Why should we travel with Cosmos?
We asked Cosmos why you should travel with them, here's what they said...
At Cosmos, we like to think of ourselves as experts in ‘thrillology’ – the art of bringing you an experience, time and time again. With over 50 years of ‘wow’ under our belts and no sign of slowing down, we know how to curate value touring holidays that you’ll never forget; creating the experiences you’ve always dreamed of and showing you the ones, you never thought of. Our job is to take care of the planning and logistics, so that all you have to focus on is living your dreams!
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Total No. Tours
126
Departures
1,609
Average tour length
13 days
Average price per day
$424
Our thoughts...
The low down on Cosmos from our expert team of advisors at Global Journeys...
A lot of our clients aren't too fussed about their accommodation (as long as it's clean and comfortable) and are more interested in the destination. Over 1,200 past client reviews with an average 4.5 out 5 star rating, is impressive. Why? Great value and interesting itineraries. Part of the Globus Family, there are further great discounts to be had.
Accommodation is 3 to 3/12 star, but a lot of our clients are pleasantly surprised at the quality. Hotels are often located out of the city centre, so prepare your trip budget to allow for transfers or taxis if you want to explore the cities on your own. Allow extra funds for some meals and excursions read more not included in more premium inclusive itineraries. Like our past clients, we feel very comfortable recommending Cosmos.
Who travels with Cosmos?
Value-conscious travellers looking for an escorted holiday with included sightseeing and plenty of free time. Guests span a broad adult age range, with couples, solo travellers, friends and families all represented.
What's the age range on a Cosmos tour?
Generally a mature audience, with many travellers aged 45 and over.
How many people will we be travelling with?
Cosmos coach tours average around 36 guests and can carry up to 50 guests depending on the destination. African trips operate with considerably smaller groups of 24, while and Asia and Latin America max out at 40 travellers and Europe at 47 travellers.
I'm a solo-traveller, will your tours suit me?
Yes. Guided touring works well for solo travellers who want the independence of travelling alone while still having a Tour Director, organised transport and a group to travel with.
Do you offer single rooms?
Yes. A single supplement applies and single-room pricing and availability is shown for each departure.
Do you offer room-sharing with other solo travellers?
No.
How would you describe the accommodation on your trips?
Comfortable, good-value hotels are included throughout the tour, with properties selected to provide suitable guestrooms, service and facilities for the price.
Are there any extras to pay on top of the price shown?
Meals not listed as included, optional excursions, beverages, gratuities and airport transfers.
Do you have the same guide throughout the trip?
Yes. Escorted tours are accompanied by a Cosmos Tour Director who manages the journey, provides commentary and assists guests throughout the trip.
Do you use local guides?
Yes. Knowledgeable Local Guides are used for sightseeing in selected cities and attractions, providing local history and destination insight.
How much free time will we have on a Cosmos trip?
Cosmos deliberately builds free time into its tours, balancing included sightseeing with time to eat, shop and explore independently or choose optional excursions.
How fit do we need to be?
Travellers should generally be comfortable walking during sightseeing, navigating stairs and uneven surfaces and getting on and off coaches without individual assistance.
Recent Cosmos reviews
Canadian Rockies Tour September 2026 0
Susan and David, VIC, Australia, Sep 2026
The tour guide Doug Briegel was friendly, knowledgeable and where possible accommodating to our needs. The driver, Neil supplied us with lollies which was an extra touch we did not expect. The tour itself took us to the touristy parts of the Rockies and I realised that we would not see hoped for wildlife - however, we did see a Moose and her calf, read more and an Elk. While we did not see any bears, others on the bus did! Our whale watching trip was very successful with humpback whales and Orcas.
I was disappointed that there was no meal plan for breakfast. Most of the hotels had a restaurant but sometimes it was difficult to access breakfast due to the schedule of the tour. It was difficult to connect with the others on the tour as we did not have name badges but over time this became easier.
Trans-America trip crossing from New York to LA 0
Juliette, QLD, Australia, Sep 2026
This trip was a panoramic trip across Northern America , from coast-to-coast. It covered 8 major cities, 5 National Parks, 18 States and many smaller towns. It was 24 days & 8000 km. The route was well thought out & the scenery was spectacular mostly. A great way to see the USA for tourists & citizens with many highlights.
Bus tour through Alpine regions 0
Louise and Lawrence , QLD, Australia, Aug 2026
The tour started in Munich with a brief stop at Marienplatz. Most people had arrived a day or two earlier like us so weren't too bothered about missing the Glockenspiel. The hotel was too far out of town and not much around it. We were very lucky with the weather and the destination were lovely. Unfortunately we arrived too late at some of them to really read more enjoy them. The set dinners were not great. There was no choice of food. The bus was much more cramped especially on the left side and there was no porterage so we had to get our bags from the bus up to our room by ourselves. Often there was only one small lift. Because there were a lot of one night stays and at times quite late arrivals people became tired and sick. I feel the walk in Turin was long and boring. We waited twenty minutes for a toilet stop with nowhere to sit and couldn't understand the guide. In fact I think most people would have preferred an extra night in Como and skip Turin. The scenery was fantastic and the weather amazing but a gentler pace would have made it more enjoyable and hotels closer to the centre or with free public transport like in St Moritz . There was no final gettogether on the last night.
Cosmos Norwegian Fjords tour 8 August 2026 0
John and Christina , VIC, Australia, Aug 2026
This Cosmos tour was most enjoyable. The Tour guide and bus driver both ensured the tour went smoothly. The hotels and provided meals were of a high standard. The pace of the tour was reasonable considering the distances covered each day. Norway itself is a most interesting country and our tour guide gave us a lot of information as we toured each day. read more Tourists need to prepare for changeable weather throughout the tour. Norway has a 25% GST so things are very expensive and that is another thing you need to prepare for.
Oslo is a city for tourists and we recommend 2 or 3 days would be worthwhile prior to the tour. The towns and scenery visited was good throughout the trip but became exceptional from Bergen onwards. One challenge in touring in Norway is the short tourist season through summer results in the large ships disgorging huge tourist numbers into small Fjord towns. This is one advantage of coach touring as this problem can to some degree be avoided, but it probably should be expected. It can be a problem in Flam. Another strange problem is that despite Norway's absurd wealth, and despite the fact that they make a lot of money from tourism, they have very few public toilet facilities. This to some degree determines where the tour buses must go. To me it seems a lack of respect for tourists.
Oh beautiful Canada 1
Michelle, VIC, Australia, Aug 2026
I really enjoyed this tour and what made it great was 2 nights in each city. I also loved that it was not a jam packed itinerary each day so there was plenty of free time to explore. The tour director was very knowledgeable and the hotels very comfortable. The first hotel in Toronto was perfectly located and had all the amenities except for a laundry read more which was a little disappointing as I had already travelled prior to joining the tour. I would have liked breakfast included but thats a small thing. I would travel with Cosmos again.
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Why should we travel with Trafalgar?
We asked Trafalgar why you should travel with them, here's what they said...
We are the world’s leading and most awarded travel brand spanning all seven continents of the globe. From the iconic to the unexpected, our guests connect to the real depth of the places we go. You'll break bread with the locals at our exclusive Be My Guest experiences and unlock the local secrets of our Travel Directors and Local Specialists. Everything is taken care of, so you'll travel with true ease and get the real thing - without worrying about a thing.
We consider how we can positively impact the communities we engage with. Through our read more JoinTrafalgar initiatives powered by TreadRight, guests don't just leave footprints on the ground, but leave a lasting legacy for the betterment of locals and the future of their communities. It’s 72 years of destination experience and feedback from over 5 million happy guests that fuels our innovation to continually delivery simply the best holidays.
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Total No. Tours
303
Departures
8,076
Average tour length
11 days
Average price per day
$559
Our thoughts...
The low down on Trafalgar from our expert team of advisors at Global Journeys...
Over 250 coach tours around the world, and one of our clients most popular touring companies, Trafalgar is part of the Travel Corporation, which includes under its umbrella the sister brands of Insight Vacations, AAT Kings, Uniworld, Luxury Gold, Contiki & Costsaver. With a worldwide presence, Trafalgar welcomes guests from around the world so you'll enjoy the company of many nationalities aboard your coach. Sitting between Insight and Costsaver, Trafalgar pride themselves in touring innovation, introducing 'Insider Experiences' (where you get to know and dine with the locals) and travel styles to suit those that prefer smaller groups or those read more that prefer a more leisurely itineraries. Look out for Trafalgar's 'Early Payment Savings' where you can enjoy significant savings on your trip if you book and pay early, as well as further savings if you're a past passenger on any of their aforementioned sister brands.
Who travels with Trafalgar?
A broad international mix of couples, friends, families and solo travellers. Trafalgar welcomes guests from around the world
What's the age range on a Trafalgar tour?
Trafalgar attracts a broad mix of ages, with tours particularly well suited to mature and senior travellers.
How many people will we be travelling with?
Group sizes vary considerably by destination. Europe averages around 40 to 45 guests with a maximum of 53; North America has up to 52, Australia and New Zealand up to 50, Asia generally up to 32, Africa up to 36 and Latin America around 40 to 45.
I'm a solo-traveller, will your tours suit me?
Yes. Trafalgar is well suited to solo travellers, with guided sightseeing, shared experiences and options to either share a room or book single accommodation.
Do you offer single rooms?
Yes. A single supplement applies and single-room pricing and availability is shown for each departure.
Do you offer room-sharing with other solo travellers?
Yes. On many itineraries solo travellers can pay the twin-share rate and be matched with another solo traveller of the same gender.
How would you describe the accommodation on your trips?
Quality 3 and 4-star hotels together with distinctive Stays with Stories and other destination-specific accommodation.
Are there any extras to pay on top of the price shown?
Optional experiences, some meals and drinks, additional transfers and gratuities.
Do you have the same guide throughout the trip?
Yes. A dedicated Trafalgar Travel Director accompanies the group throughout the tour and manages sightseeing, logistics and day-to-day arrangements.
Do you use local guides?
Yes. Local Specialists are used in many destinations to provide more detailed expert sightseeing alongside the Travel Director.
How much free time will we have on a Trafalgar trip?
Tours combine organised sightseeing with independent time. Some itineraries include several hours or full days to relax and explore independently, with optional experiences available during some free periods.
How fit do we need to be?
Travellers should be medically and physically fit enough to participate independently. Requirements vary by itinerary and can include significant walking, steps and uneven surfaces; Trafalgar's Travel Directors and Drivers cannot provide individual physical assistance.
Recent Trafalgar reviews
European whirl 0
Shirlene and Michael, VIC, Australia, Sep 2026
Whilst the trip had early starts and heat in Venice and Rome it was fantastic to see so many bucket list things and the Trafalgar people were so good. Recommend this trip. Thank you to Kayla for handing the booking. Every thing went smoothly.
The “Grand Prix” tour 0
Alan and Robyn, NSW, Australia, Aug 2026
The speedy ‘Grand Prix’ tour of the UK was a great experience that touches all the must-see places. The Tour Director and coach captain both did an excellent job to fill each day with wonderful unforgettable memories.
Fantastic tour of Croatia and Slovenia 0
Tarnya and David, NSW, Australia, Aug 2026
All the sights, hotels, breakfasts, tour guide, bus driver were fantastic. Recommend this tour 100%. Very hot in August in Split and Dubrovnik.
An Unforgettable Nordic Adventure 0
Melisa , VIC, Australia, Aug 2026
I had a wonderful 20-day Nordic Adventure travelling through Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway gave me a wonderful glimpse into countries and cultures that felt so different from home. The highlights for me were experiencing the wilds of Lapland and the spectacular scenery of Norway. Geirangerfjord and the surrounding mountains were simply breathtaking, read more and there were so many moments along the way when I found myself appreciating just how beautiful Scandinavia is. But the biggest highlights for me was the Lofoten Islands. The dramatic mountains, waterways and beautiful coastal scenery were absolutely spectacular.
I particularly loved that this itinerary includes Lofoten, as many other Nordic tours don’t which gave us the opportunity to experience a part of Norway that I may otherwise never have visited. I also really enjoyed sharing the journey with such a great group of fellow travellers. Our Tour Director, Joel, and coach drivers helped make the trip even more enjoyable with their knowledge, organisation and care throughout the journey. I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to experience the beauty and diversity of Scandinavia — and especially the incredible Lofoten Islands.
Wonderful France 0
Nancy, CA, United States, Aug 2026
I had a great trip, the hotels were all great but one. They seemed to be a 4 star . The food and choice of entertainment was amazing. Also the choice of towns was great. We covered a lot of France and points of interest in history. Our guide was the best I have had ever.
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