Travel Resources

Travel Resources: Many questions arise when preparing for the trip of a lifetime. We've organized some useful links to help you find the information you need before you go. Please also feel free to contact the office at 1.800.939.9839.
International Travel and Passport Information: You will need a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining before expiration for all of our international trips. This should be carried on your person while traveling. Make sure that you also have two photocopies of the opening page (with your picture) in case your passport is lost and we need to replace it. We also recommend registering your trip with the U.S. Embassy in your destination country.

Countries we travel to that require a Visa are: India, Bhutan and Tanzania. For Bhutan participants, The Road Less Traveled office will handle all of your VISA application forms.

U.S. Department of State - Passport Information
www.travel.state.gov/passport

Indian Embassy - Visa Information
www.indianembassy.org

Tanzanian Embassy - Visa Information
www.tanzaniaembassy-us.org

U.S. Department of State
The US State Department site with current travel warnings, public announcements, and consular information sheets.
travel.state.gov

The World Factbook
The World Factbook is a great resource maintained by the CIA, including information on politics, economy, climate, etc.
www.cia.gov

World Time Server
What time is it in Windhoek, Namibia? Find out the exact time anywhere The Road Less Traveled visits.
www.worldtimeserver.com

Country Watch
Country Watch provides up-to-date news for all of the countries The Road Less Traveled visits.
www.countrywatch.com
Travel Insurance: RLT does not endorse any one insurance provider. We give you the option to choose your own travel insurance provider. Participants may opt to use Travel Insurance Select, a reputable company we have been working with for many years.
Travel Insurance Select
1.800.937.1387
www.travelinsure.com
Where to Buy Gear: There are many places to purchase your gear and clothing for your trip including traditional stores and online shops. It is easy to buy clothing and accessories online, but if you are buying boots and a backpack we recommend that you go to a store to get an exact fit. Scroll down for a list of reputable outfitters.
REI
1.800.426.4840
www.rei.com
Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)
1.888.463.6367
www.ems.com
Patagonia
1.800.638.6464
www.patagonia.com
Moosejaw Mountaineering
1.877.666.7352
www.moosejaw.com
Marmot
1.888.357.3262
www.marmot.com
On-Line Discount Outfitters
www.sierratradingpost.com
www.backcountry.com
www.campmor.com
www.reioutlet.com
Travel Arrangements: You are welcome to reserve your flights personally or through your own agent, but please contact the office before booking any airfares. Several programs have group flights with seats reserved for our group.
Flight Delay Information
To check if there are delays at a domestic airport, use this helpful map on the Federal Aviation Administration's web site.
Money Matters: The tuition price includes just about everything: all meals (except for travel days), transportation (excluding air fare), laundry and shower facilities, all gear, all admissions, tolls, guide fees, special events and private tours. We recommend that you bring up to $300 spending money for a phone card, souvenirs, cultural items, gifts, postcards, and personal items. Money should be brought in U.S. dollars, credit card, debit card, Visa Buxx or an American Express Travelers Cheque Card.

Visa Buxx
1.866.354.9302
www.visabuxx.com

American Express Travelers Cheque Card
1.888.412.6945
www.americanexpress.com

AAA Prepaid Cards
1.866.866.8140
www.aaa.com/prepaidcards

Currency Converter
www.xe.com

Visa ATMs
Visa Card ATM locations worldwide.

MasterCard / Cirrus ATMs
MasterCard and Cirrus ATM locations worldwide.
News and Weather: CNN World News
hcnn.com

BBC World News
news.bbc.co.uk

The Weather Channel
weather.com
International Travelers' Health: Make an appointment three months before travel to see your family physician as well as a health travel specialist. This is necessary to allow four to six weeks before travel for certain vaccinations to take effect. Inform the physician of your destination and your itinerary.
We recommend that you monitor health updates through the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) at www.cdc.gov or by phone at 1.800.232.4636 (800-CDC-INFO).
Another source for information about international health issues is the World Health Organization. You can visit their website at: www.who.int.