South India Revealed
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South India Revealed

Itinerary
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Vibrant Experiences
  • Backwaters Houseboat Stay
  • Ooty - Coonoor Scenic Train
  • Elephant Reserve
  • Tea Garden and Museum
  • Kalaripayattu Martial Arts Show
  • Food Tour
  • Kathakali Dance Performance
  • Local Markets
  • You will be greeted & assisted by our representative at Bangalore international airport and later transferred to your hotel to check in.
  • Remaining time is at leisure till next day.
  • Stroll Through Lalbagh Botanical Garden
  • This glorious morning after breakfast, visit notable Bangalore attraction Lalbagh Garden.
  • Walk under the shade of ancient trees and explore one of the world’s most diverse collections of plants on a guided tour through this 240-acre oasis. The Lalbagh Botanical Gardens is one of the city’s largest green spaces.
  • See a Palace And a Market
  • Later, dive into the bustling and colourful K.R. Market and enjoy the glorious sights of fresh produce, heaps of spices and shining copperware. Go on to explore Tipu Sultan’s Palace nearby, a historic structure adorned in teak pillars and ornamental frescoes.
  • Food Safari Tour
  • In the evening, after brief refresh at your hotel enjoy the Food Safari Tour at VV Puram. A street food hub renowned for its huge selection of Indian snacks. Street food lovers shouldn’t miss this street out. It is dotted with numerous food joints offering everything from south Indian food to north India street delights. The tastiest options include bhajia (fritters), bath masala dosa, jalebi (sweet pretzel) and chaats (savoury snacks).
  • Make the overnight stay in your hotel room, a memoir of the events of which you were the part.
Breakfast
  • Start your day with a healthy breakfast and later drive to the legendary city of Palaces, Perfumes, Sandalwood and Handicrafts – Mysore.
  • Check-in at your hotel and relax for some time.
  • In the evening, visit Sri Chamundeswari Temple, towering nearly 3,500 feet above the summit of Chamundi Hill. The entrance gateway is a lofty, carved-stone structure ascending over 100 feet above worshippers’ heads, and the temple located directly inside is as well maintained as ever.
  • You can catch spectacular, one-of-a-kind views of Mysore from here.
Breakfast
  • Visit ‘Devraja Flower Market’ early in the morning and your Mysore city sightseeing tour kicks off after breakfast.
  • Visit the Somnathpur Temple, an engraved royal legacy, built in 1268 in Mysore.
  • Afterwards visit the Maharaja’s Palace, also known as Amba Vilas.
  • As a legacy of royal splendor, the Palace was home to the Wodeyar maharajas. It boasts a dazzling array of stained-glass windows, mosaic floors, carved wooden doors, and lavish paintings from the Edwardian Raj era.
Breakfast
  • Have breakfast and check-out from the hotel and drive to Ooty, the queen of hill stations.
  • Check-in at the hotel and later explore the Botanical Garden that is famed for its 20 million year old fossilised tree trunk along with a variety of exotic and indigenous plants, flowers and shrubs.
  • Rest of the day is at leisure.
Breakfast
  • Start your day with a delicious breakfast and head to Ooty Railway station. Embark on a memorable journey to Coonoor on a toy train. Below is the train schedule:
  • Toy Train, UAM – ONR, Train# 56137, 09:15 - Departs from Ooty, 10:25 - Arrival at Coonoor
  • The train journey passes through the mesmerizing Nilgiri Hills and shutterbugs will find amazing photography opportunities.
  • Our driver will receive you at Coonoor Railway Station and later visit the Tea Gardens and Tea Museum.
  • The museum enlightens you about the Origin of World Tea and evolution of tea in the Nilgiris. Surrounded by lush green tea plantations, the museum has a souvenir shop where you can shop for a wide variety of tea leaves, teacups, plates etc.
  • In the evening return back to Ooty by car through 1 hour drive.
Breakfast
  • After breakfast, drive towards coimbatore (Often used as journey breaker).
  • On arrival, check-in at your hotel.
  • Rest of the day is at leisure.
Breakfast
  • After breakfast, take a Scenic drive from to Munnar, which is one of the highlights of the day. Munnar, probably one of the most enchanting hill stations in South India. Drive through lofty mountains of Western Ghats and admire the natural beauty of rolling hills and green valleys.
  • Check-in at your hotel and enjoy an overnight stay.
  • Remaining time is at leisure till next day.
Breakfast
  • After breakfast, leave for Eravikulam National Park in the morning to see Nilgiri Tahr, a mountain goat found only in the Nilgiri Hills and the Western Ghats.
  • Eravikulam National Park (Closed for the months of February and March)
  • A wildlife park in the Kannan Devan Hills built to protect endangered animals such as the Nilgiri Tahr, a wild mountain goat species.
  • Offering a magnificent view of the nearby hills used as tea plantations, it’s one of the best places in Munnar for taking photos.
  • Afterwards, proceed to Mattupetty Dam and capture the captivating views. Activities like horse riding and boating add more fun to your visit to the Mattupetty Lake.
  • Later visit the Tea Estate. A beautiful high-altitude tea garden located outside of Munnar, the Tea Estate is a stunning part of nature that any traveler has to see at least once! There is even an old factory on the plantation where you can watch how tea is made and buy some souvenirs.
Breakfast
  • After breakfast, the day starts with a scenic drive to Periyar.
  • On the way, visit the Spice Plantation.
  • This visit will let you experience the process and hard work behind these flourishing plantation.
  • Get a chance to buy spices while you explore the spice gardens.
  • On arrival, check-in at your hotel and after brief refresh, visit the Periyar National Park.
  • Be a part of wildlife boat ride over the beautiful Periyar Lake in Periyar National Park, one of the prominent elephants reserves in India and admire the gorgeous natural surroundings.
  • You can explore various species of animals and birds and might get a glimpse of wild elephants, boars and bison.
Breakfast
  • This Morning after breakfast checkout from your hotel and at appropriate time you will be driven to Kochi.
  • Rest of the day is free at leisure.
Breakfast
  • This glorious day of the tour starts with a delicious breakfast followed by a guided sightseeing tour of Kochi/Cochin.
  • Explore St. Francis Church- the oldest church in India, the imposing Santa Cruz basilica built by the Portuguese, the heritage sites of Fort Kochi and shop for antiques and spices.
  • Chinese fishing nets, the Dutch Palace and Jewish Synagogue are other highlights of the tour.
  • You will have several opportunities to find prized souvenirs such as spices and antiques while shopping at Jew Street.
  • KATHAKALI DANCE
  • Add a cultural tinge to the evening with a Kathakali dance performance at a popular cultural centre in Fort Kochi. The, colourful dance is not merely a dance. It is an art form that comprises powerful storytelling with ritual, drama, and music.
  • Return to your hotel and live a memorable night.
Breakfast
  • After breakfast, at appropriate time we will transfer you to the Backwaters Houseboat.
  • Undoubtedly, this houseboat cruise in the backwaters is the most outstanding highlight of a holiday in Kerala. It will be a unique and exclusive experience in your lifetime.
  • You will be cruising along the village sides and paddy fields witnessing the core life of the Kerala villages.
  • Spend your afternoon and evening while sailing through the gorgeous backwaters of Kumarakom.
  • Stay overnight in the Houseboat.
  • Note: Houseboat only sails for 4-5 hours a day. Rest of the time is spent at the Jetty Point. Sailing time is subject to weather.
  • (Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner provided on the houseboat).
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • After breakfast, leave for one of the best beach towns in India.
  • Today is free day to explore Kovalam or spend your day at leisure.
  • After hotel check-in and brief refresh, you Amy choose to pamper your body with signature Ayurvedic healing and wellness massage (own expense) or indulge in some Local shopping. Handicrafts, seashells, junk jewelry, and garments are available everywhere at affordable prices.
Breakfast
  • Today is free day to explore Kovalam or spend your day at leisure.
  • You may choose to pamper your body with signature Ayurvedic healing and wellness massage (own expense) or indulge in some Local shopping. Handicrafts, seashells, junk jewelry, and garments are available everywhere at affordable prices.
  • You can also visit the Lighthouse Beach. The top of the lighthouse can be reached through a spiral staircase which will give you views of the absolute beauty of the ocean.
  • Or pay a visit to Kovalam villages, where one can see and purchase some unique artifacts, inlay work, textile block printing, stone cutting, etc. It is an ideal place to pick up ethnic curios and other articles.
Breakfast
  • This Morning after breakfast checkout from your hotel and at appropriate time you will be transferred to Trivandrum international airport for your onward journey.
  • Board your flight and fly back with memories to cherish for life. Tour ends.
Breakfast
Inclusions
  • All arrival and departure transfers.
  • Assistance at Airport on arrival.
  • All applicable taxes.
  • Entrance and Camera fees to the monuments and palaces.
  • Sightseeing and experiences as per the itinerary.
  • Sightseeing by an exclusive deluxe air-conditioned Vehicle with chauffeur as per the itinerary.
  • Accommodation at the specified hotels.
  • 01 Mineral water per person per day.
  • Daily buffet breakfast during your stay at all proposed destinations.
  • Services of English-speaking local tour guide during all sightseeing tours at Bangalore, Mysore and Kochi.
Exclusions
  • Anything not mentioned or “optional” or “own expense” in the itinerary.
  • Porterage at Hotels and Airports.
  • All Items of Personal Nature, Shopping, Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Liquors, Wine, Etc.
  • Meals not specified in Itinerary.
  • Tips for staff, guide & driver.
  • International airfares unless specified.
  • Optional, suggested, or unspecified activities.
  • Insurance of any kind, Insurance and Medi claim.
  • Visa costs.
Important Information

Once you’ve selected your desired tour, all you need to do is forward a deposit of 20% plus air and train tickets costs per booking per trip to secure your place.

Bank transfer to Commonwealth Account or All Major Cards Accepted (Surcharge may apply)

You won’t need to pay your final balance until 60 days prior to your tour start date. If your booking is made within 60 days of the tour start date, then the full amount is payable at the time of booking.

Note: International and domestic airline tickets and rail tickets are subject to full payment at the time of booking and are subject to respective airline booking, and cancellation policies.

You can cancel right up to 30 days before the tour starts and we will refund your full land deposit and any progress payments made by you within 14 business days.

Note: Cancellation and rebooking policies are only valid for land part of tour not Safari Tickets, International and domestic airline tickets and train tickets.
Note: International and domestic airline tickets and train tickets are subject to full payment at the time of booking and are subject to respective airline and train operators policies for booking, rebooking and cancellation.
Note: Safari tickets tickets are non-refundable.

From 30 days before tour start date:-

You can cancel right up to 60 days before the tour starts and we will refund your full land deposit and any progress payments made by you within 14 business days.

Note: Cancellation and rebooking policies are only valid for land part of tour not Safari Tickets, International and domestic airline tickets and train tickets.
Note: International and domestic airline tickets and train tickets are subject to full payment at the time of booking and are subject to respective airline and train operators policies for booking, rebooking and cancellation.
Note: Safari tickets tickets are non-refundable.

From 60 days before tour start date:-

If your tour is cancelled due to government travel restrictions, your deposit and any progress payments will be carried forward as full credit towards future travel with us with Zero fees.

If you leave a trip for any reason after it has commenced, we are not obliged to make any refunds for unused services. Vibrant India Tours will endeavour to recover as much of your funds as we can on your behalf or negotiate a credit for future use.

If you fail to join a tour, join it after departure, or leave it prior to its completion, no refund will be made. Vibrant India Tours will endeavour to recover as much of your funds as we can on your behalf or negotiate a credit for future use.

If you have to amend or cancel the tour from 60 days before the tour start date to the end date of the tour, any cost arising from it will be your liability and payable by you within 24 hours of amendment.

If the tour needs to be amended or cancelled due to sickness or covid related reason, we are not obliged to make any refunds for unused services. Vibrant India Tours will endeavour to recover as much of your funds as we can on your behalf or negotiate a credit for future use. Any cost arising from it will be your liability and payable by you within 24 hours.

A cancellation or rebooking will only be effective when we receive written confirmation of the cancellation.

For full cancellation & refund policy, visit https://www.vibrantindiatours.com.au/terms-conditions/

For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement applies.

Customers are required to provide valid passport details either at the time of purchase or no later than 45 days prior to the departure date. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of the booking. In this instance, customers will be responsible for any costs and fees incurred.

You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on the tour. With regards to domestic airline, default Check-in luggage is 15kg and Carry-on luggage is 7kg.

Our vehicles are not equipped with wheelchair access, so, unfortunately, our tours are currently not suitable for wheelchair users and those less mobile.
Please note: a general level of fitness will be required. If you have any concerns please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel.

Please note: In the event that entrance to a site is affected by changes in operating hours or public holiday closures, your itinerary where possible, will be adjusted or similar activity will be offered in its place (subject to availability).

This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.

Changes - $100.00 per booking + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

If the incorrect name has been advised to Vibrant India Tours, charges of $100.00 per booking + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

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15 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner included.
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Bangalore – Mysore – Ooty – Coimbatore – Munnar – Periyar – Kochi/Cochin – Alleppey Backwaters Houseboat – Kovalam – Trivandrum Departure
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A$3867
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A$4467
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Frequently Asked Questions

Our guests ask us many questions about travel in India. Here are just a few of the most frequent queries. When planning your itinerary please feel free to ask your travel consultant any other questions you may have.

India has a wide range of climatic conditions from tropical in the South to alpine in the North. Most of the country except Himalaya region is best to travel between October and March. During this time, days are pleasant to cool, and rain is very rare. The summer season begins in April and ends in September. It is interrupted by the south-west monsoon which arrives around the mid of June. In the winter season i.e., from November to March, woollens are needed from early evening to mid-morning.

North India
April - June: Hot, dry and dusty with temperature 35–42-degree centigrade.
July - August: Hot, Humid and rainy.
Sep - December: Pleasant days and could get cooler in the night.
January: Very cold days and nights. Lot of fog as well.
South India
April/May & Aug/Sep: Hot and Humid with average temperature 38 degree centigrade.
June/July/Oct/Nov: Hot and Heavy rains.
Dec - Mar: Warm but less humid .

We highly recommend having international roaming on your phone to avoid communication breakdown when arriving and during sightseeing. All major telcos have good roaming plans.

You can also purchase a SIM at the airport (or at kiosks everywhere) for use while travelling in India. Airtel or Vodaphone are a good bet. SIMs are relatively cheap but will require lot of paperwork. You will need to usually provide 2 passport sized photos and a copy of your passport will be made. It’s not really recommended as it can take hours before it gets activated.
E-sims are not recommendable as they are not reliable at all in India.

We get this question asked a lot of tipping and the right amount of tipping. Tipping is very customary part of travel and hospitality industry in India. It’s a sign of you showing gratitude for their outstanding service provided.

Tipping is widely expected in India. As desired below we are furnishing you the amount of tipping which you can give to the drivers and Guides.

Tip to Guide: The guide at your service during the sightseeing schedules can be tipped between INR800 ($15) per guide.

Tip to driver: As the driver at your service will be taking care of all your needs and will act as a ready assistance at any hour of need and, he will remain with you for a major part of the trip, he definitely expects a little more tip. Depending upon your satisfaction with his service, an amount of INR1000 ($18) per day is considered as a very good tip.

Note: It’s a total amount not per person.
In Restaurants: 10% on total bill
Porters : INR 20 to 50 ($1) per baggage
Bell Boys : INR 20 to 50 ($1) per baggage

Please note foreign travellers are not allowed to bring in Indian Currency.

You can bring in foreign currency notes like AUD or USD up to the value of USD$5000 and exchange them at the airport or other exchanges in major cities in India for local Indian currency.

Allow $100 per day (2 people) as spending money for food, drinks, and other shopping.

Bank Travel Money Cards issued by your bank are highly recommended. As you can transfer money into them from your bank quite easily.

Credit cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and shops.
You can bring in foreign currency notes like AUD or USD up to the value of USD$5000 and exchange them at the airport for local Indian currency.

ATMs are readily available in major cities in India (Except little towns or villages). Please ask your driver/guide for assistance if you need to use ATM. Maximum ATM withdrawal limit is 25000 Rupees.

Currently, most travellers from Australia can enter India without proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.

You are not required to get any vaccines before your trip to India. However, if you have travel plans to India and to avoid any risk, it is recommended to consult your doctor or a travel health specialist at least 45 days before your tour start date.

The choice of vaccinations can depend on a range of issues including the specific destination, the duration of the trip, your personal health, and of course what vaccines you have had before.

We strongly endorse current public health recommendations that all travellers should be up to date with their routine vaccines such as tetanus, diphtheria, measles/mumps/rubella, polio and influenza, and paediatric vaccinations for children.

Our representative would remain present at the arrival lounge of the airport and would be holding a placard in your name. He will also assist you during your hotel check in. The same procedure will be followed whenever you make an internal connection by air or rail and again on your final departure from India.

Magnificent Hotels
Vibrant India Tours chooses magnificent hotels to ensure your supreme comfort. Stay at the acclaimed properties that offer outstanding levels of service in fantastic locations where you can truly experience the local colour. With plenty of free time in our itineraries, we give you room to breathe, so you can enjoy the wonderful hotels amenities that many of these hotels have to offer.
Handpicked for their elevated comfort and service, these amazing properties are renowned for their excellence and individuality and are often the highest rated hotels in the place they are situated.

Luxury
Stay like Maharaja in a stately hillside fortress, relax on your own private beach or set out from a luxury treehouse in search of tigers. The luxury hotels handpicked by us for our guests are best of the best on offer in India. Beautifully appointed rooms with everything you might need, luxurious touches to elevate your stay and staff who make hospitality personal, are all elements of each hotel we choose for your journey.

Heritage Stays
India is a magical destination, known for its grand architecture and rich cultural heritage. And one of the best ways to experience both is with a stay in a magnificent palace hotel. There are many opulent palaces, which have been converted into luxury hotels today.
We handpicked some of the most incredible palace hotels in India, which will make make even the humblest traveller feel like a Maharaja. These hotels were actually once home to India’s royalty, and in some cases still are.
An increasing number of Rajasthan palaces owned by former maharajas are being converted into hotels. These “Heritage Hotels” (Palaces/Forts/Havelis turned into luxury hotels) provide a unique experience and mostly, although not all, are operated by the larger hotel groups. An accommodation is naturally more limited than in the purpose-built hotels and should be reserved in advance if at all possible.
Heritage hotels are a wonderful way to experience Indian hospitality harking back to the days of the Maharajah. The properties we choose have previous incarnations as Palaces, Forts, Government houses and more. Each room is unique, the decor is original, the staff and owners friendly and local. Please be aware that each room is different and bathrooms have often been retrofitted, some rooms will be bigger than others, some have a different view or outlook. These properties are different from a standard hotel and thus may not have some of the mod cons such as televisions. Most hotel properties have a restaurant or cafe serving local meals. Many restaurants and hotels do not serve alcohol for religious reasons or due to local laws.

Beach Resorts
Beaches, sand, sun, and exotic resorts make for a wonderful way to spend a getaway with your family or friends. India has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world spread across its vast coastlines majorly the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea.
The beach resorts handpicked by our team in India disappoint you on your getaway. Located on the beautiful beaches are some private beach resorts in India. These properties are perfect for a romantic getaway with your partner. It also offers an unwinding experience away from the rush of the city.

OCCASIONAL ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION
The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline. On rare occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our usual accommodation. A similar standard of accommodation will be used in these instances.

DESERT CAMPING
We ride camels into the dunes of the Thar desert and camp under the stars. Bedding, blankets and pillows are provided and we sleep on a camp style cot in the open air. Sleeping bags are recommended as it can get very cold at night. The camp is very simple with a wind break, and set up against a sand dune. It’s a great experience to wake up under the stars in the desert. Simple vegetarian meals will be prepared by our local team for dinner and breakfast (included). Water and soft drinks are available for purchase. Toilets are very basic long drop style. There is no shower and many travellers recommend bringing a small hand towel or some wet wipes (don't forget to carry them and any other rubbish out again).

CHECK-IN TIME
Throughout the trip we request that our hotels prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination.

PRE/POST TRIP ACCOMMODATION
If you've purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights.

WIFI
Generally, wi-fi is available in most parts of India and at most of the accommodation we use. Sometimes it’s free in the room, other times only available in reception or public areas. A general rule of thumb is the more expensive the hotel, the higher charge for Wi-Fi access. Your tour leader can assist locally in accessing the internet.

ISSUES
If you have any issues with your room, please speak to the hotel and your tour leader right away rather than your travel agent so that the problem can be addressed without delay.

Inclusions
The land price of your tour includes:

Exclusions
The land price of your trip does not include:

Travel insurance is mandatory for all our travellers and should be taken out at the time of booking. Your travel insurance must provide cover against personal accident, death, medical expenses and emergency repatriation with a recommended minimum coverage of US$200,000 for each of the categories of cover. We also strongly recommend it covers cancellation, curtailment, personal liability and loss of luggage and personal effects. You must provide your travel insurance policy number and the insurance company's 24-hour emergency contact number 15 days before the tour starts. You will not be able to join the trip without these details. If you have travel insurance connected to your credit card or bank account please ensure you have details of the participating insurer, the insurance policy number and emergency contact number with you rather than the bank's name and credit card details.
Vibrantindiatours highly recommends you investigate and secure travel insurance options that best suit your individual circumstances, including any applicable to pre-existing medical conditions and world events.

Private Tours Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation or Rebooking by the traveller
Cancellation Policy with Standard - Deluxe - Premium Hotels

  • You can cancel right up to 30 days before the tour starts, and we will refund your full land deposit and any progress payments made by you within 14 business days.
    • Note: Cancellation and rebooking policies are only valid for the land part of the tour, not Safari Tickets, international and domestic airline tickets, and train tickets.
    • Note: International and domestic airline tickets and train tickets are subject to full payment at the time of booking and are subject to the respective airline and train operators' policies for booking, rebooking, and cancellation.
    • Note: Safari tickets are non-refundable.

From 30 days before tour start date:-

Luxury Tours Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation or Rebooking by the traveller
Cancellation Policy with Luxury Hotels

  • You can cancel right up to 60 days before the tour starts, and we will refund your full land deposit and any progress payments made by you within 14 business days.
    • Note: Cancellation and rebooking policies are only valid for the land part of the tour, not Safari Tickets, international and domestic airline tickets, and train tickets.
    • Note: International and domestic airline tickets and train tickets are subject to full payment at the time of booking and are subject to the respective airline and train operators' policies for booking, rebooking, and cancellation.
    • Note: Safari tickets are non-refundable.

From 60 days before tour start date:-

Cancellation by us

Our trips are guaranteed to depart once they have been fully paid by traveller. We may cancel a trip at any time prior to departure if, due to terrorism, natural disasters, political instability, pandemic, or other external events outside our reasonable control, it is not viable for us to operate the planned itinerary.
Note: Cancellation and rebooking policies are only valid for land part of tour not International and domestic airline tickets.
Note: International and domestic airline tickets are subject to full payment at the time of booking and are subject to respective airline policies for booking, rebooking and cancellation.
A cancellation or rebooking will only be effective when we receive written confirmation of the cancellation.
We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of terrorism, natural disasters, political instability, pandemic or other external events outside our reasonable control, your booking including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, travel insurance excess or non-refundable flights.
The above cancellation fees are in addition to fees which may be levied by accommodation providers, travel agents or third-party tour and transport operator fees.
Note: Cancellation and rebooking policies are only valid for land part of tour not International and domestic airline tickets.
Note: International and domestic airline tickets are subject to full payment at the time of booking and are subject to respective airline policies for booking, rebooking and cancellation.

Cancellation Due to Government Or Public Health Authority

If you are ordered into a period of quarantine by a government or public health authority as a mandatory directive for any reason and this requires you to amend or cancel your travel arrangements with us after your departure date, Vibrantindiatours will not be liable for any third-party costs, cancellation fees or prepaid arrangements such as (but not limited to) airfares and cruise ship bookings.
We will not be responsible for any additional cost incurred to you while on tour if you are instructed by a government or public health authority to enter into a period of quarantine or to return home early, this includes any extra accommodation costs or amendments to your onward travel arrangements.
Vibrantindiatours will endeavour to recover as much of your funds as we can on your behalf, or negotiate a credit for future use, should a disruption to your tour arrangements occur due to a government or public health authority directive.
Vibrantindiatours highly recommends you investigate and secure travel insurance options that best suit your individual circumstances, including any applicable to pre-existing medical conditions and world events.
The above cancellation fees are in addition to fees which may be levied by accommodation providers, travel agents or third-party tour and transport operator fees.
Note: Cancellation and rebooking policies are only valid for land part of tour not International and domestic airline tickets.
Note: International and domestic airline tickets are subject to full payment at the time of booking and are subject to respective airline policies for booking, rebooking and cancellation.

Booking amendments

We do not encourage changes in the confirmed arrangements. But if you do need to make amendments in the arrangements already confirmed, we will do all possible to accommodate the changes, depending on the availability of various segments of the tour, for the new requirements. However, the changes will be subject to certain minimum amendment / administration charges.
Note: Cancellation, Changes or Refund regarding both international and domestic airline tickets is subject to respective airline policies.
We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of terrorism, natural disasters, political instability, pandemic or other external events outside our reasonable control, your booking including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, travel insurance excess or non-refundable flights.

Illness

If due to any illness, suspected illness or failure to satisfy any required tests (such as a temperature test in relation to Covid-19):

  • an airline or other common carrier refuses you carriage;
  • a hotel or vessel refuses to accommodate you; or
  • we or our suppliers (acting reasonably) exclude you from the trip and you are consequently prevented from commencing or continuing your trip, then:
  • if you have already commenced your trip, we will provide you with reasonable assistance to arrange alternative travel arrangements or to continue the trip. This will be at your cost.
  • if you have not commenced your trip then we regret we will not be in a position to provide such assistance.

We will not be liable to refund the cost of your trip (or any part of it) because we would have already paid (or committed to pay) suppliers and we would have already performed significant work preparing for the delivery of your trip and servicing your booking. We will not be responsible to you for any loss or expenses incurred in connection with your booking (for example, airfares and visa expenses) if you are prevented from commencing or continuing your trip in these circumstances.

We do not encourage changes in the confirmed arrangements. But if you do need to make amendments in the arrangements already confirmed, we will do all possible to accommodate the changes, depending on the availability of various segments of the tour, for the new requirements. However, the changes will be subject to certain amendment / administration charges.
Note: Cancellation, Changes or Refund regarding both international and domestic airline tickets is subject to respective airline policies.
We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of terrorism, natural disasters, political instability, pandemic or other external events outside our reasonable control, your booking including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, travel insurance excess or non-refundable flights.
See T&C’s for full details.

Once you’ve selected your desired tour, all you need to do is forward a deposit of 20% per booking plus air and train tickets costs per person per trip to secure your place. You won’t need to pay your final balance until 60 days prior to your tour start date. If your booking is made within 60 days of the tour start date, then the full amount is payable at the time of booking.

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