The first step to making your trip a fulfilling one is to make a solid travel plan. Planning is also one of the joys of traveling… so prepare in advance with that in mind. We will introduce how to make a travel plan step by step.
The difference between tour travel and individual travel
Tour trips are planned and decided by travel agencies, and then sold as a product. There are types known as free packs that include only “accommodation” and “transportation,” and sightseeing tour types that include a tour conductor or guide.
In contrast, with individually arranged trips, the user chooses and arranges both accommodation and transportation themselves. They plan the schedule, research accommodation and transportation, and make reservations, arrangements, and purchase tickets all by themselves. These days, many people make reservations and arrangements online.
The pros and cons of tours
Let’s take another look at the advantages and disadvantages of both. Let’s start with tour travel.
The benefits of tour travel
With tour , you can leave all the booking and arrangement of accommodation and transportation tickets to the agency. Users simply purchase it as a packaged product from the travel agency. It’s hassle-free, as you can choose and purchase your favorite tour at the agency’s counter or website.
Another attractive feature of tour is that it is generally cheaper than arranged by individuals. While there are early bird discounts for individual arrangements, it can be expensive if you make accommodation reservations or transportation tickets at the last minute.
However, with tour, the price often remains the same even if you make a last-minute reservation, and there are cases where you can get a discount if you participate with multiple people, such as a family.
In addition, tour travel is strong in information about tourist destinations, so the combinations that hit the sweet spots are often considered, so you can easily enjoy the plans prepared by the agency.
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Disadvantages of tourÂ
On the other hand, tour trips do not allow you to customize the grade of the hotel or inn you stay at, the type of transportation you use, the schedule, etc. In addition, tour fees are often paid in advance in one lump sum, which may also be considered a disadvantage. Also, cancellation fees may be higher than for individually arranged trips.
The pros and cons of self-organised
What about self-arranged travel?
Here are the pros and cons in the same way.
The benefits of personal
The biggest advantage of traveling is that you can freely decide where to stay, how to get around, and your schedule. In extreme cases, it is not impossible to go out without booking a hotel or inn, and find a place you like when you get there and stay there. You can also flexibly change your schedule and activities.
As for expenses, recently you can get great deals on accommodation and tickets by using comparison sites. In most cases, tours are cheaper, but there are also cases where you can find a high-grade room at a low price by searching for accommodation on your own.
Disadvantages of self-arrangedÂ
It can be a time-consuming task to have to research and arrange all your accommodations and transportation on your own.
Whether a tour or a self-arranged trip is better depends on the time of year, number of people, and purpose of your trip. Figure out which one suits your style best and enjoy your trip at a bargain price.
