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Before you depart on your Insight Vacations tour, you might be looking for information about how to prepare when you travel with us. Below we’ve covered the most important topics for our guests to give you peace of mind and assurance before you set off on your premium guided tour.
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Registration for your tour can be completed by visiting MyInsight. It only takes a few minutes and you will be asked to enter your contact details such as an email address, a mobile phone number, and the contact details of a nominated person we can call in the event of an emergency. We also invite you to share details of any specific dietary requirements and travel preferences, find all your itinerary details, be able to download your e-documents, and meet your Travel Director on-line.
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clear searchPlease procure Travel Insurance before travelling. This will protect your whole travelling and will give you peace of mind. We suggest that your insurance covers the following:
Certain countries require visitors to have valid medical insurance on entry and in Europe, you may find that doctor's surgeries, dentists and hospitals often require payment in cash prior to providing services. Whilst rare, medical evacuation can be exceptionally expensive.
Do remember to bring a copy of your policy, contact phone numbers and details of how to claim.
Should you choose to travel on Insight Vacations without the required travel insurance, you will full responsibility for all expenses (trip interruption, trip delay, medical expenses, quarantine expenses and emergency evacuation/repatriation) that may arise while travelling with us.
Please make sure that your passport and the passport of anyone travelling with you are valid for at least 6 months.
You will likely need a visa. We recommend that you check your government’s travel advice website for up-to-date information to see what is required but this information can also be found at the country’s embassy or consulate. Check your itinerary carefully and remember that requirements vary based on passport place of issue and the process can take time. Please note that countries will likely require individual visas. It is also important to be aware that with some itineraries you may travel through a country without making an overnight stop, but will still require a visa to enter/exit.
To help you stay up-to-date, Insight Vacations has provided a powerful and easy-to-use tool that provides a wealth of information all in one convenient place. Simply select your passport and destination to view the travel requirements for your tour. As travel guidelines tend to change quite frequently, it is best to check for the most current travel restrictions as you get closer to the departure of your journey. Try it now.
Please ensure that you carry proper identification with you at all times as entry documents and passports will be required at border crossings. Usually crossing borders is a very straightforward process that is managed by your travel director, however, be advised that you may be required to open luggage and answer simple questions regarding the length of your stay, purpose of travel etc.
All TTC brands participating in this initiative moved entirely to e-documents. You can view access e-documents at MyInsight. Documents will no longer be mailed.
Due to increased travel security around the world, it is now more important than ever that your airline ticket match your first and last name exactly as it reads on your passport. Additionally, any changes to your air booking, which include spelling, could be subject to a change fee, penalties or cancellation.
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clear searchThis varies from destination to destination and will depend on your personal health circumstances. Please speak to your Travel Agent or doctor to find out if vaccinations are required.
Please notify Insight Vacations of any disability requiring special assistance prior to travelling. We will try our best to accommodate you throughout the tour and will inform the hotels.
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clear searchThe prices listed in our brochure and website cover all hotel accommodations, all applicable sightseeing and admissions as per the itinerary, motor coach, cruise or rail transportation, services of a professional Insight Travel Director, all meals as shown in the itinerary and luggage handling. All tips have been included for services on trip by dining-room staff, chambermaids and porters at hotels, airports, docks and train stations.
Travelling solo with Insight Vacations gives you the freedom that comes with travelling alone, plus the security and camaraderie of a small group.
You have two accommodation options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.
Find out more about our Solo Travel Options.
A definite departure has reached the minimum number of guests for the tour to operate. If a tour and departure date you are interested in is not yet definite, do not let this discourage you from booking. The more paid guests we receive, the odds of the tour operating increase.
In the slim case that we happen to withdraw a tour you are booked on due to a lack of numbers, you are entitled to a full refund on the funds already paid towards Insight Vacations or if flexible with your time, we can move you onto another departure.
As a rule of thumb, a tour becomes a DEFINITE departure once we have sold approximately half of the maximum capacity of a specific departure. On average because a sold-out Insight Vacations accommodates 40 guests, a tour is designated definite at the 20 guest mark.
When planning how much money to bring we suggest that you consider such things as spending money for meals that are not included e.g. lunches and beverages, alcoholic drinks etc. Any Optional Experiences/sightseeing tours that you may wish to purchase, as well as shopping, gratuities and any incidentals such as laundry or dry cleaning and so on.
If you plan to purchase local currency before you travel we suggest that you request notes of smaller denominations as many local stores and restaurants may not be willing to accept the higher ones. For example, if purchasing Euros, request denominations of €50, €20 and €10.
If you do not want to travel with lots of money on you, there are plenty of ATMs throughout Europe. You will be charged in local currency by the vendor and your credit card company will convert the charges based on the exchange rate that they implement. A fee is charged for this. Visa, American Express or MasterCard are widely accepted in most shops and restaurants.
To make your trip as smooth as possible, please inform your bank prior to your departure. This ensures that your provider will not deny payment because they think the transaction could be fraudulent. We also recommend that you have an overseas contact number for your bank and/or credit card company with you if you need their assistance when travelling.
Tipping While Travelling
Tipping is an important thing to think about when preparing your travel money. Tipping etiquette varies by country, culture, and situation. It is generally a gesture that shows appreciation for the quality of service that you received.
When travelling with Insight Vacations we have pre-paid certain tips and gratuities for you. Baggage handling at hotels, service charges and tips for hotel wait staff (for included meals) will be taken care of by your Travel Director. There are however a few instances where individual tipping is welcome.
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clear searchTravelling internationally may require you to change planes in major airports and your airline will provide you with details of the minimum connection time required to transfer from one gate to another at each specific airport. When checking in for your flight ensure you check in to your final destination so you do not need to claim luggage and re-check it during flight connections.
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