Life on a Contiki tour can get quite hectic with early mornings and late nights. Its easy to get run down if you don’t take the time to rest while on tour which makes it easy for you to catch the common cold, the flu or to aggravate an existing medical condition. Different air, water, dairy, food, lifestyle and jet-lag can also reduce your resistance. We suggest you take a multi-vitamin course while on tour and eat and rest properly.

Medical clinics are widely available through North America. The United States has no nationalized health care system and visits to the doctor or hospital can be very expensive. Be certain to obtain comprehensive health travel insurance before leaving you home country.

If you are on a regular course of medication or contraception you must bring a sufficient supply for the entire time you are away from home as the particular medicine/brand you use may not be available in North America. In some cases medications that are available over the counter in your home country may only be available by prescription in North America.

Make sure you have an adequate supply of an medicines you may need while on tour and carry prescriptions for them.

We also suggest that you bring a small supply of antiseptic cream, sticking plasters, aspirin, insect repellent, cough medicine and perhaps some antibiotics. These are not carried on the coach and your responsibility. All Contiki coaches do however carry sealed first aid kit in case of an emergency.

You must advise Contiki through your travel agent or Contiki directly before your departure if you have any important medical conditions.