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The more you know about the destination and the conditions
you can expect on your Wildland Adventure, the more you will
enjoy your experience. We invite you to call our destination
specialists at 1-800-345-4453 so that we can answer any questions
or concerns. The following information will also help you
prepare for the exciting experience ahead and enable you
to get the very most from your trip.
Air Travel Arrangements
We are pleased to assist you with your flights to New Zealand.
We offer discounted bulk rate fares with preferred airlines
and are familiar with the best schedules and routing to Auckland
and Christchurch. There is no obligation to purchase your
international tickets from Wildland Adventures. In general,
fares we offer to most destinations are usually below market
rates or Internet booking sites based on advanced purchase
and availability at the time you are ready to purchase your
ticket. Additional flights beyond the Wildland Adventures
itinerary including travel to other destinations in the Pacific
region are not included and are booked along with your international
reservation.
Health
Once you sign up for a trip, we provide detailed information
about health precautions and possible immunizations for travel
to each destination. Wildland Adventures’ staff are
not licensed medical authorities to advise which medications
or inoculations you and your private physician decide are
necessary for your safe participation on the trip. However,
we know the exact areas, environments and conditions under
which you will be traveling, all of which can affect the
relative risk of exposure to health conditions and help you
make your own decisions concerning immunizations and prescription
medicines. Preventative measures against infectious diseases
may require advance planning. Pregnant women and parents
traveling with young children should consult their physician
or pediatrician.
New Zealand is a very safe country and you do not need to
be any more concerned about your health than you would traveling
to most developed nations of the world. No immunizations
are required for travel to New Zealand. Most travelers are
pleasantly surprised to find that biting insects, including
mosquitoes, are not a concern. However, insect repellents
and other measures to prevent mosquito bites are strongly
advised for many other areas of Oceania including the Northern
Territory and Western Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
MD
Travel Health
Complete travel information updated daily
for physicians and travelers.
VISA and Passport Requirements
A passport is required for entry into Costa Rica, and should
be valid for six months after your return date. An advance
visa is not required for American citizens. Non-US citizens
should check with a consulate or online at:.
Reading List
Enrich your travels by using our recommended reading list
and online ordering through Longitude Books. For each destination,
we feature "Essential Reading," four or five books
that are a comprehensive introduction to each region. This
list favors well-written, concise books that capture the
spirit of a place including guidebooks, memoirs, histories,
field guides, natural histories, novels or other great books.
You will also find the new and hard-to-find books, field
guides, classic accounts of exploration, travel narratives,
books on art and archaeology, novels, essays and well-written
academic books.
New
Zealand Reading List
New
Zealand Books for Kids
Travel Supplies and Packing List
We provide you with a specific packing list and recommended
travel products for your trip once you have signed up for
your Wildland Adventure. Two companies we recommend for travel
supplies include:
ExOfficio
We highly recommend their performance engineered,
quick dry and lightweight travel apparel designed for outdoor-oriented
adventure travel.
www.exofficio.com
TravelSmith
A resource for every travel clothing category
and a variety of specialty travel products.
www.travelsmith.com
Destination Information
For further information about New Zealand we recommend the
following websites:
CIA World Fact Book New Zealand
General International Travel References
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