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LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCES FOR INDEPENDENT TRAVELLERS SOUTH AMERICA / CENTRAL AMERICA / NORTH AMERICA / EUROPE / AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST / ASIA / OCEANIA
THE BAMBA DIFFERENCE
Freedom of Independent Travel Travel independently by choosing a Hop-On Hop-Off pass, a self-guided trip or a short small group adventure that fits your budget, time-frame and way of travel. Travel your way Customise your trip by booking a flexible pass or a budget, mid-range or premium adventure in any travel style: bus tour, selfguided, small group, private tour or a tailormade trip. Experience-Driven Adventures Experience the best of each country with authentic cultural experiences, natural interactions, expert guides and unparalleled adventures across the planet. Online Trip Manager Manage your trip details, itinerary and make changes with just a few easy clicks on our innovative travel technology website. Customer Service Excellence Your happiness is all that matters, we make it our priority to take care of you so you can relax and enjoy your trip.
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Explore new landscapes, savour delicious new tastes and smells,
relax and laugh with new friends, experience things you have never done before.
Let go of everything,
explore the world and get to know yourself.
TOP 10
Reasons To Travel With Bamba Experience
1 Global Travel Network
6 innovator in travel technology
2 Be independent
7 great value
3 save time
8 flexibility
4 customer service oriented
9 hand-picked experiences & partners
5 tailor your trip
10 adventures for all
Wherever you want to go, we are there for you. We currently operate in over 50 countries across 5 continents. Travelling with us is like travelling on your own, but with an expert travel friend making bookings for you, making independent travel easy. We take care of all the hassle of organising your trip so you can simply enjoy your holiday. Our main priority is your happiness. We take care of you, like we take care of our family members, before, during and after your trip. This has earned us a 2014 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award. We can arrange a trip to take you wherever your heart desires. From the simplest of routes to the most unique and specialised itineraries.
Access your trip online and manage your itinerary with a few clicks so you can have the best travel experience. We offer the best quality transportation, activities and accommodation with trusted local operators at the most competitive rates. We know that travel plans change, so we are always open to help you change them to fit your needs.
We’ve spent years selecting the best experiences and partners so you can interact with locals, be close to nature, learn about cultures, and go on new adventures that will change the way you see the world. No matter what your budget, interest, or way of travelling, you’ll find an adventure that suits your travel needs.
CORE VALUES To create the ultimate travel experience
Focus on Experiences
Be Passionate
Be Adventurous & Open-Minded
Life is made out of moments, and those moments are created by experiences. So get out there, and experience things you’ve never done before. Dine with a local family in Singapore, trek a volcano, go sand-boarding, stay with a local Mayan family, or snorkel in underground caves.
Being passionate and enjoying what you do in life is a guaranteed path to happiness and success. We are passionate about creating unique and genuine travel experiences. We enjoy and take great pride in helping travellers discover the true heart and soul of every destination.
We only live once, so we need to make the most out of it. Travel, meet interesting people, do things you have never done before, immerse yourself in nature, give love, find yourself and do whatever you feel will make you happy on a day by day basis before it’s too late.
Deliver Happiness
We deliver happiness by going above and beyond the call of duty to be helpful and ensure the customer has unique experiences and receives unrivaled customer service.
Promote Sustainability
We cooperate with an extensive network of local partners worldwide to positively impact the communities we visit. In addition, 1% of our sales is donated to charity.
Constantly Innovate
Constantly innovating through unique experiences, differentiated trip styles, and innovative technology to enrich the customer experience.
trip styles
Choose from our diverse trip styles that offer a travel style for every type of traveller.
Hop-On Hop-Off Passes (Page 154)
Adventure Trips & Treks (Page 22)
Our open-dated Hop-On HopOff Passes allow you to travel independently along a chosen route at your own pace with the flexibility to make changes to your departure dates along the way. Your pass includes all public transportation, handpicked experiences and assistance from our Happiness Team who is always there to answer questions.
Looking to travel independently, but still want to join a short group tour during your trip? Our Adventure Trips are exciting short 1-8 days guided group tours in the most amazing places on earth. Choose from private, small group or bus tours to great places with fun activities. Book alone or combine several for the perfect travel experience!
Self-Guided Adventures (Page 22)
Voluntour Experiences (Page 14)
Our self-guided trips are perfect for independent travellers who don’t want a group tour, but do want the assurance that everything is pre-booked. Travel on fixed itineraries, with tons of included activities and local guides only, all transportation and your choice of accommodation. Everything is organised in advance with mostly daily departures.
Participating in a volunteer program while travelling is a fantastic option to add a new dimension to your travel experience and maximize the satisfaction you get from it. Enjoy travelling even more while getting the chance to give something back to the local communities that have welcomed you and taught you so much along the way.
TRIP STYLE:
tailor made
Our list of hop-on hop-off passes and adventure trips in the brochure is a guide. We also specialise in creating customised trips! So if you still haven’t found the perfect route, our expert team can create a personalised itinerary with customised activities, lodging, and transportation options just for you. Request Quick, Personalised, Experience-Focused Quotes Thanks to our large network of local partners and our experience designing personalised trips, we can help you create a trip tailored to your exact needs and desires, easily and quickly: Customise a hop-on hop-off pass Options: Include accommodation (hostel, 3* or 4* hotels), add/remove stops, add/remove experiences. Customise a self-guided adventure Options: Choose a type of accommodation (hostel, 3* or 4* hotels), add/ remove stops, add/remove experiences. Create your own private group tour Our team is at your disposal to help create competitively priced and customised itineraries for groups of 4 or more with the possibility of choosing a theme; educational, trekking, community programs. Create your own welcome package We can arrange a welcome package for you in any city, including airport pickup, first nights’ accommodation, and city tours. To help you find the perfect route, tell us about your travel plans: • Trip Style • Preferred Destinations • Trip Duration • Budget • Interests • Start & End dates • Type of accommodation Contact us at sales@bambaexperience.com, or provide your local travel agent with this information, so we can organise a tailor-made itinerary that will fit your travel needs.
Visit www.bambaexperience.com today to get information and book your trip. You’re only a few clicks away from the experience of a lifetime!
Voluntours Travel and volunteering combined
WHAT ARE VOLUNTOURS ? Worldwide
Participating in a volunteer program while travelling is what voluntourism is all about! Add a new dimension to your travel experience and maximise the satisfaction you get from it, by giving back to the local communities that have welcomed you and taught you so much along the way. The possibilities for Voluntouring are endless since there are so many projects in need of assistance. You may be asked to tend a garden with a few basic tools in rural Africa or teach English to a group of 30 illiterate children in a tiny mountain village. Choose the program and the location that feels right for you and know that your efforts are greatly appreciated by the people you are helping. It is an enriching and eye-opening experience that creates a deeper consciousness of the world we live in.
• Galapagos & Peru - Pages 16-17 Help preserve native plants or work with local school children in the Galapagos. In Cuzco, work with children, teens and young adults, then choose to go on an exciting Machu Picchu Trek or Amazon Jungle trip from Puerto Maldonado as well!
• Mexico - Pages 18 Learn to surf in Puerto Escondido and volunteer in the Chacahua fisherman village. Travel to the tiny Mayan community of Sacalaca in Quintana Roo state for your local volunteer project working to help the local communities. • Costa Rica - Page 19 Spend five days working with a sea turtle project to help ensure these endearing creatures are around for future generations, then hike through misty Costa Rican cloud forests and wilderness to enjoy heart-pumping activities.
• Africa - Page 20 Enjoy the African wilderness in a native Masai Mara village to volunteer at a local school. Or spend an unforgettable two weeks in Cape Town working with impoverished children, then travel the stunning Garden Route and Wilderness. Voluntours
• India & Thailand - Page 21 Volunteer in Goa, Himachal Pradesh or Jaipur in beautiful India working with women, children, animal care or nursing. Or travel to Chiang Mai in northern Thailand to work alongside local villagers on 14-day volunteering experience.
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PERU Voluntours
Worldwide Voluntour, Peru
15 Days
Peru Voluntour & Machu Picchu Experience Start / Finish: Cuzco
FROM
$1477 USD
Departures on Sundays Hostel Accommodation & Camping on Trek
HIGHLIGHTS Experience the Sacred Valley Volunteer with children in Cuzco Trek in the Andes to Machu Picchu
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21 Days
Peru Voluntour, Machu Picchu Trek & Amazon
Start / Finish: Cuzco
FROM
$2054 USD
Departures on Sundays Cuzco Hostel, Jungle Eco-Lodge & Camping on Trek
HIGHLIGHTS Volunteer in the historical city of Cuzco Trek to the mystical site of Machu Picchu Go deep into the Amazon Jungle
Participate in an invaluable cultural exchange in the historically rich city of Cuzco and trek through the Andes to reach the breathtaking Machu Picchu.
Volunteer in Cuzco helping children, teenagers and young adults with daily activities, and trek to Machu Picchu before reaching the Amazon Jungle.
Arrive at Cuzco airport on Day 1, transfer to your accommodation and free day to acclimatize. On Days 2-5 you will volunteer on a daily basis and have free time in the evenings to relax, practice your Spanish and enjoy the city of Cuzco on your own. On Day 6 participate to an exciting city tour to discover the magic and beauty of this former Inca capital. Take an adventurous 4x4 motorbike tour to see some of the Sacred Valley’s most interesting sites on Day 7, and head over to the Vilcanota River for an exciting rafting experience ending with a fun zipline adventure on Day 8. Do some more volunteering on Days 9-10 before beginning a 4-day trek to Machu Picchu on Day 11. Return to Cuzco on Day 14 for one last night before being dropped off at Cuzco airport on Day 15, where the trip will come to an end.
Arrive at Cuzco airport on Day 1, transfer to your accommodation and free day to acclimatize. On Days 2-5 you will volunteer on a daily basis and have free time in the evenings to relax, practice your Spanish and enjoy the city of Cuzco on your own. On Day 6 participate in an exciting city tour to discover the magic and beauty of this former Inca capital. Take a 4x4 motorbike tour to see some of the Sacred Valley’s most interesting sites on Day 7, and head over to the Vilcanota River for an exciting rafting & zipline experience on Day 8. Do some more volunteering on Day 9 and 10 before beginning the 4-day trek to Machu Picchu on Day 11. Take a free day in Cuzco on Day 15 and board a night bus to Puerto Maldonado on Day 16. Enjoy a 3-day Amazon Jungle Experience before returning to Cuzco on Day 20 for one last night before being dropped off at Cuzco airport on Day 21.
Included: Cuzco Airport Pick-up/Drop-off, All Transportation, 11N Hostel Accommodation with breakfast in Cuzco, 7D Volunteering, Cuzco City Tour, Maras & Moray 4x4 Motorbike Adventure, Rafting & Zipline Experience, Machu Picchu Trek 4D/3N (with Camping Accommodation, Meals: 3B/3L/3D & Entrance Fees), Donation Fee to Cuzco Project.
Included: Airport Transfers, All Transport w/ 2 Night buses, 13N Accommodation with breakfast in Cuzco, 7D Volunteering, Cuzco City Tour, Maras & Moray 4x4 Motorbike Adventure, Rafting & Zipline Experience, Machu Picchu Trek 4D/3N (w/ Camping, Meals & Entry Fees), Puerto Maldonado Amazon Jungle Experience 3D/2N w/ Meals.
Not Included: Optional Volunteering Goodbye Dinner, Other Meals & Drinks, Personal Expenses, Tips for Guides, Travel Insurance, Extra weeks of volunteering.
Not Included: Optional Volunteering Goodbye Dinner, Other Meals & Drinks, Personal Expenses, Tips for Guides, Travel Insurance, Extra weeks of volunteering.
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GALAPAGOS & PERU Voluntours
Worldwide
Voluntour, Galapagos & Peru
10 Days
Galapagos Voluntour Start: Quito / Finish: Galapagos Islands
FROM
$1130 USD
Departures on Fridays. Schools closed between Feb-April. Nature Program operates Year-round
HIGHLIGHTS Volunteer with locals in the Galapagos Islands Visit the equator line on a day trip from Quito Enjoy free days for optional activities
16 Days
Galapagos & Peru Voluntour
Start: Quito / Finish: Cuzco
FROM
$1714 USD
Departures on Fridays. Galapagos schools closed between Feb-April. Nature Program operates Year-round
HIGHLIGHTS Volunteer with locals in Galapagos & Cuzco Equator Line & Sacred Valley motorbike excursions Take exciting local day trips in Quito and Cuzco
Volunteer to help preserve native plant species or spend your time in a local school helping the children develop new skills in the Galapagos Islands.
Volunteer in Ecuador and Peru on two different and enriching projects as you immerse yourself in rich local culture and nature on exciting activities.
Quito airport pick-up on Day 1 and free day to enjoy the city. On Day 2, have a morning briefing on the program and then take a day tour to the Equator Line “La Mitad del Mundo”. On Day 3, take a flight to San Cristobal Island to get settled in and prepare for your week of volunteering. On Days 4-8 you will receive an introduction to your project and begin working out in the field on a local farm to help preserve native plant species or spending your time in a local school helping the children develop new skills like speaking English, sports or other extra-curricular activities. On Day 9 enjoy a free day to participate in optional activities in the Galapagos and say goodbye to your new friends over an optional farewell dinner on your own. Your trip will come to an end on Day 10 as you are transferred back to the San Cristobal airport for your return flight back to Quito.
Quito airport pick-up on Day 1 and free day to enjoy the city. On Day 2, have a morning briefing on the program and then take a day tour to the Equator Line “La Mitad del Mundo”. On Day 3, take a flight to San Cristobal Island to get settled in and prepare for your week of volunteering. On Days 4-8 you will receive an introduction to your project and begin working on a local farm to preserve native plant species or helping children develop new skills like speaking English, sports or other extra-curricular activities at a local school. On Day 9 enjoy a free day to participate in optional activities. Fly from Galapagos to Lima on Day 10 and from Lima to Cuzco on Day 11. Begin your Cuzco volunteer project on Days 12-14 at a local school. Take a fun 4x4 motorbike ride to Maras & Moray in the Sacred Valley on Day 15 before your trip ends with a Cuzco Airport drop-off on Day 16. Included: All Airport Transfers, All Transportation, 15N Basic Accommodation (2N Quito, 7N Galapagos, 1N Lima, 5N Cuzco), 8D Volunteering with briefing, Equator Line Day Trip, Maras & Moray Motorbike, Donation Fee to Projects.
Not Included: Optional Activities & Goodbye Dinner, Flight Quito - San Cristobal - Quito, Galapagos Fees & Taxes ($100 USD), Quito Airport Tax ($20 USD), Meals/Drinks, Personal Expenses, Tips for Guides, Travel Insurance, Extra weeks of volunteering.
Not Included: Optional Activities & Goodbye Dinner, Flights (Quito - San Cristobal Quito, Quito - Lima - Cuzco), Galapagos Fees & Taxes ($100 USD), Quito Airport Tax ($20 USD), Meals/Drinks, Personal Expenses, Tips for Guides, Travel Insurance.
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Voluntours
Included: Quito Airport Transfers (Days 1 & 3), Galapagos Airport Transfers (Days 3 & 10), All Land Transportation, 9N Basic Accommodation (2N Quito, 7N Galapagos), 5D Volunteering with briefing, Equator Line Day Trip, Donation Fee to Project.
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mexico Voluntours
Worldwide Voluntour, Mexico
8
Days
Surf & Volunteer in Puerto Escondido Start / Finish: Puerto Escondido
FROM
$911 USD
Departures on Fridays
HIGHLIGHTS Discover Oaxaca’s virgin beaches Learn to surf in Puerto Escondido Volunteer in the Chacahua National Park
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10 Days
Mayan Voluntour Experience
Start / Finish: Cancun
FROM
$1165 USD
Departures on Fridays Option to extend your trip to 16 days
HIGHLIGHTS Explore Bacalar Lagoon and a natural canal Mayan family homestay volunteer experience Relax in Holbox and snorkel with whale sharks
Discover the Pacific coast of Oaxaca, learn to surf in the coastal city of Puerto Escondido, and volunteer in Chacahua, a quaint fisherman’s village.
Discover the beautiful Bacalar Lagoon, live with a Mayan family and explore the beautiful island of Holbox on this 10-day cultural volunteer tour in Mexico.
On Days 1-3 discover the famous town of Puerto Escondido, a place with a rich and bohemian atmosphere, home to one of the best surf spots around the world and at all levels. Receive an introduction to surfing lessons provided by professional teachers, sponsored by Quiksilver. At nightfall, the city vibrates with its laid-back and fun nightlife. On Sunday afternoon, travel to the beautiful town of Chacahua, a seaside paradise where you will volunteer on Days 4-8 starting on Monday morning. You will be working alongside people in the community, performing different tasks to help improve the community. You’ll also have the chance to surf on incredible beaches and explore the beauties of Chacahua lagoon, its islands, mangroves, abundant wildlife and magical vibe. On your last day you will be transferred back to Puerto Escondido Airport, where your tour will end.
Cancun airport pick-up and transfer to Playa del Carmen on Day 1 for an orientation and briefing on the volunteer trip. On Day 2 you will be transferred to freshwater Laguna de Bacalar with seven different colours for a boat tour through the lake. On Days 3-8 you will travel to the tiny Mayan community of Sacalaca in western Quintana Roo state for your volunteer project working with locals on different tasks that are required by the community. You can participate in optional activities like the impressive hanging snake cave of Kantemo or the impressive Chikankanaab lagoon. On Days 8-10 after volunteering you will head to the gorgeous island of Holbox where you can take an optional Whale Shark snorkel excursion or simply relax on this time-forgotten island. On Sunday after lunch, you will take a transfer to the Cancun International Airport, where your trip will come to an end.
Included: In/Out Airport Transfers, All Transportation, 7N Accommodation (2N Puerto Escondido with Breakfast, 5N Chacahua with Full Board), 5D Volunteering, Surfing Lesson in Puerto Escondido.
Included: In/Out Airport Transfers, All Transportation, 9N Accommodation (1N Playa del Carmen, 1N Bacalar, 5N Sacalaca Homestay with Full Board, 2N Holbox), 5D Volunteering, Orientation & Briefing, Bacalar Lagoon Boat Tour.
Not Included: Tips, Personal Expenses, Other Meals & Drinks, Optional Activities, Travel Insurance, Extra days of volunteering.
Not Included: Tips, Personal Expenses, Other Meals & Drinks, Optional Activities, Travel Insurance, Extra days of volunteering.
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costa rica Voluntour
Worldwide
Voluntour, Costa Rica
15
Costa Rica Voluntour
Start / Finish: San Jose
Days
FROM
$1108 USD
Daily Departures
HIGHLIGHTS Work with a sea turtle project Spend 5 days at Montezuma Beach Learn about sugarcane & coffee Go ziplining in Monteverde Visit the scenic Arenal Volcano Relax in the Baldi Hot Springs Enjoy Costa Rican nature & people Spend five days volunteering with a sea turtle project to help ensure these endearing creatures are around for future generations to admire. Hike through misty cloud forests and get your heart racing on activities in the lush wilderness.
Not Included: Airport Transfers, Tips for Guides, Personal Expenses, Other Meals & Drinks, Optional Activities, Costa Rica Departure Tax, Travel Insurance, Extra days of volunteering.
Itinerary
01
San Jose Arrival Arrive in San José and make your own way to your accommodation. Get settled in and enjoy free time.
02-07
San Jose to Montezuma - Sea Turtle Conservation Project (6B/5L/6D) Travel to Montezuma today and immerse yourself into a 5 days conservation project that protects endangered or critically endangered sea turtles such as Olive Ridleys, Leatherbacks, Hawksbill and the Pacific Black subspecies. For the five days you’re on this project, depending on the season, you’ll help with nighttime beach patrols, reinforce the barriers of the hatcheries, monitor the baby turtle hatchery and other areas’ maintenance. Immerse yourself in nature and be fulfilled by working diligently to protect these fragile and defenseless animals in their natural habitat.
08-10
Montezuma to Monteverde - Sugar Mill “Trapiche” Tour - Zip Line Experience (B) Travel to Monteverde’s Cloud Forest for a sugarcane and coffee “Trapiche” Tour on Day 9 to learn all the ins and outs of Costa Rican farm culture. Learn about the process involved in sugarcane, coffee and cocoa cultivation and processing. Swing through the lush treetops on a zip line tour on Day 10 and catch an awesome view of the Pacific Ocean and Lake Nicaragua on a clear day.
11-12
Monteverde to La Fortuna - Arenal Volcano & Baldi Hot Springs (D) Travel to La Fortuna at the base of the Arenal Volcano today, and enjoy the rest of the day to relax or walk some nature trails. Go on the Arenal Volcano & Baldi Hot Springs Tour on Day 12 to walk in the forest and soak in hot springs before returning to your accommodation.
13-14
La Fortuna Free Day - La Fortuna to San Jose Enjoy a day on your own to enjoy extra activities before catching a transfer back to San Jose on Day 14.
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San Jose Departure (B) Today check-out from your accommodation as this amazing adventure comes to an end. www.bambaexperience.com
Voluntours
Included: All Transportation, 14N Accommodation (2N San Jose, 6N Montezuma, 3N Monteverde, 3N La Fortuna), Meals (8B, 5L, 7D), 5D Volunteering, Trapiche Tour, Zipline Experience, Arenal Volcano & Baldi Hot Springs Tour.
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africa Voluntours
Worldwide Voluntour, Africa
10 Days
Masai Mara Voluntour
Start / Finish: Nairobi
FROM
$1533 USD
Departures on Saturdays School closed in April, August, December
HIGHLIGHTS Work with Masai Mara children at a local school Participate in the daily lifestyle of an authentic Masai village Take unforgettable safaris in Masai Mara Game Reserve
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15 Days
South Africa & Garden Route Voluntour
Start / Finish: Cape Town
FROM
$1314 USD
Departures on Fridays
HIGHLIGHTS Spend a week working with disadvantaged children Enjoy beautiful Cape Town on city tours and surf-lessons Travel the unforgettable Garden Route and Wilderness
Embark on an unforgettable trip to an authentic Masai Mara village to volunteer at a local school and learn about the unique local way of life.
Spend an unforgettable two weeks in Cape Town working with impoverished children before travelling the stunning Garden Route and beautiful Wilderness.
Arrive to Nairobi on Day 1 and transfer to your accommodation to settle in. On Day 2 travel to the Masai Mara Community admiring stunning landscapes in the Great Rift Valley along the way. Begin your 5-day volunteering in a local school on Days 3-7, helping out with daily tasks, lessons and/or building projects. Use your free time to explore the village and learn about the local lifestyle and the unique traditions, and taking optional nature walks with a local guide. On Day 8 enjoy a full day safari drive to see beautiful African mammals and birds. Have a picnic lunch at the Mara River before returning to the village to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. Enjoy a morning game drive on Day 9 before travelling back to Nairobi for one last night. On Day 10 get dropped-off at the airport where your unforgettable adventure will end.
On Days 1-3 enjoy a welcome BBQ, a city walking tour or hop-on hop-off bus and a 2-hour surfing lesson in Cape Town. On Days 4-8 you will volunteer in a local school working with impoverished children. Volunteer work may include helping the children with homework, English, lesson plans, administration, developmental activities or vegetable garden. Days 9-10 are free days in Cape Town. On Day 11, go canoeing in Wilderness NP and overnight at Myoli Beach. On Day 12 travel to Knysna and take a nature walk in Tsitsikamma NP with an optional waterfall zipline adventure, ending the day in Jeffreys Bay. On Day 13, take a 2-hour game drive in Addo Elephant NP. On Day 14 visit an ostrich farm and Cango Caves en route to Oudtshoorn. Spend a day in Cango Wildlife Ranch on Day 15, then return to Cape Town along the scenic Route 62 arriving at night.
Included: 9-nights full board Accommodation (7N Masai Mara Community, 2N Nairobi), 5-days Volunteering, 2 Safaris in Masai Mara with Park Fees, In/Out Airport Transfers, All Transportation.
Included: 14-nights Accommodation, Meals (10B,7L,10D), 5-days Volunteering, All transfers by road, Cape Town Walking tour or Hop on Hop off bus tour, Cango Wildlife ranch tour, 2-hr Addo Elephant NP Game Drive, Canoe in Wilderness NP, Hike in Tsitsikamma NP, Cango Caves tour, Ostrich farm tour
Not Included: Drinks, Flight Tickets, Personal Expenses, Tips, Travel Insurance, Extra days of volunteering.
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Not Included: Other Meals/Drinks, Flight Tickets, Personal Expenses, Tips, Travel Insurance.
INDIA & THAILAND VOLUNTOURS
Worldwide
Voluntour, India & Thailand
14 Days
India Voluntour
Start / Finish: Himachal Pradesh, Goa or Jaipur
FROM
$1331 USD
Departures on Mondays (Every second week)
HIGHLIGHTS Visit Pushkar, Mcleodganj, Goa Beaches or Taj Mahal Volunteer at a local school, village or elephant centre Dedicate two weeks to helping local communities
14 Days
Thailand Voluntour
Start / Finish: Chiang Mai
FROM
$1097 USD
Departures on Mondays (Every second week)
HIGHLIGHTS Work alongside local villagers in Chiang Mai Enjoy a unique two-week voluntour experience Visit Chiang Rai, Lampang and nearby temples
Immerse yourself in 1 of 3 vibrant cities in India for a 14-day voluntour experience to work alongside local people and give back to the community.
Make a difference in the lives of local people in Chiang Mai, Thailand by volunteering on a 14-day experience to work alongside villagers.
Participate in an exciting and fulfilling Voluntour opportunity in Goa, Himachal Pradesh or Jaipur in the beautiful country of India. Available programs offer volunteer work in Women Empowerment, Child Care, Teaching, Orphan Care, Animal Care & Rescue, Medical & Nursing*, Beautification & Renovation* or Elephant Village*. (*Additional fee required). You will be placed based on your preferences and on the program’s need for volunteers.
Take part in a memorable and fulfilling Voluntour opportunity in Chiang Mai in the diverse and striking country of Thailand. Available programs offer volunteer work in Child Care, Teaching, Monk Teaching and Caring for the Elderly. You will be placed based on your preferences and on the individual programs’ need for volunteers. All programs are located in or nearby Chiang Mai. You will work from Monday to Friday and enjoy included excursions during your free time on the weekends. Take a weekend tour of Chiang Rai, a full-day Lampang visit and a halfday visit to Wat Phra and Thai Doi Suthep. Enjoy being immersed in Thai culture and learning about the local way of life firsthand by interacting with local people. Taste delicious Thai cuisine and learn a few words in a native dialect. This is an experience you’ll never forget!
Included Activities during Free Days on Voluntour Program Goa: two morning yoga sessions, a visit to Palolem Beach and North Goa Himalaya: visit to the Taj Mahal and a trekking trip to Mcleodganj Jaipur: visit to the Taj Mahal, the city of Pushkar and a camel safari.
Included: In/Out Airport Transfers, Quadruple Sharing Accommodation with Full Board (meal exceptions on weekends), Orientation, Program Coordinator, English Speaking Translator, Transportation, Cultural Workshops and Activities according to project, Included Activities and Excursions as per program.
Not Included: Other Meals/Drinks, Personal Expenses, Tips, Travel Insurance.
Not Included: Other Meals/Drinks, Personal Expenses, Tips, Travel Insurance.
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Voluntours
Included: In/Out Airport Transfers, Quadruple Sharing Accommodation with Full Board (meal exceptions on weekends),, Orientation, Program Coordinator, English Speaking Translator, Transportation, Cultural Workshops and Activities according to project, Included Activities and Excursions as per program.
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TERMS & CONDITIONS TERMS AND CONDITIONS: By booking a trip, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions that govern the relationship between the client and Bamba Experience Inc., the cancellation policy and limitations of liability. All persons wishing to make a booking have carefully read and fully understand the Terms and Conditions that follow. By making a booking with the Company or its Agents, you accept on behalf of yourself and all those named on the booking including minors and persons under a disability to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. The Company reserves the right to update and/or alter these terms and conditions at anytime. The latest terms and conditions may be found on the Company website http://www.bambaexperience.com/Terms-andConditions-c4i0.html DEPOSITS: Deposits are non-refundable. Payment of a deposit enables Bamba Experience Inc. to hold a reservation for you but does not guarantee the price. The price can only be guaranteed once we receive full payment and a voucher or travel documents have been issued. Prices in our brochure are shown as ‘from’ and we reserve the right to alter the prices of any of the holidays shown in our brochure. You will be advised of the current price of the trip that you wish to book before your contract is confirmed. Inca Trail and Galapagos Island trips are non refundable and the departure date is not flexible. Any changes to these trips will result in the complete loss of all payment received by The Company. FINAL PAYMENT: Full payment of the balance of the tour price is due 60 days before the departure date of the first service booked. If full payment is not received by the due date, then rates and tour space cannot be guaranteed and the Company reserves the right to treat the Client’s booking as cancelled. The Company is not responsible for any charges applied to credit card transactions and will not refund or return any fees charged by third parties and incurred during the transaction of the tour cost. CLIENT DETAILS: In order for Bamba Experience Inc. to confirm and guarantee the client’s travel arrangements, the client must provide all client details with their final payment. If the Client does not provide all details 60 days or more before departure, the client assumes the risk that the tour may be cancelled at anytime and full cancellation fees will apply. Client Details include: passport number, passport expiry date, passport issue date and place of issuance, full name as it appears in valid passport, date of birth, place of birth, nationality, completed medical form (if applicable), and arrival details (or other documents as requested). Any amendments to these details may result in failure to secure an Inca Trail Trek permit or a Galapagos Trip Reservation. The Company will not be held responsible for any fees levied as a result. CHANGES OF A TOUR BY THE CLIENT: Any transfers or changes to any bookings are subject to availability, subject to approval by Bamba Experience Inc. and can only be made more than 60 days before the departure date. (Inca Trail & Peru Treks & Galapagos Trips are not-transferrable and non-refundable). Any transfers or changes may incur extra costs and additional fees. Inca Trail and Galapagos Island trips are non refundable, non transferrable and the departure date is not flexible. CANCELLATION OF A TOUR BY THE CLIENT: Any cancellation by a Client must be made in writing and be acknowledged by the Company in writing. The date on which the request to cancel is received by the Company or its Agents will determine the cancellation fees applicable. The cancellation fees are expressed hereafter as a percentage of the total tour price, excluding insurance. Bus Passes: 60 days+ prior to trip departure: Full Refund 30-59 days prior to trip departure: 50% of total booking cost 0-29 days prior to trip departure: 100% of total booking cost
Adventure Trips & Tailor - Made Trips: 90 days+ prior to trip departure: Full Refund 30-89 days prior to trip departure: 50% of total booking cost 0-29 days prior to trip departure: 100% of total booking cost
Inca Trail, Peru Treks & Galapagos Trips: 365 days+ prior to trip departure: 50% of total booking cost 0-364 days prior to trip departure: 100% of total booking cost
Carnival Tours: 120 days+ prior to trip departure: 25% of total booking cost 61-119 days prior to trip departure: 50% of total booking cost 0-60 days prior to trip departure: 100% of total booking cost
CANCELLATION OF A TOUR BY THE COMPANY: The Company reserves the right to cancel any trip for any reason, but will not cancel a tour less than 60 days before departure except for Force Majeure, unusual or unforeseen circumstances outside the Company’s control (excluding Expedition Trips – refer to Expedition Ticket/Conditions of Carriage). When a tour is cancelled by the Company before the agreed date of departure for any reason other than the fault of the Client, the Client can either: take a substitute tour of equivalent or superior quality if the Company is able and willing to offer such a substitute; or take a substitute tour of lower quality if the Company is able and willing to offer one and to recover from the Company the difference in price between the price of the tour originally purchased and that of the substitute tour; or have a full refund of all monies paid under the contract as soon as possible. CHANGES OF A TOUR BY THE COMPANY: Changes made by Bamba Experience Inc.: Bamba Experience Inc. reserves the right to change any of the facilities, services or prices described in the brochure before a booking is made. If such a change is made, the Client will be told at the time of booking or when the change occurs. If Bamba Experience Inc. makes a major change we will inform the Client as soon as reasonably possible if there is time before departure. If the major change is due to force majeure or unforeseen circumstances no compensation is payable. UNUSED SERVICES: There will be no discounts or monies refunded for missed or unused services, this includes voluntary or involuntary termination/departure from tour, i.e. sickness, death of a family member etc, late arrival on the tour, or premature departure either voluntarily or involuntarily. VALIDITY: The prices in this brochure and website are based on rates and costs in effect at time of printing the brochure or posting to the website. The Company reserves the right to alter prices at any time prior to tour been paid in full. All dates, itineraries and prices are indicative only. All online reservations and agency bookings shall be deemed as booked in Mexico and shall be subject to Mexican law and jurisdiction. FLEXIBILITY: Bamba Experience Inc. may alter its timetable(s), inclusive of those impacted by other Operators’ products and relating to all services provided for in this
ticket without notice. The Client appreciates and acknowledges that the nature of this type of travel requires considerable flexibility and should allow for alternatives. The itinerary provided for each trip is merely representative of the types of activities contemplated, and Bamba Experience Inc. is under no contractual obligation to strictly follow it. It is understood that the route, schedules, itineraries, amenities and mode of transport may be subject to alteration without prior notice due to local circumstances or events, which may include sickness or mechanical breakdown, flight cancellations, strikes, events emanating from political disputes, entry or border difficulties, high season, climate and other unpredictable or unforeseeable circumstances. Bamba Experience Inc. Hop on Hop off Flexible passes, for the nature of these trips the flexibility will be limited to the availability of the service and the Company will do its best to assure this flexibility. All reservations shall be made with at least 48 hours prior to departure. All Hop-On Hop-Off passes include a set one way route that include certain destinations, transportation between them, and included activities in different destinations as specified in the pass. All passengers must follow that set route and it can not be modified or exchanged. All routes are final and clients are not allowed to backtrack or use a route, or activity twice. ACCEPTANCE OF RISK: The Client acknowledges that the nature of the tour is adventurous and may involve a significant amount of personal risk. The Client hereby assumes all such risk and does hereby release the Company from all claims and causes of action arising from any damages or injuries or death resulting from these inherent risks. Prior to tour commencement, the Client may be asked to sign an official release of liability form which can be found at http://www.bambaexperience.com/ReleaseForm-c156i0. html GUARANTEED DEPARTURES: The Company guarantees selected departures at their discretion and shall become guaranteed once there is the designated minimum required number of clients confirmed upon it. This guarantee of departure is still subject to force majeure situations, and the Company reserves the right to remove the guaranteed designation at anytime and will not be held accountable for any costs resulting to the client for this action due to circumstances beyond reasonable control. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: The Client must be in possession of a valid passport required for entry, departure and travel through each destination point along the itinerary of the tour, (passport must be valid 6 months past the return date), all visas, permits and certificates including vaccination certificates, insurance policies, required for the whole of the journey. The Client accepts full responsibility for obtaining all such documents, visas and permits prior to the start of the tour, and is solely responsible for any adverse consequences resulting from missing or defective documentation. FORCE MAJEURE: The Company shall not be liable in any way to the Client for death, bodily injury, illness, damage, delay or other loss or detriment to person or property, or financial costs both direct and indirect incurred, or for the Company’s failure to commence, perform and/ or complete any duty owed to the Client if such death, delay, bodily injury (including emotional distress or injury), illness, damage or other loss or detriment to person or property is caused by Act of God, war or war like operations, mechanical breakdowns, terrorist activities or threat thereof, civil commotions, labor difficulties, interference by authorities, political disturbance, howsoever and where so ever any of the same may arise or be caused, riot, insurrection and government restraint, fire, extreme weather or any other event or cause whatsoever beyond the reasonable control of the Company the consequences of which could not have been foreseen or avoided even if all due care had been exercised. INSURANCE: It is mandatory that all Clients obtain travel insurance with a minimum medical coverage of US$75,000 while travelling with the Company and this insurance must cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, and evacuation expenses. Clients must be able to provide proof of Insurance purchase and adequate coverage as per the required amounts above if requested by the group Leader or Company Representative. It is strongly recommended the coverage be extended to include cancellation, curtailment, and all other expenses that might arise as a result of loss, damage, injury, delay or inconvenience occurring to the Client. The Company shall have no liability for loss, theft of or damage to baggage or personal effects. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITY: The Client acknowledges he or she will be visiting places where the political, cultural and geographical attributes present certain risks, dangers and physical challenges greater than those present in his or her daily lives. By booking travel with the Company, the Client acknowledges she or he has considered the potential risks, dangers and challenges, and expressly assumes the risks attendant to such travel conditions. The Client is solely responsible for acquainting themselves with customs, weather conditions, physical challenges and laws in effect at each stop along the itinerary, and are encouraged to locate or make contact prior to embarkation with his/her local embassy or consulate in each destination. CLAIMS AND COMPLAINTS: If a Client has a complaint against the Company, the Client must first inform the tour leader at the earliest opportunity to allow the grievance to be rectified. If satisfaction is not reached, the Client must contact the Company representative or local Office Manager whilst on tour in order that the Company is provided the opportunity to rectify the matter. Failure to indicate dissatisfaction whilst on tour will result in the Client’s ability to claim compensation from the Company being reduced or extinguished. If satisfaction is still not reached through these means while the Client remains on the tour, then any further complaint must be put in writing to the Company via its Agents or directly to head office at sales@bambaexperience.com, within 30 days of the end of the tour. The Company will not accept any liability for claims received after this period. PRIVACY POLICY: Bamba Experience Inc. will provide your personal information, as well as any personal information you provide in relation to the persons whose travel arrangements have been requested by you, to suppliers and carriers to enable the operation of the services requested by you. We do our utmost to protect your personal information. IMAGES, VIDEOS AND MARKETING: The Client agrees that during the tour images, photos or videos may be taken by other travellers and/or the Company Staff that may contain the Client in part or in whole. The Client agrees that these images may be reproduced by the Company and the Client grants perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide, irrevocable license to reproduce such images, photos or video in any medium for promotion and publicity purposes.
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