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