Things to remember when booking a group tour
When it comes to travelling abroad, many people opt to take part in a group tour to get the most out of their holiday.
However, there are always a few logistics to iron out before you book your trip, because running into issues on a tour can make or break your vacation.
Thankfully, travel expert Dilvin Yasa has shared her go to tips for getting the most out of your group tour.
Budget accordingly
When planning your group tour, budgeting is one of the most important factors, as these trips are rarely all-inclusive.
Dilvin Yasa told 9Travel it’s important to “read the itinerary carefully before you book and add up all the exclusions until you arrive at your 'real figure'.”
Extra costs on a group tour could include lunches, dinners, attractions and additional activities, so make sure you factor these potential costs in.
Know your geography
Yasa advised against skipping between different destinations, as strict time constraints could prevent you from partaking in back to back tours.
“If the itinerary doesn't list distances or time between destinations, hit up Google Maps to get an idea of how long you're expected to be in transit during each leg of the tour.”
Don’t arrive at the last minute
The travel expert said if you’re heading on a group tour, don’t leave it until the day the tour departs to arrive at your destination.
“The last thing you want is to miss a connecting flight or hit any other sort of delay that could see you miss the first or two of the tour you've paid for,” Yasa said.
“Aim to arrive the day before at the very latest and give yourself a little extra free time at the tail end as well - just in case.”
Keep some cash on hand
While most of your tour should already be paid for before you depart, you should always be prepared for extra expenses.
Especially when travelling to more remote locations, or if you’re visiting smaller food vendors or markets, you shouldn’t assume everywhere will take card payments.
Yasa said, “Make sure you have local currency on you at all times and you're good to go.”
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