Expedition Pricing & payment
Pricing varies with trip type and length with rates for individual expeditions listed on the Expedition Calendar. Most one-week trips are priced from $1395 to $1485. Individuals extending for a second consecutive week on another trip receive a discount on their second week. Educational, charter, and other groups should contact us directly for pricing.

Repeat client and minor DISCOUNTS
Repeat clients always receive a discount over the single week regular trip price. See the table below for discounts for minor participants (age at time of expedition) and for trip extensions. Educators and employees of public zoos and aquaria should inquire for discount pricing - proof of employment will be required for discount status.

Important Information
Prices quoted are in US $ for the ground (Amazon) portion of your expedition only, and do not include national or international air fares unless specifically noted. Prices are based on double occupancy - an extra charge will apply for single accommodations at hotels in Iquitos.

Pricing and other expedition details may change without advance notice. We make every effort to notify actual or prospective clients of any changes as soon as possible. The information below applies specifically to our regularly scheduled expeditions. Some information may not apply to private charters or specialized types of trips (educational groups, medical service groups, etc.). Participants on such trips will receive information specific to those expeditions.

What does Expedition Pricing Include?

• Airport transfer, luggage handling, and flight reconfirmation service at the Iquitos-Peru airport (inbound and outbound).
• One night hotel at a top hotel in Iquitos. A second night may be included on some expeditions (as noted in detailed itineraries).
• Transfer service and baggage handling between hotel and port facilities in Iquitos.
• Baggage handling on river boats and at land facilities in the Amazon.
• Expert knowledge of expedition leader and services of bilingual guide/translator for the duration of the expedition.
• All river transportation, and use of river boat during boat-based expeditions. Use of expedition skiffs for excursions. Services of crew members for operating expedition boats and skiffs.
• All river transportation, use of field site facilities, trails, etc., during land-based expeditions. Use of expedition skiffs for excursions.
• All meals (B,L,D) while aboard river boats or at Amazon field stations. Also purified drinking water, tea and coffee.
• Full complement of linens, towels, etc., aboard river boats or at Amazon field stations.

Expedition Pricing does NOT Include the Following:

• National and international air fare from your hometown to Iquitos, Peru.
• Fees for passports, visas, or other identity documents.
• Any airline "excess luggage" or "oversize luggage" charges.
• Any airline charges for luggage requiring special handling.
• Any hotel costs (if needed) in Lima or other locations while you are in route to/from Iquitos.
• National or international airport departure taxes (including Peru domestic flight tax of US $6.05, and Peru international departure tax of US $30.25 - payable in Peruvian solis or in US $).
• Items of a personal nature, including prescription medicines, souvenirs, toiletries, insect repellent, etc.
• One or two meals in Iquitos as noted in detailed trip itineraries.
• Hotel and other costs for extra days/nights spent in Iquitos before or after expeditions.
• Alcoholic beverages & carbonated drinks during the expedition (large beers available for US $2, sodas for US $1)
• The cost of any permits that may be required for exporting items (tropical fish, plants, etc.) from Peru. If you do plan on exporting items that may need a permit, plan this well in advance - it takes a long time to arrange permits, and we won't be able to help at the last minute.

RESERVATIONS & Payment

To reserve space, send a deposit of US $400/person along with a completed Reservation Certificate and signed waiver of liability. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations made within 45 days of departure require full payment with the Reservation Certificate. Final payment in US funds for all land and air arrangements is due 45 days prior to departure. Payments from the US may be made by personal check, money order, certified cashier's check, PayPal, and bank-bank transfer of funds. We regret that we cannot accept credit card payment.

Payments from outside the the US can be made in US funds in the form of a certified Bank of America Check, American Express Travelers Check, PayPal, or bank-to-bank transfer of funds. We cannot accept personal checks from banks outside of the US or Canada due to long processing times and additional fees.

Bank Transfers

Payments may also be made by direct electronic transfer from your bank to the Margarita Tours escrow account. Your bank will use either the foreign wire code (Swift code) or the ABA code. Contact us for details if you wish to make a bank transfer.

Cancellations

All cancellations must be in made in writing and are effective upon receipt in our office. Cancellations received up to 45 days prior to departure are refunded all monies. Thereafter, refunds are limited to the amount recoverable from boat and land operators. In the event that an expedition is cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control, and you are unable to reschedule for another date, all monies will be refunded with the exception of personal expenses you may have incurred in preparation for the expedition. We encourage all expedition participants to protect their investment through the purchase of travelers insurance.

Discounts and Incentives

Repeat clients are always eligible for expedition discounts. Additional discounts or commission may be awarded to clients who recruit additional expedition participants. Families and larger groups may also wish to consider independent charters as an option. Please visit the Private Charters web page.

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