Essencylon Tours Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: July 20, 2026
These terms govern all bookings made through essencylon.com for tours, transfers, and experiences in Sri Lanka. By booking, you accept these terms fully.
1. Booking Confirmation & Payment
- A 30% deposit is requested to confirm your dates
- All prices quoted in USD
- Payment is arranged directly with us by email or WhatsApp. Nothing is charged on this website.
- Your booking is confirmed by email once the deposit has been received.
2. Cancellation Policy
- 30 days or more before the tour date: full refund, including the deposit
- 14 to 29 days before: full refund of everything paid, less the 30% deposit
- 7 to 13 days before: 50% refund of the total tour price
- Less than 7 days before: no refund (credit for a future booking)
- No-show or late arrival: no refund
- Tour cancelled by Essencylon, including for weather or safety: full refund or a free reschedule, whichever you prefer
3. Changes & Amendments
- Minor changes to itinerary (vehicle, restaurant, timing) at no extra cost if equivalent quality.
- Essencylon Tours reserves right to modify itinerary due to weather, road closures, or safety.
4. Inclusions/ Exclusions
- As per itinerary
5. Participant Requirements
- Follow all guide safety instructions at all times
- No refund for voluntary opt-out during tour
- Participants responsible for own belongings and valuables
6. Force Majeure
Essencylon Tours is not liable for cancellations, delays, or changes due to:
- Natural disasters (floods, cyclones, earthquakes)
- Government restrictions or curfews
- Strikes, protests, or civil unrest
- Pandemics or health emergencies
- Airport delays or flight cancellations
Full credit or rescheduling offered for tours cancelled by Essencylon due to these events.
7. Complaints Procedure
- Notify tour guide/driver immediately during the tour for on-site resolution.
- Send written complaint to info@essencylon.com within 24 hours after tour completion.
- Include photos, tour date, guide name, and specific details.
- Essencylon Tours will respond within 14 days with resolution proposal.
- Final resolution under Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority mediation if required.
8.Governing Law
- These terms governed by Sri Lankan law.
- Disputes resolved in Colombo District Court jurisdiction.
- Essencylon Tours reserves right to update terms (notification via email).
Contact: info@essencylon.com | Colombo, Sri Lanka
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