Coach tours for seniors that make travelling easy

Taking a coach tour is a great idea, especially if you’re looking to meet like-minded people on your travels, and/or your time to the destination you are visiting is limited. If you don’t drive yourself, it is a great way to see scenic routes along the way. Offerings range from luxury we-handle-everything bus tours for smaller groups to comfortable mid-range tours, to low-end large group tours. However, with all the options available, it’s very important to carefully consider your options before signing up for one, anywhere in the world.

Read more: The pros and cons of a guided tour

Australia

No matter where you choose to travel, or for however long, coach tours are a great way to see all Australia has to offer. Companies like AAT Kings have friendly Travel Directors and Driver Guides, who will enhance your experience with stories, local knowledge and a sense of fun. The tours suit any length of holiday, are guided for any questions you might have, and are as adventurous or laid-back as you’d like them to be. Some popular destinations include Great Ocean Road, Kakadu, Uluru or The Red Centre as a whole, Tasmania, and North Queensland.

New  Zealand

With two islands to explore, the North and the South, it can get a bit tedious trying to drive up and down. Companies like Grand Pacific Tours have affordable coach tours to suit what you want to do. If you wish, you can choose to explore just one island, or take a combined package and see the stunning sights across the nation. Whether you wish to see the see the pristine natural beauty of the land of the Maoris, or want to get adventurous with the sports on offer, or even just want to relax and indulge in local food and wine, there’s something for all kinds of travellers.

Europe and Britain

Europe is steeped in history and bursting with new horizons to explore. A travel experience with Trafalgar is exactly what you need when it comes to exploring the sights and sounds of one of the world’s most popular destinations for golden years travel. As a tour company that’s been around for over 70 years, they offer in-depth local knowledge and unique, authentic experiences. They operate worldwide, but are one of the most popular options when travelling to Europe, as they are affordable and have hotels along the way that are centrally located, and should you be travelling with family, they accommodate well for multi-generational travel.

Italy

There are few places as picturesque, colourful and stylish as Italy’s northern lakes and Tuscan regions. There’s so much to love; their age-old love affair with food and good wine; history older than history itself; to landscapes that will leave you mesmerised. Albatross Tours has small group tours designed for Australians and New Zealanders, and are well-paced and generally inclusive, so you get to truly experience a destination.

Peru

Anyone looking to experience a wealth of archaeological and historical treasures teamed with a wide diversity of art, cuisine, literature and music will find Peru is the perfect destination. With Insight Vacations, every detail is taken care of as you journey from the pulsating capital of Lima, to the mist-cloaked mountains of UNESCO World Heritage site Machu Picchu and halcyon waters of South America’s largest lake.

Have you been on a coach tour? Where have you visited? What tips do you have for your fellow over 60s? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.