Travel Alerts

Widespread unseasonal rainfall is expected over the coming days in the West Kimberley & Fitzroy River region (including Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Bell Gorge & Purnululu NP) with the potential for localised flooding and road access issues. Our local operations team is closely monitoring local weather conditions and have contingency plans in place including alternative routes should access to destinations on our itineraries be affected. There are no cancellations to current or upcoming trips at this time. Travellers should be prepared for some rerouting as we continue to monitor the impact of the weather, with any changes to be communicated to travellers by their tour leader on the ground.

India had issued air strikes on in Pakistan-administered Kashmir in response to a recent terror attack in the region. Following the strikes a ceasefire is now in place.

Intrepid does not travel to Jammu & Kashmir and has no staff or customers in the affected region. 

All Airports that were temporarily closed during the conflict have now reopened.

PAKISTAN

All future departures are currently running as scheduled. The current security situation has resulted in the closure of the Atari-Wagah border crossing between India & Pakistan. Customers booked to travel on Pakistan Expedition (HQSP) that includes a visit to the border ceremony will participate in an alternative activity if the border remains closed.

INDIA

All future departures are currently running as scheduled. 

Any travellers requiring immediate assistance on ground should contact our 24-hour emergency numbers:

India - Available for phone call or WhatsApp call on +91 999 900 5019

Pakistan - Available for phone call or WhatsApp call on +92 311 5212996 and +92 320 8700800

Recent heavy rain has led to flooding in the Hunter region and mid-north coast of New South Wales. All our travellers and staff are safe and accounted for. All our trips between Sydney and Brisbane are continuing to operate, with some diversions to avoid affected areas and plans in place for alternative national park visits in case of closures. All other aspects of the itineraries are anticipated to proceed as planned, with any updates to be provided on ground to travellers by their tour leader.

The government in Colombia has announced a vaccination requirement for Yellow Fever in response to reports of increased cases in Colombia and neighbouring countries.

An International Certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) may be required for entry to Colombia.

Certificates are valid starting 10 days after the vaccination date, so you must receive your vaccination at least 10 days before entering Colombia.

It is unclear how strictly this requirement will be applied, but the Certificate may be requested when boarding any mode of transport to Colombia (air, land or sea) as well as entry into the country’s National Park areas.

The government has confirmed that there are no other travel restrictions in place in response to the Yellow Fever outbreaks and all regions of Colombia remain fully open to tourism. All our tours in Colombia are continuing to operate as normal.

If you are currently travelling in South America with Intrepid and this requirement affects you, please reach out to your Intrepid tour leader for assistance.

The Ministry of Tourism in Ecuador this week announced a new vaccination requirement for Yellow Fever in response to reports of current outbreaks in neighbouring countries.

From 12th May 2025 an International Certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) will be required for entry to Ecuador for the following travellers:

·       Travellers of any nationality who have stayed more than 10 days in Brazil, Peru, Colombia or Bolivia

·       Nationals of Brazil, Peru, Colombia or Bolivia

Individuals over 60 years of age are exempt from this requirement.

Certificates are valid starting 10 days after the vaccination date, so you must receive your vaccination at least 10 days before entering Ecuador.

It is unclear how strictly this requirement will be applied, but it is likely that the Certificate will be requested when boarding any mode of transport to Ecuador (air, land or sea) as well as at the country’s ports of entry.

The Ministry of Tourism has confirmed that there are no other travel restrictions in place in response to the Yellow Fever outbreaks and all regions of Ecuador remain fully open to tourism. All our tours in Ecuador are continuing to operate as normal.

If you are currently travelling in Brazil, Peru, Colombia or Bolivia with Intrepid and this requirement affects you, please reach out to your Intrepid tour leader for assistance.