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A True Taste of Italy
Visiting Marche was a pleasant surprise for us. We were on a longer trip and decided to do the Taste of Italy for 5 days to visit a new area. What we most enjoyed ab...
Gluten Free without a worry
Having Celiac disease i was anxious to travel. Fortunately one of the founders of the company, Chantelle, also is a Celiac. The week was stress free and it was price...
Amazing Gluten Free vacation!
We were in a group of 4 people, two of us were not needing gluten free meals and we had a chance to taste everything. Even the cooking classes were separate so we co...
Gluten Free Italy without a worry!
I had given up on the idea of a culinary tour of Italy after being diagnosed as being a celiac over 10 years ago but I am glad I found this options possible with the...
The safest Gluten free experience you could ask for
I had given up on the idea of a culinary tour of Italy after being diagnosed as being a celiac over 10 years ago but I am glad I found this options possible with the...
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Our first trip to India was amazing
Our first trip to India was amazing and sometimes sadly confronting. The colours, culture, tastes, sounds and people are everywhere, our senses were heightened on ar...
Thank you, Peregrine. What a fabulous adventure in a land of beauty.
Just completed this morning when our private bus dropped us all off at Verona Train Station. Sad to say goodbye to our fellow tourists and our excellent guide Robert...
AWESOME!
Nepal is easily my most favorite destination in the world! This trip was amazing, getting to see Everest and trekking to Gokyo were the highlights. The Peregrine g...
All is not well in Morocco...problems with radicalism...I would steer clear of Northern Africa for the moment...
Despite being back home since late February 2016, I continue to have negative feelings about my tour to Morocco with Peregrine. Everything started out fine, but as w...
Perfect 'first timer' itinerary
I took my mom on Peregrine’s Secrets of Italy trip in August. The itinerary is a perfect “first timer” itinerary and hits the major highlights of Italy. In addition ...
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Pikey peak is the best trek
I did the pikey peak trek and it was very good. It is the perfect way to see nepal's nature and the local sherpa culture. Also, the guide was excellent and very help...
We decided to trust Story to deliver one of our bucket list trips. THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT!
We decided to trust Story to deliver one of our bucket list trips. THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT! The tour through Venice, Florence, Cortona, and Rome exceeded our expect...
Dishonest and Dangerous
Terrible organisation and put us in a dangerous situation. Tons of hidden costs. They were not honest about the cost of the hotel and charged us double the actual co...
Langtang with Gosaikunda Trek
Experienced great and fun adventure with WHA for our trek to Langtang Valley and gosaikunda lake. Besides, had a wonderful time with Ratna (Guide from WHA) and we ma...
Fantastic trek with white hill
Marvellous experience. Walked across a village completely flatten by the earthquake. Climbed up the peak of Kyanjin Ri. Our guide was experience and accomodative. He...
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Extraordinaire experience
Merci à Daniel, Behost, Hassan et toutes les équipes qui nous ont fait passer 3 semaines de rêves entre ascension du Kilimandjaro et safaris. Bienveillance, gentille...
Israel, Jordan & Egypt
We just returned from a 12 day private tour of Israel, Jordan and Egypt, arranged by Noah Tours. There were 6 people in our group, 3 couples. From beginning to end, ...
Trip cancelled 6 days into the trip. The ship company could not pay for fuel.
The trip from hell. Rockjumper almost filled the boat with their clients and extra birding guides and we were to bird both land and pelagic for 19 days. Hovever, Ro...
Response from Rockjumper Birding
Dear Karen, We empathise deeply with you regarding your trip to Antarctica, which you will have n...just arrived, greeted, experienced some together and then it is over again
just arrived, greeted, experienced some together and then it is over again, our time with you and Christian. We would like to sincerely thank you for the great organ...
Amazing experience
The trip was an unforgettable experience for the whole family!! Enjoy...
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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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