The overnight accommodations used on our trip range from camping, to a combination of camping and hotels, to complete use of hotels. Rooms have private facilities when available, and are clean and comfortable. A detailed packet is sent to you after we have received your deposit. It includes a pre-deprature booklet containing recommended packing and reading lists, a detailed itinerary, information on weather and inoculations. In order to travel internationally, you need a passport, which is valid for at least six months from the date of departure.
Many countries require a visa for entry.
We recommend that you obtain short-term travelers' insurance covering accidents, sickness, and emergency evacuation. We strongly recommend baggage insurance for lost or stolen belongings, and trip cancellation insurance, which reimburses you for non-refundable air and land costs should you have to cancel your trip due to personal or family illness or death. Evacuation can be prolonged, difficult and expensive. Team Gorky assumes no responsibility or liability regarding provision of medical care. The trip leader has the right to disqualify anyone at any time if the participant is left to be physically or mentally incapable, is endangering the safety of the group or fails to adhere to group rules.