Himalayan mountains

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Cancellation charges, refund eligibility, vouchers, and non-refundable components.

This Cancellation & Refund Policy applies to Trip/Trek bookings made with Skyhike.

✓Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Cancellation Charges

  • 30 days or more before the Date of Travel: 30% of the total Booking Cost will be charged.
  • 16–29 days before the Date of Travel: 50% of the total Booking Cost will be charged.
  • 7–15 days before the Date of Travel: 80% of the total Booking Cost will be charged.
  • Less than 7 days before the Date of Travel: 100% of the total Booking Cost will be charged.
  • Where a refund is applicable, 5% GST and payment gateway charges are non-refundable and will be deducted from the refundable amount.
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Cancellation Before 7 Days

  • A traveler may be eligible for a refund when the booking is cancelled and Skyhike is informed before 7 days of the scheduled Date of Travel.
  • The refund will be calculated according to the cancellation charges applicable to the booking.
  • 5% GST and payment gateway charges will not be refunded.
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Cancellation 1–2 Days Before Travel

  • If a booking is cancelled 1 or 2 days before the scheduled Date of Travel, the booking amount is non-refundable.
4

Last-Minute No-Show

  • In case of a last-minute No-Show, 100% cancellation charges will apply.
  • No rescheduling and no refund will be provided.
5

Cancellation Due to Non-Payment

  • If payment is not made according to the schedule provided in the first booking confirmation email, Skyhike reserves the right to cancel the booking after attempting to contact the traveler.
  • Any applicable refund will be issued according to the package cancellation policy.
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Transfer of Trip/Trek

  • A traveler may transfer their Trip/Trek to a friend before 15 days of the Date of Travel.
  • The Trip/Trek can be transferred for any Trip/Trek within 2 months of the original Date of Travel.
  • The friend receiving the transferred booking will be eligible only if they have not booked any Trip/Trek with Skyhike and have not yet traveled with Skyhike.
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HikeCoin – 80% Voucher

  • If Skyhike is informed before 20 days of the Date of Travel, the traveler can receive an 80% cash voucher in the form of HikeCoin for any other Trip/Trek.
  • The voucher will be valid for 1 year.
  • ₹1 = 10 HikeCoins.
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HikeCoin – 90% Voucher

  • If Skyhike is informed 20 days before the Date of Travel, the traveler can receive a 90% cash voucher in the form of HikeCoin for the same Trip/Trek.
  • The voucher will be valid for 1 year.
  • ₹1 = 10 HikeCoins.
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Refund Eligibility

  • A traveler may be eligible to receive a refund if the booking is cancelled and Skyhike is informed more than 7 days before the scheduled Date of Travel.
  • The refundable amount will be calculated according to the applicable cancellation charges mentioned in this Cancellation & Refund Policy.
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GST & Payment Gateway Charges

  • Where a refund is applicable, GST and payment gateway charges are non-refundable.
  • These charges will not be included in the refundable amount.
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Cancellation Within 7 Days

  • If a traveler cancels the booking within 7 days of the scheduled Date of Travel, the booking amount will be non-refundable.
  • No refund will be provided for cancellations made during this period.
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Advance Amount

  • The advance amount is non-refundable.
  • A guest is eligible to request a refund only if the paid booking amount exceeds 30% of the total Booking Cost.
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Refund Processing

  • The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days.
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Transportation Tickets

  • Flight, train, and bus tickets once issued are non-refundable unless the respective carrier's official policy allows cancellation with a refund.
  • Where a refund is applicable, it will be processed according to the terms of the respective organization or booking portal, and applicable service charges will be deducted.
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Permit & Third-Party Charges

  • Permit fees, forest entry charges, and third-party service charges are non-refundable.
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Partially Utilized Services

  • No refund will be provided for partially utilized services, including early check-out, skipped meals, missed sightseeing, or missed transportation.
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Sightseeing Tickets

  • If sightseeing tickets have already been booked, refund eligibility will depend on the official cancellation policy of the issuing authority or organization managing the specific attraction.
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Compensation

  • Skyhike is not liable for compensation beyond the tour cost.