Frequent Asked Questions (FAQs)Best Cab Service in Pune

Booking Payment

1. What is the process for tour booking?

A. Tour booking can be done at Shiv Cabs Travel Office and thru online on company website.


2. Do I need to pay the entire tour price lump sum while booking?

A. If payment is madeat one go 15 days before departure then you are entitled to get discount on full payment. It is not mandatory though; you can pay the registration amount to book and pay the balance payment later.


3. If I am an NRI, can I book your regular Indian tour?

A. Yes, NRI's can book at Shiv Cabs.


4. Can my son/daughter residing abroad promote my tour by paying in their currency?

A. Yes, they can pay the same thru online but only in Indian currency. Any transaction charges levied by the bank will be borne by you / your son / daughter.


Tour Price & Discount

5. What does the package tour price include or exclude?

A. The tour price is only inclusive of travel charges and its exclusive of your stay, food, sightseeing, entrance charges, Guide Services, etc


6. Are Advance booking benefit available?

A. Definitely, you can get an Advance-booking discount for any suitable tours on paying full amount at the time of booking. Discounts are given on first cum first serve basis. They are valid for limited period and limited tours and may vary depending on the tour and region, so book early and save thousands.


General Questions

7. Generally, what is the size of a tour group?

A. Starting from group size of 2-3 to big group of 10-12 and huge group size will be around 30-50. Normally, the number of travelers varies depending on the destination and occasion planned.


8. Can we extend the stay at a destination?

A. Definitely, the stay can be extended,but you need to give the prior to the trip after booking. Additional charges will be applicable. No extensions/alterations can be accommodated when the tour is in progress.


9. Can I do any changes in my travel plan once the booking is completed?

A. Yes, it is possible to modify the travel plan. There may/will be certain charges for modifications or for cancelling the old booking and making new arrangements. The staff at our offices will assist you for the same.


10. Do you provide Leave Travel Certificate?

A. We can provide the Leave Travel Certificate, please inform us in advance about your requirement at the time of booking the tour itself.


11. What documents do I require for travelling?

A. Indian nationals need to have any valid Driving License/ Voter Card/ Adhar Card. Foreigners should carry Passport and it is mandatory.


12. Will there be any information provided before the tour departure?

A. We do give pre-departure information sheet once you book a tour, which consists information about the destination, things to carry, weather, shopping etc.


On Tour

13. What are the various modes of travel on tour?

A. The modes of travel depend upon the tour, which you book. Generally, we travel by Taxi/ Cab/ Car, Tempo Traveler/ Bus as mentioned in the itinerary. For more information, refer respective tour itinerary page on the website.


14. Are there any night journeys on tour?

A. We do night journeys only when it is required, normally we avoid night travelsas far as possible


15. Do we have to walk a lot on tours?

A. Usually we have to walk at sightseeing places and amusement parks, sometimes for a long distance;however, the Tour Leader will timely instruct the same.


16. Can we get wake-up calls on tours?

. If you instruct us to give the wake up call, you do get telephonic wakeup call through the driver, however to be on the safer sideit is advisable to have your mobile alarms set.


17. What kind of helpcan be given to a disabled person or a senior citizen, who needs special assistance on tour?

A. It is not feasible to provide individual assistance, by the Guide/Team Leader considering he has to manage the entire group. We recommend Qualified companion must accompany the guest who needs such special assistance as


18. Will it be difficult while visiting places, if I carry a wheel chair?

A. Certainly, you can bring your own wheel chair and move at most of the sightseeing places but a qualified companion must accompany guest who are traveling on wheelchair.


19. Will I get drinking water during sightseeing?

A. Shiv Cabs provides 200ml water bottle to each guest, the same be mentioned in the respective tour itinerary page on the website.


20. At a particular destination, can my relative join me on the tour?

A. Yes, your relative is always welcome. S/he can join us on tour subject to your intimation to us at the time of your booking and payment of prescribed charges to make him / her eligible to join our tour and avail our services on tour.


21. Can I get any tips/ recommendations for where to shop on a tour?

A. Our Driver/ Guide will provide information about the shopping areas on tour; however, s/he will not suggest/recommend / promote any particular shop, area etc. to you.


22. What helpwill be provided, if I break the scheduled tour, because of illness?

A. If you fall sick on tour, please inform the Tour Coordinator/ Guide immediately. The Tour Coordinator will support you in making all provisions for the medical aid, doctor on call etc. However, the expenses will have to be borne by you. Here, Insurance plays a major role hence we highly recommend that you should get yourself and your family insured adequately before travel.


23. Can I get medicine on a Tour?

A. Generic medicines are available with the Team Leader. For specific medicines, we highly recommend you to carry sufficient medicines along with you on tour. While packing, distribute them evenly in different bags to ensure that you have some medicine with you in case there is any delay in getting baggage or loss.


Tour Leader / Guide

24. Does the Tour Leader/ Guide assist us on the entire tour?

A. In case of group tours booked with Bus/ Mini-Bus, the tour leader/ guide will assist you throughout the tour. However, they are not responsible for baggage or any kind of personal belongings, which you carry by hand. Our driver will act as a guide in case of 2-4 people travelling in Cab/ Taxi, here there won’t be any Tour Leader/ Guide


25. In which language will the Tour Leader/ Guide communicate with us on tour?

A. The Tour Leader/ Guide will preferably communicate or give instructions on tour in Marathi, Hindi and if required in English (to the possible best extent).


Refund

26. Can I get refund after paying the amount?

A. If we do the cancellation of your tour, you will get the refund of actual amount paid by you. However, if you cancel the tour, the cancellation charges will be applicable as per the rules mentioned in cancellation policy


27. Can I transfer my Refund amount to any other tour or to my friends or relatives tour?

A. Yes, your refund amount is transferable to your other tour. In case, if refund amount has to be transferred to that your friends or relatives tour, you need to give a duly signed Authority Letter.


28. Is my refund amount adjustable against any part - cancellation?

A. No, the refund amount is not adjustable against part cancellation.


29. How much time does it usually take to a refundprocess?

A. Normally, it takes 7-8 working days to process refunds, once the guest agrees on refund amount.


30. What is be the mode of payment in case of refund?

A. The refund amount will be credited to the same mode of payment that you had used to book the tour; the only exception in this case is if you had used Cash/Demand Draft in such case, the mode of payment for refund will be 'Account Payee' Cheque only. In case of Credit Card, the transaction would be reversed accordingly, considering the bank charges/Service charges on Credit Card payments, which is non-refundable.


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