Subscribe to our Newsletter & follow us on WhatsApp: save us as a contact & send "add me"
faqs
frequently asked questions
We get questions about our gay group tours all the time, so we’ll answer them here briefly. Perhaps the answer to your question is already here. To make it easier for you to find the answer to your question, we have divided the questions into different categories:
GROUP COMPOSITION
How old are the participants?
On average, most participants are in their mid-40s. We don’t have an age limit – a strong sense of “we” is established very quickly on our tours, and this naturally includes participants who are much younger or older. Everyone becomes an integral part of the group, which means that exciting conversations take place with guys from other regions or from other professional backgrounds. It’s an enriching way to think outside the box and make valuable connections with people that you perhaps would have never met otherwise. The defining characteristics of our groups are a general openness, interest in nature and different cultures as well as a desire to be active – combined with a basic level of fitness (for trips with a high activity content).
How many guys are on the tour?
We want our tours to be as individual and personal as possible. Travelling with a smaller number of guys means you get to experience a country more intensively. Small groups make it possible to be spontaneous and share experiences that you would otherwise not have on your own or in a large, anonymous group. Therefore the number of participants is between 4 and 16 gays.
Do you really only travel with gays?
Our tours are aimed at men who are attracted to men – regardless of whether they identify as gay, bisexual, or curious. In other words, tour participants are part of the community. Serving this community is a matter of the heart to us, which is why our tours are specifically conceptualised for gay/bisexual/curious men and can only be booked through us.
Can I get in touch with fellow travellers before the trip?
When booking your tour, you can give your consent to join a WhatsApp group created especially for the tour participants by ticking the corresponding box in the booking form. The group allows you to chat with the other guys in advance, stay in touch during the trip, and share photos and impressions from each day. Your guide will also use the group to share useful information such as meeting points, times, and daily updates. Therefore, joining the WhatsApp group is highly recommended.
TRAVEL CONCEPT
Do I have to share a room?
Of course not! If you’re the kind of guy who likes to have the flexibility to retreat whenever you feel the need, the single room booking option is the right choice for you. Although somewhat more expensive, this option gives you added privacy while on tour. Our standard, more cost-conscious option is of course sharing a room. You can either choose to share with your travel partner, or we will find another tour participant for you to share a room with.
What happens if I choose to share a room and there isn't a participant for me to share with?
For our Marco Polo tours: If 8 weeks before departure we are unable to find another participant for you to share a room with, you have the option of paying the surcharge for a single room, rebooking the tour at no extra charge, or cancelling your booking altogether without penalty.
For our sailing trips: Shared cabins are standard on our sailing trips. Our partner sailwithus does not offer the possibility of rebooking a tour or cancelling a booking withou penalty. Therefore, if we are unable to find another participant for you to share with, then you get a cabin all to yourself!
As a single/solo traveller, am I in the minority?
Over 80% of the guys on our tours travel solo, which is why we offer a single room booking option. If you’re single but don’t want to pay the higher tour price for a single room, you can have a travel partner join you and share a room with them. But if you can’t find a friend to join you, you always have the option of sharing with another tour participant. There’s no better way of getting to know someone new!
Where can I find a detail itinerary to download?
In each tour description, you’ll find a PDF icon in the “Prices and services” section of the text. Here you can download a detailed itinerary of the tour. With your booking, you’ll also receive a link that enables you to retrieve the travel description along with a detailed itinerary at any time.
How gay-specific are the tours?
In a nutshell, we offer tours for gays, but not typical gay tours. Our tours focus on experiencing nature and culture as well as interacting with the locals in an exciting and eventful manner together with like-minded individuals, and not on diving into the gay scene. Nevertheless, on some tours we offer gay-specific excursions – on a purely optional basis – such as a visit to a drag queen in Cuba or a tour extension in Japan to partake in the Pride festivities there. We also consciously refrain from recommending bars, as everyone’s tastes vastly differ when it comes to this. We also can’t guarantee that the place will still be there when you travel, or that there will be something going on at that time of day, or that the vibe will be right, etc. Check on Google or ask your local guide for tips.
DISCRETION
Will the travel documents be sent to me anonymously?
Our partner tour operators normally send booking confirmations and travel documents via e-mail and only in exceptional cases by post. However, should postal delivery be required for whatever reason, documents are sent in sealed envelopes with no reference to Guys.travel.
Will photos taken during the trip by other tour participants be published by Guys.travel?
Discretion is of utmost importance to us. Consequently, as a matter of principle, we don’t publish any group photos or pictures showing individual participants of a group tour.
INDIVIDUALITY
How fit do I need to be?
Our tours are meant to be fun and therefore usually don’t require any particular level of fitness. Every tour description outlines the activities planned on site, in order to help those interested decide whether the activities are realistic for them. Nevertheless, a basic level of fitness and sturdy shoes are certainly an advantage on all our tours.
Do I have to go on every excursion during the tour?
It’s your holiday, so you decide whether you want to take part in an excursion or not. If on one of the days you’d rather spend some time by the pool or in a café with a good book, feel free to do so. Every tour includes a day off or a free afternoon at the very least so that you have some time to yourself.
Can I extend my holiday?
As our tours generally don’t include arrival and departure, you’re free to decide whether you’d like to stay longer or even arrive earlier.
FLIGHT BOOKING
Are flights included in the tour price?
Our tours generally don’t include arrival and departure. Participants arrange for travel from their home country individually. Once the minimum number of participants has been reached for a tour, participants will be notified, and the appropriate flights can then be booked. Some trips include additional flights within the destination country – these flights are included in the tour price. In summary, you only have to arrange for travel from your hometown to the destination country and back.
Will I be picked up at the airport upon arrival?
For most tours, the transfer from the airport to the hotel in the destination country is included in the price. There are just a few exceptions where the transfer is not included. You can find specific information about whether the transfer is part of your tour under the section ‘Transfers’ in the ‘TRAVEL PACKAGE’ box on the tour description page on our website. After booking your flights, please let us know your exact flight times so that we can arrange your airport pickup if it is included in your package.
How do I get to the airport at the end of the tour?
For most tours, the transfer back to the airport at the end of the trip is also included in the price. There are a few exceptions where an organized transfer is not provided. You can find specific information about whether the return transfer is included under the section ‘Transfers’ in the ‘TRAVEL PACKAGE’ box on the tour description page on our website. Please let us know your exact flight times so that we can arrange your airport transfer if it is included in your package.
What is the likeihood of the tour taking place?
Over 90% of our tours take place. Consequently, there is only minimal risk that a tour will not take place owing to a lack of participants.
Can I take out travel cancellation insurance with you?
Yes, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance with Heymondo – our insurance partner. It includes a COVID-19 cover. Multi trip policies are also available at a good price. You’ll find the link for this in the confirmation e-mail you receive from us after booking.
When do I have to pay for the trip?
Depending on the tour, a deposit of maximum 20% of the tour price is due either after you’ve signed up for the tour or after the minimum number of participants has been reached. The remaining balance must be paid in full four (4) weeks before the start of the tour. You’ll find the exact payment details below the booking form of your selected tour.
Where can I find the cancellation policy?
The terms and conditions, including the terms and conditions of cancellation of the partner tour operator, are stored as a PDF on the booking page of the respective tour.
WAS your question not answered?
Just send us a message. We'll reply to you as soon as possible.
