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Travel information:

Please arrive at lease by Oct 21st or earlier

Arrival:
We recommend flying into Bangkok (BKK) at least a day early. Please arrive no later than the night of Oct 21st.   There are many adventurous thing to do in Bangkok that we can suggest so perhaps come in 2-5 days early. Our flight to Bhutan is early morning on Oct 22nd.

Departure: 
We will be returning to Bangkok on Nov 1st. Please do not book your return flights until late on Nov 1st or 2nd. We recommend staying in the Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel if you need accommodations before and after the retreat.

Flight between Bangkok and Paro:
The flight between Bangkok and Paro, Bhutan will be booked (at a group rate) by our Bhutanese guides and you will pay them directly for this flight ($900-$990 determined at a later date). The ticket will be emailed to you after purchase.   Make sure you bring the email and a copy.

Passport and Visa: 
For citizens of Canada and the United States – You will need your passport and it must be valid 6 months beyond your travel. It also must have 2 blank facing pages. You will need a tourist visa to enter Bhutan. We will arrange the visas for the group and send you a copy. This copy must be brought with you when you check in for your flight to Bhutan and at immigration in Bhutan.

If you would like help booking hotels in Bangkok before and after, please contact Colleen at colleen@womensquest.com  

Please send us your travel info:

*Shuttles are offered for the following retreats ONLY:
Sonoma, Vermont, Tuscany, Greece, and Costa Rica 

Payment Policy

To secure your spot on a retreat, a non-refundable deposit is required:

  • $500 for domestic retreats
  • $1,000 for international retreats

Single room reservations may require an additional $200 deposit. Reservations cannot be held without a deposit.

Full payment is due 90 days prior to the retreat. If payment is not received by this deadline, you may lose your reservation. For bookings made within 90 days of the retreat, payment in full is required at the time of registration.

Payment Options:

  • Avoid fees by paying via check or Zelle.  
  • Payments via PayPal or Stripe incur a 4% processing fee.  

Cancellation Policy

  • 91+ days before the retreat: Refund of payments (minus your deposit).

  • 90 or fewer days before the retreat: Payments are non-refundable.

Women’s Quest reserves the right to cancel retreats with insufficient participant interest. In such cases, all payments will be refunded; however, Women’s Quest is not responsible for personal expenses, such as airline tickets, due to schedule changes or cancellations.

Travel Insurance

We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment in case unforeseen circumstances prevent you from attending or completing the retreat.

Travel insurance is particularly important in the event you:

  • Need to cancel due to illness or injury (including testing positive for COVID-19).
  • Require medical care during the retreat.
  • Face trip interruptions, delays, or unexpected quarantine requirements.

We suggest a policy that covers:

  • Trip cancellation and interruption
  • Medical expenses
  • Quarantine costs

For maximum flexibility, consider a “Cancel For Any Reason” (CFAR) policy, which provides additional peace of mind. While this type of coverage is more expensive, it offers the most protection for unforeseen changes.

To compare and purchase travel insurance, we recommend using Squaremouth, a trusted platform to find the best policy for your needs.https://www.squaremouth.com/22393

Before purchasing any policy, consult a travel insurance agent to ensure it meets your coverage expectations.