Compare Dragoman Overland 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.

Dragoman and Encounters Travel are both a International Tour Operator. Encounters Travel is the larger tour operator and runs 146 tours to 34 countries; Dragoman has 44 tours and travels to 57 countries.
The average daily rate of a tour with Encounters Travel (GBP 243) is 364% higher than Dragoman (GBP 52).

Dragoman Overland

Dragoman Overland is specialised in affordable, adventurous, overlanding expeditions with tents, self-cooking and trucks, for all ages, since 1984.

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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 Dragoman describe itself?

"Dragoman offers expeditions and travels worldwide using comfortable trucks and buses - since 1981. We aim to offer authentic, grass-roots adventurous holidays. Travel with us and we’ll get you off the beaten track and really under the skin of the places, whatever style of trip you choose. This means taking the road less travelled, mixing with the locals, learning about their culture and most importantly having an open mind. "

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 Dragoman?

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 Dragoman

What kind of tours does Dragoman offer?

Tours

Group Tours: 44
Duration: 15 - 169 days
Prices: GBP 1,479 - GBP 9,995
Average price per day: GBP 70
Going to: 6 Continents, 57 Countries
Overall rating: 4.5, Review Count: 55 (Aito)

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 Dragoman rated? Are there any reviews?

Overall rating: 4.5

Review Count: 55

Star Rating: 4.5

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

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 Dragoman conduct?

Travel Style

Overlanding Tours. Adventure travel with truck, camping and self-cooking
Small Group Tours. Tours with fewer participants and more Flexibility

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 Dragoman a member of? Financial protection?

IPP. International Passenger Protection (IPP)
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 Dragoman?

2-week Tours: Average Rate GBP 2,972 (2x)
3-week Tours: Average Rate GBP 3,735 (2x)
4-week Tours: Average Rate GBP 2,679 (6x)
More than 4 weeks Tours: Average Rate GBP 5,005 (34x)
Average Rate GBP 4,537, Average rate per day GBP 70 (44x)

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 Dragoman conduct tours?

Africa: 18 Countries

Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Morocco, Namibia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe