What people have asked in the past.
 Will I feel awkward travelling on my own?Definitely not! Although some clients come with friends or partners, most people come alone, perhaps because their friends have different interests, travel styles, or don't have the same amount of money or time off, etc. You may come alone but when you leave you'll have several new friends for life. What time should I arrive on Day 1?We highly recommend that our clients be at the joining point the night before the tour to collect the latest info from your tour crew, as most tours depart on day 1. We recommend you allow some time in the departure City and departing cities to take advantage of the sights and excursions available. Will my Tour Leader be waiting for me at my joining hotel?Due to people entering at all hours to the Bukima joining point you will find a welcome sheet from your tour leader full of necessary information you will need. Will altitude affect me?Everyone who travels in the Andeas of South America will be affected to some degree from Altitude sickness, each person is affected differently. The more you smoke or drink alcohol at altitude will affect the degree as well. Remember to drink plenty of bottled water and if you are starting your tour in La Paz (the highest capital city in the world, at 3636m) you should arrive a couple of days early to acclimatise. Drink plenty of bottled water or the local coca tea is also very helpful. Most clients prefer to start their Peru tours in La Paz . They believe it to be more beneficial to know that as your tour progresses, you will be leaving the high altitude on the way to Cuzco and Lima , and hence you will feel much more energetic as the tour goes on. If you start in Lima you have it all ahead of you. Is crime as bad as I'm led to believe?Definitely NOT! We tend to hear the very worst news and nothing about the very friendly, helpful people and extraordinary cultures. Most crime is opportunistic rather than violent. Of course, it is possible to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, but on the whole, if you are sensible, you should be less likely to be a victim of crime than in places like the US and Europe. Common sense will nearly always prevail. If I'm very independent, will I feel out of place on a group tour?We encourage all our clients to be as independent as possible. After arriving in a new town you will have free time to go off on your own or with a few new friends and do your own thing. However, please remember that it is up to you to decide how much time you wish to spend with other group members. Even the most independent travellers don't like sitting alone, the joy of group travel is that there is always someone around to link up with when you want. Couldn't I do this trip much cheaper on my own?Many people think that they can backpack around with ease, getting by in English, because they have managed to on other continents. However, there are several factors we would like to point out about this: First of all, very few people speak English except 'New Zealand of course', and they will not understand you no matter how loud you speak! If you have a limited amount of time, you will not be able to do as much on your own due to mistakes with bus schedules, communication problems, arriving for an event on the wrong day, fully booked hotels/Hostels in popular places, etc. Lastly, remember that Bukima receives very good group discounts due to the volume of business, and this helps keep the cost of our tours down. What's the best way to carry my money?Travellers’ cheque's are a safe way to carry your funds, should you loose your travellers’ cheque's you can get them replaced as long as you have recorded the serial numbers. They are more difficult to change than cash so we recommend you bring as much US dollars in cash as you feel comfortable carrying. Bring US$ cash in small denomination bills that are in good condition, as these will easier to change for local currency. Credit cards are a good backup plan but they can be unreliable and hard to use, but by all meens bring along a card or two and use them when you can. What type of transport is used?Bukima uses many forms of transport on tours, mostly though we use our own specially designed overland tour vehicles these tour vehicles carry all our equipment to let us get into the out of the way areas that make these countries so spectacular. Each tour can involve different types of transport including but not limited to dugout canoes, trains, buses, boats and on foot. We select the form of transport to suit the tour and passenger expectations. Do I need visas?Visa requirements vary for different nationalities depending on the countries you will be visiting. Please take a look at the Visa and Climate section for an idea of the visas required for the tour you have selected. Please contact the countries’ Consulate or Embassy for the latest information. Obtaining the necessary visas is always your responsibility. Do I need travel insurance?Yes. You will need to provide your tour leader with details such as the insurance company, policy number and emergency contact number. It is also important to advise the insurance company of any pre-existing medical conditions. Are meals included?Most all meals are provided while on tour, check out the specific tour you are interested in to see what meals are included. On the Overland Expeditions all meals are included when camping plus lunches during travelling days.
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