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#TravelStyles: Coach Tours

Written by Ashden Walker | 11-Jun-2017 20:00:00

Want to explore the world but don’t want to do all that planning? Or maybe you want to travel alone but you’re conscious about your safety. If that’s the case, then a package tour could be for you.

There are so many great reasons to choose a package tour and these are just a few. It’s practically as easy as arriving to your destination and the tour package takes care of the rest. With fantastic tour options in nearly every country, you will be spoilt for choice.

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From a run-down backpackers to 5-star hotels, you can choose the tour that suits your budget and level of luxury! Tour companies often put great care into selecting the tour participants to be of a similar age group so you know you will be with like-minded travellers.

Along the way, you also have your tour guide (often a local to your destination) to iron out any travel issues, to help you with medical emergencies and just make sure you are safe during your trip. Having someone who speaks the language with you is an added bonus that’s worth its weight in gold!

Companies You Need To Know

At Flight Centre we are lucky to work with some amazing companies that offer tours to suit all of our customers. Be it luxury, family, cycling, walking or sailing.

Here’s a few of our favourites:

  • Busabout. Why? They offer hop-on-hop-off bus tours, sailing and island hopping tours PLUS festival tours!
  • Tucan Travel. Why? They are adventure Travel Specialists from the Amazon to the Inca Trail. A top pick for adventure seekers out there.
  • Contiki. Why? From quick breaks to epic journeys for 18-35’s with 300 trips across 6 continents

If you have experienced a tour with one of our favourites or other companies, tag us in your social photos on Instagram and Facebook with #unlockyourdreams.

Want to know more? Check out our Travel Trends and Insights Short Course.