Payments:
For the services contracted, some advance payment
should be made to hold the booking on a confirmed basis and the balance
amount can be paid either before your departure from your country or
upon arrival in INDIA-but definitely before the commencement of the
services. we hold the right to decide upon the amount to be paid as an
advance payment, based on the nature of services and the time left for
the commencement of the services.
Apart from the above in some cases like special
train journeys, hotel or resort bookings during the peak season (X-Mas,
New Year) full payment is required to be sent in advance.
Mode of Payment:
Overseas advance payment can be made through wire
transfer to our bank or through Mail Authorization through Master/Visa
credit card. Upon arrival in India, the payment can be made through
currency notes or travelers cheque or through Master/Visa credit card.
In case of payment through credit card, the bank charges-as
applicable-would be levied over and above the total amount.
Policy Regarding Cancellation / NO SHOW / EARLY DEPARTURE
In case of cancellation of tour/travel services
due to any avoidable/unavoidable reason/s we must be informed in
writing. Cancellation charges would be effective from the date we
receive letter in writing and cancellation charges would be as follows:-
45 days prior to arrival - 10% of the tour/service cost.
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15 days prior to arrival - 20% of the tour/service cost.
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07 days prior to arrival - 25% of the tour/service cost.
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48 hours prior to arrival - 50% of the tour/service cost.
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Less than 48 hours or no show - NO REFUND.
In case of special train journey and peak season
hotel bookings a separate cancellation policy is applicable (which would
be advised as and when required).
In case you cancel the trip after commencement
refund would be restricted to a limited amount that too would depend on
the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers we
patronize. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation and
missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.
Refund
In regard to refund of unused/unutilized services
(which are paid for and cancelled in advance) the refund amount would
be worked out on the basis of cancellation policy as described above and
the money would be accordingly refunded to the person who has made the
payment to us. Please note that the refund process may take 2-4 weeks
due to banking procedures. If the refund is made to the credit card
amount or to bank account, the bank charges would be debited from the
refund amount.
Our liabilities & limitations:
Please note that after the finalization of the
tour/service cost, if there are any hikes in entrance fees of
monuments/museums, taxes, fuel cost or guide charges by the Govt of
India, the same would be charged as extra.
Surabhi Tours And Travels act only in the
capacity of agent for the hotels, airlines, transporters, railways &
contractors providing other services & all exchange orders,
receipts, contracts & tickets issued by us are issued subject to
terms & conditions under which these services are provided by them.
All itineraries are sample itineraries, intended
to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule. Numerous factors
such as weather, road conditions, the physical ability of the
participants etc. may dictate itinerary changes either before the tour
or while on the trail. We reserve the right to change any schedule in
the interest of the trip participants' safety, comfort & general
well being.
Our rates are based on the prevailing rates as
negotiated by us with the hotels, airlines etc. Hotels and Airlines
retain the right to modify the rates without notice. In case of such
changes the rates quoted before the modification, can be changed by us
according to the modifications by hotels or airlines. All hotel bookings
are based on usual check in and check out time of the hotels until
unless indicated in the itinerary
We shall not be responsible for any delays &
alterations in the programme or expenses incurred - directly or
indirectly - due to natural hazards, flight cancellations, accident,
breakdown of machinery or equipments, breakdown of transport, weather,
sickness, landslides, political closures or any untoward incidents.
We shall not be responsible for any loss, injury
or damage to person, property, or otherwise in connection with any
accommodation, transportation or other services, resulting - directly or
indirectly - from any act of GOD, dangers, fire, accident, breakdown in
machinery or equipment, breakdown of transport, wars, civil
disturbances, strikes, riots, thefts, pilferages, epidemics, medical or
custom department regulations, defaults, or any other causes beyond our
control.
We do not have any insurance policy covering the
expenses for accident, sickness, loss due to theft, or any other
reasons. Visitors are advised to seek such insurance arrangements in
their home country. All baggage & personal property/s at all times,
are at the client's risk.