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Travelling Together
Affordability is only one of the perks of holidaying as a group;
travellers also benefit from the company of like-minded folk
Karan Anand,
Head, Relationships
Cox & Kings
G
roup tours, for
both domestic and
international holidays,
have been around for
a while as they address the needs
of a large section of travellers. The
average size of a group tour ranges
from 25 to 48 and it could also
depend on the destination.
The reasons for the popularity
of group tours range from
their affordable pricing to the
convenience and comfort they
offer. The hassle of planning is
eliminated. There are so many
options available, and these
are simplified further based on
customers’ choice of location and
other preferences.
When you look at the cost factor,
group tours are more affordable
than individual tours. For example,
Cox & Kings has a package
called European Highlights, an
8-day/7-night tour that covers
Germany, the Czech Republic,
Hungary and Austria. It is priced
at approximately `1.16 lakh ex-
Mumbai, and that’s a per-person
price including return airfare, taxes,
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travel insurance, Schengen visa,
all entrance fees to monuments,
hotel accommodation, breakfasts
and dinners, as well as, tips and
the services of an English-speaking
guide.
Why are group tours more
affordable when compared to
custom tours? This is because we at
Cox & Kings buy in bulk, and pass
on the benefits to travellers as we
deal in volumes. All must-see sights
are included in the tour. However,
if you have to undertake this tour
independently, you would have
to shell out at least `2 lakh. These
savings make group tours highly
popular.
Another important aspect of
a group tour is that it is p