OUR SERVICE POLICIES

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LTTS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Read our full Terms and Conditions for all bookings here.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss our T&C's, please get in touch.

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KEY SERVICE POLICIES (ALSO LISTED IN OUR T&C'S)

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No Stove Fuel No Transfer Policy

 

If you don’t have stove fuel prior to the start of your trek, we cannot offer our services.

In support of the No Open Fire rule set by NT Parks and Wildlife, we developed our 'No Stove Fuel No Transfer' Policy to encourage hikers to comply with the rule and adopt minimal impact practices as outlined in our Larapinta Trail Trek Code.

The Larapinta Trail has an official No Open Fires law set by NT Parks and Wildlife. There are by-laws allowing NT Park Rangers to issue fines to hikers of up to $500 per person for non compliance if caught having open fires on the Larapinta Trail.  Only stove fuel is permitted on the Larapinta Trail. And yes, Rangers do hike at night issuing compliance notices.
 

From 1 January 2018 any bookings made with LTTS include a clause in the Terms and Conditions outlining that the hiker will need to demonstrate that they have purchased stove fuel locally from outlets like Lone Dingo, Desert Dwellers or LTTS before the start of their trek. This will mean providing a copy of the receipt of purchase to LTTS or showing the receipt to LTTS prior to their trek start date. If the receipt cannot be provided their booking will be deemed void and will be terminated with no refunds offered. This will be in the Terms and Conditions, so read them carefully before you agree to them.

If you plan on not taking any stove fuel, we encourage you to book with someone else. We will not be making any exceptions to this rule irrespective of who you are.

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No Accommodation No Transfer

 

If you don’t have accommodation before the trek, we cannot offer you our services. You risk terminating your entire booking if you do not book or nominate accommodation before your trek starts.  Read more here: https://helpdesk.treksupport.com.au/what-does-the-no-accommodation-no-transfer-policy-mean/

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Approved Accommodation List

 

Accommodation in this context is defined as a ‘serviced apartments’, ‘hotels’, ‘motels’, ‘backpackers’ and ‘specialist accommodation’ such as glamping. We DO NOT service any pub accommodation, AirBNB’s and private residential addresses ( unless you are an NT local). 

 

See list here: https://www.treksupport.com.au/approved-accommodation-list 

 

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Annual Limitation of Bookings

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We have a set limit of bookings we will accept each year.  

Once the annual quota is reached, LTTS no longer accepts any bookings. This ensures we can look after the people we have and not be over extended. Granted we can grow our business, employ more staff and get more vehicles, but we are a free range operator not an industrial operator. Profits don’t dictate our business.

As such months in May, June and July tend to book out quickly. Avoid a lot of disappointment by booking early or find another business which suits your needs better. 
 

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Group Booking Limitations 

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Our maximum number for group bookings is 5

This policy is based on our alignment and commitment to our Larapinta Trail Trek Code which is focused on minimal-impact trekking on the Larapinta Trail. Trekking in groups of less than 5 people minimises the visual, auditory and physical impacts to the Larapinta Trail and other hikers. The Larapinta Trail was originally developed as a wilderness experience and the expectations of many hikers walking the trail is for such an experience. This is greatly diminished when groups of eight to fifteen people pass you multiple times every day or large groups crowd out most campsites and facilities. 

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No Booking - No Pick Up, No Support

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We only provide transfer services to people who have a booking with us.

We do not pick up people if they haven't gone through our booking process. If you don't have an LTTS Booking Code, we can't take you on board or assist (unless it is a medical or serious emergency). 

 

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We Don't Pick Up Hitchhikers

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Hitchhiking in the NT is illegal and can be dangerous.

We do not support hitchhiking. Don't get offended when we drive past ignoring you if you're thumbing it ( unless it is an emergency – then wave us down!) . Please don’t approach LTTS vehicles asking for a free ride either. It's not going to happen.

 

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No Airport Pick Ups

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We do not offer any transfers to or from the airport.

There are taxi's and bus services that ferry people to and from the airport.

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LTTS Customer-Only Sale Policy

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We only hire or sell trek supplies and gear to LTTS customers

You must have made a trek package or transfer booking in order to be eligible for any gear or trek supply hire or purchase options. You will need to have a LTTS booking code. We do not hire or sell gear and trek supplies to the general public.

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Last updated 13 Feb 2023