If you choose to explore independently before your expedition, we recommend that you follow all CDC travel guidelines including masking and social distancing prior to joining the group and exercise extra caution leading up to your voyage. Due to the rapidly changing landscape of COVID and governmental protocols, we strongly suggest purchasing refundable air regardless of which flight you choose to take to your destination. We strongly advise all guests to allow for adequate connections and, where possible, to arrive a day early. Doing so will mitigate the risk of delays, missed connections, lost luggage and, in some cases, missing your trip altogether.