10 Reasons to Take a Guided Tour

Guided tours offer hand-crafted itineraries, authentic experiences, safety and security, value for money, flexibility and guidance, and the opportunity to share it all with likeminded companions. With so many operators and itineraries to choose from, there truly is a tour for everyone. Here are just some reasons you should consider a guided tour for your next holiday.

Have in-depth cultural experiences

Joining a guided tour gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in cultures and environments in an in-depth way. It gives you authentic experiences that you may not be granted access to without the connections and permissions of a local guide. You can connect with the land and the people on tour in a manner that is hard to do alone.

Dial back the decision making

Overwhelmed with choices of where to go and what to do on your trip? Touring eliminates decision fatigue before your journey, and while you are away. Each tour itinerary is curated based on insider knowledge and traveller feedback, so you can be sure that you will have a holiday filled with highlights and quintessential experiences along the way.

Share unique moments

Group tours present an opportunity to witness the wonders of the world with other travellers like you and form life-long friendships. It allows you to develop unique bonds and meet other travellers who share similar values and interests and have an alike curiosity and appreciation for the world around them.

Feel safe and secure

Being part of a tour provides another layer of safety and security as you explore unfamiliar places. Have the confidence to step outside your comfort zone knowing that there is always someone to call on, to provide guidance, and act as a safety net while you discover the unknown. Learn cultural protocols, gather tips and tricks from those in the know, and travel comfortably.

Expand your knowledge

The depth of knowledge provided by local guides gives a new dimension to travel. The first-hand stories and insights of local experts bring destinations to life in a way that surpasses any guide book. Be engrossed in the history, culture and traditions that the locals live and breathe daily. Anyone can see new things, but to tour with a local guide is to truly understand new things.

Travel conscientiously

Tour companies use only responsible operators on the ground, meaning you can be confident that your holiday is not at the expense of the country you are visiting or its people. Operators work closely with the communities they visit to make sure their itineraries are culturally and environmentally sensitive, and many fund local projects to give back to these communities.

Get value for money

Touring provides various tiers of pricing and inclusions, so you can choose the best value for you. It takes the mystery out of budgeting, and with tried and tested inclusions, you can be confident that your tour is money well spent. With the costs of travel split between the group, touring also offers better value than trying cover the same places and experiences independently.

Get more out of your time

Have better things to do with your day than match transfer times with complicated train timetables? Touring gives you a reprieve by having everything pre-arranged. It takes planning out of the equation and means that time on holiday is reserved for just that – holidaying. You don’t need to while away hours planning or standing in queues, relax on tour and skip the lines with your itinerary sorted and entry pre-organised.

Have the best of both worlds

Touring gives you the best of independent travel but takes away the stresses associated with it. There is no need to brave driving on the other side of the road or become fluent in a foreign language. Choose to get involved in organised excursions or explore the sights on your own time with the perfect balance of flexibility and guidance on tour – how you holiday is up to you.

Explore confidently

Group travel empowers you to do things you may otherwise not be confident to do on your own. It unlocks the possibilities of places and experiences that you may be hesitant to explore alone and gives you the means to share the experience with people who aspire to travel as you do. Not sure if that restaurant is going to make you sick, or don’t know if that part of town is safe? No need to worry, your guide does!

Sound good? Find your next holiday with a tour from Global Journeys.