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How to Adapt a Tour to Bad Weather

Flexibility saves tours.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Flexibility saves tours. In short: check; prepare; communicate, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Check forecasts before the tour.

  2. Prepare a rain plan.

  3. Communicate changes early.

  4. Move indoor stops forward.

  5. Shorten outdoor segments.

  6. Keep the mood positive.

Safety reminders for tour guides

  • Keep groups safe at street crossings
  • Carry first aid supplies
  • Monitor weather and heat
  • Know emergency contacts

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