Terms "Activity Fee" hereinafter referred as fee or payment for Adventure, Trekking, Skiing & Snow Boarding


  1. WEBSITE USE

    The web pages / content of the website can change anytime without prior notice and is only to supply general information to you. We or any third party do not offer any kind of warranty or guarantee regarding the content's accuracy, information, timeliness and performance of this website for any definite reason or purpose. If you find any information or materials inaccurate to your knowledge, we explicitly eliminate such acknowledgement as per the Law. We are not accountable for your usage of the website's information and materials. It shall be at your own risk and responsibility to acquire and accept any information, product and services provided by us to meet your specifications.

    We are the owner of the website and have been authorized the license of the same. Therefore, if any duplication of the layout, design, style, graphic, appearance and other licensed content is made, we are permitted to take legal action against the offender. Copyright law applies and shall be exercised.

    We shall pursue all available legal actions criminal and / or civil against unauthorized use of the website that can cause damage to the company.

    You shall not link our website to your own or to some other web page without acquiring a written consent from us. For providing more information, we might add informative links of other websites. This shall not be considered as an endorsement of the other website and we are not responsible for any content or material provided by them.


  2. ACTIVITY FEE

    The purchase of any travel services offered by Alpine Climbers constitutes a contractual arrangement between Alpine Climbers ('First Party') and Client (hereinafter referred as 'You') ('Second Party'). Both Parties are hereinafter referred as ('Parties'). Booking of services with alpine Climbers represents your unconditional acceptance of the terms & conditions set out herein. These terms and conditions shall be binding on you and all the travel companions booked by you

    Trekking, Peak climbing and mountaineering in states like Uttarakhand & Himachal Pradesh carries an inherent risk to life and property of both Parties. The weather changes in minutes causing injury and death, which is beyond Alpine Climbers control. Alpine Climbers does its best to reduce all types of risks, discomfort and hazard to the best of their ability (within financial constraints), yet there are chances of accidents, mishaps and deficiency in service. Ergo, you must agree with these terms and conditions. Please ensure that you read carefully and understand these terms prior to confirming your booking.


  3. PROMOTIONS

    Pictures used on the website and collateral are meant for marketing purposes. These do not imply the inclusion of the pictorial content to be a part of your vacation or any guarantee that you will experience, encounter or view whatever is depicted through the pictures.


  4. FITNESS RESPONSIBILITY

    Alpine Climbers offers trip(s) and trek(s) that require varied levels of fitness. The level of difficulty can be based on extent of physical stress, the terrain, weather and / or climate. The degree of difficulty for some trips can be physically demanding. To enable you to choose appropriately and prepare accordingly, carefully review the level of difficulty of each trip before booking the same. Alpine Climbers is not medical expert(s) and it is your responsibility to obtain medical advice, latest health requirements including inoculations and vaccines before you join a trip. Alpine Climbers takes no responsibility for your inability to cope with the level of difficulty on a trip. While most treks do not require specific preparation, a reasonable level of fitness adds to your experience. The onus of being fit, healthy and in shape before getting on the trip rests with you. You are solely responsible for ensuring that you are ready for the trip in every way, including physical and mental conditioning. You are also expected to carry the right clothing and equipment. While there is no age limitation on any of Alpine Climbers trips, any disability, pregnancy, mental or physical or any other medical condition that may affect your fitness to complete the trek must be revealed at the time of booking the trip to Alpine Climbers. You also undertake that you and Your travel companions, for whom You have signed up, do not suffer from any condition or disability that could create a hazard to Your own wellbeing or to others on a trip.


  5. PROGRAM DATES

    You are solely responsible for verifying the correct dates mentioned on the travel documents.


  6. DOCUMENTS

    All necessary documents should be presented in advance. Alpine Climbers is not accountable in case of any trip formality not being completed in time before the trip departs or absence of essential papers and documents.


  7. ITINERARY

    Your safety and enjoyment is Alpine Climbers prime concern. Alpine Climbers therefore carries out their responsibility honestly & sincerely to ensure that your trip is trouble–free as desired. In pursuance of this responsibility, Alpine Climbers reserves the right to modify or cancel the trip or part of the trip under circumstances, including but not limiting to, Acts of God, road blockage, political unrest, cancellation of flight, delayed arrival, sickness, accidents, events beyond Alpine Climbers control etc. Any extra cost arising from such circumstances shall be borne by you on the spot. Wherever possible Alpine Climbers shall intimate you of such changes in advance or while on the trip.


  8. REFUND POLICY

    No refund (Partial or otherwise) will be made if you voluntarily leave or drop out of a trip for any season after the trip has begun. No refunds will be made for any accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, meals or services not utilized.

    In case, Alpine Climbers cancels the trip due to unforeseen circumstances it would be happy to suggest an alternative trip/dates. You shall be notified of same. You may accept the alternate trip suggestion, voucher (with one year redeemable limitation) or request another trip of your choice. The difference in cost, if applicable, will have to be borne by you. Alpine Climbers shall, under no circumstances, be liable for any additional costs, credit card charges, TAC(s), travel arrangements including but not limited to flight cancellation, railway, hotel, visas costs, onward arrangements coinciding with this trip etc. Refunds in such a scenario will happen as per our cancellation policy.

    Refunds are not possible for any missed or unused services including voluntary / involuntary termination of tour on account of sickness, death of a family member, late arrival on the tour etc. Alpine Climbers is also not liable to pay any compensation for any loss arising as a consequence of trip curtailment, alteration, extension or cancellation due to any reasons. However, you expressly agree that, in any event, the maximum liability of Alpine Climbers will be limited to the trip cost paid to Alpine Climbers.

    No Refunds will be made in case, Alpine Climbers cancels the ongoing trip due to bad climatic conditions or unforeseen circumstances during trek.


  9. INCORRECT INFORMATION

    All the communication will be done through the email ID submitted by the candidate in the registration form. Alpine Climbers is not responsible for loss or delay of communication due to incorrect email ID submitted by the candidates. In case of change in email ID, Alpine Climbers should be informed in writing on trek@alpineclimbers.in at the earliest.


  10. LUGGAGE RESPONSIBILITY

    Baggage and personal effects are at your risk throughout the trip. You are solely responsible for your personal belongings while on-trip. Alpine Climbers is not responsible for the loss of baggage, goods, air tickets, passport, cash, traveller's cheques, or any other travel document or item owned by you while on tour, whatever the cause.


  11. EXTRA EXPENSES

    Inclusions for each trip are different and the accommodation, meals, arrival or departure transfers, guides, entrances fees, equipment and baggage handling, if included, are as specified with the itinerary. Unless otherwise stated, insurance, international and domestic airfares, cost of obtaining passports and visas, airport departure taxes, excess baggage charges, gratuities to guides, drivers and camping staff, meals other than those specified in the itinerary, beverages, personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls and optional tour prices are extra.

    In the event, You fall ill or suffer an accident during the trip, all hospital expenses, doctor fees, repatriation expenses, evacuation from road or mountain, any other charges incurred as a direct or indirect result of Your illness / accident are Your responsibility.


  12. THIRD PARTY VENDORS

    You are requested to understand that to run such a monolith operation, Alpine Climbers hires the services of Third Parties who are professionals in their field. You hereby undertake to absolve Alpine Climbers from any liabilities, vicarious or otherwise arising from deficiency in service of these third parties. Alpine Climbers will not be responsible for any harm, loss or damage to your luggage, belongings or self when carried by porters, ponies or vehicles, during the trip, your arrival and departure or stay at the hotel / guest house.


  13. PHOTOGRAPHY RIGHTS

    Alpine Climbers reserves the right to take photographs of you during any trip or part thereof and to use them for promotional purposes. By booking a trip with us, you automatically grant us royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide and irrevocable license for using your images in photographs and videos that may be used for promotional material, website, social media, collateral and any other marketing and publicity materials. Alpine Climbers does not require your prior consent and does not need to compensate you for such use of Your photographs or videos. However, Alpine Climbers does cater to media professionals. Should you have any reservations about your images not being used, please inform Alpine Climbers at the time of booking your trip.


  14. CHANGES TO THIS TERMS & CONDITIONS

    Alpine Climbers reserves the right at any time without prior notice to add, alter, modify, all or any of these terms and conditions or replace, wholly or in part, any Trip or to withdraw it altogether. Also reserves the right to discontinue any Trip without assigning any reasons or without any prior intimation whatsoever.