Faq
Faq
Al-Hijaz Tour Package FAQs: What Every Traveler Should Know
Booking a holiday shouldn't feel like guesswork. Whether you're mapping out a family trip or planning your first international getaway, here's a clear rundown of how tour packages work at Al-Hijaz — from itinerary flexibility to what actually lands on your plate during the trip.
Can I customize my travel itinerary?
Yes — Al-Hijaz builds itineraries around the traveler, not the other way around. Rather than locking you into a fixed route, the team adjusts the trip length, city order, hotel tier, and meal plan to match what you actually want out of the holiday. A few things travelers commonly adjust:
- Number of travel days and which cities to prioritize
- Hotel comfort level (economy, standard, or premium)
- Meal coverage (breakfast-only up to full board)
- Add-on experiences like private city tours or extra excursion days
How many days or weeks in advance should I book a customized tour package?
Aim for 2-3 weeks ahead for domestic trips and at least a month to six weeks for international ones. International bookings need a longer runway because of visa processing timelines and flight seat availability, both of which tighten up fast closer to departure. If you’re traveling during a festival period, summer break, or year-end holidays, pushing that window out to 2-3 months ahead is the safer bet — hotel rooms and flight seats in popular slots go first.
What transportation is available after reaching the tour destination?
Once you land, ground transportation is already arranged — no scrambling for cabs or figuring out local transit. This generally includes:
- Pickup from the airport straight to your hotel
- A private vehicle or coach for daily sightseeing runs
- Transfers between hotels if your itinerary spans multiple cities
Basically, the only thing you need to plan is what you want to see — getting there is handled.
Why do tour package prices change?
Package pricing moves with a handful of real-world variables, not arbitrary markups. The biggest swing factors are:
- Timing — traveling in peak months costs more than shoulder or off-season windows
- Airfare — ticket prices shift constantly and get passed through to package cost
- Hotel demand — fewer rooms available during high season pushes rates up
- Exchange rate movement — relevant for any destination priced in foreign currency
- Group size — traveling with more people can bring the per-head cost down
- What’s bundled in — meals, guided tours, and visa handling all add to the base price
What types of hotels are included in Al-Hijaz tour's packages?
Al-Hijaz offers a spread of hotel categories so the package fits your comfort expectations and budget. Options typically range across 3-star, 4-star, and 5-star properties, each selected for proximity to major attractions rather than just price point. Travelers who want a more premium stay can upgrade the hotel tier within the same itinerary.
Is the flight ticket included in the tour package?
Sometimes — it depends on which package format you pick. Al-Hijaz offers both flight-inclusive packages, where airfare is bundled into one total, and land-only packages, where you handle flight booking separately (useful if you’re using airline points or already hold a ticket). For travelers who want flights arranged for them but the rest kept flexible, air ticketing is also available as a standalone service.
What meals are included in the international tour package?
Daily breakfast is the standard starting point, with the option to add more. Meal plans generally scale as:
- Breakfast only — the default in most base packages
- Half board — breakfast plus dinner
- Full board — breakfast, lunch, and dinner all included
Which tier applies depends on the destination and the specific package you book, so it’s worth confirming at the time of booking if you have a preference.
Which international tourist destinations does Al-Hijaz specialize in?
Al-Hijaz’s core international specialties are Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Turkey, and Europe. These routes are built around well-tested itineraries — covering must-see landmarks alongside local experiences — so travelers get a well-paced trip rather than a rushed checklist of stops.
Does Al-Hijaz Tours & Travels have an office outside Manjeri?
Yes. In addition to our Manjeri office, Al-Hijaz Tours & Travels has a branch office at Emarald Mall, Mavoor Road, Calicut (Kozhikode). Our Calicut branch also provides a complete range of travel-related services, including tour packages, visa assistance, flight bookings, and other travel services.