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Keith Leslie Merrell
Sep 2022
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Highlights of Albania
The scenery was always impressive. Some of the hotels used left a little to be desired.
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Matthew
Sep 2022
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Highlights of Albania
Whilst described as a full on tour, it felt a bit too full on and would have benefitted from another 2 day stop at some point not just in Tirana. It felt a bit too r...
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Jacky
Sep 2022
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Highlights of Albania
Excellent itinerary, great food and lovely group size
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Joanna
Sep 2022
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Highlights of Albania
A wonderful trip to lovely Albania. With stunning views all around, beautiful UNESCO areas, amazing food & great raki (try the walnut one you won’t be disappoint...
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Simon
Aug 2022
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Highlights of Albania
I had always wanted to visit Albania and was not disappointed on this trip. It was beyond my expectations and its cities, mountains, history, and way of life are spe...
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Katherine
Aug 2022
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Highlights of Albania
Well what can I say…..amazing trip full of history, scenery and culture! Trip was packed with visits to archeological sites, churches, mosques and museums. Icons and...
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Carol
Aug 2022
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Highlights of Albania
Visited in August never expected it to be so green and abundant Fruit and vegetables growing everywhere like the Garden of Eden Lakes Rivers Mountains Scenery was st...
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Hannah
Aug 2022
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Highlights of Albania
A seamlessly executed tour. The very busy itinerary was given great meaning and cohesion by the excellent and passionate historical, social and cultural context prov...
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Judith
Jul 2022
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Rhona
Jul 2022
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Highlights of Albania
Loved the trip. Albania is a beautiful country. Our tour leader Alfred was excellent.
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Botswana Adventure, August 2019. Loved: the trip, adventure, guide Tshepo, driver Moses. So informative, great culture immersion, great game viewing, fun accommodati...
This was an amazing three week
This was an amazing three week journey across a beautiful part of Southern Africa. An excellent itinerary with lots of included activities. Lots of wildlife, scenery...
Appreciated efforts to be socially and environmentally
Our Botswana adventure was the best guided tour we have taken. It was our first with Intrepid and were impressed by the effort taken by our leader and driver to make...
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Our Botswana adventure was the best guided tour we have taken. It was our first with Intrepid and were impressed by the effort taken by our leader and driver to make...
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Absolutely most authentic trip
Absolutely most authentic trip,very well informed,always very prompt ,great communication,safety the utmost importance on this Safari,excellent Safari tour guides. U...
The accommodation was wonderful, the safari elements
The accommodation was wonderful, the safari elements were amazing. My guide Trymore and driver Shadwick were brilliant and did a wonderful job looking after me and m...
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Qué paja el Perú !
Before I went on this holiday, anyone I talked to about Peru seemed to equate it principally with Machu Picchu and Inka trails. Frankly, as beautiful and wondrous...
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An amazing trip of a life-time!
This was my first experience of Exodus and I was very impressed. All of the communication prior to travelling was excellent and this continued with my arrival in ...
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Amazing itinery, varied and comphrehensive
Essential trip covers the highlights in 2 weeks covering Andes and Desert Peru comprehensively (Jungle would be an additional bolt on). The itinery was key fo...
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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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