Updated: April 20, 2024
All listed travel programs are scheduled to run. If you are personally unable to travel for any reason, skip ahead.
We have been running programs continuously since Summer 2021 when our students’ tuition helped re-open two wildlife clinics and a sea turtle research project in Costa Rica among many other animal welfare and conservation success stories.
We are continuing to provide the life-changing experiences our students have come to expect while maintaining excellent health and safety standards.
HOW WE ARE KEEPING YOU SAFE
We are using the following safety standards:
COVID-19 VACCINES RECOMMENDED, NOT REQUIRED
COVID-19 vaccination is recommended but not required for any Loop Abroad programs.
WHAT IF I TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 RIGHT BEFORE MY PROGRAM?
Get well first! You must let us know if you test positive. Next we will ask you to follow the CDC guidance for when to stay home if you have COVID. As of April 20, 2024, that means being fever-free for 24 hours and with your symptoms improving for a full 24 hours before you join the group.
If you aren’t able to join your program on time, we’ll help you make special accommodations for arriving late, which may mean changing your flight and/or making new in-country travel arrangements to get to your program site. The changes will be at your own expense. We encourage you to purchase travel insurance that would cover these costs and/or cancellation for medical reasons including COVID.
If you are not well enough to travel and you do not want to join the group late, you will not be able to attend your program. By cancelling within 35 days of your program start, you would not be eligible for a tuition refund. That’s why travel insurance that covers cancellation for medical reasons is strongly recommended.
I CAN’T JOIN MY PROGRAM. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I CAN DO?
This offer is valid for cancellation of travel programs between 35 days and 1 day before the program begins. Participant tuition must be paid in full for this offer to apply. One virtual package is available per participant – it is non-transferable.
A participant cancelling their enrollment more than 35 days prior is also eligible for this offer.
WHAT IF I GET SICK DURING MY PROGRAM?
Every program has 24/7 staff to help you get medical attention if you get sick. It’s important that you have appropriate medical insurance in case you need medical treatment abroad.
If you test positive for COVID during your program (and you don’t have proof of recent recovery), you will need to isolate for 24 hours until you are fever-free and your symptoms are improving. Then you can join the group and we will ask you to mask for 5 days.
Read the latest US CDC guidance on what to do if you have COVID or other respiratory viruses
There may be additional requirements based on the rules of your program country or host. COVID-19 regulations continue to change in each country and could change again before your program begins or during your program.
WHAT IF SOMEONE IN MY GROUP GETS SICK DURING THE PROGRAM?
If someone in your group gets sick with COVID or other respiratory viruses, you will be required to test for COVID if you are symptomatic.
Because most program housing is shared with 3 or more people, you may share a room with a student who has recently tested positive for COVID if they are fever-free and their symptoms are improving.
There may be additional requirements based on the rules of your program country or host.
Questions?
If you have questions or concerns, please contact [email protected] any time.
