{"id":1117,"date":"2026-08-20T08:50:30","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T03:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cloudcresttrails.com\/?page_id=1117"},"modified":"2026-08-20T08:54:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T03:24:39","slug":"payment-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cloudcresttrails.com\/?page_id=1117","title":{"rendered":"Payment Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1117\" class=\"elementor elementor-1117\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77a7b7e e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-ae3aa17 \" data-id=\"77a7b7e\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"77a7b7e\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-478e3ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"478e3ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1>Payment Policy<\/h1><p><strong>Cloud Crest Trails<\/strong><br \/><em>Travel Above Ordinary<\/em><br \/><strong>Uttarakhand \u2022 Tours \u2022 Taxi \u2022 Airport Transfers \u2022 Caravan Experiences<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Effective Date:<\/strong> 20 August 2026<\/p><h2>1. Introduction<\/h2><p>This Payment Policy explains the payment terms and conditions applicable to services booked with <strong>Cloud Crest Trails<\/strong> (\u201cwe\u201d, \u201cus\u201d, \u201cour\u201d).<\/p><p>By making a booking or paying for any service, the customer (\u201cyou\u201d, \u201cyour\u201d) agrees to the terms described in this policy.<\/p><p>Our services may include chauffeur-driven premium cabs, airport transfers, customized tours, sightseeing trips, and caravan experiences.<\/p><h2>2. Booking Confirmation<\/h2><p>A booking is considered <strong>confirmed only after the required advance payment has been received and confirmation has been provided by Cloud Crest Trails<\/strong>.<\/p><p>A quotation, enquiry, or availability confirmation does not by itself constitute a confirmed booking.<\/p><p>Customers may be required to provide the following information before a booking is confirmed:<\/p><ul><li><p>Customer name and contact details<\/p><\/li><li><p>Travel date and duration<\/p><\/li><li><p>Pickup and drop-off locations<\/p><\/li><li><p>Number of passengers<\/p><\/li><li><p>Selected vehicle or service<\/p><\/li><li><p>Any special requirements<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2>3. Advance Payment<\/h2><p>Depending on the service, travel dates, vehicle type, duration, and booking value, Cloud Crest Trails may require an advance payment to secure the booking.<\/p><p>The applicable advance amount will be communicated to the customer at the time of booking.<\/p><p>For certain high-demand dates, long-duration journeys, premium vehicles, or special arrangements, a higher advance payment may be required.<\/p><h2>4. Balance Payment<\/h2><p>Any remaining balance must be paid according to the payment schedule communicated at the time of booking.<\/p><p>Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the full outstanding amount should be cleared <strong>before or at the commencement of the service<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Cloud Crest Trails reserves the right to withhold or cancel a service if the required payment has not been received.<\/p><h2>5. Accepted Payment Methods<\/h2><p>Payments may be made through the payment methods made available by Cloud Crest Trails, which may include:<\/p><ul><li><p>UPI<\/p><\/li><li><p>Bank transfer<\/p><\/li><li><p>Online payment gateway<\/p><\/li><li><p>Other payment methods specifically communicated by Cloud Crest Trails<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Payment instructions will be provided during the booking process.<\/p><h2>6. Additional Charges<\/h2><p>The quoted service price may not include certain additional expenses unless specifically mentioned in the quotation.<\/p><p>Depending on the service, additional charges may include:<\/p><ul><li><p>Toll charges<\/p><\/li><li><p>Parking fees<\/p><\/li><li><p>Entry fees<\/p><\/li><li><p>Interstate\/state taxes<\/p><\/li><li><p>Permit charges<\/p><\/li><li><p>Driver night allowance<\/p><\/li><li><p>Additional kilometres<\/p><\/li><li><p>Additional waiting time<\/p><\/li><li><p>Route changes or additional destinations requested by the customer<\/p><\/li><li><p>Other government or authority-imposed charges<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Any known additional charges will be communicated wherever reasonably possible.<\/p><h2>7. Additional Distance and Time<\/h2><p>For services where a kilometre limit or time limit applies, additional charges may be applicable when the agreed limit is exceeded.<\/p><p>For example, caravan or vehicle packages may have a specified daily kilometre allowance. Any kilometres exceeding the included allowance will be charged at the applicable rate communicated during booking.<\/p><p>Additional waiting, extra usage, route extensions, or changes requested by the customer may also result in additional charges.<\/p><h2>8. Cancellation and Refunds<\/h2><p>Cancellation and refund eligibility will be governed by the <strong>Cloud Crest Trails Cancellation &amp; Refund Policy<\/strong> applicable to the booking.<\/p><p>Any refund due to the customer will be processed through the original payment method wherever reasonably possible.<\/p><p>Payment gateway charges, transaction charges, or other non-refundable processing costs may be deducted where applicable and where permitted by law.<\/p><h2>9. Booking Changes<\/h2><p>Requests to change travel dates, vehicle type, route, passenger count, pickup\/drop-off location, or other booking details are subject to availability.<\/p><p>A change may result in:<\/p><ul><li><p>Additional charges<\/p><\/li><li><p>Change fees<\/p><\/li><li><p>Revised quotation<\/p><\/li><li><p>Loss of promotional pricing<\/p><\/li><li><p>Different cancellation conditions<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Cloud Crest Trails will communicate any applicable additional payment before confirming the requested change.<\/p><h2>10. Failed or Reversed Payments<\/h2><p>If a payment fails, is reversed, charged back, or is not successfully received by Cloud Crest Trails, the booking will not be considered paid for that amount.<\/p><p>Customers should retain their payment confirmation or transaction reference until the booking has been confirmed.<\/p><p>If an amount has been debited from the customer&#8217;s account but the booking payment has not been received by us, the customer should provide the relevant transaction details so that the payment can be verified.<\/p><h2>11. Payment Confirmation<\/h2><p>Once the required payment has been successfully received and verified, Cloud Crest Trails may provide payment or booking confirmation through WhatsApp, email, SMS, or another agreed communication channel.<\/p><p>Customers are advised to keep their payment receipt and booking confirmation for their records.<\/p><h2>12. Pricing and Quotations<\/h2><p>All quotations are based on the itinerary, vehicle, dates, passenger requirements, and services specified at the time of quotation.<\/p><p>A quotation may be subject to change before payment if there are changes in:<\/p><ul><li><p>Travel dates<\/p><\/li><li><p>Vehicle availability<\/p><\/li><li><p>Route or itinerary<\/p><\/li><li><p>Passenger requirements<\/p><\/li><li><p>Government taxes or fees<\/p><\/li><li><p>Fuel or operational costs<\/p><\/li><li><p>Additional services requested by the customer<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>The final payable amount will be confirmed before or at the time of booking.<\/p><h2>13. Fraud Prevention<\/h2><p>Cloud Crest Trails will not be responsible for payments made to unauthorized individuals, personal accounts, fraudulent links, or unofficial payment channels.<\/p><p>Customers should make payments only using the official payment details provided by Cloud Crest Trails.<\/p><p>If you are unsure about any payment request, please contact Cloud Crest Trails through our official contact channels before making the payment.<\/p><h2>14. Taxes and Government Charges<\/h2><p>Applicable taxes, government fees, permits, interstate taxes, tolls, parking charges, and other statutory charges may be payable in addition to the service price where applicable.<\/p><p>Such charges will be communicated to the customer wherever possible.<\/p><h2>15. Disputes Regarding Payments<\/h2><p>If you believe there is an error in a payment, duplicate charge, incorrect amount, or refund, please contact Cloud Crest Trails with:<\/p><ul><li><p>Customer name<\/p><\/li><li><p>Booking details<\/p><\/li><li><p>Date of payment<\/p><\/li><li><p>Amount paid<\/p><\/li><li><p>Transaction\/reference number<\/p><\/li><li><p>Relevant payment receipt<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>We will review the matter and respond as soon as reasonably practicable.<\/p><h2>16. Policy Changes<\/h2><p>Cloud Crest Trails reserves the right to update this Payment Policy from time to time.<\/p><p>The updated version will be published on this website with the revised effective date.<\/p><h2>17. Contact Us<\/h2><p>For payment-related questions, booking assistance, or clarification regarding payment terms, please contact:<\/p><p><strong>Cloud Crest Trails<\/strong><br \/>Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India<\/p><p><strong>Website:<\/strong> cloudcresttrails.com<\/p><p>Please use the contact details displayed on our website for the latest payment and booking assistance.<\/p><hr \/><p><strong>Related Policies:<\/strong><br \/>Cancellation &amp; Refund Policy \u2022 Privacy Policy \u2022 Terms &amp; Conditions<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Payment Policy Cloud Crest TrailsTravel Above OrdinaryUttarakhand \u2022 Tours \u2022 Taxi \u2022 Airport Transfers \u2022 Caravan Experiences Effective Date: 20 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1117","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cloudcresttrails.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1117","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cloudcresttrails.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cloudcresttrails.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cloudcresttrails.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cloudcresttrails.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1117"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/cloudcresttrails.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1117\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1124,"href":"https:\/\/cloudcresttrails.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1117\/revisions\/1124"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cloudcresttrails.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1117"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}