While traveling with us you will experience the vast array of wonderful food available from Northern Italy. Vegetarians might find the menu selection in Northern Italy in winter less varied than they would see in America/Australia. Generally the choices are at times limited, involving steamed vegetables, soups, salads, bread, cheese, fruit, yoghurt, eggs etc. Vegans and those on gluten-free diets are well catered for in all the resturants that we eat at. Please let me know when booking of any dietary concerns.
Small Group Travel
With all small group trips you will be exposed to all the pleasures and some of the frustrations of traveling in a group. I ask you to be understanding of the various needs and preferences of your group. Patience with your fellow travelers is sometimes required for the benefit of everyone’s holiday. We have found that the best trips are those where the dynamics within the group work well – this takes just a little effort on your part.
Responsible Behaviors
Everyone has the right to feel safe when they travel. We do not tolerate any form of violence (verbal or physical) or sexual harassment, either between customers, our leaders, or locals .
Use or possession of illegal drugs will not be tolerated on our trips.
If you choose to consume alcohol while traveling, we encourage responsible drinking.
By traveling with us you are agreeing to adhere to these rules. The trip leader has the right to remove any member of the group for breaking any of these rules, with no right of refund. If you feel that someone is behaving inappropriately while traveling with us, please inform the trip leader.
Fire Safety
Please be aware that local laws governing hotel facilities in Northern Italy may differ from those in the USA and Australia. Not all of the hotels which we will use will have a fire exit, fire extinguishers or smoke alarms in your room.
Visas
No visas are required for US citizens and Australian passport holders as of April 2024. Travelers are allowed to enter Italy for up to 90 days. US passport holders and citizens, please check here for more updates. Canadians please go to https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories Australians please check with Australian Smart Traveller for up to date requirements. In Italy it is compulsory to carry ID with you at all times.
Vaccination
There are no specific vaccines required as of April 2024. However please check with Australian Smart Traveller for up to date requirements.
Travel Insurance
It is a condition of joining any of Nordic Ski Adventures trips that you must be fully insured against medical and personal accident risks (to include repatriation costs including air ambulance or helicopter rescue services). Your travel insurance is to have a snow /ski endorsements noted on your policy. Please note that our ski trips only take place on prepared piste, slopes and trails in designated ski resorts and local government municipalities.
Electricity
Italy uses the European plug ‐ 3 round pins.
Money
Italy uses the Euro as its currency.
ATM Availability: ATM facilities are available at banks and most shops accept credit cards.
