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Payment and Cancellation Policy

At Planet Travel Advisor, we believe that every traveler should understand the payment, cancellation, and refund terms before confirming a booking. This policy explains how deposits work, when the remaining balance is paid, what cancellation fees may apply, how peak season cancellation rules are handled, and how refunds are processed.

Our goal is to make your booking experience clear, secure, and transparent. If you are unsure which policy applies to your tour, our travel advisors are always available to review your itinerary and explain the exact terms before you make a payment.

Payment Policy

To confirm your tour booking with Planet Travel Advisor, a deposit is required. The deposit amount depends on the type of tour, package, or travel service you choose. Your deposit is part of your total tour cost and will be deducted from the final balance.

The remaining balance may be paid before arrival, on arrival, or according to the payment arrangement confirmed with your travel advisor. Some tours, luxury travel services, flights, cruises, hotels, or custom travel packages may require different payment conditions depending on supplier rules.

Deposit Requirements by Tour Type

Tour Type Deposit Required Payment Methods Balance Payment
Overland Day Tours 30% of the total tour cost Credit card, debit card, or approved payment method As agreed with your travel advisor
Shore Excursions 25% of the total tour cost Credit card, debit card, or bank transfer Cash or card payment on arrival
Tours Including Domestic or International Flights 25% of the total tour cost Credit card, debit card, or bank transfer Cash or card payment on arrival, unless otherwise confirmed
High-Luxury Tours 50% of the total tour cost Credit card, debit card, or bank transfer Cash on arrival or card payment before arrival
Full Travel Packages 50% of the total package cost Credit card, debit card, or bank transfer Cash on arrival or card payment before arrival

Card Processing Fees

A 3% bank processing fee may apply to payments made by credit card or debit card. If this fee applies to your booking, your travel advisor will confirm it before you complete your payment.

Planet Travel Advisor aims to keep all payment terms clear before confirmation. If your tour includes special services such as flights, luxury hotels, cruises, or private arrangements, any special payment conditions will be explained before your booking is finalized.

Payment Security

Payments should only be made through official payment links, approved bank transfer details, or payment methods confirmed by Planet Travel Advisor. If you have any doubts about a payment request, please contact your assigned travel advisor before sending any payment.

Standard Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your tour, cancellation fees may apply depending on how many days remain before your arrival date. The earlier you cancel, the lower the cancellation fee is likely to be.

The standard cancellation policy applies to tours that do not fall within the peak season dates listed in the Peak Season Cancellation Policy section.

Standard Cancellation Fees

Cancellation Time Before Arrival Cancellation Fee
61 days or more before arrival 15% of the total tour cost
60 to 30 days before arrival 25% of the total tour cost
29 to 15 days before arrival 50% of the total tour cost
14 to 7 days before arrival 75% of the total tour cost
6 to 1 days before arrival 100% of the total tour cost

Important Notes About Standard Cancellation

Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing. The cancellation date is usually calculated based on the date Planet Travel Advisor receives your written cancellation request.

Some services may have additional cancellation conditions depending on the supplier. These may include flights, hotels, cruises, trains, domestic transportation, special permits, private guides, or luxury travel services.

If your tour includes services that are non-refundable or partially refundable, those costs may be deducted from any eligible refund.

Peak Season Cancellation Policy

Peak season travel dates usually involve higher demand and stricter supplier rules. Hotels, cruises, flights, guides, and special travel services may require earlier commitments during these periods. For this reason, cancellation fees during peak season are different from the standard cancellation policy.

Peak Season Dates

Peak season cancellation rules apply during the following periods:

  • Christmas and New Year: December 20 to January 31
  • Easter Holidays: April 14 to April 24

Peak Season Cancellation Fees

Cancellation Time Before Arrival Peak Season Cancellation Fee
61 days or more before arrival 25% of the total tour cost
60 to 31 days before arrival 50% of the total tour cost
30 to 15 days before arrival 75% of the total tour cost
14 to 1 days before arrival 100% of the total tour cost

Important Notes About Peak Season Cancellation

If your travel dates fall during Christmas, New Year, or Easter holidays, please review the peak season cancellation terms carefully before confirming your booking.

Some suppliers may apply stricter cancellation or refund conditions during peak periods. Your travel advisor can explain any special conditions that apply to your selected tour or travel package before payment.

Refund Policy

If your cancellation qualifies for a refund, Planet Travel Advisor will review your booking, cancellation date, tour type, payment method, and any supplier-related costs before confirming the refundable amount.

Approved refunds are processed within 21 business days. The exact time required for the refunded amount to appear in your account may depend on your bank, card provider, or payment processor.

Refund Process

  1. Submit a written cancellation request: Send your cancellation request with your full name, tour name, booking reference if available, and travel dates.
  2. Policy review: Planet Travel Advisor reviews your booking details, cancellation timing, supplier rules, and payment conditions.
  3. Refund confirmation: Your travel advisor confirms whether a refund is available and explains any deductions.
  4. Refund processing: Approved refunds are processed within 21 business days.

Refund Deductions

Refunds may exclude bank fees, card processing fees, airline penalties, supplier cancellation charges, and non-refundable travel services.

If your tour includes flights, hotels, cruises, luxury services, permits, or custom arrangements, these services may be subject to separate refund conditions.

Flight Cancellation Rules

If your tour includes flights, airline cancellation and change rules may apply separately from Planet Travel Advisor’s cancellation policy.

Flight tickets may be non-refundable, partially refundable, or changeable with a fee depending on the airline, ticket class, fare conditions, and timing of cancellation.

Any airline penalties, fare differences, or ticketing fees may be deducted from your refund or charged separately, depending on your booking conditions.

Before confirming a tour that includes flights, you may ask your travel advisor to explain the flight cancellation and change rules that apply to your itinerary.

Non-Refundable Travel Services

Some travel services may be non-refundable once confirmed. These services may include, but are not limited to, hotels, cruises, domestic flights, international flights, train tickets, entrance permits, special event tickets, luxury services, private transportation, and custom arrangements.

If your itinerary includes any non-refundable or partially refundable services, your travel advisor should explain these conditions before your booking is finalized.

Changes to Your Booking

If you need to change your travel date, tour type, number of travelers, hotel category, flight details, or itinerary, please contact Planet Travel Advisor as early as possible.

Changes are subject to availability and supplier approval. Additional costs may apply if the change affects hotel rates, flight fares, transportation, guides, entrance tickets, or other travel services.

Planet Travel Advisor will do its best to assist with reasonable changes, but some confirmed services may not be changeable or refundable.

How to Cancel Your Tour

To cancel your tour, please contact your travel advisor in writing. Your cancellation request should include your full name, tour name, travel dates, booking reference if available, and the reason for cancellation.

Written cancellation helps ensure that your request is recorded correctly and reviewed according to the applicable cancellation policy.

After receiving your request, Planet Travel Advisor will review your booking and confirm any cancellation fees, non-refundable costs, and possible refund amount.

Need Help Understanding Your Policy?

If you are not sure which deposit, cancellation, refund, or peak season rule applies to your booking, please contact a Planet Travel Advisor representative before making payment.

Share your tour name, travel dates, number of travelers, and any special services included in your itinerary. Our team will help explain the exact terms that apply to your booking.

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Payment & Cancellation FAQs

Quick answers to common traveler questions before booking.

Deposit amounts usually range from 25% to 50% depending on your tour type.
A 3% bank processing fee may apply to card payments where applicable.
The balance payment depends on the tour type and your agreed payment arrangement.
Cancellation fees depend on how many days remain before your arrival date.
Peak season includes December 20 to January 31 and April 14 to April 24.
Approved refunds are processed within 21 business days.

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