Protect Your Travel Investment and Well-Being: A Guide to Trip Protection and Travel Insurance
Travel is an exciting adventure, but it also comes with uncertainties. To safeguard your trip and your peace of mind, we offer a comprehensive Trip Protection Plan designed to provide flexibility and security. For those seeking additional coverage, Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) insurance and international medical insurance ensure you're prepared for unexpected situations, whether it’s a last-minute change in plans or unforeseen medical emergencies abroad. These options are invaluable for today’s travelers navigating an unpredictable world. Explore how each plan can protect your journey and help you travel with confidence.
Our Trip Protection Plan
We strongly encourage travelers who anticipate the possibility of canceling their trip to consider purchasing our Trip Protection Plan or a separate Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) travel insurance policy. Unexpected circumstances can arise at any time, and protecting your travel investment can provide valuable flexibility and peace of mind.
Our Trip Protection Plan is available for $450 and allows you to cancel your trip for any reason up to 45 days before departure. If you cancel within this period, you will receive a full refund of eligible payments made toward the land portion of your tour, less the $450 cost of the plan. On day 44 before departure, the Trip Protection Plan expires, and $250 of the plan cost will automatically be credited toward your final payment. From that point forward, our standard Cancellation Policy outlined in the Terms & Conditions will apply.
For tour packages that include airfare in the advertised price, the Trip Protection Plan applies only to the land portion of the package price. Before group airline tickets are issued, Afar & Away Travel will email all registered travelers to notify them that ticketing is about to take place. Once tickets have been issued, Afar & Away Travel cannot cancel or refund the airfare under the Trip Protection Plan, and the tickets become subject to the individual airline's fare rules and Terms & Conditions. Depending upon the fare purchased and the carrier's policies, canceled airfare may be eligible for a future travel credit directly with the airline, but the availability, amount, expiration date and conditions of any such credit are determined by the airline.
The Trip Protection Plan does not apply to airfare once ticketed, prior credits or vouchers, or other non-refundable items specifically excluded under our Terms & Conditions. If you purchase the plan and decide to cancel, you must notify Afar & Away Travel by email no later than 45 days before the tour's scheduled departure date.
The Trip Protection Plan must be purchased at the time of your initial deposit, with the $450 plan cost included with that payment. Unfortunately, the plan cannot be added after the initial payment has been made.
Cancel For Any Reason Insurance (CFAR)
Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) Travel Insurance offers travelers unparalleled flexibility and peace of mind by allowing them to cancel their trip for any reason not covered by standard travel insurance policies. Unlike traditional plans that only reimburse for specific, documented reasons such as illness or severe weather, CFAR gives you the freedom to cancel for personal concerns, changing circumstances, or simply a change of heart. Typically, CFAR coverage reimburses up to 50-75% of prepaid, non-refundable trip costs, provided the cancellation occurs within a specified timeframe—usually up to 48 or 72 hours before departure. This optional add-on must be purchased shortly after booking your trip, often within 14-21 days. While it may cost more than standard coverage, CFAR is an excellent option for travelers seeking maximum flexibility in uncertain times.
We do not sell CFAR Insurance directly but recommend these two websites to purchase a CFAR plan:
International Medical Insurance
Even if you have health insurance in the United States, we strongly encourage travelers to consider purchasing international travel medical insurance before traveling abroad. Coverage outside the United States varies considerably among health insurance plans, and Medicare generally provides very limited coverage outside the country. Travel medical insurance can provide valuable protection in the event of an unexpected illness or injury, with coverage that may include physician and hospital expenses, emergency treatment and, depending upon the policy selected, emergency medical evacuation or transportation. These policies are often relatively inexpensive compared with the potential cost of an overseas medical emergency and can be purchased before departing the United States. Travelers should review the benefits, exclusions, coverage limits and any provisions relating to pre-existing conditions before selecting a policy. Even if your existing health insurance provides some international coverage, a travel medical policy can offer an additional layer of protection and valuable peace of mind while you are away.
We recommend the following sites to find an international medical plan:
If you choose to decline Trip Protection or Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) insurance, we still strongly recommend purchasing International Medical Insurance for all travelers, regardless of age or health. Most U.S. health insurance plans, including Medicare, provide little to no coverage outside the country, leaving you vulnerable to unexpected medical expenses while abroad. International Medical Insurance ensures access to quality care and emergency services, giving you peace of mind during your travels. These plans can be purchased anytime before you depart from the United States. Most people can get coverage for under $100.