The information that we provide is for UK passport holders. A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required, and you should have at least 2 blank pages for each country that you visit.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents and visas for your holiday. Please ensure that you check for the latest advice before travel. For the most up to date information on entry requirements, please visit the UK Government website.

If you have a severe allergy please inform the KE office before you travel. We will do all we can to help, but we cannot guarantee an allergy free environment on KE trips. You will need to carry your own treatment for the allergy with you, as 'adrenaline auto-injectors' are not carried as standard by KE leaders and staff. You should inform your leader on arrival of your allergy, and let them know where you keep your adrenaline pen.

The unit of currency in the UK is Sterling.

As a reputable tour operator, KE supports the British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's ‘Travel Aware’ campaign to enable British citizens to prepare for their journeys overseas. The 'Travel Aware' website provides a single, authoritative source of advice for all kinds of travellers and we recommend that prior to travel, all KE clients visit the official UK Government website at travelaware.campaign.gov.uk and read the FCDO Travel Advice for their chosen destination. North Americans can also check out the U.S. Department of State website: www.travel.state.gov for essential travel advice and tips.

KE treat the safety and security of all clients as the most important aspect of any trip we organise. We would not run any trip that we did not consider reasonably safe.  Should the FCDO advise against travel for any reason, we will contact everyone booked to travel to discuss the situation.  We receive regular updates direct from the FCDO and are in constant touch with our contacts on the ground.  If you have any questions about government travel advice, please call our office.

KE do not encourage the use of single use plastic items. We are ensuring that our agents all over the world are working together to reduce the problem and educate those around them. We are leading by example in our KE office by reducing our plastic use.

It is an essential condition of joining a holiday with KE Adventure Travel that you have a valid travel insurance policy to cover the cost of medical treatment and to protect the value of your holiday in the event of cancellation.  When taking out insurance please ensure the policy you choose covers you for the activities and altitude included in your itinerary.

For appropriate insurance cover we recommend Campbell Irvine Direct.  Please go to our Travel Insurance page for further information and to get a quote.

The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum.

Essential items for you to bring:

Upper Body

• Moisture wicking base layer – synthetic or merino wool
• Heavier weight fleeces / jumpers such as microfleece

Lower Body

• Waterproof over-trousers
• Swimming costume / trunks (if the weather is nice)
• Shorts

Feet

• Wetsuit socks, waterproof socks or warm wool socks
• Neoprene shoes, trainers or wellies

Head and Hands

• Warm wool hat and sunhat
• Buff / neck gaiter
• Gloves (optional - we provide Pogies, which are mitts that fit over your hand and paddle-shaft)

Essential items to have while sea-kayaking:

• Water bottle or hydration bladder with 1-2 litre capacity
• Full change of clothes in the event of a capsize
• Sunglasses with buoyant strap
• Sunscreen and lip balm

Recommended Optional Items:

• Camera (spare batteries, memory card)
• Binoculars
• Plug adaptor (if travelling from outside the UK)
• Thermos flask
• Lunch box
• Midge net / Deet insect repellent
• A dry cloth for wiping sunglasses
• Polythene bags for valuables (to keep within dry bags)
• Gloves when not paddling

In addition, on our wild camping expeditions, please bring:

• Travel towel
• Antibacterial hand gel

Personal First Aid Kit:

• Your guide will carry a comprehensive first aid kit, but you may wish to bring some of your own items for travelling. This is especially relevant to any special medication you may need.
• Personal medication
• Antiseptic ointment
• Plasters and small wound dressings
• Scissors, tweezers and safety pins
• Tick tweezers
• Anti-inflammatory e.g. ibuprofen
• Analgesics e.g. aspirin
• Anti-diarrhoea drugs e.g. Imodium
• Antihistamines
• Re-hydration salts or solution e.g. Dioralyte
• Spare contact lenses and glasses (if appropriate)

Group and Safety Equipment (Provided):

We provide all necessary group equipment including: kayaks, paddles, cagoules, bouyancy aids, spraydecks and dry bags. We will also provide all group safety equipment such as first aid kit, emergency shelter, flares, mobile phone, DeLorme satellite locator etc which will be carried by your guide.

Required information for equipment hire:

Height, Weight, Right or Left Handed, Shoe Size, Chest Size, Can you swim.

Many of the Equipment items listed above are available from Cotswold Outdoor - our 'Official Recommended Outdoor Retailer'. When you book a holiday with KE you will receive 12.5% discount voucher from Cotswold Outdoor and other retailers.
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