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Jordan Discovery tour

I booked the Jordan Discovery tour with Explore, and it was absolutely amazing. The hotels were lovely, and I had the best guide Abdallah. We started in Amman and worked our way down to the dead sea, camped in Wadi Rum and stayed in Petra. The highlight of the tour was the Treasury of Petra and sleeping under the stars in Wadi Rum. Abdallah was an excellent guide who went above and beyond. His knowledge of Jordan's history is exceptional. I learnt so much about Jordan from Abdallah on this trip. He helped with finding the best restaurants and even gave history talks during the journey to each historic site. Explore have packaged this trip perfectly. The Jordanians are so kind and lovely. I felt super safe to walk around alone day or night. I highly recommend this tour and hope you get the amazing Abdallah as your guide.

Date of experience : 04 April 2024

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Hi Joyce, Thank you so much for your review of your recent Jordan Discovery holiday. We are delighted that you found your tour to have been so amazing and that Abdallah provided such a wonderful experience. Please be assured we will pass on your kind feedback to the Product team and Abdallah. We hope to have the chance to welcome you on another Explore adventure soon!

Amalfi Coast Walking — Hotel Sole

Matteo Giordano proved to be an excellent and loveable guide. Matteo is knowledgeable in both the terrain and history of the Amalfi coast. We were fortunate that Matteo took us to visit his family lemon orchard, where his mom and dad welcomed as friends and treated us to a couple of specialties. Being in my late eighties, I chose to participate in three of the leisurely walks, which I found challenging but well worth the effort. Midweek the trip to Herculaneum and Pompeii was guided by a colleague of Matteo’s, Francesco. He knows his history and added a lot of interesting information to our visit. On the other days that I chose not to hike, I spent a few hours reading on the lovely and sunny Hotel Sole terrace and walking about Maiori, enjoying this seafront town. Another day was spent taking the ferry to both Amalfi and Positano. The multi-generational Hotel Sole staff was very welcoming and every morning, with a smile on her face, the hostess enquired “Cafe Americano?”. March or November is a great time of they year to take this walk, as the weather is a little cooler, the crowds a little smaller and the restaurants quieter.

Date of experience : 15 March 2024

Hi Gerald, Thank you so much for your review of your recent Amalfi Coast Walking – Seafront Hotel Sole holiday. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour and that Matteo and Francesco provided such a wonderful experience. Please be assured we will pass on your kind feedback to the Product team and Matteo and Francesco. We hope to have the chance to welcome you on another Explore adventure soon!

Miserable shambles in Costa Rica

Family trip to Costa Rica is an expensive shambles - the itinerary is vague and rose tinted. The reality is shabby lodges with terrible food, pointless ‘nature hikes’ with zero wildlife to be seen, on crowded paths only metres from the car park. Food provided is ghastly. Every day is spent hour after hour in the bus, arriving at the next dismal hotel in the dark. Explore have managed to remove any element of authentic Costa Rican life from this trip and keep you isolated in aging hotels, far away from any ambiance or culture. Save your money, folks, and just hire a car - everyone speaks English & you don’t need the miserable experience provided by Explore

Date of experience : 03 April 2024

Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent trip in Costa Rica. We regret that your experience did not meet your expectations and appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns. While we endeavour to offer a balanced itinerary of adventure, exploration, and cultural immersion, we understand that individual preferences may vary. We partner with reputable providers for transportation and accommodation, and we regret any disappointment you experienced in this regard. Costa Rican cuisine is renowned for its simplicity and freshness, and while we aim to cater to diverse palates, we understand that tastes can differ. Regarding wildlife sightings and nature hikes, while we showcase the country's rich biodiversity, we acknowledge that nature can be unpredictable. We were grateful that you contacted us towards the end of your tour, with your feedback. Whilst we did provide an opportunity for you to leave the tour given your dissatisfaction, however, you chose to continue. Your feedback is invaluable, as we continually strive to enhance our offerings. We have already received direct feedback from you regarding your concerns and will reply to those in the next few days. Thank you once again for your feedback.

Not adventure - a coach holiday

Advertised by Explore ! As adventure tourism, actually it’s 8 hours trapped in a bus- the reality bares no resemblance to the itinerary provided. It’s a coach holiday basically- day after day schlepping around in a stuffy bus with an hour or so a day to get out & trudge along a crowded path in the ‘rain forest’. Same food rice & beans day in day out - dreadful experience, itinerary is a complete deception.

Date of experience : 02 April 2024

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Just back from the Inca Trail Trek in…

Just back from the Inca Trail Trek in Peru and had a great time. Knowledgeable friendly local guide, clean comfortable hotels, good food and tents when camping. Could have had a little more information about what to pack for camping and a little more time to explore Saqsaywaman and Macchu Picchu (though accept that the latter is restricted by Peruvian regulations for protection of the site). Was it perfect? No, but what is; I certainly have no complaints and the fact that this was my 11th trip with Explore in 12 years is testament to the fact that this experience was not a one off.

Date of experience : 07 April 2024

Dear Helen, Thank you so much for taking the time to review your Inca Trail Trek holiday. We are delighted to see that you had a great time whilst on tour. I have forwarded your comments on providing a bit more information on what to pack for the camping portion of the holiday on to the Product Manager for the region. We sincerely appreciate your suggestion and are so happy to see you found the hotels to have been clean and comfortable and the food good. We cannot wait to welcome you on trip 12 soon! Kind regards, Explore!

Walking Jordan's Spice Trails

Walking Jordan's Spice Trails Just back from a fantastic few days walking through parts of Jordan including Wadi Rum, Petra, Little Petra, Madobar and Jerash. The scenery was amazing, our guide, Saleh, was extremely knowledgeable and patient and we learnt a lot about the history of Jordan and gained an understanding of the modern day country. This was the first guided tour trip I have been on. It was very well organised allowing a reasonable amount of time in each area. We spent a day in Amman before joing the trip and a few days in Aqaba at the end. All the Jordanians we met were very welcoming and we felt safe for the whole of the visit. I'd fully recommend the tour.

Date of experience : 24 February 2024

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your walking tour through Jordan's Spice Trails, was a fantastic experience for you. We're delighted to have made your first guided tour memorable with well-organized itineraries and a good balance of time in each area. Your endorsement means a lot to us, and we're pleased to hear you felt safe and welcomed by the Jordanian people throughout your visit. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to hosting you on more incredible journeys in the future!

Fantastic service. Would recommend

We were on holiday in Sri Lanka when an accident meant we had to return home after 3 days. The staff at Explore were absolutely amazing. They helped to sort our return so quickly, working with our Insurance Company. The Emergency Duty Manager was on hand 24/7 (which was great due to the time difference). We really cannot praise them highly enough. we have been fortunate over many years to never need any assistance,but thankfully they showed at this time how good they are. Would highly recommend them. A special thank you to Yvonne, Cally and Jenny who sorted flights and special assistance at the airports all in under 24 hours . Fantastic service !! Thank you all.

Date of experience : 25 February 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience with us Robert. We greatly appreciate your kind words regarding the support you received from our team, especially Yvonne, Cally, and Jenny. It's heartening to know that our staff's quick response and assistance, even in challenging situations, left a positive impression. We're grateful for the recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

Classic Egypt and Nile Cruise

We’ve just completed a tour of Egypt, the “Classic Egypt with Nile Cruise” which included the pyramids, Abu Simbel, cruising on the Nile and a whole lot more. The whole trip was expertly handled by our Explore tour guide Waleed. His knowledge of Egyptian history was phenomenal and interestingly woven into stories. He soon tuned into the interests of our little group and his sense of humour made for a relaxed atmosphere. He took care to ensure every aspect of the trip was safe, the guidance he gave for us as travellers was appropriate and wise. Egypt is safe and a fascinating place to visit. There is so much amazing history. We absolutely loved this holiday and recommend it whole heartedly. Visit Egypt and you won’t regret it. Ask for Waleed a fab Egyptologist.

Date of experience : 29 December 2023

Thank you so much for your review, Karen! We are delighted that you had such an enjoyable time on your Classic Egypt with Nile Cruise holiday and that Walid provided such a wonderful experience. I will pass on your kind feedback to the Product team and Walid. We hope to have the chance to welcome you on your next Explore adventure soon!

Discover Nepal

This was a fantastic trip (my 28th with Explore and one of the very best). Every day was enjoyable. Kiran Deo Bhatt our guide was simply outstanding. The accommodation was first class (normally this is one area Explore gets marked down on by me slightly but no complaints on this occasion) and the Nepali people so kind and welcoming. This trip is a brilliant blend of culture nature and walking. Expect long drives on dusty uneven roads but if you are after a genuine experience theseare well worth it. The white water rafting was something I was reticent about but it was great fun. Recommend you do all of the optional activities. Simply brilliant.

Date of experience : 16 December 2023

Thank you so much for your review, Andrew! We are delighted that you had such an enjoyable time on your Discover Nepal holiday and that Kiran provided such a wonderful experience. We cannot wait to welcome you on your next Explore adventure!

Trip was horribly managed by Explore

Trip was horribly managed by Explore, particularly at the start and finish and was redeemed only by the great guide and the other travellers. We complained to them by email 2 weeks ago and have yet to receive a reply.

Date of experience : 12 January 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide a review of your Cycle Mexico holiday. We are delighted to hear that your Explore Leaders and fellow travellers were highlights whilst on tour. I can confirm that our Customer Services team has forwarded your email on to our Customer Relations team and they are currently investigating the feedback you have provided. The current response time for our Customer Relations team is around 28 days and I do apologise that our Customer Services team did not inform you of this when forwarding your email. Should you have any additional feedback you would like to share, please reach out to our Customer Relations team directly at [email protected]. Kind regards, Explore!

Costa Rica Coast to Coast November/December 2023

This trip to Costa Rica was a bit disappointing from beginning to end, apart from the wildlife seen. The initial information was disappointing. The trip notes were vague and did not correspond to the guide's itinerary. Quite often what we expected in the way of tours did not materialise. We seemed to lurch from an expensive lunch to a pricey dinner most days. The guide had to be pressed to make the tour more flexible and active. We did not spend a lot of money to be satisfied hanging around a hotel. Accommodation was spacious but there were plumbing issues in most hotels/lodges. The wildlife was fantastic however, and we were lucky enough to see the creatures on most people's bucket list. Overall, the holiday was too expensive for the experience received.

Date of experience : 25 November 2023

Dear Muireall, Thank you for taking the time to review your Costa Rica – Coast to Coast holiday. We do apologise that you felt the holiday was not a good value. I have forwarded your comments on to the Product Manager for this holiday and she is speaking with our Local Ground Agent about the points you’ve raised. We are happy to hear that you found the wildlife to have been a highlight whilst on tour. Should you have any other feedback you wish to share, please feel free reach out to our Customer Relations team at [email protected]. We always welcome feedback as it is invaluable to ensuring we are offering unforgettable experiences. We hope to have the chance to welcome you on another Explore adventure in the future. Kind regards, Explore!

Booking no problem BUT poor customer service after that

Booking no problem, but as others have reported on going customer service appears poor. I haven’t got an appropriate response to my query about a trip next month after 2 emails and 4 telephone calls. I am beginning to regret booking with Explore. Wish I had read these reviews prior to booking.I would certainly have gone elsewhere. I just hope this gets a response

Date of experience : 16 October 2023

Thank you for your comments and I am sorry it has taken a long time to respond to this. However, I understand that you received a response to your pre-tour queries, on 1st November. I hope are having a wonderful time in Vietnam, it's a beautiful country. Lisa, Explore Customer Relations

Inside Vietnam tour

We have just returned from the Inside Vietnam tour and had a great time. The tour was very well organised with visits to some very interesting sights, The hotel accommodation was very good especially the homestay on the Mekong Delta. We couldn't have asked for a better guide, Thin Ton, was very attentive and knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. On the basis of this trip we would use Explore again.

Thank you so much for your review, Nigel. Please be assured we'll pass on your kind feedback to the Product team & your Explore Leader. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next adventure!

Classic Egypt Tour, a dream come true.

I have just returned home from Egypt where I had the most amazing experience coutsefy to Waleed, our Explore designated tour guide. The tour was very well organised and it exceeded my expectations in many ways, particualtly in terms of the amazing knowledge of Egyptian history shared by Waleed. He is an outstanding egiptologist and tour guide, very enlightened, funny, friendly and considerate. Thank you Explore and Waleed for making my biggest dream come true.

Date of experience : 24 December 2023

Thank you so much for your review! It is so nice to hear that Walid was such an excellent Explore Leader and that your holiday exceeded your expectations. We hope to have the chance to welcome you on another Explore adventure soon. Kind regards, Explore!

Avoid Explore if you can

I received final payment for my forthcoming booking but the telephone number given doesnt exist. I emailed twice and received no response. I went on website to see the site is down but to ring a number. The number given is unhelpful as cannot take payment. The price of the holiday has gone down but I have to pay the original price.... Wont be booking with them again and if you want to, book late and not early as you will be ripped off!

Walking in Crete

Had a brilliant time trekking through Crete. A beautiful and rugged Island with Geography that keeps you in awe. A really good bunch of people and a special mention for Peter, our tour leader who most of us felt went above and beyond when helping members out on what were at times really quite technical descents. His knowledge and sense of humour were excellent and his passion for Greek culture and history was contagious. Recommended.

Date of experience : 17 September 2022

This is lovely to hear Brian, thanks so much for taking the time to recommend our Walking in Crete trip!

Costa Rica Wildlife Tour

I don't usually write a review and I'm a well seasoned traveller who is happy to go with the flow but my Costa Rica wildlife holiday worst holiday ever - tour guide was in a bad mood most of the time and condescending - half the time he pointed things of interest out after we had passed them or you couldn't even see them. Accommodation was poor in most places and often no choice of where to eat - and expensive for what you got. Itinerary was definitely not accurate and misleading - very disappointed and a waste of money. I had previously posted this under Explore Trips.

Date of experience : 07 November 2023

Thank you for taking the time to review your Costa Rica Wildlife Tour, Roslyn. We do very much apologise for your experience with your Explore Leader and that you found the holiday underwhelming. I have forwarded your comments on to the Programme Manager for Costa Rica and she is currently speaking with our Local Ground Agent about the concerns you’ve raised. We once again thank you for your comments and review of your trip as it is invaluable to ensure we are offering unforgettable holiday experiences. Kind regards, Explore!

Malta & Gozo Walking

The walking and overall schedule was good. Some last-minute changes to the plan at the end of the week - that messed things up - which was a shame. Can't imagine doing the walking in the heat of the summer. Temperatures for us (Nov) - mid-20s deg C - perfect. Booking process and support from UK - very poor (sorry, Explore) - hence the 3 stars.

Date of experience : 04 November 2023

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear that the walking and schedule overall were positives for you on your holiday. I am sorry to hear, however, that you felt the service you received during the booking process was poor and some last-minute changes to the itinerary marred your experience. We try to deliver great customer service throughout your engagement with us and I am sorry that we fell short of your expectations. We do once again thank you for your feedback as we constantly review the quality of our service and tours to ensure we are offering unforgettable experiences. Should you have any additional feedback you would like to share, please reach out to our Customer Relations team at [email protected]. Kind regards, Explore!

Exploring Turkey

Last month I travelled to Turkey with Explore and loved every minute of my adventure! Our guide was very knowledgeable, completely passionate and personable. This gave the group the right platform to bond well. The tour was a blend of authentic experiences, gastronomic delights and local encounters. I felt like I had a taste of true Turkey. This was my first time touring with Explore, and I’m already pouring over their tours, planning my next escapade! Thank you Explore; now where to next?!

Date of experience : 18 June 2023

Hi Clare, thank you so much for taking the time to post this, we're looking forward to welcoming you on your next Explore 'escapade'!

Japan is a wonderful country

Japan is a wonderful country. Easy to travel around as signage on public transport was in Japanese and English. Very helpful people; if they cannot answer your question they will try to find someone who could. Great value for money. Most cafe/restaurant menu’s were in Japanese so ordering food was an adventure in itself; however staff would go out of their way to help.

Date of experience : 01 October 2022

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written by Farley44 on 10/02/2023

Agree with some reviews below. Not as good as they use to be. They seem to be driven by profit more (once they have your booking), than customer satisfaction.

“A tour spoilt by incompetence and complete indifference ”

written by Psbnycb on 27/08/2018

This company is truly hopeless. They charge a lot and do everything on the cheap. It’s been to visit Peru but the hotels are generally dumps, unclean and unsafe. Flights booked through Explore were cancelled and we were left to sort it all out. No help from these clowns All they would say is sort. It out yourselves. The tour was 3 days late when it started and now we have spent 2 days getting home because of yet more cancelled flights. Utterly indifferent and unable to orgnasise anything. The only saving grace was the tour guide but he can be booked through other more reputable agencies. DO NOT USE THIS TERRIBLE COMPANY

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written by over120countries on 18/02/2017

My partner and I have just completed BUHB Burma Highlights + Ngapali Beach extension. There were only three people on this tour and luckily we had a great local tour leader. The itinerary was ok but everything was done on the cheap - cheap Chinese hotels, cheap boats (one of which broke down), etc. There was nothing of quality or any nice extras. The hotels were not centrally located and one very noisy (built over a major train station). Explore seems to be targetting older retired couples in their 60s, mainly Brits and north Americans. Their agent in Australia Cox & Kings is appalling - slow to respond and everything has to be referred to their London office. Better value and service can be found by using travel companies like Peregrine, Intrepid, GAdventures. We travelled with Explore in 1995 to Mongolia (good trip but terrible British tour leader) and at that time we said never again. But this time we really mean it NEVER AGAIN. We wish we had read the other reviews on this website before we booked.

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Written on: 09/03/2017

I'm really saddened to read your comments about our Burma Highlights trip, over120countries. It's one of our best sellers, so we're keen to make sure the standards are being maintained. As I'm sure you're aware, the Chinese own most facilities in Burma - the boats and hotels included. We use the same boats as the locals and other tour operators, and all the hotels fit our 'standard' grade as explained in our trip description. I do take your point about the railway station hotel and this is something we're addressing locally - we have an agreement that our groups will be accommodated at the back of the building away from the noise, so I'm sorry this wasn't your experience. We're not discriminatory in our marketing and I'd like to assure you that we advertise across many platforms to encourage customers of all ages. While it's a shame you're unhappy with our agent in Australia, we're always happy to accept direct bookings so it's disappointing you won't be taking us up on this option and I wish you well in your future travels. Sam - Customer Relations Supervisor

“Once outstanding, now sadly run-of-the-mill”

written by Harry_Lime on 14/02/2017

I started traveling with Explore in 2002, and had fantastic trips all over the Middle East and SEAsia. Jordan, Syria, Iran, Egypt, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Burma - all excellent. Well planned, good tour leaders who knew their stuff, jam-packed itineraries - there was one really dreadful trip to Lebanon with a leader who pretty-much phoned it in, but I figured that was an aberration. However, a recent trip to Central America was frankly godawful. Frequent changes of hotels left us stranded in the middle of nowhere on more than one night, the tour leader who was otherwise great was happy enough to put the blame on the local agent, and when I wrote to Explore to complain I was offered $50 cash or $150 discount on a future trip. This is after 12+ trips with them. It's clear that they're not looking for adventure travelers anymore - they're now aiming at the "soft adventure" market. I would say that the rot really set in when they were acquired by Cox & Kings (who have since sold them to HotelPlan UK) in 2011. Talking off the record to their tour leaders (who, let's face it, constitute the backbone of the operation) I hear that they are pretty shoddily treated, often left out of pocket for weeks after expenses, and the good ones are mostly jumping ship for other companies. Unless and until Explore works out that there is still a strong market for people who want adventure, full days of activities and aren't expecting 5-star hotels, I'm shopping elsewhere. It's pretty clear that they're not interested in my kind of travel anymore - fortunately there are other companies that are. Sure, they're more expensive, but barreling along the Karakorum Highway in the back of a 4x4 with the top down comes at a price. That's what I want. If you don't want the kind of "adventure" that leaves you needing a holiday at the end of it, then maybe Explore is for you. It's a real shame - Explore used to be a great company, and I know many other people who have had great trips with them. Maybe Explore will improve since they were acquired by Hotelplan UK, but I have my doubts.

Exploreworldwide's Response to Harry_Lime's Review

Hi, I'm sorry to read that we're no longer the adventure travel company for you - especially after so many positive experiences. We work hard to make sure our trips are fresh and exciting - indeed the majority of the feedback we receive on our surveys and trip webpages says this is the case - so it's really disappointing it's not the same for you. In terms of your recent complaint, I'm unable to comment in detail without some more information about you and which trip you returned from so I can determine who you are, but I would like to say that we take a number of options into consideration when calculating compensation - including customer loyalty - so I'm sorry you were unhappy with our offer. I'd be glad to discuss things with you further if you'd drop me a line. Sam - Customer Relations Supervisor

“Cape Town to VIctoria Falls”

written by RamiroLeblanc492 on 30/11/2016

Explore Worldwide advertise this holiday as the trip of a lifetime. It ticked a lot of boxes: spectacular scenery, wonderful wildlife, good accommodation and good food. However, Explore cut a lot of corners on this trip. The tour leader doubled as the bus driver and cook and the assistant was newly trained and inexperienced i.e. not up to the task. The bus was a disaster. It was allegedly brand new bus as soon as it encountered rough terrain, it began to shake apart. The noise, vibration and dust ingress were intolerable and the agent in South Africa, Jenman (also to be avoided?)refused to replace the vehicle. For a tour duration of 25 days, we were subjected to these conditions for at least 15 of them, day after day. At one point, a fuel pipe fractured in the dessert miles from the nearest garage. The passengers were put at risk of skeletal damage and were stressed by the conditions. We complained, of course, but Explore have refused to offer more than 10% of the cost in compensation. A company called Exodus run very similar trips. Try them bvut check that the two companies are not related.

Exploreworldwide's Comment

Written on: 13/12/2016

Hi, I understand that your group was particularly unhappy with the transport used during the trip – from the conditions you’ve described; this is certainly not to a standard that we expect. In line with this we offered a sincere apology with cash compensation or a voucher. Everyone else has chosen to take a voucher against a future booking. I feel this demonstrates that our customers are reassured that such issues are not the norm and are happy to travel with us again. I am sorry that we did not meet your expectations on this occasion. Sam - Customer Relations Team

“Haven't started tour and now regretting”

written by clKennedy149 on 06/11/2016

As stated above, have not started tour and they are trying to rewrite contract. I have booked online from Australia, which means I can only communicate with UK agent, even though they supposedly have an Australian outlet!!! The tour provides airport pick up and end of tour transfers... but arrival transfer on same day do not work from Australia; therefore arranged and paid for my own as it was extremely cheaper than asking Explore to arrange. The initial " final tour documentation" I received stated If i was to qualify for end of tour transfer to airport( which needed to occur on the last day) I had to advise flight details. I provided details; coming from Australia my flights are at the end of the day. Within 48hrs of providing these details I recieved new "final tour documentaion" which now stated in "bold" I have to provide my flight details by a certain time frame... which surprise surprise is outside of the timeframe I provided. I have sent emails confirming that they are trying to rewrite agreed contracts. BEAWARE..... they do not provide a decent service to Australian Customers; though in reading other reviews it's just not Australian customers they provide a poor service to. Will provide further feedback after tour.

Written on: 30/11/2016

I’m sorry to hear that you’re unhappy with the service provided so far. Speaking in general terms, as we’ve been unable to identify you due to insufficient information provided in this review - I must firstly explain that although we do have an agent in Australia called ‘Tempo Holidays’, you have chosen to book with us directly, which means they’re unable to provide any assistance with your particular booking, as they won’t have any access to your details. When you come to book, you will receive a Passenger Information form, which asks you to provide such details as, your passport information, emergency contact and flight details. We do note on this form, as well as the information provided on our website, that your flight details should be provided no later than 14 days before the trip starts – this is to ensure that our agents on the ground are able to organise transfers for the appropriate times. We realise that although this information is provided in your documentation, the wording was not entirely clear for when it needed to be provided by – we have listened to our customer’s feedback and our documentation has now been updated. We’re sorry that you trip has not got off to the best start – we’d be happy to discuss this further on your return. Please contact our Customer Relations Team.

“Poor customer service, false advertising...avoid Explore.”

written by HelenaHicks424 on 11/03/2016

We recently travelled with Explore in Vietnam, cycle Saigon to Hanoi (CVIE) promoted as a 'moderate' cycling holiday. Unfortunately...this is NOT a cycling tour but rather a BUS journey (i.e. more than 40h bus over the length of the trip + 15h overnight train journey). Don't expect much cycling on this trip, every day we had to step on the bus and occasionally we'd get on our bikes. Explore could argue that the km travelled are clearly stated on their itinerary, which is sort of correct. However the time spent on a bus MUST be specified -I've recorded 40h+ of bus -some days we spent 8h on the bus with occasional toilet breaks at roadside tourist shops. The elevation indicated on the itinerary is not the elevation to be cycled but the elevation travelled on that day and most usually by bus. The itinerary could be better designed to deliver optimal cycling route. There were some fantastic downhills over the mountains, I was upset not to do by bike, and were told it to be too dangerous even though we noticed other cyclist groups doing the dropped by bus on top and cycle down. We did this entire leg on the bus and stopped at the "top gear" spot that seems to appeal to most UK tourists...a sad picture to reduce the beauty of Vietnam to this. The customer service at Explore has been unhelpful form the start, don't expect to speak to anyone other than when payment is due. The trip was classified as "moderate" but some people on our tour should have been travelling on a "easy" or "easy to moderate"...and this overall made us spend a lot of our time waiting. We would usually cycle 1 hour then wait 1 hour to "regroup". Regadrless of a bus at hand to pick-up cyclists when feeling tired, the guide seems powerless in setting a time limit as to when one should get on the bus...on multiple days we arrived after sunset at our hotel and had our 6am morning call to depart next day. Everyone travels at its own pace, but in this instance it has created much delays and meant that we had no time to discover the towns we stayed in. I recommend to Explore to provide further clarity as the pace one should expect to cycle on various trips. The average pace of the major part of our group was 20-22km/h on flat (excluding photo breaks), where some people were struggling to maintain 15km/h (excluding photo breaks). I have completed the Explore survey upon return and mentioned that 1) I would not book a holiday with Explore again, and 2) I would not recommend Explore to anyone. I have not heard back from Explore, hence I now provide public reviews online, as I imagine may trigger a little bit more interest.

Written on: 22/03/2016

Hi, We’re sorry to hear that you were unhappy with parts of the itinerary, due to the amount of travelling time. Firstly, I must explain that many of our cycling trips will travel from one area of a country to another to provide the best cycling routes and cultural experience. Some cycling trips like Cycle Saigon to Hanoi have overnight accommodation in major cities – so in order to get the best from your cycle experience, we will drive you out of the city, so that you can bike along the rural backroads of the country. This may mean that there are longer travelling times on some days. We do advise on the trip notes on what days you will be cycling and the total distance for that day. We also provide a map with a scale that makes it clear that you’ll be covering significant distances during the trip and with different methods of transport. We understand that you feel that the amount of time spent driving should also be written in the trip notes – we have passed your feedback on to our Operations Manager, who is currently reviewing this and will take your comments into consideration. We are always looking to improve our information about the trips we offer and feedback from our travellers is very important to us. We must also explain that we do have cycling trips that are graded as challenging and are designed for the more experienced cyclist. This particular trip is graded as moderate and suitable for people who have a reasonable level of fitness – this does mean that the pace can differ from group to group. We ask that our Explore Leaders use their own judgement to appropriately deal with the different levels of fitness within the group, but we do prefer for our customers to go at a pace they are comfortable with. We are sorry that you feel let down on this occasion and have reservations about booking with us again. We really appreciate your feedback, as this helps us to improve our trips and meet our customers’ expectations. You may want to look into our more challenging cycling trips, as they may be more suited to your expectations – but I do hope you will give us the opportunity to welcome you on another trip in the future. Please don't hesitate to call us and chat with one of our cycle experts for more information about any trip you may be interested in and we can talk through the cycling level and driving distances involved. Yours sincerely Sam, Customer Relations Supervisor, Explore

Richardha28's Comment

Written on: 22/07/2016

"We really appreciate your feedback" - don't make me laugh. When I encountered problems with you in the past I offered you plenty of feedback all of which you completely ignored. You're nothing but a bunch of charlatans.

“Used to be excellent - not any more”

written by MikePeterson on 27/10/2015

I tried to book a holiday with Explore recently. I have used them many times before. I tried to find out flight times from them, because it's no use booking a holiday without knowing whether the flights are convenient. I asked over a week ago, with a follow up e-mail four days later. I still haven't had a reply. In the past couple of years their customer service has gone down the drain. They don't seem in the least bit interested in selling their holidays. Regretfully I'll have to book elsewhere. It's a shame, because they used to be such a good company.

Exploreworldwide's Response to MikePeterson's Review

Written on: 10/11/2015

Thank you for your feedback. We are genuinely very sorry that you experienced a delay in getting the information you needed to book. We're currently receiving an unprecedented level of calls and enquiries and this is impacting our response times. We appreciate that this is far from ideal and we're working hard to improve our turnaround times by recruiting additional Adventure Travel Consultants. Unfortunately, we've been unable to find any record of an email from you, but our Sales team are now on top of their inbox if you'd like to resubmit your enquiry.

Mikepeterson's reply to Exploreworldwide's Comment

Written on: 11/11/2015

No thanks. I have booked with another company, and won't be using Explore again.

“FIRST AND LAST TRIP WITH EXPLORE”

written by TiniChristine on 02/05/2015

Sicilian volcanoes was billed a walking trip but four of the seven nights were on Lipari, which has only a few short walks. Furthermore, our hotel was about 4 km from the main town. there was nothing to do in the vicinity of the hotel and the rooms were so cold I slept with my clothes on. I can only assume that the company decided to save money by booking a cheap hotel without any regard for customer experience. the local guide was absolutely wonderful.

Exploreworldwide's Response to TiniChristine's Review

Written on: 21/05/2015

Thank you for your review. I'm sorry that you were so disappointed with the Sicilian Volcanoes tour. Unfortunately, we can't identify your booking to investigate your comments more thoroughly. If you'd like to contact us directly, we'd be happy to look into your concerns in more detail. In the meantime, I've searched our records back to the beginning of 2014 and I'm pleased to say that we haven't received any other complaints about this tour. Further, the post-tour Customer Satisfaction Questionnaires and web reviews have all returned positive results. We do appreciate that your experience wasn't equally as positive, so we look forward to hearing from you directly.

“SHARKS I don't think so”

written by dianaparfitt on 15/01/2015

I read the review below calling Explore a bunch of sharks, what nonsense. I had a similar experience in that I made a payment to them and then they were unable to book me into I think one or two of the hotels on the trip. I booked late so I think I was taking a chance anyway. The Sales people rang me and explained in great detail why the accommodation was not available, they were very apologetic and very friendly and understanding, obviously highly trained as one would expect from this type of Tour Operator. I decided that I would not book onto another of their tours immediately and asked for a refund. I too had paid by credit card so was worried that I would need to pay the bill before the refund was posted to my account, completely unnecessarily as it turned out since the refund was there within 3 days. I can only think that the person posting the previous review hit problems with his bank or perhaps the timing of the transaction. I have since travelled with this company and find them no short of excellent. It’s easy to give negative reviews when one is miffed but I try to be constructive and understanding. I would recommend anyone to use this Tour Operator.

Richardha28's Response to dianaparfitt's Review

Terrible review. Please do make comments on your own experience but it's just rude and ignorant to gain say the opinions of others when you don't know exactly what they experienced. Doing that just calls into question the integrity of your own review and makes readers wonder what your true motivation is - for example are you or a close friend/relative an Explore employee?

“Great customer service! ”

written by swWest424 on 14/01/2015

I've booked several times with Explore and have always received fantastic customer service. Their team is very knowledgeable and polite to deal with. Likewise, Explore's Tour Leaders are fantastic and the tour itineraries include many off the beaten track destinations which you wouldn't be able to see or experience otherwise. I've never been anything but totally impressed by the level of care and service received. My friends and family are also now converted to Explore and wouldn't hesitate to book with them.

“WATCH YOUR MONEY - WORLDWIDE ARE SHARKS”

written by DustinMcDougall on 14/12/2014

WORLWIDE TOOK A HUGE PAYMENT ON TRIP FROM ME FOR A TRIP IN ASIA. THEN INFORMED ME THAT THEY COULD NOT HONOUR THE BOOKING BECAUSE THERE WAS NO LONGER ANY HOTEL AVAILABILITY AND THEN TOOK WEEKS TO REFUND THE PAYMENT. IT FORCED ME TO MAKE THE CREDIT CARD PAYMENT AND WAIT TILL A LATER PERIOD TO GET THE REFUND. COMPLETELY UNREASONABLE. BE VERY CAUTIOUS DOING BUSINESS WITH WORLDWIDE. THEIR BUSINESS PRACTICES ARE SLEEZY.

Written on: 14/01/2015

Thank you for your review. I'm sorry that you have been so disappointed with the service you have received from our office. From the details available, I'm afraid we can't identify your booking in order to investigate this situation thoroughly. If you would be kind enough to contact us, we will be happy to look into why the payment of your refund was delayed. We look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you for your review. I'm sorry that you have been so disappointed with the service you have received from our office. From the details available, I'm afraid we can't identify your booking in order to investigate this situation thoroughly. If you would be kind enough to contact us we will be happy to look into why the payment of your refund was delayed. We look forward to hearing from you.

“Once a great adventure company......but no more”

written by Daviesny183 on 28/11/2014

Have just finished Explore's ' Windward Isles and French Antilles' trip. This was our 17th trip with Explore and the least imaginitive. Firstly, the tour leader, a fairly dour Scot, had never been to the Carribean before, who claimed that a tour leader's sole job is to get his clients to the right hotels, ferry terminals and airports on time. He would not insult us with telling us what we could read in the guide book! The trip itself was very unimaginitive,and most of the excursions were 'optional' and therefore cost extra. When we booked the trip,we knew we had an extra night before going to a villa for an extra week and we were told the last hotel on the Explore trip was the La Haut' in Soufriere,the reviews of which sounded fantastic. We therefore asked Explore to book the extra night in that hotel at a cost of £111.A few days before our departure, we had not received any info on hotels and no confirmation of the extra night. i phoned Explore ,only to be told that we had been moved to the Downtown Hotel instead,and although it was a reasonable hotel,the advertised rate was less than £50 per night.After several phone calls and e mails, we finally got Explore to book the La Haut for the last night, and it was in a different league from the Downtown. Sadly,this seems to be typical of Explore today,what used to be a really good adventure company which cared about it's clients, now seems to be a money grabbing uncaringcompany hell bent on increasong their profits. I suspect this arrogance will cost them dearly soon.

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry you didn’t enjoy your trip. As you’re aware, your tour leader stepped in at very late notice to cover for a colleague who had to pull out at short notice. He has led tours all over the world for Explore, and is used to working with local guides and allowing them, as in this case, to share their knowledge of their countries. If our customers all thought this tour unimaginative, we wouldn’t still be running it! We make changes when customer feedback warrants this, but we don’t change what is popular. A trip like this appeals both to those who want plenty of free time, and those who want busier days, which is why there are optional excursions – so that customers can make their own decisions on how to spend their money. All optional activities are clearly indicated as such in our Tour Notes, with prices given. We recognise that we made administrative errors in booking your extra night’s hotel, and as you’re aware, we’ve apologised and offered compensation in relation to this. We like to think such mistakes are rare, but if we make them, we do everything we can to put matters right.

“Explore Terrible Customer Service”

written by andywhizz on 25/11/2014

I have been with Explore 10 times and my 1th trip with them to Brazil will be my last. On a recent Northern Lights tour to Iceland I was charge about £250 more for flights than all of my fellow passengers (same flight) and was given incorrect flight numbers by Explore leading to a stressful start to my holiday. I was advised by my Explore guides to contact the office onmy return. Eventually after an email and 2 phone calls I received a feeble response which did not justify the additional cost for the SAME flight and overlooked the fact that Explore provided incorrect flight numbers on all documentation. Good customer service is at the top of my list for companies that I use. Explore have lost their way; I have spoken to many regular travellers who used to travel with Explore who will do so no longer.

Exploreworldwide's Response to andywhizz's Review

Thank you for your feedback, I'm sorry that you were so disappointed with the response you received from us and the incorrect details provided in your documentation. We will always provide our customers with the best available flights at the time they come to book with us. Wherever possible, we aim to purchase flights in blocks of seats (allocations) which allow us to offer our customers the flights they want at competitive prices. As it gets closer to the travel date, any unsold seats are returned to the airlines for general sale. Any customers booking after this point will be subject to the airline prices available at that point - which unfortunately, are often higher than the initial allocation costs.

“Customer service makes Ryanair look like saints”

written by Hackedoff100 on 23/10/2014

Buyers beware. I recently went to Bhutan and on our first night 4 of us who had all booked single rooms found we were all expected to share. Explore took no responsibility at all. In fact all they did was blame us and hid behind the terms and conditions get out clause. Their arrogance has been astounding. In the end we discovered we had paid £145 each for single rooms for 3 nights in Kathmandu. In a hotel where it was cheaper to stay as a single than sharing.

“If you want your hols - don't use Explore! ”

written by on 10/08/2014

Absolutely appalling customer service is all I can say about this company. I booked my holiday over a month ago and paid the full amount on booking. Having not received my travel details two days before the scheduled departure date, I rang up Explore, only to be informed at that point that my trip had been cancelled. Explore cancelled my booking for over two weeks before I rang up, yet nobody had the decency or courtesy to ring me or send me an e-mail to inform me about the cancellation. By then, I had scheduled my work leave, booked my train to Gatwick, done all my shopping for the trip and was all packed and ready to go, so you can imagine the stress and disappointment when I found out about the cancellation. This was then followed by days of very stressful back and forth with the company, which resulted in a couple of "remedies". First was a £100 Explore! voucher, which I plainly rejected on the basis that I doubt I will ever book another holiday Explore again. They also rather disingenuously offer to "reimburse" me for the shopping I have done if I return all my shopping to them, not at all taking into account the fact that I have spent alot of time choosing these items and have purchased them during the summer sale, which means that if I ever want to repurchase them, I will have to shell out significantly more than what I originally paid for. Finally, if you want to speak to anyone from the company, be prepared to have a lot of patience and time in your hands. It takes at least 20 minutes of waiting before you can get through to anyone and at least 2 days before any general enquiry e-mails are responded to. So, overall, if you want your holiday or, at the very least, be treated like a human, don't use Explore!

Written on: 01/10/2014

Thank you for your feedback. We’re very sorry that you were so unhappy with the service you received from us. We have recently implemented a new booking system, which initially had an impact on both call times and internal administration. This is certainly not an excuse however for the late notification you received. We have taken appropriate action and put procedures in place to prevent a reoccurrence.

“What has happened to Explore?”

written by Hilarious52 on 23/07/2014

Like a number of other people here, I have travelled with Explore many times - 16 I think. Some trips have been excellent (Pure Brazil, Bangladesh/Sikkim/Bhutan), some average (Costa Rica, Uganda for gorillas). My real beef with them now is the poor customer service and lack of knowledge at the booking stage. I would have liked to travel with them to Vietnam this Autumn but the sales office staff seemed curt and knew so little about their tours that I gave up and booked with The Adventure Company - who have never disappointed. My next enquiry was about Myanmar - same thing so I m going with Undiscovered Destinations. This week I thought I was going with them to Malawi in August, but it seems not as they omitted my details when advising local representatives of tour composition and somehow didn't get round to confirming my flights. Happily I hadn't t parted with any money! I don't comprehend how they have been nominated for a customer service award - perhaps they were the only nominees or it was an in-house survey. So it's independent travel to Malawi for me, hoping to sort something out on arrival. Explore seem to have lost their way, sadly.

Exploreworldwide's Response to Hilarious52's Review

Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. We’re sorry that you feel there has been a recent decline in our standards. Our staff receive considerable training on the trips we offer, and there’s usually at least one person in the office who’s done each tour and will be happy to talk to you about it. If you are interested in a particular trip, if you e-mail us with your details and the trips you’re interested in, we’ll always be able to get one of our experts in that region to give you a call.

“Sea Trek 28-August-2013-ended in County Court action.”

written by on 12/05/2014

I have traveled over 10 times with Explore Worldwide Ltd and get their so called 10% loyalty customer discount,so I am aware of what to expect when things go according to plan,it's when they don't and it all goes horribly wrong........ I recently traveled on the above trip with Explore which was a nightmare.There were problems with the boat from the start which was not seaworthy,and should never have left port as severe trouble with the engine started to show on day 2 of the trip though it became obvious the problem had existed from the start.The boat eventually broke down completely,and we were marooned in Flores,Indonesia,and were eventually flown back to Bali. Explore failed to use due diligence and to have adequate checks in place with their contractor Sea Trek who were reckless and endangered the lives of the guests and crew. Explore offered a goodwill cash refund of £400.00 I informed them that they were treating me like a fool.Explore's head of Customer Relations is totally intransigent,and appears particularly unsuited to her position,and should never represent Explore in Court as they had no defense which the Judge made abundantly clear. I took Explore Worldwide to the County Court and was awarded the full cost of the holiday,plus costs,interest,and expenses of £4798.69 on the 30-April-2014.The Judge in summing up was totally critical of Explore's actions,and lack of them, and their abysmal attitude towards customer safety. If you value your life travel with a responsible operator,who takes your personal safety seriously.

“Introduction to Romania”

written by Arabellafantasia on 20/08/2013

This was the most amazing trip if you want to see many different regions. Three of us booked (one 60+ two 30+) and after an extremely good flight with Tarom we were met by our Guide and bus driver. Middle of August, lovely weather. We covered some of the Saxon lands, Maramaures, and the Delta. Extremely well looked after wherever we went, good fellow travellers and a/c on bus and accommodation. The food was delicious, lots of fruit and veggies and plenty of beer and wine, all at half the cost we would pay at home. Good challenging walks in the mountains. Can't wait to go again.

“Canadian Rockies Trip”

written by on 25/06/2013

My husband and I have just returned from a trip to the Canadian Rockies. This was my first time with Explore and my husbands third. The tour guide,Jo, was great with extensive local knowledge. The pace of the tour was reasonable and all the hotels or motels were very clean and comfortable. Some of the walking treks had to be altered because Canada was experiencing a late Spring and there was still some snow about in June. The trade off was lots of sightings of grizzly bears and black bears as they were down off the mountains looking for their favourite food, dandelions. I would recommend this trip to anyone. Already looking at the Explore brochure for my next trip

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9 Best Travel Companies for Walking Tours and Hiking Tours in 2024

Enjoy some of the world's most beautiful landscapes at the speed of your own two feet..

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There’s something extra special about seeing someplace on foot the way you do on a walking tour, hiking tour, or guided trek. Maybe it’s the slower pace and the ability to actually admire sights you might just zip by in a car, bus, or train. Maybe it’s the easy opportunity for connections and conversations with local people. Or maybe it’s being out in the fresh air, enjoying and appreciating the natural setting of the location you’re visiting.

It’s probably some combination of all three that make walking tours, trekking tours, and hiking tours a popular way to travel. Whether you prefer an easygoing amble, a moderate hike, or a challenging summit, there are some great foot-fueled tours from hiking tour companies that explore famous locales and off-the-beaten-path spots all over the world. Here are my picks for the nine best travel companies offering walking tours and guided hiking trips.

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1. G Adventures

Small group tour specialist G Adventures  places a special focus on creating guided trips that benefit the destinations visited. The company offers a big range of hiking and trekking tours that let you experience iconic destinations in an active way . Many of these trips are physically challenging excursions, like the  Trans Bhutan Trail and trekking tours in places like  Nepal , Patagonia , and the  Alps . Hiking tours with G Adventures take you all over the world, too, from  Southern Iceland  and  Northern Greece  to  Alaska  and U.S. national parks.

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Tour descriptions feature a handy “Is this tour for me?” section that includes the physical rating, service level of accommodations, and visa requirements. Hiking and trekking tours can be filtered by budget, destination, and service and physical levels. And if this kind of travel is new to you, the G Adventures website has answers to commonly asked questions about its hiking and trekking tours, like the effects of altitude and where and how you’ll sleep. 

Quick Facts about Hiking Tours and Trekking Tours with G Adventures

• Average guided tour group size: 10 to 12 people.
• Price range: Pricing varies, with most tours in the $1,000 to $5,000 range.
• What’s included:  Accommodations, some meals, staff and guides.
• What’s not included: Pre- and post-trip airfare, some meals.
• Primary audience: Standard tours are open to adults and children ages 12 years or older when accompanied by a parent. Family Adventures are open to families with children between six and 17 years of age. The company also offers tours just for  18-to-30-somethings .
• Destinations: Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe, Middle East, New Zealand, North America, and South America.

2. Explore Worldwide

Adventure travel company Explore Worldwide  has four decades of experience leading immersive, once-in-a-lifetime trips featuring well-crafted itineraries, top local guides, small group sizes, and a commitment to responsible travel. More than 400 tour options take you to 120 countries on all seven continents. Explore offers a range of small-group guided walking tours and trekking tours in locations around the world . Expert guides lead the walks along the planned-out routes, and Explore takes care of elements like accommodations and luggage transfers.

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Walking tours are available at different activity levels so you can choose one that best matches your interests and physical abilities. Easy to moderate options in 2024 include a walking and wine tasting tour of Spain and Portugal , a walking holiday on the Amalfi Coast , and a walking tour of Jordan’s Spice Trails . More challenging treks and bucket-list-types of trips include  Kilimanjaro  and  Mont Blanc  trips. 

In addition to detailed information included in the description for each tour (activity level, information on accommodations and meals, daily itineraries, etc.), the active travel company also offers lots of insight about walking, trekking, and hiking tours in general on its website. You can find answers to  seven common questions about walking vacations and other advice and guidance. 

Quick Facts about Walking Tours and Trekking Tours with Explore Worldwide

• Average guided tour group size: 12 guests.
• Price range: Explore’s walking tours and trekking tours start at $530 per person and go up to $7,650, with most in the $2,000 to $5,000 range.
• What’s included: Accommodations, meals (number of meals vary by tour), tour excursions, leaders and guides.
• What’s not included: Flights to and from tour start/end points (there is an option to purchase them through Explore), some meals, gratuities, and optional excursions
• Primary audience: Solo travelers, couples, and friends who like small group travel and active vacations. Explore guests tend to range from 40 to 70 years of age; about 65% of attendees are female and about 65% are solo travelers.
• Destinations: Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, New Zealand, North America, and South America.

3. Intrepid Travel

In its more than 30 years in business,  Intrepid Travel  has taken guests on thousands of trips to all seven continents with a commitment to responsible travel. That means focusing on things like community-based tourism, animal welfare, diversity and inclusion, and climate change when planning trips and itineraries.

The company offers a range of walking tours that allow you to explore destinations on foot in a way that works best for you, e.g., walking, hiking, or trekking. Walking tours travel on defined tracks and smooth surfaces, and you don’t need any special equipment or preparation. Hiking tours take to trails, mountainsides, and other rugged terrain and make for a great in-between option. Trekking tours travel to remote destinations on challenging terrain that requires both specialized equipment and the ability to rough it. 

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Intrepid also offers creative alternatives to overcrowded trekking routes. For example, the 12-day Great Inca Road  trek avoids the highly popular Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and brings tourism to new communities along a less-traveled trekking route in Peru. Other good options for walkers, hikers, and trekkers include the company’s tours along  Camino de Santiago , treks to  Everest Base Camp  and  Kilimanjaro , and hiking tours of  U.S. national parks .

You can search trips by region and activity types, and tour descriptions include info on itineraries and inclusions as well as helpful sections labeled “Is this trip right for you?” and “Why you’ll love this trip” to assist with choosing the right adventure. There’s also a  FAQs section  that answers common questions about these kinds of tours and lots of  reviews  for firsthand traveler insight.

Quick Facts about Hiking Tours and Trekking Tours with Intrepid Travel

• Average guided tour group size: 12 people.
• Price range: Prices vary widely; the average price for a 12-day tour is $3,000.
• What’s included: Accommodations, transportation during the tour, most meals, included activities, leaders and guides, and all hiking permits.
• What’s not included: Airfare and travelers’ insurance.
• Primary audience: Tours attract all audiences; there’s an age minimum of 15.
• Destinations: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, and the Middle East.

4. The Natural Adventure Company

Founded in the United Kingdom in 2009 by a pair of avid adventurers and explorers,  The Natural Adventure Company  aims to make walking holidays and cycling vacations financially accessible for travelers interested in exploring areas in a nature-focused way. Most of its tours are self-guided, with itineraries that include stays in small, locally owned accommodations and an emphasis on responsible tourism.

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Popular 2024 walking tours from the company include a self-guided tour of the  trails of the Albanian Alps , a self-guided journey along  Portugal’s coastal Fishermen’s Trail , and a privately guided walking holiday in Morocco . Newer offerings for folks who like to travel by foot range from self-guided walking tours in  the Balkans  and the  Swiss and Italian Alps  to a two-week guided tour of the  Corsica GR20 long-distance walking trail . 

Online tour descriptions include a day-by-day itinerary and information on what to expect in terms of everything from accommodations and meals to level of difficulty, terrain, and weather conditions. Reviews from past travelers and photo galleries provide further insight on the trips. You can search tours by destination or holiday type, then further filter by difficulty grade. All walking tours include accommodations, transport, luggage transfers, support from the tour company, and suggestions for food and activities. Some tours also include meals.

Quick Facts about Walking and Hiking Tours with The Natural Adventure Company

• Average guided tour group size: Most tours are self-guided. Guided tours tend to range from eight to 10 guests.
• Price range: Tour prices start at around $300 and average about $1,200.
• What’s included: Accommodations, transport, luggage transfers (as per itinerary), 24/7 phone support. Some tours also include meals.
• What’s not included: Air, train, or bus fare to the destination; connecting transfers; meals not mentioned in itinerary; travel insurance (required); and local tourist taxes.
• Primary audience: Participants on these tours tend to be active and outdoorsy, digitally savvy, and in their 40s and up. Most travel with a partner, but some travel with a family member, friend, or solo.
• Destinations: The majority of the company’s tours are in Europe, but it also offers tours in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and South America. 

5. Exodus Travels

Exodus Travels  led some of the first group trekking trips through the Nepalese Himalaya more than 45 years ago, and today that legacy lives on. The company offers a range of walking and trekking tours  around the world led by experienced trekkers and local guides. Exodus operates in more than 100 countries and focuses on low-impact tourism and contributing to local communities. Walking and trekking tours are available at several different activity levels, from leisurely and moderate trips to challenging and extremely difficult treks.

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Tour groups often stay in locally owned accommodations, and the company’s guided (and self-guided) walking tours allow you to really connect with a destination at your own pace and with a low carbon footprint. Popular tour options include a walking tour of Italy’s Prosecco Hills , a classic trek along Peru’s Inca Trail , and an  Everest Base Camp trek . Newer walking and trekking tour offerings include a coastal walking tour in the French Riviera , a self-guided walking tour on Malta , and a walking excursion on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast . 

Tour descriptions detail daily itineraries and distances traveled each day, information about the local weather and terrain, and reviews from past participants. In addition to filtering the company’s walking and trekking tours by activity level, you can search trips by types of adventure (summits, coastal walks, etc.), price range, and destination. 

Quick Facts about Walking Tours and Hiking Tours with Exodus Travels

• Average guided tour group size: Four to 16 guests.
• Price range: Tours average $2,000 to $4,000 per person.
• What’s included: Accommodations, most meals, airport transfers in destination, services of a local guide, some gratuities, admission to any sites on the itinerary, and any specialized gear needed.
• What’s not included: Pre- and post-trip airfare, some meals, and some gratuities.
• Primary audience: Travelers who like to move. Tours with an activity level of one (leisurely) just require that you be healthy enough for a standard weekend walk. Moderate trips require a basic fitness level since there will be some walking at higher altitude and occasional longer/harder days. Challenging and tough tours require a high level of fitness and often previous experience. 

6. Boundless Journeys

When  Boundless Journeys  puts together its small-group travel tours, it aims to create trips featuring active itineraries, cultural encounters, and authentic experiences. Local guides bring destination-specific knowledge and insight to the tours, and the company has appeared multiple times among the Top 10 World’s Best Tour Operators in  Travel + Leisure ’s World’s Best Awards. The company’s hiking and walking tours allow you to immerse yourself in a destination by seeing it on foot. Local guides take you to the best trails and walking routes in the region. Accommodations are locally run hotels and inns, mountain lodges, and seaside resorts.

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The  Tour du Mont Blanc adventure rates as the company’s most-popular waking and hiking tour, taking you through the French, Italian, and Swiss Alps and stopping to admire sweeping vistas and small Alpine villages along the way. Other options include a walking tour of the lesser-known villages and coastline of  Italy’s Puglia region  and a tour that includes hiking along Japan’s Nakasendo Trail  (a historic inn-to-inn walking route linking Kyoto and Tokyo). Trekking tours are also available for a more challenging experience . 

Walking tour descriptions include detailed itineraries, the activity level of each trip, and a “What to Expect” section with a range of information about the destination and the tour. Tours range in duration from seven to 13 days and extensions are offered in certain destinations.

Quick Facts about Walking Tours and Hiking Tours with Boundless Journeys

• Average guided tour group size: Eight to 10 people.
• Price range: Depending on the length of the tour, location, and the type of tour, prices range from $4,895 per person based on double occupancy to $9,895. 
• What’s included: Accommodations, guides, all on-tour transportation, all activities noted in the itinerary, entrance fees, all or most meals.
• What’s not included: International flights to and from destinations, optional meals and activities.
• Primary audience: Boundless Journeys guests tend to be well-educated, well-traveled, active individuals; generally hail from North America; and range in age from 40s to 70s.
• Destinations: Asia, Europe, Latin America, New Zealand, and North America.

7. Backroads

Active travel outfitter Backroads  has been a force in adventure travel since 1979, leading walking tours, hiking tours, biking tours, and multi-adventure tours all around the world. The company offers more than 130 walking and hiking trip itineraries  that take you through rugged spots like  Alaska  and  Patagonia  and scenic locales like  Cinque Terre  and the  Cotswolds . Walking and hiking tours are offered at many different activity levels and for different kinds of travelers.

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Dolce Tempo tours  move at a more leisurely pace and are well-suited for novices to active travel. Some walking and hiking tours are available for families with older teenagers or kids in their 20s, while others are best suited for adults with a strong fitness level. Tours include almost everything, and accommodations range from casual hotels to more luxurious lodging options. Small group sizes make for a more intimate experience and guides help travelers find the best views and special spots along the way.

Quick Facts about Active Tours with Backroads

• Average guided tour group size:  Backroads hiking and walking trips average 16 guests with a maximum of 20 in the U.S.
• Price range: Prices vary depending on destination and trip length, starting around $2,999 per person double occupancy four a four-day trip.
• What’s included: Accommodations, most meals, trip leaders and guides, private guided tours at some sites, all gratuities at hotels and restaurants, special events (like wine tastings) mentioned in the tour itinerary, park and other entry fees, transportation during the tour, and baggage transfers and porterage.
• What’s not included: Airfare, alcohol, and trip leader gratuity.
• Primary audience: Participants range from couples, groups of friends, and solo travelers to families with older teenagers or kids in their 20s.
• Destinations: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, and North America.

8. Country Walkers

Walking tour company Country Walkers  took its first steps as a tour operator out of an old barn in Vermont in 1979. Today the company helps travelers explore the world on foot in destinations near and far, with a focus on authentic travel and local engagement. The company offers two types of experiences for travelers. Small-group guided walking tours take you beyond just the usual spots for hands-on experiences and connections with members of the local community. For self-guided walking tours, Country Walkers takes care of all the logistics and planning so you can explore at your own pace. 

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Local restaurants and small, family-owned or locally based accommodations are part of the equation no matter which option you choose, part of the company’s commitment to sustainable travel, responsible tourism, and the slow food movement. Tours are classified by activity level and range from anyone-can-do-it easy walking tours to challenging excursions where you’ll walk for miles each day, sometimes at high elevations. Each tour description includes information on daily mileage as well as reviews from past travelers to help guests choose the best fit for them.

Options in 2024 include self-guided tours of the  Portugal coast  and  England’s Cotswolds region  and guided walking excursions of  Italy’s Puglia coast ,  Greece , and  Norway’s fjords . Country Walkers offers a number of guest benefits, from the option to book air travel along with the tour to a referral program, plus options for solo travelers.

Quick Facts about Walking Tours with Country Walkers

• Average guided tour group size: About 18 people.
• Price range: Tours range from $2,098 to $8,798 per person, double occupancy.
• What’s included: Accommodations, most meals, and guides or access to assistance for self-guided tours.
• What’s not included: Airfare to and from the destination, airport car service. (You can choose to book a flight-tour combo through Country Walkers to get these and other add-ons.)
• Primary audience: Country Walkers’ main demographic is travelers ages 55 to 80. But the company also welcomes people traveling with their adult children and/or teenage grandchildren. 
• Destinations: Africa, Asia and South Pacific, Europe, Middle East, North America, and South America.

9. World Expeditions

World Expeditions  took its first group of trekkers to Nepal in 1975. Since then, it’s become a go-to operator for travelers interested in small-group active tours, responsible tourism, and “taking the path less traveled.” World Expeditions was the first operator to offer cycling holidays in India (1977) and China (1978) and trekking trips in Mongolia (1980), Tibet (1981), and Japan (1999), and is also the first to offer fully supported commercial treks along the entire length of the  Nepal section of the Great Himalaya Trail .

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The company believes that active outdoor travel helps people better experience a destination, no matter the activity level of a trip or age of a participant, and offers both  guided  and  self-guided  walking and trekking tours. On the guided excursions, expert local guides and adventurers enhance the trips with knowledge and expertise. Tours range in difficulty from introductory treks to highly challenging trips. Tour prices include the cost of accommodations, most food, and transport.

Among the company’s unique offerings are tours that help you explore the  Armenia Transcaucasian Trail and  Georgian Transcaucasian Trail  in the Caucasus Mountains. World Expeditions is one of the first operators to offer the option to trek selected sections of the long-distance Transcaucasian Trail in both countries, and you’ll be able to enjoy breathtaking vistas and cultural sites along the way.

Quick Facts about Walking Tours ands Trekking Tours with World Expeditions

• Average guided tour group size:  8 to 10 people (maximum of 16).
• Price range:  Upscale, price varies greatly (World Expeditions offers hundreds of itineraries ranging from a few of days to 150 days). 
• What’s included:  Services of an expert local guide, accommodations, private transportation, most meals, sightseeing and national park fees.
• What’s not included:  International flights, alcoholic beverages, tips and gratuities, and travel insurance.
• Primary audience:  Active travelers ages 40 to 65 and older.
• Destinations: Africa, Asia, Australasia, Europe, Middle East, North America, and South America.

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For those truly epic, once-in-a-lifetime destinations, you want to leave your itinerary to the experts. Whether your dream is to see the Big Five on an African Safari, trek tall mountains, explore European cities, or something even wilder, a group tour is the easiest way to do it.

However, picking the wrong group tour company is the quickest way to ruin your trip. Make sure you choose a tour company that aligns with your goals and travel styles. Do you want an intimate group tour or do you prefer to make lots of new friends in a big group? Does the price line up with what you like (luxury vs. budget)? Is the itinerary going to all the places you want to see? 

We’ve done the research and found the very best group travel tour companies for 2023 for every type of traveler.

Best Overall Group Travel: Exodus Travels

With trips on every continent, Exodus Travels covers anywhere on this planet that you could possibly want to go, from popular destinations like the Amalfi Coast to well off-the-beaten path adventures like Tajikistan. This award-winning group travel company boasts thousands of repeat customers who sign up for trips year after year (97% of past participants would recommend Exodus Travels to a friend). 

These small group tours operate with only around 12-16 people, and always feature experienced local leaders who can give you a unique insight into your destination. Exodus Travels caters to any type of travel style, including trips broken down by type of activity (think walking, cycling, multi-adventure, winter, or cultural) as well as type of traveler (family, age group, etc.). There are curated collections (coastal, “away from it all”, European wilderness, and trips of a lifetime) to inspire you, as well as self-guided options for when you want all the benefits of a group tour planner without the actual group. Looking for that special safari? Exodus Travels just partners with the African Wildlife Foundation to create carefully curated luxury adventures that go above and beyond the standard safari. 

Exodus Travels tours work for almost any budget, with options that range from affordable to premium. 

Top Trip: Explore under-the-radar Europe by foot on Exodus Travels’ Lakes & Mountains of Slovenia walking tour .

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Best Adventure Group Travel: World Expeditions

World Expeditions has been taking adventurous travelers to remote locations all over the world ever since its first group trek through Nepal in 1975. Today, World Expeditions offers active itineraries on every continent. Intrepid travelers can opt for trips themed around mountaineering, rafting, cycling, hiking, and more. 

World Expeditions aims to leave communities and places where they operate tours better than they found them. Trips are created using the company’s Thoughtful Travel Charter as a guideline, which emphasizes respect for the environment, sustainability, having a positive impact on local communities, protecting wildlife, and more. 

World Expeditions’ trips are capped at just 16 people to provide a good experience for participants, and there are no single supplements for solo travelers willing to share a room with someone of the same gender. 

Top Trip: Summit Africa’s tallest mountain on a fully-supported trek up Kilimanjaro on World Expeditions’ eight day trip up the beautiful Lemosho Route . 

Best Budget Group Travel: G Adventures 

For travelers on a budget, G Adventures offers cheap group tours that make dream destinations accessible to nearly anyone. (Think: sailing the Galapagos for just $1,124 , criss-crossing India’s Golden Triangle for $559 , or spending 8 days in Bali for less than $800.)

G Adventures is one of the best tour companies for solo travelers as well, as most trips don’t have a single-supplement. You can choose to share a room with another G Adventures solo traveler, or pay extra to have your own space.

G Adventures keeps costs down by opting for cheaper hotels and local meals, and making certain activities optional (for an additional cost). Pick your travel style—options range from “basic” to more luxe tours run in partnership with National Geographic. Family tours, local living tours (featuring homestays), and wellness-focused tours are also available. 

Top Trip: G Adventures’ China Express trip is a great way to see the highlights of China if you’re short on both time and budget. 

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Best Educational Group Tours: EF Go Ahead Tours

When you really want to learn about a destination, consider a group trip with EF Go Ahead Tours . EF is the world’s largest private education company, and the Go Ahead Tours arm capitalizes on the company’s relationships with local educators, historians, and tour guides to create group trips that take you deep into a destination. 

These small group tours generally cap at 38 travelers, and feature unique educational experiences. For a bucket list trip, EF Go Ahead Tour’s special event tours are particularly enticing, as they offer behind-the-scenes access to tough-to-plan trips like Oktoberfest in Munich or Cherry Blossom season in Japan. 

Intimidated by solo travel? EF Go Ahead Tours is a great option for solo travelers, since it offers designated trips for solo travelers , where everyone is traveling alone, making it less intimidating.  

Top Trip: Bring the tastes of Italy home with you on EF Go Ahead Tours’ Food & Wine: Piedmont & Tuscany tour (operated in partnership with America’s Test Kitchen), where you’ll learn how to make local dishes. 

Best Responsible Group Travel: Intrepid Travel

Looking for a responsible group travel operator that focuses on bettering the communities and destinations they visit? Intrepid Travel is the world’s largest travel B Corporation, a certification for companies doing good. 

Intrepid Travel’s tours focus on sustainability, diversity, inclusion, and sustaining communities. The company has its own charity, The Intrepid Foundation , which has donated over 7 million dollars to over 130 community organizations. 

Intrepid Travel’s small group tours attract a wide range of travelers, but they are especially great for younger travelers, as they have a large number of trips designed for people aged 18-29 . (Other trips, including family-focused trips, are geared toward any age.)

Top Trip: Experience unforgettable wildlife encounters on Intrepid Travel’s Premium Uganda & Rwanda trip which includes time with the mountain gorillas of Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. 

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Best Private Group Travel: Kensington Tours

Whether your group consists of just two people or involves taking the entire extended family, Kensington Tours will take all the hassle of planning out of the equation. This private group operator creates personalized trips and itineraries tailored to your preferences, while their experts handle all the logistics and bookings. 

Plans are entirely flexible, and can even be changed while on the trip on a whim. Need some inspiration? Browse Kensington Tours’ travel ideas , to get some ideas for your next adventure. 

Top Trip: Sail around the stunning shores of Croatia and the Dalmation Islands on a private luxury catamaran on Kensington Tours’ fully customizable tour . 

Best Polar Group Travel: Chimu Adventures

Whether you’re headed north to the Artic or south to Antarctica, Chimu Adventures has the perfect polar group trip for you. Chimu Adventures has some of the most variety for polar trips, with options to fly, cruise, or a combination of both to get to your destination.

For an ultra-unique Antarctica trip, Chimu Adventures offers cruises departing from Australia or New Zealand (most Antarctica trips depart from Argentina). Can’t stay long? Book one of Chimu Adventures’ scenic flights to Antarctica , which fly as far as the south pole in one spectacular 16-hour day.

Chimu Adventures is one of the cheapest group trips to Antarctica, with rates starting under $5,000.

Top Trip: If you’re pressed for time (or simply don’t have the stomach for the Drake Passage), Chimu Adventures’ Antarctica Fly Cruise will get you to the ends of the earth quickly and smoothly.

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Best Group Tours for Solo Travelers: For the Love of Travel

Group tours can be a great way to meet new people, but they can sometimes skew on the older age range. If you’re between 25-39 and a solo traveler looking to meet new people, you’ll love For the Love of Travel . All participants on the trips are between 25-39, and according to the company, 80 percent are solo travelers—so you’ll make friends fast. Hoping to meet someone who will be more than just a friend on your next trip? Trips include a balanced number of “gal and guy spots” to ensure an even balance of genders within groups (and of course, non-binary genders are always welcome). 

For the Love of Travel offers weeklong (or longer) international trips as well as shorter weekender trips to nearby destinations like Mexico or Denver—perfect for people without a lot of vacation time.

Top Trip: Sleep in a glass igloo under the Northern Lights, go sledding with huskies, and warm up in traditional saunas on For the Love of Travel’s Lapland tour , already booking dates for 2024.

Best Biking Tours Group Travel: DuVine Cycling

Biking through the rolling hills of Italy or across the mountain roads of Chile sounds like a dream, but the logistics seem daunting (especially if you don’t want to haul all your own stuff from point-to-point). Enter: DuVine Cycling , a luxury small group tour company that specializes in bike trips. 

With trips across Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the United States, DuVine Cycling is a cyclist’s dream. Choose from all-biking trips or mix things up with a cycle and sail bike tour or a multi-sport adventure —no matter what, everything is included, from luxury boutique accommodations to top-quality name brand bikes. 

Top Trip: DuVine’s Holland Bike Tour promises “tulips, windmills, beer, and cheese”—what more could you need?

Best Luxury Group Travel: Abercrombie & Kent

Abercrombie & Kent has been delighting discerning travelers since 1962. Today, they take travelers on unforgettable adventures across over 100 different countries and all seven continents. Although Abercrombie & Kent’s trips are pricey, they encompass once-in-a-lifetime experiences like private jet tours around the world or luxury chartered cruises .

There are trips designed for solo travelers and families , and the small group journeys max out at around 14-18 guests.

Top Trip: Swim with whale sharks in the Philippines, feed proboscis monkeys in Malaysia, and photograph wild tigers in India on Abercrombie & Kent’s Wildlife Safari: Around the World by Private Jet trip , already booking dates into 2024.

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The journey from Moscow to Elektrostal by train is 32.44 mi and takes 2 hr 7 min. There are 71 connections per day, with the first departure at 12:15 AM and the last at 11:46 PM. It is possible to travel from Moscow to Elektrostal by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

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How long does it take to get from Moscow to Elektrostal by train?

The journey between Moscow and Elektrostal by train is approximately 32.44 mi. It will take you more or less 2 hr 7 min to complete this journey. This average figure does not take into account any delays that might arise on your route in exceptional circumstances. If you are planning to make a connection or operating on a tight schedule, give yourself plenty of time. The distance between Moscow and Elektrostal is around 32.44 mi. Depending on the exact route and provider you travel with, your journey time can vary. On average, this journey will take approximately 2 hr 7 min. However, the fastest routes between Moscow and Elektrostal take 1 hr 3 min. If a fast journey is a priority for you when traveling, look out for express services that may get you there faster. Some flexibility may be necessary when booking. Often, these services only leave at particular times of day - or even on certain days of the week. You may also find a faster journey by taking an indirect route and connecting in another station along the way.

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On average, there are 71 daily departures from Moscow to Elektrostal. However, there may be more or less on different days. Providers' timetables can change on certain days of the week or public holidays, and many also vary at particular times of year. Some providers change their schedules during the summer season, for example. At very busy times, there may be up to departures each day. The providers that travel along this route include , and each operates according to their own specific schedules. As a traveler, you may prefer a direct journey, or you may not mind making changes and connections. If you have heavy suitcases, a direct journey could be best; otherwise, you might be able to save money and enjoy more flexibility by making a change along the way. Every day, there are an average of 18 departures from Moscow which travel directly to Elektrostal. There are 53 journeys with one change or more. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Moscow to Elektrostal. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.

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The cheapest Moscow - Elektrostal train tickets can be found for as low as $35.01 if you’re lucky, or $54.00 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $77.49.

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Bamboozled. I want half of my money back. Had the maturity level and professionalism of a middle school field trip. Over hyped, over sold, and overcharged. You do not get your money's worth. Never using Expat again and they absolutely ruined bus/group tours for me. I was just more lucky the bus was not full. Full bus would have been an immediate no and dispute. First, they are overcharging. Did my homework on that one. Most of the hotels are absolutely the low end. One, I actually had a shower flood the room, and Expat attempted to ignore the complaint. Once they have your money and you are on the bus, the professionalism and response goes right in the gutter. One hotel, the entire bathroom was literally in a clothing closet. What is worse, is the tour guide will try to repeatedly sell you on low quality is normal, using the old "you are lucky to be here." Which was extremely unprofessional. A lot of European Apologist was used and guilt tripping for the high charging and low delivery. They really need to break trips into age groups, because we had serious maturity issues. Age 30 and below and 30 and above. They may need to do 40 and above. They try to force you to use What's App and Facebook for information, which was very unprofessional as some of us do not like those apps, citing privacy issues. Many of the meals are forced social gatherings (due to logistics and planning) and if you don't really like the people or have nothing in common with them, it's not good and really awkward. At day 6, I was already singing Sloop John B. Some of the "exciting" events they take you to are quick and cheap setups just to buy from their personal friends. They spent way too much time in Italy, when someone like my self wanted to take time to see other things. But they don't tell you the timing and planning ahead of time, so you don't know. Whoever made the plan was obsessed with Italy. Not exactly Expat's fault, but Western Europe is way behind and fairly boring. It's just a giant tourist trap. Pro Tips: You can pay less and see the same using a cruise, while travelling in way more comfort with more options and more things you decide on. Obviously you can't go more inland like a bus, but you are not missing anything. If you want to go inland it is cheaper and you get more options with a rail pass, again, comfort will be better and you will not be stuck with professionalism and maturity issues and you won't be stuck or subject to people you don't really like. Skip Expat and bus/group tours. Use a cruise or European rail pass. ::Edit:: To reply below, very funny. Absolutely no acknowledgement of the failures and placing the blame on the customer. Hmmm, sounds familiar. If you fail, just blame the customer! Exactly what was going on during the trip. And as you see, they proved my review correct. Hype high, deliver low. Then blame the customer. Thanks for proving me correct, Expat. And no, Expat, I did my homework, you are overcharging. Hyping high, delivering low, to maximize profit and the customer does not matter. Has nothing to do with value for the customer.

Date of experience : March 01, 2024

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We are sincerely sorry to hear about your disappointing experience during your recent tour with us. It deeply saddens us to learn that we did not meet your expectations. One of our pride points is that our tours are affordable, and as such, all our tours are jam-packed and fast-paced in order to allow the most experiences for your money. We are open about the fact that we book 2-4* hotels further from the city centre but always close to public transport so we can keep our prices low and pass this saving on to our travellers. While we understand that this is not for everybody, we want all of our travellers to experience all Europe has to offer at an affordable rate. When booking a coach tour with Expat Explore, it is important to understand that you are booking a group coach tour. This means that you will be in a group with people of all different ages, nationalities, and personalities and will be sharing meals and experiences together. This is a part of the group travel dynamic that most travellers cherish as it is an opportunity to learn from strangers and make new friends. We understand that every traveller has different preferences and needs, and we regret that we were unable to meet yours on this occasion. While we value your feedback and will use it constructively to enhance our services in the future, it seems that your preferred mode of travel does not really align with group coach travel and our brand. If there's anything else you would like to discuss or if you have any further feedback to share, please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly.

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Expat does what it promises !!!...and that matters to us !!! Provide knowledgeable, fun Tour Leaders, excellent, careful drivers, affordable travel !! Leisurely AND fast-paced itineraries are all available to check-out beforehand !! Meeting like-minded travellers and making life-long friends....!! Not ALWAYS THE best hotels but certainly NOT the worst !!...(not there to spend time in hotels ) 5 Tours to date, and counting...2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023....surely sums it up ..!! Highly recommended ..... Go Expat you'll love it !!

Date of experience : April 08, 2023

Thank you for recommending us! We're so grateful that you took the time out to leave us a review and share your experience of travel with us. Your support over the years means a lot to us, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back on tour soon!

Unforgettable Experience

Our classic Europe tour was spectacular. The tour leader and driver went above and beyond to make sure that we would be able to see all the famous tourist spots and experience the different cuisine in each country. The optional excursions were also woth it. Gustavo and Lucas made sure that we were safe and happy. I can't thank them enough for making our trip so memorable.

Date of experience : July 22, 2023

Your 5-star rating means a lot to us. We're delighted that our staff provided exceptional care and that you had a memorable expereince. We'd love to be a part of your next adventure, so please consider choosing Expat Explore again!

We loved our Europe Taster tour with…

We loved our Europe Taster tour with Expat. We took along adult children and teen age grandchildren. The pace of the tour was perfect for young people. We saw so many beautiful places and had so many wonderful experiences. Six countries, wonderful introduction to western Europe and truly encouraging for future travel. Our tour director, Gustavo, and our tour drive Bogdan were the very best, always thoughtful and informative and fun!

Date of experience : July 23, 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a positive rating. Making Travel Possible is our passion and we're thrilled to hear that you loved your tour with us! We really appreciate you choosing to travel with us and look forward to seeing you on tour again.

Spent 10 AMAZING days with EXPAT Explore Travel

Spent 10 AMAZING days with Gustavo on the European Highlights Tour - All the details were taken care of ... we were sooo well taken care of ... Our group was a fantastic mix of Americans, Canadians, Australians and everyone else in between. The accommodations were excellent, the meals were great but without a doubt it was our guide Gustavo who made the trip INCREDIBLE ... Hopefully we will get a chance to tour with EXPAT and Gustavo again ..

Date of experience : October 21, 2023

Thank you for your review, we are so happy to see that our team provided a 5-star experience! One of our biggest successes is when our tours start with a group of strangers, from all around the world, and end with a group of friends, who have made amazing memories together. We hope that you made amazing memories and many new friends on this tour and that you will continue to travel with Expat Explore.

Another Once in a Lifetime experience

We have used Expat Explore for a number of tours. The tour leaders are nothing but the best, seamlessly weaving their knowledge with the expertise of local guides into lovely, undeniably great adventures. Our latest tour was UK/ Ireland led the ever jovial Luke and supremely skilled coach driver Craig. This pair made sure that Expat Explore delivered another "once in a lifetime" experience for us.

Date of experience : April 13, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a 5-star rating. We’re so happy to hear that our staff took fantastic care of you and that you made memories that will last a lifetime. We hope that you will choose Expat Explore again for your next adventure!

I recently did the Classis Europe trip…

I recently did the Classis Europe trip with Gustavo as our guide he was AMAZING!!! Gustavo was extreamly knowledgeable and made this trip fun and enjoyable. I had never done a tour before but i am definately going to be re booking another with them in the coming months. The trip was well planned from start to finish and can honestly say I felt safe the entire trip. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Date of experience : September 15, 2023

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're thrilled that you had a fantastic time, and your positive comments are much appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you on another tour in the near future!

Best of UK Trip - best experience

Our Tour Leader Luke, was knowledgeable on all aspects of the various places we visited and went above and beyond to make sure that all people on the tour were happy and if there was anything we needed. Throw in the expertise of Craig our driver who always made you feel you were getting to your destination safely.

Date of experience : April 01, 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a positive rating. We really appreciate your custom, and look forward to seeing you on tour again soon!

Taste of Europe with Expat Explore 2022

Taste of Europe with Expat Explore 2022 Our journey with EXPAT Explore on their Europe Taster trip during the summer of 2022 was a memorable experience. This tour allowed us to delve into six different countries, each presenting its unique charm fitting the ‘taster’ theme of the trip. Our tour guide, Gustavo, was a notable aspect of our experience. His knowledge and enthusiasm added a great deal of value to our trip. The trip was well organized featuring a mix of iconic landmarks. The choice of destinations and activities provided a glimpse into each country, ideal for those experiencing these European regions for the first time. One aspect of the trip that could be improved is the long ferry ride across the English Channel from UK to France. Although it was an interesting experience, the time spent on the ferry felt somewhat prolonged, taking up a considerable portion of the day. The Europe Taster trip with EXPAT Explore was an enjoyable experience. I would certainly recommend it to anyone eager to explore Europe for the first time.

Date of experience : August 06, 2023

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that your Europe Taster trip left a lasting impression on you, and we're delighted that Gustavo, our tour guide, was able to enhance your journey with his knowledge and enthusiasm. We'll make sure to pass on your kind words to him. We appreciate your feedback as we're constantly looking for ways to improve our tours, and your insights are invaluable in this process. It was a pleasure having you on board, and we're grateful for your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon!

great experience with expat explorer

We did the jewel tour last december to the 4th if January 2024. Me and my wife ana together with my daughter alyssa and hubby tom. And i say it was a winderful trip to remember. The cities we went through wer all amazing. Plus to experience that with our beloved tour guide gustavo and the skills of sebastiano who drove the bus the entire trip with ease. Winderful tour guide snd bus driver cannot compare them. the best.. we love doing it again in the near future❤️❤️

Date of experience : December 18, 2023

We are grateful that you took the time out to leave us a review and share your experience of taking a tour with us. If you would like any advice on which trip to take next, please get in touch and we hope to see you again soon!

We have good experienced with xpat

We have good experienced with xpat. Our tour guide are excellent, patience, knowledgeable and very kind. Our driver are very good and good entertainer, you wont bored in the bus. Both driver and guide tour work beyond our expectation. Thank you Xpat Explorer. We dont forget your good service and I cant wait for our next trip.

Date of experience : August 24, 2023

Thank you for your review, we're so happy to see that our team provided a 5-star experience! We eagerly anticipate welcoming you back for your next adventure with Expat Explore!

Expat Explore Italy Rail Tour 10/10!

For our second trip with Expat Explore, we booked the Italy Rail tour and let me tell you, rail is the way to travel! The itinerary is jam packed, you are constantly on the move on foot and on and off both public transit and regional trains. You need to be prepared to move and lift your luggage (pack light!) but we quickly bonded with our fellow travelers and everyone helped everyone. The first day was a whirlwind, flying in and diving right into a walking tour on the same day, so next time we will be sure to fly in one day early. Hotels were good - some are a little dated, but you aren't there to hang out in the hotel. 10/10 recommend Expat 10/10 recommend the rail tours 10/10 loved our tour leader, Firo

Date of experience : October 20, 2023

Your feedback means the world to us, and we're genuinely appreciative of the time you took to share your experience. Hearing that your Italy Rail tour was a resounding success brings us great joy. We're eagerly anticipating the chance to welcome you back on another tour with us in the future!

Great tours, great company!

So far I've joined their tours in Egypt and South Africa, both were fantastic tours complimented by great team work between professional tour leaders and drivers. In terms of the pre tour experience the customer service team were always quick to respond and made me feel like a valued passenger.

Date of experience : November 11, 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a positive rating. Making Travel Possible is our passion and we are thrilled to hear that you recommend us! We really appreciate you choosing to travel with us and look forward to seeing you on tour again.

Italian Delight 10/10 - June 2022

The tour was amazing, and we saw so many beautiful places. The optional excursions were all great. Firo was an awesome tour leader, and he made everything so much fun and shared all his knowledge. And the fact that he can speak Italian was great. Always felt safe on the coach, which was comfy and Firo even organised wifi for the coach. The tour details as advertised is exactly what you get and the hotels were all great. Some had small rooms, but all you need is a bed and bathroom to rest. The tours are affordable and well organised. Doing my 3rd tour now in October - Taste of Eastern Europe. Will be great of Firo will be our tour leader again. Mr Cool 🍌.

Date of experience : June 01, 2023

Thank you for sharing your experience with us and for rating us 5-stars! We're so happy to hear that Firo took excellent care of you and that you had an amazing time. We hope that we will see you on another Expat Explore adventure in the near future.

10 day Europe Tour

Great company! We had great experience/vacation. We look forward to having another trip booked through them in the future! We have memories that will last a lifetime!

Date of experience : April 18, 2023

Your feedback means the world to us, and we're genuinely appreciative of the time you took to share your experience. Hearing that your tour was a resounding success brings us great joy. We look forward to seeing you on tour with us again in the future!

Incredible Countries in Croatia and Eastern Countries…

I really enjoyed our Tour with Expat Explore. Our Tour Leader , Dee our Driver, Gabor and our coach, the other travellers and the places we visited were suberb. Most of the hotels were pretty good except for Bento Inn Messe ( too far to train stn, airport, no a/c, nothing around such as cafes, shops etc), Some of the days were just far too long whilst the Tour Town Guides were lovely and passionate about their history they went for too long and did not leave time to browse. Mostar was ridiculously busy and then left not much time for Sarejevo to brose and they looked incredible. Before I could recommend it to others I would have to know if they liked such a fast paced tour

Date of experience : August 05, 2023

Best trips of our lives! Classic Europe and Best of UK & Ireland

We’ve done 2 tours with Expat. Our 1st one was Classic Europe to 7 counties in 12 days. We had a group of 8 with ages between 21 and 70. Our tour guide Luke was the best! He made sure we learned a few phrases for each Country and gave us safety tips for each area, It was a trip that our family will cherish forever! Luke was super funny and had facts/trivia about almost every topic. I recommend doing a majority of the excursions too. They are worth it! Our 2nd excursion was just my hubby and I to Best Of UK & Ireland. We had a blast and decided to go on this trip because Luke was the tour guide again. Another spectacular trip! We will do another trip probably next year w Expat!

Thank you for leaving us a 5-star review and for being a loyal returning traveler! We are overjoyed to hear that Luke provided enriching and informative tour experiences. We are also delighted to know that you will continue to explore the world with Expat Explore as your preferred partner to make travel possible.

A definite taster - Europe Highlights

Overall Itinerary - a definite taster, spending only a few hours in some of the locations.; Accommodation - mostly great; Meals - a surprise treat, many of the places we went to are inclusive of dinner meals; Optional Excursions - heavy on the pocket but an experience one must take; Tour Leader - an absolute star, Firo! A great companion indeed; Driver - the best, Florentin!; Included experiences (like walking tours) - not for the slow-walkers; Pre-tour Customer Service - punctual.

Date of experience : November 12, 2023

Thank you for rating us! We at Expat Explore are passionate about travel and adventure and about making this as accessible as possible. Our tours are fast-paced and jam-packed with experiences, as we want all of our travellers to experience all Europe has to offer at an affordable rate. We are thrilled that you found this to be a valuable experience and we hope you will choose Expat Explore again for your next adventure!

Best of UK and Ireland

Husband and I went on the best of UK and Ireland tour and absolutely loved it! Luke our guide was so knowledgeable, fun and witty. Had an amazing experience and made some great friends along the way

Great memorable experience

Had a wonderful Europe tour with Expat Explore. Very well-thought and organised tour led by our professional and friendly guide Gustavo with careful and safe drivers throughout. Highly recommended without reservations!

Date of experience : October 22, 2023

Your 5-star rating means a lot to us. We're delighted that our staff provided exceptional care and that you've created lasting memories. We'd love to be a part of your next adventure, so please consider choosing Expat Explore again!

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