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Even indie travellers end up in tour groups sometimes. Almost everyone will agree that a more authentic experience can be found by doing it yourself, but sometimes time or transport options leave you with little choice.

We suggest three reasons you might choose a package day-trip:
1. Somewhere you want to go, but can’t get there easily.
2. It goes to several places, some of which you might not make if relying on public transport.
3. It’s run by people you like and who understand your interests.

We balance these against reasons you might choose to go it alone and give you some thoughts aimed at helping you decide the day-trip dilemma: to tour or not to tour.

Links:

• Download transcript (pdf, 256kb).
• Tallinn Backpacker’s day-trip in Lahemaa national park.
• Day Trips from Krakow on Amateur Traveler.
• The Travel Podcast Network (iTunes link)

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This article was written by Craig and Linda

Craig and Linda Martin have been living on the road since February 2006. Both born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand they are ... somewhere in the world! Craig and Linda host the Indie Travel Podcast - you can get in touch with them here.