Spain
Madrid, Seville, Valencia, Barcelona…and more!
March 9-19, 2023
Lourdes, France Add-on
March 19-22, 2023
Your guide is Laura!
She can be reached by phone at +34 684 107 098
Laura will be waiting just outside the luggage pick up lounge at terminal 1 with a Zone Travel sign.
March 9:
Depart USA
Today you will depart the USA for your trip to Spain!
March 10:
Arrival to
Madrid
7:30pm Welcome Dinner
You'll arrive in Madrid this morning and be met by your driver at the airport to take you to your hotel.
After checking into your hotel, start exploring the city!
Madrid is not as large as it might seem—especially the central districts. Right in the middle of the city lies the Puerta del Sol, a traffic nexus that is the point from which all distances are measured. Also, the house numbering on every street starts at the end nearest the Sol. West and south of the Sol, are the oldest areas of the city, Los Austrias, which contain the royal palace (Palacio Real) and the historic and well-trodden square, Plaza Mayor.
The triangular area to the east and south of the Sol—with the Plaza de Cibeles, Atocha Station and the Sol at its corners—is one of the liveliest districts in Madrid, containing countless bars and restaurants. This is also where the three big museums stand in a row, and beyond them, the largest park in central Madrid, Parque del Buen Retiro.
Directly south of the Sol is Lavapiés: formerly a working class area, but now the most ethnically interesting part of the city thanks to a significant influx of immigrants from Africa and Asia.
North of the Puerta del Sol and the parade avenue of Gran Vía are the Malasaña and Chueca districts. The former is an old residential area that has been cleaned up in the last twenty years, whilst remaining one of the city’s most relaxed bar districts. The latter has also undergone a rebirth: today it is Madrid’s hippest quarter, a centre for a culture of clubbing, restaurants and clothing shops. Originally a gay district, it is now best described as broad-minded.
7:30pm Meet Laura at the hotel Lobby and transfer to restaurant for Dinner
This evening you’ll have reservations at Sibrino de Botin for their famous Suckling Pig.
Menu:
Iberic Ham bites
Cheese
Burgos “Morcilla”
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Garlic Soup with egg
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Roasted Suckling pig with roasted potatoes
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Cheesecake
Mineral water Wine Coffee
*Lodging (2nt): Riu Plaza de España
Please note!
Your bus will have plenty of room for luggage, and it will have electric onboard, but it will NOT have a bathroom on board!
Spanish law requires that the bus driver stop every 2.5hrs for a break- this will be your best opportunity for a restroom stop.
March 11:
Tour Madrid and Toledo
From palaces to museums to churches to great tapas.
We will explore the most emblematic spots in the city- including the Royal Palace!
9:30am Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings.
Walk through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá.
Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium
12:00pm Visit the Royal Palace was built in the XVIII century upon the ancient Baroque Italian style fortress of the Habsburg.
It is one of the most beautiful and best-preserved palaces in Europe and a symbol of the permanence and consolidation of Madrid as the capital of the Kingdom.
The Palace was the official residence of the Spanish Monarchy from 1765 to 1931. To date, the most stunning receptions of the Spanish Crown are celebrated here: audiences, dinner parties, signature of agreements and the traditional ceremony of presentation of Credential Letters from foreign ambassadors to His Majesty the King
1:15pm Free time for lunch
In the afternoon, climb aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned bus destined for Toledo.
2:15pm Afternoon Toledo city tour.
Drive southward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together.
Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument.
Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Visit the Cathedral.
7:00pm. Back at the hotel
March 12:
Cordoba and Seville
Check out of your hotel this morning and drive to Cordoba. Here you will have a city tour including its impressive “Mosque”, today a Cathedral, and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter.
8:30am Depart from your hotel in Madrid. Drive southwards on a modern highway towards Córdoba.
1:15pm Arrival in Cordoba and free time for lunch
3:00pm Córdoba guided walking tour including its impressive “Mosque”, today a Cathedral, and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter.
5:30pm Continue towards Seville 2 hours drive.
The Phoenicians arrived in this area first, establishing a number of trade colonies by the river. They taught the locals how to work with iron and created a new way of processing gold.
The Romans came next and founded the town of Hispalis a few hundred years BC. Hispalis grew into a beautiful and prosperous city, but it never managed to emerge from the shadow of nearby Córdoba, until the Visigoths transformed Hispalis into a provincial seat and a centre of learning.
In the 11th century, the Moors captured the city and re-named it Ishbiliya, but they too chose to make the grander city of Córdoba their capital. They even named it the Córdoba Caliphate.
After almost 400 years of civil war battles between Christians and Arabs, the Moors withdrew from their beloved Al-Andalus. Soon after, the inhabitants of Seville finally struck gold.
When Christopher Columbus discovered a new continent in 1492, the exclusive trade rights were given not to Córdoba, but to Seville. The city quickly became the wealthiest and most cosmopolitan city in Europe, and retained that position for several hundred years.
This eclectic mix of influences over the centuries have shaped the city we see today, and Seville's fascinating history is visible at every turn.
*Lodging (2nt): Meliá Lebreros
March 13:
Seville
9:00am Morning panoramic city tour visiting the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter, Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España.
Afternoon at leisure.
5:45pm Your guide Laura will confirm the pick up time for the transfer to dinner and the Flamenco show
6:00pm Dinner and (7pm) Flamenco Show at Tablao El Arenal.
This evening, enjoy a very special introduction to the country’s most famous traditions. Professional dancers and musicians will regale you with a sensational display of the art form at its finest. Passionate refrains, intense hand-clapping and foot-stopping and exquisite guitar playing at times caress and at times assault the ears, just as precise dance moves and those swirling dresses hypnotise your eyes.
If you’ve never seen a live flamenco show before, this is an absolute must see.
Menu:
Iberian selection (1 dish to share each 4 persons)
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Shrimp salad tartlet with ali-oli
Tartar of salmon and avocado with tartar sauce
Salmorejo with cured spanish ham and quail eggs
Fried hake cubes, wakame alga and caramelized onion with smooth alioli Codfish with tomato sauce
Sticky iberian pork with creamy truffled potatoes
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Red wine (1 bottle each 4 pax)
White wine (1 bottle each 4 pax)
Sherry, Bier and Sangría
Mineral water
March 14:
Nerja and Granada
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and drive to Nerja. During this drive you will be passing typical Spanish villages.
Once you have reached Nerja you have time at leisure to admire this town and the marvelous view of the sea from its “Balcón de Europa”.
Nerja is a resort town along southern Spain's Costa del Sol. Its seafront promenade, Balcón de Europa, tops a promontory with views of the Mediterranean and surrounding mountains. Below it lie sandy beaches and cliffside coves. Cueva de Nerja, a nearby cavern with unusual stalactites and stalagmites, hosts popular summertime concert
Continue to Granada, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Granada is known for grand examples of medieval architecture dating to the Moorish occupation, especially the Alhambra. This sprawling hilltop fortress complex encompasses royal palaces, serene patios, and reflecting pools from the Nasrid dynasty, as well as the fountains and orchards of the Generalife gardens
*Lodging (1nt): Occidental Granada
March 15:
Alhambra and Valencia
NOTE: PASSPORT COMPULSORY FOR ALHAMBRA ENTRANCE
8:30am After breakfast in the hotel you are going to visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving.
12:00pm- 6:30pm (approx) After the visit, start driving looking for the Mediterranean coast. Reach Valencia one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast with its modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex integrated by six elements: Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanographic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora. Valencia is also the home of the internationally well renowned and delicious “Paella”,
Valencia oozes history. A walk around the old quarter will transport you from the days of the city’s Roman foundation. But the city also has a very modern side, where you can spend the days in department stores or high end boutiques, and the nights sipping cocktails like the typical Agua de Valencia in the trendy bars of the bohemian Ruzafa district.
Valencia is a city that embraces the sea and offers an authentic Mediterranean atmosphere. Nearby you will find the old fishermen’s quarter of Cabanyal, with its colourful tiled buildings and traditional tabernas.
*Lodging (1nt):
March 16:
Valencia and Barcelona
9:00am After breakfast in the hotel you have a morning city tour of this bright city including a drive through the old city showing the most prominent buildings, we will then be driven past the old riverbed of the Turia to the most avant-garde complex “Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias” to watch the emblematic exteriors of the six buildings.
12:00pm. Departure to Barcelona, city homeland of the famous architect Gaudí symbol of the Catalonian modernism. Stop on the way for a quick lunch
4:30pm (approx), Arrival and panoramic city tour ending at Sagrada Familia.
5:30pm The Sagrada Familia is one of the most visited buildings in the world. We will visit the astonishing interior of this church, where vaults reach seventy meters. Antoni Gaudí designed a Latin cross plan with five aisles, extremely rich in ornamentation and symbolism. We will also visit the Sagrada Familia museum, where you will see drawings, plaster models and pictures about the history and development of this basilica from its early beginnings to the present day. The museum will also give valuable information about Antoni Gaudi ́s life and career.
7:15pm Check in at the hotel
*Lodging (3nt): Catalonia BCN Eixample
March 17:
Barcelona
8:30am Depart to the mountain of Montserrat. Take in its beautiful landscapes, the unparalleled rock formations, the basilica and its history, and let yourself be submerged in the special atmosphere that will certainly be an unforgettable mountain experience.
In Montserrat we will stop at the Black madonna.
Whether you are religious or not, visiting the Black Madonna is a spiritual and worthwhile experience. The Black Madonna is sometimes referred to by other names, including 'The Virgin of Montserrat' and 'La Moreneta'. The statue sits behind a sheet of glass. However, one of her hands that is holding a sphere (which symbolises the universe) is not behind the glass. It is a tradition to kiss or touch the Virgin's hand whilst opening out your other hand to Jesus.
12:30pm Return to Barcelona to complete the city tour of this city, well known worldwide for the Olympic Games during 1992, drive along the main avenues with impressive modernist buildings by Gaudí such as La Pedrera, Casa Milá, etc. - declared World Heritage buildings. - The Montjuïc Park with spectacular views of the city and harbor, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the Olympic Port.
We will also be visiting the Parc Guell.
Park Güell is an enormous garden with stunning and distinct architectural elements designed by the renowned Catalan architect, Antoni Gaudí. The Park is named after Eusebi Güell, a rich entrepreneur and count that had a great passion for Gaudí's work and who became his patron.
Afternoon is for you to keep on discovering this city.
March 18:
Barcelona
8:00pm Farewell dinner
After breakfast you are free to spend the day at leisure in Barcelona.
Like many other cities on the Mediterranean, Barcelona was founded by the Romans. The original settlement, called Barcino, was a small port located on the same spot as today's cathedral. The town was overshadowed by Tarragona, the capital of the province. Both the Visigoths and the Moors invaded Barcelona; however, their influence was not as important to the future of the city as the arrival of the Franks in the late 9th century. It was at that point that Barcelona and Catalonia started shaping their own identity, different from the rest of Spain.
This is most apparent in the language – Spanish, or Castilian, has many Arabic words, while Catalan has many French words instead. So Catalan is not a Spanish dialect, but a language in its own right, related to other Romance languages.
Barcelona's history is seen everywhere in the city. The oldest areas are located by the sea, including the shopping enclave Barri Gotic. On the other side of the main boulevard, La Rambla, lies the legendary Raval district. Until the 1980s this was the slum area, home to the city's own Chinatown (Barrio Chino) and the red light district. Today, designer shops and cafés have moved in. Further north is fashionable Eixample, the area created as a result of the 19th-century expansion of the city.
8:00pm This evening you’ll have reservations at Xerox Ca La Nuri.
Menu:
Tapas to share
Green salad with vegetable crudités Patatas bravas with smoked olive oil and paprika Chicken wings oriental style
Grilled mussels with garlic and parsley Artisan bread
Main course Seafood Paella Familia Nuri
Dessert
Cheesecake with strawberry coulis
Drinks
White wine Laus D.O. Somontano
Red wine Mas Airos.
Emporda Water
Selection of coffees and infusions
March 19:
Departure
Today is time to say goodbye (for now).
After breakfast you will transfer to Barcelona airport for your flight home.
6:30am Check out and transfer to airport
(those that continue on to Lourdes will stay on the bus.)
Add-on Lourdes
March 19:
Lourdes
After breakfast at the hotel, we will deliver those departing home to the airport and then transfer to Lourdes.
Stop on the way for lunch
3.30pm Arrival in Lourdes.
After checking in to your hotel you have the rest of the day free to spend at your leisure.
Lourdes is a town in southwestern France, in the foothills of the Pyrenees mountains. It’s known for the Sanctuaires Notre-Dame de Lourdes, or the Domain, a major Catholic pilgrimage site. Each year, millions visit the Grotto of Massabielle (Grotto of the Apparitions) where, in 1858, the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to a local woman. In the grotto, pilgrims can drink or bathe in water flowing from a spring.
*Lodging (2nt): Hotel Helgon
March 20:
Lourdes
9:00am Meet your Lourdes local guide and enjoy a half day walking tour
We stroll through the old town of Lourdes we'll learn about the story of Bernadette Soubirous. This 19th century French nun witnessed several Marian apparitions which, years later, were recognised by the Catholic Church. After touring the historic city centre, we'll cross the bridge over the Ousse River to admire the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, one of the most important pilgrimage centres in Europe.
The rest of the day is free to spend at leisure.
March 21:
Barcelona
After breakfast, transfer to Barcelona. Here you will have a free day to spend at leisure.
Some suggestions may include:
- The Picasso Museum
- Winery and Cava Tours
- Cooking classes (Paella or tapas)
- Dali Theatre Museum in Figueres (and his home and museum in charming seaside Portlligat)
-Catalonian Truffle Hunt
-Game of Thrones filming sites
- Tapas tasting around Barcelona
OR Visit the Gothic quarter.
Here you can visit the square where Gaudí did his first work, the two lamps placed on Plaza Real next to Ramblas. A place that through the decades has become an artistic and social meeting point for everyone who wants to discover the heart and the soul of Barcelona deeply. .
Or check out St. Jaume square, the political city center with its the palaces and, among other sites, you will find the magnificent Cathedral.
And, no doubt. . . you will find secret places waiting on every narrow street of these magical historical spots.
*Lodging (1nt): Catalonia BCN Eixample
March 22:
Departure
Today is time to say goodbye (for now).
After breakfast you will transfer to Barcelona airport for your flight home.
Bon Voyage!
TRAVEL DETAILS
TRANSPORT:
ARRIVAL Transfer (Madrid)
March 10
Private Bus
March 11-18:
Private Bus
DEPARTURE Transfer (Barcelona)
March 19:
Private Bus
ADD ON lOURDES TRIP
March 19 - 20
Private Bus
DEPARTURE Transfer (Barcelona)
March 21:
Private Bus
HOTELS
(These hotels or something similar)
Madrid, Spain
March 10 and 11
Riu Plaza de España
Seville, Spain
March 12 and 13
Meliá Lebreros
Granada, Spain
March 14
Occidental Granada
Valencia, Spain
March 15
Meliá Valencia Oceanic
Barcelona, Spain
March 16,17 and 18
Catalonia BCN Eixample
ADD ON LOURDES TRIP
Lourdes, France
March 19 and 20
Hotel Helgon
Barcelona, Spain
March 21
Catalonia BCN Eixample
F.A.Q.
What time should I arrive in Madrid?
Often times, others in your group are flying from the same airport. You may want to consult with your group to see what flight they are all on so that you can travel with them!
We do suggest arriving in Madrid around 2 or 3pm on March 10.
What time is the check in to the hotel?
Check in at your hotel will not be until 3pm at the earliest.
If you arrive early, or your room is not yet ready for you to check in when you arrive, you may be able to leave your bags with the front desk and they will keep them securely held behind the desk while you go out and eat or explore the city until your room is ready.
Do I have to wear my mask the whole time?
At this time, no.
When you are on your own, please follow all local laws-ask your guide if you are unsure about each city's current COVID19 Mask policy.
How much luggage can I bring on this trip?
Space on the bus allows for 1 piece of luggage per person (regular size, 20kg)
Is breakfast included?
Yes!
The serving times vary by hotel (they will tell you at check-in), but usually breakfast is served starting at 6:30am.
How dressy is too dressy?
You can still dress up if you like!
But you will fit in just as well if you want to do more of a business casual attire instead.
What should I bring on the bus each day?
Snacks and a water bottle.
Since you’ll be on the bus all day (most days), we encourage you to bring some snacks and a water bottle with you to keep up your energy!
Camera
You know we all love seeing your photos of the adventures you have together!
Cash
You’ll be purchasing lunch each day, and possibly purchasing souvenirs along the way.
Is there a bathroom on the bus?
No.
BUT- Spanish law requires the driver to stop and take a break every 2.5 hours.
This will be your best opportunity to take a restroom break.
(If you need more frequent stops, please let your guide or driver know and they will accommodate you as best as possible.)
Will there be electric outlets on the bus?
Usually there are, yes. …. but we cannot guarantee it.
We’ve tried to get a more solid answer for this question, but the bus won’t be officially assigned until just before the start of the tour.
It’s rare not to have electric outlets somewhere on a 55 passenger touring bus; however, it has happened before.
If having a power source is important to you, we recommend bringing a portable power bank with you to charge your devices on the road.
How much should I tip the guide and driver?
They worked hard for you all week- please take care of them appropriately.
Please consider a tip of (at least):
$32/pp for the driver
$56/pp for the guide
(so- that’s a minimum of $88 per person) -(and yes, cash is best)
You can tip at any point in the tour; however, it is customary to tip on the last tour day (before you get off the bus at the hotel in Barcelona.)
It is also customary to tip any other guides that may lead part of your itinerary- $5-8/pp is a nice gesture.
Can I pay by Zelle?
Yes!
We started taking Zelle payments last month and we found this to be a fast and FREE way to pay!
For those who don’t know what Zelle is… it is very much like a wire transfer (but it is not a wire transfer).
Everyone’s bank is different, though, so you may want to call/go in to your local bank and ask to have the maximum amount available to transfer every day.
Example: Some banks only allow $500/day transfer. Other banks will allow $1200/day.
Always be careful when making payments through Zelle to people that you do not know. There is no protection guarantee provided and you cannot reverse the fee.
The Pros for using Zelle:
It is FREE (no processing fees)!
It is instantaneous (funds will go directly to Zone Travel- so this is the absolute fastest way to make a payment)
The Cons for using Zelle:
Every bank is different when it comes to maximum amount available to be transferred every day. So, this may mean that you need to make multiple payments to Zone Travel, multiple days in a row.
It does require an app download onto your phone, and you need to set up your account with your bank information.
Can I pay by check?
Yes!
If you would like to avoid the 4%processing fees, you may pay by check.
It is very important that you pay in advance of the deadlines and allow ample time for delivery.
You can make checks payable to “Zone Travel”
Please mail your checks (allowing 3-5 business days for delivery - PRIOR to deadline) to:
Zone Travel
PO Box 12052
Columbus, OH 43212
Payments received after the deadline could result in cancelation of your reservation or increased fees.
REGISTRATION FORM
PLEASE TYPE CAREFULLY! INACCURATE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN TRAVEL DELAYS AND/OR CHANGE FEES.
(Please submit one registration form per household -max 2 people per registration form)
Pricing details
price Per Person:
$2020 (double occupancy)
$2495 (single occupancy)
An optional add-on to Lourdes, France is available:
+$320 (double occupancy)
+$499 (single occupancy)
*All pricing & availability is subject to change until completed through the booking process. If your vacation package includes airfare, baggage fees may be an additional cost. For international travel, a passport book is required. Most locations require at least 6 months before expiration on your passport, as well as 2 blank visa pages. Please make sure to have the correct and updated documents if applicable. If you have a criminal background, you are responsible for knowing the travel restrictions pertaining to the offense.
*Price is based on minimum of 35 people registered, and could go up if under 35 people travel on this trip.
INCLUDED IN THE QUOTE
Ground Transportation
Arrival: Madrid Airport (airport to hotel)
Private Coach during tour (listed above)
Departure: Barcelona Airport (hotel to airport)
Hotel accommodations
Private Tour Guide and Tours
Daily tour itinerary listed above
Some Meals
Breakfast each day
3 Dinners
Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to attractions and activities listed in the itinerary
Most taxes and fees
Tour taxes and fees
Service fees and commissions (NON REFUNDABLE)
Current VAT- if this fee changes, we will need to collect additional charges.
NOT INCLUDED
4% processing fee per payment (if paying w/credit card)
Airfare
Local taxis
Most meals/beverages (unless included in the itinerary)
Tips
Local guides (recommended at least $5/pp)
Bus driver (recommended at least $32/pp)
Tour director (recommended at least $56/pp)
Optional Travel Insurance *DUE AT TIME OF BOOKING- PLEASE REVIEW THE DETAILS OF EACH PLAN THOROUGHLY
Basic (starting at $148)
Please Note: This plan does NOT include epidemic or pandemic-related illness, individually-ordered quarantine, and denied boarding.
Cancel for Anytime (starting at $269)
Please Note: Under certain conditions, covered reasons for some benefits of this plan include epidemic or pandemic-related illness, individually-ordered quarantine, and denied boarding.
Other insurance options are available, if you have questions or want more coverage options, please let us know at time of booking.
SUGGESTED PAYMENT SCHEDULE
There are three payment options available to you.
*Payment schedule does not include insurance costs. Insurance is due with initial payment.
Option 1:
(Most affordable overall)
Full payment (plus insurance)- due no later than October 1, 2022.
*Please keep in mind, a 4% processing fee will be charged at time of payment if paying with credit card. (this has not been included in the costs.)
Option 2:
(There will be a one time $50 fee per person, an additional 10% administrative fee per payment is applicable for this delayed payment option)
*Please keep in mind, a 4% processing fee will be charged at time of payment if paying with credit card. (this has not been included in the costs.)
***SPECIAL: IF YOU PAY THIS TRIP IN FULL BY DECEMBER 31, YOU WILL NOT HAVE TO PAY THE $50/PP FEE!***
(Payment plan based on a minimum of 35 travelers)
Double Occupancy:
(price per person)
Oct 1: $200 + Insurance
Nov 1: $501
Dec 1: $501
Jan 1: $551
Feb 1: $501
(w/Lourdes Add-On)
Double Occupancy:
(price per person)
Oct 1: $200 + Insurance
Nov 1: $589
Dec 1: $589
Jan 1: $639
Feb 1: $589
Single Occupancy:
Oct 1: $250 + insurance
Nov 1: $632
Dec 1: $632
Jan 1: $682
Feb 1: $632
(w/Lourdes Add-On)
Single Occupancy:
(price per person)
Oct 1: $250 + Insurance
Nov 1: $769
Dec 1: $769
Jan 1: $819
Feb 1: $769
REGISTRATION
A completed registration form (one per household -max 2 people per registration form)
If you have more than 2 people from the same household going on this trip, please fill out multiple forms, as the maximum per form is 2 people.
FINAL PAYMENT
Payments not received on time will result in reservation cancellation without refund.
Additional bookings after the final payment deadline may result in higher prices, less availability and additional administrative fees.
Fee amounts imposed are at the discretion of Zone Travel.
CANCELLATION
Cancellation in writing must be received by Zone Travel 60 days prior to departure for appropriate refund on the land tour cost minus the following fees:
Commissions and Travel insurance are non-refundable.
Travel Insurance
TRAVEL INSURANCE - AVAILABLE FOR ALL USA CITIZENS - DUE WITH INITIAL PAYMENT
Zone Travel LLC strongly suggests purchasing Trip Cancellation insurance. Be sure to check with your healthcare provider as most U.S. medical coverage will not cover you outside of the country.
Insurance costs are based on the total package cost, including air taxes and charges listed under "Included."
Approximate amounts can be given at time of reservation in order to purchase the appropriate amount of insurance.
BASIC PLAN:
The Basic Plan is so affordable you can have your fun and protect it too - all while staying within your budget. The plan has a wide-variety of covered reasons for trip cancellation and interruption, and it can also include coverage for existing medical conditions so you can book your trip with complete confidence.
Please Note: This plan does NOT include epidemic or pandemic-related illness, individually-ordered quarantine, and denied boarding.
Trip Cancellation: Trip Cost
Trip Interruption: Trip Cost
Emergency Medical/Dental Coverage: $10,000.00
Emergency Medical Transportation: $50,000.00
Baggage Coverage: $500.00
Baggage Delay: $200.00
Travel Delay: $300.00
24-Hour Hotline Assistance: Included
CANCEL ANYTIME:
(NY RESIDENTS-PLEASE ENQUIRE ABOUT SIMILAR OPTIONS)
The Cancel Anytime Plan gives you the extra flexibility of knowing you can cancel your trip for almost any unforeseen reason that the Classic plan does not already cover at 100% and receive 80% of your non-refundable trip costs back. It includes benefits like trip cancellation protection, primary emergency medical benefits, 24-hour travel assistance, and more. This plan also has SmartBenefitsSM that can pay you proactively and simplify your claims process with no receipts required. Under certain conditions, covered reasons for some benefits of this plan include epidemic or pandemic-related illness, individually-ordered quarantine, and denied boarding.
Please note: This plan must be purchased within 14 days of your initial trip deposit and must cover the full non-refundable trip cost ($10,000 maximum). You could also be eligible for pre-existing condition exclusion waiver if all requirements are met (please refer to plan documents for details).
Important information about this plan: Plan charge includes costs of insurance benefits and assistance services. If you have a pre-existing medical condition, your plan excludes losses due to that condition unless you qualify for a waiver under the terms of your plan. See Plan and Pricing Details for more information.
Trip Cancellation: Trip Cost
Trip Interruption: Trip Cost
Emergency Medical/Dental Coverage: $25,000.00
Emergency Medical Transportation: $500,000.00
Baggage Coverage: $1,000.00
Baggage Delay: $300.00
Change Fee Coverage: $500.00
Loyalty Program Redeposit Fee Coverage: $500.00
Travel Delay: $800.00
24 Hour Hotline Assistance Plus: Included