Why Travel with The New York Times

Travel Smarter. Gain Understanding. Return Inspired.

Our journeys are selected with New York Times audiences and like-minded travelers in mind, to satisfy their intellectual curiosity and high standards.

Each exclusive travel experience is inspired by Times content and joined by either a New York Times journalist or Times-selected expert who travel with the group for the entire journey. Depending on the tour, expect to be joined by experts in history, world affairs, politics and the arts.

For 2018, new Times Journeys include many places with troubled pasts, including Kashmir, Japan, Morocco and Iran. These journeys will offer exclusive insights into the history and forces that brought these areas to worldwide prominence.

Learn about our 36 Hours+ trips
Listen to our webinar to learn about our four-day short breaks inspired by The Times’s popular travel articles. With no set departure dates, they are designed to give you the flexibility of a short vacation and get you to the heart of the region as quickly as possible.

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Tour Operators

Judy Perl Worldwide Travel

Judy Perl Worldwide Travel has planned and operated special-interest cruises for groups of all sizes, all around the world since 2001. Our extensive cruise ship program experience ensures seamless event execution. President Judy Perl, recognized as one of the top cruise specialists in the world, brings insider expertise from her own years at Cunard and Seabourn.
Abercrombie & Kent

Abercrombie & Kent is the world’s foremost luxury travel provider, with more than 50 years of experience in combining authenticity and comfort in the world’s most extraordinary destinations. Through a network of 50 offices and a staff of thousands worldwide, A&K offers inspiring journeys to 100 countries on all seven continents.
Academic Travel Abroad

Academic Travel Abroad Inc. combines the competency of an educational travel company with the depth of an international education (study abroad) provider. This unique pairing of skills, talents and resources gives it great breadth. As a result, ATA’s innovative itineraries delve deeper, go behind the scenes, access the authentic and shun the touristic.
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Mountain Travel Sobek

Mountain Travel Sobek is the premier, all-inclusive, specialty adventure travel company. Since 1969, MTS has pioneered authentic and deeply immersive experiential journeys worldwide. MTS creates fresh alternatives and unique experiences and has an 85 percent repeat and referral rate. Clients often share how profound and moving their trip experience has been.
Insight Cruises

Insight Cruises, founded in 1999, believes that education and travel foster growth and wholeness. Sensing that travel connects us and that the real journey is within, we create education travel experiences for guests who value learning for its own sake. Insight Cruises welcomes you to a vital, engaging community for whom curiosity and discovery are second nature.

FAQ

Does The New York Times newsroom have anything to do with the journeys?

Times Journeys is operated independently of the New York Times Travel desk or other departments and members of the newsroom.

Who are the “experts” on the journeys?

Times Journeys has carefully chosen people who have intimate knowledge of your destination: not just the place, but the history, context and relevance. For trips focusing on topics or specific time periods, your experts will be recognizable authorities on the subject.

Do Times journalists go on the journeys?

Some New York Times journalists may be available for part of many of these trips. However, the nature of news means we can’t guarantee who will be available or when.

Once I reserve my Times Journeys trip, what happens next?

After you reserve your trip and pay your deposit, you will be sent a pre-departure package with detailed information about your itinerary and destination, insurance information, what to pack, an invoice, a Participant Information Form and other information needed to prepare for your trip. Final trip details are sent about two to three weeks before departure.

What do I need to bring on my journey?

Don't worry. We'll send you a detailed clothing and equipment list well before departure so you know what you'll need. We provide the rest: comfortable accommodations, an engaging daily itinerary, expert trip management and access to people and places that will thrill and delight you.

Who is eligible for travel?

All travelers are welcome on Times Journeys. Our trips are designed to provide a truly enlightening experience. Whether you are traveling with a partner, family, friend or on your own, you will be sure to forge lasting friendships with your fellow travelers. Our average group size is 18 to 20 per trip, which offers an intimate and comfortable journey. We encourage you to review the pace of the trip to ensure that you and everyone in your group can fully participate in all of the activities. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the entire trip, and some Times Journeys may not be appropriate for children. If you have questions about whether a Times Journey is right for you, please contact us for more information.

Will I need a visa?

Visas may be required for your destination and are not included in the trip cost. We recommended that you check the U.S. Department of State website for the latest passport and visa requirements. The process takes time, so be sure to check out the requirements 45 to 90 days before your departure. For questions about visas, please contact us at New York Times Journeys: 855-NYT-7979 (885-698-7979).

Do I need to purchase trip insurance?

Trip insurance is optional; costs vary and are additional to the trip cost. We strongly recommend that you purchase this insurance to protect your travel investment. Once you reserve your trip, travel insurance information will be sent to you by the Tour Operator for consideration, though you are free to use any provider of trip insurance.

What are the Terms & Conditions?

All cancellation notices must be received in writing and will become effective as of the date of the postmark or date of the email receipt. If a guest cancels 91 days or more prior to departure, a refund less an administrative fee of 50 percent of the per-person deposit will be made. Per-person charges for cancellations that occur less than 91 days before departure are as follows: 61-90 days prior to departure: 20 percent of the journey cost; 31-60 days before departure: 50 percent of the journey cost; 30 days or fewer days prior to departure: 100 percent of the journey cost. This policy also applies to pre- and post-trip extensions. Any airline tickets issued are subject to the carrier’s refund policy. All terms and conditions can be found at nytimes.com/timesjourneys, or you can call 855-NYT-7979 (855-698-7979) and request that a copy to be sent to you.

Are you able to accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences?

Every effort will be made to try to accommodate any special diet requests you may have (e.g., low salt, vegetarian or vegan). Please discuss your requests with us when signing up for a trip.

How many travelers typically go on a Times Journeys trip?

The maximum number of travelers per trip may vary depending on trip type. Please contact us at 855-NYT-7979 (855-698-7979) for additional details.

What does the trip cost include?

Times Journeys costs generally include meals, accommodations and excursions as indicated in the itinerary; services of Times Journeys experts, tour director and local guides; entrance fees for sights included on the itinerary; ground transportation; airport transfers; baggage handling; gratuities (except for cruises, where applicable, unless otherwise noted in the itinerary); and Times-curated content and pretrip information. Meals are as noted in the itinerary and may include a welcome and farewell reception. International airfare is not included on any of the Times Journeys. Please check individual trip itineraries for additional airfare for internal air that may be required on select trips but is not included.

Why travel with Times Journeys?

Our journeys are selected with New York Times audiences and like-minded travelers in mind, to satisfy their intellectual curiosity and high standards. Many of our destinations are not offered on other tours. Even for the “usual” destinations, the availability of local experts and Times-selected specialists assures that Times Journey travelers are more immersed and informed than travelers on ordinary tours. With curated content from The Times providing history and context for the destinations, as well as the extraordinary attention to detail expected on anything connected to the New York Times name, these journeys are uniquely designed to appeal to the most exacting travelers.

How much is the deposit?

Deposits vary by tour type, but are generally $500 to $1,000 per person. Please consult the Times Journeys website for more detailed information. In most cases, final payment is due 90 days before departure; your reservation will be canceled if full payment has not been received by 90 days before departure. For reservations made within 90 days of departure, full payment is required once you are confirmed on the trip. Payments must be made by credit card.

How do I book my Times Journeys trip?

Reserving a Times Journeys trip is easy. Contact us toll-free at 855-NYT-7979 (855-698-7979). Our reservations team looks forward to assisting you.