TripADeal Reviews

Overall the itinerary was pretty good,, enjoyed Peru highlights.

The experience was first class all the way from the start to the finish. All guides were great with the knowledge they have of their section of the tour.

Loved Sri Lanka- our guide Sirjit was excellent as was his assistant Sam and the driver. Sirjit went above and beyond to make our journey safe, interesting, comfortable and informative. He is a passionate Sri Lankan and Budhist and shared his love of his country to give us a real understanding of its culture. Our all inclusive visit to The Maldives was the best holiday experience ever. Fantastic food, accommodation, experiences and staff professionalism.

Tour guide Flora and bus driver Mr Eom were both amazing - made the tour probably the best I have been on

Likes good guides well organised nice accommodations questions answered needs met and looked after well fun times were had

The cherry blossoms at Osaka Castle Ben was an incredable guide who was determined that we see Mt Fuji despite the changable cloud cover and we got to plan C before we got the incredible views of it.

Very well organised, Anne was very caring and knowledgeable. Hotels were very comfortable and well located. Bus very comfortable and drivers very good.

Loved it all. Amazing country

It was an excellent travel experience, one that we will cherish for a long time. From the moment we began our journey, everything felt exciting and full of promise. The change of scenery, the fresh air, and the sense of adventure made each day feel special. We explored new places, met interesting people, and learned more about the culture and traditions of the destination. One of the most memorable parts of the trip was simply being able to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Whether we were walking through scenic streets, tasting local food, or admiring beautiful landscapes, every moment brought us joy. The atmosphere was welcoming, and we felt comfortable and happy throughout the entire trip. We also appreciated how well everything went according to plan. The accommodations were comfortable, the transportation was smooth, and the overall organization made the experience stress-free. This allowed us to fully focus on enjoying ourselves and making the most of our time together. What made the trip truly special was the opportunity to share it with each other. We laughed, took photos, and created memories that we will always look back on fondly. Every experience, big or small, contributed to making the journey unforgettable. The highlight was Tokyo. We loved every minute of it, and it reminded us of the importance of taking time to explore and appreciate the world around us. This trip was not just a getaway, but a meaningful experience that brought us closer and left us feeling refreshed and inspired. We would gladly do it all over again.

First Trip A Deal experience and absolutely loved the Japan Cherry Blossom tour, made even better by our amazing tour director Ben and bus driver extraordinaire Mr Miyagi-San!!! Highlights would have to be seeing Mt Fuji, the sumo experience at Osaka Sumo Shinsekai, the food and of course the abundance of beautiful cherry blossoms!!!

We loved all ofo our Sri Lanka and Maldives holiday. The hotels were top class much better than we expected. The highlight would have been the 4 days relax time in the Maldives.

Sri Lanka is a beautiful and fascinating country. All of our accommodation was first class and our guide, driver and assistant were super helpful and polite. One suggestion would be that at our first meeting, the travellers all had a chance to introduce ourselves to each other. Also name tags for the first few days may have been helpful. The interaction with wild life was extraordinary.

As first timers to Japan, this trip gave us an amazing opportunity to explore the country. It was a busy schedule but we saw so much and loved every minute. Favourite places were Kyoto, Gifu, and Lake Yamanaka.

The tour had a lot of bus rides but I figured it was necessary to get around to everything. Our tour guide was absolutely brilliant. He cared closely to everyone and went out of his way to fix any booking mistakes that travellers had made. Very approachable and simply appeared just when needed. He had an amazing knowledge. My only comment is that he tried so hard to please that he gave us a lot of information about today, tomorrow and the next day and we started to lose track. You are very fortunate to have him.

well organised, great hotels, tour guides were excellent and schedule was well set out. 7

Sapa was a highlight, meeting ethnic tribal people who live in their mountain village. Many varied activities from cruises, to rickshaw rides, historic sites and hectic city centres.

Every day we travel in China was very good. And very satisfying package overall.

Gorgeous sights, amazing experience with the elephant safari. Itinerary was a great mix of beach and jungle. Obama was a fantastic guide that was so informative about the history/culture and ensured everything ran smoothly.

Excellent pace of trip. Excellent guide.

Going in the season of the cherry blossoms did not disappoint. they were beautiful and blooming in abundance. The accommodation was all wonderful and satisfactory in location and amenities. Our tour guide and bus driver were amazing, friendly and helpful in all aspects of the trip. Great communication from them. The trip itinerary was great overall. We experienced many different sites and attractions that were enjoyable. I think the additional tours offered could have been included in the overall price rather than an extra cost. As most of the places we visited were low cost or free. Or the current itinerary could be spaced out across extra days to provide more time at the attractions and more free time in evening to explore independently. Some of the sites we could have spent half or a whole day there for example Ueno park, Tokyo city Centre or Kyoto. Rather than just an hour or two. But overall, I am very satisfied with the trip and good value for money with all the things that we got to experience. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.

Tour Guide and Driver made everything easy and in a very pleasant way together with a Business Glass upgrade from Perth to Hong Kong. Touring the Demilitarized Zone was so inspirreing as was the cleanleness of all area we visited. Knowing 33 Million lived in South Korea and with its magnificant Roads; underpasses and Bridges i saw no taffic accidents just smooth flowing traffic. Accommodation ; Breakfatst and Coach crew were far superior and appreciated following the last trip i had just over a year previous.

The tour was amazing, the activities were very well organised and gave us a variety of experiences. Our tour guide Brendan was excellent, very knowledgeable, helpful and made sure my allergies were well catered for at each location. Highlights of our trip were the animals, we loved the wildlife sanctuaries, the river lodge and cruises and the island visit to go snorkeling. Accommodation, the bus and driver were all great, very good value and great experiences overall.

Travelled late March-early April 2026. Weather was great, guide and porters outstanding. This was a very physically demanding tour which requires above average fitness but the trek and mountain scenery was worth it.

Rhododendrons Forest is blooming, Mt sceneries are majestic. Watching sun rise at Poon Hill was incredible. Rural Terrance villages are quaint. Many small shops sell drinks and snacks on the trek. Weather is comfortable in late March. Lot of steps to conquer, ascending & descending the Mt, but very worthwhile. Chitwan Jungle tour was fun, lucky to witness a white rhino. Outfitter Himalaya organisation made this trip very enjoyable with experience knowledgeable friendly guide Amrit & his team of porters support. Rural hotel along the trek is clean & comfortable with hot shower. Hotel meals have Eastern & Western options available. Definitely will try Annapurna base camp walk next time.

We wanted to thank for the Trip a deal for organising an incredible tour to Japan. Our special thanks should go to Mr Kito who was our tour guide. His deep knowledge of the history and culture truly brought to life for us. We especially appreciate his expertise explanations throughout the journey. He always worked as a family member that made us feel safe & comfortable. We will certainly recommend your company & the tour guide to our friends & people around us. Once again please express our gratitude to Mr Kito and the driver for such an awesome days we had in Japan

The trip was amazing! Our guide Jeremy and his team were so knowledgeable. Our accommodation was fantastic except for our accommodation in Galle. We were given every opportunity to explore as much as possible and nothing was ever a problem. I would recommend the trip to anyone.

We were the oldest couple in the group at 81 years. We were quite able to match all other tour members in our ability to do the walking required. We had a very good group of fellow travellers. Our tour guide Asahisan was a very nice young man. His English is very good. Being young, some of the group needed to guide him into what we needed to hear. He is clearly learning the necessary skills. He did work very hard and was always respectful and polite. Our bus drivers were both very competent and skilful. They also worked very hard, especially loading and unloading some 40 or so suitcases. The itinerary was great and met our expectations. However we had hoped for a more informed commentary about the sites we visited as we walked around in a group. We have been on bus tours through Europe where we were provided with headsets and the tour guide spoke to us through a headset microphone. We were generally briefed before arrival at some of the tourist destinations, then guided to the site and then left to wander around the site and inform ourselves. Sometimes, there was a local employee who spoke with us about the processes or culture of the place such as the Tea Plantation and The Ninja Museum.

C H I N A you were A M A Z I N G!! Just completed 12 day tour of Warriors of China and it was brilliant. Had two EXCELLENT tour guides, and each one was knowledgeable, entertaining, friendly and helpful. Jessie from Xi’an and Sunny from Shanghai were outstanding. Hotels we stayed at were above expectations, 4-5 star. Coaches were clean with excellent drivers, especially the driver from Shanghai. He was friendly and worked really hard with the loading and unloading of the majority of the luggages for everyone. What a fantastic trip and brilliant way to see the highlights of a country. Would not hesitate to do another Trip A Deal Holiday tour.

Loved every minute. Guides went above and beyond to make sure we were ok and didn't miss anything. Accomodation was amazing. Exactly the right timing for every place. we thought we would have to look for things to do when we had so much time off if we did t want to do the planned excursions, but there was always something that we found or was suggested by the travel guide.

Long days but well worth it, your taken to places you probably wouldn't find yourself. Guide was absolutely amazing, Han, he made the trip with a great sense of humour, had us in tears every day. His knowledge of the area and Japanese history is fantastic. Despite being busy looking after the group he gave great tips for places to eat etc.

From start to finish of this trip it was a great experience all the travel guides were knowledgeable and experienced and very friendly and helpful

Loved the idea that you could do extra activities or have your own time to explore. Great that breakfast was included but weren't restricted to lunch and dinner obligations. No improvements necessary. Edna (Tour Guide) was fantastic. Great fun/ very knowledgeable. Bus Driver was faultless. Very thoughtful/ very professional.

We started in Sri Lanka for 8 nights. Our tour guide Kernal was great & very knowledgeful of his country. Quality of the Hotels we stayed at were comfortable. We then finished up in The Maldives for 4 nights in an overwater bungalow which was fantastic. We were also fortunate that we travelled with a great group which got on very well.

The trip was quite busy for the first part ... but everything was organised and Jezzy our guide was the best !! Loved the itinerary and we saw some lovely parts of the Philippines. Highly recommend the extension to Boracay !!

I loved everything about my trip. The Toyr Guide was very knowledgeable., pleasant and very helpful. The driver was a very safe, and he had good skills at driving but a bit set in his ways. Overall very reliable and safe. A bit more flexible would be awesome. Having said that he was really good with his driving. I would have loved a bit more places to see and a bit less of travel between site seeing places, still a lovely trip.

Tour guide Michael brilliant Driver: skilled and fantastic Places we went excellent, group of travellers friendly Overall brilliant

Everything was so GOOD, EXCELLENT

Our trip exceeded all expectations. Our guide Richard was wonderful and informative. And was always available if we needed him. Our driver ‘Mr R’ had to be one of the best drivers I’ve ever come across. We felt completely safe at all times. And our Porter ‘Mr S’ was kind and hardworking and always made sure everyone was well looked after. All three of them were incredible. The accomodation was absolutely amazing. We loved our trip.

Our trip was amazing; we covered so much in such a short time. Our guide Hayashi was fabulous, very organized & communicated well with us, went above & beyond. The cherry on top was we got to the see the Cherry Blossoms in full bloom, absolutely stunning. The hotels were all in great locations, easy walking distance to places of interest.

Had a fabulous trip. India is a feast for the senses! Highlights were the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Amber Fort & learning about the history & way of life in India. The side trip to Varanasi was ok. Ganges was the highlight however disappointing the boat trip was so short. Would have been better to do a half day cruise on the river to see more of the daily life on the river banks. Would have rather done this than the temples. Our guide Vineet was excellent. He made the trip. His knowledge on every aspect of architecture, Hindu religion, art etc (wasn’t a question he couldn’t answer) was quite amazing & a lovely person. The Lalit Jaipur was a shambles. Very disorganised. The Raddison at Varanasi was not 5 star. It was very average in room quality & food quality.

The tours that were included where awesome. I also found the structure of the travel days very helpful, having the same tour bus and bus driver meant that there was no confusion in the mornings wondering where we had to go. Our tour guide Joy, was incredible she was funny and super helpful.

Visits to Zhangjiajie and Guilin were the highlights. Very picturesque. The guides were all dedicated and helpful.

The tour was excellent including the tour guid Roland and the driver Karti

Yuka was an excellent guide - so knowledgeable, clear, humorous and generous. She went above and beyond and her expertise made such a difference to us getting the most out of our time there. The highlight was definitely Miyajima Island. The hakone day trip cruise was a bit garish - not worth it, as it was very crowded and noisy. I think it is good that there are free days on offer in the key cities - Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. It would have been nice to have gone on a bullet train for longer than a couple of stops. Some of the later hotels had a few issues - the ones in Osaka (Heartington) and Hiroshima (Vessel) weren’t as comfortable, though noting it was the high season, so availability would have been challenging. The Heartington was a bit of a disappointment (limited breakfast and smelled like smoke) but was very happy with the Comfort Era in Kyoto - as substitutions. The Gifu hotel - though grand - had mould in the room. Better to have a neat, smaller room than an over the top, unclean one. China Eastern was ok (good service experience, average food) but if I had my time again, I would buy a tour only package and fly direct myself, due to the stopovers.

Our guide Brendan was fantastic. From the moment he collected us from the airport to the time he dropped us back at the end of the tour he was delightful. He was very well informed and got to know each and every passenger. We were fortunate to see all of the top 5 wild animals of Borneo. With the exception of Sandakan, our accommodation was excellent. Breakfast each morning was great and the selection of lunch/dinner locations were very good also. The entire tour was well thought out and really showcased what Borneo has to offer. I wouldn't change a thing and would highly recommend the tour to anyone.

All of it excellent. The tour guide is excellent. The only downfall is the time for transit. I am sure TAD is aware how difficult the line for immigration and should have given as a guide being a first timer in Vietnam. We almost missed our flight if we didn’t cut so many lines. 2 hrs transit is not enough.

A seriously great trip. Stunning scenery combined with a brilliant Tour Guide who was organised and knowledgeable. A small group tour which allowed you to get to know your travelling partners. Great food along the way and some fantastic activities which allowed us to see the REAL Vietnam and its people. Accomodation was top notch. Would recommend to all.

Trip was fantastic. Our guide Roland went above and beyond to make our trip the best possible. Enjoyed every moment. The bus was sheer luxurious and the driver always made us feel safe. Would recommend this trip to everyone. Lovely group of people that we travelled with. The animals were the highlight for me . The Hilton and the shangri la resort, were a lovely way to end the holiday.

Really enjoyed being in the mountains and looking down at the villages views. Walking thru some of the villages, eg weaving, tobacco preparation, scented incense sticks, and watching people working in the rice, corn, tobacco and other fields. Relaxing on the cruise in Halong Bay. Having time to explore Hanoi.

It was a well organised trip. Our guides were terrific with nothing being too much trouble for them to secure our comfort and happiness. They were very knowledgeable about their countries history and politics. Nam and Som had particularly good English. They were all fun to be with. The hotels were very comfortable with excellent food. However we felt the food on the Halong Bay tour was poor.

Both the Hotel and ship were top class, excellent service and quality.

The trip was excellent, well organised and managed. Only the Paragon hotel Saigon room was too small and cramped with no airflow. All the rest were spacious and comfortable. The tours were well worth doing and lots of fun. Put it on your bucket list 😀

The wildlife above all and our wonderful tour guide Roland. He was professional and knowledgeable and the whole group felt the same. Answered all our questions, enjoyed a joke and was helpful. Would also like to mention Kardy (unsure of spelling) who was our driver. He managed the tour bus wonderfully, sometimes in tight spaces which were negotiated easily. I hope Trip A Deal value them as they are great.

Your tour guides, Michael, Stone and Emily were excellent. The bus drivers were exceptional. We felt safe at all times. A job well done by all of them. Your itinerary was great. We saw as much as we could in the timeframe we had. It was a great holiday, however would have been better if all the optional extra tours were able to be selected and paid before departing on the trip. Even though its stated they are "Optional", in some instances if you didn't do the optional tour, then you get left behind, or you cannot get to the next point. Therefore, you shouldn't claim that they are "Optional". Just include everything and increase your base price. Then it will be an "All Inclusive" holiday. Also, since the gratuities are non-negotiable, it would also have helped to have these paid prior to the tour. Your pricing is very good for the trip, except for the optional extras. We like knowing how much everything is before we travel, and would like to have everything paid up before travelling, to ensure we have enough money (cash) and also to ensure we have control of what any extra's would be, instead of being a surprise. Especially the gratuities. The hotels, some of our rooms didn't have a bar fridge. Most of the hotels were a little disappointing for 4 stars. The locations were good, near restaurants, shops and supermarkets, but the quality could have been a little better. There were only 2 hotels that were very good. We arrived at Shanghai airport, then another flight to Beijing, which was very long to arrive at midnight in Beijing to start the tour. You could start the tour in Shanghai, instead of flying to Beijing to start. Or possibly have flight go direct from Sydney to Beijing. The airport drop off and the end of the trip could have been better. Too many (5 Hours) hours just waiting for the plane to depart at midnight. Would have been better if we were taken to another attraction (or final chinese dinner) for a few hours before going to the airport so early. Logistically, possibly the bus load of people could be organised for the same departure times, as some peoples flights were a little earlier than others. Therefore, some had shorter waiting times than others. Otherwise, it was a memorable, great trip. thank you.

We were lucky to have a very good guide who was organised and lots of information about Sri Lanka. Accommodation was great every place we stayed at. Only complaint was splitting the group up as we got moved to a different resort because of overwater bungalows being renovated?? We had all bonded well and were enjoying each others company. Maldives was a fantastic way to finish our trip. Loved the elephant safari and eco green resort

Our two-week holiday in the mountains of North Vietnam was very enjoyable. From the moment we arrived, we were surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Towering peaks, terraced rice fields cascading down hillsides, and mist drifting through deep valleys created views that felt almost unreal. What made the trip even more special was the warmth of the local people. Everywhere we went, we were greeted with genuine smiles and kindness. Despite language differences, there was a strong sense of hospitality that made us feel welcome and comfortable throughout the journey. Our tour guide Hiep was great from start to finish. Knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the region, he shared many interesting stories, traditions and information of each place we visited. The entire tour was well organised, with smooth logistics, well-planned stops, and just the right balance between activity and relaxation. One aspect that didn’t quite meet expectations was the food in the more remote countryside areas. While meals were always fresh and filling, they were often quite bland and lacking in flavour compared to the vibrant and aromatic Vietnamese cuisine we had been looking forward to. Our lunch stops were planned in advance by the guide, which allowed meals to be prearranged and served promptly and efficiently—something we appreciated during busy travel days. However, this did seem to limit variety, and it may be worth exploring alternative dining options for future trips to better showcase the rich flavours Vietnamese cuisine is known for. Overall, this was an incredible trip that we would highly recommend to anyone who loves nature, culture, and adventure. The stunning landscapes, friendly people, and excellent organisation far outweighed the few minor drawbacks, making it a very enjoyable holiday.

We loved visiting Tiger’s Nest Monastery and attending a festival in Paro. We also enjoyed seeing aspects of tea production. particularly when we stopped on the roadside and was able to watch the workers’ tea leaves being weighed, and was able to ask the overseer questions. This was one of several examples where the guides went off script and provided a richer experience. Another example was when we had more time than anticipated enroute from Chalsa to Bagdogra, we visited a wildlife safari. The guides and drivers were always on time, and we never had to worry about being picked up. The guides were all knowledgeable, and shared interesting information. but at times were difficult to understand- sometimes the drivers were easier to understand. On our last day we had very late flights (11.30pm), and nothing was planned for that day. We were fortunate to be able to book a driver for the day, but we did have to pay for this service. We would suggest that when flights are so late (which is not great), people be given the option of choosing another activity/activities, other than waiting at the airport for a prolonged time. We were given a guide on how much to tip guides and drivers, but had no idea of how much to tip porters and other staff, and if this was always expected- this would have been very useful to know. Also, were we expected to pay the same amount when at times we had two guides and drivers on the same day- we spent more money on tipping than anticipated due to this issue. Having a personal guide was great-having a more personalised experience was lovely. Overall, an interesting, enriching, well organised trip.

Cherry blossom.exposure to Japanese food, villages.seeing mt Fuji.attending cooking school,to make ramen. Improvements, add an extra day to reduce daily time in the bus and arrive at hotel earlier. Have hotels closer to more restaurants to remove evening meal at highway roadside food outlets. This also enables better interaction with the tour group.

Great holiday Thankyou. Duc was a great guide and brought us together and had fun together. Cruise was amazing

We love the journey into the mountains and everything that that entailed such as the gorge, the waterfalls, the caves, the cities and the amazing scenery. Getting used to the traffic and the way of life in Vietnam was made much easier by our guides throughout the journey, they were amazing and always helpful.

Very well organised, great itinerary and guides. Amazon star gazing and Machu Pichu were my highlights. We missed out on doing the Rainbow mountain trek, which was scheduled for the following day after arriving in Cusco, due to altitude sickness. Could this have been scheduled for a day or two later, which would have given us more time to acclimatise?

Bobby (our guide) was excellent, very helpful and friendly. Accommodation was excellent. Less nights in Pu Loung ( too long) Extra nights in either Hanoi or Ninh Binh would have been good

This was my first group tour experience, and I did it with my mum. It was truly wonderful and a very special memory for both of us. Our tour guide Harns in Japan was amazing, very kind, helpful, and always accommodating. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. Thank you for such a great experience.

I loved the whole trip. It was the Cherry Blossom trip & I saw Cherry Blossoms everywhere. I was very impressed with the accommodation, and super impressed with our guide Hans. He organised everything and with such humour he kept the whole coach in laughter the whole time. I felt very sad when the trip ended. There were many highlights, I would recommend this trip to anyone thinking of going.

The ultimate Japan trip was well organised and covered a comprehensive range of experiences of Japanese geography, culture, technology, religion and society. The tour guide (Danny) was first class in his knowledge of Japan, explanations of events and schedules and care for the tour group members. The bus was comfortable and the driver most professional. All in all, a memorable trip. Thank you Trip a deal.

Entire trip was exceptional. Trip. A Deal did an amazing job (this was our first (TAD) trip. The guides were great with the exception of the one in Chongqing, he left us at the train station without any directions as to the check in process. Fortunately there was another TAD group and their guide assisted us. The itinerary was FABULOUS! Can’t wait for our next TAD trip to South Africa at the end of August! Our favourite was the Chinese Burger and Guilin.

The recent tour exceeded my wildest expectations. Everything, from my arrival to my departure from Vietnam, was superbly organised and orchestrated. This allowed the tour members to relax and enjoy the experience and resulted in us forming a closeknit group. We had fun. Our guides were very knowledgeable with great communication skills. Our main guide was Diep and he was especially good and had all the attributes of an excellent guide. He went above and beyond to make sure our experiences met or exceeded our expectations. Diep made sure the needs of those in the group who had different dietary requirements, or who were a little physically challenged, were met. He was knowledgeable, compassionate and great fun. He is an asset to TripADeal.

Loved the first part of the journey that being Beijing [The Great Wall] Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City The optional Tours were also great. The Bullet train was awesome The Terracotta Warriors & Horses awesome I think more time in Shanghai should have been added instead of some places like the romantic garden and others we could have bypassed but overall it was an amazing tour Thank You

The highlight was our amazing guide Ben who made this adventure for us older aussies easy to navigate

Holiday was just so organised although the days were long & we missed a few meals the places we seen were awesome. Your guides were fantastic & very informative, hotels were great the only drawback was the smoke smell in the rooms was very strong surely TAD could ask them to have smoking floors as that was the biggest ***** from all people. It was my first TAD & wasn’t disappointed. Would have liked to see the Olympic Games venues whilst in Beijing would have been something modern against all the ancient history we seen. Good trip.

Absolutely incredible holiday from start to finish. What truly made this trip unforgettable were our outstanding tour guides. Their support, knowledge, and genuine care made everything feel effortless. No request was ever too much, and they were always there to help with anything we needed, going above and beyond at every opportunity. A special thank you to King, Richard, and JoJo — your service was truly exceptional (100/10!). You made the entire experience seamless, enjoyable, and so memorable. We couldn’t have asked for better guides.

Very well planned out and hosted by Johnny and the driver Tuon, very entertained and well informed of the culture of their beautiful country. I was put in the best group, I was the youngest at 31, most were retired and they were just great people, everyone mingled and contributed to the banter. We experienced so much and can't speak highly enough of Johnny and Tuon. Hung the guide from the other group was awesome to and helped contribute to our group, honestly felt so moved and humbled with my trip to Vietnam and will definitely be using and recommending trip a deal to every one I share my holiday with. Vietnam i will be returning 🤗

Overall it was a great experience. Very fast paced. I did feel that there was a constant need to put my had in my pocket. There were four major train journeys, each averaging 6 hours, so multiple days lost to transport. I’m not sure why the itinerary didn’t follow more of a flow rather than a zigzag all over the country. Each hotel was more than satisfactory, very happy with the locations and level of stay.

Excellent tour and excellent & very careful driver., however, some areas for improvement / suggestions: - Nice tour leader but his english was at times, very difficult to understand. - we all arrived in Colombo on different very late evening or past midnight flights and were expected to be ready for an early start the next morning. An extra day at the very nice hotel which had a pool and beach would have been good. - 3 nights in Jaffna is far too long. We had a 'free day' but it was a public holiday so most sites were closed, the hotel had no pool nor beach and the roof bar was closed. Suggest add the extra night in Kandy or similar more interesting place. - Pidgeon Island & the resort were very disappointing & the hotel was a long drive away from Trincomalee so not easily accessible to explore - The train ride was picturesque but no more than all the wonderful country side we saw from our bus. - Tour of Colombo was very interesting and so much to see and explore so an extra day there would allow for extra exploration.

Loved Shanghai - would be good to have an extra day there. The Yangtze River cruise was our highlight - we loved it. More free time with less optional tours would suit our style of travel. Also found that the whole itenarary was a bit rushed - got to hotels very late on most occasions. Air conditioning in most hotel rooms didn't work properly.

Eddie our tour guide was absolutely fantastic & Hero our driver was amazing. What was extremely disappointing was:- 1. the locations of the hotel. In the middle of nowhere. 2. What was extremely annoying was our hotel in Tokyo was changed at the last minute from Far East Village ASAKUSA to ARIAKE and NO ONE bothered to inform us. A lot of us had organized experiences while in Tokyo situated near the original hotel. At our own expenses we had to catch taxis to be able to proceed with these bookings. 3. The itinerary needs to be adjusted. Long days travelling in a bus and not getting to spend much time at the sites.

we loved our Borneo holiday. The trip was well planned and the guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. Clay was wonderful. The only negative on our trip was getting food poisioning ( a vomiting and gastro episode) on our second day at the Hilton. Around 18 of us ended up sick. We were both too unwell to go on the cultural activity day or the evening meal. We couldn't even enjoy the buffet breakfasts. Two of our party ended up in hospital were they told them after running tests that it was food poisioning.

All the local people who escorted us on our Trip a Deal tour were wonderful 😃Very friendly & helpful & full of good information. We have wanted to go to both Vietnam & Cambodia for many years . Even though both their history is very sad we enjoyed visiting the different areas in the tour 😔

At the cost of this particular tour we feel direct fights should have been utilised due to the short length of time of this tour. 1st night accommodation & Breakfast was good , the rest of the accommodation & breakfast was disappointing & below para. Loved Osaka. Loved Kyoto , not there long enough & again more suited to the optional tour than the main tour.( unfortunately didn’t have an overnight stay In Kyoto ) should be added to the itinerary as an overnight stay instead of Seki which was the worse place ever, in the middle of nowhere ,not only for 1 night ( which was our wedding anniversary & couldn’t go out for a quality dinner )but for 2 terrible nights which included a free day. Feel this was chosen deliberately to suit the Optional tour. What a waste of our valuable time. Loved Tokyo , perfect timing for the Cherry blossoms which was the highlight. Unfortunately the accommodation was again below para & not conveniently positioned. Overall could not fault the tour guide or driver. This was our introduction to an organised tour & the feedback from other tour member who had a lot more tour experiences then we have , supported our own disappointment as outlined above. Overall did not feel we received value for our hard earned dollars. In the end it was a mixed bag of expectations, emotions & experiences.

mEKONG RIVER CRUISE WAS Great . Transfer from Thailand border to Laos border was poorly organized . We paid for a fee for Tourist Entry at the border and when we crossed the border we were told the fee had already been paid . POOR COMMUNICATION !!!

Really impressed by Mount Fuji and the city of Tokyo. All in all it was a great trip and the Japanese people were very friendly. Our guide Eddy did a great job and told us much of the history of his country. The only complaint would be that some of the travelling was more than we expected, but understand that you were trying to fit in as much as possible. Thank you for a great experience.

The tour guide, Danny Dai was the best tour guide I've ever had. He made this the best trip ever. His organisation skills and knowledge throughout the tour were 1st class. The tour itinerary including optional tours was exceptional. Also, Hatakyama, our bus operator was a very professional driver and much loved by the tour. We had great inner city accommodation.

Every day was special - seeing so many different, wonderful, beautiful places, experiencing the wonderful food presentation & care that goes into the preparation (can't say I enjoyed all the different tastes/texture or flavours, but tried it most of it); enjoying the hospitality & friendliness & so much more . . . . . . .

Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience; the sights, sounds, smells and sensory overload was amazing. My wish was to walk down an avenue of cherry blossoms - raining the petals all over me, and while that didn’t quite happen , we did see cherry blossoms in the least week of the tour. The Shinbuya crossing was memorable , in that within the next 5 years or so, you will be unable to do it- exciting to be in the ‘crush’. The itinerary was well planned, although there could have been a few extra days for ‘ free time ‘ added , given that on some occasions , we literally arrived at the hotel in time to rush out to have dinner, then back to the hotel to shower and get ready for the next day - left no time for familiarising / exploring the local area. I was however, as a Nurse extremely disappointed that etiquette from fellow travellers was far below expected and acceptable behaviour, regarding personal hygiene and good manners . There were at least 3-4 people on the bus from day 1 , who were coughing and sneezing without using basic hygiene measures- wearing masks , utilising disposable tissues and disposing of them in a safe manner, and no use of hand sanitizer. This complete lack of consideration led to approximately 60%-70% of the bus becoming infected- including the bus driver and our tour guide ( Danny) on the last 2 days of the trip. All 3 other members of my family were affected . I would like ‘Trip a Deal’ to enforce mandatory mask wearing and hand hygiene measures on the bus at all times , to avoid this occurring again - missing some excursions due to illness was a negative experience . Given that COVID, influenza A/B is rampant, we should all be vigilant in protecting ourselves and others . Masks are freely available to purchase everywhere we went , so there is no excuse for bad manners . I also object to ‘ moving seats’ on the bus every day - so long as one has a seat, does it really matter where you sit ? Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable holiday - sites chosen to explore were great, and gave an overview of Japanese culture and customs. I would go back again in a heartbeat . Some of the accomodation was lacking in the bedding department - pillows and mattresses alike like sleeping on a block of concrete - not good for those with back/ neck issues

Yes Ha Long Bay our cabin was not clean & water was leaking from up above onto the hand basin. Our toilet had water all over the floor. Apart from this we loved our holiday.

I think my High lights of Sri Lanka was one of the best holidays I've had. Our Guide Arch was extremely good. Knowledgeable, easy to get along with. Happy to help everyone. Looked after us like a Mother hen. The places he took us were very good. We had a hotel room which was full of mosquitos. The hotel changed rooms for us. Another hotel had an ant issue, everyone in our block had the same trail of ants. It was only for one night. I would suggest the Sheraton at turtle beach be a 2 day stop as it was a few metres away from the turtle rescue station. Many of our crew would have happily paid for a night helping release baby turtles. The only other suggestion was that hotels we stay in have rooftop bars. The Jetwing in Jaffna was perfect. Gave us. Chance to relax and bond as a group Arch commented that our group was one of his best. Always on time and eXy to get along with.

What a glorious country to visit. What made it even better was our tour guide Yusuke, his knowledge, caring manner, recommendations, passion, organisation and willingness to help everyone was more than any of us could ask for. This was more visible when we saw other tour guides who could not live up to how he was.

Absolutely enjoyed every minute. Our tour guides were great with a special mention to. " Nina" who was our first one. She made us feel welcome and organised the whole group so that we felt at ease. We loved the food,the culture, the history. Everything. Would definately recommend trip a deal.

Less travel and more greet and meet citizens do away with canoe trips less time in the mountains more time to view items for sale and how they are made the tunnels were excellent as was the river trip I bought something at each place and was pleased with my gifts to my great grandchildren

The holiday was great, Sri Lanka for 8 days was a nice introduction to what Sri Lanka has to offer. We had a very experienced Tour Guide and a fantastic group of people on the tour. Maldives was just devine.

Was a fantastic trip. Well organised with great guides. Accommodation was very comfortable. . Couple of long days in the bus but the scenery awesome.

This is my third trip a deal holiday and the three guides we had were amazing. Everything is so well organised. Nothing is too much trouble. Unfortunately we had one Person who seemed to upset everyone on the bus as well as all the guides, but I guess there's always one. They did well to deal with her. Looking forward to my next trip in October hopefully due to current circumstances thank you

Tours and Guides fantastic.

Too many highlights to mention! Enjoyed the sights, culture, history and people of Japan during this Grand Tour. Lucky enough to see Mount Fuji on a clear day and enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom. The itinerary was full but there were several ‘free and easy’ days if you didn’t want to take the optional tours. Hotel choices were mixed, with some spacious but others were more ‘squeezy’! All were comfortable and clean, but it would be good if all the rooms had adjustable air con - some were centrally controlled (and hot) and others not effective in cooling warm rooms. Both our tour guide and driver were great; nothing was too much trouble and our guide Kenta went above and beyond every day to show us the best locations, restaurants, and shops. As a suggestion, it would be great if the group could be supplied with headsets during walking tours as much of what the guide pointed out was only audible to those closest to him - though he was happy to repeat it. Finally, our coach was comfortable with only 35 on board for this tour, but most of the USB charging points were inoperable; this presented a challenge for those without battery packs. Apart from these opportunities for improvement, we highly recommend this tour of Japan as great value for money; we will definitely return.

We enjoyed the added excursions especially Shirakawa go and Takayama. The highlight of our trip would have to be the boat trip where we were able to clearly see Mt.Fuji was stunning. There is room for improvement when boarding and disembarking the bus. Many areas required a long walk with cases. At one stop the bus driver was photographed in a regular bus zone, was flustered and our luggage was put into the flowing gutters, it was raining. Given there were some elderly passengers I feel Trip a Deal should negotiate with neighboring businesses to allow for a ten minute bus stop.

Exceptional value, a special mention to our 3 guides, Nina, Maria and Jack. All provided in-depth details around their specific locations. Our last guide Jack went above and beyond on a number of occasions at all times. This was much appreciated by all. There was only one negative, one of the motels we stayed in, the Snowy Sea Hotel was very smoky, for a non smokers it was not pleasant. The corridors and rooms all smelt of smoke. It was overwhelming. Air conditioning in the rooms did not work to cool the room down, it just seemed to circulate the smell of cigarette smoke, we had to get portable fans to provide cooling. Other than this one negative the trip was excellent and highly recommended.

Absolutely loved every second of this amazing holiday. Tour guides were fabulous and trio flowed seamlessly !! Can’t rate this trip high enough!!

Tour guide Thanh and the driver on the first (core) part of the tour based around travel to and from Hanoi were excellent and provided extra insights and activities beyond that in the published itinerary. The accommodation whilst of a reasonable standard could do with a review as some hotels were a bit tired and in need of an update - we selected the upgraded level of accommodation and more modern hotels would better meet expectations for this selection. Tour guide Annie in Hoi An was also very good and provided support in undertaking additional activities and tips for shopping and travel around town.

We loved the 5 star African Safari and Cape Town add on. All flights, airport transfers went very smoothly and the accommodation selections were of high quality. The tours and activities were all excellent with great experienced tour guides. We were so lucky as saw heaps of animals including 4 of the big 5 - very exciting. The food was delicious and very interesting as it included local delicacies.