Moldova Tours & Holidays

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

Travellers from Europe, North America, Japan, Australia and New Zealand do not need a visa to visit Moldova. A 90-day stay within a 6-month period is permitted. Citizens of other countries must either obtain a visa in the nearest Moldovan embassy, at the airport, or at some land border crossings with Romania.

Service charges are not usually included on a bill. Consider adding a 5-10% tip.

WiFi is fast and widespread in hotels and restaurants in the capital Chişinău and other big cities. 4G mobile internet is also available in most urban centres.

Mobile coverage is good across the country, but roaming rates can be high. It’s simple and low-cost to purchase a local SIM card.

Moldova has Western-style flushable toilets.

• Bottle of wine = 100 MDL (Moldovan Leu) (approx. USD 5)
• Meal for two in mid-range restaurant = 445 MDL (approx. USD 22)
• Museum entry = 20 MDL (approx. USD 1)
• Stuffed pastries = 53 MDL (approx. USD 2.5)

Water is safe to drink in Chişinău, but in more rural areas consider sticking with filtered water. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water.

Credit cards are widely accepted in urban centres, less so in more rural parts. It is best to have a reserve of cash.

There are ATMs in Chişinău, but they are not always reliable. 

Absolutely. All passengers travelling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. Your travel insurance details will be recorded by your leader on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

For more information on insurance, please go to: Travel Insurance

• 1 Jan New Year's Day
• 7 Jan Orthodox Christmas
• 8 Jan Orthodox Christmas Holiday
• 8 Mar International Women's Day
• 16 Apr Orthodox Easter
• 17 Apr Orthodox Easter Monday
• 24 Apr Memorial/Parents' Day
• 1 May International Solidarity Day of Workers
• 8 May Public Holiday (workday move to 10 June Sat)
• 9 May Victory Day
• 1 Jun International Children's Day
• 27 Aug Independence Day
• 31 Aug National Language Day
• 25 Dec Western Christmas

Please note these dates are for 2017. For a current list of public holidays in Moldova go to: http://www.worldtravelguide.net/moldova/public-holidays

Intrepid takes the health and safety of its travellers seriously, and takes every measure to ensure that trips are safe, fun and enjoyable for everyone. We recommend that all travellers check with their government or national travel advisory organisation for the latest information before departure:

From Australia?

Go to: http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/

From Canada?

Go to: https://travel.gc.ca/

From the UK?

Go to: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/

From New Zealand?

Go to: http://www.safetravel.govt.nz/

From the US?

Go to: http://travel.state.gov/

The World Health Organisation also provides useful health information.