
We would definitely recommend joining any trips/adventures that they are offering.  Just overall great people to spend a day with.  Also, this specific tour was the only one that went to these specific places.  Most tours go to the usual tourist places, but if you want to see something new and different, definitely take their tour.

If we get back to Romania we will definitely be taking another tour with them.  Thanks to you both!',5.0,'2021-10-19T08:40:51Z','REV-vSrmnKD8FC4rLJS92R1G0JhDEHoMEpijGGyQ0f8BK9o=','en','ndawgg13','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Two Thumbs Up For Alex','This was a great tour and Alex was a wonderful guide. He was friendly, kind, knowledgeable, and best of all, he was great company. While completing the tour, we ran into a great deal of snow on the mountains (we were visiting in January) and had to course correct. Alex did so without hesitation. He ended up taking us on a hike instead—and luckily he had warned us to wear appropriate clothing and shoes ahead of time, just in case. Because of this, we were still able to see everything we wanted to. He also provided us with a great home-cooked meal afterwards. I’d definitely recommend taking a tour with Alex.',5.0,'2020-01-29T10:36:00Z','REV-ncLZuhdjkNVZTtL3jFlrfgfmwt0RhI3CiD2GA5CSNuQ=','en','ennyak','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Fantastic guide with a wonderful itinerary','Alex was by far the highlight of this trip. I knew finding an off the beaten path tour to see Bulgaria in January would be a difficult task but Alex made it an unforgettable experience. We really enjoyed the pace of the day and there was a great balance of information as well as some down time to ensure we were really able to capture the feeling of the country. The day was full of adventure and it was really topped off with a delicious homemade lunch. When the road up to Buzludzha wasn’t able to be driven, Alex quickly shifted that time to a hike which was a wonderful way to see nature and enjoy our time up and down the mountain. I cannot recommend Alex enough as a tour guide. I look forward to returning to Bucharest and exploring again with him.',5.0,'2020-01-24T14:35:10Z','REV-NkLYrZuoPLAU3zVMEEpGQvXplhjUWZ9hforiwDk4qEw=','en','n8co','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Excellent guide and great itinerary','Alex clearly has a passion for travel, being a guide and adventuring around his own and nearby countries. It\'s fair to say this was the highlight of our trip. The weather conditions were rather difficult, particularly getting to Buzludzha Monument - Alex worked really hard though to ensure the itinerary was kept, even though it meant getting back to Bucharest quite late. The open air lunch/picnic was a nice touch, and even though it was a really long day with a massive amount of driving, Alex remained talkative and engaged up to the end. He got the perfect balance between giving us information and also allowing us to enjoy the views and taking photographs. The stops are really good - bit on the alternative side and off the beaten track, but that\'s what makes it so good. It is refreshing to come across a guide who has followed his passion. Was really nice to meet you Alex and I can recommend this tour highly.',5.0,'2019-12-08T13:45:24Z','REV-rXdgX7m72gZPZDIPFqekMXmetMIWIvcbGHRe6i+Nzk0=','en','michaelcH932YK','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Amazing Tour for curious minds','We booked This after a day tour with Alex! We liked so much that was impossible to stop! He knows the perfect spots to feel the true spirit of Bulgária! The most amazing places to take the best photographes! 
A really nice picknick ! And a perfect choice of music to travel!!
We feel gratefuul to experiênce those tours!',5.0,'2019-11-29T14:01:22Z','REV-tbtErOAC0XSjg+ykEM/lsC7ckciq7Hqnq6SU1ZMCaeo=','en','CristinaT2971','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Day trip to Bulgaria','Just fancied a day trip to Bulgaria. Hadn’t looked too much into the trip but it sounded good and I thought why not. Alex picked myself and another couple up from outside the intercontinental hotel. The trip was interesting and informative. Alex was a great host, took care of everything. Had lunches packed for us. Homemade food which was very good. The intinery was interesting and well paced. Alex knew about the places he took us and gave knowledge and depth in the places he took us.
Alex was one of the most genuine people I meet on my trip in Romania. I wish him great success with his tour company and would recommend him to anyone for one of his tours.',5.0,'2019-11-22T22:44:26Z','REV-6zk4gJ4KWgSLucBCEJy2E0JlMSQpjCoYofK6lWgVp4o=','en','Smalltown92','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Amazing day in Bulgaria.','If you\'re a fan of beautiful nature, abandoned buildings and good food thank this tour is a perfect choice.',5.0,'2019-11-06T13:42:24Z','REV-uNad7s13CuUDRzN2jFhZAYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Katarzyna_G','VIATOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Take the road ( tourist attractions) less travelled..... A MUST DO while in Romania','I did this tour yesterday with our most awesome tour guide ever....Alex 👍!!!! It was way worth it. He takes you to the old town , Veliko Tărnovo, a UNESCO tentative list for world heritage site, then to the Shipka Monument and the Best part is the Buzludzha monument. An abandoned and the biggest unoccupied monument in Europe ( I hope I got it right this time Alex). It was a different experience. One of my best experience here on this trip. Alex made the drive bearable ( it was a long drive) but made it interesting. He is very engaging in the conversation. Such a pleasant person. One of my favorite is having a picnic at the Shipka monument where he laid a cloth on the grass and we ( the tour group) feast on home made food. My favorite is the apple pie made by his mom . I will do this again if I come back in Romania. I encourage tourists to do this awesome tour. Thanks for an awesome experience Alex and promise not to fall asleep and banging my head multiple times next time.',5.0,'2019-10-11T15:12:58Z','REV-eC6x0nplkvuuc1Vdskr5JPz4bfl41XF/IJDIYmROKK8=','en','joero24','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Fantastic adventure','It was an absolute great time with Alex. He was very knowledgeable and took us to some amazing places! Buzludzha had been on my bucket list for a long time and he got us there and told us a about it. I would give this 6stars if I could, great trip, definitely do it!! I\'ll likely do it again next time I\'m here.',5.0,'2019-10-11T06:02:28Z','REV-OMeGtlmSJ5/nh0E7SyCKmG77K5mXCMkEoFhCTC0xlp0=','en','cody h','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','FROM BUCHAREST TO BULGARIA','This is a great trip.   If you are in Bucharest on a Thursday then do not hesitate... just book this adventure with Alex(andro) and his company OnAdventure.  It\'s a thoughtfully planned trip by Alex & he is such a good guide and decent, friendly, knowledgeable, all round fella.   It\'s an ideal opportunity to travel south from Bucharest & through Southern Romania & across the Danube at the Friendship Bridge and into Northern Bulgaria at the city of Ruse.   The stops en route are all detailed in the itinerary and all worthy of seeing with, for me, Buzludzha being the tops.  Check out all of the other reviews before you join Alex/OnAdventure and when you return you\'ll agree for sure, like me, that this IS the trip to do from Bucharest!',5.0,'2019-07-22T07:48:06Z','REV-Ksys7M7cyZF8aHNzfBhRM4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Denis_L','VIATOR'),('140018P10','Private Tours from Bucharest to Bulgaria','Perfect','Its a really good Way to see Bulgária !! Alex is very competent guide!! We felt very happy all the time, was wonderfull time, that we booked another tour And canceled the dracula / Transilvania tour!! 
Perfect Amazing places to enjoy And take photographs',5.0,'2019-11-29T13:53:11Z','REV-tbtErOAC0XSjg+ykEM/lsIWC+vUpWV+lkMhGXiI55a8=','en','Cristina T','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Two Thumbs Up For Alex','This was a great tour and Alex was a wonderful guide. He was friendly, kind, knowledgeable, and best of all, he was great company. While completing the tour, we ran into a great deal of snow on the mountains (we were visiting in January) and had to course correct. Alex did so without hesitation. He ended up taking us on a hike instead—and luckily he had warned us to wear appropriate clothing and shoes ahead of time, just in case. Because of this, we were still able to see everything we wanted to. He also provided us with a great home-cooked meal afterwards. I’d definitely recommend taking a tour with Alex.',5.0,'2020-01-29T10:36:00Z','REV-ncLZuhdjkNVZTtL3jFlrfgfmwt0RhI3CiD2GA5CSNuQ=','en','ennyak','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Fantastic guide with a wonderful itinerary','Alex was by far the highlight of this trip. I knew finding an off the beaten path tour to see Bulgaria in January would be a difficult task but Alex made it an unforgettable experience. We really enjoyed the pace of the day and there was a great balance of information as well as some down time to ensure we were really able to capture the feeling of the country. The day was full of adventure and it was really topped off with a delicious homemade lunch. When the road up to Buzludzha wasn’t able to be driven, Alex quickly shifted that time to a hike which was a wonderful way to see nature and enjoy our time up and down the mountain. I cannot recommend Alex enough as a tour guide. I look forward to returning to Bucharest and exploring again with him.',5.0,'2020-01-24T14:35:10Z','REV-NkLYrZuoPLAU3zVMEEpGQvXplhjUWZ9hforiwDk4qEw=','en','n8co','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Excellent guide and great itinerary','Alex clearly has a passion for travel, being a guide and adventuring around his own and nearby countries. It\'s fair to say this was the highlight of our trip. The weather conditions were rather difficult, particularly getting to Buzludzha Monument - Alex worked really hard though to ensure the itinerary was kept, even though it meant getting back to Bucharest quite late. The open air lunch/picnic was a nice touch, and even though it was a really long day with a massive amount of driving, Alex remained talkative and engaged up to the end. He got the perfect balance between giving us information and also allowing us to enjoy the views and taking photographs. The stops are really good - bit on the alternative side and off the beaten track, but that\'s what makes it so good. It is refreshing to come across a guide who has followed his passion. Was really nice to meet you Alex and I can recommend this tour highly.',5.0,'2019-12-08T13:45:24Z','REV-rXdgX7m72gZPZDIPFqekMXmetMIWIvcbGHRe6i+Nzk0=','en','michaelcH932YK','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Amazing Tour for curious minds','We booked This after a day tour with Alex! We liked so much that was impossible to stop! He knows the perfect spots to feel the true spirit of Bulgária! The most amazing places to take the best photographes! 
A really nice picknick ! And a perfect choice of music to travel!!
We feel gratefuul to experiênce those tours!',5.0,'2019-11-29T14:01:22Z','REV-tbtErOAC0XSjg+ykEM/lsC7ckciq7Hqnq6SU1ZMCaeo=','en','CristinaT2971','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Day trip to Bulgaria','Just fancied a day trip to Bulgaria. Hadn’t looked too much into the trip but it sounded good and I thought why not. Alex picked myself and another couple up from outside the intercontinental hotel. The trip was interesting and informative. Alex was a great host, took care of everything. Had lunches packed for us. Homemade food which was very good. The intinery was interesting and well paced. Alex knew about the places he took us and gave knowledge and depth in the places he took us.
Alex was one of the most genuine people I meet on my trip in Romania. I wish him great success with his tour company and would recommend him to anyone for one of his tours.',5.0,'2019-11-22T22:44:26Z','REV-6zk4gJ4KWgSLucBCEJy2E0JlMSQpjCoYofK6lWgVp4o=','en','Smalltown92','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Amazing day in Bulgaria.','If you\'re a fan of beautiful nature, abandoned buildings and good food thank this tour is a perfect choice.',5.0,'2019-11-06T13:42:24Z','REV-uNad7s13CuUDRzN2jFhZAYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Katarzyna_G','VIATOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Take the road ( tourist attractions) less travelled..... A MUST DO while in Romania','I did this tour yesterday with our most awesome tour guide ever....Alex 👍!!!! It was way worth it. He takes you to the old town , Veliko Tărnovo, a UNESCO tentative list for world heritage site, then to the Shipka Monument and the Best part is the Buzludzha monument. An abandoned and the biggest unoccupied monument in Europe ( I hope I got it right this time Alex). It was a different experience. One of my best experience here on this trip. Alex made the drive bearable ( it was a long drive) but made it interesting. He is very engaging in the conversation. Such a pleasant person. One of my favorite is having a picnic at the Shipka monument where he laid a cloth on the grass and we ( the tour group) feast on home made food. My favorite is the apple pie made by his mom . I will do this again if I come back in Romania. I encourage tourists to do this awesome tour. Thanks for an awesome experience Alex and promise not to fall asleep and banging my head multiple times next time.',5.0,'2019-10-11T15:12:58Z','REV-eC6x0nplkvuuc1Vdskr5JPz4bfl41XF/IJDIYmROKK8=','en','joero24','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Fantastic adventure','It was an absolute great time with Alex. He was very knowledgeable and took us to some amazing places! Buzludzha had been on my bucket list for a long time and he got us there and told us a about it. I would give this 6stars if I could, great trip, definitely do it!! I\'ll likely do it again next time I\'m here.',5.0,'2019-10-11T06:02:28Z','REV-OMeGtlmSJ5/nh0E7SyCKmG77K5mXCMkEoFhCTC0xlp0=','en','cody h','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','FROM BUCHAREST TO BULGARIA','This is a great trip.   If you are in Bucharest on a Thursday then do not hesitate... just book this adventure with Alex(andro) and his company OnAdventure.  It\'s a thoughtfully planned trip by Alex & he is such a good guide and decent, friendly, knowledgeable, all round fella.   It\'s an ideal opportunity to travel south from Bucharest & through Southern Romania & across the Danube at the Friendship Bridge and into Northern Bulgaria at the city of Ruse.   The stops en route are all detailed in the itinerary and all worthy of seeing with, for me, Buzludzha being the tops.  Check out all of the other reviews before you join Alex/OnAdventure and when you return you\'ll agree for sure, like me, that this IS the trip to do from Bucharest!',5.0,'2019-07-22T07:48:06Z','REV-Ksys7M7cyZF8aHNzfBhRM4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Denis_L','VIATOR'),('140018P10','Private Tours from Bucharest to Bulgaria','Perfect','Its a really good Way to see Bulgária !! Alex is very competent guide!! We felt very happy all the time, was wonderfull time, that we booked another tour And canceled the dracula / Transilvania tour!! 
Perfect Amazing places to enjoy And take photographs',5.0,'2019-11-29T13:53:11Z','REV-tbtErOAC0XSjg+ykEM/lsIWC+vUpWV+lkMhGXiI55a8=','en','Cristina T','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Two Thumbs Up For Alex','This was a great tour and Alex was a wonderful guide. He was friendly, kind, knowledgeable, and best of all, he was great company. While completing the tour, we ran into a great deal of snow on the mountains (we were visiting in January) and had to course correct. Alex did so without hesitation. He ended up taking us on a hike instead—and luckily he had warned us to wear appropriate clothing and shoes ahead of time, just in case. Because of this, we were still able to see everything we wanted to. He also provided us with a great home-cooked meal afterwards. I’d definitely recommend taking a tour with Alex.',5.0,'2020-01-29T10:36:00Z','REV-ncLZuhdjkNVZTtL3jFlrfgfmwt0RhI3CiD2GA5CSNuQ=','en','ennyak','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Fantastic guide with a wonderful itinerary','Alex was by far the highlight of this trip. I knew finding an off the beaten path tour to see Bulgaria in January would be a difficult task but Alex made it an unforgettable experience. We really enjoyed the pace of the day and there was a great balance of information as well as some down time to ensure we were really able to capture the feeling of the country. The day was full of adventure and it was really topped off with a delicious homemade lunch. When the road up to Buzludzha wasn’t able to be driven, Alex quickly shifted that time to a hike which was a wonderful way to see nature and enjoy our time up and down the mountain. I cannot recommend Alex enough as a tour guide. I look forward to returning to Bucharest and exploring again with him.',5.0,'2020-01-24T14:35:10Z','REV-NkLYrZuoPLAU3zVMEEpGQvXplhjUWZ9hforiwDk4qEw=','en','n8co','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Excellent guide and great itinerary','Alex clearly has a passion for travel, being a guide and adventuring around his own and nearby countries. It\'s fair to say this was the highlight of our trip. The weather conditions were rather difficult, particularly getting to Buzludzha Monument - Alex worked really hard though to ensure the itinerary was kept, even though it meant getting back to Bucharest quite late. The open air lunch/picnic was a nice touch, and even though it was a really long day with a massive amount of driving, Alex remained talkative and engaged up to the end. He got the perfect balance between giving us information and also allowing us to enjoy the views and taking photographs. The stops are really good - bit on the alternative side and off the beaten track, but that\'s what makes it so good. It is refreshing to come across a guide who has followed his passion. Was really nice to meet you Alex and I can recommend this tour highly.',5.0,'2019-12-08T13:45:24Z','REV-rXdgX7m72gZPZDIPFqekMXmetMIWIvcbGHRe6i+Nzk0=','en','michaelcH932YK','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Amazing Tour for curious minds','We booked This after a day tour with Alex! We liked so much that was impossible to stop! He knows the perfect spots to feel the true spirit of Bulgária! The most amazing places to take the best photographes! 
A really nice picknick ! And a perfect choice of music to travel!!
We feel gratefuul to experiênce those tours!',5.0,'2019-11-29T14:01:22Z','REV-tbtErOAC0XSjg+ykEM/lsC7ckciq7Hqnq6SU1ZMCaeo=','en','CristinaT2971','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Day trip to Bulgaria','Just fancied a day trip to Bulgaria. Hadn’t looked too much into the trip but it sounded good and I thought why not. Alex picked myself and another couple up from outside the intercontinental hotel. The trip was interesting and informative. Alex was a great host, took care of everything. Had lunches packed for us. Homemade food which was very good. The intinery was interesting and well paced. Alex knew about the places he took us and gave knowledge and depth in the places he took us.
Alex was one of the most genuine people I meet on my trip in Romania. I wish him great success with his tour company and would recommend him to anyone for one of his tours.',5.0,'2019-11-22T22:44:26Z','REV-6zk4gJ4KWgSLucBCEJy2E0JlMSQpjCoYofK6lWgVp4o=','en','Smalltown92','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Amazing day in Bulgaria.','If you\'re a fan of beautiful nature, abandoned buildings and good food thank this tour is a perfect choice.',5.0,'2019-11-06T13:42:24Z','REV-uNad7s13CuUDRzN2jFhZAYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Katarzyna_G','VIATOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Take the road ( tourist attractions) less travelled..... A MUST DO while in Romania','I did this tour yesterday with our most awesome tour guide ever....Alex 👍!!!! It was way worth it. He takes you to the old town , Veliko Tărnovo, a UNESCO tentative list for world heritage site, then to the Shipka Monument and the Best part is the Buzludzha monument. An abandoned and the biggest unoccupied monument in Europe ( I hope I got it right this time Alex). It was a different experience. One of my best experience here on this trip. Alex made the drive bearable ( it was a long drive) but made it interesting. He is very engaging in the conversation. Such a pleasant person. One of my favorite is having a picnic at the Shipka monument where he laid a cloth on the grass and we ( the tour group) feast on home made food. My favorite is the apple pie made by his mom . I will do this again if I come back in Romania. I encourage tourists to do this awesome tour. Thanks for an awesome experience Alex and promise not to fall asleep and banging my head multiple times next time.',5.0,'2019-10-11T15:12:58Z','REV-eC6x0nplkvuuc1Vdskr5JPz4bfl41XF/IJDIYmROKK8=','en','joero24','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Fantastic adventure','It was an absolute great time with Alex. He was very knowledgeable and took us to some amazing places! Buzludzha had been on my bucket list for a long time and he got us there and told us a about it. I would give this 6stars if I could, great trip, definitely do it!! I\'ll likely do it again next time I\'m here.',5.0,'2019-10-11T06:02:28Z','REV-OMeGtlmSJ5/nh0E7SyCKmG77K5mXCMkEoFhCTC0xlp0=','en','cody h','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','FROM BUCHAREST TO BULGARIA','This is a great trip.   If you are in Bucharest on a Thursday then do not hesitate... just book this adventure with Alex(andro) and his company OnAdventure.  It\'s a thoughtfully planned trip by Alex & he is such a good guide and decent, friendly, knowledgeable, all round fella.   It\'s an ideal opportunity to travel south from Bucharest & through Southern Romania & across the Danube at the Friendship Bridge and into Northern Bulgaria at the city of Ruse.   The stops en route are all detailed in the itinerary and all worthy of seeing with, for me, Buzludzha being the tops.  Check out all of the other reviews before you join Alex/OnAdventure and when you return you\'ll agree for sure, like me, that this IS the trip to do from Bucharest!',5.0,'2019-07-22T07:48:06Z','REV-Ksys7M7cyZF8aHNzfBhRM4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Denis_L','VIATOR'),('140018P10','Private Tours from Bucharest to Bulgaria','Perfect','Its a really good Way to see Bulgária !! Alex is very competent guide!! We felt very happy all the time, was wonderfull time, that we booked another tour And canceled the dracula / Transilvania tour!! 
Perfect Amazing places to enjoy And take photographs',5.0,'2019-11-29T13:53:11Z','REV-tbtErOAC0XSjg+ykEM/lsIWC+vUpWV+lkMhGXiI55a8=','en','Cristina T','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Two Thumbs Up For Alex','This was a great tour and Alex was a wonderful guide. He was friendly, kind, knowledgeable, and best of all, he was great company. While completing the tour, we ran into a great deal of snow on the mountains (we were visiting in January) and had to course correct. Alex did so without hesitation. He ended up taking us on a hike instead—and luckily he had warned us to wear appropriate clothing and shoes ahead of time, just in case. Because of this, we were still able to see everything we wanted to. He also provided us with a great home-cooked meal afterwards. I’d definitely recommend taking a tour with Alex.',5.0,'2020-01-29T10:36:00Z','REV-ncLZuhdjkNVZTtL3jFlrfgfmwt0RhI3CiD2GA5CSNuQ=','en','ennyak','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Fantastic guide with a wonderful itinerary','Alex was by far the highlight of this trip. I knew finding an off the beaten path tour to see Bulgaria in January would be a difficult task but Alex made it an unforgettable experience. We really enjoyed the pace of the day and there was a great balance of information as well as some down time to ensure we were really able to capture the feeling of the country. The day was full of adventure and it was really topped off with a delicious homemade lunch. When the road up to Buzludzha wasn’t able to be driven, Alex quickly shifted that time to a hike which was a wonderful way to see nature and enjoy our time up and down the mountain. I cannot recommend Alex enough as a tour guide. I look forward to returning to Bucharest and exploring again with him.',5.0,'2020-01-24T14:35:10Z','REV-NkLYrZuoPLAU3zVMEEpGQvXplhjUWZ9hforiwDk4qEw=','en','n8co','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Excellent guide and great itinerary','Alex clearly has a passion for travel, being a guide and adventuring around his own and nearby countries. It\'s fair to say this was the highlight of our trip. The weather conditions were rather difficult, particularly getting to Buzludzha Monument - Alex worked really hard though to ensure the itinerary was kept, even though it meant getting back to Bucharest quite late. The open air lunch/picnic was a nice touch, and even though it was a really long day with a massive amount of driving, Alex remained talkative and engaged up to the end. He got the perfect balance between giving us information and also allowing us to enjoy the views and taking photographs. The stops are really good - bit on the alternative side and off the beaten track, but that\'s what makes it so good. It is refreshing to come across a guide who has followed his passion. Was really nice to meet you Alex and I can recommend this tour highly.',5.0,'2019-12-08T13:45:24Z','REV-rXdgX7m72gZPZDIPFqekMXmetMIWIvcbGHRe6i+Nzk0=','en','michaelcH932YK','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Amazing Tour for curious minds','We booked This after a day tour with Alex! We liked so much that was impossible to stop! He knows the perfect spots to feel the true spirit of Bulgária! The most amazing places to take the best photographes! 
A really nice picknick ! And a perfect choice of music to travel!!
We feel gratefuul to experiênce those tours!',5.0,'2019-11-29T14:01:22Z','REV-tbtErOAC0XSjg+ykEM/lsC7ckciq7Hqnq6SU1ZMCaeo=','en','CristinaT2971','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Day trip to Bulgaria','Just fancied a day trip to Bulgaria. Hadn’t looked too much into the trip but it sounded good and I thought why not. Alex picked myself and another couple up from outside the intercontinental hotel. The trip was interesting and informative. Alex was a great host, took care of everything. Had lunches packed for us. Homemade food which was very good. The intinery was interesting and well paced. Alex knew about the places he took us and gave knowledge and depth in the places he took us.
Alex was one of the most genuine people I meet on my trip in Romania. I wish him great success with his tour company and would recommend him to anyone for one of his tours.',5.0,'2019-11-22T22:44:26Z','REV-6zk4gJ4KWgSLucBCEJy2E0JlMSQpjCoYofK6lWgVp4o=','en','Smalltown92','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Amazing day in Bulgaria.','If you\'re a fan of beautiful nature, abandoned buildings and good food thank this tour is a perfect choice.',5.0,'2019-11-06T13:42:24Z','REV-uNad7s13CuUDRzN2jFhZAYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Katarzyna_G','VIATOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Take the road ( tourist attractions) less travelled..... A MUST DO while in Romania','I did this tour yesterday with our most awesome tour guide ever....Alex 👍!!!! It was way worth it. He takes you to the old town , Veliko Tărnovo, a UNESCO tentative list for world heritage site, then to the Shipka Monument and the Best part is the Buzludzha monument. An abandoned and the biggest unoccupied monument in Europe ( I hope I got it right this time Alex). It was a different experience. One of my best experience here on this trip. Alex made the drive bearable ( it was a long drive) but made it interesting. He is very engaging in the conversation. Such a pleasant person. One of my favorite is having a picnic at the Shipka monument where he laid a cloth on the grass and we ( the tour group) feast on home made food. My favorite is the apple pie made by his mom . I will do this again if I come back in Romania. I encourage tourists to do this awesome tour. Thanks for an awesome experience Alex and promise not to fall asleep and banging my head multiple times next time.',5.0,'2019-10-11T15:12:58Z','REV-eC6x0nplkvuuc1Vdskr5JPz4bfl41XF/IJDIYmROKK8=','en','joero24','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Fantastic adventure','It was an absolute great time with Alex. He was very knowledgeable and took us to some amazing places! Buzludzha had been on my bucket list for a long time and he got us there and told us a about it. I would give this 6stars if I could, great trip, definitely do it!! I\'ll likely do it again next time I\'m here.',5.0,'2019-10-11T06:02:28Z','REV-OMeGtlmSJ5/nh0E7SyCKmG77K5mXCMkEoFhCTC0xlp0=','en','cody h','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','FROM BUCHAREST TO BULGARIA','This is a great trip.   If you are in Bucharest on a Thursday then do not hesitate... just book this adventure with Alex(andro) and his company OnAdventure.  It\'s a thoughtfully planned trip by Alex & he is such a good guide and decent, friendly, knowledgeable, all round fella.   It\'s an ideal opportunity to travel south from Bucharest & through Southern Romania & across the Danube at the Friendship Bridge and into Northern Bulgaria at the city of Ruse.   The stops en route are all detailed in the itinerary and all worthy of seeing with, for me, Buzludzha being the tops.  Check out all of the other reviews before you join Alex/OnAdventure and when you return you\'ll agree for sure, like me, that this IS the trip to do from Bucharest!',5.0,'2019-07-22T07:48:06Z','REV-Ksys7M7cyZF8aHNzfBhRM4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Denis_L','VIATOR'),('140018P10','Private Tours from Bucharest to Bulgaria','Perfect','Its a really good Way to see Bulgária !! Alex is very competent guide!! We felt very happy all the time, was wonderfull time, that we booked another tour And canceled the dracula / Transilvania tour!! 
Perfect Amazing places to enjoy And take photographs',5.0,'2019-11-29T13:53:11Z','REV-tbtErOAC0XSjg+ykEM/lsIWC+vUpWV+lkMhGXiI55a8=','en','Cristina T','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Two Thumbs Up For Alex','This was a great tour and Alex was a wonderful guide. He was friendly, kind, knowledgeable, and best of all, he was great company. While completing the tour, we ran into a great deal of snow on the mountains (we were visiting in January) and had to course correct. Alex did so without hesitation. He ended up taking us on a hike instead—and luckily he had warned us to wear appropriate clothing and shoes ahead of time, just in case. Because of this, we were still able to see everything we wanted to. He also provided us with a great home-cooked meal afterwards. I’d definitely recommend taking a tour with Alex.',5.0,'2020-01-29T10:36:00Z','REV-ncLZuhdjkNVZTtL3jFlrfgfmwt0RhI3CiD2GA5CSNuQ=','en','ennyak','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Fantastic guide with a wonderful itinerary','Alex was by far the highlight of this trip. I knew finding an off the beaten path tour to see Bulgaria in January would be a difficult task but Alex made it an unforgettable experience. We really enjoyed the pace of the day and there was a great balance of information as well as some down time to ensure we were really able to capture the feeling of the country. The day was full of adventure and it was really topped off with a delicious homemade lunch. When the road up to Buzludzha wasn’t able to be driven, Alex quickly shifted that time to a hike which was a wonderful way to see nature and enjoy our time up and down the mountain. I cannot recommend Alex enough as a tour guide. I look forward to returning to Bucharest and exploring again with him.',5.0,'2020-01-24T14:35:10Z','REV-NkLYrZuoPLAU3zVMEEpGQvXplhjUWZ9hforiwDk4qEw=','en','n8co','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Excellent guide and great itinerary','Alex clearly has a passion for travel, being a guide and adventuring around his own and nearby countries. It\'s fair to say this was the highlight of our trip. The weather conditions were rather difficult, particularly getting to Buzludzha Monument - Alex worked really hard though to ensure the itinerary was kept, even though it meant getting back to Bucharest quite late. The open air lunch/picnic was a nice touch, and even though it was a really long day with a massive amount of driving, Alex remained talkative and engaged up to the end. He got the perfect balance between giving us information and also allowing us to enjoy the views and taking photographs. The stops are really good - bit on the alternative side and off the beaten track, but that\'s what makes it so good. It is refreshing to come across a guide who has followed his passion. Was really nice to meet you Alex and I can recommend this tour highly.',5.0,'2019-12-08T13:45:24Z','REV-rXdgX7m72gZPZDIPFqekMXmetMIWIvcbGHRe6i+Nzk0=','en','michaelcH932YK','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Amazing Tour for curious minds','We booked This after a day tour with Alex! We liked so much that was impossible to stop! He knows the perfect spots to feel the true spirit of Bulgária! The most amazing places to take the best photographes! 
A really nice picknick ! And a perfect choice of music to travel!!
We feel gratefuul to experiênce those tours!',5.0,'2019-11-29T14:01:22Z','REV-tbtErOAC0XSjg+ykEM/lsC7ckciq7Hqnq6SU1ZMCaeo=','en','CristinaT2971','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Day trip to Bulgaria','Just fancied a day trip to Bulgaria. Hadn’t looked too much into the trip but it sounded good and I thought why not. Alex picked myself and another couple up from outside the intercontinental hotel. The trip was interesting and informative. Alex was a great host, took care of everything. Had lunches packed for us. Homemade food which was very good. The intinery was interesting and well paced. Alex knew about the places he took us and gave knowledge and depth in the places he took us.
Alex was one of the most genuine people I meet on my trip in Romania. I wish him great success with his tour company and would recommend him to anyone for one of his tours.',5.0,'2019-11-22T22:44:26Z','REV-6zk4gJ4KWgSLucBCEJy2E0JlMSQpjCoYofK6lWgVp4o=','en','Smalltown92','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Amazing day in Bulgaria.','If you\'re a fan of beautiful nature, abandoned buildings and good food thank this tour is a perfect choice.',5.0,'2019-11-06T13:42:24Z','REV-uNad7s13CuUDRzN2jFhZAYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Katarzyna_G','VIATOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Take the road ( tourist attractions) less travelled..... A MUST DO while in Romania','I did this tour yesterday with our most awesome tour guide ever....Alex 👍!!!! It was way worth it. He takes you to the old town , Veliko Tărnovo, a UNESCO tentative list for world heritage site, then to the Shipka Monument and the Best part is the Buzludzha monument. An abandoned and the biggest unoccupied monument in Europe ( I hope I got it right this time Alex). It was a different experience. One of my best experience here on this trip. Alex made the drive bearable ( it was a long drive) but made it interesting. He is very engaging in the conversation. Such a pleasant person. One of my favorite is having a picnic at the Shipka monument where he laid a cloth on the grass and we ( the tour group) feast on home made food. My favorite is the apple pie made by his mom . I will do this again if I come back in Romania. I encourage tourists to do this awesome tour. Thanks for an awesome experience Alex and promise not to fall asleep and banging my head multiple times next time.',5.0,'2019-10-11T15:12:58Z','REV-eC6x0nplkvuuc1Vdskr5JPz4bfl41XF/IJDIYmROKK8=','en','joero24','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','Fantastic adventure','It was an absolute great time with Alex. He was very knowledgeable and took us to some amazing places! Buzludzha had been on my bucket list for a long time and he got us there and told us a about it. I would give this 6stars if I could, great trip, definitely do it!! I\'ll likely do it again next time I\'m here.',5.0,'2019-10-11T06:02:28Z','REV-OMeGtlmSJ5/nh0E7SyCKmG77K5mXCMkEoFhCTC0xlp0=','en','cody h','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P1','Day Trip to Bulgaria - Buzludzha Monument, Veliko Tarnovo, Shipka Monument','FROM BUCHAREST TO BULGARIA','This is a great trip.   If you are in Bucharest on a Thursday then do not hesitate... just book this adventure with Alex(andro) and his company OnAdventure.  It\'s a thoughtfully planned trip by Alex & he is such a good guide and decent, friendly, knowledgeable, all round fella.   It\'s an ideal opportunity to travel south from Bucharest & through Southern Romania & across the Danube at the Friendship Bridge and into Northern Bulgaria at the city of Ruse.   The stops en route are all detailed in the itinerary and all worthy of seeing with, for me, Buzludzha being the tops.  Check out all of the other reviews before you join Alex/OnAdventure and when you return you\'ll agree for sure, like me, that this IS the trip to do from Bucharest!',5.0,'2019-07-22T07:48:06Z','REV-Ksys7M7cyZF8aHNzfBhRM4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Denis_L','VIATOR'),('140018P3','Day Trip to Bucegi Mountains: Scropoasa Lake and Zanoaga Canyon','Great day','Excellent excursion the guide is highly knowledgeable and flexible. I had a great experience despite the weather guide was able to adapt his program so I still had an excellent experienc',5.0,'2023-08-25T05:24:57Z','REV-dqe66JG9yhhel+ICoYtS/WGjOj/TuM19DT0S9+QcfZc=','en','Sean w','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P3','Day Trip to Bucegi Mountains: Scropoasa Lake and Zanoaga Canyon','Great trip into nature outside of Bukarest','Thanks to Alex and Petre for a great experience in the mountains! We had a wonderful time with them, they were great guides and the nature itself was just beautiful',5.0,'2023-08-05T15:28:40Z','REV-xAGvemt9nEq3my0JNdc0Ie/qWBn4Sn4NMc+R1ZTUqF8=','en','TeresaKlaus','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P3','Day Trip to Bucegi Mountains: Scropoasa Lake and Zanoaga Canyon','A beautiful hike to lovely views.','The day we went we drove through thick fog and arrived in a downpour. Alex offered to drive us to the lake and waterfalls rather than hike in the rain. We were dead set on hiking so we hiked. The hike is moderately challenging and through a beautiful forest along the gorge. The color of the lake, even in the rain, was beautiful. We then hiked to the waterfall which was truly beautiful. 
Alex provided a wonderful lunch and snacks along the way. He filled us in on information about the area. As we returned on the hike the sun came out to warm us up and give us a different view of the hike. I definitely recommend this activity if you are a hiker, nature lover or adventurous.',5.0,'2023-06-13T03:24:39Z','REV-CqUW+3BdfRWsSkmRVuu1H4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Jeanne_T','VIATOR'),('140018P3','Day Trip to Bucegi Mountains: Scropoasa Lake and Zanoaga Canyon','Coolest guide ever and a wonderful day!','Alex is not only a great guide, he\'s a great person. He\'s interesting, funny, kind and friendly. He adapts to your rhythm and he always has suggestions to make you feel more comfortable. 
If you are not very sure about your skills or if you are feeling fit enough, don\'t worry, Alex will have a plan to show you beautiful places and to make you feel safe and happy according to your needs/capabilities. 
It has been an unforgettable day for us and we couldn\'t be more grateful.',5.0,'2023-05-12T15:23:42Z','REV-kzgVjeE0mTHf8kBBZGptQ2Q56/89huQuip5htqXR2b8=','en','GA A','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P3','Day Trip to Bucegi Mountains: Scropoasa Lake and Zanoaga Canyon','Greatest experience in Romania!','The experience was amazing, the views are so wonderful and the tour guide Alex is super friendly and helpful! If you are into nature and want to feel good for an entire day book this trip! The food provided was super good, don\'t waste the opportunity and try unique food in a unique location!',5.0,'2022-10-07T11:53:16Z','REV-RWuc37/mKJOrGIRhXkwgvfi9CGSZOq7g4ZRN1zP9G9o=','en','Giupatamon','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P3','Day Trip to Bucegi Mountains: Scropoasa Lake and Zanoaga Canyon','Can\'t recommend it enough!','We are experienced trail hikers and I would rate this trail as moderate. Not a lot of inclines, but uneven/rocky path. We were fortunate it was dry. Wear good hiking shoes or boots with treads.
A great intro to the mountains, you walk along a river path at the bottom of a gorge that opens up to a blue/green lake. The pictures are very accurate.
Lovely lunch provided. Alex was a wonderful host and guide. He knows the area well and answered a lot of our questions about local history and culture.
Pickup location is very easy to get to no matter where you are staying in the city as it is right beside the metro.
Would 100% book future trips with OnAdventure!',5.0,'2022-09-24T14:21:49Z','REV-bzfHYlyMDCeLAc9wBKrISN8Gh+vct7PWxwuB+qRBY9M=','en','laurabZ4084VE','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P3','Day Trip to Bucegi Mountains: Scropoasa Lake and Zanoaga Canyon','Excellent hike','Great hiking! Alex was an excellent guide. The day started foggy and rainy but we still enjoyed it a lot!',5.0,'2022-09-02T01:41:55Z','REV-+aJTnVzNEPJlOlbhFsiL5MRrmaVEITBeGgaf2UZv8p4=','en','28nayleta','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P3','Day Trip to Bucegi Mountains: Scropoasa Lake and Zanoaga Canyon','Adventurous day out.','An adventurous walk alongside & across a wide river to a beautiful lake. The terrain is varied & difficult without walking poles. There is a charge.',4.0,'2022-02-19T02:19:42Z','REV-a2WrNSJnFzIpReNCrot9eisefdYMzbJ8vswdpgVseZk=','en','rache139','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P3','Day Trip to Bucegi Mountains: Scropoasa Lake and Zanoaga Canyon','Nice outdoor tour !','Alex is a nature lover, the perfect guide to discover the treasures of Romania.
I appreciated a lot my hike in the forest with an amazing display of autumn colours. I could drink water from waterfalls, considered one of the purest waters in the world. I was fortunate to share a picnic with Alex by contemplating the sunset over the mountains. I definitely recommend this tour !',5.0,'2022-01-02T16:43:25Z','REV-VndveW0xOWwTWmwRgWdohIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Maxime_M','VIATOR'),('140018P3','Day Trip to Bucegi Mountains: Scropoasa Lake and Zanoaga Canyon','My favourite day of my trip','This was a really enjoyable day. Some beautiful sights and good photos walking in nature. Georgiana was such nice company and a great guide. Knowledgeable and helpful. I recommend using this company to anyone',5.0,'2021-11-11T17:16:07Z','REV-nKpXkK2cpsJigyu0qJk2LsFh7GW6eLkUhjbJg/UUd4I=','en','X7343WRryanm','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P3','Day Trip to Bucegi Mountains: Scropoasa Lake and Zanoaga Canyon','Great day','Excellent excursion the guide is highly knowledgeable and flexible. I had a great experience despite the weather guide was able to adapt his program so I still had an excellent experienc',5.0,'2023-08-25T05:24:57Z','REV-dqe66JG9yhhel+ICoYtS/WGjOj/TuM19DT0S9+QcfZc=','en','Sean w','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P3','Day Trip to Bucegi Mountains: Scropoasa Lake and Zanoaga Canyon','Great trip into nature outside of Bukarest','Thanks to Alex and Petre for a great experience in the mountains! We had a wonderful time with them, they were great guides and the nature itself was just beautiful',5.0,'2023-08-05T15:28:40Z','REV-xAGvemt9nEq3my0JNdc0Ie/qWBn4Sn4NMc+R1ZTUqF8=','en','TeresaKlaus','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P3','Day Trip to Bucegi Mountains: Scropoasa Lake and Zanoaga Canyon','A beautiful hike to lovely views.','The day we went we drove through thick fog and arrived in a downpour. Alex offered to drive us to the lake and waterfalls rather than hike in the rain. We were dead set on hiking so we hiked. The hike is moderately challenging and through a beautiful forest along the gorge. The color of the lake, even in the rain, was beautiful. We then hiked to the waterfall which was truly beautiful. 
Alex provided a wonderful lunch and snacks along the way. He filled us in on information about the area. As we returned on the hike the sun came out to warm us up and give us a different view of the hike. I definitely recommend this activity if you are a hiker, nature lover or adventurous.',5.0,'2023-06-13T03:24:39Z','REV-CqUW+3BdfRWsSkmRVuu1H4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Jeanne_T','VIATOR'),('140018P3','Day Trip to Bucegi Mountains: Scropoasa Lake and Zanoaga Canyon','Coolest guide ever and a wonderful day!','Alex is not only a great guide, he\'s a great person. He\'s interesting, funny, kind and friendly. He adapts to your rhythm and he always has suggestions to make you feel more comfortable. 
If you are not very sure about your skills or if you are feeling fit enough, don\'t worry, Alex will have a plan to show you beautiful places and to make you feel safe and happy according to your needs/capabilities. 
It has been an unforgettable day for us and we couldn\'t be more grateful.',5.0,'2023-05-12T15:23:42Z','REV-kzgVjeE0mTHf8kBBZGptQ2Q56/89huQuip5htqXR2b8=','en','GA A','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P3','Day Trip to Bucegi Mountains: Scropoasa Lake and Zanoaga Canyon','Greatest experience in Romania!','The experience was amazing, the views are so wonderful and the tour guide Alex is super friendly and helpful! If you are into nature and want to feel good for an entire day book this trip! The food provided was super good, don\'t waste the opportunity and try unique food in a unique location!',5.0,'2022-10-07T11:53:16Z','REV-RWuc37/mKJOrGIRhXkwgvfi9CGSZOq7g4ZRN1zP9G9o=','en','Giupatamon','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P3','Day Trip to Bucegi Mountains: Scropoasa Lake and Zanoaga Canyon','Can\'t recommend it enough!','We are experienced trail hikers and I would rate this trail as moderate. Not a lot of inclines, but uneven/rocky path. We were fortunate it was dry. Wear good hiking shoes or boots with treads.
A great intro to the mountains, you walk along a river path at the bottom of a gorge that opens up to a blue/green lake. The pictures are very accurate.
Lovely lunch provided. Alex was a wonderful host and guide. He knows the area well and answered a lot of our questions about local history and culture.
Pickup location is very easy to get to no matter where you are staying in the city as it is right beside the metro.
Would 100% book future trips with OnAdventure!',5.0,'2022-09-24T14:21:49Z','REV-bzfHYlyMDCeLAc9wBKrISN8Gh+vct7PWxwuB+qRBY9M=','en','laurabZ4084VE','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P3','Day Trip to Bucegi Mountains: Scropoasa Lake and Zanoaga Canyon','Excellent hike','Great hiking! Alex was an excellent guide. The day started foggy and rainy but we still enjoyed it a lot!',5.0,'2022-09-02T01:41:55Z','REV-+aJTnVzNEPJlOlbhFsiL5MRrmaVEITBeGgaf2UZv8p4=','en','28nayleta','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P3','Day Trip to Bucegi Mountains: Scropoasa Lake and Zanoaga Canyon','Adventurous day out.','An adventurous walk alongside & across a wide river to a beautiful lake. The terrain is varied & difficult without walking poles. There is a charge.',4.0,'2022-02-19T02:19:42Z','REV-a2WrNSJnFzIpReNCrot9eisefdYMzbJ8vswdpgVseZk=','en','rache139','TRIPADVISOR'),('140018P3','Day Trip to Bucegi Mountains: Scropoasa Lake and Zanoaga Canyon','Nice outdoor tour !','Alex is a nature lover, the perfect guide to discover the treasures of Romania.
I appreciated a lot my hike in the forest with an amazing display of autumn colours. I could drink water from waterfalls, considered one of the purest waters in the world. I was fortunate to share a picnic with Alex by contemplating the sunset over the mountains. I definitely recommend this tour !',5.0,'2022-01-02T16:43:25Z','REV-VndveW0xOWwTWmwRgWdohIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Maxime_M','VIATOR'),('140018P3','Day Trip to Bucegi Mountains: Scropoasa Lake and Zanoaga Canyon','My favourite day of my trip','This was a really enjoyable day. Some beautiful sights and good photos walking in nature. Georgiana was such nice company and a great guide. Knowledgeable and helpful. I recommend using this company to anyone',5.0,'2021-11-11T17:16:07Z','REV-nKpXkK2cpsJigyu0qJk2LsFh7GW6eLkUhjbJg/UUd4I=','en','X7343WRryanm','TRIPADVISOR'),('140026P7','Elafonissi Beach from Rethymno','A great way to visit Elafonisi when it\'s not too busy!','Driver and tour guide were great and very informative throughout, despite some treacherous mountain roads! 

We went slightly off season so the beach was much quieter than during summer and probably nicer for it. 

We\'d have preferred longer on the beach and gone without the final stop on the coach journey home, but it was a good opportunity to stop for food which is otherwise hard to find on Elafonisi. Overall, a great trip and well worth the money!',5.0,'2023-09-18T15:30:15Z','REV-ObzU3OtCJ8betPtLqmSO5pQclFGAOWGE8YRPHjArz3U=','en','601annabels','TRIPADVISOR'),('140026P7','Elafonissi Beach from Rethymno','The trip was well timed,...','The trip was well timed, with sufficient time for everything. The guide was very friendly, helpful and provided interesting information about the places we passed by.',5.0,'2023-09-08T12:37:51Z','REV-M1//NuR/rybKYMZmDC+sfIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','katerina_c','VIATOR'),('140026P7','Elafonissi Beach from Rethymno','Incredible beach','An incredible excursion from start to finish. The tour guide is too notch, and funny. The road that leads to the beach is not for the faint of heart .  Narrow road and plenty of curves, the driver was incredible. Do not look down !!! We stopped.inna small village for coffee and little bite, you are not obligated to buy anything. Once you arrive at the beach , it\'s an incredible view . One of the most incredible clear beaches I have ever seen. Sand has a little pink in some areas but not that much. 

Guide suggested to go further away from main beach to have more privacy and he was spot on. We had our own private beach with 2 other couples. Water is Christal clear and big rocks , make it seem like your in the wild. Breath taking. I recommend to go.',5.0,'2023-08-14T10:10:34Z','REV-aUdpoxfLcwyXDUaGiXAcL7yDil4vPRzGgbZrjtL7pP0=','en','Angelo P','TRIPADVISOR'),('140026P7','Elafonissi Beach from Rethymno','Paradise. Beautiful beaches and crystal clear sea.','Absolutely beautiful beaches and crystal clear sea. We walked to the far side of the island so fewer people.  It felt like a paradise Island.',5.0,'2023-07-20T05:48:20Z','REV-BBaE8QRWE6DQERqplXo+gIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Michelle_S','VIATOR'),('140026P7','Elafonissi Beach from Rethymno','Worth it for amazing beach!','Tour was good, tour guide was lovely and so friendly. Only downside to our particular trip is that the Balos tour was joined with ours, prolonging our trip and causing some delays and waiting mid journey. The beach was amazing, a must see. Once in a life time experience. Mid September it wasn’t too busy. The beach sun beds with umbrella were €15 for 2 beds. 

For the pick up, as I was unsure of this as it doesn’t say in the tour description. You can pretty much be picked up anywhere in the Chania town area. Some of our group got picked up at petrol stations, restaurants or banks near to their accommodation.  We were staying in Tromarissis so we walked around 30 mins and got picked up at the Somaria Hotel in Chania but they left us to the Halepa hotel on the way home which was much closer to our accommodation. 

Lastly we stopped at a small restaurant on the way home for 1hr. Food was great and not too expensive. Served very quickly also. There’s plenty of time to swim, sunbathe, eat and drink at the beach. Around a 4hr stay so plenty of time to chill.

Overall, good day out, amazing views on the journey of the mountains and beach, lovely tour guide but be wary of the long bus journey! Around 6/7 hrs on the bus.',4.0,'2022-09-10T15:21:04Z','REV-Jw+vCcT5YZBcqtIJT6dkNpULr26BOIsqFT5v94WiHOY=','en','niamhmK5609FL','TRIPADVISOR'),('140026P7','Elafonissi Beach from Rethymno','Markidis offers a great service with lovely guide and driver','My son and I chose to do the Elafonisi Tour with Markidis Travel and are more than happy about the absolute problemfree and reliable service.
Our 5 stars are given because of the service,especially our guide Anastasia and the driver Costas.
They both were absolute great,always helpful,understanding and really lovely.
The short stop at Agia Sophia was wonderful and also the break at a tavern on our way back was nice.
When it comes to Elafonisi beach itself,I have to say that it was even worse than expected.
I knew it before that it is an absolute tourist hotspot but what we experience was a little hell to be honest (even if the water is like paradise).
But when it comes to Markidis Travels I would recomend them anytime to anyone and say:
Efcharistó poly from Elias & Alexandra',5.0,'2022-08-08T06:47:33Z','REV-W8R1Z+eq8j7lfllcl/aODxZo240zc5OvdPpAZO8CkZc=','en','alexnI7275WF','TRIPADVISOR'),('140026P7','Elafonissi Beach from Rethymno','Excellent!!!','Excellent professionals, excellent organisation. Anastasia the tour guide is polite, helpful, smiley and so knowledgeable! Kostas is an amazing and careful driver on a very difficult road to Elafonissi. The bus was clean, comfortable and tidy. Our experience was unforgettable! Many thanks again!',5.0,'2022-07-19T03:16:06Z','REV-siQvq0Q7vEYZ9N7qlBJMbC6ym333RqJvRQmQKrQn/mE=','en','C6651UR_','TRIPADVISOR'),('140026P7','Elafonissi Beach from Rethymno','Just amazing!!!','An outstanding trip to the beach of Elafonissi! Both Kostas (the competent driver) and Anastasia (the polite tour guide) were helpful, welcoming and ultimately professionals! Many thanks for this unforgettable experience. We all left with a big smile on our face that reflects our appreciation! Thank you for being so consistent and inspirational! A well-organised company where the staff really loves what they do and this is reflected to the outstanding trips they offer. I couldn\'t forget to mention Anastasia with her calm and polite manner that makes everyone feel comfortable. Also, Kostas, the driver was careful, taking care of the needs of every single person. Thanks again! Keep up the good work!!!',5.0,'2022-07-16T08:07:02Z','REV-dyptNQ+C0edkikoD7VohjNG+n2POWr6MePSmPx/F+Co=','en','mariatQ5024DY','TRIPADVISOR'),('140026P7','Elafonissi Beach from Rethymno','Amazing','Lovely staff very friendly !  the views up the mountain was something else then the beach just topped that beautiful place would definitely recommend booking  😍',5.0,'2022-07-16T03:00:08Z','REV-dyptNQ+C0edkikoD7VohjGtXkAuoljfk+m2EdO2g9vM=','en','Brogan L','TRIPADVISOR'),('140026P7','Elafonissi Beach from Rethymno','Amazing Trip!!','Costas and Anastasia were amazing guides and were friendly and approachable. Trip took us to many spots we wouldn’t have had a chance to see if it wasn’t for the excursion. Would 100% recommend!!!!',5.0,'2022-07-03T14:19:10Z','REV-EZ1yjAGdo4XqPWPhfrTv5YXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Poppy_F','VIATOR'),('140026P8','Kournas Lake Argiroupolis and olive oil factory','Amazing day and tour','Amazing tour, highly recommended. The lake is stunning and beautiful. Oil factory was very cool and interesting.',5.0,'2022-09-19T16:31:01Z','REV-ODmdPWvo2Grb/siRSlEg/uZr8IWqzTS3xyfcMAVCpUk=','en','FarAway50018737638','TRIPADVISOR'),('140026P8','Kournas Lake Argiroupolis and olive oil factory','Συνιστω Ανεπιφύλακτα!!!','Υπέροχη διαδρομή!!
Αργυρούπολη εξωπραγματικη ομορφιά !!! Κουρνας υπέροχη λίμνη!!
Ο κυριος Κωστας ο οδηγος αψογος όπως πάντα κ ο κυριος Λάζαρος αξεπέραστος !!!
Μορφωμένος κ ευγενεστατος μας τα εξηγούσε ολα!!
Σας ευχαριστούμε πολύ!
Βίκυ Pierre απο Σουηδία!',5.0,'2023-08-07T11:13:32Z','REV-/KW4FC6wkDFcr6crpn965/ReHqWTPjVMxKrF0R5fGjI=','el','VickyPierre','TRIPADVISOR'),('140026P8','Kournas Lake Argiroupolis and olive oil factory','Es war ein toller Ausflug...','Es war ein toller Ausflug mit tollem Reiseleiter
Er gab gute Tipps. Es war nicht hektisch und sehr griechisch authentisch',5.0,'2023-07-18T22:37:39Z','REV-F3aQI7G1toNS94OwU9arMoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','de','Petra_Z','VIATOR'),('140026P8','Kournas Lake Argiroupolis and olive oil factory','Fantastisk.','Turen i sig selv er fantastisk og kan varmt anbefales.  Især guiden Lazarus og Co, er rigtig dygtig, har stor viden om alt på kreta.  Bussen samler dig op på aftalte sted, på aftalte tidspunkt, med meget lidt forsi kejser eller til tiden.',5.0,'2023-06-29T08:39:11Z','REV-kgyVWLuS+f/miaZOklPsmobYV6WNQM/e3UGneEipZfA=','da','235piac','TRIPADVISOR'),('140026P8','Kournas Lake Argiroupolis and olive oil factory','Lago da visitare','Lago dai colori incantevoli, sfumature di turchese e azzurro. Presenza di anatre, oche e tartarughe. Da provare il giro in pedalò.',5.0,'2022-08-10T18:06:50Z','REV-JGZbgqRloF3j/yQTXoQgUHYp5hSjAlvTMqmT+64NDUc=','it','graziastefania84','TRIPADVISOR'),('140026P8','Kournas Lake Argiroupolis and olive oil factory','Verassende interessant, leerzaam en MOOI !!!','Het was een goed georganiseerde trip. We hadden deze geboekt vanwege het bezoek aan het Kournasmeer maar de rest van de trip (dorpje, olijffabriek) was net zo interessant en mooi aan elkaar gepraat door de multilinguistische Andrea. Een aanrader',4.0,'2022-08-04T04:11:15Z','REV-/lx3kBD6gFXy0yFhGqhxE7Hkmu11kCb6rWwM1f1ETAI=','nl','GrandTour20411818978','TRIPADVISOR'),('140026P8','Kournas Lake Argiroupolis and olive oil factory','Super Ausflug','Es war ein ganz schöner Tag. Die beiden Reisebegleiter waren sehr nett, höflich und humorvoll und haben viel interessantes erklärt. Der See ist jedenfalls alleine auch eine Reise wert. Die Olivenölherstellung sollte man am besten in den Wintermonaten live erleben. Die Fimenbesichtigen war aber auch so interessant.',5.0,'2022-07-27T15:05:48Z','REV-1afKNV3pK10h5DJ95UlNPXIvA1JeqW1Tz3msm6Cm1KI=','de','MikeChemie','TRIPADVISOR'),('140026P7','Elafonissi Beach from Rethymno','Just amazing!!!','An outstanding trip to the beach of Elafonissi! Both Kostas (the competent driver) and Anastasia (the polite tour guide) were helpful, welcoming and ultimately professionals! Many thanks for this unforgettable experience. We all left with a big smile on our face that reflects our appreciation! Thank you for being so consistent and inspirational! A well-organised company where the staff really loves what they do and this is reflected to the outstanding trips they offer. I couldn\'t forget to mention Anastasia with her calm and polite manner that makes everyone feel comfortable. Also, Kostas, the driver was careful, taking care of the needs of every single person. Thanks again! Keep up the good work!!!',5.0,'2022-07-16T08:07:02Z','REV-dyptNQ+C0edkikoD7VohjNG+n2POWr6MePSmPx/F+Co=','en','mariatQ5024DY','TRIPADVISOR'),('140026P7','Elafonissi Beach from Rethymno','Amazing','Lovely staff very friendly !  the views up the mountain was something else then the beach just topped that beautiful place would definitely recommend booking  😍',5.0,'2022-07-16T03:00:08Z','REV-dyptNQ+C0edkikoD7VohjGtXkAuoljfk+m2EdO2g9vM=','en','Brogan L','TRIPADVISOR'),('140026P7','Elafonissi Beach from Rethymno','Amazing Trip!!','Costas and Anastasia were amazing guides and were friendly and approachable. Trip took us to many spots we wouldn’t have had a chance to see if it wasn’t for the excursion. Would 100% recommend!!!!',5.0,'2022-07-03T14:19:10Z','REV-EZ1yjAGdo4XqPWPhfrTv5YXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Poppy_F','VIATOR'),('140028P3','Scuba Diving (shore Dive) at Havelock Islands','Wonderful Havelock experience.','It\'s as goos as Crabbi or Phuket in Thailand. But bit disorganised. 

They charge you for amenities like a simple pee. 

All the money goes to private operators, and some to local gram panchayat...but is this income accounted for? 

Tip: Do not opt for glass bottom dolphin trip to watch corals and fish as it is very expensive. Instead go for paid snorkeling  along with a local swimming escort. Much cheaper, and a better hands-on experience.',4.0,'2024-02-15T01:58:57Z','REV-p50FA3emGefjv1kvfLTqCkWaOMg1m+OGAterL51cYS4=','en','141ravikumarg','TRIPADVISOR'),('140028P3','Scuba Diving (shore Dive) at Havelock Islands','First Scuba Dive','The trainer was very comforting. This was my first scuba dive and I felt a little panic during the training and he was very supportive and calming and thanks to the whole team I had an amazing experience.',5.0,'2024-01-01T21:56:43Z','REV-0CNZT6IapMq1YIJ+aRvMAIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Vidushi_U','VIATOR'),('140026P8','Kournas Lake Argiroupolis and olive oil factory','Es war ein toller Ausflug...','Es war ein toller Ausflug mit tollem Reiseleiter
Er gab gute Tipps. Es war nicht hektisch und sehr griechisch authentisch',5.0,'2023-07-18T22:37:39Z','REV-F3aQI7G1toNS94OwU9arMoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','de','Petra_Z','VIATOR'),('140026P8','Kournas Lake Argiroupolis and olive oil factory','Fantastisk.','Turen i sig selv er fantastisk og kan varmt anbefales.  Især guiden Lazarus og Co, er rigtig dygtig, har stor viden om alt på kreta.  Bussen samler dig op på aftalte sted, på aftalte tidspunkt, med meget lidt forsi kejser eller til tiden.',5.0,'2023-06-29T08:39:11Z','REV-kgyVWLuS+f/miaZOklPsmobYV6WNQM/e3UGneEipZfA=','da','235piac','TRIPADVISOR'),('140026P8','Kournas Lake Argiroupolis and olive oil factory','Lago da visitare','Lago dai colori incantevoli, sfumature di turchese e azzurro. Presenza di anatre, oche e tartarughe. Da provare il giro in pedalò.',5.0,'2022-08-10T18:06:50Z','REV-JGZbgqRloF3j/yQTXoQgUHYp5hSjAlvTMqmT+64NDUc=','it','graziastefania84','TRIPADVISOR'),('140026P8','Kournas Lake Argiroupolis and olive oil factory','Verassende interessant, leerzaam en MOOI !!!','Het was een goed georganiseerde trip. We hadden deze geboekt vanwege het bezoek aan het Kournasmeer maar de rest van de trip (dorpje, olijffabriek) was net zo interessant en mooi aan elkaar gepraat door de multilinguistische Andrea. Een aanrader',4.0,'2022-08-04T04:11:15Z','REV-/lx3kBD6gFXy0yFhGqhxE7Hkmu11kCb6rWwM1f1ETAI=','nl','GrandTour20411818978','TRIPADVISOR'),('140026P8','Kournas Lake Argiroupolis and olive oil factory','Super Ausflug','Es war ein ganz schöner Tag. Die beiden Reisebegleiter waren sehr nett, höflich und humorvoll und haben viel interessantes erklärt. Der See ist jedenfalls alleine auch eine Reise wert. Die Olivenölherstellung sollte man am besten in den Wintermonaten live erleben. Die Fimenbesichtigen war aber auch so interessant.',5.0,'2022-07-27T15:05:48Z','REV-1afKNV3pK10h5DJ95UlNPXIvA1JeqW1Tz3msm6Cm1KI=','de','MikeChemie','TRIPADVISOR'),('140026P7','Elafonissi Beach from Rethymno','Just amazing!!!','An outstanding trip to the beach of Elafonissi! Both Kostas (the competent driver) and Anastasia (the polite tour guide) were helpful, welcoming and ultimately professionals! Many thanks for this unforgettable experience. We all left with a big smile on our face that reflects our appreciation! Thank you for being so consistent and inspirational! A well-organised company where the staff really loves what they do and this is reflected to the outstanding trips they offer. I couldn\'t forget to mention Anastasia with her calm and polite manner that makes everyone feel comfortable. Also, Kostas, the driver was careful, taking care of the needs of every single person. Thanks again! Keep up the good work!!!',5.0,'2022-07-16T08:07:02Z','REV-dyptNQ+C0edkikoD7VohjNG+n2POWr6MePSmPx/F+Co=','en','mariatQ5024DY','TRIPADVISOR'),('140026P7','Elafonissi Beach from Rethymno','Amazing','Lovely staff very friendly !  the views up the mountain was something else then the beach just topped that beautiful place would definitely recommend booking  😍',5.0,'2022-07-16T03:00:08Z','REV-dyptNQ+C0edkikoD7VohjGtXkAuoljfk+m2EdO2g9vM=','en','Brogan L','TRIPADVISOR'),('140026P7','Elafonissi Beach from Rethymno','Amazing Trip!!','Costas and Anastasia were amazing guides and were friendly and approachable. Trip took us to many spots we wouldn’t have had a chance to see if it wasn’t for the excursion. Would 100% recommend!!!!',5.0,'2022-07-03T14:19:10Z','REV-EZ1yjAGdo4XqPWPhfrTv5YXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Poppy_F','VIATOR'),('140028P3','Scuba Diving (shore Dive) at Havelock Islands','Wonderful Havelock experience.','It\'s as goos as Crabbi or Phuket in Thailand. But bit disorganised. 

They charge you for amenities like a simple pee. 

All the money goes to private operators, and some to local gram panchayat...but is this income accounted for? 

Tip: Do not opt for glass bottom dolphin trip to watch corals and fish as it is very expensive. Instead go for paid snorkeling  along with a local swimming escort. Much cheaper, and a better hands-on experience.',4.0,'2024-02-15T01:58:57Z','REV-p50FA3emGefjv1kvfLTqCkWaOMg1m+OGAterL51cYS4=','en','141ravikumarg','TRIPADVISOR'),('140028P3','Scuba Diving (shore Dive) at Havelock Islands','First Scuba Dive','The trainer was very comforting. This was my first scuba dive and I felt a little panic during the training and he was very supportive and calming and thanks to the whole team I had an amazing experience.',5.0,'2024-01-01T21:56:43Z','REV-0CNZT6IapMq1YIJ+aRvMAIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Vidushi_U','VIATOR'),('140026P8','Kournas Lake Argiroupolis and olive oil factory','Es war ein toller Ausflug...','Es war ein toller Ausflug mit tollem Reiseleiter
Er gab gute Tipps. Es war nicht hektisch und sehr griechisch authentisch',5.0,'2023-07-18T22:37:39Z','REV-F3aQI7G1toNS94OwU9arMoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','de','Petra_Z','VIATOR'),('140026P8','Kournas Lake Argiroupolis and olive oil factory','Fantastisk.','Turen i sig selv er fantastisk og kan varmt anbefales.  Især guiden Lazarus og Co, er rigtig dygtig, har stor viden om alt på kreta.  Bussen samler dig op på aftalte sted, på aftalte tidspunkt, med meget lidt forsi kejser eller til tiden.',5.0,'2023-06-29T08:39:11Z','REV-kgyVWLuS+f/miaZOklPsmobYV6WNQM/e3UGneEipZfA=','da','235piac','TRIPADVISOR'),('140026P8','Kournas Lake Argiroupolis and olive oil factory','Lago da visitare','Lago dai colori incantevoli, sfumature di turchese e azzurro. Presenza di anatre, oche e tartarughe. Da provare il giro in pedalò.',5.0,'2022-08-10T18:06:50Z','REV-JGZbgqRloF3j/yQTXoQgUHYp5hSjAlvTMqmT+64NDUc=','it','graziastefania84','TRIPADVISOR'),('140026P8','Kournas Lake Argiroupolis and olive oil factory','Verassende interessant, leerzaam en MOOI !!!','Het was een goed georganiseerde trip. We hadden deze geboekt vanwege het bezoek aan het Kournasmeer maar de rest van de trip (dorpje, olijffabriek) was net zo interessant en mooi aan elkaar gepraat door de multilinguistische Andrea. Een aanrader',4.0,'2022-08-04T04:11:15Z','REV-/lx3kBD6gFXy0yFhGqhxE7Hkmu11kCb6rWwM1f1ETAI=','nl','GrandTour20411818978','TRIPADVISOR'),('140026P8','Kournas Lake Argiroupolis and olive oil factory','Super Ausflug','Es war ein ganz schöner Tag. Die beiden Reisebegleiter waren sehr nett, höflich und humorvoll und haben viel interessantes erklärt. Der See ist jedenfalls alleine auch eine Reise wert. Die Olivenölherstellung sollte man am besten in den Wintermonaten live erleben. Die Fimenbesichtigen war aber auch so interessant.',5.0,'2022-07-27T15:05:48Z','REV-1afKNV3pK10h5DJ95UlNPXIvA1JeqW1Tz3msm6Cm1KI=','de','MikeChemie','TRIPADVISOR'),('140026P7','Elafonissi Beach from Rethymno','Just amazing!!!','An outstanding trip to the beach of Elafonissi! Both Kostas (the competent driver) and Anastasia (the polite tour guide) were helpful, welcoming and ultimately professionals! Many thanks for this unforgettable experience. We all left with a big smile on our face that reflects our appreciation! Thank you for being so consistent and inspirational! A well-organised company where the staff really loves what they do and this is reflected to the outstanding trips they offer. I couldn\'t forget to mention Anastasia with her calm and polite manner that makes everyone feel comfortable. Also, Kostas, the driver was careful, taking care of the needs of every single person. Thanks again! Keep up the good work!!!',5.0,'2022-07-16T08:07:02Z','REV-dyptNQ+C0edkikoD7VohjNG+n2POWr6MePSmPx/F+Co=','en','mariatQ5024DY','TRIPADVISOR'),('140026P7','Elafonissi Beach from Rethymno','Amazing','Lovely staff very friendly !  the views up the mountain was something else then the beach just topped that beautiful place would definitely recommend booking  😍',5.0,'2022-07-16T03:00:08Z','REV-dyptNQ+C0edkikoD7VohjGtXkAuoljfk+m2EdO2g9vM=','en','Brogan L','TRIPADVISOR'),('140026P7','Elafonissi Beach from Rethymno','Amazing Trip!!','Costas and Anastasia were amazing guides and were friendly and approachable. Trip took us to many spots we wouldn’t have had a chance to see if it wasn’t for the excursion. Would 100% recommend!!!!',5.0,'2022-07-03T14:19:10Z','REV-EZ1yjAGdo4XqPWPhfrTv5YXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Poppy_F','VIATOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','You are just a number','My previous attempt to share this review has been deleted by Tripadvisor and I have been advised to re-submit after making edits to comply with Tripadvisor\'s \"policy about Promotional or Commercial Content\".  I have read the policy and do not see how my original post may have violated it.  My review does not promote any of my products or services.  The website link included in my review is managed by the European Commission to provide information to travellers about Covid-related travel restrictions and requirements in the European Union countries and as such is most relevant and helpful to travellers and not at all promotional in nature, and as such it is allowed by the policy.  The post does not include advertisements, solicitations, or website links with referrer tags or affiliate codes.  In other words, the original text fully complies with Tripadvisor\'s Promotional or Commercial Content policy and has been removed by Tripadvisor without just cause and, having no viable option to communicate with Tripadvisor about this issue, I am re-posting the original text of my review again, prepended with this explanatory paragraph for the benefit of Tripadvisor staff.

We have booked and paid $650 on April 18 for this private, full-day, free-cancellation tour scheduled for April 23. We were traveling to Malta on April 22, departing from Croatia in the afternoon, with transfer through Germany. We have a valid EU Digital Covid Vaccine certificate, having been fully vaccinated with the single-dose Janssen vaccine approved by the European Union. We have checked reopen.europa.eu for Covid travel restrictions and have confirmed that both Germany and Malta allow entry to travellers who have been vaccinated with EU approved vaccines. To our knowledge, we have done everything that could reasonably be expected to prepare for our trip and we were happily on our way. 

Unfortunately, we were informed at the airport that Germany now, and as of recently, requires the Janssen vaccine to be supplemented with a booster, or a single shot of another vaccine, and so we were denied boarding. I have contacted the tour operator to advise them of the fact that we are unable to arrive, requesting a refund or rescheduling of the tour for a later date. This was in the late afternoon on April 22. The operator replied the following day (the day of the tour) and told us that she will get back to us on Monday (April 25). On April 25, we have received a follow-up reply from her advising us that she cannot issue a refund \"because of the policy of Viator and the expenses for the guide and the transport. This services were organized and pre paid in advance.\"

Let\'s put this in perspective. The tour was booked during off-season. The tour involves a private guide driving us around Malta in a private vehicle. NO COSTS HAVE BEEN INCURRED. The tour allows free cancellation with at least 24 hours notice. So, technically, yes, the tour operator did not need to refund the money, or offer to reschedule, because we were a few hours late cancelling the booking and so I commend My Maltese Guide for securing such a well-earned profit. Well done!',1.0,'2022-04-25T10:36:52Z','REV-td1szJ4Ob92iId4nxb41xirdYTSkLt5Z0oUl18IxH4w=','en','TecDiveNomad','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Beautiful Malta','We booked a full day Malta Loop tour.  Malta is a stunning country.  It was the second time we have been there and we still fell like we only scratched the surface.  Our guide Sylvia was amazing.  Her knowledge was endless and her enthusiasm for her job was great.  I would highly recommend booking a tour with My Maltese Tour Guide.',5.0,'2019-07-23T09:36:06Z','REV-dRG5jEmphVQ8uOPkoj665bIQIHiwiWQBB9HmuMp1sEE=','en','2ollys','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Tour of Malta with the enigmatic Nick!','We used this company to do 2 tours - walking tour of Valletta and a full day Malta tour. Both were excellent and planning and booking with Stephen - the owner - was like dealing with a friend. Our day with our guide Nick was particularly informative, entertaining and a wonderful day well spent. No Malta stone was left untouched. We loved it!',5.0,'2019-07-16T21:01:14Z','REV-z1dmIg7ffp5NJF9ehP49LEXUke8HZh9tk7Bg7o9qJCA=','en','Suzie D','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Excellent','Very nice, the guide and the driver are very helpful, especially with my mom because she is using wheelchair',5.0,'2019-07-09T20:27:47Z','REV-NNYyrbX4AfcuieSu6wWxV4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Rima K','VIATOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Fascinating!','Nick was a fabulous tour guide and I truly appreciated his ability to tell the story of the island and not just comment on each specific site (or sight)!  My only suggestion to those considering booking would be to take it at the beginning of your time on Malta to allow you time to return to a favourite spot or something you saw along the way!',5.0,'2019-06-21T20:18:18Z','REV-m/vZoGhtcjF6Q3KQXhE4stSAfuDqHssKP/VEjjUcBL4=','en','781wendyz','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Excellent customer service for full day tour of Malta','On the recommendations of friends, we booked a full-day tour of Malta with Stephen and his team.  Throughout the process of planning the trip, he was extremely responsive and helped us prepare a well-tailored tour of the island that included all of the top sites.  Although the timing ultimately did not work out for us to go, his guidance and recommendations for other activities in Malta ensured that we had a wonderful holiday.  I look forward to returning to Malta and will definitely contact My Maltese Guide when I do.',5.0,'2019-06-11T12:37:48Z','REV-4qe2eucUHKg6A6WcVo+rtveIioSHhu42AbrtiSjxVC8=','en','Rachel7654321','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Full Day Malta Tour','Had a wonderful day with Nick and he had great knowledge and passion on the history of Malta, and really felt like we were able to fit in a great tour of the key highlights of Malta in a day.  Everything was well coordinated and would highly recommend the tour!',5.0,'2019-06-03T10:36:34Z','REV-d/uWCvU6iJC/aVS8t/YVEny03D5j+CKagT8GZfBw/38=','en','Tyler B','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Wonderful day touring Malta','We spent a day with Miriam touring from Mellieha to Golden Bay, Mosta, Mdina/Rabat, Marsaxlokk, and Valletta.  If you have little time on your visit to Malta, I especially recommend this trip to visit these sights.  Miriam was extremely knowledgeable and flexible and recommended a delicious restaurant for lunch.  Stephen was great to work with and immediately responsive to any questions. I would definitely book another tour with them on our next visit!',5.0,'2019-05-31T14:29:34Z','REV-8lwCtQ2WWdluBbz4fqXrIVoARhFs/+ROOkogPdtK7jA=','en','Casamarks','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','This is the tour for anyone with kids or special requirements','Very happy we booked this tour. Stephen, our Irish guide married to a Maltese took us around in a nice land rover. Our 2 young kids were quite noisy and he managed really well, was totally at ease and patient with kids, which in turn really put us at ease. From pick up at our hotel to customised tour, everything worked out perfectly, Incl lots of photo ops. A stress free day and I really recommend it. Worth the high price. Only small criticism was that he was keen to finish after exactly 8 hours, which rushed the last half hour.',5.0,'2019-04-29T07:02:24Z','REV-85AA9vjHtWOrHISMraKWE6OzLsPv9AOGygEqvzDoInU=','en','David H','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Immersive, educational, and perhaps most important, fun tour of the highlights of Malta!','I\'ll preface this review by mentioning that it is my first visit to Malta, and I am traveling with my Dad, and we both have traveled a fair bit in different places, mostly in Europe. Several years ago we realized that good, private tours were the way to go, while expensive, the time is much better spent getting the full attention and interaction of the guide, as opposed to spending half the tour loading and unloading people from busses from one of the big group tours.

We booked the Full Day Malta tour a few months before our trip, having great communication with Stephen about the various details of the trip. The day before I received an email that our guide, Nick, would meet us in the hotel lobby in the morning. We descended to the lobby a bit early and found Nick already waiting for us - a few short minutes after an introduction to the tour, our driver arrived, and we set off.  Now, in our 8 hours with Nick,  we saw many sights in Malta, from coast to coast. I won\'t go into the details of the sights, but suffice to say that we saw a lot. Along the way, Nick filled us in on not only the rich history of the Island, but also on geography, religion, and aspects of life in modern-day Malta. Of course, the running theme was the history of the Island, as we view sights such as the ancient Temples and natural wonders like the Blue Grotto. 

I have always said that a good guide makes the trip. Nick was an excellent guide - picking up on places we wanted to spend more (or less) time and gauging the tour based on on conversations and interests. Nick was a dynamic guide and the history and his way of talking about the history is truly immersive. He is very good at what he does, and seems to enjoy it. We never felt rushed, and at the same time not a moment was wasted. This delicate balance made it feel that the pace was perfect - my dad is a retiree and Nick was mindful of warning us both of the sometimes uneven terrain. 

One of the best parts of having a good private guide is the \"insider\" information they provide - the information that doesn\'t make it into the tour books and postcards. Often the most fascinating aspects of a historical event are those that aren\'t widely publicized - but give keen insight into what was going on in the world at the time. My dad is a voracious reader and read many books about Malta before we made this trip - and he was amazed (as was I) about the interesting aspects of history that Nick shared with us that never made it to those books - facts backed up by almost \"secret\" details in a statue, painting, grave marker, etc. It\'s this aspect, along with the personal attention and genuine friendliness of a guide like Nick that makes the cost of such a tour well worth it. 

I give Nick and My Maltese Guide the highest rating possible, book them if you can!',5.0,'2019-03-18T14:03:19Z','REV-nvLnZU+iqY/+faPW6sT+hj3x+B+9kGnm1drr0emQTfs=','en','HeadOutForFun','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','You are just a number','My previous attempt to share this review has been deleted by Tripadvisor and I have been advised to re-submit after making edits to comply with Tripadvisor\'s \"policy about Promotional or Commercial Content\".  I have read the policy and do not see how my original post may have violated it.  My review does not promote any of my products or services.  The website link included in my review is managed by the European Commission to provide information to travellers about Covid-related travel restrictions and requirements in the European Union countries and as such is most relevant and helpful to travellers and not at all promotional in nature, and as such it is allowed by the policy.  The post does not include advertisements, solicitations, or website links with referrer tags or affiliate codes.  In other words, the original text fully complies with Tripadvisor\'s Promotional or Commercial Content policy and has been removed by Tripadvisor without just cause and, having no viable option to communicate with Tripadvisor about this issue, I am re-posting the original text of my review again, prepended with this explanatory paragraph for the benefit of Tripadvisor staff.

We have booked and paid $650 on April 18 for this private, full-day, free-cancellation tour scheduled for April 23. We were traveling to Malta on April 22, departing from Croatia in the afternoon, with transfer through Germany. We have a valid EU Digital Covid Vaccine certificate, having been fully vaccinated with the single-dose Janssen vaccine approved by the European Union. We have checked reopen.europa.eu for Covid travel restrictions and have confirmed that both Germany and Malta allow entry to travellers who have been vaccinated with EU approved vaccines. To our knowledge, we have done everything that could reasonably be expected to prepare for our trip and we were happily on our way. 

Unfortunately, we were informed at the airport that Germany now, and as of recently, requires the Janssen vaccine to be supplemented with a booster, or a single shot of another vaccine, and so we were denied boarding. I have contacted the tour operator to advise them of the fact that we are unable to arrive, requesting a refund or rescheduling of the tour for a later date. This was in the late afternoon on April 22. The operator replied the following day (the day of the tour) and told us that she will get back to us on Monday (April 25). On April 25, we have received a follow-up reply from her advising us that she cannot issue a refund \"because of the policy of Viator and the expenses for the guide and the transport. This services were organized and pre paid in advance.\"

Let\'s put this in perspective. The tour was booked during off-season. The tour involves a private guide driving us around Malta in a private vehicle. NO COSTS HAVE BEEN INCURRED. The tour allows free cancellation with at least 24 hours notice. So, technically, yes, the tour operator did not need to refund the money, or offer to reschedule, because we were a few hours late cancelling the booking and so I commend My Maltese Guide for securing such a well-earned profit. Well done!',1.0,'2022-04-25T10:36:52Z','REV-td1szJ4Ob92iId4nxb41xirdYTSkLt5Z0oUl18IxH4w=','en','TecDiveNomad','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Beautiful Malta','We booked a full day Malta Loop tour.  Malta is a stunning country.  It was the second time we have been there and we still fell like we only scratched the surface.  Our guide Sylvia was amazing.  Her knowledge was endless and her enthusiasm for her job was great.  I would highly recommend booking a tour with My Maltese Tour Guide.',5.0,'2019-07-23T09:36:06Z','REV-dRG5jEmphVQ8uOPkoj665bIQIHiwiWQBB9HmuMp1sEE=','en','2ollys','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Tour of Malta with the enigmatic Nick!','We used this company to do 2 tours - walking tour of Valletta and a full day Malta tour. Both were excellent and planning and booking with Stephen - the owner - was like dealing with a friend. Our day with our guide Nick was particularly informative, entertaining and a wonderful day well spent. No Malta stone was left untouched. We loved it!',5.0,'2019-07-16T21:01:14Z','REV-z1dmIg7ffp5NJF9ehP49LEXUke8HZh9tk7Bg7o9qJCA=','en','Suzie D','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Excellent','Very nice, the guide and the driver are very helpful, especially with my mom because she is using wheelchair',5.0,'2019-07-09T20:27:47Z','REV-NNYyrbX4AfcuieSu6wWxV4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Rima K','VIATOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Fascinating!','Nick was a fabulous tour guide and I truly appreciated his ability to tell the story of the island and not just comment on each specific site (or sight)!  My only suggestion to those considering booking would be to take it at the beginning of your time on Malta to allow you time to return to a favourite spot or something you saw along the way!',5.0,'2019-06-21T20:18:18Z','REV-m/vZoGhtcjF6Q3KQXhE4stSAfuDqHssKP/VEjjUcBL4=','en','781wendyz','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Excellent customer service for full day tour of Malta','On the recommendations of friends, we booked a full-day tour of Malta with Stephen and his team.  Throughout the process of planning the trip, he was extremely responsive and helped us prepare a well-tailored tour of the island that included all of the top sites.  Although the timing ultimately did not work out for us to go, his guidance and recommendations for other activities in Malta ensured that we had a wonderful holiday.  I look forward to returning to Malta and will definitely contact My Maltese Guide when I do.',5.0,'2019-06-11T12:37:48Z','REV-4qe2eucUHKg6A6WcVo+rtveIioSHhu42AbrtiSjxVC8=','en','Rachel7654321','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Full Day Malta Tour','Had a wonderful day with Nick and he had great knowledge and passion on the history of Malta, and really felt like we were able to fit in a great tour of the key highlights of Malta in a day.  Everything was well coordinated and would highly recommend the tour!',5.0,'2019-06-03T10:36:34Z','REV-d/uWCvU6iJC/aVS8t/YVEny03D5j+CKagT8GZfBw/38=','en','Tyler B','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Wonderful day touring Malta','We spent a day with Miriam touring from Mellieha to Golden Bay, Mosta, Mdina/Rabat, Marsaxlokk, and Valletta.  If you have little time on your visit to Malta, I especially recommend this trip to visit these sights.  Miriam was extremely knowledgeable and flexible and recommended a delicious restaurant for lunch.  Stephen was great to work with and immediately responsive to any questions. I would definitely book another tour with them on our next visit!',5.0,'2019-05-31T14:29:34Z','REV-8lwCtQ2WWdluBbz4fqXrIVoARhFs/+ROOkogPdtK7jA=','en','Casamarks','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','This is the tour for anyone with kids or special requirements','Very happy we booked this tour. Stephen, our Irish guide married to a Maltese took us around in a nice land rover. Our 2 young kids were quite noisy and he managed really well, was totally at ease and patient with kids, which in turn really put us at ease. From pick up at our hotel to customised tour, everything worked out perfectly, Incl lots of photo ops. A stress free day and I really recommend it. Worth the high price. Only small criticism was that he was keen to finish after exactly 8 hours, which rushed the last half hour.',5.0,'2019-04-29T07:02:24Z','REV-85AA9vjHtWOrHISMraKWE6OzLsPv9AOGygEqvzDoInU=','en','David H','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Immersive, educational, and perhaps most important, fun tour of the highlights of Malta!','I\'ll preface this review by mentioning that it is my first visit to Malta, and I am traveling with my Dad, and we both have traveled a fair bit in different places, mostly in Europe. Several years ago we realized that good, private tours were the way to go, while expensive, the time is much better spent getting the full attention and interaction of the guide, as opposed to spending half the tour loading and unloading people from busses from one of the big group tours.

We booked the Full Day Malta tour a few months before our trip, having great communication with Stephen about the various details of the trip. The day before I received an email that our guide, Nick, would meet us in the hotel lobby in the morning. We descended to the lobby a bit early and found Nick already waiting for us - a few short minutes after an introduction to the tour, our driver arrived, and we set off.  Now, in our 8 hours with Nick,  we saw many sights in Malta, from coast to coast. I won\'t go into the details of the sights, but suffice to say that we saw a lot. Along the way, Nick filled us in on not only the rich history of the Island, but also on geography, religion, and aspects of life in modern-day Malta. Of course, the running theme was the history of the Island, as we view sights such as the ancient Temples and natural wonders like the Blue Grotto. 

I have always said that a good guide makes the trip. Nick was an excellent guide - picking up on places we wanted to spend more (or less) time and gauging the tour based on on conversations and interests. Nick was a dynamic guide and the history and his way of talking about the history is truly immersive. He is very good at what he does, and seems to enjoy it. We never felt rushed, and at the same time not a moment was wasted. This delicate balance made it feel that the pace was perfect - my dad is a retiree and Nick was mindful of warning us both of the sometimes uneven terrain. 

One of the best parts of having a good private guide is the \"insider\" information they provide - the information that doesn\'t make it into the tour books and postcards. Often the most fascinating aspects of a historical event are those that aren\'t widely publicized - but give keen insight into what was going on in the world at the time. My dad is a voracious reader and read many books about Malta before we made this trip - and he was amazed (as was I) about the interesting aspects of history that Nick shared with us that never made it to those books - facts backed up by almost \"secret\" details in a statue, painting, grave marker, etc. It\'s this aspect, along with the personal attention and genuine friendliness of a guide like Nick that makes the cost of such a tour well worth it. 

I give Nick and My Maltese Guide the highest rating possible, book them if you can!',5.0,'2019-03-18T14:03:19Z','REV-nvLnZU+iqY/+faPW6sT+hj3x+B+9kGnm1drr0emQTfs=','en','HeadOutForFun','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','You are just a number','My previous attempt to share this review has been deleted by Tripadvisor and I have been advised to re-submit after making edits to comply with Tripadvisor\'s \"policy about Promotional or Commercial Content\".  I have read the policy and do not see how my original post may have violated it.  My review does not promote any of my products or services.  The website link included in my review is managed by the European Commission to provide information to travellers about Covid-related travel restrictions and requirements in the European Union countries and as such is most relevant and helpful to travellers and not at all promotional in nature, and as such it is allowed by the policy.  The post does not include advertisements, solicitations, or website links with referrer tags or affiliate codes.  In other words, the original text fully complies with Tripadvisor\'s Promotional or Commercial Content policy and has been removed by Tripadvisor without just cause and, having no viable option to communicate with Tripadvisor about this issue, I am re-posting the original text of my review again, prepended with this explanatory paragraph for the benefit of Tripadvisor staff.

We have booked and paid $650 on April 18 for this private, full-day, free-cancellation tour scheduled for April 23. We were traveling to Malta on April 22, departing from Croatia in the afternoon, with transfer through Germany. We have a valid EU Digital Covid Vaccine certificate, having been fully vaccinated with the single-dose Janssen vaccine approved by the European Union. We have checked reopen.europa.eu for Covid travel restrictions and have confirmed that both Germany and Malta allow entry to travellers who have been vaccinated with EU approved vaccines. To our knowledge, we have done everything that could reasonably be expected to prepare for our trip and we were happily on our way. 

Unfortunately, we were informed at the airport that Germany now, and as of recently, requires the Janssen vaccine to be supplemented with a booster, or a single shot of another vaccine, and so we were denied boarding. I have contacted the tour operator to advise them of the fact that we are unable to arrive, requesting a refund or rescheduling of the tour for a later date. This was in the late afternoon on April 22. The operator replied the following day (the day of the tour) and told us that she will get back to us on Monday (April 25). On April 25, we have received a follow-up reply from her advising us that she cannot issue a refund \"because of the policy of Viator and the expenses for the guide and the transport. This services were organized and pre paid in advance.\"

Let\'s put this in perspective. The tour was booked during off-season. The tour involves a private guide driving us around Malta in a private vehicle. NO COSTS HAVE BEEN INCURRED. The tour allows free cancellation with at least 24 hours notice. So, technically, yes, the tour operator did not need to refund the money, or offer to reschedule, because we were a few hours late cancelling the booking and so I commend My Maltese Guide for securing such a well-earned profit. Well done!',1.0,'2022-04-25T10:36:52Z','REV-td1szJ4Ob92iId4nxb41xirdYTSkLt5Z0oUl18IxH4w=','en','TecDiveNomad','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Beautiful Malta','We booked a full day Malta Loop tour.  Malta is a stunning country.  It was the second time we have been there and we still fell like we only scratched the surface.  Our guide Sylvia was amazing.  Her knowledge was endless and her enthusiasm for her job was great.  I would highly recommend booking a tour with My Maltese Tour Guide.',5.0,'2019-07-23T09:36:06Z','REV-dRG5jEmphVQ8uOPkoj665bIQIHiwiWQBB9HmuMp1sEE=','en','2ollys','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Tour of Malta with the enigmatic Nick!','We used this company to do 2 tours - walking tour of Valletta and a full day Malta tour. Both were excellent and planning and booking with Stephen - the owner - was like dealing with a friend. Our day with our guide Nick was particularly informative, entertaining and a wonderful day well spent. No Malta stone was left untouched. We loved it!',5.0,'2019-07-16T21:01:14Z','REV-z1dmIg7ffp5NJF9ehP49LEXUke8HZh9tk7Bg7o9qJCA=','en','Suzie D','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Excellent','Very nice, the guide and the driver are very helpful, especially with my mom because she is using wheelchair',5.0,'2019-07-09T20:27:47Z','REV-NNYyrbX4AfcuieSu6wWxV4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Rima K','VIATOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Fascinating!','Nick was a fabulous tour guide and I truly appreciated his ability to tell the story of the island and not just comment on each specific site (or sight)!  My only suggestion to those considering booking would be to take it at the beginning of your time on Malta to allow you time to return to a favourite spot or something you saw along the way!',5.0,'2019-06-21T20:18:18Z','REV-m/vZoGhtcjF6Q3KQXhE4stSAfuDqHssKP/VEjjUcBL4=','en','781wendyz','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Excellent customer service for full day tour of Malta','On the recommendations of friends, we booked a full-day tour of Malta with Stephen and his team.  Throughout the process of planning the trip, he was extremely responsive and helped us prepare a well-tailored tour of the island that included all of the top sites.  Although the timing ultimately did not work out for us to go, his guidance and recommendations for other activities in Malta ensured that we had a wonderful holiday.  I look forward to returning to Malta and will definitely contact My Maltese Guide when I do.',5.0,'2019-06-11T12:37:48Z','REV-4qe2eucUHKg6A6WcVo+rtveIioSHhu42AbrtiSjxVC8=','en','Rachel7654321','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Full Day Malta Tour','Had a wonderful day with Nick and he had great knowledge and passion on the history of Malta, and really felt like we were able to fit in a great tour of the key highlights of Malta in a day.  Everything was well coordinated and would highly recommend the tour!',5.0,'2019-06-03T10:36:34Z','REV-d/uWCvU6iJC/aVS8t/YVEny03D5j+CKagT8GZfBw/38=','en','Tyler B','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Wonderful day touring Malta','We spent a day with Miriam touring from Mellieha to Golden Bay, Mosta, Mdina/Rabat, Marsaxlokk, and Valletta.  If you have little time on your visit to Malta, I especially recommend this trip to visit these sights.  Miriam was extremely knowledgeable and flexible and recommended a delicious restaurant for lunch.  Stephen was great to work with and immediately responsive to any questions. I would definitely book another tour with them on our next visit!',5.0,'2019-05-31T14:29:34Z','REV-8lwCtQ2WWdluBbz4fqXrIVoARhFs/+ROOkogPdtK7jA=','en','Casamarks','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','This is the tour for anyone with kids or special requirements','Very happy we booked this tour. Stephen, our Irish guide married to a Maltese took us around in a nice land rover. Our 2 young kids were quite noisy and he managed really well, was totally at ease and patient with kids, which in turn really put us at ease. From pick up at our hotel to customised tour, everything worked out perfectly, Incl lots of photo ops. A stress free day and I really recommend it. Worth the high price. Only small criticism was that he was keen to finish after exactly 8 hours, which rushed the last half hour.',5.0,'2019-04-29T07:02:24Z','REV-85AA9vjHtWOrHISMraKWE6OzLsPv9AOGygEqvzDoInU=','en','David H','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Immersive, educational, and perhaps most important, fun tour of the highlights of Malta!','I\'ll preface this review by mentioning that it is my first visit to Malta, and I am traveling with my Dad, and we both have traveled a fair bit in different places, mostly in Europe. Several years ago we realized that good, private tours were the way to go, while expensive, the time is much better spent getting the full attention and interaction of the guide, as opposed to spending half the tour loading and unloading people from busses from one of the big group tours.

We booked the Full Day Malta tour a few months before our trip, having great communication with Stephen about the various details of the trip. The day before I received an email that our guide, Nick, would meet us in the hotel lobby in the morning. We descended to the lobby a bit early and found Nick already waiting for us - a few short minutes after an introduction to the tour, our driver arrived, and we set off.  Now, in our 8 hours with Nick,  we saw many sights in Malta, from coast to coast. I won\'t go into the details of the sights, but suffice to say that we saw a lot. Along the way, Nick filled us in on not only the rich history of the Island, but also on geography, religion, and aspects of life in modern-day Malta. Of course, the running theme was the history of the Island, as we view sights such as the ancient Temples and natural wonders like the Blue Grotto. 

I have always said that a good guide makes the trip. Nick was an excellent guide - picking up on places we wanted to spend more (or less) time and gauging the tour based on on conversations and interests. Nick was a dynamic guide and the history and his way of talking about the history is truly immersive. He is very good at what he does, and seems to enjoy it. We never felt rushed, and at the same time not a moment was wasted. This delicate balance made it feel that the pace was perfect - my dad is a retiree and Nick was mindful of warning us both of the sometimes uneven terrain. 

One of the best parts of having a good private guide is the \"insider\" information they provide - the information that doesn\'t make it into the tour books and postcards. Often the most fascinating aspects of a historical event are those that aren\'t widely publicized - but give keen insight into what was going on in the world at the time. My dad is a voracious reader and read many books about Malta before we made this trip - and he was amazed (as was I) about the interesting aspects of history that Nick shared with us that never made it to those books - facts backed up by almost \"secret\" details in a statue, painting, grave marker, etc. It\'s this aspect, along with the personal attention and genuine friendliness of a guide like Nick that makes the cost of such a tour well worth it. 

I give Nick and My Maltese Guide the highest rating possible, book them if you can!',5.0,'2019-03-18T14:03:19Z','REV-nvLnZU+iqY/+faPW6sT+hj3x+B+9kGnm1drr0emQTfs=','en','HeadOutForFun','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','You are just a number','My previous attempt to share this review has been deleted by Tripadvisor and I have been advised to re-submit after making edits to comply with Tripadvisor\'s \"policy about Promotional or Commercial Content\".  I have read the policy and do not see how my original post may have violated it.  My review does not promote any of my products or services.  The website link included in my review is managed by the European Commission to provide information to travellers about Covid-related travel restrictions and requirements in the European Union countries and as such is most relevant and helpful to travellers and not at all promotional in nature, and as such it is allowed by the policy.  The post does not include advertisements, solicitations, or website links with referrer tags or affiliate codes.  In other words, the original text fully complies with Tripadvisor\'s Promotional or Commercial Content policy and has been removed by Tripadvisor without just cause and, having no viable option to communicate with Tripadvisor about this issue, I am re-posting the original text of my review again, prepended with this explanatory paragraph for the benefit of Tripadvisor staff.

We have booked and paid $650 on April 18 for this private, full-day, free-cancellation tour scheduled for April 23. We were traveling to Malta on April 22, departing from Croatia in the afternoon, with transfer through Germany. We have a valid EU Digital Covid Vaccine certificate, having been fully vaccinated with the single-dose Janssen vaccine approved by the European Union. We have checked reopen.europa.eu for Covid travel restrictions and have confirmed that both Germany and Malta allow entry to travellers who have been vaccinated with EU approved vaccines. To our knowledge, we have done everything that could reasonably be expected to prepare for our trip and we were happily on our way. 

Unfortunately, we were informed at the airport that Germany now, and as of recently, requires the Janssen vaccine to be supplemented with a booster, or a single shot of another vaccine, and so we were denied boarding. I have contacted the tour operator to advise them of the fact that we are unable to arrive, requesting a refund or rescheduling of the tour for a later date. This was in the late afternoon on April 22. The operator replied the following day (the day of the tour) and told us that she will get back to us on Monday (April 25). On April 25, we have received a follow-up reply from her advising us that she cannot issue a refund \"because of the policy of Viator and the expenses for the guide and the transport. This services were organized and pre paid in advance.\"

Let\'s put this in perspective. The tour was booked during off-season. The tour involves a private guide driving us around Malta in a private vehicle. NO COSTS HAVE BEEN INCURRED. The tour allows free cancellation with at least 24 hours notice. So, technically, yes, the tour operator did not need to refund the money, or offer to reschedule, because we were a few hours late cancelling the booking and so I commend My Maltese Guide for securing such a well-earned profit. Well done!',1.0,'2022-04-25T10:36:52Z','REV-td1szJ4Ob92iId4nxb41xirdYTSkLt5Z0oUl18IxH4w=','en','TecDiveNomad','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Beautiful Malta','We booked a full day Malta Loop tour.  Malta is a stunning country.  It was the second time we have been there and we still fell like we only scratched the surface.  Our guide Sylvia was amazing.  Her knowledge was endless and her enthusiasm for her job was great.  I would highly recommend booking a tour with My Maltese Tour Guide.',5.0,'2019-07-23T09:36:06Z','REV-dRG5jEmphVQ8uOPkoj665bIQIHiwiWQBB9HmuMp1sEE=','en','2ollys','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Tour of Malta with the enigmatic Nick!','We used this company to do 2 tours - walking tour of Valletta and a full day Malta tour. Both were excellent and planning and booking with Stephen - the owner - was like dealing with a friend. Our day with our guide Nick was particularly informative, entertaining and a wonderful day well spent. No Malta stone was left untouched. We loved it!',5.0,'2019-07-16T21:01:14Z','REV-z1dmIg7ffp5NJF9ehP49LEXUke8HZh9tk7Bg7o9qJCA=','en','Suzie D','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Excellent','Very nice, the guide and the driver are very helpful, especially with my mom because she is using wheelchair',5.0,'2019-07-09T20:27:47Z','REV-NNYyrbX4AfcuieSu6wWxV4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Rima K','VIATOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Fascinating!','Nick was a fabulous tour guide and I truly appreciated his ability to tell the story of the island and not just comment on each specific site (or sight)!  My only suggestion to those considering booking would be to take it at the beginning of your time on Malta to allow you time to return to a favourite spot or something you saw along the way!',5.0,'2019-06-21T20:18:18Z','REV-m/vZoGhtcjF6Q3KQXhE4stSAfuDqHssKP/VEjjUcBL4=','en','781wendyz','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Excellent customer service for full day tour of Malta','On the recommendations of friends, we booked a full-day tour of Malta with Stephen and his team.  Throughout the process of planning the trip, he was extremely responsive and helped us prepare a well-tailored tour of the island that included all of the top sites.  Although the timing ultimately did not work out for us to go, his guidance and recommendations for other activities in Malta ensured that we had a wonderful holiday.  I look forward to returning to Malta and will definitely contact My Maltese Guide when I do.',5.0,'2019-06-11T12:37:48Z','REV-4qe2eucUHKg6A6WcVo+rtveIioSHhu42AbrtiSjxVC8=','en','Rachel7654321','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Full Day Malta Tour','Had a wonderful day with Nick and he had great knowledge and passion on the history of Malta, and really felt like we were able to fit in a great tour of the key highlights of Malta in a day.  Everything was well coordinated and would highly recommend the tour!',5.0,'2019-06-03T10:36:34Z','REV-d/uWCvU6iJC/aVS8t/YVEny03D5j+CKagT8GZfBw/38=','en','Tyler B','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Wonderful day touring Malta','We spent a day with Miriam touring from Mellieha to Golden Bay, Mosta, Mdina/Rabat, Marsaxlokk, and Valletta.  If you have little time on your visit to Malta, I especially recommend this trip to visit these sights.  Miriam was extremely knowledgeable and flexible and recommended a delicious restaurant for lunch.  Stephen was great to work with and immediately responsive to any questions. I would definitely book another tour with them on our next visit!',5.0,'2019-05-31T14:29:34Z','REV-8lwCtQ2WWdluBbz4fqXrIVoARhFs/+ROOkogPdtK7jA=','en','Casamarks','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','This is the tour for anyone with kids or special requirements','Very happy we booked this tour. Stephen, our Irish guide married to a Maltese took us around in a nice land rover. Our 2 young kids were quite noisy and he managed really well, was totally at ease and patient with kids, which in turn really put us at ease. From pick up at our hotel to customised tour, everything worked out perfectly, Incl lots of photo ops. A stress free day and I really recommend it. Worth the high price. Only small criticism was that he was keen to finish after exactly 8 hours, which rushed the last half hour.',5.0,'2019-04-29T07:02:24Z','REV-85AA9vjHtWOrHISMraKWE6OzLsPv9AOGygEqvzDoInU=','en','David H','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P1','Private Highlights of Malta Full-Day Tour','Immersive, educational, and perhaps most important, fun tour of the highlights of Malta!','I\'ll preface this review by mentioning that it is my first visit to Malta, and I am traveling with my Dad, and we both have traveled a fair bit in different places, mostly in Europe. Several years ago we realized that good, private tours were the way to go, while expensive, the time is much better spent getting the full attention and interaction of the guide, as opposed to spending half the tour loading and unloading people from busses from one of the big group tours.

We booked the Full Day Malta tour a few months before our trip, having great communication with Stephen about the various details of the trip. The day before I received an email that our guide, Nick, would meet us in the hotel lobby in the morning. We descended to the lobby a bit early and found Nick already waiting for us - a few short minutes after an introduction to the tour, our driver arrived, and we set off.  Now, in our 8 hours with Nick,  we saw many sights in Malta, from coast to coast. I won\'t go into the details of the sights, but suffice to say that we saw a lot. Along the way, Nick filled us in on not only the rich history of the Island, but also on geography, religion, and aspects of life in modern-day Malta. Of course, the running theme was the history of the Island, as we view sights such as the ancient Temples and natural wonders like the Blue Grotto. 

I have always said that a good guide makes the trip. Nick was an excellent guide - picking up on places we wanted to spend more (or less) time and gauging the tour based on on conversations and interests. Nick was a dynamic guide and the history and his way of talking about the history is truly immersive. He is very good at what he does, and seems to enjoy it. We never felt rushed, and at the same time not a moment was wasted. This delicate balance made it feel that the pace was perfect - my dad is a retiree and Nick was mindful of warning us both of the sometimes uneven terrain. 

One of the best parts of having a good private guide is the \"insider\" information they provide - the information that doesn\'t make it into the tour books and postcards. Often the most fascinating aspects of a historical event are those that aren\'t widely publicized - but give keen insight into what was going on in the world at the time. My dad is a voracious reader and read many books about Malta before we made this trip - and he was amazed (as was I) about the interesting aspects of history that Nick shared with us that never made it to those books - facts backed up by almost \"secret\" details in a statue, painting, grave marker, etc. It\'s this aspect, along with the personal attention and genuine friendliness of a guide like Nick that makes the cost of such a tour well worth it. 

I give Nick and My Maltese Guide the highest rating possible, book them if you can!',5.0,'2019-03-18T14:03:19Z','REV-nvLnZU+iqY/+faPW6sT+hj3x+B+9kGnm1drr0emQTfs=','en','HeadOutForFun','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P2','Full-Day Private Best of Gozo Island Tour from Malta','Best way to visit this beautiful island','We absolutely loved our full day private tour or Gozo. Everything was perfect, from the guide to driver to the intinary. Especially suitable for family with children. And the island of Gozo is simply beautiful, I would recommend it to anyone visiting Malta.',5.0,'2019-10-26T01:12:48Z','REV-oDBQ0+W/hdBKj64DqppwIYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','ITO1977','VIATOR'),('14003P2','Full-Day Private Best of Gozo Island Tour from Malta','Incredible Tour with an Outstanding Guide','We had a great guide - Miriam - for this tour.  She picked us up from our hotel in Valletta  and took us to the ferry to Gozo.  Once in Gozo we had a comfortable van where Miriam and our driver took us around the island.  We visited Ggantija which was spectacular then had a great meal at a little restaurant in Xlendi which has a nice little harbor.  We went to the Inland Sea/Dwerja and had a great boat ride.  This is where the Azure Window was location.  After that we saw the beautiful Basilica Ta\'Pinu and visited La Cittadella in Victoria.  Miriam speaks fluent English and has a lot of knowledge of the area.  She is an excellent tour guide and I highly recommend her.',5.0,'2019-09-16T08:53:12Z','REV-yRaf/O5gyu3hdP1HuAkTpdMjmzWE2GGQHMX9y711+HI=','en','jbg74','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P2','Full-Day Private Best of Gozo Island Tour from Malta','Incredible Tour with an Outstanding Guide','Our guide Miriam was excellent.  She spoke fluent English and was incredibly knowledgeable.  We had a great time going all over Gozo from Ggantija to the remains of the Azure window, the Inland Sea by Dwerja complete with a boat ride, the beautiful  basilica of  Ta\'Pinu, and La Cittadella of Victoria (Rabat).  The day was perfect and well worth it.  I would highly recommend Miriam as a tour guide.',5.0,'2019-09-13T10:35:46Z','REV-pk+y89Hxt8U8FiOQ2YFT+oXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','jbg74','VIATOR'),('14003P2','Full-Day Private Best of Gozo Island Tour from Malta','Gozo','Very informative well organised, highlight was the boat trip from the inland sea. Thanks to Miriam and the drivers for a most friendly and enjoyable day.',4.0,'2019-08-14T08:31:25Z','REV-Y7LKZZCGx6FS0djMxNlHRTDZm6Yg+KQuuwN+IEzICMA=','en','GWMS63','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P2','Full-Day Private Best of Gozo Island Tour from Malta','Fantastic tour','We had the best day ever in Gozo, our guide was very informative and friendly and so was the driver.',5.0,'2019-07-28T02:45:49Z','REV-+DuikNV0yRnB8xuFJc0aUsh+zGHk+NKMwr1JgOvqu10=','en','lockyervalleydiver','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P2','Full-Day Private Best of Gozo Island Tour from Malta','Visits to Marsaxlokk, Zurrieq, Blue Grotto, Mnordja Temples, Mdina and St. John\'s Cathedral','We were a party of 13 with 8 adults and 5 children, aged 4 to 14.  Our tour guide was Nikki, who was spectacular - the best tour guide of our two week-trip.  Enthusiastic about her adopted home of Malta, very knowledgeable not only about Malta but about history in general.  We learned so much and our grandchildren even enjoyed hearing about stories and life in the old times.  English was perfect.  We covered much territory in our tour and the grandkids loved the swim in the Blue Grotto.  Lots of fun.  One of our grandkids had a brace on her teeth that broke, but no problem, Nikki found a dentist who repaired the brace and at no charge to us.  Highly recommended.',5.0,'2019-07-25T12:50:00Z','REV-NtkGTrkKRRBizygrf/MtRTLJnTlAwR5bH344W6mPYRs=','en','Btruitt1','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P2','Full-Day Private Best of Gozo Island Tour from Malta','Great one day tour of Gozo','A well organised and informative tour of Gozo with Miriam as Tour Guide who was very knowledgeable and enjoyable company.',4.0,'2019-07-07T13:41:55Z','REV-Hv+VpJX3dPet+MIDzKV4a4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Trek40504719394','VIATOR'),('14003P2','Full-Day Private Best of Gozo Island Tour from Malta','Gozo Island Day Trip','A full day spent with guide Paula and driver Anton. We were shown many interesting sights and Paula supplied a great deal of information. This was pitched at a great level so always held our attention. 

Although not cheap this is a great way to tour and learn about Gozo so highly recommended. 

Thank you Paula for guiding us and making our tour so enjoyable.',5.0,'2019-06-28T01:41:17Z','REV-fTwedhjj/SJYibJitePAu4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Jo_F','VIATOR'),('14003P2','Full-Day Private Best of Gozo Island Tour from Malta','Go to Gozo and Enjoy the Day or Days','During our stay in Malta we booked through the Hotel, a day trip to Gozo. We went by coach to the Port and caught the Ferry before joining another coach in Gozo. What a beautiful place Gozo is, it appears to have everything with lovely churches, the Ancient Stones and the Blue Lagoon. Such an informative guide who informed us of the history as we went around. Even a trip on the iconic mini train was lovely.

A place not to be ignored and you will undoubtedly enjoy it',5.0,'2018-10-27T12:19:09Z','REV-o7+rziQvFtkixQ1P5V7rex3CYfWoJthLocdaLq+aoH8=','en','Roy C','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P2','Full-Day Private Best of Gozo Island Tour from Malta','Excellent cruise excursions','We recently were on a cruise and were able to do 2 excursions with this company. We had an overnight docking in Malta that allowed us 2 days to tour. We were a group of 8 and we all enjoyed both days tremendously. Our tour guide both days was Ann Marie, who was excellent. We modified some of the recommended sites since we had been to Malta before and the company and Ann Marie and our drivers were all very accommodating. I have no hesitation in recommending this company.',5.0,'2018-10-13T14:29:56Z','REV-42UJ3A0k88fCOoZVTqU5vh+OnGvnO346ggCEcrrpxgc=','en','Pegvivo','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Fabulous!','There were 3 couples in our group.  We had a fabulous time with our tour guide, Julia.  Julia learned at the last minute that our scheduled guide had a family emergency.  She graciously changed her plans and met us.  She could not have shown us a better tour.  She was very knowledgeable about the history and locations.  Julia and her boss went above and beyond to make up for our wait, by buying us drinks and a local dish called a pastizz.  They were delicious! 
Malta is a fascinating country with rich history and culture.  I highly recommend Malta and Julia! We hope to return.',5.0,'2023-09-30T17:05:40Z','REV-7okxg83wKbq0lxQzS4lI6oXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Tina_W','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Malta for just half a day','What a fabulous time we had, Pierre was so informative and his passion for Malta and its history was infectious. He was entertaining and considerate to our groups needs, whilst drawing us in with his enthusiasm. It was a great trip. Thank you',5.0,'2023-09-19T03:52:52Z','REV-81RufjgVarDFCn2EnMfZ4OtNWdtxSm+vjO9XfAhAY+s=','en','Curious73170','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Highly recommend!','Our tour guide, Charmaine, was fantastic. She knew so much about the history and culture and was so accommodating to any requests or questions.

Half of our group wanted a full tour and the other half wanted to spend some time at the beach. Charmaine made both groups experiences memorable. This tour was one of the highlights of our trip.',5.0,'2023-07-22T01:40:54Z','REV-Cc0hrVz65bavJ97vrb2D2YXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Ashley','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great tour to learn the history of Malta','We walked through the ancient city of Medina and learned about its history. After that we drove to the cliffs and had a beautiful view. Then we drove into Valletta and learned more about the Great Siege as well as the siege during WWII. Our last stop was at St. Elmo’s fortress. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and made the tour interesting for all of us.',5.0,'2023-07-21T17:17:28Z','REV-jP328mSJ+/ABQGfIxZV+WYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Holly_B','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great day in Malta!','Our guide shared great historic info and was flexible with the itinerary.  What a great experience!  Would definitely recommend',5.0,'2023-06-29T00:24:18Z','REV-PjzyeF/1/4c+2PK4CeeS24XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kevin_N','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Explore beautiful, interesting Malta with a wonderful guide, Yvette!','We spent four wonderful days exploring Malta with Yvette, our delightful tour guide.  Yvette is highly knowledgeable about history and local culture.  We saw all the highlights of Malta and had such a great time!',5.0,'2023-03-26T10:27:07Z','REV-y/LToKAddXK6OpE8+9P1YoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Lee_N','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Our Malta Tour','Our guide Alfred and driver Allen were spectacular. Alfred was amazingly knowledgeable about any subject we could quiz him on about Malta\'s history, geography, or just about anything we could throw at him. These two made our time of Malta one of the highlights of our trip. Our highest recommendation!',5.0,'2019-11-12T14:35:22Z','REV-gKj+N4FaeEcJNetqtibfLE3lPl+dzzLrQrBJv6Btnww=','en','Guide376630','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great tour of key places in Malta','Our family loved this private tour. You can customize it but we wanted to see the west part of the island (temples) and M\'dina. It was perfect. The guide was extremely knowleadgeable and the driver very nice and helpful. This is a great way to see the most of the island if you only have limited time. I would highly recommend it, especially for families.',5.0,'2019-10-26T01:16:16Z','REV-i7YfvD9Z5Qo35fJoM7OxloXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','ITO1977','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Half day private Malta','We had a fantastic time in Malta with Julia as our guide and Sylvia as our driver. Julia was very pleasant and very knowledgeable. She adjusted the day to our desires and was very accommodating. Sylvia was a great driver and very attentive to our comfort. In all a perfect day! Thanks Julia!',5.0,'2019-10-06T11:15:23Z','REV-1U+9W8gyGCzWj2jjyLJGI4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kimberly_T','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','8000 years of history in half a day','Flore was friendly and knowledgeable and very clearly loves Malta and its history. She answered all 752 questions we asked. She even had the driver get us some amazing pastizzi because we hadn\'t had any yet.',5.0,'2019-09-30T02:04:49Z','REV-sQYNxPb6Nc3xZksOAaDza4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Dietrich_Ayala','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Fabulous!','There were 3 couples in our group.  We had a fabulous time with our tour guide, Julia.  Julia learned at the last minute that our scheduled guide had a family emergency.  She graciously changed her plans and met us.  She could not have shown us a better tour.  She was very knowledgeable about the history and locations.  Julia and her boss went above and beyond to make up for our wait, by buying us drinks and a local dish called a pastizz.  They were delicious! 
Malta is a fascinating country with rich history and culture.  I highly recommend Malta and Julia! We hope to return.',5.0,'2023-09-30T17:05:40Z','REV-7okxg83wKbq0lxQzS4lI6oXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Tina_W','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Malta for just half a day','What a fabulous time we had, Pierre was so informative and his passion for Malta and its history was infectious. He was entertaining and considerate to our groups needs, whilst drawing us in with his enthusiasm. It was a great trip. Thank you',5.0,'2023-09-19T03:52:52Z','REV-81RufjgVarDFCn2EnMfZ4OtNWdtxSm+vjO9XfAhAY+s=','en','Curious73170','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Highly recommend!','Our tour guide, Charmaine, was fantastic. She knew so much about the history and culture and was so accommodating to any requests or questions.

Half of our group wanted a full tour and the other half wanted to spend some time at the beach. Charmaine made both groups experiences memorable. This tour was one of the highlights of our trip.',5.0,'2023-07-22T01:40:54Z','REV-Cc0hrVz65bavJ97vrb2D2YXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Ashley','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great tour to learn the history of Malta','We walked through the ancient city of Medina and learned about its history. After that we drove to the cliffs and had a beautiful view. Then we drove into Valletta and learned more about the Great Siege as well as the siege during WWII. Our last stop was at St. Elmo’s fortress. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and made the tour interesting for all of us.',5.0,'2023-07-21T17:17:28Z','REV-jP328mSJ+/ABQGfIxZV+WYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Holly_B','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great day in Malta!','Our guide shared great historic info and was flexible with the itinerary.  What a great experience!  Would definitely recommend',5.0,'2023-06-29T00:24:18Z','REV-PjzyeF/1/4c+2PK4CeeS24XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kevin_N','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Explore beautiful, interesting Malta with a wonderful guide, Yvette!','We spent four wonderful days exploring Malta with Yvette, our delightful tour guide.  Yvette is highly knowledgeable about history and local culture.  We saw all the highlights of Malta and had such a great time!',5.0,'2023-03-26T10:27:07Z','REV-y/LToKAddXK6OpE8+9P1YoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Lee_N','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Our Malta Tour','Our guide Alfred and driver Allen were spectacular. Alfred was amazingly knowledgeable about any subject we could quiz him on about Malta\'s history, geography, or just about anything we could throw at him. These two made our time of Malta one of the highlights of our trip. Our highest recommendation!',5.0,'2019-11-12T14:35:22Z','REV-gKj+N4FaeEcJNetqtibfLE3lPl+dzzLrQrBJv6Btnww=','en','Guide376630','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great tour of key places in Malta','Our family loved this private tour. You can customize it but we wanted to see the west part of the island (temples) and M\'dina. It was perfect. The guide was extremely knowleadgeable and the driver very nice and helpful. This is a great way to see the most of the island if you only have limited time. I would highly recommend it, especially for families.',5.0,'2019-10-26T01:16:16Z','REV-i7YfvD9Z5Qo35fJoM7OxloXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','ITO1977','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Half day private Malta','We had a fantastic time in Malta with Julia as our guide and Sylvia as our driver. Julia was very pleasant and very knowledgeable. She adjusted the day to our desires and was very accommodating. Sylvia was a great driver and very attentive to our comfort. In all a perfect day! Thanks Julia!',5.0,'2019-10-06T11:15:23Z','REV-1U+9W8gyGCzWj2jjyLJGI4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kimberly_T','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','8000 years of history in half a day','Flore was friendly and knowledgeable and very clearly loves Malta and its history. She answered all 752 questions we asked. She even had the driver get us some amazing pastizzi because we hadn\'t had any yet.',5.0,'2019-09-30T02:04:49Z','REV-sQYNxPb6Nc3xZksOAaDza4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Dietrich_Ayala','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Fabulous!','There were 3 couples in our group.  We had a fabulous time with our tour guide, Julia.  Julia learned at the last minute that our scheduled guide had a family emergency.  She graciously changed her plans and met us.  She could not have shown us a better tour.  She was very knowledgeable about the history and locations.  Julia and her boss went above and beyond to make up for our wait, by buying us drinks and a local dish called a pastizz.  They were delicious! 
Malta is a fascinating country with rich history and culture.  I highly recommend Malta and Julia! We hope to return.',5.0,'2023-09-30T17:05:40Z','REV-7okxg83wKbq0lxQzS4lI6oXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Tina_W','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Malta for just half a day','What a fabulous time we had, Pierre was so informative and his passion for Malta and its history was infectious. He was entertaining and considerate to our groups needs, whilst drawing us in with his enthusiasm. It was a great trip. Thank you',5.0,'2023-09-19T03:52:52Z','REV-81RufjgVarDFCn2EnMfZ4OtNWdtxSm+vjO9XfAhAY+s=','en','Curious73170','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Highly recommend!','Our tour guide, Charmaine, was fantastic. She knew so much about the history and culture and was so accommodating to any requests or questions.

Half of our group wanted a full tour and the other half wanted to spend some time at the beach. Charmaine made both groups experiences memorable. This tour was one of the highlights of our trip.',5.0,'2023-07-22T01:40:54Z','REV-Cc0hrVz65bavJ97vrb2D2YXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Ashley','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great tour to learn the history of Malta','We walked through the ancient city of Medina and learned about its history. After that we drove to the cliffs and had a beautiful view. Then we drove into Valletta and learned more about the Great Siege as well as the siege during WWII. Our last stop was at St. Elmo’s fortress. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and made the tour interesting for all of us.',5.0,'2023-07-21T17:17:28Z','REV-jP328mSJ+/ABQGfIxZV+WYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Holly_B','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great day in Malta!','Our guide shared great historic info and was flexible with the itinerary.  What a great experience!  Would definitely recommend',5.0,'2023-06-29T00:24:18Z','REV-PjzyeF/1/4c+2PK4CeeS24XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kevin_N','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Explore beautiful, interesting Malta with a wonderful guide, Yvette!','We spent four wonderful days exploring Malta with Yvette, our delightful tour guide.  Yvette is highly knowledgeable about history and local culture.  We saw all the highlights of Malta and had such a great time!',5.0,'2023-03-26T10:27:07Z','REV-y/LToKAddXK6OpE8+9P1YoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Lee_N','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Our Malta Tour','Our guide Alfred and driver Allen were spectacular. Alfred was amazingly knowledgeable about any subject we could quiz him on about Malta\'s history, geography, or just about anything we could throw at him. These two made our time of Malta one of the highlights of our trip. Our highest recommendation!',5.0,'2019-11-12T14:35:22Z','REV-gKj+N4FaeEcJNetqtibfLE3lPl+dzzLrQrBJv6Btnww=','en','Guide376630','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great tour of key places in Malta','Our family loved this private tour. You can customize it but we wanted to see the west part of the island (temples) and M\'dina. It was perfect. The guide was extremely knowleadgeable and the driver very nice and helpful. This is a great way to see the most of the island if you only have limited time. I would highly recommend it, especially for families.',5.0,'2019-10-26T01:16:16Z','REV-i7YfvD9Z5Qo35fJoM7OxloXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','ITO1977','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Half day private Malta','We had a fantastic time in Malta with Julia as our guide and Sylvia as our driver. Julia was very pleasant and very knowledgeable. She adjusted the day to our desires and was very accommodating. Sylvia was a great driver and very attentive to our comfort. In all a perfect day! Thanks Julia!',5.0,'2019-10-06T11:15:23Z','REV-1U+9W8gyGCzWj2jjyLJGI4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kimberly_T','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','8000 years of history in half a day','Flore was friendly and knowledgeable and very clearly loves Malta and its history. She answered all 752 questions we asked. She even had the driver get us some amazing pastizzi because we hadn\'t had any yet.',5.0,'2019-09-30T02:04:49Z','REV-sQYNxPb6Nc3xZksOAaDza4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Dietrich_Ayala','VIATOR'),('14003P9','Three Cities Walking Tour','Tour with Charmaine!','Charmaine was a fantastic guide! We learned so much about the Three Cities and had a wonderful afternoon exploring all the sites with her. She was very knowledgeable and super friendly as well.',5.0,'2022-10-07T04:47:26Z','REV-7bvViOxibhtMvVKNH/V3R4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Chelsea_Z','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Malta for just half a day','What a fabulous time we had, Pierre was so informative and his passion for Malta and its history was infectious. He was entertaining and considerate to our groups needs, whilst drawing us in with his enthusiasm. It was a great trip. Thank you',5.0,'2023-09-19T03:52:52Z','REV-81RufjgVarDFCn2EnMfZ4OtNWdtxSm+vjO9XfAhAY+s=','en','Curious73170','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Highly recommend!','Our tour guide, Charmaine, was fantastic. She knew so much about the history and culture and was so accommodating to any requests or questions.

Half of our group wanted a full tour and the other half wanted to spend some time at the beach. Charmaine made both groups experiences memorable. This tour was one of the highlights of our trip.',5.0,'2023-07-22T01:40:54Z','REV-Cc0hrVz65bavJ97vrb2D2YXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Ashley','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great tour to learn the history of Malta','We walked through the ancient city of Medina and learned about its history. After that we drove to the cliffs and had a beautiful view. Then we drove into Valletta and learned more about the Great Siege as well as the siege during WWII. Our last stop was at St. Elmo’s fortress. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and made the tour interesting for all of us.',5.0,'2023-07-21T17:17:28Z','REV-jP328mSJ+/ABQGfIxZV+WYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Holly_B','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great day in Malta!','Our guide shared great historic info and was flexible with the itinerary.  What a great experience!  Would definitely recommend',5.0,'2023-06-29T00:24:18Z','REV-PjzyeF/1/4c+2PK4CeeS24XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kevin_N','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Explore beautiful, interesting Malta with a wonderful guide, Yvette!','We spent four wonderful days exploring Malta with Yvette, our delightful tour guide.  Yvette is highly knowledgeable about history and local culture.  We saw all the highlights of Malta and had such a great time!',5.0,'2023-03-26T10:27:07Z','REV-y/LToKAddXK6OpE8+9P1YoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Lee_N','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Our Malta Tour','Our guide Alfred and driver Allen were spectacular. Alfred was amazingly knowledgeable about any subject we could quiz him on about Malta\'s history, geography, or just about anything we could throw at him. These two made our time of Malta one of the highlights of our trip. Our highest recommendation!',5.0,'2019-11-12T14:35:22Z','REV-gKj+N4FaeEcJNetqtibfLE3lPl+dzzLrQrBJv6Btnww=','en','Guide376630','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great tour of key places in Malta','Our family loved this private tour. You can customize it but we wanted to see the west part of the island (temples) and M\'dina. It was perfect. The guide was extremely knowleadgeable and the driver very nice and helpful. This is a great way to see the most of the island if you only have limited time. I would highly recommend it, especially for families.',5.0,'2019-10-26T01:16:16Z','REV-i7YfvD9Z5Qo35fJoM7OxloXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','ITO1977','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Half day private Malta','We had a fantastic time in Malta with Julia as our guide and Sylvia as our driver. Julia was very pleasant and very knowledgeable. She adjusted the day to our desires and was very accommodating. Sylvia was a great driver and very attentive to our comfort. In all a perfect day! Thanks Julia!',5.0,'2019-10-06T11:15:23Z','REV-1U+9W8gyGCzWj2jjyLJGI4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kimberly_T','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','8000 years of history in half a day','Flore was friendly and knowledgeable and very clearly loves Malta and its history. She answered all 752 questions we asked. She even had the driver get us some amazing pastizzi because we hadn\'t had any yet.',5.0,'2019-09-30T02:04:49Z','REV-sQYNxPb6Nc3xZksOAaDza4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Dietrich_Ayala','VIATOR'),('14004P10','Private Day Tour to Sintra and Cascais from Lisbon','Highly recommended private tour','Our driver and guide Gonçalo was fantastic.  Spent the whole day seeing Sintra to Cascais and spots along the way.',5.0,'2022-06-26T09:17:38Z','REV-gosPI0BXxbwQHP/IWhVWQYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Mahesh_K','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Malta for just half a day','What a fabulous time we had, Pierre was so informative and his passion for Malta and its history was infectious. He was entertaining and considerate to our groups needs, whilst drawing us in with his enthusiasm. It was a great trip. Thank you',5.0,'2023-09-19T03:52:52Z','REV-81RufjgVarDFCn2EnMfZ4OtNWdtxSm+vjO9XfAhAY+s=','en','Curious73170','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Highly recommend!','Our tour guide, Charmaine, was fantastic. She knew so much about the history and culture and was so accommodating to any requests or questions.

Half of our group wanted a full tour and the other half wanted to spend some time at the beach. Charmaine made both groups experiences memorable. This tour was one of the highlights of our trip.',5.0,'2023-07-22T01:40:54Z','REV-Cc0hrVz65bavJ97vrb2D2YXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Ashley','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great tour to learn the history of Malta','We walked through the ancient city of Medina and learned about its history. After that we drove to the cliffs and had a beautiful view. Then we drove into Valletta and learned more about the Great Siege as well as the siege during WWII. Our last stop was at St. Elmo’s fortress. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and made the tour interesting for all of us.',5.0,'2023-07-21T17:17:28Z','REV-jP328mSJ+/ABQGfIxZV+WYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Holly_B','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great day in Malta!','Our guide shared great historic info and was flexible with the itinerary.  What a great experience!  Would definitely recommend',5.0,'2023-06-29T00:24:18Z','REV-PjzyeF/1/4c+2PK4CeeS24XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kevin_N','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Explore beautiful, interesting Malta with a wonderful guide, Yvette!','We spent four wonderful days exploring Malta with Yvette, our delightful tour guide.  Yvette is highly knowledgeable about history and local culture.  We saw all the highlights of Malta and had such a great time!',5.0,'2023-03-26T10:27:07Z','REV-y/LToKAddXK6OpE8+9P1YoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Lee_N','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Our Malta Tour','Our guide Alfred and driver Allen were spectacular. Alfred was amazingly knowledgeable about any subject we could quiz him on about Malta\'s history, geography, or just about anything we could throw at him. These two made our time of Malta one of the highlights of our trip. Our highest recommendation!',5.0,'2019-11-12T14:35:22Z','REV-gKj+N4FaeEcJNetqtibfLE3lPl+dzzLrQrBJv6Btnww=','en','Guide376630','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great tour of key places in Malta','Our family loved this private tour. You can customize it but we wanted to see the west part of the island (temples) and M\'dina. It was perfect. The guide was extremely knowleadgeable and the driver very nice and helpful. This is a great way to see the most of the island if you only have limited time. I would highly recommend it, especially for families.',5.0,'2019-10-26T01:16:16Z','REV-i7YfvD9Z5Qo35fJoM7OxloXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','ITO1977','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Half day private Malta','We had a fantastic time in Malta with Julia as our guide and Sylvia as our driver. Julia was very pleasant and very knowledgeable. She adjusted the day to our desires and was very accommodating. Sylvia was a great driver and very attentive to our comfort. In all a perfect day! Thanks Julia!',5.0,'2019-10-06T11:15:23Z','REV-1U+9W8gyGCzWj2jjyLJGI4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kimberly_T','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','8000 years of history in half a day','Flore was friendly and knowledgeable and very clearly loves Malta and its history. She answered all 752 questions we asked. She even had the driver get us some amazing pastizzi because we hadn\'t had any yet.',5.0,'2019-09-30T02:04:49Z','REV-sQYNxPb6Nc3xZksOAaDza4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Dietrich_Ayala','VIATOR'),('14004P10','Private Day Tour to Sintra and Cascais from Lisbon','Highly recommended private tour','Our driver and guide Gonçalo was fantastic.  Spent the whole day seeing Sintra to Cascais and spots along the way.',5.0,'2022-06-26T09:17:38Z','REV-gosPI0BXxbwQHP/IWhVWQYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Mahesh_K','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Malta for just half a day','What a fabulous time we had, Pierre was so informative and his passion for Malta and its history was infectious. He was entertaining and considerate to our groups needs, whilst drawing us in with his enthusiasm. It was a great trip. Thank you',5.0,'2023-09-19T03:52:52Z','REV-81RufjgVarDFCn2EnMfZ4OtNWdtxSm+vjO9XfAhAY+s=','en','Curious73170','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Highly recommend!','Our tour guide, Charmaine, was fantastic. She knew so much about the history and culture and was so accommodating to any requests or questions.

Half of our group wanted a full tour and the other half wanted to spend some time at the beach. Charmaine made both groups experiences memorable. This tour was one of the highlights of our trip.',5.0,'2023-07-22T01:40:54Z','REV-Cc0hrVz65bavJ97vrb2D2YXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Ashley','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great tour to learn the history of Malta','We walked through the ancient city of Medina and learned about its history. After that we drove to the cliffs and had a beautiful view. Then we drove into Valletta and learned more about the Great Siege as well as the siege during WWII. Our last stop was at St. Elmo’s fortress. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and made the tour interesting for all of us.',5.0,'2023-07-21T17:17:28Z','REV-jP328mSJ+/ABQGfIxZV+WYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Holly_B','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great day in Malta!','Our guide shared great historic info and was flexible with the itinerary.  What a great experience!  Would definitely recommend',5.0,'2023-06-29T00:24:18Z','REV-PjzyeF/1/4c+2PK4CeeS24XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kevin_N','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Explore beautiful, interesting Malta with a wonderful guide, Yvette!','We spent four wonderful days exploring Malta with Yvette, our delightful tour guide.  Yvette is highly knowledgeable about history and local culture.  We saw all the highlights of Malta and had such a great time!',5.0,'2023-03-26T10:27:07Z','REV-y/LToKAddXK6OpE8+9P1YoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Lee_N','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Our Malta Tour','Our guide Alfred and driver Allen were spectacular. Alfred was amazingly knowledgeable about any subject we could quiz him on about Malta\'s history, geography, or just about anything we could throw at him. These two made our time of Malta one of the highlights of our trip. Our highest recommendation!',5.0,'2019-11-12T14:35:22Z','REV-gKj+N4FaeEcJNetqtibfLE3lPl+dzzLrQrBJv6Btnww=','en','Guide376630','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great tour of key places in Malta','Our family loved this private tour. You can customize it but we wanted to see the west part of the island (temples) and M\'dina. It was perfect. The guide was extremely knowleadgeable and the driver very nice and helpful. This is a great way to see the most of the island if you only have limited time. I would highly recommend it, especially for families.',5.0,'2019-10-26T01:16:16Z','REV-i7YfvD9Z5Qo35fJoM7OxloXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','ITO1977','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Half day private Malta','We had a fantastic time in Malta with Julia as our guide and Sylvia as our driver. Julia was very pleasant and very knowledgeable. She adjusted the day to our desires and was very accommodating. Sylvia was a great driver and very attentive to our comfort. In all a perfect day! Thanks Julia!',5.0,'2019-10-06T11:15:23Z','REV-1U+9W8gyGCzWj2jjyLJGI4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kimberly_T','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','8000 years of history in half a day','Flore was friendly and knowledgeable and very clearly loves Malta and its history. She answered all 752 questions we asked. She even had the driver get us some amazing pastizzi because we hadn\'t had any yet.',5.0,'2019-09-30T02:04:49Z','REV-sQYNxPb6Nc3xZksOAaDza4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Dietrich_Ayala','VIATOR'),('14004P24','Lisbon Fado Dinner Show and Panoramic Night Tour','Awesome experience','We had no idea what a Fado show would be like.  To put it mildly, we were truly amazed.  We had a your of the historic area ahead of time and then then the dinner show.  The food and wine were fantastic.  The singers were just so passionate.  Thank you for a great evening.',5.0,'2024-04-02T12:55:08Z','REV-pRrHTK/WStuDIdzAH/4eWoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','marlene1966','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Malta for just half a day','What a fabulous time we had, Pierre was so informative and his passion for Malta and its history was infectious. He was entertaining and considerate to our groups needs, whilst drawing us in with his enthusiasm. It was a great trip. Thank you',5.0,'2023-09-19T03:52:52Z','REV-81RufjgVarDFCn2EnMfZ4OtNWdtxSm+vjO9XfAhAY+s=','en','Curious73170','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Highly recommend!','Our tour guide, Charmaine, was fantastic. She knew so much about the history and culture and was so accommodating to any requests or questions.

Half of our group wanted a full tour and the other half wanted to spend some time at the beach. Charmaine made both groups experiences memorable. This tour was one of the highlights of our trip.',5.0,'2023-07-22T01:40:54Z','REV-Cc0hrVz65bavJ97vrb2D2YXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Ashley','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great tour to learn the history of Malta','We walked through the ancient city of Medina and learned about its history. After that we drove to the cliffs and had a beautiful view. Then we drove into Valletta and learned more about the Great Siege as well as the siege during WWII. Our last stop was at St. Elmo’s fortress. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and made the tour interesting for all of us.',5.0,'2023-07-21T17:17:28Z','REV-jP328mSJ+/ABQGfIxZV+WYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Holly_B','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great day in Malta!','Our guide shared great historic info and was flexible with the itinerary.  What a great experience!  Would definitely recommend',5.0,'2023-06-29T00:24:18Z','REV-PjzyeF/1/4c+2PK4CeeS24XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kevin_N','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Explore beautiful, interesting Malta with a wonderful guide, Yvette!','We spent four wonderful days exploring Malta with Yvette, our delightful tour guide.  Yvette is highly knowledgeable about history and local culture.  We saw all the highlights of Malta and had such a great time!',5.0,'2023-03-26T10:27:07Z','REV-y/LToKAddXK6OpE8+9P1YoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Lee_N','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Our Malta Tour','Our guide Alfred and driver Allen were spectacular. Alfred was amazingly knowledgeable about any subject we could quiz him on about Malta\'s history, geography, or just about anything we could throw at him. These two made our time of Malta one of the highlights of our trip. Our highest recommendation!',5.0,'2019-11-12T14:35:22Z','REV-gKj+N4FaeEcJNetqtibfLE3lPl+dzzLrQrBJv6Btnww=','en','Guide376630','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great tour of key places in Malta','Our family loved this private tour. You can customize it but we wanted to see the west part of the island (temples) and M\'dina. It was perfect. The guide was extremely knowleadgeable and the driver very nice and helpful. This is a great way to see the most of the island if you only have limited time. I would highly recommend it, especially for families.',5.0,'2019-10-26T01:16:16Z','REV-i7YfvD9Z5Qo35fJoM7OxloXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','ITO1977','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Half day private Malta','We had a fantastic time in Malta with Julia as our guide and Sylvia as our driver. Julia was very pleasant and very knowledgeable. She adjusted the day to our desires and was very accommodating. Sylvia was a great driver and very attentive to our comfort. In all a perfect day! Thanks Julia!',5.0,'2019-10-06T11:15:23Z','REV-1U+9W8gyGCzWj2jjyLJGI4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kimberly_T','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','8000 years of history in half a day','Flore was friendly and knowledgeable and very clearly loves Malta and its history. She answered all 752 questions we asked. She even had the driver get us some amazing pastizzi because we hadn\'t had any yet.',5.0,'2019-09-30T02:04:49Z','REV-sQYNxPb6Nc3xZksOAaDza4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Dietrich_Ayala','VIATOR'),('14004P24','Lisbon Fado Dinner Show and Panoramic Night Tour','Awesome experience','We had no idea what a Fado show would be like.  To put it mildly, we were truly amazed.  We had a your of the historic area ahead of time and then then the dinner show.  The food and wine were fantastic.  The singers were just so passionate.  Thank you for a great evening.',5.0,'2024-04-02T12:55:08Z','REV-pRrHTK/WStuDIdzAH/4eWoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','marlene1966','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Malta for just half a day','What a fabulous time we had, Pierre was so informative and his passion for Malta and its history was infectious. He was entertaining and considerate to our groups needs, whilst drawing us in with his enthusiasm. It was a great trip. Thank you',5.0,'2023-09-19T03:52:52Z','REV-81RufjgVarDFCn2EnMfZ4OtNWdtxSm+vjO9XfAhAY+s=','en','Curious73170','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Highly recommend!','Our tour guide, Charmaine, was fantastic. She knew so much about the history and culture and was so accommodating to any requests or questions.

Half of our group wanted a full tour and the other half wanted to spend some time at the beach. Charmaine made both groups experiences memorable. This tour was one of the highlights of our trip.',5.0,'2023-07-22T01:40:54Z','REV-Cc0hrVz65bavJ97vrb2D2YXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Ashley','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great tour to learn the history of Malta','We walked through the ancient city of Medina and learned about its history. After that we drove to the cliffs and had a beautiful view. Then we drove into Valletta and learned more about the Great Siege as well as the siege during WWII. Our last stop was at St. Elmo’s fortress. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and made the tour interesting for all of us.',5.0,'2023-07-21T17:17:28Z','REV-jP328mSJ+/ABQGfIxZV+WYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Holly_B','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great day in Malta!','Our guide shared great historic info and was flexible with the itinerary.  What a great experience!  Would definitely recommend',5.0,'2023-06-29T00:24:18Z','REV-PjzyeF/1/4c+2PK4CeeS24XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kevin_N','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Explore beautiful, interesting Malta with a wonderful guide, Yvette!','We spent four wonderful days exploring Malta with Yvette, our delightful tour guide.  Yvette is highly knowledgeable about history and local culture.  We saw all the highlights of Malta and had such a great time!',5.0,'2023-03-26T10:27:07Z','REV-y/LToKAddXK6OpE8+9P1YoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Lee_N','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Our Malta Tour','Our guide Alfred and driver Allen were spectacular. Alfred was amazingly knowledgeable about any subject we could quiz him on about Malta\'s history, geography, or just about anything we could throw at him. These two made our time of Malta one of the highlights of our trip. Our highest recommendation!',5.0,'2019-11-12T14:35:22Z','REV-gKj+N4FaeEcJNetqtibfLE3lPl+dzzLrQrBJv6Btnww=','en','Guide376630','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great tour of key places in Malta','Our family loved this private tour. You can customize it but we wanted to see the west part of the island (temples) and M\'dina. It was perfect. The guide was extremely knowleadgeable and the driver very nice and helpful. This is a great way to see the most of the island if you only have limited time. I would highly recommend it, especially for families.',5.0,'2019-10-26T01:16:16Z','REV-i7YfvD9Z5Qo35fJoM7OxloXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','ITO1977','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Half day private Malta','We had a fantastic time in Malta with Julia as our guide and Sylvia as our driver. Julia was very pleasant and very knowledgeable. She adjusted the day to our desires and was very accommodating. Sylvia was a great driver and very attentive to our comfort. In all a perfect day! Thanks Julia!',5.0,'2019-10-06T11:15:23Z','REV-1U+9W8gyGCzWj2jjyLJGI4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kimberly_T','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','8000 years of history in half a day','Flore was friendly and knowledgeable and very clearly loves Malta and its history. She answered all 752 questions we asked. She even had the driver get us some amazing pastizzi because we hadn\'t had any yet.',5.0,'2019-09-30T02:04:49Z','REV-sQYNxPb6Nc3xZksOAaDza4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Dietrich_Ayala','VIATOR'),('14004P26','Sintra and Cascais Small Group Full-Day Tour from Lisbon','Sintra & Cascais Day','This was a fabulous day trip from Lisbon. Communication via text regarding the closure of Pena Palace due to threats of fire was done continuously. Our guide Goncalo was extremely informative and accommodating. He was very mindful of the time but allowed us to decide how we wanted to use it. He even gave us tips on what to see in our next city. Request him if you can!',5.0,'2022-07-19T17:59:52Z','REV-PMmi/vNiWWo8b+MZGIngSIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Cynthia_C','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Malta for just half a day','What a fabulous time we had, Pierre was so informative and his passion for Malta and its history was infectious. He was entertaining and considerate to our groups needs, whilst drawing us in with his enthusiasm. It was a great trip. Thank you',5.0,'2023-09-19T03:52:52Z','REV-81RufjgVarDFCn2EnMfZ4OtNWdtxSm+vjO9XfAhAY+s=','en','Curious73170','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Highly recommend!','Our tour guide, Charmaine, was fantastic. She knew so much about the history and culture and was so accommodating to any requests or questions.

Half of our group wanted a full tour and the other half wanted to spend some time at the beach. Charmaine made both groups experiences memorable. This tour was one of the highlights of our trip.',5.0,'2023-07-22T01:40:54Z','REV-Cc0hrVz65bavJ97vrb2D2YXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Ashley','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great tour to learn the history of Malta','We walked through the ancient city of Medina and learned about its history. After that we drove to the cliffs and had a beautiful view. Then we drove into Valletta and learned more about the Great Siege as well as the siege during WWII. Our last stop was at St. Elmo’s fortress. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and made the tour interesting for all of us.',5.0,'2023-07-21T17:17:28Z','REV-jP328mSJ+/ABQGfIxZV+WYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Holly_B','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great day in Malta!','Our guide shared great historic info and was flexible with the itinerary.  What a great experience!  Would definitely recommend',5.0,'2023-06-29T00:24:18Z','REV-PjzyeF/1/4c+2PK4CeeS24XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kevin_N','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Explore beautiful, interesting Malta with a wonderful guide, Yvette!','We spent four wonderful days exploring Malta with Yvette, our delightful tour guide.  Yvette is highly knowledgeable about history and local culture.  We saw all the highlights of Malta and had such a great time!',5.0,'2023-03-26T10:27:07Z','REV-y/LToKAddXK6OpE8+9P1YoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Lee_N','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Our Malta Tour','Our guide Alfred and driver Allen were spectacular. Alfred was amazingly knowledgeable about any subject we could quiz him on about Malta\'s history, geography, or just about anything we could throw at him. These two made our time of Malta one of the highlights of our trip. Our highest recommendation!',5.0,'2019-11-12T14:35:22Z','REV-gKj+N4FaeEcJNetqtibfLE3lPl+dzzLrQrBJv6Btnww=','en','Guide376630','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great tour of key places in Malta','Our family loved this private tour. You can customize it but we wanted to see the west part of the island (temples) and M\'dina. It was perfect. The guide was extremely knowleadgeable and the driver very nice and helpful. This is a great way to see the most of the island if you only have limited time. I would highly recommend it, especially for families.',5.0,'2019-10-26T01:16:16Z','REV-i7YfvD9Z5Qo35fJoM7OxloXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','ITO1977','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Half day private Malta','We had a fantastic time in Malta with Julia as our guide and Sylvia as our driver. Julia was very pleasant and very knowledgeable. She adjusted the day to our desires and was very accommodating. Sylvia was a great driver and very attentive to our comfort. In all a perfect day! Thanks Julia!',5.0,'2019-10-06T11:15:23Z','REV-1U+9W8gyGCzWj2jjyLJGI4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kimberly_T','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','8000 years of history in half a day','Flore was friendly and knowledgeable and very clearly loves Malta and its history. She answered all 752 questions we asked. She even had the driver get us some amazing pastizzi because we hadn\'t had any yet.',5.0,'2019-09-30T02:04:49Z','REV-sQYNxPb6Nc3xZksOAaDza4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Dietrich_Ayala','VIATOR'),('14004P28','F&aacute;tima, Nazar&eacute; and &Oacute;bidos Small Group Full-Day Tour from Lisbon','Very disappointing, we expect a tour guide to be knowledgeable about the places we visited and share facts.','The tour guide drove us to and from the places advertised but had little knowledge of the places we visited.  Particularly disturbing was when we were dropped off at Fatima and told we would be picked up in an hour.  We expected the tour guide to accompany us and provide us specific information about the attraction.',2.0,'2023-12-30T14:04:44Z','REV-SjJA45LyC9SumL8s1RHbjIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Jeffrey_R','VIATOR'),('14004P28','F&aacute;tima, Nazar&eacute; and &Oacute;bidos Small Group Full-Day Tour from Lisbon','A lifelong dream fulfilled 🙏🙏🙏','The tour was excellent!  Very enlightening experience.The tour guide/driver was friendly, kind, patient and accommodating.',5.0,'2023-06-02T05:19:33Z','REV-7zfJmbiugTVmXsSFVB4+6IXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Josefina_C','VIATOR'),('14004P28','F&aacute;tima, Nazar&eacute; and &Oacute;bidos Small Group Full-Day Tour from Lisbon','Great tour!','We had a great driver.  Nazare is beautiful and so we’re the other stops.  We had a great lunch right on the beach. Overall fabulous tour.',5.0,'2023-04-01T02:45:10Z','REV-+2HC33lx4eKaZn5VzeH6nIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kristin_B','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great tour to learn the history of Malta','We walked through the ancient city of Medina and learned about its history. After that we drove to the cliffs and had a beautiful view. Then we drove into Valletta and learned more about the Great Siege as well as the siege during WWII. Our last stop was at St. Elmo’s fortress. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and made the tour interesting for all of us.',5.0,'2023-07-21T17:17:28Z','REV-jP328mSJ+/ABQGfIxZV+WYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Holly_B','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great day in Malta!','Our guide shared great historic info and was flexible with the itinerary.  What a great experience!  Would definitely recommend',5.0,'2023-06-29T00:24:18Z','REV-PjzyeF/1/4c+2PK4CeeS24XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kevin_N','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Explore beautiful, interesting Malta with a wonderful guide, Yvette!','We spent four wonderful days exploring Malta with Yvette, our delightful tour guide.  Yvette is highly knowledgeable about history and local culture.  We saw all the highlights of Malta and had such a great time!',5.0,'2023-03-26T10:27:07Z','REV-y/LToKAddXK6OpE8+9P1YoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Lee_N','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Our Malta Tour','Our guide Alfred and driver Allen were spectacular. Alfred was amazingly knowledgeable about any subject we could quiz him on about Malta\'s history, geography, or just about anything we could throw at him. These two made our time of Malta one of the highlights of our trip. Our highest recommendation!',5.0,'2019-11-12T14:35:22Z','REV-gKj+N4FaeEcJNetqtibfLE3lPl+dzzLrQrBJv6Btnww=','en','Guide376630','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great tour of key places in Malta','Our family loved this private tour. You can customize it but we wanted to see the west part of the island (temples) and M\'dina. It was perfect. The guide was extremely knowleadgeable and the driver very nice and helpful. This is a great way to see the most of the island if you only have limited time. I would highly recommend it, especially for families.',5.0,'2019-10-26T01:16:16Z','REV-i7YfvD9Z5Qo35fJoM7OxloXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','ITO1977','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Half day private Malta','We had a fantastic time in Malta with Julia as our guide and Sylvia as our driver. Julia was very pleasant and very knowledgeable. She adjusted the day to our desires and was very accommodating. Sylvia was a great driver and very attentive to our comfort. In all a perfect day! Thanks Julia!',5.0,'2019-10-06T11:15:23Z','REV-1U+9W8gyGCzWj2jjyLJGI4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kimberly_T','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','8000 years of history in half a day','Flore was friendly and knowledgeable and very clearly loves Malta and its history. She answered all 752 questions we asked. She even had the driver get us some amazing pastizzi because we hadn\'t had any yet.',5.0,'2019-09-30T02:04:49Z','REV-sQYNxPb6Nc3xZksOAaDza4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Dietrich_Ayala','VIATOR'),('14004P30','Lisbon Half Day Private Tour','Big group and a baby on Lisbon tour','Our drivers as we had 2 vans for a group of 16x pats and a baby were so friendly, patient and gave us a best experience of half day tour of Lisbon and they picked us up on time from cruise port and dropped us off.',5.0,'2022-10-22T14:14:07Z','REV-TBjh7xDE2HI1vVnWiW8Q24XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Devika_P','VIATOR'),('14004P30','Lisbon Half Day Private Tour','Awesome half day tour','If you have limited time, don’t know much about Lisbon and prefer personal or small group tours, this is a great choice. Goncalo was very informative and flexible. You can spend as little or as much time as you want within reason and Goncalo will accommodate any request. A personable and easy going guy. Enjoy.',5.0,'2022-10-14T14:09:06Z','REV-X49Dv01rZJX5YbTRWS8sfYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Thaksin_K','VIATOR'),('14004P28','F&aacute;tima, Nazar&eacute; and &Oacute;bidos Small Group Full-Day Tour from Lisbon','Great tour!','We had a great driver.  Nazare is beautiful and so we’re the other stops.  We had a great lunch right on the beach. Overall fabulous tour.',5.0,'2023-04-01T02:45:10Z','REV-+2HC33lx4eKaZn5VzeH6nIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kristin_B','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great tour to learn the history of Malta','We walked through the ancient city of Medina and learned about its history. After that we drove to the cliffs and had a beautiful view. Then we drove into Valletta and learned more about the Great Siege as well as the siege during WWII. Our last stop was at St. Elmo’s fortress. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and made the tour interesting for all of us.',5.0,'2023-07-21T17:17:28Z','REV-jP328mSJ+/ABQGfIxZV+WYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Holly_B','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great day in Malta!','Our guide shared great historic info and was flexible with the itinerary.  What a great experience!  Would definitely recommend',5.0,'2023-06-29T00:24:18Z','REV-PjzyeF/1/4c+2PK4CeeS24XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kevin_N','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Explore beautiful, interesting Malta with a wonderful guide, Yvette!','We spent four wonderful days exploring Malta with Yvette, our delightful tour guide.  Yvette is highly knowledgeable about history and local culture.  We saw all the highlights of Malta and had such a great time!',5.0,'2023-03-26T10:27:07Z','REV-y/LToKAddXK6OpE8+9P1YoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Lee_N','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Our Malta Tour','Our guide Alfred and driver Allen were spectacular. Alfred was amazingly knowledgeable about any subject we could quiz him on about Malta\'s history, geography, or just about anything we could throw at him. These two made our time of Malta one of the highlights of our trip. Our highest recommendation!',5.0,'2019-11-12T14:35:22Z','REV-gKj+N4FaeEcJNetqtibfLE3lPl+dzzLrQrBJv6Btnww=','en','Guide376630','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great tour of key places in Malta','Our family loved this private tour. You can customize it but we wanted to see the west part of the island (temples) and M\'dina. It was perfect. The guide was extremely knowleadgeable and the driver very nice and helpful. This is a great way to see the most of the island if you only have limited time. I would highly recommend it, especially for families.',5.0,'2019-10-26T01:16:16Z','REV-i7YfvD9Z5Qo35fJoM7OxloXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','ITO1977','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Half day private Malta','We had a fantastic time in Malta with Julia as our guide and Sylvia as our driver. Julia was very pleasant and very knowledgeable. She adjusted the day to our desires and was very accommodating. Sylvia was a great driver and very attentive to our comfort. In all a perfect day! Thanks Julia!',5.0,'2019-10-06T11:15:23Z','REV-1U+9W8gyGCzWj2jjyLJGI4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kimberly_T','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','8000 years of history in half a day','Flore was friendly and knowledgeable and very clearly loves Malta and its history. She answered all 752 questions we asked. She even had the driver get us some amazing pastizzi because we hadn\'t had any yet.',5.0,'2019-09-30T02:04:49Z','REV-sQYNxPb6Nc3xZksOAaDza4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Dietrich_Ayala','VIATOR'),('14004P30','Lisbon Half Day Private Tour','Big group and a baby on Lisbon tour','Our drivers as we had 2 vans for a group of 16x pats and a baby were so friendly, patient and gave us a best experience of half day tour of Lisbon and they picked us up on time from cruise port and dropped us off.',5.0,'2022-10-22T14:14:07Z','REV-TBjh7xDE2HI1vVnWiW8Q24XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Devika_P','VIATOR'),('14004P30','Lisbon Half Day Private Tour','Awesome half day tour','If you have limited time, don’t know much about Lisbon and prefer personal or small group tours, this is a great choice. Goncalo was very informative and flexible. You can spend as little or as much time as you want within reason and Goncalo will accommodate any request. A personable and easy going guy. Enjoy.',5.0,'2022-10-14T14:09:06Z','REV-X49Dv01rZJX5YbTRWS8sfYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Thaksin_K','VIATOR'),('14004P28','F&aacute;tima, Nazar&eacute; and &Oacute;bidos Small Group Full-Day Tour from Lisbon','Great tour!','We had a great driver.  Nazare is beautiful and so we’re the other stops.  We had a great lunch right on the beach. Overall fabulous tour.',5.0,'2023-04-01T02:45:10Z','REV-+2HC33lx4eKaZn5VzeH6nIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kristin_B','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great tour to learn the history of Malta','We walked through the ancient city of Medina and learned about its history. After that we drove to the cliffs and had a beautiful view. Then we drove into Valletta and learned more about the Great Siege as well as the siege during WWII. Our last stop was at St. Elmo’s fortress. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and made the tour interesting for all of us.',5.0,'2023-07-21T17:17:28Z','REV-jP328mSJ+/ABQGfIxZV+WYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Holly_B','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great day in Malta!','Our guide shared great historic info and was flexible with the itinerary.  What a great experience!  Would definitely recommend',5.0,'2023-06-29T00:24:18Z','REV-PjzyeF/1/4c+2PK4CeeS24XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kevin_N','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Explore beautiful, interesting Malta with a wonderful guide, Yvette!','We spent four wonderful days exploring Malta with Yvette, our delightful tour guide.  Yvette is highly knowledgeable about history and local culture.  We saw all the highlights of Malta and had such a great time!',5.0,'2023-03-26T10:27:07Z','REV-y/LToKAddXK6OpE8+9P1YoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Lee_N','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Our Malta Tour','Our guide Alfred and driver Allen were spectacular. Alfred was amazingly knowledgeable about any subject we could quiz him on about Malta\'s history, geography, or just about anything we could throw at him. These two made our time of Malta one of the highlights of our trip. Our highest recommendation!',5.0,'2019-11-12T14:35:22Z','REV-gKj+N4FaeEcJNetqtibfLE3lPl+dzzLrQrBJv6Btnww=','en','Guide376630','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great tour of key places in Malta','Our family loved this private tour. You can customize it but we wanted to see the west part of the island (temples) and M\'dina. It was perfect. The guide was extremely knowleadgeable and the driver very nice and helpful. This is a great way to see the most of the island if you only have limited time. I would highly recommend it, especially for families.',5.0,'2019-10-26T01:16:16Z','REV-i7YfvD9Z5Qo35fJoM7OxloXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','ITO1977','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Half day private Malta','We had a fantastic time in Malta with Julia as our guide and Sylvia as our driver. Julia was very pleasant and very knowledgeable. She adjusted the day to our desires and was very accommodating. Sylvia was a great driver and very attentive to our comfort. In all a perfect day! Thanks Julia!',5.0,'2019-10-06T11:15:23Z','REV-1U+9W8gyGCzWj2jjyLJGI4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kimberly_T','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','8000 years of history in half a day','Flore was friendly and knowledgeable and very clearly loves Malta and its history. She answered all 752 questions we asked. She even had the driver get us some amazing pastizzi because we hadn\'t had any yet.',5.0,'2019-09-30T02:04:49Z','REV-sQYNxPb6Nc3xZksOAaDza4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Dietrich_Ayala','VIATOR'),('14004P30','Lisbon Half Day Private Tour','Big group and a baby on Lisbon tour','Our drivers as we had 2 vans for a group of 16x pats and a baby were so friendly, patient and gave us a best experience of half day tour of Lisbon and they picked us up on time from cruise port and dropped us off.',5.0,'2022-10-22T14:14:07Z','REV-TBjh7xDE2HI1vVnWiW8Q24XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Devika_P','VIATOR'),('14004P30','Lisbon Half Day Private Tour','Awesome half day tour','If you have limited time, don’t know much about Lisbon and prefer personal or small group tours, this is a great choice. Goncalo was very informative and flexible. You can spend as little or as much time as you want within reason and Goncalo will accommodate any request. A personable and easy going guy. Enjoy.',5.0,'2022-10-14T14:09:06Z','REV-X49Dv01rZJX5YbTRWS8sfYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Thaksin_K','VIATOR'),('14004P28','F&aacute;tima, Nazar&eacute; and &Oacute;bidos Small Group Full-Day Tour from Lisbon','Great tour!','We had a great driver.  Nazare is beautiful and so we’re the other stops.  We had a great lunch right on the beach. Overall fabulous tour.',5.0,'2023-04-01T02:45:10Z','REV-+2HC33lx4eKaZn5VzeH6nIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kristin_B','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great tour to learn the history of Malta','We walked through the ancient city of Medina and learned about its history. After that we drove to the cliffs and had a beautiful view. Then we drove into Valletta and learned more about the Great Siege as well as the siege during WWII. Our last stop was at St. Elmo’s fortress. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and made the tour interesting for all of us.',5.0,'2023-07-21T17:17:28Z','REV-jP328mSJ+/ABQGfIxZV+WYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Holly_B','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great day in Malta!','Our guide shared great historic info and was flexible with the itinerary.  What a great experience!  Would definitely recommend',5.0,'2023-06-29T00:24:18Z','REV-PjzyeF/1/4c+2PK4CeeS24XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kevin_N','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Explore beautiful, interesting Malta with a wonderful guide, Yvette!','We spent four wonderful days exploring Malta with Yvette, our delightful tour guide.  Yvette is highly knowledgeable about history and local culture.  We saw all the highlights of Malta and had such a great time!',5.0,'2023-03-26T10:27:07Z','REV-y/LToKAddXK6OpE8+9P1YoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Lee_N','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Our Malta Tour','Our guide Alfred and driver Allen were spectacular. Alfred was amazingly knowledgeable about any subject we could quiz him on about Malta\'s history, geography, or just about anything we could throw at him. These two made our time of Malta one of the highlights of our trip. Our highest recommendation!',5.0,'2019-11-12T14:35:22Z','REV-gKj+N4FaeEcJNetqtibfLE3lPl+dzzLrQrBJv6Btnww=','en','Guide376630','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great tour of key places in Malta','Our family loved this private tour. You can customize it but we wanted to see the west part of the island (temples) and M\'dina. It was perfect. The guide was extremely knowleadgeable and the driver very nice and helpful. This is a great way to see the most of the island if you only have limited time. I would highly recommend it, especially for families.',5.0,'2019-10-26T01:16:16Z','REV-i7YfvD9Z5Qo35fJoM7OxloXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','ITO1977','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Half day private Malta','We had a fantastic time in Malta with Julia as our guide and Sylvia as our driver. Julia was very pleasant and very knowledgeable. She adjusted the day to our desires and was very accommodating. Sylvia was a great driver and very attentive to our comfort. In all a perfect day! Thanks Julia!',5.0,'2019-10-06T11:15:23Z','REV-1U+9W8gyGCzWj2jjyLJGI4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kimberly_T','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','8000 years of history in half a day','Flore was friendly and knowledgeable and very clearly loves Malta and its history. She answered all 752 questions we asked. She even had the driver get us some amazing pastizzi because we hadn\'t had any yet.',5.0,'2019-09-30T02:04:49Z','REV-sQYNxPb6Nc3xZksOAaDza4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Dietrich_Ayala','VIATOR'),('14004P30','Lisbon Half Day Private Tour','Big group and a baby on Lisbon tour','Our drivers as we had 2 vans for a group of 16x pats and a baby were so friendly, patient and gave us a best experience of half day tour of Lisbon and they picked us up on time from cruise port and dropped us off.',5.0,'2022-10-22T14:14:07Z','REV-TBjh7xDE2HI1vVnWiW8Q24XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Devika_P','VIATOR'),('14004P30','Lisbon Half Day Private Tour','Awesome half day tour','If you have limited time, don’t know much about Lisbon and prefer personal or small group tours, this is a great choice. Goncalo was very informative and flexible. You can spend as little or as much time as you want within reason and Goncalo will accommodate any request. A personable and easy going guy. Enjoy.',5.0,'2022-10-14T14:09:06Z','REV-X49Dv01rZJX5YbTRWS8sfYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Thaksin_K','VIATOR'),('14004P28','F&aacute;tima, Nazar&eacute; and &Oacute;bidos Small Group Full-Day Tour from Lisbon','Great tour!','We had a great driver.  Nazare is beautiful and so we’re the other stops.  We had a great lunch right on the beach. Overall fabulous tour.',5.0,'2023-04-01T02:45:10Z','REV-+2HC33lx4eKaZn5VzeH6nIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kristin_B','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great tour to learn the history of Malta','We walked through the ancient city of Medina and learned about its history. After that we drove to the cliffs and had a beautiful view. Then we drove into Valletta and learned more about the Great Siege as well as the siege during WWII. Our last stop was at St. Elmo’s fortress. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and made the tour interesting for all of us.',5.0,'2023-07-21T17:17:28Z','REV-jP328mSJ+/ABQGfIxZV+WYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Holly_B','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great day in Malta!','Our guide shared great historic info and was flexible with the itinerary.  What a great experience!  Would definitely recommend',5.0,'2023-06-29T00:24:18Z','REV-PjzyeF/1/4c+2PK4CeeS24XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kevin_N','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Explore beautiful, interesting Malta with a wonderful guide, Yvette!','We spent four wonderful days exploring Malta with Yvette, our delightful tour guide.  Yvette is highly knowledgeable about history and local culture.  We saw all the highlights of Malta and had such a great time!',5.0,'2023-03-26T10:27:07Z','REV-y/LToKAddXK6OpE8+9P1YoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Lee_N','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Our Malta Tour','Our guide Alfred and driver Allen were spectacular. Alfred was amazingly knowledgeable about any subject we could quiz him on about Malta\'s history, geography, or just about anything we could throw at him. These two made our time of Malta one of the highlights of our trip. Our highest recommendation!',5.0,'2019-11-12T14:35:22Z','REV-gKj+N4FaeEcJNetqtibfLE3lPl+dzzLrQrBJv6Btnww=','en','Guide376630','TRIPADVISOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Great tour of key places in Malta','Our family loved this private tour. You can customize it but we wanted to see the west part of the island (temples) and M\'dina. It was perfect. The guide was extremely knowleadgeable and the driver very nice and helpful. This is a great way to see the most of the island if you only have limited time. I would highly recommend it, especially for families.',5.0,'2019-10-26T01:16:16Z','REV-i7YfvD9Z5Qo35fJoM7OxloXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','ITO1977','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','Half day private Malta','We had a fantastic time in Malta with Julia as our guide and Sylvia as our driver. Julia was very pleasant and very knowledgeable. She adjusted the day to our desires and was very accommodating. Sylvia was a great driver and very attentive to our comfort. In all a perfect day! Thanks Julia!',5.0,'2019-10-06T11:15:23Z','REV-1U+9W8gyGCzWj2jjyLJGI4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Kimberly_T','VIATOR'),('14003P4','Half-Day Malta Highlights','8000 years of history in half a day','Flore was friendly and knowledgeable and very clearly loves Malta and its history. She answered all 752 questions we asked. She even had the driver get us some amazing pastizzi because we hadn\'t had any yet.',5.0,'2019-09-30T02:04:49Z','REV-sQYNxPb6Nc3xZksOAaDza4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Dietrich_Ayala','VIATOR'),('140067P1','Private transfer between Hanoi Airport (HAN) and Hanoi Old Quarter','Great transfer company','We used them for transfer to and from our hotel and both trips went smoothly. Car was more than big enough for our luggage, the driver was on time and WhatsApp communication and credit card payment link made everything very easy. Highly recommend.',5.0,'2024-04-08T10:13:15Z','REV-0FgIfIOx8AjdUsur0+QK67Byv//uGo5MO8/jM8esNnA=','en','Lushan123','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P1','Private transfer between Hanoi Airport (HAN) and Hanoi Old Quarter','Awesome service and great price.','These guys are easy to communicate with and nothing is a problem. Lily was fantastic!! The drivers were very professional and they are even happy to pick you up at 2am in the morning. Thanks again.',5.0,'2024-04-08T03:17:40Z','REV-Ynhfhyq8yvG2vaZj2RxIU+v6Nq/Ecf/0fDmRnvOqIOA=','en','Richard A','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P1','Private transfer between Hanoi Airport (HAN) and Hanoi Old Quarter','The best pick up','The location was easy to find. Our driver was on time. Taking us to the hotel he drove safe  and the car was clean. Would recommend this driver again. Thank you',5.0,'2024-04-05T01:55:18Z','REV-KflJgDsv1EBqTr7koToubIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Robert_P','VIATOR'),('140067P1','Private transfer between Hanoi Airport (HAN) and Hanoi Old Quarter','Safe and comfortable','Super nice kind driver, safe and comfortable transport. Able to relax during the drive and see some of the Hanoi sights',4.0,'2024-03-29T21:29:58Z','REV-QZku1fPRx08/Gi08GNETLYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Julia_T','VIATOR'),('140067P1','Private transfer between Hanoi Airport (HAN) and Hanoi Old Quarter','Hanoi Airport Transfer','Very reiliable and on time. Driver was polite and drove Safely. Customer service was easily reached via whatsapp. Excellent service',5.0,'2024-03-28T20:23:54Z','REV-bS/jZNXoucQ72/0UrUDlzkgBwIByGMvUrT3d/K2cFKM=','en','Pinoy1356','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P1','Private transfer between Hanoi Airport (HAN) and Hanoi Old Quarter','Reliable service','The car arrived almost on time.  I received the confirmation message in advance telling me where to meet the driver.  Very reliable service.',5.0,'2024-03-25T20:02:40Z','REV-q5YPwJKctPd3Rum46dnr9kUag8LCNu0XHhnNxBYMpsE=','en','Paraiso241997','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P1','Private transfer between Hanoi Airport (HAN) and Hanoi Old Quarter','Poor service','He wants more tip and wouldn\'t let me go till I paid, he got my bags out of car and just left them on the road and left. Heery was rude and not very helpful.',1.0,'2024-03-24T01:10:15Z','REV-dFOmX4K5baBSb9IjHS4U6IXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Susan_L','VIATOR'),('140067P1','Private transfer between Hanoi Airport (HAN) and Hanoi Old Quarter','Seamless transfer service.','Exceptional transfer service to and from Hanoi airport. 
Professional, friendly drivers in excellent condition vehicles.
Impeccable punctuality.

Booking was very easy, all conducted through WhatsApp. 
Had the pleasure of dealing with Lily throughout and she couldn’t have been more helpful.

100% use this company!',5.0,'2024-03-18T03:38:34Z','REV-e7xUIPPmvor3nm5r2K4S7OsSgnF0aINcc03b4XmTaQI=','en','josephniles','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P1','Private transfer between Hanoi Airport (HAN) and Hanoi Old Quarter','Good service','The driver was very nice. The trip to the hotel from the airport was seamless. Highly recommended because of the convenience.',5.0,'2024-03-14T22:11:50Z','REV-YUO6Ct6e0CbcVLFM7IaL90BM8NANWih9V48kdlUTa6E=','en','999travelbug2014','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P1','Private transfer between Hanoi Airport (HAN) and Hanoi Old Quarter','Disappointing','Just before taking off for flight I get a note saying since I land so late (10:20 pm local time) it’s an extra $5 USD that will need to be paid in cash to driver. Not the end of the world quantity-wise, but disappointing to be surprised like that last minute.  And then the driver took a very inefficient route, per google maps, where we had to back track, adding 5-10 min to trip.',2.0,'2024-03-08T16:59:49Z','REV-gnzHsL1HuK5lfb3A7CBgp4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Andrew_W','VIATOR'),('140067P2','Private transfer between Hanoi and Sapa','Comfortable transfer from Hanoi to Sapa','Very good communication from Lily, clear instructions on where to meet at the Hanoi Airport. Comfortable, air-conditioned car provided for the 5 hour trip to Sapa and friendly driver. Would recommend this company and use again! Thank you!',5.0,'2023-07-25T00:43:52Z','REV-lSpfW8aU37K4Yok86mhgkTQp6UyhqfUMtFgadc8EZwg=','en','Eliwic','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P2','Private transfer between Hanoi and Sapa','Seamless, no fuss, quick drive to Sapa','Was a female solo traveller and was picked up from Hanoi Noi Bai airport at 645pm , direct transfer in a black 4WD (called a 7 seater by the company) to Sapa. Total door to door time was 4 hours - was at hotel by 1045pm. Pre departure booking was pleasant and seamless with great service by Lily. Water bottle provided in the car. The trip back down from Sapa to Hanoi airport was equally pleasant - on time, and door to door of 4.5 hours in the morning time (left Sapa at 1030am, at airport by 245pm). 

Tip for those travelling by private car to Sapa- do take the 7 seater even if you are a couple or a small group. The winding road in the last hour up the mountain makes u feel very dizzy and i was less dizzy in the 4WD. 

Car will stop for toilet breaks/ meal along the way on the Noi Bai-Lao Cai highway- just inform your driver. Bring spare VND cash to pay to use the toilet. 

Great experience and will book again if ever in need of private transport.',5.0,'2023-06-05T00:17:22Z','REV-VCtEVTtst5kd3NcC+J3Z4EgJjEiTRJMAi4prB2S7lHs=','en','jacjac29','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P2','Private transfer between Hanoi and Sapa','Recommended, with caveats','Be careful with booking as there are many services that sound the same.

We used Hanoi Transfer Service twice, both from Hanoi airport to hotel on arrival into the country, and then the next morning to go to Sapa as we were leaving very early and weren\'t sure about our esim cards, nor the reliability of public transit to get us to a bus station at 6am.  It was expensive by Vietnamese standards, but given the length of the drive to Sapa, we considered it worthwhile for our peace of mind and ease just arriving in Vietnam.

I wanted to make sure to leave a review as there are many fake ones out there, and even less availability for anybody who\'s used a service to go to Sapa. I have to give them full credit, both journeys went off without a hitch., and Tracy Pham was very available by whatsapp. Our driver from the airport was waiting right where indicated for us, and our driver for Sapa showed up right on time the next morning.  The \"english\" speaking isn\'t exactly accurate, but for the airport transfer we didn\'t really have to talk, and for the next morning we relied on google translate for any communication we needed.  We had indicated wanting to stop and see a few viewpoints on the way to Sapa, but outside of the one prearranged pitstop at a roadside market, the only stops we got were for our driver to relieve himself on the side of the road with all the red bulls he drank.  We didn\'t really care, but if you do want stops to take advantage of those beautiful views, you\'ll have to be much clearer than we were.

The only reason I\'m not giving them an excellent review is regarding when we tried to book a transfer for the way back.  We hadn\'t initially been going to use their service and rather take a bus, but I had been sick with a *horrible* sinus infection and was willing to cough up the money for both ways.  The different individual tried to up sell us.  She said we wouldn\'t be able to use a car (despite that being what we had being driven there in!), as it wasn\'t suitable for Sapa, and would have to book a full van instead. Then, increased the price as it was a stat holiday. While I don\'t take exception to the latter - to a certain degree - the quoted price was nearly triple what we had paid before.  Needless to say I just drugged myself up and we took a bus.',4.0,'2023-05-23T18:47:12Z','REV-Iqs3ngtKf7oCvTATSZDzosMYbp+wLtIzar4YK2AFwaw=','en','canadianjourneyer','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P2','Private transfer between Hanoi and Sapa','Excellent customer service','Tracy Pham was the one who assisted us throughout our trip. She was always available and responsive via Whatsapp ( to the extent i wonder if she sleeps!) She will check in with us during the journey to make sure we are doing ok and if we require further assistance. During one of our tours organised by HTS, i gave feedback that our guide could not really converse in English, and she managed to arrange another guide to meet us at the next tourist spot immediately. I highly recommend booking your transfers and tours through her!',5.0,'2023-03-19T05:45:03Z','REV-MasrXIeT2kigcdQtnfm6CAKUEjPymqWRxAZitgRkdhc=','en','Voyage92785','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P2','Private transfer between Hanoi and Sapa','The Only Transfer Company You\'ll Need In Vietnam','We have used HTS no less than 8 times while traveling around Vietnam. They are not limited to Hanoi. We first had an airport transfer in Ho Chi Minh City. A driver was waiting for us at Da Nang airport for ride to Hoi An. Hired a private driver via HTS to Hue. Transfer to airport and from airport in Hanoi. Driver to/from Sapa and finally to airport in Hanoi. COMMUNICATION VIA WHATSAPP WAS INCREDIBLE! Drivers were always early, professional and courteous. Vehicles clean and in great condition. I totally recommend HTS! And keep in mind all these transfers were during Tet.',5.0,'2023-01-30T01:51:37Z','REV-OxbBUpmyi7M91a2HQKLRxEcVnlrq7zDGXXr6cH/x7zU=','en','Rob C','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P2','Private transfer between Hanoi and Sapa','Great Communication and Driver','Excellent communication and friendly driver.
The service is on the expensive side, but you pay for what you get.

In this case, I would highly recommend Hanoi Transfer Service.',5.0,'2023-01-02T02:56:34Z','REV-BWW/TI5nFNWY+UPV+42IyvEOkf+fx/LuSWqME29yN+M=','en','JSKim85','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P2','Private transfer between Hanoi and Sapa','Great customer service','Chanced upon Hanoi Travel Service when I was looking for private transport from Sapa to Hanoi. 
I have sent an email on Saturday late evening and received a reply from Anna Pham the next morning. After which, I have been corresponding with Anna via WhatsApp. 
I am very impressed and satisfied with the service Anna has provided. Anna made sure that all my queries were answered. Her explanation was clear and her reply was prompt too. Didn’t expect her to reply me on a Sunday evening (8ish).
She is also fluent in English and Mandarin.',5.0,'2022-11-06T12:26:36Z','REV-MCOY4ea052+xboZ7+S7TXVEEuez4HDVMeqR03BMVp84=','en','wht948','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P2','Private transfer between Hanoi and Sapa','Transfer service','Used this service for airport pickup and our trip up to Sapa. Clean, comfortable and safe.  Communicated with Anna who sorted everything for us easily and efficiently. Made the travel very easy.',5.0,'2020-03-04T15:46:11Z','REV-tiD/9BNIrnZNf/3ux5fJVapqqRQi1RYmHgEVyn+xScI=','en','jannie452','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P2','Private transfer between Hanoi and Sapa','Reliable return transfer Hanoi-Sapa','The driver picked us up on time and drove attentively and safely. Some difficulty with communication and language. Jolie at the office was flexible and allowed for last minute change of plans.',4.0,'2020-02-26T23:57:44Z','REV-ESEwK4GfPsxUsswR1JbuVjGnZstK0fWqQlryoLEM7LY=','en','serenab991','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P2','Private transfer between Hanoi and Sapa','Excellent service','I recently used the private car service from Haboi to Sapa after a few weeks in Vietnam and deciding to treat myself after all the buses and trains. Lily, who facilitated the trip, was prompt and helpful. Our driver was professional and safe and the car was comfortable and clean. The price is reasonable for a private vehicle. Highly recommend if you\'re going from Hanoi to Sapa and want to spend a few extra bucks to avoid the hassle of a bus.',5.0,'2020-01-20T03:44:10Z','REV-YUGsSWVIVLF+r4COKwMcx5bxpMPhiLHnlEc+MF2nvtc=','en','benfth','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P3','Private transfer between Hanoi and Halong','Hanoi to Tuan chau harbour (Halong Bay)','From booking to the destination all our doubts got cleared immediately by miss Lily. We had a great journey, our driver was on time and he has a great knowledge of the road and enthusiastic. We would definitely recommend your service to others.',5.0,'2024-04-03T09:26:24Z','REV-GXr3o9J9JiwysV+GeAEN4lAgbRHMMwZGD6QllrKfFkE=','en','ankitr388','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P3','Private transfer between Hanoi and Halong','Great service, safe, quick, and easy!','I had a truly great experience with Hanoi Transfer Service! A big shout out to Lily who provided us with one of the best services we received thus far. She was patient when we had to change pick up and drop off times, and also guided us  effortlessly as we changed destinations due to our schedule. Thank you Lily for giving us a safe and smooth experience in Vietnam :)',5.0,'2024-02-24T06:33:11Z','REV-rw83vmCtGGFt0Izt3cWtKD0qcZJdReqdwMyoeF6+Vyc=','en','622sunak','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P3','Private transfer between Hanoi and Halong','Good transferring Hamoi Halong','I used service from Hanoi to Halong and return from Halong to the Noibai international airport.
Good service.
On time.
Comfort car.',5.0,'2023-11-21T03:50:16Z','REV-JBmStJbERQpx4xcPdx0gpy/J6delyy6lh4NIpFwM2Xk=','en','VitayaK','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P3','Private transfer between Hanoi and Halong','Incredibly professional and reliable!','I cannot thank Ms Lily Ngoc and the Hanoi Transfer Service enough.  Terrific company, extremely accommodating and reasonably priced.  Excellent communication with Lily from the minute I made the reservation until I got into the car.  She is amazing!   She went out of her way to make sure everything was perfect.  Upon my arrival at the pick-up point, she wrote me to make sure I had found the driver and that all was OK.  I had to make a last minute change and it was not a problem at all.  Mr Tam was a terrific driver and he\'s a great guy.  My only regret is that I do not speak Vietnamese. It would have been so great to chat with him on our long drive.  Thanks again, Lily and Mr Tam!!',5.0,'2023-11-04T18:36:42Z','REV-IUTp/ZSOGfJfRicN1JHks9gbLKrpk0ry+dEh3upjy9Y=','en','Fuzzy525','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P3','Private transfer between Hanoi and Halong','Professional value for money service','Used HTS to make trip to Vietnam a little more comfortable pre booking transfers tailored to our holiday, from Noi Bai to Halong to Hanoi and back to Noi Bai. 
Tracy Pham helped in arranging these times, adding a Whats app number and was quickly on hand with any queries i had, even when i forgot the time difference. 
Tracy checked in after each journey without being too intrusive and offered suggestions and other tours relevant to location.
Drivers were prompt and courteous, providing comfortable clean vehicles for all trips.
Hands down this service beats finding your own way for both convenience and price at the other end of a 16hr journey.',5.0,'2023-03-26T06:35:55Z','REV-IqczxgesOeXs40V3UTHGExrso523hYP7uQkFtXfGuCI=','en','slimeysimbo','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P3','Private transfer between Hanoi and Halong','1st Class Service','We arranged a private taxi from Hanoi Airport to Ha Long Bay. Every step of the way, our contact Lily kept us informed with pickup location, photos and everything we needed to know when arriving in Hanoi. As she had promised, Out driver was waiting at the exact location outside the airport. We got in the new Air conditioned cat (SUV) and it was about a 3 hour drive to our destination. The driver was considerate and helpful. We even stopped half way for a quick rest. 

I would highly recommend Lily and her team for Transfers, tours and anything else travel related in Vietnam. Top class service and communications.',5.0,'2023-02-28T02:11:40Z','REV-BLW/GE+saMDOq1OeJ7x0YylGtviS8MCvvjcq9EXh3SU=','en','Zubair K','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P3','Private transfer between Hanoi and Halong','Ha Long Bay','A friend recommended this service. They were very helpful from start to finish.  Anna Pham our assistant helped us book a driver and kept us informed every step from pick up to drop off.  Highly recommend if you don’t want to sit in a bus full of people to avoid catching something',5.0,'2023-01-01T06:05:22Z','REV-sAdsJ+/F63Wr6wFLdK6QC1XyjTJyIobljjw5gVl6Ao0=','en','Z4757IOtonyh','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P3','Private transfer between Hanoi and Halong','Our amazing trip to Vietnam enhanced by the reliable transfer service provided by HTS.','We used HTS for our airport to hotel and return transfer in HCMC, Da Nang and Hanoi. Additionally HTS provided our private transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay and return. The car and driver always arrived on time. I am especially impressed by Ms. Tracy Pham - the HTS assistant who coordinated all our transfers. Her follow thru was excellent and she ensured we were in car each time. 
I highly recommend using HTS when visiting Vietnam.',5.0,'2022-12-29T11:41:29Z','REV-c0NWy+fODoULXYr3EEbGYV+anTO7e8aaloTOynGM+0k=','en','JaySheth2022','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P3','Private transfer between Hanoi and Halong','Easy & Reliable for families!','We’re family travel vloggers from California visiting Vietnam for first time. For a more detailed review with videos visit my IG @momduty.

We had a GREAT experience with Hanoi Transfer Service! We had booked a cruise in Ha Long Bay and we needed a private family transfer. We booked the transfer one night before and it was seemless. We got a Toyota Innova perfect for a family of 4 with 4 big suitcases and 2 small luggage.

Driver arrived on time to pick us up at Hilton Hanoi and also picked us up at the Tuan Chau International Marina when our cruise was over. We were supposed to dock at 11am but ended up docking at 11:30am and be waited for us. He even helped us load and unload luggage. 

Thank you for being, clean, safe and reliable for me and family! We will definitely use you again for airport transportation :)

Also, thank you Lily for the great communication on WhatsApp! It was super helpful!',5.0,'2022-05-06T03:19:43Z','REV-8JTkejHNVAW8xNFkZwg3DNnNSeJcO9ljhRXeq05glZA=','en','momduty','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P3','Private transfer between Hanoi and Halong','5D4N Golfing Tour','We booked our private transfer between Hanoi, Halong Bay and Hai Phong with Lily from HTS. Lily is conversant in English and I have no issues communicating with her on my request. Lily is also very helpful and prompt in her reply. We even took up a day cruise with her upon her recommendations.

The driver assigned to us for the duration of our trip is very good too. He is always on time waiting for us at our hotel or at the golf courses. 

First class service from HTS. will definitely go with them when I next visit Hanoi.',5.0,'2020-02-19T23:50:26Z','REV-GXv0x2NNtISZbacg+euJIalQASUaUoOYBNak8UrCZOo=','en','WTSG','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P4','Private transfer between Halong and Ninh Binh','Reliable transfer company in Vietnam','We booked all our tranfers in Vietnam with Hanoi Transfer Service and we were extremely satisfied with them. If you want a reliable company, no need to search further. Great thanks to Lily Ngoc for organizing our trip from start to finish. Lily was always reachable through whatsapp and mail and she did a great work even solving last minute trips.',5.0,'2023-01-12T05:36:15Z','REV-4LzFQzfmJ2bT471ZOIOwDR8IYHalnzA3ieXkHJSDHk4=','en','NarciseN','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P4','Private transfer between Halong and Ninh Binh','Hanoi Transfer Review','We had a wonderful time in Vietnam availing the services of Hanoi Transfer Company during our stay in Hanoi. Ms. Tracy Pham offered extremely good services and was always available to answer any and every query of ours. I would highly recommend the Transfer Company and its services to anyone visiting Vietnam.',5.0,'2022-12-03T08:53:57Z','REV-1kLgE1QHkQYwmxDkabt9b4eKQwaif139U/BSm7MgIXM=','en','suhas_rajaram','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P4','Private transfer between Halong and Ninh Binh','Riview during Hanoi\'s Holiday','It\'s nice to comunicate with Lily because she is responsive and fast response. 
My holiday becomes easy because Lily\'s coordination.',5.0,'2019-11-25T03:51:52Z','REV-DYmUBKF+2tC7wRBJmYpIc6XB0kpOHC6BzBvFxQitmXg=','en','Grweatby','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P4','Private transfer between Halong and Ninh Binh','Simply Perfect','The private car we rented with the help of Anna was in a perfect condition. The booking, payment and driving was an excellent experience and we can only recommend it.
We forgot a phone in the car and Anna helped us within no time to get it back after we realised it was left in the car. Truly reliable.',5.0,'2019-11-07T05:15:57Z','REV-VXlCLAry1Rg0X7gv/E/sskWfxMJ2CWrmI3IdD6FtEEo=','en','Hanna A','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P4','Private transfer between Halong and Ninh Binh','You have to try this transfer','We had a fantastic assitant, Jolie. We were in the middle of nowhere in Tam coc. Our driver picked us up and he leave us in a complicated location in Halong. He was waiting until everithing was ok. We changed the hour for the next ride and in the last minute we changed the arrive. Jolie and her team were always helping us!!',5.0,'2019-09-17T08:01:35Z','REV-6KbsFosZYHrpxuCOkPsibYeEF4+jezgqPBmIAadKzcM=','en','Brunus84','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P4','Private transfer between Halong and Ninh Binh','Excellent service and organization','Even if we have booked the transfer just the day before, Jolie has been super professional and helpful. We have changed the pick-up timing many times and Jolie has always answered us quickly and kindly: everything went right! Thank you Jolie!
The driver arrive at the arranged time, the car was clean and safety.
We suggest it!',5.0,'2019-08-11T00:23:03Z','REV-NxLBAWd5n37yNjIewwm1X5jWNrypbL8l2eBbUiZI+Rw=','en','S284WNgiovannim','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P4','Private transfer between Halong and Ninh Binh','Der Transport ist okay - Rechnen sie aber mit überraschenden Preisänderungen...','Wir (Gruppe) hatten vorab mehrere Trips beim HTS fest gebucht und bei der Buchung genaue Details zu den Abholungen (Flughäfen und Hotels, diese alle mit Kontaktadresse und Telefonnummer) angegeben.

Die Abholung war immer pünktlich, die Autos sauber, die Fahrer fuhren vorsichtig und waren hilfsbereit. Bei einem Fahrzeug trat ein (Kupplungs-?)Schaden auf, als wir bei Hanoi unterwegs waren. Man organisierte binnen 10 Minuten ein Ersatzfahrzeug. Das wurde toll gemanagt.

Nicht so toll fanden wir, daß uns einen halben Tag vor einer Abholung mitgeteilt wurde, man habe sich für diese Teilstrecke im Preis verrechnet und müsse uns nun 90 USD statt der vereinbarten 18 USD berechnen. Und das 2 Mal: Für die Hin- und Rückreise.
Nach kurzer Suche fand ich dann eine andere Firma, die uns für 70 USD je Strecke beförderte. 

Mein subjektiver Eindruck: Man hat uns erstmal einen günstigen Gesamtpreis genannt um den Auftrag zu bekommen und dann mit einer saftigen Nachforderung überrascht....',3.0,'2020-03-09T03:19:19Z','REV-qzc5WmB5qxXc4KoR9qKx4DphB9+uMJH1GcDEiwKXV18=','de','Rheinhesse','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P3','Private transfer between Hanoi and Halong','Our amazing trip to Vietnam enhanced by the reliable transfer service provided by HTS.','We used HTS for our airport to hotel and return transfer in HCMC, Da Nang and Hanoi. Additionally HTS provided our private transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay and return. The car and driver always arrived on time. I am especially impressed by Ms. Tracy Pham - the HTS assistant who coordinated all our transfers. Her follow thru was excellent and she ensured we were in car each time. 
I highly recommend using HTS when visiting Vietnam.',5.0,'2022-12-29T11:41:29Z','REV-c0NWy+fODoULXYr3EEbGYV+anTO7e8aaloTOynGM+0k=','en','JaySheth2022','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P3','Private transfer between Hanoi and Halong','Easy & Reliable for families!','We’re family travel vloggers from California visiting Vietnam for first time. For a more detailed review with videos visit my IG @momduty.

We had a GREAT experience with Hanoi Transfer Service! We had booked a cruise in Ha Long Bay and we needed a private family transfer. We booked the transfer one night before and it was seemless. We got a Toyota Innova perfect for a family of 4 with 4 big suitcases and 2 small luggage.

Driver arrived on time to pick us up at Hilton Hanoi and also picked us up at the Tuan Chau International Marina when our cruise was over. We were supposed to dock at 11am but ended up docking at 11:30am and be waited for us. He even helped us load and unload luggage. 

Thank you for being, clean, safe and reliable for me and family! We will definitely use you again for airport transportation :)

Also, thank you Lily for the great communication on WhatsApp! It was super helpful!',5.0,'2022-05-06T03:19:43Z','REV-8JTkejHNVAW8xNFkZwg3DNnNSeJcO9ljhRXeq05glZA=','en','momduty','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P3','Private transfer between Hanoi and Halong','5D4N Golfing Tour','We booked our private transfer between Hanoi, Halong Bay and Hai Phong with Lily from HTS. Lily is conversant in English and I have no issues communicating with her on my request. Lily is also very helpful and prompt in her reply. We even took up a day cruise with her upon her recommendations.

The driver assigned to us for the duration of our trip is very good too. He is always on time waiting for us at our hotel or at the golf courses. 

First class service from HTS. will definitely go with them when I next visit Hanoi.',5.0,'2020-02-19T23:50:26Z','REV-GXv0x2NNtISZbacg+euJIalQASUaUoOYBNak8UrCZOo=','en','WTSG','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Absolutely 1st class service','Booked these airport transfers in the UK and prices were very good. Taxis were very prompt with good cars and drivers. Paulina , who I dealt with was absolutely fantastic in responding back about prices and a few changes I made. I would definitely recommend this company for all travel transfers etc in Vietnam.',5.0,'2024-03-20T06:04:02Z','REV-kFnfYvGX+ixFfzra55fl5aidDPQbM9UQ7kEeVp6RFb0=','en','JBfromthenorth','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable inter city service','My driver was on time, the car was clean and modern and the driving felt safe. I would recommend as a fast and uncomplicated way to get door to door between Hanoi and surrounding regions.',5.0,'2024-01-24T17:04:34Z','REV-Ksixweho8YeE1I19pDbhjsek/vrk0rk0xH+Sgfs1GYA=','en','leahdJ2184BL','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great organiztion through Lily who always was caring about our situation','We did many tours and transport through Lily who was number one in this service.
Congratulations Lily and keep your excelence!🥇',5.0,'2023-10-01T08:31:45Z','REV-D/HJ5W3F+uQbsjXuSEj4oIpHdGuIAKEwyK7b/Oke5Bg=','en','harrykoulouthros','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great service','Excellent service! Everything was on time. Communication with Ms Tracy Pham was excellent. She always responded within minutes. We forgot something in the transfer car communicated this to Ms Tracy and the driver deliverd it to our hotel in Ninh Binh next morning. Thank you Ms Tracy and Hanoi Transfer Service!!!',5.0,'2023-08-13T21:56:06Z','REV-ry2JtwvdJ2I/1M0EoYD9kpOVTDALxioZupXUQXKznhw=','en','O7323SLpaull','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Travelling Vietnam','I have booked a package of transfers for 3 locations in Vietnam. I had booked before in 2019.
This company is very helpful and Tracy Pham has helped us with booking and exact pickup times.
Next visit I will defenitely use this Taxi Service - I can recommend booking taxi services at this company.',5.0,'2023-03-16T06:34:47Z','REV-O66oulvWIREFiEvHsqnH84omefew/KxEkT+3vyKQW0g=','en','chepindaatje','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Nice and easy','We booked a transfer from Hanoi train station to Ninh Binh. Tracy Pham was our assistant with the booking through email and WhatsApp she was very polite and made the booking very easy. The driver was waiting for us when we got off the train and the drive to NB was comfortable and safe. We will use them again.',5.0,'2023-02-14T04:15:51Z','REV-L8CQ/o9Azc0q9QHpwqQM44643xPtNuevKrtBytCimj0=','en','Rynorooboy','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable','We used the transfer service to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and back and we also did a day tour at Ninh Binh. The cars were very comfortable and drivers and guide we had (Duan) were very good. We dealt with Lily at Hanoi transfer service and she was excellent. Organising transfers and tours during the Tet holiday can be difficult but Lily made it easy! Great communication and very reliable service. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2020-01-27T00:16:05Z','REV-eF+MJcxSmirdA4RfMJrYTpMxgblhdHvHRUsqEQlRIwY=','en','16aimeet','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great experience and great service','From my first email exchanges with Anna - I was very happy with the ease of booking and her communication with me.  Once I was booked I thought it was so easy that it must be too good to be true.  Our plane arrived late but upon arrival our contact was waiting for us.  He immediately contacted the driver.  We waited maybe 10-15 minutes for the driver.  Once we got out of Hanoi the trip went quickly - the driver stopped for a bathroom break for us.  The driver did not speak much english but that was never a problem.  We even got a call from Anna making sure things were going ok and apologizing for the wait - which was no big deal to us.  Our return to Hanoi - the driver was early -which suited us and ended up giving us more time during the day to explore Old Quarter Hanoi.  He was prompt and professional.  Would definitely hire this company again.  Very affordable and great service.',5.0,'2020-01-26T00:14:32Z','REV-wfW29tn6eHbQmlxqqcUrE+eNbOGzDZGa0dWweGk4MP4=','en','luv2travelNV','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Excellent service','I booked their service to go from Hanoi -> Mai Chau -> Pu Luong -> Ninh Binh -> Hanoi. Every few days, their drivers would pick me up and drove me to the new location. The drivers are very nice, fun to talk to, and excellent service. 

I had to make change to my pick up time a few times. Just a text to Jolie and she responded fast. Every thing was sorted out.

The company asked for a deposit of half of the total up front, and the other half paid on the first day',5.0,'2020-01-08T01:29:22Z','REV-/mrtKC4xClxe5DTFO/6PANUhYe6qSJI8DaFU+t7b4Z4=','en','xbzz','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Ms Lily and Hanoi Transport Service Co are fantastic!','We are a family of four from Seattle, Washington and booked round-trip private transfer with Ms Lily Ngoc and Hanoi Transport Service Company from Old Quarter in Hanoi to Ha Long Bay as well as return from Ha Long City to Hanoi airport jan 1-3, 2020. Ms Lily was just fantastic and so helpful with so many changes we requested to our schedule changes and drop off location changes. Ms Lily is incredibly helpful, kind and responsive and the value was excellent and the car and driver all top quality. We aw very happy and appreciative of our experience and look forward to hiring Ms Lily and her team when we return to Vietnam. Thank you, Ms Lily!',5.0,'2020-01-03T02:56:33Z','REV-EPg4OcVjDt5vXb3wdGh5I9NBGhdUv6z4s0FhiEqpnY8=','en','Brian M','TRIPADVISOR'),('140073P1','The magic of the sunset on the Amalfi Coast aboard a Sorrento gozzo','Amazing 5 hour Positano to Amalfi boat tour','We had an amazing tour with Raffaele today! He really takes his time showing you all the nice places to take pictures and go for an amazing swim. He also showed us this great place where you can snorkel with loads of beautiful fish. Besides that, he knows everything about the area, and you can ask him anything. Just a great guy with a lovely, classic looking boat. Even our dog had a great time 👍🏼',5.0,'2021-09-21T14:25:54Z','REV-FPFqZncI6aikCM/7pOiYuPhICVXsWyOHzm+dZiWNJVw=','en','526timd','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable inter city service','My driver was on time, the car was clean and modern and the driving felt safe. I would recommend as a fast and uncomplicated way to get door to door between Hanoi and surrounding regions.',5.0,'2024-01-24T17:04:34Z','REV-Ksixweho8YeE1I19pDbhjsek/vrk0rk0xH+Sgfs1GYA=','en','leahdJ2184BL','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great organiztion through Lily who always was caring about our situation','We did many tours and transport through Lily who was number one in this service.
Congratulations Lily and keep your excelence!🥇',5.0,'2023-10-01T08:31:45Z','REV-D/HJ5W3F+uQbsjXuSEj4oIpHdGuIAKEwyK7b/Oke5Bg=','en','harrykoulouthros','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great service','Excellent service! Everything was on time. Communication with Ms Tracy Pham was excellent. She always responded within minutes. We forgot something in the transfer car communicated this to Ms Tracy and the driver deliverd it to our hotel in Ninh Binh next morning. Thank you Ms Tracy and Hanoi Transfer Service!!!',5.0,'2023-08-13T21:56:06Z','REV-ry2JtwvdJ2I/1M0EoYD9kpOVTDALxioZupXUQXKznhw=','en','O7323SLpaull','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Travelling Vietnam','I have booked a package of transfers for 3 locations in Vietnam. I had booked before in 2019.
This company is very helpful and Tracy Pham has helped us with booking and exact pickup times.
Next visit I will defenitely use this Taxi Service - I can recommend booking taxi services at this company.',5.0,'2023-03-16T06:34:47Z','REV-O66oulvWIREFiEvHsqnH84omefew/KxEkT+3vyKQW0g=','en','chepindaatje','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Nice and easy','We booked a transfer from Hanoi train station to Ninh Binh. Tracy Pham was our assistant with the booking through email and WhatsApp she was very polite and made the booking very easy. The driver was waiting for us when we got off the train and the drive to NB was comfortable and safe. We will use them again.',5.0,'2023-02-14T04:15:51Z','REV-L8CQ/o9Azc0q9QHpwqQM44643xPtNuevKrtBytCimj0=','en','Rynorooboy','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable','We used the transfer service to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and back and we also did a day tour at Ninh Binh. The cars were very comfortable and drivers and guide we had (Duan) were very good. We dealt with Lily at Hanoi transfer service and she was excellent. Organising transfers and tours during the Tet holiday can be difficult but Lily made it easy! Great communication and very reliable service. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2020-01-27T00:16:05Z','REV-eF+MJcxSmirdA4RfMJrYTpMxgblhdHvHRUsqEQlRIwY=','en','16aimeet','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great experience and great service','From my first email exchanges with Anna - I was very happy with the ease of booking and her communication with me.  Once I was booked I thought it was so easy that it must be too good to be true.  Our plane arrived late but upon arrival our contact was waiting for us.  He immediately contacted the driver.  We waited maybe 10-15 minutes for the driver.  Once we got out of Hanoi the trip went quickly - the driver stopped for a bathroom break for us.  The driver did not speak much english but that was never a problem.  We even got a call from Anna making sure things were going ok and apologizing for the wait - which was no big deal to us.  Our return to Hanoi - the driver was early -which suited us and ended up giving us more time during the day to explore Old Quarter Hanoi.  He was prompt and professional.  Would definitely hire this company again.  Very affordable and great service.',5.0,'2020-01-26T00:14:32Z','REV-wfW29tn6eHbQmlxqqcUrE+eNbOGzDZGa0dWweGk4MP4=','en','luv2travelNV','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Excellent service','I booked their service to go from Hanoi -> Mai Chau -> Pu Luong -> Ninh Binh -> Hanoi. Every few days, their drivers would pick me up and drove me to the new location. The drivers are very nice, fun to talk to, and excellent service. 

I had to make change to my pick up time a few times. Just a text to Jolie and she responded fast. Every thing was sorted out.

The company asked for a deposit of half of the total up front, and the other half paid on the first day',5.0,'2020-01-08T01:29:22Z','REV-/mrtKC4xClxe5DTFO/6PANUhYe6qSJI8DaFU+t7b4Z4=','en','xbzz','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Ms Lily and Hanoi Transport Service Co are fantastic!','We are a family of four from Seattle, Washington and booked round-trip private transfer with Ms Lily Ngoc and Hanoi Transport Service Company from Old Quarter in Hanoi to Ha Long Bay as well as return from Ha Long City to Hanoi airport jan 1-3, 2020. Ms Lily was just fantastic and so helpful with so many changes we requested to our schedule changes and drop off location changes. Ms Lily is incredibly helpful, kind and responsive and the value was excellent and the car and driver all top quality. We aw very happy and appreciative of our experience and look forward to hiring Ms Lily and her team when we return to Vietnam. Thank you, Ms Lily!',5.0,'2020-01-03T02:56:33Z','REV-EPg4OcVjDt5vXb3wdGh5I9NBGhdUv6z4s0FhiEqpnY8=','en','Brian M','TRIPADVISOR'),('140073P1','The magic of the sunset on the Amalfi Coast aboard a Sorrento gozzo','Amazing 5 hour Positano to Amalfi boat tour','We had an amazing tour with Raffaele today! He really takes his time showing you all the nice places to take pictures and go for an amazing swim. He also showed us this great place where you can snorkel with loads of beautiful fish. Besides that, he knows everything about the area, and you can ask him anything. Just a great guy with a lovely, classic looking boat. Even our dog had a great time 👍🏼',5.0,'2021-09-21T14:25:54Z','REV-FPFqZncI6aikCM/7pOiYuPhICVXsWyOHzm+dZiWNJVw=','en','526timd','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable inter city service','My driver was on time, the car was clean and modern and the driving felt safe. I would recommend as a fast and uncomplicated way to get door to door between Hanoi and surrounding regions.',5.0,'2024-01-24T17:04:34Z','REV-Ksixweho8YeE1I19pDbhjsek/vrk0rk0xH+Sgfs1GYA=','en','leahdJ2184BL','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great organiztion through Lily who always was caring about our situation','We did many tours and transport through Lily who was number one in this service.
Congratulations Lily and keep your excelence!🥇',5.0,'2023-10-01T08:31:45Z','REV-D/HJ5W3F+uQbsjXuSEj4oIpHdGuIAKEwyK7b/Oke5Bg=','en','harrykoulouthros','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great service','Excellent service! Everything was on time. Communication with Ms Tracy Pham was excellent. She always responded within minutes. We forgot something in the transfer car communicated this to Ms Tracy and the driver deliverd it to our hotel in Ninh Binh next morning. Thank you Ms Tracy and Hanoi Transfer Service!!!',5.0,'2023-08-13T21:56:06Z','REV-ry2JtwvdJ2I/1M0EoYD9kpOVTDALxioZupXUQXKznhw=','en','O7323SLpaull','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Travelling Vietnam','I have booked a package of transfers for 3 locations in Vietnam. I had booked before in 2019.
This company is very helpful and Tracy Pham has helped us with booking and exact pickup times.
Next visit I will defenitely use this Taxi Service - I can recommend booking taxi services at this company.',5.0,'2023-03-16T06:34:47Z','REV-O66oulvWIREFiEvHsqnH84omefew/KxEkT+3vyKQW0g=','en','chepindaatje','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Nice and easy','We booked a transfer from Hanoi train station to Ninh Binh. Tracy Pham was our assistant with the booking through email and WhatsApp she was very polite and made the booking very easy. The driver was waiting for us when we got off the train and the drive to NB was comfortable and safe. We will use them again.',5.0,'2023-02-14T04:15:51Z','REV-L8CQ/o9Azc0q9QHpwqQM44643xPtNuevKrtBytCimj0=','en','Rynorooboy','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable','We used the transfer service to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and back and we also did a day tour at Ninh Binh. The cars were very comfortable and drivers and guide we had (Duan) were very good. We dealt with Lily at Hanoi transfer service and she was excellent. Organising transfers and tours during the Tet holiday can be difficult but Lily made it easy! Great communication and very reliable service. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2020-01-27T00:16:05Z','REV-eF+MJcxSmirdA4RfMJrYTpMxgblhdHvHRUsqEQlRIwY=','en','16aimeet','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great experience and great service','From my first email exchanges with Anna - I was very happy with the ease of booking and her communication with me.  Once I was booked I thought it was so easy that it must be too good to be true.  Our plane arrived late but upon arrival our contact was waiting for us.  He immediately contacted the driver.  We waited maybe 10-15 minutes for the driver.  Once we got out of Hanoi the trip went quickly - the driver stopped for a bathroom break for us.  The driver did not speak much english but that was never a problem.  We even got a call from Anna making sure things were going ok and apologizing for the wait - which was no big deal to us.  Our return to Hanoi - the driver was early -which suited us and ended up giving us more time during the day to explore Old Quarter Hanoi.  He was prompt and professional.  Would definitely hire this company again.  Very affordable and great service.',5.0,'2020-01-26T00:14:32Z','REV-wfW29tn6eHbQmlxqqcUrE+eNbOGzDZGa0dWweGk4MP4=','en','luv2travelNV','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Excellent service','I booked their service to go from Hanoi -> Mai Chau -> Pu Luong -> Ninh Binh -> Hanoi. Every few days, their drivers would pick me up and drove me to the new location. The drivers are very nice, fun to talk to, and excellent service. 

I had to make change to my pick up time a few times. Just a text to Jolie and she responded fast. Every thing was sorted out.

The company asked for a deposit of half of the total up front, and the other half paid on the first day',5.0,'2020-01-08T01:29:22Z','REV-/mrtKC4xClxe5DTFO/6PANUhYe6qSJI8DaFU+t7b4Z4=','en','xbzz','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Ms Lily and Hanoi Transport Service Co are fantastic!','We are a family of four from Seattle, Washington and booked round-trip private transfer with Ms Lily Ngoc and Hanoi Transport Service Company from Old Quarter in Hanoi to Ha Long Bay as well as return from Ha Long City to Hanoi airport jan 1-3, 2020. Ms Lily was just fantastic and so helpful with so many changes we requested to our schedule changes and drop off location changes. Ms Lily is incredibly helpful, kind and responsive and the value was excellent and the car and driver all top quality. We aw very happy and appreciative of our experience and look forward to hiring Ms Lily and her team when we return to Vietnam. Thank you, Ms Lily!',5.0,'2020-01-03T02:56:33Z','REV-EPg4OcVjDt5vXb3wdGh5I9NBGhdUv6z4s0FhiEqpnY8=','en','Brian M','TRIPADVISOR'),('140073P3','Private Day on the Island of Capri with Departure from Positano','Day trip from Positano to Capri','We chartered a boat for 3 couples to go to Capri. The boat was very nice and perfect size for us.  Our captain was Francesco, who is native from Positano.  He is very knowledgeable about the area and had the local connections that made the trip great.  Swam in 3 different areas with snacks and prosecco, viewed multiple grottos, and went to a local fishing village for lunch.  Overall, a very good experience.  Thanks!!',5.0,'2023-06-12T03:04:05Z','REV-ueMzB4zSduM/rcJbJznzo8RUZBWPIgG/eocRZkxxRvU=','en','Johndahl','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable inter city service','My driver was on time, the car was clean and modern and the driving felt safe. I would recommend as a fast and uncomplicated way to get door to door between Hanoi and surrounding regions.',5.0,'2024-01-24T17:04:34Z','REV-Ksixweho8YeE1I19pDbhjsek/vrk0rk0xH+Sgfs1GYA=','en','leahdJ2184BL','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great organiztion through Lily who always was caring about our situation','We did many tours and transport through Lily who was number one in this service.
Congratulations Lily and keep your excelence!🥇',5.0,'2023-10-01T08:31:45Z','REV-D/HJ5W3F+uQbsjXuSEj4oIpHdGuIAKEwyK7b/Oke5Bg=','en','harrykoulouthros','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great service','Excellent service! Everything was on time. Communication with Ms Tracy Pham was excellent. She always responded within minutes. We forgot something in the transfer car communicated this to Ms Tracy and the driver deliverd it to our hotel in Ninh Binh next morning. Thank you Ms Tracy and Hanoi Transfer Service!!!',5.0,'2023-08-13T21:56:06Z','REV-ry2JtwvdJ2I/1M0EoYD9kpOVTDALxioZupXUQXKznhw=','en','O7323SLpaull','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Travelling Vietnam','I have booked a package of transfers for 3 locations in Vietnam. I had booked before in 2019.
This company is very helpful and Tracy Pham has helped us with booking and exact pickup times.
Next visit I will defenitely use this Taxi Service - I can recommend booking taxi services at this company.',5.0,'2023-03-16T06:34:47Z','REV-O66oulvWIREFiEvHsqnH84omefew/KxEkT+3vyKQW0g=','en','chepindaatje','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Nice and easy','We booked a transfer from Hanoi train station to Ninh Binh. Tracy Pham was our assistant with the booking through email and WhatsApp she was very polite and made the booking very easy. The driver was waiting for us when we got off the train and the drive to NB was comfortable and safe. We will use them again.',5.0,'2023-02-14T04:15:51Z','REV-L8CQ/o9Azc0q9QHpwqQM44643xPtNuevKrtBytCimj0=','en','Rynorooboy','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable','We used the transfer service to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and back and we also did a day tour at Ninh Binh. The cars were very comfortable and drivers and guide we had (Duan) were very good. We dealt with Lily at Hanoi transfer service and she was excellent. Organising transfers and tours during the Tet holiday can be difficult but Lily made it easy! Great communication and very reliable service. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2020-01-27T00:16:05Z','REV-eF+MJcxSmirdA4RfMJrYTpMxgblhdHvHRUsqEQlRIwY=','en','16aimeet','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great experience and great service','From my first email exchanges with Anna - I was very happy with the ease of booking and her communication with me.  Once I was booked I thought it was so easy that it must be too good to be true.  Our plane arrived late but upon arrival our contact was waiting for us.  He immediately contacted the driver.  We waited maybe 10-15 minutes for the driver.  Once we got out of Hanoi the trip went quickly - the driver stopped for a bathroom break for us.  The driver did not speak much english but that was never a problem.  We even got a call from Anna making sure things were going ok and apologizing for the wait - which was no big deal to us.  Our return to Hanoi - the driver was early -which suited us and ended up giving us more time during the day to explore Old Quarter Hanoi.  He was prompt and professional.  Would definitely hire this company again.  Very affordable and great service.',5.0,'2020-01-26T00:14:32Z','REV-wfW29tn6eHbQmlxqqcUrE+eNbOGzDZGa0dWweGk4MP4=','en','luv2travelNV','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Excellent service','I booked their service to go from Hanoi -> Mai Chau -> Pu Luong -> Ninh Binh -> Hanoi. Every few days, their drivers would pick me up and drove me to the new location. The drivers are very nice, fun to talk to, and excellent service. 

I had to make change to my pick up time a few times. Just a text to Jolie and she responded fast. Every thing was sorted out.

The company asked for a deposit of half of the total up front, and the other half paid on the first day',5.0,'2020-01-08T01:29:22Z','REV-/mrtKC4xClxe5DTFO/6PANUhYe6qSJI8DaFU+t7b4Z4=','en','xbzz','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Ms Lily and Hanoi Transport Service Co are fantastic!','We are a family of four from Seattle, Washington and booked round-trip private transfer with Ms Lily Ngoc and Hanoi Transport Service Company from Old Quarter in Hanoi to Ha Long Bay as well as return from Ha Long City to Hanoi airport jan 1-3, 2020. Ms Lily was just fantastic and so helpful with so many changes we requested to our schedule changes and drop off location changes. Ms Lily is incredibly helpful, kind and responsive and the value was excellent and the car and driver all top quality. We aw very happy and appreciative of our experience and look forward to hiring Ms Lily and her team when we return to Vietnam. Thank you, Ms Lily!',5.0,'2020-01-03T02:56:33Z','REV-EPg4OcVjDt5vXb3wdGh5I9NBGhdUv6z4s0FhiEqpnY8=','en','Brian M','TRIPADVISOR'),('140075P3','International athens Airport to Athens','Quick and easy','Our flight was delayed two hours so we were very relieved to see our driver waiting in the arrival hall with our name on a sign and a big smile even though he had been waiting for us. We were a bit tired but he chatted about Athens and made a point to show us on the map where we were going and point out some sights. We felt very safe in our yellow taxi and were pleased to have prebooked.',4.0,'2019-09-02T11:19:35Z','REV-fUrjvLDqKG3cypvxkBfs8qDyrrXkyiD6qX1GjH1YHQo=','en','Vallins61','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable inter city service','My driver was on time, the car was clean and modern and the driving felt safe. I would recommend as a fast and uncomplicated way to get door to door between Hanoi and surrounding regions.',5.0,'2024-01-24T17:04:34Z','REV-Ksixweho8YeE1I19pDbhjsek/vrk0rk0xH+Sgfs1GYA=','en','leahdJ2184BL','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great organiztion through Lily who always was caring about our situation','We did many tours and transport through Lily who was number one in this service.
Congratulations Lily and keep your excelence!🥇',5.0,'2023-10-01T08:31:45Z','REV-D/HJ5W3F+uQbsjXuSEj4oIpHdGuIAKEwyK7b/Oke5Bg=','en','harrykoulouthros','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great service','Excellent service! Everything was on time. Communication with Ms Tracy Pham was excellent. She always responded within minutes. We forgot something in the transfer car communicated this to Ms Tracy and the driver deliverd it to our hotel in Ninh Binh next morning. Thank you Ms Tracy and Hanoi Transfer Service!!!',5.0,'2023-08-13T21:56:06Z','REV-ry2JtwvdJ2I/1M0EoYD9kpOVTDALxioZupXUQXKznhw=','en','O7323SLpaull','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Travelling Vietnam','I have booked a package of transfers for 3 locations in Vietnam. I had booked before in 2019.
This company is very helpful and Tracy Pham has helped us with booking and exact pickup times.
Next visit I will defenitely use this Taxi Service - I can recommend booking taxi services at this company.',5.0,'2023-03-16T06:34:47Z','REV-O66oulvWIREFiEvHsqnH84omefew/KxEkT+3vyKQW0g=','en','chepindaatje','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Nice and easy','We booked a transfer from Hanoi train station to Ninh Binh. Tracy Pham was our assistant with the booking through email and WhatsApp she was very polite and made the booking very easy. The driver was waiting for us when we got off the train and the drive to NB was comfortable and safe. We will use them again.',5.0,'2023-02-14T04:15:51Z','REV-L8CQ/o9Azc0q9QHpwqQM44643xPtNuevKrtBytCimj0=','en','Rynorooboy','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable','We used the transfer service to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and back and we also did a day tour at Ninh Binh. The cars were very comfortable and drivers and guide we had (Duan) were very good. We dealt with Lily at Hanoi transfer service and she was excellent. Organising transfers and tours during the Tet holiday can be difficult but Lily made it easy! Great communication and very reliable service. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2020-01-27T00:16:05Z','REV-eF+MJcxSmirdA4RfMJrYTpMxgblhdHvHRUsqEQlRIwY=','en','16aimeet','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great experience and great service','From my first email exchanges with Anna - I was very happy with the ease of booking and her communication with me.  Once I was booked I thought it was so easy that it must be too good to be true.  Our plane arrived late but upon arrival our contact was waiting for us.  He immediately contacted the driver.  We waited maybe 10-15 minutes for the driver.  Once we got out of Hanoi the trip went quickly - the driver stopped for a bathroom break for us.  The driver did not speak much english but that was never a problem.  We even got a call from Anna making sure things were going ok and apologizing for the wait - which was no big deal to us.  Our return to Hanoi - the driver was early -which suited us and ended up giving us more time during the day to explore Old Quarter Hanoi.  He was prompt and professional.  Would definitely hire this company again.  Very affordable and great service.',5.0,'2020-01-26T00:14:32Z','REV-wfW29tn6eHbQmlxqqcUrE+eNbOGzDZGa0dWweGk4MP4=','en','luv2travelNV','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Excellent service','I booked their service to go from Hanoi -> Mai Chau -> Pu Luong -> Ninh Binh -> Hanoi. Every few days, their drivers would pick me up and drove me to the new location. The drivers are very nice, fun to talk to, and excellent service. 

I had to make change to my pick up time a few times. Just a text to Jolie and she responded fast. Every thing was sorted out.

The company asked for a deposit of half of the total up front, and the other half paid on the first day',5.0,'2020-01-08T01:29:22Z','REV-/mrtKC4xClxe5DTFO/6PANUhYe6qSJI8DaFU+t7b4Z4=','en','xbzz','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Ms Lily and Hanoi Transport Service Co are fantastic!','We are a family of four from Seattle, Washington and booked round-trip private transfer with Ms Lily Ngoc and Hanoi Transport Service Company from Old Quarter in Hanoi to Ha Long Bay as well as return from Ha Long City to Hanoi airport jan 1-3, 2020. Ms Lily was just fantastic and so helpful with so many changes we requested to our schedule changes and drop off location changes. Ms Lily is incredibly helpful, kind and responsive and the value was excellent and the car and driver all top quality. We aw very happy and appreciative of our experience and look forward to hiring Ms Lily and her team when we return to Vietnam. Thank you, Ms Lily!',5.0,'2020-01-03T02:56:33Z','REV-EPg4OcVjDt5vXb3wdGh5I9NBGhdUv6z4s0FhiEqpnY8=','en','Brian M','TRIPADVISOR'),('140075P3','International athens Airport to Athens','Quick and easy','Our flight was delayed two hours so we were very relieved to see our driver waiting in the arrival hall with our name on a sign and a big smile even though he had been waiting for us. We were a bit tired but he chatted about Athens and made a point to show us on the map where we were going and point out some sights. We felt very safe in our yellow taxi and were pleased to have prebooked.',4.0,'2019-09-02T11:19:35Z','REV-fUrjvLDqKG3cypvxkBfs8qDyrrXkyiD6qX1GjH1YHQo=','en','Vallins61','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable inter city service','My driver was on time, the car was clean and modern and the driving felt safe. I would recommend as a fast and uncomplicated way to get door to door between Hanoi and surrounding regions.',5.0,'2024-01-24T17:04:34Z','REV-Ksixweho8YeE1I19pDbhjsek/vrk0rk0xH+Sgfs1GYA=','en','leahdJ2184BL','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great organiztion through Lily who always was caring about our situation','We did many tours and transport through Lily who was number one in this service.
Congratulations Lily and keep your excelence!🥇',5.0,'2023-10-01T08:31:45Z','REV-D/HJ5W3F+uQbsjXuSEj4oIpHdGuIAKEwyK7b/Oke5Bg=','en','harrykoulouthros','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great service','Excellent service! Everything was on time. Communication with Ms Tracy Pham was excellent. She always responded within minutes. We forgot something in the transfer car communicated this to Ms Tracy and the driver deliverd it to our hotel in Ninh Binh next morning. Thank you Ms Tracy and Hanoi Transfer Service!!!',5.0,'2023-08-13T21:56:06Z','REV-ry2JtwvdJ2I/1M0EoYD9kpOVTDALxioZupXUQXKznhw=','en','O7323SLpaull','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Travelling Vietnam','I have booked a package of transfers for 3 locations in Vietnam. I had booked before in 2019.
This company is very helpful and Tracy Pham has helped us with booking and exact pickup times.
Next visit I will defenitely use this Taxi Service - I can recommend booking taxi services at this company.',5.0,'2023-03-16T06:34:47Z','REV-O66oulvWIREFiEvHsqnH84omefew/KxEkT+3vyKQW0g=','en','chepindaatje','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Nice and easy','We booked a transfer from Hanoi train station to Ninh Binh. Tracy Pham was our assistant with the booking through email and WhatsApp she was very polite and made the booking very easy. The driver was waiting for us when we got off the train and the drive to NB was comfortable and safe. We will use them again.',5.0,'2023-02-14T04:15:51Z','REV-L8CQ/o9Azc0q9QHpwqQM44643xPtNuevKrtBytCimj0=','en','Rynorooboy','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable','We used the transfer service to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and back and we also did a day tour at Ninh Binh. The cars were very comfortable and drivers and guide we had (Duan) were very good. We dealt with Lily at Hanoi transfer service and she was excellent. Organising transfers and tours during the Tet holiday can be difficult but Lily made it easy! Great communication and very reliable service. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2020-01-27T00:16:05Z','REV-eF+MJcxSmirdA4RfMJrYTpMxgblhdHvHRUsqEQlRIwY=','en','16aimeet','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great experience and great service','From my first email exchanges with Anna - I was very happy with the ease of booking and her communication with me.  Once I was booked I thought it was so easy that it must be too good to be true.  Our plane arrived late but upon arrival our contact was waiting for us.  He immediately contacted the driver.  We waited maybe 10-15 minutes for the driver.  Once we got out of Hanoi the trip went quickly - the driver stopped for a bathroom break for us.  The driver did not speak much english but that was never a problem.  We even got a call from Anna making sure things were going ok and apologizing for the wait - which was no big deal to us.  Our return to Hanoi - the driver was early -which suited us and ended up giving us more time during the day to explore Old Quarter Hanoi.  He was prompt and professional.  Would definitely hire this company again.  Very affordable and great service.',5.0,'2020-01-26T00:14:32Z','REV-wfW29tn6eHbQmlxqqcUrE+eNbOGzDZGa0dWweGk4MP4=','en','luv2travelNV','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Excellent service','I booked their service to go from Hanoi -> Mai Chau -> Pu Luong -> Ninh Binh -> Hanoi. Every few days, their drivers would pick me up and drove me to the new location. The drivers are very nice, fun to talk to, and excellent service. 

I had to make change to my pick up time a few times. Just a text to Jolie and she responded fast. Every thing was sorted out.

The company asked for a deposit of half of the total up front, and the other half paid on the first day',5.0,'2020-01-08T01:29:22Z','REV-/mrtKC4xClxe5DTFO/6PANUhYe6qSJI8DaFU+t7b4Z4=','en','xbzz','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Ms Lily and Hanoi Transport Service Co are fantastic!','We are a family of four from Seattle, Washington and booked round-trip private transfer with Ms Lily Ngoc and Hanoi Transport Service Company from Old Quarter in Hanoi to Ha Long Bay as well as return from Ha Long City to Hanoi airport jan 1-3, 2020. Ms Lily was just fantastic and so helpful with so many changes we requested to our schedule changes and drop off location changes. Ms Lily is incredibly helpful, kind and responsive and the value was excellent and the car and driver all top quality. We aw very happy and appreciative of our experience and look forward to hiring Ms Lily and her team when we return to Vietnam. Thank you, Ms Lily!',5.0,'2020-01-03T02:56:33Z','REV-EPg4OcVjDt5vXb3wdGh5I9NBGhdUv6z4s0FhiEqpnY8=','en','Brian M','TRIPADVISOR'),('140075P3','International athens Airport to Athens','Quick and easy','Our flight was delayed two hours so we were very relieved to see our driver waiting in the arrival hall with our name on a sign and a big smile even though he had been waiting for us. We were a bit tired but he chatted about Athens and made a point to show us on the map where we were going and point out some sights. We felt very safe in our yellow taxi and were pleased to have prebooked.',4.0,'2019-09-02T11:19:35Z','REV-fUrjvLDqKG3cypvxkBfs8qDyrrXkyiD6qX1GjH1YHQo=','en','Vallins61','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable inter city service','My driver was on time, the car was clean and modern and the driving felt safe. I would recommend as a fast and uncomplicated way to get door to door between Hanoi and surrounding regions.',5.0,'2024-01-24T17:04:34Z','REV-Ksixweho8YeE1I19pDbhjsek/vrk0rk0xH+Sgfs1GYA=','en','leahdJ2184BL','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great organiztion through Lily who always was caring about our situation','We did many tours and transport through Lily who was number one in this service.
Congratulations Lily and keep your excelence!🥇',5.0,'2023-10-01T08:31:45Z','REV-D/HJ5W3F+uQbsjXuSEj4oIpHdGuIAKEwyK7b/Oke5Bg=','en','harrykoulouthros','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great service','Excellent service! Everything was on time. Communication with Ms Tracy Pham was excellent. She always responded within minutes. We forgot something in the transfer car communicated this to Ms Tracy and the driver deliverd it to our hotel in Ninh Binh next morning. Thank you Ms Tracy and Hanoi Transfer Service!!!',5.0,'2023-08-13T21:56:06Z','REV-ry2JtwvdJ2I/1M0EoYD9kpOVTDALxioZupXUQXKznhw=','en','O7323SLpaull','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Travelling Vietnam','I have booked a package of transfers for 3 locations in Vietnam. I had booked before in 2019.
This company is very helpful and Tracy Pham has helped us with booking and exact pickup times.
Next visit I will defenitely use this Taxi Service - I can recommend booking taxi services at this company.',5.0,'2023-03-16T06:34:47Z','REV-O66oulvWIREFiEvHsqnH84omefew/KxEkT+3vyKQW0g=','en','chepindaatje','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Nice and easy','We booked a transfer from Hanoi train station to Ninh Binh. Tracy Pham was our assistant with the booking through email and WhatsApp she was very polite and made the booking very easy. The driver was waiting for us when we got off the train and the drive to NB was comfortable and safe. We will use them again.',5.0,'2023-02-14T04:15:51Z','REV-L8CQ/o9Azc0q9QHpwqQM44643xPtNuevKrtBytCimj0=','en','Rynorooboy','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable','We used the transfer service to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and back and we also did a day tour at Ninh Binh. The cars were very comfortable and drivers and guide we had (Duan) were very good. We dealt with Lily at Hanoi transfer service and she was excellent. Organising transfers and tours during the Tet holiday can be difficult but Lily made it easy! Great communication and very reliable service. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2020-01-27T00:16:05Z','REV-eF+MJcxSmirdA4RfMJrYTpMxgblhdHvHRUsqEQlRIwY=','en','16aimeet','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great experience and great service','From my first email exchanges with Anna - I was very happy with the ease of booking and her communication with me.  Once I was booked I thought it was so easy that it must be too good to be true.  Our plane arrived late but upon arrival our contact was waiting for us.  He immediately contacted the driver.  We waited maybe 10-15 minutes for the driver.  Once we got out of Hanoi the trip went quickly - the driver stopped for a bathroom break for us.  The driver did not speak much english but that was never a problem.  We even got a call from Anna making sure things were going ok and apologizing for the wait - which was no big deal to us.  Our return to Hanoi - the driver was early -which suited us and ended up giving us more time during the day to explore Old Quarter Hanoi.  He was prompt and professional.  Would definitely hire this company again.  Very affordable and great service.',5.0,'2020-01-26T00:14:32Z','REV-wfW29tn6eHbQmlxqqcUrE+eNbOGzDZGa0dWweGk4MP4=','en','luv2travelNV','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Excellent service','I booked their service to go from Hanoi -> Mai Chau -> Pu Luong -> Ninh Binh -> Hanoi. Every few days, their drivers would pick me up and drove me to the new location. The drivers are very nice, fun to talk to, and excellent service. 

I had to make change to my pick up time a few times. Just a text to Jolie and she responded fast. Every thing was sorted out.

The company asked for a deposit of half of the total up front, and the other half paid on the first day',5.0,'2020-01-08T01:29:22Z','REV-/mrtKC4xClxe5DTFO/6PANUhYe6qSJI8DaFU+t7b4Z4=','en','xbzz','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Ms Lily and Hanoi Transport Service Co are fantastic!','We are a family of four from Seattle, Washington and booked round-trip private transfer with Ms Lily Ngoc and Hanoi Transport Service Company from Old Quarter in Hanoi to Ha Long Bay as well as return from Ha Long City to Hanoi airport jan 1-3, 2020. Ms Lily was just fantastic and so helpful with so many changes we requested to our schedule changes and drop off location changes. Ms Lily is incredibly helpful, kind and responsive and the value was excellent and the car and driver all top quality. We aw very happy and appreciative of our experience and look forward to hiring Ms Lily and her team when we return to Vietnam. Thank you, Ms Lily!',5.0,'2020-01-03T02:56:33Z','REV-EPg4OcVjDt5vXb3wdGh5I9NBGhdUv6z4s0FhiEqpnY8=','en','Brian M','TRIPADVISOR'),('140075P3','International athens Airport to Athens','Quick and easy','Our flight was delayed two hours so we were very relieved to see our driver waiting in the arrival hall with our name on a sign and a big smile even though he had been waiting for us. We were a bit tired but he chatted about Athens and made a point to show us on the map where we were going and point out some sights. We felt very safe in our yellow taxi and were pleased to have prebooked.',4.0,'2019-09-02T11:19:35Z','REV-fUrjvLDqKG3cypvxkBfs8qDyrrXkyiD6qX1GjH1YHQo=','en','Vallins61','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable inter city service','My driver was on time, the car was clean and modern and the driving felt safe. I would recommend as a fast and uncomplicated way to get door to door between Hanoi and surrounding regions.',5.0,'2024-01-24T17:04:34Z','REV-Ksixweho8YeE1I19pDbhjsek/vrk0rk0xH+Sgfs1GYA=','en','leahdJ2184BL','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great organiztion through Lily who always was caring about our situation','We did many tours and transport through Lily who was number one in this service.
Congratulations Lily and keep your excelence!🥇',5.0,'2023-10-01T08:31:45Z','REV-D/HJ5W3F+uQbsjXuSEj4oIpHdGuIAKEwyK7b/Oke5Bg=','en','harrykoulouthros','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great service','Excellent service! Everything was on time. Communication with Ms Tracy Pham was excellent. She always responded within minutes. We forgot something in the transfer car communicated this to Ms Tracy and the driver deliverd it to our hotel in Ninh Binh next morning. Thank you Ms Tracy and Hanoi Transfer Service!!!',5.0,'2023-08-13T21:56:06Z','REV-ry2JtwvdJ2I/1M0EoYD9kpOVTDALxioZupXUQXKznhw=','en','O7323SLpaull','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Travelling Vietnam','I have booked a package of transfers for 3 locations in Vietnam. I had booked before in 2019.
This company is very helpful and Tracy Pham has helped us with booking and exact pickup times.
Next visit I will defenitely use this Taxi Service - I can recommend booking taxi services at this company.',5.0,'2023-03-16T06:34:47Z','REV-O66oulvWIREFiEvHsqnH84omefew/KxEkT+3vyKQW0g=','en','chepindaatje','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Nice and easy','We booked a transfer from Hanoi train station to Ninh Binh. Tracy Pham was our assistant with the booking through email and WhatsApp she was very polite and made the booking very easy. The driver was waiting for us when we got off the train and the drive to NB was comfortable and safe. We will use them again.',5.0,'2023-02-14T04:15:51Z','REV-L8CQ/o9Azc0q9QHpwqQM44643xPtNuevKrtBytCimj0=','en','Rynorooboy','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable','We used the transfer service to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and back and we also did a day tour at Ninh Binh. The cars were very comfortable and drivers and guide we had (Duan) were very good. We dealt with Lily at Hanoi transfer service and she was excellent. Organising transfers and tours during the Tet holiday can be difficult but Lily made it easy! Great communication and very reliable service. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2020-01-27T00:16:05Z','REV-eF+MJcxSmirdA4RfMJrYTpMxgblhdHvHRUsqEQlRIwY=','en','16aimeet','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great experience and great service','From my first email exchanges with Anna - I was very happy with the ease of booking and her communication with me.  Once I was booked I thought it was so easy that it must be too good to be true.  Our plane arrived late but upon arrival our contact was waiting for us.  He immediately contacted the driver.  We waited maybe 10-15 minutes for the driver.  Once we got out of Hanoi the trip went quickly - the driver stopped for a bathroom break for us.  The driver did not speak much english but that was never a problem.  We even got a call from Anna making sure things were going ok and apologizing for the wait - which was no big deal to us.  Our return to Hanoi - the driver was early -which suited us and ended up giving us more time during the day to explore Old Quarter Hanoi.  He was prompt and professional.  Would definitely hire this company again.  Very affordable and great service.',5.0,'2020-01-26T00:14:32Z','REV-wfW29tn6eHbQmlxqqcUrE+eNbOGzDZGa0dWweGk4MP4=','en','luv2travelNV','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Excellent service','I booked their service to go from Hanoi -> Mai Chau -> Pu Luong -> Ninh Binh -> Hanoi. Every few days, their drivers would pick me up and drove me to the new location. The drivers are very nice, fun to talk to, and excellent service. 

I had to make change to my pick up time a few times. Just a text to Jolie and she responded fast. Every thing was sorted out.

The company asked for a deposit of half of the total up front, and the other half paid on the first day',5.0,'2020-01-08T01:29:22Z','REV-/mrtKC4xClxe5DTFO/6PANUhYe6qSJI8DaFU+t7b4Z4=','en','xbzz','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Ms Lily and Hanoi Transport Service Co are fantastic!','We are a family of four from Seattle, Washington and booked round-trip private transfer with Ms Lily Ngoc and Hanoi Transport Service Company from Old Quarter in Hanoi to Ha Long Bay as well as return from Ha Long City to Hanoi airport jan 1-3, 2020. Ms Lily was just fantastic and so helpful with so many changes we requested to our schedule changes and drop off location changes. Ms Lily is incredibly helpful, kind and responsive and the value was excellent and the car and driver all top quality. We aw very happy and appreciative of our experience and look forward to hiring Ms Lily and her team when we return to Vietnam. Thank you, Ms Lily!',5.0,'2020-01-03T02:56:33Z','REV-EPg4OcVjDt5vXb3wdGh5I9NBGhdUv6z4s0FhiEqpnY8=','en','Brian M','TRIPADVISOR'),('140082P14','9 Days Congo Expedition','An Awesome Adventure','This was an amazing adventure that fulfilled a life’s worth of curiosity and longing to see the Congo. Yes, it is an expensive expedition, but for the expertise, guidance, safety and knowledge from Kwafrika Travel, it is worth every penny. There was no time whatsoever where I worried about my safety. This expedition is for the adventurous-minded traveler. When they say you need a degree of fitness, this is not an understatement. The hiking required for the gorilla trekking and the volcano hike is strenuous, to say the least. I am a very fit 62-year old. I did it, but it wasn’t easy. The payoff for my efforts were spectacles that have changed my life (seriously). My Kwafrika Travel guides were always attentive to any concerns. The rangers who escorted me on the hikes were not only there to protect and to act as guides, but they were also friendly and helpful in all ways. Because this 9-day excursion is by no means a small undertaking, I will write as detailed a review of my experience as possible. I warn you, my review is long. I’ve been to Africa many times prior to this trip, but never to the Congo nor Rwanda. Every single day was eye-opening and revelatory, at least for me. I’ll summarize as best I can.

Traveling to Rwanda was a breeze. Getting in and out of Kigali airport was straightforward and uncomplicated. I had applied for and received my Rwanda tourist visa online. My initial visa application to enter the Congo was handled by Kwafrika prior to my leaving home, so that, as it turns out, was a godsend. Rock, my guide for the eastern Congo leg of my tour, was waiting for me when I arrived at Kigali with Moses, my driver. I stayed at the Radisson Blu hotel, which was kind of spectacular, to be honest. I had booked this hotel myself. The next morning I met Rock and we proceeded on the 4-hour drive through the hills of Rwanda towards Goma and the DRC frontier (or Grande Barriere).

As all travelers should be aware, particularly when traveling to Africa, one needs to be flexible. If you expect a rigid adherence to an itinerary, you will be frustrated. If you are patient, flexible, and willing to improvise, then you’ll have a terrific time. Such was the case on my Congo tour. Crossing the border from Rwanda into Goma, everyone is required to get out of their vehicle and pass through a safety and health check where you wash hands with treated water and your body temperature is checked to make sure you’re not feverish or possibly suffering from an ebola affliction. To be sure, Goma was not affected by the latest ebola outbreak, but the country is extremely diligent in keeping the spread of the virus in check. Once through the border, we were too late for the scheduled lunch. We had to meet the Virunga Park rangers at 2pm for their escort into Virunga National Park or wait another day. No matter, a sumptuous lunch was waiting when we arrived at camp anyway. Saying the road to the camp was “bumpy” is an understatement. Fascinating is that it is heavily populated by by motorcycle riders going to and from market with goods to sell and passengers to deliver. After passing several small markets, we made our way up to the Kibumba Tented Camp, which was very elegant and lived up to the photos on the web. The staff of Kibumba could not have been more gracious nor accommodating. It is a top-notch resort with impeccable service and attention to detail. The tented accommodations were very comfortable and the view towards Nyiragongo on a clear night was spectacular. 

In the morning we began our gorilla trek after a short briefing the night before from Augustino, one of the longest tenured rangers in the camp. I was the only guest trekking, so the pace of the expedition was up to me. I made it a point to keep up the pace of the lead rangers, but it was a significant climb through rainy, dense and narrow jungle with quite a bit of elevation gained. I was soaking wet from rain and sweat, but after an hour and forty-five minutes into the bamboo forest, we arrived at the Baraka gorilla family. I was able to maneuver, guided by the rangers, very deftly near and within the gorilla family. I had several cameras and lenses and managed to get a few shot-of-a-lifetime images, IMO. The rangers made sure I was able to photograph at least one member of each group: silverback, mother, adolescent silverbacks, babies. After my hour was up, we headed back down the mountain in the rain and to the lodge. This was a newly habituated gorilla family, but they accepted our presence with no animosity. 

The next morning was the hike to the summit of Nyiragongo. I hired two porters at $25 each; one for my camera bag and the other for my duffel bag with warm clothes for once we summited the volcano. You will want to hire a porter. The hike was one of the most challenging accomplishments of my life. I can’t imagine climbing it with a full pack on my back. There were military-trained rangers front and back for myself and my one hiking companion, Beatriz, from Brazil. We were accompanied by porters, cooks, my guide Rock and up to five rangers. It was tougher to the summit than I imagined, and rainy. After getting soaked on the gorilla trek, this time I was prepared, using my rain poncho. We made it to the summit in exactly six hours. My legs hurt, my lungs were screaming “no mas”, but once the mist cleared and the view to the lava lake below opened up, it was all worth it. What a spectacular experience. Rock expertly advised me that even though it would be cold, I should wear shorts and change once I reach the summit. This was excellent advice. Because I was on the Kwafrika Travel tour, my chef Amani traveled up the volcano with an amazing assortment of foods for dinner. He prepared this around a super-warm fire in the cook’s hut, and the same for breakfast in the morning. It was amazing what Amani was able to cook over a fire of hot coals. And the heat from the fire was soothing beyond words. I photographed the lava lake and the volcano in the evening and in the morning. I photographed the sunrise. At 6:30am we began our descent down the volcano. Definitely purchase a walking stick at base camp for $5. It will be a wise investment, particularly on the way down on the slippery lava rocks. A sturdy pair of hiking shoes is a must. Lace them up tight. I slid inside my shoes on the descent and my toes paid the price until I tightened up the laces.

That afternoon we caught a small boat to Tchegera Island, which is part of the Virunga National Park. It’s a tented camp similar to Kibumba, except the tented lodgings are on the beach on a tranquil and beautiful bay on the small island. Once again, the staff were excellent and friendly. Kwafrika Travel had planned a surprise birthday cake and gathering for me, which was completely unexpected. I had a fabulous time sharing cake and stories with the staff, whom I quickly considered friends. It was a wonderful chance to just chill and recuperate from two days of intensive hiking. I wanted to stay longer, it was so peaceful. The next morning we embarked to Goma for a city tour of a city that was devastated by the Nyiragongo volcano eruption in 2002. My guide Rock was a small boy when the volcano erupted. He told stories of sticking sticks into the slow-moving lava as it approached town. There are establishments in town where the basements are full of hardened lava. Parts of town that used to be farmland are now a bed of lava and rock and small business kiosks now populate what used to be corn fields. Personally, this was a new and unique experience I will never forget. I stayed overnight in the Ihusi Hotel on Lake Kivu, which replaced a hotel stay in Kigali. This was an instance of being flexible that paid off. The view of Lake Kivu from the balcony of my hotel suite was fantastic. This concluded the eastern Congo portion of my tour. The next morning I departed for Kinshasa.

For many, Kinshasa may not be a necessary stop on the Congo tour, but for me it was essential. From the time I first read Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness” and learned about Stanley’s exposition to navigate the Congo, I had determined to see this great and historic river. Because Kinshasa is Kinshasa, pending a day on the river was not possible as was promised on my itinerary. I was, however, able to spend a couple of hours on a traditional boat taking a brief tour on the river. For a longer excursion, I’ll have to return some other day.

Kinshasa is a huge, sprawling, bustling African metropolis. Getting around is a challenge due to traffic and other impossible-to-anticipate delays. As in all big cities, you must always be aware of your surroundings. I had no trouble at all, but I spent many years in New York City, so I was always careful. The Hotel Memling where I stayed was top-shelf. All the accommodations for my tour were top-shelf, by the way.

The Bonobos sanctuary was a thrill to visit, although navigating our way through Kinshasa took some time. Terrence, who is from Kinshasa, was more than happy to fill me in on past and present politics of the Congo as we passed presidential palaces and other important landmarks. The Congo is celebrating a newly elected president, Felix Tshisekedi. As we made our way to the sanctuary we listened to his first address to his Parliament. It was in French, but Terrence and my driver, who were having a nice political debate, were happy to translate for me. During my four days in Kinshasa, we visited several museums and lunched at Chez Flore, a restaurant everyone should try when in Kinshasa. I visited the new national museum, which was a green and solar-powered thoroughly modern building. Very impressive. More than anything, I loved learning about the political and colonial history of the Congo from people who actually lived there. Culturally, there was no trading this experience. We visited Laurent Kabila’s grave and I received a greater understanding of the Kabilas and their presidencies. We had a mild debate about Stanley and his contributions, both negative and positive, to the history of the Congo. As a tourist, getting around the Congo can be complicated and daunting. For this alone, it was great that I had Kwafrika Travel on board. Their knowledge of procedures was invaluable, especially entering and leaving the Congo. Could I have done it alone? Maybe. Maybe not. I didn’t want to take the chance, Not part of the tour, but a wonderful surprise, was my visit with the Minister of Tourism of the Congo, Bunkulu Yves. The Minister of Tourism pledged that the new administration was committed to making the Congo a more tourist-friendly place to visit. Maybe by the time I go back, some changes will have occurred.

In summary, this was an incredible tour. Not everything worked out according to schedule, but Kwafrika Travel was always able to make adjustments so that tour was always satisfying and living up to its promise. I would recommend this tour. For the adventurous, you will not be disappointed.',5.0,'2019-12-22T10:22:47Z','REV-ZL7OsHsMLHi3oiX7vkZSqw8zTKwi26Eb3DGhYuuHaHs=','en','KevinA363','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable inter city service','My driver was on time, the car was clean and modern and the driving felt safe. I would recommend as a fast and uncomplicated way to get door to door between Hanoi and surrounding regions.',5.0,'2024-01-24T17:04:34Z','REV-Ksixweho8YeE1I19pDbhjsek/vrk0rk0xH+Sgfs1GYA=','en','leahdJ2184BL','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great organiztion through Lily who always was caring about our situation','We did many tours and transport through Lily who was number one in this service.
Congratulations Lily and keep your excelence!🥇',5.0,'2023-10-01T08:31:45Z','REV-D/HJ5W3F+uQbsjXuSEj4oIpHdGuIAKEwyK7b/Oke5Bg=','en','harrykoulouthros','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great service','Excellent service! Everything was on time. Communication with Ms Tracy Pham was excellent. She always responded within minutes. We forgot something in the transfer car communicated this to Ms Tracy and the driver deliverd it to our hotel in Ninh Binh next morning. Thank you Ms Tracy and Hanoi Transfer Service!!!',5.0,'2023-08-13T21:56:06Z','REV-ry2JtwvdJ2I/1M0EoYD9kpOVTDALxioZupXUQXKznhw=','en','O7323SLpaull','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Travelling Vietnam','I have booked a package of transfers for 3 locations in Vietnam. I had booked before in 2019.
This company is very helpful and Tracy Pham has helped us with booking and exact pickup times.
Next visit I will defenitely use this Taxi Service - I can recommend booking taxi services at this company.',5.0,'2023-03-16T06:34:47Z','REV-O66oulvWIREFiEvHsqnH84omefew/KxEkT+3vyKQW0g=','en','chepindaatje','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Nice and easy','We booked a transfer from Hanoi train station to Ninh Binh. Tracy Pham was our assistant with the booking through email and WhatsApp she was very polite and made the booking very easy. The driver was waiting for us when we got off the train and the drive to NB was comfortable and safe. We will use them again.',5.0,'2023-02-14T04:15:51Z','REV-L8CQ/o9Azc0q9QHpwqQM44643xPtNuevKrtBytCimj0=','en','Rynorooboy','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable','We used the transfer service to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and back and we also did a day tour at Ninh Binh. The cars were very comfortable and drivers and guide we had (Duan) were very good. We dealt with Lily at Hanoi transfer service and she was excellent. Organising transfers and tours during the Tet holiday can be difficult but Lily made it easy! Great communication and very reliable service. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2020-01-27T00:16:05Z','REV-eF+MJcxSmirdA4RfMJrYTpMxgblhdHvHRUsqEQlRIwY=','en','16aimeet','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great experience and great service','From my first email exchanges with Anna - I was very happy with the ease of booking and her communication with me.  Once I was booked I thought it was so easy that it must be too good to be true.  Our plane arrived late but upon arrival our contact was waiting for us.  He immediately contacted the driver.  We waited maybe 10-15 minutes for the driver.  Once we got out of Hanoi the trip went quickly - the driver stopped for a bathroom break for us.  The driver did not speak much english but that was never a problem.  We even got a call from Anna making sure things were going ok and apologizing for the wait - which was no big deal to us.  Our return to Hanoi - the driver was early -which suited us and ended up giving us more time during the day to explore Old Quarter Hanoi.  He was prompt and professional.  Would definitely hire this company again.  Very affordable and great service.',5.0,'2020-01-26T00:14:32Z','REV-wfW29tn6eHbQmlxqqcUrE+eNbOGzDZGa0dWweGk4MP4=','en','luv2travelNV','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Excellent service','I booked their service to go from Hanoi -> Mai Chau -> Pu Luong -> Ninh Binh -> Hanoi. Every few days, their drivers would pick me up and drove me to the new location. The drivers are very nice, fun to talk to, and excellent service. 

I had to make change to my pick up time a few times. Just a text to Jolie and she responded fast. Every thing was sorted out.

The company asked for a deposit of half of the total up front, and the other half paid on the first day',5.0,'2020-01-08T01:29:22Z','REV-/mrtKC4xClxe5DTFO/6PANUhYe6qSJI8DaFU+t7b4Z4=','en','xbzz','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Ms Lily and Hanoi Transport Service Co are fantastic!','We are a family of four from Seattle, Washington and booked round-trip private transfer with Ms Lily Ngoc and Hanoi Transport Service Company from Old Quarter in Hanoi to Ha Long Bay as well as return from Ha Long City to Hanoi airport jan 1-3, 2020. Ms Lily was just fantastic and so helpful with so many changes we requested to our schedule changes and drop off location changes. Ms Lily is incredibly helpful, kind and responsive and the value was excellent and the car and driver all top quality. We aw very happy and appreciative of our experience and look forward to hiring Ms Lily and her team when we return to Vietnam. Thank you, Ms Lily!',5.0,'2020-01-03T02:56:33Z','REV-EPg4OcVjDt5vXb3wdGh5I9NBGhdUv6z4s0FhiEqpnY8=','en','Brian M','TRIPADVISOR'),('140082P14','9 Days Congo Expedition','An Awesome Adventure','This was an amazing adventure that fulfilled a life’s worth of curiosity and longing to see the Congo. Yes, it is an expensive expedition, but for the expertise, guidance, safety and knowledge from Kwafrika Travel, it is worth every penny. There was no time whatsoever where I worried about my safety. This expedition is for the adventurous-minded traveler. When they say you need a degree of fitness, this is not an understatement. The hiking required for the gorilla trekking and the volcano hike is strenuous, to say the least. I am a very fit 62-year old. I did it, but it wasn’t easy. The payoff for my efforts were spectacles that have changed my life (seriously). My Kwafrika Travel guides were always attentive to any concerns. The rangers who escorted me on the hikes were not only there to protect and to act as guides, but they were also friendly and helpful in all ways. Because this 9-day excursion is by no means a small undertaking, I will write as detailed a review of my experience as possible. I warn you, my review is long. I’ve been to Africa many times prior to this trip, but never to the Congo nor Rwanda. Every single day was eye-opening and revelatory, at least for me. I’ll summarize as best I can.

Traveling to Rwanda was a breeze. Getting in and out of Kigali airport was straightforward and uncomplicated. I had applied for and received my Rwanda tourist visa online. My initial visa application to enter the Congo was handled by Kwafrika prior to my leaving home, so that, as it turns out, was a godsend. Rock, my guide for the eastern Congo leg of my tour, was waiting for me when I arrived at Kigali with Moses, my driver. I stayed at the Radisson Blu hotel, which was kind of spectacular, to be honest. I had booked this hotel myself. The next morning I met Rock and we proceeded on the 4-hour drive through the hills of Rwanda towards Goma and the DRC frontier (or Grande Barriere).

As all travelers should be aware, particularly when traveling to Africa, one needs to be flexible. If you expect a rigid adherence to an itinerary, you will be frustrated. If you are patient, flexible, and willing to improvise, then you’ll have a terrific time. Such was the case on my Congo tour. Crossing the border from Rwanda into Goma, everyone is required to get out of their vehicle and pass through a safety and health check where you wash hands with treated water and your body temperature is checked to make sure you’re not feverish or possibly suffering from an ebola affliction. To be sure, Goma was not affected by the latest ebola outbreak, but the country is extremely diligent in keeping the spread of the virus in check. Once through the border, we were too late for the scheduled lunch. We had to meet the Virunga Park rangers at 2pm for their escort into Virunga National Park or wait another day. No matter, a sumptuous lunch was waiting when we arrived at camp anyway. Saying the road to the camp was “bumpy” is an understatement. Fascinating is that it is heavily populated by by motorcycle riders going to and from market with goods to sell and passengers to deliver. After passing several small markets, we made our way up to the Kibumba Tented Camp, which was very elegant and lived up to the photos on the web. The staff of Kibumba could not have been more gracious nor accommodating. It is a top-notch resort with impeccable service and attention to detail. The tented accommodations were very comfortable and the view towards Nyiragongo on a clear night was spectacular. 

In the morning we began our gorilla trek after a short briefing the night before from Augustino, one of the longest tenured rangers in the camp. I was the only guest trekking, so the pace of the expedition was up to me. I made it a point to keep up the pace of the lead rangers, but it was a significant climb through rainy, dense and narrow jungle with quite a bit of elevation gained. I was soaking wet from rain and sweat, but after an hour and forty-five minutes into the bamboo forest, we arrived at the Baraka gorilla family. I was able to maneuver, guided by the rangers, very deftly near and within the gorilla family. I had several cameras and lenses and managed to get a few shot-of-a-lifetime images, IMO. The rangers made sure I was able to photograph at least one member of each group: silverback, mother, adolescent silverbacks, babies. After my hour was up, we headed back down the mountain in the rain and to the lodge. This was a newly habituated gorilla family, but they accepted our presence with no animosity. 

The next morning was the hike to the summit of Nyiragongo. I hired two porters at $25 each; one for my camera bag and the other for my duffel bag with warm clothes for once we summited the volcano. You will want to hire a porter. The hike was one of the most challenging accomplishments of my life. I can’t imagine climbing it with a full pack on my back. There were military-trained rangers front and back for myself and my one hiking companion, Beatriz, from Brazil. We were accompanied by porters, cooks, my guide Rock and up to five rangers. It was tougher to the summit than I imagined, and rainy. After getting soaked on the gorilla trek, this time I was prepared, using my rain poncho. We made it to the summit in exactly six hours. My legs hurt, my lungs were screaming “no mas”, but once the mist cleared and the view to the lava lake below opened up, it was all worth it. What a spectacular experience. Rock expertly advised me that even though it would be cold, I should wear shorts and change once I reach the summit. This was excellent advice. Because I was on the Kwafrika Travel tour, my chef Amani traveled up the volcano with an amazing assortment of foods for dinner. He prepared this around a super-warm fire in the cook’s hut, and the same for breakfast in the morning. It was amazing what Amani was able to cook over a fire of hot coals. And the heat from the fire was soothing beyond words. I photographed the lava lake and the volcano in the evening and in the morning. I photographed the sunrise. At 6:30am we began our descent down the volcano. Definitely purchase a walking stick at base camp for $5. It will be a wise investment, particularly on the way down on the slippery lava rocks. A sturdy pair of hiking shoes is a must. Lace them up tight. I slid inside my shoes on the descent and my toes paid the price until I tightened up the laces.

That afternoon we caught a small boat to Tchegera Island, which is part of the Virunga National Park. It’s a tented camp similar to Kibumba, except the tented lodgings are on the beach on a tranquil and beautiful bay on the small island. Once again, the staff were excellent and friendly. Kwafrika Travel had planned a surprise birthday cake and gathering for me, which was completely unexpected. I had a fabulous time sharing cake and stories with the staff, whom I quickly considered friends. It was a wonderful chance to just chill and recuperate from two days of intensive hiking. I wanted to stay longer, it was so peaceful. The next morning we embarked to Goma for a city tour of a city that was devastated by the Nyiragongo volcano eruption in 2002. My guide Rock was a small boy when the volcano erupted. He told stories of sticking sticks into the slow-moving lava as it approached town. There are establishments in town where the basements are full of hardened lava. Parts of town that used to be farmland are now a bed of lava and rock and small business kiosks now populate what used to be corn fields. Personally, this was a new and unique experience I will never forget. I stayed overnight in the Ihusi Hotel on Lake Kivu, which replaced a hotel stay in Kigali. This was an instance of being flexible that paid off. The view of Lake Kivu from the balcony of my hotel suite was fantastic. This concluded the eastern Congo portion of my tour. The next morning I departed for Kinshasa.

For many, Kinshasa may not be a necessary stop on the Congo tour, but for me it was essential. From the time I first read Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness” and learned about Stanley’s exposition to navigate the Congo, I had determined to see this great and historic river. Because Kinshasa is Kinshasa, pending a day on the river was not possible as was promised on my itinerary. I was, however, able to spend a couple of hours on a traditional boat taking a brief tour on the river. For a longer excursion, I’ll have to return some other day.

Kinshasa is a huge, sprawling, bustling African metropolis. Getting around is a challenge due to traffic and other impossible-to-anticipate delays. As in all big cities, you must always be aware of your surroundings. I had no trouble at all, but I spent many years in New York City, so I was always careful. The Hotel Memling where I stayed was top-shelf. All the accommodations for my tour were top-shelf, by the way.

The Bonobos sanctuary was a thrill to visit, although navigating our way through Kinshasa took some time. Terrence, who is from Kinshasa, was more than happy to fill me in on past and present politics of the Congo as we passed presidential palaces and other important landmarks. The Congo is celebrating a newly elected president, Felix Tshisekedi. As we made our way to the sanctuary we listened to his first address to his Parliament. It was in French, but Terrence and my driver, who were having a nice political debate, were happy to translate for me. During my four days in Kinshasa, we visited several museums and lunched at Chez Flore, a restaurant everyone should try when in Kinshasa. I visited the new national museum, which was a green and solar-powered thoroughly modern building. Very impressive. More than anything, I loved learning about the political and colonial history of the Congo from people who actually lived there. Culturally, there was no trading this experience. We visited Laurent Kabila’s grave and I received a greater understanding of the Kabilas and their presidencies. We had a mild debate about Stanley and his contributions, both negative and positive, to the history of the Congo. As a tourist, getting around the Congo can be complicated and daunting. For this alone, it was great that I had Kwafrika Travel on board. Their knowledge of procedures was invaluable, especially entering and leaving the Congo. Could I have done it alone? Maybe. Maybe not. I didn’t want to take the chance, Not part of the tour, but a wonderful surprise, was my visit with the Minister of Tourism of the Congo, Bunkulu Yves. The Minister of Tourism pledged that the new administration was committed to making the Congo a more tourist-friendly place to visit. Maybe by the time I go back, some changes will have occurred.

In summary, this was an incredible tour. Not everything worked out according to schedule, but Kwafrika Travel was always able to make adjustments so that tour was always satisfying and living up to its promise. I would recommend this tour. For the adventurous, you will not be disappointed.',5.0,'2019-12-22T10:22:47Z','REV-ZL7OsHsMLHi3oiX7vkZSqw8zTKwi26Eb3DGhYuuHaHs=','en','KevinA363','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable inter city service','My driver was on time, the car was clean and modern and the driving felt safe. I would recommend as a fast and uncomplicated way to get door to door between Hanoi and surrounding regions.',5.0,'2024-01-24T17:04:34Z','REV-Ksixweho8YeE1I19pDbhjsek/vrk0rk0xH+Sgfs1GYA=','en','leahdJ2184BL','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great organiztion through Lily who always was caring about our situation','We did many tours and transport through Lily who was number one in this service.
Congratulations Lily and keep your excelence!🥇',5.0,'2023-10-01T08:31:45Z','REV-D/HJ5W3F+uQbsjXuSEj4oIpHdGuIAKEwyK7b/Oke5Bg=','en','harrykoulouthros','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great service','Excellent service! Everything was on time. Communication with Ms Tracy Pham was excellent. She always responded within minutes. We forgot something in the transfer car communicated this to Ms Tracy and the driver deliverd it to our hotel in Ninh Binh next morning. Thank you Ms Tracy and Hanoi Transfer Service!!!',5.0,'2023-08-13T21:56:06Z','REV-ry2JtwvdJ2I/1M0EoYD9kpOVTDALxioZupXUQXKznhw=','en','O7323SLpaull','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Travelling Vietnam','I have booked a package of transfers for 3 locations in Vietnam. I had booked before in 2019.
This company is very helpful and Tracy Pham has helped us with booking and exact pickup times.
Next visit I will defenitely use this Taxi Service - I can recommend booking taxi services at this company.',5.0,'2023-03-16T06:34:47Z','REV-O66oulvWIREFiEvHsqnH84omefew/KxEkT+3vyKQW0g=','en','chepindaatje','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Nice and easy','We booked a transfer from Hanoi train station to Ninh Binh. Tracy Pham was our assistant with the booking through email and WhatsApp she was very polite and made the booking very easy. The driver was waiting for us when we got off the train and the drive to NB was comfortable and safe. We will use them again.',5.0,'2023-02-14T04:15:51Z','REV-L8CQ/o9Azc0q9QHpwqQM44643xPtNuevKrtBytCimj0=','en','Rynorooboy','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable','We used the transfer service to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and back and we also did a day tour at Ninh Binh. The cars were very comfortable and drivers and guide we had (Duan) were very good. We dealt with Lily at Hanoi transfer service and she was excellent. Organising transfers and tours during the Tet holiday can be difficult but Lily made it easy! Great communication and very reliable service. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2020-01-27T00:16:05Z','REV-eF+MJcxSmirdA4RfMJrYTpMxgblhdHvHRUsqEQlRIwY=','en','16aimeet','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great experience and great service','From my first email exchanges with Anna - I was very happy with the ease of booking and her communication with me.  Once I was booked I thought it was so easy that it must be too good to be true.  Our plane arrived late but upon arrival our contact was waiting for us.  He immediately contacted the driver.  We waited maybe 10-15 minutes for the driver.  Once we got out of Hanoi the trip went quickly - the driver stopped for a bathroom break for us.  The driver did not speak much english but that was never a problem.  We even got a call from Anna making sure things were going ok and apologizing for the wait - which was no big deal to us.  Our return to Hanoi - the driver was early -which suited us and ended up giving us more time during the day to explore Old Quarter Hanoi.  He was prompt and professional.  Would definitely hire this company again.  Very affordable and great service.',5.0,'2020-01-26T00:14:32Z','REV-wfW29tn6eHbQmlxqqcUrE+eNbOGzDZGa0dWweGk4MP4=','en','luv2travelNV','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Excellent service','I booked their service to go from Hanoi -> Mai Chau -> Pu Luong -> Ninh Binh -> Hanoi. Every few days, their drivers would pick me up and drove me to the new location. The drivers are very nice, fun to talk to, and excellent service. 

I had to make change to my pick up time a few times. Just a text to Jolie and she responded fast. Every thing was sorted out.

The company asked for a deposit of half of the total up front, and the other half paid on the first day',5.0,'2020-01-08T01:29:22Z','REV-/mrtKC4xClxe5DTFO/6PANUhYe6qSJI8DaFU+t7b4Z4=','en','xbzz','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Ms Lily and Hanoi Transport Service Co are fantastic!','We are a family of four from Seattle, Washington and booked round-trip private transfer with Ms Lily Ngoc and Hanoi Transport Service Company from Old Quarter in Hanoi to Ha Long Bay as well as return from Ha Long City to Hanoi airport jan 1-3, 2020. Ms Lily was just fantastic and so helpful with so many changes we requested to our schedule changes and drop off location changes. Ms Lily is incredibly helpful, kind and responsive and the value was excellent and the car and driver all top quality. We aw very happy and appreciative of our experience and look forward to hiring Ms Lily and her team when we return to Vietnam. Thank you, Ms Lily!',5.0,'2020-01-03T02:56:33Z','REV-EPg4OcVjDt5vXb3wdGh5I9NBGhdUv6z4s0FhiEqpnY8=','en','Brian M','TRIPADVISOR'),('140082P14','9 Days Congo Expedition','An Awesome Adventure','This was an amazing adventure that fulfilled a life’s worth of curiosity and longing to see the Congo. Yes, it is an expensive expedition, but for the expertise, guidance, safety and knowledge from Kwafrika Travel, it is worth every penny. There was no time whatsoever where I worried about my safety. This expedition is for the adventurous-minded traveler. When they say you need a degree of fitness, this is not an understatement. The hiking required for the gorilla trekking and the volcano hike is strenuous, to say the least. I am a very fit 62-year old. I did it, but it wasn’t easy. The payoff for my efforts were spectacles that have changed my life (seriously). My Kwafrika Travel guides were always attentive to any concerns. The rangers who escorted me on the hikes were not only there to protect and to act as guides, but they were also friendly and helpful in all ways. Because this 9-day excursion is by no means a small undertaking, I will write as detailed a review of my experience as possible. I warn you, my review is long. I’ve been to Africa many times prior to this trip, but never to the Congo nor Rwanda. Every single day was eye-opening and revelatory, at least for me. I’ll summarize as best I can.

Traveling to Rwanda was a breeze. Getting in and out of Kigali airport was straightforward and uncomplicated. I had applied for and received my Rwanda tourist visa online. My initial visa application to enter the Congo was handled by Kwafrika prior to my leaving home, so that, as it turns out, was a godsend. Rock, my guide for the eastern Congo leg of my tour, was waiting for me when I arrived at Kigali with Moses, my driver. I stayed at the Radisson Blu hotel, which was kind of spectacular, to be honest. I had booked this hotel myself. The next morning I met Rock and we proceeded on the 4-hour drive through the hills of Rwanda towards Goma and the DRC frontier (or Grande Barriere).

As all travelers should be aware, particularly when traveling to Africa, one needs to be flexible. If you expect a rigid adherence to an itinerary, you will be frustrated. If you are patient, flexible, and willing to improvise, then you’ll have a terrific time. Such was the case on my Congo tour. Crossing the border from Rwanda into Goma, everyone is required to get out of their vehicle and pass through a safety and health check where you wash hands with treated water and your body temperature is checked to make sure you’re not feverish or possibly suffering from an ebola affliction. To be sure, Goma was not affected by the latest ebola outbreak, but the country is extremely diligent in keeping the spread of the virus in check. Once through the border, we were too late for the scheduled lunch. We had to meet the Virunga Park rangers at 2pm for their escort into Virunga National Park or wait another day. No matter, a sumptuous lunch was waiting when we arrived at camp anyway. Saying the road to the camp was “bumpy” is an understatement. Fascinating is that it is heavily populated by by motorcycle riders going to and from market with goods to sell and passengers to deliver. After passing several small markets, we made our way up to the Kibumba Tented Camp, which was very elegant and lived up to the photos on the web. The staff of Kibumba could not have been more gracious nor accommodating. It is a top-notch resort with impeccable service and attention to detail. The tented accommodations were very comfortable and the view towards Nyiragongo on a clear night was spectacular. 

In the morning we began our gorilla trek after a short briefing the night before from Augustino, one of the longest tenured rangers in the camp. I was the only guest trekking, so the pace of the expedition was up to me. I made it a point to keep up the pace of the lead rangers, but it was a significant climb through rainy, dense and narrow jungle with quite a bit of elevation gained. I was soaking wet from rain and sweat, but after an hour and forty-five minutes into the bamboo forest, we arrived at the Baraka gorilla family. I was able to maneuver, guided by the rangers, very deftly near and within the gorilla family. I had several cameras and lenses and managed to get a few shot-of-a-lifetime images, IMO. The rangers made sure I was able to photograph at least one member of each group: silverback, mother, adolescent silverbacks, babies. After my hour was up, we headed back down the mountain in the rain and to the lodge. This was a newly habituated gorilla family, but they accepted our presence with no animosity. 

The next morning was the hike to the summit of Nyiragongo. I hired two porters at $25 each; one for my camera bag and the other for my duffel bag with warm clothes for once we summited the volcano. You will want to hire a porter. The hike was one of the most challenging accomplishments of my life. I can’t imagine climbing it with a full pack on my back. There were military-trained rangers front and back for myself and my one hiking companion, Beatriz, from Brazil. We were accompanied by porters, cooks, my guide Rock and up to five rangers. It was tougher to the summit than I imagined, and rainy. After getting soaked on the gorilla trek, this time I was prepared, using my rain poncho. We made it to the summit in exactly six hours. My legs hurt, my lungs were screaming “no mas”, but once the mist cleared and the view to the lava lake below opened up, it was all worth it. What a spectacular experience. Rock expertly advised me that even though it would be cold, I should wear shorts and change once I reach the summit. This was excellent advice. Because I was on the Kwafrika Travel tour, my chef Amani traveled up the volcano with an amazing assortment of foods for dinner. He prepared this around a super-warm fire in the cook’s hut, and the same for breakfast in the morning. It was amazing what Amani was able to cook over a fire of hot coals. And the heat from the fire was soothing beyond words. I photographed the lava lake and the volcano in the evening and in the morning. I photographed the sunrise. At 6:30am we began our descent down the volcano. Definitely purchase a walking stick at base camp for $5. It will be a wise investment, particularly on the way down on the slippery lava rocks. A sturdy pair of hiking shoes is a must. Lace them up tight. I slid inside my shoes on the descent and my toes paid the price until I tightened up the laces.

That afternoon we caught a small boat to Tchegera Island, which is part of the Virunga National Park. It’s a tented camp similar to Kibumba, except the tented lodgings are on the beach on a tranquil and beautiful bay on the small island. Once again, the staff were excellent and friendly. Kwafrika Travel had planned a surprise birthday cake and gathering for me, which was completely unexpected. I had a fabulous time sharing cake and stories with the staff, whom I quickly considered friends. It was a wonderful chance to just chill and recuperate from two days of intensive hiking. I wanted to stay longer, it was so peaceful. The next morning we embarked to Goma for a city tour of a city that was devastated by the Nyiragongo volcano eruption in 2002. My guide Rock was a small boy when the volcano erupted. He told stories of sticking sticks into the slow-moving lava as it approached town. There are establishments in town where the basements are full of hardened lava. Parts of town that used to be farmland are now a bed of lava and rock and small business kiosks now populate what used to be corn fields. Personally, this was a new and unique experience I will never forget. I stayed overnight in the Ihusi Hotel on Lake Kivu, which replaced a hotel stay in Kigali. This was an instance of being flexible that paid off. The view of Lake Kivu from the balcony of my hotel suite was fantastic. This concluded the eastern Congo portion of my tour. The next morning I departed for Kinshasa.

For many, Kinshasa may not be a necessary stop on the Congo tour, but for me it was essential. From the time I first read Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness” and learned about Stanley’s exposition to navigate the Congo, I had determined to see this great and historic river. Because Kinshasa is Kinshasa, pending a day on the river was not possible as was promised on my itinerary. I was, however, able to spend a couple of hours on a traditional boat taking a brief tour on the river. For a longer excursion, I’ll have to return some other day.

Kinshasa is a huge, sprawling, bustling African metropolis. Getting around is a challenge due to traffic and other impossible-to-anticipate delays. As in all big cities, you must always be aware of your surroundings. I had no trouble at all, but I spent many years in New York City, so I was always careful. The Hotel Memling where I stayed was top-shelf. All the accommodations for my tour were top-shelf, by the way.

The Bonobos sanctuary was a thrill to visit, although navigating our way through Kinshasa took some time. Terrence, who is from Kinshasa, was more than happy to fill me in on past and present politics of the Congo as we passed presidential palaces and other important landmarks. The Congo is celebrating a newly elected president, Felix Tshisekedi. As we made our way to the sanctuary we listened to his first address to his Parliament. It was in French, but Terrence and my driver, who were having a nice political debate, were happy to translate for me. During my four days in Kinshasa, we visited several museums and lunched at Chez Flore, a restaurant everyone should try when in Kinshasa. I visited the new national museum, which was a green and solar-powered thoroughly modern building. Very impressive. More than anything, I loved learning about the political and colonial history of the Congo from people who actually lived there. Culturally, there was no trading this experience. We visited Laurent Kabila’s grave and I received a greater understanding of the Kabilas and their presidencies. We had a mild debate about Stanley and his contributions, both negative and positive, to the history of the Congo. As a tourist, getting around the Congo can be complicated and daunting. For this alone, it was great that I had Kwafrika Travel on board. Their knowledge of procedures was invaluable, especially entering and leaving the Congo. Could I have done it alone? Maybe. Maybe not. I didn’t want to take the chance, Not part of the tour, but a wonderful surprise, was my visit with the Minister of Tourism of the Congo, Bunkulu Yves. The Minister of Tourism pledged that the new administration was committed to making the Congo a more tourist-friendly place to visit. Maybe by the time I go back, some changes will have occurred.

In summary, this was an incredible tour. Not everything worked out according to schedule, but Kwafrika Travel was always able to make adjustments so that tour was always satisfying and living up to its promise. I would recommend this tour. For the adventurous, you will not be disappointed.',5.0,'2019-12-22T10:22:47Z','REV-ZL7OsHsMLHi3oiX7vkZSqw8zTKwi26Eb3DGhYuuHaHs=','en','KevinA363','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable inter city service','My driver was on time, the car was clean and modern and the driving felt safe. I would recommend as a fast and uncomplicated way to get door to door between Hanoi and surrounding regions.',5.0,'2024-01-24T17:04:34Z','REV-Ksixweho8YeE1I19pDbhjsek/vrk0rk0xH+Sgfs1GYA=','en','leahdJ2184BL','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great organiztion through Lily who always was caring about our situation','We did many tours and transport through Lily who was number one in this service.
Congratulations Lily and keep your excelence!🥇',5.0,'2023-10-01T08:31:45Z','REV-D/HJ5W3F+uQbsjXuSEj4oIpHdGuIAKEwyK7b/Oke5Bg=','en','harrykoulouthros','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great service','Excellent service! Everything was on time. Communication with Ms Tracy Pham was excellent. She always responded within minutes. We forgot something in the transfer car communicated this to Ms Tracy and the driver deliverd it to our hotel in Ninh Binh next morning. Thank you Ms Tracy and Hanoi Transfer Service!!!',5.0,'2023-08-13T21:56:06Z','REV-ry2JtwvdJ2I/1M0EoYD9kpOVTDALxioZupXUQXKznhw=','en','O7323SLpaull','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Travelling Vietnam','I have booked a package of transfers for 3 locations in Vietnam. I had booked before in 2019.
This company is very helpful and Tracy Pham has helped us with booking and exact pickup times.
Next visit I will defenitely use this Taxi Service - I can recommend booking taxi services at this company.',5.0,'2023-03-16T06:34:47Z','REV-O66oulvWIREFiEvHsqnH84omefew/KxEkT+3vyKQW0g=','en','chepindaatje','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Nice and easy','We booked a transfer from Hanoi train station to Ninh Binh. Tracy Pham was our assistant with the booking through email and WhatsApp she was very polite and made the booking very easy. The driver was waiting for us when we got off the train and the drive to NB was comfortable and safe. We will use them again.',5.0,'2023-02-14T04:15:51Z','REV-L8CQ/o9Azc0q9QHpwqQM44643xPtNuevKrtBytCimj0=','en','Rynorooboy','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable','We used the transfer service to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and back and we also did a day tour at Ninh Binh. The cars were very comfortable and drivers and guide we had (Duan) were very good. We dealt with Lily at Hanoi transfer service and she was excellent. Organising transfers and tours during the Tet holiday can be difficult but Lily made it easy! Great communication and very reliable service. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2020-01-27T00:16:05Z','REV-eF+MJcxSmirdA4RfMJrYTpMxgblhdHvHRUsqEQlRIwY=','en','16aimeet','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great experience and great service','From my first email exchanges with Anna - I was very happy with the ease of booking and her communication with me.  Once I was booked I thought it was so easy that it must be too good to be true.  Our plane arrived late but upon arrival our contact was waiting for us.  He immediately contacted the driver.  We waited maybe 10-15 minutes for the driver.  Once we got out of Hanoi the trip went quickly - the driver stopped for a bathroom break for us.  The driver did not speak much english but that was never a problem.  We even got a call from Anna making sure things were going ok and apologizing for the wait - which was no big deal to us.  Our return to Hanoi - the driver was early -which suited us and ended up giving us more time during the day to explore Old Quarter Hanoi.  He was prompt and professional.  Would definitely hire this company again.  Very affordable and great service.',5.0,'2020-01-26T00:14:32Z','REV-wfW29tn6eHbQmlxqqcUrE+eNbOGzDZGa0dWweGk4MP4=','en','luv2travelNV','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Excellent service','I booked their service to go from Hanoi -> Mai Chau -> Pu Luong -> Ninh Binh -> Hanoi. Every few days, their drivers would pick me up and drove me to the new location. The drivers are very nice, fun to talk to, and excellent service. 

I had to make change to my pick up time a few times. Just a text to Jolie and she responded fast. Every thing was sorted out.

The company asked for a deposit of half of the total up front, and the other half paid on the first day',5.0,'2020-01-08T01:29:22Z','REV-/mrtKC4xClxe5DTFO/6PANUhYe6qSJI8DaFU+t7b4Z4=','en','xbzz','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Ms Lily and Hanoi Transport Service Co are fantastic!','We are a family of four from Seattle, Washington and booked round-trip private transfer with Ms Lily Ngoc and Hanoi Transport Service Company from Old Quarter in Hanoi to Ha Long Bay as well as return from Ha Long City to Hanoi airport jan 1-3, 2020. Ms Lily was just fantastic and so helpful with so many changes we requested to our schedule changes and drop off location changes. Ms Lily is incredibly helpful, kind and responsive and the value was excellent and the car and driver all top quality. We aw very happy and appreciative of our experience and look forward to hiring Ms Lily and her team when we return to Vietnam. Thank you, Ms Lily!',5.0,'2020-01-03T02:56:33Z','REV-EPg4OcVjDt5vXb3wdGh5I9NBGhdUv6z4s0FhiEqpnY8=','en','Brian M','TRIPADVISOR'),('140082P14','9 Days Congo Expedition','An Awesome Adventure','This was an amazing adventure that fulfilled a life’s worth of curiosity and longing to see the Congo. Yes, it is an expensive expedition, but for the expertise, guidance, safety and knowledge from Kwafrika Travel, it is worth every penny. There was no time whatsoever where I worried about my safety. This expedition is for the adventurous-minded traveler. When they say you need a degree of fitness, this is not an understatement. The hiking required for the gorilla trekking and the volcano hike is strenuous, to say the least. I am a very fit 62-year old. I did it, but it wasn’t easy. The payoff for my efforts were spectacles that have changed my life (seriously). My Kwafrika Travel guides were always attentive to any concerns. The rangers who escorted me on the hikes were not only there to protect and to act as guides, but they were also friendly and helpful in all ways. Because this 9-day excursion is by no means a small undertaking, I will write as detailed a review of my experience as possible. I warn you, my review is long. I’ve been to Africa many times prior to this trip, but never to the Congo nor Rwanda. Every single day was eye-opening and revelatory, at least for me. I’ll summarize as best I can.

Traveling to Rwanda was a breeze. Getting in and out of Kigali airport was straightforward and uncomplicated. I had applied for and received my Rwanda tourist visa online. My initial visa application to enter the Congo was handled by Kwafrika prior to my leaving home, so that, as it turns out, was a godsend. Rock, my guide for the eastern Congo leg of my tour, was waiting for me when I arrived at Kigali with Moses, my driver. I stayed at the Radisson Blu hotel, which was kind of spectacular, to be honest. I had booked this hotel myself. The next morning I met Rock and we proceeded on the 4-hour drive through the hills of Rwanda towards Goma and the DRC frontier (or Grande Barriere).

As all travelers should be aware, particularly when traveling to Africa, one needs to be flexible. If you expect a rigid adherence to an itinerary, you will be frustrated. If you are patient, flexible, and willing to improvise, then you’ll have a terrific time. Such was the case on my Congo tour. Crossing the border from Rwanda into Goma, everyone is required to get out of their vehicle and pass through a safety and health check where you wash hands with treated water and your body temperature is checked to make sure you’re not feverish or possibly suffering from an ebola affliction. To be sure, Goma was not affected by the latest ebola outbreak, but the country is extremely diligent in keeping the spread of the virus in check. Once through the border, we were too late for the scheduled lunch. We had to meet the Virunga Park rangers at 2pm for their escort into Virunga National Park or wait another day. No matter, a sumptuous lunch was waiting when we arrived at camp anyway. Saying the road to the camp was “bumpy” is an understatement. Fascinating is that it is heavily populated by by motorcycle riders going to and from market with goods to sell and passengers to deliver. After passing several small markets, we made our way up to the Kibumba Tented Camp, which was very elegant and lived up to the photos on the web. The staff of Kibumba could not have been more gracious nor accommodating. It is a top-notch resort with impeccable service and attention to detail. The tented accommodations were very comfortable and the view towards Nyiragongo on a clear night was spectacular. 

In the morning we began our gorilla trek after a short briefing the night before from Augustino, one of the longest tenured rangers in the camp. I was the only guest trekking, so the pace of the expedition was up to me. I made it a point to keep up the pace of the lead rangers, but it was a significant climb through rainy, dense and narrow jungle with quite a bit of elevation gained. I was soaking wet from rain and sweat, but after an hour and forty-five minutes into the bamboo forest, we arrived at the Baraka gorilla family. I was able to maneuver, guided by the rangers, very deftly near and within the gorilla family. I had several cameras and lenses and managed to get a few shot-of-a-lifetime images, IMO. The rangers made sure I was able to photograph at least one member of each group: silverback, mother, adolescent silverbacks, babies. After my hour was up, we headed back down the mountain in the rain and to the lodge. This was a newly habituated gorilla family, but they accepted our presence with no animosity. 

The next morning was the hike to the summit of Nyiragongo. I hired two porters at $25 each; one for my camera bag and the other for my duffel bag with warm clothes for once we summited the volcano. You will want to hire a porter. The hike was one of the most challenging accomplishments of my life. I can’t imagine climbing it with a full pack on my back. There were military-trained rangers front and back for myself and my one hiking companion, Beatriz, from Brazil. We were accompanied by porters, cooks, my guide Rock and up to five rangers. It was tougher to the summit than I imagined, and rainy. After getting soaked on the gorilla trek, this time I was prepared, using my rain poncho. We made it to the summit in exactly six hours. My legs hurt, my lungs were screaming “no mas”, but once the mist cleared and the view to the lava lake below opened up, it was all worth it. What a spectacular experience. Rock expertly advised me that even though it would be cold, I should wear shorts and change once I reach the summit. This was excellent advice. Because I was on the Kwafrika Travel tour, my chef Amani traveled up the volcano with an amazing assortment of foods for dinner. He prepared this around a super-warm fire in the cook’s hut, and the same for breakfast in the morning. It was amazing what Amani was able to cook over a fire of hot coals. And the heat from the fire was soothing beyond words. I photographed the lava lake and the volcano in the evening and in the morning. I photographed the sunrise. At 6:30am we began our descent down the volcano. Definitely purchase a walking stick at base camp for $5. It will be a wise investment, particularly on the way down on the slippery lava rocks. A sturdy pair of hiking shoes is a must. Lace them up tight. I slid inside my shoes on the descent and my toes paid the price until I tightened up the laces.

That afternoon we caught a small boat to Tchegera Island, which is part of the Virunga National Park. It’s a tented camp similar to Kibumba, except the tented lodgings are on the beach on a tranquil and beautiful bay on the small island. Once again, the staff were excellent and friendly. Kwafrika Travel had planned a surprise birthday cake and gathering for me, which was completely unexpected. I had a fabulous time sharing cake and stories with the staff, whom I quickly considered friends. It was a wonderful chance to just chill and recuperate from two days of intensive hiking. I wanted to stay longer, it was so peaceful. The next morning we embarked to Goma for a city tour of a city that was devastated by the Nyiragongo volcano eruption in 2002. My guide Rock was a small boy when the volcano erupted. He told stories of sticking sticks into the slow-moving lava as it approached town. There are establishments in town where the basements are full of hardened lava. Parts of town that used to be farmland are now a bed of lava and rock and small business kiosks now populate what used to be corn fields. Personally, this was a new and unique experience I will never forget. I stayed overnight in the Ihusi Hotel on Lake Kivu, which replaced a hotel stay in Kigali. This was an instance of being flexible that paid off. The view of Lake Kivu from the balcony of my hotel suite was fantastic. This concluded the eastern Congo portion of my tour. The next morning I departed for Kinshasa.

For many, Kinshasa may not be a necessary stop on the Congo tour, but for me it was essential. From the time I first read Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness” and learned about Stanley’s exposition to navigate the Congo, I had determined to see this great and historic river. Because Kinshasa is Kinshasa, pending a day on the river was not possible as was promised on my itinerary. I was, however, able to spend a couple of hours on a traditional boat taking a brief tour on the river. For a longer excursion, I’ll have to return some other day.

Kinshasa is a huge, sprawling, bustling African metropolis. Getting around is a challenge due to traffic and other impossible-to-anticipate delays. As in all big cities, you must always be aware of your surroundings. I had no trouble at all, but I spent many years in New York City, so I was always careful. The Hotel Memling where I stayed was top-shelf. All the accommodations for my tour were top-shelf, by the way.

The Bonobos sanctuary was a thrill to visit, although navigating our way through Kinshasa took some time. Terrence, who is from Kinshasa, was more than happy to fill me in on past and present politics of the Congo as we passed presidential palaces and other important landmarks. The Congo is celebrating a newly elected president, Felix Tshisekedi. As we made our way to the sanctuary we listened to his first address to his Parliament. It was in French, but Terrence and my driver, who were having a nice political debate, were happy to translate for me. During my four days in Kinshasa, we visited several museums and lunched at Chez Flore, a restaurant everyone should try when in Kinshasa. I visited the new national museum, which was a green and solar-powered thoroughly modern building. Very impressive. More than anything, I loved learning about the political and colonial history of the Congo from people who actually lived there. Culturally, there was no trading this experience. We visited Laurent Kabila’s grave and I received a greater understanding of the Kabilas and their presidencies. We had a mild debate about Stanley and his contributions, both negative and positive, to the history of the Congo. As a tourist, getting around the Congo can be complicated and daunting. For this alone, it was great that I had Kwafrika Travel on board. Their knowledge of procedures was invaluable, especially entering and leaving the Congo. Could I have done it alone? Maybe. Maybe not. I didn’t want to take the chance, Not part of the tour, but a wonderful surprise, was my visit with the Minister of Tourism of the Congo, Bunkulu Yves. The Minister of Tourism pledged that the new administration was committed to making the Congo a more tourist-friendly place to visit. Maybe by the time I go back, some changes will have occurred.

In summary, this was an incredible tour. Not everything worked out according to schedule, but Kwafrika Travel was always able to make adjustments so that tour was always satisfying and living up to its promise. I would recommend this tour. For the adventurous, you will not be disappointed.',5.0,'2019-12-22T10:22:47Z','REV-ZL7OsHsMLHi3oiX7vkZSqw8zTKwi26Eb3DGhYuuHaHs=','en','KevinA363','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable inter city service','My driver was on time, the car was clean and modern and the driving felt safe. I would recommend as a fast and uncomplicated way to get door to door between Hanoi and surrounding regions.',5.0,'2024-01-24T17:04:34Z','REV-Ksixweho8YeE1I19pDbhjsek/vrk0rk0xH+Sgfs1GYA=','en','leahdJ2184BL','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great organiztion through Lily who always was caring about our situation','We did many tours and transport through Lily who was number one in this service.
Congratulations Lily and keep your excelence!🥇',5.0,'2023-10-01T08:31:45Z','REV-D/HJ5W3F+uQbsjXuSEj4oIpHdGuIAKEwyK7b/Oke5Bg=','en','harrykoulouthros','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great service','Excellent service! Everything was on time. Communication with Ms Tracy Pham was excellent. She always responded within minutes. We forgot something in the transfer car communicated this to Ms Tracy and the driver deliverd it to our hotel in Ninh Binh next morning. Thank you Ms Tracy and Hanoi Transfer Service!!!',5.0,'2023-08-13T21:56:06Z','REV-ry2JtwvdJ2I/1M0EoYD9kpOVTDALxioZupXUQXKznhw=','en','O7323SLpaull','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Travelling Vietnam','I have booked a package of transfers for 3 locations in Vietnam. I had booked before in 2019.
This company is very helpful and Tracy Pham has helped us with booking and exact pickup times.
Next visit I will defenitely use this Taxi Service - I can recommend booking taxi services at this company.',5.0,'2023-03-16T06:34:47Z','REV-O66oulvWIREFiEvHsqnH84omefew/KxEkT+3vyKQW0g=','en','chepindaatje','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Nice and easy','We booked a transfer from Hanoi train station to Ninh Binh. Tracy Pham was our assistant with the booking through email and WhatsApp she was very polite and made the booking very easy. The driver was waiting for us when we got off the train and the drive to NB was comfortable and safe. We will use them again.',5.0,'2023-02-14T04:15:51Z','REV-L8CQ/o9Azc0q9QHpwqQM44643xPtNuevKrtBytCimj0=','en','Rynorooboy','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable','We used the transfer service to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and back and we also did a day tour at Ninh Binh. The cars were very comfortable and drivers and guide we had (Duan) were very good. We dealt with Lily at Hanoi transfer service and she was excellent. Organising transfers and tours during the Tet holiday can be difficult but Lily made it easy! Great communication and very reliable service. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2020-01-27T00:16:05Z','REV-eF+MJcxSmirdA4RfMJrYTpMxgblhdHvHRUsqEQlRIwY=','en','16aimeet','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great experience and great service','From my first email exchanges with Anna - I was very happy with the ease of booking and her communication with me.  Once I was booked I thought it was so easy that it must be too good to be true.  Our plane arrived late but upon arrival our contact was waiting for us.  He immediately contacted the driver.  We waited maybe 10-15 minutes for the driver.  Once we got out of Hanoi the trip went quickly - the driver stopped for a bathroom break for us.  The driver did not speak much english but that was never a problem.  We even got a call from Anna making sure things were going ok and apologizing for the wait - which was no big deal to us.  Our return to Hanoi - the driver was early -which suited us and ended up giving us more time during the day to explore Old Quarter Hanoi.  He was prompt and professional.  Would definitely hire this company again.  Very affordable and great service.',5.0,'2020-01-26T00:14:32Z','REV-wfW29tn6eHbQmlxqqcUrE+eNbOGzDZGa0dWweGk4MP4=','en','luv2travelNV','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Excellent service','I booked their service to go from Hanoi -> Mai Chau -> Pu Luong -> Ninh Binh -> Hanoi. Every few days, their drivers would pick me up and drove me to the new location. The drivers are very nice, fun to talk to, and excellent service. 

I had to make change to my pick up time a few times. Just a text to Jolie and she responded fast. Every thing was sorted out.

The company asked for a deposit of half of the total up front, and the other half paid on the first day',5.0,'2020-01-08T01:29:22Z','REV-/mrtKC4xClxe5DTFO/6PANUhYe6qSJI8DaFU+t7b4Z4=','en','xbzz','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Ms Lily and Hanoi Transport Service Co are fantastic!','We are a family of four from Seattle, Washington and booked round-trip private transfer with Ms Lily Ngoc and Hanoi Transport Service Company from Old Quarter in Hanoi to Ha Long Bay as well as return from Ha Long City to Hanoi airport jan 1-3, 2020. Ms Lily was just fantastic and so helpful with so many changes we requested to our schedule changes and drop off location changes. Ms Lily is incredibly helpful, kind and responsive and the value was excellent and the car and driver all top quality. We aw very happy and appreciative of our experience and look forward to hiring Ms Lily and her team when we return to Vietnam. Thank you, Ms Lily!',5.0,'2020-01-03T02:56:33Z','REV-EPg4OcVjDt5vXb3wdGh5I9NBGhdUv6z4s0FhiEqpnY8=','en','Brian M','TRIPADVISOR'),('140082P14','9 Days Congo Expedition','An Awesome Adventure','This was an amazing adventure that fulfilled a life’s worth of curiosity and longing to see the Congo. Yes, it is an expensive expedition, but for the expertise, guidance, safety and knowledge from Kwafrika Travel, it is worth every penny. There was no time whatsoever where I worried about my safety. This expedition is for the adventurous-minded traveler. When they say you need a degree of fitness, this is not an understatement. The hiking required for the gorilla trekking and the volcano hike is strenuous, to say the least. I am a very fit 62-year old. I did it, but it wasn’t easy. The payoff for my efforts were spectacles that have changed my life (seriously). My Kwafrika Travel guides were always attentive to any concerns. The rangers who escorted me on the hikes were not only there to protect and to act as guides, but they were also friendly and helpful in all ways. Because this 9-day excursion is by no means a small undertaking, I will write as detailed a review of my experience as possible. I warn you, my review is long. I’ve been to Africa many times prior to this trip, but never to the Congo nor Rwanda. Every single day was eye-opening and revelatory, at least for me. I’ll summarize as best I can.

Traveling to Rwanda was a breeze. Getting in and out of Kigali airport was straightforward and uncomplicated. I had applied for and received my Rwanda tourist visa online. My initial visa application to enter the Congo was handled by Kwafrika prior to my leaving home, so that, as it turns out, was a godsend. Rock, my guide for the eastern Congo leg of my tour, was waiting for me when I arrived at Kigali with Moses, my driver. I stayed at the Radisson Blu hotel, which was kind of spectacular, to be honest. I had booked this hotel myself. The next morning I met Rock and we proceeded on the 4-hour drive through the hills of Rwanda towards Goma and the DRC frontier (or Grande Barriere).

As all travelers should be aware, particularly when traveling to Africa, one needs to be flexible. If you expect a rigid adherence to an itinerary, you will be frustrated. If you are patient, flexible, and willing to improvise, then you’ll have a terrific time. Such was the case on my Congo tour. Crossing the border from Rwanda into Goma, everyone is required to get out of their vehicle and pass through a safety and health check where you wash hands with treated water and your body temperature is checked to make sure you’re not feverish or possibly suffering from an ebola affliction. To be sure, Goma was not affected by the latest ebola outbreak, but the country is extremely diligent in keeping the spread of the virus in check. Once through the border, we were too late for the scheduled lunch. We had to meet the Virunga Park rangers at 2pm for their escort into Virunga National Park or wait another day. No matter, a sumptuous lunch was waiting when we arrived at camp anyway. Saying the road to the camp was “bumpy” is an understatement. Fascinating is that it is heavily populated by by motorcycle riders going to and from market with goods to sell and passengers to deliver. After passing several small markets, we made our way up to the Kibumba Tented Camp, which was very elegant and lived up to the photos on the web. The staff of Kibumba could not have been more gracious nor accommodating. It is a top-notch resort with impeccable service and attention to detail. The tented accommodations were very comfortable and the view towards Nyiragongo on a clear night was spectacular. 

In the morning we began our gorilla trek after a short briefing the night before from Augustino, one of the longest tenured rangers in the camp. I was the only guest trekking, so the pace of the expedition was up to me. I made it a point to keep up the pace of the lead rangers, but it was a significant climb through rainy, dense and narrow jungle with quite a bit of elevation gained. I was soaking wet from rain and sweat, but after an hour and forty-five minutes into the bamboo forest, we arrived at the Baraka gorilla family. I was able to maneuver, guided by the rangers, very deftly near and within the gorilla family. I had several cameras and lenses and managed to get a few shot-of-a-lifetime images, IMO. The rangers made sure I was able to photograph at least one member of each group: silverback, mother, adolescent silverbacks, babies. After my hour was up, we headed back down the mountain in the rain and to the lodge. This was a newly habituated gorilla family, but they accepted our presence with no animosity. 

The next morning was the hike to the summit of Nyiragongo. I hired two porters at $25 each; one for my camera bag and the other for my duffel bag with warm clothes for once we summited the volcano. You will want to hire a porter. The hike was one of the most challenging accomplishments of my life. I can’t imagine climbing it with a full pack on my back. There were military-trained rangers front and back for myself and my one hiking companion, Beatriz, from Brazil. We were accompanied by porters, cooks, my guide Rock and up to five rangers. It was tougher to the summit than I imagined, and rainy. After getting soaked on the gorilla trek, this time I was prepared, using my rain poncho. We made it to the summit in exactly six hours. My legs hurt, my lungs were screaming “no mas”, but once the mist cleared and the view to the lava lake below opened up, it was all worth it. What a spectacular experience. Rock expertly advised me that even though it would be cold, I should wear shorts and change once I reach the summit. This was excellent advice. Because I was on the Kwafrika Travel tour, my chef Amani traveled up the volcano with an amazing assortment of foods for dinner. He prepared this around a super-warm fire in the cook’s hut, and the same for breakfast in the morning. It was amazing what Amani was able to cook over a fire of hot coals. And the heat from the fire was soothing beyond words. I photographed the lava lake and the volcano in the evening and in the morning. I photographed the sunrise. At 6:30am we began our descent down the volcano. Definitely purchase a walking stick at base camp for $5. It will be a wise investment, particularly on the way down on the slippery lava rocks. A sturdy pair of hiking shoes is a must. Lace them up tight. I slid inside my shoes on the descent and my toes paid the price until I tightened up the laces.

That afternoon we caught a small boat to Tchegera Island, which is part of the Virunga National Park. It’s a tented camp similar to Kibumba, except the tented lodgings are on the beach on a tranquil and beautiful bay on the small island. Once again, the staff were excellent and friendly. Kwafrika Travel had planned a surprise birthday cake and gathering for me, which was completely unexpected. I had a fabulous time sharing cake and stories with the staff, whom I quickly considered friends. It was a wonderful chance to just chill and recuperate from two days of intensive hiking. I wanted to stay longer, it was so peaceful. The next morning we embarked to Goma for a city tour of a city that was devastated by the Nyiragongo volcano eruption in 2002. My guide Rock was a small boy when the volcano erupted. He told stories of sticking sticks into the slow-moving lava as it approached town. There are establishments in town where the basements are full of hardened lava. Parts of town that used to be farmland are now a bed of lava and rock and small business kiosks now populate what used to be corn fields. Personally, this was a new and unique experience I will never forget. I stayed overnight in the Ihusi Hotel on Lake Kivu, which replaced a hotel stay in Kigali. This was an instance of being flexible that paid off. The view of Lake Kivu from the balcony of my hotel suite was fantastic. This concluded the eastern Congo portion of my tour. The next morning I departed for Kinshasa.

For many, Kinshasa may not be a necessary stop on the Congo tour, but for me it was essential. From the time I first read Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness” and learned about Stanley’s exposition to navigate the Congo, I had determined to see this great and historic river. Because Kinshasa is Kinshasa, pending a day on the river was not possible as was promised on my itinerary. I was, however, able to spend a couple of hours on a traditional boat taking a brief tour on the river. For a longer excursion, I’ll have to return some other day.

Kinshasa is a huge, sprawling, bustling African metropolis. Getting around is a challenge due to traffic and other impossible-to-anticipate delays. As in all big cities, you must always be aware of your surroundings. I had no trouble at all, but I spent many years in New York City, so I was always careful. The Hotel Memling where I stayed was top-shelf. All the accommodations for my tour were top-shelf, by the way.

The Bonobos sanctuary was a thrill to visit, although navigating our way through Kinshasa took some time. Terrence, who is from Kinshasa, was more than happy to fill me in on past and present politics of the Congo as we passed presidential palaces and other important landmarks. The Congo is celebrating a newly elected president, Felix Tshisekedi. As we made our way to the sanctuary we listened to his first address to his Parliament. It was in French, but Terrence and my driver, who were having a nice political debate, were happy to translate for me. During my four days in Kinshasa, we visited several museums and lunched at Chez Flore, a restaurant everyone should try when in Kinshasa. I visited the new national museum, which was a green and solar-powered thoroughly modern building. Very impressive. More than anything, I loved learning about the political and colonial history of the Congo from people who actually lived there. Culturally, there was no trading this experience. We visited Laurent Kabila’s grave and I received a greater understanding of the Kabilas and their presidencies. We had a mild debate about Stanley and his contributions, both negative and positive, to the history of the Congo. As a tourist, getting around the Congo can be complicated and daunting. For this alone, it was great that I had Kwafrika Travel on board. Their knowledge of procedures was invaluable, especially entering and leaving the Congo. Could I have done it alone? Maybe. Maybe not. I didn’t want to take the chance, Not part of the tour, but a wonderful surprise, was my visit with the Minister of Tourism of the Congo, Bunkulu Yves. The Minister of Tourism pledged that the new administration was committed to making the Congo a more tourist-friendly place to visit. Maybe by the time I go back, some changes will have occurred.

In summary, this was an incredible tour. Not everything worked out according to schedule, but Kwafrika Travel was always able to make adjustments so that tour was always satisfying and living up to its promise. I would recommend this tour. For the adventurous, you will not be disappointed.',5.0,'2019-12-22T10:22:47Z','REV-ZL7OsHsMLHi3oiX7vkZSqw8zTKwi26Eb3DGhYuuHaHs=','en','KevinA363','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable inter city service','My driver was on time, the car was clean and modern and the driving felt safe. I would recommend as a fast and uncomplicated way to get door to door between Hanoi and surrounding regions.',5.0,'2024-01-24T17:04:34Z','REV-Ksixweho8YeE1I19pDbhjsek/vrk0rk0xH+Sgfs1GYA=','en','leahdJ2184BL','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great organiztion through Lily who always was caring about our situation','We did many tours and transport through Lily who was number one in this service.
Congratulations Lily and keep your excelence!🥇',5.0,'2023-10-01T08:31:45Z','REV-D/HJ5W3F+uQbsjXuSEj4oIpHdGuIAKEwyK7b/Oke5Bg=','en','harrykoulouthros','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great service','Excellent service! Everything was on time. Communication with Ms Tracy Pham was excellent. She always responded within minutes. We forgot something in the transfer car communicated this to Ms Tracy and the driver deliverd it to our hotel in Ninh Binh next morning. Thank you Ms Tracy and Hanoi Transfer Service!!!',5.0,'2023-08-13T21:56:06Z','REV-ry2JtwvdJ2I/1M0EoYD9kpOVTDALxioZupXUQXKznhw=','en','O7323SLpaull','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Travelling Vietnam','I have booked a package of transfers for 3 locations in Vietnam. I had booked before in 2019.
This company is very helpful and Tracy Pham has helped us with booking and exact pickup times.
Next visit I will defenitely use this Taxi Service - I can recommend booking taxi services at this company.',5.0,'2023-03-16T06:34:47Z','REV-O66oulvWIREFiEvHsqnH84omefew/KxEkT+3vyKQW0g=','en','chepindaatje','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Nice and easy','We booked a transfer from Hanoi train station to Ninh Binh. Tracy Pham was our assistant with the booking through email and WhatsApp she was very polite and made the booking very easy. The driver was waiting for us when we got off the train and the drive to NB was comfortable and safe. We will use them again.',5.0,'2023-02-14T04:15:51Z','REV-L8CQ/o9Azc0q9QHpwqQM44643xPtNuevKrtBytCimj0=','en','Rynorooboy','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable','We used the transfer service to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and back and we also did a day tour at Ninh Binh. The cars were very comfortable and drivers and guide we had (Duan) were very good. We dealt with Lily at Hanoi transfer service and she was excellent. Organising transfers and tours during the Tet holiday can be difficult but Lily made it easy! Great communication and very reliable service. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2020-01-27T00:16:05Z','REV-eF+MJcxSmirdA4RfMJrYTpMxgblhdHvHRUsqEQlRIwY=','en','16aimeet','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great experience and great service','From my first email exchanges with Anna - I was very happy with the ease of booking and her communication with me.  Once I was booked I thought it was so easy that it must be too good to be true.  Our plane arrived late but upon arrival our contact was waiting for us.  He immediately contacted the driver.  We waited maybe 10-15 minutes for the driver.  Once we got out of Hanoi the trip went quickly - the driver stopped for a bathroom break for us.  The driver did not speak much english but that was never a problem.  We even got a call from Anna making sure things were going ok and apologizing for the wait - which was no big deal to us.  Our return to Hanoi - the driver was early -which suited us and ended up giving us more time during the day to explore Old Quarter Hanoi.  He was prompt and professional.  Would definitely hire this company again.  Very affordable and great service.',5.0,'2020-01-26T00:14:32Z','REV-wfW29tn6eHbQmlxqqcUrE+eNbOGzDZGa0dWweGk4MP4=','en','luv2travelNV','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Excellent service','I booked their service to go from Hanoi -> Mai Chau -> Pu Luong -> Ninh Binh -> Hanoi. Every few days, their drivers would pick me up and drove me to the new location. The drivers are very nice, fun to talk to, and excellent service. 

I had to make change to my pick up time a few times. Just a text to Jolie and she responded fast. Every thing was sorted out.

The company asked for a deposit of half of the total up front, and the other half paid on the first day',5.0,'2020-01-08T01:29:22Z','REV-/mrtKC4xClxe5DTFO/6PANUhYe6qSJI8DaFU+t7b4Z4=','en','xbzz','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Ms Lily and Hanoi Transport Service Co are fantastic!','We are a family of four from Seattle, Washington and booked round-trip private transfer with Ms Lily Ngoc and Hanoi Transport Service Company from Old Quarter in Hanoi to Ha Long Bay as well as return from Ha Long City to Hanoi airport jan 1-3, 2020. Ms Lily was just fantastic and so helpful with so many changes we requested to our schedule changes and drop off location changes. Ms Lily is incredibly helpful, kind and responsive and the value was excellent and the car and driver all top quality. We aw very happy and appreciative of our experience and look forward to hiring Ms Lily and her team when we return to Vietnam. Thank you, Ms Lily!',5.0,'2020-01-03T02:56:33Z','REV-EPg4OcVjDt5vXb3wdGh5I9NBGhdUv6z4s0FhiEqpnY8=','en','Brian M','TRIPADVISOR'),('140082P14','9 Days Congo Expedition','An Awesome Adventure','This was an amazing adventure that fulfilled a life’s worth of curiosity and longing to see the Congo. Yes, it is an expensive expedition, but for the expertise, guidance, safety and knowledge from Kwafrika Travel, it is worth every penny. There was no time whatsoever where I worried about my safety. This expedition is for the adventurous-minded traveler. When they say you need a degree of fitness, this is not an understatement. The hiking required for the gorilla trekking and the volcano hike is strenuous, to say the least. I am a very fit 62-year old. I did it, but it wasn’t easy. The payoff for my efforts were spectacles that have changed my life (seriously). My Kwafrika Travel guides were always attentive to any concerns. The rangers who escorted me on the hikes were not only there to protect and to act as guides, but they were also friendly and helpful in all ways. Because this 9-day excursion is by no means a small undertaking, I will write as detailed a review of my experience as possible. I warn you, my review is long. I’ve been to Africa many times prior to this trip, but never to the Congo nor Rwanda. Every single day was eye-opening and revelatory, at least for me. I’ll summarize as best I can.

Traveling to Rwanda was a breeze. Getting in and out of Kigali airport was straightforward and uncomplicated. I had applied for and received my Rwanda tourist visa online. My initial visa application to enter the Congo was handled by Kwafrika prior to my leaving home, so that, as it turns out, was a godsend. Rock, my guide for the eastern Congo leg of my tour, was waiting for me when I arrived at Kigali with Moses, my driver. I stayed at the Radisson Blu hotel, which was kind of spectacular, to be honest. I had booked this hotel myself. The next morning I met Rock and we proceeded on the 4-hour drive through the hills of Rwanda towards Goma and the DRC frontier (or Grande Barriere).

As all travelers should be aware, particularly when traveling to Africa, one needs to be flexible. If you expect a rigid adherence to an itinerary, you will be frustrated. If you are patient, flexible, and willing to improvise, then you’ll have a terrific time. Such was the case on my Congo tour. Crossing the border from Rwanda into Goma, everyone is required to get out of their vehicle and pass through a safety and health check where you wash hands with treated water and your body temperature is checked to make sure you’re not feverish or possibly suffering from an ebola affliction. To be sure, Goma was not affected by the latest ebola outbreak, but the country is extremely diligent in keeping the spread of the virus in check. Once through the border, we were too late for the scheduled lunch. We had to meet the Virunga Park rangers at 2pm for their escort into Virunga National Park or wait another day. No matter, a sumptuous lunch was waiting when we arrived at camp anyway. Saying the road to the camp was “bumpy” is an understatement. Fascinating is that it is heavily populated by by motorcycle riders going to and from market with goods to sell and passengers to deliver. After passing several small markets, we made our way up to the Kibumba Tented Camp, which was very elegant and lived up to the photos on the web. The staff of Kibumba could not have been more gracious nor accommodating. It is a top-notch resort with impeccable service and attention to detail. The tented accommodations were very comfortable and the view towards Nyiragongo on a clear night was spectacular. 

In the morning we began our gorilla trek after a short briefing the night before from Augustino, one of the longest tenured rangers in the camp. I was the only guest trekking, so the pace of the expedition was up to me. I made it a point to keep up the pace of the lead rangers, but it was a significant climb through rainy, dense and narrow jungle with quite a bit of elevation gained. I was soaking wet from rain and sweat, but after an hour and forty-five minutes into the bamboo forest, we arrived at the Baraka gorilla family. I was able to maneuver, guided by the rangers, very deftly near and within the gorilla family. I had several cameras and lenses and managed to get a few shot-of-a-lifetime images, IMO. The rangers made sure I was able to photograph at least one member of each group: silverback, mother, adolescent silverbacks, babies. After my hour was up, we headed back down the mountain in the rain and to the lodge. This was a newly habituated gorilla family, but they accepted our presence with no animosity. 

The next morning was the hike to the summit of Nyiragongo. I hired two porters at $25 each; one for my camera bag and the other for my duffel bag with warm clothes for once we summited the volcano. You will want to hire a porter. The hike was one of the most challenging accomplishments of my life. I can’t imagine climbing it with a full pack on my back. There were military-trained rangers front and back for myself and my one hiking companion, Beatriz, from Brazil. We were accompanied by porters, cooks, my guide Rock and up to five rangers. It was tougher to the summit than I imagined, and rainy. After getting soaked on the gorilla trek, this time I was prepared, using my rain poncho. We made it to the summit in exactly six hours. My legs hurt, my lungs were screaming “no mas”, but once the mist cleared and the view to the lava lake below opened up, it was all worth it. What a spectacular experience. Rock expertly advised me that even though it would be cold, I should wear shorts and change once I reach the summit. This was excellent advice. Because I was on the Kwafrika Travel tour, my chef Amani traveled up the volcano with an amazing assortment of foods for dinner. He prepared this around a super-warm fire in the cook’s hut, and the same for breakfast in the morning. It was amazing what Amani was able to cook over a fire of hot coals. And the heat from the fire was soothing beyond words. I photographed the lava lake and the volcano in the evening and in the morning. I photographed the sunrise. At 6:30am we began our descent down the volcano. Definitely purchase a walking stick at base camp for $5. It will be a wise investment, particularly on the way down on the slippery lava rocks. A sturdy pair of hiking shoes is a must. Lace them up tight. I slid inside my shoes on the descent and my toes paid the price until I tightened up the laces.

That afternoon we caught a small boat to Tchegera Island, which is part of the Virunga National Park. It’s a tented camp similar to Kibumba, except the tented lodgings are on the beach on a tranquil and beautiful bay on the small island. Once again, the staff were excellent and friendly. Kwafrika Travel had planned a surprise birthday cake and gathering for me, which was completely unexpected. I had a fabulous time sharing cake and stories with the staff, whom I quickly considered friends. It was a wonderful chance to just chill and recuperate from two days of intensive hiking. I wanted to stay longer, it was so peaceful. The next morning we embarked to Goma for a city tour of a city that was devastated by the Nyiragongo volcano eruption in 2002. My guide Rock was a small boy when the volcano erupted. He told stories of sticking sticks into the slow-moving lava as it approached town. There are establishments in town where the basements are full of hardened lava. Parts of town that used to be farmland are now a bed of lava and rock and small business kiosks now populate what used to be corn fields. Personally, this was a new and unique experience I will never forget. I stayed overnight in the Ihusi Hotel on Lake Kivu, which replaced a hotel stay in Kigali. This was an instance of being flexible that paid off. The view of Lake Kivu from the balcony of my hotel suite was fantastic. This concluded the eastern Congo portion of my tour. The next morning I departed for Kinshasa.

For many, Kinshasa may not be a necessary stop on the Congo tour, but for me it was essential. From the time I first read Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness” and learned about Stanley’s exposition to navigate the Congo, I had determined to see this great and historic river. Because Kinshasa is Kinshasa, pending a day on the river was not possible as was promised on my itinerary. I was, however, able to spend a couple of hours on a traditional boat taking a brief tour on the river. For a longer excursion, I’ll have to return some other day.

Kinshasa is a huge, sprawling, bustling African metropolis. Getting around is a challenge due to traffic and other impossible-to-anticipate delays. As in all big cities, you must always be aware of your surroundings. I had no trouble at all, but I spent many years in New York City, so I was always careful. The Hotel Memling where I stayed was top-shelf. All the accommodations for my tour were top-shelf, by the way.

The Bonobos sanctuary was a thrill to visit, although navigating our way through Kinshasa took some time. Terrence, who is from Kinshasa, was more than happy to fill me in on past and present politics of the Congo as we passed presidential palaces and other important landmarks. The Congo is celebrating a newly elected president, Felix Tshisekedi. As we made our way to the sanctuary we listened to his first address to his Parliament. It was in French, but Terrence and my driver, who were having a nice political debate, were happy to translate for me. During my four days in Kinshasa, we visited several museums and lunched at Chez Flore, a restaurant everyone should try when in Kinshasa. I visited the new national museum, which was a green and solar-powered thoroughly modern building. Very impressive. More than anything, I loved learning about the political and colonial history of the Congo from people who actually lived there. Culturally, there was no trading this experience. We visited Laurent Kabila’s grave and I received a greater understanding of the Kabilas and their presidencies. We had a mild debate about Stanley and his contributions, both negative and positive, to the history of the Congo. As a tourist, getting around the Congo can be complicated and daunting. For this alone, it was great that I had Kwafrika Travel on board. Their knowledge of procedures was invaluable, especially entering and leaving the Congo. Could I have done it alone? Maybe. Maybe not. I didn’t want to take the chance, Not part of the tour, but a wonderful surprise, was my visit with the Minister of Tourism of the Congo, Bunkulu Yves. The Minister of Tourism pledged that the new administration was committed to making the Congo a more tourist-friendly place to visit. Maybe by the time I go back, some changes will have occurred.

In summary, this was an incredible tour. Not everything worked out according to schedule, but Kwafrika Travel was always able to make adjustments so that tour was always satisfying and living up to its promise. I would recommend this tour. For the adventurous, you will not be disappointed.',5.0,'2019-12-22T10:22:47Z','REV-ZL7OsHsMLHi3oiX7vkZSqw8zTKwi26Eb3DGhYuuHaHs=','en','KevinA363','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable inter city service','My driver was on time, the car was clean and modern and the driving felt safe. I would recommend as a fast and uncomplicated way to get door to door between Hanoi and surrounding regions.',5.0,'2024-01-24T17:04:34Z','REV-Ksixweho8YeE1I19pDbhjsek/vrk0rk0xH+Sgfs1GYA=','en','leahdJ2184BL','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great organiztion through Lily who always was caring about our situation','We did many tours and transport through Lily who was number one in this service.
Congratulations Lily and keep your excelence!🥇',5.0,'2023-10-01T08:31:45Z','REV-D/HJ5W3F+uQbsjXuSEj4oIpHdGuIAKEwyK7b/Oke5Bg=','en','harrykoulouthros','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great service','Excellent service! Everything was on time. Communication with Ms Tracy Pham was excellent. She always responded within minutes. We forgot something in the transfer car communicated this to Ms Tracy and the driver deliverd it to our hotel in Ninh Binh next morning. Thank you Ms Tracy and Hanoi Transfer Service!!!',5.0,'2023-08-13T21:56:06Z','REV-ry2JtwvdJ2I/1M0EoYD9kpOVTDALxioZupXUQXKznhw=','en','O7323SLpaull','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Travelling Vietnam','I have booked a package of transfers for 3 locations in Vietnam. I had booked before in 2019.
This company is very helpful and Tracy Pham has helped us with booking and exact pickup times.
Next visit I will defenitely use this Taxi Service - I can recommend booking taxi services at this company.',5.0,'2023-03-16T06:34:47Z','REV-O66oulvWIREFiEvHsqnH84omefew/KxEkT+3vyKQW0g=','en','chepindaatje','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Nice and easy','We booked a transfer from Hanoi train station to Ninh Binh. Tracy Pham was our assistant with the booking through email and WhatsApp she was very polite and made the booking very easy. The driver was waiting for us when we got off the train and the drive to NB was comfortable and safe. We will use them again.',5.0,'2023-02-14T04:15:51Z','REV-L8CQ/o9Azc0q9QHpwqQM44643xPtNuevKrtBytCimj0=','en','Rynorooboy','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable','We used the transfer service to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and back and we also did a day tour at Ninh Binh. The cars were very comfortable and drivers and guide we had (Duan) were very good. We dealt with Lily at Hanoi transfer service and she was excellent. Organising transfers and tours during the Tet holiday can be difficult but Lily made it easy! Great communication and very reliable service. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2020-01-27T00:16:05Z','REV-eF+MJcxSmirdA4RfMJrYTpMxgblhdHvHRUsqEQlRIwY=','en','16aimeet','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great experience and great service','From my first email exchanges with Anna - I was very happy with the ease of booking and her communication with me.  Once I was booked I thought it was so easy that it must be too good to be true.  Our plane arrived late but upon arrival our contact was waiting for us.  He immediately contacted the driver.  We waited maybe 10-15 minutes for the driver.  Once we got out of Hanoi the trip went quickly - the driver stopped for a bathroom break for us.  The driver did not speak much english but that was never a problem.  We even got a call from Anna making sure things were going ok and apologizing for the wait - which was no big deal to us.  Our return to Hanoi - the driver was early -which suited us and ended up giving us more time during the day to explore Old Quarter Hanoi.  He was prompt and professional.  Would definitely hire this company again.  Very affordable and great service.',5.0,'2020-01-26T00:14:32Z','REV-wfW29tn6eHbQmlxqqcUrE+eNbOGzDZGa0dWweGk4MP4=','en','luv2travelNV','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Excellent service','I booked their service to go from Hanoi -> Mai Chau -> Pu Luong -> Ninh Binh -> Hanoi. Every few days, their drivers would pick me up and drove me to the new location. The drivers are very nice, fun to talk to, and excellent service. 

I had to make change to my pick up time a few times. Just a text to Jolie and she responded fast. Every thing was sorted out.

The company asked for a deposit of half of the total up front, and the other half paid on the first day',5.0,'2020-01-08T01:29:22Z','REV-/mrtKC4xClxe5DTFO/6PANUhYe6qSJI8DaFU+t7b4Z4=','en','xbzz','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Ms Lily and Hanoi Transport Service Co are fantastic!','We are a family of four from Seattle, Washington and booked round-trip private transfer with Ms Lily Ngoc and Hanoi Transport Service Company from Old Quarter in Hanoi to Ha Long Bay as well as return from Ha Long City to Hanoi airport jan 1-3, 2020. Ms Lily was just fantastic and so helpful with so many changes we requested to our schedule changes and drop off location changes. Ms Lily is incredibly helpful, kind and responsive and the value was excellent and the car and driver all top quality. We aw very happy and appreciative of our experience and look forward to hiring Ms Lily and her team when we return to Vietnam. Thank you, Ms Lily!',5.0,'2020-01-03T02:56:33Z','REV-EPg4OcVjDt5vXb3wdGh5I9NBGhdUv6z4s0FhiEqpnY8=','en','Brian M','TRIPADVISOR'),('140082P14','9 Days Congo Expedition','An Awesome Adventure','This was an amazing adventure that fulfilled a life’s worth of curiosity and longing to see the Congo. Yes, it is an expensive expedition, but for the expertise, guidance, safety and knowledge from Kwafrika Travel, it is worth every penny. There was no time whatsoever where I worried about my safety. This expedition is for the adventurous-minded traveler. When they say you need a degree of fitness, this is not an understatement. The hiking required for the gorilla trekking and the volcano hike is strenuous, to say the least. I am a very fit 62-year old. I did it, but it wasn’t easy. The payoff for my efforts were spectacles that have changed my life (seriously). My Kwafrika Travel guides were always attentive to any concerns. The rangers who escorted me on the hikes were not only there to protect and to act as guides, but they were also friendly and helpful in all ways. Because this 9-day excursion is by no means a small undertaking, I will write as detailed a review of my experience as possible. I warn you, my review is long. I’ve been to Africa many times prior to this trip, but never to the Congo nor Rwanda. Every single day was eye-opening and revelatory, at least for me. I’ll summarize as best I can.

Traveling to Rwanda was a breeze. Getting in and out of Kigali airport was straightforward and uncomplicated. I had applied for and received my Rwanda tourist visa online. My initial visa application to enter the Congo was handled by Kwafrika prior to my leaving home, so that, as it turns out, was a godsend. Rock, my guide for the eastern Congo leg of my tour, was waiting for me when I arrived at Kigali with Moses, my driver. I stayed at the Radisson Blu hotel, which was kind of spectacular, to be honest. I had booked this hotel myself. The next morning I met Rock and we proceeded on the 4-hour drive through the hills of Rwanda towards Goma and the DRC frontier (or Grande Barriere).

As all travelers should be aware, particularly when traveling to Africa, one needs to be flexible. If you expect a rigid adherence to an itinerary, you will be frustrated. If you are patient, flexible, and willing to improvise, then you’ll have a terrific time. Such was the case on my Congo tour. Crossing the border from Rwanda into Goma, everyone is required to get out of their vehicle and pass through a safety and health check where you wash hands with treated water and your body temperature is checked to make sure you’re not feverish or possibly suffering from an ebola affliction. To be sure, Goma was not affected by the latest ebola outbreak, but the country is extremely diligent in keeping the spread of the virus in check. Once through the border, we were too late for the scheduled lunch. We had to meet the Virunga Park rangers at 2pm for their escort into Virunga National Park or wait another day. No matter, a sumptuous lunch was waiting when we arrived at camp anyway. Saying the road to the camp was “bumpy” is an understatement. Fascinating is that it is heavily populated by by motorcycle riders going to and from market with goods to sell and passengers to deliver. After passing several small markets, we made our way up to the Kibumba Tented Camp, which was very elegant and lived up to the photos on the web. The staff of Kibumba could not have been more gracious nor accommodating. It is a top-notch resort with impeccable service and attention to detail. The tented accommodations were very comfortable and the view towards Nyiragongo on a clear night was spectacular. 

In the morning we began our gorilla trek after a short briefing the night before from Augustino, one of the longest tenured rangers in the camp. I was the only guest trekking, so the pace of the expedition was up to me. I made it a point to keep up the pace of the lead rangers, but it was a significant climb through rainy, dense and narrow jungle with quite a bit of elevation gained. I was soaking wet from rain and sweat, but after an hour and forty-five minutes into the bamboo forest, we arrived at the Baraka gorilla family. I was able to maneuver, guided by the rangers, very deftly near and within the gorilla family. I had several cameras and lenses and managed to get a few shot-of-a-lifetime images, IMO. The rangers made sure I was able to photograph at least one member of each group: silverback, mother, adolescent silverbacks, babies. After my hour was up, we headed back down the mountain in the rain and to the lodge. This was a newly habituated gorilla family, but they accepted our presence with no animosity. 

The next morning was the hike to the summit of Nyiragongo. I hired two porters at $25 each; one for my camera bag and the other for my duffel bag with warm clothes for once we summited the volcano. You will want to hire a porter. The hike was one of the most challenging accomplishments of my life. I can’t imagine climbing it with a full pack on my back. There were military-trained rangers front and back for myself and my one hiking companion, Beatriz, from Brazil. We were accompanied by porters, cooks, my guide Rock and up to five rangers. It was tougher to the summit than I imagined, and rainy. After getting soaked on the gorilla trek, this time I was prepared, using my rain poncho. We made it to the summit in exactly six hours. My legs hurt, my lungs were screaming “no mas”, but once the mist cleared and the view to the lava lake below opened up, it was all worth it. What a spectacular experience. Rock expertly advised me that even though it would be cold, I should wear shorts and change once I reach the summit. This was excellent advice. Because I was on the Kwafrika Travel tour, my chef Amani traveled up the volcano with an amazing assortment of foods for dinner. He prepared this around a super-warm fire in the cook’s hut, and the same for breakfast in the morning. It was amazing what Amani was able to cook over a fire of hot coals. And the heat from the fire was soothing beyond words. I photographed the lava lake and the volcano in the evening and in the morning. I photographed the sunrise. At 6:30am we began our descent down the volcano. Definitely purchase a walking stick at base camp for $5. It will be a wise investment, particularly on the way down on the slippery lava rocks. A sturdy pair of hiking shoes is a must. Lace them up tight. I slid inside my shoes on the descent and my toes paid the price until I tightened up the laces.

That afternoon we caught a small boat to Tchegera Island, which is part of the Virunga National Park. It’s a tented camp similar to Kibumba, except the tented lodgings are on the beach on a tranquil and beautiful bay on the small island. Once again, the staff were excellent and friendly. Kwafrika Travel had planned a surprise birthday cake and gathering for me, which was completely unexpected. I had a fabulous time sharing cake and stories with the staff, whom I quickly considered friends. It was a wonderful chance to just chill and recuperate from two days of intensive hiking. I wanted to stay longer, it was so peaceful. The next morning we embarked to Goma for a city tour of a city that was devastated by the Nyiragongo volcano eruption in 2002. My guide Rock was a small boy when the volcano erupted. He told stories of sticking sticks into the slow-moving lava as it approached town. There are establishments in town where the basements are full of hardened lava. Parts of town that used to be farmland are now a bed of lava and rock and small business kiosks now populate what used to be corn fields. Personally, this was a new and unique experience I will never forget. I stayed overnight in the Ihusi Hotel on Lake Kivu, which replaced a hotel stay in Kigali. This was an instance of being flexible that paid off. The view of Lake Kivu from the balcony of my hotel suite was fantastic. This concluded the eastern Congo portion of my tour. The next morning I departed for Kinshasa.

For many, Kinshasa may not be a necessary stop on the Congo tour, but for me it was essential. From the time I first read Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness” and learned about Stanley’s exposition to navigate the Congo, I had determined to see this great and historic river. Because Kinshasa is Kinshasa, pending a day on the river was not possible as was promised on my itinerary. I was, however, able to spend a couple of hours on a traditional boat taking a brief tour on the river. For a longer excursion, I’ll have to return some other day.

Kinshasa is a huge, sprawling, bustling African metropolis. Getting around is a challenge due to traffic and other impossible-to-anticipate delays. As in all big cities, you must always be aware of your surroundings. I had no trouble at all, but I spent many years in New York City, so I was always careful. The Hotel Memling where I stayed was top-shelf. All the accommodations for my tour were top-shelf, by the way.

The Bonobos sanctuary was a thrill to visit, although navigating our way through Kinshasa took some time. Terrence, who is from Kinshasa, was more than happy to fill me in on past and present politics of the Congo as we passed presidential palaces and other important landmarks. The Congo is celebrating a newly elected president, Felix Tshisekedi. As we made our way to the sanctuary we listened to his first address to his Parliament. It was in French, but Terrence and my driver, who were having a nice political debate, were happy to translate for me. During my four days in Kinshasa, we visited several museums and lunched at Chez Flore, a restaurant everyone should try when in Kinshasa. I visited the new national museum, which was a green and solar-powered thoroughly modern building. Very impressive. More than anything, I loved learning about the political and colonial history of the Congo from people who actually lived there. Culturally, there was no trading this experience. We visited Laurent Kabila’s grave and I received a greater understanding of the Kabilas and their presidencies. We had a mild debate about Stanley and his contributions, both negative and positive, to the history of the Congo. As a tourist, getting around the Congo can be complicated and daunting. For this alone, it was great that I had Kwafrika Travel on board. Their knowledge of procedures was invaluable, especially entering and leaving the Congo. Could I have done it alone? Maybe. Maybe not. I didn’t want to take the chance, Not part of the tour, but a wonderful surprise, was my visit with the Minister of Tourism of the Congo, Bunkulu Yves. The Minister of Tourism pledged that the new administration was committed to making the Congo a more tourist-friendly place to visit. Maybe by the time I go back, some changes will have occurred.

In summary, this was an incredible tour. Not everything worked out according to schedule, but Kwafrika Travel was always able to make adjustments so that tour was always satisfying and living up to its promise. I would recommend this tour. For the adventurous, you will not be disappointed.',5.0,'2019-12-22T10:22:47Z','REV-ZL7OsHsMLHi3oiX7vkZSqw8zTKwi26Eb3DGhYuuHaHs=','en','KevinA363','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable inter city service','My driver was on time, the car was clean and modern and the driving felt safe. I would recommend as a fast and uncomplicated way to get door to door between Hanoi and surrounding regions.',5.0,'2024-01-24T17:04:34Z','REV-Ksixweho8YeE1I19pDbhjsek/vrk0rk0xH+Sgfs1GYA=','en','leahdJ2184BL','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great organiztion through Lily who always was caring about our situation','We did many tours and transport through Lily who was number one in this service.
Congratulations Lily and keep your excelence!🥇',5.0,'2023-10-01T08:31:45Z','REV-D/HJ5W3F+uQbsjXuSEj4oIpHdGuIAKEwyK7b/Oke5Bg=','en','harrykoulouthros','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great service','Excellent service! Everything was on time. Communication with Ms Tracy Pham was excellent. She always responded within minutes. We forgot something in the transfer car communicated this to Ms Tracy and the driver deliverd it to our hotel in Ninh Binh next morning. Thank you Ms Tracy and Hanoi Transfer Service!!!',5.0,'2023-08-13T21:56:06Z','REV-ry2JtwvdJ2I/1M0EoYD9kpOVTDALxioZupXUQXKznhw=','en','O7323SLpaull','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Travelling Vietnam','I have booked a package of transfers for 3 locations in Vietnam. I had booked before in 2019.
This company is very helpful and Tracy Pham has helped us with booking and exact pickup times.
Next visit I will defenitely use this Taxi Service - I can recommend booking taxi services at this company.',5.0,'2023-03-16T06:34:47Z','REV-O66oulvWIREFiEvHsqnH84omefew/KxEkT+3vyKQW0g=','en','chepindaatje','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Nice and easy','We booked a transfer from Hanoi train station to Ninh Binh. Tracy Pham was our assistant with the booking through email and WhatsApp she was very polite and made the booking very easy. The driver was waiting for us when we got off the train and the drive to NB was comfortable and safe. We will use them again.',5.0,'2023-02-14T04:15:51Z','REV-L8CQ/o9Azc0q9QHpwqQM44643xPtNuevKrtBytCimj0=','en','Rynorooboy','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable','We used the transfer service to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and back and we also did a day tour at Ninh Binh. The cars were very comfortable and drivers and guide we had (Duan) were very good. We dealt with Lily at Hanoi transfer service and she was excellent. Organising transfers and tours during the Tet holiday can be difficult but Lily made it easy! Great communication and very reliable service. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2020-01-27T00:16:05Z','REV-eF+MJcxSmirdA4RfMJrYTpMxgblhdHvHRUsqEQlRIwY=','en','16aimeet','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great experience and great service','From my first email exchanges with Anna - I was very happy with the ease of booking and her communication with me.  Once I was booked I thought it was so easy that it must be too good to be true.  Our plane arrived late but upon arrival our contact was waiting for us.  He immediately contacted the driver.  We waited maybe 10-15 minutes for the driver.  Once we got out of Hanoi the trip went quickly - the driver stopped for a bathroom break for us.  The driver did not speak much english but that was never a problem.  We even got a call from Anna making sure things were going ok and apologizing for the wait - which was no big deal to us.  Our return to Hanoi - the driver was early -which suited us and ended up giving us more time during the day to explore Old Quarter Hanoi.  He was prompt and professional.  Would definitely hire this company again.  Very affordable and great service.',5.0,'2020-01-26T00:14:32Z','REV-wfW29tn6eHbQmlxqqcUrE+eNbOGzDZGa0dWweGk4MP4=','en','luv2travelNV','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Excellent service','I booked their service to go from Hanoi -> Mai Chau -> Pu Luong -> Ninh Binh -> Hanoi. Every few days, their drivers would pick me up and drove me to the new location. The drivers are very nice, fun to talk to, and excellent service. 

I had to make change to my pick up time a few times. Just a text to Jolie and she responded fast. Every thing was sorted out.

The company asked for a deposit of half of the total up front, and the other half paid on the first day',5.0,'2020-01-08T01:29:22Z','REV-/mrtKC4xClxe5DTFO/6PANUhYe6qSJI8DaFU+t7b4Z4=','en','xbzz','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Ms Lily and Hanoi Transport Service Co are fantastic!','We are a family of four from Seattle, Washington and booked round-trip private transfer with Ms Lily Ngoc and Hanoi Transport Service Company from Old Quarter in Hanoi to Ha Long Bay as well as return from Ha Long City to Hanoi airport jan 1-3, 2020. Ms Lily was just fantastic and so helpful with so many changes we requested to our schedule changes and drop off location changes. Ms Lily is incredibly helpful, kind and responsive and the value was excellent and the car and driver all top quality. We aw very happy and appreciative of our experience and look forward to hiring Ms Lily and her team when we return to Vietnam. Thank you, Ms Lily!',5.0,'2020-01-03T02:56:33Z','REV-EPg4OcVjDt5vXb3wdGh5I9NBGhdUv6z4s0FhiEqpnY8=','en','Brian M','TRIPADVISOR'),('140082P14','9 Days Congo Expedition','An Awesome Adventure','This was an amazing adventure that fulfilled a life’s worth of curiosity and longing to see the Congo. Yes, it is an expensive expedition, but for the expertise, guidance, safety and knowledge from Kwafrika Travel, it is worth every penny. There was no time whatsoever where I worried about my safety. This expedition is for the adventurous-minded traveler. When they say you need a degree of fitness, this is not an understatement. The hiking required for the gorilla trekking and the volcano hike is strenuous, to say the least. I am a very fit 62-year old. I did it, but it wasn’t easy. The payoff for my efforts were spectacles that have changed my life (seriously). My Kwafrika Travel guides were always attentive to any concerns. The rangers who escorted me on the hikes were not only there to protect and to act as guides, but they were also friendly and helpful in all ways. Because this 9-day excursion is by no means a small undertaking, I will write as detailed a review of my experience as possible. I warn you, my review is long. I’ve been to Africa many times prior to this trip, but never to the Congo nor Rwanda. Every single day was eye-opening and revelatory, at least for me. I’ll summarize as best I can.

Traveling to Rwanda was a breeze. Getting in and out of Kigali airport was straightforward and uncomplicated. I had applied for and received my Rwanda tourist visa online. My initial visa application to enter the Congo was handled by Kwafrika prior to my leaving home, so that, as it turns out, was a godsend. Rock, my guide for the eastern Congo leg of my tour, was waiting for me when I arrived at Kigali with Moses, my driver. I stayed at the Radisson Blu hotel, which was kind of spectacular, to be honest. I had booked this hotel myself. The next morning I met Rock and we proceeded on the 4-hour drive through the hills of Rwanda towards Goma and the DRC frontier (or Grande Barriere).

As all travelers should be aware, particularly when traveling to Africa, one needs to be flexible. If you expect a rigid adherence to an itinerary, you will be frustrated. If you are patient, flexible, and willing to improvise, then you’ll have a terrific time. Such was the case on my Congo tour. Crossing the border from Rwanda into Goma, everyone is required to get out of their vehicle and pass through a safety and health check where you wash hands with treated water and your body temperature is checked to make sure you’re not feverish or possibly suffering from an ebola affliction. To be sure, Goma was not affected by the latest ebola outbreak, but the country is extremely diligent in keeping the spread of the virus in check. Once through the border, we were too late for the scheduled lunch. We had to meet the Virunga Park rangers at 2pm for their escort into Virunga National Park or wait another day. No matter, a sumptuous lunch was waiting when we arrived at camp anyway. Saying the road to the camp was “bumpy” is an understatement. Fascinating is that it is heavily populated by by motorcycle riders going to and from market with goods to sell and passengers to deliver. After passing several small markets, we made our way up to the Kibumba Tented Camp, which was very elegant and lived up to the photos on the web. The staff of Kibumba could not have been more gracious nor accommodating. It is a top-notch resort with impeccable service and attention to detail. The tented accommodations were very comfortable and the view towards Nyiragongo on a clear night was spectacular. 

In the morning we began our gorilla trek after a short briefing the night before from Augustino, one of the longest tenured rangers in the camp. I was the only guest trekking, so the pace of the expedition was up to me. I made it a point to keep up the pace of the lead rangers, but it was a significant climb through rainy, dense and narrow jungle with quite a bit of elevation gained. I was soaking wet from rain and sweat, but after an hour and forty-five minutes into the bamboo forest, we arrived at the Baraka gorilla family. I was able to maneuver, guided by the rangers, very deftly near and within the gorilla family. I had several cameras and lenses and managed to get a few shot-of-a-lifetime images, IMO. The rangers made sure I was able to photograph at least one member of each group: silverback, mother, adolescent silverbacks, babies. After my hour was up, we headed back down the mountain in the rain and to the lodge. This was a newly habituated gorilla family, but they accepted our presence with no animosity. 

The next morning was the hike to the summit of Nyiragongo. I hired two porters at $25 each; one for my camera bag and the other for my duffel bag with warm clothes for once we summited the volcano. You will want to hire a porter. The hike was one of the most challenging accomplishments of my life. I can’t imagine climbing it with a full pack on my back. There were military-trained rangers front and back for myself and my one hiking companion, Beatriz, from Brazil. We were accompanied by porters, cooks, my guide Rock and up to five rangers. It was tougher to the summit than I imagined, and rainy. After getting soaked on the gorilla trek, this time I was prepared, using my rain poncho. We made it to the summit in exactly six hours. My legs hurt, my lungs were screaming “no mas”, but once the mist cleared and the view to the lava lake below opened up, it was all worth it. What a spectacular experience. Rock expertly advised me that even though it would be cold, I should wear shorts and change once I reach the summit. This was excellent advice. Because I was on the Kwafrika Travel tour, my chef Amani traveled up the volcano with an amazing assortment of foods for dinner. He prepared this around a super-warm fire in the cook’s hut, and the same for breakfast in the morning. It was amazing what Amani was able to cook over a fire of hot coals. And the heat from the fire was soothing beyond words. I photographed the lava lake and the volcano in the evening and in the morning. I photographed the sunrise. At 6:30am we began our descent down the volcano. Definitely purchase a walking stick at base camp for $5. It will be a wise investment, particularly on the way down on the slippery lava rocks. A sturdy pair of hiking shoes is a must. Lace them up tight. I slid inside my shoes on the descent and my toes paid the price until I tightened up the laces.

That afternoon we caught a small boat to Tchegera Island, which is part of the Virunga National Park. It’s a tented camp similar to Kibumba, except the tented lodgings are on the beach on a tranquil and beautiful bay on the small island. Once again, the staff were excellent and friendly. Kwafrika Travel had planned a surprise birthday cake and gathering for me, which was completely unexpected. I had a fabulous time sharing cake and stories with the staff, whom I quickly considered friends. It was a wonderful chance to just chill and recuperate from two days of intensive hiking. I wanted to stay longer, it was so peaceful. The next morning we embarked to Goma for a city tour of a city that was devastated by the Nyiragongo volcano eruption in 2002. My guide Rock was a small boy when the volcano erupted. He told stories of sticking sticks into the slow-moving lava as it approached town. There are establishments in town where the basements are full of hardened lava. Parts of town that used to be farmland are now a bed of lava and rock and small business kiosks now populate what used to be corn fields. Personally, this was a new and unique experience I will never forget. I stayed overnight in the Ihusi Hotel on Lake Kivu, which replaced a hotel stay in Kigali. This was an instance of being flexible that paid off. The view of Lake Kivu from the balcony of my hotel suite was fantastic. This concluded the eastern Congo portion of my tour. The next morning I departed for Kinshasa.

For many, Kinshasa may not be a necessary stop on the Congo tour, but for me it was essential. From the time I first read Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness” and learned about Stanley’s exposition to navigate the Congo, I had determined to see this great and historic river. Because Kinshasa is Kinshasa, pending a day on the river was not possible as was promised on my itinerary. I was, however, able to spend a couple of hours on a traditional boat taking a brief tour on the river. For a longer excursion, I’ll have to return some other day.

Kinshasa is a huge, sprawling, bustling African metropolis. Getting around is a challenge due to traffic and other impossible-to-anticipate delays. As in all big cities, you must always be aware of your surroundings. I had no trouble at all, but I spent many years in New York City, so I was always careful. The Hotel Memling where I stayed was top-shelf. All the accommodations for my tour were top-shelf, by the way.

The Bonobos sanctuary was a thrill to visit, although navigating our way through Kinshasa took some time. Terrence, who is from Kinshasa, was more than happy to fill me in on past and present politics of the Congo as we passed presidential palaces and other important landmarks. The Congo is celebrating a newly elected president, Felix Tshisekedi. As we made our way to the sanctuary we listened to his first address to his Parliament. It was in French, but Terrence and my driver, who were having a nice political debate, were happy to translate for me. During my four days in Kinshasa, we visited several museums and lunched at Chez Flore, a restaurant everyone should try when in Kinshasa. I visited the new national museum, which was a green and solar-powered thoroughly modern building. Very impressive. More than anything, I loved learning about the political and colonial history of the Congo from people who actually lived there. Culturally, there was no trading this experience. We visited Laurent Kabila’s grave and I received a greater understanding of the Kabilas and their presidencies. We had a mild debate about Stanley and his contributions, both negative and positive, to the history of the Congo. As a tourist, getting around the Congo can be complicated and daunting. For this alone, it was great that I had Kwafrika Travel on board. Their knowledge of procedures was invaluable, especially entering and leaving the Congo. Could I have done it alone? Maybe. Maybe not. I didn’t want to take the chance, Not part of the tour, but a wonderful surprise, was my visit with the Minister of Tourism of the Congo, Bunkulu Yves. The Minister of Tourism pledged that the new administration was committed to making the Congo a more tourist-friendly place to visit. Maybe by the time I go back, some changes will have occurred.

In summary, this was an incredible tour. Not everything worked out according to schedule, but Kwafrika Travel was always able to make adjustments so that tour was always satisfying and living up to its promise. I would recommend this tour. For the adventurous, you will not be disappointed.',5.0,'2019-12-22T10:22:47Z','REV-ZL7OsHsMLHi3oiX7vkZSqw8zTKwi26Eb3DGhYuuHaHs=','en','KevinA363','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable inter city service','My driver was on time, the car was clean and modern and the driving felt safe. I would recommend as a fast and uncomplicated way to get door to door between Hanoi and surrounding regions.',5.0,'2024-01-24T17:04:34Z','REV-Ksixweho8YeE1I19pDbhjsek/vrk0rk0xH+Sgfs1GYA=','en','leahdJ2184BL','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great organiztion through Lily who always was caring about our situation','We did many tours and transport through Lily who was number one in this service.
Congratulations Lily and keep your excelence!🥇',5.0,'2023-10-01T08:31:45Z','REV-D/HJ5W3F+uQbsjXuSEj4oIpHdGuIAKEwyK7b/Oke5Bg=','en','harrykoulouthros','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great service','Excellent service! Everything was on time. Communication with Ms Tracy Pham was excellent. She always responded within minutes. We forgot something in the transfer car communicated this to Ms Tracy and the driver deliverd it to our hotel in Ninh Binh next morning. Thank you Ms Tracy and Hanoi Transfer Service!!!',5.0,'2023-08-13T21:56:06Z','REV-ry2JtwvdJ2I/1M0EoYD9kpOVTDALxioZupXUQXKznhw=','en','O7323SLpaull','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Travelling Vietnam','I have booked a package of transfers for 3 locations in Vietnam. I had booked before in 2019.
This company is very helpful and Tracy Pham has helped us with booking and exact pickup times.
Next visit I will defenitely use this Taxi Service - I can recommend booking taxi services at this company.',5.0,'2023-03-16T06:34:47Z','REV-O66oulvWIREFiEvHsqnH84omefew/KxEkT+3vyKQW0g=','en','chepindaatje','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Nice and easy','We booked a transfer from Hanoi train station to Ninh Binh. Tracy Pham was our assistant with the booking through email and WhatsApp she was very polite and made the booking very easy. The driver was waiting for us when we got off the train and the drive to NB was comfortable and safe. We will use them again.',5.0,'2023-02-14T04:15:51Z','REV-L8CQ/o9Azc0q9QHpwqQM44643xPtNuevKrtBytCimj0=','en','Rynorooboy','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable','We used the transfer service to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and back and we also did a day tour at Ninh Binh. The cars were very comfortable and drivers and guide we had (Duan) were very good. We dealt with Lily at Hanoi transfer service and she was excellent. Organising transfers and tours during the Tet holiday can be difficult but Lily made it easy! Great communication and very reliable service. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2020-01-27T00:16:05Z','REV-eF+MJcxSmirdA4RfMJrYTpMxgblhdHvHRUsqEQlRIwY=','en','16aimeet','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great experience and great service','From my first email exchanges with Anna - I was very happy with the ease of booking and her communication with me.  Once I was booked I thought it was so easy that it must be too good to be true.  Our plane arrived late but upon arrival our contact was waiting for us.  He immediately contacted the driver.  We waited maybe 10-15 minutes for the driver.  Once we got out of Hanoi the trip went quickly - the driver stopped for a bathroom break for us.  The driver did not speak much english but that was never a problem.  We even got a call from Anna making sure things were going ok and apologizing for the wait - which was no big deal to us.  Our return to Hanoi - the driver was early -which suited us and ended up giving us more time during the day to explore Old Quarter Hanoi.  He was prompt and professional.  Would definitely hire this company again.  Very affordable and great service.',5.0,'2020-01-26T00:14:32Z','REV-wfW29tn6eHbQmlxqqcUrE+eNbOGzDZGa0dWweGk4MP4=','en','luv2travelNV','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Excellent service','I booked their service to go from Hanoi -> Mai Chau -> Pu Luong -> Ninh Binh -> Hanoi. Every few days, their drivers would pick me up and drove me to the new location. The drivers are very nice, fun to talk to, and excellent service. 

I had to make change to my pick up time a few times. Just a text to Jolie and she responded fast. Every thing was sorted out.

The company asked for a deposit of half of the total up front, and the other half paid on the first day',5.0,'2020-01-08T01:29:22Z','REV-/mrtKC4xClxe5DTFO/6PANUhYe6qSJI8DaFU+t7b4Z4=','en','xbzz','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Ms Lily and Hanoi Transport Service Co are fantastic!','We are a family of four from Seattle, Washington and booked round-trip private transfer with Ms Lily Ngoc and Hanoi Transport Service Company from Old Quarter in Hanoi to Ha Long Bay as well as return from Ha Long City to Hanoi airport jan 1-3, 2020. Ms Lily was just fantastic and so helpful with so many changes we requested to our schedule changes and drop off location changes. Ms Lily is incredibly helpful, kind and responsive and the value was excellent and the car and driver all top quality. We aw very happy and appreciative of our experience and look forward to hiring Ms Lily and her team when we return to Vietnam. Thank you, Ms Lily!',5.0,'2020-01-03T02:56:33Z','REV-EPg4OcVjDt5vXb3wdGh5I9NBGhdUv6z4s0FhiEqpnY8=','en','Brian M','TRIPADVISOR'),('140082P4','3 Days DR Congo Nyiragongo Volcano Hike','Once in a life time','Amazing... visiting the lava lake was the best thing ever! Would recommend if you are an adventurer brave enough to go to DRC! Armed guards the whole hike so it is safe enough and worth the amazing sight. Solo traveller and never felt worried and met a few people on tour as well. Was surprised that there was at least 5-10 people going up and coming down when we i was there.',4.0,'2019-06-30T08:46:52Z','REV-q332DLMu0+f73M2vCgPKVk5j2a8rvimWSCPVwDfzcJY=','en','Explore26344077872','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable inter city service','My driver was on time, the car was clean and modern and the driving felt safe. I would recommend as a fast and uncomplicated way to get door to door between Hanoi and surrounding regions.',5.0,'2024-01-24T17:04:34Z','REV-Ksixweho8YeE1I19pDbhjsek/vrk0rk0xH+Sgfs1GYA=','en','leahdJ2184BL','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great organiztion through Lily who always was caring about our situation','We did many tours and transport through Lily who was number one in this service.
Congratulations Lily and keep your excelence!🥇',5.0,'2023-10-01T08:31:45Z','REV-D/HJ5W3F+uQbsjXuSEj4oIpHdGuIAKEwyK7b/Oke5Bg=','en','harrykoulouthros','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great service','Excellent service! Everything was on time. Communication with Ms Tracy Pham was excellent. She always responded within minutes. We forgot something in the transfer car communicated this to Ms Tracy and the driver deliverd it to our hotel in Ninh Binh next morning. Thank you Ms Tracy and Hanoi Transfer Service!!!',5.0,'2023-08-13T21:56:06Z','REV-ry2JtwvdJ2I/1M0EoYD9kpOVTDALxioZupXUQXKznhw=','en','O7323SLpaull','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Travelling Vietnam','I have booked a package of transfers for 3 locations in Vietnam. I had booked before in 2019.
This company is very helpful and Tracy Pham has helped us with booking and exact pickup times.
Next visit I will defenitely use this Taxi Service - I can recommend booking taxi services at this company.',5.0,'2023-03-16T06:34:47Z','REV-O66oulvWIREFiEvHsqnH84omefew/KxEkT+3vyKQW0g=','en','chepindaatje','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Nice and easy','We booked a transfer from Hanoi train station to Ninh Binh. Tracy Pham was our assistant with the booking through email and WhatsApp she was very polite and made the booking very easy. The driver was waiting for us when we got off the train and the drive to NB was comfortable and safe. We will use them again.',5.0,'2023-02-14T04:15:51Z','REV-L8CQ/o9Azc0q9QHpwqQM44643xPtNuevKrtBytCimj0=','en','Rynorooboy','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable','We used the transfer service to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and back and we also did a day tour at Ninh Binh. The cars were very comfortable and drivers and guide we had (Duan) were very good. We dealt with Lily at Hanoi transfer service and she was excellent. Organising transfers and tours during the Tet holiday can be difficult but Lily made it easy! Great communication and very reliable service. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2020-01-27T00:16:05Z','REV-eF+MJcxSmirdA4RfMJrYTpMxgblhdHvHRUsqEQlRIwY=','en','16aimeet','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great experience and great service','From my first email exchanges with Anna - I was very happy with the ease of booking and her communication with me.  Once I was booked I thought it was so easy that it must be too good to be true.  Our plane arrived late but upon arrival our contact was waiting for us.  He immediately contacted the driver.  We waited maybe 10-15 minutes for the driver.  Once we got out of Hanoi the trip went quickly - the driver stopped for a bathroom break for us.  The driver did not speak much english but that was never a problem.  We even got a call from Anna making sure things were going ok and apologizing for the wait - which was no big deal to us.  Our return to Hanoi - the driver was early -which suited us and ended up giving us more time during the day to explore Old Quarter Hanoi.  He was prompt and professional.  Would definitely hire this company again.  Very affordable and great service.',5.0,'2020-01-26T00:14:32Z','REV-wfW29tn6eHbQmlxqqcUrE+eNbOGzDZGa0dWweGk4MP4=','en','luv2travelNV','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Excellent service','I booked their service to go from Hanoi -> Mai Chau -> Pu Luong -> Ninh Binh -> Hanoi. Every few days, their drivers would pick me up and drove me to the new location. The drivers are very nice, fun to talk to, and excellent service. 

I had to make change to my pick up time a few times. Just a text to Jolie and she responded fast. Every thing was sorted out.

The company asked for a deposit of half of the total up front, and the other half paid on the first day',5.0,'2020-01-08T01:29:22Z','REV-/mrtKC4xClxe5DTFO/6PANUhYe6qSJI8DaFU+t7b4Z4=','en','xbzz','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Ms Lily and Hanoi Transport Service Co are fantastic!','We are a family of four from Seattle, Washington and booked round-trip private transfer with Ms Lily Ngoc and Hanoi Transport Service Company from Old Quarter in Hanoi to Ha Long Bay as well as return from Ha Long City to Hanoi airport jan 1-3, 2020. Ms Lily was just fantastic and so helpful with so many changes we requested to our schedule changes and drop off location changes. Ms Lily is incredibly helpful, kind and responsive and the value was excellent and the car and driver all top quality. We aw very happy and appreciative of our experience and look forward to hiring Ms Lily and her team when we return to Vietnam. Thank you, Ms Lily!',5.0,'2020-01-03T02:56:33Z','REV-EPg4OcVjDt5vXb3wdGh5I9NBGhdUv6z4s0FhiEqpnY8=','en','Brian M','TRIPADVISOR'),('140082P4','3 Days DR Congo Nyiragongo Volcano Hike','Once in a life time','Amazing... visiting the lava lake was the best thing ever! Would recommend if you are an adventurer brave enough to go to DRC! Armed guards the whole hike so it is safe enough and worth the amazing sight. Solo traveller and never felt worried and met a few people on tour as well. Was surprised that there was at least 5-10 people going up and coming down when we i was there.',4.0,'2019-06-30T08:46:52Z','REV-q332DLMu0+f73M2vCgPKVk5j2a8rvimWSCPVwDfzcJY=','en','Explore26344077872','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable inter city service','My driver was on time, the car was clean and modern and the driving felt safe. I would recommend as a fast and uncomplicated way to get door to door between Hanoi and surrounding regions.',5.0,'2024-01-24T17:04:34Z','REV-Ksixweho8YeE1I19pDbhjsek/vrk0rk0xH+Sgfs1GYA=','en','leahdJ2184BL','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great organiztion through Lily who always was caring about our situation','We did many tours and transport through Lily who was number one in this service.
Congratulations Lily and keep your excelence!🥇',5.0,'2023-10-01T08:31:45Z','REV-D/HJ5W3F+uQbsjXuSEj4oIpHdGuIAKEwyK7b/Oke5Bg=','en','harrykoulouthros','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great service','Excellent service! Everything was on time. Communication with Ms Tracy Pham was excellent. She always responded within minutes. We forgot something in the transfer car communicated this to Ms Tracy and the driver deliverd it to our hotel in Ninh Binh next morning. Thank you Ms Tracy and Hanoi Transfer Service!!!',5.0,'2023-08-13T21:56:06Z','REV-ry2JtwvdJ2I/1M0EoYD9kpOVTDALxioZupXUQXKznhw=','en','O7323SLpaull','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Travelling Vietnam','I have booked a package of transfers for 3 locations in Vietnam. I had booked before in 2019.
This company is very helpful and Tracy Pham has helped us with booking and exact pickup times.
Next visit I will defenitely use this Taxi Service - I can recommend booking taxi services at this company.',5.0,'2023-03-16T06:34:47Z','REV-O66oulvWIREFiEvHsqnH84omefew/KxEkT+3vyKQW0g=','en','chepindaatje','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Nice and easy','We booked a transfer from Hanoi train station to Ninh Binh. Tracy Pham was our assistant with the booking through email and WhatsApp she was very polite and made the booking very easy. The driver was waiting for us when we got off the train and the drive to NB was comfortable and safe. We will use them again.',5.0,'2023-02-14T04:15:51Z','REV-L8CQ/o9Azc0q9QHpwqQM44643xPtNuevKrtBytCimj0=','en','Rynorooboy','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable','We used the transfer service to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and back and we also did a day tour at Ninh Binh. The cars were very comfortable and drivers and guide we had (Duan) were very good. We dealt with Lily at Hanoi transfer service and she was excellent. Organising transfers and tours during the Tet holiday can be difficult but Lily made it easy! Great communication and very reliable service. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2020-01-27T00:16:05Z','REV-eF+MJcxSmirdA4RfMJrYTpMxgblhdHvHRUsqEQlRIwY=','en','16aimeet','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great experience and great service','From my first email exchanges with Anna - I was very happy with the ease of booking and her communication with me.  Once I was booked I thought it was so easy that it must be too good to be true.  Our plane arrived late but upon arrival our contact was waiting for us.  He immediately contacted the driver.  We waited maybe 10-15 minutes for the driver.  Once we got out of Hanoi the trip went quickly - the driver stopped for a bathroom break for us.  The driver did not speak much english but that was never a problem.  We even got a call from Anna making sure things were going ok and apologizing for the wait - which was no big deal to us.  Our return to Hanoi - the driver was early -which suited us and ended up giving us more time during the day to explore Old Quarter Hanoi.  He was prompt and professional.  Would definitely hire this company again.  Very affordable and great service.',5.0,'2020-01-26T00:14:32Z','REV-wfW29tn6eHbQmlxqqcUrE+eNbOGzDZGa0dWweGk4MP4=','en','luv2travelNV','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Excellent service','I booked their service to go from Hanoi -> Mai Chau -> Pu Luong -> Ninh Binh -> Hanoi. Every few days, their drivers would pick me up and drove me to the new location. The drivers are very nice, fun to talk to, and excellent service. 

I had to make change to my pick up time a few times. Just a text to Jolie and she responded fast. Every thing was sorted out.

The company asked for a deposit of half of the total up front, and the other half paid on the first day',5.0,'2020-01-08T01:29:22Z','REV-/mrtKC4xClxe5DTFO/6PANUhYe6qSJI8DaFU+t7b4Z4=','en','xbzz','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Ms Lily and Hanoi Transport Service Co are fantastic!','We are a family of four from Seattle, Washington and booked round-trip private transfer with Ms Lily Ngoc and Hanoi Transport Service Company from Old Quarter in Hanoi to Ha Long Bay as well as return from Ha Long City to Hanoi airport jan 1-3, 2020. Ms Lily was just fantastic and so helpful with so many changes we requested to our schedule changes and drop off location changes. Ms Lily is incredibly helpful, kind and responsive and the value was excellent and the car and driver all top quality. We aw very happy and appreciative of our experience and look forward to hiring Ms Lily and her team when we return to Vietnam. Thank you, Ms Lily!',5.0,'2020-01-03T02:56:33Z','REV-EPg4OcVjDt5vXb3wdGh5I9NBGhdUv6z4s0FhiEqpnY8=','en','Brian M','TRIPADVISOR'),('140082P4','3 Days DR Congo Nyiragongo Volcano Hike','Once in a life time','Amazing... visiting the lava lake was the best thing ever! Would recommend if you are an adventurer brave enough to go to DRC! Armed guards the whole hike so it is safe enough and worth the amazing sight. Solo traveller and never felt worried and met a few people on tour as well. Was surprised that there was at least 5-10 people going up and coming down when we i was there.',4.0,'2019-06-30T08:46:52Z','REV-q332DLMu0+f73M2vCgPKVk5j2a8rvimWSCPVwDfzcJY=','en','Explore26344077872','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable inter city service','My driver was on time, the car was clean and modern and the driving felt safe. I would recommend as a fast and uncomplicated way to get door to door between Hanoi and surrounding regions.',5.0,'2024-01-24T17:04:34Z','REV-Ksixweho8YeE1I19pDbhjsek/vrk0rk0xH+Sgfs1GYA=','en','leahdJ2184BL','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great organiztion through Lily who always was caring about our situation','We did many tours and transport through Lily who was number one in this service.
Congratulations Lily and keep your excelence!🥇',5.0,'2023-10-01T08:31:45Z','REV-D/HJ5W3F+uQbsjXuSEj4oIpHdGuIAKEwyK7b/Oke5Bg=','en','harrykoulouthros','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great service','Excellent service! Everything was on time. Communication with Ms Tracy Pham was excellent. She always responded within minutes. We forgot something in the transfer car communicated this to Ms Tracy and the driver deliverd it to our hotel in Ninh Binh next morning. Thank you Ms Tracy and Hanoi Transfer Service!!!',5.0,'2023-08-13T21:56:06Z','REV-ry2JtwvdJ2I/1M0EoYD9kpOVTDALxioZupXUQXKznhw=','en','O7323SLpaull','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Travelling Vietnam','I have booked a package of transfers for 3 locations in Vietnam. I had booked before in 2019.
This company is very helpful and Tracy Pham has helped us with booking and exact pickup times.
Next visit I will defenitely use this Taxi Service - I can recommend booking taxi services at this company.',5.0,'2023-03-16T06:34:47Z','REV-O66oulvWIREFiEvHsqnH84omefew/KxEkT+3vyKQW0g=','en','chepindaatje','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Nice and easy','We booked a transfer from Hanoi train station to Ninh Binh. Tracy Pham was our assistant with the booking through email and WhatsApp she was very polite and made the booking very easy. The driver was waiting for us when we got off the train and the drive to NB was comfortable and safe. We will use them again.',5.0,'2023-02-14T04:15:51Z','REV-L8CQ/o9Azc0q9QHpwqQM44643xPtNuevKrtBytCimj0=','en','Rynorooboy','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Reliable','We used the transfer service to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and back and we also did a day tour at Ninh Binh. The cars were very comfortable and drivers and guide we had (Duan) were very good. We dealt with Lily at Hanoi transfer service and she was excellent. Organising transfers and tours during the Tet holiday can be difficult but Lily made it easy! Great communication and very reliable service. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2020-01-27T00:16:05Z','REV-eF+MJcxSmirdA4RfMJrYTpMxgblhdHvHRUsqEQlRIwY=','en','16aimeet','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Great experience and great service','From my first email exchanges with Anna - I was very happy with the ease of booking and her communication with me.  Once I was booked I thought it was so easy that it must be too good to be true.  Our plane arrived late but upon arrival our contact was waiting for us.  He immediately contacted the driver.  We waited maybe 10-15 minutes for the driver.  Once we got out of Hanoi the trip went quickly - the driver stopped for a bathroom break for us.  The driver did not speak much english but that was never a problem.  We even got a call from Anna making sure things were going ok and apologizing for the wait - which was no big deal to us.  Our return to Hanoi - the driver was early -which suited us and ended up giving us more time during the day to explore Old Quarter Hanoi.  He was prompt and professional.  Would definitely hire this company again.  Very affordable and great service.',5.0,'2020-01-26T00:14:32Z','REV-wfW29tn6eHbQmlxqqcUrE+eNbOGzDZGa0dWweGk4MP4=','en','luv2travelNV','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Excellent service','I booked their service to go from Hanoi -> Mai Chau -> Pu Luong -> Ninh Binh -> Hanoi. Every few days, their drivers would pick me up and drove me to the new location. The drivers are very nice, fun to talk to, and excellent service. 

I had to make change to my pick up time a few times. Just a text to Jolie and she responded fast. Every thing was sorted out.

The company asked for a deposit of half of the total up front, and the other half paid on the first day',5.0,'2020-01-08T01:29:22Z','REV-/mrtKC4xClxe5DTFO/6PANUhYe6qSJI8DaFU+t7b4Z4=','en','xbzz','TRIPADVISOR'),('140067P5','Private transfer between Hanoi/Hanoi Airport and Ninh Binh','Ms Lily and Hanoi Transport Service Co are fantastic!','We are a family of four from Seattle, Washington and booked round-trip private transfer with Ms Lily Ngoc and Hanoi Transport Service Company from Old Quarter in Hanoi to Ha Long Bay as well as return from Ha Long City to Hanoi airport jan 1-3, 2020. Ms Lily was just fantastic and so helpful with so many changes we requested to our schedule changes and drop off location changes. Ms Lily is incredibly helpful, kind and responsive and the value was excellent and the car and driver all top quality. We aw very happy and appreciative of our experience and look forward to hiring Ms Lily and her team when we return to Vietnam. Thank you, Ms Lily!',5.0,'2020-01-03T02:56:33Z','REV-EPg4OcVjDt5vXb3wdGh5I9NBGhdUv6z4s0FhiEqpnY8=','en','Brian M','TRIPADVISOR'),('140090P2','Life in Communism','Excellent tour! This is a must while in Bucharest. Don’t miss it! Worth ever penny. Vlad was awesome!','Best walking tour we have ever been on. Vlad did a great job  explaining what happened during the regime. He experienced it first hand and while walking through the city pointed out so many important landmarks to help bring his story to life.',5.0,'2023-11-17T05:08:16Z','REV-LK6MaJ5buulfGmdT1/gVvaQ8/O70TF3LSGpWtjHwFqk=','en','Melodie H','TRIPADVISOR'),('140090P2','Life in Communism','The tour was really...','The tour was really interesting and John shared many stories from his own experience which gave it a personal touch. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2023-07-05T12:38:55Z','REV-HXu1u1yVHR4mawXOz/WtoYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Selina_L','VIATOR'),('140090P2','Life in Communism','What an amazing tour!','This is a must do! I did the communism tour with colleagues. Everyone was amazed by the stories and knowledge of the tourguide. The story was personal and interactively told by Andreea.',5.0,'2023-06-05T08:06:02Z','REV-kW+WYVKMQkr3lG+cpUhcEvDQuoY+Eq1Rm09Jr7VvYm8=','en','G3563TWevad','TRIPADVISOR'),('140090P2','Life in Communism','Outstanding in every way','Huge shout out to Andrea and also apologies as I would have given her a tip had I remembered which my wife later told me off for. This was a brilliant, utterly engrossing three hour (with 20 minute tea and toilet break) walk around parts of central Bucharest, telling the political and social history of Romania from the 20th century through to today. Andrea did this through some of the buildings - both obvious ones but quite often obscure ones you wouldn\'t otherwise have looked twice at. It was enthralling, somehow managing to get even better and more interesting as it went on. Despite doing the tour regularly she sooke with real passion and enthusiasm. I am 56 (thanks, I know I dont look it) and this was the best guided tour I have ever done anywhere without exception. Quite brilliant.',5.0,'2023-04-02T15:32:41Z','REV-TCBwEL1wOpHqrPpZ7qiF3RblenfYb+8yHs6mG6zUJZo=','en','davidbX9852NI','TRIPADVISOR'),('140090P2','Life in Communism','YES','Andrea was absolutely brilliant! Super nice and knowledge. Definitely a 10 out of 10.

Thanks for everything!
Giacomo.',5.0,'2023-02-25T09:59:34Z','REV-KY4OSF+jhzgdZT41RmB/JrkcCqLbca5AHHdDWRnF3QI=','en','P4107AUgiacomog','TRIPADVISOR'),('140090P2','Life in Communism','Very interesting','Mihai was really prepared and opened to any questions. I really liked this tour, very interesting and informative, I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Bucharest!',5.0,'2023-02-13T09:15:48Z','REV-co30vjiCVNKQPK4DdPi+bNfy89Rj0jH2eFb1DHeqh+Q=','en','Q8413IDvanessar','TRIPADVISOR'),('140090P2','Life in Communism','Great, informative tour','A really pleasant afternoon with a friendly, knowledgeable guide (Mihai). Good pace, and we’ll considered.
Covers communism and relevant prior history.',5.0,'2022-11-20T13:26:05Z','REV-WzJOvf69iPeW/KSEoVP9P7uWLISPVqrBuNIYskl1zIg=','en','MrDRW','TRIPADVISOR'),('140090P2','Life in Communism','Great experience','That was great! I want to say thank you to Andrea for this great experience. I really not a big fan of excursions because I prefer to know real stories of real people, not just common facts about historical monuments. And Andrea provided this interesting journey into stories of real, simple people who went through this period of communism. I learned a lot of interesting facts, got a deep understanding of thins that had influence on Romanians. And even understood some reasons of modern Romanians way of thinking. Thank you so much. That was great.',5.0,'2022-06-19T16:15:56Z','REV-0dMmsQ1t5iR6TbXGqLbMuL7hf9QU9SoumIML5qdRRek=','en','Fidkevych','TRIPADVISOR'),('140090P2','Life in Communism','Amazing and breath taking experience','I absolutely recommend to take this tour of Bucarest with Andrea, you’ll experience an insightfull and very well documented visit to help you understand the communist history of the city and the country. The tour is well designed, through diverse interesting places. We learnt so much thanks to Andrea’s knowledge and her precise and gripping explanations!',5.0,'2022-03-28T15:24:55Z','REV-wH3mIQtfPXj6fFlYA2Hth4JKN8wptW0G2tV7tbeDQbE=','en','Gayakai','TRIPADVISOR'),('140090P2','Life in Communism','A fantastic and insightful tour that you should do immediately upon arrival in Bucharest','Andreea very kindly accommodated me on this tour, despite being the only person booked to go on it (during what I understand is a quieter time of year for tourists and, of course, during a pandemic). Andreea made me feel totally at ease from the moment we met and we enjoyed some lovely conversation, particularly during our break. Andreea is a fantastic and knowledgeable tour guide and has clearly put a lot of work into her tour. I would recommend that you do this tour as soon as you arrive in Bucharest, as it gives you a great understanding of the city and the people, particularly as the tour comes from a local perspective.',5.0,'2022-01-18T01:41:48Z','REV-U9MIcpP1oeT7T0eEbdSQZKt7fOL3aC1U6+YzVNA7BL0=','en','665charlenek','TRIPADVISOR'),('140090P3','Foodie tour in Bucharest: 100% authentic Romanian food','This tour provides great combination of food, history, culture and local sights','This tour is a very great combination of food, history, culture and local sights. We really enjoyed our time in the Old Town learning and tasting, the tram ride to  another area of town, the main market, was a learning opportunity about the communist buildings. The Market was enormous and quite interesting. The food we tasted represented the many influences in Bucharest and Romania. I strongly recommend this tour. Andreea is friendly, informative, and a good listener She is very willing to engage and share about all aspects of Romainian life. Her English is excellent.',5.0,'2023-10-30T03:37:39Z','REV-xq3QAJYnMzKPN8sZhKsBSlVdtjIiqs5R3ACjWdWCZLE=','en','tlizzie','TRIPADVISOR'),('140090P2','Life in Communism','The tour was really...','The tour was really interesting and John shared many stories from his own experience which gave it a personal touch. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2023-07-05T12:38:55Z','REV-HXu1u1yVHR4mawXOz/WtoYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Selina_L','VIATOR'),('140090P2','Life in Communism','What an amazing tour!','This is a must do! I did the communism tour with colleagues. Everyone was amazed by the stories and knowledge of the tourguide. The story was personal and interactively told by Andreea.',5.0,'2023-06-05T08:06:02Z','REV-kW+WYVKMQkr3lG+cpUhcEvDQuoY+Eq1Rm09Jr7VvYm8=','en','G3563TWevad','TRIPADVISOR'),('140090P2','Life in Communism','Outstanding in every way','Huge shout out to Andrea and also apologies as I would have given her a tip had I remembered which my wife later told me off for. This was a brilliant, utterly engrossing three hour (with 20 minute tea and toilet break) walk around parts of central Bucharest, telling the political and social history of Romania from the 20th century through to today. Andrea did this through some of the buildings - both obvious ones but quite often obscure ones you wouldn\'t otherwise have looked twice at. It was enthralling, somehow managing to get even better and more interesting as it went on. Despite doing the tour regularly she sooke with real passion and enthusiasm. I am 56 (thanks, I know I dont look it) and this was the best guided tour I have ever done anywhere without exception. Quite brilliant.',5.0,'2023-04-02T15:32:41Z','REV-TCBwEL1wOpHqrPpZ7qiF3RblenfYb+8yHs6mG6zUJZo=','en','davidbX9852NI','TRIPADVISOR'),('140090P2','Life in Communism','YES','Andrea was absolutely brilliant! Super nice and knowledge. Definitely a 10 out of 10.

Thanks for everything!
Giacomo.',5.0,'2023-02-25T09:59:34Z','REV-KY4OSF+jhzgdZT41RmB/JrkcCqLbca5AHHdDWRnF3QI=','en','P4107AUgiacomog','TRIPADVISOR'),('140090P2','Life in Communism','Very interesting','Mihai was really prepared and opened to any questions. I really liked this tour, very interesting and informative, I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Bucharest!',5.0,'2023-02-13T09:15:48Z','REV-co30vjiCVNKQPK4DdPi+bNfy89Rj0jH2eFb1DHeqh+Q=','en','Q8413IDvanessar','TRIPADVISOR'),('140090P2','Life in Communism','Great, informative tour','A really pleasant afternoon with a friendly, knowledgeable guide (Mihai). Good pace, and we’ll considered.
Covers communism and relevant prior history.',5.0,'2022-11-20T13:26:05Z','REV-WzJOvf69iPeW/KSEoVP9P7uWLISPVqrBuNIYskl1zIg=','en','MrDRW','TRIPADVISOR'),('140090P2','Life in Communism','Great experience','That was great! I want to say thank you to Andrea for this great experience. I really not a big fan of excursions because I prefer to know real stories of real people, not just common facts about historical monuments. And Andrea provided this interesting journey into stories of real, simple people who went through this period of communism. I learned a lot of interesting facts, got a deep understanding of thins that had influence on Romanians. And even understood some reasons of modern Romanians way of thinking. Thank you so much. That was great.',5.0,'2022-06-19T16:15:56Z','REV-0dMmsQ1t5iR6TbXGqLbMuL7hf9QU9SoumIML5qdRRek=','en','Fidkevych','TRIPADVISOR'),('140090P2','Life in Communism','Amazing and breath taking experience','I absolutely recommend to take this tour of Bucarest with Andrea, you’ll experience an insightfull and very well documented visit to help you understand the communist history of the city and the country. The tour is well designed, through diverse interesting places. We learnt so much thanks to Andrea’s knowledge and her precise and gripping explanations!',5.0,'2022-03-28T15:24:55Z','REV-wH3mIQtfPXj6fFlYA2Hth4JKN8wptW0G2tV7tbeDQbE=','en','Gayakai','TRIPADVISOR'),('140090P2','Life in Communism','A fantastic and insightful tour that you should do immediately upon arrival in Bucharest','Andreea very kindly accommodated me on this tour, despite being the only person booked to go on it (during what I understand is a quieter time of year for tourists and, of course, during a pandemic). Andreea made me feel totally at ease from the moment we met and we enjoyed some lovely conversation, particularly during our break. Andreea is a fantastic and knowledgeable tour guide and has clearly put a lot of work into her tour. I would recommend that you do this tour as soon as you arrive in Bucharest, as it gives you a great understanding of the city and the people, particularly as the tour comes from a local perspective.',5.0,'2022-01-18T01:41:48Z','REV-U9MIcpP1oeT7T0eEbdSQZKt7fOL3aC1U6+YzVNA7BL0=','en','665charlenek','TRIPADVISOR'),('140097P1','Half-day rafting excursion','Great trip, highly recommend','Beautiful river and surrounding scenery. Charismatic rafting trip leaders, made it very enjoyable. Opportunity to swim and do cliff jump on the trip. Best trip we did in Croatia. Great value for money.',5.0,'2023-09-26T12:54:31Z','REV-9nwq3IxdesSlb89k30hNSah7vOdsv12mb167aeZMsbw=','en','204olliey','TRIPADVISOR'),('140097P1','Half-day rafting excursion','Great time rafting on River Cetina','Great experience and beautiful scenery. Meeting place with plenty of parking and also changing rooms. Great tour guide.  Highly recommand.',5.0,'2023-09-25T08:46:22Z','REV-+VDbynJ9RPTPFsg1Q+Yx6kG0P8O/4cVX+DgaUOFuk80=','en','A1537UXanitam','TRIPADVISOR'),('140097P1','Half-day rafting excursion','Perfect trip for group of friends','Great trip, diverse activities (both relaxing and exciting) and amazing guide! Definetely recommended if you are nearby.',5.0,'2023-09-25T08:33:14Z','REV-+VDbynJ9RPTPFsg1Q+Yx6vVuFU6S5XSz7SQ1vy8fQfQ=','en','Wouter_Schakel','TRIPADVISOR'),('140097P1','Half-day rafting excursion','A great experience with fantastic scenery!','A great experience with fantastic scenery. Communication with Ivan to book the rafting was easy, he was very responsive to emails and after our original booking we asked to change to another day at the last minute and he was very accommodating. There is a lot of paddling involved as the water is very still in parts and having done rafting before this was a very different experience and probably not for the adrenaline junkies.  However,  the stunning scenery made it all worth while and the tour guides were a lot of fun.',5.0,'2023-09-21T02:04:31Z','REV-rWsErWzXAp5LQrQg9N3wVy9dTFZjTaEe9lopyRX7wco=','en','Rachael H','TRIPADVISOR'),('140097P1','Half-day rafting excursion','Stunning','The trip was amazing and felt very organised before, during and after. I recommend everyone to do this activity, you got very much for a little sum of money.',5.0,'2023-09-20T16:15:22Z','REV-Fb1WODRt+eP6SFmVupUszynU+8fcPwRiX3KOGdC0Xvw=','en','T3738FKolivias','TRIPADVISOR'),('140097P1','Half-day rafting excursion','Funny Guide, good Times, Cliff jump 😍','Amazing and funny tour guide. Perfectly organized and we had a fantastic day 😊 The Cliff jump is such a nice experience. We were a group of five and we can all just recommend it!',5.0,'2023-09-20T11:04:39Z','REV-Fb1WODRt+eP6SFmVupUsz42gB57KQOsfHAyg3k7eVkE=','en','Dreamer56066371549','TRIPADVISOR'),('140097P1','Half-day rafting excursion','A super fun and mesmerizing experience','We highly recommend this guided rafting trip. It quickly became the highlight oft our Croatia vacation. Our guide created a fun and engaging experience with his witty humor and natural charme. We felt safe and well guided. We would book here again anytime :)',5.0,'2023-09-16T13:47:32Z','REV-NuTphVYtShyazT30U7fv1c3lEc/eYAgyr6qMPRT8dwo=','en','Melanie D','TRIPADVISOR'),('140097P1','Half-day rafting excursion','Amazing','Loved this rafting experience. Communication was excellent and really quick response. There was an option to be picked up from Omis and taken to the start of thr rafting. Our guide was friendly, experienced and funny, which made it more enjoyable. The rafting was fun, between paddling on the calm river to the rapids - it\'s suitable for everyone.
Very professional trip and highly recommended excursion on the Cetina. Thanks.',5.0,'2023-09-16T09:21:50Z','REV-NuTphVYtShyazT30U7fv1W/L36CnBHCtZKF/DYXg7Yo=','en','rachelhA2566TI','TRIPADVISOR'),('140097P1','Half-day rafting excursion','Great experience','Very good contact before the event! Great views and pro crew who asuure you safety all the time. If you are nearby do not hesitate to try :)',5.0,'2023-09-16T01:20:22Z','REV-1x+lzW2YwD5p5ol70TgPrAdF2eNDwsdSzdPSfIwbM60=','en','micha_w456','TRIPADVISOR'),('140097P1','Half-day rafting excursion','Amazing!!!!','The tour was absolutely amazing ... Soo refreshing peaceful and very well instructions and Ivan our tour guide was brilliant and kept us informed and had a laugh
Definitely would recommend to others!!!!',5.0,'2023-09-15T07:53:56Z','REV-iEQhEM8Tem10tgYm1vWhNw2v33tJtuWYvCMx8ckcILs=','en','261abrara','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P1','1h buggy tour','Amazing experience','Fantastic experience, the perfect exciting activity to do on holidays. Karen and Alex were so welcoming and friendly. Got some amazing views of the beautiful landscapes and mountain trails. Highly recommend!!',5.0,'2024-02-14T16:15:48Z','REV-MmbX2/HA/DFQqq7qrVxorYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','leanne_D','VIATOR'),('140099P1','1h buggy tour','Buggy tour','Just wanted to say a massive thanks to Karen, John and their lovely colleague (sorry ,I\'ve forgotten your name🥰). We really had a wonderful time, your hospitality was awesome, next time we will definitely do the 3 hours drive.  Karen and John don\'t forget to say hi next time you come to Manchester!!',5.0,'2023-12-27T03:14:57Z','REV-YrbHuTZZdHIPYzn7a45H/67j5JulDfWZoxxi6aBF05M=','en','maisahh2021','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P1','1h buggy tour','Great','Great experience and good fun for driver and passenger! Perfect for getting to see the mountains of majas.',5.0,'2023-10-04T09:20:14Z','REV-WbURdig1Mh+3FMoj8Hk0SGqV4aMukVqVBUuqK+rOUvU=','en','marcusbD8526WG','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P1','1h buggy tour','Awesome!!!!','Today I made this adventurous trip with my 10 year old son.
I had booked for an hour, but in hindsight the tour could last 2 hours for me.
We enjoyed this adventurous experience and recommend everyone to experience it.
The supervisors were very sympathetic and nice, reason to book 2 hours this time.',5.0,'2023-08-06T14:48:06Z','REV-YHAQ++NNtXteNa2BbQil3NcNzxb4RSgC2BmRx/+Hnvc=','en','Anoeo','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P1','1h buggy tour','Buggy Tour','This was so much fun… the buggies are easy to drive and even though we had a bit of rain, it just enhance the experience, would highly recommend Thanks guys',5.0,'2023-05-19T07:58:24Z','REV-5/VcnlIQRSe4WM2taPQKkCOp7vIP0s5mrynI+9J3Kno=','en','justinwT1076EA','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P1','1h buggy tour','A great experience','I enjoyed driver a dune buggy for the first time. The scenery was great and the tour the perfect length.',5.0,'2023-05-07T11:03:02Z','REV-qC5UmD08Rfb3QOk7SIVpA4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Philip_W','VIATOR'),('140099P1','1h buggy tour','Great day out','A very fun way to experience some of the ‘backroads’ of Mijas that you’ll never ordinarily be brave enough to see (or drive on!). 

If you have done other buggy tours in the area and you thought they were fun, this one will be even better. The buggies are more rigid, more safe (which makes you put your foot down more) and are in a much better condition. 

The bar they have access to (even on a Monday!) is one of the best local bars around and you would never find it without the buggy tour. 

Really get to know the guys, gals, and dog running the show as they are very interesting people and willing to tell you anything about the area you are living / holidaying in. They’ll point out some great spots for relaxing or taking a camera for photography.',5.0,'2022-09-27T05:11:28Z','REV-NvIEwfiYYFabjvmeO7ApVM2Ql0FNsp3lZ5uEyKGUs9Q=','en','Warby76667','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P1','1h buggy tour','Wonderful people','Jon and Mike are two of most enthusiastic and fun people I’ve ever met. You can see that they enjoy what they’re doing and you feel very safe with them. By far one of the best experiences you can have with outside activities.',5.0,'2022-09-11T20:22:38Z','REV-B+tpnkRAPJOS1hsngt2fdWei/tEkQXstjPpPOWn0oLw=','en','Speedycarlos','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P1','1h buggy tour','Recommend to everyone','Great tour, friendly guides! Thank you-definitely recommend and will come back again when we’re next in the area for the longer tour.',5.0,'2022-09-10T07:45:03Z','REV-hQ50VFqw0nxCjaW8ud4jt7yFn+45Hu3G0Kd7XV7Aa6Y=','en','thomasbead123','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P1','1h buggy tour','Excellent but hot','Very nice service and service minded personal. We had a fantastic tour and enjoyed every minute of the time we sent in the moutain.',5.0,'2022-07-23T12:04:36Z','REV-6B9ep32jOBxTKrVUlk2eTU1XjNRITKVIZfLhIfF9Oz0=','en','LOUISE6405','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P2','Off-road Sierra de Mijas buggy tour 2h','Book it now.','Just excellent. If you like driving, road trips or adrenaline filled adventures then this is for you. I thought 2 hours might be quite a long time but it flew past and I loved every single minute. Activities in this area are so reasonably priced and as with my last review I stand by the fact they could charge a bit more.  I found it ok but it’s quite out the way so I’d suggest pre booking transport to get you there otherwise it’s accessible via public transport as long as you have Google maps or something. Water and other items needed are provided, excellent knowledge of the local area and some great facts including the one about the large amount of golf courses spread around! Over 40 of them!! Thanks for an excellent experience! Highly recommended!',5.0,'2024-03-26T08:57:56Z','REV-q5YPwJKctPd3Rum46dnr9jccMt84y0f0FP+4Y/OUjiw=','en','J844WXmichaelb','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P2','Off-road Sierra de Mijas buggy tour 2h','Excellent','What an amazing 2hours.
Our guide Alex was brilliant. 
Awsome scenery and Alex was very knowledgeable.
A great way to get away from just another day by the pool',5.0,'2024-02-23T12:47:42Z','REV-dNe7AZmR9TOEpTlacfD8p4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Andrew_R','VIATOR'),('140099P2','Off-road Sierra de Mijas buggy tour 2h','Fun way to explore the area','We came as an adult family of 4 for the 2 hour buggy tour - there was also another group of 2 - so a total of 6, split between 3 buggies. 

We were welcomed by Karen and Alex who were both very friendly and chatty throughout the experience. First getting  us kitted up - goggles and a bandana for the dust. And then a short briefing.

The buggies were great fun - even more so becuase there had been some rain the day before, so plenty of opportunities to splash through the muddy puddles. 

The two hours went by quickly and was a great way to spend a warm winter afternoon. 

Would definitely recommend!',5.0,'2024-01-23T14:12:23Z','REV-LHlIjX6Iw4C1XqEfpBhHUwl0o1aV8Oi688qq/46nAig=','en','Discover27709244362','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P2','Off-road Sierra de Mijas buggy tour 2h','Amazing time!','We had the best time doing this tour! They are all very welcoming and accommodating, and Alex was a brilliant tour guide! We had so much fun, and saw the most beautiful scenery whilst stopping at gorgeous view points! My partner was able to fully enjoy the buggy experience and we got some amazing photos and videos! Definitely recommend doing this if you’re in the area! They even booked us a taxi back to our hotel to save us the trouble! What an amazing team🩷',5.0,'2023-12-29T13:31:42Z','REV-VV9z0grwg3l6Drt88dyaLieicnSlXPN0cmyeIDNJgx8=','en','katie10102021','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P2','Off-road Sierra de Mijas buggy tour 2h','Excellent experience.','My son & I went for the 2hr adventure today & were very fortunate to have the company of Alec as our guide (what a great guy).
All round great service from response to queries ( Karen gets a mention here) to our ease of pick up & excellent company on the trip.
Highly recommended. 
Trevor & Padraic - Ireland 🇮🇪',5.0,'2023-12-16T15:02:15Z','REV-jtFSE/Dn8Yjcib15dUp6WNKD4a+m6JjhjJy9WL6rdsY=','en','618trevorr','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P2','Off-road Sierra de Mijas buggy tour 2h','So much fun and fabulous staff!','We had the best buggy tour with Karen and the team! Our group of hens absolutely loved it, they were so fantastic decorating the buggies for our hen, helping to take photos and go pro shots,  sorting our taxi back and helping us reunite a lost bag! Such friendly staff and a fantastic experience would recommend to anyone in an instant! 

The bride says “the staff were such lovely people, thank you for making it so special for me”',5.0,'2023-10-30T09:22:31Z','REV-RFrmJayGbmjDDUTo5iCMB9riqmLaMaVXOqorXWLY3f4=','en','613sheridanw','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P2','Off-road Sierra de Mijas buggy tour 2h','Amazing fun day out','Absolutely amazing start to finish. From booking the trip on the phone, to giving  us directions and providing the goggles and scarfs. The buggy’s are comfortable so suit all ages. My son drove me for a change the guys are brilliant very knowledgeable and felt completely safe at all times. This is a must trip we did the two hour will be doing it again would love to see the sun set or sunrise.',5.0,'2023-10-21T04:18:16Z','REV-0+sULEwTQ+TvfEvVM47o4fK13VNSyGE1clMf2jM9hwk=','en','girls14','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P2','Off-road Sierra de Mijas buggy tour 2h','Amazing!','Had a great time seeing amazing views and having the excitement of riding a buggy. 
To top the tour off with a free beer! 
Thank you guys for a great experience.',5.0,'2023-09-26T07:26:22Z','REV-icGnVU3TTunTOJa5f7+xMUvMupx7nZTaztJRTnowS4c=','en','guybJ1447PC','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P2','Off-road Sierra de Mijas buggy tour 2h','Fantastic Two Hour Tour','John and Karen were great, from the initial contact and the moment we arrived, right to the end. They are both very friendly and welcoming.

The two hour tour was great and they were both very knowledgeable on the local area. You will definitely get dusty and dirty but just adds to the fun.

We had an amazing time and will definitely be back again.',5.0,'2023-09-25T13:46:30Z','REV-+VDbynJ9RPTPFsg1Q+Yx6qQeFUQta8/YoI/P28gkUoY=','en','E9941IWrobw','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P2','Off-road Sierra de Mijas buggy tour 2h','Absolutely amazing','Highly recommend,  this is not to be missed. Was absolutely amazing views and amazing experience. The couple and staff went above and beyond to help w8th my son who is disabled and were so friendly.',5.0,'2023-09-13T08:35:34Z','REV-lJ3mCs6iii5fKgBijyos9MAURRIQ654uew2GNtQWb7s=','en','809gillianp','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','Fantastic fun tour','Fantastic tour great value for money.  Great guide who knew the area, thanks Alex.  Karen the owner made you feel very welcome best value for money I have experienced for a long time. Buggies also had good power so you could have fun driving to.',5.0,'2024-04-07T02:15:41Z','REV-+tAQVejtn60M5ugjadKt0YXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Chris_F','VIATOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','Must go again','Professional and friendly approach, great experience overall 
Lovely views and semi off-road experience',5.0,'2024-04-04T13:05:59Z','REV-epTCenOZ9umlfM/rQ//UwYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Tomas_F','VIATOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','Fantastic…','Excellent tour well
Worth a trip to see another side of mijas and fun along with way bit of water and dirt making it enjoyable.',5.0,'2024-04-03T09:46:49Z','REV-GXr3o9J9JiwysV+GeAEN4rnIlEqUXU2ymWAeYe6X/mU=','en','Q7991OWjasonc','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','What a Blast, so much fun!!','Brilliant afternoon spent with Bigfoot Tours...my son (17) and I had a blast. Excellent experience!

We would advise taking the 3 hour tour as you really get to see so much of the beautiful countryside in the Mijas area and have a lot of fun in the buggies on the gravel roads. You will get dusty, just how much depends on the size of the group and how much fun you make of it ;-)

Everything was really organised, from the greeting, safety briefing, the tour - our guide Alex was outstanding, regularly checking our safety and pointing out any points of interest - and the refreshing soft drink at the end.

Highly recommended to anyone, from young families - they have a 4-seater buggy - to older ones',5.0,'2024-02-25T07:59:25Z','REV-0/YYkhH7Q16IBV7up6yx9mv/UBaxWJj01dvkx2rxH0w=','en','Stokes_in_nl','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','Second visit even better than the first !','This was our second visit to Bigfoot and like the first it was an excellent experience!
Taking the 3 hour tour let\'s you see much more of the beautiful countryside and to really get a feel for the impressive buggies.
Everything is taken care of and the guide was exceptional always checking our safely and pointing out key landmarks and items of interest.
Highly recommended',5.0,'2024-02-22T01:56:57Z','REV-grLvxjF4zNvGG2g3IND1ctfoO9sIn+c34Sv/mK/yOts=','en','chris h','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','Awesome tour with great views and high quality branded buggy\'s','Very nice views, we made some nice pictures and videos. Owners and guides are super friendly and really know their stuff. The buggy\'s were looking very neat and very well maintained, they are high quality buggy\'s from a great brand. We will definitely come back to have a buggy tour with Bigfoot buggy tours!',5.0,'2024-01-14T04:21:52Z','REV-22LwLvQrdywPVgigGEltPRZUOjzE+m/mJPlboaXr7LQ=','en','torel2024','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','A truly amazing experience. Must try at least once in your life','Had such a blast doing this. The staff there were really friendly and patient. The buggies were in excellent form, had no problems with them whatsoever. The views were fantastic, drove up and down lots of hills and drove on many dirt roads. Scarfs, goggles, windjackets and water are provided. The group matched the speed of the first buggy/atv which is driven by the staff. Although it was my first time doing somethint like this, I didn\'t feel unsafe or scared at all. Only good vibes and fun. Will definitely do this again!!!',5.0,'2023-12-12T11:34:22Z','REV-iBDujlhXACT+3kt6zuwboYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','CristianFelix_P','VIATOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','Exhilarating!!','We had an amazing time!! Myself, husband, son and daughter hired 2 buggies and took turns driving, it was so exhilarating and the views were amazing! Karen and John are lovely people, so welcoming and very organised and knowledgeable! The 3 hours flew by! Prepare to get dusty! We all agree it was the highlight of our holiday and would definitely recommend!',5.0,'2023-10-24T17:51:38Z','REV-avpw81KYoxlHt8nhRZfIwRLxdkuCxJt5xMLPg0cVm3o=','en','Jaynecreb','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','Fantastic 3 hour off road buggy tour','Had an absolute blast on the three hour tour with Bigfoot Buggy Tours. We headed off-road up into the mountains where the views were amazing. The buggies are really fun to drive and in great condition. The staff are all really friendly and made for an amazing morning out. The cold beer at the end of the tour was definitely well needed. 
Big thanks to Karen, John and Alex you guys are all awesome! Would definitely recommend doing a tour with them!',5.0,'2023-09-16T07:34:49Z','REV-NuTphVYtShyazT30U7fv1d/D6DgGoNMxjdi7EdKnSFY=','en','maxc888','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','Best ever !!! Excellent','All I can say is MUST DO TRIP !! Excellent , 13 of us went as a group , excellent staff and owners , very hospitable and extremely health and safety conscious, looking after all , brilliant tour and will definitely do it again , be prepared to get dusty !',5.0,'2023-08-24T07:38:07Z','REV-5pR4YkHsYJMeTyBTF182D8GM0qxUdEjKNScFQJns77o=','en','stevecurtis202','TRIPADVISOR'),('140107P2','Everest Base Camp Trek','Adventure of a lifetime','From the time we were picked up from Kathmandu airport to the time we were brought back to the airport, our guide Ajay was always on top of my daughter and I needs! It was a continuous adventure that our memories will last a lifetime!',5.0,'2023-05-14T17:01:12Z','REV-Yro1cb4xnSOrbTQjIwwYNWk0N/EricCLe65s+xLhnac=','en','X3153TGjimh','TRIPADVISOR'),('140107P2','Everest Base Camp Trek','Very very good','Very very good  trekking in  Kathmandu Nepal I am very happy this tracking office thank you so much happy',5.0,'2020-02-13T01:07:32Z','REV-evJq8Z4cdJnT1x3f6wtviRObAkvaMaCWckEl1dHtDXg=','en','BhagawanL1','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','Fantastic…','Excellent tour well
Worth a trip to see another side of mijas and fun along with way bit of water and dirt making it enjoyable.',5.0,'2024-04-03T09:46:49Z','REV-GXr3o9J9JiwysV+GeAEN4rnIlEqUXU2ymWAeYe6X/mU=','en','Q7991OWjasonc','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','What a Blast, so much fun!!','Brilliant afternoon spent with Bigfoot Tours...my son (17) and I had a blast. Excellent experience!

We would advise taking the 3 hour tour as you really get to see so much of the beautiful countryside in the Mijas area and have a lot of fun in the buggies on the gravel roads. You will get dusty, just how much depends on the size of the group and how much fun you make of it ;-)

Everything was really organised, from the greeting, safety briefing, the tour - our guide Alex was outstanding, regularly checking our safety and pointing out any points of interest - and the refreshing soft drink at the end.

Highly recommended to anyone, from young families - they have a 4-seater buggy - to older ones',5.0,'2024-02-25T07:59:25Z','REV-0/YYkhH7Q16IBV7up6yx9mv/UBaxWJj01dvkx2rxH0w=','en','Stokes_in_nl','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','Second visit even better than the first !','This was our second visit to Bigfoot and like the first it was an excellent experience!
Taking the 3 hour tour let\'s you see much more of the beautiful countryside and to really get a feel for the impressive buggies.
Everything is taken care of and the guide was exceptional always checking our safely and pointing out key landmarks and items of interest.
Highly recommended',5.0,'2024-02-22T01:56:57Z','REV-grLvxjF4zNvGG2g3IND1ctfoO9sIn+c34Sv/mK/yOts=','en','chris h','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','Awesome tour with great views and high quality branded buggy\'s','Very nice views, we made some nice pictures and videos. Owners and guides are super friendly and really know their stuff. The buggy\'s were looking very neat and very well maintained, they are high quality buggy\'s from a great brand. We will definitely come back to have a buggy tour with Bigfoot buggy tours!',5.0,'2024-01-14T04:21:52Z','REV-22LwLvQrdywPVgigGEltPRZUOjzE+m/mJPlboaXr7LQ=','en','torel2024','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','A truly amazing experience. Must try at least once in your life','Had such a blast doing this. The staff there were really friendly and patient. The buggies were in excellent form, had no problems with them whatsoever. The views were fantastic, drove up and down lots of hills and drove on many dirt roads. Scarfs, goggles, windjackets and water are provided. The group matched the speed of the first buggy/atv which is driven by the staff. Although it was my first time doing somethint like this, I didn\'t feel unsafe or scared at all. Only good vibes and fun. Will definitely do this again!!!',5.0,'2023-12-12T11:34:22Z','REV-iBDujlhXACT+3kt6zuwboYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','CristianFelix_P','VIATOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','Exhilarating!!','We had an amazing time!! Myself, husband, son and daughter hired 2 buggies and took turns driving, it was so exhilarating and the views were amazing! Karen and John are lovely people, so welcoming and very organised and knowledgeable! The 3 hours flew by! Prepare to get dusty! We all agree it was the highlight of our holiday and would definitely recommend!',5.0,'2023-10-24T17:51:38Z','REV-avpw81KYoxlHt8nhRZfIwRLxdkuCxJt5xMLPg0cVm3o=','en','Jaynecreb','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','Fantastic 3 hour off road buggy tour','Had an absolute blast on the three hour tour with Bigfoot Buggy Tours. We headed off-road up into the mountains where the views were amazing. The buggies are really fun to drive and in great condition. The staff are all really friendly and made for an amazing morning out. The cold beer at the end of the tour was definitely well needed. 
Big thanks to Karen, John and Alex you guys are all awesome! Would definitely recommend doing a tour with them!',5.0,'2023-09-16T07:34:49Z','REV-NuTphVYtShyazT30U7fv1d/D6DgGoNMxjdi7EdKnSFY=','en','maxc888','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','Best ever !!! Excellent','All I can say is MUST DO TRIP !! Excellent , 13 of us went as a group , excellent staff and owners , very hospitable and extremely health and safety conscious, looking after all , brilliant tour and will definitely do it again , be prepared to get dusty !',5.0,'2023-08-24T07:38:07Z','REV-5pR4YkHsYJMeTyBTF182D8GM0qxUdEjKNScFQJns77o=','en','stevecurtis202','TRIPADVISOR'),('140107P3','Mardi Himal Trek','Voyage bardia mardi himal','Magnifique trek avec bijay tout est formidablement organisé dans le respect des communautés locales et de l environnement. Le népal est un pays magique avec de belle personnes nous conseillons à 100% bijay qui est un professionnel averti et à l écoute de son client. Ils préparent votre voyage suivant vos demandes.  Partez tranquille avec bijay',5.0,'2023-02-22T03:43:06Z','REV-b3q6EoL2xIwuaFSRXPu3e/1RJpJv4Zpu4HjJ3Lqg6G0=','fr','alaingN6861TJ','TRIPADVISOR'),('140107P2','Everest Base Camp Trek','Very very good','Very very good  trekking in  Kathmandu Nepal I am very happy this tracking office thank you so much happy',5.0,'2020-02-13T01:07:32Z','REV-evJq8Z4cdJnT1x3f6wtviRObAkvaMaCWckEl1dHtDXg=','en','BhagawanL1','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','Fantastic…','Excellent tour well
Worth a trip to see another side of mijas and fun along with way bit of water and dirt making it enjoyable.',5.0,'2024-04-03T09:46:49Z','REV-GXr3o9J9JiwysV+GeAEN4rnIlEqUXU2ymWAeYe6X/mU=','en','Q7991OWjasonc','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','What a Blast, so much fun!!','Brilliant afternoon spent with Bigfoot Tours...my son (17) and I had a blast. Excellent experience!

We would advise taking the 3 hour tour as you really get to see so much of the beautiful countryside in the Mijas area and have a lot of fun in the buggies on the gravel roads. You will get dusty, just how much depends on the size of the group and how much fun you make of it ;-)

Everything was really organised, from the greeting, safety briefing, the tour - our guide Alex was outstanding, regularly checking our safety and pointing out any points of interest - and the refreshing soft drink at the end.

Highly recommended to anyone, from young families - they have a 4-seater buggy - to older ones',5.0,'2024-02-25T07:59:25Z','REV-0/YYkhH7Q16IBV7up6yx9mv/UBaxWJj01dvkx2rxH0w=','en','Stokes_in_nl','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','Second visit even better than the first !','This was our second visit to Bigfoot and like the first it was an excellent experience!
Taking the 3 hour tour let\'s you see much more of the beautiful countryside and to really get a feel for the impressive buggies.
Everything is taken care of and the guide was exceptional always checking our safely and pointing out key landmarks and items of interest.
Highly recommended',5.0,'2024-02-22T01:56:57Z','REV-grLvxjF4zNvGG2g3IND1ctfoO9sIn+c34Sv/mK/yOts=','en','chris h','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','Awesome tour with great views and high quality branded buggy\'s','Very nice views, we made some nice pictures and videos. Owners and guides are super friendly and really know their stuff. The buggy\'s were looking very neat and very well maintained, they are high quality buggy\'s from a great brand. We will definitely come back to have a buggy tour with Bigfoot buggy tours!',5.0,'2024-01-14T04:21:52Z','REV-22LwLvQrdywPVgigGEltPRZUOjzE+m/mJPlboaXr7LQ=','en','torel2024','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','A truly amazing experience. Must try at least once in your life','Had such a blast doing this. The staff there were really friendly and patient. The buggies were in excellent form, had no problems with them whatsoever. The views were fantastic, drove up and down lots of hills and drove on many dirt roads. Scarfs, goggles, windjackets and water are provided. The group matched the speed of the first buggy/atv which is driven by the staff. Although it was my first time doing somethint like this, I didn\'t feel unsafe or scared at all. Only good vibes and fun. Will definitely do this again!!!',5.0,'2023-12-12T11:34:22Z','REV-iBDujlhXACT+3kt6zuwboYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','CristianFelix_P','VIATOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','Exhilarating!!','We had an amazing time!! Myself, husband, son and daughter hired 2 buggies and took turns driving, it was so exhilarating and the views were amazing! Karen and John are lovely people, so welcoming and very organised and knowledgeable! The 3 hours flew by! Prepare to get dusty! We all agree it was the highlight of our holiday and would definitely recommend!',5.0,'2023-10-24T17:51:38Z','REV-avpw81KYoxlHt8nhRZfIwRLxdkuCxJt5xMLPg0cVm3o=','en','Jaynecreb','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','Fantastic 3 hour off road buggy tour','Had an absolute blast on the three hour tour with Bigfoot Buggy Tours. We headed off-road up into the mountains where the views were amazing. The buggies are really fun to drive and in great condition. The staff are all really friendly and made for an amazing morning out. The cold beer at the end of the tour was definitely well needed. 
Big thanks to Karen, John and Alex you guys are all awesome! Would definitely recommend doing a tour with them!',5.0,'2023-09-16T07:34:49Z','REV-NuTphVYtShyazT30U7fv1d/D6DgGoNMxjdi7EdKnSFY=','en','maxc888','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','Best ever !!! Excellent','All I can say is MUST DO TRIP !! Excellent , 13 of us went as a group , excellent staff and owners , very hospitable and extremely health and safety conscious, looking after all , brilliant tour and will definitely do it again , be prepared to get dusty !',5.0,'2023-08-24T07:38:07Z','REV-5pR4YkHsYJMeTyBTF182D8GM0qxUdEjKNScFQJns77o=','en','stevecurtis202','TRIPADVISOR'),('140107P3','Mardi Himal Trek','Voyage bardia mardi himal','Magnifique trek avec bijay tout est formidablement organisé dans le respect des communautés locales et de l environnement. Le népal est un pays magique avec de belle personnes nous conseillons à 100% bijay qui est un professionnel averti et à l écoute de son client. Ils préparent votre voyage suivant vos demandes.  Partez tranquille avec bijay',5.0,'2023-02-22T03:43:06Z','REV-b3q6EoL2xIwuaFSRXPu3e/1RJpJv4Zpu4HjJ3Lqg6G0=','fr','alaingN6861TJ','TRIPADVISOR'),('140107P2','Everest Base Camp Trek','Very very good','Very very good  trekking in  Kathmandu Nepal I am very happy this tracking office thank you so much happy',5.0,'2020-02-13T01:07:32Z','REV-evJq8Z4cdJnT1x3f6wtviRObAkvaMaCWckEl1dHtDXg=','en','BhagawanL1','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','Fantastic…','Excellent tour well
Worth a trip to see another side of mijas and fun along with way bit of water and dirt making it enjoyable.',5.0,'2024-04-03T09:46:49Z','REV-GXr3o9J9JiwysV+GeAEN4rnIlEqUXU2ymWAeYe6X/mU=','en','Q7991OWjasonc','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','What a Blast, so much fun!!','Brilliant afternoon spent with Bigfoot Tours...my son (17) and I had a blast. Excellent experience!

We would advise taking the 3 hour tour as you really get to see so much of the beautiful countryside in the Mijas area and have a lot of fun in the buggies on the gravel roads. You will get dusty, just how much depends on the size of the group and how much fun you make of it ;-)

Everything was really organised, from the greeting, safety briefing, the tour - our guide Alex was outstanding, regularly checking our safety and pointing out any points of interest - and the refreshing soft drink at the end.

Highly recommended to anyone, from young families - they have a 4-seater buggy - to older ones',5.0,'2024-02-25T07:59:25Z','REV-0/YYkhH7Q16IBV7up6yx9mv/UBaxWJj01dvkx2rxH0w=','en','Stokes_in_nl','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','Second visit even better than the first !','This was our second visit to Bigfoot and like the first it was an excellent experience!
Taking the 3 hour tour let\'s you see much more of the beautiful countryside and to really get a feel for the impressive buggies.
Everything is taken care of and the guide was exceptional always checking our safely and pointing out key landmarks and items of interest.
Highly recommended',5.0,'2024-02-22T01:56:57Z','REV-grLvxjF4zNvGG2g3IND1ctfoO9sIn+c34Sv/mK/yOts=','en','chris h','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','Awesome tour with great views and high quality branded buggy\'s','Very nice views, we made some nice pictures and videos. Owners and guides are super friendly and really know their stuff. The buggy\'s were looking very neat and very well maintained, they are high quality buggy\'s from a great brand. We will definitely come back to have a buggy tour with Bigfoot buggy tours!',5.0,'2024-01-14T04:21:52Z','REV-22LwLvQrdywPVgigGEltPRZUOjzE+m/mJPlboaXr7LQ=','en','torel2024','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','A truly amazing experience. Must try at least once in your life','Had such a blast doing this. The staff there were really friendly and patient. The buggies were in excellent form, had no problems with them whatsoever. The views were fantastic, drove up and down lots of hills and drove on many dirt roads. Scarfs, goggles, windjackets and water are provided. The group matched the speed of the first buggy/atv which is driven by the staff. Although it was my first time doing somethint like this, I didn\'t feel unsafe or scared at all. Only good vibes and fun. Will definitely do this again!!!',5.0,'2023-12-12T11:34:22Z','REV-iBDujlhXACT+3kt6zuwboYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','CristianFelix_P','VIATOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','Exhilarating!!','We had an amazing time!! Myself, husband, son and daughter hired 2 buggies and took turns driving, it was so exhilarating and the views were amazing! Karen and John are lovely people, so welcoming and very organised and knowledgeable! The 3 hours flew by! Prepare to get dusty! We all agree it was the highlight of our holiday and would definitely recommend!',5.0,'2023-10-24T17:51:38Z','REV-avpw81KYoxlHt8nhRZfIwRLxdkuCxJt5xMLPg0cVm3o=','en','Jaynecreb','TRIPADVISOR'),('140099P3','Offroad buggy tour Sierra de Mijas 3h tour','Fantastic 3 hour off road buggy tour','Had an absolute blast on the three hour tour with Bigfoot Buggy Tours. We headed off-road up into the mountains where the views were amazing. The buggies are really fun to drive and in great condition. The staff are all really friendly and made for an amazing morning out. The cold beer at the end of the tour was definitely well needed. 
