📍 South India Specialist · Coorg · Mysore · Chikmagalur · Wayanad · Ooty · Bangalore 📞 +91 6363591110 ✉️ booking@tripmakes.com
Written itemised quotations MSME Registered: UDYAM-KR-15-0012996
🛡️ 100% Transparent Booking Policy · Zero Hidden Surcharges

How Quotes & Bookings Work — Clear, Itemised & Risk-Free

Learn how Tripmakes ensures absolute clarity before you commit. We disclose full property names, room categories, vehicle models, driver allowances, and state permits in a comprehensive written quotation.

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1. Free Custom Planning

Tailored route based on your pace and preferences

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2. Written Quote

Itemised line items with explicit inclusions & exclusions

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3. Verified Voucher

Official booking voucher with driver details prior to travel

The 4-Step Booking Journey

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1. Initial Enquiry

Share your intended travel dates, number of travellers, pickup city, and hotel preference through the short quote form or call +91 6363591110.

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2. Written Itemised Quote

We send you an exact written quote disclosing verified hotel names, room category, vehicle model, inclusions, toll/parking details, and total price.

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3. Advance Confirmation

Review the quote and confirm with a 25% to 30% advance via secure UPI or official bank transfer. We lock your hotel rooms and cab allocation.

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4. Travel Voucher & Trip

You receive your official PDF booking voucher immediately. Dedicated driver details and contact number are shared 24 hours prior to travel.

What You Will See in Your Written Quote

We never send single-line prices. Every Tripmakes quotation itemises 3 clear stay options, vehicle details, driver allowances, and explicit inclusions:

🏨 3 Flexible Stay Tiers

Choice of Hotel Stay (AC Deluxe with Breakfast), Homestay (Estate walk + Campfire + Breakfast & Dinner), or Resort (Pool + Activities + Meals).

🚗 Dedicated AC Vehicle

Dedicated private AC cab model (Dzire / Etios / Innova / Tempo), driver allowances, highway expressway tolls, parking fees, and all inter-state permits.

📋 Clear Inclusions & Exclusions

Explicitly ticked lists showing prepaid items versus optional on-ground activities (such as jeep safaris or monument entry tickets).

🗣️ Multilingual Driver

Experienced local drivers fluent in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi & English for effortless on-road communication.

Example: How We Quote a 2N/3D Coorg Holiday (2 Pax)

Tier 1: Hotel
₹16,500 total for 2

02 Nights AC Deluxe Room at Hotel StarFinch / White Parrot + Daily Breakfast + Dedicated AC Sedan + All Tolls & Parking.

Tier 2: Homestay (Popular)
₹19,000 total for 2

02 Nights Coffee Estate Homestay (Coorg Coffee Inn) + Campfire with Music + Plantation Walk + Breakfast & Dinner + AC Sedan.

Tier 3: Luxury Resort
₹22,500 total for 2

02 Nights at Coorg County / Jungle Hills Resort + Swimming Pool + Games + Campfire + Breakfast & Dinner + AC Sedan.

Why Choose a Private Tripmakes Cab vs. Tour Bus (KSTDC / IRCTC)

Feature / Aspect Tripmakes Private AC Cab Group Tour Bus (KSTDC / IRCTC / Standard Bus)
Doorstep Pickup & Drop ✓ Direct pickup from your home, airport, or hotel ✕ Fixed boarding point (must travel with luggage at 5 AM)
Flexibility & Schedule ✓ Stop anytime for coffee, photos, restrooms, or viewpoints ✕ Strict 15-minute time limits per spot for 40+ people
Privacy & Comfort ✓ 100% Private vehicle exclusively for your family/group ✕ Shared with 30–45 strangers
Custom Stay Selection ✓ Pick between Hotel, Coffee Estate Homestay, or Resort ✕ Fixed standard dormitory / partner hotel only
Driver Guidance ✓ Dedicated local driver fluent in your regional language ✕ Generic tour guide handling large crowds

Standard Cancellation & Refund Policy

Cancellation Timeline Refund Eligible Terms & Conditions
15+ Days before travel 100% Refund Minus standard hotel bank processing fees (₹500 - ₹1,000 per room).
7 to 14 Days before travel 50% Refund Vehicle advance fully refundable; hotel retention as per property policy.
Less than 7 Days or No-show Non-refundable Applies to confirmed peak holiday dates (Dasara, Diwali, Christmas/New Year).

Vehicle Class & Luggage Guidelines

AC Sedan (Dzire / Etios)

Ideal for: 2 to 3 Adults + 1 Child

Luggage Capacity: 2 Medium Suitcases (check-in size) + 2 Cabin Bags

Comfortable for couples and small families for highway and ghat travel.

AC SUV (Innova / Innova Crysta / Ertiga)

Ideal for: 4 to 6 Adults

Luggage Capacity: 3-4 Large Suitcases + Cabin Bags (with rooftop luggage carrier if needed)

Extra legroom and superior suspension for Western Ghats hills.

AC Tempo Traveller (12 / 14 / 20 Seater)

Ideal for: 7 to 18 Passengers

Luggage Capacity: Dedicated large rear boot + overhead parcel racks

Pushback ergonomic seats, music system, and high-roof headroom for group tours.

Ready to Plan Your South India Holiday?

Contact our local trip planners today for an itemised written quotation with zero booking obligations.

🛣️ Live Route & Transit Planner

South India Driving Distance & Transit Calculator

Select your starting pickup hub and holiday destination to view exact highway distances, driving durations, scenic halt points, and forest checkpost rules.

Bengaluru ➔ Coorg (Kodagu) via Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway (NH 275) → Kushalnagar
Distance 250 km
Duration 4.5 - 5.5 hrs
☕ Recommended Food & Coffee Halts:

Kamat Lokaruchi (Ramanagara), Shivalli MTR (Channapatna), or Swathi Delicacy.

🛡️ Driver & Road Advisory:

Smooth multi-lane expressway up to Mysore ring road, followed by scenic 2-lane coffee highway to Kushalnagar.

✨ 100% Dedicated AC Vehicle: Doorstep pickup from home, hotel, or airport terminal.
Why Book Direct

Destination Specialist Operator vs. Online Aggregators

See why choosing a dedicated South India tour specialist (Coorg, Mysore, Chikmagalur, Wayanad, Ooty, Bengaluru) delivers a superior holiday experience compared to generic listing portals.

Service & Experience Factor ⭐ Tripmakes (Direct Specialist) Generic Online Portals (OTAs)
Dedicated Drivers & Cabs ✓ 100% Dedicated Vetted Drivers
Our own mountain-trained drivers with verified background and spotless cabs.
✕ Outsourced Random Taxis
Subcontracted to lowest bidder drivers with unpredictable vehicle quality.
Direct Transparent Pricing ✓ Zero Middleman Commission
Direct contractor rates with hotels and our own fleet.
✕ 15% - 25% Portal Markups
Aggregator commissions inflate prices for the same hotel rooms.
On-Ground Local Support ✓ Immediate Regional Assistance
Local team ready to assist on-ground across Karnataka, Kerala & Tamil Nadu routes.
✕ Automated Call Centers
Long IVR queues and customer reps with no local ghat road knowledge.
Verified Homestays & Resorts ✓ Personally Inspected Stays
Verified coffee estate villas, authentic campfires, and hygiene-checked rooms.
✕ Unverified Online Photos
Stock images that often disappoint upon physical check-in.
Interstate Permits & Tolls ✓ 100% Included in Writing
All border taxes and driver allowances included upfront.
✕ Hidden Border Taxes
Driver demands extra cash at state border checkpoints.
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