Travel Insurance

• Protect yourself and your investment by purchasing travel insurance. Insurance can help if you have medical expenses while abroad, trip delays, lost luggage, and more. For more information, visit our insurance page. 

Visas and Passports

• You will receive visa information from the tour operator after booking. 
• It is recommended you get the required visa(s) as soon as possible, as some have time restrictions.
• Bring a copy of your passport. If your passport gets lost or stolen, having a copy can help you either get home or obtain a new passport from the local embassy. 

Vaccines

• Vaccine information can be found in documents from the tour operator or on the CDC website.

Currency and Banking

• The preferred currency should be included in the pre-trip information you receive from the tour operator. 
• Exchanging in-country will get the best exchange rate. ATMs are common and can often be found at the airport before you transfer to your hotel. 
• Credit cards are widely accepted, but local currency may be needed for small shops and markets.
• While most don’t require it, it’s always smart to inform your bank and your credit card companies that you will be traveling out of the country.  

Clothing

• It is always best to dress in layers.
• Our tours are often casual and do not require evening attire or a jacket for men. 
• Some tours have recommended attire (such as safari). If so, the tour operator will provide recommendations in their documents.
• The tour director can let you know which hotels have laundry service if you need to launder clothes while on tour.

Plug Adaptors

• Many foreign countries require adaptors to plug in electronics.
• Not all countries use the same adaptors. Research what sort of plugs the country you are going to has before purchasing.