The Andalucia region of Spain is home to beautiful beaches, fascinating history and rich local culture. Islam's mark is deeper here than anywhere in Spain, as it is embedded in the architecture and people alike. The home of Flamenco and birthplace of the guitar, Andalucia boasts a unique artistic tradition and some of Spain's most lively nightlife. Southern Spain Adventure Classic 2009 GPE 8 15 Max 15, Avg 10 Europe Spain Seville Seville Spain Spain Culture/History 8 2 Standard http://www.gapadventures.com/images/banners/spain/spain_barcelona.jpg Arrive in Seville at any time. Spend the day experiencing the fun-loving atmosphere and a fascinating history. Visit the Alcázar fortress, see Columbus’ tomb or simply wander the city’s lively streets. Head to the alluring town of Ronda, nestled deep in the white hills. Check out the town’s most unique feature - a 100m deep gorge splitting the town in two - or take in a bull fight at the original home of this traditional Spanish pastime. Next stop is the Andaluz city of Granada. A visit to the Alhambra, a unique accomplishment of Islamic art and architecture, is a major highlight for most visitors to Spain. Journey onwards to Cordoba, one of Europe's important capitals during the Middle Ages. In Cordoba, Muslim, Jewish and Christian faiths mixed together peacefully until the Reconquista. Back to Seville in the afternoon for some last minute shopping or discovering other areas of the city. Arrive Seville at anytime. There are no planned activities. Your tour leader will have a letter waiting for you at the joining hotel to tell you when the welcome meeting is.

Seville has a fun-loving atmosphere and a fascinating history. Check out the Alcázar fortress, Columbus’ tomb, or simply wander the city’s lively streets. Always a favourite with our passengers, Seville is a vibrant city full of a traditional unique Spanish culture.

Explore the wonderful parks and gardens of the Alcázar, a magnificent palace dating from Moorish times. During Seville’s warm summer nights (until mid September) you can enjoy a series of concerts in the authentic and exceptional setting of the Reales Alcázares.

The true heart of Seville lies in the Santa Cruz quarter. It is impossible to resist the charm of this district with its winding alleys, picturesque lime-washed houses, delicate hardly visible flowery patios and small squares.

Seville is home to the world’s largest gothic cathedral. The climb to the adjoining tower, known as La Giralda, is well worth the effort for the great views of the city. The 76m Giralda was constructed by the Moors between 1184 and 1197; after the reconquest Christians fitted the minaret with its bell tower in 1568. Other attractions include the Parque de María Luisa, which has a maze of paths, garden beds, pretty little patios, fountains and shaded lawns, and the Museo Arqueológico.

Semana Santa (Holy Week) has been one of the most important celebrations in Seville for centuries. During the week over 50 Brotherhoods process in penitence through the many narrow streets of the centre of the city. Another festival of note is the annual April Fair of Sevilla, one of the major folkloric celebrations of Spain. More than 1,000 temporary 'houses' are built on a huge site, where around 1 million people gather to enjoy flamenco music, dance and dresses, horse parades, sherry and fun. Continue to explore traditional Seville, with the included walking tour! Today step by step you will travel through time exploring the different ages and movements that have shaped the history of this symbolic city. Then enjoy the rest of the day to do your own exploring.

Today we take a private van and head to Ronda, stopping off to visit Antequera on the way. Antequara lies 47 km (22 miles) north of the city of Málaga, at the foot of the mountain ranges El Torcal and El Arco Calizo Chimenea, 575 m above mean sea level. It overlooks the fertile valley bordered to the south by the Sierra de los Torcales, and to the north by the river Guadalhorce. It occupies a commanding position, while the remains of its walls, and of a fine Moorish castle on a rock that overhangs the town, show how admirably its natural defences were supplemented by art. At 817 km², the municipality is the largest, in terms of area, in the province of Málaga and one of the largest in Spain.

The alluring town of Ronda is nestled deep in the white Anadalucian hills. It’s impossible to miss the town’s most unique feature — a 100m deep gorge splitting the town in two. Enjoy the amazing Andalucian countryside by bike, on foot or even by 4-wheeler. The spectacular gorge is bridged by the magnificent Puente Nuevo (New Bridge). Built in 1751, the bridge is one of the most photographed structures in all of Spain. On one side of the bridge is the old Moorish town with many historic buildings including the House of the Moorish King, worth a visit for its wonderful gardens. On the other side is El Mercadillo, a more recent urban development; to the east of the town are well-preserved Arab Baths.

If bullfighting piques your interest, Ronda is the birthplace of the Spanish national pastime, with one of the oldest bullfighting rings in the country. If our timing is lucky we may also have the option to witness this thoroughly Spanish, albeit controversial sport.

Most of the important sights in Ronda can be seen on foot, but horse-drawn carriage tours are also available. There is excellent craft shopping in Ronda, which is well known for its pottery, leatherwork and wrought-iron products.

On day 7, take the opportunity to explore the fascinating and spectacular nature reserve surrounding Ronda - bike it, walk it, take to canoe or for the more adventureous, try canyoning. From caves to canyons you pick the adventure you like the most, or just simply take in the scenery and history with a gentle hike, as Ronda’s people say: “Every stone has a history” Let's hit the road! We take a bus heading to Granada where we'll visit the legendary Alhambra, one of the greatest accomplishments of Islamic art and architecture, and one of the most important highlights of the trip on day 5.

The city has been inhabited from the dawn of history. There was an Ibero-Celtic settlement here, which made contact in turn with Phoenicians, Carthagenians and Greeks. By the 5th century BCE, the Greeks had established a colony which they named Elibyrge or Elybirge (Greek: Ἐλιβύργη). Under Roman rule, in the early centuries CE, this name had become "Illiberis".

As Illiberis, the city minted its own coins. The Visigoths maintained the importance of the city as a centre of both ecclesiastical and civil administration and also established it as a military stronghold. Side Courtyard entrance to the Royal Chapel a Jewish community established itself in what was effectively a suburb of the city, called "Gárnata" or "Gárnata al-yahud" (Granada of the Jews). It was with the help of this community that Moorish forces under Tariq ibn-Ziyad first took the city in 711, though it was not fully secured until 713. They referred to it under the Iberian name "Ilbira", the remaining Christian community calling this "Elvira", and it became the capital of a province of the Caliphate of Cordoba.

Civil conflicts that wracked the Caliphate in the early eleventh century led to the destruction of the city in 1010. In the subsequent reconstruction, the suburb of Gárnata was incorporated in the city, and the modern name in fact derives from this. With the arrival of the Zirid dynasty in 1013, Granada became an independent sultanate. By the end of the eleventh century, the city had spread across the Darro to reach what is now the site of the Alhambra.

The greatest Muslim legacy in Europe, the Alhambra, is located in Granada. The Alhambra has captured the imagination of visitors for years, and much has been recorded about the history and purpose of this area. But no amount of reading or study can truly prepare you for your first visit—it is simply breathtaking.

The Alhambra is divided into three sections: the Alcazaba, the Palacio Nazaries and Generalife. The Alcazaba is the Alhambra's Muslim 11th century wing, offering spectacular views of the city from the tops of its towers. The Palacio Nazaries is the center of the Alhambra, and is most famous for its stonework. The Generalife was the summer palace of the sultans. Travel by bus to Córboda, once one of the most important capitals in Europe. From the 11th to the 15th century, Córboda was a sophisticated place where the Muslim, Jewish and Christian faiths mixed together peacefully. In this harmonious atmosphere, economic, cultural and university systems flourished, and the city produced important philosophers, scientists and artists.

Visit the world-famous Mezquita, it's been called the most beautiful and original building in all of Spain. It is the third-largest mosque in the world with an extension of 23 000 square meters. The colossal hall consists of 11 naves with 110 columns, the capitals of which were taken from old Roman and Byzantine buildings. Above, there is a second row of arcs, creating a unique ambience of light and shadow. Many additions were made by successive Caliphs, such as 8 more arcs in 833, with columns of white marble taken from a Roman amphitheatre. In 987, an enlargement was made doubling the original size of the mosque and adding columns of blue and red marble.

The mosque of Córboda is unique in that it doesn't have the Mihrab as its central point. One other particularity is that it is not orientated towards Mecca, but towards Damascus - perhaps because of nostalgic feelings of Caliph Abderramán I, who expressed in his poetry how homesick he felt for his hometown. When the Christians reconquered Cordoba in 1236, they consecrated the mosque to be the Christian cathedral. In 13th century the first modifications were made and the Capilla Real (Royal Chapel), was added inside the mosque, a most unusual arrangement. In 1523 the Catholic Church and King Charles V decided (against the will of the town's administration) to build a Christian cathedral inside of the original mosque. This work took 234 years, and as a result the original Gothic style is combined with Baroque and Renaissance elements. Back to Seville in the afternoon for some last minute shopping and dicovering aother areas of the city.
Departure day. 899 849 519 419 1119 799 719 1099 259.00 249.00 149.00 119.00 329.00 229.00 149.00 229.00 Local Payment 200 EUR 899 849 519 419 1119 799 719 1099 259.00 249.00 149.00 119.00 329.00 229.00 149.00 229.00 Local Payment 200 EUR 899 849 519 419 1119 799 719 1099 259.00 249.00 149.00 119.00 329.00 229.00 149.00 229.00 Local Payment 200 EUR 899 849 519 419 1119 799 719 1099 259.00 249.00 149.00 119.00 329.00 229.00 149.00 229.00 Local Payment 200 EUR 899 849 519 419 1119 799 719 1099 259.00 249.00 149.00 119.00 329.00 229.00 149.00 229.00 Local Payment 200 EUR 899 849 519 419 1119 799 719 1099 259.00 249.00 149.00 119.00 329.00 229.00 149.00 229.00 Local Payment 200 EUR 899 849 519 419 1119 799 719 1099 259.00 249.00 149.00 119.00 329.00 229.00 149.00 229.00 Local Payment 200 EUR Accommodation Hotels (7 nts). Brochure Notes Departure Departs every two weeks (Apr-Oct) DepEnd Sat-Tues Group Leader Tour leader throughout, local guides Group Size Max 15, Avg 10 Highlights Seville, Ronda, Granada, Cordoba Max Pax 15 Meal Budget Allow EUR300 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see trip details. Meals Included No meals included. Min Pax 8 Recommendation Want to see a little more of Spain? Try our 14 day Highlights of Spain, ESMP. StartFinish ex Seville Testimonial "I had a great time! The highlight must have been to travel with people from so many different countries. They gave me new friends and new insights. The hotels were nice, our guide was great, fantastic restaurants and beautiful places." - Asa Pensjo travelled on The Moorish Empire Transport Local bus, Train, Taxi, Private van. What's Included Guided walking tour of Seville, Guided visit to Alhambra.
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About Accommodation On this trip you can expect to stay in small family hotels, which will vary a little in standard and facilities, some may not have elevators or air-conditioning, but all have bags of Andalucian character, are locally-run and are in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights About our Transportation Intercity transport on this trip will be mainly by public bus and train. The bus and train systems in Spain are generally very good, most offer seat reservations, some buses have toilet facilites and others don't, but drivers often stop en route for service station breaks. Between transport and hotels you may be required to carry your luggage short distances (up to 15mins walk), occasionally the group will take taxis to and from hotels. From Seville to Ronda the group will travel by private minibus with driver. Arrival Complications We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, as soon as possible please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your trip leader (if you are not on a group tour please refer to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier). If you are unable to get in touch with your leader, please refer to our emergency contact details. If you have pre-booked an airport transfer and have not made contact with our representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point hotel, following the Joining Instructions. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.
Brochure Intro The Andalucia region of Spain is home to beautiful beaches, fascinating history and rich local culture. Islam's mark is deeper here than anywhere in Spain, as it is embedded in the architecture and people alike. The home of Flamenco and birthplace of the guitar, Andalucia boasts a unique artistic tradition and Spain's most lively nightlife. Checklist - Passport (with photocopies)
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- Reading/writing material
- Small towel and swim wear
- Sun hat
- Sunblock
- Sunglasses
- Toiletries (biodegradable)
- Watch or alarm clock
- Water bottle
- Personal clothing for mild to hot weather, remember to pack light, laundry services are available in some cities if needed.
- First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, any extra prescription drugs you may be taking). Departure Tax Usually included in international air ticket, check with your air travel agent.
Detailed Trip Notes Dossier Disclaimer The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and G.A.P Adventures. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Dossier Intro The Andalucia region of Spain is home to beautiful beaches, fascinating history and rich local culture. Islam’s mark is deeper here than anywhere in Spain, as its embedded in the architecture and people alike. The home of Flamenco and birthplace of the guitar, Andalucia boasts a unique artistic tradition and some of Spain’s most lively nightlife. Emergency Contact Should you need to contact G.A.P Adventures during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call our local office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.

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Free Online Trip Journals An online Trip Journal is a great way to record stories and photos as you travel, not to mention sharing your experiences with friends. Encourage your family and friends to follow in your footsteps as you explore the world! With templates for over 300 G.A.P Adventures trips already online all you have to do to get started is log in, choose your trip and your departure date, it's quick and easy! Head to http://www.gapadventures.com/trip_journal. Group Leader Description This G.A.P Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds. Health You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit as well as any personal medical requirements. Please be aware that quite often we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities, and for legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc. When selecting your trip please carefully read the brochure and itinerary and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please refer to the Physical and Culture Shock ratings for trip specific information. For travellers over 70 years a completed Medical Form is required. G.A.P Adventures reserves the right to exclude any traveller from all or part of a trip without refund if in the reasonable opinion of our group leader they are unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group. Important Notes Itinerary Disclaimer While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit travel with G.A.P Adventures can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances. Joining Hotel To be confirmed January 2009
Joining Instructions Please note that Day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned, so you may arrive at any time. Similarly the last day is a departure day during when no activities are planned.

Your Tour Leader will organize a short meeting soon after arrival, during which you will meet other tour participants and receive information about general and specific aspects of the trip. The Tour Leader will contact you at the hotel on Day 1 and make sure you are settled comfortably. If you arrive late, s/he will leave you a message detailing what time and where you should meet the next morning.

Instructions to joining hotel to be updated in January 2009. Keeping in Touch If you need to be contacted while travelling we recommend that you set up an email address that can be accessed on the road, rather than relying on postal mail. Email cafes are becoming increasingly commonplace and cheap throughout the regions we visit, and have quickly become the preferred way for our leaders and travellers to stay in touch. If someone wishes to contact you in an emergency while you are on one of our trips we recommend that they contact your local booking agent, or refer to our Emergency Contact. We recommend that family and friends don't try to contact you through phoning hotels en route, as our hotels are subject to change, and our hotel receptions often don't have English speaking staff.
Laundry Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge or ask your Tour Leader where the closest laundromat is. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap. Local payment description Most of our adventure tours involve a local payment. This is the final payment of your tour price, paid locally. Paying locally facilitates the flow of funds into countries that we travel through and also helps to reduce the overall price of the tour. This helps G.A.P Adventures keep our prices competitive and in-turn, pass our cost savings onto you. Payment is to be made to your leader or G.A.P Adventures representative upon arrival in cash in the requested currency. Please see our website, brochure or your trip documents and invoice for Local Payment.
Meals Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G.A.P Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your group leader will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Medical Form Our small group adventures bring together people of all ages. It is very important you are aware that, as a minimum, an average level of fitness and mobility' is required to undertake our easiest programs. Travellers 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 at a minimum. Travellers with a pre-existing medical condition are required to complete a short medical questionnaire, which must be signed by their physician. This is to ensure that travellers have the necessary fitness and mobility to comfortably complete their chosen trip. While our leaders work hard to ensure that all our travellers are catered for equally, it is not their responsibility to help individuals who cannot complete the day's activities unaided. Please refer to the physical ratings in this Trip Details document for more information.
Please note that all passengers traveling to Antarctica are required to fill out this questionnaire.

The medical questionnaire can be found online at:

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Money Exchange Credit cards and debit cards are very useful for cash advances. Visa cards are the most widely accepted cards. While ATMs are widely available, there are no guarantees that your credit or debit cards will actually work in Western Europe. Check with your bank. You should be aware that to purchase products or services on a credit card a fee of 5%-10% usually applies. Do not rely on credit or debit cards as your only source of money. A combination of euros, travellers cheques and cards is best. Always take more rather than less, as you don't want to spoil the trip by constantly feeling short of funds.

As currency exchange rates can fluctuate often we ask that you refer to the following website for daily exchange rates: www.xe.com
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Optional Activities All prices are per person, in Euro amounts.

Seville:
Cathedral 8€
Alcazar 7€
Museo de Bellas Artes 2€
Hop on Hop off tourist bus 16€
Flamenco Show at Casa de la Memoria 13€

Cordoba:
Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos 4€
Arab Baths 22€
Synagogue Free

Granada:
Arab Baths 25€
Cathedral 3.50€
Royal Chapel 4€

Ronda:
Flamenco Show at Lara museum 23€
Rent Quad 40€ 2 hours
Baths Ruins 2€
Moorish Kings House 8€
Bullring and Museum 6€
Horseback riding 15€

Active Options in Ronda

1.) 4 x 4 Half Day. Travel in a 4 x 4 car trough the
Rondas foresty range and get to greate view points.
Price per person:

2 - 3 Pax 56€
4 - 7 Pax 34€
7 - 9 Pax 25€

2.) 4 x 4 Full Day. Visit Valle del Genal and Sierra
de las Nieves botalical jules of the Serrania. Rivers,
forest, mountain all by car!
Price per person:

2 - 3 Pax 89€
4 - 7 Pax 56€
7 - 9 Pax 39€

3.) 1/2 Treck Sierra de las Nieves.

Relax walk about 3 hours with stops (5.3kms) in a
incline of 500mts where we will walk trough one of the
oldest forest in the world!

Price per person:

2 - 3 Pax 52€
4 - 7 Pax 29€
7 - 9 Pax 21€

4.) Full treck Sierra de las Nieves.

A longer but still relax treck in to the famouse
natural park, about 7 hour with stops (16,4kms) with
an incline of 600mts. You'll stop at main spots till
the end from a point where you'll be able to apreciate
the sights of Africa, if the wheather is in our favor.

Price per person:

2 - 3 Pax 66€
4 - 7 Pax 36€
7 - 9 Pax 24€

5.) Llanos de Rabel Walk.

9.6 kms of trails about 4 hours on the treck where we
can apreciate more bird watching activities and the
best view points of the mountain.

Price per person:

2 - 3 Pax 45€
4 - 7 Pax 25€
7 - 9 Pax 20€

6.) Bike Decent to the Sea.

Down from Sierra de las Nieves to Marbella by bicke! 6
hours with stops that does not recuires specific
training. A decent that will let you enjoy a
facinating active day trough mountain trails changing
to sea leavel.

Price per person:

2 - 3 Pax 145€
4 - 7 Pax 79€
7 - 9 Pax 52€

7.) Canoeing Zahara.

The legendary name given to one of the pretiest white
towns in Ronda, Zahara allows your to explore another
side of the natural reserve by canoe. A half day
activities of about 2 hours of canoeing arround
spectacular sights.

Price per person:

2 - 3 Pax 49€
4 - 7 Pax 29€
7 - 9 Pax 22€

8.) Absailing.

A full activitie that includes rapel in a canion in
water falls, ponds, jumps, just about everithing!

Price per person:

2 - 3 Pax 45€
4 - 7 Pax 39€
7 - 9 Pax 35€

9.) Multiadventure Day.

At the Grazalemas natural park, beat the diferent
challenges of the day, rapel, archery, etc.

Price per person:

2 - 3 Pax 57€
4 - 7 Pax 33€
7 - 9 Pax 32€

10.) Caveing Cueva del Gato.

3 hour of caveing, pasing river streams inside the
heart of the Cueva del Gato.

Price per person:

2 - 3 Pax 54€
4 - 7 Pax 40€
7 - 9 Pax 34€

11.) Caveing Igualeja.

This cave will let you apreciate one of the most
intresting and complex formations. Stalagnites and
Stalagmites on a maze inside the earth.

Price per person:

2 - 3 Pax 49€
4 - 7 Pax 32€
7 - 9 Pax 26€


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Safety and Security Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home - you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on a group trip, please note that your group leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Your leader will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your group leader will assist you with options available in a given location please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgement when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions.

Single Travellers We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Spending Money Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
Tipping It is customary in Europe to leave a small tip for service providers, such as waiters, if you are pleased with the service (€1-2). Tipping is an expected - though not compulsory - component of your tour program and an expression of satisfaction with the persons who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are several times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides or drivers we use. You may do this individually, or your Tour Leader will offer to collect the money and tip as a group. Recommendations for tipping drivers and local guides would range from €5-20 per day depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your tour leader for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture.

Also at the end of each trip if you felt your G.A.P Adventures Tour Leader or skipper did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline €20-25 per person, per week can be used. Travel Forum - The Watering Hole Be sure to stop by The Watering Hole, our adventure travel forum. If you're interested in meeting others booked on your upcoming trip, check out the Departure Lounge section of our forum and introduce yourself. Otherwise, just drop in at anytime to share some travel tips, ask questions, meet other travellers and quench your thirst for travel. Our forum is located at wateringhole.gapadventures.com. Travel Insurance Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Trip Specific Safety Always keep an eye on your belongings especially in major cities, bus and train terminals. Validity Valid for all trips departing January 1, 2009 - December 31st 2009. Visas All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE THE CORRECT TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION.
We Want Your Photos If you've got some great photos form your G.A.P Adventures travels, then post them online in our community! You can share photos - and videos - with our travellers from around the world. Simply go online to www.gapadventures.com/community to check out what other people have shared! We often have photo and video contests running too, so be sure to check our website often!
What to Take We recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack (whichever you find EASIEST TO CARRY). A good size daypack is also essential. Remember that you might be required to walk short distances with your luggage ( 15-20 min max ) between transport and hotels. Please also note that many smaller hotels do not have elevators, so you will need to be comfortable carrying your bags up and down steps. Your Fellow Travellers As you travel on a group trip you will be exposed to all the pleasures and maybe some of the frustrations of travelling in a group. Your fellow travellers will probably come from all corners of the world and are likely to be of a variety of ages too. We ask you to be understanding of the various needs and preferences of your group - patience with your fellow travellers is sometimes required for the benefit of everyone's travel experience. Remember too that you have responsibilities to the group. If you are requested to be at a place at a certain time, ensure that you don't keep the rest of the group waiting. We have found time and time again that the very best trips we operate are those where the dynamics within the group work well - this takes just a little effort on your part.