Last Minute Getaways in October

“We had wanted to visit this area for many years and it was exactly what we'd hoped for. It was a lovely, relaxed holiday thanks to Great Railway Journeys and especially our wonderful tour manager Linda. We're already looking at the brochure for another holiday with them.

“Varied program, not rushed but we fitted so much in. Hotel room OK, food excellent. tour manager excellent

“I have been trying to give this trip 5 stars! I can’t seem to shift the black dot. The entire trip was excellent and so was the guide, John Pearman.

“As usual, very well organised and well planned

“Great trip with many things to see and do Chicago a highlight for us - would prefer either 2 nights in Las Vegas or LA not one in both - San Francisco hotel was a massive disappointment compared to others on trip - and was somewhat of a let down to the end of the trip -Grand Canyon day was immense

“Excellent holiday, weather failed us on 2 days, not fault of GRJ who made alternative arrangements to see Amalfi Coast by road rather than sea. Good tour manager who kept group informed throughout. Visit to local agriturismo was an unexpected delightful surprise. Hotels all good quality. Recommended

“Excellent in every wat

“Local Tour Guides for both Vietnam and Cambodia were excellent. Hotels/ boat at Halon Bay were also very good in all the places that we stayed. Not enough time at some places to explore. The Great Rail Journey guide ( Caroline) was also very good (friendly, approachable). She had to cope with a broken ankle that happened to one of the tour members (half way down a motorway at a service stop on day 2). Possibly a bit more help for her when these things happened (training /local contacts). We had one problem with Cambodia Visas. We obtained them from the Cambodia Embassy in the UK before we went on holiday based on the border crossing given in the itinerary. This was changed and we had to pay again for both our visas as they were not valid for that particular crossing (an extra $60) The procedures for dealing with luggage on and off coaches/ hotels etc like our previous Great Rail Journey in India were excellent. A slightly smaller group might have helped. A few on the group wanted to change some aspects of the prearranged trips which must have been very annoying for both the local guides and Caroline Overall a very good holiday and a good introduction to Vietnam and Cambodia. Regards, Philippa and Michael Hope

“Best holiday this year