Surprise Tour (Nov) – What to Expect

It’s time to get excited!

Your exciting Surprise Tour is just around the corner, promising to be a truly memorable experience! Please read the next document carefully as it has important information to help you get ready for the journey ahead.

Entry Requirements

Passport Information

You will need a passport to travel to the Surprise Tour destination. Your passport should be valid until at least June 2025 and it should have 2 full empty pages.

If you don’t have empty pages, please contact us and we will send you instructions for getting a new passport in time for the tour.

Visa Information

Wandering Earl Tours will handle any necessary visa processes for your Surprise Trip, if required. We will send any needed travel documents before the tour. Rest assured, you’ll have everything you need for a seamless travel experience.

Arrival / Departure Airport

Both the arrival and departure airport for this tour will be disclosed closer to your departure date. For those who opted for Wandering Earl Tours to book your tickets, you’ll receive them a couple of weeks before the tour. If you’ve chosen to book the flight tickets yourself, don’t worry—we’ll be sending you further information soon.

Immunizations

Our Surprise Tour destination doesn’t require any immunizations to enter the country. However, as is the case when traveling to any country, it is always good to speak with a medical professional to ensure you are up-to-date with standard immunizations such as Hepatitis A, Typhoid and Tetanus.

Country Information

What Should You Expect?

Get ready for an unforgettable 11-day journey where every moment will be a thrilling surprise. You won’t know what you’ll be doing until it unfolds before your eyes. All you need to do is arrive at the starting point, and we’ll handle the rest. What will you discover? What will you encounter, taste and learn? I guess there’s only one way to find out – continue preparing for the trip ahead, where each day promises new adventures that will keep you excited and curious.

The true essence of this trip lies in the unknown connections and experiences that await you. This isn’t just about visiting new places—it’s about embracing the unexpected and creating new memories. Get ready for a journey full of moments that will leave you wondering what’s next at every turn.

Facts About the Surprise Tour Destination

• Population: Between 100 thousand and 100 million people
• Religion: Our destination has a mix of spiritual traditions that contribute to the cultural tapestry of the region
• Languages: While there is an official language, you might hear a variety of different languages during the trip
• History: The history of our destination is long and fascinating, with endless stories to uncover
• Politics: The political landscape is a balanced mix of governance styles

Accommodation

We’ll stay in a variety of accommodations. For the most part they’ll be 3* or 4*, with private bathrooms. However, some nights might be spent in more basic accommodations. 

Transportation

We’ll travel around using a variety of transportation methods. Of course, they’ll all be (relatively) comfortable! There won’t be anything crazy such as jumping on cargo trains or hitchhiking, so there’s nothing to worry about on that front, but transport may involve flights, trains, cars, vans or perhaps something else!

Money

During the tour you’ll be using local currency.

In terms of spending money, you should estimate an average of $25 – $35 USD per day for all of your needs. This would be for meals that are not included in the tour, basic purchases (laundry service, snacks, etc) as well as any activities you choose to do on your own.

As for exchanging money, the best method is via ATM machines which are located throughout urban areas around our destination. If using an ATM is not an option, or your bank’s fees are too high, simply bring USD, Euros or GBP to exchange at money exchange offices in the cities.

**US dollars are not accepted in our destination. You must make purchases in the local currency.

**Credit cards are generally accepted at restaurants, cafes and shops in cities and larger towns. In more rural areas, cash is generally the main payment option.

Tipping

We’ll go through the tipping guidelines during our orientation meeting on the first day. This will provide you with all the insights you need about local customs and tipping practices throughout our trip.

*Tips for local guides and waitstaff at included meals are handled by Wandering Earl Tours.

Safety

Rest assured, the surprise tour destination is very safe. As long as you use the same common sense you would at home, the chances of anything happening are very low.

➜ Watch your stuff – Always keep an eye on your stuff and avoid putting a wallet or phone in your back pocket. Keep your purse or shoulder bag on your front hip and make sure the zippers are zipped on your backpack. Simple as that! You can also leave valuables in your room while out and about each day as the accommodations we’ll use are all very safe.

Weather

You can expect relatively comfortable, but varied, weather throughout our destination. The chances of rain are minimal, with temperatures expected to be between 20C – 30C (70F – 85F) during the day and 10C (50F) in the evenings. In a couple of places, it might reach as low as 1C (34F) late at night. So, be sure to pack for both cool and warm weather. Outdoor activities will be enjoyable thanks to the pleasant weather, allowing you to fully appreciate the stunning experiences that await.

Clothing and Packing

While traveling around the Surprise Tour destination, you will want a variety of clothes. It’s a good idea to prepare for the above mentioned weather conditions. Also, as is the case with many destinations around the world, wearing shorts is not a common thing. While you can wear shorts, it’s a good idea to have some pants with you too!

➜ Laundry – Laundry service will be available in most major urban areas. When available, it costs approximately $20 USD per load.

We recommend packing the following items:

Additional Information

Outlet Adapters

In the destination, a couple of different plug types can be used. We highly recommend purchasing a universal travel adapter in advance to ensure you’re able to plug in your devices during the trip.

As for electricity, check your chargers to see if they say 110 – 230V If they do, you will not have any problems charging your device while on the tour.

Staying Connected

During the tour you will generally have strong internet connection in the main cities and most of our accommodations will have WiFi. However, you can expect weaker connections in rural areas, with occasional poor connectivity. In general, the internet access will work and you’ll be able to do whatever you need to do online, but it might take longer than normal with the potentially spotty connection.

If you want a data connection on your phone throughout the trip, we recommend purchasing an E-SIM once we reveal the destination. We can also help set up local SIM cards upon arrival for those interested. Just ensure your phone is GSM-enabled and unlocked to use a foreign SIM card.

Is There Any Free Time?

Yes! Some days will include time together as well as free time for you to enjoy a destination at your own pace. With that said, your tour leader will always be available to offer personal recommendations and suggestions as to things you might want to do or see, places to eat and other interesting activities that you might want to check out when there is free time.

WhatsApp Group

We will set up a WhatsApp chat 2 weeks prior to the start of the tour that will include all of the participants as well as your tour leader. This will allow everyone to get to know each other in advance, ask questions and communicate with your tour leader both before and during the tour. You can even share your best guesses on what we’ll be doing during the tour! It will be very useful for you to have WhatsApp available to you during the tour as this will be the main method of communication.

That’s it for now and we hope you are continuing to get more and more excited about this surprise adventure, just as we are!

If you have any questions about anything, please reach out to team@wanderingearl.com