Some travelers poo-poo the idea of there being some best places for escorted tours. The adventurers who are happy to explore the world on their own can’t imagine a pre-arranged itinerary but seriously, if you are a solo traveler (especially on their first time going-it-alone) or you have limited time in a country, escorted tours are a fabulous solution. Escorted tours are run by knowledgeable guides and are designed so you get in the absolute most you can in the minimum amount of time. A guided tour is also the easy option of taking in multiple locations without you having to work out an itinerary and book multi-stop travel journeys and various accommodations. Here are some places for escorted tours most travel experts recommend.
South Africa is a magnificent country and easy to navigate on your own, although you might miss out if you plan on seeing the Garden Route and the Kruger National Park in one day – you need to climb on a plane to do that. If you are doing a blitz visit of the country, the best way to see it all and not have to panic about it is to book a guided tour and get the most of out of your short stay.
The US is a massive country and those who want to see the highlights of the city lights and breathe the crisp fresh air of the country, will definitely need to book a guided tour unless you plan on travelling for a few years. But don’t think that you will stuck in a bus with some boring stiff upper lips –why not book something exciting like a Harley Tour instead?
To be fair, India has a reputation for being an assault for the senses for the first time traveler – wall to wall people, pollution, traffic and poverty juxtaposed with an insane amount of wealth all packed into overwhelming cities that are literally heaving for space. The public transport system will put hair on your teeth and driving as a foreigner – well you are putting your life into your hands. But it is one of the best places for a guided tour – they will know which back roads to take and when are the quietest times for seeing the amazing attractions.
Visiting New Zealand, for many travelers, is a once in a lifetime dream come true, so don’t waste it by getting lost and trying to find your way around . New Zealand is the country that you want to take a guided tour in – there are so many spectacular scenes, you don’t want to get home and see that you have missed something that was literally around the corner from where you were.
Don’t think for one minute that I’m saying these places for escorted tours shouldn’t be visited as one-destination-vacations or that you shouldn’t plan your own itinerary. It’s all a matter of how you like to holiday! Escorted tours are merely an option to consider. Have you ever been on one? Would you recommend?