We've found that folks sometimes don't quite understand the difference between Untours, 'regular tours' and organizing a trip by themselves. The easiest thing to do is give us a call and talk to us, or you can check out the comparison table below! Everyone on our staff has visited our Untours locations and we're passionate about travel, so we'd be happy to chat with you and answer all your questions. Once you go on an Untour, we bet you'll be hooked like these clients:

"It is difficult to imagine our lives without Untours. You have enriched our lives in many ways. And, despite the growth of Untours' world, you are still family." Ann & Bill Logan

"It was the best cross cultural experience I could have imagined." Teresa Janney

"To say that I'm enthusiastic about my Untour is an understatement. I can't wait for another trip." T.F. Blackwelder

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	Untours	Escorted Tours	Do-it-Yourself
Visit world-renowned sites	Yes	Yes	Yes
Stay in private, carefully selected apartments	Always! Our properties are specifically chosen for easy day trips and local ambiance.	No...you're usually hopping from one hotel to the next.	Maybe. You won't really know for sure until you arrive if you've found the property yourself.
Experience hassle-free trip planning	Yes. We'll take care of all the logistics so you can focus on the fun stuff like deciding what you want to do when you're there.	Yes, everything is done for you, but at a price. Your free time will be scarce and you'll be with a group most of the time.	Probably not...do-it-yourself is just that! You're on your own.
Delight in off-the-beaten track adventures with tips and advice from local experts	Yes. Our staff will give you all the info you need...a list of events happening when you're there and tips for experiencing the authentic.	It's possible, but often their 'off-the-beaten-track' excursions are tourist traps that are the furthest thing from 'authentic'.	Maybe. You might run into a local who gives you some tips.
Feel secure knowing that friendly, helpful staff are there if you need assistance	Yes. Untours staff will feel like old friends by the time you leave. They're there not only for the fun stuff but also to get you out of a bind!	Yes	What staff?
Gain an in-depth cultural experience living like the locals	Yes. Becoming a regular at the village café, feeling like you have a second home...all the norm on an Untour	How could you gain an in-depth cultural experience when you're changing locations every other day?	Yes, but you won't necessarily be able to discover the insider tips and tricks by yourself.
Know you're doing something good for humanity	Yes. Untours' profits are donated to the Untours Foundation which grants loans to struggling entrepreneurs around the globe.	Some companies donate money to charity, no other travel company donates as much.	Travel is good for humanity so in a sense yes, but most likely your expenses are going directly to companies or individuals who don't always recycle profits.
Befriend the property hosts	Sometimes. Some of our owners have worked with us for 20 years and still enjoy making new friends.	What hosts?	Perhaps.