The Ivory Coast

These conditions are applicable to Discovery & Wildlife, Cycling, Walking and Family Trips. These conditions were updated November 2022. Booked a Polar trip? Please refer to our Polar booking conditions. To make it easy to know the detail of our flexibility, we’ve put it in a grid (these terms apply to all trips apart from our Polar Voyages.) Standard cancellations or changes within 69 days of travel If you’re getting closer to your trip, cancellation charges will apply as follows: For trips confirmed by 31st December 2022: 59-42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100% For trips confirmed from 1st January 2023: 69 -42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100%

Ivory Coast - Visas are required for British, Australian, American and Canadian passport holders. Biometric in-person visa services at the Côte d'Ivoire Embassy in London are suspended due to COVID-19. Anyone wishing to enter Côte d'Ivoire who does not already have a visa should make their visa application through the e-visa service online before travel, available in English - https:/nedai.com/e-visa/ After registering and paying online, you'll be able to collect your visa on arrival at Abidjan airport. You'll need to apply for the e-visa online several days before your date of travel to allow time for your application to be processed. An invitation letter is necessary to obtain your visa / e-visa. Passport details for each client are required by Explore 9 weeks prior to the tour start date. Our local partners then proceed to process the invitation from the Ivory Coast and provide a letter of invitation which takes a minimum of 10 working days to obtain. Once the letter has been obtained, UK citizens can apply for their visa via: www.snedai.com/e-visa/ You will be provided with a confirmation document upon approval of your application that permits you to travel and to obtain your visa on arrival at Abidjan International Airport. All other nationalities should consult their local embassy or consular office.