Trip Planning

Preparing for a trip can be overwhelming - from selecting the destination to booking flights to figuring out what to bring. Leela Travel wants to help you prepare for your trip with ease. The following information should provide you with answers to common questions and links to useful resources. If you have any specific retreat questions, feel free to contact us at info@leelatravel.com

Passport & Visas

For most tourists traveling to foreign countries, you will need a valid passport and Tourist visa to enter. In order to get a Tourist Visa, you must have a valid passport. If you don't have a passport already, make sure you apply for one 2-3 months in advance of your trip. Waiting for a visa can take up to a month in itself, so get your application in early. To obtain a Tourist Visa you will need to contact the embassy or consulate of the country you are traveling to. You will then need to fill in the application form, which is usually available to download online, and take it to them or send it in along with the required fee and photos. Some countries require you to have at least 6 months validity on your current passport, so make sure that your passport will not expire less than 6 months from the date of travel. If asked to state your purpose on your visa form it is best to say Tourism rather than Yoga. If you need an address at your destination, please refer to the links provided on the Trips page for the address of the resort.

Depending on your country of origin and your retreat destination, the Passport & Visa requirements will vary. Some countries will allow a Visa On Arrival, which means you can arrive at the airport and they will issue you a Visa upon entry. These types of visas can be valid from 15 - 30 days or more. If you choose to stay longer, you must apply for a visa in advance. For visa applications and more up to date visa information, you must visit the embassy or consulate website in your city/country to view the specific requirements for the country that you will be traveling to. For further assistance, in some countries, you may also need to contact your local travel agency to assist you with obtaining the proper travel documents.

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Flights and Airport

Leela Travel eco yoga retreats do not include air transportation. You should book your air travel in advance for a more economical price. We recommend going online to comparison shop or using a local travel agency to help you find those deals. Depending on where your retreat destination is, you may need to take an international flight into the country then a domestic flight to the select city. Your search should include looking into flying to the major hub cities and then a getting to the local city. Taking two different airlines might be necessary and more cost effective. When booking your ticket, be aware of the retreat dates and times and plan accordingly.

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Travel Insurance

As with any holiday booking, travel insurance is always highly recommended. Leela Travel does not offer travel insurance. Avoid the worry and added expense of lost luggage or accident costs by securing travel insurance before you fly. Every country of origin has a variety of travel insurance offers for your choosing. You can also purchase travel insurance for your flight directly from the airline or online ticket agent.

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Arrival, Departures & Transfers

You should aim to arrive at the airport of your retreat destination by the given start date of the retreat. We will send you via email a specific time and place to meet at the local airport where the Leela Travel experience will begin.

If you are already in the destination country, you may arrange your own transportation to the resort. Be aware of the check-in times to the designated resort. If you plan to be picked up from the airport we would like to have your arrival details 30 days before the start of the retreat.

Depending on different flight bookings from different cities, you may be arriving the night before the start of the retreat. We will not be able to accommodate you earlier than the retreat start date but will be happy to assist you in finding accommodation in the area.

Departures will also vary depending on your specific travel plans. Check-out time for most of the resorts will be mid to late afternoon on the last day of the retreat. We will have a morning session and lunch and you can depart at your convenience. Please, let us know what time and date you plan to arrive and depart and we will arrange airport transfers accordingly.

If you would like to check-in to the retreat hotel several days before or extend your stay longer, please contact us at info@leelatravel.com for booking assistance. Moreover, if you have any specific requests (food, accommodation, allergies, etc) or special circumstances regarding your arrival or departure, please let us know and we'll be happy to assist you in any way that we can.

Vaccinations

For vaccination information, you should visit your GP(doctor), personal physician or a travel health clinic 4 to 8 weeks before your departure to a foreign country. You can also look online with your local Health and Travel Advisory organization to find out what vaccinations are recommended for the country you are traveling to. We recommend that you do some research and make your own decision about getting vaccinated.

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What to bring

Here is a list of things you should bring with you to ensure a comfortable and relaxing yoga holiday. Most of these items can be purchased locally at the destination of choice but you may want to have them with you for greater ease and convenience.

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