Carson Tang/Erik Madsen
Incredible India Tiger Safaris, Buddha and Landscapes
SUMMARY OF TRIP INFORMATION
Incredible India Tiger Safaris, Buddha and Landscapes
Leader Carson Tang
Co-leader Erik Madsen
India
December 27, 2009 - Januar 17, 2011
Total # of days 22
Hiking
Downhill skiing
Kayaking
Title of trip
Leadership
Location(s)
Dates
Type of trip
check all that apply
Backpacking
Cultural
Road biking
Nordic ski
Mountain biking
Snorkeling
Other – please describe
Max 18
Number of participants
(excluding leaders)
Advertised cost
Airfare range if not included
Do you wish to have your trip
listed online before it is
published in The Outdoors?
Smaller trips and leader
subsidization
Min 14
$ Approx. $5,500
Does it include airfare? Yes
No
($5,650 after 8/31)
$ 1,200
Yes
No If yes, please list the approximate month (max is one year in
advance of trip)
IMMEDIATELY
Is this proposal for a small group trip – i.e., less than 14 participants and 2
leaders or 7 participants and 1 leader? Yes
No
If yes, why is a small group proposed?
If a participant fee increase of more than 15% is proposed, please explain
why?
LEADER AND CO-LEADER INFORMATION
Trip one
Trip two
Trip three
Other related trip experience
Carson Tang
1653 11th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215-6018
carsonoutdoors@earthlink.net
Home 347.689.9090
Work 347.689.9090
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: will renew prior to trip
CPR
BLS
Expiration: will renew prior to trip
Please list the last three longer (5+ day) trips you have led for the AMC including
destination, type of trip, dates and number of participants. Feel free to list additional
trips you have led, particularly if they demonstrate experience related to the trip you
are proposing.
Alaska, Hiking, 16 Days, July 2009, 16 Participants
Canadian Rockies, Hiking, August 2007, 16 Participants
Utah, Hiking, 16 Days, May 2006, 18 Particpants
China, Culture, 18 days, August 2009, 16 Participants
Co-leader name
Erik Madsen
Leader name
Leader address
Leader email
Leader phone
Wilderness first aid training
CPR training
Prior leading experience

To lead a major excursion you must have current CPR and WFA at the time of your trip (or AWFA for all backcountry
trips). If you do not have the required level of certification at the time you submit your proposal or it will expire before
the date of your trip, you will need to make arrangements to recertify in a timely manner.
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Incredible India Tiger Safaris, Buddha and Landscapes
Co-leader address
Co-leader email
Co-leader phone
Wilderness first aid training*
CPR training*
Prior leading experience
Trip one
Trip two
Trip three
Other related trip experience
70 Oak Hill Drive, Bristol, CT, 06010-2438
emadsen2004@yahoo.com
Home 860-314-0125
Work 860-418-6012
WFA
AWFA
WFR
Expiration: 04/2011
CPR
BLS
Expiration: Will renew prior to trip
If you are a new co-leader you must submit an application to be a major excursions
leader or co-leader prior to submitting this application.
Japan, Hiking & Culture, 18 days, September 2009, 12 Participants
China, Culture, 18 days, August 2009, 16 Participants
Bhutan, Trek & Culture, September 2007, 12 Participants
Scouting
Have either of you led this trip
before or traveled to this
area?
Languages
Does either the co-leader or
leader speak the local
language?
Couples
Do the leader and co-leader
have a significant personal
relationship?
Private trips
Do either of you lead trips that
are private - not sponsored by
the AMC?
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below:
Executive summary
Please provide a brief
description of the trip and the
activities planned.
Flight into Delhi. Tour by coach the "Golden Triangle" area of Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra.
Visit the Taj Mahal and safari in Ranthambhore NP. A visit to the stunning temples of
Kajuraho ends the first two weeks. The third week includes 4 tiger safaris in
Bandhavgarh NP followed by a tour of the Ganges at the ghats of Varanasi and the week
ends at Bodhgaya Buddha's place of enlightenment. Both trip options have a return
flight back to Delhi for the flight back to the U.S.
Western style hotel accommodations and jungle lodges arranged by outfitter.
Co-leader: Yes
No
Leader: Yes
No
Not applicable:
Yes
No
If yes, please list who has agreed to be your back-up in case one or
both of you need to drop out. This is required for approval!
Yes
No
If yes, please note that you cannot advertise AMC and private trips
together unless there is a clear distinction between the two in any marketing
materials you send out.
LOGISTICAL DETAILS OF TRIP
Accommodations
Please describe your plan for
accommodation(s)
Meals
Please describe your plan for
providing meals
Permits or permissions
Does the trip require special
permits or permissions?
(required on many U.S.
federal lands and national
parks)
Special equipment
Does the trip require special
equipment?
Special experience
Does the trip require special
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All meals coordinated and provided by outfitter throughout entire trip. Lunches and
dinners will be predominantly Northern Indian cuisine. Breakfasts will be some Indian
and some American possible.
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what you will need to do to obtain them:
If no, please describe the process you went through to find out that they were not
required:
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what type of equipment and how you
will ensure that people know how to use it:
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what type of experience? Also describe
how you will ensure that the participant has this experience?
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skills on the part of the
participant?
Pre-trip activities
Do you plan to get your group
together before the trip for an
activity or social event?
Conservation, education and
recreation
How will this major excursion
meet the mission of the AMC?
www.outdoors.org/about/
mission.cfm
Yes
No
If yes, please describe below what you will do:
Dinner and group get together with those nearby at Indian Restaurant and/or group
conference call or webinar
The trip enlists Naturalists and local guides to share information and answer questions
about the culture, history and indigenous wildlife. Learning will be immersive as we
explore habitats, national parks, architecture, forts, temples, natural environments, and
various landscapes throughout north central India.
TOUR OPERATOR AND GUIDE SERVICE INFORMATION
Will this trip require a tour
operator or guide service
during part, or the entire
trip?
Name of tour operator/guide
service
Tour operator website
Safety record
Please provide information
about their safety record.
Insurance
Do they have liability
insurance?
Emergency response
Please describe the outfitters’
response plan in the case of an
emergency.
Yes
No
Please describe their services. If you are using a tour operator for the entire trip,
please describe why you will be using them rather than doing this trip on your own:
Use of translators, local guides and
Indian Panorama
www.indianpanorama.in
Have not had any incidents on any of our group tours requiring hospitalization.
Liability? Yes
No
Maximum amt: $
Are they willing to list AMC as an
Yes
No
additional insured?
Tour escort will have a mobile phone and coordinate with our local service providers in
each location
RISK ASSESSMENT
Please assess the risks and hazards of your trip. Carefully consider each area of risk and how it may affect your trip.
Devise a plan to prevent each hazard and to respond to it if it becomes necessary. Please be very specific for each section
if applicable.
Trail conditions, river crossings, weather, wildlife (bears, snakes, etc.)
Climate/terrain
Potential hazards
Entry into wildlife areas will be only under the supervision of naturalists on safaris
provided by the government forest department. Other than this there is no access to the
park. Snakes are endemic in India
Response
Local medical centres have anti venom
Political concerns, crime, language translation, terrorism
Foreign Country
Potential hazards
India is politically stable at present. The escorts and guides speak English, so no
translation required. Terrorism is endemic around the world. The region being visited is
not a higher risk than any other country or region
Response
Road conditions, drivers, insurance
Transportation
Potential hazards
Drivers are experienced and familiar with all routes used on this trip. Vehicles are
registered and insured for carriage of tourists
Response
Level of fitness, screening concerns, experience with equipment or activity
Participants
Potential hazards
Moderate level of fitness only required, no long treks or strenuous activities. Safaris will
be conducted using vehicles not on foot
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Response
Other
Potential hazards
Response
Conditions unique to this type of trip
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
Please describe your plans for dealing with emergencies. Use as much detail as possible, and list any special
communications equipment you may need to ensure the safety of your participants. DO NOT LEAVE THIS SECTION
BLANK
Tour Escorts will have a mobile phone for contacting local service providers in each
Emergency communication
Phone contacts, language,
location. They will suggest suitable medical assistance according to the situation. There
documentation, distance from
are Dr's in small towns and fully equipped hospitals are available in Delhi, Jaipur and
emergency services
Agra. The clients would be transported to one of these centres if required and the mode
of transport determined by the situation at that time and the provisions of their personal
travel insurance policy
There will be a first aid kit in the coach
Emergency equipment
What sort of emergency first
aid or communication
equipment (satellite phone,
two-way radios) do you plan
to use, if any?
Airports are available at Delhi, Jaipur and Khajuraho. From any other location the
Evacuation
Please describe your plan for
participants would travel by road to one of these centers.
evacuation from the
backcountry location if
applicable?
Dr's are available in all small towns and fully equipped hospitals are available in Delhi,
Medical care
Please describe the medical
Agra and Jaipur. Our local service providers and hotel managers have all the contact
care available in the area(s)
details for the medical services and hospitals in their location.
where you will be traveling
and list names and telephone
numbers for these facilities.
COST AND BUDGET DETAILS
Foreign currencies
For int’l trips list each foreign
currency, the current $US
dollar exchange rate and what
contingencies you have if that
rate changes. If a tour
operator or agent is being
used, what currency is the
agent to be paid in?
Deposits
What deposits will be required
by airlines, hotels, tour
operators, etc., and when?
Refunds
What is the latest date you can
cancel and still receive a full
refund?
Participant deposit
What are the initial deposit
and your schedule of
Revised October 2009
Tour is quoted in USD based on the current rate of 45Rs = 1USD.
Outfitter will invoice in USD
At the time of sending the naming list and final confirmation that the trip will be
operating we confirm the hotel rooms and invoice for 30% of the total amount.
The balance 70% payment is due 60 days before the arrival date
Cancellations to outfitter received more than 60 days prior to the arrival date will be fully
refunded, less any cancellation fees charged by the airlines. Cancellation to outfitter from
60-30 days prior to tour starting 20% cancellation fee. Less than 30 days prior to tour
starting 80% cancellation fee.
$2,800 deposit due with application. Balance due by 9/30/10
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payments?
Cancellation policy
What will your cancellation
policy be for the participants?
Minimum numbers
Will you still run the trip if you
do not get the minimum
number?
Reference web links:
MEC Home Page:
Forms:
Deadlines:
E-Mail Addresses:
Club House:
MEC Chair:
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Upon deposit to bank of Participant's deposit, participant is subject to ME Cancellation
and Refund policy
Yes
No
If yes, please describe conditions:
http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/
http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/application/
http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/listings
cyout@outdoors.org
mecchair@amcboston.org
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