Who We Are?
Grüß Gott and Greetings from Jake & Pete at Bavaria & Beyond Tours. We are a small American owned company based out of beautiful Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany nestled away in the breathtaking Bavarian Alps. We specialize in organizing, operating, and guiding group travel through Bavaria…. and beyond!
Bavaria & Beyond tours takes the stress out of planning a European vacation, providing guests with the trip of a lifetime. Itineraries are designed with the retiree traveler in mind, creating the perfect tour pace and ensuring an enjoyable experience for all.
In addition to pre-arranged group tours, we offer customized private tours for families, social clubs, religious organizations, and other groups of all sizes. We’re even able to plan the perfect self-guided itinerary for independent travelers upon request.
We pride ourselves in offering educational and entertaining tours designed with the retiree travel in mind. Providing guests with an exceptional experience is not just our goal but our standard. It’s what we strive for with every guest we have had the privilege of hosting and something we achieve through rigorous planning and attention to detail. From the time you submit your request to the moment your visit ends, Jake and Pete are always there to assist you in any way needed.
We realize that vacation is a special time where memories are made and we would be honored to host you on your European vacation while providing memories to last a lifetime!
Tour Offerings
Why Us?
Customer Oriented Small Business: From the moment you submit your request to the time your tour ends, Bavaria & Beyond owners, Jake and Pete, are always there to help. There’s no need to worry about your reservation being little more than a number as we take time to get to know each guest individually, developing sincere and long-lasting relationships. In fact, it’s common for half of our guests on any given tour to be returners.
Bavaria and Beyond Community & Lifelong Friendships: We make a point of facilitating an environment on all of our tours where guests from across the United States can make new friends while creating a bond that only travel can forge. As a small company with a large return customer base, many of our guests have had the opportunity to get to know one another on multiple occasions as we travel together through Bavaria and beyond!
We live for these tours: Both Jake & Pete are dedicated to ensuring the trip of a lifetime for all our guests. We are constantly reviewing itineraries and corresponding with guests to make sure they experience the vacation of a lifetime! We know vacation is a time where memories are made and feel privileged to share this special time with our fellow travelers.
Luxury Tours at Discount Tour Prices: Our company is essentially two guides and a website. With low overhead, we’re able to provide a high-end service for a price that can’t be beat. While larger companies need to support an extensive team and large staff, our efficient two man team fills a variety of roles, allowing us to provide a great product for a low price. Furthermore, while many tour operators have hidden fees and additional charges, our pricing is straightforward with all expenses included in the listed package price.
Connecting Two Worlds: Originally from the Great Lakes State of Michigan, both Jake and Pete are native English speakers who have made Europe their second home. For over a decade, the two of them have established roots in Germany experiencing and living out the culture in their day-to-day lives. This gives them a unique relationship to both worlds, making them the perfect cultural liaisons for guests from the USA.
Private Tour Care with Group Tour Benefits: Our tours combine the individual attention of a private tour with the fun social atmosphere and affordability provided through group travel. On every tour the owners will be with you providing two knowledgeable and caring guides on each excursion. This allows us to provide one-on-one information and connect with guests in a personal manner. Our two guide system allows us to provide additional assistance and accommodate unexpected special requests guests may have during excursions without causing delay for other travelers
