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Heli-Hiking - Monashee & Adamant Lodges
July 19 - 26
August 4 - 11, 2008

Dare To Adventure

Trip Details

Your Walking Connection Experience Includes:

In Banff:

  • Transfers from Banff to Monashees Lodge to Adamants Lodge then back to Lake Louise, Banff or Calgary.
  • One night deluxe accommodations in Banff
  • Welcome Dinner

Monashees & Admants Lodges Include:

  • All meals and snacks
  • 6-nights Luxury Mountain Lodge accommodations (w/private baths)
  • Use of equipment and helicopter rides
  • Lodge Guest Amenities
  • Professional Mountain guides

While at the lodge you will be provided with the following:

  • Sturdy, leather hiking boots (unusual and small children sizes are not always available, please call to discuss).
  • Insulated, hooded hiking jacket (wind and rain resistant)
  • Wind pants and a rain poncho
  • Gaiters (which fit over your boots to protect from snow)
  • Day pack, water bottle and walking stick (If you have your own collapsable hiking stick you might prefer that so that you can put it in your day pack when not needed)
  • Each lodge has whirlpool, sauna, massage, full service bar, washer, dryer, hair dryers, retail shop.

Your Walking Connection Pre Heli-hiking Experience Includes:

  • Walking Connection Host, Jo Ann Taylor.
  • Two nights at Banff Hotel with deluxe accommodations.
  • Transportation to and from Lake Louise & Morraine Lake.
  • Buffet Brunch at Chateau Lake Louise.
  • Escorted hike to Lake Agnes Tea House.
  • A cup of tea at one of the most beautiful site imaginable.
  • Driver gratuity.

Terms and Conditions

Reservations for this trip are available on a limited basis and are only available on a first come first served basis. Should this trip completely sell out, please see our waiting list policy below.

Tour Prices per person:

Guest Pricing: $4998 per person (based upon double occupancy). Single option available.
Prices are exclusive of airfare. Reservations Subject to Cancellation Policy.

Deposits: A deposit of $500USD is required to reserve your space. No space will be held without a complete deposit. Though it rarely happens, our tour prices are subject to change due to currency fluctuation.

Payments: All payments must be made according to the schedule & are subject to the cancellation & penalty policy. Final payment is due on or before May 1, 2008.

Not Included: The price of this tour does not include Airfare, airport transfers, and gratuities for the walking guides, optional tours, ferry admission or items of a personal nature such as drinks, photographs & phone calls. Airfare is not included in the tour price. However, we will provide a recommended airline and flight schedule. No discounts or refunds on any unused portion of the tour.

Cancellation, Penalty & Refund Policies: Should you have to cancel your tour the following terms will apply:
All cancellation requests will incur a $50 per person administrative fee.
For cancellations 90 days prior to departure, 25% of the trip price is non-refundable.
For cancellations 60-89 days prior to departure, 75% of the trip price is non-refundable.
For cancellations 0-59 days prior to departure and no shows, no refunds will be made.
No refunds will be made for any unused portion of the tour.

All cancellations must be made in writing and delivered to The Walking Connection via e-mail and/or United States Post Office. Your cancellation date is the date your notice is received and confirmed by The Walking Connection, not the postmark date.

Tour Minimum: This tour must have a minimum of 10 guests traveling together for this trip to be escorted by a Walking Connection host. Otherwise, the trip will operate utilizing local guides in Banff contracted by The Walking Connection.

Tour Maximum: In general, The Walking Connection limits its trips to 20 paying guests. However, CMH lodges typically hold a larger number of guests and it is possible they will heli-hike with our group.

Waiting List Policy: On occasion, Walking Connection tours sell out and a waiting list is formed. If this should happen, the following policy will apply: To be put on the waiting list, a fully refundable deposit is due with reservation. If space becomes available, you will be notified at that time and if you choose to go, the standard cancellation policy will then apply. If not, your money will be refunded in full.

Travel Roommates and Single Supplements: If you have registered for double occupancy but do not have a travel roommate, the Walking Connection will attempt to locate one for you. In the event that a roommate cannot be found, you may be charged for a Single Supplement for any portion of the tour where you will be rooming as a single. Travel roommates are assigned in the order in which we receive deposited and confirmed reservations. Final roommate assignments will be made and you will be notified of any Single Supplement charges due 30 days prior to your final payment due date.

On-line Reservations Print Reservation Form

Please read the important safety and liability release below.

I am aware that Walking Connection tours (whether in civilized or remote areas) encompass travel by foot, boat, plane, automobile, motor coach, horseback, or the like. I am further aware that the activities planned such as but not limited to trekking, hiking, boating and animal viewing, contain inherent risks of injury, emotional trauma and illness such as but not limited to malaria. I recognize that such risks may be present at any time before, during and after the trip I am participating in with The Walking Connection. I am also aware that adequate medical services or facilities may not be readily available or accessible during some or all of the time and that evacuation if necessary can be prolonged, difficult and expensive. In consideration of, and as part payment for the right to participate in, and by registering for any Walking Connection tour now or in the future, I have and do hereby fully assume all risk of injury, property damage, emotional trauma and death, and it is my intention for me and my heirs, executors and administrators to waive any and all right and claims for damages I may have against Gene and Jo Ann Taylor, Taylor Marketing and Management, LLC., The Walking Connection and any individual associated with these event/tour, their representatives, successors, and assignees, and will hold them harmless for any and all injuries, mishaps and loss of property suffered in connection with my participation in this event/tour. I have been warned that I must be in good health to participate in this event and I also give permission for the free use of my name, likeness, picture and any opinion expressed by me in any advertisement, newsletter, broadcast, telecast or print media account of this event without any compensation to me whatsoever.

Trip Details

Heli-Hiking
3-Nights at each lodge
Pre-trip Hotel & Dinner in Banff.

Juy 19 -26
Aug. 4 - 11, 2008

from $4998 per person

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