YOU’VE ARRIVED
Upon landing, you'll navigate through customs and immigration. Rest assured, a Passports Tour Director will greet you post-customs and baggage claim, ready to kickstart your journey!
ARRIVAL DAY
If your group arrives early in the morning, it may not be possible for you to check into the hotel until rooms become available, typically around 3p.m. A courtesy room is generally available to store luggage. Your Tour Director will take lead from here - ready to guide you to a cafe or market for a snack, and start touring around the city on foot. They will point out ATMs should you need to withdraw or exchange money, and help you begin to familiarize yourself with your surroundings.
Busy Season Dynamics
Travel peaks in spring and summer, potentially prompting adjustments to schedules or services. Flexibility and an open mind are your best companions when traveling!
Combined Groups
Your adventure might merge various groups arriving separately. While awaiting others, or during multiple transfers, an assistant may escort you to your hotel while your permanent Tour Director waits for another group.
Restroom Etiquette
W.C. indicates water closet, washroom, or restroom. Overseas facilities vary, with co-ed options and attendant tipping being common. Small change is handy for such occasions.
Culture Shock is a natural part of travel and the unfamiliarity can be disorienting yet enriching. Embrace differences with curiosity rather than resistance, diving into the unique aspects that define your destination. It’s not necessary to accept everything you encounter abroad without question, but recognize that it is these differences that you have come so far to experience.
OVERCOMING JETLAG
Timezone Transition
Crossing time zones can disrupt your internal clock. Combat jet lag by:
Adjusting your phone, watch, or travel alarm to your destination's time zone mid-flight.
Avoid the time warp by not calculating the time back home.
Stay hydrated and choose meals that are light and revitalizing.
Don’t rely on medication; natural adjustment is healthier and more effective.
Preparing with ample rest before departure and striving for in-flight sleep.
Upon arrival, take things easy: a brisk walk in fresh air will help you feel better and sleep better. Eat lightly, and go to bed at a normal bed time. If you absolutely have to take a nap, make it a short nap (not more than an hour). The next day, try to wake in the morning and go to bed at night when the locals do.