Official Policy

Cancellation & Refund Policy

The following cancellation and refund policies apply to all bookings made through Vermilion Routes (Agencia de Viajes Vermilion Cia. Ltda.). By completing a reservation, the traveler accepts these conditions in full.

Effective from January 1, 2026

Agencia de Viajes Vermilion Cia. Ltda.

RUC: 1711992808001

Ecuador: Monteserrín, De los Lirios N45-206, Quito

+593 96 003 9156 (WhatsApp 24/7)

info@vermilionroutes.com

1. Cancellations by the Traveler

  • More than 60 days before departure: Full refund minus a $50 USD administrative fee per person.
  • 59 to 30 days before departure: 70% refund of the total amount paid.
  • 29 to 15 days before departure: 50% refund of the total amount paid.
  • 14 to 8 days before departure: 25% refund of the total amount paid.
  • 7 days or less before departure, or no-show: No refund.
  • All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to info@vermilionroutes.com.

2. Refund Processing

  • Approved refunds will be processed within 15 to 30 business days from the date the cancellation is confirmed.
  • Refunds will be issued to the same payment method used for the original booking (PayPal, credit card, or bank transfer).
  • Any bank fees, currency conversion differences, or third-party transaction charges incurred during the refund process are the responsibility of the traveler.

3. Reservation Deposits

  • A minimum deposit of 30% of the total tour price is required to confirm any reservation.
  • The remaining balance must be paid no later than 30 days before the departure date.
  • Failure to pay the remaining balance within the specified deadline may result in automatic cancellation of the reservation without refund of the deposit.

4. Modifications and Date Changes

  • Date changes or itinerary modifications requested more than 30 days before departure may be accommodated at no additional charge, subject to availability.
  • Changes requested within 30 days of departure may incur a modification fee of up to 15% of the booking total.
  • Modifications are not guaranteed and are subject to hotel, flight, and service availability at the time of the request.

5. Cancellations by Vermilion Routes

  • In the rare event that Vermilion Routes must cancel a tour due to force majeure, natural disasters, government restrictions, or safety concerns, travelers will be offered a full refund or the option to reschedule at no extra cost.
  • Vermilion Routes is not liable for any additional expenses (flights, accommodation, insurance) incurred by the traveler as a consequence of the cancellation.

6. Travel Insurance

  • We strongly recommend that all travelers purchase comprehensive travel insurance that covers trip cancellation, medical emergencies, and evacuation.
  • Vermilion Routes is not responsible for any losses not covered by the traveler's insurance policy.

Questions About Your Booking?

Our concierge team is available 24/7 to assist you with any questions regarding cancellations, modifications, or refunds.

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