FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When you click on the book now button, another window will pop up. You then can see what types of rooms are available and also how many travelers that are left in each category.

Wetravel is our payment platform. It’s especially designed for multi-day tour operators to securely receive and refund money with few fees. You will need to set up a Wetravel account when you sign up and pay a deposit.  Wetravel will also send emails to you to collect subsequent payments.

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It is highly unlikely you’ll be the only solo traveler on a trip. In 2022, solo travelers made up 26.44% of our travelers, with 57.47% traveling with their significant other and 16.09% traveling with a friend or other family member.

We’ve noticed that our travelers who are traveling with a significant other or friend still make an effort to spend time with everyone else and enjoy getting to know everyone. 

This really comes down to hotels rather than us. Hotel rooms are usually sold per room rather than per person. That means that the accommodation costs are split by two if two people are sharing a room, and if it is just one person, they have to pay the whole room.

Accommodation is a large cost of a trip which is why we need to have a single supplement. If we are staying at a small hotel with a small number of rooms, we might need to predict the number of solo rooms and make the price based on that which is why we might sell out of single rooms.

We can try, although there is no guarantee we will be successful.  You can let us know when you book your spot — with the single supplement — that you would like to find a roommate.  We will then ask the current and future solo sign-ups if they’d like to share. If yes, we will put you both in contact to see if you’re a good fit.

If we are able to find you a roommate, then we will refund the single supplement to you or credit it towards the cost of subsequent payments.

Before you ask us to find a roommate please ask yourself the following questions: 

• Do I wake very easily?
• Do I have a tendency to be impatient with others?
• Am I an introvert? 
• Do I snore? 
• Do I wake up really early or stay up really late?
• Does my hotel room usually end up being  a mess?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then sharing a room is probably not a good idea for you and your roommate. If you and your roommate spend a couple of nights in a room and things aren’t going well, there is no guarantee that we can find you another room even if you are prepared to pay extra to get a good night’s sleep. 

If you are a solo traveler and you REALLY want to join one of our trips but you really don’t want to pay the single supplement, send us an email. We might have someone who is looking to save some money by sharing with you!

Our trips offer a diverse array of delectable vegan and gourmet cuisine, including vegan versions of traditional meat dishes as well as plant-based meats and other processed options. However, our ability to accommodate specific food preferences or allergies is contingent upon the type of trip and the number of individuals with particular dietary requirements already booked on the trip.

If you have any specific dietary needs or food preferences, we kindly ask you to contact Brighde at [email protected] before finalizing your booking. Please provide her with detailed information about your dietary needs or preferences, and ensure you receive a written response from Brighde before finalizing your trip booking. Your cooperation and understanding in this matter are greatly appreciated.

Please note that any additional requests made after the booking has been completed might not be able to be accommodated.

This really depends!  Depending on the trip, it can be difficult and cannot always accommodate this. For a set menu at a small restaurant, it might be asking the restaurant a bit too much especially if they don’t always do a vegan menu.

When we have a buffet, you would find something there. We also often have a limited-choice set menu (a choice or two or three for each choice). You’ll probably find something there as well.

We also don’t shy away from using vegan meats or cheeses, etc., especially when meat plays a big part in the local cuisine (for example in France). We want our travelers to experience all the local specialties made vegan!

Depending on what you are allergic to or your medical condition, we might be able to accommodate you. It will depend on how much we will need to adapt the planned menu for everyone else. You can drop us an email and ask us.

Please know that just like when you go to a restaurant, mistakes by the chef or servers or cross-contamination could happen. If this is a concern for you, then this trip might not be for you.

This is very hard for hotels and restaurants to do, especially for just one person.  Our trips meals are often quite “gourmet” where we try to incorporate the traditional local cuisine of the countries and regions we visit, which might include lots of olive oil in Italy or lots of vegan cheeses in France. We might have SOS free trips in the future so keep an eye out for that!

Our approach to food really does depend on where we are going, but no matter the destination, we always endeavor to have a wide variety of dishes that are flavorful, colorful and tasty.

If we are going to a place which has a very rich culinary heritage (eg: France, Thailand or Vietnam) then we always include lots of vegan versions of numerous dishes from that cuisine so that you can experience the breadth of the cuisine (but vegan!).

In countries like France, which has a rich culinary heritage but very few accidentally vegan dishes, we will incorporate many vegan meats (from tofu to seitan to more processed vegan meats like sausages or steaks) so that you can have vegan versions of Choucroute, Tarte Flambée or Cassoulet.

In places where there is much less of a well-known and varied culinary heritage (i.e. Rwanda, South Africa, Botswana), we will make sure you try some traditional local dishes and ingredients, but we will include other types of cuisine throughout our visit.  In Rwanda, for example, we often have a Mexican night as well as Asian and Mediterranean buffets.

And whatever the menu, we always include healthy and nutritious options like fresh salads.

Sadly, vegan hotels are still very much in the minority and in many smaller towns, there is not even a vegan restaurant to be had.  And if there is, it often only sells fast food!

We identify amazing hotels and restaurants that we think our travelers would like and once they’ve agreed to host us, we work with them to (1) ensure that they have a good understanding of the needs of a vegan group, and (2) put together a balanced, delicious and a variety of foods and drinks.

Overall, cross-contamination in a non-vegan restaurant is a possibility, but everyone is taking a lot of care to make sure all ingredients align with a vegan lifestyle. 

We are dedicated to accommodating the needs of vegans to the best of our ability. While we may not strictly adhere to purist principles on certain items like sugar, wine, and beer, we do proactively request vegan options whenever available.

Regarding our hotel accommodations, although we aim to exclusively stay at vegan hotels, there are instances where limited availability or capacity constraints make it challenging. Nevertheless, we make every effort to veganize our hotel stays by removing any overt animal decorations in rooms and common areas. In regions like South Africa, where animal skins are commonly used for decoration, we take steps to eliminate them whenever feasible.

Moreover, we strive to replace non-vegan items in the minibars or snacks at the hotels. Despite our best efforts, there may be rare occasions where the message isn’t effectively conveyed to the hotel staff. We understand the frustration and regret when such situations arise, and we work closely with the hotels to prevent such occurrences in the future.

Regarding items containing sugar or potentially non-vegan elements in their production, we do not insist that our non-vegan providers use certified vegan sugar or extensively check the sourcing of processed items, like candies in the room. For us, as long as there are no animal products in the ingredients list, we are fine with that.

We want to be transparent and honest with our guests. If an uncompromising level of purity in every aspect of the tour is essential to you, our vegan group tours might not fully align with your preferences.

We understand and respect that some individuals have sensitivities to fragrances and perfumes. At World Vegan Travel, we are committed to creating a comfortable and inclusive experience for all our clients.

If you have a fragrance sensitivity, it’s important to note that we need this information to be specified at the time of booking. This will allow us to make appropriate arrangements to ensure your comfort throughout your journey. Unfortunately, if a fragrance sensitivity request is made just before the trip, we might not be able to accommodate it due to the time required for coordination and arrangements.

Upon receiving your request, made at the time of booking, we will make a special accommodation request to the hotels and bus companies on your behalf. While we cannot guarantee a completely fragrance-free environment due to factors beyond our control, we will do our best to ensure that your accommodations and transportation are as fragrance-free as possible.

In addition, we recommend refraining from taking advantage of the laundry day during the trip, as some detergents used by hotels can be quite fragrant. Most of the hotels we partner with, however, allow guests to open the windows for natural ventilation.

Your comfort and well-being are important to us, and we want to ensure that your travel experience is enjoyable and worry-free. If you have any specific requests or concerns regarding your fragrance sensitivity, please don’t hesitate to contact our customer support team. We’re here to assist you and make your journey as pleasant as possible.

Our tours generally include pretty much everything you will need from the moment we meet you to the moment we say goodbye. We even include all food and drinks, guide tips and even a laundry day because we believe that our travelers should not have to worry about having the right change or wonder how much to tip when they are on the trip.  That’s our job!

We do not include flights to the meeting point or travel insurance and premium drinks. The inclusions and exclusions are clearly listed on the trip’s webpage.

We have done an analysis of our 2022 travelers. Here’s some info about them: 

• Traveling with significant other 57.47%
• Traveling with a friend or other family member 16.09%
• Solo traveler 26.44%
• Our oldest traveler was 71
• Our youngest traveler was 26
• Average age of traveler was 53
• Average group size 15
• Largest group size 23
• Non vegans 9%

Oh yes, we come on all trips!  And because we do, we make sure they are a lot of fun and amazing value.  And that the food is the best in the world! 

We know the trip inside out and have put the trip together especially for vegans.  We know what you are all looking for in a vegan trip and we just love getting to know you over dinner and participating in the activities.  We’re excited about each trip as you are! 

We aren’t running these trips alone though. We have lots of locals – guides, drivers, partners, local suppliers and so many other people in the destination who help make these trips a success.

As a provider of vegan group tours, our company is committed to offering experiences that are both enjoyable and ethical. This means avoiding activities that involve the exploitation or harm of animals, such as visiting tanneries or riding elephants. Instead, we focus on visiting sanctuaries for farmed animals or specific places in the destination (e.g. a gibbon rehabilitation center in Thailand). 

We also strive to offer unique and exciting experiences that are not available to the public. This could include visiting places that aren’t open to the public, taking guided tours like of Animals Asia’s Sanctuary in Vietnam, or exploring the poop and bone lab at the Ellen DeGeneres campus in Rwanda.

In addition, we believe in the importance of connecting our travelers with the vegan and animal protection movements. To this end, we might invite speakers or activists to join us for dinner or presentations, giving our guests the opportunity to learn more about the issues facing animals around the world. An example of this is inviting Gorilla Doctors to dinner, or a local animal rights group in Strasbourg France trying to change the nutrition guidelines for school lunch programs.

Group sizes vary depending on factors such as hotel capacity and destination considerations. For instance, our Tuscany trip accommodates a maximum of 18 people due to the limited availability of 10 rooms. In Japan, where restaurants are often small, larger group sizes can be challenging to accommodate. On average, our groups consist of approximately 16 individuals, with the largest group size to date being 25. Please refer to the top of the webpage, under the banner image, for the clearly stated minimum and maximum number of travelers.