Expedition Pricing & payment
Pricing varies with trip type and length. Rates for individual expeditions are listed on the Expedition Calendar. Most trips are priced from $1375 to $1485. Some trips that extend longer than a week will be priced differently. Individuals extending for a second consecutive week on another trip receive a discount on their second week. Educational, charter, and service 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 river and field station portion of your expedition only. Prices do not include national or international air fares unless specifically noted. Prices also do not include any hotel accommodations that may be needed in Iquitos or elsewhere in Peru prior to, or after your expedition. 

Pricing and other expedition details may change without notice. We make every effort to notify actual or prospective clients of any changes as soon as possible. The information below applies only 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).
• Transfer service and baggage handling between airport or hotel (if needed) 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.
• Hotel costs in Iquitos or elsewhere in Peru (see below for information on booking hotel rooms)
• Fees for passports, visas, or other identity documents.
• Any airline "excess luggage" or "oversize luggage" charges.
• Any airline charges for luggage requiring special handling.
• National or international airport departure taxes (including Peru domestic flight taxes ranging between US $5.00 and $7.00 depending on the airport), and Peru international departure tax of ~US $31.00 - 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.
• Any 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.

BOOKING HOTELS

Although hotel accommodations in Iquitos at the start or end of your trip are NOT INCLUDED in trip pricing, we will be happy to make reservation for you. A broad range of hotels are available depending on the level of comfort and service that you might desire. Hotels that we regularly use and recommend are the following. Credit cards are accepted at all of these hotels.

• Budget: Hospedaje La Pascana - small, friendly, very secure and a great location with a courtyard garden, but no frills (no AC, hotwater or television in rooms). Wifi available in the lobby. Breakfasts not included, but available Monday through Saturday. A #1 choice of budget travelers to Iquitos, so reserve space early! Singles ~ $14.30, Doubles ~ $17.90, Triples ~ $21.50. Website: www.pascana.com/hospedaje.htm; reservations: reservas@pascana.com (email in English or Spanish).

• Mid-Range: Victoria Regia Hotel - a very nice hotel located about 5 blocks from the central Plaza de Armas. All rooms with AC, hot water, safe, wifi and TV. Excellent complementary breakfast buffet included. Rack rates for rooms are ~ $70 singles and ~82 for doubles. If we book for you, we can get you somewhat better rates. Website: www.victoriaregiahotel.com; reservations: reservas@victoriaregiahotel.com. This is our choice for "best value hotel"!

• Luxury: El Dorado Plaza Hotel - the top hotel in Iquitos, located on the Plaza de Armas in the very center of town. Large outdoor pool and bar, spacious lobby and all the amenities (but breakfast is not included in room rates). Website: www.grupo-dorado.com/dorado_plaza_hotel.htm. Rack rates start at $205, but you can obtain better rates by simply asking for a discounted rate (particularly if for more than one night) or by booking through us. If you want to be at the center of all the action in town, and have all the comforts as well, this could be the place for you.

• Additional hotels can be easily found on-line, but before booking, we recommend that you check with us - some hotels are on notoriously noisy streets, or may be located inconveniently distant from the center of town. If you have a great experience at a hotel not listed above, let us know and we'll be happy to add it to the list!

 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, or bank-bank transfer of funds. We regret that we cannot accept credit card payment except via PayPal.

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 Margarita Tours. 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 (we consider e-mail to be "writing") and are effective upon receipt. Cancellations received 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. Protect your investment through the purchase of travel insurance.

Discounts and Incentives

Repeat clients are always eligible for 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.

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