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Advantages and disadvantages of a guided excursion

Advantages of sightseeing with a guide

  • You learn more : a guide can explain absolutely EVERYTHING about the places you visit.
  • It is safer : the guide knows perfectly where to take you and will not expose you to possible dangers. In more unstable countries it may be a point to take into account.
  • You meet people : if you share a guided tour you meet people similar to your tastes and interests. Regardless of whether you make your trip

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Disadvantages of Hiring a Tour Guide

  • Extra expenses : obviously hiring an excursion or guided tour means spending more money.
  • You can’t go to your ball : you can’t take your time, you have to follow the guide’s instructions.

If you have already decided to hire a tour guide to do some excursion or activity, now you have to know if you hire him before traveling or directly at the destination.

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Before the trip…

Advantage:

  • Having scheduled everything from home, you don’t waste extra time on your vacation.
  • You avoid the risk of running out of the activity or excursion you want to do.
  • If you hire a guided excursion from the place of origin, the offer is greater (you have more options). Mainly for one reason, the anticipation.

Disadvantages:

  • If you already have a scheduled activity, you cannot change plans at the last minute. If you do, you will likely lose the money you have already spent.
  • If you are staying in a resort with all the amenities, it may cost you a little more to go out and see the world. It can make you a bit lazy.
  • Hiring the excursions from the place of origin is usually more expensive. If you want to save this is not the best option.

During the trip

Advantage:

  • You have freedom to go doing as you go. In addition, you can better predict the weather.
  • More adventure. Not having everything completely planned adds another point of excitement to your trip.
  • If you search well among the different local agencies that organize excursions, it can be cheaper.

Disadvantages:

  • You waste more time having to search for agencies. And vacation time is gold.
  • It is likely that you will no longer find Spanish-speaking guides if you have not previously hired them.
  • Availability is lower. Most groups are already closed and there are few places left.