How much do the tours cost?
2007 prices are US $27,200 for the Northern Route and US $29,550 for the Southern Route. If you've priced private jet tours, you'll recognize that Travel Guild is the price leader for luxury around-the-world tours.
What is included in the price?
• Services of three experienced tour leaders and tour director.
• All flights on a state-of-art exclusive jet aircraft.
• First class or deluxe hotels or best available.
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Meals as per itinerary – all breakfasts, most lunches and dinners.
• Special events and activities as per itinerary
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks on the aircraft.
• Comprehensive sightseeing excursions with English-speaking guides - as per itinerary.
• Gratuities to drivers, guides, porters, hotel and restaurant staff.
• Porterage for one suitcase per passenger for quick and efficient handling.
• Departure and airport taxes for all destinations.
• Transfers to and from hotels and airports.
• Hotel service charges and local taxes.
• Entrance fees to sights included.
• Fully detailed travel portfolio and a “carry-on” bag, luggage tags and baggage strap.
Are tips included?
Yes, all tips are included in the price of the tour
What is not included?
Not included are all items of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks, passport fees, required entry visas, personal insurance and meals other than those in the itinerary and any “optional” activities offered.
Won't I just feel like a number in such a large group?
Our private-jet trips accommodate a maximum of 106 travelers on a plane designed to hold 220 passengers. Travelers are divided into three groups, each with its own Travel Guild tour leader. Travelers stay with this group and leader for the entire tour and get to know each other quite well, providing a small group experience within the larger tour. When we're touring by motorcoach, each group typically will have its own coach and local guide and may visit sites in different orders. Having only 30 or so people on a full-size coach that normally seats 45+ offers an added level of comfort.
What are the tour leaders like?
Our tours are hosted and escorted by experienced and dedicated leaders who love what they do. Although they work hard taking care of problems and making sure you get the most out of your holiday, they enjoy their responsibilities not as a job, but as a part of the group. They recognize that every trip is one of discovery and of making new friends; their reward is to see that you have the best time of your life.
What are the hotels like?
We stay in 4- and 5-star hotels wherever available. In a few locations, we stay in the best locally available hotels. Check out our northern or southern hemisphere pages for more info.
What is the crew like?
The same crew stays with us for the whole trip. Typically, we'll have three pilots, six flight attendants and an engineer.
When do we fly?
We fly during the day generally departing at 10:30 or 11 a.m. Lunch onboard.
What is the food like (on the plane and off)?
Hot meals and open bar on the aircraft, a wide variety of foods at hotels and restaurants, often buffet style so you can pick and choose and sample foreign fare.
What if I have special dietary needs?
Most dietary concerns can be accommodated on the aircraft and at all dining venues.
How much physical activity required?
Due to the nature of this tour, we request that passengers be healthy and mobile. In fairness to the other travelers, preferential consideration cannot be extended. We cannot guarantee that special need facilities will be available.
Is there an opportunity to go off on my own?
Some free time is included in each itinerary. You can opt out of any day's tour if you'd like to do something different (or just sleep in).
How are your tours different from other private jet tours?
Our tours offer more value for the price than any similar tour. We stay at destinations longer and include sightseeing and evening events, virtually everything is included!
What do I need to bring, eg, what types of clothes?
In general, dress for our tours is casual. After booking you will receive further detailed information regarding - itinerary - hotels - health - passport and visa requirements - “what to wear?”, etc.
What is the history of Travel Guild?
Travel Guild Inc. (TGI) was incorporated in 1976. Since then, the company has organized and operated all-inclusive style escorted holidays and tours of good quality, primarily for the Retired Teachers of Ontario (RTO). TGI is licensed by the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO), is a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA). The concept of a world tour by private aircraft was first introduced by the founder of the company, Ben Nierop, Sr., in 1954 for the Austin Motor Company in the UK. Since that time TGI has operated world tours in the nineteen-eighties, nineties and most recently in 2004 and 2005.
How much luggage may I bring?
Baggage allowance is limited to one suitcase and one carry-on bag per person, for expediency in handling. Gratuities are included for only one suitcase per person.
What immunizations will I need?
Please refer to the individual brochure for specific requirements.
Will I need visas?
A few of our destinations require an entry visa. Please refer to the individual brochures for details.
What if I become ill?
Medical facilities are available at all our destinations. Medical insurance is highly recommended. If you cannot continue your journey, our local agents will look after your needs until you can return home.
What have previous clients said about your trips?
Here are a few statements from previous travelers:
“FANTASTIC, WONDERFUL, MARVELLOUS, SUPERB, TERRIFIC.”
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Margaret Landry
“ I want to thank you and your team for making my World Tour a lasting and memorable experience. Every member of your team performed admirably, making it possible for me to enjoy all that the tour had to offer.”
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C. BemBen
“An excellent once in a lifetime experience…. Arrangements made by Travel Guild excellent and great tour leaders.”
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Margaret and Charles Gordon
“I shall carry memories of the trip for many years. There were so many outstanding and rare experiences that I could never duplicate."
- Vivianne Bailey
“It was a wonderful trip and I was very appreciative of the time and effort that went into the planning of our trip. I just relaxed and enjoyed every minute of our holiday. I would rate this trip 10/10. Need I say anything else.”
- Laura Harries
“My wife and I enjoyed the world tour immensely, as the plane flight, hotel rooms, city tours and food were all first class.”
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Noreen & Mike Bachynski |
Also, see testimonials.
Additional questions?
Please contact us.
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