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Experience Travel Group by Vicki, 14 Mar 2025
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Relaxing holiday in Thailand

We needed a relaxing holiday to recharge our batteries this year which didnt involve too many activities this time

We needed a relaxing holiday to recharge our batteries this year which didnt involve too many activities this time

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They interpreted our brief as requested and delivered

Experience Travel Group responded to this review on 14 Mar 2025:

Lovely to put together another trip with you to ensure you got some winter sun.

Experience Travel Group responded to this review on 14 Mar 2025:

Glad to hear it, and we can't wait to see where you go next.

Sri Lankan Family Adventure by Nigel, 13 Mar 2025
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Undiscovered Sri Lanka

It was a two week plus touring through relatively undiscovered Sri Lanka staying in six bespoke locations from eco lodges to home stay

It was a two week plus touring through relatively undiscovered Sri Lanka staying in six bespoke locations from eco lodges to home stay

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ETG were attentive to our needs, imaginative and they have a wonderful ethos/brand that we could see whilst we were travelling. Very highly regarded in Sri Lanka

Experience Travel Group responded to this review on 13 Mar 2025:

Thank you so much for your kind feedback Nigel. We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful holiday in Sri Lanka!

Experience Travel Group by Holiday Queen, 11 Mar 2025
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Fantastic exposure to Vietnam from North to South

An amazing introduction to life in Vietnam exploring the history, cultural and food differences in North, Central and South Vietnam. Good immersion into local family life by staying in a homestay and sampling wonderful home cooked food. Every detail was taken care of so we could immerse ourselves into the holiday and not worry about getting from A to B and knowing we were in safe hands with all our adventures.

An amazing introduction to life in Vietnam exploring the history, cultural and food differences in North, Central and South Vietnam. Good immersion into local family life by staying in a homestay and sampling wonderful home cooked food. Every detail was taken care of so we could immerse ourselves into the holiday and not worry about getting from A to B and knowing we were in safe hands with all our adventures.

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Experience Travel are a great operator, we have used them before as they really tailor the holiday to meet your individual requirements and will suggest activities that would work well and add to the whole experience. With Experience Travel you can focus on enjoying the holiday, knowing that you are in safe hands with logistics and activities and no nasty surprise hotels

Experience Travel Group responded to this review on 11 Mar 2025:

It was great fun working on this trip together and you were open to such a great variety of activities - I'm so glad you had such a good time!

Experience Travel Group responded to this review on 11 Mar 2025:

We really appreciate your feedback, and look forward to hearing about your next adventure in Thailand too.

Experience Travel Group by Alex, 7 Mar 2025
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Amazing adventure

A tour in India taking on Delhi Agra Ramathra and Jaipur. Lots of excursions included and excellent hotels Then onto Maldives for 5 nights to a lovely all inclusive resort with experiences included

A tour in India taking on Delhi Agra Ramathra and Jaipur. Lots of excursions included and excellent hotels Then onto Maldives for 5 nights to a lovely all inclusive resort with experiences included

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Experience Travel Group who devised a bespoke holiday experience for us. Ensuring we had excursions that took us to the usual tourist hotspots but also gave us a chance to see how the ordinary people live. They ensured that we were well looked after at every stage.

Experience Travel Group responded to this review on 14 Mar 2025:

Hi Guys

Great to hear you had a wonderful trip.

All the best,

James & Team ETG

Experience Travel Group by Sven, 3 Mar 2025
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An Epic Adventure Across Southeast Asia

There were moments while I was out and about where I thought that everyone should experience this kind of mindful travel that Experience Travel organises as it is not backpacking where you tick off the standard party hot spots and it's not the typical cruise for tourists to visit the standards sightseeing destinations, but an experience where I really felt I get to know the countries, meet great people and do fun stuff that most people miss ...

There were moments while I was out and about where I thought that everyone should experience this kind of mindful travel that Experience Travel organises as it is not backpacking where you tick off the standard party hot spots and it's not the typical cruise for tourists to visit the standards sightseeing destinations, but an experience where I really felt I get to know the countries, meet great people and do fun stuff that most people miss when they visit those destinations.

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Holly did an absolutely amazing job. She put this epic holiday together on very short notice. She asked a lot of important questions upfront, listened carefully to my answers and put a flawless trip together with action packed experiences, beautiful hotels, delightful surprises and a seamless infrastructure of guides, drivers and bookings that led to a holiday that didn't feel rushed while it covered so many experiences that it felt like I was away for much longer. It also felt like a responsible and immersive way of traveling. I learned so much about the countries, the people, the culture and the history of each country which I really enjoyed. I think Experience Travel is an outstanding Travel Agency and more people should travel like this as I really think it is the best way to explore a country and go on a trip of a lifetime.

Experience Travel Group responded to this review on 04 Mar 2025:

Dear Sven,
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're so happy you had another great trip with ETG - and this seems to have been the best yet!
Thank you so much for taking the time to post this review, too.
Best,
Sam, Holly & The ETG Team.

Experience Travel Group by Andy, 3 Mar 2025
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Wonderful trip to Kerala

We had a guided trip to Kerala organised by ETG. We stayed in a variety of hotels; eco houses; adventure camp and a spice boat. The trip was amazing with excellent local guides throughout

We had a guided trip to Kerala organised by ETG. We stayed in a variety of hotels; eco houses; adventure camp and a spice boat. The trip was amazing with excellent local guides throughout

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Sarah at ETG did a great job of meeting our aspirations for the trip, taking account of our desire to see the "real" country and meet people and see the way of life. The itinerary was perfect for this. The local agents were excellent too and kept in touch throughout the trip and ensured that all the transfers, trips and guiding worked seamlessly.

Experience Travel Group responded to this review on 04 Mar 2025:

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! I’m so pleased to hear that the itinerary met your aspirations and gave you the opportunity to experience the real Kerala. It was a pleasure planning this trip for you, and I’d love to help with your next adventure whenever you're ready!

Experience Travel Group by RUPERT, 1 Mar 2025
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Experience organised the trip to our specifications, and succeeded in every respect!

Bird watching (our guide was a genuine expert), hiking (with a qualified and friendly hiking guide who took us off the beaten track), amazing hotels, and everything went like clockwork!

Bird watching (our guide was a genuine expert), hiking (with a qualified and friendly hiking guide who took us off the beaten track), amazing hotels, and everything went like clockwork!

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We had our own nominated lady at Experience who asked us in some detail about what we wanted to do, and what we did not want to do. The result was an amazing hotel that ticked all our boxes!

Experience Travel Group responded to this review on 03 Mar 2025:

Thank you for your very kind feedback Rupert! Delighted that you had a wonderful first fling with Sri Lanka.
Hopefully it won't be too long until we help with your next adventure...!

From Holly & Team ETG

Experience Travel Group by Ian, 28 Feb 2025
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India, exceeded all expectations

A trip taking in the golden triangle together rest and relaxation at Ramathra Fort and a beach resort in Kerala.

A trip taking in the golden triangle together rest and relaxation at Ramathra Fort and a beach resort in Kerala.

Rating for tour operator:

Great planning at the start, everything went perfectly and we felt we experienced all aspects of India

Experience Travel Group responded to this review on 04 Mar 2025:

Dear Ian,

Thank you so much for taking the time to post this review. So pleased you had a wonderful trip.

Best,

Sam & Team ETG

Sri Lanka Laid Back - Deluxe by Jane15, 25 Feb 2025
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Easy travelling

We enjoyed a more relaxed tour of Sri Lanka than most, staying at least three nights in any one place. It is the mountains and countryside that make Sri Lanka so special. The tropical coastline is lovely but can be matched in other countries.

We enjoyed a more relaxed tour of Sri Lanka than most, staying at least three nights in any one place. It is the mountains and countryside that make Sri Lanka so special. The tropical coastline is lovely but can be matched in other countries.

Rating for tour operator:

Experience travel guarantee first class guides and drivers and no detail is too small to discuss. They provide an ultra personal travel experience.

Experience Travel Group responded to this review on 26 Feb 2025:

Thanks for this lovely review, Jane - delighted you had another great trip with us.

All the best,

James & Team ETG

A Different Side of Rajasthan by Jo, 25 Feb 2025
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Amazing Trip

We visited India for the first time and ETG created a programme that exactly fit the bill for what we wanted to see in a short space of time.

We visited India for the first time and ETG created a programme that exactly fit the bill for what we wanted to see in a short space of time.

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We have used ETG twice now and would definitely use them again

Experience Travel Group responded to this review on 25 Feb 2025:

It's always a pleasure Jo! We look forward to planning more adventures together soon!