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Clear answers make for confident travel. Here you’ll find helpful information about our tours, planning, and what to expect, shaped by decades of guiding travelers in the field.
Booking/Registration
How do I book/register for a tour?
Can I hold a space without deposit?
What happens if tour is full?
Tour Confirmation/Availability
Does VENT have guaranteed depatures?
Group Size, Private Tours, & Who Joins
What is the typical group size?
Who goes on your tours? Is it right for my experience level?
Can you arrange private or customised tours?
Physical Requirements & Pace
What level of fitness is required?
What is the difficulty scale?
What is the pace scale?
Tour Price & Inclusions
What is included in the tour price?
Are flights included?
Single/Small-group Supplement
What is the single supplement or small-group supplement?
What is a small-group supplement?
Payments, Deposits, & Cancellations
What is the deposit policy?
What is the refund policy?
How/when can I make payments?
Travel Prep: Flights, Insurance, & Visas
When should I purchase airline ticket?
Should I purchase travel insurance?
Who is responsible for visas?
Accommodations & Meals/Diet
What accommodations are used?
Can dietary needs be accommodated?
General/Miscellaneous
Will I have time for photography?
What kind of birders travel with you?
Why do tours cost more with top companies like VENT?
What is your tipping policy?
Why are prices typically available only 10 months before departure?
