Planning
- Choose dates and a departure point before comparing trips. Include the time and cost of reaching the meeting point.
- Read the day-by-day itinerary and ask about any activity you are unsure you can complete.
- Leave room in your plans for travel delays, and check the trip’s change and cancellation terms.
Packing
- Use the organiser’s packing list as your starting point, then check luggage limits.
- Keep your booking confirmation, identification and organiser contact accessible.
- Choose footwear and layers for the activities in the itinerary. Ask the organiser about specialist equipment before buying or packing it.
Budget
- Compare total costs, including transport to the departure point and items excluded from the trip price.
- Check whether meals, entry fees, accommodation arrangements and equipment are included.
- Keep a record of payments and the terms that applied when you booked.
On the road
- Share your itinerary and contact details with someone you trust.
- Follow your guide’s instructions and local rules, and ask before photographing people.
- Take your rubbish with you, respect shared spaces and let your organiser know if you need help.