INCLUDED:
♦︎ Flight from Punta Arenas, Chile, to Vinson Base Camp and return with 50 lbs. of baggage allowance per person.
♦︎ Hotel accommodations as mentioned in the itinerary: three hotel nights in Punta Arenas before the flight to Antarctica and one upon return, based on double occupancy*
♦︎ All breakfast and dinner meals during the expedition, as specified in the itinerary.
♦︎ Group cooking, climbing, and camping equipment.
NOT INCLUDED:
♦︎ International roundtrip airfare to Punta Arenas
♦︎ Accommodation and meals in Punta Arenas are not mentioned in the itinerary.
♦︎ Medical evacuation insurance of $500,000 (required)
♦︎ Travel insurance
♦︎ Personal clothing and equipment
♦︎ Excess baggage fees on flights to and from Punta Arenas
♦︎ Excess baggage fees on the flight to Union Glacier (50 lbs per person included in the price, additional charge of $66 per kilogram)
♦︎ Airport taxes and Chilean entry visa
♦︎ Tips for Guides
♦︎ Rescue costs or costs associated with early departure from the expedition.
♦︎ Helicopter or charter flight expenses
♦︎ Personal communications (satellite phone, phone, fax, email)
♦︎ Bottled water and personal drinks
♦︎ Support Staff Tip Pool (recommended at $40 per person)
♦︎ Additional room charges, including laundry service and other personal expenses.
♦︎ Costs incurred due to weather delays, road or trail conditions, flight delays, government intervention, illness, medical issues, hospitalization, evacuation costs (by helicopter or any other means), or any other unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of Shikhar.
♦︎ Transfers between the Punta Arenas airport and hotel for arrival and departure flights
♦︎ Medical expenses, hospitalization, and evacuation costs (by any means)
♦︎ The cost of delays caused by weather, road or trail conditions, flight delays, government intervention, illness, medical issues, hospitalization, evacuation costs (by helicopter or any other means), or any other unforeseen contingencies beyond the control of Shikhar.
*Accommodation is based on double occupancy. A Single Supplement Fee will be charged for individuals occupying single accommodations by choice or circumstance. The single supplement is not available in huts, tents, or all hotels.
PAYMENTS:
01] Deposit Payments: To secure your reservation, a non-refundable deposit payment of $5,000 per person is required.
02] Balance Payments: The remaining balance payment is due 120 days prior to the program start date.
**For wire transfers, please ensure that the payment covers all fees charged by your bank.
The amount of the incoming wire to our bank must be equal to the balance payment amount.
01] A payment reminder will be sent via email approximately three weeks before the payment due date.
02] If the balance payment is not received 120 days prior to the program start date, your reservation will be canceled, and all program fees will be forfeited.
03] For programs booked within 120 days of the departure date, full payment is required at the time of registration.
*Please note that there is a 3% surcharge on all credit/debit card transactions. Credit/debit cards are not accepted for payments of $10,000 or more.
Cancellation Policy and Terms & Condition:- https://www.shikhar.com/terms-and-conditions
Note: We can help you apply for a visa, but remember that the embassy decides whether to issue it or not. If your visa is delayed or denied, Shikhar Travel won't give you a refund, and we're not responsible for that.
