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Booking Your Airfare | Money | Phone and E-mail | Travel Insurance | Passport and Visa | Physical Requirements | Vaccinations | Recommended Books & Movies Booking Your Airfare For greater flexibility and better rates, we recommend making your flight reservation with our travel agent, Nathan Parr. If you decide to change your reservation or travel to another country, Nathan will help assist with your needs. Please contact Nathan at 503.807.8274 or nathan@redbacktravels.com Money
The best way to keep in contact during their trip is through e-mail at an internet cafe. There are also phone booths everywhere to call the States for a very cheap price. If you still want to bring a cell phone, make sure to have an international plan on it. Travel Insurance Travel Insurance is compulsory on all Redback Travels adventure trips and is a condition of booking with us. 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 cover personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Your insurance policy will need to be sighted by your leader on day one of your trip. Please ensure you have your policy number and emergency telephone number for your insurance company. If this is unavailable please ensure you have the necessary information required by your Insurance company in case of an emergency. Please contact Nathan to book your insurance. If you choose to book on your own, we recommend the following companies:
A valid passport is required for all international travel. Allow 4 weeks for delivery. A tourist visa is required for travel in India. Get your visa 2-4 weeks prior to departure. Visit www.travisa.com for all your visa requirements. Physical Requirements All Redback adventures require some physical activity. On all trips (Family Trip excluded), yoga is part of the daily routine and prior yoga experience is required. For trekking trips, please make sure you are in good physical condition and can walk for multiple hours over a several day span. Hiking in the Himalayas is at altitude and we will make sure to acclimatize accordingly. Travel in India is challenging and can be tiring. There are long travel days in sometimes less than ideal conditions. Make sure you consult with your doctor before coming to obtain proper medication and bring plenty of Emergen-C, vitamins, probiotics, etc. to stay in good health. Our trips are called adventures for a reason. We guarantee a life-changing experience, not necessarily a relaxing vacation! Trekking Tips
Please talk to your doctor 4-6 weeks prior to departure about any vaccinations you may need. For information on current vaccinations visit: www.cdc.gov Recommended Books & Movies on India: Books: A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry City of Joy by Dominique Lapierre Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda Freedom at Midnight by Larry Collins & Dominique Lapierre Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts Lonely Planet India The Art of Happiness by the Dalai Lama Tibetan Book of Living and Dying by Sogyal Rimpoche Movies about India: The Namesake Monsoon Wedding Born into Brothels City of Joy Outsourced Slumdog Millionaire |