Uruguay hunting trip Information:
Uruguay hunting trip Information:
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II. Required Documentation
III. Hunting
V. Refusal of Service and Safety
VII. Deposits and Cancellations
The Land Package can be defined as follows: The total price of items and services of the trip on a per day basis, excluding airfare and other variable items including, but not limited to: shotgun shells, hunting and/or fishing licenses, certain ground transfers, incidental meals and lodging, tips, and gratuities, and firearms permits (see below).
Items and services generally included (your invoice is the final controlling document for which your trip cost has been determined and agreed upon by the parties) in the land package are:
After pickup by our representatives at your destination airport MVD, Paysandu, Rio Gaellegos, Bariloche, San Martin, or COR (NOT Buenos Aires), included are: all meals, soft drinks, beer and wine at the estancias. Please check with the lodge of beverage choices and availability.
All hunting and/or fishing, hunting rights and permits, field fees, and ground transportation to and from the fields or waters except where noted. (Uruguay Packages and some Argentina packages do not include hunting licenses).
Laundry services (please specify any special washing or drying instructions beforehand—we can not be responsible for shrinkage or discoloration of any item). Laundry is an additional charge at Estancia La Paz and Casa Grande in Uruguay.
Lodging. Please note: Adobe Travel LLC reserves the right to use an alterante lodging facility of equivalent nature if the primary lodging facility becomes unavailable for any reason.
The Land Package Cost does not include (unless otherwise specified in your invoice) :
Any ground transfers in Buenos Aires, from EZE (the Buenos Aires international airport) to AEP (the Buenos Aires domestic airport) or from airports to hotels
Any ground transportation in Uruguay; from the Montevideo International airport in Uruguay to the hunting estancias (Duck hunting areas: Cebollati, 3.5 hrs. or Paysandu, 4 hours.)
Hunting Licenses or Fishing Licenses. The cost of Hunting and Fishing licenses are determined solely by the governing country (in their currency), and are subject to change without notice. Without exception, the client(s) are responsible for the payment of hunting and/or fishing licenses. All hunting and fishing licenses must be paid in cash, before the commencement of any hunting and/or fishing.
Scheduled or chartered air transportation (international or domestic)
Airport taxes and fees (this is part of your airline ticket).
Gun entry fee if you bring your own gun. The fees are as follows: Argentina ($100 per gun), Uruguay ($100 per gun). All gun permit fees must be paid in cash, before the commencement of any hunting and/or fishing.
Gun rental. Please refer to the individual shooting program for your particular destination for details. Gun rental is included in the land package price for Uruguay ducks and doves. In the event that gun rental, free or otherwise, becomes unavailable for any reason, the hunter(s) will be responsible for bringng his or her own firearms, and the current gun permit fee(s) of the governing country shall apply.
Gratuities. Please refer to the individual shooting program for your particular destination for details. Gratuities are included in the land package price at some locations, and not included in others.
Special transfers, emergency transfers, private transfers, sightseeing tours of any kind, and/or any other types of ground transportation that is not a transfer directly to and from the hunting and or fishing areas shall be charged at the applicable rate of the contractor providing the transefer. All transfers must be paid prior to embarcation, unless some other agreement has been reached by the parties, in writing, before the commencement of the transfer.
Shotgun shells ($11.00-15.00/box depending on destination). The price of shotgun shells on your invoice shall be controlling; however, prices are subject to change at any time. Notification of any price change will be provided with the hunter(s) prior to departure of their trip, otherwise the price on the invoice shall apply.
International or domestic telephone calls or fax transmissions (note: calling cards are typically available for purchase at low prices). Any ground transportation required to buy calling cards is not included.
Items of a personal nature
Meals, beverages, ground transfers, and/or or hotel accommodations in Buenos Aires, Santiago, Montevideo, and/or other city (incuding your home country for any missed flight connections) are not included, and are the sole responsibility of the traveler. Trip Protection insurace is available to all travelers, and is highly recommended.
Example: Meals, beverages, or hotel accommodations for extra nights prior to, or after the scheduled Land Package portion of the trip. Ex: missed flights, connections, delays, or accidents—are not included, and not the responsibility of the providers.
Baggage handling or overweight/oversized, or additional bag fees charged by airlines
Any fuel surcharges, if applicable.
American citizens traveling to Argentina or Uruguay do not need to apply for a visa. Only, a valid Passport is required for all US and Canadian citizens. Note: Please check the expiration date on your passport. The passport must not expire sooner than six months from the date that you enter the foreign country (your arrival date in South America). Adobe Travel, LLC is not responsible for any delays, damages and/or losses, including missed portions of the PACKAGE due to improper, stolen, or lost travel documentation.
Hunting and fishing licenses:
Adobe Travel, LLC or our Providers will purchase all applicable hunting and/or fishing licenses in the name of the client prior to arrival except for those noted. Our guides will keep the license in our possession during the duration of the hunt. By signing below, the client(s) agree to cooperate with Adobe Travel, LLC and our partners, contractors, and service providers by adhereing to, and abiding by, all: local and federal laws, bag limits, and safety regulations set forth by the outfitters themselves, their guides, and/or the governing country, province, county, and city without reservation or evasion. The final determination as to the saftey, and overall conduct of the hunt rests with the Providers, and by signing this document, you agree to defer to the Providers decision as final. No refunds will be given, nor shall they be expected, if a hunt is cancelled for incliment weather conditions, or safety reasons.
Adobe Travel, LLC and its partners are committed to providing excellent shooting and angling opportunities, but we do not guarantee any specified number of birds, shooting opportunities, or bag limits on any or all days of the trip.
Even though South America is renowned for having arguably some of the best bird hunting found anywhere, it is still hunting. Just like hunting migratory birds anywhere, all hunts are subject to occasional inconsistencies and unforeseen circumstances. Therefore, no refunds, full or partial, will be paid by Adobe Travel, LLC, or our providers, for any reason.
Because our prices are based on Scheduled Packages, no refunds are made for any feature or service that you do not use. For this reason, we strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance. Buying trip cancellation insurance is your only assurance against losing your investment due to unforeseen circumstances.
Furthermore, Adobe Travel, LLC will not be held responsible for refunding any monies paid for hunts or fishing trips that are not productive, or possible, due to adverse weather conditions (dense fog, heavy rain, thunderstorms, or very high winds). The determination of whether or not a hunt or fishing trip can begin, or continue due to weather rests solely with the outfitter and guides conducting the trip. All hunters will accept the guide’s instructions and decision as final, without reservation or evasion, protest, or argument. Any individual who attempts to interfere, intimidate, threaten or assault any member of the Providers’ staff will be subject to expulsion for the remainder of the trip without refund. Your signature on this document indicates your understanding and acceptance of this protocol.
Special note regarding waterfowl hunting: Standard operating procedure for waterfowl hunting destinations in Argenitna calls for a morning waterfowl hunt, every day. Afternoon hunts will be conducted at the hunters’ preference, when possible—but the normal afternoon hunts consist of dove and/or Perdiz (when in season).
Ducks: Limits are determied by the outfitter, and will be listed on your invoice.
Perdiz: In both Argentina and Uruguay, we enforce a strict limit of 10 birds per day, per hunter.
Golden Dorado Fish: no limit, unless otherwise directed by the local outfitter and/or his or her guides.
Doves and Pigeons: There are no bag limits, or limits on boxes of shells available for the hunt.
Adobe Travel, LLC d/b/a Los Gauchos Outfitters reserves the right to refuse service, or discontinue service at any time, to anyone, for any reason.
All policies regarding drugs, drunkenness, proper conduct, and gun safety will be strictly enforced. Violators are subject to immediate expulsion, without refund of any kind—including unused days of the trip. The decision to expel a member, or members, from the lodge will be made by the general manager on duty for any given lodge, and his or her decision is final. Your signature on this document indicates your understanding and acceptance of this protocol.
Drugs and Alcohol:
THE POSSESSION OR USE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS IS ILLEGAL, AND STRICTLY PROHIBITED. We strongly recommend that no client attempt to bring a controlled substance into South America, drug enforcement is strong, and the punishments are SEVERE (mandatory prison sentences in most cases). DO NOT RISK IT!
The consumption of alcoholic beverages while hunting is also prohibited—no exceptions. Any hunter determined to be intoxicated shall not be allowed to handle a firearm for 24 hours. Any guest who becomes belligerent, or offensive, or dangerous as a result of drinking alcohol will be expelled from the remainder of the trip without refund of any kind, including all remaining unused portions of the trip. Your signature on this document indicates your understanding and acceptance of this protocol.
Proper Conduct:
Inappropriate and/or lewd behavior of any kind (example: severe intoxication, any groping of waitresses, and/or or massage therapists) will not be tolerated. The Provider’s manager on duty reserves the right to make the determination if an individual, or individuals, are behaving in a unaccpetable, lewd, or obscene manner, and make the final decision as to whether to counsel, or expel the individual, or individuals, from the trip. Violators are subject to expulsion without refund. Your signature on this document indicates your understanding and acceptance of this protocol.
Safety:
All hunters will ensure that their guns are unloaded at the lodge, and during transportation. All hunters will keep their actions open, and guns unloaded until instructed by the guides to load them. Safeties will remain on while loading and unloading, as well as between shots. All hunters will follow the instructions set forth by our guides in the field regarding positioning and placement.
No hunters shall fire a shot during a duck hunt until the shot is called by the guide. Two warnings will be issued by the guide. After a third warning, any offender(s) will be subject to removal from the field for the rest of the day.
Additionally, no hunter shall point his/her gun in the direction of another person at any time. Additionally, at no time shall a hunter shoot over the body of another hunter in the party, nor at birds that are behind the decoys. Eye protection will be worn at all times in the hunting areas. Any unsafe operation of firearms constitutes inappropriate conduct, and is grounds for expulsion from the trip, without refund. Your signature on this document indicates your understanding and acceptance of this protocol.
You will fill the form out in advance, and our representatives will handle all of your firearms processing right there in the baggage claim area of the airport. We recommend guests bring 12 gauge shotguns for waterfowl hunting. For all other wingshooting, the following ammunition is available: 20 ga. All ammunition purchased by the client will be settled on premises by cash or check prior to departure.
The ammunition bill may be paid by: Please review your invoice or contact our office. Every lodge, every country has different forms of payment that is acceptable. Thank you. Travelers check, personal check, or cash. A 3.5% service charge will be added for all personal/business checks. A 5% service charge is applied to Travelers Checks. Individuals will be charged $250 for any check that is returned unpaid for any reason.
VII. Deposits and Cancellations:
A deposit in the amount of 50% of the land package reserves an option to buy space for you, or your group at the lodge. A deposit for each member of the group is required. If you are depositing for other members of your party, please specify their names in the appropriate fields on the Payment Form or Invoice. Please send the names and contact information of all members traveling to the destination’s representative and office. Once the client books the space(s) there is absolutely no refund of deposit, unless a replacement guest is provided.
For this reason, we highly recommend that the client purchase trip cancellation insurance. It is not expensive, and offers protection in case unexpected events force a cancellation. However, trip insurance benefits do not end there. Many policies provide protection against cancelled flights, missed connections, and some provide health benefits and MEDEVAC in a rider.
Travel Insurance:
We recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance with accident and medical coverage. It is available from Travelguard Insurance Company, an insurance company that specializes in international hunting trips and fishing trips. Please contact Adobe Travel LLC office for insurance enrollment.
Tips for outstanding service are expected and encouraged at destinations where they are not included in the Land Package. Ask the manager on duty at your particular location for the local tipping protocol.
All destinations serve outstanding food, and it is all complimentary (unless otherwise specified on your invoice, for select fishing destinations). Local beer, fine wine, and soft drinks are also free of charge (unless otherwise specified on your invoice for certain fishing locations). Clients are invited to bring along their own bottles of liquor if a particular label is preferred. We cannot guarantee that your label will be available in South America, even in the duty free shops. Crown Royal is a good example; it is not available for sale in South America. Certain lodges have fine cigars available for an additional charge.
Check our website for the typical weather at your intended destination.
No inoculations are required for travel to Argentina or Uruguay. However, The Providers are not qualified to give medical advice or suggestions. Please consult your physician and the CDC (Center for Disease Control) for advice. Unlike Mexico, tap water is generally safe to drink in South America. However, do so at your own risk. Bottled water is always available.
All electrical outlets put out 220 volt, 50 cycle power. Be sure to check the manufacturers operating manual for all electronic devices to make sure that they accept high voltage. Make sure that any aftermarket device use to power your device is not just a converter, but also a step down transformer, if necessary. When in doubt, please ask for help! Most modern notebook computers and digital cameras can accept voltage up to 225V. Neither The Providers nor any of our partners, contractors, or service providers accepts any responsibility for damage occurring to electronic devices that have been improperly powered or charged.
Ground transportation from airport to airport, or airport to hotel in Buenos Aires, or airport to the shooting areas (i.e. Uruguay) is not included in the Land Package. Please see your invoice for the cost of ground transportation for your trip.
Hotels:
We have contracts with several five star hotels in Buenos Aires: The Hotel Intercontinental Buenos Aires can offer you our contract rate of about $149 dollars per night. We will be happy to make the reservations for you free of charge. All hotel prices are subject to change without notice, before booking.
Airfares:
Because of the volatility of airfares in recent years we regret that we are not able to include them in the package price. If we were to buy advance tickets for our customers in the current airline market, what would most likely happen would be that the customer, or our company, would end up paying too much. We regret any inconvenience this may cause in making your travel plans; hHowever, we will be happy to make travel arrangements for you, free of charge.
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* We highly recommend that the client purchase trip cancellation insurance. It is not expensive, and offers protection in case unexpected events force a cancellation. However, trip insurance benefits do not end there. Many policies provide protection against cancelled flights, missed connections, and some provide health benefits and MEDEVAC (medical airlift) as a rider.
Force Majeure:
Adobe Travel, LLC and Los Gauchos cannot be held liable for any claims, losses, damages, costs, expenses, delays, loss of enjoyment, of any nature or kind whatsoever, to the traveler and/or traveling companions, resulting from events beyond Adobe Travel, LLC’s, Los Gauchos, or a vendor’s or supplier’s control, including but not limited to acts of God, strikes, lockouts, or other labor disputes or disruptions, pandemic or local diseases, wars, blockades, insurrections, riots, earthquakes, weather conditions, floods, or laws, acts, or restraints imposed by government authorities.
I have read (as evidenced by my signature and initials on each page), and understand all of the content in the TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Therefore, I have no questions about this information and agree to comply with all content contained herein. I have also read and understand the SERVICE AGREEMENT and THE RELEASE & WAIVER OF LIABILITY. I also understand that I may be asked to sign a Release and Waiver of Liability in South America, and I agree to do so if required by a particular land owner for me to lodge, drive, and/or hunt on their private property.