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North America Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
A great variety of experiences (learning about culture, but also being in nature and doing some more physically challenging activities). Great tour leader and great ...
I love our tour leader Edith and the support we got from her was excellent!
I felt we covered a lot in a short time and there was a flexible app...
Great country, people, food and quality of the trip & leader
I thoroughly enjoyed my Intrepid tour and all the optional activities on offer. It's great to travel with the comforts of having transport and accommodation already ...
Overall i had an amazing trip and most things went smoothly, however compared to ...
great guide (David Reyes), very experienced, extremely good knowledge of the co...
I really enjoyed the tour and what it had to offer, so I would recommend this to anyome, though for a tour it had a lot ofnindependence and a lot of additional costs...
I really enjoyed the trip but feel competitors offer a younger style of tour that is more suited to my age group. Would definitely recommend to someone a little olde...
David was very knowledgeable about the areas we visited. He helped us organise activities we wanted to do and always made sure were safe. He was also fun to be aroun...
Our trip to Iceland was absolutely stunning and Charlie the Traveler curated an amazing and adventurous trip for us that kept in mind all of the attractions that wer...
My husband and I had an excellent trip to Iceland this January. Our hotels, itineraries, and travel were all taken care of, which made our vacation so much more enjo...
I did not know much about Iceland before booking this trip. However, the itinerary was very detailed and I felt comfortable booking since it was through a reputable ...
I never thought there was much in Iceland to visit. As I did research and found CharlieTheTraveler had a whole sightseeing trip planned out for this destination, I w...
Charles, thank for setting up our trip to Iceland. You made this arrangement the way we had expected. Especially at a time of pandemic....we felt very safe because o...
I didn’t think Iceland was the ideal vacation spot. However, I read what this trip through CharlieTheTraveler included. After reading all the good reviews about thei...
This was an amazing tour package. Perfectly curated to see everything in an efficient amount of time. The experiences were amazing and wide-ranging from adventures t...
My fear of booking through a company like this was that I would just be a number in a large group of tourists. However, this is far from the reality. CharlieTheTrave...
This trip to Iceland perfectly captured all the natural wonders of the country. I am so glad I went with CharlieTheTraveler, as they were organized and planned a var...
When I went on the Iceland trip from CharlieTheTraveler, I didn’t want to leave. The beauty of the natural landscapes was highlighted in this tour, most of which I d...
Editor’s Take
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
A negative review on a tour also does not necessarily mean that the tour is not right for you. Comments on the level of activity, luxury, professionalism, and value of the tours should be kept in mind when reading tour reviews; you can use this information to decide for yourself if the tour matches your preferences.
Canada, Mexico, and the United States are very large countries, so most tours will need to restrict either the number of destinations or the time spent at each destination in order to fit the trip length. Many negative reviews of North America tours express frustration with the fast-paced nature of the tour or the amount of travel time spent getting from place to place.
If you prefer spending time getting to know one destination, then a road trip across the United States may not be for you. However, if you want to see as many places as you can and don’t mind constantly being on the road, that same tour might be perfect. Making sure that your chosen tour fits your preferred travel style is essential.
For tours focused on activities such as backpacking, kayaking, and cycling, it is important to be aware of the skill level and physical activity required. For example, experienced cyclists may be frustrated with an easier tour, while others may be overwhelmed with the amount of activity on a more strenuous tour. If you are unsure of the physical requirements, it may be beneficial to speak with the tour operator directly prior to booking a tour.
Some critical reviews of tours in Mexico express disappointment with the lack of luxury accommodation or the amount of time spent visiting archeological sites such as Mayan ruins. Travelers should be aware that tours in Mexico are not limited to resorts and beaches.
Itineraries focused on cultural experiences will usually include visits to cities, attractions, and restaurants that are different from what some people are used to, and travelers should remain open to learning about the culture and history of the country.
If you want a professional take on traveling in North America, see the Travelstride North America Guide »
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