Travel Protection plans will be offered during the registration process. Hemisphere Educational Travel encourages the purchase of Travel Protection. With 2 plans to choose from during the registration process, you can choose the coverage that meets your travel needs.
Whether travelers choose the Standard or Enhanced protection plan, if your trip is cancelled or interrupted due to one of the unforeseen reasons outlined within the plan, travelers can be reimbursed up to 100% of the non-refundable trip cost.
Should travelers select the Enhanced protection plan, they may cancel for any reason not covered by the plan and be reimbursed up to 75% of the non-refundable trip cost.
All travel protection purchases are non-refundable outside of the Free-Look period.
If your Web Code or Account number includes GC (ex. 26GC12345), the travel protection plans below are offered:
For full plan details, including covered reasons, please visit this link for the Standard Protection plan or visit this link for the Enhanced Protection plan.
If your Web Code or Account Number includes TA (ex. 26TA12345), the travel protection plans below are offered:
Hemisphere strongly recommends this product with Cancel For Any Reason coverage (where available) as we are not responsible for the following scenarios resulting in tour cancellation or additional costs (hotel, meals or other expenses) beyond the cost of what is included in your tour package:
- Flu pandemics, illnesses or medical conditions. FAQs about coverage due to COVID https://www.cfins.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/COVID19-FAQ-Consumers-020221.pdf
- Weather delays
- Flight cancellations or delays
- Participant qualifies for extracurricular activities (athletic competitions, state tournaments, band, scholastic events, etc.)
- Family reunions or vacations
- School-related scenarios (suspensions, bad grades, etc.)
- Any scenario beyond the control of Hemisphere Educational Travel
Click on the link below to view the benefit descriptions. If you are unsure which policy applies to your group, please call Hemisphere Educational Travel at 800-323-6439.
https://www.travelinsured.com/student-plan-documents/
The protection plans may provide the following benefits based on the state that you live in (pending claim approval from Travel Insured):
- Cancel for Any Reason Benefit (Not available to New York Residents)
- Cancel for Medical Reasons
- Trip Cancellation
- Trip Interruption
- Travel Delays
- Missed Flight Connections
- Loss of Baggage and Personal Effects
- Overnight Expenses as a Result of a Travel Delay
- And more...
Please review the Description of Benefits for coverage eligibility and amounts.
