Booking

In order to sign up for one of our trips you will need to complete an application form and pay a deposit of between £150 and £250 depending on the trip. If you have requested a detailed itinerary for one of our trips on-line then you will automatically be sent out our application forms along with the detailed itinerary. If you have not requested a detailed itinerary but would like to sign up for a trip then please call us at +44 (0) 151 625 3425 and we will send you our application forms.

We do recommend that you call our office on +44 (0) 151 625 3425 before signing up for a trip. Many of our trips involve travel to more remote parts of the world, and our staff are happy to describe the trips and answer any questions you may have. We do feel it is important that you have as much relevant information as possible and that you are well-prepared with a realistic set of expectations before making your final decision to join one of our very unique journeys.

Once you receive the application forms, please read the Terms and Conditions very carefully so that you are familiar with our cancellation policies. Once you have done this, complete the application form and return it to us with a deposit check as indicated. Please note that we do NOT accept credit cards as a form of payment. Distant Horizons , 13 Melloncroft Drive, Caldy, WIRRAL CH48 2JA.

When we receive your deposit we will acknowledge it and send, with the acknowledgment and a trip bibliography.

Approximately 70 days prior to departure we will send out your final invoice along with relevant travel notes for the area you are visiting and full information on obtaining visas for your trip.

Final documents, including airline tickets, hotel information, final itineraries, lists of travellers and luggage labels, are sent out approximately two weeks before travel.

ATOL Bonding

Distant Horizons are fully bonded and licensed through the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) and hold an ATOL license (Air Travel Organisers License) No. 4688. The financial bond lodged with the CAA ensures that any payments made are completely secure and guaranteed by the CAA.