4.6/5 Excellent
Excellent
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Great
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Average
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Disappointing
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Terrible
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North America Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
Amazing trip, wonderfull crew, fantastic group!!!
Both crew were excellent and helped make the trip ...
It was all pretty awesome, but particularly enjoyed Denali National Park
The National Parks were stunning and the campsites were ...
Overall a fantastic trip. Stunning scenery, a wide variety of optional activities to chose from
Tony is an excellent tour leader- informative, very helpful and calm. Bearing in mind both Tony and Lou plus a number of passengers were extremely ill during this le...
Both were fantastic and clearly worked extremely hard to ensure trip ran smoothly.
Tony was a great tour leader from Mexico City to Panama City. He is hilariously sarcastic, never failing to make me laugh. He is effortlessly organised and it was a ...
It has been an incredible experience being a part of the Central American tour. Tony and Zoe are, without a doubt, two of the best tour guides that I have experience...
Tony was very professional and treated everybody equally and with respect.
Well managed with a good range of activities
A well organised tour which covered the highlights of each country visited...
We were a party of seven travelling through Guatamala to Beleize and finally finishing our tour in Mexico. This was our first time travelling with Tucan and all I ca...
Very well organised by our guide Nancy. Never a dull moment with plenty to see and do!
The tour was great, our guide (Scott) was fab, and we all really enjoyed ourselves! The smoothness of the trip was great, it made it a lot easier when adjusting t...
The tour was fantastic. Some of the hotels weren't fabulous with no hot water and airconditionung that was unable to be controlled. Having a small group was wonderfu...
One of the best trips I've ever done! I loved it so much, I want to come back and do South America now (and learn Spanish while I'm there!). I would definitely recom...
I loved this itinerary the places and activities wer...
Excellent.We particularly enjoyed our time in Antigua,Guatemala.
The Viva La Cubana 8 day tour was fantastic! With the guidance of a local tour leader, we travel in safety and comfort to visit so many wonderful places! This tour i...
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.
A negative review on a tour also does not necessarily mean that the tour is not right for you. Comments on the level of activity, luxury, professionalism, and value of the tours should be kept in mind when reading tour reviews; you can use this information to decide for yourself if the tour matches your preferences.
Canada, Mexico, and the United States are very large countries, so most tours will need to restrict either the number of destinations or the time spent at each destination in order to fit the trip length. Many negative reviews of North America tours express frustration with the fast-paced nature of the tour or the amount of travel time spent getting from place to place.
If you prefer spending time getting to know one destination, then a road trip across the United States may not be for you. However, if you want to see as many places as you can and don’t mind constantly being on the road, that same tour might be perfect. Making sure that your chosen tour fits your preferred travel style is essential.
For tours focused on activities such as backpacking, kayaking, and cycling, it is important to be aware of the skill level and physical activity required. For example, experienced cyclists may be frustrated with an easier tour, while others may be overwhelmed with the amount of activity on a more strenuous tour. If you are unsure of the physical requirements, it may be beneficial to speak with the tour operator directly prior to booking a tour.
Some critical reviews of tours in Mexico express disappointment with the lack of luxury accommodation or the amount of time spent visiting archeological sites such as Mayan ruins. Travelers should be aware that tours in Mexico are not limited to resorts and beaches.
Itineraries focused on cultural experiences will usually include visits to cities, attractions, and restaurants that are different from what some people are used to, and travelers should remain open to learning about the culture and history of the country.
If you want a professional take on traveling in North America, see the Travelstride North America Guide »
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