Adventure Travel Trip Tips
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee-Planning an adventure vacation with an outfitter is easier
than planning an extended trip on your own. Years of experience with first-time
adventurers have prepared outfitters for your questions. Remember, on those longer,
guided trips there's no meal planning, cooking or dishwashing, a real treat for
mom. Today, many outfitters also provide cabins or lodges. Most outfitters are
particularly adept at entertaining families with an all inclusive package that
includes meals and most activities. What issues should you consider while planning
an adventure vacation? One of the attractions of an outdoor adventure is that
you are exposed to the wonders and the unpredictability of Mother Nature. Here
are some essential issues to inquire about when considering your adventure vacation
with an outfitter.
-How
much experience should you have, if any, and what are the physical conditioning
requirements under the most challenging circumstances? Make sure all in your group
are comfortable with them.
-Advise the outfitter of any medical or dietary issues that might present themselves
during the trip. Ask about their ability to deal with those conditions. Some trips
have ready access to emergency services, others do not.
-Ask for references if you don't know the company.
-Some companies with extensive transportation costs may apply a fuel surcharge,
which is usually described in advance.
-Understand the cancellation policy and under what conditions you can expect a
refund of your deposit if at all.
-Is there pre and post trip lodging required that is not included in the
package (usually required if you are headed out on a backcountry trip)? Make sure
you get those reservations well in advance.
-Consider buying trip cancellation insurance, but you should not expect a refund
or coverage simply for a cancellation for your convenience. Medical evacuation
coverage should be considered if traveling abroad.America Outdoors's consumer
website www.adventurevacation.com
provides easy to follow guidelines on how to plan a trip and how to choose an
outfitter that is right for your vacation or outing. Members of America Outdoors
Association (AOA), an international association of outfitters and guides,
provide a wide range of adventure activities that include whitewater rafting,
canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding and horse packing, wilderness camping, hiking,
fishing trips, bike tours, and dude ranches. Professional outfitter members of
America Outdoors Association make the experience easy for first time adventurers
by helping travelers decide which trip is appropriate for solo, group, and family
travelers. For more information about how America Outdoors can help you and your
children enjoy the great outdoors, visit AdventureVacation.com or contact
David Brown at 865-558-3595.
America Outdoors Association
CONTACT: David Brown
TEL: 865-558-3595
E-MAIL: dbrown@americaoutdoors.org
WEB: www.adventurevacation.com
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