Stress-free vacations that will excite the whole family.
Dear Family Traveler,
We frequently talk about how Trafalgar is an excellent choice for group travel, and there’s one group that stands out from the rest: our families. You can trade in the stress of The Big Family Trip for having The Best Family Travel. Let me tell you, it makes all the difference. Hotels, transportation, where to eat – we plan all the details for you, so all you have to do is enjoy your time together. I took my daughters on our Wild West, Cowboys & Buffalos trip and it remains one of the best moments we’ve shared as a family.
On all of Trafalgar’s trips, you spend your time connecting to your destinations, the locals and each other. You’ll be watching your kids make lifelong friends and memories in amazing, iconic places. The vacations featured inside are carefully crafted specially for families with kids ages 5 to 17, with special inclusions like the Snake River float trip that my girls and I did through Grand Teton National Park. Choosing a guided vacation for your family trip turns, “Are we there yet?” into “I can’t wait to get there.”
Melissa
DaSilva
President, Trafalgar
North America
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Pioneer Adventures of the Old West
Image Credit: Cover image: Mary Kalbaugh
Since 1947 we’ve unlocked the world for families just like yours. Now it’s your turn.
Explore our seven unique family experiences inside, or browse our full collection of worldwide tours online.
Best in experiences
Our family trips feature experiences that keep everyone happy, from little ones to teenagers and adults. With all the logistics and must-dos covered, you can focus on making memories and exploring the world together.
Get active
Become a medieval archer in Ireland, go to gladiator school in Rome or maybe even go ziplining on the slopes of a volcano in Costa Ricaunforgettable, pinch-me moments they’ll remember forever!
Learn something new
Travel is one of the greatest teachers and we offer fun, enriching familyfriendly activities like hearing about wildlife conservation in Costa Rica, meeting with a geologist at the Grand Canyon to discover how the natural marvel was formed or learning the secrets to pasta making from an Italian chef.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
Gain insights into the culture and indigenous knowledge at the Oglala Lakota Living History Village, help preserve the Cliffs of Moher for generations to come and explore Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park with a Navajo guide. These immersive impact travel experiences mean your travels will have a positive impact on the local communities…and your young travelers, too.
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Best in sights
Seeing iconic sights is a highlight of traveling. Not only will you skip the lines at many of the mustsees, your Travel Director will share fascinating stories and unlock the magic at every turn.
Gems of Yellowstone
You’ll enjoy a full day’s exploration of the geothermal wonderland of Yellowstone on the Wild West, Cowboys & Buffalos trip. Marvel at Old Faithful, view the Lower Falls and explore Dragon Mouth’s Spring with your Travel Director.
Treasures of Paris
Discover the hidden squares, secret lanes and must-sees of Paris on the European Wonderland trip. Drive the famed Champs-Élysées, view the magnificent Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower and cruise along the Seine River.
Sights of London
Practice your royal wave at Buckingham Palace, snap a selfie in front of Big Ben and try to catch a glimpse of Hogwarts Express at Platform 9¾. London is full of iconic sights, and you’ll get to see them all on the Castles & Kilts trip.
Best in team
Your Travel Director
Part magician, part scholar and chief storyteller, your Travel Director is there for your every need. Selected for their passion for travel, they go through a rigorous training program and work behind the scenes to ensure all plans run seamlessly, leaving you to enjoy every moment creating new family memories.
Your Driver
Your safety is their mission and it is one our Drivers take seriously. Not only will they get you where you need to be, you’ll get there on time and as close to the action as possible.
Local Specialist Guides
Fiercely passionate and incredibly proud, you’ll unlock the best of each place thanks to our Local Specialist Guides’ personal lens on the destinations you visit.
Global Support
Our operations and guest support teams remain in close contact with your Travel Director and are on call behind the scenes 24/7 throughout your vacation.
“Everything was arranged superbly and the Travel Director was attentive to details. Beyond visiting other cultures my children interacted and befriended children of 2-3 other cultures within our tour group.”
Kevin K. European Wonderland
Best in ease
With all the logistics and must-do experiences covered, the only thing you need to worry about is having fun, together.
Planned to Perfection
Your trip has been carefully crafted by experts who know where to go and when, and what experiences will be fun for the whole family, saving you from doing all the research yourself.
Stress-free travel
Our team has taken care of all the tickets, accommodations, reservations and transportation in advance, so you’ll skip lines at major sites and feel like a VIP at every step.
Navigating new roads can be an endurance test that frazzles the best of us. Your Driver gets you to your next destination seamlessly, giving you more uninterrupted time to connect with your family. 3
No driving, no maps, more time to connect
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Gladiators, Gondolas and Gold
10 Days from just $2,995/person^
14 Meals 2 Countries
Day 1 Welcome to Rome
Feast your eyes and your stomach on the 'Eternal City' – the launch pad for your adventure with la famiglia. Tread in the footsteps of the ancients before meeting with your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Kickoff Party.
Crowne Plaza Roma - St. Peter’s Rome
Kickoff Party
Day 2 Explore ancient Rome and the Vatican City
Join a ‘Local Specialist’ to delve into history and culture, including a guided tour of the Vatican Museums. Admire Michelangelo's work in the Sistine Chapel and explore St. Peter's Basilica before heading to the Colosseum. After, choose to take an ‘Optional Experience’ and explore Ancient and Christian Rome with a ‘Local Specialist’ or wander through the streets and squares of Rome as you discover Piazzas and Fountains.
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Day 3 Venture to a Gladiator School
Book your spot on the podium. It's time for Family Fun as you become a gladiator for the day. You'll learn how to wield a gladiator's sword and gain insights into military techniques with an expert. This afternoon, you’ll have some free time to explore the city with the family. Perhaps count the Spanish Steps or toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain to secure your speedy return to Rome. Then it's time for a cheesy Family Fun affair as we Dive Into Culture and learn how to make authentic Italian pizza, sharing a tasty slice or two of our culinary masterpieces with our loved ones.
Breakfast, Regional Dinner
Day 4 Enjoy Pisa and on to Florence
Set your watch to Italian time and embark on a scenic drive north through Tuscany's golden fields. Stop in Pisa to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Piazza del Duomo to snap a selfie in front of the famous Leaning Tower. Carry on to the Renaissance city of Florence, our home for the next three nights.
Grand Hotel Mediterraneo Florence
Breakfast
Day 5 Discover art and architecture in Florence
Florence comes to life on a walking tour with a ‘Local Specialist’. See the Gothic Duomo and famous Baptistery and the statue of David at the Academy of Fine Arts. Learn about the historic industries at demonstrations of leathercraft and 18-carat gold. Tonight, we ‘Connect With Locals’ joining Count Miari Fulcis and his family for a ‘Be My Guest’ experience at their 15th-century Tuscan estate. Breakfast, Be My Guest
Day 6 Florence your Way
Enjoy this remarkable Renaissance city with a day at leisure. Perhaps join an 'Optional Experience' to the 'Town of Towers' - San Gimignano for dinner, wine and music or enjoy a Tuscan dinner at Villa Machiavelli.
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Day 7 Venture to Bologna and Onwards to Venice
Spend the morning with a ‘Local Specialist’ to explore the medieval city of Bologna then it's off to the city of Venice.
Discover the 'Queen of the Adriatic' from the comfort of one of its traditional gondolas on an ‘Optional Experience’.
Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana Venice
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 Discover Venice
Cruise to bustling St. Mark's Square on a private launch. Then, witness first-hand the exquisite tradition of Venetian glassblowing. Learn how this once-thriving Venetian art is being kept alive by talented glassmakers who work their magic to craft the stunning treasures for which Venice is justifiably famous. Time for 'Family Fun' as you learn about the art of crafting Carnival masks and make your own. This afternoon, consider an 'Optional Experience' to the colorful island of Burano for a delicious meal.
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Day 9 Experience Venice’s Food Market
Embrace the sights and sounds of Venice from the water before we ‘Dive Into Culture’ and visit a traditional food market. Delve into the hidden highlights of Venice during a Small Group Sightseeing walking tour, working up an appetite for our Farewell Lunch at a local restaurant.
Breakfast, Farewell Lunch
Day 10 Journey Home
Our unforgettable journey together has come to an end. All that's left to say is a hearty arrivederci as you prepare to return home with fantastic, shared memories.
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Fun Family Highlights
Experience life as a gladiator with an included visit to a Gladiator School in Rome.
Learn how to make tasty Italian pizza from an expert.
Discover the great Venetian tradition of Carnival masks and paint and decorate your own.
Explore Rome, Florence, Bologna and Venice with a ‘Local Specialist’. Visit St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and the Academy of Fine Arts.
View the ancient sites of Rome, Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and St. Mark's Basilica.
VIP admission to the Vatican Museums.
Scenic Cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square.
Learn about the history and ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing, playing your role in ensuring the survival of this traditional craft through your visit.
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European Wonderland
11 Days from just $3,450 /person^ 15 Meals 4 Countries
Day 1 Welcome to Rome
We launch our Family Experience in the 'Eternal City' of Rome. Enjoy a Kickoff Party with our travel companions where we ‘Dive Into Culture’ with a ‘Family Fun’ experience and learn how to make pizza.
Crowne Plaza Roma - St. Peter’s Rome
Kickoff Party
Day 2 Explore ancient Rome and the Vatican City
Delve into Rome and join a ‘Local Specialist’ for a sightseeing tour. See St. Peter's Basilica before heading to Ancient Rome. Take an ‘Optional Experience’ and tour the inside of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel or wander through the streets and squares to see Rome’s Piazzas and Fountains.
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admire Siena and Florence
Explore the medieval playground of Siena, strolling the Piazza del Campo. Then, journey to Florence and head to a 12th-century castle in
the Tuscan countryside to ‘Connect With Locals’ for a ‘Be My Guest’ dinner. You’ll enjoy a meal in the magnificent grand hall with your hosts, the Baj Macario family.
Grand Hotel Mediterraneo Florence
Breakfast, Be My Guest
Day 4 Explore Florence
Join a ‘Local Specialist’ for a walking tour of the city. Learn about two of the city's historic industries of leathercraft and 18-carat gold. Then, the afternoon is yours. Join an ‘Optional Experience’ to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa, visit the Academy of Fine Arts, or discover Palazzo Vecchio.
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Day 5 Journey to Bologna and on to Venice
Venture to Bologna where you will join a ‘Local Specialist’ to view the city's Kissing Towers and Il Gigante, commonly known as Neptune's Fountain. Later, we arrive to the city of Venice. Spend an afternoon exploring with the family or enjoy an ‘Optional Experience’ gondola ride through Venice's canals.
Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana Venice
Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 6 Discover the Floating City of Venice
Take to the water and cruise by private launch to the gateway of Venice and see the iconic highlights of the city. Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you witness the centuries-old tradition of Venetian glassblowing. You’ll learn how the master craftsmen shape the molten glass to make the exquisite and delicate works of art that adorn homes all over the world and perhaps be inspired to buy your own souvenir as a reminder of this special visit. Then, join a ‘Local Specialist’ for a ‘Family Fun’ experience to learn about the great Venetian tradition of Carnival masks, followed by creating your own.
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Day 7 Onwards to Lake Como and Engelberg
Travel through the Italian Lake District bound for Switzerland and enjoy some free time for lunch in the laid-back lakeside town of Como. We continue through Alpine landscapes, past Lugano and through the St. Gotthard tunnel into central Switzerland, before arriving in Engelberg.
H+ Hotel & Spa Engelberg
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Day 8 Uncover Lucerne’s Treasures
Walk across the flower-lined 14th-century wooden Chapel Bridge and into a land of lakes and lions. Ascend one of the magnificent surrounding mountains during an ‘Optional Experience’ or spend the afternoon sampling the rich flavors of delicious Swiss chocolate.
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 Off to Magical Paris
From Switzerland, we cross the mighty Rhine River and into France, travelling through the Burgundy wine region to the 'City of Lights'. This evening, enjoy some free time or choose an 'Optional Experience’ and catch a Moulin Rouge Cabaret and dinner.
Novotel Paris Centre Bercy
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Day 10 Explore Paris’s Sights
Join a ‘Local Specialist’ on a guided sightseeing tour which includes a drive along the Champs-Élysées with views of the magnificent Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. Take to the water for a leisurely cruise on the Seine River with spectacular views of the city's bridges and life on the river. This evening, we close the curtains on an epic family adventure at a special Farewell Dinner.
Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 11 Farewell Paris
For now, it's time to say au revoir to your fellow travelers at the end of an unforgettable experience. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/ freetransfers.
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Fun Family Highlights
Learn how to make tasty Italian pizza from an expert.
Discover the great Venetian tradition of Carnival masks and paint and decorate your own.
Explore Rome, Florence, Bologna and Paris with a ‘Local Specialist’. Discover Siena, Venice and Lucerne. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica and the Colosseum in Rome.
View the ancient sites of Rome, St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, scenic Lake Como, the spectacular alpine scenery of Switzerland, the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne and the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
See the vineyards of Burgundy and the Somme Battlefields in France.
Scenic Cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square in Venice and along the Seine River in Paris.
Learn about the history and ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing, playing your role in ensuring the survival of this traditional craft through your visit.
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Castles and Kilts
10 Days from just $2,750 /person^
14 Meals 3 Countries
Day 1 Welcome to London
Delight in the magic and mystery of an ancient land of kings and queens, knights and magical creatures. You’ll start your unforgettable Family Experience in London, which you will have an opportunity to explore before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a memorable Kickoff bash.
Crowne Plaza London Kings Cross
Kickoff Party
Day 2 Discover the Sights of London
Join a ‘Local Specialist’ to explore London’s iconic sights like Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and see where Britain's royalty has been crowned since the 11th century. Enjoy some ‘Family Fun’ and head to platform 9¾ to see if you can catch a glimpse of the Hogwarts Express. End the day at the Tower of London where we'll rub shoulders with the Beefeaters and see the Crown Jewels.
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Day 3 London your Way
The day is yours to explore London. Explore the wonders of science and centuries of natural
history at the city's museums, delve into the dark depths of the London Dungeon or take a spin on the London Eye. Wander through the colorful array of toys at Hamleys on Regent Street or take a day trip to 11th-century Windsor Castle.
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Day 4 Journey to Oxford and on to Elegant Bath
Enjoy a quick visit to Oxford (if students are not in exams) and to the historic hall of one of Oxford's Divinity Schools used as the film location for the Hogwarts hospital wing. Continue to Wiltshire village of Lacock for some ‘Family Fun’ to see Harry Potter's house. Choose to visit the 13thcentury Lacock Abbey or enjoy afternoon tea and cake in a local tea room before arriving in Bath.
DoubleTree by Hilton Bath
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Day 5 Onwards to Historic Wales and Ruthin Castle
Dive into the elegant city of Bath during Roman times, enjoying an orientation that will include the Pulteney bridge. Admire the Georgian architecture of Bath and view such highlights as
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the 15th-century Bath Abbey before crossing the border into Wales. We stop in the historic town of Llangollen and then head to a medieval castle and one of Trafalgar’s ‘Stays With Stories’. Dine like lords and ladies this evening enjoying a Welsh dinner with your new travel friends.
Ruthin Castle Hotel
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 Enjoy a Day in Chester
You’ll take to Chester’s ancient walls with a Roman centurion ‘Local Specialist’, learning all about 2,000-year-old Deva, Britain’s biggest Roman fortress on which modern-day Chester was built. Then you’ll ‘Connect With Locals’ at an exclusive ‘Be My Guest’ experience featuring an English cream tea. Enjoy some afternoon free time or an ‘Optional Experience’ and take a guided tour of Liverpool.
Breakfast, Be My Guest
Day 7 Explore a Manor House and Continue to Lancaster
Discover centuries of history at Tatton Park, set within a 1,000-acre deer park. We'll join the butler and housekeeper of this medieval manor house and ‘Dive Into Culture’, gaining insights into the day-to-day of English aristocrats of the past. Consider boarding a steam train for a brief journey, then cruise across the tranquil waters of Lake Windermere.
Lancaster House Hotel
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 admire Hadrian’s Wall and on to Edinburgh
Start today with some ‘Family Fun’ to experience life as a brave Roman soldier on Emperor Hadrian's northern frontier, exploring the treasures of the Roman Army Museum and Hadrian's Wall. We cross into 'Bonnie Scotland' and arrive in the capital of Edinburgh where you’ll get to explore at leisure.
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel
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Day 9 Uncover Edinburgh’s Treasures
Explore Edinburgh's iconic sights and landscapes as you join a sightseeing tour with a ‘Local Specialist’. Ramble up the Royal Mile and see the tall spires of the Scott Monument, then visit Edinburgh Castle where you will hear tales of the past. Get lost in 'Auld Reekie', strolling through its secret lanes and medieval façades or join your Travel Director for an ‘Optional Experience’.
Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 10 Journey Home
It’s time to say bye for now, but not goodbye forever, as the curtain falls on an unforgettable Family Experience through Britain.
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Fun Family Highlights
Visit Harry Potter highlights such as Platform 9 ¾ and the red telephone box gateway to the Ministry of Magic. Visit the charming Lacock Village, where famous scenes of Harry Potter were filmed.
Experience life as a Roman soldier on Emperor Hadrian’s northern frontier, exploring the treasures of the Roman Army Museum and Hadrian’s Wall.
Explore London, Chester and Edinburgh with a ‘Local Specialist’. Discover Oxford and Bath.
Visit the Tower of London, Divinity School in Oxford, Lacock Village, Llangollen, Tatton Park to meet the butler and housekeeper, the Lake District, the Roman Army Museum, Hadrian’s Wall and Edinburgh Castle. View the scenic Lake District
Tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on the August 3, 2023 departure.
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Shamrocks and Leprechauns
10 Days from just $2,495/person^
15 Meals 2 Countries
Day 1 Welcome to Dublin
You’re in for a grand time on this family jaunt which begins in Dublin. Explore the lively Irish capital with your clan in tow before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers this afternoon for a Kickoff Party and sightseeing tour with your ‘Local Specialist’.
Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge
Kickoff Party
Day 2 Journey to Coastal County Down
Depart Dublin for a guided tour of the Hill of Slane. Legend says St. Patrick lit a Paschal fire in defiance of the pagan High King, and it’s also the home to a mythical healing well of the Tuatha Dé Danann. Journey to County Down, arriving at the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa, for a ‘Stays With Stories’.
Slieve Donard Resort & Spa County Down
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Day 3 Onwards to Colorful Belfast
It’s time for some ‘Family Fun’ to play the 'Game of Thrones'. After a leisurely start to your day, head to the ‘Winterfell Castle Archery Range’ set for behind-the-scenes insights into this awardwinning series. Dress in costumes from the program and shoot medieval arrows using ancient bows. Then head to Belfast where you’ll delve into the crossroads of British and Irish culture during a sightseeing tour with a ‘Local Specialist’.
Maldron Hotel Belfast City
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Day 4 a Day at the Giant’s Causeway
Tread in the footsteps of Finn MacCool – his Giant's Causeway is more the stuff of legends than the result of ancient volcanic activity which left its mark on the northern Irish coast, a significant MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Admire the interlocking basalt columns that fade into the sea, then see the enchanting tunnel of the Dark Hedges. After a day of myths and legends, consider an optional Fish and Chips pub dinner.
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Cliffs of Moher
Day 5 Journey to Londonderry and Seaside Sligo
‘Dive Into Culture’ at the Titanic Belfast Experience and gain a new perspective into the world's most famous ship and the tragedy that befell it. Then, journey to Londonderry, where we join a ‘Local Specialist’ who will take us on a stroll along its ancient walls.
Clayton Hotel Sligo
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 Discover Galway and Limerick
We ‘Connect With Locals’ and join the Feeneys on their sheep farm where Martin will teach you the art of sheepdog handling. Later, we travel to Galway and enjoy an orientation tour before heading to Limerick. This evening, consider an ‘Optional Experience’ to Bunratty Folk Park or the Knappogue Medieval Banquet.
Castle Oaks House Hotel Limerick/Great National South Court Hotel Limerick
Breakfast, Be My Guest
Day 7 admire the Cliffs of Moher and on to Killarney
Visit the UNESCO-listed Cliffs of Moher, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. You’ll visit the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre and watch how the extraordinary natural phenomenon comes to life from the perspective of the wildlife that find sanctuary here. Then, you’ll travel to the Flying Boat Museum, where you’ll ‘Dive Into Culture’ as you board a replica Boeing 314 to experience life as a passenger of a bygone.
Innisfallen Hotel Killarney
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 Explore the Ring of Kerry
Admire Ireland’s enduring scenic beauty on one of the most beautiful drives in the world. Circling the spectacular Ring of Kerry, we see mountains, valleys, lakes and sea. The afternoon is yours to explore on your own or partake in an ‘Optional Experience’ and take a traditional pony and trap ride through Vincent National Park.
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Day 9 Return to Lively Dublin
Visit Blarney Castle and secure your ‘gift of the gab’ after kissing its Blarney Stone, then journey through the lush landscapes and counties to the capital, Dublin. We board a canal barge tonight to reminisce over the fun we’ve had with our family and newfound friends.
Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge
Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
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10 Farewell Ireland
For now, it's time to say a fond slán abhaile to your fellow travelers as you close the curtain on an unforgettable journey through the 'Emerald Isle'.
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Fun Family Highlights
Become a medieval archer at 'Winterfell Castle' - dress the part and try your hand at hitting the bullseye. Visit Foynes Flying Boat Museum, the only dedicated flying boat museum in the world, to gain insights into the rich history of aviation.
Explore Dublin, Belfast and Londonderry with a ‘Local Specialist’. Discover Limerick and County Galway.
Visit Giant's Causeway and Titanic Experience in Belfast.
View King John's Castle in Limerick. See St. Patrick's Cathedral and the Georgian Squares in Dublin and St. Mary's Cathedral in Limerick.
Scenic Drive of the Ring of Kerry.
Discover the legend of the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland as you explore with an expert, who'll explain how your visit helps conserve this iconic natural landmark. At the Cliffs of Moher, your visit will help preserve the UNESCO-listed site for generations to come and you'll learn about its extraordinary geology, history and the species that find sanctuary in its nooks and crannies.
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Wild West, Cowboys and Buffalos
9 Days from just $3,355/person^
13 Meals 1 Country
Day 1 Start your Travels in Salt Lake City
Saddle up for a Wild West family adventure starting with a relaxing afternoon together in Salt Lake City before meeting your travel companions for an evening Kick-off Party with your Travel Director.
The Little America Hotel - Salt Lake City
Kickoff Party
Day 2 Idaho Potato Museum and Scavenger Hunt
Experience the rich history and culture of the world’s most humble vegetable – the potato! Learn about the many facets of the potato industry from planting and irrigation to harvesting and processing. There’s no place better to showcase potatoes than in “The Potato Capital of the World,” Blackfoot, Idaho! Followed by a potato-themed lunch including potato ice cream! Then it’s off to Jackson Hole.
Modern Mountain Motel, Jackson
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 Visit Grand Teton National Park
If the season is right, today is your chance to get out on the water for some adventures. Rise early to float down the Snake River on an optional, scenic wilderness float trip. It’s the most relaxing way to experience the river as you learn about its history, geology, and wildlife from an expert. guide. Later, discover dramatic shimmering peaks of the Teton Range rising above alpine forests and lakes in the iconic Grand Teton National Park.
National Park Lodges
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Day 4 yellowstone Sightseeing
Today you’ll enjoy a full day’s exploration of the geothermal wonderland of Yellowstone. You’ll join your Travel Director, marveling at Old Faithful, the thousand-year-old geyser. We aim to explore as much of the park’s geological wonders, stopping at Lake Yellowstone. We’ll also view Artists Point, a viewpoint from which you watch in awe as water cascades down the Lower Falls. Our last stop on our Yellowstone exploration is the Mud Volcano home to Dragon Mouth's Spring.
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 Immerse Into The Culture Of The Old West
Get a glimpse into “Spirit of the West” at the Buffalo Bill Center for the West museum complex. As you wander through this huge set of exhibits, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported back in time. The complex includes the Buffalo Bill Museum, Plains Indians Museum, Whitney Western Art Museum, Drapter and Natural History Museum. The museum, part of the Smithsonian Affiliate Membership Program for 15 years, was founded in 1917 and today holds over 50,000 artifacts.
Holiday Inn Sheridan
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Day 6 Venture Into Rapid City
This morning we make our way to Gillette in Wyoming and enjoy a Be My Guest lunch at the Durham Bison Ranch. Then you will tour the 55,000-acre farm housing over 3,000 bison. Next, we travel to South Dakota, making a stop at the base of the Crazy Horse Memorial.
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City
Breakfast, Be My Guest
Day 7 Explore Badlands National Park and Oglala Lakota Living History Village
Visit the Ben Reifel Visitor Center. Explore museum exhibits, visit a working Fossil Preparation Lab, or stop by the park bookstore. Later, enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with a visit to the Oglala Lakota Living History Village. It is the entry point to the beautiful landscape of the past and present culture, and of indigenous knowledge of Lakota Country on Pine Ridge Reservation. Your visit contributes to the sustainability and resiliency of the Lakota community.
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Day 8 Encounter The Traditions Of Black Hills
Today, head for the famous Black Hills of South Dakota to view the giant faces of former American presidents etched in the stone cliffs of Mount Rushmore. Choose to partake in an ‘Optional Experience’ and embark on a buffalo safari. This evening, join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and Farewell Dinner featuring your guide Stephen Yellowhawk (or another tribe member).
Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 9 Farewell Rapid City
Your Wild West adventure comes to an end after breakfast. Say so long to your newfound friends this morning. Depart from Rapid City at your leisure.
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Fun Family Highlights
Visit the Idaho Potato Museum to learn all about the history of this humble vegetable, then go on a scavenger hunt before lunch, with potato ice cream for dessert.
Explore Durham Ranch, one of the largest bison ranches in the USA.
Visit Badlands National Park, Jackson, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Cody, the Black Hills, Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount Rushmore.
Discover Native American culture as you travel to the past from the present at the Oglala Lakota Living History Village. Your visit contributes to the sustainability and resiliency of the Lakota community. You’ll also meet a Lakota Tribe Member and gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the richness of the culture during a festive evening of song and dance.
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a UG 11, 18, 25
SEPT 8, 15
Code: DWWA. Prices based on two people sharing a twin room. Gratuities: Ask your Travel Specialist if you’d like to pre-pay the gratuities for your Travel Director and Driver.
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Pioneer Adventures of the Old West
8 Days from just $2,857/person^ 12 Meals 1 Country
Day 1 Enjoy a Scenic Ride To Scottsdale
Saddle up for a ride from Phoenix to Scottsdale, spending the afternoon at leisure before your journey kicks off with an evening shindig to meet your new travel partners.
Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch
Kickoff Party
Day 2 Roam Red Rock Country
Your trek through America's frontier history begins in the Sonoran Desert. Stampede through the luminous orange and red landscapes of Sedona for Your Choice
Sightseeing. Then, it’s on through Oak Creek Canyon to the historic railroad town of Williams, where we’ll 'Connect With Locals' and enjoy a 'Be My Guest' experience dinner hosted by the owners of local western restaurants.
Grand Canyon Railway
Breakfast, Be My Guest
Day 3 all aboard The Old West Train
Cut dirt and board your train to the Grand Canyon for some 'Family Fun', passing the vanilla-scented Ponderosa Pines and through the Kaibab National Forest. Tales of Old West legends are brought back to life as they travel with you along the rugged landscapes. We arrive at the UNESCO-listed Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Walk the rim and learn from a Local 'Specialist' how this extraordinary feat of nature developed over the past 40 million years.
National Park Lodges
Breakfast
Day 4 Explore The Vast Monument Valley
Start your historic passage to Navajo country with a mesmerizing sunrise over the Grand Canyon. Trace the Desert View Drive route toward Cameron Trading Post in search of traditional Native American crafts and the taste of traditional fry bread. We join our 'Local Specialist' for a drive in an open-air vehicle, bouncing past the imposing mesas and buttes rising up from Monument Valley’s red valley floor toward a lakeside resort tucked into the red rock at the scenic family vacation hotspot of Lake Powell.
Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 Relax and Drift On Lake Powell
Even cowboys need a day off now and then, but if you're at a loose end, choose to take an optional float down the Colorado River, visit the "Top of the World" with Papillion, or spend the day learning how to wakeboard, kayak or zip around Lake Powell on a ski tube. Later, choose to attend the RNavajo owned and operated Red Heritage Dinner Show
Breakfast
Day 6 Journey To Zion National Park
Polish those chaps for a ride toward Zion Canyon, tracing yet another great natural triumph by park shuttle or on foot. Bundle up your brood for a quick hike to the Emerald Pools – the lush landscape a veritable oasis for pioneers traversing the desert just days before. Drive the scenic Mount Carmel Highway admiring the sweeping views of waterfalls and slick rocks, watching out for more spectacular formations like the Great Arch of Zion and the distinctive Checkerboard Mesa. The red-orange-pink hued hoodoos of Bryce Canyon are your final stop for today.
Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn
Breakfast
Day 7 Get Immersed In Colorful Bryce Canyon
Take your seat in an amphitheater of tall sandstone spires—the same vantage point the Paiute people used to admire the colorful carvings of Mother Nature by day, by night, winter and summer centuries ago. Explore the rim of Bryce Canyon, before spending the afternoon at leisure to blaze your own trail. Our adventure through the Old West almost at its end, we get gussied up for a Farewell dinner.
Breakfast, Lunch, Farewell Dinner
Day 8 Farewell To The Old West
Hoodoos to our back and high-living ahead, we depart on the last leg of our journey to Las Vegas, through the scenic Virgin River Gorge. Make your way to Las Vegas International Airport at approximately 12:30pm, or your hotel if you're extending your stay.
Breakfast
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Fun Family Highlights
Journey on The Grand Canyon Railway and view Kaibab National Forest.
Meet a geologist at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to learn about how this natural marvel was formed.
Board all-terrain vehicles to explore the valley with your Navajo guide through the desert to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park.
Explore Monument Valley with a Local Specialist.
Visit Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park, Historic Cameron Trading Post, Monument Valley, Lake Powell, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park and Wild West Junction.
Scenic Drives in Red Rock Country, Oak Creek Canyon, and Desert View in Arizona.
Trip Planner
Twin price/person from $2,857^ Land only before savings
2023 DEP a RTURES
a PR 16
M ay 14
JUN 11, 18
JUL 2, 9
a UG 6
SEPT 3, 17
2024 DEP a RTURES
a PR 14, 21
M ay 12, 19
JUN 16, 23
JUL 7
a UG 4, 11
SEPT 15, 22, 29
Code: DCPA. Prices based on two people sharing a twin room. Gratuities: Ask your Travel Specialist if you’d like to pre-pay the gratuities for your Travel Director and Driver.
your Travel Advisor.
Monkeys, Jungles, and Volcanoes
8 Days from just $2,283/person^ 16 Meals 1 Country
Day 1 your adventure Starts in San José
Embrace the Pura Vida playground of Costa Rica. A local host will greet you at the airport and arrange your transfer to the hotel. Chill at the pool or go walkabout before meeting your Travel Director and fellow adventurers this evening for some fiesta fun at our Kickoff Party.
Sheraton San Jose Hotel
Kickoff Party
Day 2 Float Through Tortuguero National Park
Rise this morning and head east through Braulio Carrillo National Park then Board a river boat with a ’Local Specialist’ to glide through canals, lagoons and lowland rainforest with time to enjoy and explore the village of Tortuguero. Meet a biologist at the Sea Turtle Conservation Center in Tortuguero for this MAKE TRAVEL
MATTER® Experience. For dinner tonight enjoy a buffet at the resort's open-air restaurant.
Laguna Lodge Tortuguero
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Take a Voyage Through Tortugero
There's nothing like the wake-up call of a troop of howler monkeys to start your day. Set off on a 'Family Fun' cruise through the park's canals with your Local Specialist and guide to explore the lush waterways of Tortuguero National Park. You may want to start a tally of all the types of wildlife you'll see. Look out for sloths, green iguanas, caiman, crocodiles and colorful toucans. Of course, you'll spot tons of monkeys—agile howler and spider monkeys and white-faced capuchins swinging through the dense rainforest canopy. This afternoon, venture back out on the canals to add to your wildlife tally or relax back at the lodge, the choice is yours.
National Park Lodges
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ARENAL NATIONAL PARK
MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK
Braulio Carrillo National Park
COSTA RICA
Horqueta Sarapiqui
Day 4 Unlock Horquetas
Bid adiós to the monkeys for now as you boat back to the mainland and travel to Horquetas. Here you'll Connect With Locals and visit a local Tico family's palm plantation. On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience you'll get to taste and learn how they grow this exotic vegetable. Enjoy some refreshing passion fruit sorbet and view some of the huge green iguanas that hang around.
Hotel Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Venture into arenal National Park
Rise and shine as the forest and volcano call you back. Start the day with a guided trek around the quiet side of the volcano at Arenal National Park. Walk through the old lava rocks and learn about the powerful forces behind the volcano's past eruptions. Then, head to the Arenal Hanging Bridges to walk eye-level with the lush canopy, observe the monkeys, sloths and chattering birds up close, and look out to see towering Arenal Volcano.
Hotel Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa
Breakfast, Be My Guest, Dinner
Day 6 Fly above arenal National Park
Imagine yourself soaring high above the jungle floor as you zipline (Waiver Required) through the treetops, eyeto-eye with the lush foliage and exotic rainforest creatures for some Family Fun. Later, head south to Manuel Antonio, renowned for its warm blue waters, beautiful beaches and abundant exotic wildlife.
Parador Nature Resort and Spa, Manuel Antonio
Breakfast
Day 7 Marvel at Manuel antonio National Park
Walking deep into the national park with your ‘Local Specialist’ guide, you'll check off a few more creatures on your wildlife list. Listen to the whooping bark of howler monkeys and the chattering of mischievous squirrel and white-faced monkeys. Then, it's time to hit the beach. Consider an ‘Optional Experience’ and take a Mangrove Kayak tour, Open Sea Kayak and Snorkel tour, or take surf lessons. This evening, join your fellow explorers to celebrate new friendships during a Farewell Dinner.
Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 8 Back To San José
Travel back to San Jose's Juan Santamaria International Airport for your flight home or consider extending your stay at the Sheraton San Jose.
Breakfast
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Fun Family Highlights
Interact with the resident reptiles and amphibians at a wildlife center in Sarapiqui.
Walk along the Arenal Hanging Bridges and go ziplining on the slopes of Arenal Volcano.
Visit the Sea Turtle Conservancy in Tortuguero National Park, one of the most important sea turtle nesting sites in the world for green turtles.
Meet a local Tico family at their palm plantation surrounded by tropical forest to learn about and sample the delicate heart of palm.
Help support a local community and the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor with a visit to the family-run Snake Garden Wildlife Center.
Cruise the canals and explore Tortuguero National Park with a Local Specialist.
Visit Arenal National Park and Manuel Antonio National Park.
Trip Planner
Twin price/person from $2,857^ Land only before savings
2023 DEP a RTURES
JUN 17, 24
JUL 15 a UG 12
NOV 18
DEC 16
2024 DEP a RTURES
J a N 20
FEB 10
M a R 9, 23
a PR 13
M ay 25
JUN 1, 15, 29
JUL 13
a UG 3, 17
NOV 16
Code: LFCA. Prices based on two people sharing a twin room. Gratuities: Ask your Travel Specialist if you’d like to pre-pay the gratuities for your Travel Director and Driver.
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More of the world for your family to explore
With over 300 trips across 72 countries, your family can unlock the best of world with Trafalgar, wherever you want to travel. Perfect for families of all shapes, sizes and ages, each of our itineraries offers the ease you’d expect, the value you love and the fun you’ve been craving.
European Traveler
10 days from just $3,025 per person^
Stroll through streets filled with romance, history and adventure as you explore Europe from London to Rome.
Best of Italy
13 days from just $4,275 per person^
Discover the best of Italy, from the ancient treasures of Rome to Renaissance Florence and everything in between.
Britain & Ireland Highlights
10 days from just $2,995 per person^
This trip delivers the genius of Shakespeare, Waterford crystal creations in Ireland and a side of ancient history in just over one week.
Imperial Europe
10 days from just $2,363 per person^
You won’t miss any of the many travel highlights delivered on this trip as you visit Prague, Salzburg, Budapest and Vienna.
Spanish Wonder London & Paris Explorer
9 days from just $2,095 per person^
On this journey, you’ll explore the wonders of Spain, from the walls of the Alhambra to the Gothic Cathedral in Seville.
9 days from just $2,695 per person^
From Big Ben to the Eiffel Tower, experience all the main icons of two great cities on this London and Paris trip.
TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
Trip Registration
MyTrafalgar: Enhance Your Travel Experience
MyTrafalgar is an easy-to-use, interactive travel portal that connects you to your vacation before and during your trip. You’ll be able to register for your trip, download your travel documents and have a ready reference of your day-by-day trip inclusions and optional experiences.
Register for Your Trip: Get Ready to Go
Every travel moment counts. To ensure you have a total stress-free vacation and that we can contact you in the unlikely event of an emergency, we require all guests to register before they travel. You can easily complete this online in a few short minutes by simply providing the following details.
1 Your contact details, including an email address and mobile number that you will be traveling with.
2 The name of someone at home whom we can contact in case of an emergency.
3 Your passport and insurance details.
Simply head to Trafalgar.com/MyTrafalgar and you’ll be all set for the trip of a lifetime and can start personalizing your vacation.
E-Documents: Choose to Download and Not Print
All guests need to complete registration in order to receive their trip documentation.
Documentation will be available approximately 10 days prior to departure on your MyTrafalgar.
Travel Flexibility: Standard change and cancellation penalties apply as outlined in our Booking Conditions. If you choose a trip or departure that is more expensive than the original, you are responsible for the difference in price; if the trip or departure is less expensive than the original, a future travel credit will be issued for the difference. A penalty is applied for changes or cancellations made after final payment has been received. Discounts and promotions are subject to availability on the new trip. Normal penalties apply for full cancellation without rebooking. Please note, airlines may impose different change policies, and if you declined travel insurance, you are responsible for any airline cancellation penalties. Other conditions apply. Trip Prices: Trip prices are correct at time of printing. Prices are per person, land only, subject to availability, may change, may be withdrawn at any time without notice and will be confirmed at time of quoting and booking.
family adventure at Trafalgar.com/family-travel
TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
Terminology, passports & visas, transfers & more
Passports & Visas
Each guest is responsible for ensuring their passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond the conclusion of their trip and that all necessary visas and permits have been acquired. Multiple-entry visas may be required if you are entering a country more than once on your vacation. Each guest must comply with entry, health and other requirements of the countries visited during your trip.
Contact your Travel Specialist, airline or relevant government authorities to obtain the necessary travel information.
Trafalgar is not responsible for passport, visa, entry, health and other requirements of the countries visited, or for any loss sustained by you for failing to comply with laws, regulations, orders and/or requirements of countries visited.
Optional Experiences
Optional Experiences are offered on all guided vacations and are designed to complement your chosen itinerary and showcase the destination. These can be purchased at your discretion from your Travel Director while you are traveling.
Hotel Add-ons
Extend your trip and stay a little longer without the hassle and research. Benefit from our discounted rates across Europe with our hotel partner network.
For destinations, hotels and up to date pricing, visit Trafalgar.com/hotel
Airport Transfers
Free Airport Shuttle Transfers
In Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean, you’ll benefit from complimentary transfers by shuttle coach on the arrival and departure day of your trip. Times for our European trips can be found at Trafalgar.com/freetransfers.
London Airport Transfers
For arrival into London, we offer transfers from London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports to your Trafalgar London hotel. Contact us for prices.
Private Airport Transfers
If your flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach transfer timings, or if you’re arriving or departing after your tour start or end date, we can organize a private transfer on your behalf. Transfers must be booked and confirmed 21 days before departure.
Packing for Your Trip
Guests may bring one full-sized suitcase and one carry-on bag per person. Due to limited luggage space, we ask that your full sized bag does not exceed dimensions of 30” x 18” x 10” and 50lbs. Space for carry-on bags on motorcoaches is much smaller than on aircraft, and bags with wheels, rigid frames, and telescoping handles cannot be accepted as carry-on luggage. Medium sized backpacks, tote bags, small duffels and messenger bags are all good options for your carry-on.
UNDERSTANDING OUR TERMINOLOGY
Below are descriptions relating to specific terms used within our brochure itinerary pages: VISIT In-depth sightseeing with a ‘Local Specialist’ or Travel Director, which includes fasttrack entry (where applicable).
VIEW A brief stop to enjoy the sights and take some photos. SEE Observe sights while passing by on your coach, cruise or train.
Booking Conditions
Very Important: The information below is a summary of the booking conditions as of the date of the production of this brochure and are for guidance only. The ‘Full Booking Conditions’ can be found at trafalgar.com/booking-conditions and form the legal agreement between us and you as our guest. If there is any conflict between the information below and the Full Booking Conditions, the Full Booking Conditions shall prevail. Booking Conditions are regularly updated and may have changed since this brochure was printed.
PAYMENT & CANCELLATION FEES SUMMARY INFORMATION
Deposit due per person
Final payment due (before departure) 60 days 90 days As per airline policy In accordance with guided vacation In accordance with guided vacation
day and no show
Level 1 Cancellation fees are the minimum cancellation fee charged and is used unless the trip is described as Level 2. Level 2 These trips are listed at trafalgar.com/booking-conditions but are generally trips which include cruise/ferry, train or intra-trip flight elements.
YOUR VACATION BOOKING
For the purposes of this document reference to “you” or “your” includes all guests in the party. Trafalgar Tours West Inc is the ‘Sales Company’. The ‘Operator’ for the trips will be as described in the table below. Collectively these companies are referred to as ‘Trafalgar’.
DESTINATION
Europe and Britain, Africa, Asia
OPERATOR
Trafalgar Tours Limited America Destination America, Inc.
Australia & New Zealand
AAT Kings Tours (Pty) Limited
Security Security is a major concern to all of us and the situation globally is constantly changing. Events around the world, coupled with the “Travel Advisories” put out by various governments, may at times necessitate changes to the accommodations and itinerary or even trip cancellation. You must accept these risks involved in travel to any country that may experience security difficulties and accept responsibility for your own travel decisions. You are urged to consult with government sources, including the United States Department of State, news sources as well as your Travel Agent prior to making your travel plans.
Travel Insurance We highly recommend all guests have travel insurance that includes trip interruption, trip delay, medical
expense coverage and evacuation protection covering all applicable dates of travel with Trafalgar. This insurance should cover: trip interruption, trip delay, emergency evacuation and medical expenses resulting from illness related to a pandemic event, such as COVID-19. Further, the insurance must include coverage for a medically-imposed quarantine such as a result of a guest in the group contracting COVID-19 while traveling with Trafalgar. Please be aware that most travel insurance providers require you to purchase your insurance coverage within a certain time-frame from you paying your deposit (often times within 14 days). You are not required to purchase Travel Protection from Trafalgar. If purchasing travel insurance not offered by Trafalgar, please visit Trafalgar.com/travel-insurance for the suggested minimum coverage levels. Guests are advised to research and purchase insurance as soon as possible after paying their deposit. If you purchase your insurance from another seller, we will ask you to provide Trafalgar with information regarding your insurance policy prior to final payment being due.
COVID-19 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. The situation changes rapidly and COVID-19 requirements vary by country and region, for current requirements and information, visit Trafalgar.com/travel-restrictions. Please familiarize yourself with the advice from your national authority for overseas travel. Airlines, hotels, excursion and other transport providers may
Trafalgar.com/family-travel
have separate requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure that you comply at all times with these requirements. To travel with Trafalgar, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. Full details of hygiene protocols can be found on our website.
Force Majeure Force Majeure Event means any event or circumstance beyond the control of Trafalgar, including but not limited to: (a) an act of god (such as earthquake, flood, fire, explosion, landslide, lightning, action of the elements, force of nature, washout, typhoon, hurricane, cyclone, tsunami, storm or storm warning or natural disaster); (b) industrial disputes, work ban or other labor dispute or difficulty; (c) acts of terrorism, political unrest, war or threat of war, riots or civil strife; (d) failure or delays to scheduled transportation and the closure of airports or ports; (e) pandemic, epidemic or health risk; (f) governmental and administrative actions (including closure of borders and travel warnings and restrictions).
RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS
Your trip will be confirmed after receipt of a non-refundable deposit as detailed in the Summary Booking and Cancellation Terms table. Air-inclusive bookings may require an additional non-refundable deposit or payment in full at the time of booking, see Air Arrangements section below. Final payment for your trip reservation will be due prior to departure no later than as detailed in the Summary Booking and Cancellation Terms table.
BOOKING CHANGES
Name Changes Trafalgar does not charge for name changes or name corrections, however where third party operator costs are incurred these will be passed on to the guest.
Other Booking Changes Trafalgar does not charge for minor booking changes however where third party costs are incurred these will be passed on to the guest. A change of trip date or itinerary after final payment is due (see Summary Booking and Cancellation table) of departure date will be treated as a cancellation.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
Cancellation by Traveler Travel arrangements for any member of the party may be canceled at any time by written notice by the person who made the booking. If notice of cancellation is received by Trafalgar before final payment is due (see Summary Booking and Cancellation table), the deposit will be retained along with the Travel Protection payment. If cancellation is made after final payment is due cancellation fees will apply (see Summary Booking and Cancellation table). Please also refer to Air Cancellation Section where applicable. All cancellations fees as per the Summary Booking and Cancellation table are additional to any cancellation fees or other charges that may be levied by your Travel Agent. Travel Protection Plan premiums are non-refundable.
Cancellation by Trafalgar Trafalgar reserves the right, to modify or cancel any trip (definite or not), accommodation, in-destination activity or arrangement at any time.
Cancellation due to Failure to Pay If full payment is not received by the due date (see Summary Booking and Cancellation table), Trafalgar has the right to cancel your reservation and no refund will be made. Trafalgar will not be responsible for lost reservations.
Cancellation due to Force Majeure Events If Trafalgar cancels a trip as a result of a Force Majeure Event, a future travel credit (FTC) to the value of funds paid to date less any third-party costs incurred will be provided. All FTCs will be valid for 24 months from date of issue. Where a trip is terminated mid-trip due to a Force Majeure event, if we provide you with any alternative services or assistance (such as hotels or travel) then you agree to pay for these costs.
Cancellation due to Events other than Force Majeure Events If the cancellation by Trafalgar is not as a result of a Force Majeure Event, Trafalgar will provide an alternative comparable trip (if available) if an alternative is not available then a refund will be made. Trafalgar is not liable for any cancellation or
change cost or penalties incurred on other travel arrangements, including air travel, that may be affected thereby. Trafalgar is not responsible for other travel arrangements that you or your party have made outside Trafalgar and which are affected by our cancellations.
FLIGHT RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS AND CANCELLATIONS
Reservations/Ticketing Air-inclusive bookings and some intra-trip flights require an additional non-refundable deposit or full payment may be required for your airfare at the time of booking. On receipt of full air payment your airfare, taxes and fuel surcharges are final. Trafalgar does not hold an allocation of air seats and all flight reservations are made on request and are subject to the terms and conditions of the airline. Changes to flight itineraries and name changes and/or corrections may either not be allowed or may result in penalties charged by the airline. These are the guest’s responsibility along with the fees charged as described above.
Air Changes or Cancellation After deposit has been received any changes, including cancellations incur a service fee, plus any airline penalties. Airline imposed penalties may be up to 100% of the air ticket price. Published Fares, Priced Match Fares, Promo Fares and some other airfares booked are non-refundable. Not showing up for your outbound flight as booked and ticketed will be considered a no-show, and all the connecting flights associated with this one, even a return flight will be canceled, and no refund will apply.
FINANCIAL PROTECTION
USA Only United States Tour Operator Association $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program Trafalgar shares the coverage available under the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program with affiliates of The Travel Corporation who, as an Active Member of the USTOA is required to post $1 Million with USTOA to be used to reimburse, according to the terms and conditions of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program, the advance payments of Trafalgar Tours Ltd customers in the unlikely event of The Travel Corporation bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand that the $1 Million posted by The Travel Corporation may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance payments received by Trafalgar Tours Limited. Complete details of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program and a list of affiliates may be obtained by writing to USTOA at 275 Madison Avenue, Suite 2014, New York, New York 10016, or by email to information@ustoa.com or by visiting their website at www.ustoa.com.
SALES COMPANY
TRAFALGAR TOURS WEST INC
5551 Katella Avenue, Cypress, California 90630
OPERATORS
Trafalgar Tours Limited, Travel House, Rue du Manoir, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 2JH
Destination America Inc, 5551 Katella Avenue, Cypress, California 90630, USA
Travel Corporation NZ Limited, 131 New North Road, Eden Terrace, Auckland, New Zealand
The Trafalgar group of companies has Marketing/ Sales/Administrative offices/agents in: Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Guernsey, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand and the USA.
Full Booking Conditions can be found on our website.
