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Cancellation Policy &
General Terms

On this page you will find our policies regarding cancellations, changes, and refunds for stays, workshops, concerts, retreats, and other activities. We naturally hope everything goes according to plan, but if circumstances change, we will always do our best to find a fair and reasonable solution together.

1. Cancellation Policy for Accommodation

(B&B, Yurt, or Other Accommodation)

Our accommodations can be booked through platforms such as Airbnb and Booking.com, as well as directly through us via invoice. Conditions are generally similar, although policies on external platforms may differ slightly.

Cancellation Policy for Direct Bookings (Invoice Bookings)

  • Cancellation up to 5 days before arrival: 90% of the total amount will be refunded.
  • Cancellation within 5 days before arrival: We reserve the right to charge the following:
    • Full payment for nights already stayed
    • 1 additional night
    • 40% of the remaining nights booked

If you have questions or feedback regarding your booking, please feel free to contact us. We are always happy to think along with you.

2. Cancellation Policy for Workshops

(One-Day or Two-Day Workshops)

Our workshops are organized on a small scale and prepared with great care. Therefore, the following cancellation conditions apply.

Cancellation by Participant

  • Up to 6 weeks before the workshop: free cancellation with a full refund.
  • Within 6 weeks before the workshop: refunds are only possible if we are able to fill your spot with another participant.

Illness or Personal Circumstances

We understand that illness or unexpected personal situations may occur. Because our workshops are small-scale, it is often difficult to find replacement participants on short notice.

Therefore, the following applies:

  • Cancellation due to illness up to 3 days before the workshop: 80% refund of the paid amount.
  • Cancellation within 72 hours before the workshop: refunds are only possible if the place can still be filled.

If a refund is not possible, we will — whenever feasible — offer a voucher or participation on another date.

Cancellation or Rescheduling by Altai

If there are insufficient registrations, Altai reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a workshop. In such cases, participants will receive a full refund or a suitable alternative.

Force Majeure

In exceptional situations of force majeure, Altai may be required to cancel, interrupt, modify, or reschedule a workshop. Force majeure includes circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:

  • Extreme weather conditions
  • Natural disasters
  • Pandemics
  • Strikes
  • International travel restrictions
  • Cancelled flights or transportation problems
  • Government measures
  • Safety threats
  • Infrastructure or airspace disruptions
  • Venue closures
  • Illness or unexpected absence of essential performers, teachers, or organizers

In these situations, we will always aim to find a fair and reasonable solution together. Depending on the circumstances, this may include:

  • Rescheduling the workshop
  • Offering a voucher
  • Partial refund

Any refunds may be reduced by non-recoverable costs already incurred.

Altai is not liable for additional costs such as transportation, third-party accommodation, insurance, or other personal expenses. We strongly recommend participants arrange suitable travel and cancellation insurance.

3. Cancellation Policy for Multi-Day Workshops & Retreats

Our retreats and multi-day workshops require long-term preparation, reservations, and international planning. Therefore, the following conditions apply.

Cancellation by Participant

  • Up to 8 weeks before the start date: full refund.
  • Within 8 weeks before the start date: refunds are only possible if the available place can be filled by another participant.

Cancellation or Rescheduling by Altai

In case of insufficient participants, Altai reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a retreat or workshop. Participants will then receive a full refund of the participation fee or be offered a suitable alternative.

Force Majeure

In cases of force majeure, Altai reserves the right to modify, reschedule, partially adjust, or cancel programs.

Force majeure includes, but is not limited to:

  • Extreme weather conditions
  • Natural disasters
  • Pandemics
  • Strikes
  • International travel problems
  • Cancelled flights
  • Airspace closures
  • Safety threats
  • Government measures
  • Illness or unexpected absence of teachers, artists, or organizers

If an activity cannot fully continue due to force majeure, we will always try to offer a fair solution appropriate to the circumstances and costs already incurred. This may include:

  • Rescheduling the program
  • Offering a voucher
  • Partial refund

Altai is not liable for additional costs such as transportation, hotel stays, insurance, or other personal expenses incurred by participants. We therefore strongly advise arranging appropriate travel and cancellation insurance.

4. Cancellation Policy for Concerts & Live Events

Concerts and live events organized by Altai involve advance commitments such as artist fees, venue hire, travel, accommodation, technical production, and other event-related costs. For this reason, the following conditions apply.

Cancellation by Ticket Holder

Tickets for concerts and live events are generally non-refundable once purchased, unless otherwise stated for a specific event.

If you are unable to attend, you may transfer or resell your ticket to another person. You are welcome to use ticket resale platforms such as TicketSwap for this purpose. Please note that any resale or transfer is arranged between the ticket holder and the new ticket holder, and Altai is not responsible for any costs or issues arising from such a transaction.

In exceptional personal circumstances, we may, at our discretion, offer a partial refund, voucher, or ticket transfer. This is considered on a case-by-case basis and cannot be guaranteed.

Cancellation or Rescheduling by Altai

If Altai cancels a concert or live event for reasons within our control, ticket holders will normally be offered either:

  • a full refund of the ticket price; or
  • the option to use the ticket for a rescheduled date.

If an event is rescheduled, tickets will normally remain valid for the new date. If you are unable to attend the new date, we will communicate the available refund options to ticket holders.

Force Majeure

Concerts and live events may sometimes be affected by circumstances beyond our reasonable control. These may include, but are not limited to:

  • Extreme weather conditions
  • Natural disasters
  • Pandemics or public health measures
  • Strikes or industrial action
  • International travel restrictions
  • Cancelled or significantly disrupted flights or other transportation
  • Airspace closures or major travel disruptions
  • Government measures or restrictions
  • Safety or security threats
  • Venue closures or unforeseen venue-related problems
  • Illness or unexpected absence of artists, musicians, essential crew, or organizers
  • Other circumstances that make it impossible or unreasonable for the event to take place as planned

In such circumstances, Altai will always make reasonable efforts to find the best possible solution, such as rescheduling the event, replacing an artist where appropriate, offering a voucher, or providing a partial or full refund where feasible.

Because significant costs may already have been incurred by the time such circumstances arise, any refund in a force majeure situation may take into account non-recoverable costs already incurred by Altai.

Where an event cannot take place due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, Altai cannot be held responsible for additional costs incurred by ticket holders, such as travel, accommodation, insurance, or other personal expenses. We therefore recommend arranging appropriate travel and cancellation insurance when attending events, particularly when travelling internationally.

International Concerts & Tours

For concerts involving international artists or international travel, additional logistical risks may apply. These can include visa issues, border restrictions, flight cancellations, airspace disruptions, transportation problems, or other circumstances affecting the artist's ability to reach the venue.

If such circumstances prevent an artist from reaching the venue or performing as planned, we will make every reasonable effort to find an appropriate solution. Depending on the circumstances, this may include rescheduling the concert, arranging a replacement or alternative program where appropriate, offering a voucher, or providing a partial or full refund.

The specific solution will depend on the circumstances of each event, including the costs already incurred and the possibilities for rescheduling or recovering those costs.