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hotels very poor location, Tour guides not professional
Both Cairo and Amman hotels in poor locations and rundown. 2 star places as bathrooms are very run down, hallways smelly. Guides not professional, Jordan guide was ...
It was an amazing experience
Completed an Classical Egypt & Jordan in March. The sites are just breath taking & Our tour Leaders are more then just leaders, full of passion & knowled...
So much better then I expected
So much better then I expected. All the things we did, and found the crew very professional
I had a great trip
I had a great trip with Dragoman. We were lucky to have two great leaders in Julie and Rob.
New and amazing!
Everything seemed to flow really well. It was so easy for us-...
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2020: South Korea & Japan: Temples, Shrines & Seaside Treasuresby Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T. Tours)
This is a wonderful trip
This is a wonderful trip that provides an excellent opportunity to experience the sights, the culture, the unique history and the food of two very colorful and fasci...
2020: South Korea & Japan: Temples, Shrines & Seaside Treasuresby Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T. Tours)
Great trip
Great trip, liked having both countries on the itinerary. Korea was unexpectedly wonderful and PAM KIM, GROUP LEADER WAS OUTSTANDING! Japan started off poorly with G...
2020: South Korea & Japan: Temples, Shrines & Seaside Treasuresby Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T. Tours)
Left us wanting more
We both enjoyed this tour immensely. We liked both tour directors, James in Korea and Emiko in Japan. Both were knowledgable, informative, congenial and hard-working...
2020: South Korea & Japan: Temples, Shrines & Seaside Treasuresby Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T. Tours)
Energized by our guides!
Wow, we had vivacious guides with a great sense of humor that inspired us throughout our Korean and Japanese trips. They offered us so many optional opportunities th...
2020: South Korea & Japan: Temples, Shrines & Seaside Treasuresby Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T. Tours)
Loved Japan- the sites, experiences
Loved Japan- the sites, experiences and most of all the ver...
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2020: South Korea & Japan: Temples, Shrines & Seaside Treasuresby Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T. Tours)
This was an amazing trip❗️
This was an amazing trip❗️We were immersed in the culture , history, and food of these countries. Our guides, Yung and Tak , were truly great❗️I describe this trip a...
2020: South Korea & Japan: Temples, Shrines & Seaside Treasuresby Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T. Tours)
The architecture, the colorful temples, and the beautiful gardens
We liked the insight to the way of life of the people of these two countries. The architecture, the colorful temples, and the beautiful gardens, Our trip started in ...
2020: South Korea & Japan: Temples, Shrines & Seaside Treasuresby Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T. Tours)
The 3 trip leaders were great.
The 3 trip leaders were great. They had so much information to share with us.
2020: South Korea & Japan: Temples, Shrines & Seaside Treasuresby Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T. Tours)
Great guides. Too many temples
Great guides. Too many temples. Nice people. Clean cities and excellent transportation. Enjoyed small groups and all the eating out. Temple Stay and Soba Hotel speci...
2020: South Korea & Japan: Temples, Shrines & Seaside Treasuresby Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T. Tours)
The most adventuresome trip it was truly WONDERFUL
Firstly I’d like to say that this was my 12 th trip with OAT, while it probably wasn’t the most adventuresome trip it was truly WONDERFUL. We had amazing tour guides...
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The outstanding experience of bush camping in nature.
The teamwork and family spirit among participants. T...
I really enjoyed the experience
I really enjoyed the experience -good leaders and good company.
Whole trip was amazing
First time traveller with Dragoman and I thought the whole trip was amazing - I would recommend overland travel to anyone who is fit and able as I think it is one of...
Loved the salt flats, Arequipa
Loved the salt flats, Arequipa, Huacachina & the Ball...
The included activities were excellent.
The included activities were excellent.
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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