Together Women Rise: Journey to Rwanda
May 31 – June 8, 2025

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS

The main program begins on May 31 and ends on June 8 in Kigali. Arrival and departure flights are booked by travelers independently. Here are our recommended arrival and departure times:

• Saturday, May 31: Arrive at Kigali International Airport (KGL) by the afternoon. The trip will kick off with a Welcome Dinner at the hotel this evening, likely around 6:00 PM.
• Sunday, June 8: Depart from Kigali International Airport (KGL) after 5:00 PM.

Flight Booking Assistance: If you would like assistance booking your flights, please complete this form and a flight booking specialist from our partners at AirSupply will contact you directly to assist with your booking. Under the line “Traveler / Group Name,” write “Your Name / Elevate Destinations – Jill Bernier.” Note that there is a $35 service fee per booking.

Once your booking has been confirmed, please email Jill (jill@elevatedestinations.com) with the PDF of your booking confirmation.

INSURANCE

Elevate Destinations will purchase emergency evacuation coverage for you. This policy covers emergency evacuations due to medical, political, or natural disasters from November 8 – 17, 2024. This policy also provides $5,000 of emergency medical coverage. More details about this coverage are noted in this brochure.

This coverage does not include trip cancelation or interruption benefits and also does not cover pre- or post-trip days of travel. We strongly suggest you purchase additional coverage to cover your non-refundable expenses in the event you need to cancel your trip or have additional expenses incurred on the trip.

Elevate strongly recommends purchasing additional travel and medical insurance and Cancel for Any Reason Coverage (CFAR). Cancel for Any Reason’ (CFAR) coverage to cover trip related expenses. Please note that some CFAR insurance options are time-sensitive.  Please be ready to purchase an insurance policy within 14 days of making your first trip payment.

If you would like to purchase additional medical insurance in the country of travel, below are two insurance brokers that Elevate Destinations recommends.

1. USI Travel Insurance Services
   Email: info@travelinsure.com
   Phone Number: (800) 937-1387
2. Travel Insurance Center (Dan Drennen)
   Email:  dan@travelinsurancecenter.com
   Phone Number: (402) 343-3621

Elevate Destinations is not equipped to answer specific questions on insurance. Please contact the insurance broker or company for specific information.

Please email Jill (jill@elevatedestinations.com) with a copy of your insurance policy that covers you in Cambodia, including the policy number and your provider’s emergency phone number.

PASSPORT

1. Check that your passport:
   1. Is current and valid for at least 6 months beyond your trip departure date (December 8, 2025)
   2. Has at least 1 blank page for the entry and exit stamps, or more if you are visiting several countries on this trip. The last two amendment pages are unacceptable for visas and immigration stamps.
2. Upload Your Passport: Please upload a scanned copy of your passport to this secure Dropbox folder [LINK].
3. Passport renewal: If your passport expires before December 8, 2025, you will need to renew your passport. We recommend using A1 Passport & Visa Services. To do so, please email them at info@a1passportvisa.com and let them know you are working with Elevate Destinations on your travel arrangements.

VISA

U.S. citizens need a visa for Rwanda. We recommend applying for a visa on arrival when you land at Kigali International Airport.

Passport: Ensure that you have three blank pages in your passport for the visa and entry / exit stamp. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of entry into Rwanda (this means until December 8, 2025).

Supporting documents: You only need to show your valid passport to receive a visa. You will not be asked to provide any supporting documents.

Where to go: After disembarking the plane, follow the sign for “Arrivals”. Kigali airport is very small, and there are staff directing you. Once inside the airport, you will see signs indicating where to get a visa. Follow these signs to the Immigration Desk. Here, you will get your visa on arrival and get your visa stamped. This is a single-entry visa good for stays of up to 30 days in Rwanda. You will then move on to the next desk to make the payment. This process is smooth and quick.

Cost: $50 USD. This fee can be paid in cash (USD) or credit card (MasterCard or Visa).

Luggage collection: After getting your visa stamped and paid for, you will proceed to baggage claim to collect your luggage. After collecting your luggage, you will exit into the arrivals hall and meet your driver who will transfer you to the hotel.