Guinea Tours & Holidays

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.

Mobile 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.

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 Cash can be withdrawn from a bank using your card.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.

Intrepid takes the health and safety of its travellers seriously and takes every measure to ensure that trips are safe, fun and enjoyable for everyone. We recommend that all travellers check with their government or national travel advisory organisation for the latest information before departure:

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.

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