Take necessary preventive measures and precautions to reduce the risk of health issues during the trip (cardiovascular, locomotor problems, etc.);
study the itinerary of the tour and the planned places of visit;
check the weather forecast for the period of the anticipated journey;
record and save the phone numbers of the tour operator, the emergency hotline and the diplomatic mission of your country;
prepare the things you will need for the trip in advance.
While on tour it is not permitted to
require deviations from the program, route changes and stops at unplanned locations without presenting good reason (related to health and safety);
violate the sanitary and hygienic rules and fire safety regulations established in tourist venues;
be under influence of alcohol or consume alcohol;
leave the route on your own initiative and go to other territories without telling or asking permission from the guide.
Travel safety recommendations
have by yourself copies of identification documents;
wear or take with you clothes appropriate for the climate and weather conditions of the region were you travel, as well as accessories for protection from the sun, wind and rain;
carry all the medicines you need with you (the tour operator provides only first aid medicines);
have cash with you in addition to non-cash funds;
follow all instructions of the guide;
inform the tour guide or the accompanying person in case of emergencies or inconveniences;
avoid eating foods and drinks of dubious origins, or tasting unknown wild fruits;
keep to the route and do not deviate from it without warning the guide or accompanying person;
avoid dangerous places;
avoid swimming in dirty or unknown reservoirs or fast flowing rivers;
avoid contact with suspicious people;
Avoid getting into random vehicles.
Recommendations to keep your belonging safe while travelling
Make sure your personal items are securely packed and stowed in your bag.
always keep the bag that you carry in transport or with you closed;
avoid carrying or transporting valuables on tourist routes;
do not carry a bag on your back in crowded places;
Keep personal belongings in the focus of your attention, or take them with you when moving or when you are in public places like restaurants, cafes, shops, public toilets or at event locales.
In case of urgency, entrust them only to the guide or accompanying person.
avoid storing things in the back pocket of your trousers;
use bags with security cods;
do not trust documents containing personal data (passport, driver's license, etc.) to strangers;
carry with you only those computer facilities and devices that you will need during the tourist route.