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PERFECT ROMANCE IN SRI LANKA AND THE MALDIVES

10 Nights/ 11 Days

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About &Beyond

&Beyond is a pioneering, experiential travel company that offers

forward-thinking, global travellers an exclusive experience of the

world as it should be; a world that is in balance with itself. We go

beyond mere luxury to enrich your guests’ experience through our

core ethos of Care of the Land, Care of the Wildlife, and Care of the

People. &Beyond has 30 exquisite safari lodges and camps across

Africa and South America, and we also design personalised, high-end

tours in 15 African countries, India, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Chile,

Argentina, Ecuador and Peru.

Welcome to Sri Lanka

The tear drop shaped island of Sri Lanka lies in the Indian Ocean just

off the southern tip of India. With its golden sandy beaches, azure

blue waters and warm tropical climate, Sri Lanka is a year round

destination for holidaymakers seeking sun, sand and sea.

The island has a rich cultural heritage that dates back over 2,000

years which is linked to the origins of Buddhism in the country with

magnificently constructed stupas and the ruins of ancient kingdoms.

Controlled from the 16th century onwards by the Portuguese, Dutch

and finally the British prior to gaining full independence in 1948, the

influences of colonial powers remain visible in architecture and a

number of forts across the country.

Sri Lanka is recognised as a global biodiversity hotspot with a rich

variety of endemic flora and fauna, and incredibly for a small island,

can boast of large iconic animals such as the Asian Elephant, Leopard

and the largest animal to have inhabited our planet, the Blue Whale.

From palm fringed beaches to scrub jungles and numerous man-made

lakes in the lowlands to tropical rainforests, cloud forests and

highlands laden with waterfalls at its centre, this resplendent isle is

abundant in natural beauty.

Highlights of the Itinerary:

See Asian Elephants in the wild

A Hot Air Balloon Ride

Climb & visit the awe inspiring Sigiriya Rock Fortress

A visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Accommodation in a unique collection of boutique properties

The un-realistic beach island Maldives

Specially created for

Honeymooners

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7 nights / 8 days

1 – Wadumunnegedara (Day 1,2)

2 – Sigiriya (Day 3,4)

3 – Kegalle (Day 5,6)

AN &BEYOND CUSTOM-DESIGNED ITINERARY

DATE SERVICE ACCOMMODATION

Day 1 Met on arrival by an &Beyond representative and transfer to

Horathapola Estate, Wadumunnegedara (approx 1 hour drive)

Spend rest of the day relaxing

Overnight at Horathapola Estate, Wadumunnegedara – 02 Nights

DBL Standard Room - HB

Day 2 Breakfast at Hotel

At leisure

Horathapola has many activities on offer: (Village walk, a

traditional cooking experience Cycling , visit to the local “pola’’

(farmers market)& Bird watching

Overnight at Horathapola Estate, Wadumunnegedara

DBL Standard Room - HB

Day 3 After breakfast travel to Sigiriya (3 ½ hour drive)

Afternoon visit either Minneriya / Kaudulla National Park.

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Spend 02 nights at Water Garden Resort, Sigiriya

DBL Deluxe Villa – HB

Day 4 Morning experience a hot air balloon ride in Sigiriya

(Excursion is usually held between 20th October to end of April.)

Spend afternoon at leisure

Overnight at Water Garden Resort, Sigiriya

DBL Deluxe Villa – HB

Day 5 After a leisurely breakfast, drive to the Rosyth Estate House,

Kegalle via Kandy (approx. 4 hours drive)

On arrival in Kandy, visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Overnight at Rosyth Estate House, Kegalle – 02 nights DBL Deluxe Room – HB

Day 6 At Leisure

Overnight at Rosyth Estate House, Kegalle

DBL Deluxe Room – HB

Day 7 Transfer to Colombo Airport in time for your connecting flight to the Maldives (Approx. 2 hours) (We recommend that you be at the airport at least 03 hours prior to departure flight) Meet and Greet at Male Airport

Transfer a Speed Boat to Cocoa Island Approx 40 Min

4 nights at Cocoa Island by COMO, Maldives

DBL Dhoni Suite- Bed &

Breakfast & Complimentary

Upgrade to Half Board

Day 8 to 10 Day at Leisure to do independent activities

Day 11 Transfer by a Speed Boat to Male Airport (Approx 40 Min).

GLOSSARY

BB = Bed and breakfast

HB = Room + Breakfast + dinner

FB = Full Board basis (please check itinerary for specific includes & excludes per property)

Maldives - Bed & Breakfast & Complimentary Half Full Board = Bed and Breakfast + one 3-course dinner per person,

per day

Meals may be taken in Ufaa Restaurant - Beverages are not included and charged

ENTRY/VISA REQUIREMENTS

As for all international travel, the visitor to Sri Lanka is required to be in possession of a valid passport

and visa. Travellers from all countries need a visa.

We highly recommend you to apply for online visas (US $ 35 for Tourist Visa) to avoid unnecessary delays

in trying to obtain Visa on arrival, which can take an hour or so of waiting in line. SAARC Nationals pay

US $ 20 online, and US $ 25 if applying on arrival. Please click here to apply online.

A valid passport not less than 6 months, a confirmed return or onward air ticket and sufficient funds for

the stay are the entry requirements to the country. If obtaining a visa on arrival, please pay by cash (US

$ 40 for Tourist Visa) since payment by credit cards can take longer to process. You must carry a

passport sized photograph if obtaining a visa on arrival.

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Please note that the above details are subject to change, when the government authorities revise their

policies. To keep yourself updated, please click here.

SATELLITE PHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN SRI LANKA

Visas for Male – There are no specific requirements for entry and everyone gets a visitor’s visa on

arrival. A few items are not allowed to carry like alcohol; drugs; pornography and idols of worship.

Prefer to check with the concerned department to check if there are any revised Government policies

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Day 1 – Airport - Wadumunnegedara

Met on arrival by an &Beyond representative and transfer to

Horathapola Estate, Wadumunnegedara (approx 1 hour drive)

Horathapola Estate, Wadumunnegedara

Hidden amidst the beautiful lush landscapes of rural Sri Lanka lies

Horathapola Estate, a plantation bungalow surrounded by a working

organic coconut plantation. A hourand a halfs’s drive from the

Bandaranaike International Airport, this grand plantation bungalow

dates from the early 1900. It has been beautifully restored to host

five spacious luxury guestrooms and is a fully functioning organic

coconut estate of roughly 50 acres. It sustains the livelihoods of

about 30 families living in the neighbouring village. An ideal place to

break journey after your long flight in to Sri Lanka, Horathapola

Estate will help you relax and unwind before you set out to explore

the rest of the Island.

Spend 02 nights at Horathapola Estate. Accommodation is in a

standard room. Your stay is on Half Board basis.

Day 2 - Wadumunnegedara

This morning you can either spend day at leisure or engage in leisure

activities. Horathapola has many on offer.

Activities range from a guided walking tour through the nearby village.

The walk is an ideal opportunity for meeting and chatting with the

friendly locals, bird watching and visiting an organic coconut oil

manufacturing plant & a Village Temple)

You may also experience a traditional cooking experience, some Cycling

- Take a ride around the village trails on a bicycle, Make a visit to the

local “pola’’ (farmers market) – (active only on Saturdays) & a Bullock

Cart Ride.

Overnight at Horathapola Estate. Accommodation is in a standard

room. Your stay is on Half Board basis.

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Day 3 – Wadumunnegedara - Sigiriya

After breakfast, transfer to Water Garden, Sigiriya (approx. 3 ½ hours)

Water Garden, Sigiriya

Spread across 35 acres with the magnificent Sigiriya Rock Fortress as

the backdrop, Water Garden was designed by renowned Sri Lankan

architect Channa Dasawatte as a tribute to the ancient water gardens

that once surrounded Sigiriya Rock Fortress. The hotel has been built

using some of the finest materials in the world and is furnished

tastefully, highlighting several creative pieces done by local artists.

Take refuge from the sun in the open-plan reception area before you

are taken to your respective villa in a buggy. Water Garden offers

accommodation in 30 villas in three categories - 13 Standard Villas

(950sqft), 13 Deluxe Villas (1282sqft) and 4 Duplex Villas (2135sqft).

Afternoon visit minneriya /Kaudulla or Hurullu Eco Park depending on

the movements of the elephants.

Minneriya / Kaudulla National Park

‘The Gathering of Elephants’, which is ranked among the world’s top

wildlife viewing spectacles runs from June – October each year. Each

afternoon, around 150 - 200 individual elephants come out of the forest

in to the open to graze on the fresh green pasture by the water’s edge

at Minneriya and Kaudulla national parks. You have excellent

opportunities here to observe the social dynamics of the Asian Elephant

as the large bulls in musth compete among each other and seek the

females within the herd, while young calves with carefree abandon get

up to their mischievous antics often to the displeasure of its alert

mothers within the herd.

Other large animals found here include Jackal, Spotted Deer, Grey

Langur and Toque Macaque are the other large animals found here,

while flocks of Painted Stork, Spot-billed Pelican, Asian Open bill and

Indian Cormorant are found at the water’s edge by the tanks. Grey-

headed Fishing Eagle and White-bellied Sea Eagle soar above the tanks

preying on fish and other small animals.

Spend 02 nights at Water Garden, Sigiriya. Accommodation is in a

Deluxe Villa. Your stay is on Half Board basis.

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Day 4 - Sigiriya

Early this morning engage in a hot air ballooning ride.

(Usually conducted between 20th October to end of April.)

The flight takes approximately 1 hour (plus or minus 10 minutes)

depending on landing sites.

Hot air ballooning provides visitors panoramic views of the Sri Lankan

countryside. The balloon takes off from Sigiriya, and goes over the

cultural triangle where you can see the splendour of the Lion Rock, the

dense expanses of monsoon forests and the stunning man-made

reservoirs built in ancient times that hold rain water, used to irrigate

paddy fields and vegetable plots.

(Hot air ballooning is totally weather dependent, flights will be

cancelled by the Pilots for safety reasons)

Visit Sigiriya thereafter.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Referred to as ‘The Lion Rock’ by locals, Sigiriya became the capital

during the reign of King Kashyapa in the 4th century A.D. After slaying

his own father, King Dhatusena of Anuradhapura to take the throne and

fearing a retaliatory attack from the rightful heir Moggallana who fled

to neighboring India, the new King constructed his royal palace on the

summit of this 200 meter high rock with a fortress for his own

protection. Walk through the meticulously landscaped Royal Gardens

and ascend towards the summit where only ruins of the royal palace

now remain. A visit to the fresco gallery with its ancient paintings of

the King's maids in waiting and the Mirror Wall with ancient transcripts

that closely match the modern day Sinhalese language should also not

be missed. In 495 A.D, Moggallana returned from his exile and defeated

the King re-instating Anuradhapura as the capital. Sigiriya was then

used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century prior to being

mysteriously abandoned.

There is a lot to see and explore at the lower levels of Sigiriya and for

those wishing to climb, please note that there are occasional seasonal

visitations from Hornets at the higher levels. This is usually during the

middle of the day and in response to noise and other disturbances. We

therefore schedule early morning visits for those wishing to climb to

the top.

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Overnight at Water Garden, Sigiriya. Accommodation is in a Deluxe

Vila. Your stay is on Half Board Basis.

Day 5 – Sigiriya - Kegalle

After a leisurely breakfast, drive to the Rosyth Estate House, Kegalle

via Kandy (approx. 4 hours drive)

Kandy

Kandy was established as a city by King Wikramabahu III from the

Kingdom of Gampola in the 13th Century AD and was given the name

‘Senkadagalapura Siriwardhana Maha Nuwara’ which was shortened to

‘Maha Nuwara’ which means ‘Great City’ or ‘Capital’. Today, Kandy is

Sri Lanka’s second largest city after Colombo and is given a UNESCO

World Heritage status as a sacred city due to the importance of the

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Kandy was the capital of the last

Sinhalese Kingdom under King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe which finally

succumbed to British rule in 1815 after repelling several other invasions

from the Portugese and the Dutch. The King was also responsible for

building the Kandy Lake which sprawls across the central area of the

city. Lying at an altitude of 500m above sea level and surrounded by

Knuckles and Hunnasgiriya mountain ranges, the temperatures around

Kandy are slightly cooler and conditions more pleasant than in the

lowlands.

On arrival in Kandy, visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic Kandy

Referred locally as the Sri Dalada Maligawa, the Temple of the Sacred

Tooth Relic is the most revered site in the country. The Temple was

built in the 16th century AD and is located adjacent to the Royal Palace

complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy and overlooks the expanses of

the Kandy Lake. Housing the sacred tooth relic of the Lord Buddha, the

building has held a significant role in local politics since ancient times,

with a belief that whoever holds the relic has the right to govern the

country. The sacred tooth was smuggled in to Sri Lanka from India by a

princess in the 4th century AD and was initially kept in Anuradhapura

and then moved across the country over time before being housed in

Kandy. This sacred temple attracts thousands of white-clad pilgrims on

a daily basis bearing lotus blossoms and frangipani for their offerings

which are known as pujas. Ensure that you dress appropriately, wearing

clothes that cover your legs and shoulders and please do remove your

shoes before entering the holy temple.

Continue to Kegalle.

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Rosyth Estate House, Kegalle

Rosyth Estate is a 1926 colonial planter’s bungalow set in a 62 acre

private tea and rubber estate offering outstanding accommodation,

exceptional food and extraordinary experiences. The Rosyth Estate

House provides guests with the opportunity to experience the beauty

and culture of rural Sri Lanka. Explore the estate, visit the local tea

factory, chill by the pool or take in the stunning views.

Spend 02 nights at the Rosyth Estate, Kegalle. Accommodation is in a

Deluxe Room. Your stay is on Half Board basis.

Day 6 - Kegalle

Breakfast at the Estate.

Spend full day at leisure

Overnight at the Rosyth Estate, Kegalle. Your stay is on Half Board

basis.

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Day 7 – Kegalle – Airport - Male

Transfer to Colombo Airport in time for departure flight to Male (Flight

schedule to be advised which vary from season to season).

(We recommend that you be at the airport at least 03 hours prior to

departure flight)

On arrival at Maldives airport the resort/hotel host will be awaiting with

a placard with your name and then you will be escorted to speed boat

which will take 40 minutes to reach Cocoa Island.

Cocoa is imbued with a sense of light, purity and serenity. Every aspect

of the design, the cuisine and the organization of the island aims to

enhance emotional and spiritual health. You can just wallow in the

sheer beautiful luxury. It is most suited for couples. This understated

luxury experience includes holistic wellness treatments at COMO

Shambhala Retreat, South Indian-influenced cuisine and world-class

diving. Cocoa is a luxury resort regarded for its private locale as well

as some of the best diving in the Indian Ocean

Note: Check-in time is of 1400 hrs.

WHY & Beyond recommends it:

Barefoot Luxury

Uniqueness of House Reef

COMO Shambhala Retreat for Spa lovers

Organic Cuisine

Activities :

Catamaran Snorkelling Trip

Guided Snorkelling (House Reef)

Night Snorkelling

Aquarium Snorkelling

Night Diving (House Reef)

Parasailing

Turtle Expedition (Snorkelling)

Dhoni Suite

These split-level bedrooms have king-sized or twin beds. The spacious

living area leads onto a private sun deck with two chaise lounges, a

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dining table and direct access to the lagoon. The bathroom contains a

single vanity unit with separate bath, shower stall and WC. (75sq

m/807sq ft):

Spend four nights at Cocoa Island by Como. Accommodation is in a

Dhoni Suites with ensuite facilities. Your stay is on bed & breakfast

basis + a Complimentary Upgrade to Half Board.

Day 8 to 10 - Male

Maldives is famous for:`

- Luxurious resort in its own private Island

- Magnificent coral walls

- Deep Sea divers paradise

- Delightful snorkelling experience around the house reef

- Amazing marine life

Spend the days relaxing and enjoying the resort’s facilities or treat

yourself at the different spa treatments being offered by each resort;

chose excellent choice of foods, great range of activities from diving to

snorkelling to sunset cruise to surfing…..

Note: Please contact resort manager at the time of check-in to

discuss the options available with them as they have daily schedules

and recommended activities.

Day at Leisure to do independent activities.

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Day 11 – Male - Airport

Transfer to the Male Airport by Speed Boat to connect to your onward

flight.

RATES

VALIDITY Per person sharing

15th January to 30th April 2019- SRI LANKA USD 2960

15th January to 30th April 2019- MALDIVES USD 3099

Flights – Colombo / Male in Economy Class USD 350

TOTAL USD 6409 Per Person

Or

RATES

VALIDITY Per person sharing

01 May 2019 to 31 October 2019 (Excluding – 01st July to 31st Aug

2019) - SRI LANKA USD 2430

01 May 2019 to 31 October 2019 (Excluding – 01st July to 31st Aug

2019) - MALDIVES USD 2640

Flights – Colombo / Male in Economy Class USD 350

TOTAL USD 5420 Per Person

Flights/ Trains

DATE/DAY FROM/TO FLIGHT NUMBER TIME

Day 07 Colombo/Male UL 115 Dep 1335 Hrs :: Arr 1430 Hrs

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Accommodation

DATE DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION DETAILS

Day 1 Wadumunnegedara Horathapola 1 x Standard Double

Half board

Day 2 Wadumunnegedara Horathapola 1 x Standard Double

Half board

Day 3 Sigiriya Water Garden 1 x Deluxe villa

Half board

Day 4 Sigiriya Water Garden 1 x Deluxe villa

Half board

Day 5 Kegalle Rosyth Estate 1 x Deluxe room

Half board

Day 5 Kegalle Rosyth Estate 1 x Deluxe room

Half board

Day 7 Maldives Cocoa Island by Como

1 x Dhoni suite

Bed & Breakfast & Upgrade to

Complimentary Half Board

Day 8 Maldives Cocoa Island by Como

1 x Dhoni suite

Bed & Breakfast & Upgrade to

Complimentary Half Board

Day 9 Maldives Cocoa Island by Como

1 x Dhoni suite

Bed & Breakfast & Upgrade to

Complimentary Half Board

Day 10 Maldives Cocoa Island by Como

1 x Dhoni suite

Bed & Breakfast & Upgrade to

Complimentary Half Board

What’s included:

SRI LANKA

Accommodation at the Hotels and as per the meal plans mentioned above.

All transport services using 01 Air-conditioned Car based on options provided.

All sightseeing and related entrance charges as mentioned in the itinerary.

We will be providing an English speaking Chauffeur Guide throughout the tour.

Bottle water during sightseeing tours and long drives.

All presently applicable government taxes.

MALDIVES

Accommodation in one Double room

Includes Breakfast & Complimentary Upgrade from Half board

Return airport transfers by a Shared Speed Boat.

Complimentary Honeymoon Amenities

Bottle of Champagne

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Daily Fruit Platter

Gift from Cocoa Island

A $60 spa credit per person

Honeymoon amenities are available upon the presentation of a recent marriage certificate, dated within 6 month period and

a copy is to be sent to the resort at the time of booking

What’s not included?

SRI LANKA

Sri Lankan Visa

Lunch and Dinner unless stated otherwise

Beverages, unless stated otherwise

Items of a personal nature such as laundry, phone calls etc.

Any hotel early check ins or late check outs unless stated otherwise.

Any Insurance

International and domestic airfare unless stated otherwise.

Tips to guides, airport and hotel porters and restaurants. (Tipping is expected!)

Any change in tax structure resulting from the hike in published tariff.

Any other item not explicitly mentioned under included price.

MALDIVES

Maldives Visa.

Any International Airfare to Sri Lanka & from Maldives onwards.

Alcoholic Drinks & Soft drinks & Beverages at all times even during meals.

Any change in tax structure resulting from the hike in published tariff.

Items of personal nature like tips, laundry, phone calls etc.

Cost of any activities in Maldives.

Any meals other than those specified as above.

Any Beverages (to be charged directly based on actual consumption).

Any other item not explicitly mentioned under price includes.

Any Insurance

The Details are in the fine print

Hotel Check-In 1400 hours, Check-out time 1200 NOON

Prices are subject to change as per change in Government / Hotel / Airline policy without prior notice.

All rates are inclusive of taxes, any further changes in taxes / levies will be charged extra as applicable.

Rates include only those items specified in your itinerary.

Please note, the names of hotels mentioned above only indicate that our rates have been based on usage of these hotels.

It is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until and unless we convey the confirmations to

you on receipt of your acceptance. However in the event of any of the above mentioned hotels not becoming available at

the time of initiating the reservations, we shall book alternate accommodation at a similar or next best available hotel

and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whichever is applicable) to you.

In case of any currency fluctuations or amendments in local Government taxes, or any fuel hike, we reserve the right to

adjust the tour price accordingly. The due increase or decrease will be communicated accordingly.

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Approximate drive times given in the itinerary are direct drive times and do not take into account any traffic situations,

road repairs or stops along the way which might increase the time it takes to arrive at the destination.

Please note that in most properties, the normal check in time is 14:00 Hrs and normal check out time is 12:00 Hrs (noon).

Please let us know if your flight is arriving prior to your normal hotel check in time or if your departure flight is schedule

to depart later than the normal hotel check out time, so that an early or late check out facility can be arranged.

The rates quoted are subject to change without prior warning, should there be any increases in Park Fees, Fuel, Sales Tax

or VAT, third party services, or any other circumstances beyond our control in the regions featured in this quote/booking.

It is recommended that all guests take out a comprehensive travel insurance covering them for personal effects, personal

accident, medical and emergency travel expenses, medical evacuation, cancellation and curtailment.

In order to comply with international airline requirements, all airline tickets must clearly show the passenger’s title,

surname, name and initial (as indicated in their passport). As this applies to both scheduled and charter flights, we would

be grateful if you could provide us with this information at the time of confirmation, should your itinerary incorporate

domestic travel by air. We would request a scanned copy of your passport for this purpose.

In order to comply with International Insurance requirements &Beyond Lanka can only reserve seats, be it on a provisional

or confirmed basis, on domestic scheduled or charter flights.

&Beyond Lanka cannot be held responsible should airlines discontinue flights on certain routings or change scheduled

timetables, resulting in missed connections etc. Should an amendment in a routing or itinerary be necessary, we will re-

quote you accordingly.

Please note that fares may increase between time of booking, time of payment and the ticket being issued. Any costs

incurred due to amendments will not be borne by &Beyond Lanka.

Where your domestic flights, train rides, balloon rides, White Water Rafting, Safaris, Whale or Dolphin Watching Charters,

have been organized by us, and while we take the maximum care to ensure a safe and comfortable journey for you,

&Beyond Lanka Private Ltd. is not responsible for the fitness of the operators or the safety standards of the operating

company.

Dietary Requirements: All dietary requirements can be catered for. When making your reservation, please advise us of any

specific dietary requirements that you may have and these will be communicated through to the respective establishment.

Gratuities: Tipping is at your discretion. However, your Chauffeur Guide will be able to assist with guidelines.

&Beyond reserves the right to modify program itineraries, including arranged sightseeing, and substitute accommodations,

including vessels and trains, at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or circumstances beyond &Beyond’s control.

Every effort will be made to operate itineraries as planned, but alterations may occur after the final itinerary has been

issued.

&Beyond strongly recommends that the guests insure themselves against loss of deposit, cancellation charges, medical

expenses and loss of personal possessions, and any other foreseeable loss or expense.

Photography During Travel

A. &Beyond reserves the right to take photographs or video during the operation of any program or part thereof and to

use them for promotional purposes during the program and thereafter. By booking a program with &Beyond, guests

agree to allow their images to be used in such photographs. Guests who prefer that their images not be used are asked

to identify themselves to &Beyond representative at the beginning of their program.

Guest Obligations:

1. Medical Conditions – the guest must notify &Beyond of any pre-existing medical conditions that might reasonably be

expected to affect the Travel Arrangements. The guest agrees and acknowledges that &Beyond will not be liable for

any loss or damage incurred by the guest as a result of any pre-existing medical condition or health issue of the

Customer that may preclude, delay, affect or interfere with the Travel Arrangements.

2. Health Issues – It is the guests sole responsibility to

a) obtain any vaccinations or take any other health precautions applicable to the country of travel;

b) take all steps reasonably necessary (including, without limitation, the consultation of appropriate medical

professionals) to identify whether they have any pre-existing medical conditions or health issues (whether known or

unknown) that may preclude, delay, affect or interfere with the Travel Arrangements; and

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c) notify &Beyond if the guest has any pre-existing medical conditions or health issues that may preclude, delay,

affect or interfere with the Travel Arrangements.

PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY

Booking made within 45 days of arrival

100% payment at the time of booking (within 72 hours) (non

refundable)

Booking made more than 45 days prior to arrival 25% payment at the time of booking (within 7 days ) and

balance 75% , 60 to 100 days prior to arrival

Cancellation 60 days or more prior to arrival No cancellation/ retention charge, except for cancellation

fee on air tickets/ train tickets or deposits made for Game

drives in National Parks.

Cancellation within 45 days of arrival Retention of full deposit levied as cancellation charge

1. 25% Non-refundable advance payment to be remitted within 3 days on receiving confirmation for the hotels booked.

2. 75% of the balance payment to be remitted 60 days prior to arrival into India except for the periods of

Pushkar/Christmas & New Year & February where 75% advance is required 100 days prior to arrival into India.

&Beyond South Asia reserves the right to cancel all services booked should full payment not be received 60 days prior to

arrival date.

Should it be a last-minute booking, &Beyond South Asia will allow for 3 days from time of confirmation until payment (100%) reaches us before &Beyond South Asia will cancel any services booked. The amount is NON– REFUNDABLE.

Kindly note that payments may be processed with Visa and MasterCard credit cards. Payments may also be paid directly into

&Beyond India or US bank account details.

All payments received through credit card will attract an additional 2.50% transaction fee on the total invoice

amount being paid.

All payments received through PayPal will attract an additional 2.0% transaction fee on the total invoice amount

being paid.