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Kim Macquet

Jan 2019

Provided byOn The Go Tours

A great experience, first group tour I have done in years and it was surprisingly good

Loved Marrakech and would recommend it as a travel destination for sure. Right from booking to the tour guide, everything was professional and everyone was friendly ...

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Julie Tanguay

Jan 2017

Provided byOn The Go Tours

This was an amazing tour

My first time in Africa, I was unsure what to expect. My entire trip went smoothly with with On the Go. The country is beautiful, the tour guide and group were ama...

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David McClendon

Jan 2018

Provided byOn The Go Tours

My wife and I had a marvelous time in Morocco! We would recommend it to all of our friends and family – and we would especially recommend that they request Jamal as their tour guide

He was an even better tour guide than we could have hoped for. Not only was he knowledgable about the sites, sounds, and people of Morocco, he was also quick to get ...

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Mary Masterilli

Jan 2016

Provided byOn The Go Tours

The tour had a good mix of mountain, shore, city and desert

We covered a lot of ground, saw a lot of things, and had a lot of adventures - but without being too much. Our guide, Jamal, was very personable and added a lot to t...

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A. Wilkin

Jan 1970

We were the only two people on this tour and everything was outstanding

All connections/pickups were spot on. Trip notes/vouchers with all contact details was very reassuring. Outstanding was Sergio at Torres Del Paine. This trip was ver...

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C Solomons

Jan 1970

Excellent Trip - fantastic itinerary, beautifully sited hotels of a very good standard

Guides worked very well allowing for flexibility to f...

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J. Webb

May 2019

The guides were all excellent, easy to talk to, thoughtful

All the guides were different but perfect for the different legs of the trip. The scheduling of the trip worked well for us – starting in Yangon and getting some or...

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N. Shiels

May 2019

We have the utmost praise for this trip and the guides and team who put the schedule together

From the moment we arrived at Yangon airport to the time we left, we felt you had our back. We would particularly like to thank and praise our 3 guides, Ye who took ...

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A. Mallon

Jan 1970

The trip was fantastic

I wouldn't have changed anything.

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Sandra and David Rees

Jan 1970

Just a few lines to let you know that our trip to Myanmar was a great success and exceeded our expectations in many ways! All of the arrangements worked perfectly so thank you for all of the planning

The accommodation was all excellent and we would be happy to recommend it all. Our guide Sumo was wonderful - a very nice man with good English, well prepared and or...

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P. Gillard

Jan 1970

Everything went to plan and again WE gave us a wonderful holiday

“with World Expeditions you will be travelling with like-minded people.” Its true! On every trip we found that the people were of a similar mindset. I don’t know ...

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A Happy Traveller

Jan 1970

The trip itself was great though and the guides and service provided were excellent

The tour was well paced and as it was just me and my husband we could be flexible about what we wanted to see or not see. The guides were all extremely professional,...

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Carl Cross

Sep 2018

Provided byOn The Go Tours

This tour was brilliant - full disclosure - i work for OTG - however this is the first time we have run this tour and I honestly wouldn't change a thing - pace was great, camping a beautiful unexpected highlight and the festival was even more memorising t

Bhutan is truly special and I have to say Lahb is one of the best guides we have in terms of passion, knowledge and caring for his guests. Bhutan isn't cheap but tha...

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Carl Cross

Sep 2018

Provided byOn The Go Tours

This tour was brilliant - full disclosure - i work for OTG - however this is the first time we have run this tour and I honestly wouldn't change a thing - pace was great, camping a beautiful unexpected highlight and the festival was even more memorising t

Bhutan is truly special and I have to say Lahb is one of the best guides we have in terms of passion, knowledge and caring for his guests. Bhutan isn't cheap but tha...

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Corrina Taylor

Sep 2018

Provided byOn The Go Tours

I really enjoyed this tour and its content

The activities and sights were always interesting and our guide had comprehensive knowledge of each site and the history of Bhutan. An extra activity of rafting was...

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Charlie Gosling

Oct 2017

Provided byOn The Go Tours

We enjoyed our trip very much, stunning scenery and warm and friendly people

The trip hit all the highlights and logistics ran like clock-work including the arrival process at the airport, where prior we were a little anxious. We were incredi...

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S. Sherriff

Jan 1970

Thank you for providing a well organised, active, culturally eye opening tour around Myanmar

The people were friendly and the scenery varied and spectacular. I haven't been fed this well since... my last World Expeditions trip! The most memorable part was cl...

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Sue Reilly

Jan 1970

In my mind the trip was in 2 segments

The Yangon part at the beginning. We arrived two days before the tour which was great for us to become accustomed to....well, everything really! Yangon had a lot to ...

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Karen Mapplebeck

Mar 2018

Provided byOn The Go Tours

I'm happy to say, I've finally been able to cross this one off my bucket list! I've been wanting so long to see Egypt but never felt it was safe

I decided to try it with 3 other friends and I am so glad I did. I never felt unsafe and the sites we visited were incredible. Alam made the trip delightful and he w...

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Gloudina & Johan Myburgh

Mar 2018

Provided byOn The Go Tours

We had a great great time in Egypt on the Sunchaser tour with our Egyptologist and guide, Alam Mido

This was a long-time dream for me to see Egypt with its Pyramids; Sphinx and to experience their Egyptian history, culture and customs. Alam and the rest of the gr...

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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.

If you want a professional take on small-group tours, see the Travelstride Small Group Tour Guide »