Tour operators and marketplaces compared

Operators

Six places people book package tours

Three marketplaces, two small-group operators, one Asia specialist. Each page states the limits, not just the pitch.

Name	What it is	Best for	Cancellation	Affiliate?
TourRadar	Marketplace for multi-day tours	Comparing many multi-day packages for one destination before deciding.	Depends on the individual operator's policy shown on each tour page. Check it before paying the deposit.	None
G Adventures	Small-group tour operator	Solo travellers and first-time group tourists who want structure without a coach-tour feel.	Operator's own policy with deposit and cut-off dates; check the current terms on the booking page.	None
Intrepid Travel	Small-group tour operator	Travellers who want a local-led small group and do not mind a slower, more public-transport style of travel.	Operator's own policy; deposit rules and cut-off dates vary by trip and are shown at booking.	None
Viator	Marketplace for day tours and activities	Adding day trips and skip-the-line tickets to a self-planned itinerary.	Most listings: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. Confirm on the listing.	None
GetYourGuide	Marketplace for day tours and activities	Day tours and timed-entry tickets in European cities.	Shown per product; most offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before.	None
Klook	Marketplace for activities, transport and passes	Asia trips where you need transport, passes and tickets in one place.	Varies widely by product; some tickets are non-refundable once issued.	None