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Attempted Bombing - Thailand
Phuket/Krabi, Thailand
June 30, 2025
Suspicious devices resembling bombs found in Phuket and Krabi
A series of disturbances occurred in Phuket and Krabi provinces following the discovery of suspicious devices resembling bombs since Thursday, 26 June. Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) officers quickly responded, safely neutralising the threats. So far, two suspects involved in the incident have been arrested.
The incidents can be summarised as follows:
Timed Explosive Device Near Krabi Police Station
A timed explosive device was found at a sculpture park on Uthakit Road in Mueang Krabi district, just 30 metres from the police station. EOD officers safely dismantled the device.
Suspicious Object Near Nopparat Thara National Park
A suspicious object was discovered in front of the sign for Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park in Ao Nang Subdistrict, Mueang Krabi district. The authorities later detonated the device safely.
Suspect Motorcycle at Krabi Central Mosque
A suspicious motorcycle was found abandoned at the central mosque in Krabi. Authorities are currently investigating whether the vehicle contains explosives.
Confession by Two Suspects
Two male suspects have confessed to planting bombs at four locations in Phuket. These include:
Phuket Airport car park
Promthep Cape (with a suspicious object found under a wall)
Patong Beach (two locations, one near a public park)
According to the investigation, the suspects travelled from Pattani Province, stopped overnight in Krabi, and then proceeded to Phuket, disguising the bombs in food delivery boxes.
Overall Situation in the South
This incident mirrors similar bombings in the three southern border provinces. Authorities are still tracking three unexploded devices that the suspects have yet to disclose the locations of.
All relevant agencies have heightened surveillance in tourist areas and communities and are intensifying investigations to identify any accomplices involved in the plot.
We currently have the following tours to Krabi and Phuket. We did not have any tour in the location last week.
GPAATSNG250629-O1 - tour starts today and will be in AoNang, Krabi on 4 Jul.
GPAATFF250629-O1 - tour starts today and will be in Phuket (Kata Beach) on 5 July
Thailand /Cambodia Border Disputes
June 24, 2025
Thai military shuts Thai-Cambodian border allowing only humanitarian crossings.
The Thai military on Monday ordered the closure of permanent and temporary border checkpoints along the Thai-Cambodian frontier, until further notice, with exceptions granted solely for humanitarian purposes.
According to a directive issued by the 1st Army Region, the decision comes amid escalating tensions following reports of Cambodian military incursions into Thai territory.
These include unauthorised patrols, the reinforcement of military outposts, and terrain modifications, as well as symbolic actions by Cambodian civilians in areas under the 2nd Army Region’s jurisdiction. These activities have reportedly jeopardised border security and contributed to rising tensions along the frontier.
In light of these developments, and in its role as the unit responsible for border security in Sa Kaeo province, the 1st Army Region announced the following immediate measures in the interest of national security and the safety of Thai citizens:
All cross-border vehicle movement is suspended.
All pedestrian border crossings by the public, including tourists—both Thai and foreign— are suspended.
G Adventures does have groups on the ground that are due to cross the Thai / Cambodian border.
For now, clients are travelling between Thailand and Cambodia by air.
We will continue to assess the situation and provide updates as necessary.
Jordan - 13 June 2025
Due to the ongoing military operations between Iran and Israel, Jordan has officially closed its airspace until further notice.
As a result, all incoming and outgoing flights to and from Jordan have been suspended until further notice.
All G Adventures and National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures Guests and staff are safe an accounted for.
We are closely monitoring and assessing the situation and we are in contact with clients who are currently on the ground in Jordan.
We will provide further updates as they become available.
Kenya- Demonstrations
25 June 2025
There have been country wide demonstrations occurring across Kenya on Wednesday 25 June 25. The demonstrations were scheduled for 25 June only and are supposed to be peaceful, although there have been reports of some rioting and looting in certain areas. There is heavy police presence in affected areas.
No current departures are affected and trips are expected to run as scheduled, but we would like to reassure travellers that we will be avoiding any areas where protests are taking place.
East Flores - Indonesia - Volcanic Eruption
17 June 2025 at 3:00 PM local time,
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki entered a new eruptive phase, prompting authorities to raise the alert status to Level IV (the highest level). The eruption occurred at 5:35 PM local time the same day.
At current we have no group within Flores.
As a result of the volcanic ash and safety concerns, the following airports are currently closed for flights: Labuan Bajo (LBJ), Ende (ENE), Ruteng (RTG), Bajawa (BJW), and Maumere (MOF). These closures and the volcanic activity may also affect some several international and domestic flight routes de0ending on volcanic activity and ash clouds.
If clients who start trips in Bali need to each out to reschedule their arrival transfer, please contact us on the South East Asia emergency phone number Tel. +6692 338 9222 for further support.
Türkiye Protests
Friday 21 March 2025 - Istanbul
Türkiye is currently experiencing on going protests across the country following the arrest of a prominent political figure. There are reports of police barricades and there is currently a ban on public gatherings. Arrests have been made as a result of social media posts. Taksim Square in Istanbul, is currently closed to all traffic.
Protests are mostly occurring in remote neighbourhoods and at night. No G Adventures trips have been affected so far.
G Adventures CEOs are advising all guests to stay alert and to avoid large gatherings or areas where protests are taking place. We are also advising guests to monitor their government travel advisories,
G Adventures will continue to monitor this situation and we will post updates as necessary. .
Statement concerning incidents of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos
22 November, 2024
Following the tragic deaths of six tourists in Laos due to suspected methanol poisoning, G Adventures can confirm that all of its travellers are safe and well.
The safety of our travellers is our top priority. Our Chief Experience Officers always brief travellers on best practices to keep them safe while in South East Asia. We are advising guests to never never accept any free drinks and to avoid cheap cocktails and
non-brand alcohol. Our Chief Experience Officers will only recommend trusted establishments to travellers.
Our thoughts are with the families of those affected
Cuba Blackouts
21 October 2024 - Cuba Electricity Blackouts
Cuba has been experiencing intermittent power outages over the last few days, which are disrupting daily life and affecting essential some essential services. The Cuban Government is working to find solutions to address the power supply challenges, but this may take some time.
Currently, we do not have any groups in Cuba. We will have groups again under the following codes:
There are no current G Adventures trips being affected but we are monitoring the situation for upcoming trips.
We will continue to assess the situation and we will update as necessary.
Air India Plane Crash
India
Thursday, June 12th
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick airport, crashed shortly after takeoff. 169 Indians, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian national were on board.
None of our groups or Staff is affected.
Iceland Volcano
1st April 2025 - Reykjavik - Iceland Volcano Eruption
A volcano has erupted on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula after the evacuation of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon.
The eruption began around 09:45 local time, following earlier earthquakes in the Sundhnúk crater area. Within an hour, a 700m crack had opened. Roads to the town are closed, but flights remain unaffected.
No G Adventures tours are currently impacted, but we will post updates as necessary.
Istanbul Earthquake - 23 April 2025
Istanbul -
Turkey has been hit by 3 consecutive earthquakes, today, around noon.
The first is of 3.9 magnitude and hit the coast of the Silivri district at 12:13 local time (10:13 BST)
The second is of 6.2 magnitude and hit the same area at 12:49 (10:49 BST)
The third quake of 4.4 magnitude in Istanbul's Buyukcekmece district hit at 12:51 local time (10:51 BST)
There are no reports yet of any damage or injuries, by local authorities.
All our tours are safe and unaffected, but today the museums in Istanbul will stay closed
No injuries or damage to buildings have been reported and all G Adventures guests are safe and accounted for.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and we will post updates as necessary.
India / Pakistan Tensions
May 8, 2025 - New Delhi
Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated following reported missile attacks on a number of Indian military bases near border areas.
We are currently awaiting conformation of targets that were attacked but many towns near the border with Pakistan have been placed on high alert.
No G Adventures tours have been affected and all guests and staff are safe and accounted for.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and will update as necessary.
Myanmar / Thailand Earthquake. - 28 March 2025
28 March 2025
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar with tremors felt in Bangkok around 13:15 (local time)
The Earthquake Observation Division reported that the quake, with a depth of 10 kilometres, occurred at 1.20pm in Mandalay, Myanmar.
The Meteorological Department said the tremors were felt in many parts of Thailand, including Bangkok.
People in the capital evacuated buildings, as businesses announced temporary closures due to the quake.
Authorities are assessing the damage and monitoring for aftershocks. A high-rise building under construction in Chatuchak district, Bangkok, collapsed due to the quake. More updates will share shortly. There have been aftershocks in Myanmar but these have not been felt in either Bangkok or Chiang Mai.
All G Adventures Travellers are safe and accounted for and we will continue to monitor the situation and pst updates as necessary.
Marburg Virus Outbreak - Rwanda
October 10, 2024
Marburg Virus Outbreak
The Marburg Virus outbreak is being closely managed by the Rwandan Ministry of Health with support from the World Health Organization and the Africa CDC.
While efforts to contain the virus are ongoing, the majority of cases have been isolated in hospitals in Kigali. However, infection control measures are in place throughout the country
The safety of our travellers and staff will always be our top priority. The following precautionary measures are being taken:
- Temperature checks are being conducted at all borders during arrival and departure.
- At Volcanoes National Park Headquarters, masks are required before and during trekking activities.
- In Akagera National Park, temperature checks are in place.
- Sanitization stations are available in all areas across the country.
- CEOs have been instructed to inform guests during the welcome meeting about the latest situation and the safety measures in place, ensuring everyone understands and remains cautious.
- Tour vehicles are stocked with adequate hand sanitizers for use throughout the trip.
- Table reservations are being made at all hotels and lodges..
- Travellers participating in Gorilla Guardians village activities are requested not to join in shared cultural dressing during dances and other activities.
- For gorilla trekking and golden monkey activities, we are rebooking family groups before the trek to ensure travellers trek together exclusively where possible.
- Our CEOs are monitoring all travellers closely and will report any concerns immediately for swift follow-up.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and we will provide updates as necessary.
Nepal Flooding - October 2024
Update for Everest Base Camp Trek - Dossier Code ANEA
The highway from Kathmandu to Manthali has been severely affected after last week’s extreme weather. This has resulted in necessary changes to the ANEA itinerary while local authorities work to fix the problem.
Our operations teams are currently working on alternative arrangements and notifications will be sent out to affected clients in the coming days.
We will provide further updates as necessary.
Jordan - 13 June 2025
Due to the ongoing military operations between Iran and Israel, Jordan has officially closed its airspace until further notice.
As a result, all incoming and outgoing flights to and from Jordan have been suspended until further notice.
All G Adventures and National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures Guests and staff are safe an accounted for.
We are closely monitoring and assessing the situation. We will provide further updates as they become available.
Kenya- Demonstrations
25 June 2025
There have been country wide demonstrations occurring across Kenya on Wednesday 25 June 25. The demonstrations were scheduled for 25 June only and are supposed to be peaceful, although there have been reports of some rioting and looting in certain areas. There is heavy police presence in affected areas.
No current departures are affected and trips are expected to run as scheduled, but we would like to reassure travellers that we will be avoiding any areas where protests are taking place.
East Flores - Indonesia
17 June 2025 at 3:00 PM local time,
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki entered a new eruptive phase, prompting authorities to raise the alert status to Level IV (the highest level). The eruption occurred at 5:35 PM local time the same day.
At current we have no group within Flores.
As a result of the volcanic ash and safety concerns, the following airports are currently closed for flights: Labuan Bajo (LBJ), Ende (ENE), Ruteng (RTG), Bajawa (BJW), and Maumere (MOF). These closures and the volcanic activity may also affect some several international and domestic flight routes de0ending on volcanic activity and ash clouds.
If clients who start trips in Bali need to each out to reschedule their arrival transfer, please contact us on the South East Asia emergency phone number Tel. +6692 338 9222 for further support.