You’re one step away from earning our bundle discount! You’ve made two wise choices – to travel on an Encore tour and to enroll in Automatic Payments – that’s great! Now double down on your good sense, upgrade your protection plan and qualify for our Bundle Discount. Upgrade Your Protection Plan Encore’s two Ultimate plans provide increased on-tour coverage plus the ability to cancel for any reason and receive a full refund. Upgrade and enjoy the added peace of mind. Upgrade to Ultimate Save $100 with our Bundle Discount Nice Work! Your $100 discount off your program fee will be applied automatically to your account. Frequently Asked Questions Please note, the Bundle Discount is available for all Encore International travelers departing on or after October 15, 2025. Will I receive half the discount for just upgrading my protection or just enrolling in Automatic Payments? We don’t call it a bundle for nothing. We’d like to encourage you to do both, which is why we’re offering such a generous discount only when you take both actions. Why should I upgrade my protection plan? The Upgraded Protection Plans not only offer higher medical coverage overseas with no deductible, as well as increased Trip Interruption benefits, they also include a generous Cancellation Coverage policy. You can cancel up until 4 days prior to departure, for any reason, and the upgraded plans offer full refund less the cost of the plan itself. The Ultimate Plus Protection Plan will allow you a full cash refund less the cost of the plan, and the Ultimate Plan offers a full refund less the cost of the plan, with a Travel Voucher comprising a portion of the refund. Learn More. When can I upgrade my protection plan? You have until 130 days prior to departure to change your protection plan. Simply log in to My Account and click your plan in the Account Overview section. How much do the Upgraded Protection Plans cost? The Ultimate-Plus Plan costs $55 per day, plus a $100 surcharge for participants age 66+. The Ultimate Plan costs $40 per day, plus a $100 surcharge for participants age 66+. Plans must be purchased for the entirety of the tour, including departure and return dates. These rates apply to our 2026 and 2027 tours. Why should I enroll in an Automatic Payment Plan? Enrollment in Automatic Payments is free and and it allow you to choose the frequency for automatic withdrawals from your checking or savings account. With automatic payments you avoid any possible late fees and can extend the time to pay in full up to just 45 days before departure (versus 130 days with our manual payment plan). When can I sign up for Automatic Payments? You can sign up when registering or anytime up to 101 days prior to your tour’s departure within My Account.