The itinerary is the part to dream over, here is the place to be clear of the Terms and
Conditions so our trip runs like a dream, and the notes page are for starting to get a
feel of things. [back to the tour page]
Terms and Conditions
The tour- The tour is being privately organised by Fiona Wright and Kanhiya Lal
[known as Parveen Nayak to his mates].
Fiona is an artist and teacher involved in textiles who teaches and exhibits
internationally, Parveen has 19 years experience in the Indian travel industry.
Responsibility can not be accepted for such things as flight delays or lost luggage,
once air tickets are booked the airlines conditions apply.
The tour really starts in Delhi- for those departing from Australia,
Fiona is happy to put you in contact with her travel agent who can book all participants
in together, for those coming from different locations it would be wiser and easier to use
your favourite travel agent to arrive at New Delhi airport.
Upon arrival at New Delhi airport, on the first day of the tour, you will be met
and transported to our hotel to meet up with the group.
The tour cost covers- pick up from the airport for those arriving in Delhi on the first day
of the trip [if you plan to arrive a bit earlier talk to Fiona for info on the hotel we will be
starting from, airport pick up is no trouble to organize, there is an additional fee],
-all transportation, fuel and road taxes
- accommodation,
-sightseeing, workshops and the meals listed on the itinerary
Participant's responsibility-Food, bottled water, laundry, shopping, passports, visas,
travel insurance
This trip is not a traditional package tour,
rather it is hoped we can travel as a group of friends;
Fiona and Prveen having done the research and organization for locations to visit,
places to stay etc;
we all share our observations and knowledge along the way.
[all the info you pick up in preparation is easy to share with the group via the internet in the lead-up to
our trip and helps you 'meet' the others too]
The intention is to have a 'hands-on' experience of Indian life and culture as much as
possible as visitors rather than be in a 'tourist coach bubble' situation looking at the
scenery flash by.
There is a clear time table for each day but the flexibility to explore options in each of
our locations.
For this reason many meals [ all breakfasts are covered] are not factored into the
overall tour fee but handled on an individual basis allowing some flexibility for the trip to
develop along the lines of our group interests.
If we see something we like and time allows we can stop and check it out.
Planned sightseeing entrance fees and use of a still camera [those listed in the
itinerary] are factored into the tour costs but we can decide to squeeze in other places
at the participants cost.
Accommodation- is calculated on a twin share basis [ ask about the single room
supplement- if that is what you desire].
It is the personality of the hotels and staff we are looking for, and a sense of being in
India [with some hotels you need to look at the location on the newspaper to be able to
know which place you are in!] when choosing hotels.
Hotels range from simple [clean, friendly and western style bathrooms] to a
palace. We favour heritage hotels where we can.
Deposits and Payments-Places on the tour will be confirmed by payment of a deposit.
The deposit will be used to start the booking process of flights (as needed), hotels and
transport. Once these payments have been made your deposit is non-refundable.
The balance of the price must be made no later than 2months prior to departure.
In the case of the air tickets -in time to meet the airline deadlines- you will be informed
of those dates prior to accepting your deposit)
Late payments can not be accepted as their are deadlines for flights and etc.
If numbers are insufficient, and this necessitates the cancellation of the tour, your
entire deposit will be repaid in full.
Deposit is Au$500.
Refunds and Cancellations-Refunds can not be made for parts of the itinerary
participants choose not to participate in, or for changes to the published itinerary due
to circumstances beyond our control.
The trip has been carefully planned but on occasions delays may occur and alternative
arrangements need to be made in individual circumstances.[ this is India and
sometimes anything is possible!]
Costing for the trip is based upon the number present so if for any reason you need to
cancel your booking please pass this information along immediately. If it is possible to
fill the spot (often not easy)a refund of the balance can be made- please check out
travel insurance to cover these circumstances.
Insurance- it is very important to arrange comprehensive travel insurance to cover the
whole time of your trip.
Please make sure you cover personal accident, medical expenses, repatriation if
injured or taken ill and losses if you need to cancel your place.
Passports and Visas- Passports need to be up-to date and valid for the 6 months
before and after the trip. Participants are responsible for this.
A visa is required for India, the appropriate forms can be downloaded from the Internet,
look for the Indian Consulate site in your country, or can be arranged when organizing
your ticket through your travel agent.
Medical matters- participants are responsible for obtaining medical advice to suit their
needs before travel. It is suggested you consult your GP before departure and have
with you enough items to cover your medical needs during your stay in India.
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