Note:  This tour can be booked up to 60 days before departure.

Booking
If you wish to book please have your full passport details ready (full name as on passport, nationality, date of birth, passport number and expiry date) and a 250.00USD deposit.

Final Payment
Remainder of the payment will be due 60 days prior to departure.

Visas:  All countries require travellers to have a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Please note that upon arrival by air to Arusha, Tanzania, most nationals can obtain a visa for US$50 in $US cash (valid for those who would be permitted a Tanzania visa while still in their own country), though the visa currently costs $100 for U.S. nationals. This visa is valid for up to 3 months with multiple entries/exits permitted to Kenya and Uganda only. If you are transiting through Uganda or Kenya, you will have to purchase a transit visa en route. These are usually $US20, and valid for 24 hours. Alternatively, for either of these two countries, you may purchase a normal visa for US$30 and US$50 respectively (most nationals), both of which are valid for up to 3 months. As fees and policies can change, we highly recommend that you contact your local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements. It is your responsibility to have the correct travel documentation.

For more information visit:

Canadians: http://www.voyage.gc.ca   
Americans: http://travel.state.gov   
International: Please contact your local consulate or embassy   
  
Assistance in obtaining your tourist visas is available through Visa Connections, a   service that provides tourist visas to over 150 countries.  Contact them at www.visaconnection.com or 1.866.566.VISA (8472), and mention these visas are   required for a G.A.P Adventures tour.   

Travel medical insurance including personal medical as well as emergency evacuation and repatriation up to US $200,000 of coverage is compulsory. You will not be permitted to participate in the trip until your group leader/local representative has seen evidence of travel insurance coverage. You can purchase insurance through your GAP representative – Please note that any type of insurance purchased that includes a cancellation coverage component must be purchased at time of deposit.   

What insurance is required?

Travel medical insurance is mandatory. With a wide variety of company, credit card and travel policies out there, how do you know if your coverage is sufficient for our style of adventure travel? Our minimum insurance policy coverage for medical emergency evacuation and repatriation is USD$200,000 (or equivalent in other currency). If your pre-existing coverage does not meet these needs, you will be required to purchase travel medical insurance.

Why should I get cancellation insurance?

Adding cancellation insurance to your medical insurance is optional, but always recommended. By having ‘all-inclusive’ coverage you do not need to worry about emergencies that can happen any time, any where, before or during your travels. Including the cost of your airfare, as well as your tour(s), ensures that you do not have to worry about any unforeseen situations such as having to rush home to a family member or having a tour changed or cancelled because of a natural disaster.

How much does it cost?

Less than you’d expect! Travel medical insurance is based on the number of days of coverage - so how long you will be away. All-inclusive insurance, which adds cancellation to your medical insurance, is based on the dollar value of the tours, airfare, hotel nights and other services being covered. Typical costs, in USD, on a 10-day tour valued at $1000 with airfare coverage at $1000 as well would be:
Medical insurance only for 10 days = around $50
All-inclusive insurance (medical + cancellation) for $2000 (tour + airfare) = around $130.

Please advise at the time of booking which insurance option your would like to add.

We recommend you contact your family physician, or your local travel clinic for the most up-to-date health information. Travelers should also carry a basic first-aid kit. It is your responsibility to know if you require any vaccinations or precautions for the country that you are visiting.  More information can be found at: http://www.istm.org or contact your country’s Health or Foreign Affairs department.

For practical information on weather, typical costs, visa information, special events and much more, our Destination Guide is the place to visit! This handy guide will tell you everything you need to know about everywhere we go! Head to www.gapadventures.com/destination_guide for detailed information on the countries and cities we visit.

It is very important you are aware that, as a minimum, an average level of fitness and mobility is required to undertake our programs. Passengers must be able to walk without the aid of another person, climb 3-4 flights of stairs, step on and off small boats, and carry their own luggage. Travellers with a pre-existing medical condition are required to complete a short medical questionnaire, which must be signed by their physician.  Please be advised that it is not the local guide’s responsibility to help individuals who cannot complete the day’s activities unaided.

Travelers must exercise common sense and caution at all times. Tourists should stick to set travel arrangements and avoid unknown areas. Always keep a photocopy of your passport, airline tickets and a record of your travelers’ checks and credit card numbers separate from where you keep the originals and ideally with your emergency contact person back at home.

International air is not included. Please contact our G.A.P Air Representatives to book flights from anywhere in the USA and Canada at 1-800-667-1221 extension 1278 or air@gap.ca.    

We hope that one of the joys of travelling with the Great Adventure People will be in meeting the local people and travelling to more remote areas. Unfortunately, tourism can radically alter what it was that inspired the industry in the first place. It is for this reason that we as travelers have a responsibility to minimize our impact on the people and environments we enjoy. Through our examples and attitudes we can ensure that our visits have minimal impact on the environment and that we foster positive cultural exchanges between our local hosts and ourselves. Please see the Responsible Travel section of our website for guidelines you can follow to help us in our efforts to conserve the places and cultures we love to visit, and to ensure similar experiences for future travelers. We thank you for your efforts in helping us act responsibly in our travels and hope that these guidelines assist you in having a wonderful trip! Should you require more information on minimizing your impact while travelling, feel free to contact us at creat-your-adventure@gap.ca