Useful Information @ Tucan Travel

Useful Information
Travel tips and tools to plan your ultimate Tucan Travel adventure

Local Payment
Learn about this compulsory Local Payment, how and when it must be paid
For Discovery Tours, Adventure Tours, Overland Expeditions, Independent Travel options only

Local Fund
Learn about this compulsory Local Fund, how and when it must be paid
For Budget Expeditions only

Travel Insurance
All clients must have comprehensive travel insurance cover during our tours
Find out more about how much cover you need and what plans are offered through Tucan Travel

Pre and Post Tour Accommodation
Find a place to stay before and after your tour
Learn about where it's offered, how to book

Visa Guide
Check with your embassy before you travel for the most up-to-date information
Check out our rough guide

Safety Updates
Keep up to date with safety advisories for your peace of mind while travelling
View a list of websites you can check

Medical Advice
The healthier you are before you travel, the happier you'll be on tour
A list of travel health information sites from reputable international sources

Weather Guide
How warm is your destination? How much does it rain?
Check average monthly temperatures on a handy weather widget

Travellers' Tools
Find a flight and find cash wherever you are
Handy websites to help you plan your travels

Rio Carnival
Everything you need to know about the world's biggest annual party in Brazil
Bookings, Carnival accommodation prices and more

Getting to Machu Picchu
Inca Trail, Lares Trek and alternative routes to Machu Picchu in Peru
Learn more about the different options, permits required and prices

Gorilla Trekking
Want to visit the rare Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat?
Learn about the nitty gritty of gorilla permits and prices

Russia Visa and Trains
Tucan Travel can help you get your visa
Find out more about the visa application process

Europe Cabin Upgrade
Camping is great, but sometimes you need your creature comforts
Learn how you can upgrade your tent to a shared cabin

Money Saving Tips
Ideas to help you maximise your travel money
Learn how you can save money before and during your tour 

How to Find US Dollars and Euros
Banks, ATMs, foreign exchange
Get the currency you need for your Local Payment or Local Fund

Gap Years and Career Breaks
How you can make the most of your time off
Tucan Travel can help you have the gap year adventure of a lifetime