Albania, Montenegro + Greece

Packing List

Keep in mind that June and July will mostly be very warm (90’s F); however, it can still be cold in the mountains! Warm layers are important, as evening temperatures can dip down in the low 50s.

Packing Tips

In the event that your luggage is delayed or lost in transit, we want you to be prepared. Therefore, wear tennis or hiking shoes on the plane. Plus, pack the following items from this packing list in your daypack / school backpack carry-on:

A change of clothes (underwear + t-shirt + shorts or pants)
Your rain jacket
Prescription medications & toothbrush
Passport, ID, money
Completed International Travel Authorization form

These items are already included in the packing list – they are not additional items!

Lodging

Sleeping

During your trip you will stay in a variety of accommodations: hotels/hostels, mountain huts during the trek, tents, and campsites with semi-permanent tents (single gender rooms). Moondance and local outfitters will provide sleeping bags for the backpacking section of your trip.

Eating

Eating utensils (plates and cutlery) will be provided throughout the trip.

If you have any special dietary restrictions/ considerations, please contact the Moondance office for further information.

Immunizations

Recommended Immunizations

Routine Vaccinations

Moondance adheres the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations. They state that routine vaccines are those recommended for everyone in the United States, depending on age and vaccine history. Please consult with a physician for specific recommendations based on your health history.

Routine vaccinations related to travel may include the following:

COVID-19
Chickenpox (Varicella)
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
Influenza
Measles, mumps, Rubella
Meningococcal
Pneumococcal
Polio
Rotavirus
Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis
Shingles (Zoster)

Rabies

The Centers for Disease Control recommends a pre-exposure rabies vaccination before your trip because rabid dogs are commonly found in this country. There may be limited or no rabies treatment available. We will encounter dogs and wildlife especially as we travel to rural areas.

Tick-Borne Encephalitis

The CDC recommends you consider a Tick-Borne Encephalitis vaccine for persons who will have extensive exposure to ticks based on their planned outdoor activities and itinerary, especially if ticks are likely to be found in those areas.

Resources to Share with Your Physician

Check the map tab on this page to view a map of where Moondance groups will be traveling. Provide this information to your physician of choice (primary care physician, travel clinic, etc.) in order to get the most accurate suggestions for immunizations and vaccinations.

Click here to see what the CDC recommends for travelers in Greece.
Click here to see what the CDC recommends for travelers in Albania.
Click here to see what the CDC recommends for travelers in Croatia.
Click here to see what the CDC recommends for travelers in Montenegro.