Travel

How much luggage can I bring?

Students bring one piece of checked luggage (less than 44lbs) and one small carry-on (less than 15 lbs and no larger than 48cm x 33cm x 20cm including wheels). Any fees for baggage that surpass these limitations will be your responsibility. 

Are transportation costs covered?

All flights, trains and public transportation costs are included in the cost of your trip. Your roundtrip flight is included!

Accommodations

Where will we be staying?

We will be staying in a variety of lodgings including: hotels, apartments and with host families. Please inquire two months before departure for specific lodging information.

 
Will I have my own room?

In most cases, you will be sharing a room with one other trip participant of the same gender.

Expenses

What is the exchange rate?

Euros are used in most of our destination countries; the exchange rate is roughly 0.92€ per $1 USD. Exchange rates fluctuate daily and should be re-checked closer to the departure date.

Are meals covered?

All meals--breakfast, lunch and dinner--are covered on the tour. Snacks and desserts are not covered, so students should bring their own spending money for these expenses.

What all is included in the cost of the trip?

Your travel package includes all the following:

• All travel to and within country (including transatlantic flights)

• All accommodations (apartments, hotel rooms, and host families)

• Three meals a day

• All tours and excursions

• Travel insurance

 
What’s not included in the cost? 

The following are not included in your travel package:

• Daily snacks or desserts

• Souvenirs
  

Can I pay for my trip with a credit card?

You can pay via ACH bank transfer, credit card, or Zelle.

Emergency

What happens if there is a medical emergency?

Parents will be notified immediately of any emergency and will have the final say in how an emergency situation is handled. If a parent cannot be reached, intoMOTION Travel Staff will use their best judgment to manage the emergency. Travel insurance includes medical coverage and medivac services in the case of a medical emergency.

For Parents

How do I keep in touch with my student while they are on the trip?

Most cell phone carriers offer a reasonably priced texting plan for overseas travel, and a higher-priced plan that will allow you to make international calls. There are also free services such as Skype, Zoom, and WhatsApp that can be used wherever there is Wi-Fi. FaceTime (for iPhone users) will allow you regular access to your teen. The lead guide will have a working phone with them at all times in case of an emergency.

Safety

Will students ever be unsupervised?

Our great student-to-chaperone ratio of 6:1 ensures that students are accounted for at all times; students are not permitted to wander off without an adult.

Will students be permitted to drink alcohol?

No. Although the drinking age is younger than in the U.S., there will be no drinking allowed on any student trip. All trip participants will be required to sign a Code of Conduct form before departure which stipulates that no drinking is allowed during the trip.