I simply loved all about that trip!!!! The destinations chosen and itinerary were perfect. The tour guides Jamie and Kanako were amazing. Please, don't change them. They are a perfect team, attentive and make you feel as a part of the group from the very first spot. Dabashi-san, our driver, was the perfect addition to those two. The tour wouldn't have been nearly as awesome as it has been without the three of them together- the magnificent three. The hotels were clean and had everything that we needed. The areas chosen for those were great so that I was able to have a little stroll for taking pictures every night. I got plenty of new friendships & memories out of this trip that have enriched my life tremendously.
Just finished the 13 day Japan tour and it was AMAZING!!! Gemma was our group leader and she was absolutely incredible!!! From the moment I arrived from the moment I left the group I felt so safe, comfortable and excited. Gemma made this experience brilliant and I will always remember this amazing trip i¸ I have also learnt SO much about Japan and the culture all because Gemma was so knowledgeable and was more than happy to answer any questions that I had. She truly made this experience the best it could have possibly been .I hope to do the Sri Lanka intro travel trip and would love it if Gemma was my group leader for that as well! If anyone has Gemma as their tour leader they are so lucky!!!
Overall this was a great trip. We enjoyed the route, the scenery, the food, our fantastic guide (Akemi) and our fellow travelers. A couple of the accommodations might have been better, but the majority were very good.