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Budget Travel Nature, Photography Tours & Trips

2,772 Budget Travel trips. Tours from 299 tour companies. 2,875 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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Highlights of Croatia
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4.1/5 Great
100+ reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Croatia, Dubrovnik, Hvar Island, Plitvice Lakes National park, Split, Zagreb

Highlights

  • Zagreb City Walking Tour
  • Split City Walking Tour
  • Dubrovnik City Walking Tour

Themes

Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"Great Value did an amazing job with the basic outline for the itinerary and the hotel choices were excellent."

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Scenic Switzerland: Rail Journey through the Mountains
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4.1/5 Great
100+ reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Bellinzona, Lucerne, St. Moritz, Zermatt, Zurich

Highlights

  • Zurich City Tour
  • Day Trip to Jungfraujoch

Themes

Climbing & Mountaineering, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"Great Value did an amazing job with the basic outline for the itinerary and the hotel choices were excellent."

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Spain, Portugal & Morocco
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Atlas Mountains, Ávila, Casablanca, Coimbra, Cork, Fez, Granada, Lisbon, Madrid, Malaga, Marrakesh, Rabat, Salamanca, Seville, Toledo

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Religious

What travelers are saying

"We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good. -During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-hotel transfers -The whispers (listening devices) didn't work from the get-go, so no whispers were used during the 13 day trip. - Porters are no longer hired to bring your luggage to and from your room. (Very elderly had to handle their own luggage. Our friends had to help many of them.) -A few days into the trip one couple left. At the end of the trip we found out they had covid. Cosmos did not let us know; a few people weren't feeling well and two of our friends then tested positive. -One hotel was awful and not even up to "budget" standards -Many of the stops had castles, churches... but were not included, so be sure to count that in when pricing.  don't plan to use Cosmos ever again. Gate1 is the best in my opinion. When my husband's passport was stolen, they assigned someone to go with him to the embassy, translate, etc...It was above and beyond what we expected  "

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Discover South Africa With Victoria Falls
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4.3/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls, Zambezi River

Highlights

  • Enjoy a romantic sunset cruise on the Zambezi River
  • See the stunning Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world
  • Soak up the atmosphere in Cape Town
  • Visit Soweto, a vibrant township that offers a fascinating glimpse into South Africa’s political history
  • Take in a game-drive through the breathtaking Kruger National Park in search of the BIG FIVE

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"BUYER BEWARE!!! This company has a policy that if THEY cancel your trip…THEY get to keep your money and you get a credit the company. They cancelled my first trip..found out the hard way about their policy. Booked a trip…then had left over money so booked another…which they cancelled…again. Surprisingly…this time they offered a refund, but only gave me back the money I had put down…not what was left of “my credit”. So now I am forced to do business with a company I no longer wish to, that picks and chooses when to follow their own policy!! There are plenty of other travel agencies with similar tours…don’t give these guys your hard earned money for them to keep."

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Coral Islands SUP
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4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Belize Barrier Reef

Highlights

  • Paddleboard along the Southern Belize Barrier Reef
  • Experience the only lodge to lodge and island to island SUP and snorkel trip in Belize
  • Enjoy paddleboard skill sessions with Norm Hann,whohas personallylicencedand Paddle Canada Certified all the Belizean guides
  • A once in a lifetime chance to paddle with Norm Hann himself and bring your paddling skills to that next level
  • Norm will be in Belize with Island Expeditions and be the official lead Instructor and trip coordinator on select departures
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Themes

50 plus, Family Friendly, High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"Our group had such an amazing time at Half Moon Caye Feb 4-10! So thankful to have had a wonderful trip before coronavirus shut things down. The guides were incredible and made the experience fun and educational. Ms Ann's cooking was excellent and she even let me help out in the kitchen one evening. There were a great variety of different activities, but I enjoyed snorkeling the most! Thanks for a great trip!"

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Kenya Adventure Safari – Samburu, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara
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5/5 Excellent
32 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasai Mara, Nairobi

Highlights

  • Explore Nairobi
  • Visit Shaba National Reserve
  • Experience unforgettable views of the Lake Nakuru from its hillside perch
  • Discover Masai Mara Game Reserve
  • Explore Shaba Game Reserve

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I just got back from our honeymoon trip booked through Great Safaris. It was a trip of a lifetime and we were so impressed by the accommodations, food and first class service. We saw more animals than we ever expected to see and our safari guides were very knowledgeable. Our trip was two weeks and Great Safaris picked all the right spots in Kenya and Tanzania!"

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The World’s Greatest Romantic Adventure – South Africa
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5/5 Excellent
32 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Cape of Good Hope, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Table Mountain

Highlights

  • Enjoy visiting one of the world’s most picturesque tourist destinations
  • Appreciate fun and informative Cape Town city tour
  • Explore Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
  • Exciting walking safaris in game drives

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I just got back from our honeymoon trip booked through Great Safaris. It was a trip of a lifetime and we were so impressed by the accommodations, food and first class service. We saw more animals than we ever expected to see and our safari guides were very knowledgeable. Our trip was two weeks and Great Safaris picked all the right spots in Kenya and Tanzania!"

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6 Days Rwanda Wildlife and Chimpanzee trekking Safari
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5/5 Excellent
6 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Akagera National Park, Entebbe, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park

Highlights

  • Kigali City Tour
  • Game drive in Akagera national park
  • Optional – Boat trip on Lake Ihema
  • Chimpanzee trekking
  • Canopy Walk
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Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"Kagera Safaris arranged an excellent tour for me and my family. We good excellent rates. Will use them any day!"

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18 trips exactly matchall of the the filters you selected.
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Lydia

Dec 2019

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Had the best time.

Travelling alone I was nervous about the trip but I had nothing to worry about and had the best time. Evans as guide and Ernest as our driver could not have been nic...

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Matthew

Nov 2019

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This trip was amazing

This trip was amazing. It's an experience I will remember forever. Our tour guide, Jay was outstanding and he made every second of the trip better with his great per...

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Crystal

Nov 2019

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This trip was one of a life time!

This trip was one of a life time! I was a solo traveller and being apart of this group that quickly turned to family helped me grow and of course showed me parts of ...

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CHRISTIAN

Nov 2019

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An amazing trip

This trip was everything and nothing short of incredible. KB and Aaron were the best guides imaginable and set us up for an amazing trip of animal spotting, enjoy th...

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Sara

Sep 2019

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An authentic and genuine experience!

There is no question, this trip was incredible! If you’re lucky enough to be paired with the “dream team” Rene and Cosmos you will not be disappointed! Amazing locat...

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Budget Travel Tour Selection Trips

  • Shop around. When paying for anything from flights to accommodation to luggage to a place to eat, the first price you find is unlikely to be the cheapest.
  • Do as the locals do. Eating at local cafes or street stalls instead of restaurants and traveling by local bus instead of taxi will not only stretch your budget further, but will give you a more authentic experience of the country too.
  • Choose your destinations wisely. Obviously traveling in Southeast Asia is going to be far cheaper than traveling in Europe, but a little research will show that Cambodia is also cheaper than Vietnam.
  • Significant discounts on accommodations and activities are often available during the off season. Student discounts may also be available, especially in Europe and the Americas, and some travel companies issue an intentionally recognized student card (ISIC) for those under 26 (even non-students).
  • If you're trying to stretch your budget, then accept a certain level of discomfort. You may not have a hot shower, or gourmet meals, or a private room, but it's worth it when it means you get to travel longer for less.
  • Have a splurge day every now and again. Treat yourself to a tasty meal, a softer bed, or whatever comfort you have been craving.
  • Consider working or volunteering abroad. It's a great way to travel without having to spend too much. Even if paid employment is hard to come by, you can often find work in exchange for a room or meals.
  • Don't become a slave to your budget! It's easy to fall into the habit of saying "I can't do that, it's too expensive.” But if you say this too often, you may return home having missed out on some once in a lifetime opportunities.

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