RATES & INCLUSIONS

THE ABOVE RATES INCLUDES:

• 1 night hotel stay in Kodiak, AK

• Roundtrip, private scenic flights, via float plane, to/from Katmai National Park

• 7 nights aboard The Dream Catcher

• All meals throughout the trip

• Professional Bear Guide exclusively for our group while aboard The Dream Catcher

• Professional Tour Manager & Photo Pro, Temu Nana, as your personal host in Kodiak and aboard The Dream Catcher, offering photographic guidance throughout the trip

• All excursions during our time on The Dream Catcher, including skiff rides and kayaking (conditions permitting)

• Chest-waders that fit all sizes

• Laundry while aboard The Dream Catcher

• Detailed pre-departure information to prepare you for the trip.

• A pre-trip briefing & orientation via Zoom

• Gratuities to all crew, guides, hotel staff, etc. for all included activities

IT DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Airfare from your home to/from Kodiak

• Personal items & and other items not specifically mentioned above

• Travel insurance (basic required, comprehensive recommended: see here for details)

• Single accommodations (although a single can be reserved at the hotel in Kodiak for $150)*

*Regarding single accommodations onboard: Reserving an entire cabin onboard as a single from beginning will require paying a 80% supplement on the trip rate. Since we realize that is quite expensive, as an alternative, we may be able to offer this at a lower cost once we the trip starts filling out and we are able to assess exactly how cabin space is being used by those signed up. If you express interest in this when you register, although we can't guarantee it, we may reach out to you at a later date with an alternate onboard single supplement cost that you could choose to accept or decline at the time.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Responsibility: Open Sky Expeditions acts only as an agent for the independent suppliers that provide hotel accommodations, transportation, sightseeing, activities, and other services connected with this tour. Said services are subject to the terms and conditions of the respective provider. Open Sky Expeditions and its employees, agents, representatives, and assignees accept no liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or any other occurrence that might result from the negligence, defect, error or default of any company or person in the performance of said services. Responsibility is not accepted for losses, injury, damages, cancellations, or expenses of any kind due to sickness, weather, strikes, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature, local laws, or other situations of force majeure. All services and accommodations are subject to the laws and regulations of the country in which they are provided. Open Sky Expeditions is not responsible for any baggage or personal effects of any individual participating in any of the tours and activities arranged by Open Sky Expeditions. All travelers are responsible for purchasing their respective insurance policy(ies) to cover expenses and handle emergencies associated with the loss of luggage, personal effects and any other insurable losses associated with their trip.

Payment Schedule: A deposit of $3,000 per person is required to reserve a space on this trip, payable via credit card, check or bank transfer. Final payment is due by April 24, 2022. Payments by credit card are subject to a 3% fee (although we will waive the fee on a first $1,000 towards your deposit, if that is welcome). Payments by check should be sent with sufficient time to arrive and clear by any stated deadlines.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations of confirmed reservations are initially refundable minus a $500 per person administrative fee, but later become non-refundable within 5 months of embarkation. Additionally, travelers are subject to any cancellation fees assessed by the purveyors of services, including airlines and hotels used in the itinerary. All requests for cancellations must be made in writing. These cancellation policies apply in every instance and no exceptions will be made.

Refunds: Leaving a trip in progress for any reason whatsoever will not result in a refund. No refunds will be made for any part of this program in which you choose to not participate, including but not limited to hotels stays, air or land transportation, meals, tours or other sightseeing arrangements.

Insurance: Travelers with Open Sky Expeditions must carry travel insurance that includes emergency medical evacuation coverage. We strongly recommend purchase of a comprehensive policy that also includes trip cancellation insurance covering illness or accident both prior and during the program as well as coverage for baggage loss or delay. Click here for insurance we recommend.

Itinerary: The itinerary, accommodations, and arrangements are subject to change or modification at the discretion of Open Sky Expeditions. Every reasonable effort will be made to operate the program as planned, but changes may still occur after the final itinerary is sent to you. By booking a reservation with Open Sky Expeditions, travelers understand that amenities, types of transport, routes, schedules, and itineraries may change without prior notice due to circumstances or events in the location due to, but not limited to, mechanical breakdowns, flight cancellations, illness, strikes, weather, political disputes, border crossing problems and other unforeseen factors.

Rates: Open Sky Expeditions will do everything possible to preserve the prices listed in the original marketing materials you receive. However, between the dates these prices are published and the trip’s actual departure date, unforeseen and exceptional cost increases may occur due to currency fluctuations, taxes, airfare and transport cost increases, or others that may force Open Sky Expeditions to assess a surcharge. If that unusual occurrence were to take place, the assessed surcharge will reflect only the specific cost increase. If the increase were to exceed 10% of the original cost of the tour, you may cancel within 10 days of receiving said notification and obtain a full refund.