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Ffestiniog Travel by pickle, 15 Mar 2016
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Sri Lanka by rail. A fantastic experience..a first for us and we would travel with this company again.

A long flight but worth it for the different experiences enjoyed. Top hotels, a wonderful local guide with personality plus who worked hard to make our holiday a memorable one. The travelling group was relatively small(15) and we all mixed well. A really different cultural experience and we learnt a lot about the old railways...a good legacy from the British. The tea was great too!

A long flight but worth it for the different experiences enjoyed. Top hotels, a wonderful local guide with personality plus who worked hard to make our holiday a memorable one. The travelling group was relatively small(15) and we all mixed well. A really different cultural experience and we learnt a lot about the old railways...a good legacy from the British. The tea was great too!

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Ffestiniog Travel. A first with this company but we will go with them again. Perhaps a tailor made trip around Spain/ Portugal which a couple in our group did last year which was well organised and very successful .

Ffestiniog Travel by Jim in Alaska, 12 Mar 2016
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Incredible introduction to a vibrant country

The trip traveled by train and coach in the mountains of Sri Lanka. Five World Heritage Sites were visited. Excellent Hotels.

The trip traveled by train and coach in the mountains of Sri Lanka. Five World Heritage Sites were visited. Excellent Hotels.

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Ffestiniog Travel arranged the tour and coordinated with a local Cri Lanka tour company.

Ffestiniog Travel by Nigel, 11 Mar 2016
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Well organised and well run.

Northern Lights Tour by Ffestiniog Travel: Well organised and well run. Tour leader ably sorted out any ongoing glitches and kept us well informed as we went along. Obviously well organised and implemented support from the Ffestiniog office supporting the tour leader. No complaints whatsoever.

Northern Lights Tour by Ffestiniog Travel: Well organised and well run. Tour leader ably sorted out any ongoing glitches and kept us well informed as we went along. Obviously well organised and implemented support from the Ffestiniog office supporting the tour leader. No complaints whatsoever.

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See previous comment, above

Ffestiniog Travel by Srilankan, 9 Mar 2016
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Railway Holiday in Sri Lanka, visiting Cultural and Historic sites

We had a combination of Rail Travel, coupled with visiting Historical and Cultural sites. To make this really interesting, we had an excellent local guide, whose knowledge was enormous.

We had a combination of Rail Travel, coupled with visiting Historical and Cultural sites. To make this really interesting, we had an excellent local guide, whose knowledge was enormous.

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Very straightforward providing us with the necessary details, travel arrangements, and Hotel accommodation. Always happy to answer queries.

Ffestiniog Travel by RVP, 6 Mar 2016
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Northern Lights breathtaking display! Norway

Our first time on an escorted tour so a little apprehensive however the tour guide was excellent. His leadership ensured everything was in place for reservations, rooms, train and ferry tickets but was not over imposing in any way and felt very relaxed at all times. The Northern Lights display was immense - well done for booking such a clear evening, knowledgeable guide and breathtaking location! Highly recommended

Our first time on an escorted tour so a little apprehensive however the tour guide was excellent. His leadership ensured everything was in place for reservations, rooms, train and ferry tickets but was not over imposing in any way and felt very relaxed at all times. The Northern Lights display was immense - well done for booking such a clear evening, knowledgeable guide and breathtaking location! Highly recommended

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Just a superbly orgainsed and varied tour

Ffestiniog Travel by Jubilado, 26 Feb 2016
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Andalucia - in the footsteps of Michael Portillo

Railway holiday from Madrid, via Cordoba, Seville, Jerez de la Frontera, Ronda, Algeciras and return to Madrid. Fantastic scenery from Ronda to Algeciras, and much of the route back to Madrid. Beautiful cities and wonderful Andalucian cuisine.

Railway holiday from Madrid, via Cordoba, Seville, Jerez de la Frontera, Ronda, Algeciras and return to Madrid. Fantastic scenery from Ronda to Algeciras, and much of the route back to Madrid. Beautiful cities and wonderful Andalucian cuisine.

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Efficient booking service for an unescorted holiday, including mainly well-selected hotels.

Ffestiniog Travel by Sweetpea, 22 Feb 2016
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Travelling to Austria

Fantastic trip through Europe to ski resort, travel was perfect, with no delays

Fantastic trip through Europe to ski resort, travel was perfect, with no delays

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The operator provided excellent tailormade arrangements and gave brilliant support throughout which made our holiday perfect.

Ffestiniog Travel by Tudor, 12 Dec 2015
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Weekend break by rail to Nuremburg

A short break to visit the Christmas market at Nuremburg by rail from Cumbria. All the arrangements were made efficiently and went well. Good communication throughout.

A short break to visit the Christmas market at Nuremburg by rail from Cumbria. All the arrangements were made efficiently and went well. Good communication throughout.

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Very efficient and friendly

Ffestiniog Travel by Daneham1066, 10 Nov 2015
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Berlin five day break

Trains from London to Berlin via overnight in Cologne, returning four days later in one day. All trains and hotels were exactly as expected (very good/excellent) and all information was spot on - including what to do if, for example, we missed a connection. Comforting but not needed.

Trains from London to Berlin via overnight in Cologne, returning four days later in one day. All trains and hotels were exactly as expected (very good/excellent) and all information was spot on - including what to do if, for example, we missed a connection. Comforting but not needed.

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Ffestiniog helped plan the holiday and got it exactly right. Tickets etc and information were faultless.

Ffestiniog Travel by Kentish Traveller, 4 Nov 2015
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Experience the Real Romania

This was my second visit to the country. The first was good but I was attracted by the itinerary for this one. The tour manager/guides could not have been bettered for their care and their knowledge of the localities. The accommodation included guesthouses and hotels all very clean with full facilities, although, like a lot of places abroad I did value my travel kettle. We saw a lot of places that only an independent traveller would cover. ...

This was my second visit to the country. The first was good but I was attracted by the itinerary for this one. The tour manager/guides could not have been bettered for their care and their knowledge of the localities. The accommodation included guesthouses and hotels all very clean with full facilities, although, like a lot of places abroad I did value my travel kettle. We saw a lot of places that only an independent traveller would cover. For some people the railway element will be of more importance than to me but the use of narrow gauge lines, some closed to the public, further advance the local experience. My two negatives were both travel related. One, the final journey to Cluj had to be fast and over minor roads to avoid a closure. The other an optional rail journey which was crowded and I could have opted for an alternative trip by road. Minor problems in a memorable two weeks. Do not miss the Memorial to the Victims of Communism and to the Resistance at Sighet Prison!

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Very good as expected