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Our approach to travel wellbeing protocol, gives you the peace of mind to enjoy your trip, knowing you are in good hands.
Trafalgar collaborated with the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) to align and create global protocols and procedures which have been awarded the WTTC Safe stamp. This coupled with existing national and regional government authority regulations and the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, have produced our enhanced, on-trip standards to assure the health and happiness of our guests.
To learn more, you can see in depth answers to your COVID travel Questions here.
EUROPE TRAVEL VACCINATION POLICY UPDATE
Effective immediately, all guest booked to travel to European destinations with Trafalgar and its operating brands are required to be fully vaccinated to travel. Venues such as museums and restaurants are requiring proof of full vaccination or near-daily negative PCR testing results for non-vaccinated visitors. If you are not vaccinated, you would be required to take multiple PCR tests to participate in many of our included activities.
We wish for guests to experience travel seamlessly and joyfully. When faced with having to exclude guests from activities and subject them to frequent out-of-pocket on-trip testing, we feel that requiring all guest to be vaccinated to be the most responsible choice.
Your final vaccine dose must have been administered a minimum of 15 days prior to the start of the trip. This policy will be in effect until September 30, 2021. We will continue to monitor the local requirements and will adjust accordingly.
STAYING WELL WHILE TRAVELING
Vaccine Requirements
For Europe Travel: Effective immediately, all guests booked to travel to European destinations on tours commencing up until September 30, 2021 with Trafalgar and its operating brands are required to be fully vaccinated to travel. Venues such as museums and restaurants are requiring proof of full vaccination.
For USA Travel (excluding Hawaii): Proof of vaccination or verifiable and negative viral test (PCR or antigen) taken 72 hours prior to the start of the tour.
For Hawaii Travel: The State of Hawaii will only accept specific Covid-19 tests from certified CLIA labs, which are listed under the Safe Travels program (https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel-partners/). U.S. domestic travelers who have completed vaccination 15 days or more prior to visiting the destination, no longer require Covid-19 testing but will still need to register their vaccination via the Safe Travels platform (https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel-partners/).
Guests will also need to comply with specific requirements imposed by airlines and/ or governments which may differ from the above.
ALWAYS ON SUPPORT
Dedicated Wellbeing Director*
*NEW* An industry innovation for 2021 travel; a dedicated Wellbeing Director* will be added on our trips of 21 or more guests (excluding Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand trips). They will support the Travel Director and Driver Team by remaining up to date with the latest health authority and local government guidelines. They'll work to ensure adherence to the wellbeing protocols and always be available to support and guide our guests. Watch the video below to learn more.
Read more... Read less... Expertly-trained Travel Director
Supported by the Wellbeing Director, your Travel Director, who has been trained in enhanced hygiene and distancing standards, will monitor compliance and guest wellbeing.
Read more... Read less... Diligent Driver
Your driver has been trained to ensure your transportation is hygienically taken care of – so you can travel hassle free. They’ll get you from one destination to the next with ease, and clean and disinfect all coach surfaces throughout your trip.
Read more... Read less... Global Around-the-clock Support Team
In addition to your dedicated on-the-road team, our operations and guest support teams remain behind the scenes, in contact and on-call 24/7.
Read more... Read less... DISTANCING & HYGIENE PROTOCOLS
Pre-Trip Travel Declaration
All team members and guests will complete a personal travel declaration before joining their trip. If a guest has tested positive for COVID-19 (or is traveling with someone who has), they will not be able join the trip until cleared as ‘fit for travel’ by a medical professional.
Read more... Read less... Supplier Quality Assurance
Your Wellbeing Director will be responsible for the quality assurance of all hotels, venues and suppliers during each journey. Quality checks will ensure that all travel partners meet local regulations and the established TTC, WTTC and WHO wellbeing protocols.
Read more... Read less... Hygiene Equipment
Hand sanitizer is accessible and freely available. We ask that you bring your own medical face mask and gloves, but in the case of emergency, personal protective equipment will be distributed to you. Please note that airlines and other establishments may not accept washable cloth masks but only medical.
Read more... Read less... Sanitized Surfaces
All frequently touched surfaces inside your coach, including handrails, doors, tables, overhead lockers, plus your luggage handles, will be disinfected multiple times each day.
Read more... Read less... Air Filters
Air within the coach is completely filtered and changed on average, every 2 to 3 minutes, faster than most hospital operating theatre, which is mandated at 3 to 4 minutes. Our air filtration system is designed to create an efficient vertical and safe airflow that helps ensure impurities, like CoVid aerosols, are not spread.
Read more... Read less... On-coach Distancing
Trips will operate with a number of empty seats to allow for extra physical distancing. Adapting to the right size groups, based on government distancing requirements, you can rest assured that you will travel with the comfort of your own personal space. Have peace of mind that all of the experiences, hotels, and restaurants you'll enjoy on your trip, have been vetted to ensure they adhere to social distancing and hygiene guidelines.
Read more... Read less... 24/7 INCIDENT REPORT
Always Up To Date
Our team is always up to date, and continue to adjust to the changing regulations from health authorities and local governments. They make changes behind the scenes so you are able to enjoy your trip.
Read more... Read less... Incident Response Protocol
Should an incident arise on trip, protocols are in place. We will assist and direct distancing, local medic support and testing. We will liaise with local authorities to follow directives, which will vary across countries, and support you every step of the way.
Read more... Read less... MEET OUR WELLBEING DIRECTORS
*NEW* An industry innovation for 2021 travel; a dedicated Wellbeing Director will support your Travel Director and Driver Team and remain up to date with the latest health authority and local government guidelines. Watch to learn more here.
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Trafalgar meets all health and sanitation guidelines as set in the TOURCARE Guidelines for Tour Operators, developed in collaboration with The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), the Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) and the European Tourism Association (ETOA).
Read more... Read less... Your Responsibility
We have introduced these enhanced hygiene protocols – for you, our other guests, and our team members. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the World Health Organisation and government health bodies, senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable.
Read more... Read less... We have introduced these enhanced hygiene protocols – for you, our other guests, and our team members. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the World Health Organisation and government health bodies, senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable.
We ask that you please take personal responsibility for your wellbeing. This begins with packing any personal protective equipment and sanitisers you require. Please adopt physical distancing and hygiene practises throughout your pre-trip travel arrangements and follow all health instruction whether physical signage, or requests from our professional staff once you are vacationing with us. In choosing to travel with Trafalgar, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. Let’s help keep each other safe and healthy.
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Terms & Conditions
*Trafalgar will include a Wellbeing Director on trips with 21 or more traveling guests to all operating regions excluding Africa, Asia, Australia & New Zealand. Custom groups will have the option to include a Wellbeing Director for a surcharge. In addition to the Travel Director and Driver Team, the Wellbeing Director will be responsible for keeping up to date on the latest health authority and local government guidelines. They will also ensure adherence to wellbeing protocols on trip and will be a dedicated support to help guide our guests.
Read more... Read less... To learn more, you can see in depth answers to your COVID travel Questions.
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