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# Annapurna Vistas Trek

## What you need to know before you go!

**PRE-TRIP PREPARATIONS CHECKLIST**

- [Annapurna Vistas Trek - Pre-Trip Prep Checklist](https://wildwomenexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/d78b3fe9-9d09-47a9-95ab-71f1af88b097_Pre-Trip_Preparations_Checklist-1.pdf)

**PACKING CHECKLIST**

- <https://wildwomenexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/Peru-Horseback-Riding-Tour-2024-Packing-Checklist.pdf>[Annapurna Vistas Trek - Packing Checklist](https://wildwomenexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Annapurna-Vistas-Trek-Packing-Checklist-.pdf)<https://wildwomenexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Camino-Hike-2023-Packing-Checklist.pdf><https://youtu.be/sXKNwOXfdog?si=SHw_s4q0XHzVEEX8>

**WEBSITE TRIP PAGE**

- [Annapurna Vistas Trek](https://wildwomenexpeditions.com/our-trips/annapurna-vistas-trek/)

**WILD WOMEN EXPEDITIONS WEBINAR**

- [Trek to Everest Base Camp Webinar](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grRGnPuVlqk&list=PL8SEQ-lFX-pNOJLf4NOL0-JV89MPnEYd_&index=6&t=3389s)

[**ARRIVALS**](https://member.wildwomenexpeditions.com/knowledge/annapurna-vistas-trek-trip-information-package#arrivals)

[**RECOMMENDED PRE-TRIP ACCOMMODATIONS**](https://member.wildwomenexpeditions.com/knowledge/annapurna-vistas-trek-trip-information-package#pretrip)

[**DEPARTURES**](https://member.wildwomenexpeditions.com/knowledge/annapurna-vistas-trek-trip-information-package#departures)

[**RECOMMENDED POST-TRIP ACCOMMODATIONS**](https://member.wildwomenexpeditions.com/knowledge/annapurna-vistas-trek-trip-information-package#posttrip)

[**TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENTS**](https://member.wildwomenexpeditions.com/knowledge/annapurna-vistas-trek-trip-information-package#transportation)

[**PASSPORTS & VISAS**](https://member.wildwomenexpeditions.com/knowledge/annapurna-vistas-trek-trip-information-package#passportsandvisas)

[**TIPPING**](https://member.wildwomenexpeditions.com/knowledge/annapurna-vistas-trek-trip-information-package#tipping)

[**ACCOMMODATION DETAILS**](https://member.wildwomenexpeditions.com/knowledge/annapurna-vistas-trek-trip-information-package#accomdetails)

[**QUICK FACTS**](https://member.wildwomenexpeditions.com/knowledge/annapurna-vistas-trek-trip-information-package#quickfacts)

[**MONEY MATTERS**](https://member.wildwomenexpeditions.com/knowledge/annapurna-vistas-trek-trip-information-package#money)

[**GETTING FIT**](https://member.wildwomenexpeditions.com/knowledge/annapurna-vistas-trek-trip-information-package#gettingfit)

[**GENERAL FAQS**](https://member.wildwomenexpeditions.com/knowledge/annapurna-vistas-trek-trip-information-package#generalFAQ)

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**ARRIVALS INTO KATHMANDU**

 Arrive before the rendezvous on DAY 1, into Kathmandu via [Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)](https://www.tiairport.com.np/)

- Wild Women Expeditions recommends you arrive at least one day before your trip officially begins.
- You will be met by our local partner at KTM outside the arrival gate (look for Wild Women Expeditions on a sign across the road!).
- Your airport transfer is included regardless of when you arrive and is based on the flight info (Airline carrier, flight number, date, time) provided in the Travel Details Form you completed in your Wild Women Expeditions WeTravel portal.
- Your driver will take you to the Address Kathmandu Hotel or the pre-trip accommodations listed in the travel details form.

**Group Rendezvous Point:**

- Date: Day 1
- Time: 4:00 PM
- Location: Lobby of the [The Address Kathmandu Hotel](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//P876%2B93H+The+Address+Kathmandu+Hotel,+Chaksabari+Marg,,+Kathmandu,+Nepal/@27.7134424,85.2752254,14z/data=!4m17!1m7!3m6!1s0x39eb18fc5a92c4e3:0xae7ae529ca36ce08!2sThe+Address+Kathmandu+Hotel!5m2!4m1!1i2!15sCihUaGUgQWRkcmVzcyBLYXRobWFuZHUgSG90ZWwgaW4gS2F0aG1hbmR1IgJIAVoeIhxrYXRobWFuZHUgaG90ZWwgaW4ga2F0aG1hbmR1kgEFaG90ZWyaASRDaGREU1VoTk1HOW5TMFZKUTBGblNVUlhNRnA1TjNsUlJSQUI!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x39eb18fc5a92c4e3:0xae7ae529ca36ce08!2m2!1d85.3101924!2d27.7134418!3e2) (Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal) 
    - This is when you will meet your fellow WWE group and guide for the trip orientation and first night dinner together.   

      <https://www.google.com/maps/@35.6868396,139.6906751,17z?entry=ttu>

**RECOMMENDED PRE-TRIP ACCOMMODATIONS** 

We recommend booking your pre-trip rooms at The Address Kathmandu Hotel.

- Please book directly on their website or through a reputable online booking service.
- Reference that you are with Wild Women Expeditions so we can work to keep you in the same room on Day 1 and 2 of the trip.

 

**DEPARTURES FROM KATHMANDU**

- You may book flights anytime on the last day of the trip (Day 15), or later, if you are extending your stay.
- You will be transferred to the Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Kathmandu in conjunction with your departing flight regardless of your departure day.

 **RECOMMENDED POST-TRIP ACCOMMODATIONS**

 

Should you decide to extend your stay in Kathmandu, we recommend staying at [The Address Kathmandu Hotel](http://www.theaddresskathmanduhotel.com/) (Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal).

 

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**TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENTS**

You are responsible for booking your own flights or other transport arrangements to the trip start location. These arrangements and any other independent arrangements that you may make are not a part of the trip booked with Wild Women Expeditions and are entirely at your own risk. Wild Women Expeditions accepts no responsibility, directly or indirectly, for any loss, damage or injury to property or person in connection with such arrangements. Should you require assistance with your travel arrangements, please contact:

Megan and Zale | Now Boarding Travel, Travel Specialists

Email: [wildwomen@nowboarding.travel](mailto:wildwomen@nowboarding.travel)

Note: Now Boarding Travel only provides services of 3-star quality or greater. For budget alternatives, please refer to the Lonely Planet guide for your destination.

Important: For international and remote destinations, there is always the risk of flight delays, baggage delays and flight schedule changes which may cause late arrivals, which may, in return, result in you missing the group tour departure. We encourage you to *consider arriving one or two days early*, which will help you overcome any jet lag from traveling!

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**PASSPORTS & VISAS**

You are fully responsible for your own visa requirements, permits, and certificates for your trip. It is the sole prerogative of each country or region to determine who is allowed to enter. It is your responsibility to check with the country's Consulate and your country's travel website such as [Canada’s](https://www.travel.gc.ca/) for up-to-date information about traveling internationally.

**Passports:**

- Most countries and airlines recommend passports be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your expected return to your home country. Before you leave, ask your airline about its requirements related to passport validity, which may be more stringent than the country's entry rules.

**Visa:**

- Visas (15-day, 30-day and 90-day) are available on arrival at the international airport in Kathmandu. Your passport must be valid for at least six months and you will need a whole free page for your visa.
- To obtain a visa upon arrival by air in Nepal you must: 
    - Fill in an application form. Visa application forms are available on a table in the arrivals hall, though some airlines provide this form on the flight. You may also download a visa application form from the website of the Nepali embassy in your home country.
    - Please use this address:

The Address Kathmandu Hotel

Street: Chaksabari Marg

District: Thamel

City: Kathmandu

- - Provide a passport photograph. If you don’t have official-sized passport photos of yourself (purchased at home), you’ll need to use one of the electronic kiosks in the arrivals area. Scan your passport, complete the visa form, and allow the machine to take a photo. If you already have your own passport photos, you can skip the kiosk step.
    - Pay the fee (approx. $40 USD for 30 days) at the little desk in the corner before lining up in the Immigration queues. 
      
      **While you can use different modes of payments (at visa fees collection counter), we advise you to carry some cash to be on the safe side.**
    - Pocket the coloured receipt and take the other to the next counter where you’ll give overall paperwork, photos, and receipts to an immigrating official and hopefully be issued your visa on arrival.
    - Exit to the left toward the baggage claim area. Have your boarding pass with luggage code ready to show the officer as you depart the baggage claim area.

**Traveler’s Tips**

- Keep a pen and your passport handy to complete paperwork. The forms may be distributed during landing.
- Do not lose or toss your boarding pass with luggage code — you’ll need it in the airport to claim your bags.
- Passport photos come in very handy in Nepal — bring several recent ones with you. You’ll need passport photos when getting a SIM card for your phone and for your Entry Visa.
- Do not jump into the first long queue that you see after deplaning. Look for the tiny signboards above desks far to the front, and ask others in the queue for which part of the process they are waiting for.
- Do not expect orderly or polite queuing, especially if waits are long. You’ll probably need to shuffle your feet and even stick out elbows to block attempts to cut the line in front of you. Please visit [Nepal’s Department of Immigration website](http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/) for full details.
- Note: As fees and policies can change, we highly recommend that you contact your local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent.

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**TIPPING**

We recommend the group pool their tips, presenting an envelope/card to each guide/porter outlined below as part of a tipping ceremony. One or two people in the group can take the lead in organizing this. Expect to tip on the last night of your trek because this is when the porters leave the group. You will want to plan ahead and tuck this $ away in your personal pack, alongside your passport and other valuables. You should plan to tip in Nepalese Rupees. It is recommended to avoid openly tipping porters and guides separately from the tipping ceremony.

Here’s an example:

- Lead Guide: $400 USD for the whole trip from the group (Example – $400/10 women is $40 per person)
- Assistant Guide 1: $300 USD for the whole trek from the group (Example - $300/10 women is $30 per person)
- Assistant Guide 2: $250 USD for the whole trek from the group (Example - $250/10 women is $25 per person)
- Kathmandu Tour Guide: $50 USD for whole day from the group (Example - $50/10 women is $5 per person)
- Porters: $200/porter USD for whole trek per person. You will have one porter assigned to carry your duffel for the duration of your trek. It is recommended that all of the porters receive the same tip amount. If the women in the group feel they would like to give more, please divide it equally among each porter.
- Village women dancers/performers: During our trek on two separate evenings, women will travel from nearby villages to perform local traditional song and dance for our group. Tipping is welcome at the end of the performance and is given to the women directly from our women. Suggested amount per performance is $5 per person (Example - $5/performance x 2 evenings is $10 per person total) The money is typically collected in a pot and distributed equally among the performers.
- **TOTAL** recommended tipping amount per group member (based on a group of 10 women): $310 USD but the equivalent in Nepalese Rupees. USD is acceptable as well, but attempts to tip first in Nepalese Rupees are appreciated.

Please note: Of course, you are free to tip more or less as you see fit, depending on your perception of service quality and the length of your trip. Remember, a tip is not compulsory and should be given only if/when you feel you have received top notch service.

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**ACCOMMODATION DETAILS**

**Rooming Arrangements:**

- Our trip prices are based on a twin share (two women per room), so we’ll team you up with another solo wild woman to share with if you’re on your own, or of course, you can share with your travel partner. Standard shared rooms have two small cots with mattresses, pillows and sheets. Blankets are also available upon request, but might not live up to your expectation of cleanliness. Be sure to bring a sleeping bag liner and pillowcase.
- If you are interested in a private room while in Kathmandu, please email [support@wildwomenexpeditions.com](mailto:support@wildwomenexpeditions.com) and we will email you a quote if a room is available (for hotel nights only).

**Overnight Arrangements During Your Stay:**

- Day 1, 2, 13, 14: [The Address Kathmandu Hotel](https://www.theaddresskathmanduhotel.com/)<http://www.theaddresskathmanduhotel.com/#>
- Day 3 and 12: [Bar Peepal Resort, Pokhara](https://www.barpeepalresort.com/)
- Day 4: Hotel Four Season, Banthanti
- Day 5: Lodge on Mohare Danda
- Day 6: The Sunny Hotel, Ghorepani
- Day 7: Mount Lucky
- Day 8: Hotel Mountain Discovery
- Day 9: Ghurjung Lodge
- Day 10: Hotel Hungry Eye or Sherpa Guest House
- Day 11: Himalayan Eco Village and Gurung Kitchen

**Guesthouses / Tea Houses:**

- While on the trek, we stay in standard guesthouses and tea houses. Given that you are trekking through the wilderness in a developing country, accommodation at Nepalese tea houses is very basic. There is often no electricity until after dark and no heat in the bedrooms. This style of accommodation is like a small hotel with a homestay feel. Most have a restaurant area where you can meet other trekkers and enjoy a little warmth from the stove while you eat or enjoy tea in the evening. Essential items are sometimes for sale at tea houses such as  toilet paper, sunscreen, lotion, toothpaste, beer, bottled water.

**Sleeping Bags:**

- Packing List Optional Items: 
    - Sleeping bag liner for additional warmth (adds 5-7°C)
    - Sleeping bag: rated for sub-zero or down to 0°F/-20°C (\*the provided sleeping bag is rated to -20C/-4F and weighs 1.5kg but you are welcome to bring your own if it is rated warm enough).

**Electricity / WiFi / Cell Coverage:**

- Electricity is usually available in the main dining area of the tea houses and you can charge batteries at an hourly rate of $1 - 2 USD, about 150 - 300 RS. You might be able to get away with free battery charging if your room happens to have a plug.
- Wifi is often available in the tea houses, but is not reliable and may be very slow. Do not expect to be uploading photos or any large files. You will usually pay for use and pricing is set by tea house owners, but will likely be roughly NPR 200-500, or $2 - $5USD/day.
- Cell coverage will be patchy and unreliable throughout the trek, but abundant in both Kathmandu and Pokhara.

**Bathrooms:**

- Most tea houses boast western-style flush toilets but some may still have squat toilets. Toilets can sometimes be located in a separate building or at the end of the hall. Toilet paper always goes into the wastebasket.  [Here is a YouTube video on how to use a squat toilet.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7KBbjtan9Q)
- Many tea houses have showers available and some do have hot water showers. Cold showers are free; hot showers (if available) will cost 100-300 RS, around $4 USD.

**Potable Water:**

- The tap water and river water in Nepal is unsafe to drink and visitors have a [choice between bottled water, purification tablets, or boiling water.](https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-safety/bottled-vs-filtered-water)
- Bottled water is available at the front desk at the Address Hotel Kathmandu but you can easily treat the tap water each day while in Kathmandu.
- It is important you have two 1 Litre water bottles that do not leak (Nalgene works well).
- During the trek your guides will provide unlimited amounts of water using 2 methods:
- Water sourced from lodge kitchens (mountain streams), filtered by your guides and then poured directly into your 2 x 1L bottles. The filtered water is safe to drink but if you prefer, you can use a Steripen or chemical treatment tablets to further treat it. Boiled water will be available in the evenings.
- Bottled water is available everywhere but creates a tremendous amount of waste. If bottled water is purchased, it must be transferred into your 2 x 1L bottles and the plastic left at the restaurant/tea house so they can direct it to the proper disposal.

If you would like to join Wild Women Expeditions in its commitment to reducing single-use plastic, you can travel prepared with your own water treatment system!

- [Lifestraw](https://lifestraw.com/collections/travel)
- [GRAYL Canada | OnePress™ Global Protection](https://www.grayl.ca/)
- [Travelers Against Plastic | Take the TAP pledge](https://www.travelersagainstplastic.org/)
- [Water-To-Go](https://watertogocanada.com/)

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**QUICK FACTS ABOUT NEPAL**

**About:**

People from all walks of life are drawn to Nepal to experience the incredible Himalaya. Whether it is witnessing the windswept summits of the world’s highest mountains, an early morning visit to a monastery high in the Himalaya, or sipping on a cup of warm Nepali tea with your trekking crew as you watch the sunrise over the mountains, we are sure you will find your adventure in Nepal inspiring and rewarding.

 

Far from the rush of the modern world, and in the delightful company of our trek crew, you will settle into a daily rhythm in the mountains that is immensely enjoyable. Our dedicated and experienced crew will take excellent care of you, helping you to relax, stay healthy and enjoy the beauty of Nepal. Their warmth and openness will give you an insight into their culture that will add a deeper dimension to your adventure. The camaraderie within your group that gradually develops on the trail, and the unexpected friendships you form with the locals you meet, will be highlights of traveling in this wonderful country.

 

Nepal’s population of around 30 million people practice a blend of Hindu, Buddhist and traditional animist religion. While Nepal is a predominantly rural society, with 90% of the population living outside metropolitan areas, Kathmandu is rapidly urbanizing with a population of around 1.4 million. With over 100 different ethnic groups and languages, and an unparalleled concentration of World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal offers a fascinating cultural tapestry like few places on earth.

 

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**MONEY MATTERS**

Wild Women Expeditions recommends that each participant should bring enough cash in local currency or available credit/debit funds to cover their meals during travel to and from their destination. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, meals not included in the trip package, shopping, etc., and we also suggest you have access to emergency funds. 

**Currency Exchange Offices & Banks:**

Please check online for current exchange rates. Wild Women Expeditions likes [XE Currency Converter](https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/)

We highly suggest you read this article: [Where to Exchange Currency Without Paying Huge Fees](https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/banking/exchange-currency-paying-huge-fees/) for more information about this for your trip.

**Automated Teller Machine (ATM):**

One of the most convenient ways to get cash is by using an ATM. You will often receive better exchange rates, even though you have to pay a service fee, as with most ATMs outside your bank network. Ask your bank if there are branches at your destination where you can avail of free cash withdrawals.

**Budgeting:**

$1,000 USD cash should easily cover any extra expenses and tips. It will be best for you to change the amount for tips plus about $200 USD (from the $1,000 USD) into Rupees for on trail purchases such as chocolate bars, drinks, toilet paper, bottled water (if preferred) and souvenirs.

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**GETTING FIT**

Please be sure to provide complete, accurate, and up-to-date information about your health & fitness level and keep us updated if there are changes. Wild Women Expeditions trips travel to remote areas where limited or no sophisticated medical facilities exist.

A medical emergency situation is extremely unlikely; however, should it arise we need to be prepared with the necessary information to help you.

*Important Note:* If you choose not to disclose a condition, infirmity, injury, or ailment herein and are subsequently deemed to be unfit for expedition travel due in whole or in part to such condition, infirmity, injury or ailment, Wild Women Expeditions guides, and partners shall have the right to remove you from the trip with no refund or compensation payable. Any evacuation expenses incurred are payable by the evacuee via their medical travel insurance or personal expense. Generally, our expeditions are intended for travelers in reasonably good health for their safety, along with that of their fellow travelers.

**Fitness Tips:**

You don't have to be a professional athlete to enjoy your Wild Women expedition. Not by a long shot! You'll be surprised at what you can achieve with our experienced guides at your side and a little camaraderie.

That said, you’ll definitely enjoy yourself far more if you do some preparation so your body is conditioned and ready to enjoy and make the most of the outdoors.

Although no mountaineering experience is required, a good level of physical fitness and competence in outdoor personal maintenance is necessary. You must be prepared to undergo a hiking training regimen to ensure you are able to hike for up to nine days straight. This trek is accessible to the beginner hiker ONLY IF you are willing to put the time in to make sure you are fit and ready to learn the skills of outdoor personal care. You must be comfortable walking uphill for 6-7 hours a day. The better prepared you are, the more you will enjoy it.

Trekking in the Annapurna region requires cardiovascular endurance (via aerobic training), strength endurance (through strength conditioning), and hiking-specific training (via hiking with a pack). It is highly recommended you **begin conditioning at least 12 – 16 weeks before this trip (4 – 6 days per week for 8 weeks).**

Here are a few ideas to help you get ready:

- **Cardio Training** 
    - Suggested conditioning activities include running, walking on an inclined treadmill, doing stair stepping or stepmill training, trail running, working on an elliptical machine, walking up and down hills, or participating in step aerobic classes. While biking, rowing and swimming are cardiovascular options for the off-season or earliest stages of your training, be sure as you get closer to your expedition that you include predominantly spinal-loading cardiovascular exercise such as any of the activities mentioned above.
    - Be sure to include at least three to four sessions of 30 minutes of sustained activity at a moderate intensity per week, and build to four to six aerobic sessions of sustained effort for at least 45 – 60 minutes each. Be sure to include a 5-10 minute gentle warm-up before working at your target heart rate for the day (for most workouts, choose a level of exertion that allows you to connect a few words together in a phrase, but leaves you feeling comfortably tired at the end of the workout), and cool down with 5-10 minutes of appropriate stretching of the muscles you use most in your activity, including lower back, calves, hamstrings, hips and quadriceps. Training with free weights, bands, a backpack, bodyweight exercises, or gym machines will help you build overall strength, particularly in the core (lower back and abdominals), upper back, and legs. Developing strength in your upper back and shoulders will help you with such tasks as carrying a pack and using trekking poles effectively. The calves, hips, quads, hamstrings and glutes are all involved in ascending and descending trekking routes, and strength endurance is required in all areas of the legs and hips.
- **Strength Training** 
    - Training primarily with free weights will give you the functional, trekking-specific strength that will help you most in the mountains. Free weight-training requires that you balance the weights as you would your own body, weighted with a pack, in three-dimensional space. When starting any strength conditioning program, complete two full-body strength workouts a week for 30-45 minutes each, focusing on compound exercises such as squats, lunges, step-ups, dips, pull-ups, rows, deadlifts, bench presses, push-ups, and overhead presses. In the beginning phase of strength conditioning, your focus will be building a foundation for harder workouts; to that end, keep the weight light enough to concentrate on good form and complete 2 sets of each exercise for 12-15 repetitions. As you continue to train, you will shift focus to building strength, strength endurance, and mental and physical stamina; each phase varies the weight used, repetitions completed, a number of sets, and rest intervals. Most important in strength training is to be sure you maintain proper form at all times in order to prevent injury or strain.
    - Balance work is also essential for this trek. While you are traversing the rocky trail, there will be countless occasions where the strong balance will be your saving grace. Yoga and pilates can really help you improve your balance.
- **Hiking-specific Training** 
    - Nothing replaces the training for hiking than hiking itself. Plan on using hiking poles on the trail – two is preferable, but one is better than none. In particular, you’ll really want these for the descent especially if you have achy knees, hips or ankles. There is some technique to hiking on rocky and uneven terrain. There are motor muscles that are used to heave yourself up a steep hill that isn’t really used with other activities. Also, learning how to manage your footsteps, timing your poles and pace while going over the rocky trail is a skill that is developed with practice. Aim to hike steep outdoor trails, gradually increasing your pack weight with each outing until you are at your target trekking pack weight.
    - Additional resources: [https://trailblazerwellness.com/](https://trailblazerwellness.com/)

- **Warm up, cool down and stretch.** 
    - If you’re doing a workout then make sure you start and finish gently and stretch any tight muscles – this will help you avoid any aches, pains and pulled muscles. If you’re a member of a gym try some yoga, tai chi or pilates classes to build up your flexibility, stability and balance.

- **Break in your hiking boots.** 
    - Blisters and sore feet are no fun at all! So make sure that while you’re getting yourself ready you’re doing the same for your boots. Start by just wearing them around the house, then down the road, and walking the dog. Then ideally do a couple of decent length weekend hikes to prepare them for what is to come.

- **Hydration.** 
    - When you suddenly ask your body to walk or be active, it needs a bit more fuel than it needs when, say, sitting at a desk all day! The main thing your body needs is water, so stay hydrated and practice sipping water often. Getting a water bottle or hydration bladder is a great way to make sure you have it on hand at all times. Make a habit out of taking a bottle of water with you wherever you go.
- **Nutrition.** 
    - Eating little and often will keep your body well fuelled for outdoor exercise, especially food like nuts, dried fruit and bread. The odd bit of chocolate and a few boiled lollies are good for keeping your blood sugar levels up while you’re hiking as well!
- **Have fun!** 
    - The most important point of all! You are about to embark on the trip of a lifetime. You’re going to meet some amazing people, see some wonderful places and create memories that will stay with you for life. The more prepared you are to tackle the various challenges, the more fun you will have. Also, with all the endorphins you create from all this training, you’ll be smiling from ear to ear! It’s a great way to boost your happy vibes.

- **WWE Fitness Blogs:**

[Getting Fit: How to Design a Pre-trip Fitness Program](https://wildwomenexpeditions.com/getting-fit-for-a-trip-to-design-a-pre-trip-fitness-program/)[ https://wildwomenexpeditions.com/getting-fit-for-a-trip-to-design-a-pre-trip-fitness-program/]( https://wildwomenexpeditions.com/getting-fit-for-a-trip-to-design-a-pre-trip-fitness-program/)

[Getting Fit: Tips on Self-Care](https://wildwomenexpeditions.com/getting-fit-tips-on-self-care/)

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**GENERAL FAQ'S**

 For general Wild Women Expeditions FAQs please click \[[HERE](https://wildwomenexpeditions.com/faq/)\].

- [Post-Booking Frequently Asked Questions](https://member.wildwomenexpeditions.com/knowledge/post-booking-frequently-asked-questions?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [General Questions](https://member.wildwomenexpeditions.com/knowledge/post-booking-frequently-asked-questions?hsLang=en#general-questions)
    - [Dietary Preferences, Concerns & Restrictions](https://member.wildwomenexpeditions.com/knowledge/post-booking-frequently-asked-questions?hsLang=en#dietary-preferences-concerns-restrictions)
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