Will you take a private LDS tour group?
What forms do I need to fill out to register for an LDS tour?
When will I receive my final invoice?
When is my final payment due?
What forms of payment are accepted for the tour?
What are the fees if I have to cancel?
Do I need Travel insurance/What is travel insurance?
What travel documents are required to travel outside of the United States?
Will I need any immunizations?
Is it possible to arrive earlier or extend my stay on the tour?
Can I arrange my own air for my LDS tour and use my frequent flyer points or certificates?
When will I receive additional information on my flights?
Can I request a certain seat on the plane?
What is a single supplement fee?
Will you take a private LDS tour group?
If you have at least 16 people who all want to go somewhere not listed on our Itinerary, please contact us and we can discuss scheduling an escorted or unescorted trip just for your group.
What forms do I need to fill out to register for an LDS tour?
Please fill out the Tour Registration form completely. Sign the form, as your signature acknowledges that you agree with the terms and conditions that apply when participating on an LDS Group Travel tour.
When will I receive my final invoice?
The final invoice will be mailed to you approximately 90 days before your tour departure date, because final payment must be made by no later than 60 days prior to departure.
When is my final payment due?
Payment in full is due 60 days before departure. For applications received within 60 days of the tour departure date, payment is due in full at time of booking.
What forms of payment are accepted for the tour?
Deposits may be made by cash, check, money order (payable to LDS Group Travel) or through Paypal. Final payments may be made by cash, check, money order (with no additional fee) or through paypal (including an additional 5% fee to cover Paypal charges). Payments for late registration that are within 30 days of departure must be made by cash, cashier’s check or money order. No personal checks will be accepted.
What are the fees if I have to cancel?
All cancellations must be submitted in writing to LDS Group Travel. Refunds for cancellations are as follows: Cancellations received from registration date to 121 days prior to departure date will receive a refund of fees paid minus a $500/person cancelation fee. 120-61 days prior to departure date will receive a 50% refund of total tour price; Cancellations within 60 days of departure will receive no refund.
Do I need Travel insurance/What is travel insurance?
LDS Group Travel includes a travel insurance policy with most of their tours. Basic travel insurance covers your tour and flights while the tour is in progress and allows you to cancel for certain reasons. LDS Group Travel is not the insuring agency and cannot guarantee that this insurance will cover every misfortune that may occur, and coverage is limited in most cases. LDS Group Travel will provide brochure(s) explaining the insurance coverage and all of the available options.
What travel documents are required to travel outside of the United States?
Participants must carry a valid passport (with a minimum of 6 months validity before expiration) from the date of departure and during the tour. Participants will be provided with information concerning passports and/or tourist cards, visas, and immunizations where needed. However, obtaining them is the responsibility of each applicant (unless otherwise noted in the itinerary). Travel to destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico and Canada now require a valid passport for entry.
Will I need any immunizations?
Some countries do require additional immunizations. Each participant should follow the advice of their physician regarding any immunizations needed before traveling. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you have all your childhood and booster immunizations up to date before traveling outside of the United States. For additional information, you can look under “Travelers’ Health” when visiting the CDC web page at www.cdc.gov.
Is it possible to arrive earlier or extend my stay on the tour?
Individual extensions prior to or after a tour may be arranged for an additional fee that includes a service charge and any costs for additional transportation and accommodations. If you would like LDS Group Travel assistance in making these additional arrangements, you must notify us no later than 90 days before departure.
Can I arrange my own air for my LDS Group Travel tour and use my frequent flyer points or certificates?
If you would like to arrange your own airfare or use your frequent flyer benefits, you are free to do so. If you do this, you will be charged for only the land portion of your tour package from LDS Group Travel. Please let us know at least 90 days before the tour leaves if you are planning on arranging your own air. If you make your own arrangements, you are responsible for meeting up with the group and getting to and from the airport at your own expense, if your arrival and/or departure does not coincide with the group. Information about meeting the group will be mailed to your in your final documents packet within two weeks before your tour departs. Please submit a copy of your flight itinerary to LDS Group Travel so that the director will know when to expect your arrival and departure. NOTE: DO NOT PURCHASE YOUR OWN AIRLINE TICKETS WITHOUT CONSULATING WITH LDS GROUP TRAVEL. THERE IS A MINIMUM AMOUNT OF PASSENGERS REQUIRED TO OPERATE EACH TOUR.
When will I receive additional information on my flights?
If you choose for LDS Group Travel to arrange your flights, a flight schedule and itinerary, plus information about meeting the group will be mailed to you in your final documents packet within two weeks before your tour departs. If you are not flying from Boise, your tickets will be included in that mailing. Please note: When electronic tickets are issued you may not receive a receipt of your ticket when issued by the airlines group department. If the electronic ticket was issued by LDS Group Travel, a passenger receipt will be given to you prior to departure.
Can I request a certain seat on the plane?
You can request seating preferences up to 30 days before the tour departs, and we will pass the request along to the airline. However, this does not guarantee that the seat will be available; neither does it guarantee that the airline will grant the request. FYI: Some airlines are now charging a fee to guarantee an aisle or window seat. Also, exit row seats and bulkhead seats are restricted to airport check-in. Some airlines will charge a fee to confirm one of these seats in advance, or the airlines restrict these seats to certain members of the airlines frequent flyer account members.
What is a single occupancy room surplus fee?
A single occupancy room surplus fee only applies to travelers that are traveling without a traveling companion. The tour prices we list are based on double occupancy. We can accommodate a certain number of single travelers, but since they are not sharing the room with another traveler there is an additional charge. The single supplement is the extra charge for a traveler traveling without a companion.