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Outstanding
Outstanding. I went in with no idea what to expect, since I'd never traveled ...
Great value for money and great itinerary - well done.
Great value for money and great itinerary - well done.
Overall the experience was very enjoyable.
Overall the experience was very enjoyable. The destinations were almost always excellent and the crew provided excellent information and extra help when required and...
Had a fantastic time
Well organised and flexible. Had a fantastic time.
Overall we enjoyed our journey with Dragoman
Overall we enjoyed our journey with Dragoman - there were some long drive...
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Fantastic memories
Group travel for 64 days was tougher than I had imagined! Overall we ha...
Excellent tour
Our leaders were excellent, I can't imagine how anybody could perform better.
Crew were excellent
Crew were excellent hosts and we were well looked after on the trip
Neill was fantastic throughout the whole trip
Neill was fantastic throughout the whole trip, especially when faced with several problems with strikes and blockages. We were even lucky enough to enter the Salt Fl...
The estancia was amazing
The estancia was amazing, these people got me riding a horse without needing oxygen, and gave us a lot of wine and gave me memories fuzzy or not that I'll cherish an...
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Stunning sights we saw
Loved the humour, camaraderie and team effort as well as the stunning sights we saw
Excellent job
Excellent job from both crew, always had our interests in mind, very approachable, fun.
I loved the time
I loved the time at the estancia and the lunch st the winery at Cafayate
Enthusiastic
Great guides - especially Victor and Roberta in the Panatal. They knew al...
Superb and made a fab team
But both Julie and Rob were more than excellent. They were always friendly and helpful, and immensely kind to even the most trying of passengers. Both of them were s...
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A Great experience
First group travel experience after years of travelling solo and/or with friends. A Great experience where you learn alot about yourself and make new relationships e...
I had such a great time and the transmitted a such a relaxed vibe
Both guys were absolutely fantastic, I had such a great time and the transmitted a such a relaxed vibe, even though they had to work so much to solve the many proble...
Neill was fantastic throughout the whole trip
Neill was fantastic throughout the whole trip, especially when faced with several problems with strikes and blockages. We were even lucky enough to enter the Salt Fl...
Very memorable experiences
Easy company, well organised and very memorable experien...
The camping equipment is solid and quite easy to assemble
The camping equipment is solid and quite easy to assemble. The truck is very convenient and has almost everything it needs to provide a good experience. A lot of lit...
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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