"This was my 12th tour with Adventures Abroad. I think that speaks for itself. I really enjoyed all of the excursions on this tour we saw some breathtaking scenery in every country we visited. But I really enjoyed hiking up to the Tigers Nest Monastery in Bhutan. I also really liked the spontaneous walks that [Tour Leader] Subash [Tamang] did cant think of a better way to see how the locals live. Both Aili [Rauk] and Subash are excellent tour leaders. They are both very personable, approachable, organized, enthusiastic, have easy-going manners...Aili was very knowledgeable about the culture and history of Nepal and Tibet. Subash seemed to know everyone and everything about the Himalayan countries!"

"I loved the trip and would have been happy to start all over again at its end."

" Great trip and very much worth the price! We met some lovely people who have travelled with your company many times and they were impressed with both the quality of the trip and the guide in comparison to other tours...Please do keep the numbers down...I will never again go on a 48-passenger style tour after being with Adventures Abroad."

"This was my 8th trip with Adventures Abroad....[Tour Leader] Yvette [Haakmeester] is very outgoing and eager to make the tour members experience as good as possible."

"Hearing about the beauty of the Copper Canyon...I heard originally about Adventures Abroad from a fellow traveller on a Seniors Tour. She said AA was her favourite tour company. This was my 4th tour with you."

"Enjoyed all of them but especially Kathmandu and Bhutan and Leh. Please comment on your Tour Leader. He [Jonathan Hodgson] was amazing at managing to meet all our needs and handle the different personalities...we were blown over by his depth of knowledge, especially on religion...he made everything so interesting, it made you want to read up on different issues."

"Erice was excellent and an excellent day. Dinner resturants that [Tour Leader] Victor [Romagnoli] found were excellent, especially the B&B in Southern Italy.

Please comment on your Tour Leader. Knowledgeable, enthusiastic, experienced and passionate about what he does and sharing with others. I understand why a number of the guests only book with Victor. Historical, archeology, architecture AND current conditions as he lives in Europe...all were woven together in a very unique and excellent way."

"The tour was an excellent value for the money; we learned a lot about Israel, especially from our local guide, Itzak, who knew a lot about the local floral and fauna, besides the history of the country."

"Gobekli Tepe (not on schedule but when asked, she, [Tour Leader] Yasmin [Reis], took us there willingly). It was sensational to be in an archaeological dig, plus seeing Natl Geo do their stuff while we gawked! Incredible place and so current...Nemrud incredible."

"Jonathan, to us, is the ultimate tour leader. He is resourceful, helpful, friendly and a just plain nice guy. He never seemed to be ruffled, no matter what happened. Requests from fellow travellers sometimes seemed absolutely out of place but Jonathan ALWAYS maintained a positive attitude that allowed for compromises, changes to the schedule and a happy, although sometimes a quite tired group of travellers. Jonathan is first-rate."

"Took this tour after being very satisfied with previous tour to the Gulf States.Customer service skills: Excellent Sending documents in timely manner: Very good"

"There was nothing that was not of interest in some manner—the history, the castles, Prague Karlovy Vary were good and the river ride on the Dunajec River was fun. The best place for me was Cesky Krumlov...Because of my keen interest in the two countries (Czech Republic and Slovakia), it was more than ideal having a resident of one of those countries as a guide [Ondrej Strejcek]. He discussed past and more recent historical events as well as being a super guide. The right personality."

"The Pools of Abraham at Urfa was very interesting. Ephesus, Troy, Pergammon, Perge, and Kusadasi were excellent...[Tour Leader] Yasmin Reis was extremely knowledgeable and informative about both the ancient sites and cultures and modern society and politics. Her background talks were very helpful in putting the sites in context without any excessive or irrelevant detail."

"Khiva the hotel even makes you a part of the town, brides all over the place, fantastic scenery. Turkmenistan blew me away... I didnt expect the modern city and the ancient sites...It is hard to beat Registan Square. Lake Issyk-Kul presented us with a sunset, rainbow, and a beautiful orange full-moon rise all within 1 hour!"

"We loved the camel ride, tea with the family in the goat tent, and dinner in the riad recently opened by a young couple."

"Peter [Barathan] is a 5-star tour leader. A tour leader can make or break a trip and Peter made ours a wonderful experience in Africa."

"I have been on several tours over the years and I would rate Ondrej as one of the best Tour Leaders...He could not have done more for us....excellent."

"We enjoyed all the excursions. The cherry blossoms were at their peak & were spectacular. As we traveled further south, the azaleas put on a pretty good show too.

Stephen Scrogings did a superb job of giving us the culinary flavor of each city/area visited. The group really appreciated that.

Loved the bullet train. The buses were very comfortable & only one bus smelled from cigarette smoke, but the A/C cleared that up. Boats & taxis were very good & contributed to getting a real feel for the country & its people.

Stephen went out of his way to make sure that everyone was happy. He made sure to spend some one-on-one time with each person in the group during the trip. He did an amazing job of making arrangements for those of us who were continuing to travel in Japan after the tour. He saw everyone off from the hotel & made sure everyone got into their taxi to their destination on the last day."

"All meals exceeded our expectations. We loved the South African restaurant in Mandella Square. Le Canard rivaled the best restaurant we have been to in the U.S. The buffet lunch at Boschendal winery was outstanding. The French restaurant on the last night was wonderful."

"Ian [Transue] is very personable; comfortable with guests of different ages and backgrounds. He always demonstrated great tact in dealing with any even the smallest potential problem. Ian showed great respect for the local guide and helped whenever possible to accommodate the different interests and walking speeds of guests."

"I especially loved the train travel, but was happy everything was arranged for us. The day we went to Hakone was a travel experience par excellence. Good thing our bags were sent ahead. Riding trains, funiculars & ropeways as well as a bus was fun."

"Robert Kruse is a young man but he directed the tour with great maturity. He was very knowledgeable, informative & concerned for our safety & comfort. He is an asset to Adventures Abroad.

We enjoyed most of the excursions, but in particular Petra & our trip in the desert by jeep & camel. We enjoyed the sunset & our dinner in the Bedouin tent.

Buses used in both Jordan & Israel were very comfortable. Drivers were punctual & outstanding. Jeeps were rough but that is to be expected, they were fun. The camels too were fun, an experience to remember."

"The museums were very good, & of course the ruins of the ancient cities, particularly in Palmyra. The Noria water wheels were very photogenic, & the Grand Bazaar (Souq) in Aleppo is unforgettable.

Helped us find ATM's that worked, physical help for anyone needing it, always available. Ian is one of the best guides I have had on my many trips to foreign countries over many years."

"I learned so much & am still amazed at all the experiences our guides fit into each memorable day."

"Japan is a fascinating place & our Tour Leader presented it in its full allure...We had a marvellous home visit that was a highlight of the tour!"

"Alastair Smith was superb. One of the top tour guides we have encountered in our many years of travelling all over the world. He was enthusiastic, knowledgeable & informative."

"On market day, to see Tuaregs in their flowing blue robes astride their camels...people in bright costume with loads of produce on their heads was a memorable sight."

"The tour met & exceeded my expectations. Every day was an adventure. Every day equalled or surpassed the previous."

"Excellent! Antiquities, art, architecture, history, religion, fascinating cultures, beautiful land, flora & fauna. We learned, we grew, we loved it!"

"Seeing the main attractions: Excellent Local excursions: Very Good Overall experience: Excellent"

"I came back with a deep respect for the people of Turkey, the Muslim religion & its practices & beliefs, & the incredible history of this remarkable country!"

"Superb--After travelling for 50 years, this was one of the best, from the sophistication of Buenos Aires to the endless magic of Patagonia."

"Rob Kruse is one of your treasures! His good humour & hospitality makes everyone feel included. Everything works with Rob & if it doesnt (and that is rare) it is because no one could make it work. We would travel anywhere, anytime with Rob. Long may he lead!"

"We wanted a small group tour that emphasized the local flavor of Italy. As this was our first trip to Europe, having a guide was important. I did extensive online research & Adventures Abroad was highly rated by National Geographic.

We always knew when & where to meet & we packed so much into each & every day. We are spoiled & want to tour with Victor Romagnoli again."

"Yvette Haakmeester asked our preferences on a number of things--called ahead & arranged things for people (hammams, fantasias, meals, etc.) I was particularly impressed that, in a country where women can be less assertive than in Canada & the US, she managed to command the respect & cooperation of a wide variety of men of various degrees of surliness.

We had a suite, almost a little house, very spacious with lots of nice Moroccan style touches. I liked experiencing the natural insulation of real pise."

"Laura Rudderforth is outstanding. She is interesting, informative, friendly, patient, open to anything & talented. She went out of her way to get to know each & every one of us & respected everyone un-conditionally. She is so organized & so dependable. She just never messes up! She really knows what she is doing at all times. I will really miss her. I liked her a lot."

"Ondrej Strejcek was unfailingly friendly to each member of the group. His attitude & demeanor is very professional, but at the same time we immediately felt that he was our friend. He is enthusiastic about the countries & cultures that we visited, which set a most positive tone for the entire trip. From our experience of taking many trips, I would say that the single most important factor in the success of a trip is the tour leader ... & we were very fortunate to have Ondrej for this tour. He was faultless."

"The evening meals were excellent with opportunities to try many types of food & to meet many different likes & dislikes. I particularly appreciated the opportunity to try many typical Peruvian foods that had been recommended by my Peruvian friends. The transportation was roomy & comfortable. If you could make the places of interest even closer together, that would be great, but since you cannot shrink the country, the transportation was excellent."

"My wife Karen & I have TWO upcoming AA trips -- Morocco in November & Australia in February, the latter involving a lot of support planning from Jonathan (for which I am most appreciative).

Back in April, having been thoroughly spoilt with our Family Tour in Thailand, I fired off the attached aricle to Zoomer, hoping to get it published as a surprise Thank You to you. "

"I have loved my previous travel with Ad.Ab.and plan to continue to travel with them as Erik made this trip exceptional as well. I love the walking tours, the pace, the cameraderie, the balance of activity & culture. My family & friends have travelled with Ad. Ab. & have had positive experiences as well."

"Erik was a joy to work with: excellent coping skills, boundless energy, intelligent & insightful, adept at defusing/resolving small problems as they arose."

"Good sense of humour, knowledge of the country and aware of our needs. Hopefully, we will take another tour with Thomas Egli as the leader."

"Subash Tamang is a superb guide. He is extremely knowledgeable with a great sense of history, culture and traditions. He is also very patient. He is quite likable and has a great sense of humor. You are extremely lucky to have his services at Adventures Abroad, and I would be very happy to have him on a future trip."

"Excellent, more than I expected. Lots of animals. Two village visits. Walk in the rain forest. Mountain Lodge watering hole. Exotic Zanzibar."

"I had an overall amazing trip that was truely a trip of a life time. My eyes have been opened and I place India in an entirely new catagorie (was a little worried) - India is an unbelievably gorgeous country geographically, culturally, religiously and most off all it is the people that make it beautiful!"

"The evening rickshaw ride through the streets of Varanasi was a blast! We also thoroughly enjoyed the camel ride in the desert, the elephant ride at the fort and the walks through the streets of the various cities we visited."

"Sales staff customer service skills: Excellent. Product knowledge: Excellent. Sending documents in timely manner: Excellent. Additional comments: Helpful with the visas."

"It was great traveling with the 9 of us. This was the best tour we have taken with AA. Victor made the happen."

"Large coaches in good condition as well as several flights which were excellent"

"Excellent tour! Thank you very much for setting up such an enjoyable experience. Special thanks to Yasmin who was outstanding!"

"Great tour with good guide."

"Excellent! Claude is definitely The Man on this tour. He has it down pat, knows and deals well with all the drivers and guides, and the way he managed everything proves his knowledge and love of this part of the world. His insights and comments were also very informative. In short, we felt ourselves in very good hands in a part of the world that inexperience might well have been a problem."