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YMT Vacations

4.2 | Great
  • 67% Recommend
Service Level
  • Budget
Type
  • None
Established
  • 1967
Trips
  • 10

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YMT Vacations Reviews & Ratings 67% Recommend

4.2 out of 5
Excellent 37 Great 4 Average 1 Disappointing 5 Terrible 5
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Tour Reviews

JS

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Melbourne is a beautiful city our trip was exceptionally great April 2019

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0
The trip to Cairns was awesome if you snorkel .we felt rushed and lack of organization by YMT Hosts. Sydney was awesome. Must tour Opera House, Sydney Tower,Water Front ,Food. People are exceptionally friendly.
Cruise to New Zealand (12 ) Days was awesome must have Green Mussels. Melbourne is a beautiful city our trip was exceptionally great,( Food ,People,weather and the Norwegian Jewel ) Would take this trip again.
We would not use YMT again due to lack of organization.
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D

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Great job-AGAIN YMT!!! April 2019

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0
Great job-AGAIN YMT!!! From meeting us at the airport to our centrally located hotels, to our city tours of Sydney and Melbourne, to our Harbor Cruise in Sydney to the Penguin Parade in Melbourne. Great value for the money!!!!
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Had a marvelous time February 2019

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0
Went to the Rose Bowl Parade and did the tour of LA with YMT vacations. Had a marvelous time. Got to see the flowers that students from Cal Poly put on the floats up close and personal. The rose parade was great. Chaka Khan was the Grand Marshall. It was a very well organized tour and kudos to YMT vacations for putting it on.
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4 island Hawaii tour was great September 2017

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0
4 island Hawaii tour was great. Our guide Kalili was very informative, professional and was extremely patient with people who was on our group who never paid attention to his instructions. We enjoyed time on our own so we could explore. Thank you Kalili for making us feel like ohana. Again look us up if you make it back to Kentucky you are welcomed here anytime cousin.
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Favorite tour June 2017

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0
We went on the Road to Hana tour today with Saley as our tour guide. He was a skillful driver and an engaging guide. This was by far our favorite tour and favorite driver!

C

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Loved our Best of Hawaii Four-Island Tour! April 2017

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0
Loved our Best of Hawaii Four-Island Tour! I highly suggest this tour to see and learn all about the 4 Islands in Hawaii. We laughed, made new friends and just really enjoyed our 2 week there. It went too fast! Make sure you ask for Leon!!!
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FAQ

Are flights included?
Flights are available at heavily discounted rates, and can be booked directly by YMT's representatives. However you are responsible for arranging transfers between your home airport and home.
Do I need Travel Insurance?

Yes. YMT Vacations makes travel insurance available through Allianz Travel Insurance. Purchasing travel insurance is not required in order to purchase any other product or services offered. Allianz provides insurance coverage that only applies during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home, and automobile insurance policies. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer or insurance agent or broker.

Pre or post trip accommodation available?
If you decide to arrive a day or more early, feel free to contact the hotel directly to make arrangements to (depending on room availability).
Is there a Single Supplement for Solo Travelers?
Yes. Because all tour costs we incur are based on double occupancy, each single traveler’s cost needs to reflect a portion of the difference. Where each passenger pays one half of the cost of a room and/or cabin, the single room supplement charge (SRS) needs to reflect the entire cost of a private room and/or cabin.
What kind of luggage should I bring?
The YMT luggage allowance is one suitcase and one small bag per guest. Due to capacity limits on vehicles the maximum weight per suitcase is 50 lbs in general and 44 lbs for itineraries that include charter flights. The dimensions of each suitcase may not exceed 30 inches by 18 inches by 10 inches. Carry-ons cannot be larger than 12 inches by 11 inches by 6 inches and must fit in the overhead compartment or under the seat in front of you. Luggage that is larger or heavier may attract extra fees or might not fit on the bus at all. Shipping of extra luggage is not always possible and cost can be substantial. To comply with safety regulations for motor coaches, mid-size buses and vans, wheeled carry-on bags are not accepted as hand luggage.

From YMT Vacations

Our Story

We started in 1967 in Michigan as “Your Man Tours” arranging tours to Hawaii for Veterans of Foreign Wars. The “Your Man” was reference to our Polynesian guides who greeted guests at the Honolulu airport with beautiful and fragrant flower leis. Our guides created a warm and engaging atmosphere as they introduced YMT guests to their beautiful island paradise.

Today we are known as YMT Vacations to reflect worldwide expertise in Alaska, Europe, and the domestic United States. Our staff have decades of experience as tour operators and take pride in making your vacation memorable and rewarding.

YMT Vacations is a member of TUI Group, which is the world's largest collection of specialist travel brands. Each brand is individually operated, creating unique experiences that are centered around specific destinations, passions or interests.

Lowest Prices and Unmatched Value — Guaranteed!

YMT’s Low Price Guarantee allows you to make plans as far in advance as you like with complete confidence. Our guarantee promises that should you find the same tour and itinerary advertised at a lower price, anywhere, we will pay you the difference plus 10% of the difference! Book your next travel adventure with YMT knowing you’ll get unmatched value for your travel dollar — we guarantee it.

Reliable, Carefree, Expertly Run Travel

With over 1.5 million satisfied guests since 1967, we have perfected our vacations — every itinerary, accommodation, and sightseeing attraction. YMT trips are paced “just right” for the mature traveler. We cover a lot of ground, but not at the expense of your comfort and enjoyment.

The Highest Compliment

Most of our travelers are either repeat guests looking for another vacation adventure, or first-time YMT travelers referred by a satisfied YMT guest. We’ll do our very best to ensure that your first vacation with YMT will be one of many more to come!

Travel Choices in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Beyond

We offer a wide selection of tours, ocean cruises and river cruises throughout the US, Canada, and Europe to best suit you and fulfill your desire to embark on a “trip of a lifetime!”

The Best in Consumer Confidence

YMT Vacations is an Active Member in the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) ustoa.com and has passed some of the most rigorous and thorough membership requirements of any travel association in the world.  Members must demonstrate ethical and financial responsibility in their business conduct, and instill confidence through their financial stability, reliability, and integrity.  Furthermore, we participate in the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program which requires USTOA Active Members to post $1 Million in security to reimburse consumers for tour payments or deposits lost in the event of bankruptcy, insolvency, or cessation of business.  We also enjoy an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Awards:

One sign of a reputable and reliable tour company is its affiliation with professional travel associations. YMT is an active member and participant in the travel industry’s most prestigious organizations such as: the United States Tour Operators Association, National Tour Association and Alaska Travel Industry Association. We are Accredited by the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating and are part of TUI AG group of companies, the largest leisure, travel and tourism company in the world.

We were named the 2014 Tour Operator of the Year by Norwegian Cruise Line.

Associations and Awards

10 days
Small ship cruise
Value (3*)
Physical :
From: $ 3,998

Highlights

  • 2-nights at an all-inclusive beach resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica
  • 7-night cruise visiting 4 ports in Cuba
  • Visit the historical cities of Cienfuegos, Havana, and Santiago de Cuba
  • Full-time People-to-People Program of on-board activities and included shore excursions
  • Learn about and experience Cuba's culture, history, cuisine, nature, music, dance and the people
  • Enjoy the pristine beach of Punta Frances on the "Isle of Youth"
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Highlights

  • Visit the Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square in Beijing
  • Stroll along the Great Wall of China
  • See the Terra Cotta Warriors at Xi’an, dubbed the “8th Wonder of the World”
  • See Giant Pandas at Chongqing Zoo
  • 3-night Yangtze River Cruise & 3 included shore excursions
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11 days
Group tour
Value (3*)
Physical :
From: $ 1,399

Highlights

  • Visit Rome, the “Eternal City," Florence and Venice, Italy’s three most spectacular and romantic cities, all with included sightseeing
  • See the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo frescoes in the Vatican City
  • Enjoy an included lake cruise on magnificent Lake Maggiore
  • See for yourself and marvel at the angle of the Leaning Tower of Pisa
  • Additional included sightseeing in Bologna, Orvieto, Verona and Milan
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14 days
Group tour
Value (3*)
Physical :
From: $ 1,599

Highlights

  • Tour Civil War battlefields in historic Gettysburg
  • Discover Philadelphia, the birthplace of the United States Constitution
  • Visit the Corning Museum of Glass
  • See the spectacle of the astonishing Niagara Falls, Canada
  • Explore Kingston, Canada's first capital
  • Enjoy a sightseeing cruise through the 1000 Islands
  • Drive through the beautiful scenery of Adirondack Park, the White and Green Mountains
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