Safety Updates
Safety and Destination Updates
Gap Adventures prides itself on the extensive network of ground operations, tour leaders and local contacts worldwide, which keep us informed and up-to-date on all local situations in which we operate. Our passengers' safety is of the utmost priority and we rely on these networks to allow us to make the operational decisions necessary to keep our trips running safely. We often know of situations on the ground before the media and we are in constant contact with our local offices, tour leaders, local operators, and colleagues in order to closely monitor and inform you of the most current information affecting any regions where we operate.
For further reference, we also recommend that you check your government's travel advisory for any country to which you are travelling:
Also, check out our safety guide:
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Current Updates
Landslides in Guatemala
More than 11,000 people have had to be evacuated from their homes and thousands more remain at risk from further flooding and landslides in Guatemala following weeks of heavy rain in the country's mountainous terrain.
We have had to reroute a number of our groups in order to avoid Panajachel and Lake Atitlán, but all of our travellers are safe and accounted for.
We will continue to monitor the situation and will post further updates as needed.
US Travel Advisory issued for Mexico
Sparked by recent drug-related violence in the Monterrey area, the US government has issued a travel advisory for the country. No Gap Adventures tours travel to this region of Mexico, and all of our trips will continue to operate as per their itineraries.
Reciprocal Fee Implemented for Canadian, US and Australian Citizens traveling to Argentina
As of December 20, 2009 Australian, Canadian and US Citizens will be charged a reciprocal fee upon arrival at Ezeiza airport in Argentina. This is not a visa and does not have to be applied for in advance but simply a fee paid upon entry. The values to be charged are as follows and are based on the passport that you carry.
Australian - USD 100
Canadian - USD 70
US - USD 131
This fee can be paid for in cash, by credit card or with travellers' cheques and permits multiple entries for a 10 year period. These fees are set by the Argentine government and are subject to change at any moment.
