This page contains the nitty gritty details of trip confirmation. But remember, our trips are fun, wonderful, exciting, learning experiences... trips of a lifetime. Administrative Details Prices: Unless otherwise noted, prices are based on double occupancy. Some of our trips require a minimum number of enrolled passengers in order to operate. Should enrollment be under the required minimum we will ask for a modest increase in price operate the program. Prices and itineraries are subject to change without notice.

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Prices Do Not Include: Optional insurance costs, visa fees, airport departure taxes, meals or accommodations not specified in the itinerary, transfers at any times not mentioned in the itinerary, gratuities, any alcoholic beverages, optional side trips or special dietary requirements. Payment: A $300.00 nonrefundable deposit is required at time of application with the full balance of the trip cost due 60 days before departure. Payment can be made by personal check, bank check, or money order. We do not accept credit cards. If the passenger enrolls within 60 days of departure, full payment is due upon receipt of invoice. Checks must be denominated in US Dollars. Payments drawn on foreign banks within 30 days of departure must be in the form of a bank counter check or money order. Single Supplements: For most programs, no single supplement will be charged if the passenger is willing to share with another passenger and a roommate is available within the group. Subject to availability, guests may request single occupancy in the hotels and also on the Land Program. If available, single accommodations will be subject to an additional fee which in amount depends on the trip chosen. Single accommodations may not always be available. Particular programs may require that any passengers traveling alone pay a single supplement. Please consult the full descriptions of the trip you have chosen. Late Confirmations: If a confirmation is made within 30 days of departure, full payment must be sent to our offices by an overnight delivery service. Payments made within 14 days before departure must be in the form of a bank check or money order. Late confirming passengers may incur expenses should we be required to send documents by courier to overseas operations or to passengers. Refunds: All cancellations must be made in writing to the offices of Ecotour Expeditions, Inc. If cancellation is received 61 days prior to departure, all payments will be fully refunded except the $300 deposit. Should a side trip that is arranged in combination with one of our main trips have to be canceled by the tour operator, passengers remain enrolled on the main trip and the standard cancellation policies continue to apply. For cancellations between 60 and 45 days before departure, fifty percent of the total trip cost will be refunded, less than 45 days before departure, no refund will be able to be made. Failure on the part of the passenger to secure a valid passport, visa, or air arrangements does not waive this refund policy. Payments made by passengers who cannot participate due to missed air-connections cannot be refunded. Trip Cancellation/ Trip Interruption Insurance is highly recommended.Once the tour has started, there cannot be any refunds made for unused services. Trip Cancellation Insurance: Trip Cancellation Insurance reimburses trip fees in the case of a family or medical emergency which requires the passenger to cancel his or her trip. The types of emergencies covered depend on the type of policy selected. An information booklet is included with all confirmation kits sent to passengers. The Itineraries: Please keep in mind that the itineraries are approximate. Given variable weather, river levels, and navigational considerations, it may not be possible to follow the itinerary exactly as published. We endeavor to include all of the features described in the program, but because the world is a place of constant change all travelers need to understand that in some cases an element of the published itinerary may not be included. Our aim is to offer a comfortable and well timed experience to our passengers, but passengers should appreciate that there may be glitches, delays, and inconveniences. Call with any questions you may have or for detailed brochures: 800-688-1822 Top of Page I Home I Request More Info Ecotour Expeditions, Inc. P.O. Box 128, Jamestown, RI 02835-0128 USA Tel: 401-423-3377 / FAX: 401-423-9630 EMAIL: info@naturetours.com