Currently, more and more Muslims in Indonesia aspire to perform the Umrah or Hajj pilgrimage to the Holy Land. However, high costs are often a major obstacle.
In the midst of this need, various Umrah travel offers attractive programs such as installment payments or low fees, one of which is Samira Travel. However, concerns have also arisen about the authenticity of their services. The following is an in-depth review of Samira Travel, its background, superior programs, as well as reviews of pilgrims who have used their services.
Samira Travel Profile and Featured Programs
Samira Travel was founded in 2014 and obtained official legality in 2016 with the number PPIU D 834/2016 in the name PT Samira Ali Wisata. Since 2020, the legality has been updated to PPIU number 137. Samira is known for the program “Umrah First, Pay Later”which collaborates with sharia financial institutions under the supervision of the OJK and LPS.
Advantages of the “Umrah First, Pay Later” program:
- Congregation Security
Congregants only need to pay a down payment starting from IDR 5 million to be able to leave immediately, reducing the risk of losing funds due to fraud. - Legally Safe
Financing is carried out through sharia financial institutions with a sale and purchase agreement (murabahah), in accordance with the MUI fatwa. - Payment Flexibility
Congregants can pay in installments for up to 3 years with costs starting from IDR 900 thousand per month.
Samira also provides other payment options such as cash And save first. With this service, they claim to have helped many pilgrims realize their dreams of going to the Holy Land without having to strain themselves financially.
Reviews of pilgrims who have used Samira Travel
Most pilgrims gave positive reviews regarding Samira Travel’s services, especially regarding departure certainty and comfort during the trip. Here are some key points from their review:
- Certainty and Comfort
- Many pilgrims are satisfied with the certainty of departure schedules, visas, and accommodation in star hotels that are as promised.
- Services in the Holy Land are also considered friendly and help the congregation focus on worship.
- Program Flexible
- The installment program is very helpful for pilgrims who have a steady income but not enough to pay in cash.
- The congregation feels calm because financing is carried out through official institutions supervised by the OJK.
- Obstacles Faced
- Several pilgrims complained about delays in processing visas or departure schedules. However, this usually occurs due to understandable administrative or technical factors.
- The existence of parties acting in the name of Samira Travel to commit fraud is a big concern. Therefore, pilgrims are asked to be careful and only use official channels for communication.
Is Samira Travel Umrah a Scam?
Based on the information we received, we have not found any pilgrims who were deceived by this trip.
However, from social media reports there are also cases of fraud in the name of Samira Travel. Perpetrators usually use fake applications or unofficial WhatsApp numbers to withdraw money from prospective pilgrims. Therefore:
- Make sure to always verify the legality of the Umrah travel agency you use.
- Call the official Samira Travel number (not an unknown individual’s number).
- Don’t be tempted by offers that are too cheap without clear procedures.
Also read: How to Register at Sapa Madinah to Get Free Umrah + 5 Million in Money
Conclusion
Samira Travel is an Umrah travel agency that has official legal status and offers superior programs with an installment system. Even though this service has received many positive reviews from congregants, it is important for potential users to remain alert to individuals using Samira’s name for fraud. Before deciding, do thorough research, compare services, and be sure to choose an official communication channel for further information.
