Guinea Bissau Tours & Vacations

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.

GUINEA-BISSAU::
Australia: Yes - in advance
Belgium: Yes - in advance
Canada: Yes - in advance
Germany: Yes - in advance
Ireland: Yes - in advance
Netherlands: Yes - in advance
New Zealand: Yes - in advance
South Africa: Yes - in advance
Switzerland: Yes - in advance
United Kingdom: Yes - in advance
USA: Yes - in advance
Visas for Guinea-Bissau will be obtained en route in Senegal.Alternatively if your trip is travelling in the other direction your visa will be obtained in Guinea.

Tipping isn’t common in Guinea-Bissau. However if you feel you have received excellent service, consider rounding up the bill.

Internet access is very limited in Guinea-Bissau.

Cell phone coverage can be inconsistent, even in major towns. Ensure you have global roaming activated with your carrier if you wish to use your phone.

Guinea-Bissau’s toilets may be basic. Be prepared for squat toilets, even in major centres.

Bottle of soft drink = 700 CFA
Beer in a bar or restaurant = 500 CFA
Simple lunch = 2,000 CFA
Three-course meal = 8,000 CFA
Short taxi ride = 500 CFA

Tap water isn’t safe to drink in Guinea-Bissau. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Instead, bring water purification tablets or ask your leader where filtered water can be found.

Credit cards are rarely accepted in Guinea-Bissau.

ATMs are very rarely available. Cash can be withdrawn from a bank using your card.

• 1 Jan New Year's Day
• 20 Jan Heroes' Day
• 8 Mar International Women's Day
• 1 May Labour Day
• 25 Jun Korité / End of Ramadan
• 3 Aug Pidjiguiti Day 
• 1 Sep Tabaski / Feast of Sacrifice
• 24 Sep National Day
• 14 Nov Readjustment Movement Day
• 25 Dec Christmas Day

See a current list of public holidays in Guinea-Bissau.

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

From Australia?

Go to: Smart Traveller

From Canada?

Go to: Canada Travel Information

From the UK?

Go to: UK Foreign Travel Advice

From New Zealand?

Go to: Safe Travel

From the US?

Go to: US Department of State

The World Health Organisation also provides useful health information.