1,234 Russia Tour & Trip Reviews

Russia Tour & Trip Reviews

1,234 Reviews
4.2 out of 5
Excellent 824 Great 177 Average 58 Disappointing 41 Terrible 134
83% Recommend
Value
4.2 Guide
4.2 Activities
4.2 Lodging
4.2 Transportation
4.2 Meals
4.2

Editor’s Take

What to Look for in Russia Tour Reviews

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.

Russia tour reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.5/5 stars and a 93% recommendation rate. Value, guide, activities, lodging, transportation, and meals categories are all rated at a consistent 4.5/5 stars.

Many travelers rave about the itineraries offered for the top tourist destinations (Saint Petersburg and Moscow). The authenticity of the tours and exposure to the culture are also commended. Other positive aspects mentioned in reviews are the level of experience of guides and the expert planning behind excursions. While most find the fast-paced, packed itineraries positive, some travelers find the pacing to be a little too rushed. These travelers tend to rate these trips 4/5 stars instead of 5/5.

Reviews on the more negative end of the spectrum focus heavily on the disappointment in “optional activities” that are not included in the base price of the tour. Although these optional excursions are a common practice with many tour companies, they can be confusing and frustrating if you are not expecting them. Other focuses of lower rated tours mention hotel proximity to tourist sights and the effective use of free time offered. Overall, the majority of reviews mention positive experiences and aspects of Russia tours.

If you want a professional take on traveling in Russia, see the Travelstride Russia Guide »

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Recommends

Great support from our trip consultant… August 2023

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0
Great support from our trip consultant Megan Mack!

DDD

Recommends

ACIS LEADERSHIP AND COORDINATION August 2023

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0
ACIS LEADERSHIP AND COORDINATION. LOCAL TOUR GUIDES AND TOUR MANAGER.

KA

Recommends

Every experience with ACIS is beyond… August 2023

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0
Every experience with ACIS is beyond outstanding.

G

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Great experience August 2023

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0
Great experience because of the itinerary. The tour guides, transportation and hotels location.

T

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ACIS Keeps on Excelling August 2023

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0
I have traveled with ACIS three times and am preparing our next trip with the company for spring 2024.
My experience with ACIS was great because the company supported teachers as well as students and families in a exceptional way. ACIS was responsive to all of our requests, and all travelers expressed strong pleasure for all phases and aspects of the trip (food, accomodations, 24/7 helpline, tour manager, and transportation).
I give ACIS the highest recommendation possible because I have not experienced the same level of customer service with other travel companies that have helped me prepare overseas trips.
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G

Recommends

Japan’s Global Conference August 2023

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0
As always, this was an amazing Global Conference. ACIS provided great structure and organization with excellent and knowledgeable local guides as well as a great ACIS support team. They managed to fit lots of experiences into a relatively short time.
All accommodations were centrally located and comfortable allowing us to navigate easily in our free time.
Even though everything we saw was amazing, considering this was an adult trip, a little more down town would have been nice. The schedule was extremely tight and not much time to relax and enjoy our surroundings was given.
Thanks ACIS for providing this incredible opportunity!
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S

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ACIS does well to answer any questions I have and are quick with their responses. August 2023

4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Guide 4.0
  • Activities 4.0
  • Lodging 4.0
  • Transportation 4.0
  • Meals 4.0
The registration process was easy though there was minor confusion on payment which we were able to get quickly answered through an email.

JM

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NIET boeken via de site: hollandamerica.com! August 2023

2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Guide 2.0
  • Activities 2.0
  • Lodging 2.0
  • Transportation 2.0
  • Meals 2.0
Het boekingsproces via hollandamerica.com is voor een boeking van meer dan 1 kamer slecht geregeld.

-Je moet voor elke kamer alles los boeken en alle gegevens (en dit zijn er veel) los invullen.
-Stuur je een email naar ze met alle gegevens van (in mijn geval 4 kamers, moet je alsnog meerdere keren bellen om dit goed geregeld te hebben. Alles via de telefoon spellen, geboortedatums, locaties etc. Kost uren (letterlijk). De mail met alle gegevens was blijkbaar niet een oplossing om het te boeken.
-Betaling moest daarna ook weer los per kamer etc.
Begrijp niet waarom ze niet zoals normale boekingssystemen van hotels/vluchten etc dit in een groepsboeking kunnen zetten. Allemaal extra werk, tijd en energie voor het bedrijf en voor de consument.
-Klantenservice is daarnaast niet op orde. Ze registreren de opmerkingen/afspraken niet goed. Bijv: we wilden uiteraard een tafel reserveren met de groep (aan 1 tafel); zou geregeld worden. Maar kreeg geen (beloofde) bevestiging. Dus moest weer bellen; was niet doorgegeven, maar kon niet meer?
Dus ik uiteraard nogmaals per email aangegeven dat dit was beloofd, en toen kon het ineens wel weer en was het alsnog geregeld.

-Naar alles te hebben bevestigd. Ik had ik simpele vraag wat het zou kosten om 1 kamer up to graden. Echter koste mij dit ook weer 4! telefoontjes, werd opgehangen, moest in de wacht en werd de verbinding verbroken. Was wat beschikbaar, maar later niet meer, en dit veranderde letterlijk per kwartier. Er waren ineens geen kamers meer beschikbaar en 20min later waren er ineens 20+ kamer beschikbaar over het hele schip. Er waren ineens 2 systemen die beide iets anders zouden aangeven?
KORTOM: complete chaos.

Het werd vervolgens compleet door mij niet te kunnen doorgeven wat de extra prijs zou zijn. Dat konden ze niet in de mail zetten, daarvoor moest ik TOCH NOG een keer bellen? Alsof ze met 2 maten meten..

Heb het uiteraard ook aangegeven via de mail, maar uiteraard krijg je een 'we betreuren het' email. Dus vandaar even deze waarschuwing.
Boek je een cruise bij ze, doe dit vooral niet bij hun zelf (en al helemaal niet voor een groepsboeking).


Kortom: deze klantenservice & boekingssoftware/systeem is niet op orde.
Jammer, want de reis moet nog beginnen..
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CK

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Worry Free Vacation August 2023

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0
I was reassuring having a well organized and detailed itinerary. ACIS booked us quality hotels, an experienced bus driver, and a well organized tour guide. Meals and excursions were top notch. When ever there was an issue it was handled right away. The pretrip was planning was so easy. Tom Heigham was exceptional to work with planning this trip. I can't say enough about his professionalism and his deatiled planning.
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R

Recommends

EXCELLENT MADRID TRIP August 2023

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0
I just returned from a trip to MADRID. ACIS did a spectacular job with all aspects of the trip. The hotel was EXCELLENT…It was centrally located and just seconds from the famous Grand Via. Breakfast was included and the was a tremendous variety to choose from.

The trip was A++!
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DS

Recommends

This company is second to none August 2023

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0
This company is second to none. They have impacted the lives of over 300 of my students as well as my wife, myself and our children. As we all know, you get what you pay for, however the ACIS experience is beyond worth every penny and more! Simply put: THEY DELIVER ABOVE AND BEYOND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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T

Recommends

Morocco: A Hidden Gem August 2023

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0
I have always believed that you don't know what's really on your travel bucket list until you're there, on the ground, doing it. In this case, Morocco was a hidden gem that awaited us. Little did we know how much we would enjoy the adventure.

In short, the Morocco trip was tremendous. The leadership from Radouan, our tour guide, was stellar. His confidence, cultural fluency, sense of humor, and timing were spot on. The accommodations and meals were fantastic. Every single detail on the itinerary was thought out so well. Each day was packed with meaningful cultural encounters, one of a kind moments, or great 'memory makers.'

One caveat for prospective travellers: this was a HOT trip. If you're adverse to hot weather, you might want to think twice about going to North Africa in July.
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CG

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Leaning more toward 5 STARS... August 2023

4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Guide 4.0
  • Activities 4.0
  • Lodging 4.0
  • Transportation 4.0
  • Meals 4.0
The only reason I did not give ACIS 5 stars is because it is the most expensive company I have dealt with for student travel. That being said, it is WORTH THE MONEY to be closer to attractions, have better accommodations, and have the very best tour managers to deal with any hiccup that may occur during the trip. They are a WONDERFUL company, but definitely on the pricey side. I can ALWAYS reach a real person anytime I need them, and they will do whatever they can to meet or exceed your expectations.
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S

Recommends

Answering questions August 2023

4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Guide 4.0
  • Activities 4.0
  • Lodging 4.0
  • Transportation 4.0
  • Meals 4.0
Previously (in the 80-90's) it was easier to talk to a customer representative. Getting an appointment and scheduling a discussion makes it a little tougher to work into a teacher's schedule.

KM

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Wat een ongelofelijk fijne en… August 2023

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0
Wat een ongelofelijk fijne en bijzondere ervaring van onze eerste en zeker niet laatste cruise met de nieuw Statendam naar de Noorse Fjorden.
Iedereen was even vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Ze wisten je naam en namen de tijd voor je. Het eten was ongelofelijk lekker. Alles was schoon. Veel te doen op het schip, voor ieder wat wils. Wat een fantastische tijd. Zeker voor herhaling vatbaar. We werden echt in de watten gelegd en zelfs een verjaardag wordt niet overgeslagen. Top!
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