Travel insurance is always a good idea when traveling in case of unforeseen circumstances, especially in Libya. We do not provide travel insurance, but recommend www.travelexinsurance.com.

It is advisable to bring a small medical kit with you while traveling including things such as Band-Aids, antibiotic ointment, Ibuprofen, Benadryl, Imodium, and hand sanitizer, but there are also pharmacies in Libya where you can purchases medicines that you may need. Any prescription

No vaccinations are required for travel to Libya, but there are several recommended ones such as yellow fever, tetanus, Hepatitis A & B, and typhoid. If you have any questions, please check with your doctor.

We recommend that you drink bottled water while traveling in Libya. Although you may be fine drinking the tap water, it is just a precaution to guard against microbes such as amoeba. We would hate for you to miss a day or two of travel due to a stomach “bug” caused from the water. Be

The best way to make sure that you have appropriate funds while traveling in Libya is to bring US Dollars OR Euros with you. It is very easy to exchange foreign currency at banks, hotels, or exchange bureaus. ATM machines are becoming more available and have been more reliable over th

The currency used in Libya is the Libyan Dinar. To calculate the most current exchange rate, you may use the following website: http://www.xe.com/ucc/

At this point in time, Libya Travel & Tours recommends that you plan to use cash as your main payment method. That said, credit card use in Libya is becoming more accepted as Libya takes strides to accommodate the foreign traveler. From our experience, we would recommend travelin

It would be best to travel with a travel adapter while in Libya. Most outlets have 2 round pins, but there are also some with 3 round pins in the shape of a triangle. Although most computers, iPods, etc. will be dual voltage, it might be best to bring a small converter for other appli

Some hotels may provide laundry services, but your driver and/or guide can also help you locate local Laundromats to use, which may be cheaper. Make sure that you agree on the price before you agree for the service. For any clothing that requires specific care, plan not to wash it whi

As for any trip, a variety of clothes is always good. You will want more casual, comfortable clothes during the day but may want to dress up in the evenings for your meals. Be sure to bring comfortable shoes for days when you will do a lot of walking.