What to pack for your small group Discovery trip

Most of our small group Discovery tours involve a lot of travelling and excursions to different cultural sites. So, if you want to get lots of enjoyment out of your trip, make sure you bring a pair of sturdy shoes that are comfortable to walk in. If you're planning to trek through Morocco's magnificent Todra Gorge or take on a fast-paced trip like our 16-day Best of Georgia and Armenia tour, you may also need to pack some lightweight walking boots, so check your trip notes for details.

You may want to bring a small bag or rucksack to carry all of your daily essentials while out on day trips and excursions. Choose a pack that is lightweight, secure and big enough to hold a water bottle, camera, extra clothing, sun protection and snacks.

Avoid spending your holiday money on expensive bottled water and help us to eliminate single-use plastic on our discovery trips by bringing a reusable water bottle. Where clean water isn't readily available, such as in South America, Asia and Africa, we recommend packing a filtered water bottle. Our favourite is the Water-to-go bottle which filters 99.9% of contaminants from the water so that it is safe to drink and can be refilled from any tap or even streams. Plus, you can get 15% off as an Explore customer. Alternatively, you can bring water purification tablets, and your tour leader will point out clean sources of water during your trip.

Avoid itchy insect bites with a good quality insect repellent. If you're visiting countries that are plagued by malaria or dengue fever, you'll need to take extra care and apply liberally, day and night. In some countries you may also need a mosquito net, so check your trip notes for details.