What are the types of travel arrangements available to me?

Travel companies on Zicasso can essentially arrange any type of travel needs that you may have—just let us know on the Trip Request form. Here are typical types of arrangements: (Keep in mind though that you and the travel companies can choose any combination of travel arrangements to meet your needs.)

• Independent Travel (sometimes known in the industry as “FIT”)
  • Non-guided, custom trip arrangement of pre-booked lodging + transportation. This can sometimes be “self-drive” packages which provides custom driving directions and guide books.
  • Benefit: Have complete independence, on your own schedule.
• Private Guided Tour or Custom Guided Tour
  • Custom Trip Plan designed for you or your private group. This usually includes lodging plus guide plus one or more other travel components (air, airport transfer, car, rail, etc)
  • Benefit: Set independent itineraries yet get volume discounts which travel companies offer
• Escorted Group Tour (fixed departure dates, escorted by tour guide or tour leader, structured itinerary)
  • Structured journey on which a group of travelers, grouped by a travel company, are accompanied by a travel professional who sees to their needs
  • Benefit: Don’t have to worry about anything (leave it all to the pros) & low price … but give up some independence
• Vacation Package (not escorted, not customized)
  • Similar to Independent Tour package but fixed travel components (i.e. not customized)
  • Benefit: You can get good deals that only travel companies have access to
• Others: Includes Adventure Tours, Nature Tours, Eco Tours, Study Tours, and Cruises