Compare Encounters Travel with Topdeck.
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 Topdeck are both a International Tour Operator. Encounters Travel is the larger tour operator and runs 146 tours to 34 countries; Topdeck has 22 tours and travels to 31 countries.
The average daily rate of a tour with Encounters Travel (USD 243) is 11% higher than Topdeck (USD 220).
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 Topdeck describe itself?
"We’re known for Europe summer. Customers love our small group trips across Asia. New Zealand with us is “an amazing way to see a beautiful country”. And you get the insider experience when you choose one of our North Africa adventures.
Our small group trips are packed with more of what matters to you. More time in the right places, more included activities, more foodie experiences, more choice of what to do. More connection with your group, more freedom to explore your way, more ‘I belong here’ moments that stick with you for years and years afterwards."
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 Topdeck?
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 Topdeck offer?
Tours
- Group Tours: 22
- Duration: 7 - 24 days
- Prices: USD 1,219 - USD 5,859
- Average price per day: USD 220
- Going to: 4 Continents, 31 Countries
- Overall rating: 4.5, Review Count: 1,213 (Feefo)
How is Encounters Travel rated? Are there any reviews?
Overall rating: 4.4
Review Count: 500
How is Topdeck rated? Are there any reviews?
Overall rating: 4.5
Review Count: 1,213
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 Topdeck conduct?
Travel Style
- ☞ Bus Tours. Group Travel by comfortable Bus with Tour Guide, completely organised.
Participants
- ☞ Tours for Young Adults. Only younger adults, age 18 - 39, can participate.
View all tours organised by Topdeck.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 Topdeck a member of? Financial protection?
- ABTA. Association of British Travel Agents
- etoa. European Tour Operators Association
- WYSE Travel. World Youth Student and Educational Travel Confederation
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 Topdeck?
- 1-week Tours: Average Rate USD 2,257 (11x)
- 2-week Tours: Average Rate USD 2,502 (7x)
- 3-week Tours: Average Rate USD 4,797 (4x)
- Average Rate USD 2,797, Average rate per day USD 220 (22x)
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
Cambodia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
Additional countries in this comparison
Bhutan, China, Hong Kong, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan
Europe: 2 Countries
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
In which countries does Topdeck conduct tours?
Africa: 2 Countries
Egypt, Morocco
Asia: 7 Countries
Cambodia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
Additional countries in this comparison
Japan, Philippines
Australia and New Zealand: 1 Countries
Additional countries in this comparison
New Zealand
Europe: 21 Countries:
Greece, Scotland
Additional countries in this comparison
Austria, Belgium, Czechia, England, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Monaco, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland