What Is an Affiliate Link?
An affiliate link is a special URL that tracks when you click from my website to book a tour on Viator or another travel platform. If you complete a purchase, I earn a small commission.
Example:
→ You find a tour recommendation on Best Tour Experiences
→ You click the “Book on Viator” link
→ You book the tour on Viator.com
→ Viator pays me an 8% commission
→ You pay nothing extra (same price as Viator.com)
The Commission
I earn an 8% commission from Viator when you book tours through my links.
This means:
- A $100 tour = I earn $8 commission
- A $1,000 tour = I earn $80 commission
- You always pay the standard Viator price (no markup)
How This Affects My Recommendations
Transparency: I want you to know this because it could bias my recommendations. However:
✓ I only recommend tours I genuinely believe are good value
✓ Poor recommendations = unhappy readers = no repeat traffic = no sales
✓ My reputation depends on honest recommendations
✓ A few clicks to bad tours is worse than many clicks to great tours
My Commitment
I will NEVER:
✗ Recommend a tour just because it has high commission
✗ Promote a tour if I don’t believe it’s genuinely good value
✗ Accept paid sponsorships disguised as honest reviews
✗ Compromise your trust for short-term clicks
I WILL:
✓ Only recommend tours I would genuinely book myself
✓ Clearly disclose commission opportunities
✓ Update recommendations if a tour’s quality changes
✓ Answer your questions honestly about any recommendation
Which Websites Use Affiliate Links?
Almost every major travel blog uses affiliate links:
- Luxury travel sites
- Budget travel blogs
- Hotel review websites
- Tour review platforms
- Influencer travel channels
The difference is honesty. I’m upfront about how I earn money, and I let the data (not commissions) guide my recommendations.
Other Disclosures
Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics to understand how readers use the site. This helps me create better guides for you.
Affiliate Partnerships
Primary: Viator (8% commission on bookings)
Secondary: Other travel platforms may be added
Third-Party Links
Some links may go to external websites. I’m not responsible for their content, but I only link to sources I trust.
Cookies
This website uses basic cookies for functionality and tracking. Your privacy is important—I don’t sell your data.
Your Privacy
Your email, comments, and personal information are private. I don’t spam, sell lists, or share data with third parties (except as required by law).
Questions About Commissions or Bias?
I believe in transparency. If you have questions about:
- Why I recommended a specific tour
- Whether commission influenced my decision
- How my affiliate program works
- Any other disclosure
Please ask. I’ll explain my reasoning honestly.
Thank you for supporting this website by booking through my links. It helps me keep researching and writing honest guides for you.
This website contains affiliate links to Viator and other travel booking platforms. When you click these links and make a purchase, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
This commission helps me:
- Research and verify tour quality
- Create detailed guides
- Keep this website free for readers
My Promise
Every recommendation is based on verified traveler reviews and data—not paid sponsorships. I only recommend tours I believe provide genuine value.”