Trafalgar vs Gate 1

By Samantha Scott

October 18, 2017

Trafalgar and Gate 1 are very equal in terms of getting a comfortable, well rounded, yet affordable tour. Trafalgar has a slight edge in terms of years - having been around since the 1940s; Gate 1 was established in 1981.

Both have tours all over the world. Groups are mid size (26 is the max for Trafalgar). Often compared, here are the facts based on all the trips from these companies on Stride, and their Stride profiles.

Compare Trafalgar and Gate 1 

 

 

Trafalgar 


Gate 1 

 

                  Overall Average Rating                       


4.5/5 


3.8/5

 

                  Number of Reviews  


10,332


154

 

                  Number of Tours


3,540


767

 

                  Travel Styles

 

Value, Comfort

 

Value, Comfort

 

                  Average Tour Price

 

$3,393

 

$2,248

 

                  Average Tour Length

 

12.4 Days

 

10.9 Days

 

                  Tour Type

 

Group Tours, River Cruises     


Group Tours, River Crusies

 

                  Years in Business

 

73 

 

39 

 

Great Ocean Road
 

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             Destinations

 

Trafalgar 

 

Gate 1 

 

                  Europe Tours

 

1880

 

890

 

                  South America Tours

 

117

 

253

 

                  Africa Tours

 

97

 

145

 

                  Asia Tours

 

202

 

334 

 

                  Antarctica Tours

 

3

 

13

 

                  Australia & Pacific Tours              

 

134

 

22


                 Central America Tours 

 

9

 

72


                 North America Tours

 

744


134


                 Middle East Tours

 

16

 

128

 

What Makes Them Stand Out?

Trafalgar: Trafalgar is a premium group tour operator that features popular destinations on six continents and a wide range of ways to see them. Taking the motto “See the world from the inside,” it trumpets its “insider” approach, promising travelers that they’ll get to meet, talk and even eat and drink with the locals -- everyone from chefs and artisans to historians and farmers. Read More...

Gate 1: offers a variety of tour packages and river cruises around the world, promising to provide exceptional value for the price. They focus on North American travelers who seek “high quality, yet affordable” guided trips, with accommodations ranging from superior tourist to moderate deluxe class. Read More...

Why Travel With Them?

Trafalgar: Extensive industry experience and a name known to travelers who enjoy local experiences, and prices kept low. Older travelers will enjoy their trips, as well as families. There are many choices of trips with Trafalgar, from slower paced to more quick moving, covering a lot of ground. Read More... 

Gate 1: For the budget traveler, Gate 1 is a fantastic choice. They offer several types of trip package to choose from, including rail, river cruise, and small group tours, at competitive rates. Their escorted tours are extremely popular, and customers repeat trips with them regularly. Read More...

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