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| Tour: | Skedans Watchmen: as of June 1st |
Hotspring Island Watchmen: as of May 14th - must be at (rising) High Tides |
NinstintsWatchmen: as of May 14th - should be at (rising) High Tides (for arrival in Ninstints) |
| Times | 2 - 2.5 hours total 15 minute flight there and 15 minute return. | Approx 3 hours total 30 minute flight there 2 hour soaking time 30 minute flight return. | Approx 6 hours total 50 minute flight there 20 minute boat ride 2.5 - 3 hours in village site 20 minute return boat ride 50 minute return flight. |
| Tide Considerations | No Tide considerations. | Half tide and rising or High tide with 2.5 hours falling. | Half tide and rising or High tide with 2.5 hours falling. |
| Weather Considerations | No South through East winds of any kind Low swell. | No strong North wind. | Requires calm waters for boat trip. Tour guide will make call on water conditions. |
| Cancellation Policy | Less than 7 days cancellation notice - 50% of trip cost. | Less than 7 days cancellation notice - 50% of trip cost. | Less than 7 days cancellation notice - 50% of trip cost. |
| Orientation and Fees | Required - $20/person over 17 years. | Required - $20/person over 17 years. | Required - $20/person over 17 years. |
| What Will You See Enroute 1 - 3000 feet high |
Clear cuts, east coast beaches, possible whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, birds. | Mountains, other villages such as Skedans, Windy Bay, Tanu, dolphins, Gray whales, birds. | Mountains, Skedans, Windy Bay, Tanu, dolphins, whales (humpback). |
| Native Haida Name | K'uuna | Gandll K'in | Nan Sdins |
| What you will see on site | Remains of old Native Village, some standing totem poles, depressions of longhouses. | Natural Hot pools (32-77 degrees C.) not treated. | Remains of old native village, many standing totem poles, burrow-nesting seabird colonies. |
South Moresby Air Charters Policies
Cancellation Policy and other details....FINE PRINT.... read carefully...
Any cancellation is regrettable, but a significant portion of our expenses are committed long before departure, our cancellation policies are firm. In the event that you must cancel your booking, you will be charged as follows:
Cancellation Policy
Seven days (1 week ) cancellation notice requirement - no charge.
Less than seven days notice you will be charged 50% of rate.
We accept Visa and Mastercard for deposit and cancellation fee, if applicable.
Due to the nature of operating in the wilderness and remote areas, South Moresby Air Charters reserves the right to cancel any trip prior to departure.
Charges for cancellation do not apply to trips cancelled by South Moresby Air due to weather.
South Moresby Air Charters is not responsible for expenses incurred by customers in preparation for the trip (e.g. non-refundable airline tickets, etc.)
Safety and Comfort of Participants
We reserve the right to accept or reject any person and to make changes in the itinerary wherever deemed to be necessary for the safety and comfort of the participants.
Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte Islands...
Haida Gwaii is an archipelago of about 150 islands, consisting of 2 main islands
(Graham and Moresby) and many smaller islands that are located approx. 100 miles off the northwest coast of British Columbia and 450 miles northwest of Vancouver. The 6,100 residents live mostly on Graham Island and the north of Moresby Island, there are only 70 miles of paved roads.
Weather in the Queen Charlotte Islands is variable and often changes quickly. July-August daytime temperatures generally range between 16-25 C (60-70 F), evenings are cooler. The water temperature remains close to 8 C (48 F) year round. Extended periods of rain are unusual, but possible, and mornings may be foggy.
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