Group Meeting: Arrive at Louisville Airport (SDF) by 12:00 PM on Friday, August 15
Final Return: Tuesday, August 26, arriving in Louisville at 9:14 PM

🧳 PACKING LIST & TRAVEL HEALTH

Essentials:

• Passport (valid for at least 6 months beyond travel dates)
• Plug adapters for Madagascar (Type C or E European-style plugs)
• Lightweight and modest clothing for warm weather (see weather below)
• Rain jacket or compact umbrella
• Sunscreen & sunglasses
• Hat for sun protection
• Church clothes for services
• Small gifts or offering for UPC Madagascar (if desired)
• Snacks for long travel days
• Refillable water bottle
• Cash or credit card (no international transaction fees preferred)

Health Preparation:

• ✅ Up-to-date tetanus shot
• 💊 Ask your doctor about Ciprofloxacin and Metronidazole prescriptions (in case of travel-related stomach issues)
• Bring basic medications (pain reliever, allergy medicine, motion sickness tablets, etc.)

Luggage Tips:

• ✅ Checked Bags: 1–2 bags, each under 50 lbs (23 kg)
• 🧳 Carry-On: Air France may weigh your carry-on! It must be under 12 kg (26 lbs) total including personal item
  See Air France carry-on rules »  

🏨 ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotel in Madagascar:
Relais des Plateaux Hotel, Mandrosoa Ivato
Hotel Website: https://www.relais-des-plateaux.com/en/relais-des-plateaux-home/

• Conveniently located near Ivato International Airport (TNR)
• Includes breakfast and airport transfer
• Wi-Fi and air conditioning provided

Room Assignments:

• Room 1: A.J. & Cathy Dummitt
• Room 2: Julia & Jasmin Dummitt
• Room 3: Joshua Cooper & Ashton Dummitt
• Room 4: Keith & Nathalie Jackson
• Room 5: Nigel & Taylor Thompson
• Room 6: Bryan Jackson & Ron Elliott

🧥 WEATHER IN ANTANANARIVO (Forecasted Avg. Mid–Late August)

• Daytime Highs: 72–78°F (22–26°C)
• Evenings: 50–58°F (10–15°C)
• Dry Season: Mostly sunny and dry, but evenings can be cool

✈️ FLIGHT ITINERARY SUMMARY
DEPARTURE – Friday, August 15, 2025

• Delta DL 3575: Louisville → Detroit | 2:56 PM – 4:25 PM
• Delta DL 228: Detroit → Paris (CDG) | 6:40 PM – 8:25 AM (Aug 16)
• Air France DL 8542: Paris → Antananarivo | 10:30 AM – 10:20 PM

RETURN – Tuesday, August 26, 2025

• DL 8498: Antananarivo → Paris | 12:30 AM – 10:55 AM
• DL 8606: Paris → Atlanta | 2:00 PM – 5:25 PM
• DL 3093: Atlanta → Louisville | 7:52 PM – 9:14 PM

📅 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
DateEvent

Aug 15	Meet at Louisville Airport by 12 PM
Aug 16	Arrive in Madagascar
Aug 18–20 (Mon–Wed)	Minister’s Conference at Campgrounds
Aug 21 (Thu)	Shopping & Sightseeing in Tana
Aug 22–24 (Fri–Sun Noon)	General Conference at The Colosseum
Aug 24 Evening	Depart for U.S.
Aug 26 (Tue)	Arrive back in Louisville

💳 PAYMENTS & LINKS

• 💰 Total Cost: $4,000
• 🔹 Deposit / 1st Payment ($2,500): Due Immediately (unless arrangements made)
• 🔹 Final Payment ($1,500): Due by August 1, 2025

Bring additional funds if you plan to:

• Purchase souvenirs
• Leave an offering for the UPC of Madagascar

Team Merch: https://goteammerch.printful.me/

Trip Info Page: https://kyupci.org/madagascar25

🚗 PARKING AT SDF
If you plan to leave your vehicle at the airport:
🔗 Louisville Airport Parking Info & Rates »

“Dress Code”
Madagascar UPC is conservative in their dress.

Obviously, wear comfortable clothing for travel days.

WOMEN:
- Dresses/skirts should be mid-calf or longer, sleeves elbow or just under than (not real short), modest neck lines, etc….
- No makeup of any sort, french nails not acceptable (fingers or toes).
- Hose are not required and neither is it required to have their hair up or anything, but most of the pastors wives and leaders wives will, just basic though and nothing elaborate.

MEN:
- For Services and teaching sessions we will be suit/sportscoat and tie.
- Facial hair is not acceptable.
- Around the hotel and town more casual, if we go anywhere, be modest because we will see people from the church.
- Bro. Richardson wears jeans or khaki’s with a tshirt, polo, or short sleeve casual shirt when he is going around town.

There is laundry service at the hotel..