✓ The official currency for Switzerland is the Swiss Franc (CHF), not the Euro.
✓ Local time in Switzerland is 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +1).
✓ +41 is the country dialling code to Switzerland.
✓ The standard voltage in Switzerland is 230 volts AC, 50 Hertz (Hz). Switzerland
uses type C (2-pin) and Type J (3-pin) plugs. (Type C 2-pin plugs also fit J sockets.)
✓ The four national languages of Switzerland are German, French, Italian, and
Romansh.
✓ Banks; Exchange offices; Airport; Major hotels. Exchange offices usually offer
better exchange rates than banks. At airports, the rates may be slightly higher
than in the city center.
✓ There are three operators have counters available at the Zurich airport, the
counters are located near each other.
✓ Under Swiss law, users must register to access any public WiFi network. Once
you have completed the brief registration process, you can access the Internet
free of charge in many places. Many hotels and restaurants offer free Internet
access.
✓ Switzerland uses the metric system.
✓ In Switzerland, the cost of service is already included in the price, so tipping is
not expected. Rounding up to the nearest franc or round figure is a kind gesture
for good service.
✓ Switzerland is one of the safest countries in the world. It has a very low crime
rate; the people are quite reserved but very friendly and will help if you ask.
✓ In Switzerland, the water is 100% safe to drink from taps.
✓ It is forbidden to smoke in restaurants, public buildings and offices. Smoking is
also forbidden on public transport. Smoking is permitted in separate smoking
rooms, outdoors and in private homes.
✓ Public drinking in Switzerland is legal. Although Switzerland has a legal purchase
age of 16 for beer and wine, and 18 for spirits (18 for both in Ticino), it is not
illegal for a minor to consume alcohol in public by federal laws.
✓ Carry both a debit card and a credit card. Ideally one card should use Visa, and
the other Mastercard. That way, if one payment method does not work, you can
use a different one. Cash is recommended: Banknotes and coins are the most
popular payment method in Switzerland.
✓ It's best to dress in a more casual and comfortable style in the cities but still be
mindful of the weather. For those visiting fancy mountain resort towns, you may
want to pack a few more formal or dressy outfits. However, it is always best to
check the dress code of the specific location you will be visiting.
✓ Switzerland is quite multi-dimensional when it comes to weather and the perfect
time to visit. Unlike some destinations around the world that have one amazing
season that is clearly prime for that location, Switzerland is fantastic in the
summer and the winter. The shoulder seasons are still okay for traveling and you
can avoid tourists by opting out of the prime weather windows, but it is the main
winter and summer that are the popular times of the year to travel to
Switzerland.
✓ One should also consider packing as lightly as possible. if you plan on heading all
around Switzerland to various cities and taking trains often, then packing lightly
will work well.
✓ Rates quoted are Nett and Non-Commissionable.
✓ Due to the dynamic rates system across the globe, the above quotation is valid for 24 hours only.
✓ The above is just a quote and the same is subject to availability at the time of booking.
✓ No Rooms or Services have been blocked.
✓ The above quotation is not valid if dates overlap with Exhibitions & special events unless specified.
✓ Rooms / Rates are subject to availability unless booked.
✓ Please check all inclusions as any additions will incur extra charges.
✓ Rates quoted are based on minimum 2 pax travelling together.
✓ Any amendments to the date of travel or number of passengers will subject to re-quote.
✓ Tourism Dirham Tax will be charged by the hotel directly to the guests upon arrival unless specified.
✓ 5% VAT is included in the above quote.
✓ Airline / Fuel Surcharges may apply which needs to be paid over and above the Tour Cost.
✓ Midnight surcharges will be applicable for Transfers arranged between 2200 hrs. – 0700 hrs. (depending on the flight details given by you).
✓ Meals not included unless specified.
✓ Insurance Policy not included unless specified.
✓ Hotels reserve the right to release bookings held on Time Limit without prior notice.
✓ In case of any unavailability, we reserve the right to use alternative accommodation, sightseeing tours and transfer of equal standard.
✓ Vacation Dunya is not responsible for any missed breakfast due to flight timings. There won’t be any refund for it. You may request at the hotel directly to pre-book a boxed breakfast in case of an early morning departure. This would also be at the discretion of the hotel.
✓ Breakfast, if included, cannot be provided on the day of arrival at any city.
✓ Vacation Dunya is not responsible for any excess baggage charges on tour.
✓ Vacation Dunya reserves the right to change any information, route or attractions before or after your booking due to events beyond our control like bad weather, any natural calamity, any accident, and or any logistic issues.
✓ Check in time at the hotel is after 14:00 hrs. and check out is before 12:00 hrs. Early check in and late check out requests are subject to availability and at the discretion of the hotel.
✓ Certain sightseeing tour/activities are seasonal and operate on specific dates only.
✓ For certain sightseeing on Seat in Coach Basis you may need to go for to the pickup point.
✓ All Transfers & Sightseeing’s are on Seat In Coach basis unless specified on Private basis.
✓ If the Flight Schedule does not meet the Seat In Coach Transfer Schedule of the Supplier then the Transfers will be confirmed on Private basis at Supplement Cost.
✓ All tours and transfers are point to point unless Vehicle at disposal is booked.
✓ The pick-up or drop-off timings can be changed as per the trip schedule. It may also change depending on traffic conditions and your location.
✓ Kindly note that the driver will wait at the arrival terminal for a maximum of 60 minutes after the flight arrives. Should the guest not arrive within 60 minutes it will be considered as a NOSHOW, rebooking of transfers will be arranged at an additional cost.
✓ For Excursion / sightseeing transfers & departure transfers vehicle will wait for maximum of 10 minutes.
✓ For Sharing transfers, the drivers will wait for a maximum of 5 minutes from the scheduled time.
✓ The maximum dimensions per bag (H + W + L) must not exceed 158 cm (62 inches) – 1 piece + 1 Hand luggage in between 2 guests.
✓ Some of the mentioned inclusions may remain closed on weekends or specific days as per the government norms for which we do not hold the responsibility.
✓ All the products & services mentioned in Vacation Dunya Travel & Tourism LLC
website and sold to our esteemed clients are bound to stipulated terms and
conditions and the same shall govern the contract between the company,
Vacation Dunya Travel & Tourism LLC and its Clients.
✓ The booking will be made by Vacation Dunya Travel & Tourism LLC only:
a) On acceptance of our written quotation or offer.
b) On receipt of passport copies of all passengers travelling.
c) On specified non-refundable initial deposit to proceed with the booking.
d) On full payment of the tour for last minute bookings.
e) Consent given to use of the client’s personal date relevant to the
complete the booking.
✓ The binding contract commences upon the issuance of the Booking Confirmation
that mentions the details of the tour.
✓ Vacation Dunya Travel & Tourism LLC reserves the right to terminate the
contract or decline the confirmation of the booking and return the deposit as per
our sole discretion at any time before the tour.
✓ Please read carefully and understand the contents of the tour brochure /
itinerary and terms and conditions.
✓ Amount paid towards a group tour cannot be transferred to a customized
package.
✓ Unutilized bookings / services will not be carried forward to the next calendar
year.
✓ The Lead Passenger on the booking confirmation will be authorized for all the
passengers on the booking confirmation to agree with the terms and conditions,
acceptance of the booking, and for the payment of themselves and on behalf of
all the passengers mentioned on the booking.
✓ No person/s other than those affiliated with Vacation Dunya Travel & Tourism
LLC, in writing, has the authority to vary, add, amplify, or waive any stipulation,
representation, term or condition in the brochure/ website/ online & offline
booking tools.
✓ Vouchers will be released in 3-4 working days after we receive the full payments /
07 days prior to the departure.
✓ In case of last-minute bookings credit card guarantee has to be provided to
confirm the services.
✓ Any on-board expenses will have to be paid by the client directly in cash or credit
card.
✓ No refunds either in part or full will be made in case of any unused services in
above package like ground transportation, meals, accommodation, sightseeing
tours.
✓ Vacation Dunya Travel & Tourism LLC is not responsible for any personal
belongings, or any other valuable items left in our vehicles or tour sites, it is
solely your responsibility. Our drivers and tour guides will not be responsible for
it.
✓ On Islamic occasions and National holidays, the tour will not serve alcohol, and
there will not be any live entertainment.
✓ Photography of UAE residence especially ladies, military institutions, government
buildings, and installations, is strictly prohibited.
✓ Littering is a punishable offense and offenders may face penalties in the form of
fines.
✓ Vacation Dunya Travel & Tourism LLC reserves the rights to charge 100% no
show charges if the guest is not there at the time of scheduled pick-up.
