What do you think is the most visited attraction in Europe? The Colosseum? The Eiffel Tower? Disneyland Paris? All of these are close guesses, but it’s actually the Louvre in Paris! It saw a record 10.2 million visitors in 2018, while Disneyland Paris gets close to 10 million, the Eiffel Tower sees around 7 million, and the Colosseum gets 6 million. It’s wonderful to know there are so many art fans flocking to see some of the world’s most iconic artworks in the Louvre. Perhaps this is the reason behind Mona Lisa’s coy smile…?
Although there are more than 3,000 types of mosquitoes in the world, Iceland doesn’t have any at all. Amazingly, Iceland is believed to be completely clear of any mosquitoes, thanks to the cold temperatures and lack of shallow ponds that mosquitoes love. So if you’re prone to mosquito bites, you better head to Iceland!
One of the most random facts about Europe is that if you live in the Commonwealth, you can get a letter from the Queen of England! If you celebrate your 100th and 105th birthday and every year after, or your 60th, 65th, 70th anniversaries and every year after, you’ll get a congratulatory card from Queen Elizabeth herself.
You’ve probably heard about Belgian chocolate. It’s famed as some of the best chocolate in the world, and travellers obviously know it, as Brussels Airport sells more of the sweet stuff than anywhere else on earth. Over 800 tonnes of chocolate is sold every year at the airport, and we know we can’t resist picking up a box or two on our way through Brussels!
Looking for impressive churches? It’s got to be St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, in Rome. Standing at 222 metres long, 152 metres wide, 137 metres tall, and with a capacity for 60,000 people, this is not only the largest church in Europe but the whole world. Seems fitting that the church is in Vatican City, the home of the Pope.
Founded in 935 by Viking kings Gorm the Old and Harald Bluetooth, the Danish Monarchy has been ruling Denmark for over 1,000 years. From Gorm the Old to the current Queen Margrethe II, this royal family is the oldest in all of Europe.The views from the top are worth climbing to an altitude of 12,500 ft.
Get a chance to camp around frozen Juda ka Talab where was once a place for meditation of Lord Shiva
Sankri is one of the quaint natives of Uttarakhand. The hamlet serves as the base camp for multiple Himalayan treks in Uttarakhand.
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Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by the representative and transferred to hotel.
On reaching the hotel, complete check-in formalities and relax. Enjoy a remaining day at leisure in the city.
You can explore the city streets, relish the amazing food, and experience the nightlife of Paris before returning to the hotel for your overnight stay.
Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast and get going to explore the most famous Louvre Museum.
It is not only one of the famous landmarks in Paris but also happens to be the largest art museum in the world.
Later in the day, move on to exploring the iconic Eiffel Tower and make sure you do not miss out on admiring the glittering beauty when the Tower is all lit up in the evening.
Also, for those who’d like to explore the romantic side of the city, can also choose to enjoy on the Seine River Cruise in the evening, and end the day perfectly with the Night Illumination Tour before heading back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
On the third day, relish a delicious breakfast and gear up for a fun-filled day at the adventurous Disneyland.
Treat yourself to endless fun, thrilling rides, amazing performances, and delectable cuisines on the best day of your Paris tour itinerary.
Enjoy an adventure-packed day in this amazing theme park and return to the hotel with loads of fun memories.
Bid a warm farewell to the city of love and post breakfast, head towards Brussels - the capital city of Belgium.
On reaching the city, check-in to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
You can go sightseeing on your own and visit attractions like Grand Palace and the marvelous cityscape and your stay at the hotel.
Post a scrumptious European breakfast, get going to explore the marvelous theme park called Mini Europe.
Featuring about 350 historical monuments get to witness the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the iconic Big Ben, Mount Vesuvius, and miniatures of many more renowned landmarks.
Post that, you will have the whole day to yourselves at leisure.
Be it mingling with the streets of Brussels, relishing some local cuisines, gulping down some traditional beer, or indulging in the vibrant nightlife of Brussels, make the most of your leisure day.
You can visit Flower Carpet show or seek blessings at the Cathedral of St. Michael. Later, return to the hotel for a peaceful sleep.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Amsterdam by train. Evening at leisure.
After breakfast proceed to departure point on own to begin your first day in the “city of canals” with a Hop on/off tour of Amsterdam.
Your ticket also includes a canal cruise. Sailing through the old town, you will pass by wonderful old buildings, canal houses and bridges.
Spend the afternoon at leisure wandering around, what is widely regarded, as one of the most “colorful cities of the world”.
You could visit the Anne Frank Museum, the former hiding place where she wrote her famous diary or simply spend the afternoon shopping.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Enjoy your breakfast and proceed to check-out from the hotel.
Later on, you will be transferred from the hotel to the Amsterdam airport to embark on a safe journey back home.
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Minimum 50-55 litres Rucksack with cover.
1 small Day pack.
Good trekking shoes that are oaky, so that you can have a comfortable grip ( strongly recommended).
Layered clothes, as when the weather changes in the mountain you can put on layers or take it off as per your comfortability.
1 Trekking Pole, to maintain stability and balance.
1 stainless steel lunch box with Airtight Lid, a stainless steel mug & a stainless steel spoon.
At Least 2 full sleeve t-shirts must be dry fit (Big No for cotton t-shirt)
2 trek pants must be dry fit with zippered pockets, so you can put your mobile, hanky or snacks (Big No for Jeans)
1 pair of Thermal wear.
1 Padded jacket or down jacket.
2 sweaters or fleece jackets.
1 rain jacket and 1 rain pant. (If you don’t have a rucksack cover then you can carry a poncho instead of a rain jacket. )
4 pairs of sport socks must be dry fit.
1 pair of woolen socks to keep your feet warm.
1 pair of synthetic hand gloves (For easy grip over anything or to keep yourself warm).
1 sun cap or hat, so it can provide you protection from sunstroke, headache, and dehydration.
1 woolen head cap/ balaclava, so that it can protect your ears from cold sensitivity.
1 woolen neck warmer or scarf to keep your neck warm.
Under garments according to your comfort but shouldn't be too many.
Sunscreen.
Toiletries like small size toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, moisturizer along with Toilet roll (As you’ll not be able to have a bath on trek so don't need to overload it with shampoos & other stuff.
1 pair of Gaiters (you can take in rent from our base camp)
2 water bottle (1 litre each)
Sunglasses with UV Protection, so that it can provide you protection from harmful UV rays or snow blindness (If you wear specs, then you can get oversized glasses which you can wear over your regular specs).
1 Headlamp, so that your hands can get free to do other things
Photo Id
Disclaimer and Medical Certificate duly filled.
03 nights’ accommodation in Paris with breakfast
02 nights’ accommodation in Brussels with breakfast
02 nights’ accommodation in Amsterdam with breakfast
1 Day Hop on Hop off bus pass with cruise in Paris
Entry to Louvre Museum
Entry to Eiffel Tower
Disneyland 1Park ticket with Shuttle transfer
Entry to Mini Europe, Brussels
1 Day Hop on Hop off bus pass with canal cruise in Amsterdam
One way airport transfer in Paris and Amsterdam
Knowledgeable Backpacking Leader throughout the trip.
Note : Backpacking Leader will be allotted only if there will be more than 10 travellers.
International flights
Insurance: All types
Schengen VISA
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section
We in Barefoot Trekians believe that if you are fit nothing will be difficult for you.
No cancellations will be taken over the Call or WhatsApp message. Please forward the confirmation email that you have received at the time of booking to cancellations@barefootrekians.com regarding the cancellation. The Booking Amount is non-refundable. All backpacking costs are based on rates (including foreign exchange rates) known at the time of printing and expected to be in effect at the time of departure. The current price will be confirmed at the time of booking. Tickets and other documents will be sent across after receiving the initial payment.
