Delivering High Quality and Outstanding Value

A Tradition of Excellence

Odysseys Unlimited is a leader in high quality, affordable small group travel.  In the beginning, we created custom-designed tours for some of America’s most prestigious non-profit organizations.  Then we put our expertise to work on a wider scale by making our tours available to all travelers, while continuing to serve our client institutions, which now number more than 100. Today we remain committed to developing, marketing, and operating tours of excellent quality at a fair price for both individuals and special interest groups.

We serve alumni associations of the following colleges and universities, among other client organizations:

The small group experience – just 12 to 24 guests, guaranteed – is at the heart of each Odysseys Unlimited tour.  This means our guests are not encumbered by the large numbers found on conventional tours.  They have the ability to move about more easily, engage more spontaneously, enjoy more fully.  They are able to take advantage of unique intercultural experiences simply not possible with larger groups.  They may stay in intimate lodgings that cannot accommodate typical tour groups. And every step of the way, they are accompanied by an experienced, caring, and highly professional tour director. 
 

The Odysseys Advantage

Small, Congenial Groups

Each of our tours is custom-designed specifically for small groups, with a balanced mix of sightseeing, traveling, cultural encounters, and free time.  Most important, we limit our tour membership to just 12 to 24 guests – guaranteed, both for the freedom, flexibility, and camaraderie that small groups engender, and also so guests may enjoy a more personal and authentic travel experience.

Variety and Quality

We offer a diverse selection of tours and small ship cruises throughout the world, ranging in length from 11 to 22 days:  Europe on and off the beaten path; far-reaching journeys to Asia & the Far East; adventures in Africa; discoveries in The Americas and Australia & the South Pacific.  Whether you travel by land or by sea (or both), you’ll enjoy the same excellent quality, attentive service, and thoughtful planning we bring to every tour.

Our Tour Directors Make the Difference

We believe personal attention is key to an outstanding travel experience, so we’ve ensured that it’s a hallmark of all Odysseys Unlimited tours.  Our professional tour directors rank among the best in the business; their love of travel is surpassed only by their desire to share their enthusiasm and knowledge with others.  And traveling in a small group means your tour director will have more time to spend with you and more time to share the personal insights that can add so much to your experience. This helps make your trip genuinely special – and different from conventional tours.  To read what our guests say about their Odysseys Unlimited Tour Directors, click here.

Superior Accommodations

Since accommodations comprise an important aspect of your trip, we’ve gone to great lengths to select hotels that meet our standards of high quality, convenient location, and excellent service.  From superb hotels in major cities to unique or historic lodgings too small for conventional tour groups of 40 or more, these hotels promise to enhance your enjoyment and comfort throughout your trip.  To learn more about our accommodations, click here.

Extensive Included Sightseeing – No Hidden Costs

Our tours include a great deal of thoughtful and engaging sightseeing and activities, from museum tours, elephant treks, and scenic excursions to home visits, musical performances, and wine tastings.  In major cities you’ll usually have time to explore on your own after a guided city tour.  And traveling from one destination to another isn’t always just a transfer, it’s an added opportunity to visit a local village, historic site, or ancient ruin.

We urge you to compare our tours to those of other travel companies. You’re sure to find lower priced tours – with unwieldy groups of 40 or more.  You’ll also find small group tours labeled “Deluxe” – with prices to match. What you won’t find are tours with the combination of value, quality, and superior accommodations, and guaranteed small groups that we offer.

Most Gratuities Included

Experienced travelers know that tipping is an expected element of worldwide travel; but at times it can become a nuisance or inconvenience.  For that reason we’ve eliminated the worry by including in your tour price all gratuities for local guides, all drivers, hotel and airport porters, and dining room servers.  Gratuities for your Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director and shipboard personnel (if your tour includes a cruise) are not included and should be extended on a voluntary basis, in recognition of truly excellent service.

Guaranteed Tour Prices

All tour prices are fully guaranteed through December 31, 2011.

Fully Refundable Deposits

A deposit of just $375 confirms your reservation, which you can make with a personal check or major credit card:  American Express, MasterCard, Discover, and VISA are all accepted.  Best of all, your deposit is fully refundable up to 95 days before departure.

What You Receive on Every Tour

• Travel in a small group of just 12 to 24 guests, guaranteed
• Round-trip air transportation from listed cities; plus all flights within your tour
• Accommodations in distinctive lodging – those that offer the best combination of quality, atmosphere, and value for a particular location
• Most meals:  all breakfasts, many lunches and dinners – and you’ll also have the opportunity to dine on your own, without the group
• Extensive sightseeing (plus all fees and admissions) – you don’t have to spend extra money to visit the sights you traveled so far to see
• The services of an experienced, professional Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director
• Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers
• Luggage handling for one bag per person
• $100 frequent traveler credit toward your next Odysseys Unlimited tour ($200 after three tours)

Odysseys Unlimited is a member in good standing of the Better Business Bureau and the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA); and holds appointments to International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

Here are some of the people in our Newton, MA, offices who are committed
to making your small group travel experience an excellent one.