Online travel agent Cleartrip has launched Cleartrip Activities, a mobile marketplace-like model where it lists curated collection of over 2,000 activities and things to do in 30 cities including metros and tourist destinations, through which users can browse and book. It claims to have 150 themes like culinary classes, food walks, bike rentals, yachting, go karting photography trails and the like within and outside the city. Cleartrip told MediaNama that it verifies all the listings of activities on its Activities platform, which is currently available only on the app. Service providers can list their activities for free and Cleartrip claims that while verifying the listing, it looks for parameters like authenticity, value for money and a differentiation from regular tours and activities. Choose from current location or other locations These activities can be discovered and booked through its Android and iOS apps and start at Rs 200. The app shows activities near your location (city), but also lists other cities and destinations. After selecting an activity (there are multiple in a theme), it lists the time, duration of trip and who the activity is suited for (couples, groups and individuals), with pricing and food details and pick up points. It also lists the organiser and provides pictures of the trip. There, you can also add the trip to your wishlist or share it. Cleartrip claims that it supports credit cards, debit cards, net banking and third party wallets and has tie ups in over 40 cities with 1,000 service providers…
