Birding in Guyana

Rates

Included

• Birding expeditions led by experienced local birding guides
• Accommodations at well-located hotels and birding lodges
• All flights within Guyana and land travel by private expedition vehicles
• All meals
• Gratuities to drivers and guides
• All sightseeing and bird watching excursions as outlined in the itinerary, including all entrance fees to parks, sanctuaries, and reserves
• All transfers with luggage handling at the airports and hotels in Guyana for those traveling on program dates
• Pre-trip service, suggested reading list and pre-departure information

Excluded

International airfare; airport fees and departure taxes; transfers for those not traveling on the program dates; meals not specified in the daily itinerary; charges for items of a personal nature including laundry, beverages and excess baggage charges; independent travel arrangements; travel and accident insurance; passport and visa fees.

Group Size

TOUR SIZE: The trip price is based on a group size of 12 participants. For a group of 6-11 participants, a small group surcharge not to exceed $420 may be applied.

Health

All participants must be in good health. This program is active and involves walking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs. Many locations are not handicap accessible. To determine if this trip is appropriate for you, any condition that may require special medical attention or other accommodation must be reported at the time of your reservation.

Deposit and Final Payment

Reservations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis if accompanied by a completed reservation form and a deposit of $600 per person. Final payment is due by December 23, 2009, and must be paid by check.

Cancellations and Refunds

Refunds, less a cancellation fee of $350 per person, will be made if we are notified on or before December 23, 2009. No refunds will be granted after that date. All cancellations must be in writing.

Travel Insurance

INSURANCE: Travel insurance is strongly recommended. To protect for the following three conditions, insurance must be purchased within 15 days of your initial tour deposit. 1) a pre-existing condition pertaining to you, a travel companion, or an immediate family member; 2) unforeseeable events or their consequences including cancellations by an airline, cruise line or tour operator as a result of financial insolvency; and 3) terrorist act(s) which occur in your departure city or in a city which is a scheduled destination for your trip and within 30 days of the scheduled departure date.

Responsibility

A detailed statement of limitations and exclusions of liability of Siemer & Hand Travel, Inc. and the American Birding Association for loss of property, injury, illness or death will be provided to passengers upon enrollment and is available to prospective travelers upon request.