Military History Tours Australia Singapore
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Join Military History Tours (Australia) (MHT) as we attend the
71st Anniversary Service for the fall of Singapore.
On January 31st 1942, the Allied forces in Malaya withdraw across the causeway that separated Singapore from Malaya. Percival spread his men across the entire coastline of the island leaving himself spread too thinly, even though he had 90,000 British, Indian and Australian troops under his command. On February 8th, 1942, 23,000 Japanese soldiers attacked Singapore. At 8.30 pm on February 8, Australian machine gunners opened fire on vessels carrying a first wave of 4,000 Japanese troops towards Singapore Island. The victory by the Japanese Force stunned the world and they took 100,000 men prisoner in Singapore. Amongst the deaths in captivity, 9000 of these men were to die while building the Burma-Thailand railway.
This being the
71st Anniversary of the surrender and the commencement of such a horrific time for our force, we would invite you join us as we attend the Official Commemoration Service at 0700 on 15th February 2013 and to take in with us this short campaign that means so much in Australian history. The Australian
8th Division,
was deployed to Singapore in August 1941. We will visit the areas where the men of the Division fought before viewing the Ford factory where the Surrender was signed, Kranji Cemetery, Changi and more.
Costs: 5 days/4 nights. Based on share twin or share double AU $999.00 per person. . Single Supplement additional cost AU $499.00.
Inclusions:
- Accommodation.
- all breakfasts and one special lunch.
- Battlefield tours with historian.
- Air conditioned coaches.
- Tour entrance fees.
- Tour dinner.
- Transfers.
Exclusions:
- Air travel to/from Australia,
- travel insurance,
- laundry and alcohol.
- personal expenses
- Tips to Drivers and Guides
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Day 1. 12th February 2013 – Singapore: On arrival at Singapore Changi Airport, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Evening: Yours to enjoy and maybe dinner at one of the Cities many fine dining establishments.
Day 2. 13th February 2013 - Singapore: After breakfast we commence our tour of the areas where the campaign was fought and also visit some of those special locations that have been preserved for history. The tour includes the area where the 22nd Brigade deployed, the Namazie Estate, Ana Keng area and Lim Chu Kang Road overlooking the Straits of Johore.
Following lunch we visit the Ford Factory, the site of Percival’s surrender before returning to Kranji War Cemetery where we will hold an intimate wreath laying service. In the evening we will hold our Tour Dinner. BD.
Day 3. 14th February 2013 - Singapore: Today we continue our tour of the historical sites of the campaign including Changi Museum and Fort Canning (The Battle Box) which was Percival’s Bunker and HQ.
Following the morning tour you will have free time to explore other areas of Singapore and maybe take in some local markets or shopping. B.
Day 4. 15th February 2013 - Singapore: An early start for today we attend the Official Commemorative Service at the Kranji War Memorial Cemetery. The Service is to commence at 0700 and as we are required to be at the Cemetery before 0645, we will arrange a brunch following the conclusion of the Service. There will be an opportunity for guests to lay a floral tribute at the conclusion of the Service.
There may be other official activities scheduled for the day and therefore, at this stage, we will leave the remainder of the day to be programmed at a later time. Brunch.
Day 5. 16th February 2013 - Singapore to Australia: After breakfast there will be time to buy those special gifts before we transfer to the Changi International Airport for our return flights to Australia. B.
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1. GENERAL This tour has been prepared by Military History Tours Australia Ltd (MHT).
2. Military History Tours Australia Ltd (MHT), urges you to read the booking terms and conditions and contact us or your travel agent if you need any clarification. At the time of publishing this on the internet, the arrangements outlined in it, and the inclusions were all confirmed. However, MHT reserves the right to make amendments to the program, should conditions beyond the control of MHT change.
3. DEPOSITS A deposit of AUD $500.00 per person is required to secure a booking on the tour.
4. BOOKINGS Bookings can be made direct with MHT, or through your local travel agent. If your travel agent is not aware of this program, have them contact us and we will provide them with the details they require. The registration form must reach MHT, together with the deposit, to secure a reservation.
5. FINAL PAYMENT & CANCELLATIONS Final payment will be required by 31 October 2012 (except in the case of a late booking - bookings will usually be taken up to one month before tour commences). Any cancellations prior to this date will be entitled to a full refund. After 31 December 2012, cancellation will attract a 50% cancellation fee, and after 31 January 2013, no refund will be applicable. You should consider insurance if you believe you may have to cancel arrangements close to these dates.
6. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
If you are travelling on an Australian passport, you will not need visas to
visit Singapore. However, make sure your passport has at least six months' validity from your planned date of return to Australia. You should carry copies of a recent passport photo with you in case you need a replacement passport while overseas. Singapore authorities require all travellers (including those transiting Singapore) to have at least six months validity remaining on their passports. Many Australians with less than six months validity on their passports have been refused entry to, or exit from, Singapore.
If you are travelling on other than an Australian passport you should check with your travel agent or
MHT on the requirements. People carrying controlled drugs require an import permit before entering Singapore. Permits may be required for medication available over-the-counter in Australia. For more information, contact the Health Science Authority in Singapore.
7. ACCOMMODATION All hotels used in this tour are 3 star standard. They are located at the towns and cities as indicated in the itinerary. Military History Tours reserves the right to vary locations if conditions beyond the control of MHT change.
8. CHILDREN & INFANTS No deposits are required for children under 12 years of age. However, they should be detailed on the registration form so that appropriate accommodation is provided. The cost for children and infants, under 3, will be provided on request.
9. SPECIAL REQUESTS Should you have special food requirements, a disability that will require special handling, or if you require a smoking or non smoking room, or any other need, please detail it on the registration form.
10. INSURANCE It is not acceptable for MHT to accept people on its tours who are not holding appropriate travel insurance. You should discuss the best for you with your travel agent or MHT prior to departure.
11. INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS A list of the inclusions and exclusions is detailed above. If you are not certain of anything, clarify with your travel agent or MHT.
12. TOUR CANCELLATION MHT reserves the right to cancel this tour at any time prior to commencement should booking numbers be insufficient to cover costs. Should the tour be cancelled subject to this clause, all payments made to MHT will be refunded.
13. SUMMARY MHT has run battlefield tours for over 20 years. If you join this tour, MHT guarantee that should you have a specific Australian grave site to visit for family or other reasons, and providing it is possible to locate, we will make sure you visit the site and have time to lay a wreath or poppy.
14. LAW OF CONTRACT The contract for the "Singapore 2013" tour is governed in all aspects by the law in the state of NSW and any legal action arising under the contract shall be litigated only in the appropriate court having jurisdiction in that state.
15. TRAVELLING WITH MEDALS For those who wish to display their own or a relative's medals when showing their respects, the airline security situation must be recognised. Due to the pin at the rear of all medal displays, it is no longer possible to carry them as hand luggage and they must be deposited in your main luggage (cargo hold bag). Valuable original medals in your cargo hold bag could be lost. Insurance can cover the cost to replace your clothing, not your great grandfather's original World War II medals. It is recommended that you purchase a duplicate set, and put it in your cargo hold bag.
Leave your valuable original medals at home.
