You can travel any way you please, but group tours offer some big benefits that can add meaning and ease to your trip.
Planning the perfect trip abroad or locally takes motivation, money, and lots of good research. But what if you don’t have the time? What if you’re working on a strict budget? And what if you couldn’t tell Rome from Romania – let alone make travel arrangements that include different cities!
These are the types of questions that phase many travellers, and can put you off planning a trip altogether!
But you can set your mind at ease by exploring group tours and the benefits they offer.
Group travel has become one of the most popular options over the years because it irons out many of the wrinkles that potential tourists find overwhelming.
Here’s more about group tours and how they can benefit any type of traveller.
What it’s like travelling with the best tour groups
Not every group tour offers the same quality of service and standard of accommodation.
So, when you decide to travel abroad or locally on a group tour, picking the right provider is key.
Start by thinking about the specific travel arrangements you require. Important things to consider are if you’re travelling solo or with your family or friends, where you’d like to travel to, and how long you can travel for.
Once you’re clear on your requirements, you can start looking for the group travel
provider that works best for you.
You can spot reputable group tour providers by looking out for these key features on their website or brochures:
- clear pricing on tour packages
- a comprehensive description of the accommodation and itinerary their group tours offer
- testimonials from previous clients
- valid contact details
- a good response time from the group tour provider once you get in touch with them.
Once you’re certain that you’ve picked one of the best tour groups, you can rest assured that you’ll experience all the benefits that group travel has to offer.
Here’s a closer look at what these benefits are.
The top 7 benefits of group tours
The benefits of group tours include financial, social, and even emotional advantages that other types of tours can’t always provide.
Here are our top 7 benefits of group travel:
- Minimizing your planning
Group tour packages offer travel arrangements that already take into consideration where you’ll stay and what activities you’ll do.
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This means that you’ll have a lot less to plan before setting off, leaving you more time to see to your personal preparations for the perfect getaway.
- Building on personal connections in a new environment
Group travel is an excellent option for families looking to grow their connection.
Just setting out to a new environment together can often relieve the tension that families may feel back home, and allow family members to enjoy each other’s company even more.
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The best group tours include planned activities as well as opportunities for free time.
This means that family members can expect to share meaningful experiences each day as well as have time for individual rest and relaxation.
In similar ways, tour groups make it easy for friends to come together and bond through adventure activities and day-to-day fun.
- Meeting other like-minded people
Whether you’ve signed up for a group tour as a solo traveller, family, or group of friends, you can be sure you’ll make new connections on your journey.
You may not know the other members of the group at the start but you’ll already have tons to talk about, like where you’re from, the destination you’re experiencing together, and your thoughts on day-to-day activities.
Making new friends brings meaning to any group tour. You’ll be growing the memories you have of your trip and adding to your experience of the destination by discovering your own and other people’s thoughts and opinions on it.
- Staying within your budget more easily
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Group tour packages can significantly cut the cost of travel because they allow for block bookings of accommodation and travel arrangements and often include economical meals in your group tour fees.
This makes it much easier to plan, prepare for, and enjoy your trip in a way that doesn’t break the bank.
- Enjoying safety in numbers
Group tours offer a safe way to travel to an unknown destination and experience every inch of it.
By being part of a group while you travel, you can explore isolated and off-the-beaten-path locations without worrying about your safety.
- Trying new things
You’ll often feel energized and ready for adventure when setting off on your trip. But, once you reach your destination, you may need some encouragement to take on more intrepid activities.
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When you’re part of a tour group, you’ll be able to feed off of the energy of other travellers and have company while trying new things.
This can make it easier to tick off your bucket-list items instead of missing out on the chance to fully experience the destination you’re in.
- Having support throughout your trip
When it comes to group tour packages, part of what you’re paying for is the service
provided by the operator.
The best tour companies offer group tours that factor travel support into every aspect of your trip.
For example, in the unfortunate event that you lose your wallet, your travel agent will be there to assist you.
The best tour companies also provide day-to-day support, like pointing you in the right direction when you’re looking for a specific store or monument, or helping you to set up your phone for international calls.
This type of easily accessible support can add to the comfort you feel while travelling in a big way, and make your trip so much more enjoyable.
These 7 benefits of group travel apply whether you travel abroad or locally, so there’s no reason to miss out!
Where you could travel to on a group tour
Halal Tourism South Africa offers group tours to some of the best destinations in the world, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, and Turkey.
Make sure that you’re next trip offers all the benefits of the best group tours by choosing one of Halal Tourism’s group travel packages!