By joining a group tour you already have something in common with your fellow travellers – you have all decided that the discovery of new cultures and countries is something worth spending your precious down time on. For people holidaying together and solo travellers it is a great way to travel, sharing memories, meals and experiences in kinship with your group.

Some group tours are centred around certain activities which offer the chance to experience a destination in a completely unique way. You could hike, bike and raft your way through Slovenia, or instead of flying to the Maldives for a beach break, cruise around the glorious atoll seascape in a sailing boat, or perhaps instead of a skiing holiday in the French Alps, hike through them in spring & summer. There are weird and wonderful ways to discover the world and group tours offer the opportunity to experience a country from a completely different perspective.

Many operators employ local companies, local business and local guides in the countries you visit. You know that any money you spend will go towards local communities, local projects and the local economy.

If you are looking to get bang for your buck then a group tour is a really excellent option. As operators get great group discounts from airlines, hotels and ground handlers you can be sure that you will be getting a good deal than if you booked the individual elements yourself. Plus it’s all taken care of!

The different styles of group tours mean that there is something for everyone. If you are a younger spring chicken then chances are you might enjoy an 18-29s tour with people of your own age and a fast-paced itinerary. If your backpacking days are over and you want that added layer of comfort with a slower pace of travel to really get to know a destination with all the bells and whistles included, well that’s fine too!

Trying to find activities and excursions which are of a great standard and good value can be quite a difficult task. With group tours you can rest assured that any activities you participate in have been vetted by the industry’s best, both in terms of experience and safety. For the solo travellers who don’t want to travel by themselves, a group tour also provides a level of comfort and reassurance not found elsewhere.

At Trailfinders we regularly negotiates exclusive offers with our group touring partners. There’s nothing better than looking forward to a once-in-a-lifetime trip and knowing you’ve got a deal no one else has!

Group tours generally have loads of inclusions: accommodation; meals; activities and excursions; transport; guide or tour leader; luggage porterage; airport transfers; the list goes on! The quantity of inclusions matches the price point so there is something for every budget. Whether you want just accommodation, transport and a couple of day trips or anything and everything taken care of from start to finish, there is a group tour for you. It also saves you the hassle of organising it all yourself!

One of the things which is perhaps a little daunting about visiting a foreign country is knowing where to start, what to see and in what order. Tour leaders will have a vault of knowledge on your destination, something which you can’t get by doing a trip yourself. They will show you the intricate details of a place, the hidden markets and the best local eateries. Sometimes just having someone who speaks the local language elevates a holiday to the next level.

Group tours are renowned for taking intrepid travellers on incredibly innovative itineraries which are hard to replicate. Frequently involving multiple countries and a variety of transport methods (air travel, cruise, road, and rail) group tours take you all over the place seamlessly without you having to do any of the work.