"Go Ahead Tours has completely spoiled me for any other approach to travel. I can easily list the tangible reasons for choosing Go Ahead. I appreciate not having to do any of the difficult, time-consuming planning regarding transportation, accommodations, creation of itinerary, and purchase of entry fees and tickets. The trips are economically reasonable for the level and range of services we receive. I enjoy having the details taken care of, for example, hotel check-in, luggage delivered to and taken from our rooms, and meals, which are either provided or we are given great suggestions for where we might eat. I appreciate that my vacation time is well-spent as I'm not wasting it spinning in a maze of details. There is a great balance of organized time and opportunities for free time, but there is no lag time. One of the very best reasons of all for travelling with Go Ahead is the Tour Directors. I have been on several trips and I have to say that they enhance the experiences to such a degree that words aren't adequate. Every tour director I've had has been intelligent, well-informed, well-organized, kind and helpful, and much fun. They have in-depth knowledge of the locations. They are wonderful teachers, fabulous traveling companions, and competent professionals. Some of our most memorable experiences have been activities initiated by our tour directors. Sometimes they have challenged me to venture beyond my comfort zone, but at all times they make me feel cared for and safe. Some of the advantages of Go Ahead Tours are very real but less tangible. They include things like opportunities to go on adventures that are more exciting than I ever imagined, experiences that have changed me intellectually, emotionally, culturally, even spiritually. I have made new friends and developed even stronger bonds with old friends and family members because of our shared experiences. I have traveled with Go Ahead Tours accompanied by friends and/or family, adults and children, for several years. I have future trips already booked. Everyone in my traveling circle shares my high esteem for Go Ahead Tours. We sign up with confidence and plan our upcoming trips with anticipation. We have fabulous memories that we've made into photo books and we love to reminisce about our adventures when we get together. I never hesitate to recommend Go Ahead to anyone who is considering planning a vacation. I feel slight pity for those who think group travel is stifling and, therefore, avoid it. They clearly have not gone anywhere with Go Ahead! I will never travel any other way. I am so grateful that I have found them."

"I've gone on tours with Globus numerous times and this was my first with GoAhead. Maybe it was where we went, but overall, it was way too dense, packed and intense for us. We never had a free minute, and the whole group was quickly making fun of our guide's statements to the effect of "Here we are now at.... You'll have 5 minutes now to see the temple and go shopping..." Honestly. We were so exhausted when we came back. Not one afternoon to ourselves. The communication from GoAhead wasn't great either. The Majestic Grande in Bangkok is a scam, and located very near multiple brothels so please consider another spot. "

"While I enjoyed my time on the tour and thought the hotel was very good as well as the excursions. We were left rather on our own to get to the airport. When we arrived, at the airport, the taxi driver demanded payment even though we were assured by the tour guide, as we pulled away from the airport, the fare was taken care of. What choice did we have but to pay him? "

"My overall experience with Go Ahead was very positive. I have traveled with them to Greece, Egypt, Costa Rica, Peru and now Australia. They must be doing something right, I keep coming back!
The only thing I would change about the Australia tour is this: We flew into Alice Springs a little later than planned and because of this we didn't get to go into the town. Instead we spend the day listening to accounts of the flying doctor and the School of the Air. These were interesting, but went on for too long. I felt we were there because these 2 services wanted donations from us. I would have much preferred seeing the town of Alice Springs and spending my time there."

"GoAhead Tours is the best tour company around! We have travelled with them twice, we have never had any problems and enjoyed both trips (Paris/Rome in 2014 and London in 2016). We would NEVER use any other tour company. Their tour guides are amazing!"

"Go Ahead Tours is the easiest way to travel. You call them to book your tour and everyone is so helpful and nice. Once you've booked your tour, told them what airport you want to use and choose the optional excursions you want , you're done planning your vacation. I've been on several Go Ahead Tours and the hotels they choose would be ones I would have chosen to stay in if I were planning the trip. They're always clean and centrally located so that you can walk to see things, go to restaurants, etc. on your free time. The guides have all been great - nice people and excellent guides. One person I travel with has cerebral palsy and needs minor help such as a wheelchair when we tour museums and other places where there is a lot of walking. On all the tours we've taken, not one tour guide ever acted like it was a bother having to accommodate this person and have often gone out of their way to make things easier for her. In 2015, seven of us planned a tour with Go Ahead that had to be canceled when I had to have surgery. There was no problem canceling and when we rebooked the tour for 2016 , they gave each of us a voucher towards our rebooking the tour. I give Go Ahead Tours an A++ and already have another tour planned with them for 2917."

"We love that with a Go Ahead Tour, all of the planning is taken care of; yet, we also have lots of free time to explore on our own if we wish. The guides are knowledgeable. One of our favorite learning experiences has been to learn basic phrases in the various countries we have visited."

"I was disappointed with the quality of the tour director and one of the tour guides. The tour director seemed more concerned about hanging out with her friends in the cities we travel to than providing useful information in a timely manner (e.g. best place for wine, shopping, money exchange). She had to read from a script and seemed to skip a lot of historical details. She did admit that she was asked to be the tour director for our trip at the last minute, but after a couple of days, she should have been better prepared (considering she was a local). She didn't seem to have time to share critical details with us until AFTER the tour. When our luggage was lost, another tour director helped us navigate our way around the airport (our tour director met up with her friends). Our first tour guide was extremely rude and actually raised his voice at us (boarderline yelling) because we could not hear his directions (due to faulty equipment). Luckily, I traveled with my girlfriends, so we were able to explore the county on our own and still have fun despite the subpar treatment. I traveled with a different tour company during my last European vacation and their service by far surpassed Go Ahead Tours. Next time I will go ahead and select a different company. Overall, I was not impressed with this tour company."

"This trip is too wonderful for words. Every time you think the scenery couldn't get anymore beautiful, it does. The itinerary is excellent with plenty of traveling through Alpine Europe. The towns were lovely and the hotels were just as lovely. There was a great balance of touring on foot, on the water, and by bus. Our tour director was extremely personable and knowledgeable. Bojan kept things upbeat and enjoyable. I would recommend this tour to those who want to not only enjoy beautiful scenery but also enjoy strolling through beautiful towns drinking in all of the old and new these towns have to offer. "

"My sister and I had an amazing time on the UK Tour! The accommodations exceeded our expectations---the lodging, food, tour guides and travel were great! The tour guides were extremely helpful and warm! The hotels were high quality and had Wi-Fi. It is sometimes a long travel from place to place in bus....BUT how else do you see the English countryside? We went on the "excursions" and were really pleased. I definitely recommend this trip and traveling with Go Ahead--we hope to do it again soon! "

"I loved every single moment of my trip to London. My daughter and I packed in as much as we could in our week. Our tour gave us the perfect amount of free exploration and wonderful excursions and our tour guide Kay helped us with both. Our journey through the English countryside to Stonehenge and Salisbury was absolutely beautiful. The city was amazing. I loved the way we were able to view London from the land, air and water! We got a bird's eye view from atop the London Eye, cruised down the Thames, and traveled on the Underground like a Londoner. We explored many fascinating neighborhoods and getting an extension on our tour gave us the chance to see and discover even more. We loved Camden Market, and even strolled across Abbey Road. The whole trip was a dream! I can't wait to go back!"

"I've taken six Go Ahead tours in the last 15 years. I have found them to be the most economical way to travel and also the most convenient. No transportation worries, no standing in line to get into popular tourist sites, knowledgeable and helpful guides. Plus, traveling with a tour group has given me the opportunity to meet interesting people who share my love of travel."

"stephania and matt were so sweet. our group was perfect."

"Go Ahead surprised me with the quality buses, hotels and meals. The pace of this tour is ideal for those that wish to experience a slower agenda and those that want to experience sights on your own time. Our guide was exceptional in organizing and information. This tour is a bargain! Look no further!"

"I like having the option of being a solo traveler with a group. I like that I don't have to worry about booking flights and hotel rooms. Don't have to worry about transportation after I arrive--Go Ahead takes care of everything. There is plenty of free time if you want to strike out on your own for activities. I don't think I would have done as much traveling as I have if I had to do all the planning myself. There are little glitches with any trip, but it's nice to know that Go Ahead is there to help. It also pays to purchase travel insurance. I also appreciate that there are discounts for future tours and that we can pay over time. As a solo traveler, I would like to see the single supplement go away. I prefer to have a room to myself and pay extra for that.
Overall, my experience with Go Ahead has been very positive and I'm trying to decide on my next destination as I write this."