A large group of tourists makes it possible not only to join the group being formed, but also to order a service for organizing a trip for a group consisting only of their own. You can arrange everything yourself, but with the help of a travel agency specializing in hiking, it will allow you to get a professional instructor and a number of related services.
Necessary
- - money to pay for vouchers;
- - individual equipment (can be provided by a travel agency and included in the price of the voucher);
- - clothes in accordance with the recommendations of the organizers of the trip;
- - means of protection against insects.
Instructions
Step 1
Explore the offers of tour operators specializing in organizing outdoor activities in the region of your interest. When choosing the desired region, in parallel, consider various opportunities to save money on the way to and from the starting point of the hike. For example, group discounts on air and train tickets.
Step 2
Define your expectations regarding the hike: what time is it preferable for you to go there, what type is best for all group members (hiking, horseback, water, combined, ski). Also decide for yourself whether you agree to participate in the hike of other tourists or would like to relax exclusively with your company. The strategy of your further communication with the tour operator depends on this.
Step 3
Contact the tour operator in the most convenient way for you and voice all your wishes. If you are not satisfied with any of the proposed options, try to discuss the possibility of organizing an additional trip for you on convenient dates. The larger your company, the higher the chances of a positive response and an acceptable price per participant. It is worth discussing the organization of an additional group in the case when there are not enough places in the one formed for your entire company. Most likely, the travel agency will willingly meet you halfway, but for this it needs to have enough resources: instructors, food, equipment, transport to deliver your group to the route, etc. Therefore, the sooner you start discussing your option with representatives of the tour operator, the better.
Step 4
Discuss all the details with the tour operator and, if everything suits you, proceed to booking. Most often, for this you need to make a partial or full prepayment, but it is possible to calculate on the spot before starting the route.
Step 5
Study carefully the recommendations of the travel agency to prepare for the trip. Find out what necessary equipment can be rented for a fee, and what is included in the price of the voucher, what additional services and how much can be purchased locally (for example, a sauna or tick bite insurance, which is often more profitable and easier to purchase locally than in your region). Be especially careful with the requirements for clothing and personal first aid kit. Feel free to ask the travel agency representatives questions as they arise.
Step 6
Arrive at the appointed time at the starting point and go on the route.
