Sunday, November 17, 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.

Some clients choose to work with tour firms in their own state or country but it is cheaper and easier to work with one from the local area that they plan to visit. It also makes clients have pride in having helped the local economy. At times the client can organize an all-inclusive tour or they could just get a vehicle and the driver. All this is determined by how much money each traveler is willing 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.

Sometimes it is a good idea to use local guides to visit places especially where trekking and excursions are involved on the way to very remote areas. They are mostly independent contractors who may be affiliated with a local travel firm. In certain states they are required to be licensed but in other states it is not a requirement. Depending on the desires and budget, a traveler may also choose to hire a car and driver to take them wherever they want. It is normally a good idea where the client does not want to use public transportation.

When choosing the best firm or guide to with certain tips are crucial. Safety and reliability should be the first thing on the list; the traveler should start by asking to be shown brochures of the firm and also the license. A map is a must in traveling, it helps to show where sites are located and at the same time they also show the transportation schedule.

Clients should ask the firm to provide praise letters from past clients if any exist. Most of them show positive reviews therefore decisions based solely on praise letters might not be the best. The traveler should not be arm-twisted into making uninformed judgments; they must trust their instincts. Clients need to ask what safety measures the company will undertake and the routes to be followed.

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.

All things considered, most travel and tour operators are honest, hardworking and reliable. Word travels first, when Mongolian tours firms do not fulfill customer needs most clients will shy away from using their services. Altogether if the traveler is honestly pleased by their services a tip is appreciated and so is leaving a good recommendation for future clients.




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