The process of setting up and operating workshops is complex.  In some cases deposits have to be made many months in advance to hold space and those are not refundable if we later release that space.  Sometimes a cancellation would result in a group not meeting minimum enrollment and the trip would have to operate at a loss or be canceled for the other participants (who may have already committed to airfare). We have to have some policies to protect our ability to put together and operate the workshops - and to protect those who are still in the group when someone leaves.

In the case of Ethiopia's Omo Valley there is a shortage of quality lodging in some key spots. We will need to lock in lodging with funds earlier than in some other places. We also have domestic flight reservations to book - once those are made, they cannot be refunded.  Please understand that.

We strongly advise travel insurance.

• We will refund the initial deposit up to the point where we declare the adventure a go - minus a $400 handling fee. We will declare "a go" when we have 3 people under deposit.
• We will refund those cancelling after October 1, 2025 and before July 1, 2026 50% of paid funds, providing the cancellation does not cause the group to fall below minimum.
• Those canceling after July 1, 2026 will not receive a refund.  
• If a cancellation causes the adventure to fall below the minimum count or three clients no refunds will occur unless someone else brings the count back over minimum.