8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Registration ends on 4/6/2025
We are excited to invite you to experience Balint Groups integrated into a six day, five night sea kayaking adventure! The trip departs from and returns to Gustavus, Alaska, paddling to the Myriad Islands which lie on the edge of the West Chichagof-Yakobi Island Wilderness area, and within the Tongass National Forest. A protected wilderness, this area is teeming with life and where you'll likely see otters, dolphins, brown bears, and bald eagles. Kayak tours of the Myriad Islands are limited to groups of 10, so this trip is guaranteed to provide a peaceful respite.
We've contracted Spirit Walker Expeditions as your guide for this sea kayaking and camping experience. Spirit Walker has been leading expeditions in Alaska since 1987 and will be providing two experienced guides to lead our group. The expedition price for the six day tour is $3038. In addition, there is an American Balint Society fee of $250 for ABS members or $325 for non-members which covers the cost of CE/CME, Credentialed Balint Leaders for 10 Balint Groups, and coordination of the trip.
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Tour Reservation Cancellation Policy
If a registrant needs to cancel their tour reservation and their spot cannot be filled by an individual from the waitlist, the following fees apply:
Cancellation before April 7, 2025: $100 cancellation fee
Cancellation between April 7 - May 7, 2025: 50% of the trip cost
Cancellation on May 8, 2025 or later: 100% of the trip cost
If the trip is cancelled by the ABS a full refund of fees will be issued.
Cancellation Policy - ABS Fee Registrants wishing to cancel their ABS registration must do so in writing by the cancellation deadline of April 6, 2025. For cancellations received by the cancellation date, $100 of the registration fee will be withheld for administrative fees and the refund will occur within 30 days of acknowledgment of cancellation. For cancellations received after the deadline, no refunds will be available.
Grievance Policy
Any concerns should be brought to the attention of the trip leaders, Sandra Relyea,sandrajr8@gmail.com; or Mat Harrison, mathewj.harrison@googlemail.com.
ABS Grievance Policy