Before heading out on your big Sunshine Tour adventure, ensure you’re packed with all the essentials to make this incredible trip spectacular. It’s important to know what items you can bring on the trip and ensure you leave some space so you can take some home. Below is a checklist to help you make sure you’re prepared for every situation and have one of the best trips of the year!
Comfort
When you’re looking to pack what to bring for a trip, the most essential thing you should pack is comfort. There are a few must-haves on the checklist:
- light blanket
- neck pillow
- walking shoes
- hygiene essentials
Being on a bus tour is a lot of fun, but the temperature may change throughout the ride. You’ll need to make sure you have a light blanket for chilly times and a neck pillow to keep from getting stiff between stops.
The clothes you pack should also be comfortable and easy to travel in. You need walking shoes and at least one hoodie or light jacket when you pack for a trip. Depending on your bus tour, you may want something warmer, like fleece, but easy to wear, like a pullover.
In order to feel good and put together, make sure you also have your hygiene essentials. Anything you need, such as deodorant, wipes, and a small toothbrush/toothpaste, will give you a chance to freshen up between stops and feel comfortable on those long days of riding.
Entertainment
When the group is having downtime traveling, it’s a good idea to have some small entertainment to help you relax. Knowing what to bring on a trip for entertainment is a short list.
- headphones/earbuds
- charger/ rechargeable battery pack
- books
Headphones and earbuds will make you feel more comfortable on longer rides. You can listen to your phone, watch movies, or just cancel out the noise while you read the next book in your collection.
To ensure you have that entertainment throughout the entire bus trip, bring a rechargeable battery pack, batteries (if necessary), and a charger to keep your entertainment going as long as you need it. When you check in at your hotel each night, ensure the battery pack gets charged so you have that for backup the next day.
Snacks and Refreshments
Even though there are periodic stops when traveling, you’ll want some snacks and refreshments to pack. Not all snacks travel well, so knowing what to bring on a trip is essential.
- crackers/ Goldfish
- chips
- protein bars
- water
- drinks with electrolytes
Snacks like crackers, chips, and protein bars are great for keeping your energy up and not being inconsiderate of others. Even small fruits like clementines and apples are great to carry around and don’t need to be refrigerated.
While you may enjoy snacks like tuna and beef jerky, they are both solid snelling snacks that could inconvenience other passengers. You can leave these out of the bag to make the trip enjoyable for everyone. Also, it’s a good idea to ensure your protein bars and snacks are nut-free in case guests have allergies on the bus.
The best refreshment for drinks is water, as it is shelf-stable. Even if you spill it, it’s easy to clean up and will not cause a lot of mess. Electrolyte drinks or packets of drink mixes are also great options, as these will keep you hydrated while you’re out walking and visiting all the different experiences on the trip.
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We do bus tours all over the country, starting at a location near you. If you want to see what bus tours we have available and where we’re going at Sunshine Tours, contact us today for more information. We would love to help you book a bus tour to visit one of the places on your bucket list.