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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 ...
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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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The trip was fantastic
I wouldn't have changed anything.
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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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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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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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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...
C
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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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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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 ...
K
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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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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Had a great great time in Egypt with our guide, Alam! This was long-time dream for me and Alam (and the rest of the group) made it come true for me! Friends & family were worried when I told them I was going to Egypt but I felt safe throughout the tour, e
My favourite highlights were Abu Simbel (despite the crowds), sailing on the Nile in a felluca (ahh the peace and quiet) and Alexandria - it wasn't part of the tour ...
K
Had a great great time in Egypt with our guide, Alam! This was long-time dream for me and Alam (and the rest of the group) made it come true for me! Friends & family were worried when I told them I was going to Egypt but I felt safe throughout the tour, e
My favourite highlights were Abu Simbel (despite the crowds), sailing on the Nile in a felluca (ahh the peace and quiet) and Alexandria - it wasn't part of the tour ...
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An excellent way to see the two countries
Be prepared though; cycling for several days in a row (50-75km per day) in this environment is tough, if you're not prepared. The guides and their teams were good. ...
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I went to Tajikistan with little concept of the beauty we were about to witness
The stark contrast between the vast grey scree of the mountains to the luminous blues & greens of the Kulikalon Lakes system took my breath away. To back this wi...
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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