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Small Group Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
My tour of Morocco comprised a series of experiences that will live within me forever.Iwill definitely look first to National Geographic Journeys for all future tour...
Well planned trip that takes you to wonderful places in Morocco led by a great native Moroccan.
Amazing tour that was top notch. Covered a lot of g...
It's close to crazy to expect to experience an entire county in the course of two weeks, but thanks to a thoughtful, well-planned itinerary and a fantastic guide, we...
As a first adventure to a Muslim country, I found this trip extremely educational. The visit by 4x4 into the Sahara was a magical adventure that I will never forget ...
Morocco was a beautiful country with varied landscapes, which I d...
As a solo female traveler, I was searching for a trip that would immerse me in a "bucket list" experience without risking my safety or financial future. I have been ...
Morocco was interesting in terms of culture, history, and landscape. The people were friendly, the topography surprising diverse, cities offered shops and culture si...
It was a fantastic. Excellent CEO, driver and tour group in a spectacular country. With a few tweaks to the itinerary I think this trip would be unforgettable for ev...
The changes in landscape were amazing, insights provided into the culture, family life, and history of such a vibrant nation were very interesting and worthwhile. Th...
Morocco is a fascinating country to visit. The G Adventures' tour enabled me to get a thorough and diverse experience of much that is offered there. I felt the trip ...
"Sahara & Beyond" was above and beyond my imagination!
The trip exceeded my expectations based on the tour notes. All aspects of the tour and travel were taken care of by Dani and he was friendly and helpful. The small t...
The tour leader, Dani Salvado was a pleasure to travel through Spain with. He was very knowledgeable, patient and helpful throughout the trip. My only suggestion w...
Hotels very average, always in a great location but...
Great itinerary with free days to do your own thing. Great tour leaders
What a wonderful experience of Spain we had on this trip. The towns we visited all had their own uniqueness and our guide orientated us so well in each town we were ...
We enjoy travelling with Intrepid. We like the small group and local experience
The tour leader - Peter Hekkers - was excellent and his knowledge of the places we stayed, as well as recommendations of what to see, do and where to eat, made it an...
The trip was well organized, our tour leader Daniel Salvado was very enthusiastic, helpful and informative and we had a fantastic experience.This was our 8th Intrepi...
Editor’s Take
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.
Most favorably reviewed small group tour operators have a few key things in common: attention to detail, a truly small group size, engaged local guides and a flexible attitude. Travelers who have been happy with their small group tour experience speak of how well organized and seamless their travels were, how much they were able to see and how they never felt rushed or like just another face in the crowd.
The most indelible memories were those from off-the-beaten-path experiences: accessing a museum after hours, sharing a meal with a local family, going behind the scenes at a centuries-old vineyard with one of the founder’s ancestors. Look for these special moments as you read reviews to get a better understanding of what might be possible on your own trip.
Those casting a negative review of their small group tour likely didn’t pay as close attention to their tour company’s personality. Some focus on younger travelers, some older, some on families - it’s important to do your research and limit your choices to those that not only offer trips where you want to go, but do so with travelers of similar age and interest to yourself.
Others may have been prompted to review their trip negatively if they were expecting a departure that never happened because of low numbers. Guaranteed (or not) departures is a key factor to consider - ask about this up front and what the tour operator’s policy is.
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