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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before you travel

Honest answers to the 20 questions we're asked most often before you book

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01 · El proceso

How we work with you

How does the process start?

Start with a 45-60 minute call or video call with the specialist who will lead your journey. You tell us approximate destinations, dates, travellers, pace and priorities. In 48-72 business hours you receive a detailed written proposal with a day-by-day itinerary, specific hotels and a fixed price.

How long do from signing a proposal take?

48-72 working hours after the initial briefing. On very complex journeys (around the world by private jet, polar expeditions) it may take up to 5-7 business days to verify availability of all suppliers. We never promise deadlines that we cannot meet. We never promise deadlines that we cannot meet.

Will I always work with the same person?

Yes. A single specialist leads your journey from start to finish: from the first call to the return. There is no call centre or manager changes. Our team is made up of four senior travel designers who are assigned according to the destination, travel style and availability, guaranteeing that whoever accompanies you knows well what you are going to experience.

How many rounds of adjustments do you offer?

1 to 3 rounds of adjustments until you find the perfect balance. Adjusting means changing hotels, adding or removing nights, redistributing the pace or incorporating unique experiences. The first round usually resolves 80% of the nuances.

Can we meet in person before booking?

Yes. Our office is at Calle de Ayala 83, Madrid. Many clients prefer a face-to-face conversation before a €30,000-100,000 journey. We recommend making an appointment 90 minutes in advance of at least 48 hours.

02 · Precios y forma de pago

Precios, fee y forma de pago

Do you charge fees for designing the proposal?

We do not charge fees to design your proposal. Our remuneration comes from agreements with hotels and incoming partners, and is transparently reflected in the final invoice for the journey.

Is booking with you more expensive than booking on my own?

In real luxury journeys (>€5,000 · person) it is usually the other way around: it is more expensive to book direct. Being preferred partners of Aman, Four Seasons, Rosewood, Belmond, Como, Six Senses we get the same rates as the hotel's official website plus exclusive partner amenities (upgrades, F&B credits, late check-out) to which an individual does not have access.

What is the minimum ticket you work with?

€4,000 per person. Below we cannot guarantee the quality of experience and service that defines our proposal. In some exceptional cases (short European getaways) we craft exceptions starting at €3,500 · person.

How do payments work and in how many instalments?

Initial reservation (typically 30%) upon confirming the proposal, and balance between 60 and 30 days before departure depending on destination. On business flights with promotional rates or hotels with non-refundable rates, full payment may be required upon confirmation. Everything transparent in the written proposal.

Which payment methods do you accept?

Bank transfer (no surcharge), credit/debit card up to €20,000 per transaction (no surcharge for classic Visa/Mastercard; American Express with provider surcharge according to the issuer's rate), and Bizum up to €2,000. No hidden fees on invoice.

03 · Garantías legales

Garantías, insurance y cancelaciones

What legal guarantees does my contract include?

Three guarantees required by law: (1) CICMA title-license issued by the Community of Madrid; (2) combined travel contract signed according to Royal Decree-Law 23/2018; (3) insolvency guarantee required by law that protects your payment if the agency goes bankrupt. We also have current professional civil liability insurance and an annual audit as a company of the Viajes Presstour España S.A. group. (CIF A81821928).

¿Incluís seguro de viaje?

Yes, all our journeys include premium insurance with international medical coverage (up to €250,000), cancellation for covered reasons (illness, family death, work), lost luggage, flight delays and 24/7 assistance. For safaris we include medical evacuation by helicopter; for polar expeditions, specific rescue coverage.

What is your cancellation policy?

Specific conditions depend on the hotel and receptive of each destination, and are detailed in writing in the proposal before booking. The usual ranges: up to 60 days before, 10-25% penalty; between 60 and 30 days, 30-50%; between 30 and 15 days, 50-80%; less than 15 days, up to 100% in some hotels. We recommend insurance with extensive cancellation coverage.

What happens if there is a problem during the trip?

You have a direct telephone number for the specialist who designed your tripour journey + 24/7 emergency number for the local receptionist in each country. Commitment to response in less than 1 hour in emergencies. If a hotel fails you, we will look for an equivalent alternative at that time at no additional cost. If it is a major unforeseen event (flight cancelled, weather change), we rethink the logistics as we go.

04 · The team and the servicios

Diferenciadores y servicios exclusivos

¿En qué nos diferenciamos de otras agencias boutique de lujo?

In the silence with which we do things. The same specialist accompanies you from start to finish, without call centre or manager changes: whoever picks up the phone the first time is also who is there the day you land. We close reservations directly with the houses — Aman, Four Seasons, Rosewood, Belmond, Como, Six Senses, among others — without wholesalers in between, with the same rates as the official website and the amenities reserved for preferred partners. We don't usually talk about the rest: our best argument is written by returning clients and those who arrive on the recommendation of another. If you still want a technical comparison, here are the 8 señales que separan una agencia luxury real de una intermediaria.

Which certifications do you hold with hotel brands?

Aman Preferred Partner, Four Seasons Preferred Partner, Rosewood Elite, LHW STARS (nivel máximo The Leading Hotels of the World), Belmond Bellini Club, Six Senses partner y Como Uma partner. Con estas certificaciones conseguimos upgrade a categoría superior si disponibilidad, desayuno diario incluido, crédito de F&B/spa, late check-out — cosas a las que un particular no accede.

¿Trabajáis con clientes outside España?

Yes. Mainly Portugal, Latin America (Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Peru) and other European countries. Working languages: Spanish, English and French. We can organise the initial conversation by videoconference if you are outside Madrid.

Which languages do your guides speak in destination?

We prioritise guides with fluent Spanish in all destinations where possible: Japan (guides specialised in culture), Africa (rangers with Spanish), Latin America (native local guides), Morocco, Turkey and Egypt. In destinations where Spanish is limited (New Zealand, Australia, Scotland) we work with guides in English of the highest quality and we do the prior cultural translation.

¿You can diseñar viajes con niños?

Yes, it is one of our specialties (Inma Alonso leads this line). We craft journeys with children from 6 years old to teenagers with real family hotels (premium kids clubs in Six Senses, and Beyond, Four Seasons), adapted guides, a pace that is respectful of children's rest and experiences that involve the little ones (craft workshops, educational safaris, local cuisine). Indicative budget from €6,000 · person including minors.

¿Ofrecéis journeys of negocios o incentivos corporativos?

Our main product is high-end leisure travel. For corporate incentive journeys or executive retreats (4-16 people) we craft custom journeys throughout the area Presstour Business & MICE del grupo. Contactar directamente para propuestas corporativas: luxury.atelier@presstour.es.

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