Finally booked your Dragon Trip? Now the exciting part begins… studying the itinerary, reading up on the sights you’ll see, and eventually packing! It can be daunting to start, especially for long and varied trips like our 31 day South East Asia tour. We decided to do the hard work for you and create an ultimate packing list for Asia adventures:

Clothing

It is best to pack for warm and cold climates, sunny and rainy. Even though you will have a good idea of the weather while you’re packing, it’s always good to be prepared. A lot of our adventures involve camping and a variation of climates. Our top tip is layering: bring summer clothes that can be layered to be warm winter clothes!

• Waterproof jacket
• Warm clothes for mountains and camping: jumpers/fleece/layers/long-sleeve tops/jeans/joggers
• Cool clothes: shorts/skirts/dresses/t-shirts/vests
• More dressy clothes (bar hopping/restaurants)
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Comfortable sandals
• Socks and underwear
• Pyjamas – for warm weather and cold.
• Swimwear

Toiletries / Medicine

Most of our Dragons just need the basic toiletries, however, when travelling it’s good to have a few extra pieces to ensure you are safe and comfortable! Most importantly Mosquito repellant and sun cream…

• Shampoo and Conditioner
• Soap
• Face wipes/body wipes
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Dry Shampoo
• Hairbrush
• Hair gel/product
• Moisturiser
• Sun cream
• Anti sting cream / mosquito repellant
• Painkillers
• Contraceptives
• Sanitary products
• Make up
• Hand-wash laundry detergent
• First aid kit: Painkillers, anti-diarrhoea tablets, aftersun lotion, plasters/bandages, thermometer, antibacterial gel, motion sickness tablets

Accessories

It’s always frustrating when you arrive in a new country and realise you’ve forgotten the new gadget you bought for the trip, don’t let that happen! Follow our accessories packing list to ensure you’re prepared.

• Camera and camera film (if needed)
• Headphones
• Laptop (if needed)
• Chargers for electronics
• Travel charger
• Adapters for plugs
• Water bottle
• Small Backpack for day trips
• Big backpack (instead of suitcase as it’s easier to transport between places)
• Ear plugs
• Sunglasses
• Travel wallet / bum-bag
• Sunhat

Travel Essentials

When travelling it is best to have a travel-wallet full of the important documents you’ll need throughout your trip. Travel essentials should nearly always be in your carry-on bag so you have easy access at all times.

• Local currency
• Travel debit cards
• Passport
• Copy of travel insurance
• Visa (if needed)
• Plane/travel tickets
• Copies of booking reservations
• Notebook and pens
• In case of emergency contacts
• Driver’s licence / international driver’s licence
• Books/Kindle (Kindles can be a great space saver for unlimited reading)

This is a generalised packing list for Asia, however it is a good idea to check our your itinerary beforehand and make sure you are prepared for all the activities. If you have any questions regarding your trip or want more advice on what to bring with you then drop us an email or give us a call, we’ll talk you through it all!