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How many hours
will I paddle in an average day?
We try to average 4-5 hours of paddling a
day. We know that this is a vacation and not military training; therefore
you will not be woken up at 5 am, unless this is the best time to watch
game in Africa. We usually wake up around 7-8 am, and after a big
breakfast and some stretching and yoga sessions, head down river. We stop
along the way for lunch, some rafting games, and of course for taking
pictures. We try to reach camp usually by 4-5 pm, so there is still plenty
of light for a game of volleyball, or to enjoy reading on the bank before
dinner.
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How fit do I need to be for an
Adventure Expedition?
The level of difficulty of each trip is
explained in the trip itinerary on the web site. On an average adventure
expedition, you do not need to be Schwarzenegger in order to participate.
The only thing you need, is good spirit, love for nature and adventure and
leave the rest to us.
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What if I get hurt?
We travel to remote parts of the world
because we believe that therein lies the true adventure, but we do keep
possible injury in mind. Each expedition is backed up by full
comprehensive 1st aid kits, built especially for us by a doctor. All our
guides have
wilderness 1st aid certifications. We carry satellite phones, and laptop
computers in case of emergency, and are in contact with the local medical
rescue organizations and authorities, in case an evacuation is needed.
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Is it dangerous?
When one considers participating in an adventure
expedition, one should bare in mind that adventurous sport involves risk.
We raft and trek the best rivers and places in the world, and therefore
use the most experienced guides in the field, to guide you safely
throughout the trip. On rivers we always stop and scout big rapids before
running them. Our rafting expeditions are accompanied by safety kayakers
who always run the rapids first, and point out the best lines. Wherever
possible, we use a safety cataraft as well. All our river guides are
certified Swift Water Rescue Technicians, and 1st aid. You will always
have the chance of walking away from any rapid you don’t feel comfortable
with running, and in our land supported adventures you will be able to
join the supporting vehicle for a rest day.
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Am I expected to participate in
camp chores?
A rafting expedition, involves building up
camps, setting a camp fire, toilets, showers, and of course cooking meals.
Do not worry, our staff, besides being expert on the river, are
experienced outdoor men and women, and therefore take care of all your
needs in the camp. If you do wish to help with the camp chores, we are
sure the guides will appreciate it.
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How many people participate in a
trip?
We limit the number of participants to a
minimum of 6 and maximum 18. We like to keep the trip small and intimate.
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What is the age range in an
expedition?
In order to participate in one of our
expeditions, a member should be at least 16 years old. We have no maximum
age limit. We had people of 70 years and older participate in our
expeditions. The average age range is usually between 25-45 years old.
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What should I bring?
Each trip is different and therefore has special requirements. We have a
link on our web site that will guide you through all the gear you need to
bring and specifications for each trip. You can also find a list of
outdoor equipment retailers we work with and recommend their equipment.
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What kind of trips does W.L.E.
offer?
We organize and lead rafting and multi-adventure
expeditions. Our key word is combination, and therefore we add to these
trips other activities such as mountain biking, horseback riding etc. We
also organize trekking and yoga trips, and some of our trips include
educational programs.
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What’s included in W.L.E. trips?
We include everything in our trips, from
world known guides, state of the art equipment, to gourmet meals around
the fire. The only things excluded are: airfare- (international and
domestic) and meals while at cities.
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Accommodation options if
traveling alone
Accommodations (in hotels, tents, and
cruise cabins) are based on double occupancy. If you prefer single
accommodations, you are requested to pay the Single Supplement Fee listed
in the cost for each Trip Itinerary. If you are traveling alone and wish
to share accommodations, we will assign you a roommate of the same gender.
If there is no one with whom you can share, you are required to pay a
"forced" single supplement fee, which is usually half of the regular
single supplement. On some trips, shared accommodations are guaranteed,
while on a few others, single accommodations are not available.
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Do I need a visa?
Some countries require visas for US
citizens. Please check the links below to help you with all the
information you need for visas and embassies.
www.travel.state.gov/passport_services.html - the US state department site
www.embassy.org/embassies/
- a list of embassies in DC.
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Information on visited countries
www.travel.state.gov/travel_warnings.htm
- US state department site www.interknowledge.com - country profiles
www.worldtimeserver.com - different time around the world
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Reading information on visited
countries
www.adventurelibrary.com -
books of exploration and discovery.
www.lonelyplanet.com - guidebooks
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Money information
www.visa.com/pd/atm/main.html
- ATM’s worldwide for Visa Electron Plus
www.xe.net/ucc/ - Universal currency converter
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Health while traveling
www.tripprep.com – Travel health
online
www.cdc.gov/travel/ - Travel health information
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Should I purchase travel
insurance?
We have general liability insurance but the
trip package does not include medical/ evacuation coverage, interruption
coverage, baggage loss protection, or trip cancellation.
When signing up for a WLE trip you are
required to purchase additional coverage. Deposits are not applied toward your additional
insurance premium.
Please note that evacuation and medical expenses in remote areas could
easily get to a 5 digits numbers, so for a reasonable price, you will be
more at peace. For any further questions regarding travel insurance please
contact us, Samuel or Itai at 1.804.545.0571 or 1.888.220.8739 and we’ll
be able to assist you with buying this complementary insurance for your
trip.
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How do I sign up for a trip?
Just enter the BOOKINGS link on the web
site, email us: samuel@wickedliquidex.com /
itai@wickedliquidex.com or
call us at 1.804.545.0571 or 1.888.220.8739 and reserve a spot on the trip
by making a reservation deposit.
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What kind of deposit is required
and when are the payments due?
When you reserve a place you will be
required to deposit $400. 45 days prior to departure you will need to pay
the entire balance. The acceptable methods of payment are: Cash, Personal
Checks, Money Order or Credit Cards (Visa and MasterCard).
All payments must be made in US dollars or Euro (equal value to the dollar
amount).
For any further questions regarding payments and deposits please contact
us at: samuel@wickedliquidex.com /
itai@wickedliquidex.com or call us at
1.804.545.0571 or 1.888.220.8739
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What are the trip cancellation
policies?
At the time of reservation until 90 days
prior to departure: $150
89 to 60 days prior to departure: $400
59 to 45 days prior to departure: 50% of cost.
44 days or less prior to departure: 100% of cost.
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More Reading Material
Kenya
www.cia.gov – World fact book.
www.africanet.com – Info on Kenya
www.kws.org/mtkenya.htm - A beautiful site with pictures of Mt.
Kenya.
www.africaonline.co.ke
India
www.tourindia.com
– Geography,
background and pictures
www.lonelyplanet.com – Background, history and pictures
www.all-indiatravel.com – Info on Brahmaputra, Zanskar.
www.cia.gov – World fact book
Turkey
www.worldinfozone.com – Background,
history, geography of Turkey.
www.cia.gov – World fact book
Chile
www.chile.com – Country profile
www.lonelyplanet.com – Background, history, geography
www.patagonias.net – Info and pictures of Patagonia in Chile and
Argentina
www.cia.gov – World fact book
Peru
www.peru.com – Country profile
www.cia.gov – World fact book
Zambia
www.cia.gov – World fact book
www.thezambian.com – Country profile
Sinai
www.touregypt.net
www.sis.gov.eg
www.infoplease.com
www.ehabweb.net/sinai.html
– Pictures of Egypt and the Sinai.
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Important Links- Conservation
www.friendsoftheriver.org - Help
save the planet’s magnificent rivers
www.awf.com – Protect Africa’s national parks.
www.irn.org – Help local communities protect their rivers.
www.awf.org – Help protect the wild lands and wildlife of Africa
www.elephanttrust.org - African Elephant Conservation Trust
www.greenpeace.org – Help protect earth’s ecology.
www.networkforgood – Help fighting the famine in Africa
www.saveafricaschildren.org – Donate to save children in Africa
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For further
questions regarding any issue, please contact us at:
Wicked Liquid Expeditions
2018 S. Twilight Lane
Richmond; Virginia 23235
Tel: 1.804.545.0571 or 1.804.545.0643
Toll Free: 1.888.220.8739
Fax: 1.804.545.0619
Samuel Bachar:
samuel@wickedliquidex.com
Itai Shacham: itai@wickedliquidex.com
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