FAQs
Travelers arrive from allover the world to begin our tours and as such it is not possible to include international airfare in our prices.
Basically these are a private tour and we can match it with your arrival dates, and we can do to the basic tour any changes you want, but in case you will join other people that are traveling with the same tour dates.
The majority of our tours have a maximum of 12 participants although some may take as many as 16 or 22 passengers
To travel independently you must be at least 18 years of age.
There are no upper age limit son our tours however travelers aged 70 years or older are required to complete medical questionnaire.
Our Family packages are open to families with children aged between 0 and 17 years of age.
Our standard (non-family)tours are open to children aged 12 years or older when accompanied by a parents or teachers
Most of our trips do not have a single traveler supplement. This means that the accommodation is on a twin share basis and, if you are travelling on your own, toy should contact us first to check availability and the supplement.
Yes, in most cases we canarrange additional accommodation at our starting or ending hotels.
Please contact us for price information. If we are unable to provide you with the extra nights we will give you the name of a hotel you can contact directly
Starting and ending hotels are listed on your travel voucher.
We use a variety of hotel sen-route and so a complete list of hotels won't be provided until 1 – 3 weeks before your tour, depends on the booked date.
If your family requires contact information, or in case of emergency, please have them phone 00201221699490.
If our office is closed our emergency number (00201221699490) can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
It's extremely difficult ifnot impossible to join a tour after it has begun. It is possible to leave atour early however you will be responsible for your own arrangements from themoment you decide to leave the tour.
You would also be responsible for all costs associated with joining a tour late or leaving one early. If you feel this may be necessary please consult one of our travel consultants before you book your tour.
24 hours Most of our tours include 24 hours airport transfers and you should give us your arrival and departure flight details
We strongly recommend bringing a backpack or duffel bag, as suitcases can be cumbersome and difficult to store in buses, under seats, etc.. Keep in mind that you will normally have to carry your own luggage on and off buses and trains and up and down hotel staircases. Suitcases with wheels may not work well on dirt or cobblestone roads.
We always recommend packing as light as possible however the specific requirements for your tour will vary widely depending on where and when you are traveling. Each tour includes a suggested packing list.
Requirements for travel visas vary widely depending on your nationality and your destination.
Although we can send you a guarantee letter. [Especially for Indians, South African]. To help you to get your visa, but this after booking the tour, not before.
Most of the Europeans,Canadians, and Americans can get the visa on arrival
It's important that youreceive the most accurate and up-to-date travel health information for theregion you will be visiting. The only one qualified to provide you with thisadvice is your family physician or a specialist from a Travel Health clinic.
Our page does provide links to a number of websites that contain excellent background information related to travel health issues. Nevertheless these websites are no substitute for a personal consultation with a qualified medical professional.
Tips are not included in the tour price and tipping is entirely at your discretion.
Our Tour Dossiers include suggested tipping amounts