Guinea Tours & Vacations

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travelers 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 travelers 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:

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


Most nationalities require a visa for Guinea. We recommend that you check with your respective embassy, consulate or visa agency for the latest information.


It is recommended that you obtain this visa in advance.


IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are on an trip that continues to Accra, you must obtain a double entry visa to Guinea.

While tipping isn’t necessary in Guinea, it’s common to tip hotel staff. A service charge is usually included in restaurant bills.

Internet is available in Conarky, as well as other large towns. Speed and prices vary.

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

Bottle of soft drink = 9,000 GNF

Beer in a bar or restaurant = 7,000 GNF

Simple lunch = 15,000 GNF

Three-course meal = 150,000 GNF

Tap water isn’t safe to drink in Guinea. 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.

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 Cash can be withdrawn from a bank using your card.

• 1 Jan New Year's Day
• 3 Apr Second Republic Day
• 17 Apr Easter Monday
• 1 May Labour Day
• 25 May Africa Day
• 22 Jun Lialat-ul-Qadar
• 25 Jun Korité / End of Ramadan
• 15 Aug Assumption Day
• 1 Sep Tabaski / Feast of Sacrifice
• 2 Oct Independence Day
• 1 Nov All Saints' Day
• 30 Nov The Prophet's Birthday
• 25 Dec Christmas Day

See a current list of public holidays in Guinea.

From Australia?

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

From Canada?

Go to: https://travel.gc.ca/

From the UK?

Go to: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

From New Zealand?

Go to: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/

From the US?

Go to: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html

The World Health Organisation also provides useful health information.

Absolutely. All passengers traveling 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