New Filters for Group Tours and Weekend Escapes

Finding the right trip should not mean scrolling through every departure. We have added filters to two pages: Group Tours now has a set of filters and a month strip, and Weekend Escapes now has quick filter pills. Here is what is new and how to get the most from them.

What is new on Group Tours

The group tours page lists fixed-departure trips, and you can now narrow the list in a few ways:

• Region. Choose where you want to go, so you only see trips in that part of the world.
• Month strip. A row of months lets you pick when you want to travel and shows the departures that fit.
• Budget slider. Set a price range per person and drag it until the list matches what you want to spend.
• Duration slider. Choose how many days you can spare, from a short break to a longer holiday.
• Sort. Reorder the results so the trips that matter most to you appear first.

The list updates as you change a filter, so you can try different combinations and see the effect straight away.

What is new on Weekend Escapes

The weekend escapes page now has quick filter pills at the top of the trip list. They work the same way but are lighter and faster, since weekend trips are short and easy to compare:

• Where. Pick a destination to see weekend trips there.
• Budget. Choose a budget band that suits your wallet.
• Duration. Choose between two or three nights.
• Sort. Put the trips in the order you prefer.

Pick a pill to apply it, and change it any time to see a different set of trips. Because weekend trips usually leave on Fridays, these pills help you spot the one that matches your plans quickly.

How to use the filters well

You do not need to use every filter. Here is a simple way to begin:

1. Start with what is fixed. If your leave dates are fixed, begin with the month on Group Tours. If you know the destination, begin with region or where.
2. Add budget next. Set the slider or pill to a comfortable range.
3. Then duration. This removes trips that are too long or too short.
4. Finish with sort. Reorder to compare what is left.

Open a trip to read its itinerary, inclusions, exclusions and departure dates before you decide. Each trip page lists its own details, so check them there.

Tips for planning with the filters

A few habits make the filters more useful:

• Try a neighbouring month. The month strip makes it easy to see whether the month before or after has a better fit.
• Compare two destinations. Switch region or where and compare what appears.
• Use sort for ideas. Sorting by your preferred order is a quick way to discover a trip you had not thought of.
• Check the details. Filters help you shortlist; the trip page tells you what is covered.

If you are planning a weekend away, our guide to weekend getaways from Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi pairs well with the new pills. For a step-by-step view of booking, read how our group tours work.

If nothing fits

Sometimes the filters will show you that the right trip is not scheduled yet. That is useful to know, and it is not the end of the road. If you want different dates, a different pace or a private group, our custom trips team can plan a trip around you.

Tell us what you think

These filters are meant to save you time, and we would like to keep improving them. If something feels confusing or a filter you would find helpful is missing, let us know when you get in touch with us.

For now, open either page, set a filter or two, and see how quickly the list narrows down to something that suits your calendar.