Travel alerts

GEORGIA

Large-scale rallies continue to take place in Tbilisi in response to the "On Transparency of Foreign Influence” law being discussed in parliament. Crowds typically increase in the evening and usually take place on Shota Rustaveli Avenue but can begin or end at different locations around the city, disrupting traffic. Hotels, restaurants, shops and other facilities used by residents or visitors are not affected, and all our tours in Georgia are continuing as scheduled. Travellers are advised to exercise caution around large groups and avoid all demonstrations.

VANUATU
Air Vanuatu has entered voluntary liquidation and suspended all international flights to and from Vanuatu. Travellers who are affected by these cancellations should contact the airline, your flight booking agent or insurance company about rescheduling flights. Alternative carriers to Vanuatu include Virgin and Fiji Airways, with Jetstar and Qantas also discussing adding routes to Port Vila.

Air Vanuatu domestic flight operations are currently still grounded. As our itineraries are designed to use Air Vanuatu flights between islands (from Efate to Tanna and Pentecost) and with no alternative transport options available, June departures have been cancelled and all affected customers will be contacted. This affects the following trips: 

• Vanuatu Expedition (TESV240608) 

• Vanuatu Expedition: Land Diving Festival (TESL240614) 

• Vanuatu Expedition & Land Diving Festival (TESLC240608) 

We are hopeful that a solution for domestic flight operations will be found in the coming weeks and that our departures from July onwards will be able to operate. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Landslides caused by heavy rain have buried a number of mountain villages in Enga Province, Papua New Guinea. Intrepid does not have any groups currently in Papua New Guinea or any trips that visit Enga Province. 

NEW CALEDONIA
Noumea International Airport is currently closed following industrial action and civil unrest ahead of a vote on constitutional amendment. We currently have no groups in New Caledonia. Due to the uncertainty of when flights will resume and the ongoing unrest in Noumea we have cancelled New Caledonia Adventure (TESN240519) and have contacted affected customers. The next departure to New Caledonia is scheduled for 14th July 2024. We will continue monitoring the situation and provide further updates as they become available