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Thailand and Vietnam 29 Day
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Thailand and Vietnam 29 Day

By INTRO Travel
premier
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Chiang Mai, Cu Chi Tunnels, Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Hoi An , Mekong Delta

Highlights

  • Cruise Bangkok’s canals and experience local life
  • Float around the idyllic Phi Phi islands on an exclusive boat trip
  • Visit remote hill tribes and make friends with elephants in Chiang Mai
  • Dive into the culture, food and fast paced lifestyle of buzzing Hanoi
  • Kayak through caves and sleep on a private island in Ha Long Bay
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Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Singles Travel, Train & Rail Journeys, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"I did the Oz intro tour in October 2019 and I have not been able to recommend it enough to everyone I know thinking of travelling since. The intro tour is brilliant for making potentially stressful parts like sorting a bank card/SIM card, stress free with leaders who really know what they are doing. I was lucky to have Tom and Fiona as leaders who were totally professional when it came to the important things but great fun the rest of the time! The trip itself is brilliant for showing the best of what Sydney has to offer with nights out, trip to port Stephens and so many activities. A major positive to the trip is the opportunity to make friends. With travelling solo and never having done that before, I was naturally nervous thinking would I enjoy it on my own. The people I met on this tour I ended up travelling with and living with in Sydney afterwards -they really are friends for life. Finally, the aftercare that the tour provides is excellent. After travelling and deciding I needed to find a job in Sydney, I found myself in the Oz intro office all the time. It was a place I was welcomed to fix up my CV on the computer, use the WiFi, print out bits and pieces, fill up my water bottle and have a chat! It didn’t matter if my original leaders Fiona and Tom weren’t in the office as every leader was so helpful and took the time to get to know you so thanks aswell to Poppy, will, Lucas and Sean! Every leader gave honest opinions on their thoughts on how to get jobs or where to eat or where to head out at night which has been great to have ever since when advice is needed! Thanks oz intro - you started off the best 6 months of my life and continued to be an amazing support throughout my time in Australia."

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Thai Intro + Dive 13 Day
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Thai Intro + Dive 13 Day

By INTRO Travel
premier
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Cruise Bangkok’s canals and experience local life
  • Spend the night in a floating bungalow in the heart of Khao Sok National Park
  • Dance till dawn at the full moon party beach on Koh Phangan
  • Become PADI certified by completing 6 dives around Koh Tao.

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Singles Travel, Train & Rail Journeys, Yoga, Meditation & Wellness, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"I did the Oz intro tour in October 2019 and I have not been able to recommend it enough to everyone I know thinking of travelling since. The intro tour is brilliant for making potentially stressful parts like sorting a bank card/SIM card, stress free with leaders who really know what they are doing. I was lucky to have Tom and Fiona as leaders who were totally professional when it came to the important things but great fun the rest of the time! The trip itself is brilliant for showing the best of what Sydney has to offer with nights out, trip to port Stephens and so many activities. A major positive to the trip is the opportunity to make friends. With travelling solo and never having done that before, I was naturally nervous thinking would I enjoy it on my own. The people I met on this tour I ended up travelling with and living with in Sydney afterwards -they really are friends for life. Finally, the aftercare that the tour provides is excellent. After travelling and deciding I needed to find a job in Sydney, I found myself in the Oz intro office all the time. It was a place I was welcomed to fix up my CV on the computer, use the WiFi, print out bits and pieces, fill up my water bottle and have a chat! It didn’t matter if my original leaders Fiona and Tom weren’t in the office as every leader was so helpful and took the time to get to know you so thanks aswell to Poppy, will, Lucas and Sean! Every leader gave honest opinions on their thoughts on how to get jobs or where to eat or where to head out at night which has been great to have ever since when advice is needed! Thanks oz intro - you started off the best 6 months of my life and continued to be an amazing support throughout my time in Australia."

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New England in the Fall
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New England in the Fall

By Great Rail Journeys
none
4.2/5 Great
55 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Boston

Highlights

  • Falmouth and Cape Cod
  • Martha's Vineyard
  • Downeaster Railway journey
  • Mount Washington Cog Railway
  • North Conway Scenic Railroad
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Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"This was their July 22 Cruise “Delights if the Danube” Absolutely awful company, great at taking your bookings and money but it then ends there. We paid a premium rate for what they listed as “Delights of The Danube” river cruise. They changed our ship, so we did not get what we paid for, and no pool as we originally specified. The drinks in the drinks package had very little choice. One draft beer is all that is available, and that is pretty poor as it is, you can’t even buy bottled beers or any other draught beer as that one is your only choice. Wines at meal times are either red, white or Rosa, no choice, just those three.The ship they put us on “boasted” a new wine bar, it didn’t serve any wines or beers at all the entire week, it wasn’t even stocked or manned, but it did have a kettle and tea or coffee !!!. The trips ashore are advertised to deceive you, this is appalling. Some of the trips are over two and a half hours each way on a coach, and the shorter ones are rushed, don’t be fooled by their misleading advertising. The train journeys are an absolute nightmare, even though we booked first class there and back. You have to rush between connecting trains while dragging your luggage with you, and the connecting times are tight, we felt so sorry for those less able who were severely stressed. On part of the journey we were told that 1st class was not available, we were put in filthy overcrowded carriages, with our luggage carriages away, and professional thieves operate on these trains. Some of our fellow passengers, on our cruise, were robbed on the way to the cruise and the way home. Great Rail offered us the paltry sum of £30 compensation for this. Once we got on the cruise we were excited, but that quickly changed, we spent the first two days moored up overlooking an industrial estate, yes an industrial estate, that’s what Great Rail advertise as a “Delight of the Danube”. When we complained and asked why are we on an industrial estate,we were told “because it’s cheaper than mooring up in a city or town”. We complained to the reps on the cruise, as did numerous others, only to be told that they don’t actually work for Great Rail, they are sub contracted free lancers, and that we would have to take it up with Great Rail upon our return. After numerous phone calls and e-mails we have been offered a derisory amount on one of their vouchers, which only benefits Great Rail, why would we want to go back with such an incompetent company? The communication with Great Rail is appalling once they have your money, be warned. Overall I have to say that Great Rail are appalling, amateurs playing in a market they simply don’t understand, their advertising is very misleading, that’s putting it politely!! The tone of their responses are arrogant, they simply ignore many of the points raised, and they honestly don’t seem to care, they are all image and no substance."

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India: Beyond the Taj
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India: Beyond the Taj

By Saga Travel
none
3.7/5 Great
50 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Agra, Delhi, Rajasthan, Taj Mahal, Varanasi

Highlights

  • Explore Delhi, Agra and Gwalior.
  • Experience train journey by travelling attractive cities like Rajasthan and Bharatpur.
  • Discover Khajuraho and Varanasi
  • Visit Panna National Park and Deeg Palace

Themes

Cultural, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"Amazing tours,prepared and extremely helpful guides. Great experience overall.Highly recommended."

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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

By Titan Travel
none
4.4/5 Great
64 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Florence, Lucca, Pisa, Venice

Highlights

  • Guided tour of Ferrara
  • Tour of Florence by local guide
  • Travel through Chianti Country with a guided tour of a winery
  • Excursion to Pisa and Lucca
  • Excursion to San Gimignano and Siena

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"they are taking too long to refund our cancelled holiday from May 2020. cannot get any info from them when it will be refunded back to us."

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Menaggio On Lake Como
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Menaggio On Lake Como

By Great Rail Journeys
none
4.2/5 Great
55 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Basel, Bellinzona, Lake Como, Milan

Highlights

  • Scenic journey on the Bernina Express in panoramic carriages
  • Bellinzona & Lugano
  • Boat excursion to Varenna & Villa Balbienello, a filming location for ‘Casino Royale’
  • Milan, with a guided tour, including a visit to Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’
  • Villa Carlotta & Bellagio boat excursion
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Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"This was their July 22 Cruise “Delights if the Danube” Absolutely awful company, great at taking your bookings and money but it then ends there. We paid a premium rate for what they listed as “Delights of The Danube” river cruise. They changed our ship, so we did not get what we paid for, and no pool as we originally specified. The drinks in the drinks package had very little choice. One draft beer is all that is available, and that is pretty poor as it is, you can’t even buy bottled beers or any other draught beer as that one is your only choice. Wines at meal times are either red, white or Rosa, no choice, just those three.The ship they put us on “boasted” a new wine bar, it didn’t serve any wines or beers at all the entire week, it wasn’t even stocked or manned, but it did have a kettle and tea or coffee !!!. The trips ashore are advertised to deceive you, this is appalling. Some of the trips are over two and a half hours each way on a coach, and the shorter ones are rushed, don’t be fooled by their misleading advertising. The train journeys are an absolute nightmare, even though we booked first class there and back. You have to rush between connecting trains while dragging your luggage with you, and the connecting times are tight, we felt so sorry for those less able who were severely stressed. On part of the journey we were told that 1st class was not available, we were put in filthy overcrowded carriages, with our luggage carriages away, and professional thieves operate on these trains. Some of our fellow passengers, on our cruise, were robbed on the way to the cruise and the way home. Great Rail offered us the paltry sum of £30 compensation for this. Once we got on the cruise we were excited, but that quickly changed, we spent the first two days moored up overlooking an industrial estate, yes an industrial estate, that’s what Great Rail advertise as a “Delight of the Danube”. When we complained and asked why are we on an industrial estate,we were told “because it’s cheaper than mooring up in a city or town”. We complained to the reps on the cruise, as did numerous others, only to be told that they don’t actually work for Great Rail, they are sub contracted free lancers, and that we would have to take it up with Great Rail upon our return. After numerous phone calls and e-mails we have been offered a derisory amount on one of their vouchers, which only benefits Great Rail, why would we want to go back with such an incompetent company? The communication with Great Rail is appalling once they have your money, be warned. Overall I have to say that Great Rail are appalling, amateurs playing in a market they simply don’t understand, their advertising is very misleading, that’s putting it politely!! The tone of their responses are arrogant, they simply ignore many of the points raised, and they honestly don’t seem to care, they are all image and no substance."

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Natural Wonders of Alaska
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Natural Wonders of Alaska

By Titan Travel
none
4.4/5 Great
64 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Alaska, Anchorage, Denali, Fairbanks

Highlights

  • Visit to Valdez Museum
  • Cruise into Prince William Sound and view Columbia Glacier
  • Entrance to Wrangell-St Elias Visitor Center
  • City tour of Fairbanks
  • Riverboat Discovery cruise on board a Fairbanks sternwheeler
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Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"they are taking too long to refund our cancelled holiday from May 2020. cannot get any info from them when it will be refunded back to us."

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Luxury South African & Namibia Rail Journey
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Luxury South African & Namibia Rail Journey

By Go2Africa
none
5/5 Excellent
28 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Etosha National Park, Pretoria

Highlights

  • Enjoy the timeless elegance on Rovos Rail
  • Watch the changing Southern African landscape
  • Visit the Kimberley Big Hole & Fish River Canyon
  • Go game viewing in the renowned Etosha National Park

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"Wonderful and flexible service throughout the whole planning process. Gave great recommendations as well as insights. Go2Africa definitely goes the extra mile to satisfy our needs. Thank you Maureen :)"

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Self-designed 21 day trip to NZ

Geoff helped my wife and I to put together an itinerary that customized to our particular interests and preferences. At the outset he asked us where we'd like to go ...

Tour:  21 Day Grand Tour Discover Real New Zealand

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Short Inca Trail with Action Peru Treks

We had a once in a lifetime experience with Action Peru Treks on the Short Inca Trail! Fredy was an attentive and knowledgeable tour guide! Highly recommend Action P...

Tour:  Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - 2D/1N

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May 2019

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Our two-day Inka trek was amazing!

Our two-day Inka trek was amazing! Everything was so well organized and on time. Our tour guide, Ronnie, was so knowledgeable about the history of all of the sites w...

Tour:  Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - 2D/1N

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Nov 2018

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Did Rainbow mountain trek

Did Rainbow mountain trek with these guys and they were great, super organized and our guide Odon was a really nice man.He was very friendly and so knowable about th...

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Jan 2018

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PERFECT HIKE TO THE LOST CITY OF MACHU PICCHU

The Short Inca Trail was the perfect hike to Machu Picchu and we are more than satisfied that we have chosen Action Peru Treks for our hike. Action Peru is the way ...

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