We were a family of five from New Zealand - we took this Tour 25/9. I wasn't quite sure what to expect as i had read reviews that weren't that great but i thought i'd give it a go. I was pleasantly surprised at how well the tour was run. Ou..r Tour was with Seagull Tours (they don't give you this information until you book which means that you can't review this Tour Company), Tour Guide was Chris, Driver was Robert. Robert was a very safe driver and a lovely quiet man. Chris was funny but a good tour guide even with his limited english. I knew before i took the Tour that the Guide might/might not have good english. Very long hours in the bus, but this is to be expected considering the distances travelled. Late check-ins both nights and early departures but again, this is to be expected given the distances covered. The first night Hotel was Holiday Inn which was excellent, the second night Ramada Merced which was a 2 Star. I was pleased that optional tours were in fact 'optional' as we didn't do the in-depth tour. However, be careful that you get back to the meeting point on time should you depart from the main Tour Group to do your owning exploring of San Francisco. I think that SeaGull Tours could improve their service by giving customers a full itinerary at least 2 days before departure. It would be nice to see where we are staying prior to departure and to have a more detailed itinerary with times as to when we arrive in San Francisco etc etc. NB: If i had this info then i would have known that i would have had time to visit Alcatraz the Island (would of had plenty time to do this so long as you don't do the in-depth tour). If SeaGull Tours were to provide this information then that would be excellent. Enjoyed visiting Santa Barbara, Solvang, San Francisco & the Bay Cruise was excellent and Yosemite was absolutely beautiful. We had to change buses for our return to Los Angeles and i just wanted to say that the Tour Guide for the bus i changed to was very helpful (made a phone call to my Hotel for me because we were running late and i wanted to advise the Hotel accordingly). Also, i was lucky to get a drop off different to my pick up so thank you SeaGull Tours. I thoroughly enjoyed this Tour and would highly recommend to friends and family. I rate this Tour a 4/5 for good value for money. Kia Ora !Read full review
Having a small tour group made it easy to have meaningful connections with everyone.I would highly recommend completing this tour if you like hiking and camping trips.
This was an absolutely AMAZING trip. When we sat around and asked each other what was their favorite part of the tour, my answer was MARTIN HARDY! He absolutely put everything together. He was helpful, engaged, caring, affable, gregarious, ..professional, attentive, timely, and all other amazing descriptive words you can think of. This was a celebratory trip and he made it more than amazing. We had an overflowing amount of fun, and experience. I don't often fill out the surveys and give feedback; I try not to complain or make things difficult. However in this case I feel compelled to state how much we appreciate and were over-the-top-blown-away! I will be back with my wife to do a 7 day tour and will request Martin (if possible). What an unforgettable experience. I cannot compliment your program more than this. Your team is well trained and receptive. They are prepared and enthused in trying to make our trip better. Martin was incredible.
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You never mentioned the guide was chinese and the tour was for chinese. Horrible. Aimed at chinese people. All about house prices and homosexuals! Something we were not interested in. Fellow travelers were very rude and guide spoke limited ..english. Never again. Not happy at all. This company sucks. Tour would be good if you were chinese and only wanted to take photos and spit.Read full review
I had the most amazing time on this tour! It was so well-organized and packed with incredible experiences. The tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable, making every stop meaningful and insightful. From the bustling streets of New York to ..the serene beauty of Niagara Falls, every moment was unforgettable. The small group atmosphere created a sense of camaraderie among travelers, adding to the overall enjoyment. I can't recommend this tour enough for anyone wanting a well-rounded East Coast journey!Read full review
The 9-day Orlando tour was truly unforgettable! Visiting the theme parks and experiencing the magic of Orlando was a dream come true. Miami and Key West were picturesque, and the Everglades tour was a unique nature adventure. Would do it al..l over again!Read full review
This was a great experience overall. I’ve been wanting to visit the falls for years but did not want to drive myself nor be the one to plan everything. I feel like the 2 day 1 night checked it off my bucket list. May come back with anothe..r group of friends/family as I think it was worth it.Read full review