WALKING CROATIA'S COAST & MOUNTAINS

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1 HOLIDAY CODE CAC Walk the very best trails in Croatia and explore Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes, Split and Zadar on this excellent walking holiday. Walk sections of the fantastic Via Dinarica through dramatic scenery Relax in the coastal gems of Zadar and Split and explore the capital of Zagreb A two day mini-trek with homestay and delicious food in the heart of Paklenica The cascading waterfalls and colourful flora of Plitvice Lakes and Krka National Park Croatia, Trek & Walk, 8 Days 1 night homestay, 2 nights guesthouse, 4 nights hotel, 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners, max group size: 16, 6 days walking VIEW DATES, PRICES & BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY HERE

2 PAGE 2 Introduction Croatia s Dalmatian Coast is home to an incredible coastline, dramatic national parks, towering peaks, medieval towns, mount-watering food, cascading waterfalls and wonderful hospitality. This lovely walking holiday to Croatia includes some of Europe s most spectacular walking, including sections of the amazing Via Dinarica trail which snakes through the Balkans. We explore the capital of Zagreb with its bustling market, colourful old centre and stunning cathedral. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Plitvice Lakes has an abundance of cascading waterfalls and stunning lakes. Whilst the undiscovered Velebit Mountains and breath-taking Paklenica National Park offer jaw-dropping scenery, off the beaten track trails and welcoming homestays. We ll also hike sections of the Via Dinarica long distance trail whilst surrounded by dramatic coastal views of the coast and stunning archipelago islands. The charming coastal towns of Zadar and Split are bursting with café culture, amazing restaurants, stunning promenades and beautiful medieval architecture a perfect relaxing contrast to the rugged mountains. Explore International. This holiday is part of our Explore International range. Participants on these trips can book through KE or through one of our international partners. This helps us to gather together sufficient numbers of like-minded adventurers to get your holiday up and running quickly. Led by an English-speaking guide, the cosmopolitan nature of these groups can be an important part of the experience! Is this holiday for you? This holiday takes you along excellent walking trails with views of the superb Adriatic Coast and there is enough walking each day to keep regular hikers happy. Walking days are usually between 4-6 hours on trails which range from grassy paths and forest woodland to alpine paths in the mountains. Most days we walk sections of the Via Dinarica, the new long distance walking trail that links the countries of the Balkans. On day 4 & 5 we stay in the heart of Paklenica away from any roads. During this night we ll carry what we need for 1 night but as all bedding is supplied, there is no need for heavy backpacking. Staying in the homestay gives us the opportunity to experience an unspoilt location and home cooked food. There are a couple of long drives (max 2 hours) as this holiday includes a number of the country s highlights and most spectacular national parks. Relaxed evenings are spent in charming towns as this holiday gives a wonderful insight into a lesser known region of Croatia. Holiday Itinerary Day 1: Meet at group hotel in Zagreb. A single timed transfer from Zagreb Airport is included. K.E land only package begins with a single timed transfer from the airport to the group hotel. There will be time to explore the centre as Zagreb is a small and welcoming city with a colourful mixture of Austro-Hungarian grand buildings, pavement cafes, museums, galleries, a cathedral and quirky funicular railway connecting the Lower and Upper towns. The cathedral has twin spires soaring over the city and frescoes dating from the second half of the 13th century. St. Mark's Church has a unique tiled roof from Tiles on the left include the medieval Croatian coat of arms, whilst the emblem of Zagreb is on the right. The 13th century tower of Lotrscak offers a bird's eye view of the city and for the past hundred years a cannon is fired at noon to synchronise church clocks. For people watching, Trg Bana Jelacica is a hive of activity. Grab a table and enjoy watching flower sellers mingle with tram travellers. *Food for thought: Burek is perfect as a cheap and tasty snack or street food. Here thin flaky pastry is filled with meat or cheese and served fresh from the oven - absolutely delicious. A starter which is filling enough to be a main is strukli. This pastry and cheese dish is very popular and common to Zagreb. Boiled or baked, dough parcels are filled with cottage cheese and once served is almost melt in the mouth. Pasta known as mlinci in Zagreb, is boiled and baked, before serving with a delicious sauce.

3 PAGE 3 HOTEL Day 2: Explore and walk in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Plitvice Lakes. After an early breakfast, we transfer (2hrs) through the rolling hills of Croatia to one of the most outstanding natural aquatic landscapes in Europe, Plitvice Lakes. Granted UNESCO status in 1979, Plitvice is famed for its sixteen lakes, interlinked by cascading waterfalls, all set in a rich wooded area populated by bears, wolves, deer, wild boar and rare bird-life. Lying at the base of the Mala Kapela Mountain range, and only 60kms from the sea, this incredibly diverse national park is home to beech, spruce and pine trees plus over 1,200 plant species, including the rare Lady's Slipper orchid. Plitvice is one of the most important natural habitats in Europe and we'll explore the park via the fantastic wooden walkways that cover the park. These bridges enable us to get a close-up of the lakes, whilst keeping our eyes open for the local brown trout. We'll also head deep into the richly wooded area hoping to spot deer or one of the 157 bird species that live in the park. Tonight we overnight in a hotel in the Plitvice area. HOTEL MEALS BLD ASCENT 500M DESCENT 400M DISTANCE 11KM TIME 4-5 HRS WALKING HOURS GPS DATA VIEW NOW Day 3: Undiscovered Velebit National Park and spectacular Premuzic Trail. Today we leave the greenery of the Plitvice area and head towards the dramatic Northern Velebit National Park. Our transfer (2.5hrs) takes us to the Zavizan mountain refuge next to a small botanical garden. We'll have time to wander through a variety of indigenous and endemic plant species before walking along part of the spectacular Premuziceva staza or the Premužic Trail. The Northern Velebit National Park is a protected reserve and visitors can only pass through the park on designated trails. The spectacular Premuzic Trail is a a 57km long footpath mapped out in the 1930s, by lifelong Velebit enthusiast Ante Premuzic. Snaking its way from one side of the Velebit s central ridge to the other, the path provides a superb taste of the mountain s varied geography, with lush deciduous woodland alternating with pine forests and arid rocky slopes. The trail was engineered to provide easy walking with gentle gradients and today we get to enjoy part of it, whilst experiencing the wild landscape of this dramatic mountainous area. After arriving at the Alan mountain refuge and the end of our walk, we drive (1.45mins) to Starigrad-Paklenica, located on the coast, where we overnight. GUESTHOUSE DESCENT 650M ASCENT 450M TIME 5-6 HRS WALKING HOURS DISTANCE 15KM MEALS BLD Day 4: Start a two day mini-trek into the heart and mountains of Paklenica National Park. Inhabited since prehistoric times, the dramatic landscape of the Paklenica National Park gained national park status in 1949, due to its unique natural features and magnificent forests. A dramatic mountain range that appears to fall directly into the sea, we'll spend the next two days on alpine trails, which offer spectacular views across to the islands of Rab, Pag and the Kornati National Park. We start our walk through the canyon of Velika Paklenica, surrounded by huge walls and the remains of old water mills. These ancient buildings, built in the 19th century and still in use up until the 1960s, are well preserved cultural monuments and maintained by the national park authorities. We follow a spectacular serpentine trial that ascends the western wall of the canyon as we finish our walk at the Manita Cave. This enchanting cave has been attracting visitors since 1937 with its stunning formations -

4 PAGE 4 the Helmet, the Organ and the Witch to name a few. After exploring the cave we overnight in a simple rural house in the hamlet of Ramici. Despite the lack of hotel facilities we are guaranteed a warm welcome and a tasty dinner cooked by our hosts. HOMESTAY DESCENT 470M ASCENT 470M TIME 4-5 HRS WALKING HOURS DISTANCE 11KM MEALS BLD Day 5: Stunning scenery and high mountain pastures before relaxing on the coast. Today is our second day in the Paklenica National Park, as we walk to the high grassy plateau of Veliki Rujno. At a height of 900m, lies the small church of Our Lady of Rujno built in the past for local inhabitants who lived from cattle breeding, and spent most of the year in mountain hamlets taking their cattle out to graze. Over time, the church became too small and in 1930, due to the dedication of a local priest and enthusiastic mountaineer Don Ante Adžija, a new church was built using masonry from the old church. An annual procession held in August, sees hundreds of pilgrims make their way up the mountain to the chapel for mass. At the end of our walk we leave the high mountains and return to the coastal town of Starigrad-Paklenica. The rest of the afternoon is free to enjoy a walk beside the sea or just relax with a drink in one of the many pavement cafes or local bars. GUESTHOUSE DESCENT 280M ASCENT 280M TIME 3-4 HRS WALKING HOURS DISTANCE 11KM MEALS BLD Day 6: Explore Krupa Canyon and enjoy the pretty town of Zadar. After breakfast we transfer to the pretty area of the Krupa River situated under the steep slopes of Velebit Mountain. This picturesque river stretches from a small spring through the deep Krupa Canyon until it reaches the River Zrmanja. As a rich karst area, this whole landscape hides underground caverns and caves, and is dotted with tiny hamlets. We start in the village of Golubic, where we visit a local cheese producer. After sampling some of his produce we walk to the bridge of Kudin built at the turn of the 18th century. From Krupa we transfer to Zadar where the rest of the afternoon is free to explore. Zadar is a vibrant, warm place with city walls built under Venetian rule. You'll find four old city gates - St Rok, Chain Gate, Land Gate and the Port Gate which sports the winged lion symbol of the Venetian Empire. Zadar has two wonderful attractions designed by local artist Nikola Basic. The Sun Salutation is a 22m circle filled with 300 multi layered glass plates which collect solar energy all day and powers the front lighting system of the harbour. In the evening it's a wonderful light show from sunset to sunrise which is popular with locals. The second highlight is the Sea Organ, which is a great place to sit as pipes set in steps whistle and sigh from the movement of the water. St Donatus' Church and the Franciscan Monastery are beautiful buildings. Dating from the 9th century, St Donatus' is an unusual circular Byzantine church and only one of a handful of buildings that survived the Mongol invasion of the 13th century. The Franciscan Monastery houses a Gothic church from 1280 and a small treasury. If you prefer to sit and watch the world go by, then People's Square is the place to go. *Food for thought: Grilled fish - mackerel or sardines are seasoned with olive oil and Mediterranean herbs, then grilled before being served alongside Swiss chard and potatoes. The result is simple and mouth-watering. Pašticada is slow-cooked marinated beef served with gnocchi. This traditional Dalmatian dish is prepared with special care.

5 PAGE 5 HOTEL ASCENT 230M DISTANCE 4KM GPS DATA VIEW NOW MEALS BL DESCENT 230M TIME 3-4 HRS WALKING HOURS Day 7: The waterfalls of Krka National Park and coastal jewel of Split. After breakfast, we leave Zadar for a short transfer (1hr) to the beautiful Krka National Park. Created by the Krka River, and described as the most picturesque river in Croatia, this stunningly beautiful national park can only be described as a limestone phenomenon. We start off by exploring the park on foot before taking a memorable boat ride through the Krka canyon passing cascading falls to the spectacular Roski Slap. In the afternoon we drive to Split, Croatia's second largest city and known as Spalato in Italian. This atmospheric city, located on the Dalmatian Coast, is an exciting mixture of modern buildings, UNESCO palaces, old city walls, a beautiful promenade (the Riva) and a spectacular mountainous backdrop. More of a living museum, the UNESCO heart of Split or the Diocletian's Palace, is one of the most imposing Roman ruins in Europe and is more of a place to wander rather than plan a rigid visit! A melting pot of cafes and restaurants, alongside a military fortress, winding back streets, an imperial residence and fortified town, the Diocletian's Palace is hardly a palace but a living museum! Along with the Cathedral, town museum and cosmopolitan promenade, Split is a beautiful town with a breath taking backdrop and sweeping sea views. After regrouping in the evening, you'll head out to one of the many fantastic restaurants that fill this town. *Food for though: Prosciutto (air dried ham) is a must try alongside Pag cheese and fresh bread. Pag cheese is produced from sheep which are milk Pag sheep are bread on hilly areas where the grass is exposed to frequent wind and salt giving it a tangy taste. A great way to start a Dalmatian meal is to have salted anchovies served with a squeeze of lemon juice. One of the most famous Dalmatian fish dishes is brudet. This fish stew is prepared with different types of fish and wine which is simmered over a low heat. Black risotto and calamari (grilled or fried) are specialities on the Dalmatian coast and at their freshest. HOTEL MEALS BL TIME 4-5 HOURS HOURS Day 8: Departure Day. A single timed transfer to Split airport is provided. KE land only package services end after breakfast. A complimentary single timed transfer is provided for clients leaving on this day. MEALS B Holiday Information What's Included English-speaking local guide Group airport transfers All accommodation as described in the trip dossier Meals as detailed in the Meal Plan All land transport required by the itinerary All ferry transfers required by the itinerary National park entrance fees

6 PAGE 6 What's Not Included Travel insurance Visas Airport taxes Airport transfers other than group transfers Some meals as detailed in the meal plan Extra activities and excursions not part of the itinerary Tips for local staff Miscellaneous personal expenditure Joining Arrangements & Transfers A single timed group transfer is provided on day 1 of the trip itinerary from Zagreb Airport to the first night's accommodation. This transfer will depart from Zagreb Airport at approximately 2pm after the arrival of the Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt (which connects with flights from Frankfurt to Heathrow and Manchester). If you are arriving earlier than this, there are cafes and restaurants at the airport plus an ATM. Taxis can be picked up easily on arrival and cost approximately 150 Kuna (20 Euro) from the airport to the centre of the town. At the end of the holiday there will be a single timed transfer from the group hotel to Split Airport. This will depart Split at approximately 15.30pm arriving at the airport in time for the Lufthansa flight departing to Frankfurt. A taxi from the group hotel to the airport costs approximately 250 Kuna (30 Euro) and can be booked at the end of your holiday, the leader can assist with this. Hotel contact details together with an emergency telephone number will be provided with your booking confirmation. Meal Plan All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 4 dinners are included in the holiday price. Food & Water Croatia has a fantastic variety of food due to the rich influence of the Mediterranean and Central Europe, which means that there is something for everyone s tastes. Breakfasts are continental in style with bread, cheese, meats, jams, tea and coffee etc. Due to its close proximity to Italy there are few towns on the coast without a pizzeria, which are always simple, reasonably priced and excellent. Whilst on the coast fresh seafood is extremely popular and shouldn t be missed. Croatians enjoy fresh vegetables and side salads with dinner, alongside turkey, pork, chicken or fish. Cevapcici are very thin sausages, or kebabs, made from minced meat and a popular local dish. There is also plenty of good choices for vegetarians with Italian risottos, gnocchi and pastas on menus. Alongside the excellent food, Croatian wine is fantastic and very reasonably priced. Good quality wines are available by the glass and generally Croatians order wine by the glass, half litre or litre. After dinner digestives are extremely popular and worth a try, ranging from the warming and delicious honey, walnut and blackberry brandies to the fiery pear, herb and plum schnapps! Many places on this holiday have drinkable water from the tap to fill your personal water bottles. Please check with the leader at the various locations. Please take purification tablets or a filter bottle (such as a Water-To-Go bottle) for days when drinking water out of the tap is not available. We do not encourage the purchasing of single use plastic bottles. Special Diets

7 PAGE 7 Whilst we can cater for vegetarians, albeit sometimes with a more limited choice, we cannot provide special diets. Due to the nature of the trips that we operate and the countries in which we operate them, it can be very hard (and sometimes impossible) to cater for a wide range of dietary choices and you may have to supplement your diet with food/snacks from home. If you have specific dietary requirements please do speak to our sales team and they will be able to advise you whether or not we will be able to offer your specific choice. Please note that we are unable to provide separate menus and cannot accept liability for any problems arising from special dietary requirements or intolerances. Accommodation Accommodation on this holiday is in a variety of comfortable hotels and local guesthouses with 1 night in a simple homestay on a dormitory basis. All accommodation is based on twin sharing and if you're travelling by yourself, you will be paired with another solo traveller of the same sex. Single rooms can be arranged for a supplementary charge and are dependent on availability at the time of booking. Please note that single rooms are not available for 1 night at the simple homestay in Paklenica National Park. Group Leader & Support Staff The group will be accompanied throughout by a professional English-speaking local tour leader. Spending Money 200 should be sufficient to cover all non included meals and reasonable personal expenses. ATM s are readily available in the towns of Zagreb, Zadar and Split plus on arrival at Zagreb Airport. The local currency in Croatia is the kuna, which can be obtained from exchange offices, banks and ATMs. The leader on arrival will offer advice on obtaining local currency. 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. * A trek bag is not required for this holiday. You can however purchase a KE trek bag for Delivery outside of the UK will be charged. Group Size & Holiday Status 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

8 PAGE 8 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 Europe UK and USA passport holders do not require a visa. The European Commission announced in November 2018 that, even in a no-deal scenario, UK travellers can still visit the EU without a visa, providing the same is offered to European citizens visiting the UK. From 2021, UK citizens will need to pay a fee (of around 7 Euros) as part of a new electronic travel authorisation system applying to all third country visitors to the EU. After 12 April 2019, if the UK leaves the EU without a deal, UK passport holders should ensure your passport has at least 6 months validity beyond your date of arrival. This applies to adult and child passports. If you renewed your UK passport before it expired, extra months may have been added to your new passport s expiry date. Any extra months beyond 10 years from the date of issue may not count towards the 6 months that should be remaining. You can check whether or not your current passport will be valid for your chosen holiday using this official government link: Health & Vaccinations Severe Allergies If you have a severe allergy please inform the KE office before you travel. We will do all we can to help, but we cannot guarantee an allergy free environment on KE trips. You will need to carry your own treatment for the allergy with you, as 'adrenaline auto-injectors' are not carried as standard by KE leaders and staff. You should inform your leader on arrival of your allergy, and let them know where you keep your adrenaline pen. Vaccinations You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you require any specific vaccinations. EHIC / Medical Cover UK residents should obtain a free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). This entitles you to state provided medical treatment, but is not a substitute for medical travel insurance which is still vital when travelling overseas. Currency The unit of currency in Croatia is the Kuna.

9 PAGE 9 Electricity Supply & Plug We recommend you check if you require an adaptor for your electrical items at: 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. 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 or Manchester to Zagreb via Frankfurt with Lufthansa. Outbound flights depart from the UK in the morning and arriving in the afternoon of the same day (day 1 of the Land Only itinerary). Return flights depart Split in the early evening of the last day of the itinerary, arriving in the UK the same evening. Regional departures and/or alternative carriers are available on request. Please be aware that there are often only a limited number of seats available at the advertised price. To avoid paying flight supplements, we recommend that you book as early as possible, especially during peak times. If we are unable to secure seats at the price shown, or you have requested regional departures or flights with an alternative carrier, we will contact you with an alternative quote. Note that 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 Zagreb and ending at Split. For clients making their own flight arrangements, these airports are the most convenient for transfers to the group hotel. Please refer to

10 PAGE 10 'Joining Arrangements and Transfers' for further details. 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 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!

11 PAGE 11 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.

12 PAGE 12 Equipment List The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. You Should Bring The Following Items: Hiking boots Trainers or sandals Socks Underwear Trekking trousers / pants Windproof/waterproof jacket Waterproof overtrousers / rainpants Thermal baselayer shirts T-shirts and/or casual shirts Fleece jacket or warm jumper Sunhat Warm hat Eyewear - sunglasses Daypack c. 30 litres / 1800 cubic inches Headtorch / headlamp with spare batteries Sun protection (including for lips) Water bottles 1 litre / 1 quart (x2) (we encourage re-filling water bottles rather than single use plastic) Water purification tablets Washbag and toiletries Antibacterial handwash Swimwear Small towel Basic First Aid Kit including: Antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), painkillers, plasters (band-aids) and blister treatment, insect repellent, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite). Glucose tablets and multi-vitamin tablets. The Following Items Are Optional: Gaiters Trekking poles Shorts Insect repellant - (DEET) Camera, media, spare batteries Small padlock (to lock your main luggage) Reusable cloth bag for shopping (to avoid plastic bags) Notes During this holiday there are a number of occasions when you will need to carry your KE bag for short distances. Some clients have found that a piece of luggage with wheels makes sense for this holiday.

13 PAGE 13 Please note: This document was downloaded on 5 Apr 2019, and the trip is subject to change.