From the beaches of Samoa to the palaces of India, these excursions include all the arrangements and offer as much hand-holding as you want.
Traveling abroad with an organized tour has always been appealing because the operator takes care of the logistics, nabs group rates for hotels and sightseeing, and provides VIP entry to popular, crowded attractions. “Tours are a way of accessing unique experiences in hard-to-reach parts of the world,” says Christine Sarkis, senior editor at SmarterTravel.com. // But you don’t have to be stuck aboard a bus with 40 tourists toting selfie sticks. Tour operators are trimming group sizes, relaxing rigid itineraries and incorporating more features to satisfy travelers thirsting for adventure.
Go on a tour today and you could find yourself waltzing in a Viennese palace, shooting Buddhist fortresses in Bhutan with a documentary photographer or exploring Game of Thrones locations in Croatia. Or maybe you’ll watch the sun set over the Taj Mahal from across the Yamuna River because your guide knows that’s the best vantage point. To show you the range of tours available, we spotlight trips in five categories. (Prices do not include airfare, unless otherwise noted.)
Splurge a little (or a lot). Attentive, individual service is one thing that sets apart upscale tours. For example, on a luxury getaway, you won’t have to hang around the airport waiting for other travelers to land so you can catch a group transfer to your hotel; you’ll be whisked away as soon as you arrive. Other hallmarks of luxury trips include small groups, sumptuous accommodations, languid pacing so you have time to enjoy those accommodations, and perks such as laundry service, luggage handling and window seats for every guest. Most sightseeing fees, gratuities and other costs should be bundled into the price tag.
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