Tour Prices: Gwaii Haanas Kayak Mothership Tours
2011
Mothership Tour Price Includes:
1. Spectacular "flight seeing" over Gwaii Haanas National Park. Begin or end your trip with a spectacular seaplane flight over Gwaii Haanas from Queen Charlotte City to (or from) the M.V. Island Bay. Check out Inland Air Charters
(Please be aware that logistical issues such as adverse weather, scheduling of other trips, fueling the vessel, availability of Inland Air Charters float planes or any number of other complications may require alternate methods of getting you to or from the vessel. Inland Air Charters service however, is the preferred option)
2. A night out at Rose Harbour, ~ Chez Susan's
(Provided she's there and she's willing.)
3. All meals (except seafood). Please refer to the “Fine Print” in our information package received after confirmed booking for further details.
Cost:
Full six-day mothership kayaking trip: $1,950.00
Seaplane travel to or from the MV Island Bay: $250.00 *
12% Harmonized Sales Tax: $264.00
Parks Canada User Fee: $117.70 (Discounts apply for seniors, youth & family)
Total cost: $2,581.70 (CDN$)
* Or other transportation to or from the vessel if required
US$ rate
Due to daily fluctuations in the exchange rate for US currency the “Total Cost” in US dollars will be adjusted to reflect the actual rate of exchange at the time of booking.
Fuel Surcharge
The fluctuating cost of fuel is obviously a concern. In an ongoing effort to keep the cost of our trips as reasonable as possible we have chosen not to apply the ubiquitous “fuel surcharge” but to keep as a possibility, recovering direct fuel cost increases through a second invoice if the cost of fuel increases beyond $1.50 per litre. For every .10 per litre increase in the cost of marine diesel fuel at Queen Charlotte City expect a $15.00 per person surcharge to offset the additional cost of not only marine diesel but also aviation gas and cost increases passed on from all other suppliers.
Reservations
A $700.00 (CDN$ or US$) deposit is required to confirm your reservation with balance of payment due 90 days prior to departure date.
Payment
Payment can be made by cheque from a Canadian or an American bank or with an international money order in Canadian funds.
Information Package
After your booking is confirmed, you'll receive a package with information pertinent to your trip. This includes a great map of the Charlottes, a guide to the Queen Charlotte Islands, a list of stuff to bring and other trip planning resources. It also includes the ubiquitous 'liability release' which must be read, signed and returned prior to the trip.
Cancellations
Written notice of cancellation must be received. The following charges will apply:
- More than 90 days prior to departure date: 50% of deposit
- 90 - 45 days prior to departure date: 50% of the total amount payable
- Less than 45 days prior to departure date: 100% of the total amount payable
Because of the small numbers involved in each trip (six maximum, usually four or five), a cancellation may put the trip in jeopardy for the remainder of the group. In fairness to all participants, no refunds can be provided if cancellation occurs within 45 days of trip departure. Having said that, we will make every attempt to fill your reserved space. If successful, 85% of the total amount payable will be refunded.
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