Our Welcome Back Sojourns are a series a special travel programs that have been carefully planned to work well in the fledgling, post-pandemic world. They have been designed with adaptable itineraries, an empansis on outdoor activities, and visits to sites that have already confirmed their reopening plans.

Now more than ever, Scholarly Sojourns, strongly suggests that you purchase a travel insurance policy that will cover you in case the unexpected prevents, delays, or interupts your travel plans. Scholarly Sojourns is pround to recommend the policies offered by TravelSafe which include coverage for Covid-19 in the same way they cover other illnesses. You will also need to complete our Pre-Departure Health Declaration as well as sign an addtional liability waiver related to the Covid-19 pandemic. With regard to testing requirements and vaccination passports, these policies do vary by country and are frequently being updated. Scholarly Sojourns will constantly monitor the evolving requirements in each destination and make sure our passengers are made aware of the requirements and their responsibilities for travel.

Masks will be required during journeys by coach. During outdoor activities, masks will be optional. At all other times, we will follow the rules set by the venues we are vistiting.

Any testing that is required prior to departure is the responsibilty of individual passengers. Scholarly Sojourns will make certain you are aware of exactly what the requirements are as you prepare for your sojourn. Although unlikely, should any testing be required during your sojourn, your travel diector will be there to facilitate this and make certain that it has minimal impact upon the sojourn schedule and itineary. Scholarly Sojourns will also factilitate testing at the conclusion of the sojourn for those planning to return home immediately afterward. For those planning to remain in the destination for a period of time following the sojourn’s conclusion, we will be happy to suggest the most convenient way to obtain testing prior to their departure. In all casees, the cost of any required testing is the responsibilty of each individual passenger.

Should you contract Covid-19 during the sojourn, your Travel Director will work with local authorities to make certain you receive any medical care you require and facilitate your isolation until you recover. You will be resonsibile for any medical expenses or addtional lodging costs. If you test positive for Covid-19 prior to flying home, you will need to quarantine in the destination for the required number of days as stipulated by your home government. In this situation, your Travel Director and our operations team will be happy to assit with necessary arrangements for your accommodations as well as keep in touch with you and support you until you are able to return home. Any costs incurred for having to quarantine will be your responsibility, which is why we strongly encourage you to purchase a travel insurance policy with trip interruption and trip delay coverages which will help to defray these expenses. Should you test positive upon arriving in your home country once your trip is complete, you will need to follow the guidelines as stipulated by your local government.