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- Number of reviews
- 687
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- 92%
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Insight Vacations Reviews (661)
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kyle
Written on November 24th, 2024Very nice thank you appreciate all sara didInsight Vacations commented on this review
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback regarding your recent trip. We are delighted to hear that our Travel Director was able to make your guided vacation experience even more memorable. Thank you for being our guest.Greg
Written on October 22nd, 2024We chose Insight because we had traveled with them to Switzerland pre Covid an were impressed the tour - HOWEVER.Standards and inclusions have declined since th…Read moreInsight Vacations commented on this reviewWe sincerely thank you for sharing your valuable feedback and ratings with us and apologise for any shortcomings you encountered during your tour. We understand how much time and effort goes into planning a holiday, and it's disappointing when it doesn't meet your expectations. We recognise that our coaches must comply with local restrictions, which can limit access to particular town and city centres. Unfortunately, these regulations are beyond our control at Insight Vacations, and we appreciate your understanding. We also acknowledge that hotel standards can vary from country to country, and we are committed to ensuring that our selected accommodations uphold our high standards. Your feedback has been shared with our Quality Control team to help us enhance our guests' experiences. While we understand you may decide not to travel with Insight Vacations again, we genuinely wish you all the best in your future vacation adventures, wherever they may lead you. Your experience matters to us, and we hope for the opportunity to serve you better in the future.- TG
Teresa
Written on October 20th, 2024Tour was highly organized, however, a bit fast paced for us. Up everyday at 5am, hours on the bus.Insight Vacations commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to share your recent trip experience with us. We genuinely empathise with your feelings; while our itineraries are crafted to highlight remarkable attractions, we understand that this can lead to longer travel times and early mornings, which can be pretty tiring. We believe vacations should be a chance to unwind and recharge. Please know that our operations team is committed to reviewing the pace of the tour. To enhance your experience, we will consider offering more free time at key sites listed in the itinerary. We truly appreciate your feedback and are grateful for your insights. - VJ
Valerie
Written on October 17th, 2024Excellent tour guide. Fernanda Gabba is wonderful, full of knowledge and good fun. The actual organization of the timing of everything could have been betterInsight Vacations commented on this reviewWe're thrilled you thoroughly enjoyed the excellent itinerary and received exceptional service from the Travel Director. Your positive experience reaffirms our commitment to creating memorable travel experiences. Thank you again for choosing to travel with us, and we look forward to welcoming you on board in the future. Mike
Written on October 17th, 2024Amazing tour guide, Judith, and incredible driver Dom made our tour an unforgettable experience. They were energetic and truly cared for each person on our tour…Read moreInsight Vacations commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It's terrific that our On The Road Team stood out so well, and the exceptional service made this exciting itinerary unforgettable. We hope you took home some beautiful memories and will join us in the future for another thrilling adventure.
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Why Insight Vacations
Tours for the World’s Most Curious Travellers
Premium Dining
A great joy of travel is discovering a destination through cuisine. Join chefs, local culinary experts, and take your seat at a selection of our favourite restaurants and establishments across the world. Vegetarians will enjoy industry-leading options and meals paired with wine, soft drinks, tea, and coffee. You’ll rise and shine as you expect, with breakfast included every morning.
Premium Tour Essentials
Insights Vacations ‘Business Class’ Style coaches feature double the legroom and personal space of a regular touring coach are made-to-order and customised for smaller groups. Bathroom facilities, device chargers, tray tables and drink holders complete this superior on-road experience. This level of comfort continues with our trusted 5 and 4-star accommodation partners, complemented by many Relaxed Morning Starts and itineraries with a slower, leisurely pace.
Premium Experiences
Go beyond sightseeing. Insight Vacations tours are filled with fascinating facts, interesting locals and special access, perfect for curious travellers who are looking for attention to detail. Enjoy personal anecdotes from Local Experts, Art Historians and those in the know, indulge in insights into culinary traditions and enlightening cultural experiences be it through music, dance and stories.
Premium Service
With your Travel Director and Driver taking care of the details and your every need, you’re free to indulge in the moment and savour each destination. Their experience, passion and knowledge of the intricacies of each city, town and region allows them to help create your perfect journey, with your liking and interests in mind.
Your premium service includes porterage, ensuring your luggage is effortlessly transferred from one hotel to the next.
The Insight Vacations Experience
Accommodation
The art of touring in ‘Business Class’ Style blends seamlessly from day into night with 5- & 4-star hotels and unique properties that unite style and location in equal measure, with many Relaxed Morning Starts after 9am, using that time to get out, go local and grab a coffee, or just relax and take it easy in bed.
Dining Experiences
Great food is at the heart of every journey, and we believe dining is an experience, rather than just fuel for your body. Get the full flavour of a destination by dining as locals do, whether that’s enjoying a traditional meal in their home or in a Top-rated Restaurant that only residents know about. From thoughtful vegetarian options to seasonal specialities in amazing locations, you’ll sip, savour and sense the local flair at every meal.
Itinerary
When you travel with Insight Vacations, our itineraries are just the starting point. We make it easy to personalise your vacation to suit you. Whether it's the size of the group you travel with, the style of tour, or the Optional Experiences you add to reflect your own passions, an Insight Vacations tour is whatever you choose to make it.
Group size
Our premium guided tours extend to your choice of group size, to your tastes and preferences, and always smaller than mainstream tour brands. On all tours you can select between two group sizes. Choose a Small Group of up to 24 guests, or no more than 40. Our Women-Only Tours feature no more than 24 female travelers.
Transport
Our made-to-order 'Business Class’ style coaches are an Insight Vacations signature. Combining space and style with unobstructed views, you’ll travel above other vehicles on the highways and roads. Enjoy the convenience of on-board bathroom facilities, charging stations and free on-board Wi-Fi. Let our expert Drivers take care of the navigating, parking and tolls as you enjoy the comfort of a smooth journey ahead, with your luggage unloaded when you arrive. Our coaches are designed for relaxing, sleeping or taking in the views with a reclining seat function, tray table, drink holder, in-seat charging station, and personal adjustable air-conditioning unit.
Travel Directors
Your Travel Director will be with you every step of the way and is as worldly and curious as you are. They bring each destination you visit to life, smoothly and seamlessly. Each Travel Director is expertly trained, speaks the local language and is always on hand with recommendations to enhance your trip both day and night.
Optional Experiences
Free time is built into all Insight Vacations tours, giving our guests even more opportunity to fuel their curiosities. Optional experiences are a fantastic way to maximise your free time and get the most out of a destination.
Responsible Travel
WE MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
As a part of our 5-year sustainability strategy How We Tread Right, each and every tour includes at least one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®️ Experience. These immersive impact experiences are not only a positive force for change in the destinations you visit, by advancing one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but also offer you the chance to deep drive into culture and community.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®️ EXPERIENCES.
Every one of our tours comes with MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences. Crafted with care by our team, they’re designed to leave a positive impact on the places, the people and the wildlife we encounter along the way.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION.
For us, this is the foundation of meaningful travel: to meet different people, experience different cultures, and learn new perspectives. Therefore, it’s engrained in everything we do, at all levels of our business.
ON TRACK TO NET ZERO EMISSIONS BY 2050.
As the only tour company with validated near-term, long-term, and net zero targets to get us there, we’re dedicated to reducing and removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere so we can restore our planet.
How We Tread Right
At Insight Vacations, we believe travel can – and must – be a force for good. This positive impact starts long before your vacation begins. Our print brochures are produced from 100% recycled fibre, contributing to the conservation of resources and the environment. Both in our offices, and on our tours, we are eliminating single use plastics. When you book with us, you will receive your documents electronically. Thanks to traveling paper free, you’re supporting our sustainability efforts to reduce our environmental impact wherever possible.
Questions & Answers
Why should I book onto an Insight Vacations tour?
As the global leader in premium tours, Insight Vacations delivers all the sights and insights of destinations up close and personal. Enjoy premium standards like 5&4-star hotels, smaller groups and made-to-order ‘Business Class’ Style customized coaches with extra leg room. The brand’s category leading Premium Dining options including the unique Dine-Around and Dine-at-Home experiences means that guests enjoy a culinary journey through the places they visit.
What can I expect on an Insight Vacations coach?
Our ‘Business Class’ style, air-conditioned coaches have been carefully selected with your comfort, safety and scenic viewing in mind. Your Insight Vacations Team will explain all the safety features of your motorcoach at the beginning of your vacation.
Specially Configured Coaches with Fewer Seats
Our customized ‘Business Class’ style coaches have been made-to-order with fewer seats, so you'll relax in style whilst enjoying up to twice as much legroom then on a standard travelling coach.
Seat rotation
Your Travel Director will implement a seat rotation system, whereby all guests will rotate their seats on the coach daily. This allows for everyone to experience the spectacular views from different seats, and you’ll have a better opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers.
WIFI
Complimentary Wi-Fi Service is available on our coaches in the majority of countries we travel to.
Washrooms and rest stops
To ensure you travel in comfort, travel days will include plenty of rest stops. There's also an on-board washroom on all travelling coaches (except in Morocco).
Coach etiquette
Be mindful of others when using audio technology on board and talking on cell phones. Please also be aware of obstructing the view of those behind you when using tablets to take photos or video footage.
No Smoking Policy
We operate a no smoking policy motorcoach travelling policy. However, we do make plenty of convenience stops giving you the opportunity to smoke.
What is an Optional Experiences?
On an Insight Vacations tour, the itinerary is just the start of the adventure. With Optional Experiences and Insight Choice, you shape your vacation to suit you.
Optional Experiences
Tailor your Insight Vacations travels by making the most of the broad range of Optional Experiences available on your tour. Whether it's dining in the Tuscan Hills or whale watching off the coast of Iceland, our Optional Experiences enhance and personalise your journey. Optional Experiences are booked and paid for on tour, through your Travel Director. Explore the options available on tours in advance in the Tour Highlights section of your desired tour on our website.
Optional Experiences
Please note that Optional Experiences may vary in price and availability due to seasonal conditions and minimum passenger participation. They are subject to change without notice.
Insight Choice
With Insight Choice, you take curate your day. Choose between two carefully selected experiences to ensure your tour reflects your passions and preferences.
Explore the Insight Choice options you can look forward to on your desired tour in the itinerary section of your tour on our website.What is an Insight Travel Director?
Your Travel Director is a true expert about each destination. They’ll provide you with a warm and personal service and will use their local insights to help tailor your tour to your own interests. You are encouraged to talk to your Travel Director straight away if something is not right, so any problems can be rectified there and then, and you can continue to enjoy your journey. Your Travel Director will give you a business card with their contact details, please keep this safe.
Your Driver
Your Travel Director will work in close cooperation with your Coach Driver. Your driver's responsibilities include loading and unloading luggage, the vehicle’s safety inspection, its cleanliness and most importantly, your safety.
Will I have free time?
With Insight Vacations, you’ll see the sights and insights with time to relax, including at least one Relaxed Morning Start. We offer Optional Experiences to tailor your trip. If you wish to skip an included experience, inform your Travel Director so they know your plans and can update you on meeting points or times. Please note that we cannot provide compensation or refunds if you choose not to participate in an included activity or meal.
What do I need to know about meals and beverages during my Insight Vacations tour?
At Insight Vacations, we know dining is at the heart of every great journey.
Your itinerary will include a range of Premium Dining experiences; from Farm-to-Table meals, to dining with a local family, and dinners at Top-rated Restaurants. Find out more about the dining options on your tour in the Itinerary section of the tour webpage.Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfasts are typically served at your hotel unless noted otherwise. In North America, enjoy a full American breakfast; in the UK and Ireland, a full cooked breakfast; and in Scandinavia and mainland Europe, a buffet-style breakfast. Lunch is usually not included to allow for flexibility, but your Travel Director will offer recommendations. On travel days, they’ll arrange meal or snack stops along the way.
Water
Insight Vacations cares about our planet, so we recommend packing a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic waste on your trip. Requesting tap water at restaurants can also make a positive impact. In North America, Australia, New Zealand, Scandinavia, and Western Europe, tap water is safe to drink. However, in parts of Eastern Europe and other regions, your Travel Director may suggest bottled water as a safer option.
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