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We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. The hikes were fantastic, the route notes very accurate
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. The hikes were fantastic, the route notes very accurate (we only were confused one time and missed a turn but it didn't take long to ...
The trip was all really well prepared, very detailed and thorough.
The trip was all really well prepared, very detailed and thorough. Good of you to include history and other information as well as restaurant suggestions etc. The in...
You also pick fabulous routes for us, great walking, limited time on roads, wonderful towns, loved all the exhibits in the towns.
The highlights of our trip have been : Gordes, Les Balcons BB with the dinner prepared by Etiennnes, the BB Auberge des Seguins - unique & great spot. Discoverin...
Absolutely fantastic itinerary, the best walking trip I've ever done
Absolutely fantastic itinerary, the best walking trip I've ever done. Beautiful scenery, fabulous food and perfect distances. We spent the whole week exclaiming how ...
Thank you again for your good work making our trip so wonderful !
The roadbook notes were generally excellent! The Fort De Buoux was fascinating. Should not be missed but needs at least 1 hour for planning purposes. The recommende...
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We enjoyed the scenery, all hotels except in Avignon, the food, and the people we met
We enjoyed the scenery, all hotels except in Avignon, the food, and the people we met. Yes, I would travel again with your company and would recommend to friends. Th...
Everything was so beautiful yet varied. It’s hard to single out a highlight : so many !!
Everything was so beautiful yet varied. It’s hard to single out a highlight : so many !! We are planning to do our next walking tour in Portugal with Intura Travel, ...
The actual walks were all terrific and we enjoyed them very much, and all the accommodations were excellent too
We loved the trip and only have good things to say about the experience. The only thing we might have changed would be to have put a rest day in the middle of the it...
The trip was well organized and efficient (and beautiful). We had a really great time.
We wanted to say thanks for the great trip. Everything went smoothly and the last minute "bump" was very nicely smoothed by Thierry and you making a switch which tu...
The walks were absolutely wonderful! I loved the hilltop towns--Gordes, Lacoste, Bonnieux, Goult, and Saignon
The walks were absolutely wonderful! They were more challenging than we expected, but that wasn't a problem. What gorgeous countryside! I feel as if I saw a part of ...
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We really enjoyed our trip.
We really enjoyed our trip. The hikes took up a large portion of our day and we would have liked to have more time exploring the towns and villages. Maybe a good ide...
Mexico (Cabo & Baja): See & Experience it ALL in 6 Days - 1st Class Custom Toursby Charlie The Traveler
"Well-planned’
"Well-planned’ is the first thing which comes to my mind when I remember the Cabo/Baja area trip I took with CharlieTheTraveler. We did not have to think about much ...
Mexico (Cabo & Baja): See & Experience it ALL in 6 Days - 1st Class Custom Toursby Charlie The Traveler
The scenery in the area was really nice.
What was my favorite activity while on this multiday tour? It was the zip-lining, for sure. I felt an adrenaline rush that day. Also, the scenery in the area was rea...
Mexico (Cabo & Baja): See & Experience it ALL in 6 Days - 1st Class Custom Toursby Charlie The Traveler
A lot of fun things to do and see are presented to us
I like to go on boat rides and check out islands. This is one of the many reasons why I chose this Cabo & Baja California tour. The snorkeling we did was great t...
Mexico (Cabo & Baja): See & Experience it ALL in 6 Days - 1st Class Custom Toursby Charlie The Traveler
I had such a great time on all of the excursions!
I was nervous about booking a trip to Cabo San Lucas as it looked very nice, but I knew nothing about the area. However, I read positive reviews about other tours of...
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Mexico (Cabo & Baja): See & Experience it ALL in 6 Days - 1st Class Custom Toursby Charlie The Traveler
Good
After purchasing this Cabo area tour, CharlieTheTraveler emailed me a letter explaining each day’s activities and what I needed to bring and what to expect. I could ...
Mexico (Cabo & Baja): See & Experience it ALL in 6 Days - 1st Class Custom Toursby Charlie The Traveler
Good
This is nothing short of a luxury tour. If you want to sit around and do little to nothing other than tan on the beach, then this tour isn’t the right one for you. H...
Mexico (Cabo & Baja): See & Experience it ALL in 6 Days - 1st Class Custom Toursby Charlie The Traveler
I really like how we started the tour
I really like how we started the tour with a wine and jazz sunset boat cruise. Giving us an open bar made the experience even better! CharlieTheTraveler’s tour is do...
Mexico (Cabo & Baja): See & Experience it ALL in 6 Days - 1st Class Custom Toursby Charlie The Traveler
Tour was fun
CharlieTheTraveler is a solid company, at least that is the impression it left me with. Its Cabo & Baja California tour was fun and meaningful, for sure. Next ti...
Mexico (Cabo & Baja): See & Experience it ALL in 6 Days - 1st Class Custom Toursby Charlie The Traveler
I recommend it to any traveler who is the active type.
We went parasailing on the day of arrival! There really was no time to waste while on this tour. It was action-packed, to say the least. I recommend it to any travel...
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What to Look For in Self Guided & Indpendent 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.
When looking at self-guided tour companies it’s important to remember that many of these tours are not as detailed as fully guided tours. Tour companies provide some bookings, but for many parts of your travels, you are responsible for making your bookings.
Positive reviews for self-guided and independent tours highlight the ability to enjoy attractions and their trip at their own pace. Self-guided tours allow you to move around the country at the pace you are most comfortable with without having to wait for larger groups, worrying about holding other travelers back, or be restricted by a strict itinerary.
Some negative reviews for independent tours revolve around poor local tour guides. While tour companies can create itineraries, on self-guided tours you are usually responsible for booking local tour operators. It is highly recommended to do your own research beforehand if you are booking local tours as these type of tours mostly rely on your own research.
When working with tour companies or travel agents, make sure you find the one that matches your travel style. If you prefer luxury or budget travel or want to incorporate more outdoor activities, communicating that will help create a tailored trip. Working with the agent or company to create the itinerary or bookings that match your comfort and travel style is extremely important to an enjoyable tour.
Many tour operators may provide self-guided booklets or advice about your destination, but some of that advice may need updating or additions. Doing your own research about a destination will help keep down any surprises or issues you may run into.
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