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Terms & Conditions applyGuide
Driver/guide is included on this tour.
Meals
Eating well is a very important factor on our expeditions and good food is vital for everyoneโs health and well-being. When staying in hotels, guest-houses & hostels we always strive to provide you with one healthy, wholesome and plentiful meal every day, usually breakfast at the hotel. For lunch we usually stop at a cheap local restaurant giving you a chance to taste the local fare. In the evenings after you are checked into the hotel you are free to choose where you want to eat. Local food is generally very cheap so if you are on a budget then eat what the locals eat. Western restaurants tend to be more expensive.When we are camping we usually eat breakfast and the evening meal from the truck. Occasionally we may prepare lunch on the truck when we are in remote areas.Please note that there is no camping until we reach the UAE so there will not be many times we eat on the truck until then.When it comes to shopping and cooking while camping we will divide ourselves up into groups of 3 or 4 people (depending on group size) who will shop for and prepare the dayโs meals and clean up at the end. This will work out that you roughly get to cook once every 10 days (depending on group size).Fresh food is generally available daily so when we are camping we try to eat meat and vegetables for every main evening meal. We do also cater for vegetarians but we cannot cater for fussiness. In these group situations everybody must appreciate we cannot cater for individual likes and dislikes.Donโt worry if you are not a gourmet cook as your crew are also always there to give advice.Our overland truck for the Asia section of the tour is equipped with a small fridge which is used for lunch or dinner food only when we have to prepare a meal on the truck. For personal food & drinks we have cooler boxes for everyone to use.Our coach for the Arabia section of the tour is equipped with cooler boxes which are primarily used for the cook groupโs breakfast & dinner food. Personal fresh food & cold drinks can be bought regularly at service station stops throughout the day so we do not provide cooler boxes for personal items.Cleanliness plays an important role throughout this expedition and your crew will make sure an acceptable level of general hygiene is maintained throughout your journey to ensure the wellbeing of the group.
Others
SServices of your expedition leader & driverTransportation in custom-built Madventure overland truck, private air-conditioned coach, jeeps, local buses & boats, plus use of all equipmentDiesel, mechanics, shipping and any other costs relating to the vehicleFerry tickets (when travelling together as a group)160 breakfasts, 22 evening mealsAll accommodation costs (85% hotels, guest houses & hostels, 15% wild camping)National Park entry fees when we enter as a group with our vehicle
Accommodation
You will spend 85% of your time on this expedition staying in local hotels, guest houses, hostels & boats. The other 15% of the time you will be in your tent wild camping.Please note that on this tour there is no camping until we reach the UAE.We always try to use decent, clean budget hotels, guest houses & hostels, however, taking into consideration the sometimes unpredictable nature of this expedition and the remoteness of some of the areas we visit, please be aware that in some circumstances we just have to take what we can get โ good or bad. When staying in hotels, guest houses & hostels you can expect to share your room with other expedition members of both sexes.There is usually an opportunity for anyone to upgrade to a single room or a superior room if they so wish. All accommodation upgrades are at your own expense.On this tour when we camp we will be wild camping by ourselves out in the bush or in the desert as campgrounds generally donโt exist in Arabia. The majority of our wild camp locations are usually very scenic and we always strive to find the perfect spot on the banks of a river, overlooking a canyon, behind a dune in the desert, on a beach, etc. but sometimes we just have to camp wherever we can find a spot.From past experience on expeditions of this length and nature we have found that people prefer to supply their own tents as they are then not forced to share and they can pick a tent that suits their needs. As a general rule, try and choose a good quality lightweight and waterproof free-standing tent that is easy to erect, take down and carry.
Transport
From Nepal to the UAE we will mostly be travelling in a purpose-built Madventure overland vehicle. The section through Arabia is mostly conducted in a private air-conditioned coach. Some of the time we will be travelling in local jeeps, buses & boats.The overland vehicle we use from Nepal to the UAE is a custom-built expedition truck which can accommodate up to 36 people although most of our expeditions travel with approximately 25 people.The private air-conditioned coach that we use through Arabia can accommodate up to 52 passengers although most of our expeditions travel with approximately 25 people.Comfort and safety is of course a big factor during expeditions of this length and nature so all our vehicles have high-backed coach seats with safety belts. The seating is on the upper level of the vehicle giving you an almost 360ยฐ view of the surrounding scenery.Our vehicles are designed to allow sufficient luggage storage and are also equipped with lockers to keep all your gear safe.Our long range diesel and water tanks ensure our self sufficiency in remote areas and the equipment we take with us is also of vital importance. In case of a breakdown we are equipped with a good selection of spare parts as well as a comprehensive tool kit to undertake any necessary repairs on our own as and when we need to.There may also be times when we get stuck in the sand or mud when travelling off road so all necessary recovery equipment such as sand mats, cables, ropes, shovels and pickaxes are also on board our overland truck.We usually carry at least 200 litres of treated drinking water and we are equipped with a good kitchen which includes all cutlery, plates, cups, pots, pans, utensils, gas cooker, BBQ grate, etc. for when we prepare meals on the vehicle.Our overland truck for the Asia section of the tour is equipped with a small fridge which is used for lunch or dinner food only when we have to prepare a meal on the truck. For personal food & drinks we have cooler boxes for everyone to use.Our coach for the Arabia section of the tour is equipped with cooler boxes which are primarily used for the cook groupโs breakfast & dinner food. Personal fresh food & cold drinks can be bought regularly at service station stops throughout the day so we do not provide cooler boxes for personal items.Fold up chairs are provided for outdoor seating.Our vehicles are equipped with USB charging points only so try and bring all of your important electronic devices such as telephone, tablet & head-torch to charge from a USB socket. We do not have a 120V or 240V power supply on the vehicle but you will have the opportunity to charge your 120/240V electronic equipment at the hotels we stay at.We carry a comprehensive first aid kit for emergencies but we recommend you bring your own for general use.
Not included:
Flights
No flights included or expected during this tour.
Others
Personal travel insurancePersonal spending money (ยฃ120 โ ยฃ150 per week recommended)Visas (approximately ยฃ750 depending on nationality)Lunches & evening meals when in hotelsLunches when campingAccommodation upgradesEntrance fees to optional sites & national parksAny optional activities & excursionsInternational & domestic flights (no domestic flights expected during tour)Tent, roll mat, sleeping bag & pillowTips (USD $200 per crew member recommended)
Optional
Below is a list of the most popular optional excursions along with the most recent prices. Prices can of course change and are not controlled in any way by Madventure so please use the list below as an approximate guide only.NEPALMt Everest flight ยฃ1102 day Annapurna Mountains trek ยฃ150Paragliding, Pokhara ยฃ1001 day rafting trip, Pokhara ยฃ30Elephant safari, Chitwan NP ยฃ30Walking safari, Chitwan NP ยฃ10 BHUTANTigerโs Nest Monastery ยฃ6Dordenma Buddha FreePunakha Dzong Free BANGLADESHShrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal FreeRatargul swamp forest tour ยฃ20Lalbagh Fort ยฃ2Ahsan Manzil Palace ยฃ52 night/3 day Sundarbans NP boat tour ยฃ150 INDIAGangtok Zoo ยฃ3Victoria Memorial ยฃ3Belur Math FreeSouth Park Street Cemetery FreeBodhgaya sites FreeVaranasi sunrise boat tour ยฃ5Bara & Chota Imambara combined ticket ยฃ6Taj Mahal ยฃ15India Gate FreeHumayunโs Tomb ยฃ5River Lotus Temple FreeOutbโminar (Stone Tower) ยฃ5Nek Chandโs Rock Garden ยฃ1Golden Temple Free PAKISTANLahore Fort ยฃ1Lahore museum ยฃ2Badshahi Mosque ยฃ1Rohtas Fort ยฃ3Truck workshop FreeDudipat day hike guide fee ยฃ10Nanga Parbat base camp hike guide fee ยฃ25Herrligkoffer base camp hike guide fee ยฃ15Shigar Fort ยฃ1Kharpocho Fort ยฃ1Altit Fort ยฃ3Baltit Fort ยฃ3Duiker Hunza Valley sunset trip ยฃ10Taxila ยฃ1 IRANBam mud brick city ยฃ3Kaluts half day tour ยฃ30Yazd city tour ยฃ7Isfahan city tour ยฃ7Persepolis ruins ยฃ4Persepolis museum ยฃ4 UNITED ARAB EMIRATESMleiha Archaeological Site ยฃ6Sharjah museum ยฃ3Burj Khalifa entry & elevator to viewing platform ยฃ50Jubail Mangrove Park ยฃ4Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque FreeLouvre Art Gallery Abu Dhabi ยฃ13Emirates National Auto Museum ยฃ12Al Ain fort FreeAl Ain Palace museum FreeAl Ain camel market ยฃ8 OMANSulaif Castle FreeAl Ayn Beehive Tombs FreeJabreen Castle ยฃ7Bahla Fort ยฃ1Wadi Ghul Balcony Walk FreeAl Hootah Cave ยฃ16Nizwa Fort ยฃ11Frankincense grove FreeWadi Darbat FreeRas al Jinz Turtle Reserve ยฃ17Sur dhow boat building yard ยฃ2Wadi Shab ferry ยฃ2Sultan Qaboos Mosque FreeNational museum ยฃ10Nakhal Fort ยฃ3 QATARSouq Waqif FreeMuseum of Islamic Art FreeNational Museum of Qatar ยฃ11 BAHRAINNational museum ยฃ2Beit Al Quran Free KUWAITGrand Mosque FreeKuwait Towers ยฃ1Tareq Rajab Museum ยฃ1Scientific Centre & Aquarium ยฃ20 SAUDI ARABIAAl-Qarah Hill ยฃ11Buraidah camel market FreeUshaiger Heritage Village FreeEdge of the World ยฃ70At-Turaif open-air museum ยฃ12Riyadh National Museum ยฃ2Masmak Fortress FreeMurabba Palace ยฃ2Kingdom Tower elevator to viewing platform ยฃ15Al Habala village FreeAl Yanfa village FreeMt Soudah FreeRijal Almaa ยฃ5Farasan Islands return ferry FreeAl Balad old town FreeWahaba Crater FreeMedina hop-on hop-off bus ยฃ18Elephant Rock, AlUla FreeLion Tombs of Dedan, AlUla ยฃ14Old Town, AlUla ยฃ16Madain Saleh, AlUla ยฃ22Jubbah Rock Art Free JORDANAmman Citadel ยฃ3Roman Theatre ยฃ2Jerash ยฃ10Petra ยฃ60Wadi Rum ยฃ6Wadi Rum jeep tour ยฃ15EGYPTScuba in Dahab (per dive) ยฃ25Mt Sinai day trip ยฃ30Cairo Museum ยฃ10Pyramids & Sphinx ยฃ12
Insurance
It is compulsory that every person who travels with Madventure obtain travel insurance for the complete duration of the tour. Proof of travel insurance must be shown before joining a tour.You may be covered under your credit cardโs travel insurance so it might be worth checking with your credit card provider first.There are various travel insurance companies to choose from and a Google search will bring up a vast selection but for a comprehensive reliable policy that includes Covid Cover and Medical Repatriation we recommend a London based company named Campbell Irvine, Telephone: +44 20 7938 1734, https://microsite.campbellirvinedirect.com/madventure/. They are familiar with what we do so if you mention Madventure and the tour you are travelling on they should be able to provide excellent cover for you.For people based in North America a company called Allianz offers good cover โ Telephone: +1 866 884 3556, www.allianztravelinsurance.comIf you choose to obtain your travel insurance through another company please ensure you read the small-print and make sure your policy includes Covid Cover and Medical Repatriation.
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Itinerary of your trip Kathmandu To Cairo Group Overland Tour
- Day 1 Day 1-7: Nepal
Day 1-7: Nepal
- Day 2 Day 8-16: India
Day 8-16: India
- Day 3 Day 17-22: Bhutan
Day 17-22: Bhutan
Experience Style
Mixed
There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโre also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.
Accomodation level
Medium
This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.
Experience Type
Small Group
Youโll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.
Physical Rating
Basic
Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.
Age range
Min: 18 / Max: 80
Age range allowed for this experience.
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