- Posted on: 2024-10-15
- Name: Mercy
- Rating:
- I recommend this tour!
Our guide, Jay, was very informative, he explained about the places that we went and some fun facts, very helpful too.
Your Operation Team, Jonathan, was very helpful, he went out of the way to make things work because our original tour was canceled in which we were not aware of, but he made arrangements for our hotel & found a tour that we can join the next day. Kudos to him.
- Posted on: 2013-04-18
- Name: Alan
- Rating:
- I recommend this tour!
The tour was good the TD and driver were also good. The majority of passengers were Chinese hence the majority of meal breaks breakfast and diner we at various China town areas throughout the tour. The hotels were very good but arriving at around 9.30pm every night you. Was not able to take advantage of what the hotels had to offer. Most destinations only allowed about a one hour stop and most of the time that included your lunch time or breakfast time, most days you are on the road about 7am and travel around two to three hours before rest break. Only do this tour if you are traveling out of season and the major tour operators have not started their season.
- Posted on: 2014-07-02
- Name: Mimi
- Rating:
- I recommend this tour!
We were traveling in a group of 10 people, from the ages of 13 to 72. We had a very good time, especially with a very friendly and nice tour guide - Sammy Chan with the driver - Andy. Highly recommend the tour guide. He even explained everything in 3 languages, English, Mandarin and Cantonese. Two thumbs up :)
- Posted on: 2012-09-08
- Name: Dilys
- Rating:
Just completed the 8 days tour. Tourguide is Harry Sun. Tour operator is Sea Gull. Overall i will rate it an 8 out of 10.
Do note that for all who wishes to join this tour, there is quite long hours of travelling on the bus each day. You may want to take note of these. And i meant about at least 4 to 6 hours to get to another destinations.
Tour guide is good. Very knowlegeable. Tour was carried out in both Mandarin and English. I would say 80% of the tour mates were Chinese and hence usually it would be explained in Mandarin first then English. Kinda of weird since im travelling in America and i would think that it would be am English speaking tour. Not really an issue to me since im billingual.
The optional night tour at USD$25 in vegas is not worth it. I shld have just stick to my own plans and go to those places myself. All i need to pay was USD$7 for the public transport and i can go exactly to where this tour brings. In fact, all those places like Luxor and New York New York, they jus point out to you when they drive past in the bus. Please be aware of this that u do not get to get down to take pics. The only places where u really get to go off and take pics is at Mirage,Venetian, Bellagio and Fremont Experience.
The optional helicopter and boat ride tour in West Grand Canyon is really good. Though its a little expensive close to USD200 per person but i will give it 2 thumbs up. Breathtaking.
Skywalk i didnt do it. Wanted to do it but its pointless since i cant take picture while on the bridge.
Yellowstone was amazing. I wished that we were given more time at each geysers though.
- Posted on: 2014-06-09
- Name: Joy
- Rating:
- I recommend this tour!
Very long hours on the bus but this tour covered a lot of places you will never be able to do if you used your own vehicle. Also included were 2 free lunch buffets in Las Vegas, 2 free breakfast bags, and 1 free breakfast at the Inn. You get your money's worth and more! I highly recommend this tour. You will not regret it.
- Posted on: 2015-05-23
- Name: Sonia
- Rating:
- I recommend this tour!
The tour was amazing; being a foreign tourist it would have been impossible for me to see so many places in such a short time at such low costs. Although majority of the passengers, including the tour guide and driver, are Chinese, we didn't have any problem as the guide (Chris) was friendly and tried to explain everything in English, although he wasn't fluent. They maintained time very efficiently, which was necessary for the trip to run smoothly. There was enough time for each of the sites. The bus stopped at travel centers every 2 hours for restroom break and we could buy refreshments. All the hotels were very good, which was a relief after a whole day of travel. Few things to consider before you book and during the trip:
1. The trip can be physically hectic with up to 8 hours of driving each day. You have to wake up at 5:00AM every morning and reach the hotel at 8:00PM.
2. They tend to stop at Chinese buffets for lunch or dinner. But every place there are other options. Don't buy the Las Vegas buffet ticket, it's horrible; you'll have other options there.
3. I wish the Crazy Horse Memorial, which cost an additional $60, was excluded as it was not worth it.
4. Don't take the options helicopter ride at Grand Canyon. It's too short and not at all worth the money. You can also avoid the Skywalk as you'll see better views just outside it.
5. When in Las Vegas, instead of taking the optional $25 city tour, just take a $8 day pass for the local Deuce bus, and you can travel along the Vegas Strip on your own.
6. Some places like the Salt Lake City Capitol were useless, but since we had to drive over that city, they gave us the chance to see it.
7. We also got a chance to shop branded items from outlet shops at Tanger Outlets in the way back.
Overall, I recommend this trip for anyone who doesn't want to drive on his own. When you are with the tour, you don't have to worry about the routes, accommodation or food, and can enjoy and relax. In order to lower costs, avoid the above mentioned items.
- Posted on: 2012-09-08
- Name: Dilys
- Rating:
Just completed the 8 days tour. Tourguide is Harry Sun. Tour operator is Sea Gull. Overall i will rate it an 8 out of 10.
Do note that for all who wishes to join this tour, there is quite long hours of travelling on the bus each day. You may want to take note of these. And i meant about at least 4 to 6 hours to get to another destinations.
Tour guide is good. Very knowlegeable. Tour was carried out in both Mandarin and English. I would say 80% of the tour mates were Chinese and hence usually it would be explained in Mandarin first then English. Kinda of weird since im travelling in America and i would think that it would be am English speaking tour. Not really an issue to me since im billingual.
The optional night tour at USD$25 in vegas is not worth it. I shld have just stick to my own plans and go to those places myself. All i need to pay was USD$7 for the public transport and i can go exactly to where this tour brings. In fact, all those places like Luxor and New York New York, they jus point out to you when they drive past in the bus. Please be aware of this that u do not get to get down to take pics. The only places where u really get to go off and take pics is at Mirage,Venetian, Bellagio and Fremont Experience.
The optional helicopter and boat ride tour in West Grand Canyon is really good. Though its a little expensive close to USD200 per person but i will give it 2 thumbs up. Breathtaking.
Skywalk i didnt do it. Wanted to do it but its pointless since i cant take picture while on the bridge.
Yellowstone was amazing. I wished that we were given more time at each geysers though.
- Posted on: 2014-06-09
- Name: Joy
- Rating:
- I recommend this tour!
Very long hours on the bus but this tour covered a lot of places you will never be able to do if you used your own vehicle. Also included were 2 free lunch buffets in Las Vegas, 2 free breakfast bags, and 1 free breakfast at the Inn. You get your money's worth and more! I highly recommend this tour. You will not regret it.
- Posted on: 2015-05-23
- Name: Sonia
- Rating:
- I recommend this tour!
The tour was amazing; being a foreign tourist it would have been impossible for me to see so many places in such a short time at such low costs. Although majority of the passengers, including the tour guide and driver, are Chinese, we didn't have any problem as the guide (Chris) was friendly and tried to explain everything in English, although he wasn't fluent. They maintained time very efficiently, which was necessary for the trip to run smoothly. There was enough time for each of the sites. The bus stopped at travel centers every 2 hours for restroom break and we could buy refreshments. All the hotels were very good, which was a relief after a whole day of travel. Few things to consider before you book and during the trip:
1. The trip can be physically hectic with up to 8 hours of driving each day. You have to wake up at 5:00AM every morning and reach the hotel at 8:00PM.
2. They tend to stop at Chinese buffets for lunch or dinner. But every place there are other options. Don't buy the Las Vegas buffet ticket, it's horrible; you'll have other options there.
3. I wish the Crazy Horse Memorial, which cost an additional $60, was excluded as it was not worth it.
4. Don't take the options helicopter ride at Grand Canyon. It's too short and not at all worth the money. You can also avoid the Skywalk as you'll see better views just outside it.
5. When in Las Vegas, instead of taking the optional $25 city tour, just take a $8 day pass for the local Deuce bus, and you can travel along the Vegas Strip on your own.
6. Some places like the Salt Lake City Capitol were useless, but since we had to drive over that city, they gave us the chance to see it.
7. We also got a chance to shop branded items from outlet shops at Tanger Outlets in the way back.
Overall, I recommend this trip for anyone who doesn't want to drive on his own. When you are with the tour, you don't have to worry about the routes, accommodation or food, and can enjoy and relax. In order to lower costs, avoid the above mentioned items.
- Posted on: 2019-03-13
- Name: John
- Rating:
- I recommend this tour!
This trip was well worth the price. The tour guide is very professional and approachable. Ireland is so beautiful and we are looking forward to join another tour with TakeTours.
- Posted on: 2018-10-04
- Name: jenick
- Rating:
- I recommend this tour!
I love take tours. on this trip I would like to spend more time on historical parts than shopping parts. I would like to have time to see inside of Arthur king castle or having time to take tour inside of Manchester united stadium.I would like to had more time in London. I would prefer to spend a little more money and go from London to pairs by express metros in 2 hours than by bus in 8 hours which was very tiring.
- Posted on: 2017-12-03
- Name: Edhi
- Rating:
- I recommend this tour!
The guide, Emily is very energetic, enthusiastic during the whole tour. The bus was new and comfortable. Very recommended for those wanting one day tour from London.
