 Trip Terms and Conditions
(The Fine Print)
Price
Price is based on single-occupancy, with a discount sometimes available
for double-occupancy and an additional discount sometime available
to drivers who escort others during the trip. (This discount may
not be available to all drivers.) Our costs can sometimes change
owing to forces beyond our control. Therefore, the price of this
outing is subject to minor change until mid 2007. Any price change
exceeding 10 percent will entitle participants (who so desire) to
a full refund.
Payment and Cancellation Policy
Your deposit will hold your space in any outing. We usually require
payment in full for a trip 60 days before each extended tour. If you
cancel 60 days or more before the trip you can get a refund of your
deposit minus a $50 cancellation fee. Cancellations between 30 and
60 days a tour will require us to keep your deposit. Cancellations
within 30 days of a trip will cost you half the trip fee. If we can
fill your spot, the cancellation fee will be limited to $50. We may
waive or negotiate the cancellation fee if the cause is a medical emergency
or other catastrophic event. We reserve the right to cancel any outing
for which there are insufficient reservations 60 days before the trip
date. In the event of cancellation, all deposits and other payments
for the trip will be refunded.
The Pace of Our Trips
Our pace is generally easygoing. But we begin birding early (sometimes
as early as 6 a.m.) after a quick "birder's breakfast" of
fruit, muffins and juice (coffee addicts are sometimes on their own).
We often bird and walk until lunchtime, which can be a quick meal if
the birding is particularly good. We usually compile our birdlist for
the day during dinner. We try to finish supper and be back at our hotel
rooms no later than 8 p.m.
Please be aware that some trips include tricky walking on trails or rocky shorelines.
Biting insects (bird food) can also be a challenge from time to time. If you
have a health problem or any physical limitations, please let us know (if you
think it's appropriate) and please don't overestimate your abilities. We want
everyone to enjoy the outing; so we're eager to discuss the terrain and pace
of any trip.
Food
In order to get an early start, Bryan often provides a "Birder's
Breakfast" -- usually fruit, muffins and juice. (Sorry, coffee
drinkers are on their own, but hotels often brew early for us.) We
try to avoid fast food joints, but sometimes it's our only option.
When we have the opportunity, we sometimes make a quick mid-morning
food stop. Suppers are relaxing and never overly fancy. [Back
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Release and Waiver From Liability
All tour participants must sign and return a waiver form before attending
any outing. (Our lawyer made us do it.) The form covers any outing
you might attend in a given calendar year. We mail you the form along
with essential trip information. You can also view our Release
and Waiver from Liability form on-line.
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