North America Travel Service unveils World Cup packages

North America Travel Service (NATS) has launched a series of premium packages for the World Cup, with options including tickets for Scotland and England group games.

The packages, which include “carefully designed” itineraries in addition to the football, have gone on sale two months in advance of the tournament kicking off in the US, Canada and Mexico.

NATS product and marketing manager Karen Farrar said: “The World Cup is one of those rare global events that truly is once in a lifetime for many people. We’ve designed these itineraries so fans can experience it properly, enjoying premium hospitality at the matches while exploring some incredible destinations across North America.”

Texas & East Coast USA (England Games), a 13-day itinerary from £13,349 per person, includes tickets to England’s group games against Croatia, Ghana and Panama in Dallas, Boston and New York respectively. It also features a Texas road trip with a stay at a dude ranch.

Boston & Miami (Scotland Games), a 16-day itinerary from £13,349 per person, includes tickets to Scotland’s group games against Haiti and Morocco in Boston and against Brazil in Miami. 

The other four packages are Boston and New England (Scotland Games), a 10-day trip from  £9,349 per person taking in the two Boston matches; East Coast USA (England Games), an eight-day trip from £8,869 per person taking in the games in Boston and New York; Seattle & Vancouver (Last 32 and Last 16), a 14-day trip from £9,450 per person; and Toronto & Philadelphia (Last 32 and Last 16), a 13-day trip from £10,219 per person.

Farrar said: “With demand expected to be exceptionally high, early booking is strongly advised to avoid disappointment.”

All itineraries include international flights, accommodation at selected hotels and official World Cup hospitality match tickets.

The operator added that tailor-made itineraries are also available for travellers wishing to build their own World Cup experience around specific matches or destinations.