PUGLIA - ON FOOT IN FORGOTTEN ITALY A Mediterranean walking holiday in Italy exploring Alberobello in Puglia, home of the charming "trulli" Stay in UNESCO Alberobello, home of the pretty "trulli" houses The beautiful hill-top towns of Ostuni and Monte San Angelo Coastal walking along the wild and dramatic Gargano Peninsula Explore UNESCO Matera or the baroque masterpiece of Lecce
HOLIDAY CODE PWW
Italy, Trek & Walk, 8 Days 7 nights hotel, 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners, max group size: 16, 5 days walking and 1 free day for sightseeing, max altitude - 800 metres
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Introduction The beautiful 'heel' of Italy is home to the country’s longest coastline, a spectacular 800km of breath-taking landscapes, rugged national parks, limestone cliffs, endless olive groves, remote beaches, picturesque whitewashed villages and dramatic castles. Described as the "bread basket of Italy," Puglia offers some of the country's most fantastic food and amazing wines, alongside stunning walking. We explore the region with relaxing walks, ensuring there is plenty of time to explore the beautiful towns and villages the area is famed for. After starting in the coastal town of Bari, with its old town and pretty harbour, we head to the spectacular Gargano Peninsula National Park, our base for three spectacular days of walking. Described as one of Italy’s most beautiful national parks, we'll hike along shepherd trails and pilgrimage paths to explore one of Europe’s most important sites, the isolated and striking hill-top town of Monte San Angelo. Next, the dramatic canyon of Ripe Rosse and the spectacular high cliffs of Monte Saraceno, before the striking hill-top village of Ostuni, with its enchanting labyrinth of narrow streets, beautiful white-washed architecture and far reaching sea views. A well planned free day at our mid-week base in Bari, leaves you free to discover either the fantastic UNESCO troglodyte town of Matera, a real highlight of the region or Lecce, the "Florence of Southern Italy" both easily accessible by excellent public train connections. However we leave the best to last and a definite highlight of the week is our final night in UNESCO Alberobello. Famed for its conical topped limestone Trulli houses, Alberobello resembles a town straight out of a fairy tale, complete with roofs decorated in astronomical and pagan symbols. If you are looking for a walking holiday in a forgotten area of Italy which offers superb coastal walking, plenty of sunshine, fantastic food, and beautiful architecture, then this is the only choice!
Is this holiday for you? This is a relaxed Mediterranean hiking holiday, with a reasonable amount of walking on most days. We average between 3 and 6 hours walking each day, with between 150 and 800 metres of ascent. Most of the time, the underfoot conditions are good, following tracks, trails, coastal paths and some sections of maintained pathway. Participants will carry just a small day-sack during the walking. This walking holiday is suitable for regular weekend hikers looking for a relaxing walking holiday in a beautiful part of Italy.
Holiday Itinerary Day 1: Meet at the group hotel in Bari. An escorted transfer from Bari Airport is provided. Arrival at Bari Airport and transfer by public bus to the city centre with the KE local leader. After checking-in at the group hotel the rest of the day is left free for exploring at leisure. Bari is the capital of the Puglia region and as a living town is definitely more local than tourist, ensuring a truly authentic start to the holiday. With its winding streets and hidden alleys, this is a town where local people live their lives communally, with doors wide open whilst women sit making pasta amongst lots of comings and goings! Dotted with small churches, a Romanesque Basilica, traditional piazzas and street cafes, Bari is a wonderful place to people watch with a cappuccino after wandering the town. In the evening the group will meet up before heading out for dinner.
ACCOMMODATION HOTEL
MEALS D
Day 2: Transfer to the Gargano Peninsula. Walk to the castle of Monte San Angelo. In the morning we take a private transfer to the Gargano Peninsula (2h30). Following an old trail we will reach the village of Monte San Angelo, one of the nicest villages of Apulia, famous for its whitewashed houses and the
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sanctuary dedicated to the St. Michael. Built on a spur of 803 m and dominated by the mass of its castle, overlooking both the Gargano Promontory and the Adriatic Sea, this is a stunning start to the week. We'll have free time to discover the historical centre, the magnificent cathedral and the cave church (venerated as being the last place where St. Michael appeared). In the afternoon we walk along an ancient path once used by pilgrims and shepherds. Lovely features of this area are the ancient farmhouses known as "masserie." Traditional and isolated, these beautiful farmhouses of Puglia are famous for their grandeur, yet rustic living and we are sure to see some along the way. Tonight we stay in Mattinata, and after our arrival, we'll have time to freshen up after checking-in before dinner.
ACCOMMODATION HOTEL
ASCENT 650M
DESCENT 650M
TIME 2-3 HOURS WALKING HOURS
DISTANCE 5KM
MEALS BLD
Day 3: Coastal walk to the Rosse Canyon. Transfer to the pretty seaside town of Mattinata. From our hotel we start by following a quiet road before picking up a variety of trails along the coast until reaching the `Ripe Rosse Valley` a dramatic canyon formed by red rocks and high cliffs. Today the landscape is fascinating and we are rewarded with frequent sea views. Today's walk ends in a picturesque bay where we can enjoy a refreshing swim after the walk. We'll go back to Mattinata Italian style by public bus and after freshening up, head out for dinner. For our second night in Mattinata we chose not to include dinner, so the group can dine together at a small traditional restaurant. This leaves you free to decide on your own budget, quantity and choice of food and we feel is all part of the overall holiday experience, especially in Italy with so many excellent restaurant choices around.
ACCOMMODATION HOTEL
ASCENT 650M
DESCENT 650M
TIME 4 - 5 HOURS WALKING HOURS
DISTANCE 13KM
MEALS BL
Day 4: Superb hiking to Monte Saraceno on spectacular high cliffs. Transfer to Bari. On this morning's last walk on the Gargano Peninsula, we start our walk directly from the beach of Mattinata and head up to the promontory of Monte Saraceno. Known as one of the furthest points of the Gargano peninsula, Monte Saraceno is a spectacular high cliff with wonderful views of the coast and a superb archaeological site with a superb pre-roman necropolis of around 400 graves. After exploring this fantastic area we'll transfer by public bus and train to Bari (2h.45). Travelling on the train in Italy is a great experience and also gives a flavour of Italy's excellent public transport. Over dinner there will be time to discuss with the KE leader the options for the free day.
ACCOMMODATION HOTEL
ASCENT 250M
DESCENT 250M
TIME 3 HOURS WALKING HOURS
DISTANCE 8KM
MEALS BLD
Day 5: Free day to explore the awesome UNESCO town of Matera or the baroque masterpiece of Lecce. Today is a well-planned mid-week free day leaving you free to enjoy at leisure one of the highlights of the region. Both easily reached by public train and approximately 1.30 away is either Lecce or Matera. Lecce, known as the Florence of Southern Italy, is a baroque masterpiece with a stunning historic centre, wonderful ice cream and cake shops, traditional restaurants for long lunches, impressive piazzas, winding alleyways and a roman Amphitheatre. However the stunning Basilica is Lecce's highlight with one of the most amazing facades in the country. The tourist
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train is a touristy but fun way to get your bearings. With its hop on and off service, you can see the most important sights of the city easily and quickly. Alternatively, UNESCO Matera is one of the most memorable, unusual and interesting destinations in the whole of Italy. Famous for its hill top location, spectacular cave dwellings and atmospheric location, Matera is a living miracle of a ghost town. Up until the 1950s, Matera was riddled with poverty, a town where hundreds of residents lived in malaria-ridden squalor. The cave residents were moved out by law and up until the 1980's, Matera was still a ghost town. Today it is famous for the filming of Mel Gibson's `The Passion of Christ` and offers the opportunity to step back in time to a time of troglodyte living. Lunch and dinner are not included today, as both destinations have a wonderful selection of local restaurants or small supermarkets where local produce can be purchased to picnic. Bari also has an excellent range of restaurants for your return.
ACCOMMODATION HOTEL
MEALS B
Day 6: Explore one of the most stunning cities in Italy, Ostuni. Transfer to UNESCO Alberobello. Today we transfer by train to Ostuni, one of the most stunning cities in southern Italy, complete with a dramatic fortress surrounded by whitewashed houses, which all lie clustered together on the hillside. A beautiful and compact hilltop town lying within touching distance of the sea, Ostuni is charming example of traditional Mediterranean architecture and a wonderful place to explore. This small city is primarily a series of levels, staircases, small roads, alleys and arches, where hints of the Middle Ages are on every corner. After exploring the town we'll walk through ancient olive groves planted on fiery red soil, a true trademark of Puglia and its wonderful olive oil. The afternoon sees us transfer to the gem of Puglia, "Alberobello" a UNESCO World Heritage site, famed for its pagan and beautiful fairy-tale looking houses. As if appearing straight out of a Brothers Grimm story, we'll have time to explore this small village which has preserved its "trulli", a unique and ancient farm house, traditional of this region. After checking in to the group hotel in Alberobello, we will head out for dinner at a traditional Italian pizzeria.
ACCOMMODATION HOTEL
ASCENT 150M
DESCENT 150M
TIME 3 HOURS WALKING HOURS
DISTANCE 8KM
MEALS BLD
Day 7: Walk and explore the local area of vineyards, olive groves and charming "trulli" houses. Today we enjoy our local surroundings as we discover the Itria valley. A rich and fertile area in the centre of Puglia, Valle d'Itria stretches from Putignana in the far north to Ostuni in the south and is famed for its vineyards and olive groves. Today we hike on agricultural trails through the rich red soil of this region passing olive groves and vineyards, local farms and "trulli" in a fascinating landscape. Each town and village of the valley Valle d'Itria has its own food or wine speciality and in the afternoon we have time to explore the lovely hilltop village of Locorotondo. Well known in the whole of the country for the quality of its wines, Locorotondo is officially a Borghi più belli d'Italia - listed as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. With its unusual pointed gable roofs and pretty gothic church, the town is a beautiful place to wander down the tightly packed alleyways before purchasing some of the excellent and slightly sparking local wine! We return by train to Alberobello, where after freshening up we'll head out to dinner into one of the many local restaurants in Alberobello. For our final night we have not included dinner as we feel choosing a restaurant for a celebratory group dinner will be the perfect end to the week!
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ACCOMMODATION HOTEL
ASCENT 150M
DESCENT 150M
TIME 4 - 5 HOURS WALKING HOURS
DISTANCE 14KM
MEALS BL
Day 8: Departure Day. A single timed airport transfer to Bari Airport is included. Departure Day. A single timed airport transfer to Bari Airport is included.
MEALS B
Holiday Information What's Included • • • • •
An experienced English-speaking local guide All land transport involved in the itinerary Airport transfers as described All accommodation as described Meals as per the Meal Plan
What's Not Included • • • • •
Travel insurance Tips for local staff Some meals per the Meal Plan Transport or activities on day 5 Miscellaneous personal expenses - souvenirs and drinks etc
Food Puglia is known as the breadbasket of Italy, producing approximately 80% of Europe’s pasta, the majority of Italy’s fish, more wine than the whole of Germany and more olive oil than all the other regions of Italy combined! Therefore part of the experience of any visit to Puglia is the opportunity to taste its wonderful cuisine. The Puglia region traditionally has a 'Mediterranean' diet, rich in vegetables, pasta, fish and olive oil. Soups, salads, freshbaked breads and especially the tomato-topped brusheeta all feature in the region of Puglia, alongside fava beans, potatoes, seafood and grilled meats. The soil here is very fertile and everywhere we go, we will see an abundance of fresh vegetables and fruit. Breakfasts are traditionally continental in style with bread, pastries or cakes, yoghurt, jam and honey served with tea or coffee. Lunch will either be packed lunches that we can carry with us and enjoy along the way or we’ll take lunch in a small restaurant. Dinner is the most important meal of the day for Italians and normally 3 courses. Puglian wine is excellent and most Italians enjoy a glass or two over lunch and dinner! Italy is also famous for its aperitifs, from chilled prosecco to campari, vermouth and cinzano all served over ice. Don't forget to try the zesty local limoncello and the famous after dinner fiery grappas!
Meal Plan All breakfasts, 5 picnic lunches and 4 dinners are included. Not including three evening meals enables the group and leader to choose together which one of the excellent local restaurants in Mattinata and Alberobello to try. Italian food is world famous and both towns have a wide range of restaurants to suits all budgets and tastes.
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Breakfast is included on the free day leaving the rest of the day for you to enjoy a long leisurely lunch (Italian style) or an early dinner. Both Matera and Lecce have a wide range of local restaurants to sample or supermarkets to make up a picnic.
Joining Arrangements & Transfers An escorted transfer on public transport from Bari Airport to the centre of Bari is provided on day 1 and is timed for the midday arrival of the Easyjet flight from Gatwick. Clients arriving later then the meeting time should make their own arrangements to meet at the group hotel. Two seperate companies operate a public bus service from Bari Airport to the centre of Bari running aproximately every 30mins, tickets range from 1 - 5 euros depending on the time and comany. The airport is only 8kms from the city and a taxi on arrival will cost approximately 20 euros depending on your arrival time. At the end of the holiday there will be a single timed transfer from the group hotel in Alberobello back to Bari Airport.
Accommodation During this trip, the group will spend 7 nights in simple but comfortable hotels and guesthouses in Bari (3 nights), Mattinata (2 nights) and Alberobello (2 nights). Accommodation is based on twin sharing and if you are travelling by yourself, you will be paired with another solo traveller of the same sex. For the 7 nights, single rooms are available for a supplementary cost. Additional hotel nights in Bari are also available. For hotel prices and single supplement costs please refer to the dates and prices page of the trip on our website. Hotels are subject to availability and prices may vary.
A Typical Day During the day’s walk, we will carry a day sack which is large enough to pack a lightweight fleece, water bottle, packed lunch and other extras such as cameras etc. We usually make a fairly early start (breakfast at around 08.00) and make the best of the cool morning air. We will walk for between 4 and 6 hours each day, stopping off en-route for lunch. There will be time also to explore the charming towns and villages we’ll encounter along the way. Some afternoons there will be time to explore a small bay or cove, with the opportunity to enjoy a stroll along the beach. On arrival at our hotel, there will always be time to rest, shower and enjoy a drink before we sit down to an evening meal.
Group Leader & Support Staff An experienced, professional, English-speaking local guide will lead the trip.
Spending Money Approximately €200-€300 should cover all miscellaneous personal expenditure, the non-included meals, wine with dinner and activities / transport on your free day as well as reasonable tips for the local staff. You can withdraw cash (euros only) from ATM on arrival at Bari Airport and there are further ATM machines in in Bari and Alberobello. If you intend to travel with cash, you should take this in the form of euros. We recommend that you carry your travel money in the form of cash (euros). If you are intending to buy expensive souvenirs, you should budget accordingly. Also, if you expect to buy considerable quantities of soft drinks, wine or beer, you should make an allowance for this.
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Guidance On Tipping Tips do not form part of the wages of local staff but they are very much appreciated. It is important to remember that tipping is voluntary and should be dependent on good service. It is best if the tip is given at the end of the trip by the group as a whole. We recommend that each group member contributes around €10 – 15 to a group pool and that tips are then distributed between the guide and other support staff as the group feels is appropriate. It is a good idea also to have small change for other tips such as in restaurants or for porters carrying your bags at hotels.
Baggage Allowance There is no weight limit, other than that imposed by the airline. We ask you to restrict your luggage to one main trek bag / suitcase and one small daypack. You may find wheeled luggage to be useful on this holiday.
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.
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 Europe UK and USA passport holders do not require a visa.
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Health & Vaccinations You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you require any specific vaccinations. UK residents should obtain a free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). This entitles you to state provided medical treatment, but is not a substitute for medical travel insurance which is still vital when travelling overseas.
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 an active holiday getting some additional exercise. Whilst regular hiking in hill or back country is the best preparation, jogging, cycling and swimming are also good for developing better cardiovascular fitness and stamina. Before departure, we suggest that you try to fit in a number of longer 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 coast around Puglia has a typical Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and coolish winters. The best time to visit is from March to June and from September to October, when temperatures are the most pleasant. At these times of year, daytime temperatures will vary between 20 and 30 degrees centigrade, falling to between 10 and 20 degrees centigrade at night.
Books • Puglia Rough Guides Snapshot Italy - Kindle edition (includes Bari, Lecce and Ostuni) • Lonely Planet Southern Italy (Travel Guide) • Pan' e Pomodor My Passage To Puglia - Ian R McEwan • The Night Calling - Katherine Webb • Head over Heel: Seduced by Southern Italy - Chris Harrison
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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.
Land Only Notes We sell this holiday on a Land Only basis and recommend that you book your flights to Bari International Airport which is the most convenient for transfers to the group hotel. Please refer to 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 Bari. These include Easyjet who have flights from London Gatwick & Ryanair who have flights from London Stansted. Other airports may be available. 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
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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 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
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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 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 • Socks • Underwear • Trekking trousers • Waterproof jacket • Waterproof overtrouser • Thermal baselayer shirts • T-shirts and/or casual shirts • Fleece jacket or warm jumper • Sunhat • Warm hat • Sunglasses • Daypack 30 litres • Headtorch and spare batteries • Sun protection (including for lips) • Water bottles 1 litre (x2) • Washbag and toiletries • Antibacterial handwash • Swimwear • Small towel • Basic First Aid Kit including: Antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, insect repellent, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite). Glucose tablets and multivitamin tablets.
The Following Items Are Optional: • Trekking poles • Shorts • Insect repellant - (DEET)
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• Camera • Spare laces • Small padlock (to lock your luggage) Please note that on this trip, there are a number of occasions when you will need to carry your KE bag for short distances. Some clients have found that a piece of luggage with wheels makes sense for this holiday.
Please note: This document was downloaded on 22 Jan 2017, and the trip is subject to change.
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