On-Trip Health and Safety
Before TCS travels to any destination, we vet it for safety. TCS closely monitors all all situations that may affect a trip, including weather disruptions, health and safety. We monitor the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), the US Department of State, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and other third-party destination experts, and are consulting with our trusted local suppliers to evaluate travel to all locations featured on our expeditions.
The beauty of private jet travel is the ease of pivoting. If we need to change an itinerary for any reason, we can use our contacts in countries worldwide to assist us with making alternate arrangements for our group. These changes could be made well in advance of arrival or even while we are in the air en route to a given location.
On-Trip Resources
On many expeditions, an on-trip physician travels with you and is able to consult with you at your request about general medical health issues. Should you become seriously ill en route, the trip physician will be able to liaise with local physicians at your request and, if necessary, your medical providers back home, to assist in determining what further care you may require. Hotels and destinations are selected partly for proximity to quality medical facilities. Emergency medical evacuation insurance (strongly recommended) covers transport to advanced care facilities if needed. Guests are responsible for medical costs; insurance typically provides reimbursement.
On-Trip Activity Level
We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate participants with special needs; however, we cannot accommodate wheelchairs or walkers. If you require a slower pace, extra assistance, or the use of a cane or walking stick, arrangements can be made for private touring at each destination. Any extra cost for such arrangements will be the responsibility of the participant.
Pre-Trip Health Information
While we highly recommend that guests be vaccinated against common diseases like influenza and COVID-19, we do not require vaccines for guests to travel on a TCS World Travel expeditions unless it is required by one of the destinations on the program.
- There is no required testing for COVID-19 either prior to trip start, at trip start or during your journey, unless it is required by one of the destinations on the program or recommended by the trip physician for treatment support.
- We will strongly recommend any guests who are exhibiting symptoms of illnesses (such as colds or flu) to mask when they are around other guests, helping to reduce transmission and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
