Educational Journeys, Inc. -  Our name says it all! Our Professional Tour Planners will handle all the tour set-up for your next trip! We’ll make learning fun as you discover history, math, science, and so much more! Whether you’re looking for a One-Day Getaway or a Multi-Day Excursion, we can do it all!

Do you have a special destination or tour that you’re looking for? Our Tour Professionals will be happy to custom design a tour for you.

STUDENT TOUR POLICIES:
Policies and Procedures:
The following information will help answer all your questions regarding your Group Tour! Because we treat everyone with individual attention, we understand that some policies and procedures may need to be modified specifically for your group. Please let us know if you have any concerns regarding any of these policies or procedures and we will be happy to handle your requests in the best possible manner.

Tour Pricing:
Pricing is based on several factors:

• Because transportation fee’s vary from different departure areas, prices quoted are based on three regions: The Greater Springfield/Hartford area; New Haven/Waterbury area; New London area! If your departure location is outside one of these three regions, we will be happy to quote you a price based on your point of origin.
• Multi-Day prices are quoted based on quad Occupancy. On all occasions we will also give you the single, twin and triple occupancy prices as well.
• Pricing is also based on certain patterns (days of the week, time of year, minimum group size, etc.) While we can accommodate groups outside these patterns, fee’s may vary based on request!
• Tour Prices are based on a minimum of 40 paying passengers. Smaller groups can be accommodated with the price adjusted accordingly.

Group Size:
Most motorcoaches can accommodate 55 passengers! Group pricing is based on a minimum of 40 paying passengers. However, we understand that some groups do not meet this number, and therefore custom pricing for smaller groups can be offered.

Complimentary Considerations:
We allow 1 free chaperone trip for every 10 paying students. For example, if you have 40 paying students on a tour we will give you 4 free chaperone seats, making a total of 44 people. On Multi-Day tours, complimentary considerations are based on double occupancy.

Transportation:
Educational Journeys, Inc. charters modern, state-of-the-art motorcoaches from local carriers. These motorcoaches are equipped with Lavatory, TV/VCR, Reclining Seats, Climate-Controlled Heating/AC, and offer the most comfortable ride available! We know some groups prefer certain carriers and also have specific driver requests. We will be happy to handle your requests provided the carrier will work within our guidelines. In most instances, motorcoaches are capable of seating 55 passengers. Occasionally 57 passenger size motorcoaches are available.

Deposit and Final Payment Policies:

For One-Day Tours* a deposit of $100.00 per bus will be due within four weeks of receiving tour confirmation. Full payment will be due 30 days prior to departure.

For Multi-Day Tours* a deposit of $500.00 per bus will be due within four weeks of receiving tour confirmation. Full payment is due 30 days before departure. A Rooming List containing first and last names and rooming assignments will also be due at time of final payment! Students can be added and changes made even after full payment is received, based on availability.

Extended Tours:* Special policies exist for all Air, Cruise or Extended Tours. Please inquire as to the exact polices regarding your tour!

*On all tours, an additional deposit may be required for special items such as Theater Tickets, Sports Tickets, etc.

Cancellation Policies:
In the event you must cancel the entire tour, a minimum of 30 days notice is required!

Individual Cancellations:

One-Day Tours:* Cancellations received 7 Days or more before departure receive a Full Refund. Cancellations 6 days to 24 hours prior to departure will be charged a 50% fee. There will be No Refund for cancellations within 24 hours of departure.

Multi Day Tours:* Cancellations received 15 or more days prior to departure will receive a Full Refund. Cancellations 14 days to 48 hours before departure are charged a $50.00 fee. There will be No Refund for cancellations within 48 hours of departure.

Extended Tours:* Special policies exist for all Air, Cruise or Extended Tours. Please inquire as to the exact polices regarding your tour!

*All cancellations are subject to any administrative and non-recoverable expenses (such as theater tickets, sports, tickets, etc.) For all cancellations, the fee will be waived if a replacement is found.

Student Travel Protection:
Educational Journeys, Inc. has optional Insurance Protection offered by “Travel Insured International.” For peace of mind protection, inquire about optional plans for your tour!

Tours Requiring Proof of Citizenship:
In order to comply with Canadian Custom Regulations PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP is necessary. You MUST bring with you either an original birth certificate with a raised seal along with another form of picture identification, OR a valid passport. Specific “PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP” requirements for Extended Tours will be outlined on the individual Tour Flyers.

Optional Tour Director Onboard:
As an option, Educational Journeys, Inc. is pleased to offer the services of a professional Tour Director on your trip! For ease in operation of your tour, we will be pleased to assign a highly trained individual to travel with you. This individual will oversee all the details during your trip and will be there to handle any situations that could arise. They will assist you per “your” direction with your group, and they will see after the basic operation of the tour such as accommodations (check-in, check-out, and room issues), meal functions, attractions (tickets, admissions, etc.), and itinerary and routing issues! It is much easier to deal with an issue as it happens, than afterwards, and that is the job of our Tour Directors. Please inquire as to the additional cost for this service!

Responsibilities:
Educational Journeys, Inc. acts only in the capacity of agent in all matters connected with hotels, restaurants, tour services, attractions and transportation companies. We assume no responsibility for any damage, injury or loss resulting from any inconvenience caused by a delay, cancellation of service, strike, act of terrorism or any other condition beyond our control. We reserve the right to modify an itinerary when deemed necessary. Educational Journeys, Inc. is a member in good standing of the National Tour Association.