Covid-19 Policy

Effective December 7, 2023

We have ended our Covid-19 Vaccination requirement to travel with us. This means for all group travel with Detailed Journeys, you no longer need to submit your proof of vaccination. At this time we are still requiring proof of a negative test prior to departure. 

This is not a decision we made lightly. Since we launched our first tour in the summer of 2022, we have required proof of Covid-19 vaccination. We still strongly recommend it for all travelers who have access and whose health allows them to be vaccinated. We spend a lot of time together on group tours and getaways and illness can spread easily, Covid-19 or otherwise.

Being vaccinated helps to potentially reduce the severity of symptoms . Through that, it also helps to potentially mitigate the impact of necessary changes, cancellations, and trip interruptions if most or all of the travelers test positive onsite. 

​We recognize that travel is a privilege, as is access to vaccines and quality medical care. It is important to our company values and also our moral obligations that we travel respectfully and responsibly. Being vaccinated against Covid-19 is a simple part of doing just that.  

The impact of Covid-19 is still felt worldwide, and will be for a long time to come. We want to be clear that the change of our policy does not signal how important we feel being vaccinated is as we continue to combat the virus' myriad of long-term effects. 

The Covid-19 Policy in our General Terms & Conditions has been updated. You can also reference it below: 

There is an inherent risk of infection from all in-person interactions, Covid-19 and otherwise, and our group tours are not an exception. The following requirements and recommendations are in place to attempt to mitigate the spread of Covid-19 amongst our travelers and Tour Leaders/Guides.

Pre-Trip Requirements: 

  • Negative Covid-19 test submitted to the Company. A PCR test can be no more than 72 hours old and a rapid test can be no more than 24 hours old. Rapid tests can be taken at home. 

  • Follow Covid-19 related entry-requirements for the country/countries you will visit on the tour and any Covid-19 related exit-requirements to return to your home country.

Highly Recommended Pre-Trip:

  • Purchase a travel insurance policy that covers Covid-19 related cancellations, trip interruptions, and medical needs. 

  • Be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and receive all Covid-19 vaccination boosters accessible in your area/country by 14 days prior to departure. 

  • Mask while in-transit to the tour. 

  • Pack at least one rapid, at-home, Covid-19 test.

  • Reduce exposure to large groups both indoors and out 14 days prior to the group tour, when possible.

Onsite Requirements: 

  • If you develop Covid-19 symptoms you must let your Tour Leader and/or Guide know immediately and take a rapid test. 

  • If you test positive for Covid-19, you will need to leave the tour in order to reduce the higher risk of spreading it to other participants. You are responsible for organizing any accommodations and transportation necessary. The Company cannot provide monetary assistance, but dependent on capacity will attempt to support you in finding the services you need. 

    • Exception: if you test positive on the last night of the tour, you will be allowed to stay in the room you have booked with the Company as departing early is a moot point at that time. However you will not be allowed to join any included group transportation, meals, or indoor activities. 

  • If a fellow participant on a tour tests positive for Covid-19, the rest of the group needs to test as soon as possible. There is potential for this to disrupt the planned itinerary as participants wait for results. 

Highly Recommended Onsite: 

  • Mask indoors and in vehicles.

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water. The Company will ensure access to restroom facilities throughout the tour for this purpose. 

Cancellations, Changes, and Trip Interruptions by You due to Covid-19: 

  • If you are experiencing symptoms of or are diagnosed with Covid-19, do not attend the tour if you are within the period of transmission. You will be subject to the standard cancellation fee schedule. 

  • If you develop long-Covid symptoms and no longer can or want to travel, you will be subject to the standard cancellation fee schedule.

  • If you would like to change your tour to another the Company has available due Covid-19, whether symptoms, diagnosed, long-Covid, or concerns for transmission; you may do so if inside the standard change allowance schedule. 

  • If you need to leave a tour early due to Covid-19 symptoms/diagnosis you will not receive a prorated refund for the portion of the itinerary that you missed. 

  • If you need a letter from the Company detailing Covid-19 as the reason for your cancellation, change, or trip interruption for a travel insurance claim, the request needs to be made in writing via email.

Detailed Journeys LLC reserves the right to amend or update their Covid-19 Policy at any time, including while a tour is taking place, due to the changing nature and rates of the virus. If this occurs prior to your group tour departure, the Company will notify you immediately. If this occurs during your group tour, your Tour Leader/Guide will inform you.