Benefits of group travel tours are many. Not only can you experience luxurious hotels like Bovey Castle on our Country Roads of Wales, Devon & Cornwall premium guided tour, but your tour guide can provide unique insights into local culture that may otherwise go unseen by average travelers.
But that is not all; you will make new friends!
They’re Affordable
Group tours can provide an economical way to explore the world. Travel companies typically provide discounts for group accommodation and activities, and may negotiate deals with local attractions to secure lower ticket costs as well.
Small group tours allow you to savor each sight leisurely and soak up the atmosphere and people of your destination, which makes for a wonderful and cost-effective journey into unfamiliar terrain. Family trips can make this happen!
With fewer people on a tour, it takes less time for each traveler to board transport and check into hotels, giving you more time for visiting attractions like the Vatican Museums or exploring Dubrovnik’s fairytale walls. Furthermore, your tour guide may even get special access to popular sites without long queues of their own!
They’re Fun
Planning travel plans can be stressful, but traveling with friends and an awesome Tour Guide makes the whole process enjoyable. Group tours provide an ideal balance between social travel and individual exploration of places you wouldn’t otherwise visit on your own – featuring comfy accommodations, speedy internal flights and immersive travel experiences, you will love every second.
At any group trip, you are sure to make new friends – particularly if you choose one tailored to young solo/single travelers! A shared interest in travel tends to bring people together quickly – whether that means trekking across Africa on a converted truck or kayaking in Costa Rica. Of course, the quality of people travelling with will greatly impact your experience; therefore it is wise to research how homogenous each tour group is prior to booking it to avoid becoming bogged down with unfriendly or irritating group of travelers.
They’re Social
There are two primary approaches to travel; independently booking flights and accommodation yourself or joining a tour group with similar travelers who will likely form friendships that last even after the tour has concluded.
Small group tours often boast lower guide-to-guest ratios, enabling your guide to gain an intimate knowledge of you and your interests – making the trip all the more satisfying and enriching!
The best tour companies also place great emphasis on creating an eco-tourism experience, which limits potential environmental degradation while offering guests a chance to engage healthily with the culture of their destination. This results in an unforgettable travel experience that is both thrilling and fulfilling.
They’re Safe
Though travelling solo may have its advantages (and many people would rather avoid it), group travel can offer additional safety. With an established tour company focused on quality tours, you can rest easy knowing they will take every precaution necessary to make sure your experience is as safe as possible – plus usually your guides are locals providing face-to-face contact if anything goes amiss during your tour!
Small groups also reduce your risk of getting lost, or having to wait around for people that take too much time! This is particularly beneficial if your adventure involves overland transport or hiking – many itineraries feature expert guides for these activities and your tour leader can provide tips for safe travelling. Many small group tour companies even include all transport, accommodation and meals as part of the price of the tour so all worries will be taken care of for you!
