Trafalgar tours offer exceptional value no matter where you’re going, or when you’re choosing to travel. The price listed is per person twin-share (two guests sharing a room with a private bathroom). If you’re travelling solo, solo pricing will be displayed during the first step of the booking process once you select your departure on our website.  

 What’s included: 

• All accommodation 

• Breakfast daily and some evening meals as described in your trip itinerary 

• A two-person English-speaking Travel Director and Driver team with you for the duration of your journey  

• All porterage and restaurant gratuities 

• All hotel tips, charges and local taxes 

• Sightseeing and activities as described in your itinerary  

• Many destinations offer complimentary coach transfers at scheduled timing, see Airport Transfers for more information 

What's not included: 

• Flights to and from your start destination. Contact Us if you’d like us to book flights for you.  

• Extra pre and/ or post hotel nights for before and after your trip. These can be booked through Trafalgar and or your Travel Agent and be added during the booking process. 

• Optional Experiences. Optional Experiences are additional add-on experiences unique to the destination that are booked and paid for (credit card or cash) when you are on your tour. As Optional Experiences are not pre-bookable, this allows you the flexibility to pick and choose what you feel like when you’re on your trip.   

• Visas and Travel Insurance. 

• Any taxi fares or personal spending money including for non-included items, meals. 

For exactly what’s included and not included in your chosen tour, please see your chosen trip itinerary. 

Trafalgar tours are all about an amazing, shared group dynamic and that requires a minimum number of guests on your tour to deliver a great experience.  

If you see 'Definite departure' in the dates and pricing section of your tour, this means the trip has reached the minimum number of guests required and is guaranteed to go, unless extraordinary circumstances arise.  
 
If your desired departure date is not marked as ‘Definite departure’, this can change at any point as others choose to book into it as well. Should we not be able to meet the minimum number of guests required, we will be sure to alert you as soon as possible and provide the best alternative options such as a different date/itinerary or we will even offer you a full land (tour-only) refund for any payment made.  

Our dates and pricing pages on our website are regularly updated to reflect our tours 'Definite departure’ status.

A departure labelled ‘Call Us’ means this departure is almost fully booked. If you’d like to book a departure labelled ‘Call Us’ availability needs to be confirmed by speaking with one of our team. Please call us using the number outlined on our Contact Us page or contact your Travel Agent who will be able to liaise with us on your behalf.

If a departure is labelled/shows as ‘On Request’ it means space on this departure is limited.

Simply continue with your booking request but note that your place won’t be confirmed immediately. It is highly likely that your place on an ‘On Request’ departure will be confirmed within 24-72 hours.

For most departures, we can place a free courtesy hold your booking for up to 3 days with the exception of some special offers. If you are looking at an offer that is a Last Minute Deal, or within any booking conditions/full payment window, tour must be paid in full at time of booking.

To book a child on to a Trafalgar tour they must be aged between 5-17 years old at time of travel. For any applicable offers and discounts for younger travellers, visit our Deals page.

Yes, triple rooms are available on most tours and are suitable for two adults and one child. A child is defined as someone aged between 5-17 years of age at time of travel.

Travelling as a family of four? If you're on a trip as a family of four (two adults and two children), you will need two twin rooms.

Travelling as a family of five? If you're on a trip as a family of five (two adults and three children), you will need one triple room (for one adult and two children), and one twin room (for one adult and one child).

Travelling with three adults? As the third bed in a triple room is often a rollaway bed, adults may not find that comfortable. We would recommend booking two rooms for three adults.

You can see your room options for your group size on the ‘Trip Overview’ page of your chosen tour.

On Trafalgar tours twin-share means two guests sharing a room with two separate beds. If you are travelling as a couple and prefer to share a bed, please note this at time of booking and we will try our best to accommodate your request.

No, flights to and from your start and end destination are not included in the tour prices shown. However, you can add flights to your booking during the booking process (subject to availability). Contact Us to discuss flight options and receive a quote.

Please note that if there are flights included as part of your tour itinerary as indicated, these are included as part of your tour price.

Yes, you can book flights through Trafalgar.

Booking directly with Trafalgar? Whether you’re booking online or through one of our Travel Experts we are here to help you find the complete package. Contact Us to find all available flight options and offers or add them directly on your own through our booking engine.

Booking with a Travel Agent? Your Travel Advisor/Agent will be able to book your flights through Trafalgar at the same time that they book your tour.

No, you don’t need to take any action. We will notify you or your Travel Agent of any schedule changes. In some cases, the airline may notify you directly at the same time they notify us.

No, airline seat numbers are not guaranteed. All seat availability, selection and allocation are subject to the airline’s terms and conditions.  

Some airlines allow us to request your seat number in advance, where others offer advance seat selection once airline tickets are issued.

If you’re unable to pre-select a seat, most airlines will allow you to select these during the check-in process for your flight(s).

Booking directly with Trafalgar? Contact Us to discuss all available flight options with our team. They will update your details so they are reflected in your booking information.

Booking with a Travel Agent? Your Travel Advisor/Agent will be able to be able to advise on how and help you change your flights. They will update your details so they are reflected in your booking information.

Please note that any changes are subject to airline rules and fees. 

Please note that any changes are subject to airline rules and fees.

Many of our tours have complimentary shared coach transfers when you arrive in your destination. For more information and how to book any applicable transfers for the region you’re visiting please visit our Airport Transfers page. Once you’ve done this, the best way to find any specific applicable transfer times and options for your chosen tour is to check ‘Arrival Transfers’ and ‘Departure Transfers’ shown on the first and last days of the website itinerary page.

There are a number of airport transfer options when you travel with Trafalgar. This depends on a number of factors including when you’re choosing to arrive and/or depart, how you booked your flight, when you’re arriving into your start destination, how you book and more. Please see below for your transfer options and how to add these to your tour. 

If you are arriving and departing on day 1 or the last day of your tour:  

If you are planning to arrive on day 1 of your tour, and depart on the last day of your tour, on many of our trips, you can use our complimentary coach transfers from your tours stated arrival airport to your start hotel. The best way to find any specific applicable transfer times and options for your chosen tour is to check ‘Arrival Transfers’ and ‘Departure Transfers’ shown on the first day of the website itinerary page, or visit our Airport Transfers page.  

Booking directly with Trafalgar? These can be booked at the same time that you book your tour (highly recommended), and these will then automatically appear in your My Trafalgar Travel Portal Profile once you’ve booked. Or , you can add these to your My Trafalgar Travel Portal yourself, but this must be done no later than 21 days before your arrival.  

Booking with a Travel Agent? Your Travel Advisor/Agent will be able to book your transfer through Trafalgar at the same time you book your tour (recommended), or they can add them at a later date but no later than 21 days before your arrival. These will then be automatically added to your My Trafalgar Travel Portal.  

If you have pre and or post nights booked through Trafalgar:  

If you are planning on booking pre nights accommodation through Trafalgar, we can organise private transfers on your behalf. 

Booking directly with Trafalgar?  Transfers can be purchased with a Travel Expert through our ‘Chat Now’ function, or Contact Us via email or phone call. These will then automatically appear in your My Trafalgar Travel Portal account.  

Booking with a Travel Agent? Your Travel Advisor/Agent will be able to book your transfer through Trafalgar. These will then automatically appear in your My Trafalgar Travel Portal account.  

If you’ve got other plans, and plan to meet at the tour start hotel:  

You are able to organise your own local options using taxis, Lyft, Uber or any rideshare apps. Please note that it is your responsibility to organise, and any costs are at your own expense.  

If you book your flights independently and provide flight details for a Trafalgar airport transfer then you’ll need to contact us to let us know about any changes.

Note: The ability to amend transfers varies by destination and we will always do our best to accommodate any changes or provide alternative suggestions as required.

Yes, you can book extra hotel nights through Trafalgar both pre and/or post-tour. There are a number of ways that you can do this. Note: All hotels are subject to availability. 

If you book directly with Trafalgar: You can opt to add extra hotel nights when selecting your departure date at the same time that you book your tour either on the website, or when speaking with our Contact Centre. Once you’ve already booked your tour and if you decided you want to add extra nights, you’re also able to do this within the My Trafalgar Travel Portal or Contact Us and we’ll be happy to help add any extra nights for you. 

If you’re booking with a Travel Agent: Your Travel Agent will be able to add extra nights to your reservation on your behalf.  

Travel Agent booking on behalf of your client? Please log in to the Travel Agent Portal where you can add these. Alternatively, please Contact Us and we will be happy to add these extra nights for you. 

While it cannot be guaranteed that you will get the same room as you've previously stayed in, you will be booked in the same room type as per your booking and that you have paid for.  

If you express the desire for the same room, please check directly with the hotel when you check in to see if they can accommodate your request.

Breakfast inclusion on your pre and post night is included with the majority of our hotel partners. If an included hotel breakfast is important to you on your pre and/or post accommodation nights, please ensure that your Travel/Booking Agent is aware of this at time of booking so you can discuss your options.

Please note that breakfast is always included throughout each day of your tour, as indicated on your itinerary details.

When you book pre and or post accommodation with Trafalgar, we conveniently book you at the same start hotel for your tour, where your tour departs from and where you meet your Travel Director and group at the start of your tour.

If you have a preferred accommodation partner or property for your pre and post accommodation, you are able to do this independently of Trafalgar. Please note that any transfers from your chosen hotel to the Trafalgar start hotel where you start your tour, are at your own cost.

The price listed for Trafalgar tours is per person based on two guests sharing a twin room. If you’re travelling solo, you can choose between two room options when you’re travelling with us.

1. Solo (traveller) room share in a twin room

You can save additional costs by being paired with another guest of the same gender in a twin room (two beds) for no extra charge. This option is available in Europe, North & South America, Australia & New Zealand trips and subject to availability. This option is not available on trips in Asia, Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean. Please keep in mind that your roommate may have a different sleep routine to yourself and you should be prepared to be flexible if booking this option.

2. Book a Solo/single room to yourself 

If you prefer more space or a room of your own, you can opt for a solo/single room for an additional supplement (single traveller supplement). Please note that this depends on availability.

The price listed for Trafalgar tours is per person based on two guests sharing a twin room. The single traveller supplement refers to the additional payment that is required to secure a single room for your own use exclusively. Payment of a single traveller supplement is not applicable to our coaches and does not permit use of an additional seat.

1. Once you’ve selected your chosen tour click on ‘Dates & Prices’ or the ‘Available Dates’ button

2. Select your chosen departure dates then select ‘Continue’

3. You will be able to select ‘Passengers’ and use the dropdown to select ‘1 adult’. Pricing will adjust accordingly (our tours priced on based on twin share and two people sharing a room).

4. Under ‘Room Share Type’ you can then select ‘Single Room’ and the pricing for your own room will adjust accordingly and you can see the solo price for this tour with the solo supplement applied.

If you see the messages saying ‘On Request’ for a single room, it means the departure has limited single room availability. In this case, we’ll need to request the single allocation. Please Contact Us to see what options are available for your chosen tour.

Are you a Travel Agent? You can see all pricing and availability in our Travel Agent Portal (TAP).

To see all our latest offers, please visit our Travel Deals page.

If you've travelled with us or one of our Travel Corporation sister tour brands (including Contiki, Costsaver, Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold), you’re automatically a member of our Global Tour Rewards programme and entitled to a 5% discount off your next trip.

This discount will be applied during the booking process. Simply select your preferred departure and “Continue”. You’ll be asked to provide details of your previous trip(s) with Trafalgar or another Travel Corporation sister tour brand, including the trip name and travel month/year. If you don't have this information, please Contact Us for help.

When you sign up to Trafalgar’s newsletter you'll receive a special code via email to claim your travel credit.

You’ll receive a R1,500 per person discount toward your first Trafalgar trip; valid for each full paying adult who signs up with a unique email address. Valid for new bookings only made from 01 January to December 31, 2025, for travel from 01 January 2025, to 31 December 2026. Discount is not combinable with any other discount or offer, including Global Tour Rewards, Multiple Trip discounts, Group discounts or limited-time offers. Offer cannot be booked online. Offer is not available on Custom Groups. Trafalgar reserves the right to validate bookings and will remove any additional offers added online that are not combinable. Other conditions may apply. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue this offer at any time, for any reason, and without prior notice.

Yes, groups of 9+ travellers or more may qualify for a 5% discount per person. For more details, visit our Group Travel page.

Your trip deposit amount depends on your trip level. See Trip Deposit Levels to find your tour trip level and deposit amount. Once you’ve found your trip under our Trip Deposit Levels you can see your full payment due date in our Payment Terms.

All payment dates and amounts will appear on your invoice once you’ve booked. Please note, deposit and full payment terms may vary for special offers. Please familiarise yourself with our full Booking Conditions.

Tour-only deposits are non-refundable. However, we do offer deposit protection, which means your tour-only base deposit can be used toward a future Trafalgar, or Travel Corporation sister tour brands holiday within the next five years. 

Once your booking is confirmed you will receive an invoice shortly after booking both for tour deposits, or for tours where you’ve paid in full. Please always check your junk, spam or promotions folder.

The payment process will depend on how you book your tour and there are a number of ways you can make payments.    

If you book with directly with Trafalgar: 

• Once you’ve booked your tour you will need to create and complete your personal My Trafalgar Travel Portal account. Within the portal you’re able to make any secure payments for the balance of your tour.  

• You can Contact Us and we’ll send you a one-time secure payment link or take your payment over the phone  

If you book with a Travel Agent: 

• Contact your Travel Agent to make payments for your tour directly through them.  

Are you a Travel Agent? you can make payments directly through the Travel Agent Portal where you can also view your invoices. 
 

We accept the following payment methods: 

• Credit/debit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Maestro, and Discover 

• PayPal 

If you want to gift your travel credits so someone else who is planning to book, you will need to Contact Us with the following details:  

• Your name 

• Original booking number 

• Name of the new guest 

• New booking number 

We will then verify the details and complete the transfer/gifting of your travel credits as requested.  

Yes. You're able to change your travel plans up until your final payment is due. However, if you’re within your booking's cancellation period, additional charges will apply. Please note that any previously held discounts or offers are unable to be transferred to any changed bookings.

Tour-only bookings: Any requested changes to your tour are subject to pricing and availability.  

Tour + flights: Any requested changes to your tour and flights are subject to pricing and availability. Please note that airlines have separate policies and charges and additional amendment fees may apply.

If you need to change or cancel your trip, you’ll need to Contact Us or your Travel Agent. Any requested changes and cancellations to your tour and flights will be subject to pricing and availability and applicable fees depending on your booking. Please note that airlines have separate policies and charges and additional amendment fees may apply. 

Any fees related to requested changes and cancellations to your tour and flights will be subject to different pricing and availability and applicable fees depending on your booking. Please note that airlines have separate policies and charges, and additional amendment fees may apply.  

If you book a tour and need to change and/or add your middle name at any point, there are a number of ways you can do this.  

Tour-only bookings: If your booking is tour only (without internal and or international flights booked through Trafalgar), you will be able to email us with the details of the change.  

Tour + Flight bookings: If your booking includes internal and or international flights (booked through Trafalgar) you will need to call us to speak to one our Travel Experts who can facilitate changing your details on your tour and direct with the airline on your behalf.  

Please note that any name changes are subject to airline rules and fees.  

Bookings to other guests are non-transferrable and any applicable cancellation fees would apply. Any new guests are treated as a new booking.

Trafalgar aim to deliver the best possible experience for every guest that chooses to travel with us.  

If you have any specific requirements for when it comes to mobility (included but not limited to requiring a wheelchair, wanting to travel with a service animal, a mobility scooter or any mobility equipment) there are some key steps to follow before you book your tour which are taken care of by our Specialist Team. This starts with contacting us to fill out a ‘Specific Requirements’ form before you book your tour.  

The reason that we need this before you book is so our team can carefully review your requests and requirements to provide the best possible experience. This includes being able to provide you with detailed information regarding bringing any mobility aids. This includes but is not limited to considerations for particular tours and destinations, space availability and coach requirements and facilities, and specific terrain to expect and any internal protocols we need to follow including with fellow guests. To get a copy of the ‘Specific Requirements’ form please follow the steps below:  

1. Select your chosen itinerary and departure date and have the information handy 
2. Contact Us and ask our team for a ‘Specific Requirements’ form to fill out which they will send to you direct 
3. You’ll then be asked to fill out the form to outline any requests and details and send back to our team 
4. Our Specialist Team can review your requests and make recommendations based on your requests and outline any considerations around your request.  

Guests must ensure they are medically and physically able to travel and should advise of any dietary or health related issues that might affect them during the trip.  

Although our Travel Directors and Drivers are with you to support your journey, they are responsible for delivering an amazing holiday for your entire group, organising tickets, guiding you through destinations and sharing their in-depth knowledge of each destination, and delivering an amazing holiday you’ll never forget.  

Your Travel Director and Drivers are unable to provide physical assistance to individual guests on tour. If you require individual assistance to walk, get on and off the coach and other vehicles or modes of transport, and for personal needs such as dining, dressing, or medical injections or pushing wheelchairs, you’ll need to book with a companion to support you with these tasks throughout your holiday. This also includes being able to assemble and dismantle any mobility devices.  

If, in the opinion of your Travel Director, your health or level of fitness is endangering or likely to endanger either the health or well-being of yourself or any third party/other guests on your tour, you may be excluded from all or part of the trip without refund or recompense. Please refer to our booking conditions for further information. 

Yes, you can bring your CPAP machine on tour with you on your tour and this is considered medical equipment and is considered a separate piece of luggage in addition to your one piece of hold luggage included in your tour allocation. Please note that CPAP machines can come in different sizes. If you need to travel with a CPAP machine, please let us know when you book your tour and outline if it needs to go beneath the coach or can be carried on as hand luggage.

Please note that it is your responsibility to check that your CPAP machine can operate on the voltage at each of your destinations on trip. You are also required to pack any travel adaptors and a power converter if necessary. We also recommend bringing an extension cable in case there is no socket located close to the bedside.  

Flying with a CPAP Machine: Please note that Trafalgar is unable to provide advice on your airline policies when it comes to CPAP Machines. It is recommended that you contact the airline with plenty of notice before travel to inform them as well as ensure you understand and comply with their specific CPAP policies. This includes informing Airport Security that you are travelling with a CPAP machine as it will need to go through a separate screening process.  

If you are the owner of a documented service animal that you wish to travel with, it’s important that you advise us at the time of booking, or no later than 60 days out from travel. It’s essential that we have this information in advance as there are a number of protocols we need to follow before you travel. This includes but is not limited to advising all other booked guests in advance of travel and liaising with suppliers, hotels and venues throughout your tour.  

Please Call Us to speak to one of our Travel Experts to obtain your ‘Specific Requirements’ form, we will assess your requirements and provide the best possible advice regarding your vacation. We will advise any steps you are required to take and outline all requirements you are required and responsible for following on tour. Please note that while documented service animals are allowed, emotional support animals are unable to travel on our tours.  

Each itinerary includes mix of walking each day to enjoy each destination and the experiences on offer as part of your included tour. This includes but is not limited to walking from your coach to an iconic sightseeing experience, walking to a restaurant, and walking tours and more.  

Each destination and its terrain can also vary. For example in some historic cities in Europe there can be uneven terrain and cobblestones which are part of the charm and beauty of these centuries old destinations and their historic centres. Some destinations may have steep inclines or steps and there are times when more walking is required than others.  

The activity level and amount of walking varies with each individual itinerary. Our leisurely trips will typically feature between 1 - 2 miles of walking per day, our balanced trips between 2 - 3 miles per day and our dynamic trips usually feature over 4 miles per day.  

To check the Activity level for your chosen tour, please check your tour itinerary to see if it is labelled Leisurely, Balanced or Dynamic.  

If you have mobility issues and would like more information and help finding your perfect tour, please Contact Us to discuss your requirements and options.   

To provide the best duty of care for all our guests, it’s important that should advise of any dietary concerns that might affect you on your tour at time of booking. For example, if you carry an auto-injector for nuts or other allergies etc or has a condition requiring special attention it is important that we know as soon as possible.  

We will do our best to accommodate special dietary requests, including vegetarian, vegan, and medically recommended diets such as gluten-free or diabetic. While we cannot guarantee in all locations, we will make every effort to assist where possible. Please advise us at the time of booking of any specifics.  If you forget to do this when you book, you can do so in your My Trafalgar Travel Portal account under ‘Personalise your trip’ as soon as possible, so that your Travel Director is aware of your requirements before you even start your tour.  

Unfortunately, we’re unable to supply meals in accordance with strict religious requirements which includes salt-free, Kosher, Halal, requests for specific dietary supplements such as soya or almond /speciality nut milks and high protein or low-carb meals.  

If you have specific requirements and you are concerned might impact your tour experience, we're here to answer any concerns and provide the best possible advice. If you’d like to speak to one of our team you can use our 24/7 ‘Chat Now’ function in the bottom left of this screen or use our Contact Us page and choose your preferred method who can help with your query.

It is recommended that all guests purchase travel insurance.   

  
Your insurance should include coverage for trip interruption, personal injury, medical expenses, and evacuation and repatriation, even during pandemic events. You can purchase this at the same time you book your trip, and this will be automatically added to your booking. If you forget to book insurance, you can add this afterwards with our Travel Experts, or with your Travel Agent.  

Yes, there are a number of different Travel Insurance options, you can review your options on our dedicated Travel Insurance page.  

If you forget to book insurance, learn more about your options here. 

Yes, we have options for group bookings and we offer specific discounts for groups of 9+ guests who travel with us.  

1. Book your group a space on existing tours
2. Book a departure exclusively 
3. You can create your own custom itinerary based on your group’s interests for 15+ guests. 

Learn more on our groups page.

Yes, if you're travelling with a group of 15+ travellers, our groups department can create your perfect Custom Tour to any destination. Custom tours are a great choice for larger groups seeking tailored experiences with everything all organised on your behalf, and the benefit of Trafalgar’s buying power and connections.  

Learn more on our custom tours page. 

Once your booking is confirmed you will receive an invoice shortly after booking. Please always check your junk, spam or promotions folder. 

To get a free copy of a printed brochure of your destination of choice delivered right to your door, please visit our Order a brochure page.

Please visit use the ‘Chat Now’ function in the bottom left of the homepage to speak with one of our 24/7 team. Or, if you prefer the Contact Us page and use your preferred contact method to get in touch with our team.  

Sightseeing is included in your itinerary and will generally involve a fair amount of walking and standing. There are a number of terms used to describe sightseeing activities in the itinerary and there are slight differences in their meaning:

Sightseeing trip: A Local Specialist will accompany you on a trip of a city or site and share their local knowledge and passion for a destination.

Orientation tour: Places of interest are pointed out, allowing you to go and explore them on your own.

See: Observe sights while passing by on your coach, cruise or train.

View: A brief stop to enjoy the sights and take some photos.

Visit: A stop with time to enjoy a specific site.

Time to relax and discover: Free time on your own.

A day to relax: No planned activities; time for Optional Experiences or other independent activities. Your Travel Director will be able to assist you with providing ideas and suggestions to match your interests and get the most out of the day.

“Why not see” or “perhaps enjoy” “you can opt/choose to” These phrases are include and are not limited to the terms referring to Optional Experiences not included in your tour price, but which are available for an additional fee and are bookable on your tour. When you’re on your tour, your Travel Director will be happy to provide you with information regarding these, or other ways in which to spend your free time.