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Do I need kayaking experience?
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No. Our trips are designed to be enjoyed by people who have never paddled before. Our guides will give all clients an introduction to paddling skills and safety practices before we are on the water. During the trip our guides will continue to help you improve your paddling skills and will also provide tips to experienced paddlers who want to improve their skills. |
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| What type of Physical condition do I need to be in? |
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You do not need to be in super physical condition to enjoy one of our trips. All that is necessary is a reasonable level of general fitness. Kayaking does not require great amounts of strength, more important is the proper paddling technique that our guides will help you develop. Your enjoyment of the trip will be enhanced if you are able to do regular exercise before your trip. Swimming is a great exercise to prepare your paddling muscles. More important than the body is the mind. Our trips take place in wilderness settings and we occasionally need to adjust our itineraries to comply with the whims of nature. You need to be prepared with both a positive outlook on life and a sense of adventure. |
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| How much paddling will we do each day? |
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The amount of paddling we do each day varies with the weather conditions, tides and currents, possible wildlife sightings and how much paddling the group wants to do. On average we paddle about three to five hours each day. This allows us to enjoy the kayaking experience while still leaving ample time to explore the beaches, read a book or do nothing at all. While each of our trips do have itineraries, we try to remain as flexible as possible for the greatest amount of enjoyment for the entire group. |
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| What is the food like? |
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We pride ourselves on the menus we provide. All meals are prepared by your guides using the freshest ingredients possible. Pasta and rice dishes predominate our meals with ample servings of fresh fruit and vegetables. If we are lucky we may supplement our meals with fresh caught seafood. You can also expect to enjoy fresh baked goodies almost every day. With advance notice we can accommodate most dietary restrictions. |
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| What type of weather can be expected? |
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The Caribbean are usually warm and sunny, but it can occasionally change to windy and rainy with very little notice. All of our camping equipment is designed to keep us comfortable in the varying conditions that can be expected. We provide you with a detailed list of the personal clothing you should bring. When properly prepared you will still have a fantastic time even if the weather is less than perfect. |
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| What type of kayaks do you use? |
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We use top of the line POLYETHYLENE sea kayaks, the majority of which are built by wilderness System We use a mixture of single and double kayaks on our trips. On a full trip with 8 guests you can expect to have 2 doubles and 4 singles available.
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| What is provided and what do I need to bring with me? |
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We provide all kayaking, safety, camping and dining equipment. Our tents are designed to comfortably sleep two. Waterproof dry bags are also provided to store your belongings. All you need to bring is a sleeping bag, your clothing and personal items. Please Check the link what to bring.
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| How many people are on your trips? |
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All of our trips have a maximum of twenty guests and we will provide one guide for each five people to lead each trip. Our guide to client ratio and total group size is smaller than most other tour operators. This is for both the clients' benefit, as it allows for greater individual attention, and for nature's, as it minimizes the impact we have on environmentally sensitive areas. |
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| What type of people are on your trips? |
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Our groups usually consist of couples, groups of friends and individuals. Ages vary from early twenties to late sixties. Many clients have little or no kayaking experience while others are quite experienced. If you are travelling alone we will try to match you up with a same sex tent partner or provide you with a tent of your own. The minimum age for our clients on our regular trips is ten. If you are interested in a family trip please email us to customize a trip for you. |
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| How do I register for a trip? |
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To register for a trip simply email is or call us at +58-212-3476475. All of our prices are quoted in US dollars and include the 1% Inatur Tax. We are happy to accept Visa, MasterCard, cheques and money orders. Once we have received your application we will send you a complete information packet on your chosen trip. |
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| What's included in the cost of the tour? |
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All our tours include professional guides, permits, gourmet meals, top quality gear and land transportation to and from our base or launch site . We don't include sleeping bags (rentals can be arranged), accommodations for before and after the tour. |
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| What are your guides like? |
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Our professional guides have been elected for their extensive experience, outdoor skills, back country chef abilities, reliability and outgoing personalities, just to name a few. Our guides are devoted to making sure that you have a comfortable, safe and enjoyable vacation. |
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| What can I expect the other guests to be like? |
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Everyone is on vacation and as such we find that the general atmosphere is festive, friendly and involved. Our guides provide a sociable and encouraging environment in which many lasting friendships are made. |
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| I'm travelling alone, is that OK? |
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We welcome solo paddlers and will try to accommodate you with your own tent. |
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| Is there an age limit and can I bring my kids? |
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We recommend a minimum age of 12 years for our multi-day kayak trips as younger children may find paddling for extended lengths of time tiring. As for the top end of our age scale, we feel you are never too old to enjoy the wilderness. We encourage families and ask that you call our office to discuss what trips are suitable for children. |
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Yes. Since our foundation in 2001 we have never had a serious injury on any of our tours. Our number one concern is the safety of our guests. Our guides are trained in Wilderness First Aid and carry extensive First Aid kids. We carry VHF marine radios on our tours. We also have an emergency plan in place for all our tours. |
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Custom tours can be arranged for groups of 5 or more. You should make plans well in advance to ensure that we can accommodate your group. Email us to discuss your vacation. |
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If you are booking for your group of five or more, you are entitled to a 5 % discount off the regular tour cost. Book for groups of 8 or more and receive a 10% discount. Not applicable with any other discounts or on custom tours. |
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| What's easier kayaking? |
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All of our trips include paddling instruction to ensure you get a chance to learn to paddle kayak properly. Kayaks are better suited to the coast because they lack the tall sides the canoe has that catches wind and have a covered deck that sheds water. if a person were to plan to paddle with no previous experience, the kayak would be easier to move in the required direction with less training. |
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| What if I want vegetarian meals... Do I have to bring my own food? |
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No. We are very accustomed to preparing vegetarian meals for guests as well as catering to other special dietary needs and are pleased to do it. Please be sure to indicate any dietary concerns on your trip medical form well in advance of your trip. |
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Our meals have been developed and tested for several years and have passed trippers taste tests with flying colours. Our guides take great pride in preparing and serving delicious meals. We serve the freshest and highest quality foods possible. Guests quite often ask our guides for our recipes, even saying that they eat better on our tours than at home! |
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All of our dates offer unique experiences. The tour dates have been chosen carefully and all offer excellent conditions. |
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Time spent in camp is a large part of the wilderness experience and as such we strive for sites that provide you with solitude and a view. All our campsites are situated in wilderness settings. Camps are set up in a well-organized manner, with comfort in mind. The kitchen area will be protected from the sun and rain, creating a meeting area for the group. |
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Traditionally, early mornings and evenings offer the best viewing times for wildlife. We have had great success with wildlife sightings and our guides extensive knowledge and experience with wildlife in the tour areas enhance your chances. |
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Depending on the time of year we are likely to encounter some. Usually in rain season are the mosquitoes arrive on scene. As summer progresses, mosquitoes generally come out for a few hours in the morning and a few hours at dusk. We recommend that you bring some long sleeved shirts and pants as well as some bug repellent. Bug repellent should have some active ingredient known as Deet in it to be really effective. While we are on the water a light breeze is enough to keep even the worst bugs at bay. |
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| How stable are the kayaks? What is the likely hood of flipping over?
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The kayaks we use on our tours are extremely stable. The chance of a capsize is minimal. (In fact we have yet to experience a capsize while on tour) If for some reason a kayak flips, all our guides are skilled with rescue procedures, and recovery training is an important part of your initial group orientation and training. |
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| What if the weather turns bad? Will I be comfortable and warm? |
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Our weather in the Caribbean is generally pleasant but temperatures can vary. Although uncommon, it can rain in the summer. A general rule is to be prepared for any type of weather and you will stay comfortable. |
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| Where do we wash? Are there toilets? |
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For washing, you have the option of using small streams, the ocean, or one of the fresh water lakes that we may visit. Please bring biodegradable environmentally friendly cleansing agents. Toilet facilities are not common in most wilderness settings, although some areas may have pit toilets. |
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| Is it appropriate to tip the guides? |
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Tipping of guides is not expected but very much appreciated. If you feel the guides have done an exceptional job, tipping is an appropriate way to show your appreciation. |
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If you have other question please send it us : biotrek_ca@hotmail.com
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