When you travel to Tibet . Which one would you prefer ? Join in Group Tour or do a private tour ?
Group tour and private tour are two common travel forms offered by China tour operators. Both have their merit and demerit points. Which one to choose? It depends largely on what kind of travel experience you want to have. As a whole, if you want to save money and do not mind sharing tourism facilities and services with others, or if you like being in the crowds and making friends, group tour will be a nice choice for you. If you wish more to enjoy one-on-one service, focus on personal privacy and freedom, and are fond of tailor-made travel itineraries, private tour is more suitable for you. Of course, you need to pay more money correspondingly.
There are some difference between these two tours as below:
Group Size
Group Tour: There are large number of persons in group tour if you decide to join in a group tour. The other people in this group will share the service such as tour guide , driver, vehicle etc with you. They come from different countries and you are not know each other.
Private Tour: It usually be a unit or a group or an individual and you know each other. You will require travel agency design the itinerary for you.
Price
Group Tour: The price is affordable.
Private Tour : It depends on the service class. Different service , Different price. If you choose better hotel , quality vehicle, and good tour guide. Then the price will be expensive.
Flexibility
Group Tour: All of the travellers should do the same tour route. So it’s now flexible.
Private Tour : The scenic spots to visit are completely designated by the tourists themselves, and the tour route is reasonable. It’s very flexible and you can enjoy yourself as much as you prefer.
Time-saving Perspective
Group Tour : If you choose a group tour, much of your time will be wasted waiting around for the group to be ready, or being pushed to hurry up.
Private Tour : If you choose a private tour, it offers ample and relaxed time. The sightseeing time is entirely at the guest’s disposal, without restrictions from other factors.
