There are many wonderful destinations in the world, and Vietnam in recent years has been recognized as one of them. The number of travelers going there for their holidays in Vietnam is increasing annually, which proves that the recognition is right. Most of tourist also claimed that they were so enjoyable with the trips in Vietnam and perhaps it could be the trip of a lifetime. As being an emergent destination, Vietnam is still a kind of unknown to foreigners. There can be hesitations of how to travel to this country. “Should I travel in a group or should I book a Vietnam private tour?” This would be the common question that arises to everyone when thinking of traveling to Vietnam. If you are still confused about choosing between a private tour/customized tour and a group tour in Vietnam, we run here a comparison between two traveling styles. Let’s see what they will offer to you!
We are into pricing, travel style and travel service – the things that form the basis for a successful vacation.
Pricing
It is natural to see pricing as the first consideration when planning a holidays. We all want the good value for money because it is hard-earned and it may be a year of savings before you can have a chance of a significant vacation far away from home. Firstly, group tours’ pricings are cheaper because you are often buying a seat in coach and the total costs of a trip in Vietnam will be shared among the big number of group’s members. But is it truly cheaper or just seemingly? You have to look at the detailed itinerary to find out. The travel companies organize Vietnam group tour often make shopping stops on the way which entail extra expenses and less sightseeing time. It means you might spend more than the original pricing of the tour.
With the Vietnam private tours or Vietnam customized tours, the pricing can be more expensive at the beginning. However, the tour plan is yours and you can decide on where to go, how long it will be so the experience will be long lasting compare to group tours. You are also taken care by a private travel consultant to prepare the most suitable itinerary, which you do not have when using group tour platform. Moreover, the per-person pricing by most good Vietnam travel agency can be really close to group tours’ price when you have a group of fellow travelers (5-8 members). That type of pricing can be quite affordable and normally with added value to ensure unforgettable travel experience.
Travel style
– Itinerary: An ordinary itinerary of most group tours is fixed and can’t be changed because it was examined carefully to match the major interest and to be sold for whole season. You will have to follow the same plan as other members of the group, start and depart the same time. Probably, you will visit places that you are not so interested in.
It is quite different with the itinerary of Vietnam customized holidays which is designed flexibly around needs, preference and even budget. You are the one to decide where to go, what to do and when to start or finish.
– Group Member: Simply, when traveling in a group tour, you will go with totally strangers from everywhere. You only know the members of your group when the tour begins. It can be a great chance to make new friends and travel together for the next time.
Private tour means you only travel with your family or your friend, the people that you know well. It is especially convenient when you travel with elderly people or kids.
Travel Service
– Accommodation: In order to save cost and keep the cheaper price, group tours often use the same style of hotel in every destination, which is contracted for long time. With the customized or private Vietnam tour, the choice of hotel is up to you. You are given suggestions of good located hotels and prices.
– Travel Consultant: It is not available with group tours because you buy your tours in brochures. There can be some advice from the sale-person only to help you pick up the best possible one. When using private tours, the private travel consultant is at your service from the planning part of the vacation to the moment you get home safely.
– Tour Guide: The tour guide in a group tour belongs to everyone in the group so sometimes you may have no time to ask questions or easily miss an interesting explanation from him. When traveling in a customized Vietnam holiday, your personal tour guide was informed by the travel consultant about your need and interest. He will focus on these things to make sure you have the most of each attraction.
– Transportation: Big groups often use big coach or bus. In Vietnam, they can be quite modern and comfortable for even long journey. However, as traveling with many other members of the group you may need to wait for somebody to show up before the departure. Private tour means you have your private car and driver who is always ready to transfer you to the next destination at any time.
– Restaurant: It can be the most boring part of group tours when you often eat at designated tourist restaurants, sample the similar dishes day after day and dine with strange group members. Against, with private tour the choice of restaurant is up to you. The tour guide also can help you to find the good local restaurants to try the authentic Vietnamese food.
Conclusion
If you are traveling to Vietnam alone, group tours can be the best option for you as you will have the good price, chance to meet other people in the same group and have no fear of being scammed like an individual traveler. When you travel with family or some close friends, Vietnam private or customized tour is the best choice to have a wonderful holidays in this beautiful country.
Nadova Tours is the professional tour operator in Vietnam expertise in fully customizing Vietnam tours since 2009. Contact us if you need any help in planning a trip of your lifetime!
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