Frequently asked questions:

• 1. What are the additional costs and how much are they?

  We can't give you the exact additional costs, and these are VERY approximate. In most cases, they'll depend quite a bit on you and your preferences, but our goal is to "travel on the cheap," and roughly they are as follows:
  
  › Ēšanas izdevumi: Mēs iesakām izmantot tūrisma pārtiku, kuras cena ir aptuveni 8EUR par ēdienreizi un dienā iesakām vismaz 2 šādas ēdienreizes. Pārējā laikā visādi enerģijas batoniņi utml. lietas pēc tavas izvēles. Dažās nometnēs ir pieejamas ēstuves, kurās ēdienreize maksā ap 15-30EUR.
  › Teltsvieta speciālās apmetnēs: Par telts uzcelšanu speciāli tam paredzētās vietās ir jāmaksā aptuveni 5 līdz 25EUR par nakti personai, kopā skaitot par visām pārgājiena naktīm tas sanāk 150EUR personai. Šo summu mēs neiekļaujam Piedzīvojuma dalības maksā, jo tās apmaksa notiek uz vietas apmetnēs un citreiz paveicās palikt bez maksas.
  › Ieejas maksas apskates un izklaides objektos, aktivitātes uz vietas: Nekas tāds nav paredzēts, bet ja tomēr sanāk kādam uzskriet pa ceļam, tad kādas naudiņas tas varētu maksāt.
  › Ceļojuma apdrošināšana: Ceļojuma apdrošināšana ir atkarīga no apdrošinātāja pie kura iegādāsies polisi, bet orientējoši tā izmaksās 20EUR, lai būtu segums visām plānotajām aktivitātēm, kuras neiekļauj ekstrēmo sportu.
  › Personīgie tēriņi: Ja vēlēsies iegādāties kādu suvenīru, alkoholu vai citas savām vajadzībām nepieciešamās lietas, tad rēķinies arī ar šādiem papildus izdevumiem.

• 2. How big of a bag/luggage can I take with me?

  On the hike, we'll only take the essentials, and the flight baggage limit is the small carry-on size, but the rest of the stuff will be transported from Latvia by van. The space in the van for luggage is also limited, allowing each person no more than 10kg. Together with the flight carry-on, it's plenty to take everything needed for such a hike. If you can't fit within this luggage limit, then maybe the Hike isn't meant for you. The van with the gear will leave for the Adventure starting point 1-2 days before the flight, so we'll pick up the gear from you (Riga) at a pre-arranged place and time (one time and place for everyone) a few days before the trip and return it 1-2 days after.

• 3. Is hiking meant for me?

  The hike is quite tough and you could also say it's complex, so before signing up, we recommend everyone to assess their physical ability to complete it. Mountains are mountains with ups and downs, weather is very unpredictable and the sun can suddenly be replaced by rain or vice versa - bad weather can be replaced by scorching sun, making you want to strip off all your clothes. You can't trust these weather conditions based on forecasts on TV screens, phones, or "knowledgeable and experienced" friends, so you have to be ready for anything. During the hike, you'll think CRAZY, CRAZY, CRAZY why am I doing this, but once you return to civilization, you'll realize it's the coolest thing you've done, you've done it and next time you want something even crazier 🙂

• 4. What do I need to bring?

  We'll be sleeping in tents, so you'll definitely need to bring a tent and a weather-appropriate sleeping bag, as well as a mat. Since no one will carry your stuff for you and you'll have to carry everything yourself, there's an option to share a tent with someone else. This way, you'll have a shorter list of things to carry and it'll be more fun. If you don't have a "buddy," you'll have the chance to find one in the chat group before the trip. You'll also definitely need a backpack, comfortable hiking shoes, and warm, moisture-resistant clothing, but we'll provide a more detailed list of items as the Adventure approaches.

• 5. What documents are needed?

  You will need passport or ID card.
  
  Obligāti ir jābūt jaunā tipa pasei (izdota pēc 2006. gada) un kura satur biometriskos datus (pirkstu nospiedumus), to var saprast pēc koferīša uz vāka, jo savādāk var gadīties problēmas ar muitu. Ceļošanai ārpus Šengenas zonas valstīm nav derīgas Latvijas pilsoņu pases, kas izsniegtas līdz 2002. gada 1. jūlijam (ar ielīmētu fotokartīti), kā arī Latvijas pilsoņu un nepilsoņu pases, kas izsniegtas ar derīguma termiņu 50 gadi.
  
  Tikai Latvijas pilsoņa identifikācijas karte ir izmantojama kā ceļošanas dokuments Eiropas Savienības, Eiropas Ekonomiskās zonas valstu un Šveices Konfederācijas teritorijā. Latvijas nepilsoņiem izsniegtās identifikācijas kartes NAV DERĪGAS ceļojumos ārpus Latvijas.

• 6. What visas are needed?

  Italy: For Latvian citizens no visa or permit required.
  Switzerland: For Latvian citizens no visa or permit required.
  France: For Latvian citizens no visa or permit required.
  

• 7. Can I go alone?

  You can totally go on the adventure solo, because we won't charge you any weird extra fees for a single room just because we can't find you a roommate or some other strange excuse. On the contrary, many people go alone, and in that case, you'll have the chance to meet new friends or maybe even find your other half 😉

• 8. Can I fly from an airport other than Riga?

  Yes, it's possible to fly from another airport if the flight price is the same or by covering the difference. The main thing is to arrive and depart at a similar time to our flight or just wait for us. You definitely need to contact us about this in advance.

• 9. How to sign up for an Adventure?

  You can sign up for the trip on our website by clicking the "SIGN UP" button and filling out the application form located under the Adventure description. Since there are many interested, but not all are actual travelers, an advance payment is required to confirm participation in the Adventure. The amount of the advance payment depends on the specific Adventure. By paying this advance, your spot in the Adventure is confirmed. If you cancel your participation in the Adventure, the advance payment is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to confirm participation in another trip.

• 10. How long can I think about it if I want to sign up?

  You can think about it as long as there are spots available. After that, you can keep thinking, but there won't be any spots left on the trip.

• 11. How does the contract signing happen?

  There's no physical contract signing. When signing up for an Adventure, after filling out the application form and before making the payment, you can check out the Adventure contract and save it if needed. Paying the advance invoice confirms this particular Adventure contract.

• 12. Is it possible to sign the contract in person?

  No, it's not possible, because we VERY often find ourselves on adventures outside of Latvia (check the Adventure list on our website). Occasionally, between Adventures, you can catch us in Cēsis.

• 13. When will I receive a more detailed plan?

  A more detailed plan than what's on the website isn't offered to participants, so get ready for surprises, because that's way cooler 😉

• 14. Will there be a group meeting beforehand?

  In our view, group meetings are seriously outdated because everything can be discussed electronically, and there's no need to waste precious time attending them. We came to this conclusion because we used to hold them, but they were kind of awkward and not widely attended, so now we pass all the information electronically via email.

• 15. Is there anything else important?

  The trip's vibe and awesomeness largely depend on the travelers themselves, so if you like to stir up trouble or "mess with the minds" of the organizers and other trip participants, then this trip isn't for you. We've had a couple of grumpy ladies before who annoyed everyone, so if you can't control your mood – DON'T COME! The group leader is ALWAYS right (even if they're not), so if you've decided to join, you'll have to listen to them.