Airlines and Luggage

 

Can you book my international flights?
Yes. We have a full-service, in-house Air Department. Our volume rates are passed on to you.

 

Can I request special flight times or air routing?
Yes. We can nearly always accommodate even the most unconventional requests.

 

When will I receive my air information?
Once we have planned your itinerary we will be able to confirm your flights and include all of your flight information in your confirmed itinerary. You will receive airline tickets approximately 21 days prior to your departure from the country along with the rest of your travel documents.

 

If I go on a group trip, can I depart or return from my trip on other than the scheduled dates?
Yes. Any pre- or post-trip extensions to a Small Group Trip can easily be arranged on a custom basis.

 

How many pieces of luggage can I bring? Are there any baggage restrictions?
U.S. carriers work with the two-piece luggage system. Most U.S. carriers define that as two pieces of checked baggage each weighing no more than 50 lbs.

International carriers generally allow two pieces at 70 lbs each, unless there’s a domestic connecting flight involved and then it’s 50 lbs.

Most intra-Asia flights will be under the same rule if an international flight was purchased at the same time. However, some internal Asia flights and certain destinations such as Papua New Guinea and Bhutan have more severe weight restrictions. If your destination(s) fall under this case, your Trip Coordinator will advise you on exact restrictions.

 

Will there be laundry service?
Laundry service is available in nearly every locale throughout our region. Exceptions include trekking routes, some jungle and monastery stays, and only limited service in remote regions such as Mongolia. Call for specifics.

 

What type of clothing should I pack?
The answer varies per destination and also may depend on the particular time of year you are traveling. Following are some regional packing guidelines:

Asia Packing Guidelines
Pacific Packing Guidelines
Himalaya Packing Guidelines