Cancellation Policies


GROUP TRIP LAND COST:
A cancellation penalty of only USD100 per person applies for any cancelled group bookings, provided notification is received by our office at least 60 days prior to the group departure date. Cancellations made 30 days prior to departure will result in a cancellation penalty of 25% of the land cost. Cancellations made 15 days prior to departure will result in a cancellation penalty of 50% of the land cost. Cancellations made 7 days prior to departure will result in a cancellation penalty of 75% of the land cost.If the cancellation is made less than 7 days prior to departure, all amounts paid are non-refundable. Up to 60 days in advance of the scheduled departure date of your group trip, you may transfer your deposits to another of our trips without forfeiture of any funds paid.

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INDIVIDUAL TRIP LAND COST:
Cancellations made up to 61 days before departure will result in forfeiture of deposit. Cancellations made between 31 and 60 days prior to departure will result in a cancellation penalty of 25% of the land cost. If the cancellation is made within 30 days of departure, all amounts paid are non-refundable.

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AIRFARE COST:
Refunds for unused plane tickets are in accordance with the terms of the respective carriers.

Straits Central Travel & Tour Agencies retains the right to cancel any tour prior to departure. In such case, full refund of land cost constitutes full settlement. We are not responsible for additional expenses incurred by trip members in preparation for the trip (i.e., non-refundable air tickets, visa fees, equipment, medical expenses, etc.) if their trip is canceled or re-scheduled for ANY reason. We strongly advise against the purchase of non-refundable air tickets.

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CANCELLATION NOTE:
Unfortunately, we cannot vary from our stated cancellation policy regardless of your situation. We recommend that you buy trip cancellation insurance immediately upon booking your tour. Correspondence about trip cancellation must be sent via certified mail.

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TOUR CANCELLATION:
If cancellation should arise, client loses its deposit as mentioned above. Hotels, carriers and other contractors apply cancellation fees and shall be liable to pay those charges to Straits Central Travel & Tour Agencies Sdn Bhd on behalf of the service providers.

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HOTEL CANCELLATION:
Hotel cancellation made 7 days and less will be subject to one night hotel charge. No show will be at 100% of the total invoice

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AIR CANCELLATION:
Domestic air cancellation made 7 days and less will be 75% of the total invoice.

No show will be at 100% of the total invoice

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REFUND POLICY:
There shall be no refund after commencement of the service included in the program but not utilized by the clients.

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CLAIMS:
All disputes, claims and litigation regarding the services shall first be settled by way of negotiation and mutual understanding. In the event such effort would fail, the disputes, claim or litigation shall be finally settled by arbitration of the relevant court of law in Malaysia. All claims must be submitted in writing within 30 days after the end of the Services.