface) >San Francisco > London (or vice versa)
London > Johannesburg > (surface) > Cape Town > Singapore > Brisbane > (surface) > Sydney > Los Angeles > (surface) > New York > London (or vice versa)

IATA
To discuss your Great Escapade
or to make a reservation please call us on 
0845 6801358
We are open 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday (closed Bank Holidays).
There is a 2% charge for credit cards. No charge for debit cards.
ABTA

Before calling us check out our Guide to Planning a Round the World

The Basic Rules of the Great Escapade Round the World Ticket


Airport Taxes and Airline Fuel Surcharges:
Vary depending on your route and exchange rates at the time of ticketing. Range from £200 to £400
depending on your destinations. Please call us for a quote.


Minimum/maximum trip duration:

No Minimum  duration.  Maximum trip duration 365 days. Open dated tickets are not possible.

Stopovers:
Unlimited stopovers within the maximum permitted mileage. Only one stop permitted in the same city.
Only 3 stops permitted in New Zealand.


Transits:
Unlimited transits permitted. Transits are included in the total mileage calculation for the ticket. 

Surface sectors:
Permitted. Each surface sector counts as one stop and is included in the total mileage and stopover calculation for the ticket.


Basic Route:

Travel must be "round the world" and must include one Transatlantic and one Transpacific crossing.
Mileage must not exceed 29,000 miles.

Excess Mileage:

In Economy/Premium Economy: An additional 1,500 miles can be purchased for £75, an additional 3,000 miles can be purchased for £139 or an additional 4,500 miles for £209. This does not increase your stopover allowance.

In Business Class: A
n additional 1,500 miles can be purchased for £125, an additional 3,000 miles can be purchased for £250 or an additional 4,500 miles for £360. This does not increase your stopover allowance.

Upgrades:

Please note a surcharge will apply for Business Class passengers traveling on Singapore Airlines B773ER/A380 services .  Please ask our consultants for more details and costing info.

Upgrade to Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy Class for £250 per flight.
Upgrade to Air New Zealand Premium Economy Class for £245 per flight.


Payment:
A non-refundable deposit of £75 will secure your seat (£150 for business or first class). We will then email your itinerary and confirmation. If you need to make any changes please contact us as soon as possible and no later than your balance due date. Your balance must be paid within 10 days of reservation. After you have paid your balance your tickets will be issued and it is not possible to make changes prior to departure.
(There is a 2% handling fee of paying your balance by credit card).
 

Changes:
After starting your trip date changes are free or for a small local admin fee. Route changes are $125USD (or local equivalent).
Once you have started your trip all changes must be made directly with the airline.
Before starting your trip date and/or route changes cost £150 per ticket.


Child fares:
75% of adult fare for children 2 - 11 years old throughout duartion of trip (No discount on surcharges and taxes).

Infant fares:
10% of adult fare for infants under 2 years old throughout duration of trip (No discount on surcharges).

Cancellation fees:
Before departure - 50% of airfare.
After departure - no refund.

Planning your route
Due to the vast range of possible destinations we are unable to list them all here. All routes are subject to mileage restrictions and airline sectors flown   Please call our RTW specialists on 0845 6801358 to discuss your desired itinerary and we will be happy to advise you of the feasible options.


Before calling us check out our Guide to Planning a Round the World

IATA
To discuss your Great Esacpade
or to make a reservation please call us on 0845 6801358

We are open 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday (closed Bank Holidays).
There is a 2% charge for credit cards. No charge for debit cards.
ABTA