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Jerry Wills
9163 W. Union Hills Drive #105-5
Peoria, AZ 85382

Jerry and/ or Kathy Wills dba 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 sending us a certified check or made a direct deposit to our bank (Bank of America). Once you've finished please proceed to the "Registration Page" to complete the process. You pay "Tips and Taxes" ($85 per trip segment) once you arrive or on the first morning of your trip.

Payment
You may send a certified check - payable to "Jerry or Kathy Wills". We prefer this to using PayPal. However, you may pay using PayPal. You do not need a PayPal account to do this. There is a 4% charge for this service. Please request a PayPal link by email.

In the event we are in Peru you will need to send your payment ahead using a wire transfer. Please ask, we will provide you banking information. If you pay using PayPal and discover you need to wire transfer instead we will refund your credit card once the wire transfer has arrived to Lima.

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/ Cancelled Trip
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.

Should the trip be canceled by Xpeditions for any reason you will be refunded any amount not sent to Peru to secure your trip. In the event of an unavoidable situation (death or any personal disaster) it is recommended you have trip insurance. This is one reason to have trip insurance. Though we do not ever anticipate any event such as death (or disaster) we live in a volatile world.  Please protect your trip investment with insurance.

 

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

 

Invoicing and Payments
It is your responsibility to provide full payment, less your deposit, no later than 35 days from departure. If full payment in the form of certified check, PayPal or cash is not received 35 days from departure, you may be replaced on the trip and be subject to forfeiture as specified above.
In certain circumstances - and with prior approval - you may bring the balance with you to Peru. You are required to provide payment as soon as possible once you arrive.

Individuals joining the trip at the last minute are required to pay in Lima using cash. Payment must be accompanied with your registration sheet. It is your responsibility to present 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 and domestic airfare 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 Markawasi. 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 accommodations. In the event it becomes necessary to change lodging due to unforeseen events you might be required to pay an additional fee. Though you would need to pay this at that time, this would be covered by your trip insurance 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 a lot 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, Physical Standards and Attitude
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.

If you are under a doctors care it is your responsibility to check with your physician regarding your ability, capacity or condition in relation to the rigors of altitude (usually above 11,000 feet elevation) and / or travel. In other words, we offer the journey. It is up to you to insure you are able to travel. If you are found to be unable to withstand the rigors of such travel you will be asked to remove yourself from the tour (see below).

If, once you arrive, you are found to:
(1) Be unable to enter or exit any transportation due to a handicap we have not been made aware of...
(2) Be unable to take part in walking, hiking or any other activity associated with the trip you have signed up for, or...
(3) Become unable to take care of yourself during any portion of the trip due to illness or injury...
You will not be allowed to continue with the trip. We will do our best to help you find suitable accommodations or return home at your expense. By agreeing to the terms and conditions you agree that you fully understand, and do not hold liable, anyone associated with the trip if you are asked to exit the trip by the tour leader(s) or land operator within Peru. It is your responsibility to be physically able to endure the rigors of traveling through a third world country.

If your attitude becomes agressive or abrasive, you do not respect others, or you cannot (or will not) maintain proper cleanliness (body or speech) you will be removed from the group and asked to leave.

If you are found to be abusing drugs or alchohol you will be removed from the trip and asked to leave immediately.

Basically, we will not put up with any bullshit... no exceptions. This is an adventure of the spirit and at times maintains the experiences had while on an expedition. The effort on our part is rigorous and demanding. We do not, and will not, take time away from the experience for any of the issues mentioned above.

 

Tip and Taxes
You are required to prepay $85 per trip option before, or upon arrival to, Lima. It has been our experience to collect this fee in advance to avoid confusion and further complication. 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 $85 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.

For ease of travel we collect these fee's in advance and pay them for you.

 

Customer Disclosure Notice
Jerry and Kathy Wills , Xpeditions, Xpeditions TV and/ or their employees, agents, and affiliates (hereafter referred to as agents) 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.
Any price increases by land or air suppliers are the responsibility of you, the purchaser of the trip. You will be made aware of any increase once we have been notified or otherwise discover this has occurred. At that time we expect remuneration of these costs.

Agents and 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 require you purchase Travelers Insurance. Please use the link at the top of each page to access the page where insurance is purchased. This is the same company we have used for years, and the agency we use for ourselves.

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