Pre-Trip Information
- Ask your tour operator for detailed information about your tour, including destinations, travel times, accommodation details, etc.
- This information should also contain a list of do’s and don’ts for places of cultural or natural sensitivity
Accommodations
- Ensure that your doors and windows can be secured from inside the room
- In case of solo female travellers, request rooms or floors that are women-only
Transportation
- Share your location, vehicle details, and driver details with your tour operator and a friend
- Ensure that your vehicle doors can be locked from the inside
- Keep a rough idea of your route through a navigation app
Guides and Staff
- Find out from your guides about do’s and don’ts in areas of cultural and natural sensitivity
- Clearly communicate if you are uncomfortable with photos being taken and/or any physical contact
- Dress appropriately according to your destination’s requirements, especially in places of worship
- Communicate your preferred titles and pronouns with your guides and avoid any overly familiar language if you feel uncomfortable
Emergency Contacts
- Ensure that your tour operator provides you with a list of emergency numbers
- This should include medical and police numbers, as well as an emergency contact from the operator’s side
- Share details of any emergency contact who should be contacted in case of any legal or medical emergencies
Group Dynamics
- Consider travelling in small groups to ensure better guide supervision
- Consider travelling in a mixed-gender group to prevent issues of harassment or discomfort
Health and Wellness
- Always carry your medication
- Make the tour operator and guides aware of any medical conditions, allergies, etc.
- In case of any mental health issues, communicate information about stressors to your tour operator and guides
Legal Awareness
- Find out about local laws and regulations in the destinations you are visiting
- This will help you avoid unknowingly committing any legal infractions
- Ask your tour operator about laws that will help protect your rights as a tourist
Feedback
Communicate all positive and negative feedback with your tour operator. This will help improve future experiences
