When planning a holiday, one of the first decisions is whether to join a group tour or travel on a customised itinerary. Both have advantages, and the right choice depends on who is travelling and what you want from the trip.
What is a customised tour?
A customised tour is planned around your dates, budget, hotel choices and interests. You travel with your own family or friends in a private vehicle and can change the plan as needed.
What is a group tour?
A group tour follows a fixed itinerary and dates with other travellers, usually with a tour manager. Costs are shared, and everything is arranged in advance.
| Point | Customised tour | Group tour |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | Your choice | Fixed departures |
| Pace | Set by you | Set by the group |
| Privacy | Only your family or friends | Shared with other travellers |
| Hotels | Your choice of category | Pre selected |
| Cost | Depends on choices, can suit any budget | Often economical due to shared costs |
Who should choose a customised tour?
- Families with young children or senior citizens
- Honeymoon couples
- Travellers with dietary needs such as Jain food
- Anyone with specific dates or interests
Who should choose a group tour?
Solo travellers who want company, first time international travellers who like a tour manager, and those who prefer a fixed plan at a shared cost often enjoy group tours.
The middle path
Many families from Gujarat travel as their own small group of relatives or friends on a customised itinerary, enjoying privacy with shared costs. We plan these regularly.
The best tour is the one that matches your pace. Choose freedom when you need it, and company when you want it.
Questions to ask yourself
- Do I want to choose my own pace and hotels?
- Am I travelling with children or senior citizens?
- Do I need specific food arrangements?
- Do I enjoy meeting other travellers?
- Is a fixed schedule comfortable for me?
If most of your answers point to flexibility and comfort, a customised tour is the better choice. If you enjoy company and a ready made plan, a group tour may suit you.
How a customised tour is planned
Our team starts with your dates, budget and interests, suggests an itinerary, and refines it with you. Once you approve, we confirm hotels, transport and activities, and share a day wise plan with all contact numbers before you travel.
Costs explained
In a customised tour, costs depend on the hotel category, vehicle type and activities you choose. Travelling with family or friends as one group and sharing a vehicle often makes customised tours very affordable, while giving you privacy and control.
Plan your way
All our domestic tours and international tours are customised, and we also organise group trips. Call +91 9099012983.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is a customised tour more expensive than a group tour?
Not always. Costs depend on hotels and transport chosen, and family groups sharing a vehicle can be very economical.
2. Are customised tours good for senior citizens?
Yes. They allow a relaxed pace, fewer hotel changes and comfortable transport.
3. Can I join a group tour as a solo traveller?
Yes. Group tours are a good option for solo travellers who want company.
4. Does Aapka Holidays organise group tours?
Yes. We organise group tours for families, friends, societies and companies.