ARE YOU READY FOR THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME?
HOW TO GET STARTED
How do I enroll?
Enrolling is easy! You need one thing: The TOUR ID from your Group Leader. If you don’t have the Tour ID, check with your group leader first.
Once you have your Tour ID, click here: https://my.passports.com
Alternatively, all of our enrollment materials have QR codes that you can scan with your phone. Just open your phone's camera app and point it at the QR code.
Do you have payment plans?
Of course! Passports offers two payment plans.
E-Z Pay Billing
No initial deposit instead of the standard $495. Final payment deadline extension to 30 days prior to departure. Lower monthly payments. And hassle-free, automatic payments withdrawn from your checking account or credit card each month.
Convenience Billing
Pay when you choose, as long as you pay in full by your group’s final payment deadline. The standard $495 initial deposit and a final payment deadline of 110 days prior to departure. No interim late payment fees.
Passports accepts credit cards, online ACH (online checks) or physical paper checks. Credit card payments are assessed a non-refundable 4% service fee.
What about travel protection?
Passports is proud to provide and pay for included overseas medical coverage for all participants on our tours! See more information under In-Depth Traveler Resources below.
We have your back.
Life happens. If you have to cancel, we’re here to help, and are proud to offer one of the best refund policies in the industry. See more information under In-Depth Traveler Resources below.
TRAVELER HANDBOOK
TRIP PREPARATION
Travel Documents
Planning
Safety and Security
Technology Abroad
Money & Budgeting
FLIGHTS
Group Travel
Heavy Air Traffic
Luggage
In-Flight Comfort
UPON ARRIVAL
Arrival Day
Busy Season Dynamics
Culture Shock
Jet Lag
YOUR TOUR
Your People
Itinerary Pace
Navigation
Weather Happens
Positive Mindset
Meals & Hydration
Dietary Restrictions
TLDR
Our Best Tips & Tricks
IN-DEPTH TRAVELER RESOURCES
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Cancel 90 days or more prior to your departure date: Prior to 90 days, the cancellation fee is the non-refundable amount of $620. Service fees, like credit card fees, are non-refundable.
Cancel between 89 days and 30 days prior to your departure date: Receive a 75% cash refund
You do not need to purchase insurance to have these offers extended to you. It is universal to all Passports travelers. Under this policy, you can cancel for any reason. Airline tickets, if purchased, would be refunded as a voucher issued by the airline, if available, and deducted from your refund from Passports. Service fees, like credit card fees or Peace of Mind fees, are non-refundable. Prior to 90 days, the cancellation fee remains the non-refundable deposit of $620, plus service fees.Cancel within 29 days prior to your departure date: No Refund
Optional Peace of Mind Policies
Passports offers two optional plans for individual cancellations that provide enhanced refunds.
Optional Peace of Mind Plan - 75% Refund
This offers a 75% refund for cancellation for any reason between 2 - 29 days prior to departure minus the cost of the plan ($199)* and service fees, if any.*Optional Ultimate Peace of Mind Plan - 100% Refund
You can cancel at any time, for any reason, and receive a 100% refund minus the cost of the plan ($449)* and service fees, if any.*
*Airline tickets, if purchased, would be refunded as a voucher issued by the airline, if available. If a voucher is not available, the cost of the airline ticket is non-refundable. Service fees, like credit card fees or Peace of Mind fees, are also non-refundable.
For example, if a participant were to cancel the day prior to travel, for any reason, with the Ultimate Peace of Mind plan, they would receive an air voucher from the airline in the amount of the value of the air ticket. Passports would then refund the remainder of their total payments. The participant would be out of pocket only the cost of the plan, which is $449.
If you choose not to purchase either extension plans, there is no refund due if you cancel within 30 days of departure.
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Passports provides and pays for a post-departure travel protection plan that helps protect you while on your trip with coverage for trip interruption (up to $1,500), travel delay, emergency medical expenses, emergency medical evacuation, and more. Passports includes Post-Departure Travel Protection for all travelers, as part of the program cost.
Plan Benefits:
Trip Interruption up to $1,500
Travel Delay (Maximum of $250 per day) up to $1,500
Emergency Medical Expense up to $25,000
Emergency Evacuation up to $150,000
AD&D up to $10,000
Political & Security Evacuation up to $150,000
This is intended as a general description of certain types of insurance and services available to qualified customers through the companies of Zurich in North America, provided solely for informational purposes. The full coverage terms and details, including limitations and exclusions, are contained in the insurance Policy. To view/download the policy, go to: https://policy.travelexinsurance.com/SERZ-0823 and select Massachusetts.
Travel Insurance is underwritten by Zurich American Insurance Company, (NAIC #16535). Any person who knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit or knowingly presents false information in an application for insurance is guilty of a crime and may be subject to fines and confinement in prison. Please visit travelexinsurance.com/company/fraud-warning to view the state specific fraud warnings or call 888.574.7026.
Pre-Departure
Passport 101: Your Ultimate Guide to Getting Your First Passport
The Ultimate Checklist: Packing for an Abroad Adventure
Step Right: Why Great Walking Shoes are a Travel Must-Have
In-Flight Essentials: What to Pack in Your Carry-On Bag
Pack Smart: Balancing Your Needs and Wants
Forecast Friend: Why Keeping an Eye on Weather is Key for Travel
Travel Light, Travel Right: The Art of Packing Light
On Tour
Embrace the Flavors: Encourage Culinary Adventures
Creating your Personal Travel Tradition
Stay Connected: A Digital Guide for Student Travelers
Capturing Memories: The Art of Photo Journaling While Traveling
Group Travel Etiquette: Making the Most of Your Student Tour
How to be a Prepared and Conscientious Traveler Abroad
Upon Return
Post-Tour Reflections: Journaling Your Travel Experiences
Travel Inspired Cooking: Recreating Your Favorite Dishes from Abroad
The Art of Scrapbooking: Crafting a Visual Memory of Your Trip
Staying Connected: Keeping in Touch with Friends Made on Tour
Continuing the Adventure: Exploring Global Culture from Home
Language Skills Post-Tour: How to Keep Practicing and Improving
Travel Transformations: Applying Your Global Learning to Everyday Life
Planning Your Next Adventure: Using Your Tour Experience for Future Trips