Most likely you'll have a lot of questions when planning a trip. We hope that the following Q&A can address most of them. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any additional questions you may have. We will be happy to answer them for you. You can email your questions to info@experience.gr or call us at +30-2310-567410

A) About experience.gr trips

How many years has Experience.gr been in business?

What kind of trips does Experience.gr offer?

How does Experience.gr rate the trips in terms of difficulty and how can I know if I'm fit enough?

Who travels with Experience.gr and what is the maximum group size?

What is included in my Experience.gr trip?

What kind of accommodations and food can I expect? What can be done if I have special diets requests?

Who are the trip leaders?

Do Experience.gr employees experience your trip?

Can I create a custom itinerary, and/or book a private trip?

B) Are you ready to go? What you should know.

How do I sign up for an Experience.gr trip?

What are my rooming options if I'm travelling alone?

Should I buy travel insurance?

What kind of information will I receive to prepare for my trip?

Will I need a visa?

Can I change my mind and transfer to another trip?


A) About Experience.gr Trips.

How many years has Experience.gr been in business?
Experience.gr was founded in 1999 by Dimitris Georgiou, Alexis Lamnidis and Katerina Michailidou. The first-ever trip was a trek to "The sacred Peaks" of Mount Olympus and Meteora Rocks which took place in June 1999. [top]

What kind of trips does Experience.gr offer?
Our roots are in trekking, river rafting and jeep safari. Last year we added a variety of other adventures in our program like sea kayaking, zodiac safari, birdwatching, multi adventures and food & wine. For more information, please write to info@experience.gr, or call us at ++32-310-567410. [top]

How does Experience.gr rate the trips in terms of difficulty and how can I know if I'm fit enough?
Each trip is rated from ''1'' to ''5'' ("1" is easiest, "5" is most strenuous). Support vehicles, rafts and/or kayaks move all the gear. All you need to carry is your personal bag. You'll get more enjoyment out of any trip if you are in good physical condition, so the best advice we can offer is to get in shape. Check with your doctor before undertaking any new fitness program. [top]

Level 1-Easy
Fairly easy travel, which can nonetheless be wearing if you are not in shape.

Level 2-Easy to Moderate
More active travel involving short hikes 2 to 3 hour long, over level terrain at low altitudes. Also sea kayaking and river rafting trips (Class I-II rapids).

Level 3-Moderate
Active trips involving hiking over moderate terrain, usually with vehicle support, at up to 2.500 m. On many trips, you can elect to skip a day's activity, depending on logistics. Requires above average physical condition, with adequate muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, and food balance. If you are not optimally conditioned, we recommend that you start a training program at least two months before departure, gradually increasing the intensity and duration.

Level 4-Moderate to Strenuous
Hiking and trekking 3 to 6 hours a day over steeper or more rugged terrain, at altitudes over 2.000 m (5,750 feet), often several days in a row. This also includes more demanding sea kayaking trips (4-5 hours paddling a day) and river rafting trips with Class III-IV rapids. You need to be in excellent health and physical condition.

Level 5-Strenuous
Our most demanding trips including hiking and trekking 5 to 8 hours a day, up and down steep and rocky mountain trails, at altitude above 2.500 m (7,200 feet). Includes our most demanding sea kayaking (5-7 hours paddling a day) and river rafting trips with Class IV-V rapids.

Exercise at high altitude compounds the physiologic stress. In addition, high altitude may create discomfort and symptoms of illness that you do not experience while exercising at lower elevations, such as shortness of breath, restlessness or sleeplessness at night, and headaches. In addition to being in excellent health and very food physical condition, you must have some experience with exercising at high altitude. [top]

Who travels with Experience.gr and what is the maximum group size?
You are probably wondering about the people with whom you'll share your adventure. Chances are, they're a lot like you. Our guests include families, couples, friends, and solo travelers from all walks of life. Spirited travelers, they share a passion for our wonderful world. They range in age from their late 20s to mid-60s, reminding us all that you can never be too young or too old to have fun! While you're here, let us dispel any misconceptions you may have about "group travel." Our groups are intentionally kept small, usually less than 10 people, so you will not feel herded around. With such a small number of people, we can take advantage of many unexpected invitations that would be impossible to extend to larger groups. The guides often have very close ties to the local community and we are readily welcomed into the lives of the local folk. [top]


What's included in my Experience.gr trip?
Expert leadership, accommodations, meals as noted, sightseeing as noted in the itinerary, ground transportation, basic medical and evacuation insurance. Not included are: International airfare, charter flights, airport transfers, park fees, meals not noted on itinerary, insurance of any kind (other than basic medical and evacuation insurance noted above), optional tipping to leader, guides and local staff, excess baggage charges, airport taxes (if any), cost of medical immunizations, and items of a personal nature (sodas, alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.), entrance fees, permits, and domestic airfare. [top]


What kind of accommodations and food can I expect? What can be done if I have special diets requests?

Hotels, Guesthouses. Our trips feature accommodations in cozy country lodgings with a delightful ambiance and character. Often family-run, you'll be treated as an honored guest and feel right at home. In larger cities, we use first-class hotels with all the amenities. They are often located in the off-the-beaten-path villages, away from the main tourist scene but close to local points of interest like small shops and colorful markets.

Camping. Some of our trips take you to destinations far from well-traveled routes and suitable lodgings. On these trips we stay in our own mobile camps. By their very nature, they feature more rustic accommodations, but you'll be pleasantly surprised by how comfortable we can make you feel. We provide roomy tents, dining tent or canopy, bathing facilities, and "toilet" tents or other private toilet facility. On most of our camping trips, a friendly support crew takes care of all the details while you relax and enjoy yourself. They'll set up tents, prepare tasty, wholesome meals, clean up, and see to it that you stay healthy and happy.

Small Boat Cruises. Our small boat cruises are just that: adventurous outings on inflatable boats that allow an intimacy with the environment. All boats are captained by experienced crews. [top]

Food. One of the nicest things about traveling in Greece is discovering its fantastic cuisine. We include most or all meals on our trips, so when we stay in hotels or inns we dine in traditional tavernas and sample a variety of tempting local dishes, topped by regional wine.
Even in more rustic settings, like camping, you'll dine equally well. In some regions the supply of produce may be more limited and consequently the food will be less varied. But you can rest assured that it will always be hearty, healthy, and tasty.
We will try to accommodate any special diet requests you may have (e.g. vegetarian and vegan), but we ask that you please discuss your requests with us when signing up for a trip. [top]

Who are the trip leaders?
We know well that it's more than just a matter of the destination, state-of-the-art equipment, or gourmet food that gives a trip its greatness. That greatness, without a doubt, comes from the trip leaders. We are proud to offer you the best. Your trip leaders are your link to other places and other cultures and are often the key to an unforgettable experience. You'll learn more from them than from any guidebook and their expertise, undying enthusiasm, language skills, environmental appreciation, cultural understanding, and safety training are unparalleled. Besides showing you wonders you'd never find on your own, they make sure everything runs smoothly and safely without a hitch. [top]

Do Experience ltd employees experience your trip?
Experience.gr travel team members are well traveled. The entire team embarks on quarterly outings to experience adventures as well as annual adventures for each team member - all over the world. [top]

Can I create a custom itinerary, and/or book a private trip?
Our trips are a perfect way to share and celebrate special occasions with friends and family and ideal for special-interest groups and corporate training programs. You can reserve an entire trip departure just for your group or let us create a special trip tailored to your specific needs and wishes. We take care of all the details: guides, accommodations, meal arrangements, transportation, and equipment.

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B) Are you ready to go? What you should know.

How do I sign up for an Experience ltd trip?
Please go to Reserve a Trip, email us at info@experience.gr and reserve a space with a deposit on your Visa, MasterCard, or American Express card. If you have a favorite travel agent, he or she can book your trip at no extra cost and provide other helpful assistance. [top]

What are my rooming options if I'm travelling alone?
Accommodations (in hotels, tents, and cruise cabins) are based on double occupancy. If you prefer single accommodations, you are requested to pay the Single Supplement Fee listed in the cost for each Trip Itinerary. If you are traveling alone and wish to share accommodations, we will assign you a roommate of the same gender. If there is no one with whom you can share, you are required to pay a "forced" single supplement fee, which is usually half of the regular single supplement. On some trips, shared accommodations are guaranteed, while on a few others, single accommodations are not available. [top]

Do I need personal insurance?
Experience ltd can offer you an insurance for accident. It provides emergency assistance, medical coverage, permanent disabilities and death amends. [top]

What kind of information will I receive to prepare for my trip?
After receiving your deposit, we'll send you a detailed document with a clothing and equipment list, visa kit (if required), invoice, insurance information, medical certificate, and other information needed to prepare for your trip. Rendezvous instructions and final trip details are sent about three weeks before departure. [top]

Will I need a visa?
Visas may be required for your destination and are not included in the Land Cost of your trip. [top]

Can I change my mind and transfer to another trip?
You may transfer to another trip without penalty up to 90 days before departure. If you transfer from one trip to another within 89 days of departure, however, you are subject to the usual cancellation fees, appropriate to the date you notify us of your wish to transfer. [top]