Saturday, November 16, 2013

Tips On Planning For Mongolian Tours

By Bonnie Contreras


Organizing for tours can be very demanding and stressful; proper organization is required for it to succeed. It is recommended that activities like hiking, trekking and mountain climbing be performed in groups of more than two people to minimize the risk of accidents. On the other hand it is only wise to hire a guide in visiting unfamiliar territories during the Mongolian tours.

Travel companies in resident countries and states may be expensive to use and also some may not know the destination of each client. However, using a local company of the area to be visited may not only turn out to be fun because of the familiarity of the guide but can in the long run be cheaper, it also helps the local economy. Whether to use guides or an all-inclusive firm will depend on what the client has to spend.

The job description for a day guide entails answering traveler questions and shows the sites they came to see. They charge per tourist and the prices vary with the proximity of the site and the terrain of its surroundings. The traveler may also decide to go with cultural and adventure travel companies which offer a number activities for tourists, for example kayaking, safaris and mountain climbing.

Local guides are different from day guides in that the latter can be anyone from the area the traveler wants to visit. Local guides are at times required to be licensed unlike day guides, the former can also be affiliated with other travel firms and can be hired for an entire day. Safari lovers are given the chance to hire vehicles to roam around in with a driver and if need be a guide too.

The most important trait to look for when choosing a travel firm and personnel is reliability and safety. The traveler should request to see the firm license, brochures and equipment. The client must have a map and check for transportation schedules before leaving. Contacting referrers before beginning the trip is a good idea since the client can ask them about that particular firm.

Many previous clients of travel firms leave behind praise letters about the company services which current travelers can read. This should not be the sole basis of determining which firm to use; it should only act as an aid in decision making. The final judgment must be made by the client. Tourists should not shy away from asking questions about safety measures, routes and accommodation arrangements.

Payments are the most causes of disagreements. This calls for charges and fees to be agreed on before hand and where possible be contained in writing, the agreement maybe in the form of waivers or contracts. Receipts given to clients should be kept well for future reference.

In either case many travel companies value reliability and honesty. Tourists rely a lot on the recommendations of others, travel firms know this and they try as hard as possible to please them. Finally travelers are encouraged to tip the Mongolian tours provided guides when they are pleased with their services.




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