Terms & Conditions

1. Participants must be over 18yrs at the time of the trip. Under-18’s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian of over 21yrs.

2. All funds submitted to HOPE towards your trip fund are non-refundable. In the event of cancellation, these funds will go to HOPE’s projects minus any costs incurred. In the event that you are having trouble reaching your target, please call HOPE to discuss possible options.

3. The budget for the trip is based on:

  • Accommodation: 2 people to a twin room;
  • Meals and transport as per itinerary are to be set by HOPE and our group leaders.

4. Fundraising for the HOPE Wellness Trip 2025 will be overseen by HOPE. Participants should keep HOPE informed of your public fundraising activities and abide by the guidelines given by HOPE in relation to correct fundraising practices.

5. HOPE, our group leaders and our representatives in Kolkata, reserve the right to make changes to the trip itinerary if necessary e.g. due to project restrictions etc..

6. Participants are required to remain with the group for the duration of the programme.

7. Your passport must have at least 6 months validity left from the time of the trip to apply for an Indian Visa. Therefore it should be valid until the end of May 2026. If your passport expires before this date please renew as soon as possible and forward a copy to HOPE.

8. All participants should be covered by a travel insurance policy taken out by yourself. However, please be aware that any pre-existing medical conditions may NOT be covered by this policy - please check with your insurer. Participants may use existing policies.

9. By signing up to the HOPE Wellness Trip you are confirming that you are in sufficient good health to take part in this programme, however in some cases a letter confirming this may be requested from your doctor. Please inform HOPE before signing up if you have any medical condition that could affect you on this programme. HOPE reserves the right to refuse a place on this programme to anyone deemed medically unfit to take part.

10. All participants in the HOPE Wellness Trip must take full responsibility for getting all the necessary vaccinations for India, obtaining malaria medication if required and bringing adequate supplies of any existing medication. As HOPE has no qualified medical staff, please do not contact our office for details of the required vaccinations for this trip. You will need to attend your own GP or a travel medical specialist in this regard. If you choose not to get shots or take medication or prefer to use alternative medications, that is your personal choice, and HOPE can bear no responsibility.

11. Participants are always responsible for your own health and safety and the safety of your personal possessions. While HOPE will do all we can to ensure the best conditions possible for your journey, we cannot accept responsibility for any injury, loss or damage that may be suffered by you during your journey or for conditions in India that are outside of our control.