Booking, payment, cancellation and refund policy.
5TO ELEMENTO S.A.S.
This policy establishes the conditions applicable to the booking, payment, modification, cancellation, and refund of tourism services offered by 5TO ELEMENTO S.A.S.
By making a booking, the client accepts the conditions established in this document.
Booking Process
Bookings can be made through:
- Official website.
- Booking platform.
- Email.
- Official WhatsApp.
- Authorized agencies or business partners.
- Other channels enabled by 5TO ELEMENTO S.A.S.
All requests are subject to availability, operational conditions, and confirmation by the company.
A request for information or a quote does not constitute a confirmed booking.
Booking Confirmation
The booking will be considered confirmed when:
- The client has accepted the terms and conditions of the service.
- The full payment or agreed-upon deposit has been made.
- 5TO ELEMENTO S.A.S. has sent written confirmation of the booking.
Confirmation may be sent via:
- Email.
- WhatsApp.
- Booking platform.
- Other authorized official channels.
Payment Terms
The client must make payments according to the terms and conditions provided during the booking process.
Prices may include:
- Contracted tour service.
- Transportation, when applicable.
- Guiding services.
- Required entrance fees or permits.
- Meals included according to the plan.
- Other services specified in the quote.
Services not included must be paid for directly by the traveler.
Electronic Payment Processing
To facilitate client payments, 5TO ELEMENTO S.A.S. may use external payment and booking management platforms, including:
- Bokun as a booking management platform.
- Wompi as an electronic payment processing platform.
- PayPal as an international payment platform.
These platforms have their own security systems and privacy policies.
Use of Wompi and PayPal
Payments made through Wompi or PayPal are processed directly by these technology providers.
5TO ELEMENTO S.A.S. does not store or have access to sensitive financial information such as:
- Full debit or credit card numbers.
- Security codes.
- Bank passwords.
- User financial credentials.
Information related to payment methods will be managed directly by the authorized providers in accordance with their own security and privacy terms.
The customer agrees to review the applicable policies of each platform before making a transaction.
Use of Bokun for Reservations
Reservations made through integrated platforms may be managed through Bokun.
For the proper provision of the service, some personal data may be processed through this platform, including:
- Traveler’s name.
- Contact information.
- Reservation information.
- Number of participants.
- Information necessary for logistical operations.
The processing of this data will have the sole purpose of:
- Confirming reservations.
- Managing changes.
- Coordinating activities.
- Sending operational information.
- Providing customer service.
International Data Transfer
Due to the use of international technology platforms such as Bokun and PayPal, some personal data may be stored or processed outside of Colombia.
5TO ELEMENTO S.A.S. ensures that these providers have reasonable security and data protection measures in place in accordance with applicable international standards.
General Cancellation Policy
Cancellation conditions apply according to the type of activity booked.
Regular Tours:
Customers may request a cancellation with a 100% refund when:
- The request is made at least 24 hours before the activity begins.
Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance:
- Are not eligible for a refund.
- May be subject to exceptional review by the company depending on the circumstances.
Special Activities
Some activities require prior reservations, advance payments to external suppliers, or have limited availability.
Special conditions apply to these experiences:
Paragliding and similar activities:
In case of cancellation made at least 24 hours in advance:
- A 50% refund will be issued.
Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance:
- Are not eligible for a refund.
Santa Rosa de Cabal Hot Springs:
Due to prior ticket management and availability:
- Cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.
- Cancellations made after this time will not be eligible for a refund.
Date Changes
Date changes are subject to:
- Availability of spaces.
- Operational conditions.
- Tourist season.
- Availability of involved suppliers.
The request must be made with sufficient advance notice.
Changes requested with less than 24 hours’ notice may result in restrictions or loss of the contracted service.
Cancellations due to weather conditions or force majeure
In nature, mountain, or adventure activities, the safety of travelers will be the priority.
5TO ELEMENTO S.A.S. may modify, postpone, or cancel an activity when conditions exist that represent a risk, including:
- Storms.
- Extreme rainfall.
- Landslides.
- Trail closures.
- Authority alerts.
- Unsafe terrain conditions.
When an activity must be modified for these reasons, the company may offer:
- Date change.
- Rescheduling.
- Substitution with an equivalent experience.
- Alternatives available as needed.
Refund conditions will be evaluated based on costs already incurred and commitments made to external suppliers.
No-Show
If the traveler does not appear at:
- Meeting point.
- Scheduled time.
- Agreed-upon location.
The activity will be considered used, and no refund will be issued.
The traveler is responsible for:
- Confirming schedules.
- Arriving on time.
- Promptly reporting any issues.
Traveler Delays
Delays that affect the normal course of the activity may result in:
- Reduction of available time.
- Itinerary adjustments.
- Loss of included services.
5TO ELEMENTO S.A.S. will not be responsible for losses caused by personal delays of the traveler.
Transaction Security
5TO ELEMENTO S.A.S. takes reasonable measures to protect its clients’ information.
However, electronic transactions depend on technological systems managed by specialized third parties, so each platform applies its own security protocols.