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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.

Hiking Boots

Low or high top, light-weight or Gore-Tex hiking shoes (No tennis shoes!)

Qty: 1

Tennis Shoes

A lightweight, comfortable pair of tennis shoes you wouldn’t mind getting dirty!

Qty: 1

River Shoes

These can be open-toed, but do need to have a back strap - no flip flops!

Qty: 1
Chaco, Teva, Keen

Socks

Non-cotton, mid-weight hiking socks

Qty: 4 Pair
Smartwool or Darn Tough

Required Shoes

Long Underwear Bottom

Medium-weight (polypropylene or Capilene, NOT Cotton)

Qty: 1
Patagonia Capilene Lightweight/Midweight Bottoms

Hiking Pants

Synthetic, non-cotton pants

Qty: 1

Quick-Dry Shorts

Synthetic, non-cotton shorts

Qty: 2
Patagonia Baggies

Underwear

Synthetic, non-cotton are best (but a couple cotton pairs are okay)

Qty: 6

Bathing Suits

Boys: your quick-dry shorts can double as your bathing suit

Qty: 2

Required clothing items

Wallet

Personal wallet with $150 spending money and valid identification

Qty: 1

Bandana / Buff

For additional sun and wind protection. Buffs are tube-like and can be worn up to 12 different ways providing versatile sun protection. Can even be worn as a headband!

Qty: 2

Passport + copies

Passport (valid for 6 months after the last day of your trip) + 2 additional photocopies of your passport

Qty: 1 + 2 Copies

Pack Towel

Absorbent & quick to dry, large or extra-large is ideal

Qty: 1
Sea to Summit Drylite Towel
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Mesh Stuff Sack

Mesh nylon stuff sack (sleeping bag size) for dirty clothes, etc.

Qty: 1
Sea to Summit Mesh Sack

6

One (1) non-plastic carabiner

1

Additional Required Items

Casual Clothing

One (1) set to wear while in Dubrovnik

Qty: 1

Small Notebook w/ pen

For journaling

Qty: 1

Digital Camera*

With charger + adapter, and a 32- 64GB memory card

Qty: 1
Cannon Powershot G9 X

Go Pro

With charger and 32-64 GB memory card

Qty: 1
Buy in our gear store

ENO Hammock

Lightweight, packable camping hammock; HIGHLY recommend

Qty: 1

Hydration System

(i.e. Camel Bak)

Qty: 1

A Good Book

Paperback books are less bulky

1

Packable Camp Chair

(i.e. Crazy Creek)

Qty: 1
Buy in our gear store

Travel/Camping Pillow

A luxury to have while camping or on travel days

Qty: 1

Personal Protective Equipment: Mask

Two (2) reusable, breathable masks that completely cover nose and mouth and fit snuggly; Moondance will not provide masks. To be used where it is required by trip location or outfitter.

Qty: 2

Not required but highly recommended.
*Since we don’t allow cell phones during the course of our trips, you may not use your phone as a camera. Leaders will take photos that will be shared at the end of the summer.

Long Underwear Top

Medium-weight long sleeve (polypropylene or Capilene, NOT Cotton)

Qty: 1
Patagonia Capilene Daily Long-Sleeve Tee

T-shirts

Minimum of 2 short sleeve Capilene or synthetic fabric t-shirt, others may be cotton

Qty: 3
Patagonia Capilene T-Shirt

Fleece jacket

Fleece pullover or full-zip jacket works great

Qty: 1
Patagonia Synchilla or R2 Jacket

Rain Jacket with hood

Must be waterproof, not water resistant

Qty: 1
Marmot Precip or Patagonia Torrentshell

Sports bra

For girls

Qty: 3

Required clothing items

Sleeping Bag Liner

Highly recommended. Silk, cotton, or synthetic. Used as a “lightweight sheet” in warm climates in lieu of a sleeping bag. Used when staying in hotels/ hostels as a personal sheet.

Qty: 1
Sea to Summit Expander Travel Liner
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You will be staying in hostels, so this is for extra comfort

Dopp Kit

Contains: toothbrush, toothpaste, travel shampoo & soap, deodorant

Qty: 1
Patagonia Black Hole Cube 6L-M

Small First Aid Kit

Contains: Insect repellent, waterproof sunscreen, Band-aids, Moleskin, Chapstick w/ sun prevention, Wet Ones wipes, Dramamine (if prone to motion sickness), personal hand sanitizer.

Qty: 1

Prescription Glasses + Contacts

If your child wears glasses and/or contacts, please bring at least one spare pair of glasses/ lenses. Contact lens wearers should bring a pair of glasses as backup in addition to contacts.

Qty: 2 pair

Required Hygiene Items. *Please keep in mind that you will be carrying all toiletries with you on the plane, so make sure they are travel-sized!

Duffel Bag

40-60 liters duffel with shoulder straps; this must be carry-on size

Qty: 1
Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 55 L
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Outdoor Daypack

30-45 liter daypack, one with a waist strap is highly recommended

Qty: 1

Lightweight Daypack

15-25 liter lightweight, collapsible daypack to carry your rain jacket, water bottle and snacks

Qty: 1
Sea to Summit Ultra Sil Day Pack
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For carrying all of your gear
* Please keep all necessary trekking gear in your carry on, including hiking boots, headlamp, warm gloves/hat, hiking socks, rain jacket, water bottles, and layers as airlines have been extremely inconsistent with lost baggage over the past year.

Warm Hat

Wool or fleece, non-cotton beanie

Qty: 1
Buy in our gear store

Baseball Hat

A baseball hat or wide-brimmed hat for sun protection

Qty: 1
Buy in our gear store

Required Headwear

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
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Card
  • 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

Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include:
Chickenpox (Varicella)
Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
Flu (influenza)
Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
Polio
Shingles

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to the country this trip visits.

Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.

Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.

Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to the country this trip visits. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to the country.

Rabies

Rabid dogs are commonly found in this country. If you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other mammal while in this country, there may be limited or no rabies treatment available.

Consider rabies vaccination before your trip if your activities mean you will be around dogs or wildlife.

Travelers more likely to encounter rabid animals include

Campers, adventure travelers, or cave explorers (spelunkers)
Veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers handling animal specimens
Visitors to rural areas
Since children are more likely to be bitten or scratched by a dog or other animals, consider rabies vaccination for children traveling to this country.

Tick-borne Encephalitis

TBE vaccine is recommended for persons who will have extensive exposure to ticks based on their planned outdoor activities and itinerary.
TBE vaccine may be considered for persons who might engage in outdoor activities in areas ticks are likely to be found.

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see Your COVID-19 Vaccination for more information.

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.

 

Flights

Mediterranean 1, June 5-June 21, 2024

Arrive
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
  • Wednesday, June 5, 2024
  • Arrive before 2:00 PM
Depart
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
  • Friday, June 21, 2024
  • Depart after 7:05 PM

Inbound Flight

DateFlightDeparture CityDeparture TimeArrival CityArrival Time
Wednesday, June 5, 2024United 385EWR (Newark, NJ)5:00 PMDBV (Dubrovnik, Croatia)8:00 am (6/06)

Outbound Flight

DateFlightDeparture CityDeparture TimeArrival CityArrival Time
Friday, June 21, 2024United 125ATH (Athens, Greece)10:25 AMEWR (Newark, NJ)2:05 pm (6/21)

Mediterranean 2, June 23 -July 9, 2024

Arrive
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
  • Sunday, June 23, 2024
  • Arrive before 5:30 PM
Depart
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
  • Tuesday, July 9, 2024
  • Depart after 7:05 PM

Inbound Flight

DateFlightDeparture CityDeparture TimeArrival CityArrival Time
Sunday, June 23, 2024Lufthansa 413EWR (Newark, NJ)8:30 PMMUC (Munich)10:20 am (6/24)
Monday, June 24, 2024Lufthansa 1710MUC (Munich)2:30 PMDBV (Dubrovnik, Croatia)3:55 pm (6/24)

Outbound Flight

DateFlightDeparture CityDeparture TimeArrival CityArrival Time
Tuesday, July 9, 2024United 125ATH (Athens, Greece)10:25 AMEWR (Newark, NJ)2:05 pm (7/09)

Mediterranean 3, July 11 - July 27, 2024

Arrive
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
  • Thursday, July 11, 2024
  • Arrive before 4:30 pm
Depart
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
  • Saturday, July 27, 2024
  • Depart after 7:05 pm

Inbound Flight

DateFlightDeparture CityDeparture TimeArrival CityArrival Time
Thursday, July 11, 2024Lufthansa 413EWR (Newark, NJ)8:30 PMMUC (Munich)10:20 am (7/12)
Friday, July 12, 2024Lufthansa 1710MUC (Munich)2:30 PMDBV (Dubrovnik, Croatia)3:55 pm (7/12)

Outbound Flight

DateFlightDeparture CityDeparture TimeArrival CityArrival Time
Saturday, July 27, 2024United 125ATH (Athens, Greece)10:25 AMEWR (Newark, NJ)2:05 pm (7/27)

Important Travel Notes:

  • We highly recommend that all students fly on the designated flights above. If you have any questions OR if you are considering another flight path please contact the Moondance Adventures HQ BEFORE purchasing your airfare.
  • We also highly recommend making your flight reservation through our partnered travel agency, Exito. They are familiar with all Moondance flights. Please follow this link to start the booking process.
  • Remember when booking your child’s flight to allow at least a 3-hour layover in any connecting airport to avoid missed connections or baggage delays.
  • Please keep in mind the group flights will begin and end at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport or Newark. It is imperative that every student arrives to their gateway city in a timely fashion. If one individual does not arrive in on time to make the group flights, it can delay the entire trip. Leaders are not guaranteed to be on the flight.
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