Here is a pricing difference example between a Nomad Explorers Society Journey and a tourist agency trip to China. This trip is priced for 2 people for 10 Day Trip. The base cost for the other tour has a lot of items not included in the base price, like meals and activities, and some transportation. Be careful with these companies, as they bait and switch initial prices on advertisements. This one for example, is listed at $1998 per couple, however that includes you going in middle of winter from a limited amount of cities and the price goes up $2000. While the Nomad trip includes almost everything and goes in in a ideal time for the weather.
Expense |
NES Journey |
Tourist Agency |
Extra Cost |
Flights |
From your own choice of city |
From only one of a few cities |
$$$$ |
Hotels |
Located in the heart of the city walking distance from sights |
Miles away from main sights and markets, you need your own transport if you want to explore on your own |
$100 |
Meals |
Meal package included |
Only Breakfast and 4 Lunches |
$500 |
Sites |
Includes 15 sites |
Includes only 5 sites |
$1100 |
Transport |
Includes all Transport |
Not including taxis |
$100 |
Host/ Guide |
Included |
Not Included |
$$$$ |
Taxes & Fees |
Included |
Extra |
$200 |
Nomad extras |
Included |
Not Included |
$$$$ |
Time of Year |
Best Season |
Winter |
- |
Advertised Cost per couple |
$2920 |
$1998 |
- |
Actual Real Final Total |
$2920 With all the extras |
$3998 Without all the extra benefits |
$2000 extra |
