International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate (digital or paper)

Yes. We will not accept travellers on trips who have received only a partial dose (for example, one part of a two-dose vaccination) of a vaccine.

We accept a number of different tests:  

• Rapid antigen test: either a self-test or conducted by a medical facility
• Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) such as the RT-PCR, RT-LAMP, TMA, NEAR or HAD tests. These are typically collected by nasopharyngeal swabs.
• Lateral Flow tests (if a verifiable test result can be produced).

We will accept all tests that have been authorised for use by the relevant national authority for COVID-19 in the country where the test was administered. 

We will accept a photo of a current self-test Rapid Antigen Test

Or

Medical Certificate/Verification by the medical facility who conducted the test.

You are advised to check with the relevant airlines, airports and government authorities to check their entry, exit and transit requirements.

Government regulations are constantly evolving – you are advised to check entry requirements with the relevant government agencies regarding entry, exit and transit requirements.

Yes, travel insurance is a requirement for all of our tours. Your travel insurance details must be provided prior to coming on tour. You may also be asked to present them before or when starting the tour.

No, Maglia Nera Tours will not keep a copy of any traveller vaccination or test records. We will sight the relevant documentation at the tour briefing.   
Any information regarding traveller health will be kept securely and retained for a period required under our retention schedules in compliance with privacy laws and regulations.

As we resume operations, we continue to be guided by government foreign travel advisories and other reputable authorities, such as the World Health Organization. Some destinations or regions may open gradually or partially and, in many cases, only to nationals from certain countries. 

As responsible travellers, anyone who chooses to travel with us has a duty of care to themselves and the people around them. We ask that all our travellers comply with local regulations and laws, as well as our own health and safety guidelines, to ensure that everyone can enjoy their adventure, while remaining well. 

In addition, each destination has their own vaccination, testing and health screening requirements for entry, exit and transit. It’s important that you check these on your government’s foreign travel advice website as these may include requiring evidence of recent COVID-19 test results or vaccination.

Maglia Nera Tours is committed to ensuring health and safety across all aspects of our trips, and all of our suppliers are required to commit to enhanced minimum COVID-19 standards.  

Every trip has been thoroughly audited to ensure health and safety standards are met. In many cases, itineraries have been adjusted to avoid crowded locations or peak times. We will also be removing long transfers where possible and enforce point-to-point cycling. 

All leaders and crew have been thoroughly trained in COVID-19 safe protocols, including hygiene, sanitation, health screening and crisis management.   

From 1 May 2021, we introduced new vaccination and testing requirements that apply to all of our trips, except for tours in Australia and New Zealand. This includes a comprehensive pre-trip health screening, including proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before day one of the trip, for all travellers and leaders.  

These measures are overlaid by a number of additional hygiene and sanitation measures.  

In addition, each destination has their own vaccination, testing and health screening requirements for entry, exit and transit. It’s important that you check these on your governments foreign travel advice website as these may include requiring evidence of recent COVID-19 test results. 

Masks must be worn by all travellers throughout the trip whenever required by local health authorities.  

We recommend that all travellers, leaders and crew wear masks: 

• To help reduce the spread of COVID-19 

• As a normal part of interacting with other people 

Masks are mandatory for travellers, leaders, crew and suppliers in any situation or destination when it is required by local government advice. In many countries, this includes (but is not limited to): 

• Public and private transport 
• Crowds or places where physical distancing is difficult 
• Indoors (particularly in places with poor ventilation) 
• Transport including travelling in tour van, taxi's etc

In countries with low or no community transmission, such as Australia and New Zealand, masks may not be required. We encourage travellers, leaders, crew and suppliers to wear masks if they feel safer doing so. 

We advise you to contact your airline as well as check the foreign travel advice for your destination before travelling regarding wearing masks.

You will need to bring your own supply from home to cover the duration of your travels. While our leaders carry masks as part of their first aid kits, we are unable to provide masks for daily use for travellers. 

All travel insurance policies are different, hence you will need to check with your provider for more information

If you or someone else on your trip has symptoms of COVID-19 while travelling with us we will assist you to access appropriate medical care as quickly as possible. We will follow the advice of local health authorities on whether a COVID-19 test is required, whether there is a need to self-isolate or quarantine or whether there is a risk to other travellers in the group. We will help contact family and friends if needed as well as support with translation services at hospitals or medical centres and in contacting insurance companies, travel agents and airlines to make arrangements to return home if required. 

Should COVID-19 be confirmed, our full health and safety protocols will be enacted, including informing local health authorities, informing the group of the potential exposure, and sanitation protocols such as deep cleaning and disinfecting of accommodation and transport. 

Please note that while we will assist to ensure that you get all the help and support you need, any expenses for testing, treatment or self-isolation will need to be covered by you and your travel insurer, so please ensure you have access to funds while travelling in case of this or other emergencies.

If you are unable to continue travelling with us due to a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 on your trip, we can offer you a credit for the unused days of your trip.