Grand Tour of New Zealand11/Apr
Bev
“This was a full-on itinerary but worth the effort. We really experienced New Zealand in all its glory.
The tour was well organised, the guides and Tour manager were excellent.
We recommend Great Rail Journeys, this was our 9th holiday with them.
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Cape Town, The Blue Train and Kruger National Park4/Apr
David Dodds
“Three great holidays in on trip!
First of all the trip would not have been as good without our tour manager Angie and the excellent guides and drivers. Angie had all the info needed and kept us up to date with everything.
Hotels were excellent. Staff friendly, rooms very well appointed, food very good and varied.
Cape Town - from Cape Point to Table Mountain to Boulders Bay Penguin colony; much to see and enjoy. Hout Bay and Seal Island for seals and dolphins. Cape Town Waterfront area is lively with a great selection of places to eat and shop with very friendly staff. Added to this the visits to a winery in Stellenbosch (and "Uncle Samie's Store"in the town), lunch at another estate and the obligatory visit to Robben Island there was so much to see and the time was filled without any boredom. The group gelled brilliantly with members passing on info about their own travels and recommending further travels.
The Blue Train - this is NOT your ordinary train journey. From embarkation to disembarkation we were looked after by a staff whose total commitment was to those on board and their enjoyment of the journeys experience. Excellent food, selection of wines and an ambience that ensured all passed the time in comfort and enjoyment. The journey was not fast as the train is subject to the requirements of the railway but that gave enough time to view the passing country and the ever changing scenery. The stop at Kimberley, the visit to "the Big Hole" diamond mine museum was worth it. A big hole and a long way down from the viewing platform! The old town is set out with all the shops, store and facilities right down to the shale covered streets.
Last but not least, Kruger National Park. Two game drives with an early start of 4.30am. We were able to see the "big five" and a number of other species. Knowledgeable guides and drivers, adequate stops for comfort and food and great company. There is nothing to beat seeing the animals in the wild and realising that they are but metres away! Great photographs!
But all too soon it has to end, the journey back to Johannesburg and the airport and home.
An excellent holiday and great memories!
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The Northern Lights and Lapland4/Apr
K Scott
“Wonderfull experience . Hotels very good but evening meals poor.Tour manager most efficient ,
knowledgable and very quick to solve problems, would go on any trip with him at the helm.
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Sri Lanka's Leopards and Temples3/Apr
C Woods
“This is a lovely tour, busy, but a great experience. Sri Lanka is a beautiful country and you get to see a lot of sights. The hotels are great with gorgeous swimming pools.
The food was good and all buffets so you get to choose what you want. This tour was really good value as well.
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Darjeeling and the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan28/Mar
Sue Bates
“A holiday full of experiences in amazing places. History, culture, nature and fabulous landscapes. Something for everyone especially rail enthusiasts.
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Ultimate Australia24/Mar
Danny Rodwell
“Saw and learned a lot about Australia and its people and history. Enjoyed the train travel available at the time we toured. Our tour manager was very efficient and fun. Local guides/drivers added to the experience.
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