Founded by smarTours in 1996, smarTours. LLC provides low-cost and travel-oriented vacation packages. This is mainly in the form a group tour. The company offers a variety of tours, including guided and curated trips to 50 destinations. The company also offers discounts for repeat travelers. Tourists will enjoy sightseeing, in-depth tours, and first-class accommodations during their trip.
SmarTours, as part of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), requires that it has $1 million in professional insurance. It also offers a variety of travel-related benefits, such as individual safety packs and advanced emergency action plans. It also offers travel protection plans like the Travel Protection Plan that reimburses travelers for up to $500 per night for travel delays and unused arrangements. You can also transfer to an alternative program for free, get your fees and deposits fully refunded, and receive a trip credit towards future travels.
Road Scholar is a new service that offers safety and security features. The program allows customers to cancel their 2020 travel plans and enrollees get a full reimbursement if their travel plans are changed. Flexible transfer policies allow travelers to cancel up to 90 days before their trip.
SmarTours also offers a host of additional services to its customers such as an advanced safety plan, individual safety kits, and Covid safety precautions. You can also use the Find a Roommate feature to help you find other travelers and share a room. You can also choose from a variety pre-packaged tours. The company offers a variety of tour packages that include destinations such as the Mediterranean, Asia, or Latin America. The company offers travelers the chance of experiencing the best of what the world has to offer, from luxury cruises to adventure backpacking trips. A variety of exciting group tours have made the company a household name.
smarTours has been in business for over 20 years, and has served over 200,000 travelers. It has a loyal following of returning customers. The company has a solid reputation of providing high-quality travel and offering a customer-centric service that allows travelers to choose the most affordable and suitable tour for them. A large number of tourists from diverse backgrounds and ages have a strong following. It's a company that is suitable for families and those who want to travel the world.
The company is a member of the United States Tour Operators Association and is also accredited by the US Travel Association. It has also been the recipient of several awards, including the Travel & Hospitality Foundation's Gold Stevie award for Best Destination Content platform and the Tours & Travelers Association's Golden Circle Award for the Best Budget Travel Tour. Christine Petersen, the President and CEO of the company, has a current approval rating 77%.