Compare Encounters Travel with Traveltalk.
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 Traveltalk are both a International Tour Operator. Both tour operators offer a wide variety of tours to worldwide destinations.Encounters Travel is the larger tour operator and runs 146 tours to 34 countries; Traveltalk has 121 tours and travels to 26 countries.
The average daily rate of a tour with Encounters Travel (USD 243) is 1% higher than Traveltalk (USD 240).
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 Traveltalk describe itself?
"At Travel Talk, we have one focus and that is simply to make your trip the experience of a lifetime without breaking the bank. Being avid travellers ourselves, we know what is essential to creating that perfect trip and combine all of these elements in every one of our tours. With fascinating destinations, expert guides, like-minded travellers, premium accommodation and travel – not to mention competitive prices; we strive to tick all the boxes to create the most unique and authentic travelling experiences."
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 Traveltalk?
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 Traveltalk offer?
Tours
- Group Tours: 121
- Duration: 5 - 29 days
- Prices: EUR 1,120 - EUR 8,135
- Average price per day: EUR 269
- Going to: 4 Continents, 26 Countries
- Overall rating: 4.5, Review Count: 500 ((self))
How is Encounters Travel rated? Are there any reviews?

Overall rating: 4.4
Review Count: 500

How is Traveltalk rated? Are there any reviews?
Overall rating: 4.5
Review Count: 500

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 Traveltalk 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.
View all tours organised by Traveltalk. 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 Traveltalk a member of? Financial protection?
- ABTA. Association of British Travel Agents
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 Traveltalk?
- 1-week Tours: Average Rate EUR 2,143 (61x)
- 2-week Tours: Average Rate EUR 3,756 (46x)
- 3-week Tours: Average Rate EUR 5,449 (11x)
- 4-week Tours: Average Rate EUR 6,109 (3x)
- Average Rate EUR 3,155, Average rate per day EUR 269 (121x)
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, India, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
Additional countries in this comparison
Bhutan, China, Hong Kong, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan
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
View all tours organised by Encounters Travel.In which countries does Traveltalk conduct tours?
Africa: 2 Countries
Egypt, Morocco
Asia: 7 Countries
Cambodia, India, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
Additional countries in this comparison
Japan
Europe: 15 Countries
Greece
Additional countries in this comparison
Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia
Middle East: 2 Countries:
Jordan, Turkiye
View all tours organised by Traveltalk.