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Soul of India: the Colorful South 2017 Overseas SM Adventure Travel Since 1978 Soul of India: The Colorful South 2017 EXTEND YOUR TRIP Sri Lanka: The Resplendent Island Rajasthan: Udaipur and Jodhpur Dubai’s Timeless Desert & Modern Wonders Your Travel Handbook CONTENTS Travel Documents & Entry Requirements . 3 Climate . 22 Your Passport . 3 Visas Required . 3 About Your Destinations . 25 Trusted Traveler Programs . 4 . 25 Emergency Photocopies of Key Documents . 5 OAT Trip Leaders: A World of Difference . 25 Overseas Taxes & Fees . 5 Culture & Points to Know Shopping . 28 U .S . Customs Regulations & Shipping Health . 6 Charges . 29 Is This Adventure Right for You? . 6 Steps to Take Before Your Trip . 7 Demographics & History . 30 No Vaccines Required . 7 Staying Healthy on Your Trip . 8 Resources . 37 Suggested Readings . 37 Money Matters . 10 Suggested Movies . 39 Top Three Tips . 10 Useful Websites . 40 Local Currency . 10 How to Exchange Money . 11 ATMs . 11 Credit & Debit Cards . 11 Tipping Guidelines . 12 Preparing for Your Trip . 13 Land Only Travelers . 13 Optional Tours . 13 Communications . 14 Packing . 15 Your Luggage . 16 Clothing Suggestions . 16 What to Bring . 17 Electricity . 20 2 SOI2017 08/03/2017 TRAVEL DOCUMENTS & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Your Passport • Must be in good condition • Must be valid for at least 6 months after your scheduled return to the U.S. • Must have the required number of blank pages (details below) • The blank pages must be labeled “Visas” at the top. Pages labeled “Amendments and Endorsements” are not acceptable Need to Renew Your Passport? Contact the National Passport Information Center (NPIC) at 1-877-487-2778, or visit their website at www.travel.state.gov for information on obtaining a new passport or renewing your existing passport. You may also contact our recommended visa service company, PVS International, at 1-800-556-9990 for help with your passport Recommended Blank Pages Please confirm that your passport has enough blank pages for this adventure. • Main trip only: If you are taking only the main trip, you will require 3 blank passport pages. • Pre-trip extension to Sri Lanka: You will need 2 more pages for a total of 5. • Post-trip extension to Rajasthan: No additional pages required • Post-trip extension to Dubai: You will need 1 more page for a total of 4. • Both the pre- and post-trip extensions: If you post-trip extension is Rajasthan, you will need a total of 5 blank passport pages. If it is Dubai, you will need a total of 6 blank pages. • Stopover in Dubai: If you not taking the pre-trip, you will need 1 more page. If you are taking the pre-trip, no additional pages are needed. Visas Required We’ll be sending you a detailed Visa Packet with instructions, application forms, and fees about 100 days prior to your departure. In the meantime, we’re providing the information below as a guideline on what to expect. This information is for U.S. citizens only. All visas and fees are subject to change. • India: Visa required for all travelers. This visa must be obtained in advance. You must obtain your visa for India before you leave home; it cannot be obtained on arrival. 08/03/2017 SOI2017 3 • Sri Lanka: Visa required, but only for travelers on the pre-trip extension. This visa must be obtained in advance. Sri Lanka will require an ETA visa (electronic travel authorization) that must be obtained before you leave home. • United Arab Emirates: Visa required, but only for travelers on the Sri Lanka pre-trip extension, the optional Stopover in Dubai, OR the Dubai post-trip extension. We recommend you obtain this onsite. Currently the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) allows U.S. citizens to get a tourist visa free of charge on arrival in Dubai. NOTE: Travelers who are taking the Sri Lanka pre-trip extension with our international air will have an overnight stay in Dubai, which is why this extension requires a visa for U.A.E. (Travelers on the main trip or Rajasthan post-trip extension will only connect in Dubai—you won’t leave the airport, so you won’t need a visa.) Traveling Without a U.S. Passport? If you are not a U.S. citizen, or if your passport is from any country other than the U.S., it is your responsibility to check with your local consulate, embassy, or a visa services company about visa requirements. We recommend the services of PVS International, a national visa service located in Washington D.C.; they can be reached at 1-800-556-9990 or www. pvsinternational.org. Trusted Traveler Programs Some travelers have found that Trusted Traveler programs can expedite long waits at customs when re entering the U.S. There are currently three programs available: Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI. These three programs also include TSA Pre-Check, which allows you to use a dedicated security line at participating airports, or you can apply solely for TSA Pre-Check. TIP: Keep in mind that not all airports and airlines participate in these programs. You may want to consider checking with your airport prior to applying to find out if these programs would benefit you. To apply for a Trusted Traveler program or TSA Pre-Check, typically you will be asked to pay an application fee (varies by program) and schedule a background check and/or an interview. If you are approved, you will be issued a Known Traveler Number (KTN). Your KTN is valid for a set number of years, based on the conditions of the program. Please see the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website for more details on each of these programs: www.cbp.gov/ travel/trusted-traveler-programs. You can also find more information about TSA Pre-Check at www.tsa.gov/precheck. If you are enrolled in TSA Pre-Check (or a Trusted Traveler program that includes it), you must provide your KTN to the airlines. 4 SOI2017 08/03/2017 Emergency Photocopies of Key Documents We recommend you carry color photocopies of key documents including the photo page of your passport plus any applicable visas, air itinerary, credit cards (front and back), and an alternative form of ID. Add emergency phone numbers like your credit card company and the number for your travel protection plan. Store copies separate from the originals. If you plan to email this information to yourself, please keep in mind that email is not always secure; consider using password protection or encryption. Also email is not always available worldwide. As an alternative, you could load these documents onto a flash drive instead, which can do double-duty as a place to backup photos during your trip. Overseas Taxes & Fees This tour may have taxes and fees that cannot be included in your airline ticket price because you are required to pay them in person onsite. All taxes are subject to change without notice and can be paid in cash (either U.S. or local currency). If applicable, you will receive a list of these fees with your Final Documents. 08/03/2017 SOI2017 5 HEALTH Is This Adventure Right for You? Please review the information below prior to departing on this adventure. We reserve the right for our Trip Leaders to modify participation, or in some circumstances send travelers home, if their condition would adversely affect the health, safety, or enjoyment of themselves or of other travelers. PACING • 7 locations in 16 days • We make 4 long overland drives of approximately 3-5.5 hours each PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs or other mobility aids • Must be able to walk 3 miles unassisted each day and participate in 3-5 hours of daily physical activities, including scaling several steep steps without handrails • We reserve the right for Trip Leaders to restrict participation, or in some circumstances send travelers home, if their limitations impact the group’s experience CLIMATE • Daytime temperatures range from 90-100°F • South India has a tropical climate; the rainy season occurs from June to October TERRAIN & TRANSPORTATION • Travel over some rugged paths, as well as bumpy, unpaved, dusty roads, both by bus and on foot • Travel via bus (no heat or toilet on board), rickshaw, Jeep, and game-viewing vehicle; our vehicles are locally made and are the best available in the region FLIGHT INFORMATION • Travel time will be 23-31 hours ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES • All accommodations are hotel-standard, with a variety of amenities, as well as private baths with basic Western-style toilet facilities • Houseboat accommodations are small and basic, but comfortable, with private baths • Asian squat-style toilets must be used in some villages without other facilities 6 SOI2017 08/03/2017 CUISINE • Meals will be based on the local cuisine, which features Indian spices; mild Western-style food is limited but available • A variety of vegetarian options will be available CULTURAL INSIGHT • We may see people living in poverty, which could be distressing for some travelers Steps to Take Before Your Trip Before you leave on this adventure, we recommend the following: • Check with the CDC for their recommendations for the countries you’ll be visiting. You can contact them online at http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel or by phone at 1-800-232-4636. • Have a medical checkup with your doctor at least 6 weeks before your trip. • Pick up any necessary medications, both prescription and over-the-counter. • Have a dental and/or eye checkup. (Recommended, but less urgent) No Vaccines Required At the time of writing there were no required vaccines for this trip. The CDC recommends that all travelers be up to date on their routine vaccinations and on basic travel vaccines like Hepatitis A and Typhoid, but these are suggestions only.
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