Step 1: Research
The Buyz123 guide
Read how this guide can assist your decision-making and ensure that you consider all your options before making a choice.
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What is available on the market?
Research the various types of wilderness vacations that are available on the market and what features you need to know about before you decide.
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- Type - safari, studying local ecology
- Activities - canoeing, trekking, swimming, climbing
- Lodging - camp, hostels, hotels, cabins
- Location - national parks, mountain trails
Is it suited to me?
Ask yourself these key questions to make sure that your wilderness vacation is the “perfect fit” for you.
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- What specific activities do I want to participate in?
- How far from home will I go? What sites do I particularly want to see?
- What do I want to do in addition to my wilderness trek?
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Step 1: Evaluation
Once you know what's available - it's time to narrow down the options
Look at how well each particular wilderness vacation meets your particular needs and eliminate the ones that don't suit you.
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- Experience level - DIY or hiring a guide
- Ecosystem of the location
- Equipment - rent or buy
- Safety issues
My features list
Use this list to get a quick and effective overview of the wilderness vacation and to ensure that it has all the features that are most important to you.
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Comparing wilderness vacations to one another
Consider these questions to help you make that final choice.
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- Which wilderness vacation is the best value for money?
- Which has the best location?
- Which wilderness vacation suits my needs the best?
- Which do I like the best?
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Step 1: Purchase
I want to buy it - but how?
The different ways you can buy wilderness vacations and the pros and cons of each method.
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- Internet, over the phone, travel agents, airlines, hotels
- Choosing a seller - questions to ask
- Booking
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