Private Guided Tours & Trips 2020

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Style Style Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.

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Lodging Level Lodging Level Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.

Physical Level Physical Level Very Easy Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
Easy Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Strenuous All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Extreme Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.

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Travel Style Travel Style Flexible schedule A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Full schedule For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.

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Solo Friendly Solo Friendly Good for Singles Trips that specifically cater to travelers looking to meet other singles.
No Single Supplement Trips where single supplement is usually not required for solo travelers.

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A Taste of Italy: 8 Days

8 days
$ 156 / day
$ 1,247
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Very Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
Highlights
  • Gaze upon the Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Skip-the-Line tickets
  • Explore the medieval cities of Assisi, Siena Bologna and Padua
  • Venture around beautiful Florence, the “Cradle of Renaissance”
  • Have lunch in Piazza Santa Croce, in the heart of Florence
  • Discover the romantic and floating city of Venice with Skip-the-Line tickets
  • Indulge in a traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano
Visits:
Assisi, Bologna, Florence, Padua, Rome, Siena, Venice, Italy
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Peru in Luxury

7 days
$ 825 / day
$ 5,775
Travel Style : Array Relaxed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays. Luxury (5*)
Highlights
  • Ride the rails through the Urabamba Valley aboard the panoramic Hiram Bingham train
  • Visit the famous Larco Museum in Lima
  • Tour Cuzco, the oldest inhabited city in the Western Hemisphere
  • Tour the fascinating Sacsayhuaman fortress
  • Explore the extraordinary ruins of enigmatic Machu Picchu
Visits:
Cusco, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Urubamba, Peru
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Family Friendly Journey

9 days
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Travel Style : Array Relaxed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
Highlights
  • Explore Bangkok, Visit the Reclining Buddha at Wat Po, a giant Buddha
  • Discover Chiang Mai
  • Get an opportunity to drive through Doi Inthanon National Park where the highest point of Thailand
  • Explore Gibbon, enjoy the  beauty, magic and adventure canopy of Thailand's 1.8 miles of thrilling wire zip-lines.
  • Visit a Buddhist temple to offer alms to the Buddhist monks
Visits:
Chiang Rai, Thailand
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Hong Kong:Gateway to China

4 days
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Travel Style : Array Relaxed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Explore Hong Kong, the ‘City of  lights’
  • Visit the Stanley Market and Victoria Peak
  • Visit the Ruins of St. Paul and Mount Fortress
  • Full day tour of Macau
Visits:
Hong Kong, Victoria Peak, China
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Southern Africa Safari Experience

National Geographic Expeditions
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
18 days
$ 467 / day
$ 8,399
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Meet with an expert on National Geographic’s Okavango Wilderness Project to learn about ongoing conservation projects in the delta.
  • Enjoy dinner at a family homestead in Zimbabwe, and hear from local storytellers in Botswana.
  • Go on safari with a researcher from the Cheetah Metapopulation Project, part of National Geographic’s Big Cats Initiative.
Visits:
Chobe National Park, Hwange National Park, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Maun, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, Zambezi River, Botswana, Zimbabwe
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Egypt Private Expedition

National Geographic Expeditions
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
11 days
$ 500 / day
$ 5,495
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Explore the legendary Pyramids at Gîza and ponder the riddle of the Sphinx, carved out of the limestone bedrock of the Gîza plateau.
  • Discover stunning temples and elaborate burial chambers in Luxor, the capital of the ancient Egyptian empire at its peak; and embark on a four-day cruise down the fabled Nile.
  • Venture to the magnificent rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel, built by the pharaoh Ramses II, and hear from your private guide about the dramatic relocation of this sacred site.
  • Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of bustling Cairo, and encounter world-renowned treasures at the Egyptian Museum.
Visits:
Abu Simbel, Aswan, Cairo, Luxor Temple, Memphis, Pyramid of Giza, Temple of Karnak, Egypt
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Spanish Splendors

Great Value Vacations
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
11 days
$ 241 / day
$ 2,656
From : $ 3,395
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Relaxed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Barcelona Classic City Highlights (half-day)
  • Valencia City Sightseeing Hop-on/Hop-off Tour (24-hour pass)
  • Madrid City Tour & Royal Palace - Half Day Tour
  • Seville City Tour & River Cruise
  • Malaga City Sightseeing Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour (24 Hours)
Visits:
Bar, Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, Seville, Spain
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Essential Peru: Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu ...

Great Value Vacations
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
9 days
$ 245 / day
$ 2,204
From : $ 2,564
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Relaxed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Colonial & Contemporary Lima City Tour, including Larco Museum (4.5 hours)
  • Visit to Awanakancha and Pisac Market
  • Tour of the Citadel with private guide
  • Walking tour of Cusco
Visits:
Urubamba, Peru
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Experience the Emirates & Oman

Great Value Vacations
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
7 days
$ 230 / day
$ 1,609
From : $ 2,415
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Relaxed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Dubai City Tour (Full Day)
  • Half-day Desert Safari Tour
  • Abu Dhabi City Tour (Full-Day)
  • Musandam Sea Safari (Oman)
Visits:
Abu Dhabi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Stockholm Explorer

Great Value Vacations
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
4 days
$ 237 / day
$ 949
From : $ 2,001
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Relaxed
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Very Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 6 days!
  • Stockholm Royal Canal Tour
Visits:
Stockholm, Sweden
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Splendid South Africa & Victoria Falls

Great Value Vacations
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
11 days
$ 559 / day
$ 6,148
Travel Style : Array Relaxed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Cape Peninsula Tour (full-day)
  • Winelands Tour (Full-Day)
  • Cape Town City & Table Mountain Tour (Half-Day)
  • Zambezi River sunset cruise
Visits:
Johannesburg, Table Mountain, Victoria Falls, Zambezi River, South Africa
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Luxury in Dubai Upgrade

Great Value Vacations
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
5 days
$ 379 / day
$ 1,896
From : $ 2,241
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Relaxed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 7 days!
  • Private half-day Dubai Traditional City Tour
  • Dubai Evening Desert Safari by 4x4 with BBQ dinner
  • Dubai Marina Catamaran Dinner Cruise
Visits:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Belize Explorer

Great Value Vacations
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
5 days
$ 345 / day
$ 1,723
From : $ 1,945
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Relaxed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Hol Chan & Shark Ray Alley Tour
Visits:
Ambergris Caye, Blue Hole, Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Belize
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Dubrovnik Explorer

Great Value Vacations
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
4 days
$ 406 / day
$ 1,625
From : $ 2,975
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Relaxed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 6 days!
  • Private walking tour of Dubrovnik (2-hours)
Visits:
Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Helsinki Explorer

Great Value Vacations
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
4 days
$ 334 / day
$ 1,335
From : $ 2,939
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Relaxed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 6 days!
  • Helsinki Card (24-hours)
Visits:
Helsinki, Finland
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Top Private Guided Attractions & Experiences

Top Private Guided Experiences

    Joining family members in Africa for wildlife viewing on safari .

    Experiencing the Dalmatian or Turkish coasts on a small luxury yacht.

    Gaining deeper insights into the indigenous cultures of Botswana and Namibia via one-on-one contact. 

    Taking private cooking lessons in Tuscany with a small group of friends. 

    Exploring ancient Egyptian archaeological sites at your own desired pace.

    Learning how to throw a boomerang in Australia’s outback under the tutelage of a native. 

    Trekking through the Himalayas of Nepal with an experienced Sherpa guide.

     

22,225 Private Guided Tour Reviews - Summary 91% Recommend

4.5 out of 5
Excellent 17,592
Great 2,177
Average 484
Disappointing 340
Terrible 1,632
Value
4.5
Guide
4.5
Activities
4.5
Lodging
4.5
Transportation
4.5
Meals
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Robin and the Brilliant Team at ACIS-

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

Robin and the crew at acis were brilliant and dedicated to creating a beautiful trip for our organization. The attention to detail and quick response in communication provided a feeling of safety and trust, which is key to any travel plans. The clear answers we received to our questions were speedy and thorough and I loved working with someone who understands the needs of musical and cultural groups. These folks are hard working, creative, flexible, and sensitive to the needs of their travelers. Bravo!

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Operator ACIS

Our 2 days stay in Dubai

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

When we arrived at the airport in Dubai we’re welcomed by a driver and with a minivan to be dropped off to our hotel..On the morning of our first day we met our Travel guide named Wally he’s an Egyptian..He toured us around the city especially the Palm islands, Burj Khalifa.He let us go around the Dubai mall..Our day we went to the old Dubai ..explained to us everything we wanted to know about the old city..Our tour guide is a well versed person and smart..We have a good time in Dubai..

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Operator Ritz Tours

Very satisfied customer

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

Lillian was very accommodating and patient. She planned a two day land tour of Dubai for the four of us before embarking on an 18 day cruise. The location of the hotel chosen was perfect as it was very convenient to nearby restaurants and shopping center. Both the guide and driver were promp, knowledgeable and courteous. The guide was very organized and gave clear explanation of what to do and expect. Overall, we learned something new and we enjoyed the entire tour. We will surely use them in our future trips.
Thank you Lillian for a job well done!!!

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Operator Ritz Tours

Acis has always been a great…

4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Guide 4.0
  • Activities 4.0
  • Lodging 4.0
  • Transportation 4.0
  • Meals 4.0

Acis has always been a great organization to deal with. However, it took perseverance on my part to get an initial connection. Perhaps it was because it was during the holidays.

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Operator ACIS

The Bali tour should be redesigned

4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Guide 4.0
  • Activities 4.0
  • Lodging 4.0
  • Transportation 4.0
  • Meals 4.0

This is our second tour with Ritz. The first one was in Kenya and it was well organized and well planned.

Our second trip was in Bali and Singapore. Our tour was customized but based on the regular tour, we just added more days. Lillian was a great help as the relay with the people in Bali who organized our tour.

The tour in Bali was not logistically planned though: for most of the trip, we were staying in hotels in the south tip of Bali (Uluwatu and Dusa Nua), except when we went to Ubud. So every day, we were leaving from the south point of the island to go in all directions and back south in our hotels. It meant spending a lot of time on the road. The day we went to the Lempuyang temple, located in the East, we left at 6 am because we were two and a half hours away from it. At the end of the day, with the very heavy holiday traffic and the rain, it was past 9:30 pm when we arrived at the hotel to check in, and we were exhausted and in a bad mood. It had been a very long day.

All the hotels where we stayed in Bali were 5 stars and they were very nice. But we would gladly have stayed in a 3-star hotel if it had been closer to the places we were going to visit and if it had meant spending less time on the road.

At the Lempuyang temple, when we arrived, we had to take a ticket to get in line. We did not realize that the number we received was to be photographed in front of the famous Gates of Heaven. After waiting for two and a half hours, they were only serving the number 90 and we had the number 153. When we understood that we were waiting just to take a few photos, we asked the guide to leave: we had other places to go to after and it was not worth waiting another 2 hours or more just for a photo. Again, staying closer to the temple would have saved us a lot of agony.

And why not visit the Uluwatu temple while staying in Uluwatu instead of doing it while staying in Nusa Dua? It seems more logical to me.

I believe the Bali tour needs to be reconsidered so less time is wasted on the road and the visits are more comfortable and not so rushed.

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Operator Ritz Tours

Ritz Tours is reliable

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

Lilian has helped us make our trip to Bangkok a memorable one. She set our trip with a reliable and knowledgeable tour guide named Yui. Everything was set perfectly for our group. We will definitely use Ritz tours again for our future travels. Thank you!

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Operator Ritz Tours

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