Other Departure City Program Only Option Post-Program Services Travel Arrangements for programs including airfare Adventures Afloat programs that take place in the United States and Canada do not include transportation to the start of the program. Participants must arrange their own travel to and from the program site. For programs abroad, airfare is often included in the program charge from your selected departure city. The information here refers only to those programs where airfare is included. The travel arrangements included in our programs are designed to provide a combination of value and convenience.
International flights are via regularly-scheduled commercial airlines.
Flights may be non-stop, direct, or connecting, depending upon location and carrier. The volume of transactions generated for International Elderhostel program participants permits travel coordinators to negotiate discounted group airfare rates with minimal restrictions. Our travel coordinators can assist you with your individual travel arrangements, and will usually be able to obtain favorable rates for you thanks to the Elderhostel volume of purchasing power. Please note that we must reserve a substantial number of seats many months in advance of the program to ensure that space is available for all participants. While these could be lower than our negotiated group fares, please be aware that they are of extremely limited availability and usually carry severe restrictions and penalties for making changes.