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Gate 1 Travel Review: Are Their Organized Tours Worth It?

Gate 1 Travel Review: Are Their Organized Tours Worth It?

Have you ever wanted to take a trip where everything is planned for you? I was in the same boat when I found Gate 1 Travel, which offers escorted coach tours all over the world. If you're wondering whether this is the route for you, I did all the work to give you the inside scoop!

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One of the best parts of traveling is getting to decide where you want to go and what you want to see. However, it can also be the most stressful part of traveling.

How do you make sure you see everything you want to see, get the right hotels, and eat at the right restaurants, all while staying on budget? One option I often think about to help alleviate that stress is to book a tour that covers all the nitty-gritty details!

When you're thinking about organized travel, you'll come across so many tours and guides that'll it'll hurt your brain.

One of those is Gate 1 Travel. So, the real question is does it beat out other options when booking tours?

I wanted to find out so that you'll have the essential info on its tours, prices, destinations, and more! This way you'll be making a decision with lots of valuable knowledge.

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What Is Gate 1 Travel?

If you're not a fan of traveling with strangers, my advice is to go with a travel agency or plan your own trip. Don't go with Gate 1 Travel or other travel groups. Plan and go discover on your own instead with Pilot!

That's because you will definitely be exploring with a group if you book with with Gate 1 Travel.

Numbers fluctuate, but if you're keen on staying in a smaller group, be sure to check out Gate 1's Small Group tours . Also known as Discovery Tours, there are no more than 22 travelers on these trips, so you won't have to worry about there being too many people with you.

‍ Discovery Tours also allow you to get up close and personal with the country you're visiting in a way that often isn't possible in larger, escorted tours.

How Large Are Gate 1 Travel Groups?

If you're not a fan of traveling with strangers, my advice is to go with a travel agency or plan your own trip. Don't go with Gate 1 Travel.

Numbers fluctuate, but if you're keen on staying in a smaller group, be sure to check out Gate 1's  Small Group tours . Also known as Discovery Tours, there are no more than 22 travelers on these trips, so you won't have to worry about there being too many people with you. 

‍ Discovery Tours  also allow you to get up close and personal with the country you're visiting in a way that often isn't possible in larger, escorted tours. 

How Do I Book a Tour?

If you're interested in booking a tour with Gate 1 Travel, you'll first need to make an account.

You can head to the login page to do this. Once you've done that, you can start booking!

You'll select your tour region, followed by the country you want to visit and the tour that appeals most to you.

Choose your departure date, and decide whether you want flights included. You can then select those flights and any optional tours you may want to do during your trip.

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What's Included in Gate 1 Travel Tours?

When booking a tour with Gate 1, you want to know what's included.

Something I liked to see is that every trip offers a "land only" and "air & land" price, so you can decide whether to have your flights included. Flights do only go to and from select cities, depending on your tour dates.

Escorted tours will include the following:

  • Accommodation for the nights of the tour
  • Hotel taxes and service charges 
  • Transport between cities
  • Certain meals (what's included will be outlined in the tour details)
  • Sightseeing per the itinerary in an air-conditioned coach with a guide!

Not included is airfare for land-only trips, any visa-related fees, and optional extras you may decide to add to your tour.

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Gate 1 Deals

Every traveler loves a good deal, and Gate 1 offers some great affordable vacations. It's actually one of the best bundle travel deal sites out there!

By heading to the company's Featured Specials page, you'll get to see Gate 1's flash deals, as well as any last-minute deals for upcoming departure dates. They also have a featured destination sale which will change from time to time.

To access the deals, you'll need to use the promo code listed on these pages, and then you're on your way to saving on your next trip!

From its website, you can also sign up to receive weekly deals via email. You never know what you'll get in your inbox!

How Do I Contact Gate 1 Travel Customer Service?

Whether you have a question or a complaint, it's never a bad idea to know how to contact customer service.

Gate 1 Travel is currently experiencing a high volume of inquiries, but you can still fill out a  form  via the website to send an online inquiry. 

If you're traveling soon, you can get ahold of the team by phone. The company has 24-hour assistance line can be reached in the US by calling 215-572-7676. 

Cancellation Policy

If you find you can no longer join your Gate 1 Travel tour, how can you cancel your trip?

Once you've made at least a partial payment on your trip, you have to submit a cancellation request in writing via the contact us page.

Cancellation fees will then be applied based on how much time remains before your trip and will be applied as a percentage of what has already been paid. 

Customer Reviews

Overall, travelers seem to be satisfied with Gate 1's services and its tours.

Many of the complaints speak to packages booked with flights and how flight cancellations or changes have upheaved entire trips. Others have also mentioned the mismatch of travel credits promised versus ones they actually offer.

Other travelers have complained about Gate 1's customer service as being difficult to reach and not entirely helpful. It sounds like quite a few individuals had a tough time getting a full refund for their trip, even with travel insurance, when booking with them.

Whether it's that explanations can't be given, refunds are not fully issued, or travelers are sent in circles, it sounds like customer service is a hit or miss.

Other complaints have also touched on the itineraries being too packed to truly enjoy what you're seeing or to feel rested enough for them. 

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Is Gate 1 Travel Worth It?

After all my reading, my advice is to proceed with caution. Here's why.

My first impression when I got onto the website is that this is mainly targeting an older audience, with their branding outdated to the 2000s. That's not a judging criteria, but just a red flag in my opinion.

While Gate 1 Travel offers a lot of packaged tours, the volume of travelers who have had their trips impacted by flights booked through Gate 1 is concerning.

Instead, I would avoid the flight risks by opting for land-only tours. If you go this route, Gate 1 does offer tours all over the world, so it's a good place to at least browse through when you're trying to make a decision.

They also offer other kind of tours like independent vacations, European river cruises, and customized international vacation packages, but it's honestly not for me. The price is way too expensive and I can frankly plan it myself.

They also seem to charge a bit more than the actual ticket for many attractions, which to me seems like a dealbreaker unless it is actually hard for me to get the travel reservations myself.

In Gate 1 Travel's benefit, they sure do have tons of locations. From Paris to Peru, From Ecuador to Budapest, their tour packages extend to many destinations around the world. They also offer discount travel packages there and here, so that's something to consider for all you deal-seekers.

Keep in mind that some comments were made about the itineraries being a bit packed. So, if you're more of a relaxed traveler, I would be very careful going with Gate 1 Travel.

That being said, if you want to do and see as much as humanly possibly, Gate 1 could be the tour company for you!

If you like the idea of booking a tour but still aren't convinced that Gate 1 Travel is right for you, make sure to also check out companies like EF and Intrepid !

Our Rating: 3.1/5 

  • Tours all over the world
  • Small group options for more immersive experiences
  • Includes accommodation, and guided coach tours
  • Options for smaller group tours
  • Flight cancellations can result in trip cancellation
  • Poor customer service
  • Some feedback of packed schedules

Gate 1 Travel FAQs:

Is gate 1 travel still in business.

Yes, very much so. They've been operating for over 40 years and continue to maintain its operations despite its outdated website design.

Is Gate 1 Travel better than Trafalgar Tours?

They both offer the same comparable luxury comfort tours, so it's hard to say. I'd give Trafalgar the edge since they have more experience under their belt, but individual experiences will vary. Read our Trafalgar Tours Review for more detail!

Is Gate 1 Travel an American Company?

Yes, they're an American owned and run company based in Fort Washington, PA!

Who is the founder of Gate 1?

Dani Pipano is Gate 1 Travel's founder.

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We have been looking to do a quick getaway to Europe as we wont be able to get away for a big trip till October 2024. I had my knee replaced, lost about 70 lbs and really want to experience some travel with no pain.

So I saw a deal on Travelzoo advertising 6 nights/7days in Tuscany, flights (Delta) rental car and lodging (breakfast included) for $699 (From NY), which took me to Gate1 travel and looking too good to be true I played around with my departure airport (LAX) and dates and figured we could get away for around $2,100 (that's for 2 people) , throw in meals, some winery visits and gas and lets call it $3K In early October (my favorite time to travel). I have been looking at flights alone and fares were close to $2800 (major airline..I don't want a 26+ hour travel day with 3 layovers). So for approx $500 more I get so much included. I looked up the lodging and all have great reviews on trip advisor, so ok there.

Anyone have experience using Gate1 for a deal like this, no tour, no tour guide and we are on our own, which is how I like it. Am I missing something?

I have used Travelzoo before to find great deal on airfare, and they usually take you to an official website. They are just a consolidator on deals and let you know about them, they never sell you anything.

My husband and I have been on 6 tours with Gate 1. Yes, we have used some of their "deals." Just be sure to look into exactly what is or isn't included. I would recommend booking directly with Gate 1. Don't click through another website. You can sign up for Gate 1's weekly Deals email and get them sent to your inbox. We went to Ireland with them once for a price that was unbelievable. Their purchasing power can get you some great deals! They also have a referral discount. PM me if interested!

I also used Gate 1 for a tour and would recommend you look very closely at the flights - I ended up having to "upgrade" so that I could choose flights that were not 26+ hour travel days (my airport isn't a major hub, you are luckier with LAX option). If you can indeed choose not horrible flights, just book directly with Gate 1 as suggested above. BTW I did look at the special on Gate 1 and noticed a one important caveat on the booking page: "Airfare options for this program may not include checked luggage nor advance seat assignments. Please check your airfare selection carefully." Also there must be something happening in Milan on Oct. 18 because there's a specific warning about booking flights that date.

Thank you for both of your feedback. I did look at the flights and saw that 1 checked bag is included but need to read more carefully if we can pick our seats. Other than that I think everything else looks good.

We have done two Gate 1 Travel tours and they were fantastic. Also, their prices are very had to beat. We did Egypt in January and the cost, which included RT airfare from JFK to Cairo, was a little over half what Viking was charging for essentially the same tour.

Our tour guide was great and we stayed in 5 or 4.5 star hotels and our two cruises were very nice. We did take the airfare on the Egypt trip, but had to purchase separate tickets RT to JFK Airport, so we had to plan a sleep over at a hotel on our way to Egypt (it was great stayed at the TWA Hotel).

We have two more Gate 1 tours booked. One is of Israel and Jordan and we booked the airfare with the tour, which was way cheap. The other is to Europe and we plan to buy our own airfare.

I had an excellent experience with Gate 1 in south India, but that was an escorted tour. As long as you are careful to read the fine print as to what’s included, and make sure the flights are acceptable, you should be fine with them.

Thanks Geo and Renee for your feedback, looks like Gate1 has some buying power with these deals. We are 100% fine with no tour guide as we have been to the area before, but have never driven.

The vast majority of Europe is safe to travel without a guided tour. However, if you entertain visiting third world countries or countries were security is IMPORTANT, then a guided tour is a MUST.

I'm a never-been-anywhere aspiring traveller. Not wanting to highjack the thread, but can I ask -- How many people are usually on these group Gate1 trips? Thanks.

I booked one of the deals…directly from Gate1

Leaving for Sicily on Feb 3. We are booked on Delta, changing planes in Rome to Catania. Flights look great, I picked seats and it includes 1 checked bag if we choose to check.

Price was a steal in my opinion! Just breakfasts are included, and we did add a couple optional tours. Tips are also additional for tour guide and bus driver….but regardless it was cheap. I could not have touched this price doing it on my own.

There is plenty of free time, so we can make our own plans. And I’m glad not to worry about logistics for once.

I can report back after tour how it was!

KKMintz- Please do! Excited to hear how it went. Our trip went really smooth, everything was exactly as described. Mine was an independent option so I just booked all my tours/excursions on my own.

Kathy--on the trips we have taken with Gate 1, there have been anywhere from 22-42 people in the group. The guides are pros, and they get 42 people on the bus and to the sites on time. The last tour we were on had 22 people, and honestly the only difference I noticed from the tours we took with 42 people was that we got to know the other people better because there were fewer and that we could spread out on the bus more. Gate 1 guides are efficient and organized and have no problem handling up to 42 people.

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Troika Ticket

This is the most economical option if you're spending a few days in the Russian capital. The card can be purchased and recharged at various station machines or even with the special Moscow Metro application. Your balance can be checked on the app or in the small yellow terminals inside the metro stations. A trip works out at ₽ 42 ( US$ 0.50), but if you change transport within 90 minutes, you'll only pay ₽ 23 ( US$ 0.30) for the next trip.

The day ticket for the Moscow metro can be purchased at any of the stops in the city. The price is ₽ 265 ( US$ 2.90) per day and ₽ 500 ( US$ 5.50) for three days.

90-Minute Ticket

The most convenient card if you want to take several types of transport within an hour and a half period. It costs  ₽ 65 ( US$ 0.70) per person and allows one metro ride and an unlimited number of trips on other types of public transport in Moscow during the time of its duration.

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