Compare Costsaver with Encounters Travel.

Summary

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Costsaver and Encounters Travel are both a International Tour Operator. Encounters Travel is the larger tour operator and runs 146 tours to 34 countries; Costsaver has 60 tours and travels to 46 countries.
The average daily rate of a tour with Costsaver (USD 251) is 3% higher than Encounters Travel (USD 243).

Costsaver

Costsaver is an international tour operator that organises more affordable, comfortable bus tours for travellers of all ages to 50 countries worldwide.

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Encounters Travel

Encounters Travel is an international adventure tour operator that organises small group tours for all ages to 40 countries worldwide.

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How does Costsaver describe itself?

"From sharing local delicacies with newfound friends in Lisbon to sightseeing in Paris with Local Specialists who bring the city to life, Costsaver tours cover all the essentials, while providing you the building blocks to tailor your dream holiday. With expert Travel Directors on hand, luxury coach transport, 3 and 4-star hotels, city tours and selected meals included, you’ll have more free time to discover Europe and Britain – your way."

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 Costsaver?

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 Costsaver

What kind of tours does Costsaver offer?

Tours

Group Tours: 60
Duration: 7 - 25 days
Prices: USD 950 - USD 6,565
Average price per day: USD 251
Going to: 8 Continents, 46 Countries
Overall rating: 4.5, Review Count: 2,500 (Feefo)

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 Costsaver rated? Are there any reviews?

Overall rating: 4.5

Review Count: 2,500

Star Rating: 4.5

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How is Encounters Travel rated? Are there any reviews?

Overall rating: 4.4

Review Count: 500

Star Rating: 4.5

☞ The reviews on the Feefo-Platform are not collected by us and cannot be verified by us.

What kind of tours does Costsaver conduct?

Travel Style

☞ Bus Tours. Group Travel by comfortable Bus with Tour Guide, completely organised.
Cruises. Cruise with onboard Accommodation, Food, Activities and Excursions

Participants

Tours for everyone. Everyone, young and older, can participate.

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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

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What associations is Costsaver a member of? Financial protection?

IATA. International Association of Travel Agents
TTC. The Travel Corporation
ABTA. Association of British Travel Agents
UNWTO. United Nations World Travel Organisation
TreadRight. The TreadRight Foundation
ATOL. Air Travel Organiser’s Licence - Protection

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 Costsaver?

1-week Tours: Average Rate USD 2,312 (31x)
2-week Tours: Average Rate USD 3,182 (25x)
3-week Tours: Average Rate USD 4,610 (3x)
4-week Tours: Average Rate USD 6,195 (1x)
Average Rate USD 2,854, Average rate per day USD 251 (60x)

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 Costsaver conduct tours?

Africa: 4 Countries

Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, South Africa

Asia: 8 Countries

Cambodia, China, India, Thailand, Vietnam