WORLD EXPEDITIONS
How to choose your ideal adventure company
If you’re looking to embark on an adventure overseas, one of the hardest decisions to make (outside of
where to go and what to do!) is who to do it with! With
literally hundreds of adventure tour operators around
the world offering more adventures and itineraries
than you know what to do with, how do you go about
picking one particular tour operator to provide an adventure holiday experience that is “just right” for you?
While there’s no hard and fast formula, there are a
number of things you should take into consideration
before choosing an adventure tour company. We’ve
narrowed down the top XX things to consider when
choosing a small tour adventure tour company!
Cost
If you’re a price conscious traveller, you might think that trips labeled as “budget” or “basic” automatically means “cheaper”. But, these “cheaper” versions often cut costs by reducing the quality of
their transport, accommodation or types of activities. Other tour operators are able to cut the costs
on their tour packages by excluding important additional expenses such as meals, park fees, internal
transport etc, and can end up costing a pretty penny by the end of your trip. While you may save a
couple of dollars, that cheap tour won’t be so cheap if you have to pay for everything while there.
When comparing tour operators and reviewing providers, take note of what inclusions they have on
their trips. If you’re looking at cycling trips, do they include bicycles and back up vehicles? Are your
meals, sightseeing and national park fees included in the trip cost? Having these fees included allows you to better budget for your big adventure and eliminates the risk of having to carry large sums
of money around with you on your journey.
Responsible Tourism
There’s a growing trend in the travel industry called ecotourism, which focuses on responsible travel
not only towards the environments that we visit, but also towards the locals in