MARRAKECH AND THE VALLEY OF THE ROSES A centre-based walking holiday in Morocco's Valley of the Roses and time to explore Marrakech Meet the Berbers and rose farmers in Morocco's Atlas Mountains Centre-based en-suite accommodation and all meals included Daily walks through Morocco's secret valleys and gardens Time to explore the UNESCO Jemaa el Fna and bustling Marrakech
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Morocco, Trek & Walk, 8 Days 2 nights homestay, 3 nights gite / hostel, 2 nights hotel, 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, max group size: 12, 4 days trekking, max. altitude 2260m
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Introduction This charming week of walking follows footpaths and ancient trade routes across the land of the Damascena rose a region of timeless villages in Morocco's High Atlas. During the holiday we’ll meet rose farmers and discover an unchanged landscape in a remote region of Morocco. Renowned for their fine fragrance, the beautiful Damascena rose is known the world over for its use in rose water and perfumes. From Marrakech we take a panoramic drive over the spectacular Tizi n' Tichka Pass before arriving in the ‘Valley of the Roses.' In modern day Morocoo, this hidden region has become the centre for the country's valuable and sacred rose-oil industry and gives a genuine insight into Berber culture. This charming centre-based walking week takes us through groves of walnut trees and dates palms as we hike through beautiful valley all the time surrounded by peaks of the High Atlas. Each day we'll enjoy an easy walk in a contrasting area before returning to our family-run gite in the afternoon. At the end of our walking adventure we'll return to magical Marrakech and head out in the evening as the city comes to life. If you’re looking for a centre-based cultural walking holiday and an opportunity to get up close to the Berbers, plus time to explore Marrakech, then this relaxed walking week is the perfect choice!
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Is this holiday for you? The maximum altitude attained on this trek is not high (2260m). This means that no-one should have any difficulty with acclimatisation to the altitude. However, the trek does involve a fair amount of ascent and descent and most days are approximately 5 to 6 hours walking. At the time of our visit, the weather is ideal for trekking, not too hot. For most of the route, we are following well-established routes between valleys and villages which are suitable for mules and very straightforward for walkers.
Holiday Itinerary Day 1: Meet at the group hotel in Marrakech. Complimentary transfers from Marrakech Airport are provided. On arrival in Marrakech you will be met by a KE representative who will assist with the short transfer to the group hotel. Depending on your flight arrival time and after settling in you may wish to explore. Marrakech is a colourful city and despite most people thinking the souk is a labyrinth, the centre is extremely easy to get around. Most people head for the central square of the Djemaa-el-Fna beneath the beautiful tower of the Koutoubia Mosque. KE Land Only package services begin with the evening meal.
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Day 2: Panoramic transfer to the Kasbah town of Ouarzazate and our gite accommodation in the village of Boutaghar. Today we leave the magic of Marrakech and drive towards the Valley of the Roses. Our journey takes us through a rich variety of contrasting scenery and we'll enjoy panoramic views, especially from the Tizi n'Tichka Pass before continuing to the spectacular town of Ouarzazate 'Door of the Desert.' Formerly a French foreign legion post in the 1920's, this amazing Kasbah garrison town has attracted film directors for decades, due to its amazing location and quirkiness. Iconic movies from Lawrence of Arabia, Jewel of the Nile, Kingdom of Heaven, Prince of Persia and even Gladiator were filmed here! After exploring and stretching our legs we'll head eastwards towards our family run
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gite accommodation in Tamaloutet and our base for the next five nights. With an excellent location and built in Berber style, this family ruin gite offers excellent views of the mountains plus a lovely terrace to relax on. After checking in, there will be time to freshen up before meeting up for dinner.
ACCOMMODATION GITE / HOSTEL
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Day 3: Hike through the Valley of the Roses before ascending to terraces for colourful views. Once we've enjoyed breakfast, we have the added bonus of walking directly from our accommodation as we follow mule trails into the 'Valley of the Roses." During March, April and May mountain gardens become lush areas carpeted with the Damascena rose. Introduced by the pilgrims of Damascus, roses have become a valuable flower, with the petals used in the production of Morocco's famous rose oil. Depending on the seasons weather the roses may either be budding, in full bloom or if we are lucky, we may be able to see the rose harvest at the celebrations of the 'Rose Festival' (the date of the harvest varies from year to year depending on when the roses are blooming due to weather patterns). To appreciate this florally wonderful spectacular, we ascend a little further onto verdant terraces and reach a spectacular vantage point looking back across the valley. Walking onwards through timeless villages in this hidden corner of the Atlas we arrive at our family run accommodation in the afternoon, just in time to enjoy traditional Moroccan tea.
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TIME 5 HRS WALKING HOURS
Day 4: Walk through traditional villages and farms for panoramic views of Mount Mgoun. Today's walk crosses the trails of nomadic tribes as we pass through the Berber groves of El-Qadi. Life has changed very little in this charming region of Morocco as walnut and almond groves are cultivated by hand. As we continue we may be lucky enough to view the beautiful peak and spectacular ridge of Mount Mgoun (40686m). Due to its amazing position and grandeur, rival tribes would descend from high mountain settlements into the villages below. We can enjoy refreshments at traditional cottages as we learn more of the local life in this fascinating hidden area of Morocco. Depending on our arrival time at the group accommodation, you may prefer to relax and read or head into the village for sunset stroll.
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TIME 5 - 6 HRS WALKING HOURS
ASCENT 700M
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DESCENT 350M
Day 5: Explore trails dotted with juniper and tamarix amongst foothills of the High Atlas. This morning we enjoy a dramatic change of landscape on a longer day of walking. Our ascent takes us from green agricultural terraces up onto the lower slopes of the High Atlas mountain range. During the day there will be plenty of time to pause, take photographs and appreciate the distant rocky pinnacles of Jebel Sahro to the South, whilst to the north we are rewarded with a panorama of the High Atlas. As we continue our gradual climb towards the village of Aguerd Zega our trail is dotted with juniper and tamarix trees. If we lucky we may see herds of goats tended to by nomadic Berber shepherds. The friendly village Aguerd Zega is our resting place for this evening.
ACCOMMODATION GITE / HOSTEL
TIME 6 HRS WALKING HOURS
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Day 6: Experience colourful Moroccan life in the villages of Ait Marou, Meguellouna and Boutaghrar. Descending from the High Atlas we return to traditional Moroccan village life as we head down from the beautifully barren slops of Mgoun. Our walk leads us through the villages of Ait Marou, Meguellouna and Boutaghrar. Depending on the time of year, our descent follows the wadi of Mgoun River and depending on the water levels, we may have to get our feet wet (it is useful to have some sturdy sandals to hand). Returning to the lush valleys the air is filled with floral scents once more, as oleander bushes flourish alongside dates palms and walnut trees. Along the trail we'll find restful spots from which to appreciate the dramatic beauty of the Mgoun gorge. On arrival into Boutaghrar, we may get shown the process of rose oil production. To round off this superb week of walking we enjoy a traditional Berber dinner for our final night in the mountains.
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DESCENT 300M
TIME 6 HRS WALKING HOURS
Day 7: Early morning transfer to Marrakech. Afternoon to explore Marrakech. This morning we leave the mountains and return to Marrakech (approx 5-6 hours). Arriving around lunchtime, the rest of the day is at leisure to explore the vibrant sounds and smells of Marrakech. Marrakech has a UNESCO listed medina which is the perfect place to wander and hunt for the fantastic souvenirs that Morocco is famed for! The surrounding cafes and roof terraces are fantastic for people watching until sunset when the Djemma el Fna comes to life, complete with an array of stalls, acrobats and artists! We will meet in the evening to enjoy a final Moroccan dinner together.
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Day 8: Departure Day. Complimentary transfers to Marrakech Airport are provided. KE group package services end after breakfast. For those clients with evening flights the remainder of the day is free to explore the streets, souks and colourful sights of Marrakech. Complimentary airport transfers are provided.
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Extend Your Holiday Extensions When booking your holiday, you will be able to 'add an extension option'. Once we have received your booking we will contact you to discuss additional services required for the extension and to take any additional deposit.
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Imperial Cities Of Morocco This exotic extension starts in Meknes, the beautiful 17th-century imperial headquarters of Sultan Moulay Ismael. A fortified citywithin-a-city complete with elaborate palaces, decorative mosques, mystical dungeons and charming gardens! After exploring the heart of Meknes we move onto the atmospheric UNESCO Roman masterpiece of Volubilis, the best preserved archaeological site in the country and an atmospheric place to explore. However nothing can prepare us for the magical riot of Fez, with its UNESCO old town and city walls extending for 10 miles! The fantastic medina, mediaeval Fez el Bali and the modern "ville nouvelle" is a wonderful melting pot on the senses. We finish in cosmopolitan Rabat, complete with tree-lined boulevards and beautiful colonial architecture. This fantastic extension ensures you are completely immersed in a variety of contrasting cities! (Please note this extension includes a local driver but not a KE leader. This gives you more freedom to explore at leisure pre/ post KE group trip).
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Essaouira Riad And Atlantic Coast Friendly Essaouira provides a beautiful base for this colouful Atlantic Coast extension which offers a fantastic start or end to our holidays in Morocco. Described as the prettiest town in the country, the UNESCO port and medina are a riot of colour and activity. To ensure a relaxing time in Essaouira we take care of private return transfers and riad accommodation for 3 nights at the comfortable Riad Maison du Sud, situated within the ramparts of the medina and just a few minutes walk from the sea. Redecorated in Moorish style, it has a snug sitting room and
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sunny roof terrace with views of the Mellah and the Atlantic Ocean. Essaouira has plenty of things to so and do so we leave your days free for you to enjoy at leisure. This extension starts and ends in Marrakech.
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Holiday Information What's Included • • • • •
An experienced professional local leader Marrakech Airport transfers (on first and last day of itinerary) All land transport involved in the itinerary All accommodation as described All meals
What's Not Included • • • •
Travel insurance Visa fees Tips for local staff Miscellaneous expenses - souvenirs and drinks etc
Food On trek, the food is a mixture of local and Western, all purchased locally and cooked for us by our trek cooks. Breakfasts are continental style, with tea and coffee, orange juice, cereals including muesli, bread, jam, honey and cheese. Lunch usually starts with the Berber specialty of mint tea, followed by a buffet of rice, pasta or cous cous, with a freshly prepared salad - onion, tomatoes, green peppers, grated carrot, green beans, with tinned sweetcorn or peas added. Hard and soft cheeses, tinned fish, olives, biscuits and bread are also on the lunchtime menu. Dinner starts off with soup and bread. The main course is usually rice, pasta, cous-cous, spaghetti or chips, with a vegetable stew (tagine). There will be some meat (usually chicken, lamb or beef). However, meat is not prominent in the menu. All dishes come with traditional sauces which are rarely (spicy) hot. Desserts usually consist of fruit, including tinned fruit. To round off dinner, there is the usual range of hot drinks.
Meal Plan All meals are included in the holiday price from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 8.
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Joining Arrangements & Transfers All clients arriving on day 1 and departing on day 8 will be provided with an airport transfer free of charge. You MUST provide your full flight details and should let us know if you do NOT wish to have an airport transfer . Clients intending to make their own transfer arrangements at Marrakech Airport should note that taxis are available outside the arrivals hall at all times. They are equipped with meters but most taxi drivers are reluctant to use them and you should either insist on a meter or agree the fare before setting off. The standard fare to the city in a "petit taxi" should be no more than £6 though you may have to pay a little more if arriving late at night. The airport is approximately 4 miles from the city and the journey takes 10 - 15 minutes.
Accommodation During this trip the group will spend 2 nights in a tourist class hotel Marrakech. While there are many more expensive hotels in Marrakech, we try to strike the right balance of a comfortable and conveniently located hotel while maintaining a really good value holiday. In the Valley of the Roses there are 5 nights in a family run gite to give a real cultural and traditional experience. All accommodation is based on twin sharing and en-suite. If you are travelling by yourself you will be paired up with another single client of the same sex. Single rooms are available for a supplementary cost. Additional nights in Marrakech are available either at the group hotel or in a range of different hotels and riads. For extra hotel nights and single supplement costs please contact the KE office.
Group Leader & Support Staff The group will be led by an experienced professional English-speaking Moroccan guide.
Spending Money Approximately £130 (or equivalent in US dollars or Euros) should be allowed for miscellaneous expenses including approximately £30-£40 tips for your trek crew. This should also be sufficient to cover soft drinks and snacks. Marrakech is a great place for souvenir buying and all major credit cards are accepted. If you are intending to buy expensive items, you should budget accordingly. It is not necessary to purchase Moroccan currency (Dirham) outside the country. You can withdraw money in local currency from ATM’s in the arrivals hall of the airport or in Marrakech itself, or your travel money can be carried in the form of cash. Sterling, Euros and US dollars are easily exchanged. Credit cards can be used to purchase goods and it is a good idea to carry one in case of emergency.
Guidance On Tipping Tips are the accepted way of saying ‘thank you’ to your local guides and porters. They do not form part of their wages and any tips they receive are seen as a personal thank you from group members. For our part, we advise local teams that tips are not a duty or a prerequisite but are a bonus and entirely dependent on the service that was given. For your trek crew we recommend that you give a tip if you feel that their services have met your satisfaction. We will provide guidelines on how much to tip the local staff along with your joining instructions but it should be remembered that this is your ‘thank-you’ to the crew and the final amount should be decided by the group. We estimate that approximately £30 per group member should provide an appropriate level of tips. However, for the KE leader, we leave the tipping amount totally at your own discretion.
Baggage Allowance
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Your baggage on trek will be carried by pack animals. The packed weight of your main bag whilst trekking should be no more than 15 kgs. (33 pounds). It is possible to leave clothes or other items not required on trek at the group hotel.
Free KE Gift When You Book As a way to thank all our clients we offer a Free Gift for every holiday that you book with us. The range of gifts available is related to your KE Explorers Club status and the number of trips you have completed. Choose from KE T-shirts, Buffs, Trek bags plus many more. Alternatively, instead of selecting a free gift, you can choose for KE to make a £10 donation to the Juniper Trust Charity on your behalf. Simply select your Free Gift or choose to make a donation in your My KE account once you have booked your holiday.
* Please note that postage & package costs will be charged for Trek Bags sent outside of the UK. For current costs please view details on Free Gifts.
Altitude This holiday involves going to moderately high altitude. During the course of your trip you will reach altitudes in excess of 2000 metres. Most people will have no difficulty with this level of altitude but before coming on the holiday, we recommend you read the advice on trekking at altitude on our website which can be viewed via the link below. You can also talk to one of our trekking experts if you have any concerns about altitude. www.keadventure.com/page/altitude.html
Group Size And Holiday Status For each holiday there is a minimum number of participants required to enable it to go ahead. Once the minimum number is reached, the trip status will change from 'Available' to 'Guaranteed to run'. You can check the trip status for each departure in ‘Dates and Prices’ table. Other than in exceptional circumstances, we will not cancel a trip once it has achieved this guaranteed to run status and so you are free to proceed with your international flight booking and other travel arrangements.
General Information Passport & Visas A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required. The information that we provide is for UK passport holders. Please check the relevant embassy or consulate for other nationalities. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents and visas for your holiday. Visa requirements and charges are subject to change without notice. If you are travelling outside the EU you should have at least 2 blank pages in your passport for each country that you visit.
Visa Morocco UK and USA passport holders do not require a visa for short stays.
Health & Vaccinations You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you require any specific vaccinations or other preventive measures. You should be up to date with routine courses and boosters as recommended in the UK e.g.
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diphtheria-tetanus-polio and measles-mumps-rubella, along with hepatitis A and typhoid. A good online resource is Travel Health Pro.
Currency The unit of currency in Morocco is the Dhiram.
Electricity Supply & Plug We recommend you check if you require an adaptor for your electrical items at: http://www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plugs-and-sockets/
Preparing For Your Trip It makes a lot of sense to spend some time before coming on a trekking holiday, getting some additional exercise. The fitter you are, after all, the more enjoyable you will find the experience. For this trip you need to be aerobically fit and also capable for walking for 5 - 7 hours each day for 4 days . We would suggest that you adopt a weekly exercise regime building up to departure. Regular walking in hill or back country is the best preparation but if this is not possible, regular exercise with your preferred sport or pastime such as jogging or swimming, will develop better fitness and stamina. Whatever your exercise regime, before departure, we suggest that you try to fit in a number of long walks in hilly country.
Know Before You Go As a reputable tour operator, KE supports the British Foreign & Commonwealth Offices ‘Know before you go’ campaign to enable British citizens to prepare for their journeys overseas, and we recommend that all KE travellers take a look at the FCO Travel Advice for their chosen destination on the official FCO website: www.fco.gov.uk. North Americans can also check out the U.S. Department of State website: www.travel.state.gov for essential travel advice and tips. KE treat the safety and security of all clients as the most important aspect of any trip we organise. We would not run any trip that we did not consider reasonably safe. Should the FCO advise against travel for any reason, we will contact everyone booked to travel to discuss the situation. We receive regular updates direct from the FCO and are in constant touch with our contacts on the ground. If you have any questions about government travel advice, please call our office.
Climate The region of the Valley of the Roses is extremely hot in the summer months. However, from late October through to mid April we can expect to find very pleasant temperatures for trekking. Daytime temperatures will be around 20 to 25°C, dropping close to freezing point at night at our highest camps. This part of the world receives very little rainfall and we can anticipate fine weather. However, weather in mountainous areas is notoriously difficult to predict, and rain or even short-lived storms can occur.
Flight Information Flight Inclusive Or Land Only? On our website we display a UK Flight inclusive package price and Land only package price for the majority of our holidays.
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Land Only Notes We sell this holiday on a Land Only basis and recommend that you book your flights to Marrakech Airport, which is approximately 15 minutes drive away from the group hotel in downtown Marrakech. Please refer to the 'Joining Arrangements and Transfers' for further details. Flights SHOULD NOT be booked until you have received your booking confirmation and the departure is showing 'Guaranteed to Run' or 'Limited'. If flying from the UK there are a number of low cost airlines offering flights to Marrakech. These include Easyjet who have flights from London, Manchester & Glasgow, Thomson Airways who have flights from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol & Glasgow and Ryanair who have flights from London. If you would prefer to book a 'flight inclusive package' using scheduled airlines from the UK please contact our flights department for a quote. Whilst flight prices are likely to be more expensive you will benefit from full financial protection.
Flight Options From The US For help and advice with booking your flights, we recommend you consult our friends at Exito Travel, airfare specialists since 1994. The air team at Exito are familiar with our destinations and know the airports, best airlines and potential pitfalls. If there is ever a flight change, cancellation or air-related issue before or during your travels, it's nice to know you have someone on the Exito air team looking after you. Visit their website at: www.exitotravel.com or contact the team on:
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Why Choose KE Adventure Travel? Why Choose KE Adventure Travel? Experience KE has 31 years experience of adventure travel worldwide. All of our holidays are accompanied by an experienced leader, some of whom have worked with KE groups for many years. Many are professional guides and instructors with an unrivalled knowledge of the areas in which they work. In many parts of the world, we recruit local guides with appropriate training and experience. In addition to having the technical skills to ensure your safety, KE expects its leaders to be active members of the group. A leader should be fun to travel with and ready to share with you their enthusiasm for adventure travel and their knowledge of the area. Alongside the group leader, there will be a local support crew, which could be just a driver, or a complete team of guides, drivers, porters, muleherders and cooks. The hard work of our support crews, along with the fascinating insight they can offer into their local culture, is integral to providing you with the very best adventure travel experience. The team of KE office staff is amongst the most experienced in the business, with the proven ability to set up and operate a worldwide programme of adventures. Every one has adventure travel at heart and joins at least one trip a year. It is this depth of experience that makes KE stand out from other adventure travel operators. When you contact KE, by phone or e-mail, or visit our office, you will find the help and advice you need, from someone who has actually done the trip and can give you the benefit of their first-hand experience. KE can guarantee the very best in trek support, excellent food, a good standard of hotel and camp accommodation, plus the back up of one of the most respected companies in the business. Client satisfaction is at
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the top of our agenda and almost 50% of our bookings each year come from repeat business. If you are looking for adventure then look no further than KE.
RESPONSIBLE TOURISM AND AWARDS Responsible Tourism has always fitted naturally with KEs travel ethic. It is important to us that our clients are not the only beneficiaries of the travel experience, but that we share a two-way relationship with the areas that we visit. We make sure that our local staff are well treated and well paid, we respect indigenous cultures, take care to protect the environment and make the most of every opportunity to make a positive contribution wherever we travel. In addition to holding an AITO 5-star Sustainable Tourism rating, we are recipients of AITO’s Achievement in Sustainable Tourism Award in recognition of the work carried out over the past 20 years, giving back to the communities and areas we visit. We have been awarded Highly Commended status in the Best Tour Operator category of the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards, and were named Best Trekking Operator on Earth by National Geographic Magazine, whose criteria included commitment to responsible tourism. We continue to travel responsibly, and more information on our policy, practice, and specific projects can be found at www.keadventure.com, and on the website of our partner charity the Juniper Trust: www.junipertrust.co.uk. KEs Mountain Code is issued to our staff, trek leaders and overseas agents, and we recommend it to our clients, too!
Your Complete Financial Protection KE Adventure Travel is a fully licensed and bonded tour operator. We are a member of the Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO), bonded with the CAA (ATOL 2808) and ABTA licensed (W4341). You can book your trip with KE Adventure Travel in complete confidence that all monies you pay for a trip are fully protected.
BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY Making a Booking The easiest way to make your booking is online. You will need to pay a deposit at the time of booking. This is normally £200 but for some holidays with special permit fees or internal flights, this may be more. The amount of deposit required for an individual holiday is given on the dates and prices page of the holiday. Late bookings will require full payment. We cannot confirm any booking until we receive your fully completed booking form.
Adventure Travel Insurance IMPORTANT - It is a condition of joining any of our trips that you are insured against medical and personal accident risks (to include repatriation costs, air ambulance and helicopter rescue services). We also strongly recommend that you take out holiday cancellation insurance, as all deposits paid are non-refundable. Please ensure that your insurer is aware of your KE Adventure itinerary and can agree to cover the activities being undertaken. You will then need to advise us of your policy details and complete an Insurance Declaration Form. CAMPBELL IRVINE DIRECT travel insurance is available to EU residents and will cover the majority of KE Adventure holidays. It has been designed to provide cover for activities normally excluded by other insurers such as trekking, mountain biking and climbing. Please note that certain activities may attract a higher premium. In addition ‘Campbell Irvine Direct’ cannot provide cover for KE climbing trips above 6000m. Cover for these can be obtained through either the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) or Snowcard. TRAVELEX is a USA based insurer offering travel insurance, which can be used by US citizens and US residents only. KE recommends the "Travelex Select" package for our holidays. If your holiday involves using mountaineering
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equipment (ropes, harness or crampons), for climbing or glacial travel, you should consider the "Adventure Plus Pak" optional upgrade on the Travelex Select Plan. Please refer to the 'Description of Coverage' for a summary of the terms, conditions, exclusions and limitations of the applicable Protection Plan. This policy will also cover KE climbing trips above 6000m.
We hope that this trip notes has answered most of your questions. Please feel free to contact us and speak to one of our experts.
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Equipment List The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum.
You Must Bring The Following Items: • Hiking boots • Trainers or sandals for river crossings • Lightweight thermal or fleece gloves • Socks • Waterproof jacket • Fleece jacket or jumper • Baselayer shirts (short sleeve & long sleeve) • Shirts or T-shirts (wicking) • Trekking trousers • Lightweight waterproof over-trousers • Underwear • Sunhat • Warm hat • Sunglasses • Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.) • Water bottles 1 Litre (x2) • Sleeping bag (comfort rated -5ºC)* • Antibacterial handwash • Washbag and toiletries • Small towel • Daypack 25 litres • Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag contents dry) • Headtorch and spare batteries • Small padlock (to lock your KE kit bag) • Basic First Aid Kit including: Antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, Insect repellent, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite)
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The Following Items Are Optional: • Trekking poles • Sleeping bag liner • Duvet (down) jacket (especially March and November) • Gaiters (useful when walking through thorny sections) • Trainers or sandals for camp • Spare laces • Shorts • Toilet roll • Camera • Pen-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage) • Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape) • Travel clothes • Flavouring for drinking water eg. Vit C tablets/powdered juice
Notes Equipment Hire: Items marked * can be hired / rented through KE Adventure Travel. Please make all requests at least 6 weeks prior to the trip departure date as there is a limited supply. Mattresses are provided in the gites and homestay.
Please note: This document was downloaded on 27 Jan 2017, and the trip is subject to change.
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