Frequently Asked Questions

Most groups book 8-10 months in advance to lock in the best dates and prices, but we can plan a trip in as little as 3-4 months if you’re flexible.  The sooner you get started, the more flexibility you’ll have.

Easy, you just choose the dates that work best for you. You can travel any day of the week, any time of the year, and the price stays the same. We recommend checking your school calendar and surveying your students and parents to select dates that avoid conflicts.

Not necessarily. Many teachers choose to organize their trips independently of their schools, especially if they are traveling outside the school calendar. In those cases, we keep the school’s name off all paperwork, giving trip leaders full control and maximum flexibility.

Our minimum group size is 20 paying travelers, but we never combine you with strangers. If you’re starting small, consider teaming up with another teacher or class from your school, or even a nearby school. The bigger the group, the lower the price per person.

Once you provide us your travel dates and the destination of your trip, we’ll send you:

• An itemized confirmation of your tour package
• Registration forms to pass out to your students and families
• Posters and other promotional materials
• Free scratch card fundraisers
• Other planning forms and resources

We’re flexible, but most groups collect a $200 per person deposit about one month after booking. After that, many collect $200–$300 per person every other month until the final balance is due eight weeks before departure. One key advantage of planning ahead is that we can spread out the trip cost over a longer period of time.

Not to worry – Parents register and make all payments directly through our website, so you don’t have to handle any money.  Click here for more details.

Of course. If you’ve only made the initial booking, you can cancel anytime with no penalties and no further obligation. We’ll even help you promote the trip, but you’re completely safe to cancel if interest isn’t there.