Compare Encounters Travel with INTRO 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.
Encounters Travel and INTRO Travel are both a International Tour Operator. Encounters Travel is the larger tour operator and runs 146 tours to 34 countries; INTRO Travel has 21 tours and travels to 15 countries.
The average daily rate of a tour with Encounters Travel (USD 243) is 63% higher than INTRO Travel (USD 149).
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."
How does INTRO Travel describe itself?
"Since 2005, we’ve been creating life changing travel experiences for 18-40+ year olds. Our group tours are designed to help you connect, explore, taste and give back to the world, all whilst making a new crew of mates along the way.
Travelling with INTRO isn’t just group travel - it’s a way of meeting friends who become family and of seeing the world in a respectful, caring and totally awesome way."
What kind of tour operator is Encounters Travel?
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 INTRO Travel?
International Tour Operator
Same As Tour Operator Encounters Travel
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)
What kind of tours does INTRO Travel offer?
Tours
- Group Tours: 21
- Duration: 9 - 38 days
- Prices: USD 969 - USD 4,549
- Average price per day: USD 149
- Going to: 6 Continents, 15 Countries
- Overall rating: 4.8, Review Count: 13,000 ((self))
How is Encounters Travel rated? Are there any reviews?

Overall rating: 4.4
Review Count: 500

How is INTRO Travel rated? Are there any reviews?
Overall rating: 4.8
Review Count: 13,000

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 kind of tours does INTRO Travel conduct?
Travel Style
- Small Group Tours. Tours with fewer participants and more Flexibility
Participants
- ☞ Tours for Young Adults. Only younger adults, age 18 - 39, can participate.
View all tours organised by INTRO Travel. What associations is Encounters Travel a member of? Financial protection?
- ABTA. Association of British Travel Agents
- Trust My Group. The Travel Ensurance.
What associations is INTRO Travel a member of? Financial protection?
- ABTOT. Association of Bonded Travel Organisations Trust
- ATOL. Air Travel Organiser’s Licence - Protection
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)
What is the typical tour duration and cost of tours with INTRO Travel?
- 1-week Tours: Average Rate USD 1,338 (7x)
- 2-week Tours: Average Rate USD 2,208 (8x)
- 3-week Tours: Average Rate USD 2,889 (3x)
- 4-week Tours: Average Rate USD 3,799 (2x)
- More than 4 weeks Tours: Average Rate USD 4,549 (1x)
- Average Rate USD 2,279, Average rate per day USD 149 (21x)
In which countries does Encounters Travel conduct tours?
Africa: 14 Countries
South Africa
Additional countries in this comparison
Botswana, Egypt, Eritrea, Kenya, Malawi, Morocco, Namibia, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Asia: 12 Countries
Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
Additional countries in this comparison
Bhutan, China, Hong Kong, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, South Korea
Europe: 2 Countries
Additional countries in this comparison
Greece, Scotland
Middle East: 5 Countries
Additional countries in this comparison
Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkiye, UAE
South-America: 1 Countries:
Additional countries in this comparison
Ecuador
View all tours organised by Encounters Travel.In which countries does INTRO Travel conduct tours?
Africa: 1 Countries
South Africa
Asia: 7 Countries
Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
Additional countries in this comparison
Indonesia, Japan, Philippines
Australia and New Zealand: 2 Countries
Additional countries in this comparison
Australia, New Zealand
Central America and the Caribbean: 3 Countries
Additional countries in this comparison
Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala
Europe: 1 Countries
Additional countries in this comparison
Croatia
North America: 1 Countries:
Additional countries in this comparison
Mexico
View all tours organised by INTRO Travel.