Was a great trip Day 3 of actual bike ride, day 4 of trip perhaps not as enjoyable as 5km of loose gravel road and then quite a bit on a reasonably busy road which we weren't use to, but the destination, was worth it.
I really enjoyed all of the wonderful places we saw in such a little amount of time. Our tour guide Manuel was also fantastic and incredibly accommodating.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Zurich, Geneva, Fribourg, Chiass
Zurich, Geneva, Fribourg, Chiasso , Lake Lucerne, Feldkirch
We had a wonderful day together with Alfredo. Alfredo was the best guide ever!! He was excellent and was so fluent in english, he told us many interesting stories. He is an expert in Sicilian history and culture. he was both singing and dancing for us-we enjoyed it a lot. But most of all, he was such a service minded and understanding person. For example we were come minutes late in the morning and then we enjoyed the tour at the winery so much that we caused a delay in Alfredo's schedule but he was so humble and understanding. We highly recommend it to everyone travelling to Sicily.
Food toursWine tasting tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Take an in-depth journey into Madagascar and learn what makes this island nation so incredible. Madagascar's wildlife has developed in isolation for millions of years, and the vast majority is endemic to the island as a result. There are 33 species of lemur and you'll have an opportunity to meet them as you travel the country visiting remote national parks, pristine beaches, winding rivers and towns and cities with a culture all their own.
National parks
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Guest House, Camping, Bungalow
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Antananarivo, Antsirabe, Ifaty
Antananarivo, Antsirabe, Ifaty, Isalo National Park, Fianarantsoa, Ranomafana, Ambositra, Miandrivazo, Andasibe National Park, Tsiribihina, Bekopaka, Morondava
Nature, history and culture collide across Bosnia and Herzegovina on this round-trip seven-day exploration from Sarajevo. Recently touched by upheaval, the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina are eager to share their history and customs with you – through good food and local stories. Spot wild horses in the mountains, step inside a preserved bunker that remained a national secret for decades and go hiking to the mountain village of Lukomir. Then, tuck into home-made cheeses, pies and boreks, meet Sarajevo’s only female coppersmith and explore the historic and off-the-beaten-path town of Jajce.
AdventureCity sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
This fanciful escorted tour will take you from Los Angeles through stunning deserts and spectacular national parks including the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, and beautiful Zion. You will marvel at the iconic landscapes of Monument Valley and Death Valley and enjoy time in Las Vegas. Head towards the Grand Canyon National Park, an extraordinary site that will take you on a magical escape. Head east to experience the bustling city of Las Vegas, where you can bet at casinos and walk along famous mega-resorts and flashing lights. Drive through the Sonoran Desert, the richest, most biologically diverse desert ecosystem in the Americas. Continue to Sedona, a city situated in a unique geological area and encircled by distinctive red-rock monoliths with such names as Cathedral and Coffee Pot. End your tour in one of America’s most fascinating cities- San Francisco.
National parks
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
8-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Yosemite National Park, Bryce Ca
Yosemite National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Phoenix, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Bryce Canyon, Las Vegas, Mammoth Lakes
Head out on an iconic 13-day road trip from San Franciso to Los Angeles, stopping in at the best of the West’s national parks along the way. See desert landscapes in Bryce Canyon National Park, mountain ranges in the Sierra Nevada, the great expanses of the Grand Canyon and the iconic trails of Yosemite. Sprinkle in a ride along the famous Route 66, and two nights soaking in the bright lights of Las Vegas, all with a group of new friends and an expert local leading the way, this trip has all your bases covered.
AdventureNational parks
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Hostel, Camping
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Los Angeles, San Francisco, Gran
Los Angeles, San Francisco, Grand Canyon National Park, Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Village, Las Vegas, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park
I had a great trip, our third guide from Sapporo was informative and friendly, and took us out for trails at every opportunity he could, well organised, the group was well matched and friendly.
Adventure
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Villa
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Tokyo, Hakodate, Hirosaki, Matsu
Tokyo, Hakodate, Hirosaki, Matsushima, Mt Fuji, Kamakura, Nikko, Sado Island, Sapporo
Summit some of the tallest volcanoes in Ecuador, ending with an epic climb of Cotopaxi (5,897m). This specialized climbing tour is perfect for all levels of climbers, be it beginners or advanced. In seven days, you will acclimatize and start your climbs at lower altitudes, like for example Pasochoa and Corazon, to train before setting your sights on your ultimate challenge: the Cotopaxi volcano, one of the highest active volcanoes in the world.
With support of a professional and bilingual guide, you will gain knowledge and experience that will help you reach the summit of the Cotopaxi. Climbing between 4,000 – 6,000 metres above sea level opens up a unique landscape above the clouds and presents unforgettable views of Ecuador with Quito to the north, and Chimborazo and Tungurahua to the south.
MountainsClimbingVolcanoes
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Guest House
Age Range
12-75 yrs
Operated in
english, spanish
Destinations
Quito, Cotopaxi National Park, H
Quito, Cotopaxi National Park, Hostería PapaGayo Cotopaxi, Pasochoa, Corazon, Illiniza Norte, Volcán Cotopaxi
I had the best experience ever! The climbing day is tough but it's so worth it to be on the highest point of Africa! The marangu route is very comfortable but still is an experience that gets you out off your comfort zone
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Tent, Hotel, Hut, Lodge, Sleeping Hut
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kilimanjaro Marangu Route, Moshi
Kilimanjaro Marangu Route, Moshi, Mandara Hut, Horombo Hut, Kibo Hut
I had an amazing wonderful experience visiting Bhutan with this company over the past week. From the start to the end of the trip, I was very well taken care of by Tsenrig (owner), Kar Chung (guide) & Leki (driver). My itinerary was adapted to my likings (nature, local cultural experience & food) and Maebar delivered well!
Key highlights of the trip include: leisurely walks across the pine forests at Phobjikha Valley & rustic authentic villages, a challenging hike to Tiger's Nest at 4000m high, a unique local hot stone bath & cuisine dinner in a village home, immersing myself in ancient architectures & monastery way of life at Punakha and Rinpung Dzongs hundreds of years old etc.
All hotel lodgings arranged were very comfortable, clean & spacious. The all inclusive food was a good mix of familiar international cuisine, as well as additional local Bhutanese food.
I leave Bhutan with fond memories and appreciation of its unique & rich heritage. Many thanks to Tsenrig, Kar Chung and Leki for a wonderful trip!
This tour provider hits it out of the park on the big wins: safety, logistics, and expertise. Their guides conducted twice daily health checks, measuring blood oxygen to ensure we were acclimating appropriately and they had medication ready to cover any malady. On summit day they carried oxygen as a safety measure that I found necessary after experiencing altitude sickness and the team even provided it to another suffering climber whose guides were not carrying oxygen. Not all guide services have these safety measures!
The logistics flow was impressive from the get-go with airport and hotel shuttles. The camp logistics on-mountain was even more so. We’d depart camp after breakfast, they’d have tea and snacks set up along the trail, and we’d arrive at lunch to find the mess tent already set up with lunch ready, just to find it and our sleeping tents set up again at the end of the hike with tea and popcorn waiting and dinner shortly to follow. The consideration that the Porter team put into our comfort was overwhelming.
The expertise of the team was unquestionable. The company clearly takes hiring very seriously and recruits knowledgeable guides. Professionals across the board whom we greatly trusted.
With the big wins checked off in style, the company goes above and beyond with personal touches that make the trip truly memorable. I think the most memorable for us was the tradition and ceremony that the team brought to the experience - celebratory group singing and dancing especially, even cakes and champagne! Then small things like hot water bottles to keep sleeping bags warm really made us feel well cared for.