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The trip was awesome! My guides were Justin, Max and Tamara. The activities we did were so much fun especially the boat party! I loved Kao Sok National park! In terms of accomodation every place was r…The trip was awesome! My guides were Justin, Max and Tamara. The activities we did were so much fun especially the boat party! I loved Kao Sok National park! In terms of accomodation every place was reasonable and nice except for the last 5 nights accomodation at the hostel, the management of the hostel were not organised.
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I planned this trip with 6 of my best friends to celebrate finishing our nursing degree. It took multiple weeks to narrow down tour companies and different tour itineraries to fit the wants and needs …I planned this trip with 6 of my best friends to celebrate finishing our nursing degree. It took multiple weeks to narrow down tour companies and different tour itineraries to fit the wants and needs of all 7 of us. After finding the 23 day island hopper with trutravels our decision was made. This tour and the tour guides I had the pleasure of traveling with (Justin, Tamara, Max and Alex) along with the new connections I made has went above and beyond my expectations for my Thailand trip. Every day was amazing and really goes to show how much time and effort trutravels puts into their company to make it expectional for their travellers. The balance of activity filled days and chill days were laid out great. There was never a time were I felt bored, uninformed or unsupported. Each experience on this tour and the people I got to spend it other has made my travel experience one that I'll never forget and forever cherish.
My tour started off with Justin, Tamara and Max. It continued after 13 days with Max and our new tour guide Alex. Each of which were outstanding tour guides.
Justin showed great support throughout our tour. Always informing us of events well in advance so all travellers were prepared for the next adventure. Justin genuinely cared for each and every on of his travellers and made it a priority to get to know each of his travellers. He was more than supportive and brought an very trusting and protective vibe to the group. With that being said he was also uplifting, fun, and energetic and always ready to have a good time. Justin makes for an exceptional tour leader in many ways. One thing that really stood out to me about Justin is his ability to make people experience things out of their comfort zone in a way that they're comfortable. He truly wants people to have a life changing experience and a trip of a lifetime.
Tamara was on her internship and was part of our group for the first 13 days before returning home. Tamara was an amazing, energetic and outgoing tour leader. When Tamara was around there was never a dull moment and everybody's faces were full of smiles. Her energy was contagious and she always ensured everyone was having the time of their lives. She had a very kind heart and was always there when you needed her. She was a very supportive and loving tour leader and the energy wouldn't have been the same without her!
Max was out Thai tour guide. From my understanding it was his first tour, with that being said I would have thought this was Max's 100th tour. Not only was Max full of Thai culture information, he was also a very supportive, funny and caring tour guide. Any questions we had on your Max always answered in great depth and it was very obvious that Thai culture was one of his expertise. There was also a time in our tour where Alex had to stay behind with a sick customer in Railay and Max had to take all of us to Phi Phi while they stayed behind. Max was calm and confident in this position and there was never a time I didn't feel safe with Max around.
Alex joined our tour after 13 days when Justin amd Tamara left. Alex made the transition from our previous tour guides to him as our new tour guide an easy one. He made the effort of getting to know us before it was his time to start. Our group was very welcoming and Alex's trustworthy and outgoing personality made it even easier. Alex genuinely cared for each of his travellers and always ensured everyone was having fun but also safe. Throughout the tour alex always informed us of upcoming activities and what to expect within the next couple days. He was full of information and a very caring tour guide.
I can truly say with 110% of my heart that these 4 tour guides are beyond passionate for their job. They put themselves before others and ensure everyone is safe at all times. There was not a single time with trutravels where I did not feel safe having these tour guides around. If it wasn't for these 4, my Thailand trip truly would not have been the same. I would recommend Justin, Tamara, Max and Alex as tour guides, as well as, the trutravel tour company to everybody I know. Please keep these tour guides around as long as possible and always welcome them back for future trutravels adventures because they were exceptionally AMAZING!!!!!!!
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Just finished the 23 day full moon island hopper tour and had the best time ever! Justin and Tamara were my guides for the first 13days if the trip and they are such genuine people, from losing my wal…Just finished the 23 day full moon island hopper tour and had the best time ever! Justin and Tamara were my guides for the first 13days if the trip and they are such genuine people, from losing my wallet, to being lost a couple times, coming into the tour earlier than expected etc. Whatever it was they were always there to help which made the trip for me really! Alex was my guide for the second part of the trip and is also one of the biggest sweet hearts. All three of them are some of the most high spirited charismatic people I’ve ever met and they always showed us a great time- they always took us to the best restaurants, bars, parties, beaches, activities etc! All truly great leaders and friends. Max was the Thai leader for the tour and is extremely knowledgeable about Thai culture, nature and the tourism spectrum in general- as well as being a constant sweetheart all the time. The tour is very organized and everyday was better than the last and I’m so happy I chose trutravels! Will miss everyone so much! Would recommend the tour to anyone! Xoxo Sabai Sabai
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The 23 day Thailand trip was my first 'backpackers' type of holiday and it was hands down the best month of my life packed full of memories to last a lifetime visiting the most beautiful places with g…The 23 day Thailand trip was my first 'backpackers' type of holiday and it was hands down the best month of my life packed full of memories to last a lifetime visiting the most beautiful places with great people, I can't wait to do something similar again in the future! The group leaders and Thai guide were great, always up for the party (which was most nights!), very organised and happy to help organise things not on the itinerary such as scuba diving. :)
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I never expected to come in this tru travels trip and be as emotional as I was when it ended! This trip was amazing, the best few weeks of my life and such an unforgettable experience, due to the amaz…I never expected to come in this tru travels trip and be as emotional as I was when it ended! This trip was amazing, the best few weeks of my life and such an unforgettable experience, due to the amazing 4 reps I was blessed with! Thank you max Justin tamara and Alex!- Summer x
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the trip was the best 3 weeks of my life due to being in such an amazing country and having 4 perfect guides that made the experience go up a another level! The accommodation was good apart from 5 nig…the trip was the best 3 weeks of my life due to being in such an amazing country and having 4 perfect guides that made the experience go up a another level! The accommodation was good apart from 5 nights in Koh phangnan which was at a hostel.
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Overall, the 23 day island hopper tour was incredible! It was the best way to experience as much Thailand as possible! I thought there was a good balance in the range of different activities in the da…Overall, the 23 day island hopper tour was incredible! It was the best way to experience as much Thailand as possible! I thought there was a good balance in the range of different activities in the days and evenings of the trip. The tour itself is planned out very well and is an easy and stress free way to travel Thailand and meet lots of new people. Our tour guides were all so kind and helpful and couldn’t have done anything more to ensure our trip was fun and tailored to each individual.
Our tour guide Justin was one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet! He brought the whole group together and made every single person feel comfortable and safe which is so important for first time travellers like myself! This helped to make the trip so much more enjoyable and stress free! He would really go out of his way to make sure everyone was happy and had something to do if there was ever any spare time in the days! He was better than the other guides at organising activities and letting everyone know what we would need for the day aswell as timings to be ready! This was important to me as I wanted to know the night before what I would be doing the next day so I could be prepared! Everything ran smoothly with Justin as he was very organised and professional! At the same time this guy knew how to party and had great knowledge on the night life and generally everything about the areas we visited!!
Our tour guide Tamara was a star! She was so much fun on this trip and I am so so happy I’ve met her! If I ever had a question about anything she would always be able to help or find the answer for me! She would always get the party going and make sure everyone was having the best time!! She was so easy going and so easy to get on with! She was so lively and her knowledge on the country was also so good! I learnt useful Thai words from her and useful tips about travelling in general! If I ever had a problem I felt comfortable to go to Tamara, she was very professional and loved getting involved in all the activities with us!
Our tour guide Alex was sucha laugh and made the trip equally as fun!! He brought his camera on some of the activities and took amazing photos of us all!! He was always up for a good time and was a funny guy! I really hope to see him again when I’m on the rest of my travels!
Max was out Thai tour guide and he was THE BEST!!!! I couldn’t fault Max at all, he was always there for any of us when we needed him!!! There was a few medical situations where Max helped us out and made sure we were ok!! I was ill on the over night boat and be let me have his bed so I was closer to the door, he also offered his tablets and water out to everyone who was feeling ill! He was so friendly and made me feel at ease when travelling Thailand! He always wanted us to try Thai food and recommended things for us to try which I liked! Max informed us throughout the trip on Thailand’s culture and way of life! This was so interesting and taught us all a lot about the country and there people!
This company and especially this tour is such an amazing experience and would thoroughly recommend it to anyone whether travelling solo, in a group or in a pair! I will miss my Tru Fam so much and I will never forget this trip! I am now onto my next 2 tru travels tour next week!
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My trip with TruTravels was incredible! We are from Canada and considered several other tours and feel that we chose the best one for our money! They made the holiday 100% fun with 0% stress which is …My trip with TruTravels was incredible! We are from Canada and considered several other tours and feel that we chose the best one for our money! They made the holiday 100% fun with 0% stress which is just what we wanted! It was a perfect mix of activities and time to chill. The guides felt like friends and went above and beyond for us
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Amazing tour!! Very easy going, a lot of things were organized and taken care of so I had time to relax and take it all in. Loved all the tour guides I had, they were very knowledgeable, easy to talk …Amazing tour!! Very easy going, a lot of things were organized and taken care of so I had time to relax and take it all in. Loved all the tour guides I had, they were very knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and always fun!
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The trip was absolutely AMAZING. It was above and beyond my expectations. The guides (Tam, Justin, Max, and Alex) were all so helpful whether we had questions about where to buy stuff or activities to…The trip was absolutely AMAZING. It was above and beyond my expectations. The guides (Tam, Justin, Max, and Alex) were all so helpful whether we had questions about where to buy stuff or activities to do, they always had an answer or they would find an answer. The transport was always on time. I would have preferred to have the nicer car for the overnight train and would be willing to pay more for it. The accommodations were all clean and comfortable.
This has been the best 3 weeks of my life, and I feel so fortunate to have chosen TruTravels and would definitely recommend and use them again in the future!
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Tam was an amazing tour guide! Super helpful when needed and so much fun to be around. Her energy makes the trip that much more fun :) the tour itself was amazing! Acomodations were great. All of them…Tam was an amazing tour guide! Super helpful when needed and so much fun to be around. Her energy makes the trip that much more fun :) the tour itself was amazing! Acomodations were great. All of them had AC. I felt the tour was a good balance of partying and fun adventure activities! I would highly recommend Tam and this tour to others!!!
J
I had such an amazing time on the Northern Thailand tour with our tour guides Tamara and May!
The trip was filled with endless laughter.
They were always there for us in all situations, for party,…I had such an amazing time on the Northern Thailand tour with our tour guides Tamara and May!
The trip was filled with endless laughter.
They were always there for us in all situations, for party, informations about thailand, hospital, visa...
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Justin Max and Tamara were fantasitc I can not a bad thing about any of them :) my only dissapointment was the accommodation in Hacienda was not good. The accommodation at Little paradise was great th…Justin Max and Tamara were fantasitc I can not a bad thing about any of them :) my only dissapointment was the accommodation in Hacienda was not good. The accommodation at Little paradise was great though. A few things out of trutravels hands
J
Trip was amazing! Met amazing people, created memories and had awesome trip managers
What an amazing experience with amazing people! I did the 18 day thai island hopper and we had quite a few tour guides over the course of the trip so I'll give you the low down.
First of all this …What an amazing experience with amazing people! I did the 18 day thai island hopper and we had quite a few tour guides over the course of the trip so I'll give you the low down.
First of all this tour is amazing, it was the best 3 weeks of my life and it couldn't have been better. The tour guides certainly made this experience, I'm 35, I manage a service and I'm quite critical with high standards and these guys blew me away! I just want to thank Tru Travels for employing such amazing staff, they really made this trip excel my expectations. There were so many suggestions of activities to do and all of the staff were happy to help us organise anything. I really can't praise you guys enough and thank you for making this experience so amazing.
Sarayuth aka Ali, was the most adorable human I have ever encountered, he picked me up at the airport and I instantly knew I was in safe hands. it was his first tour with tru travels but he has lots of experience and it showed. He had such genuine care for everyone on the tour and is just an all round lovely guy. He shared all his Thai knowledge with us about the Temples and the culture and taught us lots of Thai words and ways of life. On top of this he was so much fun! Ali, I miss you xxx
Itchy- well this guy just absolutely loves life and fun and just wants everyone to have a great time! We had Itchy for the first 10 days and again what a lovely guy! He was so much fun and always checking in on everyone and making sure we all had a good time.
Tamara- So much love for this girl! She's an absolute gem. She took music everywhere we went and it really lifted our spirits on those early morning travels. She's so much fun, so happy, and just a genuinely lovely gal :) I miss you Tamara :(
Amanda joined us for the last 10 days when our group of 12 became 30 0dd people and her organisation skills were so impressive. I honestly can't believe how easy she made it look organising all those people, it was effortless! As with all the tru crew, her genuine desire for us all to have the best time came through everyday. constantly checking were ok, giving us options of other things to do if we had spare time or didn't wanna do one of the set activities. Not only this, Amanda really made a massive effort to make sure we all had amazing pictures to remember the trip, I look back at these now and am really grateful for all those times she made us have group pictures- thanks babe!
Papsi- another lovely guy, so happy and smiley and another great member of the tru crew.
I'll be booking the Philippines next year, i'm not sure I'll ever get better than this Thai tour but I'll definitely be booking with Tru travels in the future.
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Absolutely loved my tour with tru travels and the tour guides played a huge part in my experience! As I have never traveled before the tour let me enjoy the beautiful country of Thailand with no worri…Absolutely loved my tour with tru travels and the tour guides played a huge part in my experience! As I have never traveled before the tour let me enjoy the beautiful country of Thailand with no worries! Amanda our tour leader knew everything we needed to know about each location! Fully informed throughout and kept it professional! We had a great group and papsi, Tamara, itchy, ally and Alex kept us fully entertained and added positive energy everyday and into every activity! Fantastic tour guides who I’m proud to say are now my friend! Thanks tru travels for a brilliant tour! Will do another one soon and recommend to anyone!
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I have had the best 18 days!! It has definitely been one of the best things I’ve ever done, thanks to TruTravels and all the leaders!! Itchy, Ali, Tamara, Amanda, Papsi and Pom Pom have al been amazin…I have had the best 18 days!! It has definitely been one of the best things I’ve ever done, thanks to TruTravels and all the leaders!! Itchy, Ali, Tamara, Amanda, Papsi and Pom Pom have al been amazing! All very organised and considerate! Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone!!!! Thank you guys!!
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Went on the TruTravels 18 day island hopper tour and couldnt have asked for a better group of tour guides and other travellers to share the experience with! We started off as our own group with 4 lead…Went on the TruTravels 18 day island hopper tour and couldnt have asked for a better group of tour guides and other travellers to share the experience with! We started off as our own group with 4 leaders:
Itchy - Was always very informative and organised and knew exactly what he was doing, ensured the trip went smoothly and made it more enjoyable with his humour and character!
Napompon- Was always very informative and gave us a lot of information about life for Thai people and about the history of the country, got along with everyone and was always very helpful and polite
Ali (Sarayuth) - Always provides ample information about Thailand and the temples etc. His positivity and care about the trip ensured that we had an amazing time and whenever we had any problems he jumped to help them straight away!
Tamara - Her energy and charisma always put a smile on everyone’s face and got everyone ready for the day we had ahead of us, kept everyone entertained and was always attentive extremely helpful and enjoyable to have around.
We then joined on to a second group, and we lost Itchy and Napompon but gained two more guides in Papsi and Amanda
Papsi- Was very entertaining and always made sure every single person was enjoying there time and getting the most out of their experience
Amanda - Was always extremely attentive and organised and kept everybody in the know and did a great job of keeping the trip ticking over aswell as suggesting extra activities that we may want to do to further enrich our tour experience
Overall I would recommend trutravels to anyone looking to go on a tour about south east Asia, and I am sure this was an experience I will never forget and it is all thanks to the tour leaders at trutravels.
J
I went on a tour with Ali (his nickname,) Tamara, Pom Pom, Itchy, Amanda, and Papsi! Those wer all of the tour guides in my group! What an amazing 18 day adventure. We saw so much and met a lot of peo…I went on a tour with Ali (his nickname,) Tamara, Pom Pom, Itchy, Amanda, and Papsi! Those wer all of the tour guides in my group! What an amazing 18 day adventure. We saw so much and met a lot of people. It’s definitely geared more for partiers and I’m not much of a partier. But I still had an amazing time. There’s no way I could have done everything and saw everything I did without being on this tour. All of the guides are very caring and nice. Fun too! I got really sick at the end of the tour. Amanda and Ali took care of me. I’m so grateful to be on the tour with all of them. Tamara helped me plan my trip up north for a good deal. They made sure my ongoing travel was taken care of and I understood what to do. All in all. Great times and a great tour!
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My time on the Thailand tour has been incredible! Something I will never forget. Tamara has made the experience unforgettable, she is very very professional, a great leader and gets on well with every…My time on the Thailand tour has been incredible! Something I will never forget. Tamara has made the experience unforgettable, she is very very professional, a great leader and gets on well with everyone. She also makes the tour very fun! Tamara is a credit to the Trutravels team! :)
Tamara was a fantastic, energetic, and fun tour leader for the Tru Thailand Tour. She always had her portable boombox with her which allowed us to dance and sing songs together. Furthermore, she would…Tamara was a fantastic, energetic, and fun tour leader for the Tru Thailand Tour. She always had her portable boombox with her which allowed us to dance and sing songs together. Furthermore, she would check on me to make sure I was having a good time. It's never a dull moment with Tamara!
The 8 day tour was a nice introduction to Thailand's culture and landscape. This was my first time in Thailand. I got to experience the busy street of Khao San Road with lines of bars and restaurants …The 8 day tour was a nice introduction to Thailand's culture and landscape. This was my first time in Thailand. I got to experience the busy street of Khao San Road with lines of bars and restaurants and street vendors selling anything from scorpions to bracelets that say "I love a lady boy." The Buddhist temples, Wat Arun and Wat Pho, provided a great cultural experience to learn about the history of Buddhism and the role of monks in Thailand. The 12 hour overnight train ride is definitely a "try it once" experience that will give you sometime to look out the window and watch the sunset or listen to music. We spent the day and night at Khao Sok National Park were we were surrounded by the lake and huge limestone mountains. I spent the day swimming and kayaking around the magnificent lake. I wish I had brought my book to read for part of the day because it is that tranquil. Then came Koh Phangan Island which is one of the lesser known islands but still has a lot to offer. We stayed at Bottle Beach where it was quiet and hardly any tourists on the beach. At night, the locals put on a fireshow and I got a chance to "play" with fire! The boat party was a nice experience to get to know other tour groups and dance to music. I jumped off the boat into the water a few times which was a thrilling experience. Now for the negatives, most of the nights were filled with excessive drinking activities which if you are 25 years old or younger is fun, but gets old after a while. I was the second oldest person on the tour (my late 20s if you are wondering), while most of the group members were 25 years old or younger. They were a nice bunch of kids, mostly from the UK who were on holiday or took a gap year after high school before they started university. I would of preferred a more older crowd. Overall, the tour provides a great first time experience for those who seeking an adventure in Thailand (or Asia for that matter).
If you're looking for a tour in Thailand that's hassle free and lots of great places to visit then this is it! From the moment I booked the tour to when I left, the communication and organisation from…If you're looking for a tour in Thailand that's hassle free and lots of great places to visit then this is it! From the moment I booked the tour to when I left, the communication and organisation from the tour guides was immense! The places you visit and see are amazing, especially Khao Sok National Park and Bottle Beach for me! The accommodation at each place is sweet and I couldn't have any complaints. After each day, if you either want to party or relax then the guides can cater for you, but why would you not want to party?! Each guide - Itchy, Tamara, Allie and Ponpon was so friendly and if you ever needed anything/advice they were more than happy to help. All in all, such a great tour and I will definitely be coming back. Would recommend to anyone wanting to come to Thailand!
C
Quality 8 days!! Would definitely recommend this tour to all people:) Itchy and all the other tour leaders are amazing and great fun! Always happy to help and very professional!! Best part of the trip…Quality 8 days!! Would definitely recommend this tour to all people:) Itchy and all the other tour leaders are amazing and great fun! Always happy to help and very professional!! Best part of the trip so far is definitely the floating bungalows in khao sok☀️
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I did the 14 Day northern Thailand tour and had the best couple of weeks! Tamara was a great tour guide, being very informative with what we needed and when we had to be ready for places whilst also h…I did the 14 Day northern Thailand tour and had the best couple of weeks! Tamara was a great tour guide, being very informative with what we needed and when we had to be ready for places whilst also having a good laugh and having fun with us showing us the best places to go! Couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide, she definitely made the 2 weeks the best it could have been and am going to miss her lots! Xx
K
Had the best two weeks in Thailand with my amazing tour guides! We’re both really informative and lovely! I am gonna miss them both so much. They both are amazing at there job and the trip was filled …Had the best two weeks in Thailand with my amazing tour guides! We’re both really informative and lovely! I am gonna miss them both so much. They both are amazing at there job and the trip was filled with endless laughter!!
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The tour was an amazing experience for my first solo trip. Tamara and May were incredibly kind and fun to work with. So thank you for a fantastic trip with fantastic tour guides!
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Just completed the Northen Thailand Trip!! May and Tamara were AWESOME!! We’ve all had a blast and can’t wait to tell everyone about the trip!! They have made it one unforgettable experience!! THANK Y…Just completed the Northen Thailand Trip!! May and Tamara were AWESOME!! We’ve all had a blast and can’t wait to tell everyone about the trip!! They have made it one unforgettable experience!! THANK YOU LADIES!! #LoveYouLongTime #555 #Chang #OhMyBuddha
The 14 Day Northern Thailand trip was absolutely fantastic!! Thank you so much to our tour guides Tamara and May for making this trip a special memorable one! They both went out of their way to make s…The 14 Day Northern Thailand trip was absolutely fantastic!! Thank you so much to our tour guides Tamara and May for making this trip a special memorable one! They both went out of their way to make sure all of us were having a great time. The trip was everything I expected. I enjoyed every part, especially the elephant Sanctuary and bamboo rafting.
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I had such an amazing time on the tru travels Northern Thailand tour with our tour guides Tamara and May. From the first day they made me and my friends feel so welcome to the group and we’ve all laug…I had such an amazing time on the tru travels Northern Thailand tour with our tour guides Tamara and May. From the first day they made me and my friends feel so welcome to the group and we’ve all laughed non-stop the whole time! I have learnt so much about Thailand and have experienced some amazing things. We had great trips, meals and nights out and it is an experience I will never forget. #loveyoulongtime #555
B
It was awesome experience to visit Thailand with good people and perfect guides. Everything were well-planned and organised. No problem, no worries...
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An amazing tour with amazing people! Always options for those who did not want to participate in the activities. The guides were more like friends than tour guides but also remained professional throu…An amazing tour with amazing people! Always options for those who did not want to participate in the activities. The guides were more like friends than tour guides but also remained professional throughout. Felt as if we did so much in a short space of time. Would definitely recommend the tour to all!
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Just finished the 23 day tour with Amanda, Papsi, Alex, Itchy, Alli and Tamara. All of the tour guides were so friendly and helpful, always up to have a good time and gave us lots of options of activi…Just finished the 23 day tour with Amanda, Papsi, Alex, Itchy, Alli and Tamara. All of the tour guides were so friendly and helpful, always up to have a good time and gave us lots of options of activities to do. They weren’t just our tour guides - they were our friends :) I have met some amazing people and have had an experience of a lifetime. Couldn’t recommend any more! The tour itself was so much fun and massive value for money. We stayed in some amazing accommodation and locations and the tour guides gave us good advice to help us with the rest of our trip! I can’t thank them enough for all their help and support - I will always cherish the memories that we made on this tour with all the gang. Thank you all so much :)
