Terms and Conditions

Payments:

A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot on our Himalayan Retreat. The amount of the deposit will depend on the location and length of the retreat and will be stated in the email we send you with our bank details. By paying this deposit, you are agreeing to our terms. THIS DEPOSIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

The remaining balance of your total booking for all of our Retreats is due 60 days prior to the retreat check-in date. This final payment is non-refundable.

If cancellations are made after the booking is confirmed and up to 60 days prior to the retreat check-in date, the entire payment will be non-refundable and non-transferable. Failure to make the final payment by the due date will entitle This Retreat to cancel your booking, whereupon all payments will be kept.

Payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card. Bank transfers do not attract a payment fee unless your bank imposes one; you are responsible for any fees. Credit card/PayPal payments attract a 5% payment fee—all payment fees are the responsibility of the guest.

Please contact us to verify payment information.

If You Cancel:

Please note that there will be no refunds for flight cancellations, travel delays, or illness. If you cancel your participation in a retreat for any reason more than 60 days before the beginning of the retreat, we cannot refund your payment. If we are able to fill your spot, you have the option to transfer 50% of the payment to any of our already scheduled retreats if there is availability. While we wish we could compensate for unforeseen circumstances (injury, family emergency, etc.), we have costs already incurred when reserving retreat centres and accommodations, plus the costs of staff to deal with bookings and marketing. To protect yourself further, we strongly encourage you to purchase travel insurance.

If We Cancel:

In the very unlikely case that the retreat is cancelled due to too few participants, we will refund to you all deposits and payments you have made. We cannot, however, compensate you for airfare or travel costs incurred. In the unlikely event that we must cancel a retreat due to weather, natural disaster, or political upheaval, we cannot guarantee a refund—it will depend on receiving a refund from the venue we work with. To cover these risks, we highly recommend you purchase travel insurance.

Force Majeure:

This refers to any unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our normal control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even with due care. Such circumstances include, but are not limited to, war or threat of war, riot, civil unrest, industrial disputes or strikes, unavoidable technical problems with the villa or transport, airport closure or congestion, terrorist activity, pandemics, natural disasters, industrial disasters, fire, theft, flooding, and adverse weather conditions. In the event of any of the above, refunds or compensation payments cannot be made.

Travel Insurance:

The best way to protect yourself from unforeseen circumstances is to purchase cancellation/interruption insurance. Travel insurance can protect you in case of:

• You cancel your participation in the yoga retreat

• The retreat is canceled due to weather, natural disaster, or insufficient participants to run the trip

• Lost baggage or personal items

• Medical expenses and the cost of repatriation should you become ill or injured

By agreeing to the above and by making a payment toward The Himalayan Retreats, you accept these Terms and Conditions as a binding contract between Robbie Paterson & Andrew Leslie on behalf of yourself and any other members of your booking.

Legal:

CONSENT AND RELEASE

By registering for this program, you voluntarily agree to the following terms and conditions as set out below:

I am aware that participating in the retreat requires a certain level of fitness and general physical health. I acknowledge and voluntarily assume my responsibility to assess my level of fitness and the risks of injury associated with physical activity of any kind, including any variety of yoga and surfing. I confirm that I shall retain control over my activities at all times. I voluntarily assume full liability and accept the risk of harm, including physical injury and discomfort, as a result of my participation in the activities of this program. I will inform the teachers and/or assistants of any limitations or medical conditions that may affect my performance. Any transportation taken is at my own liability.

I, or anyone who could claim in my name or on my behalf, my heirs, and legal representatives, do hereby voluntarily waive, release, and forever discharge the organizers from any and all liabilities for injuries, damages, or death resulting from my participation in the activities during the course of this program, as outlined in the program schedule, or any activities outside the program and resort facility, and hold them harmless from all claims brought against them for any such injuries or claims, including costs and expenses incidental thereto.

I agree that the organizers reserve the right to accept or decline the application of a participant at any time, to make changes to the itinerary whenever deemed necessary for the comfort, convenience, and safety of all participants. In the event that the retreat is canceled or postponed, the organizers shall have no responsibility beyond the refund of money or expenses paid by the participant if the event cannot be rescheduled.

I agree that the organizers shall not be liable for any costs or expenses for delays, schedule changes, including but not limited to delays, missed flights, failure to comply with visa or health requirements, rescheduling, cancellations, overbooking of flights, loss, damage, or injury to property or persons, including death, or expenses occasioned by any act or omission by any supplier providing services to any program participant.

I understand that photos and video may be utilized for communication efforts. To that end, I hereby grant the organizer permission to record my name, likeness, voice, image, and/or appearance on the above-referenced date or dates, and to use and publish the pictures, video, and digital images without compensation. I waive any right to inspect or approve any project that may be created using these materials.

By agreeing to the above and by making a payment towards Himalayan Retreats, you accept these Terms and Conditions as a binding contract between Himalayan Retreats on behalf of yourself and any other members of your booking.

For your safety and peace of mind, it is mandatory as an attendee to the retreat, that all participants obtain personal travel health insurance prior to attending our retreats.

This should cover any medical expenses, injuries, or emergencies that may arise during the retreat, including any outdoor or physical activities such as yoga, hiking, or surfing.