Company Information:
Trafalgar Tours, which bills itself as “the world’s best-selling tour company,” has over 60 years of experience connecting travelers with their dream destinations. Travel Weekly named Trafalgar Tours USA “Best International Tour Operator” in its 2007 Readers’ Choice awards.
Mission:
Trafalgar provides “exceptional value and quality holidays” to the world’s most popular destinations. The company believes that the diversity of its customers, who come from many countries around the world to participate in Trafalgar’s escorted tours, enhances each traveler’s experience. Trafalgar is a member of The Leading Travel Companies of the World Foundation, a group of international tour companies committed to investing in sustainable tourism.
Destinations:
North, Central, and South America, Europe, Egypt, Morocco, Israel, China, Australia and New Zealand.
Tour Participant Demographics:
All ages. Trafalgar offers separate “Breakaway Tours” geared for travelers 21 – 38 years old.
Single Traveler Information:
Trafalgar has a room matching service that will pair you with a roommate of the same gender. If you use this service, you won’t pay a single supplement.
Cost:
Varies widely. Tour costs begin at approximately $1,000 and go up to $8,200, plus port charges (cruises only) and fuel charges.
Trip Length:
Varies from approximately one week to 31 days.
Quick Facts:
- Over 50% of Trafalgar’s tour participants are repeat customers.
- Trafalgar offers land excursions, river cruises and rail itineraries. Many itineraries give you the option to purchase additional “excursions,” which range from gourmet dinners to dance performances to camel rides.
- Airfare is not included in many of Trafalgar’s tour packages. You should assume transatlantic airfare is extra unless you are buying a land and air package.
- Trafalgar offers themed tours, such as “Sound of Music,” which visits countries and cities made famous in the award-winning film, and ”Grand European Serenade,” a luxury cruise which takes you to romantic destinations along the Rhine and Danube Rivers.
- You may bring a folding wheelchair on most Trafalgar tours, but you will also need to bring an able-bodied companion to assist you.
- Trafalgar offers travel insurance, or you can purchase your own policy.
- It’s important to read your itinerary carefully to see which meals are included. Some itineraries include only breakfasts and a few lunches and dinners.
- You will receive a discount of 10% on the land portion of your tour if you pay a year in advance.
Contact Information (U.S.):
Trafalgar Tours West, Inc.
801 East Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92805
(866)544-4434
