Patagonia Day Hikes Torres del Paine and Parque Des Glaciers
Ginette Beaudoin/Anna Panszczyk
SUMMARY OF TRIP INFORMATION
Patagonia Day Hikes Torres del Paine and Parque Des Glaciers
Leader Ginette Beaudoin
Co-leader Anna Panszczyk
National Parks Torre del Paine(Chile) and Glaciers(Argentina)
March 4- 18
Total # of days 15
Backpacking
Bicycling-Mountain
Bicycling-Road
Title of trip
Leadership
Location(s)
Dates
Type of trip
check all that apply
Primary type of trip
Number of participants
(excluding leaders)
Advertised cost
Airfare range if not included
When should the trip notice be
published in AMC Outdoors?
Do you wish to have your trip
listed online before it is
published in AMC Outdoors?
Smaller trips and leader
subsidization
Camping
Cultural
Family
Hiking
Paddling-Canoeing
Paddling-Sea-Kayaking
Skiing-CrossCountry (Nordic)
Trekking (e.g., hutto-hut)
Hiking
Minimum 14
Skiing-Downhill
Snorkeling
(Alpine)
Walking
Other – please describe
Select one of those checked above.
Maximum 18
$ 5175
Does it include airfare? Yes
No
$ 1300-1650
Will leaders assist participants with flights? Yes
No
First Appearance: Month Nov
Year 2015
Last Appearance: Month Jan
Year 2017
Note: AMC Outdoors is only published in Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.
Yes
No If yes, please list the approximate month and year when it should
be posted on line. ASAP
Is this proposal for a small group trip – i.e., less than 14 participants and 2
leaders or 7 participants and 1 leader? Yes
No
If yes, why is a small group proposed?
If a participant fee increase of more than 15% is proposed, please explain why?
LEADER AND CO-LEADER INFORMATION
Leader name
Leader address
Leader email
Leader phone
Wilderness first aid
training
CPR training
Prior leading experience
Trip one
Trip two
Trip three
Other related trip
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Ginette Beaudoin DVM
66 Graham Street, Biddeford, Maine 04005
ginette4000@yahoo.com
Home 207-294-6302
Work n/a
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 5/15
Cell 207-590-4431
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 5/15
If this is your first Adventure Travel trip as a Leader you must be present at the AMCATC meeting at which the trip proposal is considered.
Please list the last three longer (5+ day) trips you have led for the AMC including
destination, type of trip, dates and number of participants. Feel free to list additional
trips you have led, particularly if they demonstrate experience related to the trip you are
proposing.
Azores Archipelago, hiking, Oct/Nov 2014, 19 participants
Azores Archipelago, hiking, Sept/Oct 2014, 18 participants
Austrian Alps, hiking, Aug 2014, 15 participants
Other AT trips to Minnesota, Yosemite National Park, Tuscany, Stubai Alps
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experience
Maine chapter trips to Acadia National Park and Bigelow Range area of Maine
Co-leader name
Co-leader address
Co-leader email
Co-leader phone
Wilderness first aid training
CPR training*
Prior leading experience
Trip one
Trip two
Trip three
Other related trip experience
Scouting
Have either of you led this trip
before or traveled to this area?
Languages
Does either the co-leader or
leader speak the local language?
Couples
Do the leader and co-leader
have a significant personal
relationship?
Private trips Do either of you
lead trips that are private - not
sponsored by the AMC?
Anna Panszczyk
22 Alfred Rd, Arllington, MA 02474
annatp13@verizon.net
Home 781-648-2492
Work n/a
Cell 617-429-2175
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 5/15
CPR
BLS
Expiration: 5/15
If you are a new co-leader you must submit an application to be an Adventure Travel
leader or co-leader prior to submitting this application. Also, it is strongly
recommended that you be present at the AMC-ATC meeting at which the trip proposal
is considered.
Please list the last three longer (5+ day) trips you have led for the AMC including
destination, type of trip, dates and number of participants. Please indicate if you were
the leader or co-leader.
Azores Archipelago, hiking, Oct/Nov 2014, 19 participants
Azores Archipelago, hiking, Sept/Oct 2014, 18 participants
Austrian Alps, hiking, Aug 2014, 15 participants
Anna also leads numerous trips yearly for the Massachusetts chapter of AMC
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below:
Co-leader: Yes
No
Leader: Yes
No
Not applicable:
Yes
No
If yes, please list who has agreed to be your back-up in case one or
both of you need to drop out. This is required for approval!
Yes
No
If yes, please note that you cannot advertise AMC and private
trips together unless there is a clear distinction between the two in any materials
you send out.
LOGISTICAL DETAILS OF TRIP
Summary
Please provide a description
of the trip and the activities
planned. If available, please
include or attach an itinerary.
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Our goal for this trip is to open Patagonia as a destination for those AMC members who
enjoy adventure and hiking but who prefer to not carry a backpack or share
accommodations with multiple persons (ie dorm/hostel/hut setting). This trip also allows
persons to take a day off from hiking if they so desire since it is not a "hut to hut"; which
is also an appealing aspect to some travelers.
Participants will fly from USA to El Calafate. From there we will go on daily hikes in
the area and after a few days proceed to El Chalten where we will go on daily guided
hikes, including a guided glacier walk. We will then transfer back to El Calafate and be
transported to Torres del Paine national park by the staff of EcoCamp, a green facility in
the heart of the national park. We will stay at EcoCamp for five nights, while there we
will have daily guided hikes by the staff of EcoCamp. At the end of our stay they will
transport us to Punta Arenas for our flights home to the USA. DAY 1-March 4, 2017
Depart from USA and fly to El Calafate, Argentina
DAY 2-March 5, 2017 (D)
Arrive in El Calafate, Argentina; afternoon/evening walk around town, dinner at a local
restaurant.
DAY 3-March 6, 2017 (B, L)
El Calafate, Argentina - Today you drive into Parque Nacional Los Glaciares for views
of the stunning Perito Moreno Glacier. This huge advancing glacier is more than 3 miles
wide at its front and over 20 stories high - a highlight of your Patagonia travels! You'll
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take a boat across Lago Argentino and pass the massive front wall of blue ice, all the
while watching for icebergs. After landing on a small beach you'll start hiking through
the beech forest to the icepack of the glacier and have the opportunity to walk on the
glacier with crampons (This Glacier trek has a minimum age of 12 and a maximum age
of 65. Alternate excursions are available for those over 65 years of age.). You'll eat your
lunch sitting on the lateral moraine of the glacier, where you can absorb the
magnificence of the glacier's anatomy and listen to its thunderous concerto of groaning
and cracking ice dropping into the lake below.
DAY 4-March 7, 2017 (B)
Transfer by bus from El Calafate to El Chalten, Argentina. El Chalten is on the northern
extreme of the park, the granite peaks, lakes, woods and glaciers become all together one
of the most extraordinary places of the world. The highest mountains are Mt. Fitz Roy
(3405m) and Mt. Torre (3102 m). After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the bus
terminal to board your afternoon bus to El Chalten. Begin the four-hour drive across the
rugged landscape toward Chalten. Along the way, enjoy the magnificent geography of
the region as you drive through the mountains, passing stunning lakes and winding
rivers. This evening, settle in to your comfortable room in your hotel in Chalten.
DAY 5 March 8, 2017(B)
El Chalten- hike to Laguna de los Tres. You'll awake early this morning to begin a full
day hike to Laguna de los Tres. The first 10 km gradually ascend through open and
forested areas, with stunning views of Mt. Fitz Roy as you proceed. Your route crosses
the Rio Blanco before you begin the toughest part of your trek - a fifty-minute climb that
zigzags up a 45º slope. Your efforts are more than rewarded when you arrive at the eerily
still glacial Laguna de Los Tres, where one of Patagonia's (and, quite possibly, the
world's) best panoramic vistas stretches out before you! Enjoy lunch and feast on the
views of the colossus of granite, ice, and sky, before heading back down to El Chalten
for a free evening and a good night's sleep. 8 hrs hiking covering 13 miles (21 km).
DAY 6-March 9, 2017(B)
El Chalten- Hike Laguna Torre. Today is another full day of hiking up to Laguna Torre.
Ascend from the De las Vueltas River Valley through dense southern beech forests, and
enjoy views of the jagged Mount Torre-Adela range in the distance. You'll continue
climbing gradually until you reach Laguna Torre, where you'll be rewarded by a stunning
vista: majestic Mount Torre, flanked by the Adela mountains, high peaks, and glaciers
spilling blue-white towards the lagoon. Eat lunch by the shores of the lagoon before
hiking back to El Chalten for the evening. 6 hrs hiking covering 11 miles (17 km).
DAY 7-March 10, 2017(B)
El Chalten- Viedma Glacier Hiking. This morning, a vehicle will take you to Bahia
Tunel, a small harbor on Lago Viedma at the mouth of the Tunel Rio, to embark for a
quick boat trip across Lago Viedma en route to Viedma Glacier, one of Argentina's
largest glaciers. You will then don crampons, and after some instruction, begin to trek on
the Viedma Glacier (this is designed for people who have never tried ice hiking with
crampons). You'll have a sack lunch with you so that you can enjoy the ethereal
experience of picnicking on the glacier, with the jagged Adela mountain chain rising
beyond. After your glacial adventure exploring some of the ice caves and crevasses,
descend to the glacier's lateral moraine for the boat trip back across the lake and return to
El Chalten. 6 hours hiking (2.5 hours on the glacier) covering 9 miles (14 km).
DAY 8-March 11, 2017(B)
Transfer by bus from El Chalten back to El Calafate - Return to El Calafate by bus this
morning. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore this lively town!
DAY 9-March 12, 2017(B, L, D)
Transfer from El Calafate to Torres del Paine National Park - The trip begins with you
being picked up from your hotel in El Calafate in the morning and driven to EcoCamp
Patagonia, located in the world-famous Torres del Paine National Park. En route we
make a couple of stops - First in Puerto Natales, a small, lively town on the shores of
"Seno de Ultima Esperanza", where we enjoy a hearty local lunch, and second at Cueva
de Milodon, a massive prehistoric cave where the remains of a giant ground sloth were
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discovered in the 1890’s. The whole journey is very scenic, with plenty of wild birds and
wonderful landscapes to be seen. The day ends with our arrival and overnight stay at
EcoCamp Patagonia, nestled in the heart of the park with a view of the Torres. During
summer the sun sets around 11pm, so upon arrival there's plenty of light to admire the
Patagonian steppe with its guanacos and snow-peaked mountain horizon. Overnight at
EcoCamp www.ecocamp.travel
DAY 10-March 13, 2017(B, L, D)
Torres del Paine National Park- We start off driving across the Park, admiring the view
of Paine Grande and its snowy peaks, and Los Cuernos with its black, granite horn-like
spires. We stop at various viewpoints on the way to enjoy observing and photographing
herds of guanacos, Andean condors and interesting flora. We drive down past Pehoe lake
and enjoy a short scenic walk along the tip of its southern shore, with views of the vast
Toro lake. From here we drive up to Grey Lake and wander along the beach on the
shores of the glacial water, where we embark on a boat ride across the icy waters to the
towering blue walls of Glacier Grey. Disembark on the other side of the lake and hike to
the base of Grey Glacier. After a picnic lunch in front of the glacier, we hike to Paine
Grande Refugio along the shores of Lake Pehoe, covering 7 miles in approximately 4
hours of hiking. This trail winds along the lake shore in front of the Paine Grande
Massif, one of the most beautiful peaks in the park. We return to EcoCamp via
catamaran across Lake Pehoe. Overnight at EcoCamp
DAY 11- March 14, 2017(B, L, D)
Torres del Paine National Park- After breakfast, we will be driven to Pudeto dock,
located on the shores of Pehoe Lake. We will board the catamaran that will take us to the
north-western sector of the Lake where we will begin the challenging trek to Valle
Frances (French Valley) along a steep trail that leads to the very heart of the Paine
Massif. How far in we go depends on our group's trekking rhythm. A swifter walk will
lead us to the hanging bridge over the French River, located at the foot of the south east
face of the Massif, where we will be treated to fantastic views of the valley. We will then
continue to ascend towards the upper section of the valley where we will be able to
marvel at the extensive mass of the valley's geological formations: Hoja (Blade),
Máscara (Mask), Espada (Sword), Catedral (Cathedral), Aleta de Tiburón (Shark’s Fin)
and the magnificent Fortaleza (Fortress). After our upward trek, we will pause for a
picnic and relax a while. This day's adventure will end as we descend through an
undulating terrain of mixed grassland and light forest which will take us to Refugio
Paine Grande, located on the peaceful shores of Lake Pehoe. From here, we will board
the catamaran which will take us back to Pudeto, where we will be collected and
transported back to EcoCamp. 13 miles in approximately 8 hours. Overnight at
EcoCamp
DAY 12-March 15, 2017(B, L, D)
Torres del Paine National Park-After a hearty breakfast we set off from Ecocamp
towards Hostería Las Torres and join the uphill path to Ascencio Valley on the Tower's
eastern face. Dry mountain spots, beech forests and small rivers line the scenic walk
towards the valley. Our big challenge comes as we climb the steep moraine, a mass of
boulders leading us towards one of the world's most famous views overlooking the
Towers. The famous Torres del Paine (2,900 m/ 9,400 ft) consist of three gigantic granite
monoliths, the remains of a great cirque sheared away by the forces of glacial ice. After
an uphill slog, the Towers eventually come into full view, rising majestically before us,
with the glacial lake visible below. Is there any better place in the world to have lunch?
After feasting on the view and our picnic, we backtrack along the same trail through
Ascencio Valley and return to EcoCamp. 14 miles - approximately 9 hours Overnight at
EcoCamp
DAY 13-March 16, 2017(B, L, D)
Torres del Paine National Park- After breakfast we drive to Estancia Laguna Amarga,
next to the ranger station where we entered the park, and we hop on our mountain bikes
& pedal away towards Laguna Azul campsite approximately 20 km to the north east. We
cycle past an array of fauna on the Patagonian plains including guanacos and ostrich-like
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Accommodations
Please describe your plans for
accommodation(s)
Meals: Please describe your
plans for providing meals. If
the budget includes any funds
for leader meals not shared
with the group please justify.
Local Transportation
Please describe your plans for
local transportation
Will leaders or participants be
drivers of motor vehicles?
Permits or permissions
Does the trip require special
permits or permissions?
(required on many U.S.
federal lands and national
parks)
Special equipment
Does the trip require special
equipment?
Special experience
Does the trip require special
skills on the part of the
participant?
ñandús (plus maybe the occasional puma print!), heading up north past the cascading
Paine waterfall where we can stop for a break to admire the view. We continue our
journey heading past a small canyon in the middle of the Patagonian flora and fauna
before looping up towards Laguna Azul. Upon arrival at Laguna Azul we’re treated to a
classic Patagonian barbecue, prepared by a local Patagonian chef in EcoCamp’s cozy
barbecue area on the lakeshore. Once we’ve feasted and enjoyed some rest there’s time
to explore the surroundings and climb to the nearby sightseeing point with a panoramic
view of the lagoon and the Torres in the distance. The cycle ride back to Ecocamp is
optional - anyone who is happily tired after the journey and barbecue is welcome to
travel back in the support van (accompanying the group at all times on the outward
journey). Back at EcoCamp, enjoy a farewell dinner and toast your amazing travels! 6
miles of cycling in each direction - approximately 2.5 hours in each direction. Overnight
at EcoCamp
DAY 14-March 17, 2017(B)
We will board an early morning vehicle, sit back, relax, and enjoy a scenic ride back to
Punta Arenas on time to catch the evening flight to USA.
DAY 15-March 18, 2017
Arrive in USA
We will be in 2 star hotels in El Calafate and El Chalten in double occupancy rooms. In
Torres del Paine National Park will be staying in double occupancy yurts with shared
bathroom facilities in a central building.
All meals will be provided at EcoCamp in Chile, all breakfasts, some lunches and one
dinner will be provided in Argentina. Other meals will be at participants own expense
and trip leaders will assist in finding local restaurants where participants can have dinner
as well as finding groceries where lunch and snack supplies can be purchased.
Outfitter will provide transportation from one locale to another and to trail heads
Will leaders be drivers?
Will volunteer participants be drivers?
If so, MVR checks will be needed. See Appendix S1.
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what you will need to do to obtain them:
Outfitter and staff of Ecocamp will obtain all needed permits/entrance fees.
If no, please describe the process you went through to find out that they were not
required:
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what type of equipment and how you
will ensure that people know how to use it:
Crampons for glacier walk will be provided by local guides for those who wish to
participate in this activity.
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what type of experience? Also describe
how you will ensure that the participant has this experience?
The participants must be able to demonstrate that they can hike in a mountain setting on
exposed trails. A guideline for hiking abilities will be supplied with the prospectus so
participants can rate themselves. Leader/coleader will follow up with AMC local chapter
contacts to see if participants will be a good fit for this trip. Phone calls will be used if
uncertain about abilities and being a good group player.
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what you will do:
Pre-trip activities
Do you plan to get your group
together before the trip for an
activity or social event?
Conservation, education and
recreation
How will this AMC-AT trip meet the
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Talks on Patagonian conservation methods while hiking, ie:timber conservation
and management, avalanche control, glacier ecology. Education on Patagonian
flowers, animals, trees, on altitude and acclimatization procedures, hiking safety
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mission of the AMC?
www.outdoors.org/about/mission.cfm
in the mountians/glaciers. The main recreation will be hiking,
TOUR OPERATOR AND GUIDE SERVICE INFORMATION
This section should be completed if the trip will be using a tour operator, outfitter, guide service, travel agency or
other such company or person(s) for a significant part of the trip or for the entire trip. Any person(s) or companies
that are handling a significant portion of trip funds or arrangements need to be vetted. If there is more than one
tour operator please provide this information about each such entity.
Will this trip require a tour
Yes
No
operator or guide service
Please describe their services. If you are using a tour operator for the entire trip,
during part of or for the
please describe why you will be using them rather than doing this trip on your own:
I spent several months prior to the original submission checking with a variety of
entire trip?
hotels/hostels and tour operators in Patagonia researching both the area in general as well
as the variety of facilities available. We knew that we did not want to offer a
backpacking trip similar to what had been done in the past. Instead we wanted to appeal
to those in the AMC membership community who wanted to see/experience Patagonia in
a more relaxed and comfortable manner. I approached hotels/hostels/glacier guides/bus
companies as an individual leading a group and got price quotes. Then I contacted a local
outfitter as well as two other outfitters. The local outfitter had very strict deposit
requirements and a high cancellation policy that he was not willing to be flexible with.
The other outfitter did not seem to have the willingness to obtain rooms at the facilities I
wanted, kept insisting that the only availability was hostels. Even spoke with him
directly but could not have him agree to the type of accommodations I wanted.
Adventure Life, previously vetted by AMC, has organized trips to Patagonia for decades
and has extensive contacts in the area and very good rapport with the locals
establishments. They were able to secure discounts and a very liberal deposit and
cancellation policies that I had not able to achieve on my own or with the other outfitters.
outfitter we choose offered us the "best deal" for the specific itinerary and
accommodations that we wanted for our trip, and they have an excellent reputation for
reliability and safety. In doing further research for this trip after the original submission,
I consulted a few travel agents as well as contacting the hotels directly. The outfitter who
was able to negotiate the best price for us along with the most liberal cancellation and
deposit terms was Adventure Life. They have been organizing trips to Patagonia for
groups and individuals for decades and have established good relationships with the area
guides/hotels/etc. They were able to obtain no cost accommodations at Ecocamp for the
AMC leader which we had not been able to obtain on our own. The outfitter has been
able to coordinate transport and obtain services at a rate that is less expensive than trip
leader could obtain.
Name of tour operator/guide Adventure Life
service
www.adeventure_life.com
Tour operator website
They have had no serious injuries and have been in business for 12 years. For more
Safety record
Please provide information
information on the principals of the company and background, go to:
about their safety record.
http://www.adventure-life.com/tours/travel-with-a-purpose/
Insurance
Liability? Yes
No
Maximum amt: $ 1,000,000
Do they have liability
Are they willing to list AMC as an
Yes
No
insurance?
additional insured?
The outfitter has a 24 hour on call operations staff member. Field staff carry radios and
Emergency response
Please describe the outfitters’
phones. Travel insurance is recommended for evacuation. The outfitter has a policy
response plan in the case of an concerning medical care delivered during a trip including medical equiment
emergency.
RISK ASSESSMENT
Please assess the risks and hazards of your trip. Carefully consider each area of risk and how it may affect your trip.
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Devise a plan to prevent each hazard and to respond to it if it becomes necessary. Please be very specific for each section
if applicable.
Trail conditions, river crossings, weather, wildlife (bears, snakes, etc.)
Climate/terrain
Potential hazards
Slipping off trail, rock fall, exposure on cliffs,rain and cold exposure.
Response
Stay on marked trails, observe slopes and weather changes, instruct hikers on trail safety,
and etiquette. Check current trail conditions with local guides. Carry rain gear, bug
repellant, extra layers, hats, gloves, gaiters, polypro layers and first aid kit.Instruct
participants on proper food storage, never leave packs or food unattended, stay in
groups.
Political concerns, crime, language translation, terrorism
Foreign Country
Potential hazards
Petty thievery in airports.
Response
Caution participants against pickpockets
Road conditions, drivers, insurance
Transportation
Potential hazards
Potential hazards relate to throughway and mountain driving.
Response
Utilize only transport provided by outfitter and all inclusive hotel as they are licensed
and trained to drive in these conditions.
Level of fitness, screening concerns, experience with equipment or activity
Participants
Potential hazards
Intermediate to advanced intermediate hiking skills required of all participants. Health
conditions will dictate what level participant will be allowed to hike. Must be a group
player and not an individualist.
Response
Careful screening: application response, phone calls, chapter feedback, recent excursions
(local and ME/AT), list of hikes done in past 2 years. Participants will need to be up
front and accurate with all health conditions and medications. Participants must be a
group player, if not they will put the groups' safety in jeopardy and this would not be
acceptable.
Conditions unique to this type of trip
Other
Potential hazards
Response
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
Please describe your plans for dealing with emergencies. Give as much detail as possible and list any special
communications equipment you may need to ensure the safety of your participants. DO NOT LEAVE THIS BLANK
See below
Emergency communication
Phone contacts, language,
documentation, distance from
emergency services
Emergency equipment
What sort of emergency first
All hotels have communication with local medical and rescue services. AMC Trip
aid or communication
Leaders will carry First Aid kit and have WFA training.
equipment (satellite phone,
two-way radios) do you plan
to use, if any?
Local Guides are equipped with sat phones in backcountry locations to facilitate
Evacuation
Please describe your plan for
emergency evacuation
evacuation from the
backcountry location if
applicable?
Good coverage of local medical clinics and hospitals in Punta Arenas, El Calafate and El
Medical care
Please describe the medical
Chalten. Medical staff present at EcoCamp
care available in the area(s)
Hospital Municipal, Dr Jose Formenti, Av Roca 1487, El Calafate, Argentina Tel: 54-29where you will be traveling
02-491001
and list names and telephone
PuestoSsanitario, Av de Agostini 70, El Chalten, Argentina Tel: 02962-493033
numbers for these facilities.
Hospital Clinico Magellanes, Dr Lautaro Navarro Avaria, Los Flamencos 01364, Punta
Arenas, Chili Tel: 56-61-293000
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COST AND BUDGET DETAILS
Outfitter and hotel in Chili will be paid in US $
Foreign currencies
For int’l trips list each foreign currency, the
current $US dollar exchange rate and what
contingencies you have if that rate changes. If
a tour operator or agent is being used, what
currency is the agent to be paid in?
Outfitter and Chilian hotel will required a 20% deposit per person at time of booking.
Group Trip Deposits
What deposits will be required
Balance will be due 90 days prior to departure.
from you by airlines, hotels, tour
operators, etc., and when?
Outfitter deposit is nonrefundable. Chilian hotel deposit is fully refundable if canceled
Group Trip Refunds
What is the latest date you can
greater than 31 days prior to arrival. Trip cancellation insurance will be offered to
cancel and still receive a full
protect against cancellation fees incurred.
refund of any deposits?
$1000 due at time of application
Participant deposits
What are the initial deposit and
$1000 due by June 1, 2016
your schedule of payments by
$3175 due by Oct 1, 2016
participants to you?
Cancellation policy
What will be your cancellation
If you cancel after being accepted for the trip, $100 is non-refundable. But if you
policy for the participants?
cancel after Oct 1st, 2016, minimally $200 is nonrefundable; if (and only if) another
person takes your place. We will establish a waiting list. Should another person
replace you, you will be charged only the $200 cancellation fee. However, your
cancellation shall not raise the cost of the trip to any of the participants or trip leaders.
Thus if you cancel and are not replaced, you will forfeit the $200 plus the per capita
expenses already incurred and any other unpaid expenses for which the trip cannot
obtain a refund. You may forfeit the entire trip fee. Flight tickets once purchased
become your property and are generally non-refundable. We strongly recommend that
you purchase travel insurance. Information on a company recommended by the AMC
will be sent to the participants. Please note: The price of this Adventure travel trip is
given in good faith based on current tariffs and rates and is subject to change. Any
tariff/rate increases will be passed on to participants.
Minimum numbers
Yes
No
If yes, please describe conditions:
Will you still run the trip if you
14
do not get the minimum number?
Reference web links:
AMC-ATC Home Page:
Forms:
Deadlines:
E-Mail Addresses:
Club House:
AMC-ATC Chair:
Form Revised February 2014
http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/
http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/application/
http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/committee/proposals/
nholland@outdoors.org
mikebarry657@mac.com
Adventure Travel Trip Proposal Form, page 8 of 8