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Age: We cannot accept bookings from unaccompanied minors, although we can sometimes take accompanied teenagers depending on their experiences and the suitability of the trip. We do not have a strict upper age limit, but as this is by nature adventurous active holidays and all contain elements that require a certain level of fitness and mobility, you must be certain that you are capable of fully participating in the activities indicated in the Fact Sheet. In certain circumstances we may require reasonable proof of medical fitness and general suitability before accepting a booking for particular trip.

Medical Fitness: For your own safety, if you are over 55, if you are travelling on a high altitude trek (over 3000), or have a medical condition that might interfere with your enjoyment, we ask you to complete a medical form and seek your doctor’s consent to your participation. In the event that your doctor do not agree, we will allow you to transfer your money without penalty If you are booking less than 56 days before departure, we recommend that you obtain your doctors’ consent prior to booking.

Experience: For certain this trip we require further information to ensure that your experience and fitness matches that required to safety undertake the holiday. We ask you to complete the experience section on the Booking Form, whereas for grade D trekking trips, where ice axe and crampons are required. Groups and Discounts: We are normally able to give discounts to groups of 10 or more people booking together on one of our regular departures, and in many areas we can put together a special itinerary if you have a group of friends interested. Minimum 8 people needed for operation and maximum 20.

Fact Sheets: For this trip we attach a Fact Sheet containing a detailed itinerary and essential tour information.

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Travel Insurance: It is a condition of joining this trip you must be 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 cancellation insurance. You must also ensure that the policy you take provides an adequate level of protection and covers you for the activities involved in your holiday. You must carry proof of insurance (eg your insurance certificate) with you on your trip, you will be required to take out a suitable policy at that time.
Health, Visas and Passports: It is a good idea to have a medical and dental check-up before you travel. On this trip a first aid kit is carried to deal vith minor accidents, but this is necessarily limited. You will need a fully Passport valid for at least six months. If there is a need you obtain a visa prior to arrival, and it is your responsibility to obtain those that are necessary.

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Spending Money: It is difficult to give an average amount as so much depends on the individual and the destination, but it would be wise to allow a minimum of 10 $ per day for incidentals and trips, though on this trip it would be hard to spend as much as this. Remember there are often souvenirs to buy and you should allow some extra spending money for this.

Baggage on Flights: You are restricted to 20kg of baggage on most flights. We recommend you to take rather less than this to allow for souvenirs that you may want to bring back.

Baggage on Trip: On this trip there is restrictions as to the type and weight of baggage that you can bring; on trips where it is not possible to take a suitcase you will need a back pack. Generally you can take whatever type of bag will protect your belongings and stand up to rough treatment.

On-Trip Services: Our staff are there to help if you need any special assistance. This trip is more participatory: on some we have cooks and camp helpers to do the work, and you will not be expected to do any helping, but you will need to help by putting up your own tent, and sometimes also by joining a cooking.

Food: Meal plans prepared according to mountain menu. All you need to do is to take enough money to cover the cost of meals not included in the trip cost, and any of drinks and incidentals.

Hotels and Pensions: In the main centers we normally use at least tourist class hotels, wherever possible with twin rooms and private facilities. Accommodation based on twin-share, though single rooms are sometimes available for an extra cost. By nature, accommodation in remote areas is often of a simpler type; there may be only be low standard hotels, and lodges and pensions. In such places, services such as plumbing and hot water can be erratic and below the standards found in your home country.

Camping Equipment: Where camping equipment is needed, all the communal items are supplied by Gürtour, including tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, packs, cooking and eating utensils.

Clothing and Equipment: On this trip light, comfortable casual clothes are all that is needed, plus cold and wet weather protection. Gore-Tex equipment strongly recommended.

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Domestic Flights: Domestic flights in the destination country are included, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket

Accommodation: Whether in hotels, lodges, pensions or camping this is always included during the tour.

Single Rooms or Tents: Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book on your own, we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement. If you would like a single room or a tent on a particular holiday you should contract us. You can book and pay for this before, it may be necessary to make the request locally and pay the supplement if the room or tent if sharing. Please note on this trip single accommodation is may not available dou to local conditions.

Food: Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances; for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the food section of this trip, in the Fact Sheet.

Transport: All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public, include airport transfers on arrival and departure.

Sightseeing: Included wherever it is part of the itinerary ( as stated in the Fact Sheet) There are usually optional trips too.

Staff: On all trips we provide a leader, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.

Permits, Taxes and Entrance Fees: We include all necessary local permits, taxes and entrance fees to National Parks or sites which are part of the itinerary. Not Included Visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, airport taxes, where not included in the price of the ticket, other personal equipment, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the fact sheet, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.