Scuba Diving Trip To Malvan With Water Sports (Ex Belgaum)

• Reach Belgaum (or Belagavi) by your own transportation and meet at the pickup point.
• Switch to our private vehicle.
• It takes around 3.5 hours of journey to Malvan homestay but we will take a break for breakfast.
• Reach Malvan, check into our Homestay, freshen up, get set for the Beach day.
• Hit the Beach, enjoy a dip in the Sea, indulge in different adventure activities like Parasailing, Banana Ride, Sitting Bumper Ride, Sleeping Bumper Ride, Jet Ski Ride (all with life jackets) on an adventure filled day.
• Note: Adventure sports at Malvan are usually for limited time. Each activity will last just for 1 to 2 minutes. If you want to repeat any activity or extend the duration, you may directly pay boat captain.
• Enjoy a peaceful sunset in the evening, reach back to homestay.
• Social gathering, chit chat, finish Dinner.
• Take good rest for the night.

Important note:

• Sometimes we may do Scuba Diving on Day 1 afternoon session instead of Day 2 morning session. In this case, water sports and Sindhudurg fort visit will be on Day 2.
• Our Trip Lead and Dive Master will together take decision on this.

• Start the day with Breakfast at 7 AM
• After Scuba Instruction process, head to the boat starting point
• Fill the registration forms, meet Dive Masters, learn underwater etiquette, tips and techniques of diving and underwater survival. This training will take about an hour.
• Board boat for Scuba Diving that will take us deep into Sea.
• Experience the magnificent underwater world. The actual Scuba Diving under water is around 20 mins, but you will come back from water with unforgettable memories.
• Explore Sindhudurg fort whish is on an Island.
• Reach back to Malvan beach by 12 PM, freshen up and change.
• Try local food for Lunch
• Start back towards Belgaum around 3 PM to catch the return Bus to your city by late evening.

• Pick ups:

  • 9:30 AM: Belgaum (Belagavi) Bus stand
  • 9:45 AM: Belagavi Railway station

  Drop Points:

  • Same as above.
  • You may book any Train or Bus after 5PM from Belgaum.

• Toiletries, moisturizer, light towel, lip balm, wet wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste, 
• A lightweight large Backpack for the trip (no suitcase, no trolley)
• Photo identity proof with address (Aadhar/Passport/Voter ID)
• Cap/Hat (to avoid getting tanned)
• Sunglasses (to keep your eyes fresh)
• Power bank, charger, camera (if you wish to)
• Proper water bottle for your trip.
• Disposable garbage covers (to separate used/unused, dry/wet clothes)
• Your personal medications, if any
• Pair of water wear to take a dip in the Beach
• Carrying a handwash/sanitizer/tissues will help during the trip
• Carry a lil bit of cash for food, shopping and misc. expenses
• Don’t carry expensive items. You are responsible for your own belongings.

• A Whatsapp group shall be created on the trip day and Vehicle & Trip Leader details will be shared.
• Live location of the vehicle will be sent in the group once it starts at the first point.

• The itinerary is fixed. No special requests to change itinerary/schedule shall be entertained. Do not give advice(s) to the Trip Leader(s) to change the itinerary.
• Cooperate with the organizer(s) in following the schedule set for the day (especially getting up and getting ready in the morning). This will ensure travelers won’t miss out on the real fun part that is traveling.
• Every traveler is responsible for his/her for your own safety. Don’t indulge in any illegal or silly activity that causes harm to you or fellow travelers.
• Do not wander into the forest away from the designated trail for treks. There may be snakes, scorpions, and dangerous animals.
• Unexpected situations: It may happen we do not cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary because of unpredictable reasons like bad weather, landslides, wild animal presence, abrupt blocking of sites by the police/forest department, delay in travel because of an issue with our group itself, traffic conditions, etc. In most cases, if the time permits, the organizer(s) will take travelers to an alternative place. But in some cases, we may have to skip a place altogether.
• Absolutely no littering. We swear to protect our environment.
• No alcohol & smoking during travel, treks, and other outdoor activities. There would be a separate window and space (usually at night) to have these at the campsite/homestay for interested people.
• Travelers are expected to respect each other and help each other. Avoid discussing sensitive matters like sex, politics, and religion/caste/race.
• Using foul or abusive language, eve-teasing, arguing with fellow travelers/organizer(s), and/or involving in the physical assault will not be accepted and will stand a chance of being deserted by the group then and there.
• The event will stand canceled if less than 8 travelers signed up for the trip/trek which will be informed 24 hours before the trip start time.
• Every traveler is expected to sign a liability/waiver form given by the organizer(s) after boarding the vehicle. This liability form will discharge Muddie Trails of any unexpected incident like injury/death/theft etc.

Cancellation by Traveler

• 50% refund shall be done if you inform us about your cancellation before 48 hours of the event start time. An email has to be sent to bookings@muddietrails.com to raise a cancellation request.
• No refund/postponing is allowed within 48 hours of the event start time whatever is the reason (Health, Accident, Covid, Family crisis, Office issue, or anything else).
• No refund/postponing is allowed even if you booked within 48 hours.
• Alternatively, you may postpone your ticket to the future event 48 hours before the event start time. (Allowed once per booking ONLY)
• No refund/postponing is allowed for partial payment – booking fee – which is done to book your slot.
• No refund during/after the event.

Cancellation by Muddie Trails

Muddie Trails may decide to cancel the event if there are less than 8 travelers signed up for the trip/trek.

What if we don’t get the minimum number of people for the trip?
We have 2 options in this case:
Option 1: Complete refund.
Option 2: Switch to any other trip of the same weekend or future weekends. The difference amount will be collected from you or paid back according to the new trip cost.

Cancellation due to external factors

Muddie Trails may have to cancel the event in case of external factors that are beyond our control like Natural Disasters, Extreme Weather Conditions, Red Alerts, Political Disturbances, Bandh/Curfews, Local Issues, Road Blocks, Train cancellations, Covid-19 or any other disease outbreaks etc.

In these scenarios:

• No Refund is allowed.
• 100% trip amount can be used for any other new trip of the same weekend or future weekends. The difference amount will be collected from you or paid back according to the new trip cost.
• Once you confirm your participation on the new trip, all the above Cancellation policies will apply for the same.