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Cultural walking tour through Pakistan
Pakistan
This trip supports
- Overview
- Itinerary
- Essential info
- Packing list
Grade:
Intermediate
Type:
Activity
Transfers
Duration:
14 Nights
4 - 12
Group size
Leaders
Tour Highlights
- Hike along the ancient Pilgrim route towards Kalesh Valley
- Visit Ganish, one of the oldest settlements on the ancient Silk Road
- Camp at 4100 meters with breathtaking views of glaciers
- Learn about the traditional lifestyle of the Kalash people
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Taxila
Take a step back in time on this tour of Pakistan
Get off the typical tourist trail on this adventure in Pakistan which combines breathtakingly beautiful hikes along ancient Buddhist pilgrim routes, with a wealth of cultural experiences and local interactions. Discover the beautiful Hunza, Chitral, Kalash & Swat Valleys, set amongst the backdrop of huge mountain peaks and explore villages which are some of the oldest settlements on the Silk Road.
Pakistan has one of the most accessible mountain landscapes anywhere in the world, housing three of the worlds highest mountain ranges. In the Hunza Valley, you can sit on the terrace of your hotel and experience the incredible views of the surrounding 7000m peaks. Like its landscape, Pakistan also has incredible cultural diversity, including the earliest Buddhist temples, and the Kalash peoples, whom still maintain their pagan lifestyle and rituals, handed down from the decedents of Alexander The Great's army, that passed through these valleys over two thousand years ago.
(Available as a small group tour or tailor-made holiday)
From the 1st century BC, to the 8th century AD, the Buddhist pilgrim route started from the city of Kashgar and went across the western Karakoram, through Yasin valley to Chitral and finally ending in Swat, the main Buddhist center at that time. While the monasteries and monuments have not survived, the path from Ghizer to Chitral remains.
This easy trekking tour offers unmatched diversity of cultural experiences and connections with local cultures. The first part of this trip takes us to Hunza Valley through villages that have been in existence for thousands of years. We continue to an ancient pilgrims path in Ghizer valley, surrounded by 6000m peaks. We cross the Thui Ann pass to Chitral valley. Chitral was an isolated valley and in winter used to be cut-off from the rest of the country until the creation of a tunnel in 2009. This isolation has created a diverse set of cultures, most interesting of which is the non-muslim Kalash people spread across three valleys.
Day 1: Arrive in Islamabad
Flights
Breakfast
3 star hotel
Welcome to Pakistan! After collecting your luggage, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your centrally located hotel in Islamabad for a much needed rest.
Built as a planned city in the 1960s to replace Karachi as Pakistan's capital, Islamabad was designed by Greek architect Constantinos Apostolou Doxiadis and is divided into eight zones, including administrative, diplomatic enclave, residential areas, educational and industrial sectors, commercial areas, as well as rural and green areas including the Margalla Hills National Park and the Shakarparian Hills.
Stay at: Roomy Signature Hotel Islamabad
Day 2: Islamabad
Transfer
Breakfast
3 star hotel
Islamabad is home to several landmarks, with the most notable one being the Faisal Mosque, the largest mosque in South Asia and the fifth-largest in the world. Other landmarks include the Pakistan National Monument and the Democracy Square. Today you will explore the city with a guided tour of these sites.
Later this afternoon, you will meet the rest of your group and the trek leaders will give a full trip briefing, this will also be an opportunity to review your gear and make any last minute purchases required for the adventure ahead. Tonight, enjoy a group dinner, this will be an opportunity for everyone to get to know each other, ask questions and enjoy a restful evening before our journey begins.
Stay at: Roomy Signature Hotel Islamabad
Day 3: Hunza Valley
Flights
Transfer
Breakfast
3 star hotel
This morning we will take a flight to Gilgit where we stop for breakfast. We will continue towards the Hunza Valley and as we travel, you will see Rakaposhi Mountain coming into view with an elevation of 25,551. On arrival at the hotel we will check in and rest before heading out to visit the 700 year old Baltit Fort where the Mir of Hunza resided until the 1950s and may arguably the most dramatically situated fort you will ever see. Built originally in the 8th Century, it has been on the UNESCO World Heritage pending list since 2004.
We will continue to the village of Ganish, one the oldest settlements on the ancient Silk Road. The original character and design of the village remains the same including several, richly carved mosques that are each over 500 years old and have been recognised by UNESCO for their cultural and historical importance as well as the town's original 40' watchtowers. The settlement used to be at the high risk of attacks and looting because of its strategic location along the Silk Road.
We will finish the day with a sunset visit to Eagle Nest View Point boasting incredible 360 views of high peaks in all directions, including six peaks over 7,000m (23,000ft), the Baltit and Altit forts as well as the confluence of the Hunza-Nagar Rivers.
Stay at: Darbar Hotel
Day 4: Hunza Valley
Transfer
Breakfast
3 star hotel
This morning we visit Altit Fort, the original seat of the Hunza state and the oldest monument in Gilgit-Baltistan dating from over 1100 years ago. According to local legend, white Huns soldiers from Alexander the Greats' army were the first human settlers in Altit on their return from China. It is said that these were the ancestors of the Khanu Kuts tribe of Altit. Presently, the majority of households of this tribe still live within the ancient settlement of Burum Khan. To this day, the Khunu Kuts retain the status of Saath Guy; which imparts the important privilege of initiating any activity, event, work, festival within the village.
After lunch, drive to the 'Passu Cones' also known as the Cathedral Ridge which is a series of jagged and pointed 19,000' mountain peaks that are located all along the famed Karakoram Highway. On the way, we will stop for a short visit to Borit Lake a natural lake which is a sanctuary for migrating wildfowl. You have an option to walk along the shore and then continue on via transport to another short walk which will take you to the edge of Passu Glacier.
The last stop for the day is Attabad Lake, formed in 2010 after a landslide blocked the flow of the Hunza River for almost 5 months. Nevertheless it has also created one of the most beautiful lakes in Asia, surrounded by imposing and stark mountain peaks in every direction. We will take a boat to a restaurant on the lake which offers wonderful views of the sunset.
Stay at: Darbar Hotel
Day 5: Nialthi
Transfer
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
3 star hotel
Today we will have a long but scenic drive to Nialthi situated in the Yasin Valley and will be the starting point for our trekking adventure. Depending on the time, we may be able to watch a game of Polo on arrival in Nialthi.
Day 6: Trek to Ramanach
Transfer
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Camping
Today we will hike for 5-6 hours walking along the river and passing through tiny villages along the way. Stop for lunch at the village of Lasht before continuing to Ramanach, situated 3000m above sea level. Settle down at the campsite here, surrounded by a beautiful forest backdrop.
Day 7: Trek to Gashuchi
Transfer
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Camping
Today we will walk along the Mushibar river, the path is lined with juniper, birch trees and wonderful views of snow-capped peaks. We will pass through the last shepherd summer settlements and reach the campsite of Shotaling, with superb views of the valley. Enjoy a picturesque lunch at Shotaling before continuing up to the Aghost Bar Glacier.
Upon crossing the glacier, you will reach the beautiful campsite called Gashuchi (mountain onion in the local language of Yasin Valley). True to its name, the campsite is surrounded by wild onions. The campsite is at the altitude of 4100 meters and from the hill looking south you can see the glaciers on the north face of Thui Zom.
Day 8: Cross Thui Pass to Goleshi
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Camping
This will be the most interesting day of the trek, as we cross the Thui Pass at 4999 meters and descend down to the stunning Yarkhun Valley of Chitral.
The day starts with a walk in grassy fields which in summer are covered with wild flowers. It takes about 2 hours to reach the top of the pass. At the top there are amazing views from every angle, on the Chitral side you can view a semi-circle of 5,000 to 6,000m peaks, enclosing a glaciated bowl and looking back at the Yasin valley you can see a circle of 6,000m peaks.
From the pass you will descend to the campsite called Golpigal, where we will stop for lunch. Later continue for another couple of hours to the campsite of Goleshi at 3,400m.
Day 9: Mastuj
Transfer
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
3 star hotel
Today is our last day of trekking with a gentle walk for approximately 3 hours bringing us down to Gazin Valley. We will hike along the river from Gazin village to Wasam, admiring beautiful views as we go. On arrival at Wasam our driver will be waiting to take us to Mastuj. Mastuj is located at an altitude of 2359 meters, at the confluence of the Mastuj and Yarkun rivers at the gateway to Shandur Pass.
Stay at: Mastuj Fort Cottages Chitral
Day 10: Chitral Valley
Transfer
Breakfast
3 star hotel
Enjoy a stunningly scenic drive through the Mastuj Valley while passing below the towering peaks of Trich Mir Boni Zong which both eclipse 25,000m before entering the Chitral Valley.
After lunch in Chitral town, visit the valley's colourful old bazaar, a reminder of the heydays of the ancient Silk Road. Here you will time to browse for traditional souvenirs before visiting Chitral Fort, situated on the banks of the Chitral River. It was initially built in 1774 during the reign of Mohtaram Shah Katur II and then restored in 1911 by Sir Shuja ul-Mulk of the Katur dynasty who ruled the princely state of Chitral for 41 years until his death in 1936. The Katur dynasty ruled Chitral from 1571 until it was merged into Pakistan's North West Frontier Province in 1969.
Continue to Ayun Valley, which serves as the entrance to Kalash Valley.
Stay at: Mastuj Fort Cottages Chitral
Day 11: Kalash Valley
Transfer
Breakfast
3 star hotel
Following breakfast, we will head on full day excursion into the stunning Kalash Valley. Spend the day exploring the three valleys of Birbir, Bumborete and Rumbur known collectively as the Kalash Valley and locally as Kafiristan, 'The Land of Infidels'. We will visit many of the small villages and settlements that dot the valley floor and hillsides. The Kalash are one of the last 'pagen' communities left in Pakistan and South Asia. Today's journey will only cover about 40 miles but there is a lot to see and experience in the area.
The Kalash people stubbornly and heroically maintain and preserve their traditional lifestyle which is over 3000 years old. The landscape they live on has a wealth of sparkling streams, shady meadows, apricot and walnut orchards, wide mountain ranges and yellow and green farm lands. Kalash architecture is a unique mixture of ancient woodcraft and the medieval traditions of figure art. Kalash buildings typically feature magnificently carved wooden pillars and beams decorated with human and animal figures and effigies – each one depicting a certain myth.
Learn about the valley's most important cultural and historical sights as well as meeting locals to learn about their way of life. At the end of the day we will return to the hotel with the remainder of the evening at your leisure to enjoy dinner.
Stay at: Ayun Fort Inn
Day 12: Swat Valley
Transfer
Breakfast
4 star hotel
After breakfast you will have a scenic drive to Swat Valley. Today's journey will cover approximately 235 miles and take about 6-7hrs.
From 15th century BCE until 10th century, the area in the northwest of Pakistan was known as Gandhara and was situated around Peshawar, Swat Valley and Taxila. Gandhara connected trade routes and absorbed cultural influences from diverse civilisations.
On our journey we will stop to visit the Chakdara Museum with its fine collection of Gandhara Buddhist art that was influenced by Parthian, Scythian, Roman, Graeco-Bactrian as well as local Indian influences from the Gangetic Valley. The Gandharan style flourished and reached its zenith during the Kushan period between 1st to the 5th C AD until the invasion of the White Huns in the 5th century. Stucco, as well as stone, were widely used by Gandhara sculptors for the decoration and design of the regions monasteries. The use of stucco allowed highly skilled artists to capture a degree of expressiveness that followed the the spread of Buddhism from Gandhara into what is now present day Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Central Asia, and China.
Stay at: Swat Serena Hotel
Day 13: Swat Valley and Islamabad
Breakfast
4 star hotel
Today we will enjoy a full day exploration of Swat Valley. Since the Swat was a major Hindu and Buddhist center in antiquity, there are ancient ruins and Ghandhara sites located all over the valley as well as picture-perfect villages surrounded by orchards and farms.
We will visit some of the most important archeological remains in the valley including the Butkara Stupa, one of the most important Buddhist shrines in Asia dating back to 2nd Century.BC and believed to contain the ashes of Buddha. We will continue to Shingerdar Stupa and a stop at the village of Udegram where you can enjoy the optional hike to the fort and castle of Raja Gira, the last Buddhist ruler of the region and is estimated to have been built between the 8th and 10th C.
There will also be opportunities to visit the picturesque villages, farms and orchards of the Swat Valley, making it look as if it was sculpted from the valley floor and foothills over the millennia. Later this afternoon, we will visit the Swat Museum, with its collection of Gandharan statuettes and treasure from the valley of Swat.
Stay at: Swat Serena Hotel
Day 14: Islamabad
Breakfast
4 star hotel
Today we will return to Islamabad where the adventure is coming to an end. First though, we will visit a yard where the distinctive Pakistani art form of 'truck painting' is practiced and perfected. While trucks in India and other countries may feature embellishment, few are decorated quite as extravagantly — or as thoroughly and painstakingly — as Pakistani trucks. Rigs big and small are covered with designs, colourful stickers and fanciful paintings — hearts, flowers, peacocks, movie stars, folk singers, animals, politicians, angels and army generals.
We continue to the nearby UNESCO World Heritage site of Taxila. The heritage site is actually a collection of 30 different sites. The origins of Taxila as a city dates back to 1500 BC, it was an important centre of Buddhism dating back as far as the 5th Century BC. One of the archeological sites, the Bihr mound, is associated with the historic event of the triumphant entry of Alexander the Great into Taxila. The Buddhist archaeological sites at Taxila include the Dharmarajika complex, built in the 2nd century to house small bone fragments of the Buddha. Taxila Museum is famous for its magnificent collection of Gandhara Art.
We continue to the Lok Virsa Museum, the National Institute of Folk & Traditional Heritage in Islamabad, which showcases the living cultures of Pakistan and is the largest museum in Pakistan. It features several exhibit halls as well as outdoor areas and strives to preserve the living folk and traditional cultures and crafts of the country. Visitors will find displays of embroidered costumes, jewelry, woodwork, metalwork, block printing, ivory and bone carvings as well as statues, pictures, pottery, music and textiles.
After arriving at the hotel, there is time to relax and do some last minute shopping before we get together for a final farewell dinner.
Stay at: Roomy Signature Hotel Islamabad
Day 15: Depart Islamabad
Flights
Transfer
Breakfast
Today your adventure comes to an end. A private transfer will be provided to take you to the airport
Adventure Optional Extras
Single room supplement
Single rooms are available on a first come, first served basis.
We will charge on a pro-rata basis if a single room is not available to book for part of the trip where it would have been possible.
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Contents
Accommodation
We fully believe in, and practice, Responsible Tourism, using hotels run by locals. The accommodation on this adventure is comfortable and welcoming hotel accommodation offering rooms with ensuite facilities. We put time and effort into building our relationship with accommodation suppliers to ensure you have a great trip.
We choose accommodation based on cleanliness, comfort, safety, proximity to our route (to avoid unnecessary extra travel) and a warm client welcome, as well as reliability in their service to us. Wherever we can we will choose smaller, more characterful, individual hotels, but in areas where tourism is still developing, or in remote areas (like the mountains), we may not have a wide range of options. An aspect of our adventures is to escape the ‘trappings’ of modern Western lifestyles and to experience new things with are exciting and memorable and reflects the countries we are visiting.
Facilities
Unless you have booked a single room (where they are available) and paid the single room supplement for those nights, you will be sharing a twin room with another client (of the same gender).
This is adventure travel and on occasion the advertised services at a hotel (eg wifi, or hot showers!) may not be functional on our arrival. This tends to occur in the smaller, more remote hotels, guest houses or camps. Very rarely a hotel lets us down and we are required to find alternative suitable accommodation that might not be our first choice.
Guiding & Your Group
Supporting you on your holiday will be a local, English-speaking, qualified guide who knows the area like the back of their hand, as well as the history & heritage of the area!
We work jointly with our Pakistani Tour Operator partners both before and during your adventure to ensure that they understand your needs and the standard that YellowWood Adventures expects. We believe that it is a very important positive aspect of Responsible Tourism, to employ the expertise of reliable and suitably qualified local suppliers, as well as offering you a much more informative and authentic experience.
Your Group
Your group will be any number from our minimum group size of 4, up to a maximum of 12 fellow travellers. This number works really well with the ratio of guides, and ensures the optimum level of service to you during your adventure.
We get clients booking alone, as couples and in small groups of friends. If you have a group of friends or family who are interested in having their own customised trip, then please let us know and we can cost it for you. Our links with in-country travel experts often mean that we can assist you in developing a personalised itinerary.
Am I fit enough?
You are visiting the Himalaya / Hindu Kush / Karakoram Range, and although you will only be walking through valleys between the mountains, you will be walking at altitude between 3000 and 4000m.
Distances walked vary between Xkm and Ykm, with up to 500m of ascent during the day.
To get the most of out of this adventure, you therefore need to be a regular walker and in good physical condition. You do not need to be experienced in trekking, however. Any hiking is undertaken at the natural pace of the group, with regular stops.
You will be carrying just a day pack, water, your packed lunch and basics.
Training
As with all active holidays, the fitter you are, the more you can relax and enjoy the stunning route, and the better you can cope with challenges such as the outside elements.
Clients are advised to get into a regular walking pattern before the trip as convenient.
NB: If you have bought new hiking boots for this adventure, this is the right time to wear them in, not on the trip itself.
Travel & Arrival
Your YellowWood adventure starts at the airport in XXX. We understand that arriving into an unfamiliar airport can be very daunting, so we aim to give you as much information here as possible, to help you prepare.
Finding flights
Flights are not included in the cost of your holiday, and whilst we are happy to help advise you, responsibility for booking the correct flights rests with you. We recommend that you use a comparison tool such as www.momondo.co.uk or www.skyscanner.net when searching for flights. We will send you a Flight Information Sheet with further pointers on which flights to book for your adventure.
Foreign Travel Advice
For the latest travel advice from the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), including security and local laws, plus passport and visa information, check www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. We also receive notifications direct from the FCDO so we are always aware of the ‘status’ in our destination countries.
Airport & Arrival Info
XXX Airport is a fully functioning, international airport welcoming domestic and international flights. Airport services include Duty Free, ATMs and Currency Exchange. On arrival at the airport you will go through passport control to baggage reclaim and onwards to Arrivals where you will be met by a driver / guide with a YellowWood Adventures sign.
All group specific, final details on where to meet your guide will be sent to you prior to the start of your adventure.
Insurance
Holiday insurance is essential for all YellowWood Adventures. Unfortunately anyone without insurance is not able to take part in the holiday, so please make sure you arrange cover. We recommend sorting your insurance when you book so that if you have problems during the run up to your holiday, and need to cancel, you are covered, particularly in the light of effects that the pandemic has had on travel.
Prior to the holiday, we will ask you to send us details of your insurer, policy number, 24 hr emergency assistance contact details and the name, address, and telephone numbers of your NOK or persons to be notified in the event of an emergency.
Your insurance needs to cover you for hiking /trekking (and horse riding if you are going to be doing this) with the following fairly standard inclusions:
- Medical Expenses
- Coronavirus linked expenses (these may be country specific, so please ensure you know what the requirements are relating to the country you are visiting)
- Repatriation
- Helicopter rescue & Air ambulance
We would also recommend that you have cover for the following optional items:
- Cancellation
- Loss or damage to property
General information on Pakistan
For information on Pakistan, such as climate, weather, language, social norms, food & drink etc, please have a read of our Country specific information.
Please take into consideration the time of year when you are travelling before making your final packing decisions.
Please bring a full first aid kit and any prescription medication with you. Consult your doctor regarding advice around inoculations and the prevention of disease contraction.
Towels and other basic amenities are provided.
Compulsory
- Passport & insurance documents
- Appropriate Visa
- US$ or £GB to exchange for local currency
- Credit / Debit card for ATMs in town
- Phone & charging cables / plugs / adaptors
- Day bag
- Money belt
- Prescription medication
- First aid kit: paracetamol, rehydration sachets, antihistamine cream, ibuprofen cream, thermometer & blister kit (eg plasters & zinc oxide tape). anti-diarrhoea tables - we recommend getting hold of some Ciprofloxacin (a quinolone antibiotic) ahead of the trip. It’s great for traveller's diarrhoea
- Washbag & usual contents
- If applicable, feminine hygiene products
- Insect repellent
- Sun cream
- Hand gel
- Fully charged power pack and cables
Clothing
- Waterproof jacket - GoreTex or similar quality
- Warm jacket & fleece - even in the summer temperatures can be low in the evenings. Down or synthetic insulated jacket & light fleece recommended - they pack small too!
- Walking trousers for trekking. Soft shell fabric is ideal
- Shorts for warmer days
- Sandals or trainers - worn in please!
- General socks / underwear
- Suitable clothes/pjs for sleeping in
- Some “smarter” outfits / evening wear
- Warm hat & gloves
Items for Hiking
- Light clothes for day time - long & short sleeved tops. Technical fabrics dry quickly in hot or wet weather when hiking
- Thermal base layers
- 20-30L rucksack with waist (& ideally chest) strap for hiking
- Walking boots - already broken in!
- Waterproof stuff sacks & liners for both day sack and kit bag) to keep kit dry
- Reusable filtration water bottle - ideally approx 2 litres capacity
- Standard large rucksack or large duffel style bag are all suitable for your baggage
Optional
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat or baseball cap
- Buff or neck gaiter for cold weather / sun protection
- For women: Light scarf useful for covering neck & shoulders in respect of religious spaces
- Flask, if you enjoy hot drinks on the go
- Camera & charging cables / plug
- Spare ziplock bags for dirty clothes, waterproofing phones, rubbish & general organising
- Walking poles
- Lightweight waterproof trousers
- Waterproof socks
- Clothing hand-washing product - biodegradable please!
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Booking Process
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Grading
To help you choose the right adventure for you, we have given each itinerary a grading that relates to the level of Walking / Trekking you will experience during the trip. This grading can be found on the Yellow map on the adventure page of the website.
All of our trips involve a level of general activity so are designed for people who are in good health, enjoy the outdoors, and have a taste for adventure and some level of fitness. As will be clear from our destinations, the climate (and altitude) may be different to that which you are used to, so please take this into consideration when choosing the most suitable holiday.
Please read our Adventure Itinerary & Essential Information for more information and don't hesitate to contact us if you would like to chat through whether you have found a suitable adventure for you.
Grade 1-3: Entry Level
You need to be in good physical health to enjoy your active holiday, but you don’t need to be an experienced hiker. These itineraries offer a mix of sightseeing and easier walking for around 2-4hrs a day, with the emphasis on sights and cultural experiences.
Walks will be well marked or on defined pathways, and often around sites of interest. The expected amount of descent/ascent will depend on the landscapes of the destination, but will not exceed 400m/day, and will often be much less. Walks are at low altitude (below 3000m).
You will not be required to carry more than a day sack with water and essentials. Ensure you are aware of the weather conditions likely in the destination you are visiting and have a pair of comfortable and worn in walking shoes/boots.
Grades 4-6: Intermediate
You need to have a good level of fitness and be a regular walker for these adventures, with ideally some trekking experience. You can expect to be walking for 3-6 hours per day, not including rest stops, normally on good trail paths but with some uneven surfaces at times.
You will not be required to carry more than a day sack. You may be walking in more challenging temperatures. You will generally be walking at low altitude (below 3000m) but may walk at altitudes up to 4000m. The amount of ascent could be up to 800m in a day but will frequently be less. You may walk on consecutive days.
Ensure you are aware of the weather conditions likely in the destination you are visiting and have suitable clothing for this adventure.
Grades 7-9: Challenging
You need to have a good level of fitness with previous experience of trekking. Extra training before your trip will ensure that you get the most out of your adventure. Areas will be remote and terrain uneven.
Expect to walk for 5 – 8 hours a day, not including breaks, with some very steep ascents and descents. You will be walking at altitude (over 3000m but not higher than 5000m).
Ensure you are aware of the weather conditions likely in the destination you are visiting and have suitable equipment/clothing for this adventure (see the packing list for your adventure).
Please check individual itineraries for details of what you will need to be carrying with you.
Enquiry Process
Get in touch via our Enquiry form to check our availability, discuss the adventure and check we can meet your needs.
Complete our Enquiry Form; contact details, additional requirements (eg diet or health requirements) & questions you may have. Include as much information as you are able to, so we can help you with the detail you are looking for
Click on 'Send Enquiry' (receipted).
We will be in touch as soon as we are able, to answer your questions and help you plan your adventure.
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