#EXPERIENCELIFE
INTRODUCTION GROUP ADVENTURES INDEPENDENT TRIPS
BAMBA BRAND KENYA, UGANDA 4 SOUTH AMERICA ASIA & RWANDA 54 SOUTH AMERICA HISTORY & PERU VIETNAM, PERU 22 TANZANIA 67 PHILOSOPHY 5 CAMBODIA & 40 56 THAILAND BOLIVIA 27 ZIMBABWE, BOLIVIA 69 BAMBA FOR INDONESIA & BOTSWANA & 6 CHILE & 57 CHILE GOOD ARGENTINA 30 PHILIPPINES 43 NAMIBIA 71 WHY TRAVEL BRAZIL SRI LANKA & SOUTH AFRICA 58 ARGENTINA, 73 WITH BAMBA 7 31 MALDIVES 44 ISRAEL & COLOMBIA & BRAZIL 75 ECUADOR 33 INDIA, NEPAL & JORDAN 59 BAMBA APP 8 TIBET 45 COLOMBIA 77 TRIP STYLES JAPAN & SOUTH EUROPE 10 CENTRAL AMERICA GALPAGAGOS & KOREA 47 ICELAND MEXICO 34 60 ECUADOR 79 CHINA, BELIZE IRELAND, 35 KYRGYZSTAN, 48 SCOTLAND & CENTRAL AMERICA & THE KAZAKHSTAN 61 GUATEMALA & SCANDINAVIA CARIBBEAN COSTA RICA 36 OCEANIA SPAIN, MEXICO, CUBA, PORTUGAL, GUATEMALA & 82 NORTH AMERICA AUSTRALIA, NEW GERMANY & 62 BELIZE ZEALAND & FIJI 49 RUSSIA USA & CANADA 37 GUATEMALA, HONDURAS & AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST CROATIA, 85 GREECE & 63 COSTA RICA MOROCCO & TURKEY EGYPT 53 PANAMA 87 TABLE OF CONTENTS IT’S TIME TO GO AND EXPLORE THE WORLD!
INDEPENDENT TRIPS TRAVEL PASSES
CUBA & NEPAL 108 EUROPE SOUTH AMERICA CENTRAL THAILAND, CARIBBEAN 89 AMERICA 141 MALAYSIA & ISLANDS UZBEKISTAN, ICELAND & BRAZIL, SINGAPORE 153 MONGOLIA & NORWAY 120 ARGENTINA & COSTA RICA & CHINA 109 132 NORTH AMERICA UNITED CHILE PANAMA 142 VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & USA & CANADA JAPAN KINGDOM & 153 92 110 IRELAND 121 SOUTH AMERICA THAILAND PASSES 133 NORTH AMERICA ASIA OCEANIA SPAIN & USA & CANADA PORTUGAL 122 CHILE & 146 THAILAND NEW ZEALAND, 95 AUSTRALIA & FIJI 112 ARGENTINA 134 ITALY, MALTA, ASIA MALAYSIA & CROATIA & SINGAPORE 97 GREECE 124 COLOMBIA, AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST ECUADOR & PERU 134 THAILAND 151 LAOS & MOROCCO 115 TURKEY, MYANMAR 99 BULGARIA, PERU & BOLIVIA SOUTHEAST ASIA TANZANIA, 135 151 VIETNAM ROMANIA & 125 KENYA, ETHIOPIA 116 HUNGARY THAILAND, LAOS, CAMBODIA & 100 & VICTORIA FALLS PERU BOLIVIA, INDONESIA CHILE & VIETNAM & 152 ARGENTINA 139 CAMBODIA SOUTH AFRICA 117 PHILIPPINES 104 ISRAEL, JORDAN INDOCHINA SRI LANKA & & EGYPT 118 CENTRAL AMERICA 152 MALDIVES 106 MEXICO, QATAR, UAE & INDIA & BHUTAN GUATEMALA & 107 OMAN 119 BELIZE 140 2019 is a year of major change for Bamba! We’ve updated our image and launched new branding, website and app to make the experience even more seamless for our travellers. One thing that will never change, however, is our dedication to helping like-minded travellers find each other, discover new places, immerse themselves in new cultures, and see more of the amazing planet we share.
THE MEANING B: When we witness new cultures and new places, we are also able to see ourselves in a whole new light.
INFINITY: With a focus on sustainability, we want to keep the world an amazing place for all generations of adventurers. BAMBA HEART: Bamba was created by We at Bamba live with passion and compassion, impassioned travellers, and embodied by our voluntours and Bamba for we continue to strive to Good. share amazing experiences and cultural connection with the world. EYEBALL: When we witness new cultures and new places, we are also able to see ourselves in a whole new light. We have been helping our fellow travellers achieve their dreams since 2005, and during this time we have expanded to 80 countries and counting! Our mission has always been to make things easier for the independent traveller, with an emphasis on flexibility and freedom. As we’ve adapted to our travellers’ needs, we’ve also created many group tours, voluntours, and tailor-made itineraries to help people see the OUR HISTORY & world in a fun and unique way. PHILOSOPHY OUR MILESTONES
2005 2006 2008 2010 2011 2013 2014 2015 2017 2018 BAMBA HOHO HOHO HOHO LAUNCH OF BAMBA BAMBA BAMBA MILHOUSE VOLUNTOURS EXPERIENCE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE STARTS OPERATED SELF-GUIDED UNVEILED NEW IMAGE TRAVEL TRAVEL TRAVEL HOSTEL IS BORN FOUNDED PASSES PASSES PASSES ADVENTURES OPENS ITS OPERATING AUTHENTIC DOORS IN - WORLDWIDE ADVENTURES DEBUT IN EXPAND TO EXPAND CUZCO BAMBA ARE BORN MEXICO CENTRAL TO SOUTH STARTS - AMERICA AMERICA OPERATING EXPANSION MACHU BEYOND THE PICCHU TREKS AMERICAS TO ASIA OUR COREVALUES BREATHE ADVENTURE LIVE WITH PASSION Life begins at YES! Open yourself up to new adventures and We live for adventure and travel, and that passion flows into opportunities! Embrace spontaneity and find the courage to try everything we do here at Bamba. If you always give your best effort new things, take the road less travelled, and jump head-first into the and find joy in even the smallest things, you can stand proud when unknown and the unforgettable experiences that lie ahead. you look back on a life of passion, drive and excitement.
OPEN YOUR MIND PAY IT FORWARD Get the most out of life by embodying the true traveller’s spirit of We are all in this together and have an equal share in the curiosity and excitement. Get lost in new places, meet incredible responsibility to look after our beautiful planet and our people, and challenge yourself to gain different perspectives. With communities. The smallest action can make a big wave, so always an open heart and mind, anything is possible! strive to make the world better for yourself and others.
MAKE PEOPLE HAPPY THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX Everyone needs a little love in their life! Endeavour to bring Create and innovate! Seek ways to constantly better yourself, your happiness and joy to others, in whatever way you can. Bring a smile environment, and your community, and never settle for less than the to someone’s face, lend a listening ear, be patient, go beyond what is best. Don’t be afraid to speak your mind, take risks, and evaluate new expected and always make time for a friend in need. options! To live outside the box is to be brave, bold, and brilliant. SUSTAINABILITY As citizens of the world, we all share the responsibility to protect our beautiful planet. Now, more than ever, we need to reduce our impact while learning from and educating others to do the same. Our strong commitment to support the communities we visit and their local economies is reflected in our products and BAMBA partners.
ANIMAL WELFARE Part of this great responsibility is standing up for animal welfare. That’s why we have vowed to end the cruelty of animals in tourism in partnerships with World Animal Protection, Too Rare To Wear and See The Wild. We have also banned any cruel activity from our tours, like elephant riding, shows using animals as entertainment, and direct interactions with wild animals. FOR VOLUNTEER & MAKE A DIFFERENCE You can create positive change by taking part in a Voluntour and giving back during your travels! Our Voluntours are designed to give you the opportunity to help others and make a difference in local communities. The trips can be short in duration, but they have a huge impact in the locals. Choose the program that fits your interests, and experience something that will give you a deeper understanding of the world in GOOD which we live. WHY TRAVEL WITH BAMBA?
PHILOSOPHY & VALUES WHY BAMBA BAMBA FOR GOOD We share many of the same We are experts in the field of Bamba for Good works to philosophies and values as making dreams realities! have a positive influence on our independent travellers With the unique experience the locals and environments who believe that travelling across the globe, wherever that allow us to make such makes a better world. you want to go, we can take incredible travel you there. experiences.
GLOBAL TRAVEL NETWORK TAILOR YOUR DREAM TRIP Wherever and however you want to We offer a wide range of itineraries and go, Bamba has an option for you! We destinations, but if you can’t find your operate in over 80 countries across 5 perfect trip, don’t stress! We can customise continents and create trips to suit every your trip to fit your budget and time-frame, type of traveller, whether you want to from the simplest of routes to the most go solo or on a group adventure. unique and specialised itineraries.
A BETTER WAY TO TRAVEL THE BRAND NEW TRAVEL APP Travel with Bamba to redefine the way you We’re all about making travelling easy, experience and explore the world. We have accessible and stress-free! Our new travel unique travel styles that can take you on app gives you everything you need in one an authentic adventure, provide you with place. Get the most up-to-date itinerary and a flexible schedule, and/or give you the chat to our Happiness team instantly. And freedom to travel independently. the best part? It’s accessible offline!
UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES SUPPORT AT EVERY STEP Our hand - crafted experience-driven Your happiness is our priority! Bamba allows adventures will let you enjoy every you to travel easily with an expert staff and destination to the fullest. We’ve spent dedicated customer service team. We give years selecting the best experiences so you you the security and confidence to push can meet the locals, immerse yourself in your limits and go where you’ve never been nature and learn about new cultures. before! THE BAMBA TRAVEL APP AMAZING FEATURES
BOOK SERVICES ON-THE-GO By requesting the next activity or transfer of your Travel Pass quickly and easily
ADD ACCOMMODATION To your Travel Pass in a snap, with options from hostels to 5-star hotels
CHAT IN-APP WITH HAPPINESS TEAM To get quick help with anything you need, without any of the hassle of making calls or writing emails.
GREAT USER EXPERIENCE With the ability to find up-to-date info in no time, whether you want a quick overview or a detailed view, thanks to this well-designed & intuitive app.
OFFLINE ACCESS After your initial connection. All the information stays in your app so that no matter how far off the grid you go, you will still be in the loop.
Our brand new app is a powerful tool in the hands of a Bamba traveller! This simple- EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE to-use platform is designed From confirmation codes to emergency contacts. with you in mind to make your Easily keep track of addresses, meeting points and journey easy, accessible and times, and anything else you need. hassle-free, with access to all your trip essentials. Enjoy your independence with all the support you could need only a LATER, PAPER click away. This will allow you Because everything you need is on your phone. to focus on what’s important - Not only are you saving the trees, but saving time having fun! looking for wifi! GROUP ADVENTURES Bamba Group Adventures Pros!
Tour Leaders / Guides Group Travel Someone local to show you the ropes and make A chance to meet new people and make new sure you make the most of every destination and friends, while still maintaining your freedom and experience! independence!
Tons of Experiences Accommodation The best bit! And they are the best! A mix of Sorting out where you’re going to stay is no fun cultural, adventure, and local experiences to but don’t worry we’ve done the research and round out your trip nicely! sorted it all out for you :)
Transportation Meals We’ll get you from A to B, and C, D and E as well. Why travel if not to eat! Trying local dishes and - You’ll have to sort out your own flights there flavours is an essential part of any experience. though.
Embark on your dream adventure with people who are as excited as you to explore the world! Experience more with Bamba Authentic Backpacker Adventure passionate local guides who will make sure you get the most out of each destination! Something for everyone Whether you’re a festival head or a yogi volunteer, a Join a small group of like-minded 18-30 somethings to nature lover or a sailing enthusiast. Maybe you’re a foodie explore unique destinations. Experience a new kind of trip or a Mountaineer after a cultural experience. Bamba has that let you see the main highlights & takes you on a journey something for everyone. Discover the world doing what you to places that the typical backpacker doesn’t get to see. Led love with Bamba. by expert localBamba guides. TRAVEL PASSES Travel Passes What’s Included
Transportation Bamba App If it’s on your itinerary, it’s included! Travelling by 24/7 access to your trip details, transport local transport is straightforward and convenient. itineraries, etc! Your pocket guide to your dream BAMBA TRIP STYLES adventure!
Tons of Experiences Guides on Experiences This is what your journey is about! A mix of When you want and need a guide to show you incredible day and trips of cultural, adventure, the ropes and make sure you get the most out of local experiences for a well-rounded journey! your experiences.
Flexibility Create your own trip It’s up to you how long you want to stay in each You can add remove and change the dates* of destination and when you want to do your your incredible experiences on there too. experiences. *T
What do we want? Freedom! How it Works When do we want it? Now! With the Bamba Flexible Travel Passes, you’ll have the 1. Login into your Bamba profile to view your travel pass freedom to travel at your own pace, plan your own 2. Select your purchased travel pass experiences and choose your own accommodation. Just 3. Start planning and confirm your transport and departures choose the route you want to follow, and then with the help 4. Change your plans on the go* of our handy App, you’ll be making your way along it as you 5. Add nights of accommodation via the Bamba app please. 6. Add additional experiences to your travel pass
**Some changes are subject to availability and must be made between 24 and 48 hrs before the transfer/activity. INDEPENDENT TRIPS Bamba Independent Pros!
Customization Peace of Mind Select how long you stay in each destination, Have everything sorted before you go. Accommodation, what extra activities to add, and select your transport, and activities all pre-booked for a hassle-free accommodation based on your budget trip
Tons of Experiences Guides on Experiences Only Some curated by us and some chosen Travel with great local guides on your included experiences by you! only and have your free time to do with as you please!
Travel app Freedom Access all your booked accommodation, transport Enjoy the liberty of having free time to explore at your own and activities while on the go using your App. pace. It’s your holiday after all.
Our Trips are the perfect choice for those who want to trtavel solo or with their own travel partners while being open to meet people along the way. With plenty of free time to wander and loads of optional experiences, it’s the ideal option for the independent traveller. Something for everyone We have tours of all styles, that you have the option to customize! We have surf trips and safaris, mountain treks and Voluntours, sailing and festivals. Do what you know you love, or discover something new! You can do it all! TAILOR MADE TRIPS Bamba Tailor Made tPros!
Tailor your Trip
Bamba offers a wide range of itineraries and destinations that you can customize your trip to fit your exact budget and time requirements: from the simplest of routes to the most unique and specialized itineraries.
The Authentic Bamba Experience
Our unique, hand- crafted and experience-driven adventures let you enjoy every destination to the fullest. You’ll meet locals, immerse yourself in nature and learn about new cultures.
Safe Booking and Easy Travels
Your full satisfaction is our priority! Bamba allows you to book securely and travel easily with expert staff and dedicated service team.
We can create a trip to fit your budget and time-frame, How it Works from the simplest of routes to the most unique itineraries. Customise one of our options or create your itinerary from scratch with the help of one of our Bamba travel experts. 1. Tell us the type of trip that you want Answer a few quick questions 2. Chat with a Bamba travel expert Work together to get exactly what you want 3. Book your trip & experience life! SAFE & RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION
True travel is not just about the destination, it’s about the journey. That’s why we hand-pick our transport to be as comfy and interesting as possible! Check out our most common modes of transport…
“The travel, particularly partners used in Vietnam and Cambodia is of an excellent standard - night buses have never been so comfortable! courtyard and a nice bar area.” - Jack B
BUS SHUTTLE/VAN FERRY If you are travelling on a Hop-on Hop-off or Self-Guided Enjoy a more intimate type of transport with smaller For some itineraries, you may travel on ferries or itinerary, most of your transport will be by public bus. shuttles/vans. For small group tours, you will often boats, whether it is a shared service to your next Travel as the locals do in comfortable coaches for day travel in a private van, whereas on independent trips destination, or the mode of transport of a tour, like transfers and overnight rides. you will share the van with other passengers. cruising on jungle rivers or sailing to pristine islands.
4X4 JEEPS TRAIN PLANE For some off-the-beaten path adventures, an exciting Travelling by train is a great way to get from A to B, For those with a more flexible budget, our self-guided ride in a 4x4 jeep will be included. Explore remote see beautiful landscapes, and kick back and relax in Air-Expeditions can replace long bus journeys with places like the otherworldly Uyuni landscapes or go on comfort. Trains are the primary transport in our Japan more convenient flights. Get to out-of-the-way safaris in these all-terrain jeeps. and Siberia tours, among other destinations. destinations in a blink!
Note: Plane tickets from/to your home country are not included in any of our packages ACCOMMODATION FOR EVERY OCCASION
All our Bamba adventures include hand-picked accommodations except our Travel Passes. For some packages you can choose your own lodging based on what suits your budget and interests, while others already have great accommodations selected for you. Check out some of our classic options!
HOSTELS HOTELS LODGES & CAMPING One of the most affordable and The most classic option for SPECIALTY LODGING The cheapest option for popular options, hostels can be accommodation while travelling, overnight and also a great way Lodges offer a unique, authentic, enjoyed by people of all ages! a great option for a more to get in touch with nature while and comfortable stay. Sleep to Choose from shared dorms or comfortable stay. Prices can travelling in national parks or in the sounds of the jungle, stay private rooms, and enjoy a young vary widely depending on where the wilderness. Camp out in the inside pristine game reserves on and energetic environment with you are travelling, and can range Andes Mountains on your way safaris or in a Buddhist temple lots of opportunities to meet from 3 to 5 stars, so you can to Machu Picchu, by the beach in in Japan! choose! Palawan, or in the wild on safaris. other travellers!
“The Milhouse hostel was one “The three star hotels were clean “We stayed at a brilliant Puerto “I am not a great camper but it the best hostels I have stayed and safe with an excellent quality Maldonado Eco-lodge with strong was one of the best things I have at :) Great atmosphere, lovely of service.” ethics. The cabins were clean and ever done.” courtyard and a nice bar area.” comfortable.”
- Philip - Cesar - Rebecca - cleanlittleone
HOMESTAYS Staying in family homes is an incredible way to experience a day in the life of locals. Immerse yourself in the local culture, taste traditional meals, connect with the local people, and learn about their unique traditions and way of life.
“The casas in Cuba they had picked for us were great, with wonderful welcoming hosts.”
- Silvie PERU & BOLIVIA 2 1 6 3 Explore two of the most popular countries in South America! Indulge in the 4 fascinating terrain of the Amazon Jungle, Lake Titicaca, otherworldly deserts, the Uyuni Salt Flats and the legendary ancient ruins of Machu Picchu. CURRENCY: Peru · Nuevo Sol | Bolivia · Bolivian Boliviano 5 OFFICIAL LANGUAGE(S): Peru · Spanish, Quechua, Aymara | Bolivia · Spanish, Quechua, Aymara, Guarani, etc.
PAGE PAGE PAGE 1. Machu Picchu Treks 22 2. Puerto Maldonado Jungle 26 3. Colca Canyon Trekking 27
PAGE PAGE PAGE 4. Lake Titicaca & Islands 28 5. Uyuni Salt Flats 29 6. Bolivian Amazon Pampas 27 AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPERATURE
Disclaimer: These are only averages, as weather patterns are unpredictable. Please check the weather before travelling, as climate will vary by region, altitude, and time of day.
BEST TIME TO GO: May to September is a popular time to visit with RAINY SEASON: November to March is the rainy season, with heavy sunny days and cooler nights. April and October are best with rains from January onwards, making land travel and outdoor less crowds and only light rainfall. activities more difficult. The rain doesn’t affect coastal areas. MEXICO AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPERATURE
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Disclaimer: These are only averages, as weather patterns are unpredictable. Please check the weather before travelling, as climate will vary by region, altitude, and time of day.
PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE 1. Chichen Itza Pyramids 34 2. Underground Cenotes 82 3. Caribbean Beaches 91 4. Day of the Dead 34z
With clear skies and warm The wet season runs from April CURRENCY: Mexican Peso BEST TIME TO GO: RAINY SEASON: temperatures, December through April is the through October, with lower temperatures and OFFICIAL LANGUAGE(S): Spanish best and most popular season to visit. heavier rainfall near the end.
COSTA 1 2 CUBA 1 RICA 3 2 3
CURRENCY: Costa Rica Colon CURRENCY: Cuban Peso, Convertible Peso (CUC) OFFICIAL LANGUAGE(S): Spanish OFFICIAL LANGUAGE(S): Spanish
PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE 1. Monteverde Cloud Forest 86 2. Tortuguero NP 36 3. Manuel Antonio NP 90 1. Traditional Havana 89 2. Colonial Trinidad 90 3. Vinales Valley 90
AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPERATURE AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPERATURE
Weather patterns are often unpredictable. Please check the weather before travelling as climate will vary by region and time of day. Weather patterns are often unpredictable. Please check the weather before travelling as climate will vary by region and time of day.
With clear skies, Light rains start in Expect clear skies It runs from May BEST TIME TO GO: RAINY SEASON: BEST TIME TO GO: RAINY SEASON: December to May are the nicest April, with heavy downpours, and hot temperatures from to October, with heavier rainfall months. December to February storms and occasional hurricanes December to April, and less towards the end. These storms are most pleasant with cooler hitting between July and tourism in November and May. bring swells good for surfing. nights. November. 1 THAILAND 4 & VIETNAM 3
Enjoy the amazing culture and beauty of Southeast Asia. Revel in a huge selection of pristine beaches and tropical islands, rich cultures, lush jungles, 6 2 incredible hiking and the warm hospitality of the Thai and Vietnamese people. 5 CURRENCY: Thailand · Thai Baht | Vietnam · Vietnamese Dong
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE(S): Thailand · Thai | Vietnam · Vietnamese
PAGE PAGE PAGE 1. Halong Bay 44 2. Mekong Delta 44 3. Vibrant Bangkok 96
PAGE PAGE PAGE 4. Chiang Mai Jungles 46 5. Thai Islands 96 6. Full Moon Party 96 AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPERATURE
Disclaimer: These are only averages, as weather patterns are unpredictable. Please check the weather before travelling, as climate will vary by region, altitude, and time of day.
BEST TIME TO GO: November to March are considered the RAINY SEASON: Monsoon season is May to October, when you best months to visit, with sunny days, little to no rain, and can expect wind and short bursts of afternoon and early comfortable temperatures. Conditions may vary with altitude. evening downpours, often a welcome relief to the hot days. KENYA & 2 1 4 TANZANIA 5 3
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Explore Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, be enchanted by nature in Kenya, the largest sanctuary of African wildlife, meet the Maasai Mara tribe, observe the birdlife in Lake Nakuru and trek the majestic Mt Kilimanjaro!
CURRENCY: Kenya · Kenyan Shilling | Tanzania · Tanzanian Shilling
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE(S): Kenya · Swahili, English | Tanzania · Swahili, English
PAGE PAGE PAGE 1. Masai Mara Reserve 54 2. Lake Nakuru 55 3. Mount Kilimanjaro 56
PAGE PAGE PAGE 4. Serengeti NP 56 5. Ngorongoro Crater 56 6. Amboseli 54 AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPERATURE
Disclaimer: These are only averages, as weather patterns are unpredictable. Please check the weather before travelling, as climate will vary by region, altitude, and time of day.
BEST TIME TO GO: In the dry season between June and October, RAINY SEASON: The heavy rains hit between March and May, the Wildebeest migration moves through the Serengeti into creating lush green landscapes. This makes wildlife spotting the Masai Mara, ideal conditions for wildlife spotting. more difficult, with some areas inaccessible. GROUP ADVENTURES
9 DAYS OR LESS 10 DAYS OR MORE
Ready for a big adventure, but short on You’re looking for a group experience time? We’ve got the perfect solution with with people who are as excited to get out our Mini Adventures! on the road as you are?
Enjoy an action-packed trip of 9 DAYS Our adventures are designed to open OR LESS, full of amazing highlights and your eyes to beautiful places alongside a thrilling experiences. group of like-minded travellers.
Every day offers great adventures to meet Get lost in your dream destination with a new friends and give you an unforgettable tour of 10 DAYS OR MORE, covering the experience that feels far from mini! Learn highlights while also going further into from our local tour guides and enjoy the new and uncharted locations. Stay with fact that you have a set itinerary with your the same group and guide for the majority transport, activities, accommodation and of the trip and make lifelong friends as most meals included, giving you a stress- you share in adventures and memories free travel experience. Get excited to that bond you together for life! And meet new people while having free time don’t worry about the finer details, we’ve to explore on your own. We try to keep got you covered with your transport, our group numbers at a minimum so you activities, accommodation and most meals can enjoy everything to the max, getting a included. Just relax knowing you have more intimate experience. your itinerary locked in, with time to enjoy some much needed ‘me time’ in new and exotic lands.
OUR LIST OF TRIPS IN THE BROCHURE IS JUST A SAMPLE OF WHAT WE OFFER. FOR MANY MORE OPTIONS, VISIT WWW.BAMBAEXPERIENCE.COM! SALKANTAY TREK JUNGLE TREK KRUGER NATIONAL PARK “I would recommend this “I recently experienced the “Incredible experience, trek to anyone. This tour 4 day Machu Picchu jungle fantastic staff, delicious company was absolutely adventure and it exceeded food & wine, great A LOOK INTO astounding from friendly my expectations. At the end accommodation - what WHAT OUR BAMBA chefs cooking gourmet of the 4 days not only was it more could you ask for?” TRAVELLERS SAY! food, to the gorgeous views hard to say good bye to our every step of the way, to amazing guide Vincent, but the perfect-sized group, to also my new friends from - FionaBernadette to the challenging but my group I made along the enjoyable hiking difficulty way.” level, this trek surpassed my expectations in every way INCA TRAIL TREK possible!” MEKONG DELTA “We went on the Inca Trail - Melissa “Great tour. The tour guide 4-Day Trek and it was such was helpful and made an an incredible experience! - Lindsay B extra effort for everyone to We were a small group have a good experience. The of 7 people, so it made tour was well organized, on the experience seem very time. The restaurants and intimate and we were able DAY OF THE DEAD MERZOUGA, MOROCCO hotels were clean and more to learn so much about the “Our guide Milton was so “Absolutely incredible than what I expected. We culture of Peru. Our guide, attentive, full of information experience!!! Met some were a mixed group (locals, Freddie was awesome -- he and gave us a good balance amazing people and have and tourists from all ages) had so much knowledge between group and alone heaps of fantastic memories. and there was something for to share and stories to time to explore.” Would recommend to everyone in it.” tell which really made a everyone!!” difference.” - Mariam - Emily - Jade - Jia M ISRAEL & JORDAN
3 FROM 6 FROM PETRA & WADI RUM EXPERIENCE USD JORDAN GROUP DISCOVERY USD DAYS $691 DAYS $771
START - JERUSALEM - 04:00 MORE INFO START - AMMAN - DAYTIME MORE INFO FINISH - JERUSALEM - 23:00 bamba.me/graf27 FINISH - AMMAN - DAYTIME bamba.me/graf28 HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS Discover Wadi Rum, the 'Valley of Explore the bustling capital of the Moon" Amman Taste savoury & traditional Bedouin Float in the salty waters of the Dead food Sea Explore Petra, a “wonder of the Visit the incredible ruins of Petra & world” Kerak Take an exciting jeep safari through Visit the mythical Red Sea at Eilat Wadi Rum
OVERVIEW INCLUSIONS OVERVIEW INCLUSIONS Begin your Day 1 with a Jerusalem 2 nights in mixed accommodation (1N Amman airport pick-up on Day 1. On 4 nights in 3* hotels (3N Amman, 1N accommodation pick-up before travelling Wadi Musa 3* Hotel, 1N Wadi Rum Day 2, tour Amman and Jerash before Petra) + 1N Wadi Rum Bedouin camp into Jordan to enjoy a guided tour of Petra. Bedouin camp) travelling to Petra on Day 3. On Day 4, On Day 2, further explore this historical enjoy a Petra guided tour & spend the 5 Breakfasts site before transferring to Wadi Rum 2B / 1L / 1D night in a Bedouin camp. On Day 5, take Amman airport transfers, transport in where you’ll camp overnight. Begin Day 3 a jeep safari through Wadi Rum and Jerusalem accommodation pick-up/ A/C minibus/coach with a desert Jeep safari before stopping drop-off, full transportation to all sites float in the Dead Sea before returning to Jerash Roman Ruins, at the Red Sea on your return to Jerusalem in a/c van or shuttle Amman. On Day 6 your trip will end with Experiences: where your journey comes to an end. an Amman airport drop-off. Dead Sea swim, Kings Highway drive Experiences: Guided Petra tour, & Kerak Castle visit, Petra tour, Little Bedouin camp experience, 4x4 jeep Petra & Wadi Rum jeep safari tour in Wadi Rum, Aqaba market, visit to Red Sea Not Included: All entrance fees
Not Included: Border crossing fees Departures: Select Mondays; see our (approx. $65 USD in cash), single website for exact dates supplement for hotel ($38 USD)
8 FROM 8 FROM ISRAEL GROUP DISCOVERY USD JORDAN GROUP DISCOVERY USD DAYS $2,078 DAYS $1,388
START - TEL AVIV - DAYTIME MORE INFO START - AMMAN - DAYTIME MORE INFO FINISH - TEL AVIV - DAYTIME bamba.me/graf29 FINISH -AMMAN - DAYTIME bamba.me/graf30 HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS Explore the incredibly beautiful Wander the energetic streets of gardens at Haifa Jordan’s capital city Taste fine wines at a famous Golan Swim and float in the salty waters of Heights winery the Dead Sea Visit various holy sites around the Visit the Petra ruins, one of the Sea of Galilee wonders of the world Experience the city of Jerusalem, Enjoy a 4X4 Jeep safari through the both old and new Wadi Rum reserve
OVERVIEW INCLUSIONS OVERVIEW INCLUSIONS On Day 1, you will be picked up at the Tel 7 nights shared rooms (1N Tel Aviv Amman airport pick-up on Day 1. Take a 5 nights shared rooms in 3* and 4* Aviv Airport. On Day 2, explore Caesarea. 4* hotel, 2N Galilee Kibbutz, 4N trip to Pella and Umm Qais on Day 2. See hotels (4N Amman, 1N Dead Sea, 1N On Day 3, explore Safed and stop at the Jerusalem 4* hotel) the ancient city of Jerash and soak in the Petra) + 1N Wadi Rum Bedouin Camp Golan winery for a tour & tasting. On Day Dead Sea on Day 3. On Day 4 take the + 1N Rasoun homestay 4, visit Nazareth before going to Mount 7B / 1L / 3D King’s Highway to Petra. Enjoy a full day tour of Petra on . Discover Little 7B / 2L / 2D of Beatitudes. On Days 5-6, discover Tel Aviv airport pick-up & drop-off, A/C Day 5 Petra and the stunning nature of Wadi Jerusalem, then drive through the Judean transportation b/t sites Amman airport pick-up/drop-off, all Rum on . Travel to Amman on Desert to the Dead Sea on Day 7. Tel Aviv Day 6 Day transport during trip in A/C minibus airport drop-off on Day 8. Experiences: Roman ruins at 7. Amman airport drop-off on Day 8. Caesarea, Druze villages, Golan Experiences: Amman city tour, Pella & Heights winery, Haifa, Sea of Galilee, Umm Qais day trip, Jerash & the Dead Tiberias, Nazareth, Masada Fortress, Sea day trip, Crusader Castle of Kerak, Bethlehem, Dead Sea swim, Old & Rose City of Petra Tour, Little Petra New Jerusalem Tour, Bedouin Camp inside Wadi Rum Reserve, Wadi Rum Jeep safari, Dead Departures: Select Saturdays; check Sea swim our website for exact dates Departures: Select Sundays; see our website for exact dates INDEPENDENT TRIPS
HERE’S WHAT A TYPICAL SELF-GUIDED ADVENTURE Be the independent traveller you’ve LOOKS LIKE always dreamed of being with our self- Fancy yourself a lone adventurer capable guided adventures! of navigating your own journey? Let us give you the tools, and the rest is up to you! Have free time to do what you want while also getting the structure you need, with a Day 1: Havana Airport Pick-up* fixed itinerary and pre-booked experiences, accommodation and transport. Strike the Day 2: Breakfast Included. Tour Havana with a perfect balance between travelling solo at your local guide & rest of the day is yours to enjoy. own pace and bonding with fellow travellers Breakfast Included. Make your own way and great guides during unique tours. Day 3: to the bus station, take the included bus to Viñales on your own & make your way to your Unlike in a standard package tour, you won’t accommodation. have your hand held. Feel like a true traveller as you navigate your own way getting from Day 4: Breakfast Included. Morning finca walk one great destination to the next on your or horse ride to explore tobacco farms in the included transportation, adding to the Cuban countryside & free afternoon. excitement and the adventure! Choose from hostels, 3*, 4* or 5* hotels, all depending on Day 5: Breakfast Included. Make your way to the your budget, so you can fit the trip to your bus station for your transfer to Trinidad, locate your accommodation, enjoy a free afternoon & personal needs. And the best part- being an evening salsa class. flexible has never been so easy thanks to our mostly daily departures. Day 6: Breakfast Included. Full day nature trip with guide & free evening.
Day 7: Breakfast Included. Make your way to the “This tour is ideal for travelers who seek bus station for your trip back to Havana with general structure (hotel bookings and large free time until your Havana by night tour. transportation) but also want free time for pursuing one’s own interests.” Day 8: Breakfast Included. Havana Airport Drop- off*.
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4 JERUSALEM & DEAD SEA 7 ISRAEL & JORDAN 5 JORDAN CARAVAN ADVENTURE DAYS EXPERIENCE DAYS EXPLORER DAYS bamba.me/inaf14 bamba.me/inaf15 bamba.me/inaf16 MORE INFO FROM MORE INFO FROM MORE INFO FROM START - TEL AVIV - DAYTIME USD START - TEL AVIV - DAYTIME USD START - AMMAN - DAYTIME USD FINISH - JERUSALEM - EVENING $343 FINISH - TEL AVIV - DAYTIME $1,151 FINISH - AMMAN - DAYTIME $1,169
HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS Learn about Jerusalem’s 5,000 year history Float in the Dead Sea’s salty waters Stay in a Bedouin camp in ancient Petra
Rejuvenate in a mud bath at the Dead Sea Visit the Petra ruins, a World Wonder Float in the waters of the famous Dead Sea
Explore the vast and beautiful Judean Desert Stargaze from a Bedouin desert camp Explore the ruins of Kerak Crusader Castle
INCLUSIONS INCLUSIONS INCLUSIONS 3 nights in a Jerusalem hostel 5 nights hostel and 1 night at Bedouin camp 4 nights (1N Amman 3* hotel, 2N Bedouin Camp, 1N Dead Sea 4* hotel) 3 Breakfasts 6B / 2L / 1D 4B / 1L / 3D Tel Aviv airport pick-up, all transfers during tours Airport transfers, most transfers Amman airport transfers, all transport between Experiences: Jerusalem Old City tour, 1 evening Experiences: Jerusalem Holy City Tour, Masada destinations in A/C vehicle activity (pub crawl, BBQ, Shabbat dinner or hummus fortress visit, Ein Gedi Nature Reserve visit, Dead Sea workshop), Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea day trip swim/mud bath, Mount of Olives tour, Petra & Jerash Experiences: Madaba tour, Mount Nebo visit, Kerak experience Castle visit, full day Petra tour Not Included: Airport drop-off Not Included: Entry fees, airport drop-off, Day 4 accommodation transfer
5 TEL AVIV & JERUSALEM 5 CAIRO EXPERIENCE 8 EGYPT HIGHLIGHTS DAYS EXPERIENCE DAYS DAYS bamba.me/inaf17 bamba.me/inaf18 bamba.me/inaf19 MORE INFO FROM MORE INFO FROM MORE INFO FROM START - TEL AVIV - DAYTIME USD START - CAIRO - DAYTIME USD START - CAIRO - DAYTIME USD FINISH - TEL AVIV - DAYTIME $295 FINISH - CAIRO - DAYTIME $354 FINISH - CAIRO - DAYTIME $946
HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS Experience a communal Israeli kibbutz Visit the world-renowned Egyptian pyramids Marvel at ancient Egyptian pyramids & temples
Explore urban Tel Aviv through its art Learn about Egyptian history at the Egyptian Museum Cruise the Nile as you make your way to Luxor
Eat your way through a vegan food tour Take photos as you discover Old Cairo Experience the great city of Cairo
INCLUSIONS INCLUSIONS INCLUSIONS 3 nights in Tel Aviv hostel dorm or single room, 4 nights in Cairo 4* or 5* hotels, depending on 7 nights shared rooms in 4* or 5* hotels (4N Cairo, depending on package package 3N Nile cruise in deluxe cabins) 2 Lunches 2 Breakfasts 7B / 3L / 3D Tel Aviv airport pick-up, all transfers during tours Airport transfers, all transport in private A/C vehicles Airport transfers, transfers in private A/C vehicles
Experiences: Kibbutz experience, vegan tasting tour, Experiences: Cairo & Giza tour, Egyptian Museum Experiences: Tours of Cairo & Giza, Aswan Dam, Nile Tel Aviv urban art tour and the Sphinx, perfume and papyrus manufacturing cruise, Edfu, Kom Ombo & Luxor temple & more Sat/Sun/Mon, see website for details shops, Old Cairo tour, entry to the inside of pyramids Departures: Not Included: Entrance fees Order of tours changes depending on your Included: Professional local driver Note: Everyday start date Departures: QATAR, UAE & OMAN
2&3 FROM 3 FROM DOHA STOPOVER USD DUBAI STOPOVER USD DAYS $138 DAYS $144
START - DOHA - DAYTIME MORE INFO START - DUBAI - DAYTIME MORE INFO FINISH - DOHA - DAYTIME bamba.me/inaf20 FINISH - DUBAI - DAYTIME bamba.me/inaf21 HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS Arrival and departure airport Arrival and departure airport transfers included transfers included Enjoy free time to explore this Free time to explore the city however stunning city you wish Marvel at modern Arabic Accommodation in a 3* or 4* hotel architecture & skyline included Independently explore one of the Independently discover ultramodern new 7 Wonders architecture
OVERVIEW INCLUSIONS OVERVIEW INCLUSIONS On Day 1 you will be picked up from Doha 1 night in Doha at 3* or 4* hotel, On Day 1 you will be picked up from 2 night in Dubai 3* or 4* hotel, airport and transferred to your hotel. depending on package Dubai airport and transferred to your depending on package Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. accommodation. Enjoy the rest of the day Overnight in Doha. On Day 2 enjoy the 1 Breakfast at your leisure. Overnight in Dubai. On Day 1 Breakfast day at your your own pace until it is time for 2 enjoy free time and explore the citym Doha airport pick-up & drop-off Dubai airport pick-up & drop-off your transfer back to Doha airport, where Enjoy an extra time on Day 3 to explore the your stopover trip will come to an end. Experiences: None city on a guided tour. Experiences: Dubai City tour (3-day 3D: Enjoy an extra day to further explore package only) Doha. Note: Looking for more action? Check out our Doha Stopover & Overnight Desert Safari 3D/2N online
2 FROM 7 FROM MUSCAT STOPOVER USD ESSENCE OF ARABIA USD DAYS $154 DAYS $2,088
START - MUSCAT - DAYTIME MORE INFO START - MUSCAT - DAYTIME MORE INFO FINISH - MUSCAT - DAYTIME bamba.me/inaf22 FINISH - MUSCAT - DAYTIME bamba.me/inaf23 HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS Private arrival & departure airport Discover the highlights of Muscat transfers & Nizwa Enjoy free time to explore on your Trek through Oman’s “Grand own Canyon” Accommodation in a 3* or 4* hotel Experience an authentic Bedouin included house Independently discover local See green turtles in their natural landmarks habitat
OVERVIEW INCLUSIONS OVERVIEW INCLUSIONS On Day 1, you will be picked up from 1 night in Muscat 3* or 4* hotel, Muscat airport pick-up & city tour on 6 nights (3N Muscat 3* hotel, 1N Jebel Muscat airport and transferred to your depending on package Days 1&2. See Nizwa’s Jabrin castle on Shams 2* hotel, 1N Sama Al Wasil accommodation. Enjoy the rest of the Day 3. On Day 4, trek through the Grand Camp, 1N Ras Al Hadd 3* hotel) day at your leisure. Overnight in Muscat. 1 Breakfast Canyon of Oman and drive the Wahiba On , enjoy free time until your Sands. On , visit a Bedouin house 6B / 4L / 3D Day 2 Private Muscat airport pick-up & Day 5 transfer back to Muscat airport, where and one of the world’s largest turtle drop-off Muscat airport pick-up & drop-off, all your stopover trip will come to an end reserves. On , visit Sur & hike the Day 6 land transfers Experiences: None Wadi Shab and on Day 7 return to the Muscat airport. Experiences: Muscat city tour, Muttrah, Bait Al Zubair Museum, Qasr Al Alam (His Majesty’s Palace), Muttrah Souk marketplace, Bahla Fort, BBQ dinner in Sama Al Wasil, Wadi Bani Khalid
Other: Tight schedule? Check our website for shorter Oman adventures