Experience Travel Group Traveller Reviews

From Diwali in Calcutta to tea and train in Darjeeling and then the majestic Kanchenjunga that was visible in all its glory each day of our time in Sikkim. The spiritualism of the monasteries perched on the hilltops, the breath-taking views of the Himalayas, Then the delicious food, friendly people and even the challenging road journeys that were a stark reminder of how challenging it is to live in such a beautiful part of our world. All this was capped off with our attendance at a wedding in Hyderabad....three weeks and a WOW every day. Highly recommend India.

Fantastic. Listened to what we wanted, advised, suggested and it showed thiough loud and clear that they are also passionate about India. Thank you

Family trip wanting to Explore and get to know the true Kerala through the backwaters , roads and countryside . To see what That part of India has to uncover.

Experience Travel group from the moment I made an enquiry and spoke to one of their members of staff. They listened to what we wanted. They really tried to help to see if they could enhance what we were after and the moment we landed in Cochin they took the greatest of care that our holiday, was going to be special .

Holly put together a fabulous itinerary for us in Northern Thailand and Laos, listening carefully to our likes and dislikes and what we wanted to get out of the trip. The itinerary worked really well, we wouldn't change anything. The guides were all excellent and really enhanced our holiday.

It was great to be able to meet face to face when first planning the holiday. All follow-up was efficient and we felt that we were in the capable hands of experts in the area.

Our 'Pioneer Experience' gave us a fantastic opportunity to visit Nepal. Our itinerary was stimulating and varied. It coincided with the festival of Tihaa or Diwali and therefore allowed us to experience a special family time of year.Our guide,Anup, was charming and knowledgeable. He invited us to join his family for their special Diwali celebrations ,which was such a memorable experience and also a privilege. Trekking in the Annapurna foothills was a significant part of our two week visit. The chance to trek from Lodge to Lodge, and to see the village way of life ,was fascinating. We were fortunate to see the sun rise on the Annapurna Range each morning which was unforgettable. To stay at a Homestay in Hemjakot was special. Such a stay is an immersive experience and allowed us to understand village life. The hospitality of our host family was so warm,genuine,kind and generous. It was fun to help with the meal preparation,and fascinating to see Benita's joy in using her newly acquired washing machine for the first time. The money generated by the homestay project has enabled her three children to attend boarding school in Pokhara. The UNESCO Heritage Sites in Kathmandu,Bhaktapur and Patan are fascinating. Restoration after the 2015 earthquake is ongoing but the attention to detail and craftsmanship of that which has been restored is exquisite. The variety of our itinerary, which included a hands on session in Ceramics in Bhaktapur,gave a unique insight into the Nepalese way of life. Every single person we met was charming,food was delicious and accommodation very comfortable. We would thoroughly recommend ETG for their attention to detail in creating a perfect holiday.

ETG suggested an itinerary for us to pioneer. We worked together to create a varied itinerary to suit both of us which included pioneer activities and trekking in the Annapurna foothills. These were all well organised on the ground and lead to a fascinating, varied and very interesting holiday full of new experiences. ETG arranged for an excellent, personable guide who enabled us to learn about the Nepalese culture and customs, which enhanced our holiday.

14 nights travelling in rural Kerala (7 different hotels). Lots of diverse experiences, both rural and in Cochin. Local guides and drivers who were quite exceptional throughout

ETG. We have travelled with ETG previously, this being our third trip. We are always impeccably looked after with an itinerary specifically organised to suit what we are seeking. If we were to travel to Asia again we simply would not contemplate going with anyone else

It was custom made, provided what we were looking for and was, overall, a great experience

Very on the ball. Sarah could not have taken our trip more seriously.

We had a fantastic experience from booking the trip to enjoying it when the time came. I was very excited for our children to learn about different cultures, foods and see how people live in different countries. Our trip ticked every box and more and would highly recommend traveling from Vietnam to Cambodia to anyone that loves to explore

James and his team at experience travel group were fantastic They not only booked a trip which was out of this world but did it in a way that was very relaxed and effortless for us as a family They understood our remit and delivered extremely well

A relaxed yet comprehensive introduction to India's many different shades, customs, history, beliefs, cuisine and societal strata. A well-thought out tour offering a range of environments all backed up by fabulous hotels and full supportive team. From Delhi to Agra, Chambal, Gwalior, Ramathra Jaipur, Anopura and return to Delhi over three weeks with a wonderful driver to cope with the roads and traffic. Travelling by car, train, rickshaw, tuk tuk and by foot. Meeting people from all walks of life and trying different foods. A wonderful introduction to India.

ETG - Experience Travel Group - are professional and friendly. They have a strong environmental ethic and encourage their clients to respect the places they visit, and the world we all live in. But above all, they come up with innovative ideas and then make things happen - even if things sometimes go wrong (such as cancelled flights). They can be relied upon to fix it. With ETG we have visited extraordinary places, stayed in wonderous hotels, met fascinating everyday people, listened to varied opinions, and learned much about places far away. I couldn't do that on my own.

Everything organised by Experience Travel Group was right. Having spent long time discussing our likes and dislikes I believe our agent Ella got it perfect

Excellent service again. Taking time to put together a personalised itinerary for us.

I was traveling to India for the first time with a friend who’d been there 35 years ago. As two women in their late 60’s we wanted some help and guidance without too much hand holding, this was perfectly arranged into our itinerary. We had a driver throughout the trip who was kind and helpful, we went from Delhi to Jaipur by train then drove to Pushka and onto Udaipur via Fort Kumbhalgarth. We wanted the trip to be about immersing ourselves in Rajastani India, we achieved that in bucket loads! From strolling through New Delhi to early morning markets, rickshaw rides, street food tasting, taking part in a local festival, visiting a block printing factory in Jaipur, shopping for beautiful cashmere, driving through beautiful countryside up to the incredible views from Fort Kumbhalgarth. Then our arrival, as it was getting dark, at our stunning hotel in Udaipur, roaming the streets the next day, more wonderful shopping, a Palace visit, our early morning bike ride into the countryside, a boat trip around the lake and a visit to a treasure store of Indian art and antiques. Sadly we had to come home!

Our trip was put together by Sara, it offered us a great balance of activity and peaceful time, full of a variety of experiences to give us a great taste of India