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Very rewarding hike and sightseeing adventure
Very rewarding hike and sightseeing adventure. We enjoy the type of vacation.
R
Once in a lifetime opportunity if I could do it again I wouldn't change a thing
Once in a lifetime opportunity if I could do it again I wouldn't change a thing!
J
My experience with G adventures was exactly what I had hoped it would be and more
My experience with G adventures was exactly what I had hoped it would be and more! The trek itself was extremely well guided, thought out, and executed. The trip was...
M
One of the best experiences of my life
One of the best experiences of my life!! The view and scenery was breathtaking, the people were unbelievably kind, and the itinerary of the trip was very well organi...
M
This trip was amazing
This trip was amazing. We were taken through some of the most unique and breathtaking scenery I have ever seen. The trek was challenging but really enjoyable,made ev...
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Great experience and great hike
Great experience and great hike! An all terrain and weather challenge for the experience trekker! The only thing I would say that was a negative is that the CEO on t...
A
Iceland's stark beauty and hidden lushness is a hiker's dream
Iceland's stark beauty and hidden lushness is a hiker's dream. The group ...
D
It was a great time
It was a great time!
L
It was a thoroughly amazing experience and I would highly recommend it
It was a thoroughly amazing experience and I would highly recommend it!
D
Iceland is spectacular
Iceland is spectacular. GAdventures looked after the details and let us focus on enjoying the amazing vistas and experience and not the itinerary details. Well done....
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Fantastic would definitely do it again
Fantastic would definitely do it again!
J
It was fantastic but very demanding
It was fantastic but very demanding!!
D
Trekking in Iceland and the leadership of Kristjan made this an experience of a lifetime
Trekking in Iceland and the leadership of Kristjan made this an experience of a lifetime. I loved the scenery, the trekking, the food and learning the culture of Ice...
S
One of the best hikes I've been on would have liked it to go for longer
One of the best hikes I've been on- would have liked ...
K
Great trip
Great trip!
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This was a unique and interesting adventure which one needed competant guiding and advance preparation
This was a unique and interesting adventure which one needed competant guiding and advance preparation. In other words I feel that G Adventures ably fascilitated a t...
J
Absolutely amazing experience
Absolutely amazing experience! I can't think of a better way to expe...
L
Irmante and Nevy were a ton of fun and the whole tour felt relaxed and fun and I'd definitely recommend it to others
Irmante and Nevy were a ton of fun and the whole tour felt...
R
Undeniably Dracula is a bit of a tourist trap for Romania
Undeniably Dracula is a bit of a tourist trap for Romania. He is found in every souvenir shop and there are Dracula pit stops everywhere. But, it was a lot of fun. D...
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It was a breathtaking experience in Transylvania, to follow the route of Vlad's life and death
It was a breathtaking experience in Transylvania, to follow the route of Vlad's life and death.
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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