Travel Alerts

Update as of July 31st, 2026: We are continuing to monitor developments related to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which may contribute to airspace restrictions, evolving travel advisories, and intermittent disruptions to flights through major regional hubs.

Egypt
We are aware of a drone strike that occurred in Damietta, a port town on Egypt's Mediterranean coast. Egypt has not been a party to the regional conflict, and it is not yet confirmed whether Egypt was the intended target.

At this time, our local Operator confirms the situation across Egypt remains normal, with businesses, daily life, and tourism activities continuing as usual. Damietta is not a tourist destination and is not part of any TrovaTrip itinerary, so there is no impact to our current or upcoming trips.

We are closely monitoring developments and will share updates if anything should arise that could affect our groups.

Travelers should continue to monitor their flight status closely and follow airline guidance, as routing through regional hubs may still be subject to changes. As always, the safety of our Travelers remains our top priority.

Other Destinations
Trips to other destinations are continuing to operate. However, Travelers routing through major Middle Eastern hubs may still experience schedule changes, longer flight times, or last-minute adjustments. Airport experiences may vary by location and time of day, with some Travelers encountering longer lines or increased security presence.

We recommend Travelers continue to:

• Review their complete flight itinerary (including all connections)
• Check whether they are connecting through major Middle Eastern hubs
• Monitor their flight status directly with their airline
• Ensure their contact information is updated with the airline to receive alerts
• Allow extra time at the airport, particularly when traveling through major hubs

We recognize there is a wide range of information circulating about air travel right now; experiences can vary, and not all reports reflect typical conditions.

We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will provide updates if any changes could impact our groups.

Update as of March 4th, 2026: We are aware of recent action taken by U.S. Special Forces in coordination with the Ecuadorian Military against organized crime groups in northern Ecuador.

At this time, all TrovaTrip itineraries in Ecuador and the Galápagos are operating as planned. However, travelers with flights arriving at or departing from José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport in Guayaquil (GYE) are strongly advised to remain within the airport and avoid leaving the premises for their safety.

We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates should any developments arise that may impact upcoming trips.

Update as of February 23rd, 2026: We are aware of recent news coverage regarding cartel-related violence in certain regions of Mexico. We are monitoring the situation closely and are in direct contact with our local Trip Operator, Intrepid Mexico. At this time, the reported incidents are limited to specific areas outside of Mexico City and are not impacting our itineraries. Our upcoming Mexico City programs are proceeding as planned with no disruptions. We will continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates should anything change that could affect our travelers

Update as of December 8th, 2025: We are aware that conflict has escalated on the Thailand, Cambodia border. We are monitoring the situation closely, however we can confirm our groups do not travel in this area and there are no current disruptions to our programs in Thailand.