Tour Packing List
Clothing
Your clothing should be lightweight, breathable, hand-washable, and quick-drying, preferably moisture-wicking and non-cotton.
- Long pants
- Shorts
- Short-sleeved shirts
- Long-sleeved shirts
- Undergarments
- Sweater, jacket, windbreaker
- Rain jacket and/ or rain poncho
- Sun hat with brim and chin strap
- Bandana (for dust, washing, etc.)
- Belt
- Pajamas
- Swimsuit
Footwear
Your daily activities may get your shoes dirty or muddy. Streets can be uneven. Light sandals are not good for daily tours and hikes, but they are nice for relaxing at your hotel.
- Sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, closed toe, preferably waterproof
- Tennis shoes, sandals, dressy shoes, and/or flip flops
- Comfortable, breathable socks
Baggage
- Suitcase or duffel (check weight restrictions for internal flights)
- Day pack for daily activities and easy access (rain cover is nice)
- Packing cubes, compression bags, stuff sacks, ziplocs for organizing
- Money belt, security pouch, document organizer
Electronics
- Headlamp or flashlight, extra batteries
- Camera, video camera, GoPro, lenses, memory disks, batteries, charger/power cord (remember to change the date/time on cameras)
- Tripod/selfie-stick
- Cell phone, power cord, battery backup, headphones
- Electricity converter/adapter
Toiletries
- Soap
- Shampoo, conditioner, hair gel
- Hairbrush, comb, mirror, hair ties
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
- Deodorant
- Moist towelettes (hand-wipes)
- Hand sanitizer
- Lotion
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm with sunscreen
- Small towel/washcloth
- Facial tissue
- Shaving supplies
- Nail clippers, nail file, nail brush
- Insect repellent
- Q-tips
- Sewing kit
- Cosmetics/Feminine products
First Aid
You really only need one first aid kit in your travel group, so coordinate with your travel companions.
- Prescription drugs
- First-aid Kit (Band-aids, Disinfectant)
- Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, Aspirin
- Throat lozenges
- Antihistamines
- Diarrhea medicine (Imodium AD or similar)
Documents
- Passport (make sure it is valid 6 months after your trip)
- Visas for all countries as necessary
- Airline tickets, e-tickets (make sure name on ticket matches name on passport)
- Copy of AWR travel itinerary
- Medical insurance card, Travel insurance info
- Document organizer
- Make copies of passport, visas, drivers license, airline tickets/schedule, travel itinerary, credit cards (front and back), frequent flyer numbers, travel insurance, and emergency contact information. Leave a copy with someone at home and put a copy in a travel companion’s luggage and email them to yourself (or store in Cloud).
Other
- Sunglasses, strap
- Eyeglasses, contacts/case/solution
- Binoculars
- Pocket knife
- Notebook, lots of pens
- Books, playing cards, games, crossword puzzles
- Energy bars, hard candy, snacks, and comfort foods
- Cash, credit cards (including some small bills, U.S. dollars must be newer with no tears)
- Guide books, maps, language books
- Small umbrella
- Salt, pepper for bland food, flavoring for coffee
- Gifts for guides
- Water bottles and/or Camelbak
Packing for the flight
- Passport, flight e-tickets, AWR travel itinerary
- Books, magazines, e-reader, cards, games
- Cell phone, headphones
- Snacks
- Water bottle (empty through security)
- U-shaped neck pillow
- Eye shades, ear plugs
- Kleenex, wet wipes
- Melatonin or other sleep aid