Compare Back-Roads Touring vs. Busabout
Reviews | ||
Overall average rating | Overall average rating4.5 out of 5 stars | 4.5 out of 5 stars |
Most popular reviews | Most popular reviews15 hours ago It was a wonderful trip. Our bus driver, Steve was excellent. Tom McGiver, our tour...Read more 3 days ago This was everything I wanted in a smalller, localized tour. Shopping was available, ...Read more 7 days ago Excellent tour. Fantastic tour guide in David Longmire. His knowledge and personal ...Read more 13th September 2018 Very good tour and definitely on back roads. Perhaps some stops were too long in smal...Read more |  13 hours ago Michael is the one you want to take you on your tour.
He's super knowledgeable abou...Read more 15 hours ago Easy going and such a fun guide!Read more  18 hours ago Couldnt recommend Lauren more as a guide. She was fantastic and I loved my experience...Read more  19 hours ago Michael is a true star in the tourism game. He was informative, interesting & made th...Read more |
Guide average rating | 5.0 out of 5 stars Oliver Stephens(305 reviews) Lucie Hodges(233 reviews) Wes Baimbridge(215 reviews) Michael Coelho(208 reviews) Ryan MacFarlane(187 reviews) Angela Hunter(130 reviews) Ryan Tarascas(115 reviews) Toby(115 reviews) Darcy Phegan(113 reviews) Micaela Augoustides(112 reviews) | |
Transportation average rating | Transportation average rating4.5 out of 5 stars | 4.5 out of 5 stars |
Accommodation average rating | Accommodation average rating4.0 out of 5 stars | 4.5 out of 5 stars |
Meals average rating | Meals average rating4.0 out of 5 stars | 4.5 out of 5 stars |
Value for money average rating | Value for money average rating4.0 out of 5 stars | 4.5 out of 5 stars |
About the operator | ||
Number of Tours | through 39 different countries | |
Travel Styles | Travel StylesCultural Activities Nature & Adventure Marine Festival & Events | Cultural Nature & Adventure Marine Festival & Events Independent Activities |
Average rating | Average rating4.5/5 from 60 reviews | 4.5/5 from 4622 reviews |
Ideal Age Group | Ideal Age Group40-80 | 18-99 |
Travellers met via TourRadar App | 139 travellers met through Busabout tours | |
Average Price per day | Average Price per day$237 | $34 |
Average Food Fund | Average Food Fundn/a | n/a |
Average tour length | Average tour length8 days | 27 days |
Average Response Rate | Average Response Rate100% | 100% |
Average Response Time | Average Response TimeInstantly | Instantly |
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Tours | ||
Most popular tours | Most popular tours 1 review 8 days from $3116  4 reviews 12 days from $3456  5 reviews 7 days from $2454  2 reviews 5 days from $1812  7 reviews 12 days from $4249  2 reviews 7 days from $2454 |  264 reviews 3 days from $345  582 reviews 8 days from $671  272 reviews 8 days from $671  108 reviews 4 days from $421  834 reviews 9 days from $498  560 reviews 11 days from $1055 |
Destinations | ||
Europe | Europe | |
Asia | Asia | |
Australia/Oceania | Australia/Oceania | |
Africa | Africa | |
North America | North America | |
Latin America | Latin America | |
Most visited destinations | ||
Travel styles | ||
Nature & Adventure | Nature & Adventure | |
Cultural | Cultural | |
Marine | Marine | |
Festival & Events | Festival & Events | |
Independent | Independent | |
Activities | Activities | |
Most Common Types | Most Common Types | |
Policies | ||
Average Group Age | Average Group AgeThe average age for Back-Roads Touring tours is between 40 and 80. The age might vary for specific tours, so please check individual tours for details. | The average age for Busabout tours is between 18 and 99. The age might vary for specific tours, so please check individual tours for details. |
Hold my seat | Hold my seatTourRadar can request Back-Roads Touring to hold seats for you for up to hours without any credit card details. | TourRadar can request Busabout to hold seats for you for up to hours without any credit card details. |
Deposit | DepositTourRadar only requires a deposit of $200 to confirm a Back-Roads Touring booking. The remaining balance is then payable 60 days prior to the departure date. For any tour departing before 23 November 2018 the full payment is necessary. | TourRadar only requires a deposit of $100 to confirm a Busabout booking. The remaining balance is then payable 50 days prior to the departure date. For any tour departing before 13 November 2018 the full payment is necessary. |
Cancellation policy | Cancellation policyNo additional cancellation fees! You can cancel the tour up to 60 days prior to the departure date and you will not need to pay the full amount of the tour, but the deposit of $200 is non-refundable. | No additional cancellation fees! You can cancel the tour up to 50 days prior to the departure date and you will not need to pay the full amount of the tour, but the deposit of $100 is non-refundable. |
Credit Cards | Credit CardsThe following cards are accepted for Back-Roads Touring:Visa- Master Card- American Express | The following cards are accepted for Busabout:Visa- Master Card- American Express |
