Private Guided Tours & Trips 2020
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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.
Theme
Attractions & Cities Visited
Activities & Interests
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.
Flight & Transport Inclusions
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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Continents Visited
Rivers & Seas Visitied
Stride Gives Back Stride Gives Back This trip visits a destination impacted by climate change. When you opt in to the Travelstride Gives Back program, we will donate 10% of our net revenue to organizations that help mitigate climate change in these destinations and across the globe. Learn more
A Taste of Italy: 8 Days
- 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
Southern Africa Safari Experience

- 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.
Egypt Private Expedition

- 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.
Romantic Germany

- Begin and end your vacation in Frankfurt, Germany's financial hub that's home to the European Central Bank.
- Drive through the fabled Black Forest, the setting of the Brothers Grimm "Hansel and Gretel" folk tale.
- Explore Neuschwanstein Castle just outside of Fussen. This castle was the inspiration for Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle!
- Pop over to Austria and spend one night in Innsbruck, the capital of the Alps known for its winter sports.
- Stroll through charming Rothenburg, known as Germany's best-preserved medieval town and a highlight of the Romantic Road.
Munich Explorer

- Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 6 days!
- Munich Hop-on/Hop-off City Tour (24-hours)
- Royal Castles of Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Tour
Rome & Florence

- Rome Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour (Green Line) - 48 hours
- Florence guided city tour with Accademia Gallery (FI1) - winter
South African Family Adventure

- Cape Town Kids City Tour
- Cape Peninsula Tour with picnic lunch
- Cape Winelands for Kids Tour (Full-Day)
Highlights of Scotland by Rail

- Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 11 days!
- Royal Edinburgh Ticket
- The Complete Loch Ness Experience (ASA)
- Glasgow City Sightseeing Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour (1 Day)
Explore Cartagena & Manzanillo Beach

- Cartagena City Tour (half-day)
Spanish Splendors

- 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)
Paris Explorer

- Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 8 days!
- The Tootbus Must-See Paris Hop-on/Hop-off Tour + River Cruise (48 hours)
Peru's Sacred Cities

- Colonial & Contemporary Lima City Tour, including Larco Museum (4.5 hours)
- Tour of the Citadel with private guide
- Sacred Valley tour with visits to Ollantaytambo ruins & Pisac Market
- Walking tour of Cusco
- Sightseeing tour of Arequipa with Santa Catalina Monastery
- Cross of the Condor
Essential Peru: Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu ...

- Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 11 days!
- 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
Luxury in Ireland: 5-Star Resort Getaway

- Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 7 days!
Cabo San Lucas: All-Inclusive Hotel Riu Santa Fe

- Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 8 days!
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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.
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