ABSTRACT

Guided tours vary widely with respect to the following:

Length (e.g. a few hours, all day, or several days)

Seasonality (one-season or year-round)

Location (e.g. site- or attraction-specific, city, rural or a combination)

Type (e.g. cultural, environmental, industrial, educational, adventure)

Transportation (walking, non-motorized, vehicle-based, land-based, water craft-based, bicycle)

Terrain (land-based, fresh water-based, ocean-based)

Clientele (general, particular socio-demo-graphic group, special interest group).