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Central America in Seven Countries: Mexico to Costa Rica
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Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

  • Relax on laid-back beaches in caye caulker and el tunco
  • Explore mayan ruins of copán and tikal
  • Wander the local markets of colourful colonial antigua
  • Make new friends at a local homestay in guatemala
  • Visit seven different countries in one month

Themes

Cultural

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"I booked a trip using travelstride with G Adventure, 2 days before my planned travel date, I got an email from Travelstride that there was an error in the price and I have to pay an extra 370$, otherwise I can get a refund. Because it was only 2 days from my planned travel date, I couldn't argue or change my plan and I had to pay the extra money. When I met the group I was surprised to know that what I originaly paid without the extra 370$ was already 400$ more that what others had paid for the same trip. In addition to that my room mate didn't maintain any hygiene standards in the room and didn't even respond to greeting. When I told G Adventure about it, they said that I need to communicate with him and open my heart and they can't do anything about it!!!! So please don't book with them and if you happen to book with them, then please ensure that you are paying half the advertised price."

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Central America Escape: Guatemala to Costa Rica
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

  • Embrace local experiences with your hosts at a community guesthouse stay in ometepe
  • Relax seaside to the sound of waves in el salvador
  • Travel by public bus and laugh with the locals
  • Check five central american countries off your bucket list in 17 days

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"I booked a trip using travelstride with G Adventure, 2 days before my planned travel date, I got an email from Travelstride that there was an error in the price and I have to pay an extra 370$, otherwise I can get a refund. Because it was only 2 days from my planned travel date, I couldn't argue or change my plan and I had to pay the extra money. When I met the group I was surprised to know that what I originaly paid without the extra 370$ was already 400$ more that what others had paid for the same trip. In addition to that my room mate didn't maintain any hygiene standards in the room and didn't even respond to greeting. When I told G Adventure about it, they said that I need to communicate with him and open my heart and they can't do anything about it!!!! So please don't book with them and if you happen to book with them, then please ensure that you are paying half the advertised price."

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Iceland: Reykjavík & National Parks
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Near the basalt sea columns of Vík, enjoy a memorable walk along the headlands above Reynisfjall cliffs, spotting puffins and kittiwakes.
  • Discover many of Iceland’s traditions on your visit to a folk museum in Skogar complete with old turf farmhouses and antique fishing boats.
  • Learn about the fascinating and distinctive Icelandic horse when you visit a farming family near Hella, who takes you through their stables to show you the unique gaits of these pony-sized creatures.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We were blown away by the beauty of the area of each and every walk we took. We loved waking up each morning excited for the adventure ahead. The people, the food, the hiking gave us respite from the "busyness" of our daily lives. Best trip you can take to feed body and soul!"

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lodgingLevelName
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N/A

Highlights

  • Fully customized trip based on preferences
  • Matched with a local specialist
  • From $150 per person per day
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Heart of Ireland in 8 Days Tour
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Visit the Ennis and Ireland's Dingle Peninsula
  • Experience some of Europe's wildest natural beauty and most ancient Christian sites.
  • Visit the famous Slea Head Drive the most beautiful road in Ireland
  • Tour the strikingly situated Great Blasket Centre, a close-up look at the language, literature, and traditional Gaelic Blasket community.
  • Walking tour of Dingle Town, learning about its seafaring heritage, rich history, and perhaps a bit of local gossip.

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We purchased two backpacks from Rick Steves Europe. One of them arrived damaged and unusable. Their website says that you must contact them if you receive damaged merchandise. I have attempted to email them through their website and I have left 3 voicemails (nobody answers the phone, ever!) and nobody has contacted me back. At this point, it seems like I've been ripped off. Buyer beware. Extremely disappointed."

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Athens & the Heart of Greece in 14 Days Tour
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Acropolis tour
  • National Archaeological Museum tour
  • Olive and olive oil tasting
  • Mani Peninsula villages
  • Byzantine Mystras tour
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Themes

Culinary & Wine, 50 Plus, Hiking & Walking, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We purchased two backpacks from Rick Steves Europe. One of them arrived damaged and unusable. Their website says that you must contact them if you receive damaged merchandise. I have attempted to email them through their website and I have left 3 voicemails (nobody answers the phone, ever!) and nobody has contacted me back. At this point, it seems like I've been ripped off. Buyer beware. Extremely disappointed."

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Family Europe: Amsterdam to Rome in 14 Days Tour
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Visit the Van Gogh Museum
  • Visit Amsterdam and see the world's greatest collections of paintings, including masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer
  • Explore Venice and Experience the amazing history of this unique, maze-like city of canals, walkways, and slowly sinking palaces
  • Visit a local mask-making workshop to learn about the tradition of Venetian masks
  • Visit the16th century Gardens of Bomarzo, filled with larger-than-life sculptures and monstrous statues

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We purchased two backpacks from Rick Steves Europe. One of them arrived damaged and unusable. Their website says that you must contact them if you receive damaged merchandise. I have attempted to email them through their website and I have left 3 voicemails (nobody answers the phone, ever!) and nobody has contacted me back. At this point, it seems like I've been ripped off. Buyer beware. Extremely disappointed."

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Best of England in 14 Days Tour
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • The beautiful Georgian city of Bath is a 90-minute train ride from central London.
  • Visit the colorful Fashion Museum or — as Roman travelers did — bathe in a mineral spa
  • Mystical Glastonbury, the legendary resting place of King Arthur, where we'll also enjoy a picnic in the shadow of the abbey ruins.
  • Blenheim Palace, touring this gilded mini-Versailles that were the birthplace of Winston Churchill.
  • Visit Stanway House, home of the local aristocracy.
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Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We purchased two backpacks from Rick Steves Europe. One of them arrived damaged and unusable. Their website says that you must contact them if you receive damaged merchandise. I have attempted to email them through their website and I have left 3 voicemails (nobody answers the phone, ever!) and nobody has contacted me back. At this point, it seems like I've been ripped off. Buyer beware. Extremely disappointed."

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Best of Scotland in 10 Days Tour
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • See the best of Edinburgh on foot, starting with a walking tour of the Royal Mile
  • See of the historic buildings, quaint shops, narrow lanes, and hidden courtyards.
  • Visit the history of this land at the impressive National Museum of Scotland
  • Enjoy a favorite Scottish past time by taking a walk through the spectacular landscape of the well-preserved Cairngorms National Park.
  • The Clava Cairns, an impressive collection of prehistoric burial chambers, and enjoy a picnic in this serene setting

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We purchased two backpacks from Rick Steves Europe. One of them arrived damaged and unusable. Their website says that you must contact them if you receive damaged merchandise. I have attempted to email them through their website and I have left 3 voicemails (nobody answers the phone, ever!) and nobody has contacted me back. At this point, it seems like I've been ripped off. Buyer beware. Extremely disappointed."

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A perfect "10" for the Rick Steves' Best of Sicily 11-Day Tour. My 1st tour with any company. This was a perfect combination of scheduled time and free time .. with ...

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Lindsey

Feb 2019

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NIGHTMARE Experience

I've been on two trips with Great Value and loved the experience, however, our last trip has been a NIGHTMARE. From no communication from Great Value, to finding out...

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Lara

Jul 2022

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The worst waste of money in my life

This trip was the most poorly organized and executed trip I have ever been on. I have attended other trips by other companies in the past and always had a wonderful ...

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Beth

Apr 2020

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A company taking advantage of a bad situation

I booked a trip with EF Ultimate Break in October for a trip leaving in May. Of course, that trip was rightfully cancelled because of COVID19. What isn’t right is th...

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NEVER USE THIS COMPANY

Mar 2018

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Awful

DO NOT use this travel agency! 0 star. We had so many issues on our trip that was supposed to be a trip of a lifetime for my boyfriend and I. All started as soon as ...

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