Frequently Asked Questions
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What’s the difference per day. We recommend that you carry your
between Overland and Small money in US Dollars travellers cheques, with
Group tours? some small denominations of US Dollars
There are three main differences: transport, cash. Visa and Cirrus-Maestro ATM cards can
accommodation and group size. Overland tours be used to withdraw local currency in most
take place on board Kumuka’s purpose built large towns. However ATM cards should not
vehicles and have a mix of accommodation be relied upon exclusively.
styles, part camping, part hotels, hostels and
lodges. Overland tours carry a maximum of 20
passengers. Small group tours make use of a
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Are the tours physically
demanding and I heard some
trips go up to high altitude?
wide variety of transport and services and are
Kumuka’s Latin American tours are easily
mainly hotel and hostel based and have a
within an average, healthy person’s capacity.
maximum group size of 16.
In some cases our tours reach high altitude.
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Is there an age guide? It is advisable to arrive a couple of days prior
For our overland tours, Kumuka requires a to the trip departure in order to acclimatise.
minimum age of 18 with a recommended When travelling above 3000 metres it is likely
upper age of 45. The nature of the transport (in that you will experience the effects of high
trucks) & accommodation (in tents) can get a bit altitude. You may find yourself out of breath and 9
What sort of people travel
with Kumuka?
People travel with us from all walks
much the older you are, although, if you are fit & perhaps have headaches and nausea - it is rare of life and from all parts of the world. They
raring to go, Kumuka will be delighted to book you for passengers to experience more complicated range in age, and a large number are solo
on one of our tours. If you’re looking for a more symptoms of altitude sickness. All of our
travellers along with couples and friends
comfortable holiday then we suggest you consider overland trucks are equipped with emergency
touring together. Some are more experienced
one of our small group or specialist tours where oxygen supplies and with first aid kits.
than others, but all share the spirit of
the recommended upper age is 55.
adventure.
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Are flights included?
Other than some domestic flights on
selected tours, flights are not included
in the tour price. Kumuka or your travel agent
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Do I need travel
insurance?
Travel insurance is
will be happy to quote you a competitive airfare.
compulsory for all tours. All passengers
must be insured to cover personal accident,
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What about meals? I’m a
medical expenses, cancellation, curtailment
vegetarian.
and repatriation. No passenger will be
Special diets can be catered for - let
allowed on tours without suitable insurance
your consultant know about your dietary
cover. Please refer to page 119 for Kumuka
requirements in advance.
travel insurance details.
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How much luggage & spending
money should I bring?
Luggage is restricted to one large
bag, preferably a backpack, plus one small
daypack to carry with you. Allow
approximately US$15-30 spending money
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Can I get more detailed
information about the tours?
Yes, every trip has it’s own detailed
itinerary which you can download from our
website at
www.kumuka.com
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Am I suited to adventure
travel?
The fact that you are interested in this
brochure, already means YES! If you are healthy
and active with an adventurous nature, are
interested in getting to the heart of the countries
and cultures you are visiting and don’t mind
travelling ‘off the beaten track’ without some of
the comforts of home, then you are certainly
going to enjoy Adventure Travel.
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