Terms & Conditions
Ready to Travel When You Are
We are sure that many of you are looking forward to traveling and getting into the outdoors. Whether you’ve been dreaming of exotic overseas destinations or a wilderness paddling trip in North America, we want you to know that Tofino Expeditions is ready for you. Tofino Expeditions has developed and implemented enhanced sanitation and distancing protocols to help keep our travelers, guides, and local communities healthy and safe.
We look forward to welcoming you on your next adventure.
Deposits and Payment
All payments may be made by check or credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express ). Prices are in US or Canadian dollars as specified in the trip description and schedule. All payments are to be made in US or Canadian dollars. Deposits are non-refundable but may be transferred to a substitute participant. Deposits are not able to be consolidated. After we receive your deposit you will receive a detailed package with a clothing and equipment list, invoice, medical form, Release From Liability Agreement and other information needed to prepare for your trip. Due to the nature of international operations, prices are subject to change.
Baja Mexico and British Columbia Departures
At time of reservation: $500 deposit
60 Days prior to departure: Balance of land cost.
Italy, Amazon, Norway, Croatia and Brazil
At time of reservation: $750
90 days prior to departure: Balance of land cost
Galapagos
At time of reservation: $750
120 days prior to departure: Balance of land cost
If You Need to Cancel Your Trip
A significant portion of our expenses are committed long before departure. Please understand that once you sign up for a trip we lose the right to sell your reserved space to other individuals and groups. Therefore we regret that we cannot make exceptions for personal emergencies. For this reason we strongly recommend you consider purchasing trip insurance that includes "Cancel for any Reason" and "Trip Interruption" coverages. At the time we receive written notice that you must cancel your trip, the following fees will apply (all dates are from departure date):
Baja Mexico Departures
From time of reservation until 60 days prior to departure: $500
59 days or less prior to departure: 100% of Land Cost
Haida Gwaii Canada Departures
From time of reservation until 60 days prior to departure: $500*
59 days or less prior to departure: 100% of Land Cost
Italy, Amazon, Croatia, Norway and Brazil
From time of reservation until 90 days prior to departure: $750*
89 days or less prior to departure: 100% of Land Cost
Galapagos Islands
From time of reservation until 120 days prior to departure: $750*
119 days or less prior to departure: 100% of Land Cost
*With the exception of Baja departures retained deposits for cancellations made prior to the Land Cost Balance due date may be applied to any Tofino Expeditions trip departing within 18 months of your original reservation date.
Cancellation Insurance
We strongly recommend the purchase of cancellation insurance for your protection in event of illness or other unforeseen circustances. Please contact your travel agent for more information.
Additional Information
What’s Included
The information package for each trip contains a comprehensive list of equipment and services that are included in the trip cost. Please read these carefully and call our office if you require further information.
Not included
Airfares, gratuities to staff, insurance of any kind, airport taxes (if any), alcoholic beverages or soft drinks and other items of a personal nature. Medical costs, costs of hospitalization, evacuation by helicopter or any other means are not covered in the trip cost.
Delays
If the trip is delayed because of bad weather, canceled or delayed flights or delays of other modes of transport, sickness or situations for which Tofino Expeditions or its agents cannot make provisions, the cost of delays is not included.
Single Travelers
Hotel and tent accommodations are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling alone and wish to share accommodations, we will match you with a room/tent mate of the same sex if one is available. If there is no one with whom you can share, or if you prefer single hotel accommodations, you are requested to pay the single supplement fee listed for your trip (not all trips include such fees).
Trip Prices
Prices are subject to change due to currency fluctuations and other factors beyond Tofino Expeditions’ control.
Due to the nature of operating in the wilderness and remote international areas, Tofino Expeditions reserves the right to cancel any trip prior to departure for any reason whatsoever, including inadequate sign-up which makes the trip economically unfeasible for us to operate or logistical problems which may impede trip operations. At least 1 month notice prior to the departure date will be given for a trip cancellation due to inadequate sign-up. In such a case, a full refund of the trip Cost is given, but Tofino Expeditions is not responsible for expenses incurred by trip members in preparation for the trip (e.g., non-refundable airline tickets, medical expenses, equipment etc.).