Albatross Tours

Some of our departures are automatically guaranteed to run! You will be happy to know that we undertake to run any tour even on as little as 15 travellers. Plus your Global Journeys travel advisor can let you how many guests Albatross have on any tour, giving you peace of mind when you book.

Nothing! Unlike most other tour companies we simply don’t sell extra ‘optional’ tours once you arrive. All the excursions, activities and meals we outline are already included. Most dinners, even special regional restaurant dining is already included. To help matters we also include a glass of wine, beer or soft drink with dinner and later, tea or coffee*.

*Note: Drinks are not included with dinner on the following tours - Norway - Fjords, Viking Folklore & Flåm and Northern Lights, Ice Hotels & Huskies tours.

Albatross do not include arrival and departure transfers. Please ensure you book your transfers or request them from your Global Journeys travel advisor.

Hotel porterage is included for one large suitcase per person. Since Albatross carry smaller groups there is usually extra space to stow more bags and any further luggage. Please liaise with you Tour Manager and Driver regarding porterage for additional luggage. Please note some locations do not provide porterage, please refer to your itinerary documents for further details.

The available hotel room types available are:

• Twin Rooms: Throughout much of central Europe traditional style hotels often only offer ‘French Twins’. These are 2 separate beds and mattresses that may be pushed together or even attached together.
• Double rooms: On occasion there may be dedicated double rooms available however you may find you are allocated a ‘French Twin’ room instead as this is the European style of hotel room.
• Single Rooms: Single rooms in many hotels are customarily smaller than twin and double rooms.

Albatross are not able to offer upgrades on rooms that have been booked as part of your selected itinerary. We do ensure all hotels used do offer comfortable facilities to make your touring holiday as enjoyable as possible.

Approx. 4 weeks prior to your tour departure, assuming full payment and your Traveller Information Forms have been received, your Global Journeys travel advisor will send them electronically to yourself. If you are departing our fair shores earlier, please ensure your Global Journeys travel advisor has been advised, and we can of course get them to you earlier.

A lot less than you think! Remember that all excursions and activities we display are included in your tour price, with no later offered extras or option lists. The majority of your meals are already included, with some dinners having wine, tea and coffee available. Many items in Europe are of similar pricing to Australia and New Zealand.

Nothing! We have already taken care of that for you. At Albatross Tours we understand that knowing when to tip, who to tip and how much to tip can make you feel uncomfortable. That’s why we have included all tips whilst you are ‘on tour’ including the end of the tour tips for your Tour Manager and Driver. That’s makes life easier!

We use first class, full size touring coaches with 40 - 45 seats. This means where the average group size is 22 travellers every one gets a window seat and a spare seat! Wi-Fi is available on most coaches and there is an on-board toilet for emergencies.

Note: Occasionally we may also use day charter coaches for sightseeing and in rare cases when touring groups numbers are below 15 we may use a smaller coach, without a toilet.

We hand select hotels for you which are authentic and full of tradition. Specifically chosen for their style, location and ambience to add significant flavour to your holiday. Whether it be with dramatic alpine views, modern spa facilities or full of local charm, you can be sure your stay will add lifetime memories to your tour and become highlights in themselves.

Where you are staying three or more nights at one hotel they may offer a laundry service. It is imperative that you check prior to dropping any laundry off that it will be returned before you are due to check out of the hotel! The prices for washing are normally per garment.Tip: It is very easy to wash small garments by hand in your room and they should dry overnight. Warning: Hotel laundry rates throughout the world are generally very expensive. Please check with the hotel reception regarding the pricing first.

Our tours require a moderate level of fitness due to the unique places we visit and stay. On some occasions coach drop off points are 10 minutes or so walk away from an old town centre. If you are joining us on one of our walking tours we recommend comfortable shoes and that you are able to walk at a moderate pace.

All of our tours include daily breakfast served at the hotel. Certain tours include special lunches, and the majority of dinners including welcome and farewell dinners. Meals are enjoyed in various locations from your hotel to authentic local taverns, restaurants or bistros, to beautiful vineyards. On evenings where dinner is not included you are provided time to discover a local restaurant of your own choice.

Yes, of course. When booking your tour please ensure you special dietary needs are advised. Once you arrive and begin your tour please reconfirm your dietary needs with your Tour Manager. Please note, whilst every effort is made to ensure your dietary needs are properly catered for we cannot guarantee absolute satisfaction every time.