NOMADIC ADVENTURES - NEW TRAVEL WARNINGS AND
ADVISORIES
These apply only to the destinations that we cover
1
February 2012 - Torres del Paine
We have great news! The Conaf has confirmed re-opening
of the hiking trail from Paine Grande to the Grey
Glacier. The Refugio Grey is open and receiving guests, the
campsite Grey remains closed.· Due to severe damages to the water treatment plant
at Paine Grande, the Refugio Paine Grande remains closed
until further notice. There are no services, campsite or
water available in Paine Grande. This makes the
completion of the W-circuit impossible. Extra alternatives for the W-trekking offered thanks to
the reopening of the entire circuit are:
Itinerary 1. Day 1. Torres del Paine – overnight in Refugio Torres
Central or Norte
Day 2. Hike to Los Cuernos – overnight Los Cuernos
Day 3. Hike into the French Valley – overnight Los
Cuernos
Day 4. Hike back to Torres – overnight Refugio Torres
Central or Norte
Day 5. Early bus and ferry Pudeto to Paine Grande. Hike
to Grey Glacier – overnight in Refugio Grey
Day 6. Navigation Grey
Itinerary 2. Day 1. Torres del Paine – overnight in refugio Torres
Central or Norte
Day 2. Hike to Los Cuernos – overnight Los Cuernos
Day 3. Hike into the French Valley – overnight Los
Cuernos
Day 4. Hike to Paine Grande, take the ferry to Pudeto.
Back to Puerto Natales. When coming from the Hotel Lago Grey, it is possible to
take the navigation one-way, spend the night in the
Refugio Grey and walk to Paine Grande the next day, for
the ferry back to Pudeto.
9 January 2012 - Torres del Paine
90km of hiking trails open to public.
The forest fire continues to burn. Weather conditions are favourable.
4 January 2012 - Torres del Paine
Torres del Paine: 80% of the Park
will reopen on January 4th. 90km of hiking trails will be available to visitors
in the Northern part
30 December 2011 - Torres del
Paine
Torres del Paine: National Park is
closed to visitors. Due to strong winds the fire is spreading extremely quick.
5.500ha burnt
29 December 2011 - Torres del
Paine
Fire Torres del Paine: trails from
French Valley-Paine Grande-Grey are closed for safety reasons. Fire brigades
continue fighting fire
27 December 20122 - Torres del
Paine
A fire has broken out in the Torres
del Paine. All entrances open, trail Paine Grande - Refuge Grey remains closed
27 June 2011 - Tibet Borders Re-Open
The Tibet
travel Bureau have started to issue visa's and
permits for Tibet again.
22 June 2011 -
Chile - Atacama
Due to bad weather
in the Desert of
Atacama, the
following passes to
Bolivia and
Argentina are
closed: Hito Cajón,
Paso Jama and Sico.
They are expected to
open again in a few
days.
22 June 2011 - Tibet Closure
Current word is that the borders should re=open on the 25 July 2011. We have no further details at
this point.
2 June 2011 - Tibet Closure
We have just been informed by the Tibetan authorities that Tibet has been closed
to tourists from now until the 15th July 2011. We have no further details at
this point.
28 April 2011 - Vietnam/Cambodia Border
The recent conflict between Thailand and Cambodia has taken place on the
border between the two countries in two different locations. At the
weekend the friction was in northwest Cambodia around the Ta Muen Thom
temple, some 50-70kms northwest of Banteay Chhmar temple. This is very
far from both Siem Reap and Battambang and will not affect any tourists
going to those centers.
There was conflict at the larger World Heritage temple of Preah Vihea,
in northern Cambodia, and it remains to be seen how long this conflict
will continue. Again this will not cause problems for our tourists
unless they plan to go to Preah Vihear temple or the northern town of
Anlong Veng. If anyone is planning that, then we would suggest they
don’t go at this time, as the two locations are too close to the border.
9 March 2010 - Tibet
Tibet
border has been closed until further notice, ahead of the
March 10 anniversary of the Tibetan uprising.
2 March 2010- Chile
The Libertadores Pass, which connects Santiago and Mendoza
is opened. Public buses are starting to operate normal
services towards that city. This would allow some passengers
to take flight from there to Buenos Aires and from there to
their final destination:
www.turbus.cl
www.taschoapa.cl
www.andesmar.com
www.elrapidoint.com.ar
These services can be hired directly from the passenger
1 March 2010- Chile
Most touristic areas such as San Pedro de Atacama, the Lake
District and Patagonia were not affected at all by the
earthquake.
28 February 2010 - Chile
A devastating earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter Scale
has hit Chile with its epicentre near Concepción
24 February 2010- Peru
Repairs to the railway line are well under way and the
official word is that Machu Picchu will re-open to the
public on 1 April 2010
27 January 2010 - Peru
Devastating rains have caused damage to
the Peru Rail line to Aqua Calientes, bringing a halt to all
visits to Machu Picchu
2 July 2009 - Mexico
Now that the Swine Flu epidemic has eased
off, temples and sports areas have re-opened to the public -
and are our tours are being resumed.
28 April 2009 - Mexico
All temples, churches, sports venue and public places have
been closed to the public as a result of the Swine Flu
outbreak. We have cancelled all tours to Mexico until
further notice, with 100% tour costs being refunded.
5 April 2009 - Tibet
Borders to Tibet have re-opened and visas
are now being issued by one central agency. As a result, all
future visa application fees have increased by $75.00 per
person and $150 for US Nationals.
22 February 2009 - Tibet
The Chinese
government has quietly barred foreign tourists from entering
Tibet before the 50th anniversary of a rebellion against
Chinese rule, according to news reports confirmed by a
Tibetan human-rights activist.
Travel agencies
have been told not to organize tours for foreigners into
Tibet until after April 1, according to reports.
The government
says that Tibet remains open and that foreigners can apply
as usual for permits to travel there, but it has not said
when they would be processed.
8
October 2008 - Nepal
A light aircraft carrying 18 people
crashed into the perimeter fence at Lukla Airport, 300km
east of the capital of Kathmandu. The aircraft
snagged its wheels on a security fence as it came in to
land, say airport officials. Mohan Adhikari,
general manager of the Kathmandu airport, says that of those
who died, 12 were German tourists, two Australian and two
Nepalese tourists, as well as two of the three Nepalese crew
members. One of the pilots survived. The
identity of one passenger is not yet known. Our sincere
condolences go out to the families of those affected. None
of Nomadic Adventures clients were on board.
5
October 2008 - China/Tibet
The issuing of Visas for Tibet from
the embassy in Kathmandu is becoming
erratic, with some groups being
granted visa's and others, not, In
each case, the embassy is not giving
feedback as to why visa's are
rejected.
4
August 2008 - China/Tibet
At least 16 police officers were
killed, and 16 more were wounded,
after an attack on a border police
station in Kashi, in the Xinjiang
Uygher Autonomous Region.
The attack comes
just four days before the start of
the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
At this point, we are not certain if
this will affect border crossings
into Tibet.
18 July
2008 - Tibet
The Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu is now issuing visas for tourists
entering Tibet. Most notable change is that now they require 5 days of
processing time after we submit original passport & visa application.
Clients therefore have to arrive at least a week before scheduled
departures to Tibet. We are monitoring the situation as it is expected
to change again.
6 July
2008 - Tibet
The Tibet
Travel Bureau (TTB) is not issuing visa approval & permits for tourists.
All applications are on hold. Details awaited.
24 June 2008 - Tibet
It gives us great pleasure to announce
that the Tibet borders have re-opened bringing much needed funds back into the country. At this point, no
additional travel restrictions have been imposed and all tours are now
running as normal. Contrary to some newspaper reports, additional
restrictions have not been imposed . Some restrictions which were in
place prior tot he border clamp down have been modified. The restrictions are as follows:-
1) All tourists
still require a travel permit for Tibet, which has
always been the case
2) Travel
permits take about 2-3 weeks to obtain, which has always
been the case
3) Tibet visa
fees for US Nationals cost more than other Nationals,
which has been the case since the start of 2008
4)
Restrictions have been modified as they relate to
group travel in that no person may travel on their own,
and any group may not consist of nationals from more
than 3 countries. As this can affect fixed departure
tours it means that any FD group will be split e.g. into
two groups if it consists of nationals from more than 3
countries.
23 May 2008 - South Africa
Recent reports in the meida claim
that foreigners are being attacked. This is not entirely true as the
foreigners being attached are some legal, and illegal immigrants from
neighbouring states. Safe travel within South Africa for foreigners is
continuing as scheduled
11 April 2008 - Tibet
Rumour has it that despite claims
that the borders will re-open in Tibet, the TTB will keep borders closed
until after the Olympic torch has passed through Tibet. All clients affected
because of forced cancellation of tours will be re-funded in full.
8 April 2008 - Tibet
Subsequent to the closure of the
borders to Tibet, the Tibetan Tourism Bureau (TTB) authorities announced
that foreign tour groups would once again be allowed into Tibet starting May
1st.
1 March 2008 - Ecuador
Everyone entering the jungle
regions of Ecuador are required to show proof of yellow fever vaccination.
Please ensure that your carry your Yellow Fever card with you at all times
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