Travel Hub Chiang Mai Tours - Frequently Asked Questions


What if I don’t know the hotel or guest house I will be staying at in Chiang Mai?
All tours, unless otherwise specified, will include free pick up from your hotel or guest house. We need to know the hotel or guest house you are staying in at the latest 5.00 pm the day before your tour or trek is due to depart. If you do not have a hotel or guest house booked in Chiang Mai please let us know by e mail or telephone at the earliest opportunity.

Can I expect the timings to be accurate?
Timings given in the tour/trek details are approximate and are there for guidance only. Occasionally tours are late arriving back in Chiang Mai so if you have an onward transport connection to make please bear this in mind. The Travel Hub can not be responsible for any late return to Chiang Mai. On rare occasions itineraries may be modified to suit seasonal conditions.

What if the tour/trek that I selected is not available?
It is vary rare that a tour or trek will not be available. If however it is not available we will notify you by e mail within 24 hours. We will not send you the link to out secure online payment gateway.

What is the latest time that I can make my reservation?
We can usually accept bookings up to 5pm the day before a tour is due to depart but for online bookings we prefer at least 2 days before the commencement of the tour or trek.

How far ahead can I book?
You can book 12 months in advance.

How can I make payment?
We accept online payments by credit card or you can pay at our office in Chiang Mai. However for all private tours, hotel and flight bookings will will require at least a deposit We will let you know within 24 hours of the booking if a deposit is required.

Can I pay a deposit and pay the remainder in Chiang Mai?
As sometimes the payment amounts are quite large and many people are uncomfortable with using their credit cards for large sums on the internet we can accept a deposit online and give you the option of paying the balance when you arrive in Chiang Mai. We usually require a 20% deposit.

What happens when I make a reservation?
Within 24 hours of a booking being made we will check availability and make a reservation for the tour, trek or cooking school. Then depending on how you opted to pay on the booking form the following will happen:

Pay online
We will then send you an e mail please click on the ‘confirm’ link you will be taken to our confirmation page where you can check your details and final price. You will then be directed to our secure encrypted online payment gateway ‘thaiepay’ to make payment

Within a further 24 hours of you making payment you will be emailed your booking vouchers and receipts. The voucher will contain full details of your tour and pick up times from your hotel. Please print a copy for presentation on pick up.

Payment at our office
If you opted to pay at our office you will receive a provisional booking confirmation by e mail within 24 hours. Please print it out and bring it to our office when you arrive in Chiang Mai. you can then make payment at our office.

Are there any discounts for children?
Children’s discounts are available on some tours and treks. If you have children in your group please enquire about price before booking.

Are taxes and service charges included in the rate?
Yes. All taxes and service charges are included in our rates.

Are entrance fees and food included in the price?
What's included in the tour will be clearly stated on each tour information page. If you require any clarification please do not hesitate to contact us

What credit/debit cards are accepted?
Our online payment gateway 'THAIEPAY' currently accepts Visa, Master Card and Amex credit cards

What sort of acknowledgement will I receive when I book a tour trek?
Within 24 hours of a payment being received. A tour or trek voucher will be e mailed to you. You will need to print this reservation confirmation voucher, as you will be asked to present it on pick up of your chosen tour/trek.

What is a confirmation voucher?
Once the tour is confirmed, we will send you, by email, a confirmation voucher detailing the reservation. Please print a copy and present it at the commencement of your tour.

How long does it take to get a confirmation?
We will try our best to get back to you as soon as possible but within 24 hours is the norm.