Commitment to Safe Travel and Flexibility

Travel with Confidence

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Let’s journey forward, where safety comes first

WorldStrides has built a 55-year-old reputation for industry-leading commitment to health and safety. Expecting the unexpected is where we excel. Our experienced team is leading the way now in innovating and evolving to make sure your travel experience is safe, and full of fun, even in uncertain times. We’re committed to providing you peace of mind and ultimate flexibility. More than 500,000 students and teachers experience educational travel programs with us each year. You can click here to see their photos and read some of their stories. As we journey forward, we look forward to having you join us soon on your next educational travel adventure!

A Team Approach to Safety and Security

WorldStrides’ in-house Health & Safety Team, led by our Head of Health & Safety, leverages decades of experience to continually assess the safety of the destinations where we travel and the activities in which our students participate. Our WorldAssist by WorldStrides Team serves as our emergency response command center, staffed 24/7 by WorldStrides team members who are specially trained to handle any on program situation — no matter how big or how small.

WorldStrides relies on a deep network of partnerships. Through our exclusive relationship with The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, Dr. Neal Sikka* serves as medical advisor and manages our 24/7 Doctors on Call program. We work with outside partners, like the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), following their TOURCARE Guidelines, a set of health, safety, and sanitation guidelines specifically developed for their tour operator members. We are one of only several organizations to be a Certified Student Travel Organization (CSTO) by the Student Youth Travel Association (SYTA), a designation awarded to companies meeting a rigorous set of safety standards. We maintain an ongoing relationship with Exlog, a global risk management company providing intelligence, insight, and in-depth assessments of our program destinations, up-to-date reporting on breaking situations and evolving threats worldwide, and emergency response services.

*Dr. Neal Sikka, The George Washington University Department of Emergency Medicine, and The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates are independent medical providers. WorldStrides is not a medical service provider and its employees do not render medical care or treatment, nor does WorldStrides control the selection, training, or supervision of any medical provider.

 

 

 

WorldStrides International Travel

 

Travel with Confidence

Our world-class policies support individuals and groups with added flexibility should the need arise.

WorldClass Flexibility Guarantee

At any time up to 45 days prior to departure for domestic tours and 60 days prior for international tours, the group’s Program Leader can work with WorldStrides to change tour dates or destinations for any reason. The group will pay no change fees, just the difference (if applicable) in the price of the new trip.

For participants needing to cancel and who have purchased a Full Refund Program or Cancel for Any Reason plan on a qualifying program, you’ll receive the full refund available under those policies, minus the amount paid for the protection plan.

 

*Please Note: These policies apply to K-12 group tour programs only.  Changing the destination or date of the trip will be determined based on availability of trip components including, but not limited to, accommodations, venues, attractions, content, meals, and transportation.  Graduation celebrations; sports; higher ed; and individual programs may have different options for flexibility. Consult your WorldStrides representative.

Have questions? We have answers.

    What is the top precaution I can take to stay healthy while traveling?

    While there are no guarantees, according to Dr. Neal Sikka, the top precaution you can take to prevent illness is washing your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using hand sanitizer (60-95% alcohol content) when soap and water is not available.

    What is WorldStrides policy regarding vaccinations/immunizations?

    Unless required by the destination, venue, or activity, vaccination is not required to participate in a WorldStrides program. However, travel may increase your risk of exposure to communicable diseases, such as COVID-19, measles, monkeypox, polio, etc. It is important to be aware of signs and symptoms and take steps to keep yourself healthy while traveling. Make sure you are up to date on all routine immunizations and consult with your physician or travel medicine clinic for additional immunization recommendations. Refer to the “Staying Healthy and Safe” section for your country on the CDC’s Travelers’ Health website at wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list.

WorldAssist Emergency Contact Numbers

Our WorldAssist by WorldStrides team members around the world are available 24/7, monitoring world events and supporting our travelers. Please call WorldAssist only in regard to an emergency on a program that is currently traveling.

800-999-4542
(domestic US callers only)

703-933-6143
(domestic or international callers)

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