If the changes in the following conditions have been clearly communicated in writing to the client before the conclusion of the contract and they are properly provided for in the program;
Any changes subsequent to the conclusion of the contract are subject to prior agreement of both the agency and the client, except as provided in the "impossibility of comply" clause.
These general conditions comply with the provisions of Decree-Law 61/2011 of May 6th, as amended by Decree-Law 199/2012 of August 24th.
The general conditions, which refer to an organized trip described in this program, along with the specific conditions provided to the client in the travel documentation at the time of booking, constitute the travel contract that binds the agency and the client.
The technical organization and sale of the activities included on this website are the responsibility of Papa-Léguas, a travel and tourism agency, with home office at Rua Manuel Assunção Mestre, nº22, 7780-199 Castro Verde, registered in the Commercial Registry Office of Lisbon with Taxpayer Identification Number 504163590. It has a share capital of €99,759.60 (ninety-nine thousand, seven hundred and fifty-nine euros and sixty cents). Papa-Léguas is also registered with the National Registry of Travel Agents and Tourism Operators (RNAVT) nº2275 and the National Registry of Tourist Animation Agents (RNAT) nº67/2014.
At the time of registration the client must deposit 30% of the service price, paying the remaining 70% up to 21 days before the service begins. If the registration takes place 21 days or less before the service begins, the total price of the service must be paid at the time of registration. Papa-Léguas, Agência de Viagens e Turismo Lda. reserves the right to cancel any booking that has not been paid for under the conditions mentioned above. Reservations are subject to the obtaining of a confirmation from suppliers for all services.
The prices of tours are presented per person and based on the occupation in a room shared by two people. The organizing agency will group clients who sign up individually for the same tour in pairs, by gender, and in chronological order of registration. Clients who are singled out must pay the respective individual supplement, when required by the service provider.
INFORMATION UNDER LAW N.º 144/2015 OF SEPTEMBER 8:
According to Law No. 144/2015 of September 8th, we inform that the customer may resort to the following Alternative Consumer Dispute Resolution Entities:
i) Customer Authority of Travel and Tourism Agencies at provedorapavt.com;
ii) Arbitration Commission of Tourism in Portugal at turismodeportugal.pt;
iii) Or any of the entities indicated in the list provided by the Directorate-General for Consumer Affairs at http://www.consumidor.pt, which we recommend consulting.
Complaints will only be considered if submitted in writing to the agency within a maximum period of 30 days after the completion of the services.
In the event of a complaint regarding non-compliance with contracted services, the customer may activate the Travel and Tourism Guarantee Fund provided for in DL 61/2011 of May 6, in its current wording, by submitting the respective complaint:
i) To the Customer Authority, as Papa-Léguas, Travel and Tourism Agency Ltd., is a member of the Customer Ombudsman for Travel and Tourism Agencies at www.provedorapavt.com. To benefit from this service, you must submit your written complaint within 20 business days after the end of the trip. Agencies are bound to comply promptly with any decisions issued by this entity.
ii) To Tourism of Portugal I.P. at www.turismodeportugal.pt within 30 days after: (i) the end of the trip; (ii) the cancellation of the trip attributable to the agency; (iii) the date of knowledge of the impossibility of its realization due to the agency; (iv) the closure of the establishment.
iii) To any of the entities listed on the website of the General Directorate for Consumer Affairs at http://www.consumidor.pt.
1) The agency is responsible for the luggage in the legal terms;
2) The Client has the obligation to complain to the service provider at the moment of subtraction, deterioration or destruction of luggage.
3) In international transport, if the luggage is damaged, the complaint must be made in writing to the carrier immediately after the damage is verified, and no later than 7 days after delivery. If the luggage is merely late in delivery, the claim must be made within 21 days from the date of delivery.
4) The presentation of such a claim will be an essential basis for Papa-Léguas, Agência de Viagens e Turismo Lda. to hold responsible the entity providing the service.
The responsibility of the agency will be limited to the maximum amount that can be demanded from the service providers, in accordance with the Montreal Convention of May 28, 1999, on International Air Transport, and the Bern Convention of 1961, on Rail Transport.
Regarding maritime transport, the liability of travel agencies, concerning their clients, for the provision of transport services or accommodation, when applicable, by maritime transport companies, in the event of damages resulting from their willful misconduct or negligence, will be limited to the following amounts:
a) € 441,436, in case of death or physical injury;
b) € 7,881, in case of total or partial loss of baggage or its damage;
c) € 31,424, in case of loss of a motor vehicle, including the baggage contained therein;
d) € 10,375, in case of loss of baggage, whether accompanied or not, contained in a motor vehicle;
e) € 1,097, for damages to baggage resulting from the damage to the motor vehicle.
Where applicable, the liability of travel agencies and tourism for the deterioration, destruction, and theft of baggage or other items in tourist accommodation establishments, while the client is staying there, is limited as follows:
a) € 1,397, in total;
b) € 449 per item;
c) The value declared by the client regarding the items deposited under the custody of the tourist accommodation establishment.
The agency's liability for non-bodily damages may be contractually limited to an amount corresponding to five times the price of the service sold.
For each reservation the following will be charged:
Reservation Expenses:
Alteration Expenses:
For each alteration (names, dates, type of apartment or room, travel, etc) : 50€ (fifty euros). Please note that the acceptance of such changes depends on the acceptance by the respective suppliers.
The client must have their personal or family documentation in good order (identity card, military documentation, authorization for minors, visas, vaccination certificates, and any other documents that may be required). The agency disclaims any responsibility for visa refusal or the client's denial of entry into a foreign country. The client is solely responsible for any costs incurred as a result of such a situation.
Travel in European Union:
Travel outside the European Union:
If the travel suppliers involved allow it, whenever a customer who is registered for a particular trip wishes to change their registration to another trip or the same trip with a different departure date, or any other changes, they must pay a fee as alteration expenses. However, if the change takes place 21 days or less before the departure date of the trip for which the customer is registered, or if the service providers do not accept the change, the customer will be subject to the expenses and charges specified under the “cancellation (termination)” section.
Once the trip has started, if a request is made to change the contracted services for reasons not related to the agency (e.g., extending the number of nights of stay, changing the flight), the prices of the touristic services may not correspond to those published on the website that prompted the contract.
The customer may transfer their registration by being replaced by another person who meets all the required conditions for the trip, provided that they inform the selling agency at least seven days in advance and such transfer is possible under the applicable air transport regulations. In the case of cruises and air travel, the prescribed period will be fifteen days in advance.
The transfer of the registration makes both the transferor and the transferee jointly responsible for the payment of the trip price and any additional charges incurred.
Whenever there are external reasons that justify it, the organizing agency may change the order of the itineraries, modify the departure times, or substitute any of the planned hotels with others of similar category and location. The agency must inform the client of such changes as soon as they become aware of them.
When the tour is dependent on a minimum number of participants the Agency reserves the right to cancel the organized tour if the number of participants reached is less than the minimum. In such cases, the Client will be informed in writing of the cancellation within 15 (fifteen) days.
The prices in the program are based on the costs of services and exchange rates in effect on the date of printing of the program, and are therefore subject to change resulting from variations in the cost of transportation or fuel, duties, taxes, fees, and exchange rate fluctuations up to 20 days prior to the date of departure.
Once the tour has begun, no refund is due for services not used by the client due to unforeseeable circumstances or for reasons attributable to the client, except for refunds by the respective suppliers. Failure to provide services foreseen in the travel program for reasons attributable to the organizing agency and if it is not possible to replace them with equivalent ones, entitles the client receive a refund for the price difference between the originally anticipated services and the services actually provided.
If, prior to the start of the journey and due to circumstances beyond the control of the organizing agency, it becomes unable to fulfill any essential service included in the travel program, the client has the right to cancel the trip and immediately receive a refund of all amounts paid, or alternatively, accept a modification and possible price variation.
If the aforementioned circumstances beyond the control of the organizing agency result in the cancellation of the trip, the client may choose to participate in another organized trip of equivalent price. If the proposed replacement organized trip is of a lower price, the client will be refunded the price difference accordingly.
The client or their companions are free to cancel the trip at any time.
i) Such cancellation implies that the client is responsible for the payment of all charges arising from the beginning of the fulfillment of the contract and their withdrawal, as well as a percentage that can go up to 15% of the price of the trip.
ii) If applicable, the client will be refunded the difference between the amount paid and the aforementioned amounts.
iii) The cancellation of travel services/organized trips whose reservation has been made using the voucher issued under Decree-Law No. 17/2020 of April 23rd is subject to a cancellation fee equal to the price of the service, in order to prevent simulated or fraudulent reservations made solely with the intention of anticipating the receipt of the voucher-entitled values.
If for reasons not attributable to the client, the agency has to cancel the organized tour before the departure date, the client can choose to:
i) Being immediately refunded all amounts paid;
ii) Optionally, choose to participate in another organized tour and be refunded for any difference in price.
The liability of the travel agency organizing the trips included in this program and arising from the assumed obligations is covered by a civil liability insurance policy with Fidelidade Insurance Company, under policy number 9257343, for an amount of 75,000€ (Seventy-five thousand euros), in accordance with the applicable legislation.
The prices mentioned in this program already include the Value Added Tax at the current rate of 23%
This program is valid from 01/01/2022 to 12/31/2022
Arrival or departure times:
Departure and arrival times are stated in the local time of the respective country of destination and according to respective airline schedules at the time of printing this program, and may therefore be subject to change.
Hotels / Apartments:
Apartments - In case the accommodation is contracted in apartments, the client is responsible for informing the number of people that will occupy the apartment. If there are more people than booked, the apartments may refuse admittance.
Hotels - The prices shown are per person and are based on double occupancy. Not all hotels have triple rooms and usually an extra bed is placed in the room, which may not be of equal quality. In rooms equipped with two beds or a double bed, the triple may consist only of those beds.
The list of hotels and apartments in the program is indicative, as is their category, which is based on local criteria and classifications that are sometimes different from those used in Portugal.
Meals:
Unless otherwise indicated, the prices shown for the Half Board and Full Board supplements do not include drinks.
On arrivals at the hotel after 7PM the first meal service will be breakfast the next day, on the last day and except for the possibility of late check-out, the last service of the hotel will be breakfast.
Check-in and check-out times:
The check-in and check-out times on the first and last day, will be defined according to the first and last service. As a rule, without binding character, the rooms can be used from 2PM on the day of arrival and should be left free by noon (12PM) on the day of departure.
In the apartments, the entry takes place generally at 5PM on the day of arrival and must be left free by 10AM on the day of departure.
Special conditions for children:
Given the conditions applied for children (destination and provider) it is recommended to always question the special conditions that may apply to the tour in question.
Insurande:
The agency offers the sale of insurance that can be purchased depending on the tour to guarantee assistance situations and cancellation expenses.
The maximum age limit, for the insurance, is 75 years-old.
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Required documentation
The necessary documentation may vary, depending on your nationality, the country of origin and the places you will travel to. For further information, consult the relevant embassy websites or contact Papa-Léguas.
Withdrawals
If the Client withdraws from the trip up to 91 days before the departure date and there are no services already booked and paid for, the value of the deposit already paid for will be refunded in full. If there are services already booked and paid for, the amount to be refunded will be reduced by the amounts paid to the service providers.
If the Client withdraws from the trip 90 days or less before the departure date, they will have to pay all the costs to which their sign-up and subsequent withdrawal gave rise and also an amount that may reach 15% of the trip price. The Customer may be reimbursed for the difference between the amount already paid and the above amounts.
Necessary requirements: Good physical shape!
TRAINING: Participants are expected to be in good physical shape. This trip is undoubtedly demanding in terms of physical preparation. So it is advised that the participants of this expedition prepare themselves beforehand. Endurance training should be the main goal, acquired either by running 2 times a week (50min x 2/week) or in a weekend walk of more than 6h with 8Kg min. of weight in the backpack. Biking or swimming in the same proportion, are also excellent substitutes for those who cannot run due to injury.
Weather Conditions
All mountain activities are dependent on the weather either directly or indirectly. If the guide considers that the meteorological conditions observed during the activity may put the physical integrity of the participants and the guide at risk, they may cancel the activity. The cancellation of the activity for meteorological reasons does not entitle the guide to a refund of any amount paid.
The following are considered weather conditions to be observed: strong winds; intense fog; excessive snowfall (contributing to the risk of avalanches); thunderstorms.
Transfers
For this trip Papa-Léguas stipulates a “group flight”. For the the travelers with the “group flight” (either bought through Papa-Léguas or online) the transfers are included.
Anyone arriving at a different time than the “group flight” can ask Papa-Léguas for an extra transfer.
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The Annapurna region is one of the best and most beautiful areas in Nepal for trekking.
The journeys go through thick jungles and rhododendron forests. Along the trails, we cross paths with Nepalese of different ethnic groups: Gurung, Tamang, Chettri and Magar. We enjoy the views of the giant peaks: Annapurna I (8,091 meters), Annapurna II (7,937 meters), Annapurna III (7,555 meters), Annapurna IV (7,525 meters), Annapurna South (7,237 meters), Machapuchare (6,993 meters), and Lamjung Himal (6,931 meters) that dominate the horizon. The trekking route follows the mid-level slopes, in the shadows of the Himalayan giants.
The contrasts are great, between the rice fields of the valley bottoms and the glaciers of the Machapuchare to the rhododendron groves that are populated by a multitude of birds of different species.
This trip is an excellent introduction to the culture and natural environment of this beautiful region of Nepal.
Departure to Kathmandu with the possibility of layovers. Overnight in flight.
Note: the arrival/departure dates may vary, depending on your origin city. If you have any doubts, contact Papa-Léguas for further clarification.
Arrival in Kathmandu, assistance at the airport and transfer to the hotel, located in central Kathmandu.
Check-in starting at 2 pm (time subject to confirmation) and free time.
Night in hotel.
Breakfast and at the appointed time, meet the guide/driver at the hotel to start the city tour in Kathmandu. It includes visits to Boudhanath temples, Pashupatinath, located in the center of the city, and the city of Bhaktapur, located in the Kathmandu Valley and classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is located in the center of a prodigious valley whose landscapes are considered to be the most beautiful in the world. This is a lively and colorful city like few others; it has beautiful monuments, markets, and streets such as Makhan Tole, where you can breathe the medieval air of this city.
We suggest a free visit to Durbar Square, located in the heart of the historic center. Another must-see is the Kumari Palace, built in 1760, known for its beautiful wood-carved balconies and windows.
Other interesting places are the Royal Palace, known as Hanuman Dhoka which was once the residence of the ancient Malla dynasty; the elegant pagoda of Narayana Mandir, the beautiful buildings around Kasthamandap Square, and many other places of interest.
The temple of Machendranath deserves a separate mention, a shrine built in honor of the God of rain, which is particularly venerated in Nepal, as most of the population lives from agriculture.
Return to the hotel in Kathmandu in the afternoon and free time.
After having breakfast, we will meet the driver and guide at the hotel as scheduled. We will then proceed in a private vehicle to Kande, the place where our trekking to the Annapurna Sanctuary begins. For some, it is one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
Arrival in Kande, meeting with the porter team and short briefing before we begin the march through the Bhurungi Khola River valley to Thikhedhunga, passing through pasture and farmland and the Ulleri village mountain pass. From Tirkhedhunga (1577m) the landscape turns into a magnificent forest of oaks and rhododendrons that accompanies us to Ulleri, an ethnic Magar village.
At 8091m altitude, the Annapurna I mountain is one of the highest on Earth and the mountains in its vicinity are equally imposing.
This trek covers a wide variety of landscapes from agricultural lowlands, to peaceful and emblematic villages, culminating in impressive glaciers and high mountain views. This trek also gives us a glimpse into the daily lives of the people and ethnic groups that live on the slopes of the Annapurna range.
Upon arrival in Pothana, we will be rewarded by the magnificent views to the Machhapuchhre mountain, a sacred mountain whose ascent is forbidden.
Night in lodge.
Trekking Kande - Pothana
Distance: approx. 2,5 miles.
Type: linear in agricultural and forest environment.
Path: Trails and road of beaten dirt and rocks.
Positive slope: 114m.
Max. altitude: Pothana (1890m).
Min. altitude: Kande (1776m).
Duration: 3 hours with stops.
Dificulty level - Level 2+
Waking up early, we will be able to contemplate a fabulous daybreak over these beautiful mountain landscapes even before breakfast.
The breakfast will be at the lodge and at the appointed time, start the trek to Landruk.
Today we will have an easy and quiet hike, following a trail through the forest to Deurali which is located at 2100 meters of altitude, being the highest point of the day. From the small village of Deurali, we can enjoy magnificent views of the Hiunchuli and Annapurna South mountains.
We follow the trek through a torn path with stone steps through ethnic Gurung villages and settlements that follow the valley of the Modi Khola River.
Arrival to Landruk and night in lodge.
Trekking Pothana - Landruk
Type: linear in forest environment.
Path: Trails and road of beaten dirt and rocks.
Positive Slope: 324m.
Max. altitude: Deurali (2100m).
Min. altitude: (1776m).
Duration: 5 hours with stops.
The start of today's trek is a pleasant walk across the valley floor next to the Modi Khola River. We will continue our journey by crossing a suspension bridge to reach the other side, in which we will travel in a northeast direction to the Annapurna Sanctuary.
After crossing a small wooden bridge from a tributary of the Modi Khola, we have a steep climb to the ethnic Gurung village of Chomrong.
Before we reach the village, we can take a short detour and visit the hot springs for an invigorating bath.
Chomrong is a Gurung village and many of its men served in the British army as reconnaissance scouts, the well-known Gurkhas. The views from the village are superb. It is worth spending the night here to feel the joy of the Gurungs.
Trekking Landruk - Chomrong
Type: Linear in forest and mountain environment.
Path: Trails and road of beaten dirt and rocks.
Positive Slope: 530m.
Max. altitude: Chomrong (2170m).
Min. altitude: Landruk (1640m).
Duration - 5-6 hours with stops.
We start the trek by descending some stairs to the bridge over the Chomrong Khola to climb back up the west side of the Modi Khola valley, whose waters spring into the East Annapurna glacier.
We will pass through verdant forests of bamboo, Rhododendrons, and oaks, where here and there, we may glimpse through clearings, the wonderful views of the mountains. The trail climbs back up to Kuldi to again descend via ancient stone steps to Dovan.
Trekking Chomrong - Doban
Type: Linear in forest and mountain environment.
Path: Trails and road of beaten dirt and rocks.
Positive Slope: 430m .
Maximum altitude - Doban (2600m).
Min. altitude: Chomrong (2170m).
Duration - 5-6 hours with stops.
From Doban the trail climbs up through a slope at the end of the valley and into the side moraine of the mountain until we reach the base of the glacier where the "Macchapucchere Base Camp" is located.
Today we will enter the 3000m elevation, so our pace will have to be slower and to acclimate to the altitude. The views of the Hiun Chuli (6434m), Mardi Himal (5553m) and Machapuchhre (6997m) mountains are superb. If the weather is clear, also, we will see the Tare Kang and Gangapurna mountains to the north.
Arrival and free time to enjoy the region and the views of the Annapurna Sanctuary and the mythical mountain of Machapuchere.
Night in lodge.
Trekking Dovan - Macchapucchere Base Camp
Type: linear in mountain and glacier moraine environment.
Path: Tracks in dirt and stone.
Positive Slope: 1100m .
Max. altitude: Machapuchare Base Camp (3700m).
Minimum altitude - Doban (2600m).
Duration – 7-8 hours with stops.
The ascent to Annapurna Base Camp takes about 2.5 hours, it is advisable to do it in the morning so that the clouds don’t cover the wonderful views we will enjoy this day.
There may be some snow on the trail, which will remind us that we are in one of the most beautiful places on earth: the Annapurna Mountain Sanctuary (4130m).
Afternoon at leisure to explore the Annapurna Sanctuary region.
Night in lodge at Annapurna Base camp.
Trekking Macchapucchere Base Camp - Annapurna Base Camp
Type: linear in mountain and glacier moraine environment
Path: Tracks in dirt and stone
Positive slope: 430m
Max. altitude: Annapurna Base Camp (4130m)
Min. altitude: Machapuchare Base Camp (3700m)
Duration – 2 hours and 30 minutes with stops
Today we will wake up early to contemplate the sunrise over the mountains, a sight not to be missed.
After the magnificent glimpse of the sunrise in the Annapurna I, Machapuchare , Annapurna South, Tent Peak, Gangapurna, Himchuli and Annapurna III mountains, we will depart towards the lowlands, that is, we will return to the Modi Khola River valley towards the village of Bamboo, where we will spend the night.
This is a long day, almost always downhill and demanding on the knees, so the use of trekking poles is highly advisable.
Arrival at the accommodation and free time.
Trekking Annapurna Base Camp - Bamboo.
Distance: 10,6 miles.
Type: linear in mountain and glacier moraine environment.
Path: Tracks in dirt and stone.
Negative slope: 1820m.
Max. altitude: Annapurna Base Camp (4130m).
Min. altitude: Bamboo (2310m).
Duration: 7-8 hours with stops.
Today the trek is up and down, especially around the stone steps of Chomrong and then down to Jhinu Danda.
Drive to Pokhara and overnight stay in a hotel.
Free time in the city situated on the shores of the calm and stunning Pewa Tal Lake.
Trekking Bamboo - Jhinu Danda (1780m)
Distance: 10 miles
Type: linear in mountain and forest environment.
Path: Tracks in dirt and stone.
Negative slope: 530m
Max. altitude: Bamboo (2310m).
Min. altitude: Jhinu Danda (1780m).
Duration – 6 hours with stops and about 2h by car.
Dificulty level - Level 2+
Free day in Pokhara.
Breakfast at the hotel and at the appointed time, transfer to the airport for flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Arrival, transfer to the hotel in Kathmandu, check-in and free time.
Transfer to the airport at the appointed time and the return flight. Night on board.
Arrival in Origin city and end of Papa-Léguas services.
Note: the arrival/departure dates may vary, depending on your origin city. If you have any doubts, contact Papa-Léguas for further clarification.
