Compare Encounters Travel vs. Volunteering Solutions
Reviews | ||
Overall average rating | Overall average rating4.5 out of 5 stars | 5.0 out of 5 stars |
Most popular reviews | Most popular reviews5 days ago I liked the tour overall, but there were too many shopping places we had to stop (sto... Morocco on a Shoestring 5th June 2018 The tour was a great overview of Morrocco. Would pick a non-mixed language tour tour...Read more 2nd June 2018 Our trip was 12 day customized tour of "Moroccan Melodies". We paid extra in order to... Moroccan Melodies  18th May 2018 I really enjoyed my Jordan tour. The itinerary was planned well... everyday was great...Read more | 20th November 2017 This trip had everything I could've wanted to experience in Thailand & more. We were ... Thailand Volunteer Adventure 20th November 2017 India was the most incredible trip I've ever been on. Teaching young kids from the ag...Read more |
Guide average rating | Guide average rating4.5 out of 5 stars Waleed kamouna(14 reviews) Sheriff Hassan(3 reviews) mohamed kareem(2 reviews) Mohamed Kareem(2 reviews) | 5.0 out of 5 stars |
Transportation average rating | Transportation average rating4.5 out of 5 stars | 5.0 out of 5 stars |
Accommodation average rating | Accommodation average rating4.0 out of 5 stars | 5.0 out of 5 stars |
Meals average rating | Meals average rating4.0 out of 5 stars | 5.0 out of 5 stars |
Value for money average rating | Value for money average rating4.5 out of 5 stars | 5.0 out of 5 stars |
About the operator | ||
Number of Tours | through 2 different countries | |
Travel Styles | Travel StylesFestival & Events Cultural Nature & Adventure Marine Activities | Special Interest |
Average rating | Average rating4.5/5 from 186 reviews | 5.0/5 from 2 reviews |
Ideal Age Group | Ideal Age Group5-99 | 18-60 |
Travellers met via TourRadar App | 0 travellers met through Volunteering Solutions tours | |
Average Price per day | Average Price per day$157 | $63 |
Average Food Fund | Average Food Fundn/a | n/a |
Average tour length | Average tour length11 days | 22 days |
Average Response Rate | Average Response Rate100% | 100% |
Average Response Time | Average Response Time8 hours | 12 hours |
Videos | n/a | |
Tours | ||
Most popular tours | Most popular tours 3 reviews 16 days from $2332  5 reviews 8 days from $1189  25 reviews 9 days from $1285  11 reviews 6 days from $738  2 reviews 14 days from $1506  10 reviews 8 days from $652 |  1 review 22 days from $1296  22 days from $1391 |
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 | |
Special Interest | Special Interest | |
Activities | Activities | |
Most Common Types | Most Common Types | |
Policies | ||
Average Group Age | Average Group AgeThe average age for Encounters Travel tours is between 5 and 99. The age might vary for specific tours, so please check individual tours for details. | The average age for Volunteering Solutions tours is between 18 and 60. The age might vary for specific tours, so please check individual tours for details. |
Deposit | DepositTourRadar only requires a deposit of $250 to confirm a Encounters Travel booking. The remaining balance is then payable 60 days prior to the departure date. For any tour departing before 20 September 2018 the full payment is necessary. | TourRadar only requires a deposit of 25% to confirm a Volunteering Solutions booking. The remaining balance is then payable 60 days prior to the departure date. For any tour departing before 20 September 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 $250 is non-refundable.If you cancel via TourRadar the standard cancellation policy applies. | No 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 25% is non-refundable.If you cancel via TourRadar the standard cancellation policy applies. |
Credit Cards | Credit CardsThe following cards are accepted for Encounters Travel:Visa- Master Card- American Express | The following cards are accepted for Volunteering Solutions:Visa- Master Card- American Express |
