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Costsaver vs Globus
Compare the travel styles, pricing, destinations and popularity of Costsaver and Globus.The Low Down
CostSaver is Trafalgar's affordable range of coach tours. Comparable to Cosmos in price and quality, their focus has always been on Europe and the UK, but have more recently launched a range of new itineraries in the US, Canada and South America. If you are looking for an affordable touring option, then CostSaver is a great option, and if you've travelled with any of its sister brands like AAT Kings, Trafalgar or Insight Vacations further savings are available.The price for that affordability - while all the must-see sights are included, there are lot of optional excursions which can add up quickly if you choose to do them all. If that's likely, perhaps a more inclusive Operator like Trafalgar or Insight is best. However if you like the freedom to explore on your own, and are after a relaxing and hassle-free holiday, then Costsaver is a great option.
The Globus Family of Brands, which includes Globus, Cosmos, Monograms & Avalon Waterways are always popular with our clients. Globus offer a premium guided touring experience all over the world, catering mainly for the 55+ market - but like most Operators are open to all ages. Along with their standard itineraries, Globus also have a range of popular European Winter Escapes and numerous faith-based religious tours.The majority if their trips are centred on Europe, Canada and the USA where they provide 4+ star accommodation, luxury coaches, plenty of meals & inclusions. Our team have enjoyed numerous journeys with Globus including trips to South America, Dalmatia, Mexico and Spain, so we have plenty of first hand knowledge to help you plan your next trip!
Stats
No. of Trips
94
No. of Departures
1,206
Avg. Trip Length
11 Days
Avg. Price Per Day
$345
Accommodation
3 - 4 Star
Budget
Affordable
Trip Styles
Coach Tours
No. of Trips
422
No. of Departures
10,609
Avg. Trip Length
12 Days
Avg. Price Per Day
$676
Accommodation
4 - 4.5 Star
Budget
Premium
In Their Own Words
We asked the travel companies themselves why you should travel with them
We know lasting travel memories don’t have to cost the earth. Our value tours cover all the essentials, while providing you the building blocks to tailor your dream holiday. We plan and include all the essentials – your quality transport, accommodation, sightseeing, many meals and the very best Travel Directors, leaving you the time to tailor your trip your way.
As an active founder and supporter of the TreadRight Foundation, you’ll travel confidently knowing we support the protection and conservation of the places we visit. We tread far, but always tread lightly. Having won the 5 star gold award for highest travel satisfaction, from the independent review provider FEEFO, you can be assured you’ll get an unbeatable holiday at an unbeatable price. Value is in our blood, and thanks to our Ready To Go Rate, you’ll be confident that when you book, the price you see is the best it’ll be. Travel the world without a hassle in the world.
At Globus, we’re not just hooked on travel as a destination, but on the way it makes you feel. Our promise is to craft adventures that you’ll want to re-live forever. We’ve been creating wonder-filled first class touring for more than 90 years; we have the experience and local knowledge globally to craft immersive adventures that make Globus travellers feel alive. Not only can you expect to see the big sites, we’ll also take you deeper in each location, right to the beating heart of each new discovery.
At Globus, we understand that your holiday is your treat – a gift from you to you. Let us connect you with a new world of people, places and experiences that will ignite your imagination.
Recent Reviews
4.4
Costsaver changes a bit disappointing 0
Panoramic Canadian Rockies
Mark and Janis, NSW, Australia, May 2026
We liked the more flexible nature of the Costsaver tour with options to join additional activities or arrange our own time. A couple of the hotels were disappointing and although not an inclusion many of the guests would have liked the hotel to be close enough to facilities to provide for breakfast. In Vancouver Island the hotel provided a breakfast read more room but we were not allowed to enter even to purchase a snack. Moving the hotel to Canmore when we were told we would stay in Banff was very disappointing we wouldn't have chosen this tour had we known at the time of booking. Bus and tour guide were very good. The new app for booking additional activities was always showing full when it wasnt. Needs work to be more dynamic.
Costsaver 15 Day Britain and Ireland tour 0
Britain and Ireland Experience
Paul and Patricia, SA, Australia, May 2026
Thanks to Tracy for looking after our booking with the Middle East conflict affecting the uncertainty of the tour. We had a great tour with only 20 people on our tour with plenty of room on the bus. The downside was having 20 on board some elected not to rotate with nothing being inforced. We had great commentary from our tour director Simmone of the read more history of the UK. Some of the optional tours were a bit expensive due to our dollar compared to the English pound and Euro. We had a record heat wave for May in the UK with only 2 days we had rain for half an hour on our optional walking tours which we accepted. The accommodation was good apart from Treacy's in Waterford being an Irish Pub. A couple of hotel meals were an inconvenience due to the hotels booking out dinners and the the hotels being out of town was not acceptable and treated as such. More time in Dublin would have been nice as we only had time to go to the Guiness factory with 8 of us doing the tour on our own which should have been part of the optional tours. If you want to see the UK Costsaver 15 day Britain and Ireland experience is worth considering.
Very well organized! We had an amazing Tour Director and coach driver. Nice to be able to sit back and enjoy.
I found the actual Costsaver tour absolutely amazing. I did all the optional extras and they were all well worth it. The only issue I had was with Global Journeys themselves, as I had 3 different agents and I didn't feel I was important once I had booked and paid for the tour.
While the days on the bus were long, regular stops were made. Tour was one day on bus then one day in the destination city. Included city tours were good. We did most of the optional experiences and these were all excellent. Some hotels were below expected standard.
The tour was really good, I saw some amazing places. I booked for twin sharing and got an amazing roommate. I wish there were some extra drop off points on the last day and the operator details were shared bit earlier than the trip.
4.6
Just returned from this fantastic Globus Alaskan tour! Would highly recommend this tour for it's beauty!! 0
Spectacular Alaska!
John, SA, Australia, May 2026
If you don't mind early morning starts...this is the tour for you! Globus never disappoint with engaging and insightful tour directors, and skilled personal coach drivers! This tour was no exception. The included dinners and excursions were always a good experience. For travellers who yearn for the last frontier, this is the tour for you!!
Exploring America's Great Parks 0
Exploring America's Great Parks
Barbara, IL, United States, May 2026
Excellent tour! We saw so many remarkable, awe-inspiring sites which I had never seen and learned so much about history, nature, zoology and geology. The tour gave me an increased appreciation of the wonders in our country. Our guide Daphne was excellent and extremely knowledgeable. Our driver Anson was great too. It was amazing how he could navigate read more some of these tight mountain passes! I was the only solo traveler in our group, and the group made me feel welcome. There were hotel changes every night except one although that was expected in terms of the distance we covered. I am so glad and grateful that I took this trip! Ethan at Global Journeys was always prompt and polite too.
Learned a lot on our Iceland Adventure 0
Iceland Adventure
Lesley and John, NSW, Australia, May 2026
Holm not only showed us the scenic wonders of Iceland but told us stories of the heart of the people who live there. Great trip with spectacular scenery.
We truly enjoyed this tour. Ricardo was exceptional: the best tour guide we have experienced. Good accomodation: helpful staff and excellent breakfasts. Great sites visited. Advice: an educational security video to warn everyone about pick pocketing. Only thing we didn’t enjoy were the coach seats (uncomfortable).
When there was optional excursions and we chose not to go. The tour director should recommend other things we could see or explore. The excursions and shopping are pushed much more than explaining what else might be available. By the time we found out at each stop there wasn’t enough time left to do anything. The guide Lucy was very helpful with a problem read more I had and she went above and beyond her job to help.
The guide was excellent - informative and congenial. Top marks. The tour enabled us to see so many beautiful parts of Portugal with short bus rides. It was a wonderful tour in great company.
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