You don't just want to tick a destination off of your travel bucket list - you want to do it in style. You want to truly appreciate everything that new country has to offer - from the people to the places and everything in between. Of course, organising a trip like that is going to take a lot of planning, and why it might be in your best interest to consider a group tour.
With a group tour, almost everything is taken care of for you, from accommodation to a perfectly planned itinerary. All you need to do is turn up, relax, and make new friends while your expert guide leads the way.
Here are five of the benefits you'll experience travelling in a group tour.
Pass your holiday planning to the professionals. Your group tour operator and travel agent will take care of all the intricate details, such as booking flights, accommodation, and creating an impressive itinerary.
Your tour guide will make sure you're getting the best experience as well. Group tours often have the power to skip queues at the big attractions, and know places that are a bit more off the beaten track so you get an authentic experience. Get ready to learn more about your destination and its culture, history, and people thanks to your knowledgeable group tour guide.
If you enjoy meeting new people, exploring a foreign country is a great way to ‘break the ice’ with strangers. On a group tour, you’ll meet lots of new people and make genuine, lasting friendships with people from all over the world.
You’ll probably find the other travellers share similar passions and interests to you – after all, you booked the same tour! When venturing away from home, it can be wonderful to be surrounded by a group of like-minded people on the same adventure. You’ll love exchanging travel stories and comparing notes after a day’s activities.
Group tour operators are familiar with the best accommodation providers and have the buying power to book great rooms at an affordable price. That means you’ll get value for money when it comes to accommodation, as well as peace of mind that you’ll have a comfortable, quality place to rest your head at the end of each day.
Thanks to group discounts, your budget will likely go a lot further on a group tour. You’ll get more for your money, such as an experienced tour guide, quality accommodation, and exclusive tours and experiences.
Booking all of this outside of a group tour can be time-consuming. You could end up spending hours of your precious time trawling through online reviews, and even still, it will be challenging to know when you're booking the best experiences for your money.
No matter how much you love exploring new places, there are elements of travel that can still be daunting – like venturing to a country where you don’t speak the language or ticking something challenging off your bucket-list (like hiking to the Rainbow Mountains, for example).
No more relying on Google Translate in countries where you don't speak the language. No more trying to make sense of overseas currencies. And no more wandering the streets in confusion until you finally find your hotel. Group travel tour guides have you covered. If you're a nervous traveller, you'll also be comforted by the fact that you're with a group the whole time.
There are thousands of wonderful group tours on the market, with everything from food tours to wine tours to age-specific tours.
One of the fastest ways to find a group tour that suits your travel style and budget is to discuss your travel plans with a Fine Travel Consultant.
We take the time to understand your needs and wishes and put together some tailored suggestions. Once you’ve decided where you want to go, we’ll work with the group tour operator to make the entire booking process smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free. Talk to us today to start planning your next adventure.