How do i book?
  What does the tour cost include?
  What does the local payment cover?
  Can I charge digital camera or other batteries on my trip?
  How many people will be on my tour?
  Am I suited to group travel?
  How do we travel?
  What facilities do your overland trucks have?
  What is expected of me on an overland truck tour?
  Is their an age limit on Tours?
  What vaccinations am I expected to have before traveling?
  How much spending money should I expect to take with me?
  Do I need travel insurance?
  What essential documents do I need to bring with me on tour?
  Whats hop on hop off ?
  How does it all work?
  What is a Single Supplement ?





Q. How do i book?
A. Easy! There are three ways you can book your Magic Carpet Traveler Tour:
Choose the tour you want to book and either:
• Follow the safe online booking process
• Complete a booking form in the back of a Magic Carpet Traveler Brochure and fax or post it to us
• Call one of our experienced consultants who will be happy to book your tour.


Q. What does the tour cost include?
A. Depending on the area you visit and the type of tour you're on, most meals, entrance fees for sights, transport, accommodation, tour leaders and drivers, local and specialist guides where required, as detailed in each itinerary.


Q. What does the local payment cover?
A. Some of our tours have a local payment, which is managed by your tour leader. This is used to cover the cost of all meals while camping, camping sites, hotels when not camping, some national park entrance fees and excursions. This additional payment is listed next to the tour price when applicable. The local payment for Europe is payable to Magic Carpet Traveler Inc or your travel agent either at the time of booking or when your final balance is due. In all other areas it is payable to the tour leader at the beginning of your tour.


Q. Can I charge digital camera or other batteries on my trip?
A. On Europe, Asia, and Latin American and all local transport tours, these facilities will be available in your hotel rooms. Remember to bring your adapters! For overland truck tours, you are unable to charge these on the truck. However, there are facilities en-route and at various campsites where you will have this opportunity. We advise to bring spares though!


Q. How many people will be on my tour?
A. It depends on the type of tour you choose and where you go. All of our overland truck tours take a maximum of 24 people. Our local transport tours take a maximum of 16 people, and our European coach tours take a maximum of 48 passengers.


Q. Am I suited to group travel?
A. We recognise that some of our travellers have never been on a group tour before. You can rest assured that our trips allow you to do your own thing within the framework of the itinerary. We do not attempt to instil a 'group ethos' and fully recognise your needs as an individual.


Q. How do we travel?
A. Again, depending on the type of tour, transport will vary according to the terrain and is part of the fun of the trip. It will range however, from local buses to trains, trucks, riverboats to canoes, minibuses to 4wd vehicles, and even the occasional ride on a camel or elephant. This variety provides excitement and interest and creates a more authentic experience.


Q. What facilities do your overland trucks have?
A. Adventure Overland trucks are as comfortable as possible. On board you will find mostly forward facing seats, a safe for valuables, stereo and even a small library. Kumuka’s vehicles have been built to be prepared for all conditions. They are all fitted with long-range fuel and water tanks to avoid any shortages. All trucks provide tents, tables, campstools, cooking equipment such as grills or gas burners, all kitchen utensils, pots, pans, knives, chopping boards and washing bowls. Also provided is crockery and eating utensils. Some trucks are fitted with Fridges and others have cool boxes, ice is provided when available to help keep food cool and local payment covers wood and charcoal if needed.

In Europe Kumuka provides air-conditioned coaches for your comfort whilst travelling through Europe. There are also a selection of entertainment and informative videos provided for longer journeys, your tour leader will supplement these with information about the areas you are travelling through. The coach has a toilet on board for use in emergencies however due to European regulations the driver is legally required to stop every 2 hours for a break. This breaks up journeys and allows you to stretch your legs or grab a coffee. There are also coach free days where you will be able to experience local transport options or walk through the cities seeing the sites and absorbing the local culture.


Q. What is expected of me on an overland truck tour?
A. In order to make the most of your tour we ask all passengers to participate as much as possible. Duties can include, cooking, truck/camp cleaning, shopping and security watch, the tour leader will organise a roster at the beginning of the tour so that everyone does their fair share. The advantages of this are meeting local people when shopping in markets, helping the environment by keep campsites and nature spots tidy as well as meeting and getting to know all your fellow travellers. Flexibility is key, an open mind will introduce you to the local delights of the area you are travelling through as well as allow you to enjoy the tour to its fullest.


Q. Is their an age limit on Tours?
A. We believe that we are all as young as we feel. Therefore all Magic Carpet Traveler trips are open to fit, healthy and adventurous individuals. You do not have to be super-fit, age is not important, it's the attitude that counts. However, on specialist tours in Africa, run by our partner Drifters an age limit of 18 - 55 is applied on all tours.


Q. What vaccinations am I expected to have before traveling?
A. Each country has its own visa and health requirements. Details are contained in our tour dossiers and on our website. However we recommend you check with local embassies for visa requirements as all regulations are subject to change at late notice, and please consult with your local doctor/travel clinic for up to date information on which vaccinations are required for the area you are travelling to.

Recommendations are:
Typhoid; Hepatitis A; Tetanus; Polio; Meningitis and Rabies
Yellow fever is compulsory when travelling to East Africa; you will need a certificate of vaccination for all areas if you are travelling on from Africa after your tour.


Q. How much spending money should I expect to take with me?
A. Africa, Middle East, South America, Central America, Asia:
We suggest passengers budget for between US$20-30 per day for personal expenses, including souvenirs, evenings out, snacks and alcoholic drinks etc. Be aware that some countries will be more expensive than others so spending can vary enormously. Also budget for any optional excursions you wish to do on tour and all visas that will be obtained on tour. For visas US$ cash is required, this should be a mixture of denominations and all notes should have been printed after 1999. Local payments MUST be paid in US$ cash only. On truck tours 1/3 of monies should be carried in Travellers Cheques, for security, remember you will need to provide proof of purchase and passport to change them, keep these separately and make a note of all travellers cheque numbers. The remainder of your money is best carried in US$ cash, again a mixture of denominations all notes post 1999. ATMS/Credit card facilities are limited so do not rely

on these as a source of cash though they can be used for paying some optional excursion and in emergencies.

Europe: We suggest passengers budget for between Euros 20 - 30 per day for personal expenses, including souvenirs, lunches, snacks and alcoholic drinks etc. Be aware that some countries will be more expensive than others so spending can vary enormously. Also budget for any optional excursions or other sites you wish to do or visit on tour, prices can be found on your tour dossier. Local payments MUST be paid at time of booking. Money can be carried as a mixture of Traveller’s cheques and Euros or US$ cash, please remember that proof of purchase and passports are required to change Traveller’s cheques. ATMS/Credit card facilities are found in most cities but may be limited in Eastern Europe so do not rely solely on these as a source of cash though, they can be used for paying some optional excursions and in emergencies.


Q. Do I need travel insurance?
A. A. Travel Insurance is compulsory for all tours. All passengers must be insured to cover personal accident, medical expenses, cancellation, curtailment and repatriation. No passenger will be allowed on tours without suitable insurance. Please produce this at the pre-departure meeting and give details to your tour leader. If you are considering optional excursions such as Bungy jumping or white water rafting please ensure your policy covers such activities.


Q. What essential documents do I need to bring with me on tour?
A. • Valid Passport – must be valid for up to 6 months after you return from your tour. Keep a separate photocopy.
• Tour Voucher / Pre or post hotel accommodation voucher (if applicable).
• Vaccination certificate
• Tour dossier
• Travel insurance. Keep a separate photocopy
• Cash and Traveller’s Cheques, Keep numbers and proof of purchase separate
• Flight tickets
• Emergency contact numbers for T/C’s, banks, insurance, family contacts.


Q. Whats hop on hop off ?
A. It's a popular service pitched at independent budget ,student and backpackers traveler. Hop on hop off bus ticket no sýngle.sub.payment

Provides you with the freedom to create your very own adventure around the world all destinations around. You start and finish your trip where and when you.


Q. How does it all work?
A. A Go to the web site (www.magiccarpettraveler.com) and select your trips destination
Go to the “Routes & Prices” and see trips information, Go to the týmetable see departure date all destination, Make your trip ýntýneary, Go to the “Booking Form”  Pay one initial fee.

If you want Book your hostels and budget hotels in each destination (only pýck up drop off ) select hotel accommadation or contact us dýrectly Stay in each destination as long as you want.


Q. What is a Single Supplement ?
A. A Tour accommodation is based on a share basis. This means that single travelers are placed in rooms with other single travellers of the same sex. If you want your own single room, you must pay the Single Supplement. With pre and post tour accommodation we are unable to provide share accommdoation and so on pre and post tour accommodation singel travellers must pay Single Supplement.