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WorldWide Excursions
About UsWorked onboard HAL ships for 6 yearsVisited over 70 countries – been to most of
the major cruise ports3 years planning private tours for high-end
clients at a travel agency in SeattleWork only with most reliable operators in
each countryRegistered with TICO as a wholesaler – can
only work through travel agents
Services We OfferPrivate vehicle tours in various ports of call
around the worldPre- and post-cruise packagesOverland tours during the cruiseTailor-Made, land-based vacationsIn-house training on various ports of
call/destinations Special presentations for agency events or
large groups
Who Are These Tours For?Clients who want their own unique and
flexible custom-designed travel experiencesClients who want high-end luxury
arrangements that aren’t offered in group travel
In some cases, private tours may be suitable for clients who want to save money, especially those travelling in groups
Benefits for You and Your ClientsPersonalized service and a better tour at a more
competitive priceAdvice from someone who has been to most of these
places, seen the various options available and heard a lot of feedback from the tours which has enabled them to develop the best experience/option at each site
Less work for travel agents so they can focus their time and energy on selling what they know best and make their larger commissions from - - cruises or packaged vacations
Reputable tour operators around the world – most are the same as used by the cruise lines
DestinationsPopular
Destinations Include:
Europe South America
Asia Australia
Africa
Popular Overland Tours Include:
Taj MahalMachu PicchuVictoria Falls
Safari in AfricaEgypt - Cairo/Luxor
Day Tour ExamplesKusadasi, Turkey – Full day tour to
Ephesus including ruins site with Terrace Houses, museum, Mary’s house, etc.
St. Petersburg, Russia – City tour & Hermitage Museum – See parts of the city tours don’t usually visit; enjoy a private guide inside the crowded Hermitage.
Cairo, Egypt – Long day which can be maximized or made shorter by touring independently and setting your own pace. Lots to see and can be tailor made to what client wishes – ie. Felucca ride
Overland Tour ExamplesMachu Picchu, Peru – 5-star hotel only a 20-minute shuttle
ride from the Machu Picchu ruins site. Typical ship tour spends most of the time in Cusco. Sunrise or sunset over Machu Picchu.
Splendors of the Taj Mahal, India – Visit a school for underprivileged children in a Delhi slum. Sunrise over the Taj Mahal – it is an unforgettable sight to watch every jewel on the Taj come alive one by one under the sun's rays!
Victoria Falls Tri-Country Adventure: Zambia, Zimbabwe & Botswana - Boat cruises, elephant riding, and game drives in Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana make this a memorable experience.
Expensive vs. Economical ToursExpensive :
ItalyFrance
DenmarkNorwaySwedenJapan
Economical :
RussiaTurkey Greece
India & Asia in general
South America
How Does It Work?Here is a typical example: 1. A client books a cruise and asks about a pre- or post-cruise
package they can do on their own or wants a private car and guide to sightsee in certain ports.
2. The client’s travel agent will fill out a very simple request form which can be found at http://www.wwexcursions.com/Contact.html
3. WorldWide Excursions will respond to you within one business day with your request status. A tour proposal with net pricing will be sent to you as soon as possible, usually within 3 business days. You can choose how much you wish to mark it up before sending it to your client.
4. Once finalized and accepted, payment is due from the travel agency. A confirmation letter with the client’s itinerary and tour operator emergency contact details will be sent to their agent.
TestimonialsWe really appreciate all you did to help make our excursions to the Taj Mahal and Machu Picchu so spectacular. The itineraries you arranged were perfect, and everything you had planned for us went off so smoothly. A big thank you - It has been a great pleasure to work with you!-Shelley & Bill
The shore excursions were well planned and executed. We enjoyed them all very much!! The local guides we had were excellent. All of this really enhanced our cruise experience. It was WONDERFUL. Thank you so much for these great tour options, Heather & staff. -Rosalie & Don
What an amazing vacation! Thank you for everything you did to make this such a fabulous opportunity. Our tours were flawless and we are very grateful for all you did!-Becky