Unlike most tours, Samantha Trips are highly customized to you, and your Samantha Tour Leader will go above and beyond to ensure you receive excellent service. Combined with an emphasis on a local traveler community and high-quality education, Samantha Trips has consistently received amazing reviews. Nearly all Samantha Travelers come back for more!

No! We love having travelers from all over who all become part of our travel family. The only requirement is to be 18+.

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You can request more information on the tour-specific page, or just email team@samanthatrips.com!

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Yes! Samantha Trips are popular and often fill within a week or two. Sometimes they even fill in a matter of days! Registrations are on a first-come, first-pay basis. We recommend registering early to avoid disappointment.

Yes, we keep waitlists for every trip and are usually able to get a few people off the waitlist. Waitlists are free to join and therefore always worth it! Use the trip-specific page to join the waitlist.

Samantha would be happy to refer you to a top-notch tour planner! Just email samantha@samanthatrips.com‍ with your request.

Samantha is adding new trips all the time! Email Samantha at team@samanthatrips.com to propose a new trip.

Yes, there are a few trips in the works! Join the mailing list for new announcements.

Yes! A Samantha Trips team member personally accompanies each group to ensure a first-rate experience. The tour director name and biography are included on every tour brochure.

Each Samantha Trip comes with a series of pre-trip seminars about the travel destination–all optional, of course! On location, each Samantha Trip includes hand-picked local guides and personal care & guiding from a Samantha Trips team member.

Yes! Samantha Trips is known for its thorough pre-tour preparation. We will share everything you need to know—packing lists, using money in the country’s destination, health and safety, insurance plans, phone plans, etc.

It varies by trip, but tours are usually capped at 27 travelers so your Samantha Tour Leader can give personal attention to each traveler.

Your Samantha Tour Leader can pair you upon request, as long as there is another traveler who matches your preferences. Your tour leader will always give you an opportunity to speak with a prospective roommate before finalizing.

We strive to design trips with a customizable level of physical activity. Every Samantha Trip includes a certain amount of walking, sometimes on uneven surfaces and sometimes on an incline. Participants are always welcome to opt out of program activities and we work hard to create alternatives for travelers with mobility issues. If you have questions about your participation in a particular trip, feel free to reach out to team@samanthatrips.com.

Samantha Travelers have ranged in age from 18 to 87! Most Samantha Trips feature a healthy number of retirees and then a spread all the way down the age gamut.

Almost certainly; we have had travelers with all sorts of dietary restrictions! If you are concerned or your restrictions are particularly complex, feel free to reach out to team@samanthatrips.com.

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