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This Booking Policy sets out how bookings are made, confirmed, and paid for across all Nomichi trips and services. It should be read together with our Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Cancellation Policy. By placing a booking with Nomichi Explorers Private Limited(“Nomichi”), you agree to the rules set out below.
This Policy applies to all bookings made directly or indirectly through Nomichi, including:
Group Trips (Community Trips and Nomichi Exclusive) vary in duration, destination, and operating cost. The booking amount and payment timelines for each trip are published on the trip Itinerary and confirmed in your booking quotation. The general framework below applies to all Group Trips:
| Stage | How it applies |
|---|---|
| Booking amount | The per-person, non-refundable booking amount is stated on the trip Itinerary and in your booking quotation. It varies by trip duration, destination, and inclusions, and typically ranges from INR 2,500 to INR 12,000. Your seat is secured once this amount is received. |
| Balance payment | The balance is due on or before the cut-off date stated on your trip Itinerary and Confirmation. Cut-offs typically range from 2 to 15 days before the trip start date for domestic trips, and from 30 days for international trips. |
| Early bird offers | Where an early bird offer is availed, full payment is required at the time of booking to lock the offer. |
| Bookings close to departure | For bookings made within the full-payment window stated on the trip Itinerary, 100% of the Trip Cost is payable at the time of booking. |
| Failure to pay by due date | Booking will be cancelled automatically and the booking amount stands forfeited. Standard cancellation charges will apply as per the Cancellation Policy. |
| Minimum batch size | Most Group Trips require a minimum number of travellers to operate (typically 8, unless otherwise specified on the Itinerary). If the minimum is not met, Nomichi will offer rescheduling, transfer to another trip, or a full refund. |
For Group Trips operated within India, the booking amount, balance payment date, and full-payment window are stated on each trip Itinerary. Most domestic Group Trips fall into one of two patterns: short weekend trips with a smaller booking amount and a 5 to 7 day balance cut-off, and longer destination trips with a higher booking amount and a 15 day balance cut-off. The Itinerary for your specific trip will state the exact figures.
For Group Trips operated outside India, the booking amount, balance payment date, and full-payment window are stated on each trip Itinerary. International Group Trips typically require a higher booking amount, a longer balance cut-off (often 30 days or more before departure to lock in airfare and visa processing), and full payment for bookings made within 60 days of departure. Visa documentation timelines and the Visa Rejection clause of the Cancellation Policy apply.
In the event of any conflict between this Policy and the specific terms stated on a trip Itinerary, the terms on that Itinerary will prevail for that booking.
For Private Curated Trips, the payment schedule depends on whether the trip is Domestic (within India) or International (outside India). In both cases, 25% of the total Trip Cost is treated as the non-refundable booking advance.
| Stage | Action |
|---|---|
| Booking confirmation amount | 50% advance of the total Trip Cost is required to confirm the booking. Of this, 25% of the total Trip Cost is non-refundable in all cases of cancellation by the Traveller. |
| Balance payment | 50% balance is due at least 15 days prior to the departure date. |
| Bookings within 30 days of departure | 100% of the Trip Cost is payable at the time of booking. |
| Failure to pay by due date | Booking will be cancelled automatically and standard cancellation charges will apply as per the Cancellation Policy. |
| Price validity | All quotes are valid for 7 days from the date of issue, or until a price change by any Principal Service Provider, whichever is earlier. Final pricing is locked only upon receipt of the booking confirmation amount. |
| Stage | Action |
|---|---|
| Booking confirmation amount | 50% advance of the total Trip Cost is required to confirm the booking. Of this, 25% of the total Trip Cost is non-refundable in all cases of cancellation by the Traveller. |
| Balance payment | 50% balance is due at least 30 days prior to the departure date. |
| Bookings within 60 days of departure | 100% of the Trip Cost is payable at the time of booking. |
| Failure to pay by due date | Booking will be cancelled automatically and standard cancellation charges will apply as per the Cancellation Policy. |
| Price validity and forex | All quotes are valid for 7 days from the date of issue, or until a price change by any Principal Service Provider, whichever is earlier. Final pricing is locked only upon receipt of the booking confirmation amount. Any subsequent change in airfare, visa fees, hotel rates, taxes, or foreign exchange rates may be passed on to the Traveller. |
The longer cut-offs for International Private Curated Trips reflect the lead times required to lock in airfare, secure visa appointments, and confirm overseas accommodation. The Visa Rejection clause of the Cancellation Policy applies.
Payments may be made via the following modes, unless restricted by applicable law:
Failure to share the requested documents within the stated timelines may result in cancellation of the booking, with standard cancellation charges applying.
Nomichi reserves the right to make changes to the Itinerary, accommodation, transport, or sequence of activities where required due to availability, weather, operational, safety, or regulatory reasons, while retaining the overall character of the trip. Where a substitution is materially different, Nomichi will inform you in advance and offer reasonable alternatives.
If full payment is not received within the stipulated due date, Nomichi reserves the right to cancel the booking without further notice. In such a case, the amount paid until that date shall be subject to the Cancellation Policy, and any shortfall may be recovered from the Traveller.
Where a Traveller has paid an amount in excess of what is due, the excess will be refunded to the original mode of payment within 7 to 14 working days from the date of confirmation of the overpayment.
By making any booking with Nomichi and paying the applicable booking amount, the Traveller acknowledges that they have read, understood, and accepted this Booking Policy, the Terms and Conditions, the Cancellation Policy, and the Privacy Policy, and agrees to be bound by them.
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