Travel documentation, vaccinations and packing

 

Do I need a visa to travel? How much will it cost?
Most countries do not require U.S. citizens to purchase an entry visa. Some countries that we travel to that do require U.S. citizens to obtain a visa are: Russia, Turkey, Australia, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, and China. Please select the tour you are traveling on and click on the "Destination" tab for more information about the entry requirements for the country you are planning to visit.

If you are a United States citizen and would like more details on specific entry requirements, please visit our recommended visa service, Zierer Visa Service at  www.zvs.com. If you are already booked on a tour that requires a visa, you can download a visa application here.

If you are a Canadian citizen and would like more details on specific entry requirements, please visit our recommended visa service, Visa Connection at www.visaconnection.biz.

Please note: Non-U.S. citizens will need a visa for entry into almost all countries. Non-U.S. citizens should visit the embassy of the country they are traveling to for more information on what is needed for entry requirements, as they may vary. Non-U.S. citizens are responsible for obtaining a visa on their own directly through the embassy as our recommended visa service, ZVS, can only arrange for visas for U.S. citizens.

Do I need a passport to go to Mexico and/or Canada?
Yes! As of January 2007, all United States citizens are required to have a valid passport for travel outside of the United States and for most destinations it must be valid for 6 months beyond the return date from your tour.

For more details on obtaining or renewing a passport, please visit the US Department of State.

What vaccinations are required?
You should consult your doctor regarding recommended vaccinations for travel to the destinations on your tour. You can also visit the travel section of the Centers for Disease Control website for the most up-to-date information.

What if I lost my confirmation form and didn’t send it in?
You can confirm your reservations online by logging into your online account at www.goaheadtours.com/myaccount. You will be asked to enter you customer number and web password, which can be found in the upper right hand corner of your invoice. Please review your tour information, passport names and emergency contact. You will then have the option to accept the information or make changes. Please be sure to carefully read and accept the Terms and Conditions.

Should I tip the tour director, bus driver and local guides?
Yes. While tipping is always at the discretion of the customer, we recommend you tip your tour director $4-6 per person per day of tour and your bus driver $2-3 per person per day of tour. You may tip the local guides at your own discretion. All will accept local currency or U.S. dollars.

How many pieces of luggage should I bring with me? What are the weight limits?
We recommend that you bring one carry-on and one piece of checked luggage. Due to limited space on the bus, travelers should not bring excess luggage. Baggage allowances and weight limits are determined by the individual airlines so please check with each airline you are traveling on for more information regarding their baggage policies.