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Fantastic!
Having recently returned from a 15-day adventure to Vietnam I cannot praise Exodus enough for their meticulous organisation, jam-packed itinerary and knowledgeable...
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Fantastic holiday
High paced trip which provides big variety of activity and stunning sights. Great guide as well! The rickshaw and cycle rides through the countryside at Hoi An W...
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Highlights of Vietnam
This trip provided an insight into Vietnamese life in the past and present. The experiences were varied such as visits to sites of natural beauty as well as histor...
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Excellent Adventure
Wonderful trip, It was well planned and well executed, We were with a great group and we all got on so well immediately, The Group leader was so knowledgeable. Th...
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Great trip leaving you wanting more..
It’s a hectic schedule with so much to cover but the trip was well organised and it offers a great taste into what Vietnam has to offer. It’s hard to pin it down to...
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Awesome
A very busy trip that gave us a taste of so many parts of Vietnam and an opportunity to understand about the culture and food in the north and south. A good mixtur...
I could not believe how great my tour guide made my experience.
I could not believe how great my tour guide made my experience. He was personable and knew when to give me space on excursions. He was always on time to activities a...
CharlieTheTraveler’s tour to Bali was so incredibly well-prepared and stress-free.
CharlieTheTraveler’s tour to Bali was so incredibly well-prepared and stress-free. The tour guide was also great: leaderlike but equally humble, smart and exciting. ...
I am happy I booked through them, as I was given the best service while on this trip.
After extensive research on group tours that visited Bali, I ultimately went with CharlieTheTraveler for many reasons. I felt this company had the most to offer in e...
I am glad CharlieTheTraveler didn’t leave out anything worthwhile.
First and foremost, CharlieTheTraveler’s tour to Bali made me feel safe. Secondly, it made me feel immersed in local culture. I do feel I saw all of the ‘must-see’ a...
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I truly believe no other touring company can compare to CharlieTheTraveler.
I truly believe no other touring company can compare to CharlieTheTraveler. This was my third tour taken with the company and although all of them surpassed my expec...
All of us tour group members were treated like important people.
All of us tour group members were treated like important people. The price I paid for this tour was worth it. The hotel was great. The breakfasts were great. The van...
CharlieTheTraveler planned out the logistics perfectly.
CharlieTheTraveler planned out the logistics perfectly. We didn’t even need to change hotels. We stayed at a really nice one in Ubud and simply made daytrips each da...
I hope to take another one of CharlieTheTraveler’s tours soon.
CharlieTheTraveler’s tour to Bali was the first time I went on a group tour. I later went on another group tour to Thailand with a completely different company. Ther...
What an unforgettable experience that was, meaning my tour to Bali with CharlieTheTraveler.
What an unforgettable experience that was, meaning my tour to Bali with CharlieTheTraveler. I don’t remember the last time I was that happy in my life. The trip was ...
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CharlieTheTraveler did just a great job organizing everything!
From the start, my expectations of the Bali trip were surpassed. Everything was amazing, from the accommodations, provided meals, our interactive tour guide, and the...
The tour guide was very passionate about what he does and showed us Bali in a very exciting way.
I did CharlieTheTraveler’s Bali tour. The hotels were great-the rooms, locations and breakfasts alike. The tour guide was very passionate about what he does and show...
There is a lot of passion behind CharlieTheTraveler’s tour to Bali, as there is a lot of passion behind our then-tour guide.
There is a lot of passion behind CharlieTheTraveler’s tour to Bali, as there is a lot of passion behind our then-tour guide. I think he was just as excited as we wer...
I was impressed with everything on this trip.
I was impressed with everything on this trip. The tour guide provided by CharlieTheTraveler was knowledgeable and never got stumped by our group’s questions. The mea...
A tour guide can really make or break your experience and in my case, my tour guide made my experience great.
A tour guide can really make or break your experience and in my case, my tour guide made my experience great. He is a smart guy. He knew when to give us our space. H...
Editor’s Take
What to Look For in Asia Tour Reviews
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Asia is the largest continent in the world which means when visiting you will encounter everything on the spectrum. You’ll see remote villages, cosmopolitan cities, and landscapes that are straight off a postcard. When visiting you’ll also meet a wide variety of people and be put into situations you may be unfamiliar with.
Many of the positive reviews for Asia tours are the use of local guides and varied itineraries. With Asia’s vast and diverse landscape, having a local expert can help you understand and become fully immersed in the local culture. Some of the reviews praised the tour schedules for combining both city and rural destinations, allowing travelers to see both sides of a country.
Activities such as eating home cooked meals, meeting local artisans, and hiking through the mountains or forests are some of the favorite activities in Asia.
Negative reviews generally revolve around the expectations of the trip and timing. Many parts of Asia are underdeveloped and getting around the country may take longer than the itinerary states. Also, in many places in Asia, being on time isn’t the most important thing. Trains are often late and there may be delays at the top attractions (except in Japan!).
Tour operators in Asia do their best to accommodate travelers and keep to a schedule. However, things do happen. Travelers who are used to precise schedules and timely departures of European tour groups for example may have a harder time adjusting to travel in Asia.
Additionally, in some countries the quickest and most affordable way to travel is by bus or train. If you get car sick or wish for a more comfortable mode of transportation, checking into a tour operator that provides a more luxurious style may be best.
If you want a slower tour or a more in-depth experience, booking with a tour operator that focuses on one country or a small area of Asia is a good choice. Many trips to Asia that cover long distances aren’t able to spend as much time in a destination, which means you aren’t able to explore.
For a professional take on traveling in Asia, see the Travelstride Asia Guide »
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