Payment & Cancellation

Payment schedule

Fees are per person, based on double occupancy, and vary with group size. Scheduled journeys average eight guests, occasionally run up to ten, and are sometimes smaller depending on the destination, lodging and other factors. A typical schedule for a signature journey:

In some cases, when a deposit is required a year before departure, an additional payment may be requested.

Cancellation

• A 20% deposit confirms your reservation. There is no credit card fee on the deposit; cancellations are subject to the 15% administration fee.
• Once the second payment is made, 8 months before departure, it is partially refundable, limited to funds not yet committed to hotels and travel providers on your behalf. Cancellation after the second payment is subject to the 15% administration fee. Second payments made by credit card incur a 3% credit card fee.
• On or after the final payment date, 4 months before departure, the full trip cost is non-refundable. Final payments made by credit card incur a 3% credit card fee.
• All cancellations are subject to a 15% administration fee. Refunds, where applicable, are further limited to amounts not already paid to third-party vendors on your behalf.

Payment methods

• Check or Zelle — no fees on any payment.
• Credit card — deposits have no card fee. Second and final payments by card are subject to a 3% processing fee.

Travel insurance

To protect yourself and your investment in the trip, travel insurance is required. We are glad to recommend a provider.

This page summarises standard terms. Your tailored proposal confirms the exact schedule and dates for your journey.