Himalayan High Treks Custom Trip Suggestions — Ideas for 2010
New Destinations For 2010! |
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In response to several special requests in 2009,
we organized and produced several Custom Trips
to Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam.
Each was a resounding success for our participants!
We are excited to now add these countries
as new travel destinations offered in 2010
with our Custom Trip options.
Look at an informative sample
of an exciting Myanmar (Burma) trip itinerary
we recently organized as a unique Custom Trip.
Create one as memorable for your own Custom Trip to
Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam.
Want to explore? Ready to go?
Contact HHT now for more information
on these new and exciting destination options! |
Keeping with a notion of independence, we custom-create each Custom Trip itinerary — for you — based on your own specific needs. For those with unique schedule requirements, interests, goals, routes, physical needs or for folks who just like to travel independently, HHT will create your perfect itinerary. We can organize your specific logistical requirements as well as supply each piece of the puzzle so all you have to do is enjoy the whole picture. If you can think it... we can make it happen! Explore some of the following suggested itineraries we can offer to you or your group or create your own.
Each Custom Trip is a unique combination of schedule, route and amenities that are custom–made to your specifications. They are planned for the time you decide and go where you want to go for as long as you desire. You can carry your own gear or be accompanied by an entourage of support crew and beasts. Every aspect of your Custom Trip is a result of your choices and our experience! HHT supplies the knowledge, guidance and logistical support to make your trip a worry-free success. Decide what you want to do and we turn that notion to reality! Each Custom Trip can include:
Pre-trip consultations and extensive print information and resource packages to ensure you get the most from your trip.
An Engligh-speaking local guide (born and living where you travel) who is an expert in local traditions and current conditions, who also manages the local staff.
Support crew of Sherpas, Porters, Cooks, Horsemen and Packers are provided as preferred — you only need to carry what you wish!
Yaks, porters and horses to carry gear.
Non-personal trekking equipment: tents, tables, stoves, latrine and their supplies.
Safe ground transportation and driver for touring and covering longer distances.
Help with air bookings from home to your destination and back.
Help with air bookings on small regional carriers (usually impossible to accomplish back home).
Reserved accommodations in guest houses or camping if on the trail.
Cooked meals as desired.
Remember, a Custom Trip is a custom exchange between you and us!
We can distill your ideas, needs and schedule into a sucessful and memorable adventure.
Hidden Tibet | Along the Tibetan plateau you'll discover vast open plains,
towering peaks, hidden culture and an abundance of animal species. |
Bhutan:
Land Of The Thunder Dragon |
An overview of amazing Bhutan and seven trek options in this little-known mystical kingdom. A cultural treasure chest! |
Independent Sikkim
Between Mountains and Sky | Explore rugged, breathtaking high–mountain scenery and untouched forests in northern India's amazing Himalayan "Shangri-La". |
How It Works:
Working with us to create your Custom Trip is a straightforward and logical process. We try to keep it simple and the key to that simplicity is good communication between us during the trip development. Each trip is unique and has it's own specific requirements... but generally, all custom trips are created in the same fashion:
We can begin quickly by knowing the parameters for your trip. 'When', 'where' and 'how' are the first things to consider — What dates do you wish to travel? Where do you want to travel and/or what do you want to see? How do you want to travel (accompanied by a guide, cook, porters, pack animals, land vehicle)? How many are in your group? Are there special needs? We can create almost any trip you'd imagine almost anywhere throughout the Himalayan region. If you don't yet know all the specifics, that's OK, but these are the first things we should define. We can help you refine your ideas or provide more information at the next step too.
Send an email inquiry to us to ask any questions and propose your trip idea by giving as much information as you know. The purpose of this email is to define right away if we are able help you with the trip you have in mind. We can also give you a general cost estimate, based on the specifics and information you provide.
Once we reply that we can indeed help you produce your Custom Trip, please download and complete a Development Request. Submit this request with a $200USD (non-refundable) development fee. While the $200 is not refundable, we will apply it (in the form of a discount) to the land cost after you approve the final custom itinerary and 'join' your trip. Thus, once you book and join your Custom Trip with us, the cost of developing your unique itinerary is free!
You will have contact with us throughout the process of researching and creating your itinerary details. As we refine those details, be sure to ask about any improvements or options you'd prefer.
Once your itinerary is fully developed and you are ready to 'join' your trip, complete a Trip Application Form (see below) and enclose your trip deposit. At this point, we credit the $200 development fee to the land cost, lowering the final cost of your Custom Trip.
From this point, the process is similar to our Organized Trek Programs... We create a final descriptive itinerary, process further applications from others participating in your custom trip, supply you with important medical information, create a pre-trip package of informative details, suggested reading and a handy checklist. Consult the "Our Policies" link (to your left) for more specifics.
Anytime you have a question (even now) just send us your inquiry and we will contact you right away: Contact HHT. |
Trek or Tour? Tour or Trek?
A Custom Trip is classified as either a Custom Trek or Custom Tour. Those descriptions are generally obvious. On a tour you travel by land/air vehicles and stay in quality hotels, while on a trek, you trail hike most days and sleep in a tent (or sometimes in a simple rustic guest house).
We separate Custom Trips due to the greater 'up–front' costs and reservations associated with a tour. This issue is reflected in the deposit amount requested for each: $500 deposit for a Custom Tour or $250 deposit for a Custom Trek. During the trip development, we'll tell you which is appropriate for your trip. The final trip cost remains unchanged.
Download the Custom Trip Application Forms for each trip type:
Trek Application
Custom Tour Application
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Updated by: HHT in
January 2010
