UGA Alumni Association | Alumni Tours Rules and Regulations

Alumni Tours Frequently Asked Questions

What is Group Travel?
Is Group Travel for single travelers?
What are the ages of the travelers?
Am I eligible to travel with the UGA Alumni Association?
Am I a member of the UGA Alumni Association?
What are the Tour Schedules?
What if I, or my traveling companion, is physically challenged?
What happens if I have to cancel my trip?
How can I receive information about a specific tour?
Can I receive another copy of the UGA Alumni Tours biographical information form?

What is Group Travel?
Group travel involves traveling with people sharing similar interests and a common bond in UGA. All details are taken care of for you. Your lodging is guaranteed; your luggage is handled, assuming it is appropriately identified; all of your travel details are taken care for you. Many of our programs offer special experiences, which would be difficult for you to arrange on your own.

Group travel includes many advantages such as security and companionship, but may also be subject to minor changes, delays or mishaps that can occur in any kind of travel, whether group or individual. While Association and tour operator management will do their best to see to the individual needs of travelers, their principal concern must be the welfare of the group as a whole.

Is Group Travel for Single Travelers?
Most of our travel programs have a limited number of single rooms. Those requesting a single room are usually charged a supplemental fee. Single travelers can ask to be matched with a roommate and the travel company will strive to find a compatible partner.

What Are the Ages of the Travelers?
The ages of most of the passengers range from 40 - 90. Families often travel together and we offer annual trips for recent graduates as well.

Am I Eligible to Travel With the UGA Alumni Association?
UGA Alumni Association tours are open to all UGA alumni and their families, as well as friends of the University. Our travel offerings are a benefit of membership in the UGA Alumni Association and a service to our members. UGA Alumni Association members may each invite up to three traveling companions.

Am I A Member of the UGA Alumni Association?
Membership in the UGA Alumni Association brings with it great benefits and the opportunity to support the best interests and traditions of Georgia's flagship University and its alumni worldwide. An annual membership is just $35; life membership, $500. For a complete list of member benefits please visit our Membership page.

What Are the Tour Schedules?
Our tours are compiled from proposals presented by the finest specialized tour operators. Tours we sponsor have met our strict criteria for financial responsibility, established reputation, professional staff, quality operations, and all-around dependability. We require all tour suppliers to carry professional liability insurance and provide bank references to ensure they can provide the best possible travel experience. If an operator cannot meet our strict criteria, we will not work with them. We've done your homework for you.

What If I, Or My Traveling Companion, Is Physically Challenged?
Any physical constraints must be reported at the time of registration. Participants who require extraordinary assistance must be accompanied by a caretaker who is capable of and totally responsible for providing required assistance while on tour.

What Happens If I Have To Cancel My Trip?
All confirmed passengers receive travel insurance information from the travel companies - it's one of our many membership benefits! The insurance is optional but it may be worth the investment, especially if you find you have to cancel the trip unexpectedly. Also, it is a good idea to check with your medical insurance company to determine whether you are covered outside the US.

We strongly recommend that you look into insurance carefully.

Note: Coverage for preexisting medical conditions, terrorist incidents and travel supplier financial insolvencies will be provided if the insurance is purchased within 14 days of your trip payment. Please read the insurance brochure carefully.

How Can I Receive Information About Specific Tours?
Please complete the Request Information Form at the conclusion after reviewing the many trip offerings or click here.