Ecuador

Affected Tours: Spirit of Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands

On October 3, 2024, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared a state of emergency for 60 days with intentions to facilitate the work of armed forces and national police in the ongoing internal armed conflict that was declared in January.  The main purpose of these actions is to keep enhancing the control over, not only the dangerous areas, but also all the main cities of Ecuador. 

In Ecuador, airports and transportation systems are operating as normal. In addition, tourism is operating as usual in Ecuador. The unrest is restricted to areas where tourists do not visit. Select provinces have curfew restrictions and our program does not visit there. The guidance provided by the U.S government on traveling to Ecuador has not changed.

 Our local office continues to monitor the situation with local organizations and authorities. 

Updated October 7, 2024

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Iceland

Affected Tours: Spirit of Iceland with Northern Lights, Women Only: Spirit of Iceland with Northern Lights

Our tours continue to operate safely in Iceland. The Blue Lagoon is temporarily closed after the recent volcanic eruptions on the Reykjanes Peninsula. smarTours will book an alternative thermal spa if the Blue Lagoon is closed over your travel dates. Iceland is well-acquainted with volcanic activity and the Icelandic authorities and the public are prepared for such events with sophisticated protocols. Conditions in the rest of Iceland are safe, and tourist activities are continuing as normal.

Updated November 25, 2024

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Israel

Affected Tours: Wonders of Israel, Wonders of Israel with Eilat

All departures through December 31, 2024, have been suspended. We are monitoring the destination for 2026 travel.

Updated January 16, 2024