Mystery Trip
Information for Enrolled Students
We've provided packing recommendations below; however, equivalent items work just fine. We also offer many items for sale via our online store. July will mostly be warm (80s F) with humidity; however, certain locations can reach cold temperatures with various forms of precipitation! Warm layers as well as lightweight apparel and swimwear will all be important. Following this packing list should leave you in good shape!
25-35 liter lightweight daypack with hip belt to carry your rain jacket, water bottle and snacks
45-60 liters, with shoulder straps, MUST be small enough to carry on the plane
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.
Medium weight boots - Break them in before arrival to avoid blisters!!!
A pair of comfortable, closed-toed, sturdy, lightweight shoes (able to get dirty)
These can be open-toed, but do need to have a back strap - no flip flops!
Non-cotton, lightweight hiking socks
Non-cotton, medium-weight hiking socks; warmer socks
Boys: your quick dry shorts can double as a bathing suit
Synthetic, lightweight, non-cotton hiking pants
Synthetic, non-cotton shorts
Synthetic, non-cotton are best (but a couple cotton pairs are permitted)
Synthetic, non-cotton medium weight long underwear bottoms
Synthetic, non-cotton, light-weight long sleeve top
Synthetic or Down insulation, non-cotton. This can be a synthetic or down "puffy" jacket
Synthetic, non-cotton. This can be a fleece pullover, sweater or a full-zip jacket
Medium-weight long-sleeved (polypropylene or Capilene, NOT Cotton)
100% Waterproof Rain Jacket with Hood - NO ponchos!
For Girls
Lightweight sunshirt with hood to protect arms and neck from sun
Synthetic, quick-dry, non-cotton t-shirts
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!
Wool or fleece, waterproof, non-cotton medium weight gloves
With Fresh Batteries + 2 Sets of Spare Batteries; This is very important!
Nylon or mesh stuff sack (sleeping bag size) for dirty clothes, etc.
With 100% UV Protection
Contains: toothbrush, toothpaste, travel shampoo & soap, deodorant, sunscreen
Contains: Insect repellent, waterproof sunscreen, Band-aids, Moleskin, Chapstick w/ sun prevention, Wet Ones wipes, Dramamine (if prone to motion sickness), personal hand sanitizer.
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.
The best way to send medication is with a Pill Box.
Please bring any personal medications and travel medications as advised by your Physician.
Non-plastic
Original signed and notarized international travel authorization form; N/A for students 18 at the start of the trip
Absorbent & quick to dry, large or extra-large works best
Passport (valid for 6 months after the last day of your trip) + 2 additional photocopies of your passport
Personal wallet with $200 spending money and valid identification; be mindful of international exchange and certain credit card restrictions
Small, pea-less plastic will do; most backpacks/daypacks have whistles on their sternum strap which would suffice!
Paperback books are less bulky; NO kindles or e-readers
HIGHLY recommend; a luxury to have while camping or on travel days
With charger, extra battery, and 32-64 GB memory card
With charger, extra battery, and 32-64 GB memory card
Portable charger/power bank to charge camera and GoPro
Country-specific power adapter for charging cameras
One (1) set to wear for Town Day
Synthetic, non-cotton fleece pants or sweatpants
Highly recommended
For journaling
Required; must be within 10 years of the trip
Moondance adheres to 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 and continuously check the CDC website for updates.
Routine vaccinations related to travel may include the following:
We recommend you book with our partner travel agency (Exito) for this trip. Please complete this form, and they will be in touch in 3-5 days via email with flight options.
Phone or WhatsApp: +1.970.237.4399
Email: vip@exitotravel.com
800.832.5229
615.610.5900
9am-5pm M-F CST
info@moondanceadventures.com
MAILING ADDRESS
PO Box 23350
Nashville, TN 37202
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
209 Tenth Avenue South
Suite 322
Nashville, TN 37203
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We are full for girls, but we have select spots for a boy.
We are full for boys, but we have select spots for a girl.
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