Review for Wonders of China
Best tour holiday we had. There is always room for improvement. Just a couple of suggestions:
1. Before flying would suggest to let know meeting time with the tour guide at the hotel.
2. Coaches to have a facility to charge a mobile phone.
3. A separate table for vegetarians as there is a big demand for them to travel to China. Non-vegetarians do not share vegetarian dishes.
Had a great holiday!
Apr 17, 2026
Review for Wonders of China
Absolutely fantastic tour, couldn’t have been better organised.
Apr 17, 2026
Review for Glories of China
As i write this review, i am very well aware that this is only my opinion ~ however, i genuinely enjoyed every single aspect of my visit to China 🇨🇳 👍. When i arrived in Shanghai, i had approximately 30 minutes waiting for my driver. Looking back to this comment, i am in a different country, not knowing anyone or the language, but it is so clean and people are everywhere, so i knew that i had no problems or issues with anything. I was not anxious or worried about anything & this was my only issue in two weeks, so i will reiterate that my trip was absolutely amazing. The hotels, the tourist guides, the internal connections (both flights and train) were easy and stress free. Not only did i enjoy this trip, i can both recommend it & even do it again 👍. All of the excursions were amazing and we were able to jump the queues every time. The guides were helpful, knowledgeable and friendly, so communication was not a problem either 👍.
Apr 17, 2026
Booking Experience for In Pursuit of Pandas
We have booked a holiday to China next year, we spoke to Chris at the Ideal home exhibition, what a great guy, he answered all our questions was professional took time to listen to what we wanted.
I spoke to the travel agent who booked everything and an email was sent straight away with confirmation of what we booked.
Would recommend
Can't wait for the holiday.
Apr 16, 2026
Review for Jewels of Japan
We had a fantastic time - we arrived in Tokyo after spending 3 days in Hong Kong and met up with the group. The meal at the Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel that evening was horrible - the chicken legs were undercooked and several people had to send their food back to the kitchen. However, after that meal everything was fantastic. Our guide was Hiro who was excellent. We saw some amazing things and Hiro was so informative and told us about so many things. Mount Fuji and Hiroshima were particularly memorable although everywhere we went to was worth visiting. We all had lanyards with cards with our names on and on the back was a message in Japanese for us to show someone in the event we got lost - which proved invaluable during a couple of incidents when we had free time and a couple of people asked someone to contact Hiro - who went to find them. Having said that, Hiro was always checking we were all there! The coaches taking us from A to B were comfortable, so were the bullet trains. We were all issued with “whispers” with headphones so we could hear what Hiro was telling us. We specifically chose to go on this trip during the cherry blossom season - I was expecting pinker and more blossom and so, if I were to go again, I wouldn’t choose to go at the same time as the blossom as it attracts crowds of people and I don’t think it’s worth visiting when there are extra people there. Making the soba noodles was fun as well as making an origami crane - and we enjoyed the tea ceremony. The food was amazing and a real mixture - forks were always available for people who struggled with chopsticks. Some of the food we cooked ourselves. I’m not sure the Japanese had grasped some of the dietary requirements but my only request was that I didn’t have anything too spicy and the food I was served with was perfect for me. There were a lot of steps but, the brochure did warn that there were a lot of steps so I was expecting this. There was a lot of walking but, again, the brochure did warn about this and the itinerary tells you how long to expect to be on your feet. There were 26 people in our group ages ranging from 40s to 80s - we all got on really well. Now, back at home, I’ve got the task of choosing the best photos from the ones my husband and I took to have a book printed to take and show all our friends!
Apr 16, 2026
Review for Gems of China
Thank you Eddie, for being such an amazing guide. You didn’t just show us the sights — you shared the stories, the culture, and your genuine love for all the places we visited. You kept us safe, on time, and smiling the whole way. We’re leaving with great memories, thanks to you.
Thank you also for your patience, knowledge, and great energy. This trip wouldn’t have been the same without you. We really appreciate everything you did for us.
We’d like to express our sincere thanks to you for your excellent leadership throughout this tour. Your expertise, organization, and attention to detail in made this experience smooth and enjoyable. Thank you for going above and beyond, for not losing anyone, for answering a million questions, and for making history actually interesting! We couldn’t have asked for a better guide.
Apr 16, 2026
Booking Experience for Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan
Excellent and efficient service. All questions answered and I received the confirmation email within 5 minutes.
Apr 16, 2026
Booking Experience for Classic China
Excellent service from Matt, tour and extras quickly confirmed.
Apr 16, 2026
Review for Additional Night Saigon|Vietnam at a Glance
I loved my holiday in Vietnam very much
Apr 16, 2026
Review for Japan Uncovered
A fantastic experience with an excellent guide (Noriko) in a beautiful country we can learn so much from. Japan Uncovered was full on and had to be to cover the distance and sights witnessed, that said, a bit more free time, especially in the cities could have enhanced the experience.
Apr 15, 2026
Review for Jewels of Japan
Fantastic trip to Japan (Jewels of Japan), great organisation, excellent tour guide and a brilliant holiday.
Apr 15, 2026
Review for A China Experience
The guide was so amazing Amanda did everything she could to make this so memorable. The tour is full on but you see so much and experience so much.
Apr 15, 2026
Review for Grand Tour of Indochina
The guides were topnotch and were happy to provide their lived experiences of living in these countries. My wife thoroughly enjoyed the food whilst the guides ensured I avoided chilli and shellfish. The sights, sounds and smells added up to an experience of a totally different way of life we might imagine living if it wasn't for the heat (39deg feels like 42) that you need to be prepared for in March/April. Highlight for the wife was tailored clothing in Hoi An and the majesty of Angkor Wat for me.
Apr 15, 2026
