Booking an adventure holiday can be very complicated. There are so many deals and offers out there that it can be overwhelming. Many people are left with the feeling that they have paid more than they could have. But don’t worry – use these top tips to work out the best deal for you.

 

Set Aside Time

The first bit of advice is simple: put aside some time to work out what you want from your adventure trip. There are a lot of ways to save money, and you need to look at what is on offer. More time spent investigating at the beginning means you will be able to enjoy the magic of an adventure holiday for the best possible price.

 

Getting Started

You’ll need a pen, some paper and a calculator to work out exactly what you are paying for. Adventure holidays are available from many different sources, and each of them offers different deals. Take a look at ActivitiesAbroad.com and see the types of things that are on offer on the current market. Jot down the activities that catch your interest.

 

Work Out What You Want

OK, so now you have to make some decisions. It’s important to cut the wheat from the chaff here, as there may be components of an adventure package that you don’t want. There is no point in paying for them. Make a bucket list of interests and you should have a good idea of what you are looking for.

 

 

Find A Base Price

You won’t know if you have a good deal or not if you don’t know the base price. The best way to get it is to go through the process of buying each component of the holiday that you want – but make sure it is at the full price.

 

Compare Cost To Full Packages

Now compare the cost of what you actually want with the discounted package price. If the package is cheaper and includes everything you want, then it might seem like a no-brainer. But don’t book just yet! The chances are that the package will also include a lot of things you don’t want. Discounts on activities you will never use, visits to places you aren’t interested in, for example. Packages are sold as a convenience, and it is usually the case that convenience costs more.

 

Book Flights Separately

Although it is tempting to book your flights through your tour operator, it might be best to plan your own journey there. You may get a better deal and a more straightforward trip. For example, your tour operator will get you from A to B, but may not take into account stopovers or tricky changeovers.

 

Read The Small Print

All packaged tours have a lot of fine print that could affect your trip – and it’s no different with adventure holidays. There could be restrictions on your activities that mean you will never get to use them. For example, let’s say you have free golf as a component and want a round in the evening – but the small print states you can only use it before 5 pm. If you are planning a day on the beach, it is worthless. So, make sure you go through your terms and conditions with a fine toothcomb.

 

OK, so that’s all there is to it. Good luck with booking your trip and enjoy your adventure holiday!