Travel planning


Expedition tours – after you book

We are thrilled you are joining us on this ExperiencePlus! Expedition tour!

Expeditions are all about covering expansive territory through areas that have seen few tourists. They’re about adventure and the challenge of pedaling across a continent, or from one end of a country/region to the other.

Below you’ll find answers to the most common questions travelers ask us after booking. 

Questions about your booking and payment

Take a look at your invoice that we emailed to you with your booking confirmation email.

Your final payment is due 90 days prior to your departure. Refer to your invoice for the accurate due date. If you’ve paid your balance early or in full, you’re all set.

We’ll send you an e-mail reminder prior to the payment due date with all you need to know.

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Things to do right after booking

The tour price does not include travel insurance. Travel Protection Policies offered by most major travel insurance providers include benefits such as Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Emergency Medical and Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation, Trip Delay, Baggage Delay and more. See which provider we recommend. You can also obtain a quote before deciding.

ExperiencePlus! adheres to its Terms and Conditions and will make no exceptions. For a percentage of the cost of your tour, your purchase of trip insurance gives you peace of mind and protects you from financial loss if you are unable to travel.

When to get travel insurance

In order to get the most out of the coverage available we recommend that you check whether your policy offers additional benefits if you purchase it within a certain time sensitive period. Go ahead and purchase insurance even if your departure is not yet guaranteed to run (Under normal circumstances, if we cancel the departure you will receive a full refund from the insurance company. Be sure to read the policy closely, and ask the insurance questions so you know what’s covered.)

Your invoice that we emailed to you with your booking confirmation provides you with the necessary payment date and balance information.

Read through the pre-trip planning checklist on your itinerary we put together to help you plan.

We know it’s important that you feel prepared for your trip and amongst packing, researching your destination and getting excited, getting or staying in shape is part of the plan. To help you reach your goal, ExperiencePlus! has teamed up with experienced trainers who can help you reach your level. Read all about the training programs.

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Bike and equipment change requests must be received a minimum of 90 days prior to your tour departure date.

Preparing for your trip

Refer to the tour packet/itinerary of your booked trip with step-by-step arrival and departure instructions, the meeting time, your tour hotels, daily descriptions, a pre-travel planning checklist, and much more. We included the link in the booking confirmation email. Hang on to the link to refer back to it. Ask us if you can’t find it anymore!

Please note: If your tour departure is out further than 6 months, please check with us before making firm travel arrangements.

Need help or have questions? We’re glad to help!

Once your tour is guaranteed to run, we are happy to assist you in coordinating your transportation to and from the tour, as well as with reserving extra nights at your tour starting and ending hotels. If you’d like help, please e-mail travel@experienceplus.com at least 30 days prior to your departure so we can make sure we have enough time to make your arrangements. Read more about Travel Assistance by ExperiencePlus!.

Not sure if your departure is confirmed? Check your booking confirmation email or contact us.

Please note: If your tour departure is out further than 6 months, please check with us before making firm travel arrangements.

  • Check out our extensive Travel Planning pages! You will find country-specific travel information, hotel recommendations as well as reading and movie lists and much more to help you plan.
  • Take a look at our blog for inspiration and stories from around the world to get you excited.

Please note: If your tour departure is out further than 6 months, please check with us before making firm travel arrangements.

Take a look at our Packing Lists!

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Departure documents

About two weeks before your tour, we’ll email you an access code to your tour’s RideWithGPS Experience. This app-based program is free to use and houses all your relevant on-tour information. This will include cultural information and details on daily rides, your hotel itinerary, emergency numbers, the participant roster with your fellow travelers’ names and your Tour Leader contacts.

Using the App and the Experience feature is entirely free. No data plan is needed to access the downloaded Experience on your phone while traveling.

Expeditions: Navigation by arrows may not be possible on all Expeditions due to do local regulations. Please refer to the itinerary. If no arrows are possible, you will still be able to ride independently and at your own speed without the worry of getting lost. Tour Leaders will be present at key turns to help with navigation, and GPS devices and tracks will be available.

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More  questions? Feel free to give us a call at 1-800-685-4565 or 970-484-8489 or e-mail us. We’ll be glad to chat with you.