Reopenings & Requirements
Last updated January 31, 2023
As of Sunday June 12, 2022, the US is no longer requiring a negative COVID-19 test for entry. Learn more.
Destinations around the globe are requiring proof of vaccination or other documentation for entry.
See destination-specific reopening and entry requirements:
Canada | Europe | European River Cruises | European Ocean Cruises | Latin America | Africa | Asia | The Middle East
Since these requirements are changing frequently, we recommend checking back regularly as your trip approaches for any updates. Please click through to the "Learn More" links in each section below to find the most current "official" entry information for each destination.
All the requirements listed below are in addition to Backroads’ own policies.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
We resumed running international trips in 2021 and have taken guests on active adventures in over 40 countries since then! Explore specific entry requirements and regulations organized by destination below. For the most relevant information, look for the name of your specific Backroads itinerary.
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Getting to Your International Backroads Trip: UPDATE 12/20/2022
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Many international destinations currently require proof of vaccination to enter, often including proof of a booster shot. While some destinations will accept a negative COVID-19 test in lieu of proof of vaccination, these requirements are constantly evolving. We therefore advise all guests traveling on international Backroads trips this year to bring proof of vaccination–and booster–in the form of both a physical vaccination card and a digital version (photo of the card). Traveling internationally without proof of vaccination, while technically possible in some destinations, presents increased risk of travel interruption. Backroads will not offer reimbursement to those unable to join a trip or take part in certain activities due to not being vaccinated or not meeting testing requirements.
Some international destinations also require a negative COVID-19 test for entry—either in lieu of proof of vaccination or in addition. If your destination requires testing, pay close attention to whether rapid tests are accepted or the test has to be a PCR test.
On top of vaccination and/or testing requirements, many countries require visitors to complete some type of Health Form or “Passenger Locator Form.” We suggest printing your completed health form to expedite your travel process. Some destinations require visitors to upload proof of vaccination (or negative test result) into a website or app before departure or arrival.
You can explore requirements for all international destinations on the Sherpa Travel Restrictions Map, and details by destination and trip are listed below. However, you should always check government websites and airline materials for the most accurate and current information. See links for each region below.
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Traveling within Other Countries: UPDATE 12/20/22
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Some destinations currently require proof of vaccination and booster for entry into restaurants and cultural sites. If you choose to join an international Backroads trip unvaccinated, you may miss some activities or meals where proof of vaccination is required to participate.
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Coming Back to the US:
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The US no longer requiring a negative COVID-19 test for entry. There are no special requirements for Americans returning to the US from abroad.
CANADA
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Canada: Canadian Rockies · Newfoundland · Nova Scotia · Quebec · Vancouver & Gulf Islands · Whistler
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Canada (UPDATE 11/30/22) has removed all Covid-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
EUROPE
All European countries where we operate have reopened to vaccinated international travelers. Some countries also have testing requirements, and others have dropped COVID-19-related travel requirements altogether. See details by trip below.
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A Taste of Camino de Santiago (Spain, Portugal)
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Our Taste of Camino de Santiago trips begin in Porto, Portugal and end in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
Portugal has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
Guests on our Douro River Cruise, see "European River Cruises" section below.
Spain (UPDATE 12/16/22) is open to travelers from the US who show proof of vaccination and booster (booster required if 270 days have passed since the second dose of your vaccine; boosters do not expire), OR a negative COVID-19 test result (from a PCR test within 72 hours or a rapid antigen test within 24 hours), OR a COVID-19 recovery certificate.
Children under 12 are exempt from entry requirements. Children between the ages of 12 and 17 do not need to be vaccinated but must show a negative test result (from a PCR test within 72 hours or a rapid antigen test within 24 hours. Learn more.
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Basque Country (France, Spain)
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Our Basque Country trips begin in Biarritz, France and end in Bilbao, Spain.
France has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
Spain (UPDATE 12/16/22) is open to travelers from the US who show proof of vaccination and booster (booster required if 270 days have passed since the second dose of your vaccine; boosters do not expire), OR a negative COVID-19 test result (from a PCR test within 72 hours or a rapid antigen test within 24 hours), OR a COVID-19 recovery certificate.
Children under 12 are exempt from entry requirements. Children between the ages of 12 and 17 do not need to be vaccinated but must show a negative test result (from a PCR test within 72 hours or a rapid antigen test within 24 hours. Learn more.
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Berlin to Prague (Germany, Czech Republic)
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Our Berlin to Prague trips begin in Berlin, Germany and end in Prague, Czech Republic.
Germany (UPDATE 12/16/22) has removed all Covid-19 travel restrictions for guests entering from the US and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. If entering Germany from a different country, please click here to check your traveler status.
Czech Republic has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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Croatia
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Croatia has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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Croatia & Slovenia
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Our Croatia & Slovenia trips begin in Ljubljana, Slovenia, cross the land border in Croatia and end in Trieste, Italy.
Slovenia has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
Croatia has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
Italy has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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Croatia to Montenegro
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Our Croatia to Montenegro trips begin in Split, Croatia and end in Tivat, Montenegro.
Croatia has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
Montenegro has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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Czech Republic & Austria
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Our Czech Republic & Austria tours begin in Prague, Czech Republic and end in Vienna, Austria.
Austria (UPDATE 9/9/22) has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
Czech Republic has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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Dolomites (Italy, Austria)
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Our Dolomites trips begin in Bolzano, Italy and cross the land border to Austria before ending in either Bolzano, Italy or Venice, Italy.
Italy has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
Austria (UPDATE 9/9/22) has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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Finland & Sweden Northern Lights
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Our Finland & Sweden Northern Lights trips begin in Stockholm, Sweden and end in Levi, Finland.
Sweden has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
Finland (UPDATE 12/20/22) has removed all Covid-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements Learn more.
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France: Bordeaux & Dordogne · Brittany & Normandy · Burgundy · Champagne & Alsace · French Basque Country · Provence · Loire Valley
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France (UPDATE 8/31/22) has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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French & Italian Alps (Switzerland, France, Italy)
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Our French & Italian Alps trips begin and end in Geneva, Switzerland, and cross land borders into France and Italy during the trip.
Switzerland has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
France (UPDATE 8/31/22) has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
Italy has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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French Pyrenees to Basque Country (France, Spain)
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Our French Pyrenees to Basque Country trips begin in Biarritz, France and end in Bilbao, Spain.
France (UPDATE 8/31/22) has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
Spain (UPDATE 12/16/22) is open to travelers from the US who show proof of vaccination and booster (booster required if 270 days have passed since the second dose of your vaccine; boosters do not expire), OR a negative COVID-19 test result (from a PCR test within 72 hours or a rapid antigen test within 24 hours), OR a COVID-19 recovery certificate. Children under 12 are exempt from entry requirements. Children between the ages of 12 and 17 do not need to be vaccinated but must show a negative test result (from a PCR test within 72 hours or a rapid antigen test within 24 hours). Learn more.
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French, Italian & Swiss Alps
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Our French, Italian & Swiss Alps trips begin and end in Geneva, Switzerland and cross land borders into France and Italy during the trip.
Switzerland has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
France (UPDATE 8/31/22) has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
Italy has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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German & Austrian Alps
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Our German & Austrian Alps trips begin in Munich, Germany and end in Salzburg, Austria.
Germany (UPDATE 12/16/22) has removed all Covid-19 travel restrictions for guests entering from the US and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. If entering Germany from a different country, please click here to check your traveler status.
Austria (UPDATE 9/9/22) has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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Germany to Austria
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Our Germany to Austria trips begin in Munich, Germany and end in Salzburg, Austria.
Germany (UPDATE 12/16/22) has removed all Covid-19 travel restrictions for guests entering from the US and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. If entering Germany from a different country, please click here to check your traveler status.
Austria (UPDATE 9/9/22) has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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Greece: Santorini & Crete
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Greece has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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Iceland: Southern Iceland · Iceland Northern Lights
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Iceland has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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Ireland
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Ireland has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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Italian, French & Swiss Alps
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Our Italian, French & Swiss Alps trips begin and end in Geneva, Switzerland and cross land borders into France and Italy during the trip.
Switzerland has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
France (UPDATE 8/31/22) has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
Italy has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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Italy: Cinque Terre · Tuscany · Amalfi Coast · Gran Paradiso to Matterhorn · Lake Como & Bellagio · Piedmont · Puglia to Basilicata · Parma to Verona · Sicily · Umbria to the Adriatic
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Italy has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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Netherlands & Belgium
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Our Netherlands & Belgium trips begin in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and end in Bruges, Belgium.
Netherlands has reopened to vaccinated –and boosted– American travelers. All travelers must show proof of vaccination including a booster. Learn more.
Belgium has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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Norway
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Norway has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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Portugal: South · North · Douro Valley
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Portugal has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
Guests on our Douro River Cruise, see "European River Cruises" section below.
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Sardinia & Corsica (France, Italy)
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Our Sardinia & Corsica trips start in Olbia, Italy and end in Ajaccio, France.
France (UPDATE 8/31/22) has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
Italy has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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Southern France & Spain
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Our Southern France & Spain trips start in Avignon, France and end in Barcelona, Spain.
France (UPDATE 8/31/22) has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
Spain (UPDATE 12/16/22) is open to travelers from the US who show proof of vaccination and booster (booster required if 270 days have passed since the second dose of your vaccine; boosters do not expire), OR a negative COVID-19 test result (from a PCR test within 72 hours or a rapid antigen test within 24 hours), OR a COVID-19 recovery certificate. Children under 12 are exempt from entry requirements. Children between the ages of 12 and 17 do not need to be vaccinated but must show a negative test result (from a PCR test within 72 hours or a rapid antigen test within 24 hours). Learn more.
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Spain: Costa Brava & Pyrenees · Mallorca & Menorca · Andalucía
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Spain (UPDATE 12/16/22) is open to travelers from the US who show proof of vaccination and booster (booster required if 270 days have passed since the second dose of your vaccine; boosters do not expire), OR a negative COVID-19 test result (from a PCR test within 72 hours or a rapid antigen test within 24 hours), OR a COVID-19 recovery certificate. Children under 12 are exempt from entry requirements. Children between the ages of 12 and 17 do not need to be vaccinated but must show a negative test result (from a PCR test within 72 hours or a rapid antigen test within 24 hours). Learn more.
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Sweden to Denmark
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Our Sweden to Denmark trips begin and end in Copenhagen, Denmark, and cross over land borders into Sweden along the way.
Denmark has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
Sweden has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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Switzerland
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Switzerland has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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United Kingdom: Cotswolds · Scotland · Wales
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The United Kingdom (UPDATE 9/9/22) has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
EUROPEAN OCEAN & RIVER CRUISES
AmaWaterways is no longer requiring guests to provide proof of vaccination to board their ships. All guests traveling with AmaWaterways remain responsible for ensuring they meet the travel entry requirements for each country they plan to visit before, during or after their river cruise.
For more details on AmaWaterways requirements, please click here.
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Danube River Cruise
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Our Danube River Cruise trips start in the Czech Republic, and we will cross borders into Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. These countries have removed all Covid-19 travel restrictions and are now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements.
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Douro River Cruise
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Our Douro River Cruise trips start in Spain and end in Portugal.
Spain currently requires proof of vaccination and booster (booster required if 270 days have passed since the second dose of your vaccine; boosters do not expire), OR a negative COVID-19 test result (from a PCR test within 72 hours or a rapid antigen test within 24 hours), OR a COVID-19 recovery certificate. Children under 12 are exempt from entry requirements. Children between the ages of 12 and 17 do not need to be vaccinated but must show a negative test result (from a PCR test within 72 hours or a rapid antigen test within 24 hours). Learn more.
Portugal has removed all Covid-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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Rhine River Cruise
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On our Rhine River Cruise trips we cross multiple borders by ship, van and bicycle, visiting Germany, France and The Netherlands. These countries have removed all Covid-19 travel restrictions and are now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements.
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Seine and Bordeaux River Cruises
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Our Seine and Bordeaux River Cruise trips take place entirely within France, which has removed all Covid-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
OCEAN CRUISES
Our ocean cruise operator, Ponant, requires proof of vaccination to board. Proof of recovery is also accepted in lieu of proof of vaccination. Learn more.
In addition, Ponant requires that guests provide a completed Health Declaration form in person upon embarkation. We recommend you complete this form and bring it with you on Day 1 to avoid any embarkation delay.
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Iceland
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Iceland has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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Venice to Croatia
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Our Venice to Croatia Ocean Cruise Tours start and end in Italy, and we will cross borders into Croatia and Montenegro. These countries have removed all Covid-19 travel restrictions and are now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements.
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Tahiti
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Tahiti Islands (UPDATE 12/16/22) have removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and are now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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Antarctica
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Antarctica (UPDATE 12/16/22) Our ocean cruise operator, Ponant, requires both proof of vaccination and proof of a negative COVID-19 test. Tests can be a PCR test taken within 96 hours of boarding (approx. 4 p.m. on your departure date) or an antigen test taken within 24 hours of departure. Self-tests are not accepted. Proof of recovery is also accepted in lieu of proof of vaccination. Ponant also requires all travelers to provide proof of medical insurance for the duration of travel that covers hospitalization, isolation, and sanitary transfer in case of COVID-19 Learn more.
LATIN AMERICA
All countries in Latin America where we run trips have reopened to tourism. Most destinations currently require proof of vaccination and/or a negative test result for entry.
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Argentina
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Argentina (UPDATE 11/2/22) has removed all Covid-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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Belize
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Belize (UPDATE 10/3/22) has removed all Covid-19 travel restrictions for travelers entering the country by plane, and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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Chile
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Chile (UPDATE 11/2/22) requires either proof of vaccination OR a negative PCR test, taken within 48 hours of your last point of departure before entering Chile. Minors under the age of 18 are exempt from covid-related requirements. Learn more.
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Colombia
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Colombia is open to international travelers who show proof of vaccination OR a negative COVID-19 test result (from a PCR test within 72 hours or a rapid antigen test within 48 hours).
If you have completed your vaccination scheme within 14 days entry to Colombia, you will need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result (from a PCR test within 72 hours or a rapid antigen test within 48 hours) in addition to your vaccination certificate.
All travelers will also need to fill out a Health Form within the 72 hours prior to departure. If the normal form's website is down travelers can find a contingency website here. Learn more.
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Costa Rica
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Costa Rica has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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Cuba
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Cuba has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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Ecuador
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Ecuador (UPDATE 12/12/22) Ecuador requires everyone over the age of 12 to provide proof of vaccination when entering a public space (including hotels and restaurants) Learn more
(UPDTATE 12/9/22) Please note that Ecuador regulations currently require facemasks to be worn in enclosed spaces, spaces with poor ventilation, and areas where social distancing is a challenge.
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Guatemala
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Guatemala (UPDATE 10/3/2022) has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions for travelers entering the country by plane, and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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Peru
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Peru (UPDATE 9/12/22) is open to international travelers who show proof of vaccination OR a laboratory-certified negative antigen or PCR test result taken within 48 hours of arrival. All travelers to Peru must also complete an Electronic Health Affidavit. Learn more.
Please note that Peru regulations currently require the use of KN95 masks on airlines and trains. Fabric or disposable masks will not be accepted. Guests traveling on trips in Peru should bring permitted masks for transportation use.
AFRICA
Countries in Africa have mostly reopened to tourism. Many currently require a negative test for entry.
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Morocco
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Morocco is open to all international travelers with proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test. There may be additional rapid testing required upon arrival. Learn more.
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Namibia, Botswana & Zambia
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Namibia is open to international travelers with proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
Botswana is open to international travelers with proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test. Learn more. Due to the lack of testing options as we cross borders on this trip, all guests will be required to be vaccinated to attend the trip.
Zambia is open to international travelers with proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test. Learn more.
Zimbabwe is open to international travelers with proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test. Learn more.
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South Africa & Botswana
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South Africa is open to international travelers with proof of vaccination, a negative COVID-19 test result, or a certificate of recovery from COVID-19 if infected within three months prior to travel. Children under 12 years old are exempt. Learn more.
Botswana is open to international travelers with proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test. Learn more. Due to the lack of testing options as we cross borders on this trip, all guests will be required to be vaccinated to attend the trip.
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Tanzania
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Tanzania is open to international travelers with proof of a negative COVID-19 test. Visitors must also complete a health form prior to arrival. Learn more.
ASIA & THE PACIFIC
Many countries in Asia have now reopened to tourism. Most require proof of vaccination and/or a negative COVID-19 test to enter.
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Bali (Indonesia)
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Bali is now welcoming vaccinated travelers from the US with no testing requirements. Learn more.
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Bhutan
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Bhutan (UPDATE 9/12/22) As of September, Bhutan is welcoming tourists from the U.S who have been fully vaccinated and boosted, along with proof of health insurance covering COVID-19. Bhutan also requires travelers to provide an upright color scan of their passport that has been valid for a minimum of 6 months prior to entry.
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Cambodia
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Cambodia (UPDATE 10/10/22) Has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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India
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India is open to international travelers with proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test. Learn more.
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Japan
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Japan (UPDATE 12/19/22) is open to travelers with proof of vaccination and booster OR a negative COVID-19 test result (from a PCR test within 72 hours prior to departure). Learn more.
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Laos
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Laos (UPDATE 10/10/22) is open to international travelers with proof of vaccination OR a negative COVID-19 test result (from a PCR or antigen test within 48 hours prior to departure). Learn more.
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Nepal
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Nepal is open to travelers with proof of vaccination OR a negative COVID-19 test result (from a PCR test within 72 hours prior to departure). Learn more.
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New Zealand
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New Zealand is open to travelers with proof of vaccination. All travelers must apply for a NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) pass prior to arrival. Learn more.
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Thailand
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Thailand (UPDATE 11/10/22) has removed all Covid-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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Vietnam
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Vietnam (UPDATE 10/10/22) has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements Learn more.
THE MIDDLE EAST
Countries in the Middle East have mostly reopened to tourism. Many currently require a negative test for entry.
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Israel & Jordan
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Israel is open to all travelers that fill out an entry statement form prior to arrival, and show proof of health insurance. Israel also requires travelers to have a green pass when entering a public space (including hotels and restaurants), and the green pass requires proof of vaccination, so all guests on our Israel trips need to be vaccinated. Learn more.
As of May 20, 2022, travelers are no longer required to test upon entry in Israel.
Jordan has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements. Learn more.
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Israel
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Israel is open to all travelers that fill out an entry statement form prior to arrival, and show proof of health insurance. Israel also requires travelers to have a green pass when entering a public space (including hotels and restaurants), and the green pass requires proof of vaccination, so all guests on our Israel trips need to be vaccinated. Learn more.
As of May 20, 2022, travelers are no longer required to test upon entry in Israel.
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Oman
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Oman (UPDATE 1/31/23) has removed all Covid-19 travel restrictions and is now welcoming visitors from the US with no special requirements.
For all international departures, in the event that borders are not fully open to US travelers (meaning no quarantine required with proof of vaccination and/or negative test results), we will be forced to postpone. All booked guests on trips we are forced to postpone can put their funds on account or receive a full refund. We will aim to make the final call no later than 30 days prior to the departure.
Backroads is committed to abiding by all state-level and regional requirements for the health and safety of our guests, leaders and local partners. It is a requirement that Backroads adhere to these regulations in order to operate in each region. We take that very seriously and we ask that all our guests do the same. If we become aware that guests are in violation of entry or testing requirements, they may not be able to participate in the trip. Backroads will not provide refunds, nor reimbursement of any expenses incurred by guests as a result of being removed from a trip, including medical expenses, testing fees, quarantine, evacuation expenses, added air or hotel expenses, etc.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our office at 800-462-2848. We’re open Monday through Friday from 7am – 5pm PT and weekends 7am – 3pm PT.