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We love and encourage solo travelers! Typically about half of our groups are made of solo travelers. Part of the beauty of these trips is in the people you will meet. All of our clients leave with close friends and future travel buddies. I’ve even had clients meet their spouse on my trips!

We welcome folks with all levels of travel experience on our trips. From seasoned travelers to those who are leaving their home country for the first time, we welcome anyone with an open mind and the desire to experience more of the world. Melanie will be there to help you every step of the way regardless of your experience level.

This will depend on the trip you are joining. Please read the description of the trip carefully so see the level of fitness required and contact us if you want to further discuss.

You have to start somewhere! If you have never been on a trekking trip you are encouraged to join us IF you are committed to training and you currently live an active lifestyle.

This varies by trip but in general our trips include everything except international airfare, snacks, alcohol, and tips for local guides and drivers.

Travel Light trips are for anyone who wants to experience more adventure and connection in their lives. Our clients vary widely and that adds to the beauty of the experience.

While Travel Light trips are open to anyone 21 years of age or older, the majority of attendees are age 30 to 50. All are welcome and we certainly have people below and above that range.

Absolutely, please be sure to note your dietary requests when you sign up.

Each trip receives a custom packing list. Melanie loves to help with gear so let her know if you have questions!

We strongly recommend bringing a backpack as suitcases can be cumbersome and difficult to store in buses, under seats, etc.. Keep in mind that you will normally have to carry your own luggage on and off buses and trains and up and down hotel staircases. Suitcases with wheels may not work well on dirt or cobblestone roads.

Our groups are anywhere from 10-16 clients. We like to keep our trips small to enhance the bonding experience.

There are cancellation conditions for each trip package. The general cancellation conditions are as follows:

• The initial deposit is always non-refundable. If the cancellation is 180 days or more prior to the trip departure date, the initial deposit is still owed. If the cancellation is between 180 and 90 days prior to the trip departure date, 50% of the total trip cost is still owed. If the cancellation is 90 days or less prior to the trip departure date, 100% of the total cost of the trip is still owed.
• We have a cancellation policy in place because Travel Light reserves accommodations, activities, transfers, transportation, etc. far in advance, and our vendors have strict policies as we work with top-rated accommodations, local guides, etc. This means that Travel Light starts to pay for each traveler's spot in advance. These policies are commonplace in the travel industry.

Travel insurance is not included in the trip price or required. However, it is strongly recommended! Most insurance providers that offer “cancel for any reason” insurance require that you purchase travel insurance within a certain number of days (i.e. 21 days) of your initial trip reservation (the date you first made your downpayment on this site). For that reason, it is recommended that you research travel insurance ASAP after booking your trip so that you have the option of cancel for any reason coverage, should you desire it. If you do not need this type of coverage, you can purchase insurance any time before the trip commences. If you want cancel for any reason insurance you can use Battleface or Wanderwell. We recommend World Nomads or Safety Wing for regular travel insurance.

YES!! We offer one-on-one zoom consultations to help you plan your trip. See our consultations tab for details.