Our 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 intended to be a partial packing list to suit every journey.

What you bring will vary according to your chosen trip style, the countries you're visiting, the time of year and the weather when you travel. 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 (i.e.. for trips with included flights) or size (i.e.. for trips using safari vehicles) restrictions for your luggage. Some packing guides for our most popular destinations are also listed at the bottom of this page.

Please get in touch with our customer service team if you have any questions about what to pack.

Travel documents

  • Passport

  • Visas if required

  • Travel insurance policy

  • 24-hour emergency travel insurance contact and policy number

  • Flight e-tickets

  • Your travel itinerary

  • Photocopies of important documents

  • A printout 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 most of our trips, you are expected to carry your luggage. Most travellers use a small, wheeled suitcase. However, the most suitable luggage type 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 and 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 phrasebook

  • 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 the trip. For longer trips, we recommend you choose clothing that is easy to wash and fast drying.

  • Sun hat

  • Windproof jacket

  • Long-/short-sleeved shirts

  • Jeans/trousers/shorts/skirts

  • Socks/underwear

  • Flip-flops

  • Sleepwear

Cold weather

  • Thermal underwear or base layers

  • Warm hat

  • Gloves

  • Hand warmers 

  • Waterproof boots

  • Warm socks

  • Scarf

Swimming

  • Swimwear

  • Beach towel

  • Reef shoes

  • Reef-safe sunscreen

Wet weather

  • Raincoat/waterproof jacket

  • Umbrella

  • Waterproof bags for rain protection

  • Waterproof trousers

Walking or hiking

  • Walking/trekking shoes

  • Trekking/leech socks

  • Hiking poles/walking sticks

Camping

  • Inner sleep sheet

  • Travel pillow

  • Camping mattress

  • Sleeping bag

  • Head torch/lamp