Package tours

Foremost, before you contact any travel agency, you must have done some planning. Check your budget, the date(s) you want to do it, and what particular places you want to visit. Some agencies will provide you other options. Others will tailor the tour to your specifications. Some airlines and hotels offer packages too and you can see it posted in their websites.

Try not to be content with a quotation of one agency. Check with others and compare. Read also what people have to say about the agency and their experience. Naturally, no one would post a negative comment on their website. You could check from travelers' blogs and forums. Example of such site is the virtualtourist.com.

Although the agency will be doing the planning and execution for you, you still have to confirm your flight details, hotel accommodation, transfers, meals and document processing. Some agencies will provide all services for additional charge. If money matters to you, then you should check proximity of your accommodation to tourist sites and if travel to such places is included in the quotation.

Also, check if your tour will be guided or not. Problems might be encountered in countries in which English is not a major language. Touring by yourself will save you money but may get you into trouble when getting a cab. A good guide book or some downloads can be helpful if you decide on taking public transportation. Also some tourist sites have students who can be hired for a guided tour of the specific site.

WikiAsianTravel will try to provide you a directory of travel agencies in your country. The advantage is that you may visit their office. However, in each country of destination, some agencies are also suggested. They are also favorable in the sense that when you arrive at your country of destination and encounter problems, help is not that far.