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| Although most of the planning and preparation is taken care of for you, there are still a few things you should know and some details you should take care of to ensure your comfort, safety and peace of mind. Please review the following information before your departure to ensure that any surprises along the way will only be pleasant ones. | |
Passports and Visas | It is each traveler's responsibility to have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the information at www.gate1travel.com/visas.aspx for the specific country/region you are visiting for more details. Passengers who are not U.S. citizens must check with the respective consulate or a visa agency to determine what personal identification is required. Passport applications are available at most U.S. Post Offices, as well as at regional Passport Agencies.
| | Passports and Visas - Chile | Passport required. Visa not required for tourist stays of up to 90 days.
| Trip Preparation | A little pre-planning can make your trip go a lot smoother. Several weeks before your trip, make a list of what you’ll need to take with you. Make sure your personal documents (passports, visas) are in order and that you have enough prescription medications to last through the trip.
| Health Information | Check with your personal physician for the latest overseas travel health information, or contact the Center for Disease Control’s travelers’ hotline at 404-332-4559, web site http://www.cdc.gov/?SessID=92F8D0CB-026A-41B8-AC82-58328D07EF0E.
| | Health Precautions - Chile | Chile's Torres del Paine National Park ranges in altitude from 165 feet above sea level to 10,000 feet.
| | Health Precautions - Bolivia | No inoculations are necessary before embarking your cruise.
| | Climate / Clothing - Chile | Chile occupies a wide latitudinal range. The climate is subtropical in the extreme north, arid in the northern Atacama desert, Mediterranean in the central valley, temperate and rainy in the south, and cold in the antarctic region.
Chile Average Temperatures: http://www.gate1travel.com/weather/americas/default.aspx?SessID=92F8D0CB-026A-41B8-AC82-58328D07EF0E#chile-weather | | Climate / Clothing - Skorpios Cruises | | Northern Patagonia: Spring and Fall: 46 - 65ºF; Summer: 54 - 72ºF Southern Patagonia: Spring and Fall: 43 - 54ºF; Summer: 50 - 60ºF Warm and light clothes, appropriate shoes, and a suit and tie or cocktail dress for the formal Captain's Gala Dinner are recommended. For passengers aboard the Skorpios II, a bathing suit is necessary for the thermal pools at Quitralco, as well as sunglasses and sunscreen lotion. |
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