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Our Policies:

Reservations & Cancellations:

• A non-refundable deposit of 30% is required to reserve your adventure tour.
• Trip fees - minus the deposit are refundable if your request is received in writing 6 weeks prior to your trip. After that date, fees cannot be refunded but will be applied towards another trip. The balance is due prior to your arrival.
• Our operation is dependant on weather conditions to ensure a safe and enjoyable tour.
• If for any reason we are unable to provide your tour (highway closure, lack of snow, etc.) all fees paid will be applied towards another trip of the participants choice - this year or next.

OUR reputation for providing an incredible, quality experience has been built by our due diligence in not running on trails or in conditions that could endanger our guests or our animals. Our safety record is UNPARALLELED in the industry. We will not compromise safety for the sake of just doing the tour.. If we cancel a tour for safety reasons we will be glad to rebook at a later date.

• Prices do not include applicable taxes & vary according to length & type of tour & accommodation needs. Prices subject to change without notice.
• Gift certificates - must be booked/redeemed by the date listed on the certificate. Should you fail to do so - there will be no extension or refund of fees/monies received.
• Medical Forms and Signed releases are mandatory for all packages. Please click on the link below and ensure that signed copies are returned to us PRIOR to your trip.

Alcoholic Beverages & Drugs:

Alcohol and cold weather activities are a dangerous combination. We strictly prohibit their use on the trail. You are welcome to bring your own beer or wine for use in moderation at the lodge. Possession of illegal drugs, is of course, absolutely prohibited on Nakitsilik trips or property and will be cause to cancel your tour without refund.

For the safety & enjoyment of our animals, guides and other customers - Arriving for your tour while intoxicated will result in the immediate cancellation of your tour with NO refund.

Fitness & Conditioning:

You do not have to be a top athlete to enjoy a dog sled tour at Nakitsilik - Strength is not a crucial factor - what counts is stamina and endurance - or good cardio vascular condition. This can be achieved at any age.

How do you rate your fitness level according to the following:

POOR: Someone who has a sedentary job, rarely walks or hikes and is not involved in any regular physical activity AND/OR is overweight by 20 pounds or more.

FAIR: Someone who has an active job, but rarely hikes or engages in physical activity outside the workplace; or someone with a sedentary job but engages in occasional physical activity such as swimming, hiking, cycling.

GOOD TO GREAT: Someone who can engage in moderate activity all day, such as hiking, cycling, ski touring etc or who engages in regular strenuous activity such as tennis, jogging, swimming.

Please note that persons in ‘POOR’ condition may find our trips too challenging unless they undertake a physical conditioning program at least 3 months prior to their trip. A solid 30 minutes of rigorous or conditioning activity (swimming, brisk walking, jogging) at least 3 times per week is recommended. You need not join a gym - even walking up the stairs at work a few times per day or walking the last few blocks to your job are helpful.

We recommend you have decent cardio capabilities - as our location at higher elevations (just under 4,000 ft) can be a challenge even to those in great shape.

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