When you want, where you want, with whom you want.
Since launching TravelMaven in 2018, I've been asked many times "why don't you offer a tour to THIS PLACE?" or "I'd like to go on THAT TOUR, but could you offer it at a different time of year?"
These questions reveal a couple of limitations on pre-planned group tours. First, a small company like TravelMaven can only offer so many destinations each year. Second, even when people want to take one of our small group tours, they may not be available at the time it's offered.
Fortunately, there's an alternative. TravelMaven also offers private tours to groups of friends or families who want to go to a particular place at a particular time. While this approach requires more personalized planning and research by us, that cost is mostly offset by the fact we don't have to spend time and effort marketing a private tour like we do with our scheduled small group tours.
As a result, private tours for six guests are usually no more expensive than a regular small group tour. As a result, private tours can offer amazing value for groups of six or more guests. In many ways, it's like getting a bespoke suit for the same price as off-the-rack!
And so, in a nifty 'have your cake and eat it too' kind of way, we not only help private groups plan amazing vacations and avoid the potentially complicated and frustrating travel planning process, we can usually do it for the same price as a regular group tour, What's not to love about that?
What's a private tour?
Does Barry travel with us?
Why take a private tour?
Unlike small group tours that have preplanned agendas and departure dates, private tours can be tailored specifically to your requests.
Why take a private tour?
Does Barry travel with us?
Why take a private tour?
People book private tours in order to set their own agenda, determine with whom they will be travelling, and choose their own travel dates.
Does Barry travel with us?
Does Barry travel with us?
Does Barry travel with us?
Usually. While Barry is Tour Concierge in most cases, CD Tours also lead some Kruger safaris. Finally, we also offer unescorted private tours.
How does pricing work?
Are private tours expensive?
Does Barry travel with us?
TravelMaven prices private tours based on the number of guests. Not surprisingly, the price per person goes down as group size increases.
Are private tours expensive?
Are private tours expensive?
Are private tours expensive?
Not really. A private group of 6 would pay about the same price per person as our posted small group tour rate for the same agenda.
Why not take a private tour?
Are private tours expensive?
Are private tours expensive?
One difference between group and private tours is who assembles the group. If you prefer to do that, private tours may be ideal for you.
“Prêt a Porter” Options
LONDON
LONDON & PARIS
LONDON
Picking the top 10 things to see in London is like picking the top 10 Beatles songs - there are so many choices it is almost impossible!
PARIS
LONDON & PARIS
LONDON
Paris is usually the answer to the question: "What's the most beautiful city on earth?" The food & wine are pretty good too.
LONDON & PARIS
LONDON & PARIS
LONDON & PARIS
With a Eurostar high-speed train ride through the Chunnel, you can see both London and Paris on one unforgettable trip. What a great idea!
HOLLAND
SMALL BAVARIAN CITIES
LONDON & PARIS
There's so much to see in this small country! Amsterdam is the most famous city, but there are smaller delightful places too.
SMALL BAVARIAN CITIES
SMALL BAVARIAN CITIES
SMALL BAVARIAN CITIES
This is the summer version of our German Christmas Markets tour. Rather than sipping gluewein, we visit wine & beer gardens!
GERMAN CAR MUSEUMS
SMALL BAVARIAN CITIES
SMALL BAVARIAN CITIES
For autophiles, what could be better than driving around German visiting car museums? Porsche. BMW. Mercedes. Audi, etc.
KRAKOW
DUBAI & ABU DHABI
DUBAI & ABU DHABI
The hidden gem of eastern Europe is Krakow, a rare city undisturbed by war. Visits to Auschwitz and Schindler's factory add gravity to this tour.
DUBAI & ABU DHABI
DUBAI & ABU DHABI
DUBAI & ABU DHABI
It's fascinating to visit the Gulf states, a place where unlimited money have built amazing modern cities in the desert.
MARRAKECH & FES
DUBAI & ABU DHABI
MARRAKECH & FES
Marrakech is the most famous for its markets and medinas, but Fes is the deepest dive into Moroccan culture. Not to be missed.
VIETNAM
HONG KONG
MARRAKECH & FES
Many experienced travellers would list Vietnam as one of their favourite places on earth - including Barry's kids. Find out why.
HONG KONG
HONG KONG
HONG KONG
Hong Kong is where West meets East, Britain meets China, James Bond meets Bruce Lee, and the 19th century meets the 21st century.
SINGAPORE
HONG KONG
HONG KONG
George Soros says Singapore will be to the 21st century what New York was to the 20th century and London was to the 19th century.