Tour plans Flashcards
name five types of tours
Packaged tour: Is also known as an inclusive tour because the price is all-inclusive. The itinerary for a
packaged tour is planned in advance.
Escorted packaged tour: A tour guide escorts the tour and takes care of all services from the
beginning to the end of the tour.
Group packaged tour: These tours are popular with first time travellers and for tourists who prefer
to travel in a group. The itinerary is set and cannot be changed and because the tour was organised
for large groups of tourists makes the tour more affordable.
Independent packaged tour: These tours are planned to meet the individual
needs of the tourist and are flexible and can be changed if necessary.
Scheduled tours: Scheduled tours have a timetable with set departure and arrival times.
whats a tourist profile
a summary of personal information and facts relevant to the tourist’s wants and
expectations. The tourist profile helps the travel agent plan a tour and make sure that the needs of
the tourist are met
What helps develop a logical route plan
- Knowledge of the geography of the region
- A variety of maps
- Distance tables to determine distances between major cities
- GPS
- Computers or smart phones
- Tour brochures, travel guidebooks, and travel magazines.
Name three types of itinerary
Specific itineraries are drawn up with a target market in mind
* A general itinerary appeals to the overall market
* A personal itinerary is drawn up for an individual tourist.
What are the main aspects in an itinerary
- Transport
- Accommodation
- Attractions (natural and human-made)
- Activities (at natural and human-made attractions)
- Stops for meals and refreshments
What are the factors to consider when drawing up an itinerary
- Time
- Tour objectives
- Tourists needs and preferences
- Tour information
- Tour route
- Tour sequence
- Tour budget
what is the presentation of an itinerary
- The layout of the itinerary must be neat, clear and interesting
- Use the 24-hour clock to indicate time
- Write the itinerary as if you were talking to the tourist
- Do not make promises you cannot guarantee
- Mention interesting facts
- Use adjectives to describe places
what is a tour budget
A tour budget is a document that specifies all the costs of a tour and helps you plan accordingly
What are the factors influencing the development of the budget
- The type of tour
- The tour group
- Transport
- Accommodation
- Sundry expenses.
what are sundry expenses
A sundry expense is one that doesn’t come up very frequently and doesn’t cost very much.
what is WHO
World health organization that deals with international world problems and issues international health warnings
what is a health certificate
a document that proves a tourist is free from certain diseases
what is a travel clinic
these are medical centers that provide travel vaccinations and medication. they also advise tourists on the necessary vaccinations and medication required for different countries
what are compulsory vaccinations
required vaccine for a specific country
what are recommended vaccines
tourists can choose weather to receive these vaccinations
what are three travel documents required for entry in a country
- Passport
- Visa
- Health certificates for certain countries.
what is a passport
A passport is an official government document that certifies one’s identity and citizenship and
permits a citizen to travel abroad.
name the 5 types of passports
- Tourist passports that consist of 32 pages
- Maxi tourist passports with 48 pages for frequent travellers
- Official passports
- Diplomatic passports
- Temporary passports
What is an official , diplomatic and temporary passport
An official passport is issued to someone who is travelling internationally on official business for the
country and is usually a different colour from regular passports. A diplomatic passport is issued to
someone who will travel internationally on official state business such as diplomats and consuls
when they are posted to foreign countries. A temporary passport is issued to South African citizens
who have applied for a regular passport but need to travel urgently before the regular passport can
be issued
what is a visa
A visa is an endorsement on a passport indicating that the holder is allowed to enter, leave, or stay
for a specified period of time in a country
name 5 types of visa
- Visitor visas
- Transit visas
- Diplomatic visas
- Courtesy visas
- Official visas.
what is a health certificate
A health certificate is an official document that is issued and signed by a health authority which
confirms that an individual has received the vaccine as indicated on the certificate
what 4 Requirements for tourists travelling between countries
- A valid passport
- A valid visa
- Sufficient funds to cover their stay in the country
- A return ticket, or onward ticket to another country
- International law requires travellers crossing the borders of countries where yellow fever is
endemic, to have a yellow fever vaccination
what’s an n international driver’s permit (IDP)
An IDP is a document recognized by many countries which allows the permit-holder to drive a
private motor vehicle in that country
