Here is a snapshot of the measures that are now in place on our trips.

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  PRE-TRIP

   

  •  To participate on a tour we require that you are fully vaccinated before you travel.

  •  If you are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19 once you are on a tour you will be tested and if positive you will be excluded from the tour and medical assistance will be sought if required.

  •  Guides, crew, other travellers and/or hotel staff will usually be vaccinated but we cannot guarantee this is the case for everyone you encounter during your travels. Where there are no specific country requirements for vaccination, you may encounter unvaccinated travellers or staff on a trip. Usually, the risk will be mitigated by use of rapid antigen testing. Specific information on the individual guided and boat based trips is provided in the trip notes which can be downloaded from our website.

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  ILLNESS

   

  •  If any passenger is presenting with COVID symptoms, activation of the response plan provided by our provincial health authorities and immediate isolation from group.

  •  Liaison with local medical authorities.

  •  COVID test as soon as is feasibly possible.

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  GROUP SIZE

   

  •  Fortunately, most of our remote adventures are well suited to allow you to maintain social distancing, with small groups strictly limited to up to 6-12 people.

  •  We are in compliance with the local authority in relation to maximum group size.

  •  Where it is difficult to maintain a social distance between people in your group, such as in vehicles, we ask that you wear a mask.

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  MODES OF TRAVEL

   

  •  Utilisation of company vehicles only where high controls over deep cleaning can be executed and logs of such activity recorded.

  •  Compulsory wearing of face masks by all participants and guides when travelling in vehicles. Participants are advised to bring their own face mask.

  •  Maintain fresh air ventilation in vehicles when possible and avoid air conditioning.

  •  Exclusion of any participant presenting with virus symptoms from travelling in the vehicle at the same time as other non-symptomatic participants.

  •  Bookings on public transport are often required on longer journeys (outside urban areas).

  •  Staff handing over bicycles will wear face masks and gloves.

  •  All bicycles will be provided with disinfected seats and handles.

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  MEAL TIME

   

  •  Stringent hand washing/sanitisation before, during and after, food preparation.

  •  Guides to prepare and serve all food using face masks at all times during food preparation/serving

  •  Passengers not to touch group utensils and there will be no shared items such as table spices or butter pots.

  •  Participants are not to assist with cooking.

  •  All surfaces to be wiped down with disinfectant products.

  •  Meals will be served to you and not provided as a buffet (including breakfast).

  •  When eating out, you may need to supply proof of vaccination and contact details to restaurants, bars and shops on entering.

  •  Seating in restaurants may be limited in order to comply with local social distancing guidelines.

  •  Bookings will be required for many restaurants.

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  SLEEPING

   

  •  Rooms will be thoroughly sanitised between guests. For longer stays when staff they will wear a mask and take all precautions to maintain strict hygiene practices including disposal of cleaning wipes and hand sanitizing between cleans to avoid cross contamination.

  •  You will now need to bring a lightweight sleeping bag and pillow on camping trips. Pillows and blankets may no longer be provided by the hosts.

  •  Room keys / key cards will be disinfected before being handed over.

  •  In refuge dormitory rooms and whilst camping, only members of the same group will be accommodated in each room.

  •  All participants who are not travelling together are offered their own room or tent to maintain social distancing requirements. Some trips may have fees for single occupancy. Sharing accommodation is still possible on a voluntary basis on international trips.

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  ON THE TRAILS

   

  •  Maintain social distancing procedures on the trail.

  •  Washing water with soap provided in immediate bathroom vicinity

  •  Hand sanitiser provided and stations will be set up throughout the hotel. You will be encouraged to regularly handwash / sanitise throughout your stay.

  •  You may be required to wear a mask in common areas except when seated for dining.

  •  High touch areas will be cleaned / disinfected regularly through the day.

  •  Standing areas in bars will not be available.

  •  Drinks and snacks will be individual and not shared.

  •  Whilst live music may be provided with appropriate social distancing in place, dancing will not be allowed.

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  SIGHTSEEING

   

  •  Tourist sites may require proof of vaccination before you can enter.

  •  Most tourist sites will require advance purchase tickets for a set date and time.

  •  As ticket numbers may be limited it is advisable to book well in advance where possible.

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  GUIDES & STAFF

   

  •  Vigilant monitoring of staff health – guides who have shown any symptoms will not be leading trips.

  •  Guides are trained in our COVID-19 response plan that has been developed in line with state government medical provisions and by the company's medical advisor in the event that a participant presents with coronavirus-like symptoms during a trip