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y allergies or special dietary needs when you enroll do participants need special skills to join a program rustic pathways works with groups from a variety of backgrounds who bring a mix of skills and experiences to their programs previous exposure to most activities is not necessary we ask only that you bring a positive attitude and a willingness to learn how often can i expect to contact my family back home participants have limited access to phones during most programs internet access is usually available once or twice a week and most people stay in touch through email you should not expect to use cell phones during programmed activities or group time on the trip limited cell phone use is available during free time as determined by the trip leaders many of our programs travel to remote areas with limited or no cell phone service and the ability to make calls is not guaranteed is rustic pathways group travel right for me our programs are designed for positive and level headed students with interests in experiential learning and travel our programs are not suitable for students with conduct disorders chemical dependencies an inability to work constructively in team environments or follow instructions or an unwillingness to behave in a culturally sensitive manner for students families administrative questions how can i pay option 1 pay in full at enrollment payment for your program will be due in full upon enrollment you may choose to pay by ach or credit card if rustic pathways is booking your group s flights you will only be asked to pay for your program in full at the time of enrollment once your flights are booked you will receive a second invoice from us listing your final flight price for payment within 10 days option 2 pay in monthly installments a 200 deposit will be due upon enrollment your remaining balance will be due in equal monthly installments payable by ach your first installment will be due 14 days after you enroll and your final installment will be due by 75 days pre travel i missed the enrollment deadline can i still go on this program rustic pathways will do our best to accommodate late enrollments in order to make this possible enrollments less than 90 days from travel start date subject to availability a late enrollment fee of 10 of program price will be applied airfare price is not guaranteed at the group rate airfare will be based on the current market rate and may be booked on a separate reservation from the group enrollment less than 45 days from travel start date subject to availability a late enrollment fee of 10 of program price will be applied there may be additional costs related to increased market rates at the time of your booking if this is the case we will review them with you prior to payment payment will be due in full within 24 hours of enrolling all forms must be completed within 24 hours of enrolling airfare price is not guaranteed at the group rate airfare will be based on the current market rate and may be booked on a separate reservation from the group what is included in the cost of my program in almost all cases rustic pathways group travel programs include all touring activities and admission fees as specified in the trip itinerary we also cover all internal ground transportation accommodation and meals some programs offer add on activities at an additional cost your pc will present these options to you when planning your program personal items such as souvenirs laundry sim cards and snacks are not included the cost of international and domestic airfare is also not included in the program price do i need spending money for my program yes while rustic pathways group travel programs are quite comprehensive and include almost all necessities participants will need some spending money for optional expenses such as souvenirs personal phone calls internet access and laundry are there any special forms that i need to complete after enrolling in a rustic pathways group travel program each participant including trip chaperones will be responsible for correctly completing all required waivers and medical forms prior to departure these forms can be found in your myrustic portal account and include our onboarding packet medical and emergency information form and insurance information among others these documents require an electronic signature from the participant if the participant is under 22 years old they also require the signature from a parent or legal guardian some programs will have supplementary forms required by our partner organizations as well if you have any questions or need help with your forms please contact us at groups rusticpathways com do i need visas for my program depending on the passport you will use for travel some countries do require visas in all such cases participants will be responsible for obtaining their own visas prior to the start of the program rustic pathways will work with you to make sure the visa application process is clear and you ve correctly completed this process prior to departure learn more about tourist visas do i need insurance yes while all participants will receive coverage through our partnership with a leading provider of travel and emergency medical services that doesn t include the cost of any medical treatment before during or after your trip nor does it cover the cost of travel disruption baggage loss etc in the event of injury or illness we will take care of your student s well being however the family is responsible for all expenses incurred for medical treatment and services received as well as any resulting logistical costs such as extended hotel stays additional transportation etc you can review our suggested insurance policies her e you are welcome to purchase on of these policies or a policy from another provider at your preference what if i have to withdraw from my program rustic pathways endeavors to accommodate any changes to our students plans should your plans to participate in your program change for any reason please let us know as soon as possible so we can try to provide an alternate option if we are not able to provide an alternate option that meets your needs the cancellation policy listed in the terms and conditions signed upon enrollment will apply if you have travel insurance that covers the reason for your cancellation we will be happy to support your claim with the relevant documentation for students families travel questions how do i arrange my flights rustic pathways offers flight booking as an optional service check with your school to learn whether rustic is booking flights whether they re working with a travel agent or your responsible for booking your own tickets is the price of international airfare included in the program cost no international airfare is an additional cost but rustic pathways can book international flights for you for students families about rustic questions what is rustic pathways group travel rustic pathways group travel works with academic institutions and individual groups from around the world we create group travel programs drawing on year round operations in 38 countries across the globe and the best international and local staff in the industry rustic pathways group travel programs include community service cultural immersion experiential education and adventure they lay the groundwork for long term impact on your students cultural competency and our locally driven service initiatives meet international development standards who will be leading my program we employ some of the best staff in the industry we draw on a pool of all stars from ivy league schools to remote jungle villages each with their own intricate knowledge of the regions they serve a passion for the programs they lead and a dedication to enriching the lives of our group participants through service learning and travel if you re traveling as part of a school group your teacher or teachers from your school will also serve as trip chaperones learn more about how we identify program leaders why it takes us four months to hire them and how we train them to deliver the best possible program experiences for students and educators are rustic pathways staff members certified in first aid all full time program leaders are certified as wilderness first responders and all seasonal staff have at least first aid and cpr certifications programs in rural areas are staffed with leaders that have the highest level of training all program leaders also attend annual training to review common medical issues emergency scenarios and critical incident protocols for educators program experience questions how is the food on these programs cooks take advantage of the abundance of fresh foods available in every country we visit experiencing local cuisine is a major component of all of our culturally immersive programs and should be seen as a key ingredient that makes these programs so unique that being said we can accommodate most dietary restrictions in all of our countries of operations as well can you cater for special diets we can cater for almost any dietary requirements including vegetarianism it s very important that you advise us of any allergies or special dietary needs when you enroll do participants need special skills to join a program rustic pathways works with groups from a variety of backgrounds who bring a mix of skills and experiences to their programs previous exposure to most activities is not necessary we ask only that you bring a positive attitude and a willingness to learn for educators administrative questions how are payments arranged rustic pathways can arrange payment for your program through your school s billing office or we can invoice individual families school paid groups the school can choose to pay the full invoice at once or use a monthly installment plan deposit at enrollment first installment due 14 days later then monthly installments family paid groups each family will select their preferred payment plan at enrollment options include paying the full invoice upfront or enrolling in a monthly installment plan if more than 90 days before the program start date please note a non refundable enrollment fee is required at enrollment for more details refer to the program payments section of our enrollment terms conditions what is included in the cost of my program in almost all cases rustic pathways group travel programs include all touring activities and admission fees as specified in the trip itinerary we also cover all internal ground transportation accommodation and meals some programs offer add on activities at an additional cost your pc will present these options to you when planning your program personal items such as souvenirs laundry sim cards and snacks are not included the cost of international and domestic airfare is also not included in the program price i missed the enrollment deadline can i still go on this program rustic pathways will do our best to accommodate late enrollments on your group in order to make this possible enrollments less than 90 days from travel start date subject to availability a late enrollment fee of 10 of program price will be applied airfare price is not guaranteed at the group rate airfare will be based on the current market rate and may be booked on a separate reservation from the group enrollment less than 45 days from travel start date subject to availability a late enrollment fee of 10 of program price will be applied there may be additional costs related to increased market rates at the time of your booking if this is the case we will review them with you prior to payment payment will be due in full within 24 hours of enrolling all forms must be completed within 24 hours of enrolling airfare price is not guaranteed at the group rate airfare will be based on the current market rate and may be booked on a separate reservation from the group are there any special forms that i need to complete after enrolling in a rustic pathways group travel program each participant including trip chaperones will be responsible for correctly completing all required waivers and medical forms prior to departure these forms can be found in your myrustic portal account and include our onboarding packet medical and emergency information form and insurance information among others these documents require an electronic signature from the participant if the participant is under 19 years old they also require the signature from a parent or legal guardian some programs will have supplementary forms required by our partner organizations as well if you have any questions or need help with your forms please contact us at groups rusticpathways com do i need insurance yes while all participants will receive coverage through our partnership with a leading provider of travel and emergency medical services that doesn t include the cost of any medical treatment before during or after your trip nor does it cover the cost of travel disruption baggage loss etc in the event of injury or illness we will take care of your student s well being however the family is responsible for all expenses incurred for medical treatment and services received as well as any resulting logistical costs such as extended hotel stays additional transportation etc you can review our suggested insurance policies her e you are welcome to purchase on of these policies or a policy from another provider at your preference what happens if not enough students enroll in my program rustic pathways will work with you to the best of our ability to refund money to any students who have enrolled in almost all cases only program costs are refundable international airfare as well as any internal flights within foreign countries may not be refundable as is the case with some transportation or accommodation charges depending on the number of days prior to the start of your program the cancellation terms found in the terms and conditions of your order form for programs paid by schools or enrollment form for programs paid by families apply for educators about rustic questions what is rustic pathways group travel rustic pathways group travel works with academic institutions and individual groups from around the world we help educators like you create the perfect group travel program to meet your needs drawing on year round operations in 38 countries across the globe and the best international and local staff in the industry rustic pathways group travel allows you to create the perfect customized travel program whether it s based around intense service deep local immersion adventure and exploration experiential academics or simply the opportunity to relax and soak up the beauty of faraway lands our immersive travel programs lay the groundwork for long term impact on your students cultural competency and our locally driven service initiatives meet international development standards learn more about how to 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