Private tour or group tour — which is safer for my body?

If your flares come from being rushed, a private or semi-private tour is often worth it. Pace control is pain control.

• Speed/standing triggers? → private wins.
• You’re stable but need structure? → small group is fine.
• Unpredictable body days? → avoid non-refundable long group tours.

Group tours stack “social pressure load” on top of terrain load. If you already mask pain, private is kinder.

Can I ask a group tour for accommodations? Yes, but don’t rely on it—ask before booking.

Half-day better? Usually. Full-day tours are flare factories.

Is private always expensive? Not always—shared private options exist in many cities.

• Pacing evidence shows autonomy reduces energy drain and symptom rebound.
• Invisible impairments are legitimate accommodation grounds in disability frameworks.
• Micro-anchor (OA/back pain): Private tours let you sit/stop before pain spikes.
• Micro-anchor (migraine): Control over timing helps avoid missed-meal and heat triggers.