Hi all,
My name is Ian Rae and I am lucky enough to be the Tour Manager for the tours starting on both these dates. I was TM for the same tour in June of this year, and I can tell you it is an amazing trip full of wonderful sights and experiences. Those joining me will need a sense of adventure and will be rewarded with truly wonderful sights and sensations. The monasteries, cities, villages, food, arranged activities etc will stay with you long after the tour is finished. If you are coming along and have any questions please ask them here and I will do my best to answer them.
A few tips...… it is better to bring Euros or US Dollars rather than £GB (which can be difficult to change in many of the places we visit/stay). In both countries things are cheaper than here in the UK so it is advisable to change small amounts of cash while over there but I can explain this in more detail when we meet up. You will need good, comfortable walking shoes and if you have walking poles you may want to bring them with you although if you are ok on your feet they are not needed.
In June it was very, very hot and September can be between 18 and 27 degrees while October normally ranges from 10 to 20 degrees. However, these are averages so keep an eye on the weather as we get closer to departure as it can vary greatly.
Looking forward to hearing from you, Ian