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PRICES

Prices are quoted in Canadian dollars. Where US and other currencies are quoted they are only an approximate. Payment in US and other currencies will be credited at the current exchange rate.

Taxes (including the new HST)

Starting May 1st an additional 7% tax will be added to the existing 5% GST (Goods and Service Tax) to create the 12% HST (Harmonized Sales Tax). This will be added to all tours starting after July 1st. On trips starting prior to July 1st there is only a 5% GST.

 

HST refund

If you booked your tour from outside of Canada and are a non resident of Canada you can apply for a partial refund on the %12 HST. Fill out the following form to apply. Fill out this form

Single Supplement

Spirit of the West Adventures does not charge a single supplement fee on any of their tours within Canada. International tours may have a modest single supplement unless we can match you with another guest for accommodation purposes.

INSURANCE

We highly recommend that participants purchase trip cancellation insurance, in the event of unexpected cancellations. Trip cancellation insurance must be purchased within 48 hours after you reserved your kayak tour. Insurance can be purchased through your local travel agent, or you can call our local travel agent, Uniglobe River City Travel, and purchase it from them. They can be reach toll free at 1 800 567 651.

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.

Terms and Conditions

We accept Visa, Master Card, Travelers Cheques, Certified Cheques and Money Orders.

Deposit:

Kayak Tours
In order to reserve a space on one of our trips we require a deposit of:
$250 Cdn for Sea Kayaking tours
$500 Cdn for Mothership tours
Note: Your balance will be charged to the credit card provided on the final payment due date unless we are otherwise notified.

Grizzly Tours
In order to reserve a space on one of our grizzly tours we require a deposit of:
50% of tour cost

 

Final Payment:
Balance of payment is due 90 days prior to trip departure.
If trip is booked within the 90 days we require full payment.

CANCELLATION POLICY

If you must cancel your tour, your refund is as follows:
1. Earlier than 90 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. 90-60 days before trip - 50% of total tour price is refunded.
3. Later than 90 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. For Grizzly Bear Tours separate forms will be required to be filled out on day of tour.

TRAVEL FROM THE US

Please check with Department of State for the latest travel requirements for entering Canada. Go to their website here

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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