Deposits and Payment

The information package for each trip contains a comprehensive list of equipment and services which are included in the trip cost. Please read these forms carefully.

Not included

Airfares, most meals in towns (to allow for individual choice), gratuities to staff, insurance of any kind, airport taxes (if any), alcoholic beverages or soft drinks and other items of a personal nature. Medical costs, costs of hospitalization, evacuation by helicopter or any other means are not covered in the trip cost.

Delays and Itinerary Changes

If the trip is delayed because of bad weather, canceled or delayed flights or delays of other modes of transport, sickness or situations for which Queen Charlotte Adventures or its agents cannot make provisions, the cost of delays is not included. In the case of extreme weather where the captain determines that the sea conditions are dangerous, Queen Charlotte Adventures reserves the right to change the itinerary to include alternative stops, land based activities or other substitutions which will be considered as a delivered tour and no refund will be offered.

Insurance

We strongly recommend the purchase of cancellation insurance for your protection in event of illness. Please contact your travel agent for more information.

Share Basis for Single Travelers

Hotel and tent accommodations are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling alone and wish to share accommodations, we will match you with a room/tent mate of the same sex if one is available. If there is no one with whom you can share, or if you prefer single hotel accommodations, you are requested to pay the single supplement fee listed for your trip.

Canceled Trips

Due to the nature of operating in the wilderness and remote areas, Queen Charlotte Adventures reserves the right to cancel any trip prior to departure for any reason whatsoever, including inadequate sign-up which makes the trip economically unfeasible for us to operate or logistical problems which may impede trip operations. If possible, notice of at least 1 month prior to the departure date will be given for a trip cancellation due to inadequate sign-up. In such a case, a full refund of the trip Cost is given, but Queen Charlotte Adventures is not responsible for expenses incurred by trip members in preparation for the trip (e.g., non-refundable airline tickets, medical expenses, equipment etc.)

Safety and Comfort of Participants

We reserve the right to accept or reject any person as a participant on an adventure and to make changes in the itinerary wherever deemed to be necessary for the safety and comfort of the participants.