Classic Rwanda and Uganda

Additional Information

This trip is operated by Volcanoes Safaris, gorilla safari specialists and ecotourism practitioners.

Detailed Trip Information

Dates	May 26 to Jun 6, 2012R Jun 11 to Jun 22, 2012 Jun 23 to Jul 4, 2012R Jul 9 to Jul 20, 2012 Jul 21 to Aug 1, 2012R Aug 6 to Aug 17, 2012 Aug 18 to Aug 29, 2012R Sep 17 to Sep 28, 2012 Sep 29 to Oct 10, 2012R Oct 15 to Oct 26, 2012 Oct 27 to Nov 7, 2012R Nov 12 to Nov 23, 2012 Nov 24 to Dec 5, 2012R Dec 10 to Dec 21, 2012 Dec 22 to Jan 2, 2013R Jan 7 to Jan 18, 2013 Jan 19 to Jan 30, 2013R Feb 4 to Feb 15, 2013 Feb 16 to Feb 27, 2013R Mar 4 to Mar 15, 2013 Mar 16 to Mar 27, 2013R Apr 8 to Apr 19, 2013 Apr 20 to May 1, 2013R May 6 to May 17, 2013 May 18 to May 29, 2013R Jun 3 to Jun 14, 2013 Jun 15 to Jun 26, 2013R Jul 8 to Jul 19, 2013 Jul 20 to Jul 31, 2013R Aug 5 to Aug 16, 2013 Aug 17 to Aug 28, 2013R Sep 2 to Sep 13, 2013 Sep 14 to Sep 25, 2013R Oct 7 to Oct 18, 2013 Oct 19 to Oct 30, 2013R Nov 4 to Nov 15, 2013 Nov 16 to Nov 27, 2013R Dec 2 to Dec 13, 2013 Dec 14 to Dec 25, 2013R Privately on Request R - Itinerary runs in reverse
Duration	12 days in Uganda & Rwanda
Land Cost	$7,595 Extra gorilla permits at cost; Rwanda permits are $500 for travel through May 31, 2012, $750 thereafter. Uganda permits remain at $500, but are subject to change as well
Single Supplement	$960
Lodging	- comfortable & delightful hotels
Grade	II-III challenging hiking
Group Size	2-10

Trip Terms & Conditions

Please note that this trip operates under different payment and cancellation policies than those described in our Terms and Conditions as noted in our Global Expedition Catalog, on our website and elsewhere. Please request these if you do not have them before advancing a deposit.

Included in costs: Meals as noted in (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), each night in double occupancy accommodations, land transfers between components, English speaking guides, park or site entry fees, surface transport, equipment other than personal gear, government tax, airport transfer assistance, in-country ticket reconfirmation & check-in assistance (where permitted), complete pre-departure packet, toll-free pre-departure phone assistance.

Not included in costs: Meals not noted as included, gratuities, beverages (except tea or coffee at meals), international or domestic airfare unless specified, airport departure taxes not included with air tickets, visas, itinerary changes after confirmation, any services not included in itinerary, any costs incurred due to canceled or delayed flights, acts of nature or other happenings beyond our control, or other costs as are more fully described in JOURNEYS Terms & Conditions.

Deposit and payment schedule: A non-refundable twenty percent (20%) deposit per person per trip or the total cost of the permits, whichever is the higher of the two, plus $500 or the applicable amount based on the trip and the proximity of the departure date. A second deposit of $800 per person is due four months prior to departure, and final payment for land arrangements is due 60 days prior to departure. Airlines require full payment when tickets are issued. The deposit may be made by Visa, Master Card or check, and the Reservation Form may be submitted by fax, mail or via our website. Full payment schedule and cancellation penalties are described in our Terms and Conditions as noted in our Global Expedition Catalog, on our website and elsewhere. Please request these if you do not have them before advancing a deposit.

Insurance: When you make your application, we strongly recommend the purchase of comprehensive travel insurance in case of emergency situations. Please contact us for a recommended policy.

Air fares: JOURNEYS can make complete air arrangements applicable to your trip as noted in this itinerary. If you wish to redeem frequent flyer mileage or arrange flights directly with the airline, you may do so on your own at no penalty. If you do, please consult with us on exact arrival and departure dates and times before having your tickets issued to avoid errors.

Itinerary Change Fee: There will be a $40 fee for changes once an itinerary has been confirmed and approved. Additional cancellation penalties or change fees may apply as per our terms and conditions. The passenger is responsible for such fees.

JOURNEYS Resources

• Gorilla Trekking FAQ

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