No Worries Protection Plan

What exactly is your cancellation waiver?
We have the best cancellation waiver in the industry-period. You can cancel your trip up until the day prior to departure for any reason - sickness, change of heart or any reason whatsoever-and you will receive a full refund, minus the small cost of the insurance. That's a cash refund, not a voucher or certificate. There's no risk when you book with Collette.

But isn't it expensive?
Not at all! Let's say you were planning to take our Italian Vistas tour for 13 days. The land-only waiver is just $170 per person. That breaks down to about $13.07 a day-just a little over eight euros! The land and air waiver is only $30 more. That's airplane peanuts compared to the peace of mind you'll enjoy.

Plus, you're covered on tour.
Our cancellation waiver and insurance plan covers you on tour. If you have to stop your trip or return home early, need medical assistance or evacuation, suffer a baggage loss or delay; or are delayed on tour for 12 hours or more, you're covered.

Testimonials:
My husband had an accident in New Zealand…He subsequently had to be transferred by ambulance to Invercargill (Southland Hospital) to have surgery on his leg. He spent one week in the hospital. I am so glad we always take out the insurance. This is our third trip with Collette and we always take out the insurance…In spite of the accident, we had a wonderful time in Australia and New Zealand up to Queenstown and we are very glad we took the trip. Genevieve Gallagher, Clifton Park, NY

We had one unfortunate problem; one traveler broke her ankle…Thank goodness I insist that my passengers take the insurance. Virginia Gratton, Greenport, NY

CANCELLATION WAIVER & INSURANCE PLAN Exception: If you originally purchased non-refundable airline tickets, the Waiver does not provide a refund for the airline tickets, taxes or fees in the event of a cancellation or a return transportation benefit if you must return home early. The air waiver does not cover medical evacuation or additional expenses associated with a medical emergency. The Waiver Fee does not cover any single supplement charges which arise from an individual’s traveling companion electing to cancel for any reason prior to departure. In this case, the single supplement will be deducted from the refund of the person who cancels. Division of this charge between the two passengers involved is solely their responsibility. If insufficient funds are deducted from the canceling client, the traveling client will be charged the remaining portion of the single supplement. Payment of the Waiver Fee (if chosen) must be received by Collette Vacations with your Deposit. The Waiver is non-transferable and valid for each applicant only. Collette Vacations can assume no responsibility for and cannot be held liable for any wrongful, negligent or unauthorized acts or omissions of any travel agent or travel agency other than that of Collette Travel Service, Inc. itself, and its own employees. SCHEDULE OF COVERAGES MAXIMUM BENEFIT AMOUNT PART A – Benefits Provided By Collette Vacations Pre-Departure Cancellation Fee & Unused Services Waiver Up to Trip Cost   PART B – Benefits Provided by the Insurance Company Listed Below Accidental Death & Dismemberment $25,000 Accident & Sickness Medical Expense $25,000 Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation $50,000 Travel Delay (Maximum of $100 per Day) $1,500 Baggage and Personal Effects $2,000 Baggage Delay $200 PART B CONDITIONS & LIMITATIONS Certain exclusions and limitations apply and are detailed in the Certificate of Coverage. For example, coverage does not apply to: any sickness or condition of you, a Traveling Companion or an Immediate Family Member traveling with you that existed during the 60 days prior to the effective date of the coverages (this exclusion is waived if your plan payment is received by Collette Vacations within 7 days of your initial deposit/payment for your trip and you are not disabled from travel at the time your plan payment is received), suicide, normal pregnancy, war or any act of war, mental or nervous disorders. A Traveling Companion is defined as a person booked to share accommodations in the same room with you during your trip. Sickness or injury must require care by a Physician and must commence while the Travel Protection Plan is in effect for you. This plan does not cover a loss that results from an illness, disease, or other condition (of you, an Immediate Family Member, Traveling Companion or Business Partner), event or circumstance which occurs at a time when this plan is not in effect for you. Part B of this plan is underwritten by: Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company, Columbus, Ohio 464-03 Where to Present Part A Claims To request a refund under the Cancellation Fee and Unused Services Waiver, please send any unused airlines tickets (only if purchased from Collette Vacations), a doctor’s note or medical documentation and a written request to: Collette Vacations ATTN: Customer Service Department 162 Middle Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 If cancellation occurs prior to departure, contact the Collette Vacations Reservations Department. When a client cancels prior to departure any due refunds are processed through the booking agent. Agent commissions are not protected if cancellation occurs prior to departure. All Inquiries and Claims under Part B should be reported to the Plan Administrator: Trip Mate* 9225 Ward Parkway, Suite 200 Kansas City, MO 64114 Tel: 800-888-7292 *In CA, dba Trip Mate Insurance Agency Return to top CANCELLATION WAIVER & INSURANCE PLAN PRICING (Per Person) Land Only Clients $30 for all domestic escorted tours under 6 days $110 for all domestic escorted tours of 6 days or more $110 for all international tours 9 days or under (except cruises, Canadian Rockies Train Tours, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt) $170 for international tours 10 days or more (except cruises, Canadian Rockies Train Tours, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt) $195 for all Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt $205 for all cruises and Canadian Rockies Train Tours When purchasing pre and post night accommodations, including optional extensions, the number of days will be added to the total number of tour days, and may subsequently alter your waiver fees. Please confirm with your reservation agent at time of booking. Air Inclusive Clients (air is purchased through Collette Vacations) $60 for all domestic escorted tours under 6 days $140 for all domestic escorted tours of 6 days or more $150 for all international tours 9 days or under (except cruises, Canadian Rockies Train Tours, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt) $200 for all international tours 10 days or more (except cruises, Canadian Rockies Train Tours, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt) $225 for all Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt $235 for all cruises and Canadian Rockies Train Tours The Cancellation Waiver fee with air can only be purchased by individuals who have purchased air through Collette Vacations.