The intent of the registration deposit is a) to notify us that you are serious about attending the tour, so that we may begin preparations in earnest; and b) to offset the costs associated with printing, overseas telephone charges, postage and other expenses involved in setting up the tour.

If you cancel before the trip gets off the ground, it usually means we cannot recover these costs and the remaining tour participants have to pay a larger share of the “fixed” costs. There may be exceptions if you cancel at least 60 days before the tour, but generally this $50 deposit is NONREFUNDABLE- unless you shift it to another trip.

The $50 deposit is fully refundable if the trip cancels because there aren’t enough participants to go. But sometimes we will go with as few as four- if we have priced the tour accordingly.

Shortly after receipt of your deposit we will forward a checklist of birds we expect to see and any work we have done on the itinerary. We will also advise you of logistical considerations (air fares and travel arrangements, health and safety, what to bring, etc.)