FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
| FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ------------------------------------------- What’s included in the quoted price? PRIVATE JOURNEYS are priced based on double occupancy and include all accommodations, all activities as noted in the itinerary, ground transportation including airport transfers, fully escorted sightseeing tours, expert leadership and most meals within the visited country. Air transportation and taxes, travel to and from our trip meeting/departure points, alcoholic beverages, optional activities, gratuities or costs associated with pre- or post-tour extensions (which we will gladly assist with) are not included, except where otherwise stated. Itinerary dependent, single supplements are often available for those preferring their own room. How physically fit do I have to be? PRIVATE JOURNEYS offers a variety of trips appropriate for all fitness levels. In general, all PRIVATE JOURNEYS are carefully designed itineraries suitable for anyone in good health, with a sense of humor and a desire to explore the world. PRIVATE JOURNEYS are also planned so that should someone not care to participate in a scheduled activity (or be unable to for any reason) there’s usually the possibility of opting out of that particular activity. Will I be comfortable? PRIVATE JOURNEYS believes it’s not where you travel but how you travel that makes all the difference. And despite the fact that we journey far-off-the-beaten-path, comfort is key. Being completely spoiled isn’t bad either! Our accommodations vary between stays at “five-star” luxury lodges or elegant hotels (most often occupied solely by our group) to more remote visits to unspoiled hideaways. Our meticulously planned itineraries may include tent accommodations, overnights in village homes or even old-growth forest tree houses, but rest assured, we go to great lengths to ensure your comfort and when we do camp, it’s usually for a small portion of our itinerary and always it’s in style and for the set purpose of getting to places where traditional accommodations either don’t exist or would actually offer less comfort. Typical “camping” amenities, depending upon itinerary, may include a masseuse or yoga instructor, natural hot tubs, guest chefs and dining tents. Always included is delicious food, daily hot showers, plenty of wine and spirits and a stable of professional guides and porters to tend to all our nitty gritty! What about safety? PRIVATE JOURNEYS coordinates exciting active explorations that don’t include taking high risks. PRIVATE JOURNEYS partners with only the most skilled guides and uses only top-of-the-line equipment in the field. Some of our itineraries do include activities that by their very nature harbor some amount of inevitable risk (ie. scuba diving, white water rafting, high altitude hiking), however these activities are often optional. Is it necessary to reserve early? With the small size of our groups, our scheduled departures fill months in advance, sometimes more than a year in advance, so we recommend that you reserve your place early. On our end, we make our accommodation reservations on the ground sometimes up to two years in advance as our itineraries often include full-resort bookings at some of the world’s most exclusive small boutique properties. For custom groups desiring full-resort exclusivity, reserving more than a year in advance is highly recommended. Making your reservation is simple, either give us a call at 203-249-4827 or download our reservation form and return it with a $1000 per person deposit, payable by bank transfer, money order or personal check. |
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