PLAN YOUR TRIP
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We understand that circumstances may arise requiring changes to your planned Montana fly fishing trip. We highly suggest protecting your trip with Global Rescue Travel Insurance. Please take note of our cancellation and payment policy:
Cancellations Made Prior to 90 Days of Arrival: Your deposit is fully refundable, less a $200 cancellation fee per person and any credit card processing fees incurred by MVR.
Cancellations Within 90 Days of Arrival: If you cancel within 90 days of your scheduled arrival, 50% of the deposit will be credited to a future lodge trip. The credited amount can be used towards a future lodge trip to be taken within one year of the cancellation. The remaining deposit is non-refundable.
Cancellations Within 30 Days of Arrival: In the event of a cancellation within 30 days of arrival, 25% of the package price will be credited to a future lodge trip. The credited amount can be used towards a future lodge trip to be taken within one year of the cancellation.
Please Note: We regret to inform you that no refund is possible for non-guided fishing days, bad weather, late arrival, or early departure. For cancellations and rescheduling, please contact our team to discuss the options available to you. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation regarding our cancellation and payment policy. Should you have any further questions or require assistance, please feel free to reach out to us.
A minimum of 6 Channels Lodge guest rooms must be reserved for exclusive use of the Channels Lodge Great Room, and meals will be shared with the other lodge guests in our Madison Lodge dining room.
Because of our intimate size and reliance on advance bookings, cancellations affect us significantly, particularly for large group bookings. A last minute cancellation gives us little chance of filling the space. For this reason we must make no exceptions to our cancellation policy. We regret that no refund is possible for non-guided fishing days, bad weather, non-arrival or early departure.
A deposit of 50% of the total group invoice, payable by Visa, American Express, Master Card or check, will confirm your group reservation. The Deposit is due within 14 days of receipt of the booking confirmation letter and the remaining invoice balance is due 90 days prior to your visit.
In case of a cancellation made prior to 180 days of arrival, the Deposit is fully refundable, less a $200 processing fee per person.
For cancellations made between 90 and 180 days prior to the arrival date, 50% of the Deposit will be refunded and the remaining Deposit is nonrefundable.
If a cancellation must be made within 90 days of arrival, the entire 50% Deposit is nonrefundable to cover costs and due to our inability to rebook a great portion of the rooms on such short notice. Your payment of the invoice amount above the 50% Deposit will be refundable or can be applied to a future booking date if you choose.
If a cancellation is made within 45 days of arrival, the entire package amount is nonrefundable.
If you are at all concerned with a cancellation possibility, we strongly encourage you to purchase trip insurance. We work with many fine travel insurers and would be happy to assist you in finding a company to work with.
All of our rates include lodging, guided fishing trips, meals, beer, wine and use of Orvis fishing gear.
Airfare, Montana fishing license ($32-118), Montana Resort Tax ($20/person/night), airport transfers (see below), store purchases, guide gratuities (see below), or liquor. In addition, all credit card transactions leading up to your arrival will be subject to a 3% transaction fee. Please do not hesitate to ask for further information regarding the exclusions.
In this region, it is customary to tip your guide in cash at the end of each day. The average tip is between $150-200 per guide, per day.
If you are fishing with the same guide for consecutive days and would like to tip them after your last trip, please communicate this with them on the first day. Cash is always preferred, but we can add guide gratuities to your invoice at checkout if you’d like to pay with a credit card.
Airport Shuttle: $330.00 round trip for the first 2 passengers and includes gratuity; each additional two passengers is $40.00 roundtrip until the vehicle is full. If an extra vehicle is need, an additional full rate applies. The fare includes a brief stop. Longer stops (i.e. for lunch) are charged at $20/hr.
The best options for a commercial airport is Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport at Gallatin Field (BZN), serviced by Delta, Southwest, JetBlue Alaska/Horizon, United, American Airlines, Frontier, and Allegiant. It is approximately one hour from the Ranch.
The Ennis/Big Sky airport offers a brand-new tarmac and can accommodate large private jets. We would be happy to arrange transportation to and from this airport, which is just 15 minutes from the lodge
Driving: Guests can drive directly to the Ranch. You may drive your own car or rent one in Bozeman. We strongly recommend reserving rental cars well ahead of your trip. Maps will be sent prior to your departure.
