WHAT'S INCLUDED - TERMS and CONDITIONS

*  100 % Trip Departure Guaranteed

• Unmatched – over five decades of combined guiding experience in Gwaii Haanas National Park to share with you!
• Roundtrip transportation from your accommodations in Sandspit to and from your remote camp in Gwaii Haanas- Haida Gwaii.
• Three Fully Certified Guides on each tour.
• All meals while kayaking in Gwaii Haanas National Park.
• The use of a mixed fleet of 6 singles, and 2 double fiberglass kayaks, accommodates our small group of 8 guests and 2 guides.
• Lifejacket and all required kayak rescue gear.
• Tent (individual tents may be provided for those travelling solo).
• Library of books related to Haida Gwaii.
• Satellite phone, 2 marine radios, and Garmin inReach for emergency use.
• Group tarp for a comfortable shelter in inclement weather.
• A fully stocked camp kitchen.
• Gwaii Haanas Parks entry fees are included in al sea kayak vacations.
• Everyone is guaranteed to have more than a few laughs!

What is NOT Included

• Travel to/from your accommodations on Haida Gwaii.
• Haida Gwaii Accommodations. 
• Airport transfers while on Haida Gwaii.
• Personal travel insurance.
• Personal snacks for paddling or around camp.
• Personal mug.
• Any gratuities.
• Personal clothing outlined in our Gear List
• 5% GST is not included in the price of our kayak vacations.
• Travel Insurance is recommended

Terms and Conditions

Please note, that Ocean Sound Kayaking does not accept direct online bookings.

I like to talk to each guest directly on the phone, allowing me to draw upon the many years of experience I have regarding kayaking on Haida Gwaii, to answer any questions you may have, while designing the ideal trip for you.

Another reason why small business operators, are actually BIGGER and better for you!

Contact us.

Deposit & Payment Schedule

Reservations require a non-refundable 300$ Cdn deposit per participant to secure all tour reservations.

This deposit holds participants space on the tour until 90 days prior tour start date, when final payment is due.

Cancellations Policies

The cost to make an expedition successful begins well before the departure date.  The following payment schedule will apply.

• >90 days to departure date – Full Refund minus 300$ deposit
• <90 – 60 days prior departure date – 50% Refund of full cost
• <60 days prior departure date – No Refund

If for any reason you are to cancel your tour, 90 days prior the tour start date, and you or Ocean Sound Kayaking can find a suitable replacement, a full refund less deposit can be granted.

• All cancellations must be received by email

Ocean Sound Kayaking strongly encourages that all guests travel responsibly, and protect themselves though insurance.  Below is our definition of travelling responsibly. 

Responsible Travel

Travel insurance has never been more important or helpful than it is today. Purchasing appropriate and adequate travel insurance will protect your travel investment and decrease stress if you are not able to travel as planned.

Ocean Sound Kayaking is not responsible for ensuring the appropriate level or amount of coverage is purchased. Please contact your travel insurance provider to ensure you have appropriate coverage for your entire trip. If you use a credit card for payment for your tour expenses, you may have trip interruption insurance as part of your card benefits. This coverage, however, is often a limited dollar amount, may not cover COVID-19 related issues and does not usually include cancellation or medical coverage. Please check with your specific card provider to ensure you are adequately insured. Personal equipment, baggage and valuables (cameras, electronics, jewellery, etc.) are carried entirely at the owner’s risk. Ocean Sound Kayaking is not responsible for lost, damaged or delayed property.

If a tour has to be cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control and/or a circumstance amounting to “force majeure” such as war, threat of war, political instability, riots, civil disturbances, actual or threatened terrorist activity and its consequences, natural or nuclear disasters, fires, epidemics, health risks and pandemics, acts of God, industrial disputes, unforeseeable technical problems with transport for reasons beyond our control or that of our suppliers, closed or congested airports or ports, hurricanes and other actual or potential adverse weather condition, and any other similar events, there will be no refund from Ocean Sound Kayaking. Please contact your travel insurance provider for details on how to start a claim.

Ocean Sound Kayaking is not responsible for expenses incurred by trip participants in preparing for a cancelled trip (for example non-refundable advance purchase plane tickets, visa fees, inoculations, equipment etc. or for any additional arrangements for other travel plans associated with your travel).

Most people have insurance without knowing it through their credit card(s), health plan, personal insurance, etc.   I strongly recommend that all guests have travel insurance to cover any unexpected situations and illnesses that could arise before and especially during your tour in Gwaii Haanas, as any evacuation from this remote location “WILL” be costly.

For Out of Province and Non-Canadian Residents this is a must for you, as medical costs and evacuations can be very expensive.  Contact your travel agent or insurance for further information regarding coverage in British Columbia, Canada.

Tour delays can be costly, whether it’s due to bad weather, cancelled or delayed transportation (flights, ferries or zodiac), Covid, and illness or like situations that Ocean Sound Kayaking cannot control, are not included in the tour costs.