Terms and Conditions

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The Little Gecko Camping Lodge (Podi Hoona) Terms and Conditions

​Address; The Little Gecko Camping Lodge (Podi Hoona); Millaththa Junction, Kirinda- Situlpawwa Road, Uddagandara, Yodakandiya, Thissamaharama, Sri Lanka.

These Terms & Conditions, together with our privacy policy and any other written information we brought to your attention before we confirmed your booking, form the basis of your contract with The Little Gecko Camping Lodge (“Podi hoona”, “we”, “us”, “our”) as detailed above. Please read them carefully as they set out the Parties respective rights and obligations.

In these Terms & Conditions, references to “you” and “your” include the first named person on the booking and all persons on whose behalf a booking is made or any other person to whom a booking is added or transferred.

By making a booking, the first named person on the booking agrees on behalf of and has the authority to represent all persons detailed in the itinerary that:

he/she has read these Standard Terms & Conditions, understands them, and agrees to be bound by them.

he/she consents to our use of personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and is authorized, on behalf of all persons named on the booking, to disclose their personal details to us, including where applicable special categories of data (such as information on health conditions, disabilities, and dietary requirements).

he/she is over 18 years of age and where placing an order for services with age restrictions declares that he/she and all members of the party are of the appropriate age to purchase those services.

he/she accepts financial responsibility for payment of the booking on behalf of all persons detailed in the itinerary.

General

Final itineraries will reflect the following where applicable: Accommodation;  Meals and/or beverages included, where and if applicable; transport where if applicable; Activities.

What is not Included: Any items and matters not referred to in your itinerary are not included in the invoiced price. This can include, but is not limited to: Visa fees, International and/or regional flights; Travel insurance; Items of a personal nature. 

BOOKINGS, CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS POLICIES

Check-In Time; Check-In time is after 1pm but may be earlier upon request. Please confirm with park before arrival. 

Check-Out Time; Check-Out time is also 11pm, with any extension of booking needing to be requested before this time.

Bookings are subject to site availability and must be paid on arrival or prior to arrival. 

Group bookings of 9 people are subject to a deposit of $100 upon confirmation of booking, with final payment payable on arrival. 

Cancellations and Refunds; When making a direct reservation with Podi hoona, you acknowledge and agree that all bookings and deposits are accepted by park owners subject to the following cancellation policy. 

Bookings are subject to refund if cancellation occurs at least 48 hours prior to scheduled arrival.

During peak periods of public holidays, bookings are only subject to refund if cancellation occurs 7 days prior to scheduled arrival.

En-suite accommodation includes the supply of linen and bedding, and standard toiletries with towels. We expecting our guesses are environmental friendly and do care about facilities given.  

Charcoal for BBQ is also available to purchase, as well as other grocery goods on site.

All amenities, such as camp kitchen, toilets and showers are available for guests to use.

Children 

Our camps are fenced but wild animals will occasionally pass through, don’t worry their mostly harmless . Children should be under the constant supervision of their parents.

Children 0 – 6 years (sharing with adults): Free of charge. Transfers and conservation levies still apply. Children under 7 years are accepted at our family camps and lodges.

Children 7 – 15 years: 50% of adult rate. Children under 15 years are accepted at our family camps and lodges. If a child is in a single room, a single supplement will apply. Please note certain activities like night walking safaris, may have age restrictions and are at the discretion of our guides.

Children 16 and above: 100% of adult rate. Children 16 years and older are accepted at all our camps and lodges

Photography, drones & copyrights

Sri Lankan safari can provide some of the most spectacular photographic opportunities.

Please note that some critical areas include some wildlife national parks do not allowing drone activities which could disturbing wild animal.

Most of our guides and staff are keen photographers and to enhance your experiences and enjoyment, photographs may be taken of your safari, some of which may be used for promotional purposes with your permission. Podi hoona and its partners reserve the right to use these images without the consent of anyone appearing in the images or photographs; however you can be guaranteed that no photographs of a compromising nature will be used for such purposes.

Travel insurance

It is a requirement that guests have adequate travel insurance to cover them for unexpected medical emergencies.

Additional Information

Podi hoona is located next to Yala wildlife national park, this mean wild animals maybe around the site. If you are not comfortable with wild life, please don’t choose us for your stay. 

Room Servicing;  Accommodation is serviced daily till 11pm and site gate will be closed after 11PM, we will keep the gate open on activities such as night bird watching, Stars and milky way photography  ect. 

Respecting Neighbours; We ask that music and noise be kept to a minimum after 11pm to ensure the peace in our lovely park. If noise persists you will be advised to keep it down and if after advice noise persists you may be asked to leave. 

DOG OWNER’S CONDITIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES; Your dog(s) must be supervised at all times whilst in the park. Please do not allow them to play with wildlife. 

Just like children, your dog(s) must not be left unattended in any area of the park. This includes being left inside tents or motors on their own. Any pets are not permitted in site camp kitchen, ensuite cabins and amenities inside the tents/lodges but they may share outside patio  

As the owner of your dog(s), you acknowledge that you are personally responsible for any and all personal injuries and/or property damage in relation to any actions caused by your dog(s).

If you are travelling with dogs or pets, please specify this in your booking request so as to ensure suitable site placement.