HOW TO EFFECTIVELY PREPARE FOR AN EXCURSION/TOUR.

Are you planning to go for an excursion or a week-long tour? It is something that calls for extensive planning. Travel is thrilling because it requires you to go beyond your home and into the unknown. 

Here is some advice on how to organize a tour trip with friends.

Learn about the place you're going.

Spend some time learning everything there is to know about where you will be. Learn about the climate and geography of the area where you plan to follow your itinerary. Create an itinerary that details what you intend to accomplish each day of the trip, including crucial information about the location you will be visiting that day, and specifies if you will have to cover transportation or lodging.

You should also be very familiar with the rules and regulations, for example, you could need to pay for admission permission, or maybe the making of campfires might be prohibited. Don't forget to educate yourself about the local flora and animals. Should you mind dangerous plants? What potentially harmful creatures are there?

Make friends with the locals! They might speak a different language, so knowing a few phrases in that language will be far more helpful than you think.

Water and food

You can eat many things, but limiting your intake is vital and thinking about lighter options like rice or quinoa, tuna, spaghetti, or even pre-made dehydrated meals. You can include things like protein bars, walnuts, almonds, dried fruits, chocolates, seeds, or even dried meat in addition to a trail mix that is high in energy.

One of the most typical errors tourists make is not getting enough water. No matter the weather, whether it's hot or cold, whether you're at sea level or extremely far up, staying hydrated should be your top priority.

Each person's average daily water need is three liters, which might vary depending on the individual. Less is never better than more. Bring enough thermoses to accommodate at least three liters; a camelback is ideal because it makes it simple to load, store, and drink from them.

List out Equipment

To ensure you don't overlook anything vital, you can create your list using programs like Excel. It all depends on where you're going, but you should carefully consider the number of layers of clothes you'll need and whether or not you'll wear a waterproof jacket.

Begin with the largest

You must be careful; it is important to carry a lightweight tent. Two or three people can take it if you share it, which is much more helpful.

A hiking backpack, for example, that is lightweight and adaptable to your waist and back is a neccessity.

Depending on how many days you plan to spend in the mountains and the items you will carry, you can choose from various backpack sizes. A 60-liter one is what I would suggest most for a journey of this nature.

Make emergency plans.

You should always have a first aid kit, no matter how extreme you think your trip will be. Accidents are always possible, from cuts and headaches to twisted ankles and severe impacts.

A satellite location, such as a SPOT, is something you should always have with you since it offers a crucial line of communication and can be used anywhere in the world to transmit messages to family or friends in an emergency.

It would be best if you prepared physically.

Enjoyment is key—not misery! Therefore, prepare for a few months before venturing into nature.

Above all, build up your legs since you'll need them more than you think. It isn't easy to walk while carrying a rucksack weighing 10 kg or more. Do a lot of cardio; I advise you to put yourself to the test; if you can run 5 km in 30 minutes, you are fit. 

So remember to have fun, inhale the fragrance of the flowers, converse with the rocks, consider your surroundings, and let the stunning views enrapture you. Remember to be patient and remember to breathe. Enjoy your tourist vacation!