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Booking info
PRICES
An
additional 7 % GST (Goods and Service Tax) is added on to all
tour prices. Prices are quoted in Canadian dollars. Where US
prices are quoted they are only an approximate. Payment in US$
will be credited at the current exchange rate.
INSURANCE
We
highly recommend that participants purchase trip cancellation
insurance, in the event of unexpected cancellations. This can
only be done at the time of registration. This can be purchased
through Uniglobe River City Travel, our local travel
agent, at 1 800 567-6511.
We also recommend that you have adequate medical and personal
injury insurance. Be sure your personal insurance is adequate
to cover unforeseen expenses that may arise in remote locations.
RESERVATIONS
& PAYMENT
We
accept Visa, Mastercard, Travelers Cheques, Certified Cheques
and Money Orders.
Deposit:
In order to reserve a space
on one of our trips we require a deposit of:
$250 Cdn or $175 US for Sea Kayaking tours
$500 Cdn or $ 350 US for Mothership tours
Final
Payment:
Balance of payment is due 60 days prior to trip departure.
If trip is booked within the 60 days we require full payment.
CANCELLATION
POLICY
If you must cancel your tour, your refund is as follows:
1. Earlier than 60 days before trip – If we have not had to
turn customers away, full amount is refunded less a $75 administration
fee. If we have had to turn customers away, deposit is retained.
2. 60-30 days before trip - 50% of total tour price is refunded
3. later than 30 days before trip - no refund will be given,
unless we can find someone to fill your space. If this is the
case only deposit is retained. To avoid confusion we require
a written cancellation. No refunds are given once tours have
departed. Spirit of the West is not responsible for any additional
costs that may arise in the event of a trip alteration or delay,
caused by circumstances beyond our control. Note that if you
must cancel, we will be as understanding as possible and will
make every effort be as flexible as we can with our policy.
Spirit of the West Adventures reserves the right to cancel
a tour due to insufficient bookings. If we do not have our minimum
number of guests to feasibly run a trip we will notify you 30
days prior to departure and will refund you the full amount.
Note that we have not yet had to cancel a tour because of insufficient
bookings.
MEDICAL
FORMS & LIABILITY RELEASE
Each
participant is required to fully fill out medical form and liability
release form. Forms must be received by Spirit of the West at
least 30 days prior to tour departure. These forms will
be sent out once we receive your deposit.
GUEST
RESPONSIBILITY
Although
no previous kayaking experience is required on our tours, as
with any adventure, there is always an element of risk. We ask
that you welcome adventure with an open mind and be able to
laugh and have fun when encountering the unexpected. We are
dedicated to providing safe, environmentally sensitive, well
organized, fun-filled adventures.
While our trips are not considered to be strenuous or physically
demanding and we do not require a high level of fitness, good
general physical condition is necessary. We do not require any
previous experience for our tours, it may be beneficial in some
situations that may arise. If you have any physical limitations
or concerns, please let us know. As we are not qualified to
evaluate your level of fitness we ask that you (and possibly
along with your doctor) determine whether or not you are able
to join one of our adventures.
ACCOMMODATIONS
WHILE ON TOUR
Generally
tenting or lodge accommodation is based on double occupancy.
If you are a solo traveler we will do our best to arrange your
own tent or room.
TRAVEL
ARRANGEMENTS
Spirit
of the West Adventures would be happy to provide you with most
travel details. We can provide you with a detailed list of suggested
accommodations for Quadra Island and Campbell River. For further
information on inbound flights, vehicle rentals, etc., contact
Uniglobe Travel with whom Spirit of the West works in conjunction
with. They can be reached at 1 800 567-6511.
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