Packing for tours
What to bring on a day out
The suitcase part is easy here. This list is for the tours: what’s worth having with you on a boat day, a dive, a zipline or a long day inland at the waterfalls.
The short list
What goes in your day bag
Power bank
Maps, photos and roaming drain your phone fast. A small power bank keeps you going on travel days and long tours.
Quick-dry towel
For the ride back after a snorkel trip or a swim at the waterfalls. Dries fast and doesn’t hold sand.
Rash guard or sun shirt
Easier than reapplying sunscreen all day, especially on boats, snorkel trips and fishing.
Reef-safe sunscreen
The sun here is strong all year. Bring your own, since it’s pricier and harder to find locally.
Reusable water bottle
Lots of tour boats have filtered water, so you can refill instead of buying plastic. Inland tours get hot, so keep it full.
Pack lighter
Leave the bulky stuff
Snorkel gear, life jackets and helmets come with most tours, so leave your own at home. And many rentals in Flamingo already have beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers and towels.
