Private Trips Policy

July 3rd, 2024 by Carl D

Requests for private trips will typically require a separate approach to our cancellation policies and payment terms.

We’re happy to commit to a trip for you and your group or family with no other participants. Oftentimes these are wonderful, shared experiences. Typically, though, they start out as an idea and become an ever-changing string of plans and numbers. That often makes it difficult to piece together and stick to a pre-agreed plan and structure. Be aware of the countless logistical and participant challenges when you ask for a private trip.

Commitment

We’re a small company with a small, limited number of exceptional guides available. Our season is super-short, and committing to a trip means we forgo other opportunity to run trips. Our commitment to your trip, and the logistics included in planning and preparing the trip require a commitment from yourself as well.

With few exceptions, private trip terms are outlined as follows.

Pricing

Pricing is for the trip, not per person.

Trip add-ons are priced per person.

Payment

A 50% deposit on reservation.

Payment in full no later than 6 months prior to trip departure date.

Cancellations & Refunds

Cancellations will not be refunded.

Partial cancellations, meaning one or more of the group cancel (but not the entire group) will not change pricing for the trip. A group of 5 becoming a group of 4, for example, will not lower the group trip price.

Trip Insurance

We strongly recommend all trip participants purchase Trip Insurance, and doubly so for private Group Trips.