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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...
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Brilliant holiday... let by a brilliant tour leader/guide
This was my first holiday ever to the East, beyond Europe. Vietnam is a truly amazing country and having been back two weeks now, I still can't believe I was there...
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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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Amazing 10 days
This is a busy trip but gives you the highlights of this beautiful country. We went to the cities and the countryside. We enjoyed some fabulous food and the people...
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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...
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...
CharlieTheTraveler knows just the right amount of time to spend at each destination.
The schedule was optimized to perfection. CharlieTheTraveler knows just the right amount of time to spend at each destination. The company also knows the logistics a...
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...
From day one to day seven, I was impressed by everything CharlieTheTraveler planned for this Bali trip.
From day one to day seven, I was impressed by everything CharlieTheTraveler planned for this Bali trip. It was great for me to see a group of strangers become friend...
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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...
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 company CharlieTheTraveler is incredibly well organized and ensures you see and do it all and are never bored.
The company CharlieTheTraveler is incredibly well organized and ensures you see and do it all and are never bored. Actually, there was not a second of boredom during...
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 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...
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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...
I highly recommend this trip for anyone looking for a perfect balance of adventure and relaxation.
The time allotted for the tour and each individual trip was idea. I felt like I was able to do everything without having to wait around or be pushed to move on befor...
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...
What my tour group and I saw and did on CharlieTheTraveler’s 7-day tour of Bali Island is more than most companies would show its customers in double that time.
What my tour group and I saw and did on CharlieTheTraveler’s 7-day tour of Bali Island is more than most companies would show its customers in double that time. We s...
I highly recommend CharlieTheTraveler’s tours.
There’s a reason why CharlieTheTraveler mostly does small groups (around 6 persons). The feeling is much more authentic and personalized. This was, at least, how I f...
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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