Compare Ciconia with Encounters Travel.
Summary
Comparing two tour operators is subjective. We can compare facts like the number of tours, travel styles, prices and destinations. Good or bad reviews may depend completely on the traveller, the time of year and other factors that the tour operator cannot control.
Ciconia and Encounters Travel are both a International Tour Operator. Encounters Travel is the larger tour operator and runs 146 tours to 34 countries; Ciconia has 23 tours and travels to 12 countries.
The average daily rate of a tour with Ciconia (USD 466) is 91% higher than Encounters Travel (USD 243).
How does Ciconia describe itself?
"Ciconia Exclusive Journeys are simply dedicated to creating lifelong travel memories through unforgettable authentic – but never artificial – experiences.
Specialising in a select group of exotic destinations, Ciconia trips allow you to immerse in the local culture in premium comfort and style while travelling with a small group of 12 travellers at most.
While we aim to exceed your expectations from a stylish and authentic travel experience, we also aim to provide you with supreme value – in other words, the best price. Please find below a summary chart of Ciconia advantages. You can also read more about what makes us unique further down this page.
Ciconia Exclusive Tours include top-class accommodation and services, all entrance fees, breakfasts & dinners, tips, porterage and more."
How does Encounters Travel describe itself?
"Encounters Travel is an adventure tour operator, based in the UK but with representatives in Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. We run a wide selection of cultural and adventurous tours around the world, each carefully designed to help you get the most out of the country you're visiting."
What kind of tour operator is Ciconia?
International Tour Operator
- International Group. Fellow travellers will be coming from different countries and different cultures.
- Group Tours will be conducted in English (for tour leader and participants).
- You will join your group tour at your destination (hotel or airport), where the operator will greet you.
- You need to arrange your own transportation (flight) to get to the starting point.
What kind of tour operator is Encounters Travel?
International Tour Operator
Same As Tour Operator Ciconia
What kind of tours does Ciconia offer?
Tours
- Group Tours: 23
- Duration: 7 - 18 days
- Prices: USD 3,388 - USD 9,225
- Average price per day: USD 466
- Going to: 3 Continents, 12 Countries
What kind of tours does Encounters Travel offer?
Tours
- Group Tours: 146
- Duration: 5 - 29 days
- Prices: USD 620 - USD 9,310
- Average price per day: USD 243
- Going to: 5 Continents, 34 Countries
- Overall rating: 4.4, Review Count: 500 (Feefo)
How is Ciconia rated? Are there any reviews?
We did not find any publicly available reviews for this this tour operator. They may exists and this may be a good, recommended operator, but we cannot verify.
How is Encounters Travel rated? Are there any reviews?
Overall rating: 4.4
Review Count: 500
What kind of tours does Ciconia conduct?
Travel Style
- ☞ Bus Tours. Group Travel by comfortable Bus with Tour Guide, completely organised.
Participants
- Tours for everyone. Everyone, young and older, can participate.
View all tours organised by Ciconia.What kind of tours does Encounters Travel conduct?
Travel Style
- ☞ Small Group Tours. Tours with fewer participants and more Flexibility
- ☞ Sailing Tours. Sailing trips are for friends of the water.
- ☞ Cruises. Cruise with onboard Accommodation, Food, Activities and Excursions
- ☞ Overlanding Tours. Adventure travel with truck, camping and self-cooking
Participants
- Tours for everyone. Everyone, young and older, can participate.
- ☞ Family Tours. Tour suitable for families with children
View all tours organised by Encounters Travel.What associations is Ciconia a member of? Financial protection?
- ABTA. Association of British Travel Agents
What associations is Encounters Travel a member of? Financial protection?
- ABTA. Association of British Travel Agents
- Trust My Group. The Travel Ensurance.
What is the typical tour duration and cost of tours with Ciconia?
- 1-week Tours: Average Rate USD 4,201 (10x)
- 2-week Tours: Average Rate USD 5,673 (12x)
- 3-week Tours: Average Rate USD 9,210 (1x)
- Average Rate USD 5,187, Average rate per day USD 466 (23x)
What is the typical tour duration and cost of tours with Encounters Travel?
- 1-week Tours: Average Rate USD 2,020 (79x)
- 2-week Tours: Average Rate USD 3,368 (56x)
- 3-week Tours: Average Rate USD 3,254 (9x)
- 4-week Tours: Average Rate USD 6,168 (2x)
- Average Rate USD 2,670, Average rate per day USD 243 (146x)
In which countries does Ciconia conduct tours?
Africa: 2 Countries
Egypt, Morocco
Europe: 8 Countries
Greece
Additional countries in this comparison
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia
Middle East: 2 Countries:
Jordan, Turkiye
In which countries does Encounters Travel conduct tours?
Africa: 14 Countries
Egypt, Morocco
Additional countries in this comparison
Botswana, Eritrea, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Asia: 12 Countries
Additional countries in this comparison
Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
Europe: 2 Countries
Greece
Additional countries in this comparison
Scotland
Middle East: 5 Countries
Jordan, Turkiye
Additional countries in this comparison
Israel, Lebanon, UAE
South-America: 1 Countries:
Additional countries in this comparison
Ecuador