Your Health & Safety

How We’re Protecting You

Protecting the health and safety of our travelers has been our highest priority since the beginning. We've enhanced our protocols for every package to meet the new challenges of the pandemic. These are our commitments to you:

• Our team in the U.S. and in each destination keeps close tabs on current conditions, including consulting with all applicable governmental agencies. We won't operate any tour or package unless we're confident that we can keep you safe and healthy and provide a high-quality experience. If we decide that it's best to not operate your trip, or are unable due to travel restrictions, we will work with you to modify your travel plans with no fees or penalties.
• On our group tours, we have decreased the size of our groups to provide additional spacing.
• Travelers are required to wear face masks in accordance with local regulation. While you should bring your own face masks and hand sanitizer, we will have limited quantities of both available.
• On itineraries with tour guide listening systems (headsets), the headset are sterilized and sanitized, and you will use the same one throughout your trip.
• For the safety of you and others, including local populations, and to comply with local regulations, closures, or other unexpected circumstances, we may adjust your itinerary before or during travel. If it is necessary to omit certain sites or experiences, we will do our best to substitute other, similarly rewarding ones.
• If you or any other traveler exhibits symptoms of illness, we will promptly seek a medical evaluation and assess whether any travelers should be isolated from the group.
• In the unlikely event that something happens while you're on tour that might interrupt your trip or put you at risk—we've got your back. Rest assured that we'll get you home as quickly and safely as possible, working with our partners and the authorities and using all of our resources and expertise.

What You Can Do

Together we can stay safe and healthy! To make sure your travel experience is exciting, enjoyable and safe, we need your help.

• You'll be responsible for complying with all entry requirements for your destination(s).
• Do your best to minimize your contact with people outside your household for two weeks prior to departure, to minimize your chances of becoming ill.
• If you're not feeling well or are exhibiting symptoms of any illness, please do not travel unless your doctor says that it's okay. (If you have a fever, many airlines, airports, and/or customs officials may prevent your boarding or entry.)
• While on tour, please defer to your tour leader, guide or manager. They are there for your safety and wellbeing, and to ensure the journey goes smoothly for everyone, and know the local customs & regulations.
• Be flexible and open-minded! While most itineraries operate as scheduled, international travel is always a bit unpredictable, especially now. On the off chance that it is necessary to adjust your itinerary, you'll enjoy your trip much more if you roll with the punches.
• To protect against the unexpected, purchase a travel protection plan to protect you and your travel investment, including coverage for emergency medical coverage abroad.