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Bekal Fort
The reason most people make this trip. Built around 1650 by Shivappa Nayaka of the Keladi dynasty, bekal fort spreads across roughly 40 acres and is the largest fort in Kerala. Its keyhole-shaped laterite walls rise straight out of the sea on three sides, and the observation tower at the centre gives a view along the entire curve of the coast. A Hanuman temple stands at the entrance and an old mosque from the Tipu Sultan period lies close by. Arrive around 4:00 PM, walk the ramparts as the light softens and stay for sunset over the western bastions.
Bekal Fort
The reason most people make this trip. Built around 1650 by Shivappa Nayaka of the Keladi dynasty, bekal fort spreads across roughly 40 acres and is the largest fort in Kerala. Its keyhole-shaped laterite walls rise straight out of the sea on three sides, and the observation tower at the centre gives a view along the entire curve of the coast. A Hanuman temple stands at the entrance and an old mosque from the Tipu Sultan period lies close by. Arrive around 4:00 PM, walk the ramparts as the light softens and stay for sunset over the western bastions.
Bekal Beach Park, Pallikere
Right beside the fort, bekal beach is the easiest place to spend your first evening after the drive in. The shoreline is broad and clean, backed by lawns, walkways and snack stalls. The water can be rough, so swimming is best avoided, but it is ideal for a long walk with the fort walls towering at one end. Over the Christmas and New Year period the beach usually hosts the Bekal International Beach Festival, when the whole stretch fills with music, food stalls and handicrafts.
Kappil Beach and Kodi Cliff
About six kilometres north of the fort, Kappil is where you go for the sea without the crowds. A thin strip of backwater runs parallel to the shore, and the Kodi Cliff just behind it is one of the finest viewpoints on the Kasaragod coast, framing the beach in a long sweep. Facilities are limited, so carry water and ask your driver to wait at the approach road.
Valiyaparamba Backwaters
Around 30 kilometres south, the valiyaparamba backwaters form the largest backwater system in north Kerala, fed by four rivers and dotted with small green islands. It is far quieter than Alleppey, with more fishing canoes than houseboats. A half-day houseboat or country-boat cruise drifts past coconut groves, mangroves and fish farms, often with a Kerala lunch served on board. For families on a bekal tour package from bangalore, this is usually the highlight of the second day.
Chandragiri Fort
Also built by Shivappa Nayaka in the 17th century, Chandragiri Fort stands on a low hill above the point where the Chandragiri river meets the Arabian Sea, about 10 kilometres north of Bekal. The river once marked the old boundary between Tulu Nadu and the Kolathiri kingdom, which explains why the Nayakas chose to fortify it. The climb is short and the view of the river mouth at sunset is the real reward.
Ananthapura Lake Temple
Roughly 30 kilometres away near Kumbla, this is the only lake temple in Kerala, and it is believed to be the original seat of Anantha Padmanabha, the deity of the great temple in Thiruvananthapuram. The shrine sits in the middle of a still, square lake reached by a narrow bridge, and it was long associated with Babiya, a crocodile that lived in the lake for decades. Dress conservatively and confirm darshan timings before setting out.
Ranipuram Hills
Often called the Ooty of Kerala, Ranipuram rises to about 750 metres in the Western Ghats, roughly 60 kilometres east of Bekal. Shola forest and open grassland make for a two to three hour trek to the summit, and on clear days the coast shows up as a thin line on the horizon. Start before 9:00 AM and wear proper walking shoes.
Nityananda Ashram and Hosdurg Fort, Kanhangad
Twelve kilometres south in Kanhangad, the Nityananda Ashram is known for its rock-cut meditation caves associated with Swami Nityananda. A short drive away, the round bastions of Hosdurg Fort, built by the Ikkeri Nayakas, still stand in the middle of town. Both fit easily into one morning, and Kanhangad has the best choice of restaurants and shops near Bekal.
Malik Deenar Mosque, Kasaragod
At Thalangara in Kasaragod town, about 16 kilometres north, the Malik Deenar Mosque is regarded as one of the oldest mosques in India, traditionally linked to the arrival of Malik ibn Dinar and his companions on the Malabar coast. The carved woodwork and traditional Kerala architecture are striking. Visitors are welcome outside prayer times; dress modestly and check with the caretakers before entering.
Distance
370 Km
One way
Time
9 hrs
Via expressway
Starting from
₹ 20692
Plus GST
29 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC29 Seats
₹17,209 ₹20,692
+ ₹2972 (Taxes & Charges)
30 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC30 Seats
₹17,568 ₹21,126
+ ₹3036 (Taxes & Charges)
32 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC32 Seats
₹17,209 ₹20,692
+ ₹2972 (Taxes & Charges)
33 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC33 Seats
₹17,209 ₹20,692
+ ₹2972 (Taxes & Charges)
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40 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC40 Seats
₹23,252 ₹27,945
+ ₹4005 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Bus A/c 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹25,046 ₹30,118
+ ₹4328 (Taxes & Charges)
49 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC49 Seats
₹21,098 ₹25,338
+ ₹3618 (Taxes & Charges)
50 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC50 Seats
₹21,098 ₹25,338
+ ₹3618 (Taxes & Charges)
27 Seater Bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC27 Seats
₹17,209 ₹20,692
+ ₹2972 (Taxes & Charges)
30 seater bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC30 Seats
₹18,645 ₹22,430
+ ₹3230 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Benz Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹26,841 ₹32,291
+ ₹4651 (Taxes & Charges)
Volvo Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹26,900
+ ₹4662 (Taxes & Charges)
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Your journey to Ooty begins from Bangalore, the gateway to South India's most beloved hill stations. Pick-up is available from any part of the city — Koramangala, Electronic City, Whitefield, Hebbal, Yeshwanthpur, Marathahalli, or Majestic. The most common route out of Bangalore takes you onto NH275, the six-lane Mysore Expressway, which is one of the smoothest and best-maintained national highways in Karnataka. An early departure between 5 AM and 6 AM is strongly advised to clear Bangalore city limits before peak traffic begins. The first 50 km on the expressway are fast, comfortable, and lightly trafficked in the early hours, setting a pleasant tone for the journey ahead. Our drivers are experienced in choosing the optimal departure window and route based on real-time traffic conditions, ensuring that the first stretch of your Bangalore to Ooty road trip is efficient, calm, and enjoyable from the very first kilometre.
Toy Town of Karnataka
The day starts on the Bangalore–Mysore Expressway, and leaving at 5:00 AM means you are past Kengeri before the city wakes up. The first landmark is Channapatna, the Toy Town of Karnataka. For generations its artisans have turned soft ivory wood into lacquered toys coloured with vegetable dyes, a craft traditionally traced to the time of Tipu Sultan and now protected with a GI tag. The expressway bypasses the town, but the service road exit takes only a few minutes, and a set of Channapatna toys makes a far better souvenir than anything sold at a highway plaza. Elapsed time: about one hour.
Sugar City of Karnataka
Twenty minutes on, Maddur is the home of the Maddur Vada, the crisp onion-and-semolina fritter that almost every traveller on this road stops for. A breakfast halt here is practically a tradition. Mandya, a little further, is the Sugar City of Karnataka, ringed by sugarcane fields watered by the Cauvery canals from the Krishna Raja Sagara reservoir. Watch for the small jaggery units along the service roads. Elapsed time: about one hour forty minutes.
Island Fortress of Tipu Sultan
Srirangapatna, the Island Fortress of Tipu Sultan, sits on an island in the Cauvery and served as the capital of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan until the siege of 1799. The Ranganathaswamy Temple and Daria Daulat Bagh are minutes from the highway. On a direct Bekal run most travellers do not stop long, but just after the island your driver takes the bypass towards Hunsur, which avoids Mysore city traffic and saves close to an hour. Elapsed time: about two hours.
Gateway to Coorg
Bylakuppe, the Mini Tibet of South India, is one of the largest Tibetan settlements outside Tibet, founded in the early 1960s. The Namdroling Monastery, better known as the Golden Temple, houses three gilded statues close to 18 metres tall, making it one of the most memorable stops of the drive. Just beyond, Kushalnagar is the Gateway to Coorg, with Nisargadhama and Dubare a short detour away. A 45-minute halt at the Golden Temple fits easily into the day. Elapsed time: about three hours forty-five minutes.
Scotland of India
Climbing through coffee and pepper estates shaded by silver oak, the road reaches Madikeri, the hill town at the heart of Coorg, often called the Scotland of India for its mist and rolling slopes. Raja's Seat, the garden viewpoint where the Kodava kings watched the sun set over the valleys, sits right in town, and Madikeri Fort with its old palace is a few minutes away. This is the natural lunch halt, and the Kodava pandi curry with akki roti in local restaurants is worth the stop. Elapsed time: about five hours.
Largest Fort in Kerala
Near Sullia the route leaves NH275 and crosses into Kerala, entering Kasaragod district, the Land of Seven Languages, where Malayalam, Kannada, Tulu, Konkani, Beary, Marathi and Urdu are all spoken. Interstate tax is settled at the border and your driver handles the paperwork. The road winds through rubber estates, cashew groves and villages of red-tiled houses. Near Chattanchal the route joins NH66, the coastal highway, and the final stretch south brings Bekal into view, its fort walls dark against the sea. Elapsed time: eight to nine hours with halts.
Looking for reliable and comfortable group travel solutions? Tejas Tours & Travels offers premium luxury AC seater bus rentals with convenient doorstep pickup options. Perfect for corporate outings, family celebrations, outstation trips, and group tours with affordable rates and professional drivers.
Start your journey smoothly with flexible pickup options across major locations in Bangalore. Enjoy hassle-free boardings for large groups right from your preferred pickup point.
Choose from our wide fleet of 27 to 50 seater luxury AC buses, premium Volvo, and Benz coaches with comfortable pushback seats, clean interiors, and top-tier comfort.
Travel via the fast Bangalore-Mysore Expressway with 100% transparent pricing, no hidden costs, and experienced highway drivers for safe group travel.
For Bangalore companies planning offsites and conferences at the beach resorts around Bekal, often with a stop at Coorg on the way. Includes GST invoicing, a Proforma Invoice for PO-based approval and consolidated billing for registered accounts. Our corporate travels bangalore desk manages multi-bus movements with coordinated pickups from tech parks.
For extended families, residents' associations and community groups on a three to four day trip covering Coorg, Bekal Fort, the beaches, Ananthapura and Valiyaparamba. A 35 to 50 seater bus with the same driver throughout and ample luggage space.
A popular college tour bus rental combining Mysore, Bylakuppe, Coorg and Bekal over four days, with the beach and fort as the highlight. For final-year tours, our volvo luxury bus coaches add comfort over the ghat sections and long hours on the road.
For school heritage and nature trips covering Bekal Fort, Chandragiri Fort and the Golden Temple at Bylakuppe. Our school excursion bus rental bangalore service includes safety-verified drivers, planned halts and fixed timings agreed with the school.
A non-AC 27 to 50 seater bus on a transparent per-kilometre basis, with a clean vehicle and a verified driver. Suited to student and community groups where cost per head matters most. The budget tier is about vehicle specification, never about maintenance or driver vetting.
Volvo and BharatBenz coaches with air suspension, reclining seats, better insulation and premium interiors, ideal for corporate groups and senior citizens travelling to the Bekal resorts in comfort.
We run a full range of group and passenger vehicles from one Bangalore base, so if your headcount changes after booking, we can move you up or down a category without starting again.
• Bus — 27 to 50 seater, AC and non-AC, including Volvo and Benz coaches, the core vehicle for large groups on this route
• Mini bus — 12 to 24 seater, AC and non-AC, for mid-sized groups
• Tempo traveller — 8 to 18 seater, for smaller families and groups
• Force Urbania — 13 to 17 seater luxury van
• Cars — 4 to 7 seater: Etios, Dzire, Innova, Innova Crysta, Innova Hycross, Fortuner, Commuter, Corolla Altis, Camry, Audi A6, Audi Q7, BMW 5 Series, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz E Class, Mercedes-Benz S Class and Rolls-Royce Ghost
Tejas Tours and Travels does not operate sleeper bus services. All our buses are seated configuration with push-back seats, which is why we plan the Bekal journey as a daytime drive, so the Madikeri and Sampaje ghat sections are covered in daylight.
Every quote is itemised in writing before you book. A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking.
• Base fare and fuel charges
• Driver allowance
• Toll charges and parking fees
• Interstate tax for the Karnataka to Kerala crossing
• Additional driver bata after 9:45 PM
• Final rental is calculated on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage
• GST as applicable
Tejas Tours and Travels does not provide passenger insurance cover. Passengers are advised to arrange their own travel insurance if required. Vehicle insurance and full statutory compliance are maintained across the fleet.
Every service below runs from both our Bangalore and Mysore bases, and custom tour packages combining any of these vehicles are available on request.
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Booking a bus for hire in Bangalore with Tejas Travels takes under five minutes. Follow these four steps.
• Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773, or email info@tejastravels.com. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
• Share your travel date.
• Share your Bangalore pickup location — area, tech park or hotel name, such as Electronic City, Whitefield, Manyata, the BIAL airport area or MG Road.
• Share your destination or full day-wise itinerary.
• Share your total group size.
• Share your preferred bus tier: Standard, Executive, Luxury, Volvo or BharatBenz.
• For Goa, Shirdi and multi-day bus hire from Bangalore, provide the full itinerary so we can allocate a driver experienced on the specific overnight route.
• For monthly employee commute contract hire, share the route and schedule details.
• Within 2 hours of your enquiry, Tejas Travels sends a written quote via WhatsApp or email.
• The quote itemises every charge: bus hire rate (per km or flat local package), driver allowance (Rs 700 to Rs 1,250 per day depending on vehicle), applicable toll estimates, interstate permit costs where applicable (Kerala for Bekal and Wayanad, Tamil Nadu for Ooty, Goa, Andhra Pradesh for Tirupati), and driver night halt charges for multi-day hire.
• No verbal-only pricing. Everything is in writing before you commit.
• For MICE and corporate clients, a Proforma Invoice can be issued at this stage for PO-based approval.
• Request comparison quotes for Standard versus Executive bus hire at the same time.
• Review the written quote and confirm via WhatsApp or phone.
• A 20 percent advance payment of the total fare confirms the booking and guarantees the specific bus on your date.
• For Goa, Shirdi and overnight hire from Bangalore during New Year, Diwali and summer holiday peaks, book well ahead and pay the advance early.
• For large corporate bookings above Rs 50,000, a higher advance may be required.
• Payment options: UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm), NEFT, IMPS or RTGS bank transfer, or credit and debit card via payment link.
• Advance receipt is issued within 30 minutes.
• Your confirmation includes driver name and mobile, vehicle registration, departure time, pickup confirmation and full billing breakdown, all in writing.
• Your assigned Tejas Travels driver arrives at the Bangalore pickup point 15 minutes before scheduled departure.
• For large groups from Electronic City or Whitefield, the driver coordinates the exact pickup gate.
• The bus is clean, sanitised, fuelled and GPS-active.
• The driver calls you 30 minutes before arrival.
• During the trip, the driver handles all NH exits, toll payments, Karnataka border permits and rest stop coordination.
• At trip end, the balance is settled after deducting the advance. Any additional kilometres or hours are billed at the pre-agreed rate.
Quick bus hire booking: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your group size, Bangalore pickup location, destination and travel date. Written bus hire quote in 2 hours.
Tejas Travels accepts all major digital and traditional payment methods for both advance deposits and final settlement at trip end.
• UPI — Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm and BHIM UPI. The fastest method with instant confirmation. Recommended for advance deposits on bus hire.
• Bank transfer — NEFT, IMPS and RTGS. For large corporate hire above Rs 15,000. IMPS is instant; NEFT can take up to 2 hours.
• Credit and debit card — Visa, Mastercard and RuPay, via payment link to your registered mobile or email. Valid for advance and full payment.
• Net banking — All major Indian banks, via payment link on WhatsApp or email. Preferred for Bangalore MICE and corporate PO approvals.
• Cash — Balance accepted at trip end. The advance must be digital for bus hire confirmation. A receipt is issued.
• Corporate credit — 30-day credit terms for signed corporate clients, with monthly consolidated invoicing available.
Bus hire note: a 20 percent advance confirms the specific bus on your date. For Goa, Shirdi and large peak-date Bangalore corporate hire bookings, a higher advance may apply. Volvo and BharatBenz bus hire should be confirmed well ahead with advance payment.
Tejas Travels maintains a fair, transparent and tiered cancellation policy for all bus hire in Bangalore. All terms are communicated in writing at booking confirmation.
• More than 7 days before departure — No charge. 100 percent of the advance refunded within 5 to 7 working days.
• 4 to 7 days before departure — 10 percent of the total trip fare. Advance refunded less the 10 percent deduction.
• 48 hours to 4 days before departure — 25 percent of the total trip fare. Advance refunded less the 25 percent deduction.
• 24 to 48 hours before departure — 50 percent of the total trip fare. Advance refunded less the 50 percent deduction.
• Less than 24 hours before departure — 75 percent of the total trip fare. Minimal or no refund depending on trip value.
• No-show, where the bus is deployed and the group is absent — 100 percent of the total trip fare. No refund; full fare payable.
• Cancellation by Tejas Travels due to breakdown or force majeure — No charge. 100 percent refunded within 2 working days, or an alternate bus is offered.
• Weddings — minimum 7-day notice for a full refund. Cancellations within 3 days of a Bangalore wedding are non-refundable.
• Multi-day outstation — Goa, Shirdi and multi-day outstation bus hire require a minimum 7-day notice for a full refund on overnight or multi-day Bangalore bus hire.
• Peak dates — New Year's Eve, Diwali and Bangalore long weekends require a minimum 48-hour notice for a full refund.
• Corporate contracts — monthly corporate commute contract terms govern. Modifications with 48-hour notice are accommodated subject to route availability.
• Force majeure — Bangalore bandhs, force majeure and road closures attract a 100 percent refund within 2 working days regardless of notice period.
How to cancel: call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference. Cancellation confirmation within 2 hours, with the refund to your original payment method.
All refunds are processed to the original payment instrument. No cash refund is issued unless the advance was paid in cash.
• Cancellation 7 or more days before departure — 100 percent of the advance, within 5 to 7 working days.
• Cancellation 4 to 7 days before departure — advance minus the 10 percent charge, within 5 to 7 working days.
• Cancellation 48 hours to 4 days before departure — advance minus the 25 percent charge, within 7 working days.
• Cancellation 24 to 48 hours before departure — advance minus the 50 percent charge, within 7 to 10 working days.
• Cancellation by Tejas Travels for operational reasons — 100 percent of the advance, within 2 working days on priority.
• Trip shortfall where kilometres are less than the minimum — proportional credit, settled at trip end.
• Billing error or overcharge — the full overcharged amount, within 2 to 3 working days after verification.
• Duplicate payment — the full duplicate amount, within 2 to 3 working days after confirmation.
• UPI — Google Pay, PhonePe and Paytm refunds go to the UPI-linked bank account within 3 to 5 working days.
• Credit or debit card — refund to the originating card within 5 to 7 working days.
• Bank transfer — refund to the originating account within 3 to 5 working days. The account is re-confirmed before processing.
• Cash — cash refund at the Tejas Travels Bangalore office, or via IMPS within 5 working days.
Refund contact: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference, advance receipt and refund reason. Confirmation within 24 hours.
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We had a great experience with this travel agent while arranging a bus for our team outing. The response was quick and professional, and all our requirements were handled smoothly. The bus arrived on time, was neat and clean, and the journey was very comfortable. Special thanks to Mahantesh, who was the coordinator and supported us with all last-minute changes. The overall coordination was excellent, which made our trip hassle-free. Highly recommended for group travel arrangement.
Sagar Bamashetti
11/9/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Sharing a quick note of appreciation for the bus arranged through Tejes Travel for our team outing. The 40-seater bus was very comfortable, clean, and well maintained, which made the journey smooth and enjoyable for everyone. The driver was punctual, polite, and cooperative, and the overall coordination from the Tejes Travel team was very good.
Saroj Gupta
6/11/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
I had booked to go to a resort on a day trip with senior citizens too.. Ms. Revathi was so good arranging a very good, comfortable bus. Which came in time. Driver was also very polite.. Thanks a lot ms. Revathi and Tejas tours and travels.
Somaasunder Ks
2/6/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Lead Consultantancy, we had booked the bus from Tejas Tours and Travels. The experience was great. 1. Good Customer service 2. Soft spoken driver 3. Clean seats and Good AC They were professional, great experience. Overall we support and recommend.
Ramesh Thirugnanam
13/10/2024 Bangalore
5/5
The bangalore to bekal distance is approximately 370 to 390 kilometres via Mysore, Kushalnagar, Madikeri and Sullia. A bus takes 9 to 10 hours including breakfast and lunch halts and the ghat sections. The alternate route via Hassan, Shiradi Ghat and Mangalore is about 430 to 440 kilometres.
Pricing starts from around Rs 45 per kilometre for a 29 seater bus and varies with seating capacity, AC or non-AC configuration, and whether you choose a standard, Volvo or BharatBenz coach. The quoted fare includes base fare, fuel charges and driver allowance. Toll, parking, Kerala interstate tax, driver bata after 9:45 PM and GST are extra, and the final rental is calculated garage to garage on total kilometres and hours. You receive an itemised written quote within 2 hours.
A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking and guarantees the specific bus on your date. It must be paid digitally by UPI, bank transfer or card, and a receipt is issued within 30 minutes. For large corporate bookings above Rs 50,000, a higher advance may be required.
Yes. The route crosses from Karnataka into Kerala near Jalsoor on the primary route, or at Talapady on the coastal route via Mangalore, so Kerala interstate tax applies. It is billed separately at actuals and shown in your written quote.
The route via Mysore and Madikeri is shorter and far more scenic, with good group stops at Bylakuppe and Coorg. The route via Hassan, Shiradi Ghat and Mangalore is longer but runs on wider highways for most of the way. During the monsoon, either ghat may face restrictions or closures, so we check current conditions and recommend the best route when you book.
Bekal Fort is a protected monument open during daytime hours with an entry ticket. As bekal fort timings and fees are set by the authorities and can change, please confirm them before your visit. We recommend visiting in the morning or late afternoon, when the light is softer and the sea breeze is pleasant.
Three days is comfortable: one for the drive via Coorg, one for Bekal Fort, the beaches and Ananthapura, and one for the return. Four days let you add Valiyaparamba backwaters, a night in Coorg or a detour to Kukke Subramanya. The same bus and driver stay with you throughout, with driver night halt charges included in the written quote.
Yes. There is parking for tourist vehicles near the fort entrance and the beach park, and the driver sets down the group close to the entrance before parking. During the beach festival and on holidays the area can be busy, so arriving early is recommended.
No. Tejas Tours and Travels does not operate sleeper bus services; all our buses are seated configuration with push-back seats. We also do not provide passenger insurance cover, so passengers are advised to arrange their own travel insurance if required. All buses carry valid vehicle insurance and full statutory compliance.
Cancelling more than 7 days before departure carries no charge, with the full advance refunded within 5 to 7 working days. Between 4 and 7 days the charge is 10 percent of the total fare, between 48 hours and 4 days 25 percent, between 24 and 48 hours 50 percent, and under 24 hours 75 percent. Multi-day outstation hire needs a minimum 7-day notice for a full refund.
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