Explore Vietnam

11 days

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Ket a taste of adventure over 11 days in Vietnam. This escapade from north to south
takes you from French-inGuenced :anoi to heavinW :o +hi ’inh +ity on a ?ourney
that balances local Wuidance with freedom to explore independently. Discover the
countryside around :ue by bicycle, kayak between limestone karsts oR the coast of
per person +at qa Hsland and chill out in !inh qinh. Bet an expert local leader show you around
this vivacious nation so you can see the real Vietnam.
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 Ltart U End Trip summary
:iWhliWhts
:anoi U :o +hi ’inh +ity Ban :a qay is a beautiful enclave of Wreen waters and stranWe rock formations. Explore
them by boat and kayak, then spend the niWht on nearby +at qa Hsland.

Take a walkinW tour throuWh the Old Town of :oi An, where the city looks exactly like
it did over a century aWo.
Kroup Li–e Travel to the (!EL+O protected !inh qinh, often referred to as X:a BonW qay on
landQ, with its windinW river etched between towerinW limestone mountains. Plus, Wet a

1-16 chance to explore 10th century :oa Bu J the temple of 7inW Dinh and 7inW Be.

En?oy a cyclinW tour where youQll discover !inh qinh in a fresh way that Wets your blood
’in-’ax pumpinW and takes you oR the beaten track J explore :oa Bu J the temple of 7inW
Dinh and 7inW Be alonW the way.

Lummary
• LtartinW point' :anoi
AWes
• End point' :o +hi ’inh +ity

15-99 • 11 days

• Di;culty Bevel' 2
’in-’ax
• !umber of participants' min 1 - max 16

’eals included jhatSs included

0/1/0 :o +hi ’inh +ity - Orientation jalk

qreakfast / Bunch / Dinner 1 Bunches

Activities Hs this trip riWht for meY

Physical KradinW' 2
ExplorinW, ’ulti Activity, TourinW Lome simple activities included with your experience. There is no need to prepare to
be ready for these activities, however.

Physical ratinW

2/5

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Htinerary
Please note that prices Nuoted for extras and optional activities should be used as a
Wuide only. Please contact us for a trip-specigc Nuote should you want to add optional
extras to your adventure.

Day 1

:anoi
$in chao& jelcome to Vietnam. "our adventure beWins with a welcome meetinW at 6
pm toniWht. Hf you happen to arrive early, take the day at your own pace and wander
the Old uarter admirinW the cityQs French-colonial architecture and manicured parks,
or simply en?oy some street food.

Accommodation
:otel

Day 2

:anoi
This morninW, visit Vun Art center grst, a social enterprise that employs people with
disabilities to make art pieces with recycled silk scraps. :ear from them about the
Wreat thinWs that they do and then follow your leader to visit the nearby Gower and
Gea market to Wain some insiWhts into local life that youSll not see in tourist areas. Then
en?oy some free time in :anoi today. Perhaps check out one of the cityQs museums,
like the ’useum of EthnoloWy which oRers an insiWht into the diRerent ethnic Wroups
and cultures in Vietnam, or the Fine Arts ’useum which houses a collection of more
than 2000 pieces, some datinW back to the 11th century. Alternatively, you miWht like to
wander the Wrounds of the Temple of Biterature, a historical complex in :anoi. ToniWht,
you miWht like to meet up with some of your fellow travellers and try out a local dish
like pho or qahn ’i J en?oy&

Accommodation
:otel

Day 3

+at qa
An early start is necessary to Wet the most out of your day. Take a M.30 am bus ride
and ferry transfer to the steep karsts and tiny beaches of +at qa Hsland, arrivinW before
midday J youQll have a Nuick stop to stretch your leWs en route. The larWest of all the
islands in jorld :eritaWe-listed :alonW qay, charminW +at qa will be your base for
explorinW the limestone cliRs and turNuoise water that degnes this area. Ket acNuainted
with this stunninW spot with an afternoon cruise around the bay, en?oyinW lunch on the
boat while GoatinW past the karsts covered in emerald-Wreen foliaWe. Bater, Wet closer
to the water and explore on a kayak, perhaps stoppinW at one of +at qaQs many beaches
for a swim. Ltay overniWht on +at qa Hsland and en?oy the sunset with a cold beer.

Accommodation
:otel

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’eals included
Bunch

Day 4

!inh qinh
Today, youQll travel to the (!EL+O protected !inh qinh. A naturally beautiful area,
often referred to as X:a BonW qay on landQ, with its windinW river etched between
towerinW limestone mountains. Today, youQll en?oy a cyclinW tour where youQll discover
!inh qinh in a fresh way that Wets your blood pumpinW and takes you oR the beaten
track. "ouQll Wet a chance to explore :oa Bu J the temple of 7inW Dinh and 7inW Be
which were built in the 10th century and dedicated to two the two kinWs of Vietnam.
The ancient citadel once covered 300 hectares of land, however the passaWe of time
has left few remains of this once Wlorious capital of the Vietnam.

Accommodation
:otel

Day 5

!inh qinh J OverniWht train

Today, youQll have a free day to explore !inh qinh at your leisure. "ou miWht like to
hike to ’ua +ave J located underneath ’ua ’ountain, this culturally siWnigcant and
naturally beautiful spot is well worth the visit. Hf hikinW doesnQt take your fancy, a boat
trip to TranW An miWht be ?ust the thinW to gll your day. A series of limestone mountains,
some 250 million years old, tower over lakes, caves and valleys below. After a day of
activities of your own choosinW, youQll meet with your Wroup in the eveninW to take an
overniWht train to :ue.

Accommodation
OverniWht sleeper train

Day 6

:ue
As the former imperial capital of Vietnam, :ue holds the treasures of VietnamSs royal
past and is a curious mix of bustlinW streets and tranNuil settinWs. Packed with historic
monuments, :ue is also perfectly located to explore the surroundinW countryside,
which features stunninW scenery, Nuaint villaWes and the peaceful Tam KianW BaWoon.
The bustlinW DonW qa ’arket oRers a plethora of Woods and foods to see and sample,
and itSs a Wood place to try some of the specialities that Wraced the !Wuyen emperorsS
banNuet tables, such as the banh khoai J a royal rice cake. :ere you have a free
day, which you could easily spend explorinW :ueQs massive walled citadel and the
Forbidden Purple Palace enclosed within. Perhaps ?ump on board a draWon boat and
en?oy a cruise up the Perfume Civer to visit the Thien ’u paWoda, or cycle out to one of
the Coyal tombs such as the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. Otherwise, set oR on an optional
motorcycle tour of the siWhts in :ue and some surroundinW villaWes.

Accommodation
:otel

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Day M

:oi An
+ontinue on your ?ourney and travel to the jorld :eritaWe-listed town of :oi An,
where on arrival, your leader will take you on an orientation walk around town. The
city was a ma?or tradinW port with the west from the 1Mth century onwards, and has
various architectural inGuences from Europe, +hina and Vietnam. Today, the city is
beinW restored and looks exactly like it did over a century aWo. The rest of the day is
free for you to do some optional activities or soak up the ambience of the place. "ou
may like to wander :oi An ’arket and the street stalls sellinW paintinWs, woodwork,
ceramics, lanterns and much more. HtQs also famous for its talented tailors who can
make beautiful items to order within 24 hours, so be sure to check that out&

Accommodation
:otel

Day 8

:oi An
En?oy a free day to further explore :oi An. Perhaps take a cruise up the Thu qon Civer
or learn the secrets of cookinW delicious Vietnamese dishes. Visit some of the main
art Walleries or simply wander around the beautifully restored +hinese shop houses.
ThereQs also the option of cyclinW around the surroundinW countryside J a truly relaxinW
way to Wet oR the beaten track and see rural Vietnam up close. "our leader will be able
to suWWest activities to help you Wet the most out of your time.

Accommodation
:otel

Day 9

OverniWht Train
ump on your train to :o +hi ’inh this morninW. This 1M-hour overniWht train takes
your throuWh ama–inW landscapes in southern Vietnam - Wrab a book, put your
headphone on and Wo alonW with the ride.

Accommodation
OverniWht sleeper train

Day 10

:o +hi ’inh +ity

Arrive in :o +hi ’inh +ity very early this morninW and transfer to your hotel. Today
youQll have plenty of free time to explore VietnamQs larWest city. :o +hi ’inh +ity has a
busy atmosphere and many French inGuences. Hn your free time, itQs recommended to
visit the Ceunigcation Palace and the jar Cemnants ’useum. ThereQs also the historic

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 DonW 7hoi Ltreet, and the chaotic markets of qen Thanh and +holon £+hinatownz. :o
+hi ’inh +ity has a diRerent style of cuisine to its northern counterpart :anoi, so be
sure to Wet out for restaurant meals and street food with your travel crew. "our Wroup
leader knows all the best people in the riWht places, so theyQll know of some delectable
places to eat, for any budWet.

Accommodation
:otel

Day 11

:o +hi ’inh +ity

jith no planned activities today, you can depart at any time, provided you comply
with the hotelQs internal check-out times. As we donQt spend much time in :o +hi ’inh
+ity on this tour, why not stay a few extra days to make the most of your time hereY
"ou could take a day trip to the renowned +u +hi Tunnels, where you can witness the
strateWic underWround labyrinth that helped the locals durinW the Vietnam war. Ask
your leader for more recommendations or book in on an (rban Adventure. Find out
more at https'//www.urbanadventures.com/ho-chi-minh-city/products. Hf you would
like to spend more time in :o +hi ’inh +ity, weQll be happy to orWanise additional
accommodation £sub?ect to availabilityz.

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ThinWs to know
About the Wroup
Kroup Beader Description
Kroup si–e
All Wroup trips are accompanied by a Wroup leader, a representative, or an expedition

1-16
team.

The aim of the Wroup leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help
you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are
’in-’ax travellinW throuWh, oRer suWWestions for thinWs to do and see, recommend Wreat local
eatinW venues, and introduce you to our local friends. jhile they are not Wuides in
the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad Weneral knowledWe of the
countries visited on the trip.

"our own room Lolo Travellers

jant your own spaceY Bet us know je believe solo travellers should not have to pay more, so our Wroup trips are desiWned
if you want your own room on the for shared accommodations and do not involve a sinWle room supplement. Lolo
trip and we can Nuote you based on travellers ?oininW small Wroups are paired with someone of the same Wender in twin
your specigc trip dates. or multi-share rooms, pendinW the trip. Lome of the independent trips are desiWned
diRerently, and solo travellers will face a compulsory charWe. Finally, your own room
may not always be available for the entire duration of a trip due to the nature of the
trip and/or the type of accommodation, but our team is always on hand to help and
advise.

Accommodation U food
Food and dietary reNuirements
Accommodation before U
after your tour jhile travellinW with us youSll experience the vast array of wonderful food available in
the world. "our Wroup leader will be able to suWWest restaurants to try durinW your trip.
To Wive you the maximum Gexibility in decidinW where, what and with whom to eat,
Kot a place to stay before or after
Wenerally not all meals are included in the trip price. This also Wives you more budWetinW
your tourY +ontact us to ask about
Gexibility. As a rule our Wroups tend to eat toWether to enable you to taste a larWer
pre or post-tour accommodation.
variety of dishes and en?oy each otherSs company. Hf you have dietary reNuirements
and/or food allerWies, please let your bookinW aWent know prior to departure.

H!+B(DED qCEA7FALTL'
At hotels youQll often have a buRet with choices of Vietnamese and jestern food. At
’eals included homestays you will have more basic breakfasts of local foods, eWWs, bread, ?am, tea and
coRee. Take away breakfasts for early starts may be very simple such as a piece of fruit

0/1/0 and a bread roll.

DHETAC" CE (HCE’E!TL'
+heck out this Wuide to eatinW in Vietnam for veWan, veWetarian, Wluten U peanut free
qreakfast / Bunch / Dinner
travellers'

FOOD ABBECKHEL'
TravellinW in Louth East Asia with a food allerWyY je have some advice for you here'

Accommodation
:otel £8 niWhtsz, OverniWht sleeper train £2 niWhtsz

Accommodation
:otel £8 niWhtsz,OverniWht sleeper train £2 niWhtsz

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 Accommodation notes
:OTEBL'
’ost of the accommodation on this trip is in hotels £mostly 2 to 3-starz. Facilities are
often basic, with some properties not havinW a continuous supply of hot water on
occasion. All rooms are either fan cooled or with air conditioninW and twin share with
private facilities unless stated otherwise in the daily itinerary. Double beds are not
widely available in Louth East Asia.

jH!DOjBELL COO’L'
Lome hotels in Louth East Asia have windowless rooms, or windows that donSt
necessarily have a view. This is often due to hiWh population density in larWe cities,
however local buildinW standards also do not reNuire rooms to have windows. je do
reNuest rooms with windows, however they arenSt always available.

DA" COO’L U EACB" +:E+7 H!'

Please note in some destinations we will provide use of day rooms. These rooms are
provided for shared Wroup use before or after overniWht train ?ourneys. je have some
days where we arrive at our destination before check in time and a day room is not
included. Hf you have booked a LinWle Lupplement for your trip, it will not apply to
these day rooms. "our leader may be able to assist you in bookinW a room for your
sole use £dependinW on availabilityz until our reWular trip rooms become available for
an additional charWe. Please talk to your leader at the jelcome ’eetinW if this is a
service you would like to reNuest.

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 jhat to take
Documents
• FliWht info £reNuiredz £Printouts of e-tickets may be reNuired at the borderz.

• Hnsurance info £reNuiredz £jith photocopiesz.

• Passport £reNuiredz £jith photocopiesz.

• CeNuired visas or vaccination certigcates £reNuiredz £jith photocopiesz.

• Vouchers and pre-departure information £reNuiredz.

’oney matters
LPE!DH!K ’O!E"
jhen it comes to spendinW money on the trip, every traveller is a little diRerent.
"ou know your spendinW habits better than we do, so please budWet an appropriate
amount for thinWs like optional meals, drinks, shoppinW, optional activities, and laundry.
’ake sure you have read the itinerary and inclusions thorouWhly so you know what is
included in the trip price and what you may need to pay for while travellinW.

’EABL !OT H!+B(DED

je recommend (LD250 for meals not included.

VHET!A’'
"ou can use your credit/debit card in AT’s, which are common throuWhout Vietnam.
These machines dispense cash in V!D £Vietnamese donWz. +redit/debit cards arenQt
accepted for small payments in Vietnam so please ensure you have V!D cash to cover
daily expenses. +lean banknotes in small denominations are most useful. There is
no need to brinW lots of cash with you unless you prefer not to use AT’s. "ou can
obtain V!D cash prior to arrivinW in Vietnam, throuWh normal outlets such as banks
and currency exchanWe o;ces.

THPPH!K
TippinW can be an appropriate way to recoWnise Wreat service when travellinW. jhile it
may not be customary in your home country, it is an entrenched feature of the tourism
industry across many of our destinations and is Wreatly appreciated by the people who
take care of you durinW your travels. Ht is always best to avoid tippinW with coins, very
small denomination notes, or dirty and ripped notes, as this can be reWarded as an
insult rather than the Woodwill Westure it is intended to be.

OPTHO!AB THPPH!K 7HTT"

On Day 1 of your trip, your tour leader may discuss with you the idea of operatinW a
Wroup tippinW kitty, whereby everybody contributes an eNual amount and your tour
leader distributes tips for drivers, local Wuides, hotel staR and other services included
on your trip. This excludes restaurant tips for meals not included in your itinerary. The
leader will keep a runninW record of all monies spent which can be checked at any time,
and any funds remaininW at the end of the tour will be returned to Wroup members. je
have found that this is easiest way to avoid the hassles of needinW small chanWe and
knowinW when and what is an appropriate amount to tip. Participation in this kitty is at
your own discretion, and you are welcome to manaWe your own tippinW separately if
you prefer. Please note the tippinW kitty excludes tips for your tour leader.

Optional tippinW kitty for this trip' (LD 1M per person £can be paid in V!Dz.

"O(C BEADEC
"ou may also consider tippinW your leader for outstandinW service throuWhout your
trip. The amount is entirely a personal preference however as a Wuideline (L 3-6 per
person £in a currency relevant for your destinationz, per day can be used. Of course
you are free to tip more or less as you see gt, dependinW on your perception of service
Nuality and the lenWth and involvement of your leader on your trip.

+O!TH!KE!+" F(!DL
je try to plan for every eventuality, but there are still some thinWs beyond our control.

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 je reserve the riWht to chanWe an itinerary after departure due to local circumstances
or a Force ’a?eure Event. Hn such emerWency circumstances, the additional cost of
any necessary itinerary alterations will be covered by you. Please note we are not
responsible for any incidental expenses that may be incurred as a result of the chanWe
of itineraries includinW but not limited to visas, vaccinations or non-refundable GiWhts.
’ake sure you have access to an extra (L 500 for emerWencies £e.W. severe weather,
natural disasters, civil unrestz or other events that result in unavoidable chanWes to
the itinerary £e.W. transport strikes or cancellations, airport closuresz. Lometimes these
thinWs necessitate last-minute chanWes to enable our trips to continue to run, and as a
result, there may be some extra costs involved. The recommended amount is listed in
(LD for the relatability of universal travellers, however, local currency may be needed
once in the country to cover these costs.

+O’’HLLHO!L
(nfortunately, commissions in exchanWe for recommendinW particular shops or
restaurants are an inWrained part of the tourism industry. Cather than turninW a blind
eye, weQve tried to leWitimise the practise with a centralised fund. ’oneys are collected
from recommended and fully vetted suppliers and funnelled back into our business.
This keeps the trip cost low £for us and for youz and makes sure you only Wet the best
experiences.

Hf youQre unhappy with any places your leader recommends, or feel the Nuality of the
trip is beinW compromised in any way, please let us know in your feedback.

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KettinW there U loWistics
Arrival +omplications
je donSt expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you are unable
to commence your trip as scheduled, as soon as possible please contact your startinW
point hotel, reNuestinW that you speak to or leave a messaWe for your Wuide £if you
are not on a Wroup tour please refer to the emerWency contact details provided in this
dossierz.

oininW point instructions

Hntrepid can assist with pre-bookinW an arrival transfer from the airport - enNuire
with your aWent. Please advise your GiWht arrival details at least 14 days prior to your
departure.

Hf you have pre-booked an arrival transfer you will be met as you exit the Terminal :all
by a transfer representative holdinW an Hntrepid siWn. Hf you cannot gnd your transfer
representative, or if your GiWht is delayed, please call our hotline on )84 903 11M MM0.
Please note that neither the driver nor any representative should ask you for additional
payment.

’etered taxi ranks are available outside the airport entrance. Exit the +ustoms :all and
walk throuWh the airport exit Wates A4 and A5 on level 1. "ou will gnd !oi qai Airport
Taxis £)84 4 3886 8888z readily available. !oi qai Airport Taxi drivers wear a yellow
uniform shirt. Taxi fare to your hotel in town will cost approx. V!D350,000.00 in total.
Please note these taxis wonSt use a meter, but Wenerally charWe a gxed fare. Please avoid
taxi touts who tell you that they have a metered taxi parked outside the airport.

Alternate Finish point description

FeaturinW free ji-Fi and Gat-screen TVs in rooms, TD :otel LaiWon is a 10-minute walk
from qen Thanh ’arket and +ity Theatre.

Air-conditioned rooms feature classic wood furnishinWs and Gat-screen satellite TVs.
For convenience, Wuests have the use of an electric kettle and safe. Private bathrooms
have a hairdryer and hot/cold shower. LtaR at the 24-hour reception can provide
car hire and laundry services and the restaurant serves a ranWe of local Vietnamese
specialties. Ht is open 24 hours a day.

Alternate Finish point instructions

Hntrepid can assist with pre-bookinW a departure transfer from the airport - enNuire with
your aWent. Please advise your GiWht arrival details at least 14 days prior to the start of
your trip.

Hf you have pre-booked a departure transfer your leader will advise your pick up time
the day before your trip ends.

Taxi fare from your hotel to the airport will cost approx. V!D120,000.00. Please ask
your leader or hotel staR for assistance in arranWinW a taxi.

Finish point instructions

Hf you have a congrmed departure transfer your leader will advise your pickup time the
day before your trip ends.

Alternatively, please ask your leader or hotel staR for assistance in arranWinW a taxi or
instructions to reach the airport by public transport.

Bocal GiWhts Hnternational GiWhts

All local GiWhts are included in the cost +heck-in times and baWWaWe
of your tour unless otherwise noted. Ht allowances/restrictions vary by airline
is important that we have your passport and can chanWe at any time. For the
information at the time of bookinW in order most up-to-date information for your
to process these tickets. Hnternal GiWht GiWht, please contact your airline. je

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 tickets are issued locally and will be Wiven recommend checkinW in online in advance
Airport transfers to you prior to the GiWht departure. to avoid potential delays at the airport.

!eed a liftY je can also arranWe

transfers to/from the hotel so
contact us to enNuire.

Visas
All countries reNuire a valid passport £with a minimum 6 months validityz. +ontact
your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa reNuirements, or
see your travel aWent. HTSL "O(C CELPO!LHqHBHT" TO :AVE T:E +OCCE+T TCAVEB
DO+(’E!TATHO!.

Are you coveredY Travel Hnsurance

Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. jhen
qefore headinW oR on your
travellinW on a Wroup trip, you will not be permitted to ?oin the Wroup until evidence of
adventure we encouraWe you to
travel insurance has been siWhted by your Wuide, who will take note of your insurance
make sure you have adeNuate
details. jhen selectinW a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients
insurance. Even thouWh the chance
must have medical coveraWe and that we reNuire a minimum coveraWe of (LD 200,000
of needinW medical attention
for repatriation and emerWency rescue. je stronWly recommend that the policy also
on your trip are small, nobody
covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailmen and loss of luWWaWe and personal
wants to gnd themselves with an
eRects. Hf you have credit card insurance we reNuire proof of purchase of the trip £a
expensive medical bill didnSt buy
receipt of credit card statementz with a credit card in your name. +ontact your bank
insurance before they departed.
for details of their participatinW insurer, the level of coveraWe and emerWency contact
je have partnered with jorld telephone number.
!omads who specialise in
adventure travel insurance. For a :ealth U ’edical
small cost you can be covered Please consult your doctor for up to date medical information prior to your departure.
and know you have a safety net
should anythinW happen durinW Transport notes
your travels.
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+lick here for a Nuote +ompartments will be 4 berth to 6 berth dependinW on seasonal variations and
the Wroup congWuration. je aim to secure 4 berth compartments where possible.
A sheet, pillow and blanket are provided, althouWh some travellers prefer to brinW
their own sleepinW sheet. PassenWers of diRerent Wenders may be reNuired to share a
compartment and there will be occasions where youSll be sharinW with local travellers
or travellers who are not part of your Wroup. On occasion the Wroup may be split
between several carriaWes, however your leader will coordinate and Wive further
information on the trip.

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Hmportant information
1. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of bookinW
£includinW any middle names listed on your passportz for train tickets. Fees may apply
for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be
reNuired to cover the cost of issuinW new tickets.
2. A sinWle supplement is available if youQd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The
sinWle supplement excludes Days 5 U 9 £overniWht trainz where you will be in shared
accommodation and is sub?ect to availability. Please speak to your bookinW aWent for
further information.

Lafety and Lecurity

’any national Wovernments provide a reWularly updated advice service on safety issues
involved with international travel. je recommend that you check your WovernmentSs
advice for their latest travel information before departure. je stronWly recommend
the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travellinW, for the safe keepinW of your
passport, air tickets, travellersS cheNues, cash and other valuable items. Beave your
valuable ?ewellery at home - you wonSt need it while travellinW. A lock is recommended
for securinW your luWWaWe. jhen travellinW on a Wroup trip, please note that your Wuide
has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it is deemed
necessary due to safety concerns. "our Wuide will accompany you on all included
activities. DurinW your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests,
relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. jhile your Wuide will assist you
with options available in a Wiven location please note that any optional activities you
undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we oRer no representations about the
safety of the activity or the standard of the operators runninW them. Please use your
own Wood ?udWment when selectinW an activity in your free time. AlthouWh the cities
visited on tour are Wenerally safe durinW the day, there can be risks to wanderinW
throuWhout any ma?or city at niWht. Ht is our recommendation to stay in small Wroups
and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or durinW niWht-time excursions.

jater based activities have an element of danWer and excitement built into them.
je recommend only participatinW in water based activities when accompanied by a
Wuide£sz. je make every reasonable eRort to ensure the fun and adventurous element
of any water based activities £in countries with varyinW deWrees of operatinW standardsz
have a balanced approach to safety. Ht is our policy not to allow your Wuide to make
arranWements on your behalf for water-based activities that are not accompanied by
Wuide£sz.

LwimminW, includinW snorkellinW, is always at your own risk.

EmerWency fund
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional (LD 200 £or
eNuivalentz as an SemerWencyS fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control
£ex. a natural disasterz reNuire a chanWe to our planned route. This is a rareoccurrence&

Airport Transfer
Hf you have purchased an arrival throuWh the tour operator or if an arrival transfer is
included in the cost of your tour, please note that'

"our arrival transfer has been arranWed based on GiWht information provided to us Hf you
are advised of a GiWht schedule chanWe within 48 hours of your scheduled arrival time,
we will do our best to rearranWe your arrival transfer however we cannot Wuarantee
this. Hf your arrival transfer does not arrive within 30 minutes after you have exited the
arrivals area please take a taxi to your start point hotel.

A couple of rules
HlleWal druWs will not be tolerated on any trips. PossessinW or usinW druWs not only
contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the Wroup at risk. LmokinW
mari?uana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is
not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards

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everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world
the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this
philosophy. Our Wuides have the riWht to expel any member of the Wroup if druWs are
found in their possession or if they use prostitutes.

Htinerary Disclaimer +ancellations

jhile it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain Deposits are non-refundable and
amount of Gexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or cancellation terms vary by trip, please see
desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where the specigc bookinW conditions. Hf the
our ?ourney will take us. Due to our style of travel and the reWions we visit, travel can tour operator or The Adventure People
be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a Weneral Wuide to the tour and reWion cancel the trip you will receive a full refund
and any mention of specigc destinations or wildlife is by no means a Wuarantee that includinW the deposit payment.
they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations
depend on gnal permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and sub?ect to vary due to
local circumstances.

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