We understand that travelers may hesitate to book a holiday months in advance with an overseas tour operator. With client permission, we can provide contact details of our previous clients, from your country who have traveled with us, allowing you to verify our services before booking with Summit Safari India.
For all tours and travel-related services, an advance payment is required. This payment covers the booking of internal flights, train tickets, national park entries, hotel reservations, and advance tour arrangements. Our management determines advance payment amounts based on service nature and timing. We discuss this during your tour planning with us.
For certain services like flights, trains, special hotels, beach resorts, and wildlife lodges, higher deposits or full payments may be required, particularly during peak seasons like Christmas and New Year.
You can make advance payments via Wire Transfer or Google Transfer to the bank account number provided below.
Booking Your Tour and Bank Account Details of Summit Safari also trading as Summit India Travels
| Account Number 1 | Account Number 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| BankName: | ICICI Bank Ltd. | ICICI Bank Ltd. |
| Account Name: | Summit Safari | Summit India Travels |
| Account Number: | 169805500021 | 169805500214 |
| Account Type: | Current Account | Current Account |
| IFSC Code: | ICIC0001698 | ICIC0001698 |
| SWIFT Code: | ICICINBBCTS | ICICINBBCTS |
| Branch: | Chhajta Heights, Sanjauli Main, Shimla-171006, Himachal Pradesh, India. | Chhajta Heights, Sanjauli Main, Shimla-171006, Himachal Pradesh, India. |
50% of the total tour package amount is required as an advance payment to secure your booking
The remaining 50% of the balance amount must be paid 45 days before the tour start date, totaling 100% of the total amount in advance.
Or - You also have the option to pay the remaining 30% balance 45 days in advance, totaling 80% of the total price by that time. The remaining 20% balance payment should be settled upon arrival and on the first day of the tour, either in cash or via online payment. Payment must be completed before the commencement of tour services.
Note: Please Note: We accept payments in Australian Dollars (AUD $), British Pounds (GBP £), Euros (EUR €), and Singapore Dollars (SGD $).
Please note that international wire transfers may take approximately 4-6 days for the amount to be credited to the travel company's accounts. Upon receipt of the advance payment, we will promptly update you.
A booking confirmation voucher will be emailed to you within 18 hours of receiving the advance amount in our account. Hotel booking vouchers and final tour documents are issued upon receipt of the final payment by the due date. Failure to make payments on time may result in cancellation of the booking. In case of delayed payments without notification, we reserve the right to treat the booking as cancelled, retaining the deposit.
At Summit Safari India, our aim is to provide the maximum refund possible to our clients in the event of cancellation. While we strive to accommodate special circumstances, any refunds beyond the cancellation policy are subject to management discretion and not guaranteed. Clients are expected to adhere to the cancellation policy under all circumstances.
Cancellation of a confirmed booking must be made by the client in writing, whatsApp or by email, to Summit Safari 919805051102, vishal@summitsafari.com. Written cancellations are accepted on all working days except Sundays. Cancellations sent on Sundays will be considered on the next working day, Monday. Refunds will be processed as follows:
Cancellation 70 days prior the date of travel - 25% Cancellation charges of The Total Tour Price.
Cancellation 69 - 31 days prior the date of travel - 40% Cancellation charges of The Total Tour Price.
Cancellation 30 - 21 days prior the date of travel - 50% Cancellation charges of The Total Tour Price.
Cancellation 20 - 11 days prior the date of travel – 80% Cancellation charges of The Total Tour Price.
Cancellation 10 days or Less than 10 - No Refunds - 100% Cancellation charges of The Total Tour Price.
No Show - Do not qualify for any refunds - No Alterations and No Refunds back.
Please Note:Additional charges may apply for deductions made by airlines, train tickets, or any other tickets, hotel bookings, taxes, GST, and wildlife safari tickets, beyond our above cancellation & Refund policy.
Note: No refunds will be issued for unused hotel accommodations, chartered transportation, missed meals, etc. In the event of trip cancellation during the tour, we do not bear responsibility for any refunds. Additionally, all bookings for the period from December 20th to January 7th (X-Mas and New Year) are non-refundable.
Our holiday prices are fully guaranteed without any surcharges and cover all aspects of the purchased complete holiday package. This guarantee does not extend to individual items like airline or train tickets not booked through us. Our tour prices are transparent With No Hidden costs. Tipping is not included and is at the client's discretion. Summit Safari can provide advice on tipping practices in India..
If you wish to alter your tour program after booking acceptance, changes are subject to feasibility. Any alteration will incur an additional charge of £50 / $50 / €50 per person, depending on your country of origin. While we endeavor to accommodate alteration requests during the tour, additional costs for transportation, any change of hotels will be paid directly by the clients.
The tour itinerary is subject to favorable weather and road conditions. In case of adverse conditions affecting certain destinations, we will make every effort to arrange alternative plans.
Please note that tour prices will not be refunded or adjusted due to unfavorable weather or road conditions. Any changes to the travel itinerary or hotel accommodations will incur additional costs borne by clients directly, along with alteration charges as stated in the "Price Guarantee and Alteration of the Booked Tour" section.
All wildlife safaris booked in Indian Wildlife National Parks/Sanctuaries are non-refundable. Date change requests will be treated as cancellations with no refunds or adjustments.
We request that you limit your baggage to a maximum of 15-22 Kgs per person.
Internal flights in India allow 15 Kgs plus 1 piece of luggage and 7 kgs of hand baggage in the cabin. Additional baggage weight will incur extra charges payable directly at the airline counter by clients.
If you decide to leave the tour midway, no refund will be provided for any unused portion of the tour amount.
No refunds will be made for any unused accommodations, meals, transportation, sightseeing tours, or other activities/services due to factors beyond our control. Such unused items are non-refundable, non-exchangeable, and non-transferable.
Room allocation is done by the hotel upon check-in based on availability. Any complaints regarding hotel services should be addressed directly to the hotel reception/manager.
Meals Timings must be followed as per instruction given by the hotels.
No Refunds shall be claimed from Summit Safari or Summit India Travels, if any of the services & amenities do not meet your expectations, as tour packages are customized based on clients' budgets and preferences at the time of booking with us.
Hotel check-in/check-out times must be followed as per hotel policies. Check in time in India is 2 P.M. and check out time is 11:30 A.M. Early check-in or late checkout may incur additional charges.
100% advance payment is required for air/bus/train ticket fares, as tickets need to be purchased in advance.
Upon receiving booking confirmation vouchers/tickets, clients should carefully check their names and other details. Any discrepancies should be reported immediately.
It is your responsibility to ensure you have valid passports, insurance, visas, vaccinations, and foreign exchange for personal expenses. We do not accept liability for any non-communication of relevant details to you. If any service we offer is unclear, please obtain written confirmation from us about its inclusion in the price. Failure to arrange a valid passport/ necessary visa may result in denial of boarding, entry/exit from a country, or access to a destination.
Valid identity proof (Passport) must be carried and presented during hotel/airport/railway station check-in.
Participants in motorbike tours must wear helmets and carry valid driving licenses at all times.
We shall not be responsible for delays, alterations in the program, or expenses incurred due to natural hazards, flight cancellations, accidents, breakdowns of transport, machinery, equipments, weather conditions, landslides, sickness political closures, or any untoward incidents.
Guests are responsible for the safety and security of their luggage. We are not liable for any damage, loss, or theft of baggage.
We do not provide travel insurance. Clients are advised to arrange travel insurance covering accidents, sickness, theft, or other reasons independently.
For further inquiries or assistance please Contact at 919805051102 or email us at vishal@summitsafari.com We are here to provide all necessary information and address any concerns regarding your prospective tour package.