G&T Travel Club Covid 19 Vaccination Policy as of 13 March 2023
At G&T Travel Club, we believe vaccinations play an important role in saving lives and helping to keep people safe.
COVID-19 vaccination policy
All guests are required to produce proof of COVID-19 vaccination on all of our trips to countries that require a valid International Covid -19 vaccination certificate.
If you are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons, you may apply for an exemption.
Medical Exemption requests will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
To apply for an exemption, you must provide a medical certificate from a medical professional.
FAQs
Vaccination requirements
Who is required to be vaccinated before joining a G&T Travel Club trip?
Everyone travelling with us as a guest must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of carriage.
All travellers are required to produce:
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
- If you are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons, you may apply for an exemption. Exemptions will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. To apply, you must provide a medical certificate from a medical professional.
In all cases, you must be fully inoculated. This means you must receive the full dosage of the COVID-19 vaccine and allow enough time for immunity to take effect. Each COVID-19 vaccine has different dosages and timeframes for inoculation, so please check the relevant medical advice associated with your vaccine.
What vaccines do you recognise?
We recognise any vaccine that has been authorised for use by the relevant national authority for COVID-19 in the country where the vaccine was administered.
This includes vaccines such as Pfizer Biontech, Oxford AstraZeneca, Sputnik, Sinopharm, Johnson & Johnson, Sinovac, Moderna, and Covaxin.
What is required for proof of vaccination?
A copy of your vaccination record (either paper or digital) is required.
For example,
- International COVID 19 Vaccination Certificate(AU travellers)
- a COVID pass (UK travellers)
- CDC vaccination record (USA travellers)
- EU Digital COVID Pass (EU travellers)
You will be required to present this proof of vaccination at the welcome meeting on day 1 of your trip, or alternatively during your booking process.
Will my tour hosts be vaccinated?
Yes, your hosts, Wayne and Cheryl are fully vaccinated.
Are all of your on the ground support crew vaccinated?
Access to vaccinations is still not universally available so, at this time, some support crew may not have yet received their COVID-19 vaccine. We are confident the uptake will increase over time as vaccines become more readily available in developing countries.
Do I need to be vaccinated to fly with an airline, to enter a country, cross a border or transit through an airport or access goods and services in a country?
You are advised to check with the relevant airlines, airports and government authorities to check each of their entry, exit and transit requirements.
Are there exemptions to the mandatory vaccination policy?
If you are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons, you may apply for an exemption. Exemptions will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. To apply, you must provide a medical certificate from a medical professional.
Please note that those with a medical exemption are still required to produce proof of a negative test conducted no more than 72 hours before day 1 of their trip.
COVID-19 on trips
What happens if someone on a trip test positive for COVID-19?
If someone tests positive to COVID-19 on a trip, we will manage this as a health and safety incident.
General FAQs
What regulations will I need to follow when travelling?
As responsible travellers, anyone who chooses to travel with us has a duty of care to themselves and the people around them. Travellers are required to comply with local regulations and laws, as well as our own health and safety guidelines.
In addition, each destination has their own vaccination, testing and health screening requirements for entry, exit and transit. It's important that you check these on your government's foreign travel advice website as these may include requiring evidence of recent COVID-19 test results or vaccination.
You will also need to ensure that your travel insurance covers you for travel against government advisories.
Will insurance cover me for COVID-19?
Travel insurance providers' policies vary and many providers have some form of COVID-19 inclusions. It is your responsibility to check with your insurer that you have appropriate Covid cover included in your policy
Local laws and regulations regarding masks may apply to all travellers, hosts, crew and suppliers in the destination, regardless of their vaccination status. Vaccinated travellers are not exempt from wearing masks unless this is specified in local regulations.
We advise you to contact your airline as well as check the foreign travel advice for your destination before travelling regarding wearing masks. You will need to bring your own supply from home to cover the duration of your travels. While our hosts carry masks as part of their first aid kits, we are unable to provide masks for daily use for travellers.
COVID-19 test requirements
We encourage you to bring your own rapid tests from home, wherever possible. You should be prepared to purchase for tests, if required. Costs for tests vary, depending on the destination.
Please ensure you have access to funds in case of this or other emergencies. A limited number of rapid tests will be available via trip hosts, but these cannot always be guaranteed.