ANDES TO AMAZON - PERU FAMILY ADVENTURE

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1 Take the family on a trek into Machu Picchu and become jungle explorers deep in the Amazon Trek on the iconic Inca Trail into Machu Picchu Track monkeys, giant river otters and caiman in the Amazon Rainforest Get off the beaten track and visit remote Inca sites in the Sacred Valley Explore Machu Picchu on Christmas day for our December departure HOLIDAY CODE FPH Peru, Family, Multi-Activity, 10 Days 2 nights lodge, 7 nights hotel, 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 2 dinners, max group size: 16, 10 days multi-activity and sightseeing including inca trail walk, max altitude m VIEW DATES, PRICES & BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY HERE

2 PAGE 2 Introduction This unique family adventure holiday to Peru takes us on a fascinating journey from the Andean mountains to the Amazon rainforest. The Sacred Valley is packed with characterful Andean villages and archaeological remains just waiting to be explored. Visit markets and weavers and have a go at making and painting some of your own pottery as a souvenir. Spend a full day trekking the classic Inca Trail up to the Sun Gate at Inti Punka, where you will get your first jaw-dropping view of Machu Picchu. Perched strategically at the top of vertical cliffs, it s not hard to see how the conquistadors never found the fabled Lost City of the Incas. After a special train journey on the Vistadome train, Cusco makes a great base for a few days. Explore the colonial city and surrounding Inca sites and try your hand at whitewater rafting, mountain-biking or some chilled stand-up paddle-boarding. Once you've had your fill of Inca culture and adventure, fly deep into the Amazon Rainforest and spend the next three days at a remote jungle lodge. From here, venture out with an expert team of guides and trackers to observe monkeys, giant river otters, caiman and a wealth of colourful birds and learn all about the rich biodiversity and conservation of this habitat. Forget the zoo, this is the real thing! The sights and sounds of the jungle will stay with you forever and is the perfect finale to a magnificent active holiday with the family in Peru. Is this holiday for you? Suitable for children from 8 yrs old This holiday offers a unique blend of ancient history and incredible wildlife spotting opportunities. Whether you're a budding Indiana Jones or naturalist Steve Backshall, this trip offers it all! The itinerary takes us to some of the lesser known spots in the Sacred Valley. All walking and trekking, including that on the Inca Trail (10km and 5-8hrs), is guided on well-defined and marked paths. No experience is necessary for the optional activities when in Cusco. They are run by highly qualified, experienced instructors and all safety equipment (bouyancy aids, helmets etc) will be provided. When staying at our Amazon rainforest lodge, we will take part in a range of activities, including boat rides, canopy walks and short (1-2hrs) jungle walks in a hot and humid environment. The accommodation is in hotels and lodges which have been specially selected for families with comfort, character and great location. Internal transfers and long bus journeys have been kept to an absolute minimum with families in mind and include a train ride and a short internal flight. (Note: If Inca Trail permits are not available at the time of booking, an alternative walk or activity is arranged) Holiday Itinerary Day 1: Meet guide at Cusco Airport. Transfer to Pisac, stopping off to meet and feed alpacas and llamas. On arrival to Cusco Airport we are met by our guide and transfer to Pisac. On the way we stop off at the Awana Kancha farm, if time allows. Loosely translated as 'palace of weaving' we meet and get to feed a variety of camelid species including llama, alpaca and vicuna. Here we learn all about the textile production process, looking at rearing, shearing, weaving and dyeing. Afterwards we continue to Pisac and settle into our comfortable hotel. HOTEL Day 2: Wander around the secluded ruins above Pisac and local market. Optional pottery lesson.

3 PAGE 3 Today we will explore the little-visited remains of the Inca citadel above Pisac. These ruins are considered to be among the finest archaeological sites in Peru. Vast terraces sweep across the hillside, contouring around the curvature of the landscape. Perched strategically above the Urubamba Valley, the town was thought to guard the approach to Machu Picchu. It isn't unusual to find yourself alone as you wander the site and marvel at the towering walls and doorways. Much of the area remains unexcavated which lends the place an air of intrigue and mystery. We will return to Pisac for a regional lunch and explore the colourful market. In the afternoon there is an optional activity of spending some time with a local potter and creating our own souvenirs under their expert tutelage and guidance. For those choosing not to have the pottery lesson, Pisac is a lovely village to wander around. You may wish to relax by the swimming pool or enjoy a game of high altitude tennis back at the hotel instead! HOTEL MEALS BL Day 3: Visit the famous weavers and artisans of Chinchero. Explore the salt pans of Maras and Moray. Overnight beneath the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. Today we venture deeper in to the Sacred Valley to aid our acclimatisation. We travel to the small, rustic village of Chinchero, sat above Cusco, surrounded by the peaks of the Vilcabamba range and the snow-capped peak of Salkantay. We spend a while exploring this beautiful village, with its mix of Inca and colonial architecture. Chinchero has a fantastic market filled with an abundance of local produce and boasts some of the best and most sought after weavers and textile merchants in Peru- a perfect place for buying a souvenir. We then visit the photogenic salt-pans of Maras, where for thousands of years indigenous people extracted salt from subterranean streams. Close by is the Inca site of Moray, where we can learn all about this vast agricultural laboratory. The concentric, circular terraces that drop in altitude allowed the Inca to recreate virtually every environment in their Andean territory allowing them to experiment with food crops. We continue our journey into the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo, itself an important location to the Incas. If time permits we will visit the stunning ruins, towering over the village. HOTEL MEALS BL Day 4: Trek the classic one day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu via the Inti Punka Sun Gate. Descend to Aguas Calientes. Now we have had the time to adjust to the altitude, we can set our sights on the crown jewels of the Inca empire, Machu Picchu. We join the classic Inca trail by climbing steadily up to the ruins at Winay Wayna. The steep terraces and temples will have you amazed at the ingenuity and engineering of these ancient people. Here we enjoy incredible views across the mountains and valleys that hid Machu Picchu for centuries. We spend the day trekking until we arrive at the Inti Punku Sun Gate, where we will get our first, unforgettable view of Machu Picchu. It isn't hard to imagine how it must have felt for the real-life Indiana Jones, Hiram Bingham, when he first laid eyes on the ruins, overgrown and partially reclaimed by the jungle in After a day of trekking we will be grateful for the transfer down to Aguas Calientes, nestled on the valley floor. Machu Picchu can wait for tomorrow. HOTEL DISTANCE 10KM MEALS BL TIME 5-8HRS HOURS Day 5: Guided tour of Machu Picchu citadel. Vistadome train to Cusco. We arise early in the morning and take the bus up to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Here we will have an interpretive guided tour of the ruins. You may have seen a thousand pictures of Machu Picchu before, but nothing can prepare you for wandering around the ruins, stepping through doorways and staircases crafted by some of the most gifted masons of the ancient world. Machu Picchu is thought to have been one of the royal residences of the Inca

4 PAGE 4 emperor Pachacuti in the 15th century. It consists of palaces, temples and agricultural terraces. One of the most impressive aspects of Machu Picchu is its geographical situation, located at the top of a steep precipice. With vertiginous steep cliffs on all sides it's unsurprising that it remained undiscovered from the Spanish conquistadors. From Aguas Calientes we catch the Vistadome train back to Cusco. The Vistadome carriages are fitted with panoramic windows to the side and above which will immerse us into the beautiful mountain scenery. HOTEL MEALS B Day 6: Explore the ruins of Tambo Machay, Quenko and Sacsayhuaman. Cusco is the capital of the region, and has remained an important city through the ages. Colonial buildings sit atop Inca foundations, narrow cobbled alleys wind their way steeply uphill and it's not uncommon to bump into a llama roaming the back streets. This fascinating city remains a contradiction: you can sense the history of its ancient past hanging over it, yet at the same time it retains a buzz and cosmopolitan feel all of its own. The city boasts some amazing archaeological attractions and we will have a tour of the ruins of Tambo Machay, Quenko and Sacsayhuaman. This would be an ideal opportunity to enjoy some Cuzqueno culinary classics, such as anticuchos (beef kebabs), rocoto relleno (stuffed peppers served with a potato gratin) or trucha frita (pan-fried trout) washed down with an ice cold Inca Cola! HOTEL MEALS BL Day 7: Day at leisure in Cusco. Optional rafting, stand-up paddle boarding or mountain biking activities. After all this exploring, today is free to spend as you wish. Watch life unfold on the Plaza de Armas with a hot chocolate, or try your hand at bartering at the local artisan market for gifts and souvenirs. For those with a thirst for adventure, a range of optional activities can be organised locally. Jump on a mountain bike to explore the mountains and valleys on two wheels or take part in a thrilling white-water rafting trip. For those who want something a little more chilled, try your hand at stand-up paddle boarding. Whatever you choose, be it relaxing or a new adventure sport, Cusco has it all, set in the most spectacular scenery! (Optional activities need to be booked and paid for in advance) HOTEL MEALS B Day 8: Fly from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado and take a motor-canoe along the Madre de Dios river to our Amazon Rainforest lodge. This morning we fly from Cusco into the Amazon Rainforest. Arriving into Puerto Maldonado Airport, we transfer to the river port on the Madre de Dios River. Many of the jungle lodges will require a journey down-river to a trailhead. It will be necessary to travel on foot through the forest or take to a canoe to paddle through parts of the forest floor are submerged and oxbow lakes may need to be crossed. This is the only way to access remote lodges and is all part of the adventure. Depending on our arrival time and how we are feeling from our long journey, we may be able to participate in a river cruise to get acquainted with the area and the slow pace of life here. Luggage and personal items are necessarily restricted to 10kg and there is a secure facility to leave the rest of your luggage at Puerto Maldonado. LODGE MEALS BLD

5 PAGE 5 Day 9: A full day exploring the Amazon Rainforest with an interpretive guide. Visiting pristine Amazon Rainforest is something that most people can only dream of. Our lodge is situated next to the Tambopata National Reserve where the river provides access to an uninhabited core in a vast 2.5 million acre wilderness, home to the Amazon's five top predators - jaguar, giant otter, black caiman, harpy eagle and anaconda. There is a selection of activities today that we can choose from. A highlight is a journey in a traditional dugout canoe on the beautiful oxbow Lake Sandoval. Here we may see blue & yellow macaws, giant river otters catching fish, and howler monkeys. We walk along the trails and learn about the forest. Our guides teach us about the flora and fauna in the Amazon and the conservation work in the reserve and we learn a lot about the magical Amazon Rainforest. LODGE MEALS BLD Day 10: Final morning of jungle activities before departure. Depending on our flight times out of Puerto Maldonado we have some time to explore the jungle some more before undertaking our journey back out from the lodge. KE Land Only package services end at Puerto Maldonado. MEALS B Holiday Information What's Included Professional English-speaking local leaders throughout Airport transfers (on group arrival and departure days) All land transport and internal flight involved in the itinerary All accommodation as described Meals as described in the Meal Plan Excursions as per the itinerary Guided tour of Machu Picchu Entrance fees at Machu Picchu Inca Trail Permits What's Not Included Travel insurance Tips for local guides and trek staff Airport departure taxes Some meals as detailed in the Meal Plan Activities described as optional Miscellaneous personal expenses - drinks and souvenirs etc. Joining Arrangements & Transfers A single group transfer from Cusco Airport to Pisac is provided for all clients arriving around mid-morning on Day 1 of the Land Only itinerary. The journey takes around an hour. On the last day of the Land Only itinerary, there will be a single timed transfer back to Puerto Maldonado Airport

6 PAGE 6 timed to meet the check in for the flight departing in the afternoon. On the return leg only - If your flight schedules do not fit with this singled timed airport transfer we can provide private transfers at an additional cost. Taxis are also readily available. Hotel contact details and an emergency number will be provided with your booking confirmation. Meal Plan Where there is a wide range of dining options it is sensible to leave this choice to you. While staying in Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Cusco and Aguas Calientes dinner is not included in the holiday price. There is a total of 7 dinners and 2 lunches which are not included in the holiday price. You should budget $20 - $35 dollars per meal per person (including wine and/or soft drinks). Food & Water The food on this holiday will be varied and tasty. Breakfast includes fresh fruit, porridge, pancakes or omelette with plenty of toast and home-made jam. Lunch is usually a picnic - fresh fruit, salad and bread, cheeses, cold meats, avocado and plenty to drink. Our evening meals will be a mix of local dishes and European style. In Cusco, Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes there is a wide range of restaurants and cafes to chose from, serving local and international cuisine. Local dishes include anticuchos (beef kebabs), rocoto relleno (stuffed peppers served with a potato gratin) or trucha frita (pan-fried trout). Accommodation The group will have a total of 2 nights in a comfortable Tourist class hotel in Pisac, 1 night in a hotel in Ollantaytambo, 1 night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes, 3 nights in a hotel in Cusco and 2 nights in a jungle lodge in the Amazon Rainforest. All hotel accommodation is ensuite. In the hotels, children of 11yrs and under will share with parents in a triple for a family of 3, or a twin/double with an extendable couch ro a family room for a family of 4. Children over 12 yrs will share with parents in a triple for a family of 3, or have 2 rooms for a family of 4. We will do everything to ensure that you are happy with your rooming allocation. If you are planning on extending your holiday, additional nights at the group hotel are available on request. Group Leader & Support Staff As this trip is split into two distinct sections you will have two distinct guides for each part. So, when in the Sacred Valley and Cusco you will have a guide expert in trekking, Inca history and Andean culture. However, in the Amazon you will be accompanied by a jungle guide who specialises in wildlife and jungle survival. Altitude This holiday involves going to high altitude. During the course of your trip you will reach altitudes in excess of 3500 metres. This is not something that you should worry about; the human body is quite capable of adapting to a very wide range of altitudes, but it is important that we follow some simple rules in order to acclimatise successfully. Before coming on this holiday you should read the advice on trekking at high altitude. You can also talk to one of our trekking experts if you have any concerns about altitude.

7 PAGE 7 Park Fees & Permits The cost of your 1 day Inca Trail permit is included in the holiday price. Please note that the Peruvian Authorities strictly limit the amount of Inca Trail Permits issued for each day and that permits are issued on a first come, first served basis. The permits are only issued against a name and a passport number. Once issued, they cannot be amended, cancelled or transferred. In order to ensure your place on the Inca Trail, KE will purchase your permit as soon as you make your booking if the holiday is guaranteed. Once the trip is guaranteed to run, the cost of your Inca Trail permit cannot be refunded (unless we cancel the trip). Please note that if there are no permits left for the day walk on the Inca Trail, then you will be taken on an alternative walk on that day. The alternative walk is scenic and has many brilliant view points and is a lot less touristy. Spending Money Approximately 800 per family (based on a family of two adults and two children) should be sufficient to cover your meals and personal spending requirements. This amount should also cover tips for drivers, trek crew and local guides. There is no need to obtain local currency (Nuevos Soles) before you travel as sterling, Euros and US dollars are easily exchanged in Cusco. You can also use your credit or debit card to get cash from ATM machines in Cusco. If you intend to bring your travel money with you, we recommend that you take this in the form of US dollars in cash. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: Optional activities are available on this trip. Please see separate information tab for costs. Guidance On Tipping Tipping is common in Peru, however you must remember that it is voluntary, and how much you give depends on how you feel about the service you have received. Airport baggage carriers are the only exception and here tipping is compulsory as these people are unwaged and make a living by carrying your luggage. The general rule is 1 sol (23p) per bag. For hotel staff tipping is not expected, but is welcome - for hotel porters, 1 sol per bag carried. As with most countries it's usual to tip in restaurants; between 5-15% to reward good service is usual. Specialist guides or tour conductors (i.e. on sightseeing tours) $10 - $15 per day (from the group). Drivers, sols per day from the group is sufficient. Please note that drivers of standard taxis do not usually expect a tip. You will also want to tip your guide and we recommend you do this as a group with each family contributing $40 - $60. Optional Activities Please note that these prices are correct at time of writing, but are subject to change without warning. All prices are in USD and per person based on a family of four. Optional activities taken outside the KE holiday are at your own risk. These activities need to be booked and paid for in advance to avoid disappointment. After you have made your holiday booking, please contact the Customer Sales & Support team to discuss booking your optional activity.

8 PAGE 8 The pottery making experience is a wonderful opportunity to make your own souvenir to take home, under the expert tutelage of a local potter ($42 per person) Our optional adventure activities include mountain biking, whitewater rafting and stand-up paddle-boarding. Our activity provider operates to the very highest of standards using top of the range safety equipment and professionally qualified and competent instructors and guides. Prices quoted are per person and based on a family of four and include transport, guide and equipment hire. Rafting on the Chuqicahuana River (full day with picnic) $119. Choose from a raft or an inflatable kayak and allow us to guide you down a scenic section of moving water. The trip flows through a beautiful canyon filled with fun rapids and views of surrounding peaks. Mountain biking (half day with snacks and water) $68: Explore the area above Cusco on one of our top-of-therange mountain bikes equipped with hydraulic disc-brakes. Our guide will assess your abilities and help you to pick an ideal route, ranging from gentle, swooping dirt roads to challenging downhill race courses. Stand-up paddle-boarding (half day with snacks and water) $79: Thought to have originated in Peru 3000 years ago, try this new sport that s taking the world by storm. Paddle across a lake surrounded by mountains and incredible views. Beat The Jet Lag Our holidays are normally designed with minimal 'down time' at the start of the trip, but having a day or two at the beginning will have the additional benefit of allowing you time to get over the stress of a long journey or travelling across time zones, leaving you refreshed and ready for your holiday. We can easily arrange for you to have additional nights and airport transfers. Free KE Gift We would like to give you a free gift as a way to say thank you when you book your holiday. Choose from exclusive KE branded t-shirts, caps, neckwarmers, trek bags* and more. Alternatively you can choose to make a 10 donation to the Juniper Trust Charity. You can make your selection in your MyKE account after booking. You will need to select your free gift at least 6 weeks before you depart and all items will be posted out at 5 weeks prior to departure. For all late bookings, we will endeavour to send your FREE gift to you before you travel, however this cannot always be guaranteed. Please visit our Free KE Gifts page for more details of all our KE Branded goodies on offer. Baggage Allowance For this holiday, you should take one piece of luggage and a daypack. It is easier for transfers to have a soft bag on this holiday, but not essential if you prefer luggage with wheels. For the Amazon rainforest experience, you are restricted to 10kg per person of luggage. On arrival in Puerto Maldonado, you will be issued with a duffel bag to pack your 10kg in. The rest of your luggage stays in a secure office in Puerto Maldonado. For international flights please check your baggage allowance with your airline. Group Size & Holiday Status

9 PAGE 9 For each holiday there is a minimum number of participants required to enable it to go ahead. Once the minimum number is reached, the trip status will change from 'Available' to 'Guaranteed to run'. You can check the trip status for each departure in Dates and Prices table. Other than in exceptional circumstances, we will not cancel a trip once it has achieved this guaranteed to run status and so you are free to proceed with your international flight booking and other travel arrangements. Recommended Outdoor Retailers Many of the Equipment items listed above are available from Cotswold Outdoor - our 'Official Recommended Outdoor Retailer'. When you book a holiday with KE you will receive 15% discount voucher from Cotswold Outdoor and other retailers. >> Find out more General Information Passport & Visas A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required for visits to countries outside the EU. The information that we provide is for UK passport holders. Please check the relevant embassy or consulate for other nationalities. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents and visas for your holiday. Visa requirements and charges are subject to change without notice. If you are travelling outside the EU you should have at least 2 blank pages in your passport for each country that you visit. Visa Peru UK and USA passport holders do not require a visa for short stays. When passing through immigration you will need to request a copy of your TAM Migration form. You will need to retain this document and keep it safe, as you will be asked to produce it before you depart Peru. Health & Vaccinations You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you require any specific vaccinations or other preventive measures. You should be up to date with routine courses and boosters as recommended in the UK e.g. diphtheria-tetanus-polio and measles-mumps-rubella, along with hepatitis A and typhoid. Malarial prophylaxis is not usually required for trips in the mountains, however if you are visiting rural and remote low lying areas then they might be necessary. On holidays to more remote areas you should also have a dentist check up. A good online resource is Travel Health Pro. Currency The unit of currency in Peru is the Nuevos Soles. Electricity Supply & Plug We recommend you check if you require an adaptor for your electrical items at:

10 PAGE 10 Climate The climate of the Andean valleys which corresponds to the region between 3000 and 4000 metres is characterised by hot, wet summers and cool, dry winters. The Southern Hemisphere winter season in the Andes runs roughly from April through to October and this is the optimum period to visit this part of Peru. At this time we can expect the days to be warm and generally sunny, with temperatures between 12 and 20 C. Above c. 3500m. during this season, the night-time temperatures will fall below freezing. In the Amazon basin you can expect high levels of humidity and heat, but it can still feel relatively cool at night. Travel Aware As a reputable tour operator, KE supports the British Foreign & Commonwealth Offices' Travel Aware campaign to enable British citizens to prepare for their journeys overseas. The 'Travel Aware' website provides a single, authoritative source of advice for all kinds of travellers and we recommend that prior to travel, all KE clients visit the official UK Government website at travelaware.campaign.gov.uk and read the FCO Travel Advice for their chosen destination. North Americans can also check out the U.S. Department of State website: for essential travel advice and tips. KE treat the safety and security of all clients as the most important aspect of any trip we organise. We would not run any trip that we did not consider reasonably safe. Should the FCO advise against travel for any reason, we will contact everyone booked to travel to discuss the situation. We receive regular updates direct from the FCO and are in constant touch with our contacts on the ground. If you have any questions about government travel advice, please call our office. Single Use Plastic KE do not encourage the use of single use plastic items. We are ensuring that our agents all over the world are working together to reduce the problem and educate those around them. We are leading by example in our KE office by reducing our plastic use. We have pledged to AITO s Project Protect that 70% of our agents stop using single use plastic bottles. Maps ITMB - Cusco Region. 1:110,000 A detailed road map of the region around Cusco including Machu Picchu. Includes a street-plan of central Cuzco. Elevation tinting and contours at 100m intervals represent the general relief, with spot heights for many peaks. The Inca Trail region is shown in an inset at 1:50,000, highlighting the trail. There is also a small, street plan of Aguas Calientes and an annotated plan of the Machu Picchu ruins. Flight Information Flight Inclusive Or Land Only? On our website we display a UK Flight inclusive package price and Land only package price for the majority of our holidays. Flight Inclusive Notes The FLIGHT INCLUSIVE dates and prices are based on UK flights from London (Heathrow) to Cusco, via Bogota with Avianca. Outbound flights will depart the UK in the evening, arriving the following day (day 1 of the itinerary). Return flights will depart Puerto Maldonado Airport around lunchtime of the last day of the itinerary, arriving in the UK in the afternoon of the following day. Regional departures and/or alternative carriers are available on request.

11 PAGE 11 To avoid paying more for your flight, we recommend that you book as early as possible, especially during peak times as there are only a limited number of seats available at the advertised price. If we are unable to secure seats at the price shown, or you have requested regional departures, we will contact you with an alternative quote. We are also able to quote for premium, business and first class seats. Please be aware that you may be asked to pay for your flights in advance of your final holiday balance. Remember if you book a package including flights with KE you will benefit from full financial protection. Land Only Notes The LAND ONLY dates and prices are for the itinerary, joining in Cusco, Peru. For clients making their own flight arrangements, Cusco Airport is the most convenient for transfers to the group hotel. The holiday departs from Puerto Maldonado Airport in the Peruvian Amazon. Please refer to the 'Joining arrangements & transfers' for further details. Internal flights from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado are included in the main holiday price. Flights SHOULD NOT be booked until you have received your booking confirmation and the departure is showing 'Guaranteed to Run' or 'Limited'. Why Choose KE Adventure Travel? Why Choose KE Adventure Travel? Operating since 1984, KE Adventure Travel has some of the most experienced staff in the business, with the proven ability to set up and operate a worldwide programme of adventures. Everyone has adventure travel at heart and joins at least one trip a year. It is this depth of experience that makes KE stand out from other adventure travel operators. When you contact KE, by phone or , or visit our office, you will find the help and advice you need, from someone who has actually done the trip and can give you the benefit of their first-hand experience. KE can guarantee the very best in trip support, excellent food, a good standard of hotel and other accommodation, plus the back up of one of the most respected companies in the business. Client satisfaction is at the top of our agenda and almost 50% of our bookings each year come from repeat business. If you are looking for adventure then look no further than KE. Group Tour Leaders All of our holidays are accompanied by an experienced leader, some of whom have worked with KE groups for many years. Many are professional guides and instructors with an unrivalled knowledge of the areas in which they work. In many parts of the world, we recruit local guides with appropriate training and experience. In addition to having the technical skills to ensure your safety, KE expects its leaders to be active members of the group. A leader should be fun to travel with and ready to share with you their enthusiasm for adventure travel and their knowledge of the area. Alongside the group leader, there will be a local support crew, which could be just a driver, or a complete team of guides, drivers, porters, mule-herders and cooks. The hard work of our support crews, along with the fascinating insight they can offer into their local culture, is integral to providing you with the very best adventure travel experience. Sustainable Tourism Since we ran our first trip in 1984, we have been committed keeping the world's most beautiful places pristine by minimising our environmental impact. Recognising the fragility of the world's wilderness environments, we keep our groups small and operate according to a Mountain Code, which is provided to all groups, trek leaders, agents and staff. We make sure that our local staff are well treated and well paid, we respect indigenous cultures, take care to protect the environment of the places we visit and take every opportunity to make a positive contribution

12 PAGE 12 wherever we travel. Our philosophy of 'leaving nothing but footprints' has been integral to KE's approach right from the start over 30 years ago. In recognition of our efforts we are proud to have achieved the highest award of 5 Stars for Sustainable Tourism by AITO. We continue to travel responsibly, and more information on our policy, practice, and specific projects can be found at and on the website of our partner charity the Juniper Trust: KE's Mountain Code is issued to our staff, trek leaders and overseas agents, and we recommend it to our clients, too! Booking Your Holiday The easiest way to make your booking is online. You will need to pay a deposit at the time of booking. This is normally 200 but for some holidays with special permit fees or internal flights, this may be more. The amount of deposit required for an individual holiday is given on the dates and prices page of the holiday. Late bookings will require full payment. We cannot confirm any booking until we receive your fully completed booking form. Adventure Travel Insurance It is a condition of joining any of our trips that you are insured against medical and personal accident risks (to include repatriation costs, air ambulance and helicopter rescue services). We also strongly recommend that you take out holiday cancellation insurance, as all deposits paid are non-refundable. Please ensure that your insurer is aware of your KE Adventure itinerary and can agree to cover the activities being undertaken. You will then need to advise us of your policy details and complete an Insurance Declaration Form. CAMPBELL IRVINE DIRECT travel insurance is available to EU residents and will cover the majority of KE Adventure holidays. It has been designed to provide cover for activities normally excluded by other insurers such as trekking, mountain biking and climbing. Please note that certain activities may attract a higher premium. In addition Campbell Irvine Direct cannot provide cover for KE climbing trips above 6000m. Cover for these can be obtained through either the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) or Snowcard. TRAVELEX is a USA based insurer offering travel insurance, which can be used by US citizens and US residents only. KE recommends the "Travelex Select" package for our holidays. If your holiday involves using mountaineering equipment (ropes, harness or crampons), for climbing or glacial travel, you should consider the "Adventure Plus Pak" optional upgrade on the Travelex Select Plan. Please refer to the 'Description of Coverage' for a summary of the terms, conditions, exclusions and limitations of the applicable Protection Plan. This policy will also cover KE climbing trips above 6000m. We hope that this trip notes has answered most of your questions. Please feel free to contact us and speak to one of our experts.

13 PAGE 13 Equipment List Please try to keep the weight of your baggage to a minimum. See the baggage allowance section for further details. YOU SHOULD BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: Hiking boots/sturdy shoes Trainers/Sandals Lightweight thermal or fleece gloves Socks Trekking trousers Shorts Underwear Shirts or T-shirts (short & long sleeved* - wicking ones are good) Fleece or warm jumper Fleece jacket or down jacket Waterproof jacket Waterproof over-trousers Sunhat with wide brim Warm hat Sunglasses Water bottles 1 Litre (x2) (we encourage re-filling water bottles rather than single use plastic) Water purification tablets ** Small towel Swimwear Daypack litres (Depending on how much of the kids' stuff you will be carrying) Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag/rucksack contents dry) Headtorch and spare batteries Washbag and toiletries Antibacterial handwash High factor sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)

14 PAGE 14 Basic First Aid Kit including the following: antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), painkillers, plasters, blister treatment, insect repellent, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite) Glucose tablets and multi-vitamin tablets are also a good idea THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE OPTIONAL: Trekking poles (these must have rubber tips) Binoculars Camera Pen-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage) Repair kit (eg. needle, thread, duct tape) Toys / games / books etc. Reusable cloth bag for shopping (to avoid plastic bags) NOTES: **Long sleeved shirts and trousers are good for when in the rainforest to guard against insects and branches. Wellington boots are provided by the rainforest lodge. *Bringing a water treatment system/purification with you avoids buying water in plastic bottles. For further details see: Travellers Against Plastic Water is provided on the trip on all the activities. When in hotels, airports and towns it is not provided. Laundry can be done at most places, but not the Amazon Lodge. Please note: This document was downloaded on 5 Jan 2019, and the trip is subject to change.