Tour companies are always looking for ways to increase their income and coordinating with hostels is an excellent place to start. Tour companies can begin by offering special backpacker packages to those who are staying at local hostels, campgrounds, hotels, and bed and breakfasts. Most hostels and other places are always willing to promote these packages, as it gives them something to place on their activity list and gives their guests something to do while they are there.
While offering a special package might seem counterintuitive to those thinking that they will be losing money by offering a deal instead of making money, they need to realize that they will earn money if they do it properly. These packages should only be offered for the days when the tour companies see lighter than normal groups. This will increase the money that the tour companies are earning on that day and keeping their income from their busier days the same as well.