SEA KAYAKING COSTA RICA TERMS AND CONDITIONS

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE 8-DAY LODGE-TO-LODGE GOLFO DULCE SEA KAYAKING TRIP AND THE 8-DAY LODGE- BASED SEA KAYAKING TRIP

Included in the Trip Cost:

• All activities and equipment as outlined in the itinerary
• The expertise and services of our experienced adventure guides
• Additional regional guides and local experts, if applicable
• Comprehensive Trip Planner with detailed pre-trip information
• 7 nights of accommodation
• Most meals, as outlined in the itinerary
• All ground transportation as outlined in the itinerary
• Domestic flight

Not Included in the Trip Cost:

• International flights to and from Costa Rica
• Alcoholic beverages (Sea Kayaking Costa Rica, also written SKCR, provides wine at select events)
• Travel Protection Program
• Personal expenses
• Gratuities for Sea Kayaking Costa Rica guides and other support staff

If you are a single traveler or prefer not to share accommodation, a single supplement fee is charged with the final balance. Single accommodation is not always available. For bookings, please be sure to contact our office. This way, we can check availability; we require a deposit when booking, payable by credit card, PayPal, or international wire transfer. We will happily provide the international bank wire transfer details upon your request. A 5% discount is issued for payments via international wire transfer.

A down payment is required at the time of reservation. Down payments are USD $500/person, and your balance is due 30 days before the trip commencement date. To charge the balance, an email requesting the payment will be sent.

Upon receiving your deposit, your booking is secured. You will receive a booking confirmation email as well as a Costa Rica Useful Travel Tips Document, Suggested Packing List, and our Survey Form for you to complete and submit online.

CANCELLATIONS

• The time of cancellation will be the date upon which we receive notice from you. We only accept cancellations in writing, by email.
• In case of a cancellation of the trip requested more than two weeks before your official start date, Sea Kayaking Costa Rica will refund the entire amount minus a 5% refund fee.
• In the event of a cancellation of the trip requested two weeks or less before your official trip start date, Sea Kayaking Costa Rica will refund the entire amount minus the down payment(s).
• No refund on cancellations within 72 hours of trip start.
• No refunds will be made in the event of interruption or cancellation by you after the vacation start date.
• All appropriate refunds will be made in US dollars to your credit card via Paypal, via wire, or through your travel agent (if applicable). We will not be responsible for the receipt of refund monies by you from your travel agent, some of whom may withhold an agency cancellation fee.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE 8-DAY CORCOVADO HIKING & SEA KAYAKING ADVENTURE

Included in the Trip Cost:

• All activities and equipment as outlined in the itinerary
• The expertise and services of our experienced adventure guides
• Additional regional guides and local experts, if applicable
• Comprehensive Trip Planner with detailed pre-trip information
• 7 nights of accommodation
• Most meals, as outlined in the itinerary
• All ground transportation as outlined in the itinerary
• Domestic flight

Not Included in the Trip Cost:

• International flights to and from Costa Rica
• Alcoholic beverages (Sea Kayaking Costa Rica provides wine at select events)
• Travel Protection Program
• Personal expenses
• Gratuities for Sea Kayaking Costa Rica guides and other support staff

If you are a single traveler or prefer not to share accommodation, a single supplement fee is charged with the final balance. Single accommodation is not always available. For bookings, please be sure to contact our office. This way, we can check availability; we require a deposit when booking, payable by credit card, PayPal, or international wire transfer. We will happily provide the international bank wire transfer details upon your request. A 5% discount is issued for payments via international wire transfer.

A down payment is required at the time of reservation. Down payments are USD $500/person, and your balance is due 30 days before the trip commencement date. To charge the balance, an email requesting the payment will be sent. Please note that this payment is not refundable, as it is destined to cover national park fees, and in turn, they do not refund or change dates or names.

Upon receiving your deposit, your booking is secured. You will receive a booking confirmation email as well as a Costa Rica Useful Travel Tips Document, Suggested Packing List, and our Survey Form for you to complete and submit online.

CANCELLATIONS

• The time of cancellation will be the date upon which we receive notice from you. We only accept cancellations in writing, by email.
• In case of a cancellation of the trip requested more than two weeks before your official start date, Sea Kayaking Costa Rica will refund the entire amount minus the down payment(s). Please note that this payment is not refundable, as it is destined to cover national park fees, and in turn, they do not refund or change dates or names.
• In the event of a cancellation of the trip requested two weeks or less before your official trip start date, Sea Kayaking Costa Rica will refund the entire amount minus the down payment(s) and a 5% refund fee.
• No refund on cancellations within 72 hours of trip start.
• No refunds will be made in the event of interruption or cancellation by you after the vacation start date.
• All appropriate refunds will be made in US dollars to your credit card via Paypal, via wire, or through your travel agent (if applicable). We will not be responsible for the receipt of refund monies by you from your travel agent, some of whom may withhold an agency cancellation fee.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE PANAMA SEA KAYAKING ADVENTURE: SAN BLAS KAYAKING AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

Our Panama Sea Kayaking Adventure: San Blas Kayaking and Cultural Experience is priced at USD $ 3099 per person (based on double occupancy). This price includes all taxes and fees; a single supplement is USD $250.

Included in the Trip Cost:

• Bilingual Sea Kayaking Guide
• Kuna Sea Kayaking Guide
• Local support staff, including professional cook preparing meals on location
• Support boat with licensed captain and mariner
• All transportation from arrival on day 1 through departure from Panama City on day 9
• 2 nights hotel in Panama City with breakfast included
• 6 nights camping in Kuna Yala
• Meals as outlined in the itinerary
• All activities and equipment as outlined in the itinerary
• All transportation from arrival on day 1 through departure from Panama City on day 9
• Detailed Packing List
• Sea Kayaking Costa Rica provides wine at select meals

Not Included in the Trip Cost:

• International flights to and from Panama
• Insurance of any kind, including travel or mandatory medical evacuation insurance
• Alcohol (except wine at select meals) and personal items (an equipment list will be provided)
• Guide gratuities – the standard is 10-15%, and the trip leader will gladly distribute this amongst the support staff
• Sleeping pads

If you are a single traveler or prefer not to share accommodation, a single supplement fee of USD $250 is charged with the final balance. Single accommodation is not always available. For bookings, please be sure to contact our office. This way, we can check availability; we require a deposit when booking, payable by credit card, PayPal, or international wire transfer. We will happily provide the international bank wire transfer details upon your request. A 5% discount is issued for payments via international wire transfer.

A down payment is required at the time of reservation. Down payments are USD $500/person, and your balance is due 45 days before the trip commencement date. To charge the balance, an email requesting the payment will be sent.

We accept all major Credit Cards, International Bank Wire Transfers, and PayPal payments. Once a participant is ready to submit their payment, they can contact us directly so we can send them a secure payment link.

We offer a 5% discount for bank wire payments. If so, we will send you our bank details by email.

CANCELLATIONS

• The time of cancellation will be the date upon which we receive notice from you. We only accept cancellations in writing, by email.
• In case of a cancellation of the trip requested more than three weeks before your official start date, Sea Kayaking Costa Rica will refund the entire amount minus a 5% refund fee.
• In the event of a cancellation of the trip requested less than three weeks or less before your official trip start date, Sea Kayaking Costa Rica will refund the entire amount minus the down payment(s).
• No refund on cancellations within one week of the trip’s start.
• No refunds will be made in the event of interruption or cancellation by you after the vacation start date.
• All appropriate refunds will be made in US dollars to your credit card via Paypal, via wire, or through your travel agent (if applicable). We will not be responsible for the receipt of refund monies by you from your travel agent, some of whom may withhold an agency cancellation fee. We strongly urge you to investigate trip insurance.

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ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLYING TO ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED TRIPS

MEDICAL: Under most circumstances, if you are of an adventurous spirit and in reasonably good health, you should have no problem enjoying an SKCR trip. People with medical conditions, including pregnancy, should have a physician’s approval before taking an adventure travel trip. Insurance Personal belongings and cameras are carried entirely at the owner’s risk. SKCR accepts no responsibility for lost, damaged, delayed, or stolen property.

INSURANCE: We advise you to purchase emergency medical evacuation insurance when participating in this expedition. Check that your chosen plan includes the emergency medical evacuation coverage mentioned above. Evacuations can be prolonged, complex, and expensive. Personal belongings and cameras are carried entirely at the owner’s risk. SKCR accepts no responsibility for lost, damaged, delayed, or stolen property. We recommend the services of Travel Insured International: https://www.travelinsured.com/

NAME CHANGES: Reservations and package components are non-transferable. We will make a reasonable effort to accommodate changes to Guest names before departure provided that at least one member of the initially booked party travels; however, we reserve the right to pass on to you any third-party costs (such as from Airlines or Suppliers (as defined herein) we incur in so doing.

ITINERARY CHANGES AND CANCELLATION BY US: We will make every reasonable effort to operate the vacations as advertised; however, any third-party air travel provider, third-party ground transfer, third-party tour operator (all now designated as our “our suppliers”), or SKCR reserves the right to curtail or modify the itinerary or to substitute itineraries, routes, activities, hotels, meals, or transportation as we or they deem necessary. Please also note that during certain holidays and peak periods, or due to repairs or renovations, some activities may be disrupted or unavailable. Deviations from planned vacation package itineraries or any aspects of the travel may occur. Suppose sea kayaking, river trips, domestic flights, and other package elements encounter conditions that make routes unsafe for navigation or raise sufficient doubt about safety. In that case, the SKCR and our suppliers reserve the right to modify or provide alternate services, which may include, but are not limited to, providing accommodation elsewhere and/or substituting ground transportation for domestic flights. None of these modifications or changes shall affect the vacation package price or entitle you to any credit or refund.

GUESTS NEEDING SPECIAL ASSISTANCE: Certain itineraries may include activities that present challenges to or are not suitable for guests with special needs. If you require special assistance, please inquire with us if any of the trips we offer are ideal for you. Guests requiring assistance must be accompanied by a companion capable of and responsible for providing assistance. Neither we nor our Suppliers may physically lift or assist Guests onto transportation vehicles, up staircases, over uneven terrain, or otherwise. Please get in touch with Sea Kayaking Costa Rica to discuss your specific needs.

SPECIAL REQUESTS: We will make a reasonable effort to accommodate special requests, such as smoking, adjacent or connecting rooms, bed size, and dietary needs; however, we cannot guarantee these requests will be accommodated.

AUTHORITY TO DECLINE PASSENGERS OR REMOVE PASSENGERS FROM EITHER OF THE TRIPS ABOVE:

• We reserve the right to accept or reject any person as a tour passenger.
• Disrespectful, hostile behavior or use of explicit/derogatory language, profanity, abusive language, obscenity, expletives, vulgarism, or slurs to local residents, other trip guests, guides, or any staff, will result in the immediate cancellation of your participation in the trip with no refund. The corresponding arrangements for your separation from the trip will be at your expense.
• We reserve the right to expel any passenger from a tour if we deem this necessary for the comfort, convenience, or safety of the tour participants, including if your behavior is considered to cause or be likely to cause danger, distress, or annoyance to other passengers or if we reasonably determine your condition would adversely affect your health, safety or enjoyment or that of other passengers. If we remove you from a trip, you will not be entitled to any refund, payment, compensation, or credit for unused or missed services or costs incurred resulting from the termination of the travel arrangements. You will be responsible for your travel costs to return home.
• We reserve the right for our guides to modify the itinerary in the best interest, logistics, and safety of the group.
• We reserve the right for guides to modify or dictate the configuration of paddlers (use of single vs. double kayaks) in the best interest, logistics, seniority, availability, and group safety.
• You must clearly state all your dietary requirements at the time of booking. We cannot guarantee that special dietary requirements can be met, though we will try our best to accommodate these needs.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED TO TRAVEL/GUEST RESPONSIBILITIES: You are solely responsible for obtaining current travel advisories, warnings, and requirements (such as visas and passports) by contacting your travel agent, applicable embassies, and consulates. We strongly encourage you to visit the US State Department’s website at http://travel.state.gov or call 1-888-407-4747 for the most current passport and visa requirements. Non-U.S. residents, please consult the appropriate consulates regarding passport, visa, and other document requirements. All Guests must have valid government-issued proof of citizenship to travel, in addition to any other requirements of the country of origin and countries visited. Those without proper documentation may be denied travel. In addition, you may be denied entry to the countries visited if you do not meet the country’s entry requirements. You are solely responsible for notifying us of flight changes affecting your arrival, or we will not be able to meet you at the specified arrival airport.

SERVICE PROVIDERS: The services provided in connection with the itineraries, including, without limitation, transportation, hotel accommodations, restaurants, and other services, are purchased from various independent suppliers who are not affiliated with us in any way (“Suppliers”). Although we and the tour operator endeavor to choose high-quality Suppliers, neither we nor the tour operator has the right to control their operations and, therefore, make these travel arrangements upon the express conditions that we, the tour operator, and our agents, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any delay, mishap, inconvenience, expense, irregularity, bodily injury, illness, emotional distress, death or damage or loss to property occasioned through the conduct or omission or default of any Supplier, each of which is subject to laws of the state or country where the service is provided.