What it does
Rough Guides presents a tailor-made travel service that connects travellers with local experts. Readers describe a proposed trip, compare expert proposals and refine an itinerary before selecting a booking.
Start with a destination and a clear brief: the places you want to see, the dates you can travel and the kind of arrangements you need help with. Rough Guides describes a process in which a short enquiry can lead to proposals from up to three experts. You then discuss changes and choose the proposal that fits.
This is a guided planning and booking service, so it makes more sense for a traveller seeking an arranged itinerary than for someone looking only for a timetable. The site groups destinations by region and provides a separate explanation of how tailor-made planning works. Read that process before making an enquiry, and judge the eventual proposal on its specific itinerary and booking terms.
The local expert arranges accommodation, internal transport, guides and activities. International flights are usually booked separately. A deposit normally confirms the trip, with the balance due before departure; cancellation conditions belong to the proposal and the services it includes.
Strengths
- Lets travellers compare and refine expert trip proposals
- Organises destination discovery by region
Best for
- Travellers seeking a planned itinerary with local assistance
Sources
- Rough Guides: Online Travel Agency for Tailor-Made trips | Rough Guides (Oct 26, 2026)
- Frequently asked Questions (FAQs) | Rough Guides (Oct 26, 2026)