Frequently Asked Questions

We recieve our hotel pricing based on two people sharing a room, and this is the traditional way tour companies present the prices of their trips. In the case that only one person will be using a room, we have to adjust the pricing for that "single" person. The "supplement" is basically the cost of the hotel room when not shared with another person. We do not mark up this cost.

If you require a special diet (vegetarian/vegan, gluten-free, food sensitivities, etc.), please alert us before the start of your tour, so we can make arrangements for your upcoming meals. We cannot take responsibility for tour members with extreme dietary needs or life-threatening food allergies. Tour members with dietary restrictions usually manage just fine with a little flexibility and some willingness to supplement meals as needed. Please notify us of all relevant dietary/health issues BEFORE the start of your tour.

Yes! Yes! Yes! We cannot stress this enough. Your tour is an investment and we highly recommend trip protection insurance. We sell insurance through CSA (get a quote here) or you can always insure your trip through your preferred insurance provider.

Everyone who joins an international tour is required to have a valid passport. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your return date and have a minimum of two blank pages. You're responsible for obtaining all required travel documents prior to your tour.

Packing as light as possible is advised. Bring versatile, comfortable clothing that you can layer. Pack for the season and climate in which you'll be travelling, but you can expect some rain regardless of the time of year. We will include tour-specific packing suggestions for each tour in with your final tour documents.

Final tour documents will be mailed to you via Priority Mail from the U.S. Postal Service approximately two weeks prior to departure. They will contain essential information you'll need for your tour: a timed daily itinerary, more detailed information about the places you'll visit, a map, packing suggestions, a list of your fellow passengers, local restaurant recommendations, a top-ten list of things to do, luggage tags and more.