Payment Policy Overview

The following payment terms apply to all bookings made through Driftmates for trips, expeditions, treks, backpacking journeys, and other travel experiences.

Booking Confirmation

To confirm a booking with Driftmates, travelers are required to pay an initial booking amount (advance payment) at the time of reservation. This amount secures the traveler’s seat in the selected departure.

Bookings are considered confirmed only after the advance payment has been successfully received and acknowledged by Driftmates.

Payment Structure

The payment structure for most trips typically follows the format below:

• A booking amount (advance payment) must be paid at the time of booking.
• The remaining balance amount must be paid before the departure date of the trip.

The exact payment deadlines and amounts may vary depending on the nature of the trip and will be communicated during the booking process.

Failure to complete the payment within the specified timeline may result in cancellation of the booking without prior notice.

Scheme Changes

Driftmates reserves the right to modify, change, or withdraw any promotional offer, discount scheme, or pricing structure at any time unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Payment Methods

Driftmates accepts payments through the following methods:

• Secure online payment gateway transactions
• Bank transfer
• UPI payments
• Other approved digital payment options

Payment details will be shared by the Driftmates team during the booking process.

Booking Through Third Parties

If a booking is made through a travel agent or third‑party partner, payment policies may also be subject to the terms and conditions of that agent.

In such cases, Driftmates will act as the service provider while the contractual relationship may exist between the traveler and the booking partner.

Price Adjustments

Trip prices may change due to factors beyond the company’s control including:

• increase in fuel prices
• airline or rail fare changes
• government tax changes
• vendor cost adjustments
• currency fluctuations (for international trips)

Any such price changes must be paid by the traveler prior to the departure date.

Non‑Payment

Failure to make the required payments within the specified timeline may lead to:

• cancellation of the booking
• forfeiture of the advance payment
• release of the reserved seat to other travelers

Transaction Confirmation

After successful payment, travelers will receive a confirmation message through email, WhatsApp, SMS, or other communication channels confirming the booking details.