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Asia Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. The tour guide was also great: leaderlike but equally humble, smart and exciting. ...
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...
Trusted Customer
Apr 2024
Best purchase ever! My favorite place I’ve visited so far
Amy Schenk
Apr 2024
There were stunning places to see and visit. The options for free time add ons were wonderful and everyone was so welcoming and accommodating. Some things felt slig...
Trusted Customer
Apr 2024
The trip went really well, especially impressive as it was only the second time the trip ran! Great combination of activities and plenty of free time too. Trip manag...
Trusted Customer
Apr 2024
Contiki’s South Korean tour is the perfect way to hit all the highlights and explore the best Korea has to offer in a relatively short time. The trip is jam-packed a...
Liked the free time as well as organised activities....
It was well organised, full of interest with hotels of a standard we expected and some very good local experiences. The leadership of Jeremy Mak was excellent. He wa...
Excellent organisation and a first class tour leader, Jeremy Mak, who was well o...
Trusted Customer
May 2024
The trip was excellent but we would easily forgoe the overnight sleeper to Hanoi. Combined with the coach ride and ferry crossing to Cat Ba it made for a long day/ni...
Ann
May 2024
Great tour in a beautiful country. Highlights were Kim Bong island cycling and visiting the local crafts people, tour of imperial city of Hue, and last couple of da...
Trusted Customer
May 2024
Lovely holiday well planned excursion and hotels where lovely clean and in the center of the area
Steven
May 2024
Wonderful trip. Our guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable...
Gaurav
Mar 2024
Kayaking in Ha Long Bay was amazing. Followed by a gourmet seafood lunch on the privately chartered boat. Also enjoyed visiting Hoi An, and exploring the country si...
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.
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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