Updated 3/10/23
We realize that COVID-19 is here to stay. Given the fact that the estimated majority of adults in the U.S. have reportedly had COVID and that COVID vaccinations must be kept up to date to be effective, we are no longer requiring our guests to be vaccinated for our bike tours. We estimate that at least 95% of our guests will have received at least two COVID vaccines at some point in their lives, but we will no longer be keeping track or asking for proof. We recommend keeping up to date on vaccinations and boosters as recommended by your medical team.
Specific Regulations
If a destination or operating partner requires COVID vaccinations, then WomanTours will require that all of our travelers on that tour be vaccinated. We will not be held liable if a rule is put into place after someone has registered for a tour but before the tour has taken place. Our normal cancellation policy will apply. We recommend the purchase of travel insurance if you are not vaccinated to mitigate this risk.
Masks
We recommend that everyone bring her own mask on tour. It should be a high quality surgical mask or a respirator such as the N95, KN95 or KF94. Always wear a mask when it’s required by an establishment or when it makes you feel more comfortable. Mask wearing is optional on WomanTours trips and in our vehicles. Please be respectful of others who may choose to wear a mask.
Hand sanitizer
WomanTours will have hand sanitizer available during meals and group gatherings. We ask guests to have their own supply with them for times when there is no hand sanitizer available, such as when you are cycling. Please use hand sanitizer before serving yourself.
Meals
All meals will be from restaurants, catered or prepared by WomanTours guides. Sometimes we will eat indoors. If someone is uncomfortable with the dining arrangements, she can speak to our guides about ordering a meal to go and dining separately from the group.
Roommates: We have reinstated our system of rotating roommates. If you sign up alone in a double room and would like a roommate, we will match you with one. You’ll rotate roommates every night that we change hotels with everyone else who has come on her own. If you do not feel comfortable with this arrangement, you can come with a friend as your roommate or pay for the single upgrade.
Wellness
Pay close attention to your health a week before the start of the tour. If you feel ill, whether you test positive for COVID or not, we hope that you will stay home. Again, we highly recommend obtaining travel insurance for these types of circumstances.
If you feel ill during a tour, our guides will recommend you get tested for COVID. We recommend bringing at-home rapid tests with you on the tour to be prepared. If you receive a positive test result, we expect you to follow the CDC guidelines. At this time, you will need to distance yourself from the others on the tour and wear a mask for ten days. In general, this is good advice for anyone exhibiting cold-like symptoms on a tour, as no one likes to catch a cold from someone else on her vacation.
Travel Insurance
For travel insurance that covers all issues around COVID-19, consider obtaining Cancellation for any Reason (CFAR) insurance from Global Rescue or Allianz. For more information, read our blog post: www.womantours.com/blog/travel-insurance-in-the-age-of-covid-19.
We reserve the right to amend these policies as circumstances around the pandemic change.