Compare BritBound vs. MacBackpackers
Reviews | ||
Overall average rating | Overall average rating4.5 out of 5 stars | 5.0 out of 5 stars |
Most popular reviews | Most popular reviews20th August 2017 If you are taking the Live in Pub package, word of advice, request for a guarantee fo... 4th October 2016 I cannot begin to rave about Britbound enough!!!!! They are simply the best, and prov...Read more 31st March 2016 BritBound has been my family away from home!!! They were always there to support me t...Read more  7th March 2016 I just can say, that I am so glad, to have Britbound with me for this adventure here ...Read more |  2 days ago I absolutely loved the 3 Day Isle of Skye tour with Macbackpackers!! Our guide Stewar...Read more  2 days ago Our guide, Mark, was a really cool person and a great storyteller! My friends and I, ...Read more 5 days ago This was the best possible way I could’ve spent 3 days in Scotland’s most beautiful p...Read more 6 days ago Hi everybody!!
I'm still 'dizzy' because of the wonderful, funny and unforgettable ...Read more |
Guide average rating | Guide average rating4.5 out of 5 stars | 5.0 out of 5 stars Richard Galloway(486 reviews) David Watson(323 reviews) Neil mclennan(281 reviews) Mark Doggett(167 reviews) Stewart McCulloch(52 reviews) Tim Blott(43 reviews) |
Transportation average rating | Transportation average rating4.5 out of 5 stars | 5.0 out of 5 stars |
Accommodation average rating | Accommodation average rating5.0 out of 5 stars | 4.5 out of 5 stars |
Meals average rating | Meals average rating4.5 out of 5 stars | 4.5 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 Styles | Cultural Festival & Events Nature & Adventure |
Average rating | Average rating4.5/5 from 14 reviews | 5.0/5 from 1783 reviews |
Ideal Age Group | Ideal Age Group18-39 | 18-40 |
Travellers met via TourRadar App | 249 travellers met through MacBackpackers tours | |
Average Price per day | Average Price per day$86 | $75 |
Average Food Fund | Average Food Fundn/a | n/a |
Average tour length | Average tour length4 days | 5 days |
Average Response Rate | Average Response Rate100% | 100% |
Average Response Time | Average Response Time2 days | n/a |
Videos | Videos | Neil Exploring Spean Bridge and Ben NevisRichard on top of a Blustery Old Man of StorrNeil Sight Spotting from Wester RossRelaxing Clouds overlooking the Old Man of StorrWhat happens when you set the guides free at the beach...Sunset Timelapse over Loch Ness - Taken from Lochside HostelWho are MacBackpackers?Neil showing off the Old Man of StorrJacobite Steam Train |
Tours | ||
Most popular tours | Most popular tours 12 reviews 4 days from $339.1 |  573 reviews 5 days from $315.21  784 reviews 3 days from $188.6  206 reviews 3 days from $188.6  23 reviews 5 days from $518.18  21 reviews 7 days from $518.18  93 reviews 7 days from $454.87 |
Destinations | ||
Europe | Europe | |
Asia | Asia | |
Australia/Oceania | Australia/Oceania | |
Africa | Africa | |
North America | North America | |
Latin America | Latin America | |
Most visited destinations | Most visited destinationsLondon (1) | |
Travel styles | ||
Nature & Adventure | Nature & Adventure | |
Cultural | Cultural | |
Festival & Events | Festival & Events | |
Most Common Types | Most Common Types | Coach / Bus (1726) Discovery (1069) In-depth Cultural (718) Christmas & New Year (28) Hogmanay (27) Adventure (6) |
Policies | ||
Average Group Age | Average Group AgeThe average age for BritBound tours is between 18 and 39. The age might vary for specific tours, so please check individual tours for details. | The average age for MacBackpackers tours is between 18 and 40. The age might vary for specific tours, so please check individual tours for details. |
Deposit | DepositTourRadar only requires a deposit of $99 to confirm a BritBound booking. The remaining balance is then payable 60 days prior to the departure date. For any tour departing before 21 April 2019 the full payment is necessary. | TourRadar only requires a deposit of $99 to confirm a MacBackpackers booking. The remaining balance is then payable 60 days prior to the departure date. For any tour departing before 21 April 2019 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 $99 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 $99 is non-refundable.If you cancel via TourRadar the standard cancellation policy applies. |
Credit Cards | Credit CardsThe following cards are accepted for BritBound:Visa- Master Card- American Express | The following cards are accepted for MacBackpackers:Visa- Master Card- American Express |
