Compare Insight Vacations with Encounters Travel.

Summary

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Insight Vacations and Encounters Travel 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 143 tours to 34 countries; Insight Vacations has 129 tours and travels to 59 countries.
The average daily rate of a tour with Insight Vacations (USD 461) is 89% higher than Encounters Travel (USD 244).

Insight Vacations

Insight Vacations is a well-known international tour operator that organises comfortable bus tours in Europe and North America.

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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 Insight Vacations describe itself?

"At Insight Vacations, we have been in the business of creating magical experiences for travellers for 40 years. But for us, it’s never been just a business. Travel in its truest sense - not just going to incredible places, but really connecting with them, in an authentic way - is both a joy and a personal passion, for every member of our team. Let us share that passion with you. We’ll take you on an unforgettable journey. We’ll immerse you in unique experiences, and we’ll introduce you to amazing people. The magic begins here! "

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 Insight Vacations?

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 Insight Vacations

What kind of tours does Insight Vacations offer?

Tours

Group Tours: 129
Duration: 6 - 26 days
Prices: USD 2,295 - USD 13,800
Average price per day: USD 461
Going to: 7 Continents, 59 Countries
Overall rating: 4.5, Review Count: 11,500 (Feefo)

What kind of tours does Encounters Travel offer?

Tours

Group Tours: 143
Duration: 5 - 29 days
Prices: USD 620 - USD 9,310
Average price per day: USD 244
Going to: 5 Continents, 34 Countries
Overall rating: 4.4, Review Count: 500 (Feefo)

How is Insight Vacations rated? Are there any reviews?

Overall rating: 4.5

Review Count: 11,500

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 Insight Vacations conduct?

Travel Style

☞ Bus Tours. Group Travel by comfortable Bus with Tour Guide, completely organised.

Participants

Tours for everyone. Everyone, young and older, can participate.
☞ Christian Tours. Tours for people of the Christian Religion

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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
☞ Overland Expeditions & Trucking 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 Insight Vacations a member of? Financial protection?

WTTC. World Travel & Tourism Council
TTC. The Travel Corporation
UNWTO. United Nations World Travel Organisation
TreadRight. The TreadRight Foundation

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 Insight Vacations?

1-week Tours: Average Rate USD 4,200 (60x)
2-week Tours: Average Rate USD 5,921 (62x)
3-week Tours: Average Rate USD 8,148 (6x)
4-week Tours: Average Rate USD 10,600 (1x)
Average Rate USD 5,260, Average rate per day USD 461 (129x)

What is the typical tour duration and cost of tours with Encounters Travel?

1-week Tours: Average Rate USD 2,028 (76x)
2-week Tours: Average Rate USD 3,368 (56x)
3-week Tours: Average Rate USD 3,264 (9x)
4-week Tours: Average Rate USD 6,200 (2x)
Average Rate USD 2,689, Average rate per day USD 244 (143x)

In which countries does Insight Vacations conduct tours?

Africa: 4 Countries

Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Tanzania

Asia: 4 Countries

India, Nepal, Sri Lanka