To reserve a Globus trip, a non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. The remaining balance is due 45 days before the departure date. Air arrangements may require an additional deposit.
Globus Trip | Deposit Amount | Final Payment Due Date |
Most trips | $250 per person | 45 days prior to departure |
Trips to Iceland, Greece, Israel, Jordan and all other Globus vacations to South America, Asia, South Pacific, and Africa | $250 per person | 60 days prior to departure |
Escapes by Globus trips | $250 per person | 60 days prior to departure |
Trips that include Indian Pacific Train or Ghan Train | $250 per person | 120 days prior to departure |
Trips that include Rocky Mountaineer or VIA Rail Train | $250 per person | 65 days prior to departure |
Trips include cruise on the Seaman Journey or Galapagos Legend | $250 per person | 90 days prior to departure |
Trips that include a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise | $250 per person | 110 days prior to departure |
Trips that include a Holland America cruise | $250 per person | 75 days prior to departure |
Oberammergau Trips | $600 per person | 45 days prior to departure |
Botswana Trips | $1,000 per person | 90 days prior to departure |
Globus accepts MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express.
If final payment is not received by final payment due date, Globus reserves the right to cancel the reservation and assess any cancellation fees that apply.
Cancellation and Refunds
Cancellation and refund policies vary, with penalties increasing as the departure date approaches.
Globus Trip | Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation Charge |
Most Trips |
45+ days prior to departure 45-22 days prior to departure 21-8 days prior to departure 7-1 days prior to departure Day of departure and later |
Deposit 20% of tour cost 30% of tour cost 50% of tour cost No refund |
Trips to Iceland, Greece, Jordan and Israel |
60+ days prior to departure 60-31 days prior to departure 30-2 days prior to departure 1 or less day prior to departure and later |
Deposit 50% of tour cost 90% of tour cost No refund |
Trips to South America, Asia, South Pacific and Africa |
61+ days prior to departure 60-22 days prior to departure 21-8 days prior to departure 7-1 days prior to departure Departure day and later |
Deposit 20% of tour cost 30% of tour cost 50% of tour cost No refund |
Escapes by Globus Trips |
60+ days prior to departure 60-31 days prior to departure 30-2 days prior to departure 1 or less day prior to departure and later |
Deposit 50% of tour cost 90% of tour cost No refund |
Trips that include Indian Pacific Train or Ghan Train |
120+ days prior to departure 120-91 days prior to departure 90-61 days prior to departure 60-46 days prior to departure 45-1 days prior to departure Day of departure and later |
Deposit 10% of tour cost 20% of tour cost 30% of tour cost 50% of tour cost No refund |
Trips that include Rocky Mountaineer or VIA Rail Train |
65+ days prior to departure 65-47 days prior to departure 46 days or less prior to departure |
Deposit 50% of tour cost No refund |
Trips that include a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise |
110+ days prior to departure 110-75 days prior to departure 74-30 days prior to departure 29-8 days prior to departure 7 days or less prior to departure |
Deposit 20% of tour cost 50% of tour cost 75% of tour cost No refund |
Trips that include a Holland America cruise |
75+ days prior to departure 75-57 days prior to departure 56-29 days prior to departure 28-16 days prior to departure 15 days or less prior to departure |
Deposit 20% of tour cost 50% of tour cost 75% of tour cost No refund |
Oberammergau trips |
45+ days prior to departure 45-22 days prior to departure 21-8 days prior to departure 7-1 days prior to departure Day of departure and later |
Deposit 40% of tour cost 60% of tour cost 80% of tour cost No refund |
Botswana trips and trips include cruise on the Seaman Journey or Galapagos Legend |
90+ days prior to departure 90-60 days prior to departure 59-30 days prior to departure 29-1 days prior to departure Day of departure and later |
Deposit 35% of tour cost 50% of tour cost 80% of tour cost No refund |
Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including extra night accommodations, independently supplied services, and optional excursions reserved prior to, during, and after the tour. If flight changes, including, but not limited to, flight cancellations or name changes, are requested after full land and air deposits are received, revision fees, change fees, or airline cancellation fees will apply. Cancellation penalties will be quoted at time of cancellation.
In addition to any airline-imposed change fees, a fee of $30 per person will be charged by Globus for any alteration or revision made to a reservation after deposit is received. Any revision to a booking, including, but not limited to, flight cancellations or name changes, may result in the loss of confirmed airline reservations or increased airfare, which will be payable by you. Intra-vacation air and hotel penalties may also apply to alterations or revisions to a booking, and may be up to 100% of the full price. A change of traveler name, vacation date, or itinerary within final payment will be treated as a full cancellation and new reservation; vacation and airfare cancellation fee.
Timetables and rates are subject to change, and exceptions may apply for holiday departures; please confirm payment and cancellation policies with your Vacations To Go travel counselor at time of booking.
Deposit, payment and cancellation terms may differ for group bookings.