Intrepid's ultimate packing list

Due to the diversity and breadth of our trips, our ultimate packing list should be used as a guide only and is not intended to be a complete packing list to suit every trip.

What you bring will vary according to the trip style you’ve chosen, the countries you’re visiting and the time of year and the weather when you’re travelling. Please check the Essential Trip Information of your chosen trip, which will detail any specific requirements for your trip and is tailored to suit your needs. It will also cover the type and size of luggage that can be taken, as for some trips there may be certain weight (ie. for trips with included flights) or size (ie. for trips using safari vehicles) restrictions for your luggage. Some packing guides for some of our most popular destinations are also listed at the bottom of this page.

If you have any questions about what to pack, please get in touch with our customer service team.

Travel documents

Passport
Visas if required
Travel insurance policy
24 hr emergency travel insurance contact and policy number
Flight e-tickets
Your travel itinerary
Photocopies of important documents
A print out of your trip's Essential Trip Information
Spare passport photos
Youth/student/seniors cards for travel discounts
International driving licence if needed
Diving licence if needed
Cash/credit cards
$500 USD contingency fund in cash
Money belt or pouch

Luggage

On the vast majority of our trips you are expected to carry your own luggage. Most travellers use a small, wheeled suitcase although the type of luggage most suitable will vary depending on your trip and destination. Please refer to the packing section of your Essential Trip Information for any specific luggage requirements. You will also need a daypack/bag to use during the day.

Main luggage
Daypack
Padlocks & keys

Personal items

First aid kit
Personal medication/prescriptions
Glasses & sunglasses
Contact lenses and solution
Sunscreen
Lip balm
Insect repellent
Antihistamine/insect bite cream
Antibacterial gel/wipes
Motion sickness tablets
Travel vaccination certificates
Aspirin and/or paracetamol
Rehydration powder
Anti-diarrhoea pills
Toiletries
Travel hair dryer
Shaving equipment
Small travel towel
Small sewing kit and safety pins
Consult your doctor for detailed advice on any medications

Travel accessories

Electrical adapter for the country you are travelling to
Camera and equipment
Spare batteries/charger
Local language phrase book
Phone
Portable games/playing cards
Something to read
Water bottle
Pen/paper/diary
Travel pillow
Cloth/reusable shopping bags
Torch/flashlight
Water purification method
Photos or postcards of your home country/family/pets to share with locals
Binoculars
DVT socks

Clothing

Please check your Essential Trip Information for details on appropriate clothing for your itinerary and destination. On some trips access to laundries may be limited so you may need to plan to hand wash your own clothes while on trip. For longer trips we recommend you choose clothing that is easy to wash and fast drying.