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No vamos a olvidar sobre La Herradura y todos que hace para nuestros!
Josias y yo queremos decir muchas gracias poara sentrise comodo y relajado mientras aprendiendo sobre Español. No es una mentira. Es obvio que ustedes y los profesor...
Mis profesores muy talentosos y amables.
Muchas gracias para todos Margot, Rebeca y mis profesores muy talentosos, amable, y lo mas importante para profesores de idiomas, paciente. Solo estaba aqui una sema...
Muchas gracias!
Tuve una experiencia inolvidable.
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...
A fradualent company to do business with, customer service is non-existenent
Booked summer travel and then they cancelled the trip. They gave me a travel voucher to use by end of December, no bookings available and any comparable travel is $1...
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Poorly planned and executed experience
We traveled to Morocco with A+R earlier this year and had a very poor experience. Our guide was generally indifferent (did not keep the group together on walking tou...
Loved going to the Embera Village.
Excellent host and local guides. Got to know that there is mor...
Melanie Delworth was also very helpful.
I just really thought the trip was very good. This was our second Alexander and Roberts trip, and we have been impressed each time. I highly recommend your company t...
Panda's were great
The Panda's were great and the overall trip was handled very professionally. The Guides were excellent, and took us right to the Airport, got our tickets for us, no ...
The tour guides were fabulous
The tour guides were fabulous and the hotels were first class. We...
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Just about everything was great
Just about everything was great. Our guide Leo was excellent! A+R needs to ensure that all guests are capable of taking care of themselves and their excess bags and ...
Amazing
Amazing. Highly recommend South Africa and Victoria Falls with the Chobe exten...
It was awesome!!!!
We did Machu Picchu + the Galapagos Cruise April 6th and it was awesome!!!! Our guide in Cuzco and Machu Picchu, Jackie, was a Perfect 10! She was clear, informativ...
Truly enjoyed the Yangtze river cruise
Truly enjoyed the Yangtze river cruise. A magical journey with a wonderful tour director!
I had a wonderful time in Panama
I had a wonderful time in Panama. It was an amazing and educational trip. Learned about the history of the canal and I got to see how the canal locks work. The Journ...
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It was a really great trip
It was a really great trip. We enjoyed the boat ride on the canal from one ocean to the other ocean. Then taking the train ride back along side of the canal gave us ...
The trip through the Panama Canal was very interesting
The trip through the Panama Canal was very interesting. The visit to the Embara village was wonderful and the day of visiting the Old Panama museum and the Biodivers...
Delighted by the kindness
Delighted by the kindness of our drivers and guides also they were always on time.
Excursions were excellent
Very nice accommodations and food. Excursions were excellent. People were very friendly and helpful
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...
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What to Look For in Self Guided & Indpendent 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.
When looking at self-guided tour companies it’s important to remember that many of these tours are not as detailed as fully guided tours. Tour companies provide some bookings, but for many parts of your travels, you are responsible for making your bookings.
Positive reviews for self-guided and independent tours highlight the ability to enjoy attractions and their trip at their own pace. Self-guided tours allow you to move around the country at the pace you are most comfortable with without having to wait for larger groups, worrying about holding other travelers back, or be restricted by a strict itinerary.
Some negative reviews for independent tours revolve around poor local tour guides. While tour companies can create itineraries, on self-guided tours you are usually responsible for booking local tour operators. It is highly recommended to do your own research beforehand if you are booking local tours as these type of tours mostly rely on your own research.
When working with tour companies or travel agents, make sure you find the one that matches your travel style. If you prefer luxury or budget travel or want to incorporate more outdoor activities, communicating that will help create a tailored trip. Working with the agent or company to create the itinerary or bookings that match your comfort and travel style is extremely important to an enjoyable tour.
Many tour operators may provide self-guided booklets or advice about your destination, but some of that advice may need updating or additions. Doing your own research about a destination will help keep down any surprises or issues you may run into.
If you want a professional take on Self Guided travel, see the Stride Independent Travel Guide »
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