Prepare yourself,
for an unforgetable adventure
What to expect whilst on tour…
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It is the personality of the hotels and staff we are looking for, and a sense of being ‘there’ when choosing hotels for our touring.
Accommodation costs are calculated on a twin-share basis so if you prefer not to share with a roommate, select the single-room supplement option in the final payment shop.
From the night of DAY ONE of the tour, until the LAST NIGHT of the tour, we’ll be staying in good quality, four-star hotels which we’ve previously extensively researched. -
All transportation, drivers’ fees, fuel and road taxes, rickshaws and taxis as needed in our itinerary.
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We are very careful about our pricing, once a price is announced we stay locked into it.
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The meals included are listed on the itinerary. We believe food is an integral part of the culture and have carefully chosen a wide range of good dining experiences for our tour. We supply water on the table with meals other drinks are NOT included.
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Planned sightseeing entrance fees listed in the itinerary are included in the tour cost but occasionally, there may be some unplanned sightseeing entrance fees. If we decide to squeeze in some extra non-included places, these are at the participants cost.
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All tuition fees for workshops mentioned in the itinerary are included.
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A few meals
Bottled water -it is best that only bottled water (even teeth cleaning) pass your lips and you should plan to drink 2 to 3 litres of water a day. It makes a big difference when travelling. Think of bringing an insulated flask, many hotels now supply filtered water. We generally have our own fridge for cold water as well as a supply of fruit and soft drinks on board the bus. You pay a nominal amount to buy the supplies at the beginning of the tour and it’s shared as we travel.
Tips- allow for tips for personal services, for example when your bag/laundry/room service is delivered to your room, and something for the driver who will look after you safely for the duration of the trip.
Laundry, flights, passports and the relevant visas and travel insurance required per tour.
This trip is not a traditional package tour, we are a small group, generally 15 persons, maximum. We aim to travel as a group of friends and our past tour participants often form new friendships lasting well past the end of the tour.
There is a clear timetable for each day but there is flexibility to explore options in each of our locations. If we see something we like and time allows we can stop and check it out.
Occasionally, there may be some unplanned sightseeing entrance fees. If we decide to squeeze in some extra non-included places, these are at the participants cost.
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The tour begins on DAY ONE of the tour, at whichever airport or hotel we have nominated.
We can organise an airport transfer or transport from your hotel to the nominated tour start hotel, if you would like us to, however, this is at an additional cost to you. -
Your place on the tour will be confirmed by payment of a deposit. The deposit will be used to start the booking process of bus, trains, internal flights (as needed), hotels and transport. Once these payments have been made your deposit is non-refundable.
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The balance of the payment must be made no later than 4 weeks before departure.
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Late payments cannot be accepted as there are deadlines for internal flights, rooms and etc.
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If numbers are insufficient, and this necessitates the tour cancellation, your entire deposit will be repaid in full.
Deposit is $1000 of tour cost and due as soon as possible by clicking the ‘register now’ button below. -
If you need to cancel your booking after you have made a deposit prior to the date of final payment (4 weeks before the commencement of the tour) an administration fee of $500 will be withheld and dependent on what has already been paid out for flights rooms etc, if we can’t get it refunded, perhaps more.
If you need to cancel after the full payment date 50% or $500, whichever is greater, will be non-refundable- again dependent on what we can get refunded.
Costing for the trip is based upon the number present, so if for any reason, you need to cancel your booking please pass this information along immediately.
If it is possible to fill the spot (often not easy) a refund of the balance can be made - please check out travel insurance to cover these circumstances.
Please consider your schedule carefully before booking -as we are a small group and numbers are important.
Refunds cannot be made for parts of the itinerary participants choose not to participate in, or for changes to the published itinerary due to circumstances beyond our control.
The trip has been carefully planned but on occasions, delays may occur and alternative arrangements need to be made in individual circumstances
If Marigold - Textiles, Art and Adventures cancels a tour you will receive a COMPLETE refund of money received. -
Passports need to be up-to date and valid for the 6 months after the trip. Participants are responsible for this.
A visa is required for India. You can obtain a visa online. Any travel related health checks needed. -
You are responsible for obtaining medical advice to suit your needs before travel.
We suggest you consult your GP before departure and have with you enough items to cover all your medical needs during your time OS. It is also a good idea to have a copy of your medical scripts
You are fully responsible for obtaining adequate medical advice and implementing it before the trip.
You need to be fit enough for sightseeing. We are onto and off the bus throughout the day. Some of the monuments and markets we visit are large. You need to be able to manage a few kilometres at a gentle stroll and the odd flight of stairs or hill.
There are no marathons but with so much to see it is good to be fit enough to enjoy it all!
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We respect your privacy.
Your details are collected solely for our records and to make bookings at hotels, museums etc. We do not disclose your details to any third party unless it is directly related to bookings we must make for our tour. -
It is very important to arrange Comprehensive Travel Insurance to cover the whole time of your trip.
Please make sure you cover personal accident, medical expenses, repatriation if injured or taken ill and losses if you need to cancel your place.
Ready to join a
Marigold tour?
Here’s the how-to participate.
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Paying a tour deposit secures your place on a tour. After reading through the below information, select which tour you’d like to join.
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Once we’ve received your registration and deposit, we’ll email you a link and a password to your tours final payment page. There you will tailor the tour to your needs and download your detailed itinerary.
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Sign up to your tours newsletter.
To keep up everyone up to date with the evolution of the tour, we’ll email the group as a whole.
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Marigold - Textiles, Art and Adventures are fully escorted small group tours for the artistically & culturally passionate.
On tour, we like to get our hands dirty. We’ll participate in workshops, explore local attractions and truly experience the local culture and experiences they offer, all complimented by your guides sharing their vast knowledge with you.
Our tours are always companionable, inclusive, and perfect for solo travelers and friendship groups. They’re relaxed adventures because we take care of almost everything for you!
We make sure our tours are ‘hands-on’ experiences. We prefer that, to behaving as if we are in a ‘tourist coach bubble’, merely observing the scenery flashing by…
Terms & Conditions
The tour is organised by independent tour operator, Marigold, -Textiles, Art and Adventures, an Australian-based business, ABN 81 237 918 114. Our Tour begins when we pick you up from the airport/meet at the start point hotel (dependent on location) and finishes when we drop you back to the airport at the end of the trip.
FLIGHT DELAYS
Responsibility cannot be accepted for such things as flight delays or lost luggage, once air tickets are booked the airlines conditions apply.
EXTRA BAGGAGE FEES
Extra baggage fees. During domestic flights the baggage allowance is limited to 15 kg in most of the flights. If you have excess baggage to this limit then you need to pay directly to the airline while boarding or before.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
You must provide your travel insurance policy number and the insurance company’s 24 hour emergency contact number when finalising your trip payments; you will not be able to join the trip without these details.
If you have travel insurance connected to your credit card or bank account, please ensure you have details of the participating insurer, the insurance policy number and emergency contact number with you rather than the bank’s name and credit card details.
PROPERTY DAMAGE
The Marigold Textiles, Art and Adventures team assumes no responsibility for the loss or damage to property or baggage or for any injury, illness or death or for any damages or claims however caused arising directly or indirectly from accidents, loss or damage to person or property, delays, transport failure, strikes, wars, terrorism, and uprisings, acts of God or pandemics over which Marigold - Textile, Art and Adventures has no control. You need Comprehensive Travel Insurance.
ABIDE RULES OF LAW OF THE COUNTRY
You are expected to comply with the laws and regulations of the country you are visiting. Each country has its own set of laws governing what is considered legal and illegal behavior, and you are solely responsible for adhering to them. We strongly advise against engaging in any activities that violate the laws, as doing so may subject you to legal consequences such as imprisonment or penalties. This includes actions like shoplifting or possessing illegal goods.
Marigold tours shall not be liable for any damages, claims, arising out of your acts, behavior due to above issues .nor we shall be able to assist you in any way in such cases.
COVID
The safety and well-being of our travellers, tour guides, suppliers, artisans, and the people we visit remain our highest priority as we travel. As such, ALL travellers must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and carry certified evidence of their full vaccination (ie. an international Covid-19 vaccination certificate) with them always. Before departure, you will be asked to provide proof of your full vaccination status to join the tour. This policy is in addition to any specific testing or vaccination requirements for entry or exits to a destination or required by your airline.
REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS
If you need to cancel your booking after you have made a deposit prior to the date of final payment (4 weeks before the commencement of the tour) an administration fee of $500 will be withheld and dependent on what has already been paid out for flights rooms etc, if we can’t get it refunded, perhaps more.
If you need to cancel after the full payment date 50% or $500, whichever is greater, will be non-refundable- again dependent on what we can get refunded.
Costing for the trip is based upon the number present, so if for any reason, you need to cancel your booking please pass this information along immediately.
If it is possible to fill the spot (often not easy) a refund of the balance can be made- please check out travel insurance to cover these circumstances.
Please consider your schedule carefully before booking -as we are a small group and numbers are important.
Refunds cannot be made for parts of the itinerary participants choose not to participate in, or for changes to the published itinerary due to circumstances beyond our control. The trip has been carefully planned but on occasions, delays may occur and alternative arrangements need to be made in individual circumstances
If Marigold - Textiles, Art and Adventures cancels a tour you will receive a COMPLETE refund of money received.
Force Majeur
Certain unexpected circumstances may arise, such as (but not limited to) weather events, pandemics, quarantines, border closures, acts of governments or authorities, wars, hostilities, political uprisings or civil disturbances, riots, strikes, terrorist activities or the threat of terrorist activities, criminal acts committed by third parties, defects of vehicles or breakdown in the equipment, or an Act of God, that are beyond anyone's control, which force cancellation or disruption of services. These circumstances are considered a force majeure. We will not be held responsible or liable in any way, for such events, including death, bodily injury, illness, damage, delay, or other losses caused by such events. While we will always strive to assist our travellers wherever they are in the world when such circumstances occur, any losses or costs resulting from these events will be the traveller’s responsibility.
