Frequently Asked Questions

  • Round Trip Air Transportation between home city (San Francisco) and destination cities (London & Dublin)
  • One way flight between Birmingham, UK (BHX) and Dublin, Ireland (DUB)
  • One checked bag up to 23 kg (50 lbs) (SFO-LHR & DUB-SFO flights) & one checked bag up to 20 kg (44 lbs) for BHX-DUB flight
  • Hotel accommodations (9 nights): 3 nights London, 2 nights Stratford-Upon-Avon area, 2 nights Galway area, 2 nights Dublin area
  • Private motor coach transportation with driver and all transfers
  • Custom designed itinerary
  • Full time Professional Discovery Expeditions Leader & local Trip Manager (10 days) throughout the trip
  • Public transportation card in London
  • Custom designed itinerary
  • Entrance fees to all program sites and activities
  • All supplemental guiding and educational services
  • Meals as listed on the itinerary
  • 24 Hour International emergency access number
  • All taxes & fees
  • Gratuities: Driver, Trip Manager & Step-On Guides included. Additional gratuity for exceptional service is always appreciated.
  • Professional General Liability and Errors and Omissions Insurance Policy ($10,000,000)
  • Travel Protection Base Plan provided by Academic Expeditions includes coverage for Trip Interruption, Missed Connection, Travel Delay, Accident & Sickness Medical Expense, Evacuation, and Baggage Loss/Delay
  • Upon registering, families will also have the option to purchase two Pre-trip Cancellation upgrades:  
    • Trip Cancellation for qualifying, documented reasons for reimbursement up to 100% of the non-refundable trip cost, or 
    • Option 2) Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) – includes Option 1, plus cancel up to 48 hours prior to departure and receive up to 75% of the non-refundable trip cost according to our Terms & Conditions.

*For full details about the travel protection we offer, visit our Insurance Page.

  • Price Does Not Include: additional baggage fees*

*One checked bag up to 23 kg (50 lbs) (SFO-LHR & DUB-SFO flights) & one checked bag up to 20 kg (44 lbs) for BHX-DUB flight in included in the airfare.