Making Kern River Raft Trip & Kayaking Class
Reservations
Payment Policies - Group
Discounts - Cancellations - Responsibility - More Information
Use our Raft Trip Reservation
Request Form to calculate your reservation deposit, and
send us your reservation, or call us at 1-800-457-2082, Monday-Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm. To make
a kayaking class or kayaking trip reservation please call
the reservation line at 1-800-457-2082.
You may also email us at reservation@sierrasouth.com. Our
raft trips and kayaking classes start booking weeks in advance,
so make your reservations early. For Driving Directions and
information on Motels and Campgrounds see our "Around
the Kern" Resource Guide. Please review our Kayaking and Rafting float
notes (PDF) to see how to get to Kernville, what you need to
bring, and other important information.
A 50% deposit is required 7 days after you make your reservation.
Balance is due 45 days prior to your trip/class. Reservations
made less than 45 days before your trip require immediate payment
in full. Payment is easiest with a credit card (VISA/MasterCard,
American Express, and Discover) over the phone. Please note
we charge $35 for all returned checks. Once full payment is
received, we will send you final confirmation and more information
about your trip. Some trips are subject to an additional land
and government use fee of 3-7%. You will be notified at the
time of your booking.
Group discounts can be earned for most of our trips. We are
sorry, but group discounts are not available on Saturday starts
or Holidays. To qualify for group discounts you must meet the
minimum group numbers, pay your deposit and final payment with
one check or credit card, and pay by the required dates, or
revert to normal rates.
For any confirmed Class III Lickety Split, Lickety Blaster,
Lickety Inflatable Kayak, or Lickety Combo reservation of 15
people, one goes free. With a confirmed reservation of 25-34,
2 go free, and 35+ 3 go free.
On our Upper Kern trips, any group of 12 or more qualifies
for a 15% discount any day except Saturdays or Holidays.
Charter a full group of 15 guests on the Forks of the Kern
and one goes free, except Saturdays or Holiday starts.
For any confirmed Kayak or Climbing class of 10 (full charter)
one goes free.
NOTE: School programs are already group discounted and
do not qualify for any of the above discounts.
You may cancel 45 or more days before your Sierra South trip
date and receive a full refund less a $25 processing fee per
person. Cancellations made 44 days or less before trip date
are non-refundable. If you must cancel , try to find a friend
to take your space. All trips go rain or shine. However, we
reserve the right to cancel a trip due to water conditions
or insufficient reservations, in which case, only your trip
fees are refundable. Refunds cannot be granted by guides and
must be approved by our main office. No refunds will be given
if you are injured, sick, or leave a trip or class early for
any other reason. Sierra South is not liable for other costs
incurred in association with a cancelled trip. We suggest trip
insurance such as www.travelguard.com to cover any unexpected
situations.
All Sierra South trips and classes involve physical activity
and include certain elements of risk. We make every effort
to run trips and classes in the finest, most fun-filled manner
as possible. However, we cannot guarantee your safety. It is
your responsibility to evaluate your level of fitness and to
select a trip or class which is appropriate for you. Seek medical
advice before your trip if you question your physical condition.
It is your responsibility to follow our instructions. Everyone
will be required to sign a release of liability/assumption
of risk form and photography/video waiver form before departure. Minors
under 18 not accompanied by their parents must bring a release
form signed by their parent or legal guardian. Click
here to download the Release Form. (PDF) |