Travel Notices

The Friendly Planet Newsletter

Published Jun 15, 2021
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The world anew!
 
What a thrill it is to watch our friends and neighbors across the world get ready to welcome travelers again! Many countries have implemented protocols that make visiting again easy and safe. Next month, our first passengers since the COVID-19 pandemic began will pack their bags and head off for unforgettable adventures in every corner of the world.
 
Check out below for some of the latest updates from our team and get ready, because travel is back!
 
Traveler
 
 
 
Open Destinations
COVID-19 Entry Requirements
 
Every day more destinations are opening! And it can be a Herculean task trying to navigate each country’s unique set of rules and requirements. We’re constantly monitoring the details so you don’t have to. Tour pages throughout our website feature a notice at the top with the latest status so you can book any of our 65+ itineraries confidently!
 
SEE TOURS & PACKAGES
 
 
 
Women Getting Vaccinated
 
 
 
You can help save lives:
Syringes4Cuba
 
Cuba is facing a shortage of syringes that are desperately needed to help vaccinate the island’s population! Global Health Partners (GHP), a well-respected 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, has obtained a license to legally send them, and you can help. Click below to read more and to make your tax-deductible contribution safely and quickly. This is an opportunity to make a real difference, as every single syringe represents a life that you have helped save.
 
LEARN MORE & DONATE
 
 
 
Machu Picchu, Peru
 
 
 
Welcome to the
Friendly Planet family!
 
Here’s a special shoutout to all of the travelers who have recently booked with us for the very first time. Your travel comeback is safe in our hands, and we can’t wait to see you in destination!

5 stars
"The online process was simple and flowed logically. I never had to guess or figure out the next step, or look for unexpected information that was needed. It was seamless and efficient!"– Alisa (Booked Exotic Peru)
 
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Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
 
 
 
Attention Ski Enthusiasts!
 
Our partners at the Baltimore Ski Club are spending the off-season exploring the wonders, landscapes, and flavors of Croatia! This special departure includes round-trip international flights, 7 nights lodging, comprehensive touring program and more—all arranged by our Group Travel department experts.
 
Call the Baltimore Ski Club to learn more!
(410) 292 - 6656
 
 
 
Top Booked Tours
 
Best of Egypt & Nile Cruise
 
 
Timeless Cairo & the Pyramids, plus a Nile cruise through the temples & history of Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo & Aswan; optional extension to Petra
 
FROM
 
$3799
  
11
W/ FLIGHTS
DAYS
per person, double occupancy*
 
SEE THIS PACKAGE
 
 
Discover Iceland’s Northern Lights
 
 
Breathtaking Northern Lights, the capital city of Reykjavik, Snæfellsnes Peninsula and its dramatic landscape, the iconic Golden Circle, Iceland’s South coast, Þingvellir & Vatnajökull National Parks
 
FROM
 
FROM
 
$3599
  
$3099
  
9
W/ FLIGHTS
TOUR ONLY
DAYS
per person, double occupancy*
 
SEE THIS PACKAGE
 
 
Kenya Safari Express
 
 
The perfect taste of Kenya: Nairobi, plus a boat safari on Lake Naivasha, a game drive in Hell's Gate & 3 game drives in Masai Mara
 
FROM
 
FROM
 
$3399
  
$2599
  
7
W/ FLIGHTS
TOUR ONLY
DAYS
per person, double occupancy*
 
SEE THIS PACKAGE
 
 
Best of Portugal
 
 
Porto & its famous wine, the university town of Coimbra, Fatima & medieval Obidos, then enchanting Lisbon with a day trip to fairy-tale Sintra
 
FROM
 
FROM
 
$4149
  
$3449
  
10
W/ FLIGHTS
TOUR ONLY
DAYS
per person, double occupancy*
 
SEE THIS PACKAGE
 
 
Croatia Cruise Adventure
 
 
2 nights in Split & a 7 night cruise with Diocletian's Palace, medieval Dubrovnik, Trstenik & Korcula; optional extension to Zagreb & Plitvice Lakes
 
FROM
 
FROM
 
$3799
  
$2799
  
11
W/ FLIGHTS
TOUR ONLY
DAYS
per person, double occupancy*
 
SEE THIS PACKAGE
 
 
 
* Advertised prices may include an "Instant Savings" discount and/or sale discount, available for a limited time. Prices reflect these discounts. Advertised prices are per person, based on double occupancy; single occupancy rooms may be available for an additional charge. Advertised prices are the best available based on the least expensive travel dates, departure city, and other options, and do not include optional excursions or other optional items. Your total price will vary based upon the dates, flights, and other options you select during the booking process. For packages including flights, prices include Airline Taxes, Fees & Sept. 11th Security Fee, but do not include excess baggage fees or advance seat reservations. Prices and availability subject to change. More about our prices.

† The Carefree Booking policy is not travel insurance and only applies to a new booking—defined as booking without the use of funds on file from a previous cancellation. With our Carefree Booking policy, if you book one of our scheduled departures and decide later not to travel for any reason, you can transfer all payments you've made excluding the cost of any issued flight tickets, towards another available departure date or package, with no change fees or penalties.

Alternately, you can choose to receive a future travel credit for all payments made, excluding the cost of any issued flight tickets; or you can choose to receive a refund for that same amount, minus the deposit, per person future travel credit.

You may use these credits anytime, however they must be used or transferred within 5 years of your booking.

The Carefree Booking policy only applies to your original booking—limiting rebookings to one. Subsequent bookings will be subject to standard cancellation penalties. Additionally, any coupon or discount (other than our Instant Savings) does not transfer from the cancelled booking and therefore will not be applied to the new booking.

Travel protection premiums may be credited to your new tour provided: no claim is filed; (no vendor penalties such as Air, sea or rail etc have been incurred); and your new trip departs within 1 year of the cancellation of your original tour.

Valid for bookings made on or after September 23, 2022 Offer may not be available on all packages, including private and custom group departures and Biblical Journeys. Changes or cancellations requested after final payment due date are subject to our regular change and cancellation fees & policies. For more information and some additional restrictions, see our terms & conditions.

†† $199 deposit available on select packages. Valid for new bookings only. Changes to your package, departure date, or flights may require an increased deposit. If you select our optional travel protection plan, the premium will be added to your deposit. See additional terms & conditions.

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