Yes, it is essential. Nowadays many customers have their own multi-trip travel insurance, but check on its validity for your trip dates and destination. If you require insurance we offer insurance which is designed for our trips. No, the group escorted tours start on fixed dates. It may be possible for you to change to a different departure date, but we cannot guarantee this and there would be an administration fee for making the change.
Insurance companies insist on written cancellation.
We emphasise that whatever the grade of the walk it is important that before you start the trip you must be in good physical shape and both your feet and your footwear must be accustomed to walking the distances indicated in the dossier for the particular tour. The best way to ensure this is to go for a number of walks during the weeks immediately preceding your departure, wearing the boots that you will wear during the trip. Further hints on getting and staying fit are given in the 'Predeparture Information' leaflet that is sent to you with confirmation of booking. For each of our treks we issue with confirmation of booking a 'Pre-departure Information' leaflet. This contains a list of essential and recommended equipment and clothing.