Tour FAQs

No! One of the main ideas of Veg Jaunts and Journeys is to show new vegans and aspiring vegans and even those that have never thought of becoming vegan, that traveling as a vegan is not difficult. If you’re not yet vegan, other members of the group will be very happy to share resources and tips with you.

However, when eating with the group, only vegan food will be allowed at the table. This means that even if eggs, cheese or milk happen to be offered at the restaurant, that you refrain from consuming it.

People aged 22-79 have traveled with us, and we love that about our tours. Everyone interacts with everyone else, so please don’t hesitate to join no matter what your age.

Generally there are one-two couples on our tours, and the rest of the group is made up of singles.

Although we have restaurants chosen for every meal, we don’t like to include many meals in the price because we find that on every tour, there are one-two people who are tired from sightseeing at the end of the day, and choose not to dine out with the group. If meals are included, this is a waste of money for anyone who opts out, and we strive for our tours to be a good value.

Please allow about $40-50 per day for the vegan restaurants we’ll be dining at. For dinner, you’re definitely free to dine at some more budget-friendly places if you’d like.

It’s a lot more fun than traveling alone!

At popular sites, tickets and reservations, when possible, will be secured ahead of time, so you will save time by not having to stand in long lines.

Oftentimes restaurants do not take reservations unless you’re part of a group.

Transportation costs, such as hiring a van and local driver, can be split across the group, making it much easier in terms of time and money, to reach worthwhile places off the tourist trail.

Most importantly, we arrange for lots of activities that you’d have a difficult time participating in on your own. For example, a vegan pizza making class in Rome, dinner in a local’s home, cooking classes, specially arranged walking tours, and interaction with local vegan businesses.

Yes, the advantage of slow travel and not rushing through places is that you can have some down time to just relax and explore or take part in activities for which you have a particular interest. You may also opt to add an extra day onto the end of your tour.

You may opt not to join some planned tour activities and choose your own activity, but this will be at your own expense. Please know there will not be any refund for unused portions of the tour, or for included meals you may wish to have on your own.

We welcome solo travelers!
Prices are generally based on single occupancy/having your own room.
We are happy to match you with a roommate of the same gender, when possible, in order to save costs.

The ideal window for lowest airfare is 3-5 months prior to departure. Please make sure you have travel insurance in case you need to cancel your tour with us for any reason, since Veg Jaunts and Journeys will not refund airline tickets should you need to cancel your tour. Please see our Terms and Conditions.

Please note: Most flights from the USA and Canada to Europe are overnight flights, so you will arrive in Europe the day after your departure from the US. Make sure to book your flight accordingly. When you return, you’ll arrive in the US or Canada the same day your leave Europe.
For example, to arrive in Europe on Saturday (the first day of the tour), you will need to leave Friday from the US or Canada. Returning home, if the tour ends on a Sunday (the last day of the tour), you will depart that day to arrive in the US or Canada on the same day, usually late afternoon or early evening.

Normally flights arrive in Europe in the morning (sometimes early!) and in most cases you will not be able to check into the hotel until 2:00 or 3:00 pm. You will be able to store your bags at the hotel, but please know that you may need to occupy yourself in the lobby or in the neighborhood of the hotel for a few hours.

Since everyone arrives throughout the day of the first tour day, our first scheduled activity is always a welcome group dinner.

Travel insurance is highly recommended. Please carry the details of your insurance with you. You may need to provide details of your medical insurance in some countries before medical assistance will be provided.

We can tell you that on every one of our tours so far, someone has had to cancel, usually for medical reasons or family medical reasons, in the months leading up to the tour.

We are able to provide you a quote for travel insurance. Just ask us.

Please check with your health insurance provider to determine if you are covered while traveling. If you will not be covered under your policy, we strongly recommend that you arrange for additional coverage while on tour.

If you are a resident of the US traveling internationally, no vaccinations are currently required for Europe.

Unfortunately, sometimes flights are delayed, and sometimes your luggage will not arrive with you (an even better reason to travel with only a carry-on). To prevent delays, make sure you have at least 2-3 hours between connecting flights. If your flight is cancelled or you arrive to the specified meeting point after the tour starts, please be in touch with your tour guide (you will receive name and contact details by email prior to departure). We will do our best to help you, but it will be your responsibility to get to the accommodation from wherever you are and pay for any related expenses.
Travel insurance is highly recommended for any unexpected emergency expenses.

A deposit of 25% per person is required to reserve space on any tour.

Deposits are non-refundable.

Balance for tours will be due 75 days prior to departure.

If booking is made within 75 days of departure, full payment is due on reservation.

We are a small tour operator and work tirelessly to create great itineraries.

Any cancellations affect the entire group.

Remember you have the option to obtain travel insurance and if you choose not to purchase this, you are taking a risk.

Veg Jaunts and Journeys is not responsible for any cancellations by you due to personal reasons, health, medical, adverse weather conditions, war and threat of war, civil strife, terrorism, or natural disaster or any other reason. You are responsible for protecting your investment with travel insurance, but not limited to; medical expenses, baggage, accident, loss or damage to property, cancellation and curtailment, personal liability and emergency.
We are not responsible for any expenses that you may incur as a result of your not purchasing travel insurance or the travel insurance not covering the loss at issue.

Cancellation fees apply regardless of the reason for the cancellation.

We reserve the right not to operate a tour if we do not get the minimum number of guests for the tour to operate, in which case the deposit would be refunded to you or put toward another tour we offer if you so choose.

A deposit of 25% per person is required in order to book. Please book by clicking Join the Tour (fill out your registration form) and then you will be emailed an invoice, which is payable upon receipt.

You space is not guaranteed until both tour registration and payment have been submitted, and they must be received on the same day.

Cancellation fees for all tours:

The deposit of 25% is non-refundable.

Remainder of payment is due 75 days prior to departure.

If booking is made within 75 days of departure, full payment is due on reservation.

Cancellation from 60-75 days prior to departure results in loss of 75% of trip price.

Cancellation within 60 days of departure results in loss of 100% of trip price.

We have to pay many of our suppliers months in advance.

PLEASE CONSIDER PURCHASING TRIP INSURANCE THROUGH ME OR ANOTHER SOURCE. NO exceptions will be made to the above policy.

Airfare is not included. Please allow about $40-50 per day for meals at the chosen restaurants. You’re free to have dinner at more budget-friendly places if you’d like. Transfers from the airport to the hotel are not included. Every city we visit has reasonably priced public transit options, and we’ll send you detailed instructions on how to use them, or how to book an airport bus or train in advance. You may wish to take a taxi or in most cases, Uber, to and from the airport if you’re more comfortable with mode of transportation.