The safety of our passengers, leaders and local staff is critical to us. In the event of travel safety issues, we utilise a number of sources to make our decisions. Below you can find the latest updates from the UK Foreign Office Travel Advice. Please note: This is not an exhaustive resource. For specific clarification on safety regarding one of our trips, please contact us directly.
Ecuador
22nd February 2019
Natural Disasters - Earthquake of 7.6 magnitude struck in Morona Santiago province in the Amazon region on Friday 22 Febraury 2019
North Macedonia
22nd February 2019
Latest update: Terrorism section - addition of information about raids carried out by authorities in the Republic of North Macedonia on 15 February
Bahrain
22nd February 2019
Latest update: Safety and security section (Demonstrations) - there have been calls for unauthorised protests on 21 and 22 February in unspecified locations across the country
Venezuela
22nd February 2019
Latest update: Summary - addition of information on the temporary closure by the de facto Venezuelan authorities of the land border with Brazil
Algeria
22nd February 2019
Latest update: Safety and security section (Political situation) - addition of information on presidential elections to be held on 18 April 2019; more political gatherings and demonstrations are expected in the run up to and around the elections
Niger
22nd February 2019
Latest update: Safety and security section (Local travel) - addition of information on the state of emergency in the urban municipality of Tillabéri, which came into effect on 13 February; Safety and security section (Road travel) - addition of information on International Driving Permit changes from 28 March 2019
Curaçao
22nd February 2019
Latest update: Summary - addition of information on closure of border between Curaçao and Venezuela
Bonaire/St Eustatius/Saba
22nd February 2019
Latest update: Summary - addition of information on closure of border between Bonaire and Venezuela
Aruba
22nd February 2019
Latest update: Summary - addition of information on closure of border between Aruba and Venezuela
Moldova
21st February 2019
Latest update: Safety and security section (Road travel) - removal of information from earlier update about International Driving Permits
Pakistan
21st February 2019
Latest update: Safety and security section (Road travel) - addition of information about International Driving Permits
Malaysia
21st February 2019
Latest update: this advice has been reviewed in full with amendments in several sections; Safety and security section (Road travel) - updated information on driving licence requirements; Entry requirements section (Visas) - addition of advice on getting an entry stamp if travelling between Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia; Local laws and customs section - update to information on urine tests if suspected of using drugs
Colombia
21st February 2019
Latest update: Safety and security section (Road travel) - updated information on driving licence requirements for visitors and residents
Peru
21st February 2019
Latest update: Safety and security section (Crime) - addition of information and advice following recent reports of robberies in and around luxury lodges near the city of Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios region; Safety and security section (Road travel) - updated information if using an International Driving Permit in Peru
Italy
21st February 2019
Latest update: Summary - removal of information about earlier closure of Rome Ciampino airport
Sudan
21st February 2019
Latest update: Safety and security section (Local travel) and summary - updated information reflecting extension of state of emergency in states of Kassala and North Kordofan until 20 June 2019; Health section - update to information on Chikungunya outbreak
Nigeria
21st February 2019
Latest update: Summary - updated information and advice on upcoming elections on 23 February and 9 March, including about travel restrictions on election day
Bangladesh
20th February 2019
Latest update: Summary - removal of information about Bishwa Ijtema, held from 15 to 18 February
Barbados
20th February 2019
Latest update: Summary - addition of information and advice about a planned protest in Bridgetown on Saturday 23 February
Chile
20th February 2019
Latest update: Summary section - addition of information and advice about heavy rains in northern Chile since the beginning of February, which are forecast to continue until the end of the month and have caused severe flooding and landslides in some areas; if you’re travelling in Chile, you should keep up to date with weather forecasts, monitor local media and follow advice from local authorities, including the National Tourism Service; Summary section - removal of information about earlier advice from local authorities in San Pedro de Atacama and surrounding areas