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2-Day Niagara Falls Tour from Washington DC: Niagara Whirlpool State Park, Cave of the Winds, the Maid of Mist and the Corning Museum of Glass

100% Memorable Trip

By: Anonymous | Wed Sep 13, 2023 at 12.00 AM

An unforgettable experience. The Cave of the Winds was the highlight of the tour.

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3-Day San Francisco Tour from Los Angeles to 17 Miles and Yosemite National Park

100% Wonderful tour spoiled by petulant tour guide

By: Anonymous | Wed Sep 13, 2023 at 12.00 AM

If I could give the tour guide zero stars, I would have. We did, however, have a different guide/driver for Yosemite, and HE was terrific - a complete contrast to the main guide. The first guide, whose name I don't even want to remember, se..emed to hate his job and dislike the tourists on his bus more. He was rude, unpleasant and should not have been in a position of influence (where he could demand the tip and allocate seats and hotel rooms). He spoiled an otherwise fairly great trip. When joining up with the main bus after Yosemite, my family actually felt apprehensive about seeing the main guide again! [2 kids, 2 parents] The guide would use threats to get the passengers back onto the bus on time - "You will have to pay for a taxi to get to our next destination as the bus will not wait for you!" I know what time to return to the bus and will be there unless prevented by an emergency. I don't need lots of threats nor do I appreciate them. Pity he could not restrain his disdain for us passengers. He also seemed to have a deal with a particular Chinese restaurant/complex whereby he would highly recommend it and park the bus close to it, giving the impression there were no other places to eat. It wasn't until the second night at the same location that we found non-Chinese restaurants to eat in with our kids! There were lots of other options, cheaper, with salads and English menus - you just had to walk further away, but when you arrive disoriented at 2030 for dinner, you haven't the energy to search a strange location in the dark. The bus trip entailed lots of freeway travel but once you arrived at your destinations, it appeared worth all the traffic snarls. The bus driver was not the best driver, once reaching speeds of 123km/h (we could see the speedometer from our seat) - scary stuff when you realise that a traffic jam is immediately ahead and strenuous braking was necessary to stop (yes, the traffic was that bad). One of our party got sick from his constant accelerate/decelerate method of driving as it is like push/pull, push/pull on your stomach! Far better to just accelerate in a gradual, smooth drive-style (I have driven a bus). Going down one hill, he had to stop the bus half-way due to stinking smoke in the cabin and it turned out to be he had burned the bus's brake pads! No-one was impressed and some passengers were really fearful. Did not use lower gears to slow the bus, justl rode the brake. The very early starts were not worth it in every case - many passengers said they'd rather sleep an extra hour than visit Stanford University at 0700, particularly as no description of any buildings was provided by the guide. You were just expected to wander through empty university avenues and figure it out for yourself. The tour was not very expensive in comparison to other tour companies and I take that into consideration when writing this review. You pay for what you get. The hotels were pretty good for the prices; one even had a good breakfast buffet, which you sadly couldn't take much advantage of as you had to be finished at around 0610. Heating & coffee machine didn't work sometimes, but otherwise clean. Now, more about the actual tour: San Francisco was fantastic - the harbor cruise with earphone-guided commentary is worth doing twice! Yosemite in full snow at -4 degrees C was magnificent, but our friends who did the 17 mile drive also had positive things to say about that option. I would happily have stayed much, much longer or even overnight in Yosemite, though, as it was so beautiful, stunning and unusual. Solvang was interesting and wish we could have stayed longer (maybe 1 hour more) there also. The Santa Barbara stop was disappointing as all you got to see was a car park by the beach with conveniently-located rest rooms. You could briefly walk along a stretch of beach that was not very attractive, near a drainage area. No coffee stop, unfortunately. Call a toilet stop a toilet stop, not a destination stop. Be very aware that this particular tour is conducted in Mandarin with 2/3 commentary in that Chinese language and 1/3 of the commentary conducted in English. It was not the same as even with my limited vocabulary, I noticed that there were whole chunks of descriptions missing when the guide spoke English - and English always came second, except with the short-trip guide - even though many of the Chinese passengers spoke English as well. Just because the ratio of Chinese passengers to non-Chinnese passengers was 1 to 5 does not mean you should get a lesser tour as we all paid the same amount of money for this tour! Such a shame that my memories of this tour are so colored by the less-than-ideal guide! He really should get a job in a non-service industry as he seemed so bitter and twisted in his current employment. We would recommend this tour but would be extremely hesitant to do it again ourselves for fear of getting THAT guide! Without him, the tour would have been great, even with the clearly overseas-taught bus driver (i.e. Not up to US standards). Read full review

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5-Day Eastern US Tour from New York: New York City Tour, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and Niagara Falls, Buffalo | Small Group Tour |

100% Well-Planned Itinerary

By: Anonymous | Wed Sep 13, 2023 at 12.00 AM

As a first-time visitor to the US, this tour was perfect. We covered all the major sights without feeling rushed. The guides were informative and accommodating. I especially enjoyed the visit to the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. Thank you f.. Read full review

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7-Day Grand East Coast Tour from New York: New York Instagrammable Day Tour, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Corning, Niagara Falls, Boston | Small Group Tour | Complimentary Airport Pick-up at JFK/LGA |

100% East Coast Adventure of a Lifetime

By: Anonymous | Wed Sep 13, 2023 at 12.00 AM

I can't say enough good things about this tour! It was perfectly paced, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the beauty and history of each destination. Niagara Falls was a definite highlight, as was exploring the vibrant streets of New York.. Read full review

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4-Day Niagara Fall Tour from New York: Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Corning, Boston | Small Group Tour |

100% Unforgettable Journey!

By: Anonymous | Wed Sep 13, 2023 at 12.00 AM

I can't say enough good things about this tour! Each stop was well-curated, providing a deep dive into American history and culture. Philadelphia's Independence Hall and the U.S. Capitol were personal highlights for me. The small group atmo.. Read full review

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Must See Seattle Hop-On Hop-Off | 24-Hour or 48-Hour Tickets Available

100% Family-friendly and fun!

By: Anonymous | Wed Sep 13, 2023 at 12.00 AM

Our kids loved riding on the double-decker bus! It was a fun way to see Seattle, and the stops were well-chosen. The staff were friendly and helpful, making our experience enjoyable from start to finish.

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8-Day Orlando Theme Park Tour from Miami: Miami City Tour, Everglades National Park, Key West, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach | Small Group Tour of 2-14 Pax

100% Memories to Cherish

By: Anonymous | Wed Sep 13, 2023 at 12.00 AM

The Orlando Theme Park Tour exceeded all expectations! From the thrilling rides in Orlando to the serene beauty of the Everglades, every day brought new adventures. Key West's sunsets were breathtaking, and Palm Beach's elegance was a perfe.. Read full review

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3-Day Yellowstone Tour from Salt Lake City: Grand Teton National Park

100% Highlight of My Vacation!

By: Anonymous | Wed Sep 13, 2023 at 12.00 AM

This tour was the highlight of my vacation! The serene beauty of Grand Teton and the geothermal wonders of Yellowstone were mesmerizing. Our guide made sure we saw all the key sights.

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10-Day Eastern Canada Maple Foliage Tour from New York: Watkins Glen State Park, Niagara Falls, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Washington, D.C | EWR Airport Free Pick-up

100% Impressive tour!!!

By: Anonymous | Wed Sep 13, 2023 at 12.00 AM

Experiencing the autumn colors in places like Watkins Glen State Park and Niagara Falls was magical, and the city tours were equally impressive.

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16-Day USA National Parks Explorer Tour from Los Angeles: Grand Canyon National Park and Yosemite National Park | Small Group Tour | Entrance Fees Included

100% The wonderful whole tour

By: Anonymous | Wed Sep 13, 2023 at 12.00 AM

I was blown away by how wonderful the whole tour was from start to end. Our tour guide was brilliant to introduce the culture.

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13-Day Best of the West Road Tour from Los Angeles: Avila, Yosemite National Park and Zion National Park | Small Group Tour

96% It took all the stress

By: Anonymous | Wed Sep 13, 2023 at 12.00 AM

It took all the stress of planning so we could fully immerse ourselves in the activities. Truly unforgettable.

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【Summer Tour】3-Day National Parks Camping Tour from Vegas: Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce and Monument Valley | 14 Pax Small Group | Park Entries Included | Multi-language | Breakfasts and lunches Included

100% Excellently organized

By: Gernot Satovitsch | Tue Sep 12, 2023 at 12.00 AM

Our tour guide Chloe took us on an unforgettable 3 day trip to Zion, Bryce, Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, Grand Canyon and Seligman. Everything was excellently organized and we had an awesome experience!

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8-Day Yellowstone National Park Tour from Seattle with Airport Transfers: Coeur d’Alene, Missoula, Grand Teton National Park and Spokane with 2 Optional Tours

96% A must-do for anyone visiting Seattle!

By: Lucy Yang | Tue Sep 12, 2023 at 12.00 AM

From start to finish, everything was well-organized, and the guide was top-notch. Would do it again in a heartbeat!

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7-Day Gold Experience Tour from Los Angeles: San Francisco, Las Vegas, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion

96%

By: Anonymous | Tue Sep 12, 2023 at 12.00 AM

We probably visited the most interesting places the chosen region offers. All the guides on our bus were excellent and Nadine helped us with German. Great job of a prepared team! Some of the hotels could offer a bit better infrastructure fo.. Read full review

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2-Day Niagara Falls Tour from New York

90%

By: Anonymous | Tue Sep 12, 2023 at 12.00 AM

Overall the pace was good and Iris has been amazing and helpful. She’s very passionate about her job and accommodating.

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