The world is unpredictable
Your next vacation shouldn't be
The world of travel is always changing, and our team has experience navigating each and every step. We have decades of experience navigating complex regulations and requirements and crafting fun, safe, trouble-free itineraries that take the hassle out of international travel. Let us remove the uncertainty of travel, so the only thing you have to worry about is making memories.
Flexible Travel We commit to providing flexible booking options so you can plan with peace of mind.
Give yourself the gift of travel you can look forward to by locking in your spot with a small deposit and paying the rest on your schedule. And if something happens, our Carefree Booking policy gives you the freedom to change your mind—just let us know by your final payment due date (75 days prior to departure for most packages).†
Safe Travel We commit to implementing stringent safety and health protocols.
On an ongoing basis, we will evaluate every step of the travel process—from the airlines we partner with and our destination teams to each and every hotel—to make sure they are prioritizing your health and safety. Sanitized coaches, masks on hand, and impeccably cleaned accommodations are just some of the commitments we're making so that you can sit back, relax and focus on making memories.
Confident Travel We commit to providing you all the information you need to travel with confidence.
With our decades of experience, our team of knowledgeable, friendly travel specialists handling every detail of your trip and our professionally-trained guides leading the way, you can be confident that we have the resources at our fingertips to make sure you are well taken care of and informed of the most up-to-date details about your trip and destination.
Minimum commitment.
Maximum flexibility.
Carefree Booking
Freedom to change your plans. Just let us know by your final payment due date (75 days prior to departure on most packages), and we'll change your departure or even your package with no fees or penalties. Need more time? Get a future travel credit for everything you've paid, excluding any travel insurance premiums.
NOTE: Travel protection premiums may be credited to your new tour provided: no claim is filed; (no vendor penalties such as Air, sea or rail etc have been incurred); and your new trip departs within 1 year of the cancellation of your original tour. Carefree applies to new bookings only, defined as booking without the use of a cancelled bookings credit.
Prefer to cancel? We'll refund all your money minusthe deposit per person future travel credit. Credits can be used toward any future trip and you have five years to use or transfer them to another traveler! No hassle.†
$199 Deposit
Now your next bucket-list trip is even more within reach. Lock in your spot for just $199 per person on most packages. Pay the rest on your schedule.††
Got Questions?
We've got answers.
How flexible are my travel plans with Friendly Planet?
Very flexible! We know being able to easily change your travel plans without concern or penalty is of the utmost importance. That's why we've created our Carefree Booking policy.† You can change your departure or even your package with no fees or penalties up to your final payment due date (75 days prior to departure on most packages). Or get a travel credit for everything you've paid toward a future trip.† Applies to new bookings only, limit one cancellation.
How much is it to reserve my spot on tour?
A small $199 deposit†† is all that is needed to reserve your spot on most of our packages. You can make payments online toward your trip whenever you want—as long as you're paid in full by the deadline (75 days before departure on most packages).
Should I purchase travel insurance? What does it cover?
We do recommend you purchase travel insurance to further protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services, and you can purchase it when you book or any time prior to making your final payment. Check out the plan details & costs.