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Book with confidence

Our flexible booking policies mean you can book with peace of mind, knowing you can trust us.
Adventure should feel exciting, not complicated. Our flexible booking policies give you the freedom to adapt your plans if things change. 

We know that booking a tour can feel like a big decision, especially when there’s a lot going on in the world. That’s why we’re committed to making your experience as straightforward, supported and stress‑free as possible - from the moment you book to the day you return home. There's a reason why 98% of Explore travelers say they would book an adventure with us again!

When you travel with us, you’re never on your own. Our experienced teams are there to look after you at every stage - from our friendly and knowledgeable customer service team to our expert tour leaders and trusted local partners. And if your plans need to change, our flexible booking options give you the reassurance that you have choices.

Plan ahead with confidence, knowing we’ll take care of you every step of the way and give you a once-in-a-lifetime experience you'll treasure forever.

Flexible booking options

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Book with confidence knowing you have flexibility if plans change. Read on to learn more about your options after you book. 

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Amend your trip up to 10 days before departure

Move to another trip, or take a credit voucher valid for bookings within 12 months of date of issue (for travel anytime).

Free cancellations up to 70 days before departure

Plans changed? Cancel up to 70 days before your trip, your 10% deposit stays safe as credit for a future trip. You can also change your plans at any time up to 10 days prior to departure, with any applicable costs* deducted. 

* If it's 10 or more days from your trip start date, we can apply our Explore Flex policy and reach out to our local team to see if we can recover any of your cancellation costs. While we can't guarantee the outcome, we will certainly advocate for you! Any recoverable costs will be issued as a credit voucher that can be used towards a new booking with Explore within 12 months of issue.

100% refund if we're not able to operate your trip

If Explore cancels your trip, you’ll receive a full refund. This also applies if government travel advice from your country of residence advises against travel to your destination. 

Guaranteed departures

We guarantee nearly every single departure*, so you can relax in the knowledge that once you’ve chosen a trip and paid your deposit, you’re going!

 

✔  FINANCIAL SECURITY
 

Explore may feel small, but we’re backed by DERTOUR Group, a well-established global travel company, so you can book with confidence. Your booking is also protected through ABTOT, a UK-based travel financial protection program, providing additional security.

 




ON-TRIP SAFETY

 

We do everything we can to ensure responsible and hassle-free travel. Our Explore Leaders will brief you on arrival on any applicable local regulations.

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Whether you're looking for assistance pre-departure or want to know more about flexible booking, our dedicated Support Centre has the information you need.
 
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