Frequently Asked Questions

We require the Pilgrim Registration to be completed ASAP after booking.
This information is required so we can book flights, accommodation, visas and to supply to the group organisers for you permission to attend the tour.
You risk loosing you booking and deposit if you do not complete the Pilgrim Registration as requested.

To access the Pilgrim Registration form after making a booking:

1. Login and view "My Account"
2. The first item on the My Account page is the "Pilgrim Registration" button click and follow the instructions to complete.
3. If you dont have all your information yet then complete what you can and return later and use the "Update Pilgrim" button

Yes, this form is a mandatory requirement to complete the booking process.
We require the Pilgrim Registration to be completed ASAP after booking.
This information is required so we can book flights, accommodation, visas and to supply to the group organisers for you permission to attend the tour.
You risk loosing you booking and deposit if you do not complete the Pilgrim Registration as requested.

To access the Pilgrim Registration form after making a booking:

1. Login and view "My Account"
2. The first item on the My Account page is the "Pilgrim Registration" button click and follow the instructions to complete.
3. If you dont have all your information yet then complete what you can and return later and use the "Update Pilgrim" button

All young people of good will around the world are invited to World Youth Day. Usually young people aged 14 to 30 years participate in the event, with the average age is between 16 and 25 years. Naturally, young families with children younger than 14 years are also invited, knowing that the World Youth Day Office cannot take on the task of looking after younger children.

WYDs have a clear Catholic identity, but are directed to all young people of the world. The experience of past events has shown that they are an opportunity for thousands of young people from all over the world to be able to establish friendships and learn from one another.

A deposit of AUD$500.00 (NZD$600.00) per person is required once you register for WYD on the website.

If you do not have a credit card, you can pay your deposit by cheque or direct deposit into our account. Details of payment options are provided when you register.

Once you register and pay a deposit you will receive a confirmation itinerary and invoice advising your registration has been accepted.

Yes, you can make progress payments on your tour.

1. Simply login and view "My Account"
2. On the main page under "Additional Payments" select "Make a Payment"
3. Choose the value you want to make a progress payment (you can only select th options or multiples of these values).
4. Proceed to enter you name and booking number (if you know it).
5. Confirm and pay via credit card, direct deposit, gift certificate or cheque
   
6. We will then apply the payment towards your booking and confirm this in an email.

All deposits are non-refundable and may be claimed through insurance if cancellation is due to illness or any other insurable reasons.

Final payment will be due 15 April 2011.

Travel insurance is not included in the package cost.
Comprehensive Travel Insurance is strongly recommended for all pilgrims travelling to WYD2011.
Harvest has negotiated special discounted Travel Insurance premiums with Cover-More Insurance Services.
Click here to read more and get an instant quote

Comprehensive Travel Insurance is strongly recommended for all pilgrims travelling to WYD2011.
Some group organisers require you have travel insurance, they will inform you directly of their policy.

Harvest has negotiated special discounted Travel Insurance premiums with Cover-More Insurance Services.
Click here to read more and get an instant quote

Iis strongly recommended that you purchase Comprehensive Travel Insurance as soon as you have paid a deposit on yout travel.
This should (depending on the terms of cover) cover your deposit and any progress payments made on the trip if you have to cancel for reasons beyond your control such as health or injury.

Harvest has negotiated special discounted Travel Insurance premiums with Cover-More Insurance Services.
Click here to read more and get an instant quote

Tour documentation is dispatched approximately 2 weeks prior to departure.