ACIS Pre-Departure Resource Center

Your ACIS adventure starts here

Get ready for your trip.

Your departure is getting closer. Find our checklists, packing advice, and trip resources here, ready when you need them.

Start here • Departure checklist

From travel documents to the flight ahead, review the essentials before you leave home.

Know what to pack, what to expect, and where to find answers.

Pack with confidence

Plan what to bring, what to leave at home, and how to make the most of your luggage space.

See packing tips

Travel together

Review our expectations for a safe, respectful, and rewarding experience for everyone.

Prepare to depart

Find guidance on passports and visas, money matters, keeping in touch, and more before you go.

Picture your trip

Get familiar with life on tour, from daily activities and meals to accommodations.

Know your destination

Find useful cultural background and practical travel details for the places you’ll visit.

Browse fact sheets

Have a question about your upcoming trip? Find our live chat and ways to contact the ACIS team.

Your trip, close at hand

Keep your itinerary, flight information, and hotel details together in one convenient place. Get the app before departure so you’re ready to go.

For group leaders

Bring everyone together before departure and review the resources for leading your tour.

Use our 2026 presentation to guide your pre-departure meeting and help travelers and families prepare.

Find guidance and planning resources to help you organize your group and lead with confidence.

Know where to turn if something unexpected happens. Review our emergency guidance and how ACIS can help while you’re on tour.