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Delighted by the kindness
Delighted by the kindness of our drivers and guides also they were always on time.
Everything ran like clockwork
Everything ran like clockwork except one of our inter Costa Rica flights was cancelled at the last minute. The local Alexander & Roberts contact was very apologe...
Excursions were excellent
Very nice accommodations and food. Excursions were excellent. People were very friendly and helpful
Costa Rica is such a beautiful country
Costa Rica is such a beautiful country and they are so ecologically minded about their country. I really enjoyed the tours with the knowledgeable and enthusiastic na...
Excellent
We just returned from Ecuador and the Eastern Galapagos. All the tour guid...
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All the lodging was first rate and comfortable.
The personal care we received on this tour was second to none. All our guides and transportation were informative, on time and comfortable. The birding guides were v...
Beautiful trip
Just returned from a beautiful trip to Egypt booked through Alexander and Roberts. The tour is called "Visions of Egypt by Small Ship". We were treated like royalty ...
Felt at home
Peru was such an amazing, exciting country. From the moment we arrived, my husband and I felt at home. Our guides took care of everything and accommodated our needs ...
Great guide!
Our guide was not only totally knowledgeable, but so very passio...
Was everything we hoped to visit and more
This tour was everything we hoped to visit and more. LiLi, our tour guide made the trip!! We liked the small group (10). We liked the fees that were all inclusive (a...
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Delighted
Delighted by the excellent guides in all destinations, the Awe of Mac...
My parents enjoyed the trip
My siblings and I used Alexander+Roberts to send our parents to Africa for t...
I love this company.
I love this company - the members are excellent and so gracious. They will do their best to plan your trip according to your desires. My brother and I arranged our t...
Wonderful trip to Jordan.
Thank you Alexander + Roberts for a wonderful trip to Jordan! We enjoyed every minute in Jordan and our visit to Jerash was WAY more than we expected - it really WOW...
Bad guide
Employ a more effective guide. She picked us up at the airport and suggested we tip the driver she hired. She immediately made excuses for the restaurant when my wif...
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Wonderful trip
Thank you Alexander + Roberts for a wonderful trip to Jordan! We enjoyed every minute in Jordan and our visit to Jerash was WAY more than we expected - it really WOW...
You also pick fabulous routes for us, great walking, limited time on roads, wonderful towns, loved all the exhibits in the towns.
The highlights of our trip have been : Gordes, Les Balcons BB with the dinner prepared by Etiennnes, the BB Auberge des Seguins - unique & great spot. Discoverin...
Absolutely fantastic itinerary, the best walking trip I've ever done
Absolutely fantastic itinerary, the best walking trip I've ever done. Beautiful scenery, fabulous food and perfect distances. We spent the whole week exclaiming how ...
Thank you again for your good work making our trip so wonderful !
The roadbook notes were generally excellent! The Fort De Buoux was fascinating. Should not be missed but needs at least 1 hour for planning purposes. The recommende...
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. The hikes were fantastic, the route notes very accurate
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. The hikes were fantastic, the route notes very accurate (we only were confused one time and missed a turn but it didn't take long to ...
Editor’s Take
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.
Travelstride features over 2,000 reviews on trips to France. You can sort reviews by highest, lowest, oldest and newest rated with further refinements by tour company.
Try starting with the highest rated reviews - they can be inspiring! Is it a trip to France or a multi-country trip that includes France? A river cruise or self powered by bike? A culinary or castle adventure? Just a quick scan of the review titles will get you on your way. They’ll also highlight some watch-outs; for example, how challenging it can be to ascend Mont Blanc.
Guides - Indeed, some guides are good but quirky, some rub people in their group the wrong way and in a few cases, are simply unqualified. As you’ll read in so many reviews though, the vast majority love their jobs and are eager to share their passion for the region, its history, culture, food, etc. Read the most recent reviews on the tour company and the trip you are going on.
Tour Company - Again, read the most recent reviews on the tour company. The majority of 1 and 2 star ratings are a few years old. They also tend to reflect experiences from just a few tour companies.
Reviewers are quick to point out if they felt the trip was “worth every penny” or just the opposite: the trip was not as advertised whether it was the food, accommodations, attractions or other aspects of their experience that lacked in quality. Make sure the company is responsive to all of your requests pre-trip as this will likely reflect their level of responsiveness during the trip.
Service Level - Tour company reviews will give you insight into service levels. Unexpected costs seemed to pop up often in poor reviews so ask your tour company if you should expect any.
Poor to no communication with the tour company whether pre-trip, during or post-trip was also mentioned in several of those rating at the 1 or 2 star level. Three star reviews are largely recommendations for the tour company and trip but they lack descriptives like: “trip of a lifetime,” “outstanding,” and “unforgettable.”
Itinerary - Some reviews commented on the itinerary being too packed. This was often the case in multi-country tours. If considering a walking tour, note that there is a high likelihood of different pace levels.
This can sometimes be a challenge, particularly if you prefer walking in a group and find yourself walking alone at a much slower or faster pace than the rest of the group.
A few reviewers, in fact, felt like they were in a military boot camp. If considering a hike in the mountainous regions of France these can be strenuous, so be honest when it comes to your level of fitness.
Accommodations - ask about the size of the rooms if this is important to you. By American standards, European accommodations can be cramped. In most cases, expect to pay more for larger rooms.
Early booking sometimes means better room allocation so this is something you may wish to consider/inquire about. Also, you may wish to confirm that accommodations are within reasonable distance to the sites and attractions on your itinerary. More budget minded trips might mean a bit more travel to and, or more basic accommodations.
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