Ready to Adventure? A Checklist before you head off.....
Preparing for your Macs Adventure
Sometimes life gets in the way and, as your travels approach, you don't feel quite as organized as you had hoped! Don't worry, this checklist should help, and you can also download our packing list for walking tours and packing list for cycling tours, or check out our blog for hints, tips, and advice.
Trip Information
Log into your online account, and make sure you use the same email address you use to communicate with us (the address your booking confirmation and payment emails use).
Your account is your go to resource for all things specific to your trip! Make sure you read through all documents to prepare for your trip.
Everything you'll find in your Trip Information
- List of contacts and phone numbers while traveling
- Summary of inclusions
- Information on using our Macs App and digital route notes (if available for your itinerary)
- How luggage transfers work
- Alternatives if you can't walk a route
- Getting to the start location
- Getting back from the end location
- Packing list
- What to do in an emergency
Country Guide
The Country Guide is part of your trip information.
Our country guides include helpful tips and information on the destination you're visiting:
- Currency & Money
- Language
- Telephone and online communication
- Weather
- National Holidays
- Visas
- Heath Information
- Food & Drink
- Local customs
- Safety & security
- Getting there
Download the Macs Adventure App
Your trip information, maps, accommodations, and route guidance will all be in one place at the touch of a button in the Macs Adventure app. Make sure you download it from App Store or Play Store, and make sure you also download all your trip details when prompted, so that they are available offline with no data connection too. You should log in with the same credentials you use for your online account.
Already downloaded the app? Great! Make sure you click any notifications to "sync" or "download" before you go, so that your trip information is fully up to date
Let us know your travel plans
If you haven't done so already, please let us know any flight or other arrival/departure dates and times, so that we can update our accommodations or transport providers. Contact hello@macsadventure.com with this information.
Passport & visa requirements
If you are traveling overseas, now is the time to triple check that you have a valid passport and the correct visa for the destination you are visiting.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance helps protect your travel investment, your belongings and most importantly you, from unforeseen circumstances that may arise before or during your trip. For more information, please visit our travel insurance page by clicking this
It is a condition of booking with us that you have your own travel insurance that includes coverage for all activities featured in your trip. Read our advice on how to get travel insurance for more info.
Health advice
The CDC website has comprehensive health information for travel, general information on vaccinations and advice on staying safe in various countries. Check with your doctor if you have any concerns.
Have a safe & healthy trip
Please read our Adventure Safe - Having a safe and happy vacation leaflet, which is packed full of helpful advice to help you have a safe and enjoyable trip.
Other Useful Resources
Our team of experts recommend a number of helpful external resources to help our customers plan their travels. Here are some of our favorites!
Check out our information about flight-free or low-fly travel around Europe.
Browse Skyscanner to find worldwide flight options.
Weather spark: A staff pick for any and all weather information around the world.
State Department Travel Advisories: Up to date information on travel safety and advisories.
Europecar: Need a rental car in Europe? This site has everything you need.