


Latest News as of 11 July 2023
CHINA
Passengers to China are required to take an Antigen Rapid Test (ART) 48 hours prior to boarding. Travelers must produce a negative test result before they are granted entry to China.
Passengers are encouraged to bring a hard copy of their test result as proof.
Passengers who pass the health declaration and entry inspection process are not required to undergo any further checks. However, if a traveler shows symptoms such as a fever or if there are any anomalies in their health declaration, they may be required to take an antigen test by China Customs. Those who test positive will be required to self-quarantine or seek medical treatment as determined by China Customs.
NOTE:
Passengers are required to declare their negative test result to China Customs by filling the Health Declaration Form on the WeChat mini program of China Customs using this link or via the China Customs app.
THAILAND
Passengers to Thailand who are TRAVELING ONWARD to a country which requires a negative PCR test to enter must purchase insurance with a minimum coverage of $10,000 of Covid-19 medical treatment in Thailand. Their insurance must cover the duration of their stay in Thailand AND an additional 7 days.
This is to offset the possibility of medical expenses being incurred if the passenger is denied passage out of Thailand.
MYANMAR
Passengers to Myanmar are required to purchase Covid-19 insurance for the duration of their stay. If a passenger cannot provide proof of insurance, they will be required to purchase insurance from Myanmar Insurance.
JAPAN
Passengers to Japan are no longer required to submit a certified negative result of a Covid-19 test or a Covid-19 vaccination certificate of three doses or equivalent.
However, any guests showing symptoms may be subject to testing upon arrival.
HEALTH & SAFETY MEASURES POST COVID-19
Our passion for discovering and introducing Southeast Asia is as strong as ever, and we remain committed to providing you experiences of a lifetime. The purpose of the following guidelines is to help mitigate the spread of contagious diseases on trip.
HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE
Trails of Indochina has appointed a health & safety committee to oversee and implement these new health & safety measure in all destinations. The committee will meet regularly to review the policies and vendors to ensure we are doing everything possible to achieve the necessary health & safety preparedness.
SOCIAL DISTANCING
In accordance with travel restrictions and health advice offered by government advisories worldwide Trails of Indochina will work with partners and customers to apply social distancing where possible.
GROUP VEHICLES
For larger vehicles and coaches, we will have the option for larger vehicles and less guests per vehicle thereby creating more personal space for each guest.
FIT VEHICLES
For smaller vehicles, we will approach this on a case by case basis. As smaller FITs are normally family members, there is no requirement for social distancing. There will be different requirements.
BOATS
We aim to provide appropriate social distancing for our guests when using boats while on tour. There are many considerations, so each trip & booking must be reviewed on a case by case basis. For private charter vs join-in, day boat & overnight boats we are working with these vendors to understand their on-board procedures and will act accordingly to ensure safety consideration for our guests.
HOTEL LOBBY DURING CHECK-IN
We will ask hotels to ensure physical distancing will be implemented in the event of queues or waiting and all keys and pens used to complete the check-in procedure should be sanitized. Where possible and appropriate, our guide can assist guests checking in and keep an eye for social distance
and hygiene.
SIGHTSEEING
Trails of Indochina have always aimed to avoid the crowds when we do our sightseeing to popular locations. We will continue to visit at off-peak areas, use alternative entry & exit points and apply other measure to avoid crowds.
PLANES
Different airlines apply their own policy for social distancing and hygiene. We are currently working with all airlines in Asia to advise and collect this information and make it available for all business partners.
HYGIENE IN VEHICLES
At a minimum, clean & disinfect all hard non-porous surfaces within the interior of the vehicle such as hard seats, arm rests, door handles, seat belt buckles, light and air controls, doors and windows, and grab handles.
Empty any waste baskets regularly. TOI will provide hand sanitizer in the vehicles for guests to use during the trip, before and after visiting sightseeing locations.
MASKS & SANITIZER
We will aim to make Masks & Hand sanitizer available for all guests traveling with us in 2020 and 2021.
RESTAURANTS
Trails of Indochina will work with restaurants who have appropriate and strict health & safety guidelines including cleanliness & hygiene. Where possible, TOI will keep a copy of the hygiene certificate on file.
BOATS & HOTELS
Trails of Indochina will work with overnight boats and hotels who have appropriate and strict health & safety guidelines including cleanliness & hygiene. Where possible, TOI will keep a copy of the hygiene certificate on file.
DAILY HEALTH CHECKS FOR GUIDES & DRIVERS
Guides and Drivers will be required to take their temperature each morning and report to the operations manager before starting their day. If they have a fever, they cannot work and the company will find an alternative.
GUIDE & DRIVER HYGIENE
Guide and driver will wash their hands frequently throughout the day and use hand sanitizer each time they get in the vehicles with guests. Guides and rivers should do this in view of guests so guests will feel secure that hygiene is being taken seriously. Drivers should also wipe down and sanitize the hard surfaces in vehicles at each stop. This includes hard seats, arm rests, door handles, seat belt buckles, light and air controls, doors and windows, and grab handles.
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Guides and key Customer Care Staff will be briefed and trained on how to respond to travelers with symptoms of COVID-19. These measures are also covered in TOI’s Crisis Management Plan which is
updated regularly.
GENERAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR TRAVELERS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
Guests are encouraged to take sensible precautions against COVID-19 during their trips with Trails of Indochina. The World Health Organization outlines these basic practices to keep yourself and your loved ones safe:
1. Avoid travelling if you have a fever and cough. If you have fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, alert health care services and share with them your recent travel history.
2. Maintain social distancing. Where possible, stay a metre or more away from others, especially those who are sneezing or coughing, or have fever.
3. Wash your hands regularly with soap and running water. You can also use an alcohol-based hand-sanitizer to spray your hands as often as you like.
4. Cover your mouth and nose with tissue when you cough or sneeze. Dispose of dirty tissues immediately and wash your hands after coughing or sneezing.
5. Avoid contact with live animals. Wash your hands with soap and water if you touch live animals or animal products in markets.
6. Eat only well-cooked food. Make sure your meals especially animal proteins and dairy products are thoroughly cooked and prepared in a sanitary environment.
7. Discard single-use masks. If you choose to wear a single-use mask, ensure it covers your nose and mouth, avoid touching the mask, and wash your hands after removing it. Bring masks from home as they can sometimes be difficult to buy in Southeast Asia.
DEALING WITH SICKNESS (FOLLOWING ECDC GUIDANCE)
TOI representatives to look for symptoms
Guidelines established for trip representatives with Medical input on what action should be taken and when. https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/COVID-19-resourcesforcontact- tracing-2-March-2020.pdf
We encourage our guests to stay up to date on government advice from their own countries. Here are some helpful links to get started:
• USA, CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
• Public Health England: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
• Australia Dept of Health: https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novelcoronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert
• New Zealand Ministry of Health: https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-andconditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus
Our team of Travel Experts are dedicated to responding to client's needs and requests in a timely manner. With our 24/7 Customer Care Hotline, travelers can be assured that assistance is available for any last minute requests and emergency