Cancellation Policy
1. General Cancellation and Refund Rules
1.1 Cancellation more than 7 (seven) days before the start
You may cancel your booking free of charge no later than 7 (seven) days before the start of the excursion.
1.2 Cancellation less than 7 (seven) days before the start
In case of cancellation less than 7 (seven) days prior to the start date, the advance deposit is non-refundable.
This condition is due to the specifics of local Providers' operational planning: personal schedules for guides and vehicles are formed weekly. Late cancellation leaves the Organizer with no opportunity to find a new booking for the reserved date, leading to downtime and financial losses for the Provider.
1.3 Refund in case of cancellation by the Provider
We will refund the full deposit if an excursion or tour booking is canceled by the Provider.
2. Non-Refundable Payments
2.1 Tickets, fees, and expenses paid by agreement with the provider
Funds are non-refundable for the following expense categories:
- purchase of entry tickets to museums, archaeological parks, national reserves, and other institutions;
- entrance, environmental, and local tourist fees, as well as taxes;
- other targeted expenses associated with organizing and conducting the excursion, tour, or transfer incurred by prior agreement with the User (including advance reservation of meals, vehicles, and other related services).
These payments are recognized as non-refundable due to the fact that they:
- are actual payments made to third parties (museum complexes, parks, transport companies, etc.);
- are inherently non-refundable (tickets are issued for a specific date or name, and reservations/deposits are locked by venues without cancellation options);
- are paid directly by the guide (Organizer), not the Platform.
In the event of booking cancellation or refund, any arising liabilities and financial settlements related to covering the guide's actually incurred expenses are settled directly between the User and the Provider.
2.2 Admission Tickets and Special Expenses
The cost of issued and purchased tickets to museums, archaeological parks, national reserves, and other institutions is non-refundable upon booking cancellation by the User.
This rule is governed by the following factors:
- Direct purchasing from third-party organizations: tickets are a separate category of goods/services purchased directly from third-party specialized institutions and authorized ticket offices;
- Regulations of the visited sites: most museum and park complexes (including the Angkor Park administration) establish rules under which purchased tickets are strictly non-refundable;
- Personalization and single-use access: after purchase or issuance, the User receives personalized access to the visit, which is registered to them and cannot be transferred, reassigned, or re-issued to another person.
Accordingly, expenses for purchased tickets are considered actually incurred targeted expenses of the User.
3. Refunds Under Force Majeure Circumstances
3.1. Force majeure circumstances are recognized as extraordinary and unavoidable events under given conditions, independent of the will of either party, which objectively prevent contract execution. Force majeure includes events that could not reasonably be foreseen at the time of agreement and which any reasonable participant could not avoid.
3.2 List of recognized force majeure circumstances
Upon proper documentation, the Operator will refund the deposit amount less than 7 (seven) days before the excursion start date upon occurrence of the following force majeure circumstances:
Flight or Transport Delay/Cancellation
If you were unable to participate in the excursion, transfer, or tour due to a delay or cancellation of a flight, train, or bus route, rescheduling or financial settlement will be reviewed subject to providing supporting documentation.
Required supporting documents:
- Flight/Route status document: screenshot from the official website of the airport, station, carrier, or tracking service displaying the route status (must show date, time, and flight/route number);
- Named travel document: copy of the ticket, itinerary receipt, boarding pass, or travel voucher issued in your name.
Based on the provided materials, the Operator and the local Provider will promptly review options for rescheduling the program or arranging an individual settlement.
Sudden Illness, Injury, or Bereavement
If you encounter a sudden illness or injury preventing participation in the excursion, or the death of a close relative.
Required supporting documents:
- Medical certificate: official document from a physician (clinic, hospital, or emergency service) stating diagnosis, examination date, and explicit confirmation of inability to participate in physical activities or tours;
- Medical prescriptions (if applicable): copy of prescription, discharge summary, or referral from a medical facility;
- Document in case of bereavement: copy of death certificate issued and dated after the booking date.
Government Health Restrictions and Quarantines
If special quarantine, sanitary, or administrative measures (e.g., lockdown, ban on public events, closure of cultural sites) are enacted in the excursion region that prevent your participation.
Required supporting documents:
- Government acts: official decree, order, or resolution of state or local authorities imposing restrictions;
- Notice from visited site: official statement, press release, or notification from venue administration (temple complex, museum, park) confirming closure or unavailability on the booked date.
Natural Disasters and Severe Weather Emergency
Earthquake, flood, hurricane, severe landslide, or other natural phenomena disrupting access to the excursion venue.
Required supporting documents:
- Official notice: emergency declaration or bulletin from emergency services, government administration, or meteorological authorities.
Visa Refusal or Border Crossing Prohibition
If you are denied a visa or prohibited from crossing the border for reasons beyond your control.
Required supporting documents:
- Embassy decision: official written refusal from embassy or consulate stating grounds for denial;
- Border control document: copy of official record issued by border control authorities.
3.3 Circumstances NOT Recognized as Force Majeure
The following circumstances do NOT constitute force majeure and do not serve as grounds for a full refund:
- Personal changes of plans, vacation dates, or work schedules;
- Financial difficulties or lack of funds;
- Exchange rate fluctuations or price changes;
- Adverse weather typical for the season (e.g., rain, heat);
- Minor transport delays (less than 3–4 hours);
- Visa refusal due to personal factors (incomplete documents, criminal record);
- Decisions made by a travel companion;
- Other situations not explicitly listed in Clause 3.2 of this Policy.
3.4 Refund Process under Force Majeure
Upon recognition of force majeure circumstances, the Operator refunds the User the amount of the deposit paid, less actually incurred banking and financial service fees. Refunds do not compensate payment system, bank, or third-party transaction processing fees (which depend on the selected payment method), nor currency conversion charges imposed by third-party banks or payment aggregators.