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The small print in the literature of many student tour operators all too often conceals provisos, clauses and contingencies of which a group leader will be unaware at the time of booking.
Don’t be fooled – when we read competitors’ brochures and calculate the costs of their supplements, extras, lunches, admission fees etc, it is clear that their low lead-in prices are only the beginning. The hidden extras can add up to over £50 per person and the real cost to pupils becomes expensive and uncompetitive.
| Comparative Question | Varsity Travel | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Will you ensure that our tour dates are guaranteed at the time of booking? | Yes | No. Many reserve the right to change the dates or even cancel a tour. |
| Will you guarantee that there is never a weekend supplement? | Yes | No |
| Will you guarantee that there are no supplements payable for optional excursions after the itinerary has been agreed? | Yes | No. Guides and drivers view this as a second source of income |
| Will you guarantee that all admission costs are included? | Yes | No |
| Will you guarantee that the itinerary will be the best possible itinerary for our requirements? | Yes | Not specified |
| Will you guarantee to send a comprehensive Risk Assessment, teacher guide and checklists prior to departure? | Yes | No |
| Will you guarantee to give a detailed and interesting evening presentation to pupils and parents before the tour? | Yes | No |
| Will you guarantee that we will spend less time on the coach and more time in the excursions? | Yes | No |
| Will you guarantee that the coach will be fully-executive and from a reputable operator? | Yes | Not specified |
| Will you guarantee that the coach driver will have signed up to an agreed code of conduct? | Yes | No |
| Will you guarantee that coach operator licences. insurance and breakdown cover have been checked and verified? | Yes | Not specified |
| Will you guarantee that hotels will be Tourist Class with TV's, telephones and en-suite bathrooms? | Yes | Not specified |
| Will you guarantee that you will never use hostels? | Yes | Not specified |
| Will you guarantee that food will be high quality, varied and that special diets will be well catered for? | Yes | Not specified |
| Will you guarantee that local bus, train or metro tickets are included while abroad? | Yes | No |
| Will an experienced Tour Director be with your group 24 hours per day exclusively for your group? | Yes | Not specified |
| Will you guarantee that we will never queue? | Yes | No |
| Will you guarantee that you will always use direct flights? | Yes | No |
| Will you guarantee that each component part of the Study Tour has been risk assessed and a report forwarded to the group leader? | Yes | Not specified |
| Will you guarantee that the group leader will have opportunity to produce feedback and comment after the tour? | Yes | Not specified |
