"Go Ahead takes care of everything with the exception of physically packing your
suitcase. We had a great time, had new experiences, met a great group of fellow travelers, and saw gorgeous country. This was my second tour with Go Ahead and both Tour Directors were fantastic."
"Perfect weather for the entire 15 days - Tour director was personable, knowledgeable and did an excellent job. Was disappointed because we did not stop in interlaken and had no opportunity to view the jungfraujoch.. Friends who had previously visited Interlaken said not to miss it. No reason was given and it wasn't even mentioned. The buffet dinners were good, however, discussion among the other travelers thought a 3 choice menu and sit down meal would have been better."
"This was my 5th tour with GAT. Our tour director, Warwick is what made this trip exceptional. He was attentive to all the special needs of every guest. As with every GAT tour, there are usually "extra experiences" the director provides which are not stated on the itinerary, and this was the case with the Canadian Maritime's tour. Seeing the iconic small fishing villages brought the history to life and met or exceeded my expectations. The hotels used were more than adequate. I learned much about our northern neighbor of the USA. I would recommend this tour to anyone who likes to learn about other history and cultures of other counties. The pace of this tour is great if you are not into walking overly much, but you will have the opportunity to walk and explore more on your own if you want."
"This trip was good as for the animals but the food was not as good as it has been in the past. It was fair but liked what we have seen in other trips with Go Ahead and others. Along with some real poor planning made for some rough days. "
"This tour was so much better than I anticipated. From the moment we landed in Dublin until we left Belfast, I was thoroughly enthralled with the beauty of Ireland and its people. Definitely the friendliest bunch of people I have ever met. And, I mean everyone.
The hotels were lovely and always had wonderful staffs. The meals were great, although a bit different from my normal taste, but that's part of the fun of traveling, right?
Our tour director, Laura, was the best. Not only did we do everything on the itinerary, but Laura also managed to accommodate every request made by different people on the tour - helping a newly engaged couple find matching rings, arranging a car for someone to visit an ancestral home not on our tour, making a stop at a local whiskey distillery, telling others where to go for an evening ghost tour, and much more.
Laura was extremely knowledgeable about Ireland, and what she didn't know, she found out right away. She shared her knowledge, her love and her passion for her country with each of us as she taught us about the Viking history, the British rule, and the Troubles along with the music and the dance. Before we departed, we all felt much more Irish, and I believe we will all carry that with us into our own futures.
I cannot recommend this tour strongly enough. It is absolutely the best tour ever and a must for anyone visiting Ireland. I also strongly suggest you ask Laura to be your tour director. She was the most personable, fun, and genuine tour director I've ever seen.
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"Wonderful itinerary plagued by inconsistent hotels and inconsistent tour guidance. "
"We had a wonderful trip to Kenya including 8 plus wildlife game drives from July 1 to 10 . Our guides were great providing us with National Geographic like experiences to see wildlife in action. The highlight was the Maasi Mara National Park and the visit to a traditional Maasi village. Our group consisted of 8 family members ranging in age from 7 to 78 and 8 friends. "
"We had an amazing trip!
I normally book and do all the planning for all of our trips. This time I decided I would let others do it for me. Go Ahead Tours made it super easy and we were not disappointed! Flights, Pick up/Drop off, Hotels, daily breakfast, and tours were all perfect. We loved our tour guide Stephania! She made sure to keep us informed at all times and provided tips on how to get around on our free days.
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"First Off our hoist was the best!! From there I was amazed with the communication, organization and knowledge! So so helpful and kind! I would recommend go ahead tours to everyone!!"
"Enjoyed the trip, castles (maybe too many) scenery was spectacular.
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"We were able to see some awesome sites and gain knowledge about them. Can't wait to go on another trip!"
"Enjoyed the efficient way the tour introduced us to an overview of London, Edinburgh and Ireland in the 12 day tour. We participated in all the extra excursions offered and particularly enjoyed the dinner at the home of natives in Dublin Ireland. Our tour director, Steel, made sure we were aware of what was available at each stop and added more as our tour group requested! Fun educational trip with little worries for having to organize anything ourselves!"
"This was my first international trip, but it won’t be my last! Saw wonderful places, had great food, and made new friends. I’ve already signed up for my next trip. "
"We had so much fun. Not only do we enjoy the knowledge of the guides but also out fellow travlers."
"We absolutely loved working with go ahead, touring with go ahead and wouldn’t have changed a thing! Our guide, Kostas, was absolutely the best guide we’ve ever had. From beginning to end we felt very well taken care of by the staff and then our tour guide Kostas. Our hotels were perfect, the excursions were amazing and we can’t wait to do another tour with Go Ahead!
Thank you for an unforgettable tour of the Greek Islands! "
A rep from Go Ahead Tours, EFGoAheadTours, has responded:
“Dear Kevin,
Thank you for your review. Summer is our peak time, which means higher volume of reviews coming through. All reviews are responded to between 5-7 business days. We have an automatic category system for reviews submitted, which is why yours has not been posted and your fellow traveler’s was. We truly regret to read that you found this trip to be so different from what you had anticipated. While we do try to keep our guests well informed, with itineraries and information on itinerary inclusions and optional excursions available on our website, as well as in the pre-trip documents sent prior to departure, it disheartens us to learn that the selections were not to your liking. We agree that your Tour Director should be that person you can count on for anything and everything, so thank you for your feedback relating to them. We will certainly pass this along to their Manager to discuss with them and to assist with their professional development. In addition, your feedback has been relayed to our Operations Department to see where changes could be made going forward. In addition, our dedicated staff members are always happy to help you find something more suited to your tastes and preferences. Should you want to get in touch with our Quality Control team to go over the details of your trip, you can give us a ring at 800-597-0350. In the end, we do hope you were able return home with some good memories of your trip. (. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)
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