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 August 23, 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 2025 travel.

Updated January 16, 2024

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Jordan

Affected Tours: Journey Through Jordan

On October 1st, Iran launched a missile attach on Israel. Jordan temporarily closed its airspace out of precaution and has since reopened. We are in touch with our local office and will continue to monitor the situation. There are no planned changes to our upcoming trips to Jordan at this time.

Updated October 2, 2024

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Nepal

Affected Tours: Himalayan Wonders: Nepal & Bhutan

Certain parts of Nepal have experienced flooding and landslides after heavy rainfall. Any departures that are impacted by local conditions will be contacted directly.

Updated October 2, 2024

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Thailand

Affected Tours: Amazing Thailand, Spirit of Thailand, Amazing Thailand & Angkor Wat, Amazing Thailand & Phuket Island

Due to the recent tropical storm, Typhoon Yagi, Northern Thailand is experiencing flooding in the Chiang Rai region. Any upcoming departures that are impacted will be contacted directly.

Updated October 2, 2024

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Vietnam

Affected Tours: Highlights of Vietnam, Vietnam & Angkor Wat

In mid-September, tropical storm Yagi made landfall in Northern Vietnam. Our Vietnam program is not impacted and our tours will operate as scheduled.

Updated October 2, 2024