Normalize currencies, dates, room types and inclusions before choosing the lowest number.
Cost stack
Normalize these components
| Component | Status | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| Base quote | Quoted / not quoted | Confirm amount, currency and refund status |
| Mandatory extras | Quoted / not quoted | Confirm amount, currency and refund status |
| Travel cost | Quoted / not quoted | Confirm amount, currency and refund status |
| Risk buffer | Quoted / not quoted | Confirm amount, currency and refund status |
Quote questions
Make the number auditable
- 01
Is the price based on one person or two people sharing?
- 02
Which taxes, service charges, gratuities and card fees are excluded?
- 03
Which consultations, treatments or activities are described as available but not included?
- 04
On which date does each amount become non-refundable?
Common questions
Before you decide
Why does CareAtlas not publish a typical price?
Retreat pricing changes by dates, room, occupancy, currency and inclusions. A dated all-in quote is more useful than a stale global average.
What is the most commonly missed cost?
Transfers, taxes, service charges, single supplements and optional services frequently sit outside the headline price.
How large should a contingency be?
That depends on the destination and your ability to change plans. At minimum, consider the cost of leaving early and reaching safe alternative accommodation.