FAQs

We know you have a ton of options to choose from and we are excited that you are considering El Camino to help you plan a damn good travel experience. Please read our About Us page to get a better understanding of why we started El Camino and the type of individuals we tend to attract.

We require a non-refundable 30% deposit for confirmed bookings more than 90 days before departure. Full payment is do at 90 days. For more information, please see the link below.

Click here to read the full and complete Booking Terms and Conditions.

Please visit individual trip pages to get details of what is covered. Each trip includes El Camino guides, a professional photographer, curated experiences and meals, and local transportation for experiences listed in the individual itineraries.

We do not cover airfare and fees into and out of the country, alcohol, incidental expenses, and travel insurance.

Please note that El Camino does not handle or monitor flights and is unable to make changes with any airlines. If you need help with your flight search once you reserve your spot, we have a travel advisor that we can recommend who specializes in flights. She can be used at a small fee for those having trouble finding the best option during your flight search or who would like further assistance. She knows all the details regarding our trips and may be able to find better fares and routes than what you can find on your own.

More information will be given post booking on how travelers should work with their travel coordinator if they experience any delays or issues to ensure that we can update our local teams at your destination to arrange an adjusted pickup. If your return/outbound flight is altered at the end of your trip, we will do our best to support your needs.

It is mandatory that all travelers provide proof of current and adequate travel insurance before the trip begins. Proof of insurance is due 35 days prior to departure*. Travel insurance must cover personal injury, medical treatment, repatriation, and evacuation expenses, including helicopter rescue and air ambulance internationally. It is recommended that travel insurance also address personal property and trip cancellation coverage. Trip cancellation insurance may be the only means of receiving reimbursement for flights and other non-refundable expenses should an El Camino Travel trip be canceled for any reason, whether voluntarily by you or as a result of El Camino Travel’s actions. You are responsible for understanding the specifics of your travel insurance policy, ensuring that your policy covers all optional and included activities listed in the trip itinerary, and ensuring that there are no exclusion clauses (e.g., air delays due to mechanical issues) that would limit the coverage that you might reasonably need. If you have current health insurance coverage, check your insurance policy to see if it provides the coverage described above while traveling outside your country. It is your responsibility to verify your insurance policy details with your insurance provider to ensure El Camino Travel’s requirements are satisfied.

*Although your proof of insurance is not due until 35 days before the trip, we strongly recommend you purchase your insurance as soon as you book your trip.

Feel free to reach out to your travel coordinator with any questions.

Here are a few of many different travel insurance companies you can look into:

World Nomads

Allianz Travel Insurance

Travelinsurance.com

Our trips are primarily woman-focused. Our definition of the word "woman" is an inclusive one: We are welcoming of all women, including trans women and those who are non-binary, gender non-conforming, and anyone who identifies as a woman in a way that is significant to them.

Our mission will always be to empower women to travel boldly and off the beaten path so that they can feel confident without having to sacrifice the quality of their experience because of their gender. However, we do not find value in excluding anyone from our trips because of their gender either. We are dedicated to supporting women in all stages of life, whether that be a female traveler flying solo for the first time or a wife who wants to share the experience with her husband but does not want to take on the burden of planning immersive travel all by herself—a responsibility that often falls on us as women.

All that being said, the majority of our travelers are solo women travelers. We would be honored to welcome you on any of our trips no matter how you identify, with an understanding that prioritizing the unique needs and priorities of women travelers will always be at the forefront of what we do.

You are responsible for obtaining a visa if needed and covering any visa fees. We will let you know if a visa is required for your destination.

You will also be responsible for covering any entrance or exit fees. We will let you know if this is required.

Yes! You’ll have flex time to do your own thing. During your free time, you’ll be able to continue to lean on our insider knowledge so that you can wander smartly. Prior to departure, we’ll provide you with a highly curated guide with our favorite places to eat, shop, and play so that you’ll never be left wondering about how to spend your time.

We will provide more details in our welcome packet, that you will receive about 3 weeks prior to departure.

This packet will include emergency contact information, hotel information, information on local currency, recommendations for packing, country resources, a curated list of our favorite spots to eat, drink, and shop, and other travel tips.