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Himalayan Glacier Trip Terms & Conditions


It is very important that you read this section prior to booking.


Booking Deposit
Cancellations by Travellers
Insurance
Passports/Visas
Your Responsibilities
Price Inclusions
Joining Arrangements
Health & Fitness Requirements
Mountain Flight Delays

Booking Deposit
 
20% of the total amount, a non-refundable booking deposit is required for every trip booking per person. Booking deposit can be made by bank transfer or by Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard). The balance will be made up on your arrived in Nepal. If final payment is not received before your departure, cancellation conditions will apply as per the clause below. Final trip documentation will be released upon full trip payment.
 
Cancellation by the traveller
 

Loss of monies paid applies to all cancelled reservations. The date of trip cancellation is the date on which the written cancellation is received by Himalayan Glacier Trekking. The loss of monies paid is as follows, per person:

  • 60 days or more prior to trip departure - Loss of deposit

No refunds will be made if you voluntarily leave a trip for any reason after the trip has begun. Refunds will be at the discretion of Himalayan Glacier Trekking if you are involuntarily forced to leave a trip for any reason. No refunds will be made for any accommodation, transport, sightseeing, meals or services not utilised. Please note that these conditions are subject to change.

 
Cancellation by Himalayan Glacier Trekking
 
Himalayan Glacier Trekking reserves the right to cancel any trip departure before it is guaranteed to run. A trip is guaranteed to run once it has two fully paid travellers, unless minimum numbers state otherwise. If Himalayan Glacier Trekking cancels a departure which is guaranteed to run we will refund the trip price, plus you are entitled to take an alternative trip of the same value without charge. A proviso to this — Himalayan Glacier Trekking reserves the right to cancel any trip, including a guaranteed trip, prior to departure due to reasons outside its' control (i.e.: natural disasters or political instability). In such a case, Himalayan Glacier Trekking will refund the trip price only.
 
Booking amendments
 
All amendment and cancellation fees apply only to trips listed on this site. A cancellation of a trip constitutes a cancellation as per above.

If you wish to change your booking in any way, the following fees will apply:
1. Changes to trip bookings:
-if the booking amendment request is received by Himalayan Glacier Trekking 60 days or more prior to your
original trip’s departure - US$50.00 per person

if the booking amendment request is received by Himalayan Glacier Trekking less than 60 days to your original trip’s departure - charges as per cancellation fees.

if there has been any change in the price of the trip you change your booking to, from the time of your original booking to the time of the amendment, the new trip price will apply to the reservation.

These fees are in addition to any charges levied by hotels, and other suppliers to Himalayan Glacier Trekking.

Changes to any other arrangements made in conjunction with your trip booking (eg: hotels, transfers, etc.):

-Amendments to any other arrangements made in conjunction with your trip reservation will incur an administration fee of US$20.00 per booking per change. This fee is in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines.

 
Late changes
 
It may not be possible to make any amendments to your booking within 10 days of departure. Fees for late changes will vary from a minimum of US$50.00 upward per booking, if the change can be made.
 
Insurance
 
It is a condition of joining any Himalayan Glacier Trekking's holidays that you are insured against medical and personal accident risks. This insurance must include medical coverage, air ambulance and helicopter rescue services. We also strongly recommend that you take out cancellation insurance. You should be aware that some policies do not include, or restrict, cover for this type of travel. You must ensure that the policy you do take provides an adequate level of protection and covers you for the activities involved. You must carry proof of insurance (e.g. your insurance certificate) with you on the holiday; if you cannot provide this at the start of the holiday, you will be required to take out a suitable policy at that time. If this is not done or impossible for practical reasons, then you will not be allowed to continue with your trip and will not be entitled to any refund for services not provided. Or if you are not able to get your medical and evacuation insurance please inquire us at info@himalayanglacier.com.np we will help you which will cost additonal.
 
Passports and Visas
 
You must carry a valid passport and have obtained the appropriate visas when travelling with Himalayan Glacier Trekking. Please ensure your passport is valid for 6 months beyond the duration of the trip. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of the correct visas for the countries you are travelling to. Himalayan Glacier Trekking cannot accept responsibility if you are refused entry to a country or places because you lack the correct visa documentation.
 
Responsibility
 
When booking on an Himalayan Glacier Trekking's trip you understand that Himalayan Glacier Trekking runs adventure trips, where accommodation, transport, safety, hygiene, telecommunication facilities, level of infrastructure development and medical facilities are not the same that you are used to at home, or would find on a conventional holiday. This type of holiday inherently involves a high level of personal risk, which you agree to fully assume.

You understand that during the course of the trip certain events may occur, including, but not limited to, accident or illness in remote places without medical facilities, political instability and the forces of nature. You agree to assume all risks associated with the journey to the maximum extent permitted by law.

You acknowledge that travel on a Himalayan Glacier Trekking trip requires a degree of flexibility, and understand that the trip’s route, accommodation and modes of transport are subject to change without prior notice due to local circumstances. Should Himalayan Glacier Trekking deem it advisable to amend an itinerary for any reason, it may do so by shortening, varying or re-routing any trip. These changes are binding and additional expenses will be charged to you if the reason for any alteration is outside Himalayan Glacier Trekking' control.

While travelling with Himalayan Glacier Trekking you agree to accept the authority of the leader or local operator at all times. You are aware that travel within a group may involve compromise to accommodate the diverse desires and physical abilities of group members. You understand that Himalayan Glacier Trekking reserves the right to decline, accept, or retain any person as a member of the group at any time.

You acknowledge that Himalayan Glacier Trekking contracts with a network of companies, government agencies and individuals, to assist in the running of its tours, treks & expeditions. To the best of Himalayan Glacier Trekking knowledge, these third parties are qualified to perform the duties they are contracted to perform. However Himalayan Glacier Trekking will not be held liable for any injury, damage, loss, delay or irregularity that may occur due to the behaviour of these third parties.

Himalayan Glacier Trekking will not accept responsibility or liability for any traveller who contravenes any law or regulation of any country visited.

No employee, servant or agent of Himalayan Glacier Trekking has authority to vary these conditions. This agreement is governed by the laws of the His Majesty's Government of Nepal.
 
Price Inclusions
 

Please refer to the Trip Inclusions page along with the itinerary for each trip. We have included from airport to airport or just trip inclusion. You will be clear on each trip's Trip Inclusion Page.

Trip prices do not include the following:

  • Personal travel insurance
  • Visa, passport and vaccination charges
  • Departure, airport and airline taxes
  • Extra meals, transport costs, accommodation costs and other expenses not included in the itinerary
  • Laundry, postage, Personal clothing (unless provided in itinerary), medical expense and items of a personal nature
  • Emergency evacuation and/or searches, and
  • Not Mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Tips and excess baggage charges.
 
Joining Arrangements
 
Your trip cost does include transfer to and from the destination airport(s). We will not pick you up from the airport. Prior to your departure your meeting point will be at Himalayan Glacier Trekking head office in Katmandu Nepal. If you required airport pick up faciliites and hotel reservation please let us know on time but be sure it will costs you more.
 
Health and Fitness Requirements
 
Participants must be in good health and physical condition. It is vital that participants with pre-existing medical problems or conditions make these know to Himalayan Glacier Trekking at the time of booking. Medical and evacuation expenses are the responsibility of the participant. It is also important that you consult your doctor for vaccination and other medical requirements for your trip before you depart. Himalayan Glacier Trekking reserves the right to require a medical certificate prior to booking your trip.
 
Mountain Flight Delays
 
Bad weather in mountain regions can cause domestic flight delays, particularly in the Everest and Kanchenjunga regions in Nepal. In the adventure of delayed domestic flights, Himalayan Glacier Trekking will meet departing city accommodation and food costs prior to your trip, and accommodation and food costs on a normal trip basis for delayed return flights. Himalayan Glacier Trekking reserves the right to reroute treks or use road transport for extended delays without any impact on the trip cost.

Himalayan Glacier Trekking does not accept any responsibility for costs incurred as a result of missed international flight connections but will assist to make alternative arrangements where possible.
 
 
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