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Are private departures available?
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Private departures may be available for groups of four or more. Please contact our Adventures Team to explore pricing and availability of private departure dates. Please refrain from making travel arrangements until you have confirmed dates from Altai Indonesia.
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What is the best way to get to the trip start location?
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Plan to fly into Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Bali. Transfers to and from the airport are included. Please let Altai Indonesia know as soon as possible about your flight schedule so they can organize accordingly.
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What are the accommodations like?
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You'll be staying in local hotels, with ratings between 2-stars and 4-stars. Accommodations are based on double occupancy, with double or twin beds in each room. Most of the hotels have a swimming pool, and with the exception of the beach bungalows in Amed, they all have air conditioning.
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Can solo travelers get their own room? Is there a single supplement fee?
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Yes, if you would like your own room, arrangements can be made available on request. The fee is $290 USD for the whole trip.
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Are luxury accommodations available?
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Yes! If you would like to upgrade your accommodations, this option is available for five nights of the trip. You can opt to stay in a luxury hotel for five nights for an additional $260 per person. However, these upgrades are only available for private departures. If interested, please contact our Travel Services Team. See below for the upgraded hotels:
Pemuteran (2 nights): Adi Assri Beach Resort (deluxe room)
Ubud (2 nights): Alaya Resort (deluxe room)
Amed (1 night): Hidden Paradise or Coral View Hotel (standard room)
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How large is each travel group?
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Group sizes range from 2-16 people. Group transportation is by minibus, either one for the entire group (up to eight people), or two minibuses (up to 16 people).
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What is the food like? Are meals included?
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Breakfast is included each morning (except for day 1), and will be served at the hotel. Lunch is also included every day (except Day 1 and Day 11), and you can expect to dine on local food in local restaurants. Dishes include fried noodles, fried rice, chicken, fish, and local fruits and vegetables. Dinners are on your own to give you greater flexibility.
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How much extra money should people budget?
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Plan to bring around $60 USD for tipping, plus $10 to $15 USD per meal for lunches and dinners not included in the tour cost.
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What should people bring? Do you have a packing list?
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The following is a suggested packing list:
- A cap or sunhat
- A good pair of sunglasses (level 3 or 4, glacier)
- 1 long sleeved thermal top
- Long sleeved and short sleeved t-shirts, appropriate for hiking
- 1 fleece or equivalent
- A breathable wind proof, waterproof jacket
- A rain cape or protective waterproof bag for your daybag
- 1 or 2 pairs of long shorts
- 1 pair of walking trousers
- Hiking boots (high-cut, thick soles)
- A pair of sneakers
- A pair of sandals for wearing in the sea
- Thick walking socks
- A swimsuit
- A long-sleeved rash vest to protect you
- A good water bottle (min. 1.5 l)
- Suncreen (SPF 50+, water resistant, biodegradable)
- Insect repellent
- Towel(s)
- Toiletries
You may also want to bring:
- A camera and spare batteries/portable charger
- A power plug travel adapter
- A headlamp and spare batteries
- A pocket knife
- A fast drying micro-fiber beach towel
- Blister care/bandages
- A small personal first aid kit
- Ziplock bags to protect your important documents and electronics
- A laundry bag/bin bag for your dirty clothes
- Tissues
- Earplugs
Please also bring a small rucksack to use as a day bag. You can bring this as hand luggage on the airplane. You'll carry your lunch, water, spare layers, and any personal medication with you each day in this bag.
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Are there additional activities that customers can purchase? If so, what is the fee for each?
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Yes, the diving course on Day 5 is available for an additional cost. Cost ranges from $100 to $150 USD per person, depending on the date purchased.
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Do you require or recommend travel insurance?
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Altai Indonesia strongly recommends travel insurance be purchased by each customer. It allows you to seek reimbursement if you are forced to cancel your trip for unforeseeable reasons, or if you need to cover medical help, emergency transport, and/or theft or accidental damage while traveling. For travel insurance, we recommend VisitorsCoverage as a provider.
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Are there special requirements for entry into the destination I am visiting?
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We recommend you visit the local government websites where you plan to travel and review the required documentation for entry, current restrictions, and general recommendations for travel within the area. We encourage you to also visit your home country's embassy website if you are traveling to a foreign country. Requirements can change rapidly. Please be sure you stay abreast of the requirements and restrictions for anywhere you plan to visit. You can also enroll in the U.S. government’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) and you will be sent updates if the situation in your destination changes. You can find the program link at https://step.state.gov/.
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Can I cancel or modify my trip?
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Yes! Book confidently with Free Cancellations within 72 hours of booking. After 72 hours, cancellation fees will apply.
New For 2022 & 2023 Departures: We’re providing more flexible booking options on this trip.
Up to 60 days prior to departure*
You may postpone or modify your trip up to 60 days prior to departure with no fees or penalties.
You will have the option to:
1) Select a new travel date within the same year of your original departure date, or
2) Receive 100% lifetime store credit toward a future trip.
*Please note, when choosing a new date, you must choose a date within the existing year you booked your travel dates to avoid any additional trip costs. You may also extend your date to travel up to one year from your original departure date, but additional trip costs may apply. If you added additional activities, hotel stays, or flights outside of your existing reservation these add-ons may be subject to their own terms and conditions.
Up to 30 days prior to departure*
You may postpone your trip up to 30 days prior to departure with no fees or penalties.
You will have the option to:
1) Select a new travel date within the same year of your original departure date, or
2) Receive a lifetime store credit toward a future trip minus cancellation fees. Standard cancellation fees will apply.
*Please note, when choosing a new date, you must choose a date within the existing year you booked your travel dates to avoid any additional trip costs. You may also extend your date to travel up to one year from your original departure date, but additional trip costs may apply. If you added additional activities, hotel stays, or flights outside of your existing reservation these add-ons may be subject to their own terms and conditions.
Less than 30 days prior to departure*
In some cases, you may have the option to postpone your trip within 30 days prior to departure.
If this is available at the time of your request, you will have the option to:
1) Select a new travel date within the same year of your original departure date. Additional trip costs may apply and new dates are subject to availability, or
2) Receive a lifetime store credit toward a future trip. Standard cancellation fees will apply. If you added additional activities, hotel stays, or flights outside of your existing reservation these add-ons may be subject to their own terms and conditions.
For more information on our Travel Cancellation Policy please Click Here.