Southern India Cultural Tour Schedule & Prices
2008 DatesOctober 18 - November 6, 2008
Arrive Chennai October 20. Depart November 6 or 7
Land Costs
$5,100.00
Payments
$500.00 deposit, due with application
Balance due 90 days prior to departure.
Land Costs Include
All land transportation in India
Hotel accommodations, (generally 4-5 star) including taxes
All guides fees
Full room and board on Overnight Boat Ride
Transportation, touring, museum fees etc. in city
Land Costs Do Not Include
$25 Wire Transfer Fee (If Applicable)
$25 Wire Transfer Fee (If Applicable)
International airfare and domestic airfare
Passport and visa expenses
Meals (excluding breakfasts which are included)
Any accommodations, meals and transportation before or after trip dates
Tips and gratuities to local drivers, guides and escorts, etc.
Bottled water, alcohol, tobacco etc.
Excess baggage charges, baggage portage, and airport taxes
Personal items including gear, room service, optional tours, non-group transfers, etc.
Charges incurred beyond the control of Alpine Ascents
Trip cancellation insurance - highly recommended
Note: Upon receipt of your application, you will receive additional information with regards to health, visas, immunizations, etc. We also encourage you to speak with our Program Director, Gordon Janow about your personal interests, so you may be steered towards enjoyable pre-trip research.
India Cancellation/Refund Policy
Note: Alpine Ascents International highly recommends trip cancellation insurance for all expeditions.
Due to the nature and heavy costs of government and operator permits, Alpine Ascents International must adhere to a stringent refund policy.
Full refunds, less registration fee, will be provided 90-days prior to course, trek and/or expedition date.
50% refunds will be provided 60-89 days prior to course, trek and/or expedition date.
No refunds will be provided 59-days prior to course, trek and/or expedition date.
All refund requests must be made in writing and be received in our office within the 90-day period, as stated above.
All balances are due 90 days prior to departure date unless otherwise specified.
Participants whose balances are not received by the 90-day deadline as stated above, risk forfeiture of their place on the expedition.
Note: Alpine Ascents reserves the right to waive any fees. As we offer personalized service, we will attempt to accommodate changes and cancellations when necessary, waiving certain fees when feasible.
Trip Cancellation Insurance
We highly recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance. Alpine Ascents International offers a plan in conjunction with Travelex. If you are signing up online or over the phone our location number is #47-0553. Detailed policy information will be sent upon receipt of your completed application.
Prepaid Air Medical Service
Alpine Ascents recommends Air Ambulance Card for emergency medical evacuation coverage. Enroll online at:
