My wife and I took a 3 week organized motorcycle tour in South America a few years ago and it was wonderful. Everything was taken care of for us.
Perfect when you are working full time and have limited time to plan/organize and also need to stay within a short vacation window.
It was exactly what we we looking for at the time: an introduction to South America and a very nice motorcycle ride.
We are now retired and travel on our own, as a couple, for all of the reasons Xander outlined.
I would add that when with a group, you are seldom approached by local people. A group can seem a little intimidating. You tend to miss the best part of travel; meeting people in their home environment.
When solo or as a couple you seem to become a magnet for local people when ever you stop. This is the essence of travel for us.
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