Moondance Slovenia Trip

Packing List

We’ve provided packing recommendations below; however, equivalent items work just fine. We also offer many items for sale via our online store. These items are marked with an “x” in the appropriate column.
Keep in mind that June and July can still be cold in the Alps! Warm layers are very important, as evening temperatures can dip down in the low 30s.
*To avoid the risk of lost luggage, we ask you to carry your luggage onto the airplane. The backpack size listed above MUST meet the carry-on regulations. Again, please do not check your backpack on travel days. Thank you!*

Upper Body Layers

Long Underwear Top

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

Qty: 1

Patagonia Capilene Crew

T-shirts

Minimum of 4 short sleeve Capilene or synthetic fabric t-shirt, others may be cotton

Qty: 4

Patagonia Capilene T-Shirt

Buy in our gear store

Lightweight Top

Synthetic, non-cotton. This can be a fleece pullover, sweater, or a full-zip jacket

Qty: 1

Patagonia R1 fleece

Insulating Jacket

Synthetic or down insulation, non-cotton. This can be a synthetic or down “puffy” jacket, or an additional heavyweight fleece

Qty: 1

Patagonia Nano Puff or Down Sweater

Rain Jacket with hood

Must be waterproof, not water resistant. NO PONCHOS

Qty: 1

Patagonia Torrentshell or Marmot Precip

Sports bra

For girls

Qty: 3

Required Clothing Items

Lower Body Layers

Long Underwear Bottom

Medium-weight (polypropylene or Capilene, NO COTTON)

Qty: 1

Patagonia Capilene Lightweight/Midweight Bottoms

Fleece Pants

Synthetic, non-cotton fleece pants or heavyweight long underwear bottoms

Qty: 1

Patagonia Synchilla Fleece Pants or Patagonia R1 Pants

Rain Pants

100% Waterproof pants large enough to fit over regular 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 permitted)

Qty: 4-5

Bathing Suit

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

Qty: 2

Required Clothing Items

Head & Hands

Gloves

Wool or fleece, non-cotton medium weight gloves

Qty: 1

Warm Hat

Wool or fleece, non-cotton beanie

Qty: 1

Baseball Hat

A baseball hat or wide-brimmed hat for sun protection

Qty: 1

Buy in our gear store

Required Additional Items

Footwear

Hiking Boots

Light-weight boot or trail shoe

Qty: 1

Tennis Shoes

A pair of comfortable, closed-toe shoes that you don’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, lightweight hiking socks

Qty: 6 Pair

Smartwool or Darn Tough

Required Shoes

Backpacks & Bags

Backpack

Internal frame with waist straps; 38 - 45 liters, MUST be small enough to carry on the plane

Qty: 1

Deuter Unisex 40L Futura or Deuter Women’s 38L Futura Pro

Buy in our gear store

Waterproof Backpack Cover

Covers your backpack

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

Buy in our gear store

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.

Sleeping Gear

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

Buy in our gear store

You will be staying in hostels, so this is for extra comfort

Toiletries

Dopp Kit*

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

Qty: 1

Patagonia Black Hole Cube 6L – M

First Aid Kit*

Contains: Insect repellent, reef safe waterproof sunscreen (Kokua, Thinksport, Stream2Sea), zinc oxide, 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 all toiletries in your checked luggage, with the exception of your toothbrush and any personal/prescription medication

Optional Gear

Casual Clothing

One (1) set to wear while in Venice

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

Hydration System

(i.e. Camel Bak)

Qty: 1

Carabiner

One (1) non-plastic

Qty: 1

A Good Book

Paperback books are less bulky

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

*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.

Miscellaneous

Wallet

Personal wallet with $150 spending money and valid identification

Qty: 1

COVID-19 Vaccination Card + Copies

Valid COVID-19 vaccination card + 2 additional photocopies of your vaccination card

Qty: 2

Passport + copies

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

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: 1

Moondance Buff

Buy in our gear store

Mesh Stuff Sack

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

Qty: 1

Sea to Summit Mesh Sack

Buy in our gear store

Pack Towel

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

Qty: 1

Sea to Summit Drylite Towel

Buy in our gear store

Nylon Stuff Sack

Sleeping bag size for backpack organization

Qty: 1

Additional Required Items

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, campsite with semi-permanent tents (all single gender).

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

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.

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 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.

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.

COVID-19

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

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

Slovenia is free of dog rabies. However, rabies may still be present in wildlife species, particularly bats. CDC recommends rabies vaccination before travel only for people working directly with wildlife. These people may include veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers working with specimens from mammalian species.

Resources to Share with Your Physician

Click here to view a map of where Moondance groups will be travelling throughout Slovenia. 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 Slovenia.

Flights

Slovenia 1, June 14-June 27, 2024, Option 1

Arrive

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Friday, June 14, 2024
Arrive before 5 PM

Depart

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Depart after 7:15 PM

Inbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Friday, June 14, 2024	Delta 192	Atlanta (ATL)	8:00 PM	Venice (VCE)	11:25 am (6/15)

Outbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Thursday, June 27, 2024	Delta 193	Venice (VCE)	11:25 AM	Atlanta (ATL)	4:15 pm (6/27)

Slovenia 1, June 14-June 27, 2024, Option 2

Arrive

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Friday, June 14, 2024
Arrive before 3:40 PM

Depart

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Depart after 5:45 PM

Inbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Friday, June 14, 2024	United Airlines 170	Newark (EWR)	6:40 PM	Venice (VCE)	9:05 am (6/15)

Outbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Thursday, June 27, 2024	United Airlines 169	Venice (VCE)	11:05 AM	Newark (EWR)	2:45 pm (6/27)

Slovenia 2, June 29-July 12, 2024, Option 1

Arrive

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Arrive before 5 PM

Depart

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Friday, July 12, 2024
Depart after 7:15 PM

Inbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Saturday, June 29, 2024	Delta 192	Atlanta (ATL)	8:00 PM	Venice (VCE)	11:25 am (6/30)

Outbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Friday, July 12, 2024	Delta 193	Venice (VCE)	11:25 AM	Atlanta (ATL)	4:15 pm (7/12)

Slovenia 2, June 29-July 12, 2024, Option 2

Arrive

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Arrive before 3:40 PM

Depart

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Friday, July 12, 2024
Depart after 5:45 PM

Inbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Saturday, June 29, 2024	United Airlines 170	Newark (EWR)	6:40 PM	Venice (VCE)	9:05 am (6/30)

Outbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Friday, July 12, 2024	United Airlines 169	Venice (VCE)	11:05 AM	Newark (EWR)	2:45 pm (7/12)

Slovenia 3, July 14-July 27, 2024, Option 1

Arrive

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Sunday, July 14, 2024
Arrive before 5 PM

Depart

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Depart after 7:15 PM

Inbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Sunday, July 14, 2024	Delta 192	Atlanta (ATL)	8:00 PM	Venice (VCE)	11:25 am (7/15)

Outbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Thursday, July 27, 2023	Delta 193	Venice (VCE)	11:25 AM	Atlanta (ATL)	4:15 pm (7/27)

Slovenia 3, July 14-July 27, 2024, Option 2

Arrive

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Sunday, July 14, 2024
Arrive before 3:40 PM

Depart

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Depart after 5:45 PM

Inbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Sunday, July 14, 2024	United Airlines 170	Newark (EWR)	6:40 PM	Venice (VCE)	9:05 am (7/15)

Outbound Flight

Date	Flight	Departure City	Departure Time	Arrival City	Arrival Time
Saturday, July 27, 2024	United Airlines 169	Venice (VCE)	11:05 AM	Newark (EWR)	2:45 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.