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This was a brilliant trip
Thank you, this was a brilliant trip made outstanding thanks to Rejanish's professionalism and wonderful personality. Thank you, also, for sorting out a flight home ...
Really enjoyed it
A great holiday. Really enjoyed it and would recommend Explore to others
A great holiday. Really enjoyed it and
A great holiday. Really enjoyed it and would recommend Explore to others
All excellent
I have been on about 10 trips with Explore and this rates as one of the best. ...
I have been on about 10 trips
I have been on about 10 trips with Explore and this rates as one of the best. ...
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I have been to India several times
I have been to India several times before but there was so much about this trip that revealed a different side to India. From the scenery, the temples, wildlife to t...
Interesting and varied trip.
I have been to India several times before but there was so much about this trip that revealed a different side to India. From the scenery, the temples, wildlife to t...
An experience which I found very interesting
Our first trip to India. An experience which I found very interesting. Great to get away for a sunny holiday in January. Always on edge about keeping well but just a...
Our first trip to India. An experience
Our first trip to India. An experience which I found very interesting. Great to get away for a sunny holiday in January. Always on edge about keeping well but just a...
An experience which I found very interesting
Our first trip to India. An experience which I found very interesting. Great to get away for a sunny holiday in January. Always on edge about keeping well but just a...
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Excellent
The guide was excellent .and went the extra mile.
The guide was excellent .and went the
The guide was excellent .and went the extra mile.
Overall Nice relaxing tour, friendly happy people
Overall Nice relaxing tour, friendly happy people
Overall Nice relaxing tour
Overall Nice relaxing tour, friendly happy people
Fantastic sites and experiences
Long days and much travelling, but fantastic sites and experien...
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Long days and much travelling, but fantastic
Long days and much travelling, but fantastic sites and experien...
A fascinating state to explore with a great variety
A fascinating state to explore with a great variety of activities and si...
A fascinating state to explore with a
A fascinating state to explore with a great variety of activities and si...
I've been to China with Explore many
I've been to China with Explore many times, and this trip was the best I've been on, varied and letting one meet real Chinese in their villages. Yangshuo where I was...
This trip was the best
I've been to China with Explore many times, and this trip was the best I've been on, varied and letting one meet real Chinese in their villages. Yangshuo where I was...
Editor’s Take
What to Look for in Small Group 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.
Most favorably reviewed small group tour operators have a few key things in common: attention to detail, a truly small group size, engaged local guides and a flexible attitude. Travelers who have been happy with their small group tour experience speak of how well organized and seamless their travels were, how much they were able to see and how they never felt rushed or like just another face in the crowd.
The most indelible memories were those from off-the-beaten-path experiences: accessing a museum after hours, sharing a meal with a local family, going behind the scenes at a centuries-old vineyard with one of the founder’s ancestors. Look for these special moments as you read reviews to get a better understanding of what might be possible on your own trip.
Those casting a negative review of their small group tour likely didn’t pay as close attention to their tour company’s personality. Some focus on younger travelers, some older, some on families - it’s important to do your research and limit your choices to those that not only offer trips where you want to go, but do so with travelers of similar age and interest to yourself.
Others may have been prompted to review their trip negatively if they were expecting a departure that never happened because of low numbers. Guaranteed (or not) departures is a key factor to consider - ask about this up front and what the tour operator’s policy is.
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