Covid-19 and Travel

Stanford Travel/Study follows the recommendations of Stanford University’s Vaden Health Services and Environmental Health & Safety departments for Covid-19 protocols on our programs. With destination conditions and travel requirements changing frequently, protocols for specific programs will be shared with registered travelers when they are confirmed on their trip and updated approximately three weeks before departure.

There is no way to completely eliminate the risk of infection while traveling. We have experienced several incidents of Covid-19 on our trips and there is a real risk that you might acquire it while traveling on one of our programs. Each participant must assess their own risk tolerance and decide whether or not they feel comfortable traveling, understanding that there is a chance of becoming infected and that they may no longer be able to participate in the trip as a result.

Vaccination Requirement

All travelers will be required to attest to having completed the Covid-19 vaccine primary series in order to participate in any of our programs. Travel/Study strongly recommends that travelers stay up-to-date with the most recent boosters recommended for them by the CDC. In addition, more strict vaccine requirements may be imposed by local authorities or tour operators. These will be communicated to travelers with their pre-departure documentation.

Traveler Agreement and Protocols

In addition to the vaccine requirement, all participants must sign a Traveler Agreement prior to departure that outlines general travel protocols with regard to Covid-19 on our trips. While we do not require masking or social distancing (unless mandated by local authorities or tour operators), we support all individuals who wish to do so in accordance with their personal risk tolerance and underlying health conditions.

Included Travel Insurance

We have included travel insurance to address the risks and uncertainty of Covid-19, with increased coverage for trip interruption and delay, as well as accident and emergency evacuation, and a benefit that provides coverage up to $14,000 for reasonable quarantine expenses (as deemed by the insurance provider) incurred after receiving a certified positive Covid-19 test while on one of our programs.

Updated as of 10.25.22