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We now offer you the ability to securely pay online, please read this page completely. Once at the bottom, follow the link to the "Pay Online" page. Here you can pay your deposit, pay in full or pay your balance.

 

Earthways and Xpeditions, its associates and affiliates are acting strictly as agents for you in obtaining the travel arrangements outlined in the trip itinerary.

A $500 (US funds) deposit holds your place. You may make that payment by using our secure payment method by clicking the "PayPal" button below, or sending us a certified check. Once you've finished you automatically return to this page.You may fully pay for your trip and "tip's & tax's fee" if you desire.

 

Payment
You may send a certified check - payable to "Jerry or Kathy Wills" or pay your balance with a credit card using PayPal. You do not need a PayPal account to do this. However, you are required to submit information. The payment page is secure.

With either method, you may pay for more than one person. It is essential you include a memo with instructions, clearly identifying each person and the amount paid for each person. You will easily see where this is done if using PayPal. Otherwise, include a note with your payment.

 

Deposits and Registration
A completed and signed registration form must be submitted for each passenger, along with the appropriate deposit, a minimum of 45 days prior to departure. These registration forms will be processed on a first come first served basis. Due to us limiting the number of passengers for each journey, you will be notified upon our receipt of your deposit if space is available. Should the trip be sold out, you will be given the opportunity to remain on a waiting list, transfer to another trip or cancel your registration. In any of these cases, upon your request, you will be given a full refund.

Should there be fewer than 10 participants (not counting the tour guides) there will an additional amount due. This amount can be determined by multiplying the total cost by 10% (example 2850 X 10% = 280.00).

 

Deposit forfeiture
Should you cancel for any reason after your deposit has been accepted, all but 10% of the trip costs will be refunded. Cancellations within 45 days of departure are subject to a 50% cancellation fee. Cancellations within 30 days of departure are non refundable.

 

Trip Insurance
From experience we have found it necessary to obtain travelers insurance. It is not expensive and will reimburse you should any event keep you from traveling or interfer with your journey. The investment you have made is protected should any accident, home emergency or misfortune occure. Medical help, evacuation and flight interruptions can be very expensive. Problems are easily negotiated with trip insurance.
Travel insurance is required and available by following the icon above. See "Trip Insurance".

 

Invoicing and Payments
You will be invoiced for full payment, less your deposit, 60 days from departure. Full payment must be received no later than 35 days from departure. If full payment in the form of certified check, credit card or cash is not received 35 days from departure, you may be replaced on the trip and be subject to forfeiture as specified above.

For any joining the trip at the last minute, you will be asked to pay in Lima using cash. Please bring your registration sheet and the full amount, including tips and taxes.

 

Accommodations
Based on double occupancy, prices as quoted are per person. Those traveling alone may purchase a single room as detailed within the registration form. Those requesting we assist them in selecting an appropriate roommate are subject to be charged for a single room if a suitable roommate cannot be found, or if space prohibits due to when you arrive on the trip schedule. We will make every attempt to find an appropriate roommate, but we cannot be held responsible for their suitability.

 

Trip Class and Standards
All flights are provided on scheduled passenger airlines. You are subject to that carrier's terms and conditions in conjunction with these flights. It is your responsibility to inspect your international tickets to be certain dates and times are correct. International tickets are your responsibility.

 

Hotels
Hotels and Hostels used will be clean and livable, complete with bathrooms (not all Hostels have private bathrooms), hot and cold running water, room cleaning services and those other amenities one would expect, except while we are in the jungle or during any expedition, such as Marca Wasi. You are assigned accommodations as the guest of the Hotels and Hostels in which arrangements have been made. You are subject to all terms and conditions outlined by that specific hotel. Tour operators reserve the right to substitute hotels. In the even we have to change lodging due to unforseen events you might be required to pay an additional fee if necessary. This would be covered by your trip insurence policy.

 

Transportation
All ground transportation is provided. There are other options for travel. For example in Iquitos you might want to take the taxi because it's alot of fun. This cost is not included.

Meals
Meals are provided as detailed in your itinerary. Any additional foods or beverages are at additional cost. Your tour price includes only those foods and beverages provided to the entire group.

 

Sightseeing
All admission fees are paid as detailed in the trip itinerary. A trained English speaking guide accompanies each portion of the journey.

 

Items Not Included
Gratuities and/or special requested services, airport taxes, items of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks, etc. Any item not specifically detailed in the trip itinerary is not included in the price of the trip.

 

Health Advisory
Currently there are no requirements for shots or other inoculations to enter Peru. However, the U.S. health dept. suggests differently. It is your decision to protect yourself as they prescribe.

 

Tip and Taxes
You are required to prepay $50 per trip option before, or upon, arrival to Lima. It has ben our experience to collect this fee in advance to avoid the massive confusion of who to tip and how much to provide. You will see many who ask for a tip. Sometimes they were only standing nearby and saw an opportunity to receive money for no reason. To keep things simple, we collect $50 per trip option per person. Because we choose who helps us during the trip, we know who receives the appropriate tip.

Additionally, traveling in Peru is different than US travel Airport taxes are not included in the ticket price. Once at the airport, we must pay this tax before boarding. Tax at each airport is different.

To avoid confusion and further complecation we collect these fee's in advance and pay them for you.

 

Customer Disclosure Notice
Earthways, Xpeditions and/ or their employees, agents, and affiliates, will not be held responsible for any damage, expenses or inconveniences to persons or property, caused by any airlines, transportation companies, hotels, restaurants, or others involved in providing these services.

Xpeditions and its affiliates act only as representatives for you in coordinating and providing you with these arrangements. Any disputes arising out of these tours must be filed with the provider of that specific service within 30 days of your trip departure. All prices quoted are correct at the time of printing, but could change due to circumstances beyond our control. No other guarantees or conditions are written or implied. As the leader of these tours and the owner of the company, I want to assure you that I plan to do everything possible to insure you are treated in a professional manner that I would expect.

Furthermore, I want this trip to be the most fantastic adventure you have ever experienced, with your safety and well being always clear and ever present in my mind. Everything you have just read was meant to clearly state our policies and to insure you understand you will be treated professionally. Each of us will see to this in every detail! But because things can sometimes happen, we suggest you purchase Travelers Insurance. Please use the link at the top of each page to access the page where insurence is purchased. This is the same company we have used for years, and the agency we use for ourselves.

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