Terms and Conditions
Reservations for this trip are available on a
limited basis and are only available on a first come first served
basis. Should this trip completely sell out, please see our
waiting list policy below.
Tour Prices per
person:
Guest Pricing: $2498 per person (based
upon double occupancy). Limited single option available.
Prices are exclusive of airfare. Reservations Subject to Cancellation
Policy.
Deposits: A deposit of $500 USD is required
to reserve your space. No space will be held without
a complete deposit. Though it rarely happens, our tour prices
are subject to change due to currency fluctuation.
Payments:
All payments must be made according to the schedule &
are subject to the cancellation & penalty policy. Final
payment is due on or before April 15, 2008.
Not Included:
The price of this tour does not include Airfare, airport transfers,
and gratuities for the walking guides, optional tours, ferry
admission or items of a personal nature such as drinks, photographs
& phone calls. Airfare is not included in the tour price.
However, we will provide a recommended airline and flight schedule.
No discounts or refunds on any unused portion of the tour.
Cancellation, Penalty & Refund Policies:
Should you have to cancel your tour the following terms will
apply:
All cancellation requests will incur a $50 per person administrative
fee.
For cancellations 90 days prior to departure, 25% of the trip
price is non-refundable.
For cancellations 60-89 days prior to departure, 75% of the
trip price is non-refundable.
For cancellations 0-59 days prior to departure and no shows,
no refunds will be made.
No refunds will be made for any unused portion of the tour.
All cancellations must be made in writing and
delivered to The Walking Connection via e-mail and/or United
States Post Office. Your cancellation date is the date your
notice is received and confirmed by The Walking Connection,
not the postmark date.
Tour Minimum: This tour must
have a minimum of 15 guests traveling together for this trip
to be escorted by a Walking Connection host. Otherwise, the
trip will operate utilizing local guides in Banff contracted
by The Walking Connection.
Tour Maximum: Valemount Lodge
has only 9 rooms available for guests which will be exclusive
use for Walking Connection..
Waiting List Policy: On occasion,
Walking Connection tours sell out and a waiting list is formed.
If this should happen, the following policy will apply: To be
put on the waiting list, a fully refundable deposit is due with
reservation. If space becomes available, you will be notified
at that time and if you choose to go, the standard cancellation
policy will then apply. If not, your money will be refunded
in full.
Travel Roommates and Single Supplements:
If you have registered for double occupancy but do not have
a travel roommate, the Walking Connection will attempt to locate
one for you. In the event that a roommate cannot be found, you
may be charged for a Single Supplement for any portion of the
tour where you will be rooming as a single. Travel roommates
are assigned in the order in which we receive deposited and
confirmed reservations. Final roommate assignments will be made
and you will be notified of any Single Supplement charges due
30 days prior to your final payment due date.
On-line Reservations
Print Reservation Form
Please
read the important safety and liability release below.
I am aware that Walking Connection tours (whether in civilized
or remote areas) encompass travel by foot, boat, plane, automobile,
motor coach, horseback, or the like. I am further aware that
the activities planned such as but not limited to trekking,
hiking, boating and animal viewing, contain inherent risks of
injury, emotional trauma and illness such as but not limited
to malaria. I recognize that such risks may be present at any
time before, during and after the trip I am participating in
with The Walking Connection. I am also aware that adequate medical
services or facilities may not be readily available or accessible
during some or all of the time and that evacuation if necessary
can be prolonged, difficult and expensive. In consideration
of, and as part payment for the right to participate in, and
by registering for any Walking Connection tour now or in the
future, I have and do hereby fully assume all risk of injury,
property damage, emotional trauma and death, and it is my intention
for me and my heirs, executors and administrators to waive any
and all right and claims for damages I may have against Gene
and Jo Ann Taylor, Taylor Marketing and Management, LLC., The
Walking Connection and any individual associated with these
event/tour, their representatives, successors, and assignees,
and will hold them harmless for any and all injuries, mishaps
and loss of property suffered in connection with my participation
in this event/tour. I have been warned that I must be in good
health to participate in this event and I also give permission
for the free use of my name, likeness, picture and any opinion
expressed by me in any advertisement, newsletter, broadcast,
telecast or print media account of this event without any compensation
to me whatsoever.
