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I would go back and do this entire tour over again
I would go back and do this entire tour over again!!!
Was absolutely amazing
Action Peru Treks was absolutely amazing. We had such an incredible experience on the Ancascocha 4d/3n trek led by our guide David. The food prepared by the cooks Ed...
Culinary experience the chef will serve you with as you’d never expect
We’ve just completed a 4d/3n Inca trail trek led by a fantastic guide - Elistan - who is not only knowledgeable but also a cool buddy to hang out. What will also blo...
Exceeded our expectations
We have been on many REI trips, mainly because of the talented local guides. Our guide on this trip, Mike (a first time REI guide) has to be right at the top of the ...
Wonderful
I arrived in South Africa expecting good things. I left with a whole new view of the country. It is more than wonderful places. It filled with amazing people, flora ...
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We loved it!
We loved the entire itinerary, and the accommodations and food were excellent. Our stay in Sabi Sabi and the safaris there were just amazing...we saw every animal we...
The safari was like nothing I have ever experienced
The safari was like nothing I have ever experienced. I was grinning the whole time. I am already planning my next REI trip. This is a beautiful trip, I will never fo...
Great, but need more physical activity
The only criticism, and not sure how to solve this, is that the activity level could have been a little higher. The hikes were amazing, the kayaking fun, and the bik...
Trip of a lifetime
I loved this trip. The equipment was in very good condition. The fjords are awe strikingly beautiful. The water is clear and the Norwegian people were incredibly ni...
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Tour and hotels were great and transfers ect worked well
It was just a little confusing because there were so many different people taking care of us and everyone on the tour has booked through a different company and had ...
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Tour was excellent
Guide was informative and helpful. Tour was very quick in some locations and could of been longer. Accommodation was perfect. Coach Travel was perfect. Meals excelle...
K
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 ...
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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