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Starting early in the morning is the clue for amazing observations of birds and nature. This time of the day is also the most fresh one in the neotropical forests. The trails used at each site differ in lenght and level of difficulty, but we make resting stops when needed, and keep a moderate walking pace for observing nature that could extend each walk up to 6 hours approximately. Most of the trails are easy to walk, but the heat of the day could be tiring, specially during summer, and they may get muddy in the rainy season. In the mountains we will need to walk up hill for a couple of hours, and then back down. We prepare a boxed breakfast to take to the forest walks, and a boxed lunch at a few sites were the trail is too long to walk back for lunch. In most of our destinations we will return to the hotel or to a restaurant to have lunch, and then spend the afternoon on some different activity, birding or resting. Transfers are always private for our groups and they differ in length and road maintenance (asphalt or dirt road), so they can last between 2 and 5 hours. We use microbuses on most transfers or four-wheel-drive double cabin pickups when necessary. Stops for resting, eating or at interesting points are part of our transfers.
Since one of the main objectives of CAYAYA BIRDING tours is the observation of birds and nature in forested areas, we spend most of the time of our tours in sites far away from developed cities, and stay in one of them just when logistics require it, and for having acces to certain services (money exchange or internet access, for example). Nightlife activities are not possible in many sites because of these circumstances. These facts should be clear to all our potential customers, and they should communicate with us in case they have a more general purpose for their tour to establish their compatibility with our procedures, and with the purposes of the other traveleres in the group that may already have experience in observing nature in the wild. It is expected that each traveler brings binoculars, which are a basic element for nature and bird watching.
With CAYAYA BIRDING tours we aim to support conservation and have an overall
positive impact on the areas we visit. Therefore we do usually not use tapes
to attract birds, and on special occasions we split into very small groups
in order to not disturb certain sensible species.
Reservation is made by sending via mail the signed registration form and contract (which we will provide) and a deposit of 20% of the tour price. You will receive a booking confirmation. Final payment is due 40 days prior to departure.
In the cases when a reservation has been made for a group of less than our limit number of 6 persons, the customer could request that more participants are accepted in the tour to complete a group of 6, in order to get a lower individual price. When this request is made, CAYAYA BIRDING will promote the tour for the planned dates with the original customer, but can not ensure that more participants show. If no new clients make a reservation for the tour, the price according to the number of confirmed travelers must be paid.
Any client who wishes to cancel his contract must do so in writing. The following fees or percentages will be charged based on the date of receipt in writing:
CAYAYA BIRDING reserves the right to cancel all services, if payments are not met on time.
CAYAYA BIRDING and the client can cancel the contract due to unexpected events out of control (war, acts of terrorism, civil disturbances, government restrictions or regulations, nature catastrophes), which would endanger the trip and the safety of the clients.
Each traveler should note the need of a medium level of fitness to keep up with the morning walks beginning at dawn. Local condition (high temperatures, terrain, insect bites) can be exhaustive. A person with health problems or physical limitations should first contact CAYAYA BIRDING in advance to reservation, to clear any doubts about the travel conditions and available resources and services in remote areas.
The activities during a tour can be modified at certain level according to the interests of the travelers in the group. In case of not compatible behaviour of a participant, CAYAYA BIRDING will take the proper actions to proceed in benefit of the other members of the group.
CAYAYA BIRDING warrants a careful selection of the enterprises and personnel in charge of overnight, guiding, meals and transportation services involved in the itineraries.
CAYAYA BIRDING staff is not responsible for delays, losses, accidents or cancellations during the tour due to external causes out of our control, like natural disasters, political situations, acts of terrorism or vandalism. We are not responsible either for any accidents, injuries, inconveniences or losses or matters of hotel accommodations or transportation due to mistake or neglect from any of the enterprises or personnel in charge of giving services in the tour, since CAYAYA BIRDING acts only in the capacity of agent. We are not responsible for any damage or loss of the travelerīs belongings, and neither for any health problem that appears during or after the tour. CAYAYA BIRDING may propose proper changes in the itinerary due to external causes, or in case of delay in the arrival of the travelers. In case of problematic or emergency situations, CAYAYA BIRDING will contact the persons or institutions where the travelers may get help, and support them to solve the situation. Extra charges resulting from modifications in the itinerary and costs due to unexpected situations due to external causes, will be charged to the customers.
CAYAYA BIRDING does not guarantee that bird species mentioned in the travel description, previous trip reports, or the Checklist of the Birds of Guatemala, will be seen during the tour.
Present law in Guatemala applies to any case of legal dispute. Place of jurisdiction is Guatemala Ciudad, Guatemala C.A.
CAYAYA BIRDING highly recommends to each passenger to bring a personal travel insurance, including health and trip cancellation issues.
Personal travel documents, vaccination and visa issues are responsibility of the client. CAYAYA BIRDING can not be held responsible for refusal of visas.