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“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”
― Augustine of Hippo |
Nomad Explorers Society Benefits
Each Nomad Journey on average takes the Nomad Host at least 4-8 months worth of hard work and planning. All the Journeys are hand picked and detailed for each member of your group and will save you hundreds of dollars and hundreds of hours over planning the trip yourself. We have experince, knowledge, connections, in many of the countries you visit, so your experience will be like no other.
Many people, because of amount of time, lack of information on the countries, and lack of access to discounts, choose to buy a prepackaged tour from big tour agencies, most of these tours include only some of the costs, and have hidden fees, costing you hundreds of dollars more than the advertised price.
NES Journeys on the other hand include most everything you desire, (even meals on many trips) with very limited additional costs, and all estimates are upfront. We always encourage you to find the best deal and value for your trip, but we also know most of the time NES has the best experiences and a low cost, you won't get anywhere else. If you see a better value, contact us, and we will (at no cost check to you) see if the advertised price is legitimate.
We reduce costs through our volunteer Hosts and Council Members within the Society, who are willing to put hundreds of hours of work into helping you travel more effectively. The Hosts are extremely experienced and travel the world on a regular basis. they have personal connections in many countries, and have access to discount programs worldwide so that we can reduce the price of travel to NES members.
NES itself does not profit on Journeys, the tiny service fees and any excess proceeds go back into running the website, memberships to travel discount companies, for Nomad Journeys, travel expenses for hosts, organizing member only events, the member gifts you receive, and to the preparation costs of your trip.
Below is the differences between a prepackaged tour and a NES Member Journey, click the link underneath to see the pricing difference for a sample trip.
Many people, because of amount of time, lack of information on the countries, and lack of access to discounts, choose to buy a prepackaged tour from big tour agencies, most of these tours include only some of the costs, and have hidden fees, costing you hundreds of dollars more than the advertised price.
NES Journeys on the other hand include most everything you desire, (even meals on many trips) with very limited additional costs, and all estimates are upfront. We always encourage you to find the best deal and value for your trip, but we also know most of the time NES has the best experiences and a low cost, you won't get anywhere else. If you see a better value, contact us, and we will (at no cost check to you) see if the advertised price is legitimate.
We reduce costs through our volunteer Hosts and Council Members within the Society, who are willing to put hundreds of hours of work into helping you travel more effectively. The Hosts are extremely experienced and travel the world on a regular basis. they have personal connections in many countries, and have access to discount programs worldwide so that we can reduce the price of travel to NES members.
NES itself does not profit on Journeys, the tiny service fees and any excess proceeds go back into running the website, memberships to travel discount companies, for Nomad Journeys, travel expenses for hosts, organizing member only events, the member gifts you receive, and to the preparation costs of your trip.
Below is the differences between a prepackaged tour and a NES Member Journey, click the link underneath to see the pricing difference for a sample trip.
NES Member Journey 🗸 |
Packaged Tours |
Small Groups with no an average size between 4 to 12 Travelers per Journey. |
Usually lwrge groups up to 50 people per tour. |
You will be have some activities chosen that fit your personal hobbies and passions, and many times choose which activities to participate in or not. |
All costs must be paid up front and and there is no choice to what you want to participate in all activities are one size fits all. |
You will receive hand-picked discounted hotels with the best value and location for each individual Journey. Depending on the Journey accommodations are chosen for different reasons, atmosphere, authenticity, view, value, location and/or sometimes luxury. |
You will stay at the hotels they pick for you with no regards to your preferences. |
You will have a hand-picked detailed itinerary to specific to sights and travel preferences of the members, with a lot of regard to small off the beaten path experiences. |
Only includes sights and activities that they pick, with no regard to your preferences, generally only tourist sights that every tour does. |
Any sights, particular hotels, and or restaurants you request will be 1st priority if available. |
They will pick where you eat, sleep, and sights you see, with no regards to you. |
You generally will be able to spend as little or as much time as desired at sights and restaurants. |
You are limited to as much or little time as they have scheduled. |
You will generally be able to do additional activities that you discover along the Journey. |
Unless there are "free" days you are limited to the itinerary they have for you. |
Most meals (except for specialty and dinner shows) are chosen by you and your group with generally no scheduled time or menu with family style dining for you to try different foods. |
Generally a set menu or buffet and no choice of restaurant. |
Many times almost everything will be included in the estimate, sometimes including a healthy budget for food. If food is not included then your host will tell you the average price for meals for you to budget. |
Only some meals will be included and limited menu items at restaurants will be included, the rest you must take into account for your own budget by doing your own guesswork. |
With cancellation, any costs that are refundable may be refunded minus any small rebooking fee, any costs not already paid for and is not charged may be refunded. |
Generally non-refundable unless you purchase additional coverage. |
There are a lot of activities planned, but there is also lot of usually some free time to relax and explore on your own on many Journeys. |
Limited free time. |
You will be able to leave from your closest international airport to your home. |
Unless you live in an international hub, a lot of times you will have to fly to another city to leave at your own expense. |
You will be led on Journeys by your experienced Hosts who will personally cater to your individuality. |
You will be cattled in and out of sights and at the mercy of the guide. |
You can add pictures of your adventures of your Journey to the Member Galleries as memories for yourself and other members. |
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You will have a cultural customs and info page for almost each country. |
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You will be offered to participate in photo scavenger hunts with prizes. |
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Sometimes you will have a page devoted to some simple useful basic language skills. |
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You will given updates on info each step of the Journey as it comes in via a group Messenger or email with your Host. |
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You will be given a gift of a "key" of your travels for every Journey. |
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You Journey will be recorded under your personal member pages as a memory keepsake to reflect upon. |
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Special gifts, extras, discounts, and special offers are sometimes included or offered. |
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Each Journey will be considered for advancement toward your next level of NES and each level gains you benefits in the society. As you become higher levels in NES you will have more opportunities to do some extreme trips. |
