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Eastravel by NormandTez, 27 Feb 2018
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A taste of Thailand

We had a good idea of where we wanted to go and when and East Travel organised it all for us. We saw three area's of Thailand which we loved, all transfers were done efficiently and on time, we cannot fault the service we received, and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.

We had a good idea of where we wanted to go and when and East Travel organised it all for us. We saw three area's of Thailand which we loved, all transfers were done efficiently and on time, we cannot fault the service we received, and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.

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They were helpful, organised everything for us without being too pushy, everything was very well organised with no hiccups, all went very smoothly.

Eastravel by Photosnapper, 24 Feb 2018
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Group photography tour of S.E.Asia

It was a great success and everything worked perfectly - save for one or two hiccups which were easily rectified locally. However one thing I would say is that things are changing rapidly in all countries with a marked increase in tourism, organisation and infrastructure, such that some of the more “off the beaten track” areas we hoped we would find are now hard to come by. In our view we travelled to these countries not a moment too soon! We ...

It was a great success and everything worked perfectly - save for one or two hiccups which were easily rectified locally. However one thing I would say is that things are changing rapidly in all countries with a marked increase in tourism, organisation and infrastructure, such that some of the more “off the beaten track” areas we hoped we would find are now hard to come by. In our view we travelled to these countries not a moment too soon! We were all impressed with ICS and the flawless way this complicated itinerary was executed. The guides were all excellent and very quickly adapted to the individual requirements for our photography. Flexibility was the key word as on some occasions the guides local knowledge made for re-adjusting the itinerary to all our benefit. I should also mention the standard of hotels and accommodation, which were all excellent. Obviously the ones in N. Laos were a little more basic, which of course we knew before hand, but their eco-locations more than made up for any slight lowering of standards. That also applied to the other hotels which couldn’t have been in better locations for our purposes.

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Always on hand for advice. Efficient, friendly, communicative and listen to individuals needs Travelled with them many times now and have never been disappointed on either quality or value for money

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Eastravel by bert, 23 Feb 2018
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Every thing ran very smoothly and on time

Best of Burmese days by Cruglas , 22 Feb 2018
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Wonderful experience in Myanmar

My husband and I have just returned from 14days in Myanmar which was organised by Dorothy at Eastravel. We enjoyed a multi centre holiday, using four different guides and very able drivers. Although my husband had been to Asia many years ago, it was my first time. We elected to use Eastravel after recommendation from several sources. I am so glad we did as everything they organised went really well. We have so many happy memories, from ...

My husband and I have just returned from 14days in Myanmar which was organised by Dorothy at Eastravel. We enjoyed a multi centre holiday, using four different guides and very able drivers. Although my husband had been to Asia many years ago, it was my first time. We elected to use Eastravel after recommendation from several sources. I am so glad we did as everything they organised went really well. We have so many happy memories, from the fantastic Bagan temples, washing elephants, a balloon flight over Inle Lake to the hustle and bustle of Manderlay and Yangon and much more.... Would really recommend Myanmar as a destination.

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Nothing was too much trouble, we had some suggestions of what we wanted to see and Eastravel gave us more ideas of must sees! We have no hesitation in recommending them as a tour operator. They give the personal touch!

Eastravel by The Horse, 21 Feb 2018
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Messing about on the river.....

Our recent trip to India was fantastic. We had wanted to return to India for some time and visit Kerala but had never quite got around to it and other places had taking precedent. Kerala was an absolute joy and the houseboat was superb. We did not want to leave but I fear we would have had to be craned off the boat given the amount of wonderful food they prepared for us each day. Have wanted to do a houseboat in Kerala for years we were ...

Our recent trip to India was fantastic. We had wanted to return to India for some time and visit Kerala but had never quite got around to it and other places had taking precedent. Kerala was an absolute joy and the houseboat was superb. We did not want to leave but I fear we would have had to be craned off the boat given the amount of wonderful food they prepared for us each day. Have wanted to do a houseboat in Kerala for years we were slightly apprehensive that we would be disappointed at the reality of the experience. Far from that it exceeded all expectations. Pondicherry was lovely as well and the Hotel L'Orient was charming and the staff so friendly and enthusiastic. Fetched us beer at any hour and I have to say we were very impressed with Indian Chenin Blanc wine – not bad at all. Chennai is a bit of a challenge! Our driver was a star and showed us around the city so well and in safety – quite how he kept that car without a bump or scratch is beyond me. Lovely meal at the Up North restaurant and despite it being on the roof on the 12th floor you could still hear the cacophony of vehicle horns coming up from the streets below! It made the traffic in Bangkok and Phuket seem quite orderly and normal – and that is saying something. But a wonderful experience before flying over to Bangkok and onto Phuket for some rest and recreation. Another wonderful holiday and memories expertly created by EASTRAVEL. Well done!

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Have used EASTRAVEL for almost every trip to the Middle East and South East Asia and Japan since 1989. Have recommended them to my family and friends without hesitation. They know what we like and want and they deliver it everytime where ever we end up heading: Thailand, Malaysia, Borneo, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Oman, India, Taiwan, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Laos. From 'idiot' cards in Taiwan to help us get on the right train to Alishan to witness the Sea of Clouds in 1991 to getting us into the 1st class soft sleeper cabin on the Shanghai to Hong Kong train on our 25th wedding anniversary a year or so ago, nothing has been too much trouble.

Eastravel by Terry, 21 Feb 2018
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everything went according to plan. Been to the hotel previously and it was what we expected

3 weeks on a Carribean Island in the middle of an English winter is something difficult to beat.

3 weeks on a Carribean Island in the middle of an English winter is something difficult to beat.

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We have used East Travel for a number of years and they continue to give us great service.

Oman Self Drive Itinerary by Pete and Morag, 20 Feb 2018
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Pete and Morag's Oman Trip 2018

We were met at the airport and transferred to our hotel in Muscat, the driver waiting patiently whilst we got through customs and immigration. Our hire car arrived on time the following day and was handed over with the minimum of fuss. After that, we did a bit of driving! Day 2, the first day with the car was spent exploring the Muscat/Muttrah capital area and the rocky coastline to the SE. Day 3 saw us heading SE towards Sur and then ...

We were met at the airport and transferred to our hotel in Muscat, the driver waiting patiently whilst we got through customs and immigration. Our hire car arrived on time the following day and was handed over with the minimum of fuss. After that, we did a bit of driving! Day 2, the first day with the car was spent exploring the Muscat/Muttrah capital area and the rocky coastline to the SE. Day 3 saw us heading SE towards Sur and then on to Ras al Hadd and the Turtle Sanctuary at Ras al Jinz. You need to book your own visit to the latter - cost RO7 each. Well worth it to see the egg-laying Green Turtles at night. Day 4 was a drive to the pools/falajs of Wadi bani Khalid in the mountains and then on to Bidiyyah before heading into the Wahiba Sands for an overnight at a Bedu Camp, albeit the 4-star version of it! I had looked at Satellite images to supplement the A4 map supplied and was pretty certain I could have got to the camp unaided. However, we met a couple of locals at the petrol station we stopped at before going off-road who offered to guide us out there for a fee (RO25). With hindsight, this was probably a good move since they knew the way and we could travel swiftly and in the knowledge that there was ready help available should there have been an upset. There wasn't. Once Morag got used to the car sliding across the sand (bit like driving on ice) we had a fun time. Bogged down in the sand going up a dune on one occasion but freed ourselves by engaging 4WD. Climbed huge sand dunes to see the sunset, excellent accommodation and evening meal and listened to the Bedu music group in the restaurant. Day 5, drove the 40km back to the main road in the company of another self-drive party - safety first again, then to Nizwa stopping at Izki to see the (totally deserted) Al Nizar Fort. Day 6, exploring the Souks of Nizwa (there was only one in 1984), the Fort and were invited home by an Omani gentleman in one of the shops to his home to "meet the family". I had learnt a little Arabic whilst there last time - that little led to a totally unexpected adventure. More of a compound than a house and with Mum, Dad, 8 brothers, 4 daughters, several daughters-in-law and more small children than could be counted, we enjoyed traditional Omani hospitality. Dates, Cardomom Coffee, lunch (we were only supposed to drop in for a half-hour!), tea and fruit. We left later wondering if it had happened and weighed down with kilos of dates and bananas. Day 7, left Nizwa, drove to Bahla to see the fort, then al Hamra and thence via Wadi Ghul up into the mountains to stay at an "Eco-Resort" in the Jebel Shams adjacent to the Oman Grand Canyon, about 5000 feet up. We've seen the US version, the Omani one is as spectacular and less-distant. Day 8, Drove from Jebel Shams back to Al Hamra then back up the mountain to Sharafat al Alamayn at 6500 feet. Spectacular views of the Jebel. This is also where the tarmac runs out and we were to descend about 3500 feet in 7 miles before we got to the first flat bit in Wadi bani Awf. The drive of my life. Steep descent, hairpin bends, single track in places and near-vertical drops for a good portion of the way. Oh, and there is traffic coming up as well. Passed a couple of mountain villages and a green football pitch (I kid you not, en-route. Once back on tarmac we continued down the Wadi and then headed to the Fort at Nakhal before our final overnight in Muscat. Brilliant holiday but too short. Morag wants to go back and I saw more in those few days than I had in 3 years living out there.

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I had worked in Oman in the mid-1980s and had had a good time in the 3 years I spent out there. I broached the idea of taking Morag out there last year and having done some internet research of the various companies offering packages out there, decided upon Eastravel. The booking process was simple enough, we booked a self-drive tour and I found the exchanges I had via the phone and e-mail with Eastravel to be reassuringly personal - how many tour operators have YOU contacted where you have been able to speak to the same person each time who knows the details of the booking and of any changes which might be necessary. I would be more than happy to use Eastravel again in future. The vouchers for accommodation and the 4x4 hire arrived in good time, as did paper copies of the directions from place to place. These were poor. This is not a criticism of Eastravel but Google Maps, though in fairness the Omani road network is evolving so quickly there ARE no totally up-to-date maps. Our way round this was to use the detailed regional maps in a guide book and by looking at satellite images available on the web.

Eastravel by Peem, 15 Feb 2018
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Absolutely brilliant

Third time we've used Eastravel to go to Thailand and the best so far. Would recommend both the company and Koh Samui to everyone

Third time we've used Eastravel to go to Thailand and the best so far. Would recommend both the company and Koh Samui to everyone

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Told Eastravel roughly what and where we wanted to go on holiday and a budget cost. We sat back, they came up with various options. One of which was the Coconut Beach resort in Koh Samui which we chose.

Eastravel responded to this review on 15 Feb 2018:

I am so glad to hear your holiday was a success, we look forward to arranging more trips for you in the future!

Eastravel by Ray, 14 Feb 2018
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A fantastic trip Down Under

A Trip to Australia via Hong Kong and back via Singapore. A bit unlucky with the weather in Hong Kong, only there 3 nights but rained off an on all the time we were there. Onto Sydney, really enjoyed the brief stop in Sydney, really hot but had a great time being a tourist. Stayed at the Pitt Street Meriton Apartments which we cannot praise highly enough. The main focus of our holiday was to visit friends in Cairns, we hired a car and had ...

A Trip to Australia via Hong Kong and back via Singapore. A bit unlucky with the weather in Hong Kong, only there 3 nights but rained off an on all the time we were there. Onto Sydney, really enjoyed the brief stop in Sydney, really hot but had a great time being a tourist. Stayed at the Pitt Street Meriton Apartments which we cannot praise highly enough. The main focus of our holiday was to visit friends in Cairns, we hired a car and had fantastic time, loved Cairns a really laid back city and the pool on the Esplanade is a fantastic way to cool down and it's free! Also did a Fitzroy Island tour, beautiful with a taste of snorkeling on the inner reef. This wetted our appetite so immediately booked a day tour to the Outer reef, the highlight of the holiday. Also managed to do a lot of sight seeing including the Koranda scenic railway and Skyrail tour. Once leaving our friends in Cairns we headed further North up to Cooktown, although this was a nice drive, on hindsight it was probably not worth it for a one night stay. On the way back down heading south we stopped off at Cape Tribulation where we had a couple of great nights at the Ferntree Rainforest Lodge. Next on route was a couple of nights at The Ramada Hotel in Port Douglas, loved both the hotel and Port Douglas had a great vibe in the evening. So nearing the end of our holiday we broke the flight back to the UK by stopping off at Singapore, this was well worth while and really loved the trip to the Gardens by the Bay, stayed for the nightly light show which was another high light of the holiday.

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East Travel helped us plan the holiday and were a great help with their detailed knowledge of all the places we wanted to visit. They worked hard to find us the best, cheapest and most suitable flights, the beauty of using them was their ability to reserve flights whilst we were building our itinerary and only when we were happy with the complete package did we have to commit to a deposit. Further through the process they were extremely helpful in answering queries and helped with booking seats on some of the flights. Every aspect of our holiday with flights, pick-ups, hotels and tours worked seamlessly, another great reason for using the agent as the local tour operators they use need to be reliable and trusted to deliver such an excellent service. My thanks goes out to the team for making this a memorable holiday of a life time.

Eastravel responded to this review on 15 Feb 2018:

Thank you for your feedback, we are so pleased you enjoyed your holiday.
We look forward to arranging more dream holidays for you in the future.

Eastravel by Asian correspondent, 12 Feb 2018
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The Temples of Cambodia

My wife and I stayed in Siem Reap for 2 weeks which by judging from comments made at the hotel and from other travellers is very unusual. We went on several temple tours and also visited one of the national parks. The Cambodia Landmine Museum is a real eye-opener.

My wife and I stayed in Siem Reap for 2 weeks which by judging from comments made at the hotel and from other travellers is very unusual. We went on several temple tours and also visited one of the national parks. The Cambodia Landmine Museum is a real eye-opener.

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We have booked with Eastravel about 12 times now and have always found them to be professional and cost conscious. They always seem quite able to come up with whatever we want.

Eastravel responded to this review on 15 Feb 2018:

Thank you for your feedback. It's always a pleasure to assist!