How much do Overland Tours costs?
Overland tours and adventure tours are actually good value as everything is included.
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Are overland tours expensive?
The thing that puts most budget travellers off about overland tours is the price as trips usually cost well into the hundreds and sometimes even thousands - and then there is the kitty! It often just doesn't seem good value. However...
Break the tour cost down per day
Remember the 'kitty' - cash paid directly to your tour leader to cover food and other bills.
If you are unsure about spending so much money on your adventure tour divide the total cost of the trip (including the kitty) by the number of days away and then check what the trip includes.
Most overland tours will include:
- All of your travel (and sometimes even your flights there)
- All of your accommodation
- Most of your meals
- Most of your National and Game Park entry fees
You should find that you would be hard pushed to do the same tour itinerary cheaper by yourself - and quite often not even be able to (for example, in Tibet or Bhutan where limited numbers of visitors are allowed).
Bottom line - overland tours are great value and fun. Go on one!
Can I get a discount?
Possibly. Most adventure tour companies offer discounts and special offers for tours departing within a few weeks that still have spaces left.
I would not recommend waiting to see though because the cost of your flights would almost certainly increase to cancel any discount you would get from the tour.
However, these last minute discounts would help travellers who really are travelling last minute.
Remember - don't forget your travel insurance if you're planning on going on an overland tour!
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