Great Value Vacations Profile [2024] - 21,411 reviews, 942 trips
Great Value Vacations

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# of trips

763

Type

Global operator

Service level

budget

Travelers age

18 — 65

Trip prices

$351 — 10,615

Tour languages

English

What they’re known for
Budget-friendly vacation packages and expert itineraries designed for independent travelers wanting an easy trip planning experience.

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Overview

Get a local point of view from expert designed itineraries, then hit the road at your own pace. Great Value Vacations is perfect for independently minded travelers who want the ease of booking in one place, and the confidence that they'll get to see everything they want to see.

Great for: Budget travelers, independent travelers, all ages

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Great Value Vacations Reviews & Ratings

4.1/5  Great
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Eddie H.

Dec 2023

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Great hotel choices and itinerary

Great Value did an amazing job with the basic outline ...

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Prakash B Bom

Dec 2023

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Trip to Venice, Florence and Rome

Any trip to Italy ought to have breakfast included. We were disappointed with our plan that only Florence hotel had breakfast included. Rest was dried. Otherwise, it...

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Cara Seiden

Dec 2023

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Great value

Really impressed with the deal. The hotel was outstanding I was shocked. Will be booking again!

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Lorie Jaramillo Roundy

Dec 2023

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The flights were great

The flights were great! The times worked well. The hotel room in Par...

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Diana Bitterman

Dec 2023

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Italy in the Winter

I was a little reluctant to book because the price seemed unreal. I went back and forth and finally said I'm going to give it a try. I was so happy with the trip fro...

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Editoral Review of Great Value Vacations

Great Value Vacations provides pre-packaged, competitively priced vacation itineraries suitable to all traveler types. They are owned by DH Enterprise and Associates, Inc.

What Makes Great Value Vacations Stand Out?

  • Professionally planned itineraries
  • Flight & car rental available
  • Local insights
  • Budget minded

Unlike traditional guided tours, Great Value Vacations provides professionally planned packages for independent travelers booking a vacation. Everything from flights to car rental is available through the Great Value Vacations booking process.

Self guided road trip with Great Value Vacations

Itineraries are designed by locals, so you can get a true sense of local authentic living while on your vacation.

Their packages are competitively priced, and designed by an extensive network of travel experts. You can choose from among several types of trip and their reviews speak for themselves in customer satisfaction.

Accommodations and activities are hand selected by their local experts or the “feet on the street” as they call it. They choose only the highest quality places to send you and your travel companions.

Who Will Enjoy Traveling with Great Value Vacations?

  • Independent planners
  • Budget travelers
  • All ages

Young woman on independent trip through Great Value Vacations

Travelers who want a fully vetted itinerary and the peace of mind that comes with having all components taken care of will love the experience of a Great Value Vacations package. Because of the great variety they have available, families, older travelers, and young professionals can all find something suitable on Great Value Vacations.

It’s important to note that these trips are not a traditional group tour or private tour, with a guide. If you are looking for a different kind of packaged pre-set itinerary with a fellow group of travelers, we recommend checking out a few different group tour companies first.

Small scandinavian european village on the water

These packages are great for independent minded travelers who still like the idea of a professionally planned itinerary, with unique experiences and activities, but plenty of free time. Great Value Vacations is also great for having all services in one place - including visa information, flight booking, hotel booking, and car rental.

Great Value Vacations is also a great options for budget travelers. They partner with various deals sites like Groupon to provide ongoing deals and specials (although the voucher system might be a bit complicated).

Top Destinations

Beautiful sunny day in Thailand

Great Value Vacations operates tours in Africa, Asia, Europe, and The Caribbean. Travel styles include everything from all inclusive resort experiences, to quaint Bed & Breakfasts, to fully escorted tours, to rail journeys.

Great Value Vacations Ireland trips are quite popular, particularly now as Ireland has remained open to travelers during the Coronavirus pandemic. You can find several different affordable independent and self drive Ireland packages through Great Value Vacations. 

Similarly, many American travelers are considering domestic travel for the next vacation. Great Value Vacations United States trips are a great choice for keeping the budget low and finding fun unique ways to explore your own backyard. 

Great Value Vacations Travel Style

  • Adventurous
  • Local culture
  • Active
  • Flexible
  • Driving

The Great Value Vacations travel style is about convenience coupled with confidence - for an unforgettable adventure. Most of their packages involve driving, and their rental car availability is comprehensive as well as a big part of the value when using a Great Value Vacations package.

Open road at sunset

Itineraries include detailed directions, all your hotel information, and other important documents are available within 30 days of your booking. You are required to print all necessary documents provided to you via their Traveler Portal.

Most packages include a few guided day tours and several activities ranging from cultural to active.  

There are several vacation types and themes to choose from that are available through Great Value Vacations. These include everything from Luxury to Self Drive Vacations (which is one of their most popular).  

Why Choose a Tour with Great Value Vacations?

Relaxing palm trees and traditional asian boat

For the ease of booking a package all in one place, Great Value Vacations is a top choice. Their packages have the propensity to be a bit standard, however given that they are created by local experts - all itineraries bring a little something special to the itinerary. You’ll definitely see the important sites, as well as get some locally immersive hidden gems.

They bring all facets of planning travel into one place, at a competitive price, taking care of all the factors that can make planning travel stressful. They have an easy to use online booking system, eliminating the need for you to take any extra steps.

It's important to note that some travelers may find the Great Value Vacations booking model a bit convaluted. They are very much geared toward budget travelers which means you can may see them listed on sites like Groupon or other deals aggregators. 

Great Value Vacations Covid-19 Travel Update

In response to the uncertainty surrounding Covid-19, Great Value Vacations is currently postponing all bookings, based on the travel date, current news, and country travel policies.

This precaution is in place at least until November 2020 and will likely be extended beyond that. At this time any current bookings with Great Value Vacations remain non-refundable.

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About the company

What they’re known for
Budget-friendly vacation packages and expert itineraries designed for independent travelers wanting an easy trip planning experience.

At Great Value Vacations, our mission is to be the pre-packaged vacation solution provider from the US to the most desirable vacation destinations in the world.

We offer premium, pre-built vacation packages to the top destinations in the world. Our vacations feature itineraries designed by travel experts and superior accommodations which have been hand-picked and vetted for quality.

What’s more, we offer these vacations packages at Great Value prices that are at or better than if you were to purchase the components separately.  Our state-of-the-art technology provides our customers with an easy to use booking system that allows you to book complicated vacations with just a few clicks.

Expert Advice

Our team of product experts are your “feet on the street” creating vacation itineraries we’d send our family on (and they have VERY high standards!) We do the heavy lifting for you by researching the best destinations, hand selecting the most desirable accommodations, designing a perfect vacation itinerary and recommending things to do and see along the way.

Customer Support

We’re there for you at every step – from your first call or visit to our website right up until your flight home. Our vacation specialists and support staff are available to answer questions, provide advice or assist you at any point during the vacation planning process. Plus we offer Trip Protection Plans which allows you to cancel your trip for any reason up to 72 hours prior to travel and received a full refund and have access to 24-hr Emergency Assistance while you travel.

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United States Tour Operators Association

USTOA is a nonprofit professional association representing the tour operator industry.Its members are made up of companies who provide services worldwide but who conduct business in the U.S.

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