As guidelines regarding COVID-19 protocols continue to evolve, we strongly recommend following CDC guidelines. All policies and suggestions below are subject to change and may not be applicable at time of travel. 

Traveler Safety Measures and Suggestions:

• Travelers must fill out our waiver regarding COVID-19
• Upon registration all participants have the option to purchase Travel Refund Program Plus trip protection, which allows you to cancel up to 1 day before travel for ANY reason including COVID-19 (see Terms and Conditions for more details)
• Do not travel if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or if you have been in contact with someone infected with COVID-19 in the 2 weeks prior to travel
• Wear a mask whenever indoors
• Wear a mask outside when social distancing is not possible
• Allow time in your schedule for frequent hand washing and sanitizing
• Bring your own supply of hand sanitizer and your own mask(s)
• All participants on tour are encouraged to follow best practices to minimize the risks of falling ill including: frequent hand washing, wearing a mask, avoiding contact with anyone who is ill, and carrying hand sanitizer
• Allow for flexibility in your tour schedule - government/vendor regulations and restrictions are fluid and we will continue to abide by them for your safety; your account manager will update you on any necessary changes to your itinerary prior to travel
• We have contracted with a telemedicine service to ensure that an ill student or adult participant is evaluated quickly and will receive appropriate medical care if necessary

  Vendor Safety Measures:

 Airlines & Airports (if applicable) 

• Airport personnel and flight attendants are required to wear masks
• Travelers are required to wear masks in the terminal and on the plane
• All airlines have enhanced cleaning procedures and filtration systems for each aircraft

Buses

• Drivers will be wearing masks
• Please leave the first row behind the driver open when possible
• Passengers should wear masks while on the bus
• Buses will be cleaned daily with disinfecting wipes
• As available, hand sanitizer will be provided

Hotels

• Breakfasts may be packaged to go 
• Groups are encouraged to take the stairs and avoid elevators
• Pools may be closed
• Enhanced cleaning procedures will be followed to sanitize between guests

Meals

• Many will be taken to-go and eaten outside, on the bus, or at the hotel
• We will limit the use of buffets

Tour Guide Safety Measures:

• Tour guides must certify they have not had any COVID-19 symptoms or been in contact with anyone infected with COVID-19 in the two weeks prior to travel
• Guides will be wearing masks
• Guide microphones will be sanitized daily and will only be available for the guide to use