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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
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
Good
The reason why I chose CharlieTheTraveler’s tour over other tours covering the Cabo San Lucas area is because this company offers a lot more destinations and activit...
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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Mexico (Cabo & Baja): See & Experience it ALL in 6 Days - 1st Class Custom Toursby Charlie The Traveler
My favorite moment while on this tour.
Horseback riding on a beach called Playa Migriño was my favorite moment while on this tour. That was my first time riding a horse. Playa Migriño features a really pr...
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...
Incredible, awesome, amazing experience
Our Real New Zealand Tours travel agent listened to our goals for the trip, how we wanted to travel, and what activities we wanted to do. Based on that, they create...
Perfect vacation!
Our trip to New Zealand exceeded all of our expectations thanks to Geoff's amazing service as our travel agent. He eagerly provided us with suggestions and tailored ...
Self-designed 21 day trip to NZ
Geoff helped my wife and I to put together an itinerary that customized to our particular interests and preferences. At the outset he asked us where we'd like to go ...
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I was also amazed at how much the company-provided tour guide knew about the area.
It is evident CharlieTheTraveler is well-versed in the Southern Thailand area, as my trip was well devised. The activities that were planned perfectly highlighted th...
Everything about the CharlieTheTraveler trip to Southern Thailand was beyond my imagination.
Everything about the CharlieTheTraveler trip to Southern Thailand was beyond my imagination. I appreciated that quality lunches that reflected the local cuisine were...
After doing some research and finding CharlieTheTraveler had all positive reviews, it was an easy choice to book a trip through them!
After doing some research and finding CharlieTheTraveler had all positive reviews, it was an easy choice to book a trip through them! I booked Southern Thailand beca...
I was pleasantly surprised that they had almost everything planned and there was little I needed to do to prepare for the trip.
I had only seen positive things said about CharlieTheTraveler and the trip to Southern Thailand, so I felt comfortable booking this trip through them. I was pleasant...
I was in good hands the entire time, as my tour guide was also just as thorough with details.
I am typically controlling when it comes to planning trips, but due to the positive reviews I had read, I gave this company a chance. Since the moment I booked my tr...
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As an adventurous person, I found this trip to Southern Thailand perfect.
As an adventurous person, I found this trip to Southern Thailand perfect. It was the right balance of cultural activities and nature-based excursions. I got a great ...
I wasn’t stressed and was able to enjoy every moment of the trip!
Usually going on trips means a lot of stress leading up to the trip and during. However, because CharlieTheTraveler planned so much for me for this Southern Thailand...
I absolutely loved everything about the trip to Southern Thailand.
I absolutely loved everything about the trip to Southern Thailand. This cultural experience was amazing and the company did very well organizing all of the different...
The trip to Southern Thailand from CharlieTheTraveler exceeded my expectations.
The trip to Southern Thailand from CharlieTheTraveler exceeded my expectations. I loved the lunches that were provided, as they were delicious and reflected the cuis...
I have never had as much excitement as I had with CharlieTheTraveler’s Southern Thailand tour.
I have never had as much excitement as I had with CharlieTheTraveler’s Southern Thailand tour. I made the right choice booking with them as the company provided exce...
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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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