"I had a simply wonderful time in New Zealand. Go Ahead Tour director Brad Elliott and our bus driver Mel were very informative and gave us insight into the Kiwi psyche. The mountains, waterfalls, the unspoiled scenery, the Tasman Sea, glow worm caves, Maori people and culture, steam vents, the Franz-Joseph glacier, the sheep, cows and deer were just a few of amazing sights, that I enjoyed. We had a smaller group because we were outside the main tourist season which made everything even better, kids were back in school and no long lines anywhere we went. Temperature was mid 60's, when we still had snow in Wisconsin. Loved it!!! I opted for the extra stay in Fiji, temperature was in the high eighties. The Sofitel Resort in Nadi was first class. Our tour director, Dan Vakadranu was a life saver. We had arranged our own flights to go down under and back, and when we were in Fiji our return flight was cancelled. Dan made sure we ended up leaving the same times as the others. I'm thinking of Go Ahead Tours for a trip to Portugal next!!
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"I have enjoyed my first trip with Go Ahead Tours. As a single person I am always hesistant to travel. But my fellow travelers were most delightful, and we had lots of fun. The countries we visited and the particular hotels were first class. Our tour guide went above the call of duty and he steered us to many exciting venues. I will definitely travel again with the Tour"
"Great experience! Pro: Good hotels, great guide, superb breakfasts, marvelous sights, good cultural experience. Cons: Monotonous food, not bad, but rice and vegetables daily...buffet food on boat was better. Skip kung fu option and go for acrobat show instead . Too many factory stops with over eager sales girls and overpriced merchandise. Would prefer more street markets. Surprised that most of staff at these international hotels spoke very limited English. You can explore on your free time but don't expect to ask any questions. Still, overall trip was very rewarding!
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"I have been on 3 GO Ahead tours in the past 6 years, and all have been a unique experience. I have learned that to get my bearings in a foreign country, I need to get there a few days before the tour starts, and rest, and explore on my own. I have learned the #3 in a room seems to be the key to getting larger rooms, often on top floors with great views. Two out of three guides were very well informed and "talkers", with vast knowledge of the areas we were in. Both of those guides personally lived in that country most of their lives. The third, although informative, was tired and very ready to retire. She told us that she lived on a different continent most of the year, and was doing this for extra retirement $. She was great at disappearing at opportune times. I think this was the exception, from what I gathered from others on tour. The one thing I really like about Go Ahead, is that it attracts people of all ages and walks of life. I have traveled with my adult children, my husband, and even a cousin or two. The pricing is fairly reasonable. Some tour guides go out of their way to show you their country with pride, and take you to little known areas off the tour. Small eateries, and pubs, that only the locals know. I learned how to take public transportation without the fear that I would get lost. That is what traveling is about to me. I don't just want to be another tourist on a bus. I want to see, taste, and feel part of the place I'm visiting. I have found that at Go Ahead. The only thing I think I would change is that about half way through a tour, I need some down time to breathe. To have 2 free days to rest in the middle, and not feel you are missing something on a side tour, would be wonderful. Especially if it is in a quaint town that is very walkable. Thanks Go Ahead! Looking forward to my next tour! Laurie B"
"The first four trips with Go Ahead were excellent. Great sights , Tour Guide, group members, food, and total experience.On the fifth trip, during the first half of the tour the Tour Guide gave very little information about the passing sights from the bus. At some sites very little time was spent. In Spain the hotel cancelled and we were relocated with a long waite to check in.
This was our 5th trip with Go Ahead and was rated the lowest. Over all we have been satisfied and will continue with Go Ahead."
"Our trip to Germany was great! Frank was an extraordinary tour guide and our guide in Berlin was the best ever!"
"Though it was our first tour with GO ahead ,with in few days we felt a friendly and a sort of family like experience.
The tour director and Guides and bus drivers were all very skilled and everything was well coordinated
over all it was a great experience and we hope to plan other tours in the near future with Go Ahead.
thanks,
Mary."
"MY TRIP TO ITALY WAS WONDERFUL. NICE PEOPLE A WONDERFUL DIRECTOR. THE WEATHER WAS SUPER, A SMALL GROUP SO WE HAD LOTS OF ROOM TO SPREAD OUT ON THE BUS and WE GOT TO KNOW EACH OTHER QUICKLY. ALL THE WALKING WAS GREAT. IT WAS JUST A FABULOUS TRIP."
"I am about to take my 5th trip with Go Ahead Tours and I have always been impressed with everything they do for you.
I would not ever consider using any other Tour Group.
They are the best. All of my trips have been to different parts of Italy and I've never been disappointed. If anyone wants to contact me I would gladly tell you all of the wonderful experiences I have had with Go Ahead Tours. Ruth Chobit"
"I have made about a dozen tours with GA, with another coming up soon. I have enjoyed every trip. Great Tour
directors, bus drivers and city guides. Always learn new things about the places we go. I have taken several tours twice because I enjoyed it so much! I have gladly recommended Go Ahead to friends and family."
"Excellent traval guide and driver. well planned by GO Head tours. Beautiful country. Hotel in Cork perfect room. Galway room not so good. United Airlines rated poor; seats too close, not easy to get out of seats, unable to move legs (not wanting a blood clot). Rating- Excellent to (fair united airlines)"
"My travel to Germany with Go Ahead Tours was wonderful. It included all places I expected to visit. The tour manager was experienced, courteous, complacent, excellent. It was a great experience."
"Excellent! I am recommending the trip to all my friends. Everything was awesome. From the National Parks, to the accommendations and food. It was great to have it all planned out for you and every thing went smoothly. We enjoyed it immensely."
"Just back from the Grand Tour of Turkey, and as always, I've come home from a Go Ahead Tour happy - happy that I've learned so much about the country I've just visited, happy with having someone do such an efficient job of taking care of all the details of travel so I can concentrate on the sights and sounds around me, happy with the friendly people I meet on every tour and happy with the excellent value I get for my travel dollars.
Go Ahead's Tour Directors are the best - each of them has such genuine love for their country and and a clear desire to make you love their country as much as they do. It's infectious. Before I'm home I'm planning the next adventure with Go Ahead. If the ease of a tour is what you want, you can't do better than Go Ahead Tours. "
"We will recommend Go Ahead to everyone we know.
The office people (especially Hanna) were so friendly and helpful in helping us plan.
The tour guide (Lisa) was very informative, and made the whole experience a joy. We have just scheduled another tour with Go Ahead."