Terms and Conditions
These booking terms and conditions mentioned here establish a legally binding contract between Global Crossroad and you (Client) for our services. Please read our terms and conditions carefully prior to booking a trip with us.
Please read them carefully as they set out our respective rights and obligations. In these Booking Conditions references to “you”, “they”, “them”, “their”, ”he”, “she”, “your” include the first named person on the booking and all relevant parties on whose behalf a booking is made or any other person to whom a booking is added or transferred.
By making a booking, the first named person As “Lead Traveler (Traveler 01)”on the booking agrees on behalf of all persons detailed on the booking that they:
(1.1) have read these Booking Conditions (and general information pages (including the sections headed “Trip Details”, “Itinerary”, “FAQs” and “Dates and Prices”), contained on our website) and has the authority to and does agree to be bound by them;
(1.2) appreciate and accept the risks involved in adventure travel;
(1.3) consent to our use of personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and is authorized on behalf of all persons named on the booking to disclose their personal details to us, including where applicable special categories of data (such as information on health conditions or disabilities and dietary requirements);
(1.4) are over 18 years of age and where placing an order for services with age restrictions declares that he/she/they and all members of the party are of the appropriate age to purchase Global Crossroad’s Charity trips;
(1.5) do not suffer from any pre-existing medical conditions or disability which may prevent them from actively participating in the tour/trek/climbs – if any person suffers from any medical condition or disability which will or may affect their tour arrangements, please contact us before making your booking so that we can advise as per the suitability of your chosen arrangements;
(1.6) accept financial responsibility for payment of the booking on behalf of all persons detailed on the booking.
2. TRIP & BOOKING CONTRACT
Your booking is confirmed, and a contract exists when Global Crossroad issues a written confirmation after receipt of the applicable deposit amount. Please check your confirmation carefully and report any incorrect or incomplete information to Global Crossroad or an authorized agent immediately. Please ensure that names are exactly as stated in the relevant passport.
3. CONFIRM BOOKING
To activate your reservation, a deposit of 25% OF THE TOTAL COST of the excursion for each person (unless stated otherwise prior to accepting your deposit) must be paid. Any installment payments program, contact your adventure advisor assigned to you prior to booking.
Form of Payments:
Our trip prices are in USD. We receive the payment via PayPal. Deposits are paid at the time of booking and the remaining amount can be paid in USD/Credit card on your arrival day or pre-trip meeting at our office or hotel.
4. LATE/LAST-MINUTE BOOKINGS
We specialize in small group tours so the sooner you book the better. We offer a private trek for your custom dates as well.
For bookings received within 30 days of the start of your tour (or at an earlier stage for climbs/customized trips), we reserve the right to pass on any extra costs incurred due to the late nature of the booking, we will advise you of such additional costs at the time that you make your booking.
For bookings received within 30 days of your tour (or at an earlier stage for climbs/customized trips), the contract between you and us comes into existence as soon as full payment has been captured by us or our authorized travel agent.
Please Note: If you make a late booking or an ‘on request’’ booking, we would strongly recommend that you do not book any flights or make any other arrangements in connection with your chosen trip until you have received written confirmation of availability from us. In the event that you do choose to book flights or make any other arrangements before receiving written confirmation of availability from us then we will have no liability to you for any refunds of such costs incurred, in the event that your chosen booking is not actually available.
5. PAYMENT FOR YOUR TOUR
The full payment due, including any surcharges applicable at that time, must be received by us no later than 30 days before the start of your trek. For climbs/expeditions and customized trips, full payment must be received at an earlier stage before the start of your tour. You will be advised at the time of booking when this is the case.
If we do not receive this balance in full and on time, we reserve the right to treat your booking as canceled by you in which case the cancellation charges set out in clause 9 below will become payable.
7. PRICING
The price of our travel arrangements is listed in USD by default. You can request the price in your native currency with your assigned Global Crossroad’s representative.
We reserve the right to amend the price of unsold trips at any time and correct errors in the prices of confirmed trips. We also reserve the right to increase the price of confirmed trips solely to allow for increases that are a direct consequence of changes in:
- the price of the carriage of passengers resulting from the cost of fuel or other power sources;
- the level of taxes or fees chargeable for services applicable to the trip imposed by third parties not directly involved in the performance of the trips, including tourist taxes, landing taxes, or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports; and
- the exchange rates relevant to the package.
Such variations could include but are not limited to airline cost changes which are part of our contracts with airlines (and their agents), local operators, and any other transport providers.
Should the price of your trip go down due to the changes mentioned above, then any refund due will be paid to you less an administrative fee of $100. However, please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place.
There will be no change made to the price of your confirmed trip within 30 days of your departure nor will refunds be paid during this period.
8. CUTTING YOUR TRIP SHORT
If you are forced to cut the itinerary short for whatever reason, we are not obligated to refund the cost of any travel arrangements you have not used. If you cut short your trip and return home early in circumstances where you have no reasonable cause for complaint about the standard of accommodation and services provided, we will not offer you any refund for that part of your trip not completed, or be liable for any associated costs you may incur.
9. CANCELLATION POLICY
If you wish to change any part of your booking after our e-mail confirmation has been issued, you must inform us in writing as soon as possible. This should be done by the Lead Traveler (Traveler 01) on the booking. Whilst we will do our best to assist, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to meet your requested change.
All deposits are final and non-refundable. In the event of cancelation, we will hold your deposit for a lifetime to be used towards a future date or for a different trip entirely. Please note that the price of the trip may change if postponed more than a year out into the future. All cancellations or changes in flights must be informed via email to Global Crossroad or its representatives.
Days prior to your arrival date to the trip destination and cancellation fees:
30 Days or less = FULL Balance paid/75% only 25% used as a deposit for the next trip that is scheduled
31-60 Days = 75% of the total trip cost per person
61 – 99 Days = 50% of the total trip cost per person
100-356 = 25% of the total trip cost per person
365+ = 25% lifetime deposit
Please note that the above does not apply to bookings that are transferred to a future departure date, in which case the original tour start date (before transfer) will be used to calculate any incurred charges.
Cancellation fees if rescheduled for a future date within 48hrs of initial cancellation
30 Days or less = 75% Fee only; 25% used as deposit for the next trip that is scheduled
31-60 Days = 50% Fee only; 50% used as deposit for the next trip that is scheduled
61 – 99 Days = 25% Fee only; 75% used as deposit for the next trip that is scheduled
100-356 = 0% Fee only; 25% used as deposit for the next trip that is scheduled
365+ = 0% Fee only; 25% used as deposit for the next trip that is scheduled
The new date must be decided by the client within 48 hours from the cancellation notice of the initial trip by the client. If the new date is not received by Global Crossroad then it will be regarded as a FULL cancellation and 100% of the payment will be non-refundable and non-transferable as per the above cancellation fee with respect to days prior to the arrival date.
Please note that you can reschedule for the same trip but prices may change and we will ask you to cover the increase. If you wish to cancel then the regular cancellation policy as per clause 9 will apply
No refunds or compensation will be made or given for any unused hotel accommodation, air tickets, or any other unused service or feature of the tour. 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.
Cancellation by you when its 30 days or less before the trip start date due to Major Impediments out of anyone’s control like but not limited to COVID travel restrictions, pandemic, lockdowns, strikes, political instability, terrorism, etc. will be given an option to use any paid amount towards another date or another trip of the same value, except any charges already incurred during the preparation of the trek. We understand this is a complicated situation and we will try our best to work with you and make a fair decision.
It is strongly recommended that comprehensive travel insurance is taken out which includes cover against cancellation charges.
10. CHANGES IN THE ITINERARY BY YOU
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 Global Crossroad 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 utilized. Please note that these conditions are subject to change.
For any changes in reservation/itinerary after confirmation is issued, you must notify Global Crossroad in writing at least 60 days prior to the departure date. Any expenses or additional costs incurred due to change will be paid at the time of change. All expenses due to flight cancellations or any administration charges which may arise because of any unforeseen changes in your arrival time or ability to begin the trek will be paid by you. Global Crossroad reserves the right to cancel the trek or change itinerary due to the nature of trekking, weather, local restrictions, and other things outside the control of Global Crossroad or its partners. If this occurs an alternative excursion of a similar standard will be offered to you. However, no refund will be allotted.
Where we are unable to assist you with your request and you do not wish to proceed with the original booking we will treat this as a cancellation by you. A cancellation fee may be payable in accordance with clause 9.
11. IF WE CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR TRIP
Changes: If we make an insignificant change to your tour, we will make reasonable efforts to inform you or your travel agent as soon as reasonably possible if there is time before your departure but we will have no liability to you. Examples of insignificant changes include alteration of your outward/return flights by less than 12 hours, change of accommodation to another of the same or higher standard.
It is in the nature of these types of excursions that arrangements and the participants must remain flexible. The day-to-day itinerary/agenda and the ultimate goal of the excursion are taken as aims and not as contractual obligations. It is the condition of your joining any of our excursions that you accept this flexibility and that you also accept that Global Crossroad cannot be held responsible for cancellations, delays, alterations in the program, or for expenses incurred, due to international or internal flight cancellations, automobiles and other means of conveyance, Major impediments like but not limited to, strikes, sickness, weather and other forces of nature, war, quarantine, pandemic, political closures, and disputes. You will be responsible for any such expenses incurred which, depending on the circumstances, maybe recoverable by your own insurance. You must make sure to mention all of these items and terms including potential travel up high altitudes to your insurance provider to ensure you get the appropriate coverage. On an excursion of this nature, it is necessary for you to abide by the authority of the leader, who represents Global Crossroad.
The decision of the leader as to the conduct, itinerary, and objectives of the tour is final. Signing our booking/reservation form signifies your agreement to this. If in the opinion of the leader your behavior or physical condition is detrimental to the safety, welfare, and well-being of the group as a whole (which are the paramount considerations), or if (in consultation with the trek medical person, if there is one) the leader considers your general well-being will be put at risk by continuing with the trip, you may be asked to leave the tour without the right to any refund.
If we have to make a significant change or cancel, we will tell you as soon as possible and if there is time to do so before departure, we will offer you the choice of:
(11.1) (for significant changes) accepting the changed arrangements; or
(11.2) having a refund of all amounts paid except the non-refundable deposit paid at the time of initial booking; or
(11.3) accepting an offer of alternative travel arrangements of a comparable or higher standard from us, if available (at no extra cost); or
(11.4) if available, accepting an offer of alternative arrangements of a lower/higher standard, with a refund/add-on of the price difference between the original arrangements and the alternative arrangements.
(11.5.) transfer the paid amount as a credit voucher to another person with your consent to be used towards a trip that is at least the value of the initial trip that was booked
You must notify us of your choice within 7 days of our offer. If we do not hear from you within 7 days, we will contact you again to request a notification of your choice. If you fail to respond again, we will assume that you have chosen to accept the change or alternative booking arrangements.
If we become unable to provide a significant proportion of the arrangements that you have booked with us after you have departed, we will, if possible, make alternative arrangements for you at no extra charge and where those alternative arrangements are of a lower standard, provide you with an appropriate price reduction.
12. FOR COMPLAINTS
We make every effort to ensure that your tour arrangements run smoothly but if you do have a problem during your tour, please inform our Tour Guide immediately who will endeavor to put things right. If your complaint is not resolved locally, please contact us via email travel@globalcrossroad.org
If the problem cannot be resolved and you wish to complain further, you must send a formal written notice of your complaint to us at our office within 28 days of the end of your stay, giving your booking reference and all other relevant information. Please keep your letter concise and to the point. This will assist us in quickly identifying your concerns and speed up our response to you.
Please Note: Failure to follow the procedure set out in this clause may affect our and the applicable supplier’s ability to investigate your complaint, and will affect your rights under this contract.
13. COMPLIANCE AND INSURANCE
You agree to comply with all local rules, regulations, vaccinations, and entry protocols required for arrival into the destination county. Failure or refusal to comply and the resulting cancellation will be subject to the regular cancellation policy mentioned above in Clause 9.
Medical vaccinations and other preliminary arrangements including all visa procurements (Except TIBET/CHINA VISA) are entirely your responsibility and Global Crossroad does not accept any responsibility in the event that these are not completed in time for departure.
To take part in one of our excursions you must be covered by insurance, which must include the cost of repatriation and helicopter rescue if you become too ill or injured to continue. You need to purchase an insurance policy that is designed to cover these types of trips. You must carry proof of insurance (e.g. your insurance certificate) with you throughout the trip. If you cannot provide proof of insurance at the start of the trip you will be required to take out a suitable policy at that time. If this is not done you will not be allowed to continue on the trip and will not be entitled to any refund for services not provided. (Please review any description pages for more information on insurance, immunizations, gear, and essentials.)
13.1. Insurance Disclaimer*
Your insurance will need to cover any/all emergency evacuations in extreme cases without the need for approval from your insurance provider first. In the mountain regions, the situation can deteriorate unpredictably unless acted upon swiftly. Global Crossroad reserves the right to make these decisions considering the guests’ safety in mind and will not be obliged to wait for approval from the insurance providers. Thus, Global Crossroad shall not be held liable in any effect for any expenses incurred to conduct the evacuation for the guest’s safety. It will be totally up to the guests to coordinate with their insurance to cover the liabilities. Guests agree that any expenses incurred by Global Crossroad during the process of rescue evacuation of the guests shall be reimbursed to Global Crossroad by the guest’s insurance company or by the guests themselves.
13.2. PASSPORT AND VISA INFORMATION
You must carry a valid passport and have obtained the appropriate visas when traveling with Global Crossroad. 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 traveling to. Global Crossroad cannot accept responsibility if you are refused entry to a country or place because you lack the correct visa documentation.
14. RISKS INVOLVED
You acknowledge that going on an Global Crossroad trip requires a degree of flexibility, and understand that the trip route, accommodation, and modes of transport are subject to change without prior notice due to local circumstances. Should Global Crossroad deem it advisable to amend an itinerary for any reason, it may do so by shortening, varying, or rerouting any trip. These changes are binding and additional expenses will be charged to you if the reason for any alteration is outside Global Crossroad’s control. Global Crossroad reserves the right to cancel any trip you booked before it is guaranteed to run. A trip is guaranteed to run once it has at least 1 fully paid traveler unless minimum numbers state otherwise. Any flights forming part of your trip will be subject to the General Conditions of Carriage and Conditions of Contract of the airline concerned, to which attention will be drawn on the airline ticket. Such flights will also be subject to international law which often limits the airlines’ liability to passengers in respect of death or bodily injury, delay, and loss or damage to baggage. Global Crossroad reserves the right to substitute alternative vehicles, carriers, and/or aircraft types if necessary.
Global Crossroad does not accept liability for any loss or damage on any account whatsoever. Although we will always handle your baggage and personal effects with great care while in our possession (such as when carried by porters, yaks, and horses), Global Crossroad does not, however, accept responsibility for any loss, damage, or accident to any luggage and property.
15. HEALTH, DISABILITIES, AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS
We are not a specialist disabled tour company, but we will do our utmost to cater to any special requirements you may have. If you have any medical condition or disability which may affect your active participation in your tour or the tour arrangements of any other person or have any special requirements as a result of any medical condition or disability (including any which affect the booking process), please tell us before you confirm your booking so that we can assist you in considering the suitability of the proposed tour and/or making the booking. In any event, you must give us full details at the time of booking and also update us if/when any change in your condition or disability occurs.
You must also promptly advise us if any medical condition or disability which may affect your active participation in your tour or the tour arrangements of any other person develops after your booking has been confirmed.
We may require you to produce a doctor’s certificate certifying that you are fit to participate in your chosen tour. Acting reasonably, if we are unable to properly accommodate the needs of the person(s) concerned, we will not confirm your booking or if you did not give us full details at the time of booking, we will cancel it and impose applicable cancellation charges when we become aware of these details.
16. FLIGHTS/TRANSPORT/DELAYS
Any changes in your international flight to arrive and depart from the destination country must be informed to Global Crossroad immediately. Expenses incurred to accommodate the change will be paid by the client at the destination.
Expenses incurred due to changes/delays/cancellations, or domestic or international flights will be the clients’ responsibility.
17. FOREIGN OFFICE ADVICE
You are responsible for making yourself aware of Foreign Office advice in regard to the safety of the countries and areas in which you will be traveling and to make your decisions accordingly. Advice from the Foreign Office to avoid or leave a particular country may constitute events out of Global Crossroad control.