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Round Manaslu Trek - 16 Days
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4.9/5 Excellent
35 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Kathmandu

Highlights

  • Manaslu Trekking takes to you restricted area world eight highest Manaslu mountain circuit with great many mountains. Beautiful landscape view, ethnic communities of lifestyle culture, flora fauna bio-diversity and natural sceneries and many more.
  • Panoramic view of Manaslu, Himchuli, and Annapurna and familiar with some monasteries and Tibetan cultures.
  • Great pass Larke La pass an enchanting view of the great Himalayas.

Themes

Climbing & Mountaineering, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Trekking & Expeditions

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"Awesome company amazing view to Everest base camp trek. Great team guide and porter was amazing and service."

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Everest Base Camp trek via Gokyo Chola Pass - 17 Days
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4.9/5 Excellent
35 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Lakes, Kathmandu

Highlights

  • Everest Base Camp Gokyo Lake Trek provides you an opportunity to observe the tallest and stunning mountains like Cho you (8188m\26864ft.), Gyachung Kang (7952m\260ft.), Everest (8848m\29028ft.), Lhotse (8516m\27940ft.).
  • Views of biggest Sherpa village and Tengboche monasteries where you can explore the famous Sherpa culture.
  • Attraction views of this trek is enchanting Gokyo Lake and world’s biggest glacier, Ngozumpa Glacier. Trek to Gokyo provides you unforgettable moments of your life.

Themes

Climbing & Mountaineering, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Awesome company amazing view to Everest base camp trek. Great team guide and porter was amazing and service."

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Dubrovnik - Split - Zadar - Opatija - Zagreb (Self Drive)
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3.3/5 Average
11 reviews
Vacation / Holiday Package
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Dubrovnik, Zagreb

Highlights

  • Flight intoDubrovnikand out ofZagreb
  • Hotel for 2 nights inDubrovnik
  • Rent a car for 5 days
  • Hotel for 2 nights inSplit
  • Hotel for 1 night inZadar
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Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly

What travelers are saying

"We booked in February via TripMasters for a trip to Italy in June. Everything was confirmed in February, after our payment. However, in May, right before our trip, we were told that our hotel in Venice had become unavailable. This is from the email sent by TripMasters : "We were just informed that Sant`Antonin Hotel will not be able to honor our reservation that is why our vendor is offering the following alternative properties that is a free upgrade to 4 stars Hotel: 1st Option: Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana - Upgrade to 4**** Via Alfredo Ceccherini 21, Mestre, VE, 30174, ITA Room type: Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed Bedding type: 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed 2nd Option: Hotel Mercure Venezia Marghera - Upgrade to 4**** Via Malamocco 14, Mestre, VE, 30175, ITA Room type: Starndar, Multiple Beds 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed Note that these rooms are not booked yet. We need your approval. Please let us know if you accept, or if you need further information do not hesitate to contact us." Neither hotel has the traditional style we were looking for, so we declined and scrambled to find among the much more limited inventory than when we booked our trip in February an acceptable alternative. It's only until we finished our trip and got to know the area better did we realize how far away the two alternative options TripMasters are from Venice (>1 hour each way to Venice via public transportation) and how much cheaper they are compared with our original choice (right in the center of Venice and has stellar reviews). We just felt lucky that we didn't take the bait and fell into their trap. Otherwise, our trip would have been ruined. It's quite blatant when they had the gut to mention this in their email: "a free upgrade to 4 stars Hotel" without disclosing the much different location of the two alternatives. We dislike being treated so dishonestly and will never use them again."

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Customize Package in Costa Rica
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5/5 Excellent
3 reviews
Vacation / Holiday Package
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Visit Nosara Wildlife Refuge
  • Daily opportunity for Yoga
  • Enjoy the Volunteer / Charitable and support the community with one of our local nonprofit partners!
  • Learn the lesson about the Surfing
  • Experience an amazing Stand Up Paddle board or Kayak

Themes

Education / Learning, Family Friendly

What travelers are saying

"I just spent a wonderful week with the folks at Safari Surf School in Nosara, Costa Rica. From making arrangements to my actual time there, everything was perfect. The staff will make you feel like family and welcome you with open arms. Tim (the owner) is based in the US but don’t worry, you’re in more than capable hands. There’s a good reason these folks have been around since the late 90s. You’re going to have a blast!"

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Get Lost
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5/5 Excellent
16 reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Totally disconnect
  • Find that true sense of achievement - alone or with a group of friends
  • Use your wits (and skills you may not know you have) to find your way through the unknown
  • Become the explorer
  • Discover uncharted and unknown territories

Themes

High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative, Digital Detox

What travelers are saying

"My wife and I booked a trip to South America (Peru / Chile) with Black Tomato from December 20th 2021 - January 9th 2022. Unfortunately my wife came down with COVID for the Chile part of our trip which we are not blaming on Black Tomato - that was out of their control. What we are reviewing below is the quality of the Peru trip, value of the trip, quality of customer service, and how they handled our situation on the ground. We booked our trip with Tom, Grace and Oliver was communicating with us from the time we found out about our COVID situation to our feedback call. We have not heard from Tom since we have made these comments to the Black Tomato team. I want to make this clear - this would have been a 3 star if not for the way the team has handled our issues after finishing our trip. The team is not taking accountability and blaming the customer (my wife and I). Definitely not representative of a luxury service. However, the main issues with this agency is the fact that they organise cookie cutter trips at an insane markup without clarifying, asking or understanding what their customer wants. Main overarching issues: - Lack of understanding what we really wanted with our trip - No transparency with costs. Not only do they not provide an itemised invoice for your trip, they will not check on where you are willing to spend your money. The team did not double check what type of rooms we would want, but just charged us blindly for the most expensive rooms. - Just lack of a luxury experience when we were on the ground vs what we paid for. Specific examples: - We were super clear that we didn’t want guides - yet we got a guide everywhere we went. This completely changed the tone of our trip. Yes it’s nice to not have to think about transport but the guides don't need to be there with us 24/7. For example - our guide sat with us at lunch, would not stop talking on our romantic hikes. We have no issue with the guide, what we were angry about was that we communicated that we were independent travellers to the Black Tomato team and they STILL put us with one without double checking which changed the entire feel of our trip. Just because it worked for other clients, doesn't mean it will for us. They just did not listen. - A breakdown of all the prices is a non-negotiable in this day in age. We trusted Black Tomato to show us a general breakdown of hotels vs activities and we ended up getting a trip we just didn’t want because of possible extra charges (more expensive rooms, paying for the guides etc). We never asked for the fanciest rooms and they ended up booking rooms that were $3,000 more expensive than the rooms we could have gotten. - Stress of having to tip the guides —> Because there was a guide on the ground with us, we had to stress about tipping them. We are always super generous but the Black Tomato team should have communicated this to us before our trip OR included petty cash in our overall price. Again lack of communication before the trip. - We communicated we do not like fancy restaurants with tiny courses at the very beginning and without asking they booked us the most fancy restaurants in Lima (probably because their other clients ask for this). Again - just because it worked for others, doesn't mean it will for us. If we didn't double check our restaurants we would have been stuck with those reservations. We like good/nice restaurants with great vibe and ambience and food. The team clearly did not listen to us and if we didn’t check with them beforehand, we would’ve had these fancy restaurants books. Again, example of just not knowing their client. Could be fixed with a survey? - Wait time for travel —> Machu Pichu to Cusco was such an unorganized day. Too many transport transitions and too much waiting. If this is the only way then at least brief us beforehand. Also, if this is such a luxurious trip - then they should have made it super easy for us to get from point A to point B. - We made it clear we don’t like touristy stuff. Why is our one day in Cusco supposed to be with a guide viewing cathedral - we ended up cancelling the guide in Cusco the day of which stressed us out. - The team planned to have us n quarantine for New Year’s Eve (when we planned to be in Santiago)? There was no thought that went into this planning. Although we didn't make it to Chile - who would think this was a good idea? Again DO NOT TRUST THEM to give you the best itinerary - if you use them YOU should be making EVERY decision and just tell them what to do but then again, what is the point of a luxury travel agency if you have to do that? - Without giving us good options on the ground once we had COVID - we ended up getting stuck in Peru paying for a US$400 / night quarantine room. They did not give us good options or help us as we were navigating the COVID situation in Peru. We ended up figuring this out on our own after we got quarantined during New Years. Again, us getting COVID was not the issue - it was the way they handled it. If we did not use Black Tomato we would have had a better experience post COVID because they just made things worse. - We were paired with an organizer (Tom / Grace) who was off when we were on our actual trip? The first rule of customer service is that there should be someone working with us end to end. We had to contact someone else (Oliver) who we had to re-explain the situation to."

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Alpine Views and Canyon Climbing In Transylvanian Alps
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5/5 Excellent
13 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Bucharest

Highlights

  • Explore Curtea de Argeș, Pitești and Bucharest
  • Experience nature in Capra Lake and in Balea glacier lake.
  • Visit the orthodox monastery, which is one of the cultural and historical hallmarks of Romania.

Themes

Climbing & Mountaineering, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"I have climbed many winter routes with the Alpine Adventure team and all this trips were ones of the best that I have had. Is a team that puts the safety on the first place after which comes: adventure, joy, friendship. Thanks beautiful team for the great moments that I've shared with you."

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6 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro Hike
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5/5 Excellent
1 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Mt. Kilimanjaro

Highlights

  • Enjoy the awesome trekking early before sunrise as the walk over the Great Rift Valley
  • Enjoy the hike to Barranco Hut, you will climb up through the edge of great Barranco Wall
  • See the Shira Hut, you will hike to Lava Tower (15,000 feet) to acclimatize and then proceed down to Barranco Camp
  • Fascinating Machame Camp, you will cross the stream onto its west bank and follow the path up the steep rocky ridge

Themes

Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"The most beautiful holiday country I have ever visited All that I've seen, far exceeded my expectations. Especially the gorillas. We had a fantastic guide Anthony Kato. He brought us each day along bumpy, smooth and non asphalted roads to our lodge. Most lodges I found good. Our guide has told much about Uganda, such as habits, tradition, the population and so on. Thought it was clever that he knew a lot about the animals in the park. I got through his explanation a very different and positive image of Uganda. Sure to recommend Uganda and Scenic Trails Safaris to others."

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4 days Simien Mountain Trekking
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Axum, Gondar

Highlights

  • Climb the second highest peak in the Simien mountains Buwahit.
  • Enjoy a view of the abyss towards the Simien foothills.
  • Enjoy a traditional coffee ceremony in one of the huts and learn more about local farm life.

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Trekking & Expeditions

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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Abu Simbel, Aswan, Cairo, Luxor

Highlights

  • Visit the pyramids
  • Explore ancient temples and tombs
  • Cruise on the Nile
  • Enjoy the laid back atmosphere of Aswan

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Discover Costa Rica is a great itinerary, covering varied habitats around the country and staying 2 nights each at 6 centres. Their birdwatching specials are led by local experts who really know their stuff."

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Irish Elegance (Summer, Classic)
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
They really care about everyone's individual needs on each tour and they have an incredible attention to detail.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Dublin: During your orientation with your Travel Director, see Custom House and travel along the River Liffey. See the Guinness Brewery, Christchurch Cathedral and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
  • Cashel: See the Rock of Cashel where St. Patrick preached.
  • Killarney: Enjoy hearing of the history of Killarney during your city orientation.
  • Ring of Kerry: Venture into a world of towering cliffs, lush lakelands, beaches, fields dotted with sheep, rocky coastline, remote villages and historical sites, as you journey the magical Ring of Kerry. This 111-mile circular route is the best place to admire Ireland's scenic beauty and truly one of the most beautiful drives in the world.
  • Shannon: Cross the Shannan Estuary by ferry. This large estuary is where the River Shannon flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"Very friendly and professional team!"

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Great Italian Cities (Winter)
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By Trafalgar
preferred
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Florence: Enjoy a local Tuscan Be My Guest dinner with Count Miari Fulcis on his 15th-century organic olive oil estate in the Tuscan hills, used as a location for many famous films like 'Room with a View' and 'Tea with Mussolini'.
  • Rome: Be inspired by the magnificence of Michelangelo and da Vinci at the Vatican Museums and enjoy an exclusive visit up the spiral staircase designed by the famous architect Donato Bramante in a part of the Vatican not open to the public.
  • Venice: Savour the vibrant atmosphere of Venice during a visit to a traditional food market in the shadow of the famous Rialto Bridge.
  • Rome: During an orientation with your Travel Director see the medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches scattered throughout the city.
  • Assisi: With a Local Specialist, find out why the Basilica of St. Francis is considered to be one of the crowning artisitic achievements of 13th-century Europe.
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Education / Learning

What travelers are saying

"excellent"

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Malta and Gozo Discovery
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Gozo, Grand Harbour, Mdina, Mosta, Sicily, Sliema, Valletta

Highlights

  • Highlights tour of Malta and Gozo exploring these Mediterranean islands
  • Explore Malta's capital of Valetta and its fortifications, churches, Grand Harbour
  • Discover the oldest freestanding structures in the world including the temple of Ggantija

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"Accommodations were fantastic, all had useable amenities and staff was very quick to help with any issues. A nice variety of stay as well without sacrificing comforts. Itinerary was awesome, there was a great mix of planned meals/activities as well as free time to roam at our own discretion. The pace never felt too difficult because of the variety of activities as well, lots of walking but plenty of time to rest in between if needed. Synjun was a phenomenal tour guide! Extremely well informed and always ready to answer any questions. Even if he couldn't answer anything on the spot he was great at finding out and getting back to us. As a tour guide he was great at explaining without going too long, if felt more like a friend explaining things, you could tell he found these things interesting as well. As for meal recommendations, Synjun was literally an expert! I quickly learned that if he said a place was good, it was usually a highlight of the trip. He had such a good variety of recommendations, I quickly gave up trying to plan my own meals and just relying on something he recommended."

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Highlights of Northern Argentina ‌
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By Say Hueque
preferred
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Why we love them
They have extensive knowledge of Argentina and the surrounding region and their specialists have visited the destinations they send travelers to.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Iguazu National Park

Highlights

  • Stay for 3 days in a typical ranch in Iberá Wetlands, surrounded by amazing wildlife, and experience horseback riding along marshes.
  • Fly to the jungle and enjoy a boat trip to immense falls
  • Visit the gleaming salt flats near Salta. Try tamales, drink delicious wine, and meet the locals in traditional peñas.
  • Best time to travel: All year round

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and your team for a fantastic holiday in Argentina! We loved the country and the people. The highlights for us was Iguazu Falls, the wine tour & the little hotel in Mendoza and the Glacier trekking. The Glacier was amazing!!! All flights were on time and your guides were always there to meet and great. Please pass on a special thank you to Carla who looked after us in BA and kept in touch all through our travels. Thanks again to Lujan, who did a fantastic job putting it all together and we will recommend you and your company to all our friends & family."

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Oct 2018

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History in the Heat

I've always been interested in Egyptian history and when friends suggested joining this holiday I booked straight away. And it didn't disappoint. Seeing & bein...

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Oct 2018

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postscript

Sorry, I meant to add that Exodus should perhaps delete the reference to the "library" on the cruise from the Trip Notes. The library consisted of 16 dog-eared bo...

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Oct 2018

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Nile Cruise

This was a wonderful trip - I enjoyed it enormously. Visit to the temples at Karnak & Luxor Khaled Lotfy was an excellent & inspirational group leader. He ...

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Feb 2018

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Nile Cruise

I do not have a very long 'bucket list', in fact Egypt is the only destination on it and this holiday did not disappoint. From the flight to Cairo to the flight ho...

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Jan 2018

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Egypt - Truly a Wonder of the Wordl

I have always dreamt of visiting Egypt and seeing for my self the many ancient wonders going back to the dawn of history. This trip was a dream come true. Having b...

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