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Important: The following information describes Active By Nature, Inc.'s policies regarding our trips. Please read them carefully, as payment for deposit represents an acceptance by the participant of these terms.

To Register for trips involving more than two days: Please submit a deposit of 25% of the trip cost, either by check or money order. Reference the particular trip name, amount, and date of departure you are registering for. The balance is due 60 days prior to the departure date. If the balance is not received by the due date, Active By Nature, Inc. reserves the right to treat the reservation as a cancellation. Prices do not reflect airfare, and are a per person cost. After you make your reservation, you will receive a packet of information which includes important detailed information about your trip.

Cancellations and Refunds on trips involving more than two days: In the event that you cancel your trip, your 25% deposit is nonrefundable. A fee of 50% of the full price of the trip is charged for cancellations received in writing between 30 - 60 days prior to the departure date. Any cancellations received in writing less than 30 days prior to the departure date will be charged the full price of the trip.

Active By Nature reserves the right to cancel or alter a trip due to insufficient registration, unsafe conditions, or bad weather. This will occur 30 days or more prior to departure date and will result in a full refund. Active By Nature, Inc. is not responsible for any additional expenses incurred by a client in preparation of the trip, including airfare.

To Register for trips involving scheduled programs, day & weekend trips: Please submit a deposit of 50% of the trip cost, either by check or money order. Reference the particular trip name, amount, and date you are registering for. The balance is due 7 days prior to the trip date. After you register, you will receive a packet of information which includes important detailed information about your trip.

Cancellations and Refunds involving scheduled programs, day & weekend trips: In the event that you should cancel your trip, your deposit is nonrefundable. Any cancellations received in writing with-in 7 days or less will be charged the full price of the trip.

Active By Nature reserves the right to cancel or alter a trip due to insufficient registration, unsafe conditions, or bad weather. This may occur within a day prior to the trip and will result in a full refund. Active By Nature, Inc. is not responsible for any additional expenses incurred by a client in preparation of the trip.

Insurance Information: We recommend that participants purchase travel insurance to help cover the cost of possible trip cancellation, lost baggage, trip delay, accident/life, evacuation and any other unforeseen medical emergencies. We will be happy to provide you with policy information or you may choose to purchase coverage through your own insurance company. Please feel free to contact us for more information regarding travel insurance.

Trip fee includes: Accommodations, permit fees, all meals indicated on the itinerary, instruction & equipment for activities indicated on itinerary, museum costs, packet of forms including important detailed information about your trip, suggested clothing and equipment list, transportation while on trip, professional, pleasant and well informed guides.

Trip fee does not include: Airfare, transportation to the trip starting point, expenses due to delays or bad weather, alcoholic beverages, sickness, medical and evacuation costs, flight delays, visa or departure taxes, government action, and personnel expenses.

Medical: Our trips can be at times physically challenging, and we may travel into areas where medical facilities are not immediately available. Active By Nature, Inc. assumes no liability regarding the necessities of medical care or attention. Persons with medical problems, physical limitations and/or who have special medication requirements or allergies must make them known on the medical form. Active By Nature, Inc., has the right to exclude any member from the group if the participant is physically or emotionally unfit for the expedition. Refunds are not considered under these circumstances.