Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions – India & World Tours
Dear Guest(s),
We make every effort to provide you with the best services in a pleasant, friendly and homely atmosphere at all times. We strive for your complete satisfaction to provide a safe and secure journey to the best of our ability without any misunderstandings between your good-selves, Wowidays Hospitality and Tourism Pvt. Ltd. and the tour leaders. We believe in forgiveness, gratitude, positive attitude and innovation and at times even go beyond legal formats to ensure that all the issues of guest/s are resolved in timely and friendly manner.
The Terms and Conditions given hereunder and on our website, the tour registration form, any other printed material and brochures together form the basis of our agreement and understanding with you. Guests are required to read, understand and sign acceptance of all Terms and Conditions before registering for any tour.
Short Title, Extent and Commencement
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These Terms & Conditions shall be called Wowidays Hospitality and Tourism Pvt. Ltd. – Terms & Conditions.
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Terms extend to whole of India and World Tours organized by Wowidays Hospitality and Tourism Pvt. Ltd.
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Terms come into force from 1st December 2019 and remain in force until modified.
Definitions
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Brochure – World Showcase published by Wowidays.
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Company – Wowidays Hospitality and Tourism Pvt. Ltd. and its divisions.
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First day of tour – Begins at any time depending on arrival.
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Force Majeure – Events beyond control like war, riots, epidemic, natural calamity, strikes, airline cancellation etc.
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Group Tours – Tours conducted in groups with similar services.
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Guest – Person in whose name booking is made.
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Independent Contractor – Hotels, airlines, transport providers etc.
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Meal – Breakfast, lunch, dinner, packed food or snacks.
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Tour – Domestic or International tours organized by Wowidays.
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Tour Leader – Person designated to guide guests during the tour.
Scope of Activity
Wowidays coordinates all services of the tour such as hotels, airlines, transport etc. The company selects service providers but does not control their operations. Therefore, Wowidays is not responsible for any loss, injury, delay, damage or accident caused by third-party service providers.
Brochure / Website / Mobile App
Wowidays reserves the right to:
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Change itinerary
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Change hotel
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Change departure date
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Change tour tariff
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Change number of nights
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Modify tour program
These changes can happen before or after booking or even during the tour.
Booking Terms
Booking Acceptance
Guest signature on booking form or payment of registration amount means acceptance of all Terms & Conditions.
Online Booking
Online booking is processed after payment and subject to seat availability.
All disputes related to online booking fall under Hyderabad jurisdiction.
Participation in Tour
Payment of registration amount does not guarantee services until full tour payment is made.
Minimum Booking Requirement
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Tour will operate only if minimum 20 guests are booked.
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If less than 20 guests:
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Tour may be merged
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Tour may run without tour leader
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Additional surcharge may apply
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Tour may be cancelled
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If cancelled, guests get refund after deducting taxes and visa fees.
Health and Medical Conditions
Guests must be medically fit to travel.
If any medical issue occurs during tour, guest is responsible for medical expenses.
No refund will be given if guest leaves tour due to health issues.
Insurance
Tour cost may not include insurance.
Guests are advised to take travel insurance covering:
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Medical
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Accident
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Hospitalization
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Legal expenses
Wowidays only facilitates insurance and is not responsible for claim settlement.
Payments
Registration Amount
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Non-refundable
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Interest free
Balance Payment
Must be paid 45 days before departure.
Late Payment
Interest 18% per annum on delayed payments.
Tour Tariff Changes
Tour price may increase due to:
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Airfare increase
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Fuel surcharge
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Visa fees increase
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Currency fluctuation
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Hotel price increase
Guest must pay increased amount before departure.
Airlines
Wowidays is not responsible for:
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Flight delay
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Flight cancellation
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Overbooking
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Meal quality
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Baggage loss
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Seat allocation
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Boarding denial
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Airline schedule change
Any additional cost due to flight delay must be paid by guest.
Passport & Visa
Guest must ensure:
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Passport validity minimum 180–365 days
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Enough blank pages
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Correct visa
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Correct documents
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Correct visa details
Visa approval is sole discretion of Embassy.
Wowidays is not responsible for visa rejection or delay.
Itinerary Changes
Wowidays can change itinerary due to:
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Weather
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Political issues
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Flight changes
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Force majeure
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Supplier issues
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Road conditions
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Government rules
No compensation for missed sightseeing due to such reasons.
Hotels
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Rooms mostly twin sharing
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Triple sharing may be rollaway mattress
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Single occupancy extra charge
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Check-in / Check-out as per hotel rules
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Mini bar, laundry, phone etc not included in tour cost
Any hotel damage must be paid by guest.
Meals
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Mostly vegetarian meals
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Set menu
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Packed meals at some places
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No special diet guaranteed
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No refund for missed meals
Baggage
Guests are responsible for their baggage at all times.
Wowidays is not responsible for baggage loss or damage.
Cancellation Charges
| Days Before Departure | Cancellation Charges |
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| More than 90 days | Registration amount or 20% |
| 90 – 61 days | 30% |
| 60 – 46 days | 50% |
| 45 – 31 days | 75% |
| 30 – 16 days | 90% |
| 15 – 1 day | 100% |
| On departure day | 100% |
| During tour | 100% |
Refund will be processed within 10 working days.
Tour Cancellation by Wowidays
If Wowidays cancels the tour:
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Guest will get refund
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Taxes and visa fees will be deducted
No Refund Policy
No refund for:
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Missed meals
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Missed sightseeing
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Unused services
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Visa rejection
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Natural calamities
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Political issues
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Flight delays
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Guest leaving tour midway
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No show on Day 1
Right of Admission
Wowidays reserves the right to:
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Cancel booking
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Remove guest from tour
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Change tour services
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Change itinerary
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Change hotels
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Change flights
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Cancel tour
Liability and Responsibility
Wowidays liability is limited only to making reservations.
Company is not liable for:
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Injury
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Death
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Accident
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Theft
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Loss
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Flight delays
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Natural disasters
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Political issues
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Hotel issues
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Airline issues
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Baggage loss
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Visa rejection
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Missed sightseeing
Jurisdiction
All disputes are subject to Hyderabad Court jurisdiction only.
Acceptance Declaration
I ______________________ have read and accepted all Terms & Conditions and agree to abide by them.
Signature: __________
Name: __________
Date: __________
