TERMS & CONDITIONS
Welcome to Benny’s Royal Tours Pvt. Ltd. We’re thrilled that you’re considering booking your next adventure with us. Before you dive into planning your dream trip, we want to ensure that you have a clear understanding of the terms and conditions that govern our services. These terms are designed to protect both you, the traveler, and us, the travel company, and to ensure that your journey with us is as smooth and enjoyable as possible. By booking a trip with Benny’s Royal Tours, you agree to abide by the following terms and conditions. Please take a moment to read through them carefully. Your safety, satisfaction, and enjoyment are our top priorities, and we’re committed to providing you with an unforgettable travel experience. Thank you for choosing Benny’s Royal Tours for your travel needs.
ALL-INCLUSIVE TOUR
The tour cost includes all entry tickets, tips to the driver and guides, mineral water, service tax, etc., and no optional and extra tour expenses incurred.
TOUR COST DOES NOT INCLUDE
The tour cost doesn’t include any expenses of personal nature like telephone charges, tips, Food in flight, Garden entries, porter age, laundry expenses, beverages, mini-bars at hotel rooms, alcoholic drinks, travel insurance, RTPCR Test if required, expenses of snow activities, adventure sports, rafting, camera fee, snow suits and boots, cost of horseback, Doli, Helicopter (unless specifically mentioned), and anything that not mentioned in the itinerary.
FLIGHT
Return economy class flight ticket from Cochin & Trivandrum
HOTELS & TRANSPORTATION
Hotels in all cities will be in premium categories. All the transportation including coaches, and tempo travelers are included in this package.
MEALS
Expenses for all meals are included (as per the itinerary). You will get a chance to relish a variety of North Indian food.
IMPORTANT NOTES
As imposed by the Government Valid photo ID (except PAN card) for all members staying at the hotel is mandatory Most of the Hotels in this region do not have mini-fridges/ enhanced toiletry kits (with moisturizer, toothpaste, brush, shaving kit, bathroom sleepers, bathrobe), etc.
PAYMENT TERMS
Payments can be made by Cheque, Demand Draft, NEFT, RTGS, or IMPS. Cheque/Demand Draft should be in favor of “Benny’s Royal Tours Pvt Ltd”
PAYMENT POLICY
An initial deposit of INR 25000 is to be paid by the customer at the time of confirmation.
50% of total package cost before 30 days from departure.
The full and final settlement is to be paid 15 days before departure.
AIRLINE
As this is a group tour and the tickets are blocked in advance, penalty charges will be applicable for any date changes. In a computerized reservation system of airlines, seats once reserved cannot be changed. Tour participants will have to travel by the same seat provided by the airline. No refund will be entertained for any expenses incurred for the tourist due to circumstances beyond our control such as flight cancellations, airport closure, delays, bad weather, natural calamities, medical evacuation supplier policy, etc. Tour tariff is based on departures from Cochin unless otherwise specified. Tourists can board from places other than Cochin upon their interest, but flight tariffs may differ. If a passenger after the issuance of tickets and payment for their services, refuses to travel or cancels his/her tour on account of health issues, and other reasons of their co-passengers or travel companions, the cancellation charge will be applicable.
HOTELS, RESORTS & LODGES
The company will choose suitable hotels/ Resorts/ Lodges and book the same on behalf of tourists at convenient locations subject to availability. In case of non-availability of rooms in the same hotel, the company reserves the right to split the accommodation in different hotels. Hotel accommodations are generally provided in Single, Double, or Twin rooms, and rates will also differ. If a person booked a tour on a twin-sharing basis must share a room with another passenger either on a twin-sharing basis or a triple-sharing basis. In some hotels, the third bed will be often a roll-away mattress put in twin twin-bedded room. If we do not have another single passenger to share the rooms, the supplement charge will be levied. Please note only 1 extra bed is allowed in a room. Standard check-in time of the hotel is 1500 hrs and check-out at 1100 hrs which may vary as per hotel rules. Any special requests such as early check-in, smoking/non-smoking rooms, views, floors, king, twin, adjoining, or interconnecting rooms are strictly subject to availability. The meal menu will be on a fixed plan/buffet basis and not A la carte. For any additional items ordered the cost has to be borne by the guest. The mini bar provided in hotel rooms will be chargeable. For early check-out breakfast may be limited to simple bread and butter/jam with tea/coffee. Consumption & serving of alcohol at hotels /rooms are subject to hotel rules and regulations. Any damage caused to the hotel rooms or coach during your stay shall be payable by the passenger. Air-conditioning, central heating, and other facilities are provided by the hotels depending upon various factors including weather / climatic conditions, local systems, tour type, etc. and we do not have any control over them.
CHILD POLICIES
- Under 2 years of age – will be considered as Infant
- From 2 - 5 years of age – considered as children without extra bed
- From 6 - 11 years – considered as children with extra bed
- Above 12 years of age will be considered as adults
GENERAL CONDITIONS
The rates are valid for Indian Passport holders. The rate quoted is based on 1 US Dollar @ 82 Rupees and the fluctuation in the exchange rate will be reflected in the total tour cost. The tour Price quoted is based on prevailing rates and the company reserves the right to change the tariff in special events/modification/alteration/variation in the said rates before departure. The advance amount is non-refundable under any circumstances. As a tour operator, the company does not have any control over Airlines, coach companies, shipping companies, Hotels, local transport, or any other facilities provided by third parties. In such circumstances, the company reserves the right to claim any additional expenses from the passengers. The company is not responsible for the delays or deficiencies in the services provided by outside agencies. Also note, the company does not have any control over the schedules of opening and closing timings of tourist attractions. Travelers are responsible for their health and safety during the trip. Some activities involve inherent risk of personal harm, for example, rafting, canoeing, mountain biking, horseback riding, etc. and Bennys Royal Tours will not be responsible for unforeseen accidents and injury and death. Bennys Royal Tours will exercise reasonable care and diligence in making travel arrangements. However, it shall not be responsible for any loss, damage, injury, or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly due to acts of nature, accidents, delays, political unrest, or any other force majeure event beyond its control. Any activities mentioned other than the tour package will incur additional cost which has to be paid by the tourist. If a passenger after confirming a tour with Benny's wishes to modify his/her bookings on the same or another tour or date the extra charge will be applicable as per the changes required. There are coach restrictions in some cities, in such a situation the tour manager and the driver will do their best to drop you as near to the monuments as possible. No refund can be entertained in such cases. The cancellation policy is subject to change if there is any special note on the booking confirmation that has been approved and Confirmed. We reserve the right to cancel the agreement between us for any reason before your holiday, we will only cancel the package if Circumstances beyond our control make it unavoidable. In the unlikely event that such circumstances should arise, we will contact you immediately and offer you the choice of an alternative holiday or tour of equivalent quality. If as a consequence of force majeure, Benny’s Royal Tours is obliged to curtail, alter, extend, or cancel the tour, you shall not be at liberty to maintain a compensation claim or otherwise for any loss arising as a consequence of said curtailment, alteration, extension or cancellation of the tour. Passengers can cancel the tour at any time provided the cancellation request is made in writing as per the cancellation policy mentioned below. The Cancellation charge will be applicable in case any passenger with a granted visa, refuses to travel or cancel his/her tour on account of visa rejection caused to their co-passenger or travel companion. The company reserves the right to change/modify/ vary and alter the tour itinerary. In such changes, compensations or claims for a refund by the passengers will not be entertained by the company for limitation and also for the non-availability of certain services with an entry for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, natural calamity, delay, breakdown or force majeure clause, or irregularity that may occur in carrying out the tour arrangement. Management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses due to the delays or changes in train, plane, bus, or ship timings or delay or cancellation of other services, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine, and any other cause, whatsoever, and all such losses or expenses must be borne by the passengers. Any disputes arising in respect of the tour shall be subject to Ernakulum Jurisdiction.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- Above 30 days from the day of departure: No cancellation charge will be applicable. Advance payment will be carried forward for future programs, if the airline, visa payments, and other payments are not done.
- Between 25 - 30 days of departure: Cancellation charge will be applicable for used services like visa and air tickets. Air tickets and visa fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.
- Between 20 - 25 days: charges 50% of the total tour cost.
- Between 15 - 20 days: charges 75% of the total tour cost.
- Less than 15 days: Charges 100% of total tour cost
Thank you for taking the time to review our travel terms and conditions. We understand that these guidelines may seem extensive, but they are essential to ensuring a smooth and enjoyable travel experience for you and all our customers. Please read these terms and conditions carefully before booking your trip. By booking with us, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. At Benny’s Royal Tours, we are committed to providing exceptional service and assisting you every step of the way. Once again, thank you for choosing Benny’s Royal Tours and we look forward to welcoming you on board and creating unforgettable memories together.
Safe travels!