I would loke to thank and appreciate your tour guides especially the tour manager we known him as Mr. Joe.! He was a terrific and knowledgeable man, very friendly and helpful in many ways. Your local tour guides at Xi'an Mr. David and at ChongDu Mr. Rex were excellent. Not to mention that Ms. Sunny at Shanghi was a fantastic person with lots of enthusiasm and energy. My wife and I loved her very much. I definitely will go on a tour under the Mr. Joe and Ms. Sunny again and again. Your daily tour guides Ms. Sarah and two others that i forgot their names were also so pleasant. Thanks to all of them again.

My Gate 1 trip to China was a 65th birthday gift to myself, so my expectations were high-and Gate 1 absolutely delivered. Even with a large group, our tour manager, Jessica, kept everyone organized, engaged, and getting along. She shared history and cultural do's and don'ts with so much humor that we stayed entertained and learned a lot without ever feeling bored. She also encouraged us to ask questions and take a deeper interest in China's history and people. What impressed me most was how she still managed to give individual attention whenever it was needed. When a group of seven arrived without luggage, she worked tirelessly to locate it, helped them shop for essentials, and supported them during the two days it took for their bags to catch up. When an elderly couple became ill, she made sure they received medical care so they could continue the tour. Jessica also came to our rescue in Shanghai when my sister and I went to a local restaurant and learned-only at checkout-that they didn't accept foreign credit cards, and our payment apps weren't working. We had no way to pay for our meal. Thankfully, Jessica had the foresight to put her name and phone number on everyone's name tag (along with our names in Chinese). The server called her, she paid for us, and she saved us from a very stressful situation. I truly can't say enough about Jessica. She represented Gate 1 so well, and several first-time travelers in our group said they would book another Gate 1 tour because of this experience. Thank you, Jessica, for making my dream trip to China such an amazing adventure.

Andy was fantastic. He was always concerned about our safety and if we were enjoying the trip. He knew seeing the Pandas was the highlight of the tour for me. He suggested we get a private tour guide and take the golf cart to the new section of the Panda reserve. It was excellent suggestion because it was easier walking with paved walkways. Michelle, our guide was excellent and we saw younger Pandas in the new section. I will certainly book on Gate 1 again. Andy is a fantastic ambassador for the company.

We had an AMAZING time in China. Our TM, Andy, was very knowledgeable and did everything to make our trip an unforgettable experience. All transfers by plane, train, bus, local trips, and extra shows were smooth and easy. This is a trip you MUST do, to see the Great Wall of China, Forbidden City, terracotta warriors, Xian Opera, and the Three Gorges, all in one trip, simply incredible.

It was great! I'm glad we didn't cancel because of the war. We had a great time! Our tour guide, bus drivers, food & hotels were all excellent. People are friendly, helpful & the tour was excellent! All the folks in our group are all nice we didn't have any issues. I didn't hear any complaints about this tour. We are all excited to discovery Uzbekistan and we are not disappointed. It's a beautiful place, clean & it's the cheapest country we've been to. When our friends asked us why Uzbekistan? I told them they need to see it first themselves. We are thankful Gate 1 had this tour! Thank you for helping us with booking this tour. This is our 3rd tour with Gate 1, the first 2 were a disappointment but this tour makes up for it.

Tour Dir/Leader was the best I have had and I have travelled the world with other companies. His mind was like Wikipedia, he is also a motivational speaker in how he kept us going, he was sensitive to our needs truly an outstanding employee who represents your company at its best. He is a true asset and should be recognized for his abilities which make a tour so memorable.

I had a great time in South Korea. I was lucky to have an excellent tour manager Cindy. Cindy run a very smooth tour. At every stop meeting point Cindy took a count of everyone in the group to make sure that everyone was present and no one was left behind. She took her time to explain and answers every questions we had. Cindy provided so much information regarding shopping and restaurants on every stop of the tour. We all learn so much about the Korean culture and history from her. She also went out of her way to help two people that needed medical help. Cindy also spent time of her own to give tours at night. This is my 20th trip with Gate 1. Cindy is one of the best managers of Gate 1. On a scale of 1 to 5, Cindy is a 6. She deserves an extra bonus from Gate 1 for her effort and hard work in taking care of everyone in her tour.

Our trip to South Korea was wonderful. Cindy was an excellent tour manager - she had an ability to guide, manage and entertain a diverse group of people - with a great sense of humor. We gained a real appreciation for Korea and it's people. Thank you for another great Gate 1 tour.

I recently traveled to Japan with Gate 1 Travel, and it was truly an exceptional experience from start to finish. Our tour guide, Kai, was outstanding-knowledgeable, warm, and incredibly attentive, making every moment feel smooth, enriching, and memorable. His deep understanding of Japanese culture, history, and local nuances added a special depth to the journey that I would not have experienced otherwise. Gate 1 Travel did a fantastic job with organization, accommodations, and overall planning, allowing us to simply relax and enjoy the beauty of Japan. I genuinely appreciate the care and professionalism throughout the trip, and I would highly encourage anyone considering travel to Japan to choose Gate 1-and if you're lucky enough to have Kai as your guide, you're in for something truly special.

Surprised is not the word to describe our Japan vacation. We were amazed by the friendliness of the people and the cleanliness of the cities and entire country. Our tour guide, Yoyo, was very detailed and encompassing throughout the entire trip from the smallest personal details to navigating the crowded train terminals so that our group is not separated. She gave insight to the history and brought the events to light as what transformed Japan to the 21st century. She was very communicative, friendly, polite, kind, and worked tirelessly to ensure that we had an exceptional trip and experience. What a wonderful tour guide for a wonderful trip!

The 10 day classic China tour is excellent. The tour manager Malinda is an excellent tour manager. She made sure everyone's needs/help is attended to. She's well organized. She's with us from start to finish! A job well done!

My husband and I took this trip because of the Great Silk Road. Our expectations were beyond our beliefs. We were so impressed with the country's history and culture, most especially the people of Uzbekistan. We were in so much awe of the mosques and madrasas built intricately and elaborately with mosaics of blue tiles. Admiringly, the people are so friendly and helpful. In many instances when we did our own sightseeing, such as the Metro Stations, the Orthodox Church and the Catholic church of the Assumption and the Sacred Heart of Jesus respectively, The Hotel Uzbekistan, the Amir Temur Square and the Seoul Mun, random citizens were eagerly assisting us with taxis and directions. Ilkhom, our tour manager was a huge part in our positive experiences, learning about the Silk Road in Uzbekistan, sharing to us his vast knowledge of his country.

I just returned from the 15 day China with Yangtze River trip. This trip was excellent. Everything about it was beyond expectation. Our tour guide in China ( Maggie), is outstanding and should be commended on the handling and expertise on the entire trip. She went out of her way to make sure everyone's needs were taken care of and the trip was a memorable. Thank you for a great trip.

I just want to say that this was my first time with Gate 1 and I was very impressed with everything. Our tour manager, Maggie was amazing. She always made sure that the group was satisfied whether it was our meals, our hotel accommodations, the speed of the group. I was very impressed with the hotel accommodations, especially the Howard Johnson. The breakfasts at the hotels were great, wide variety of food. I've already given my friend our China itinerary and Maggie's name. Thank you Gate 1 and Maggie.

The trip was great , had a great time, everything was planned perfect and above all the tour guide was amazing, looking forward to book my next trip with you

We arrived home yesterday, April 2. We had the most wonderful time in China. Our tour manager Gloria was very well organized and kept us schedule. She was excellent going way above the call of duty to answer and help the some seniors in our group and offering suggestions for our extra extension days in China. In Shanghai our city guide Christina was so helpful, keeping us moving forward in spite of the hordes of cruise ship tourists in the area we visited. Excellent service !! This was our first Discovery Tour and # 19 Gate1 tour for us. Definitely not our last.

I can not say enough good things about our Tour Manager, Stone. He was so personable and funny, and he went above and beyond making sure our trip was everything we wanted it to be. He was solicitous of the group and SO organized. With 37 participants, I can't believe everything ran as smoothly as it did. There was not a single snafu. He helped us order pizza on one of our off nights, and when I was having trouble with the ATMs in Beijing, he made sure to try and find ATMs in Xian and Shanghai. He was phenomenal.

My China tour was memorable and it exceeded my expectations. I enjoyed seeing and learning the cultural sights in Beijing like The Tienenman Square, Great Wall, Temple of Heavens, etc. The technology behind the Three Gorges, locks and dams were impressive. Shanghai gave me a new perspective of how progressive China is. The sky scrapers were amazing and the roads and highways were very advanced. We were also lucky to have an exceptional tour guide Eric who is organized, caring and very knowledgeable. He went beyond the call of duty to make sure that we have the best time. The care he had given the tour group was unbelievable and everyone complimented him for his excellent service. We were happily surprised that he wrote everyone a very nice letter. He also gave us a personalized stamp with our names written in Chinese along with our animal year. For him to take the time to do this is very touching. He made our trip extraordinarily special.

The trip was excellent. I appreciated the different areas of the country that we were able to visit, the different activities planned-art studio, wine tasting, the well placed hotels & variety of food. But the best part of the trip was our guide Jalol. He was interesting, fun & very organized. He is truly an asset to Gate1.

Our tour manager, 'Mark', was superb in leading our group in Uzbekistan. He is highly knowledgeable about his country, and loves to share his knowledge and passion. He is also a funny storyteller: we will not forget his stories. I appreciated the cookies and coffee at the pit stops on very cold days. His job was done after the farewell dinner, but he must have seen that I was scared, because he was in the lobby at 6:15am the next morning, along with the driver, to take me to the Tashkent airport. I will always remember Mark's kindness to me!

It was excellent especially our tour guide Rumi was so nice knowledgeable helpful and funny, This was our fifth trip with gate 1 and can say it was on the top

This was my first Gate1 tour, but it won't be my last. Our tour manager, Rumi, was outstanding. She really made the trip. Aside from effortlessly shepherding us through the maze that is Tokyo station to board the bullet train and keeping everything running on time, she also educated and amused us. There was never a moment of boredom and when presenting information, it was never dull, but rather engaging, personal and often hilarious. I mean real belly laughs! She was always ready to answer questions and frequently surprised us with treats. I really feel that my family's enjoyment of our time in Japan was thanks to her. She made us feel like we welcomed guests.

My brother and I just completed our tour in China. It was an 11-day trip with the four-day cruise included. It was the best tour that either of us had ever been on with gate 1. I have been on 11 tours with gate one and 13 total and my brother has been on 12. Everything was first class. We loved the whole tour, however the best part of it was the tour guide Melinda. She was easily the best guide we've ever had, and she went above and beyond in everything she did to ensure that we had a great time. She is a real credit to your company, and she is a fantastic human being. She showed great concern for the whole group. This was truly the journey of a lifetime, and we will never forget her or this trip. There were no negatives in the entire trip. Thank you gate 1 travel.

It's wonderful! To learn about the Japanese culture. All was perfect. Thanks to Do our guide and all tourist who made this trip a success.

The trip to Tokyo was amazing, Rie was great. Got to see a lot of amazing places from Mt Fuji to the sea.

Hide was our TM. He was the best I have ever had. His instructions were clear, every detail was covered. He went above and beyond on several occasions especially offering extra evening tours to acclimate us to each hotel area. I was so impressed by Hide's organization skills, patience and compassion.

Gate1 continues to amaze me. My trip came off without a hitch. Everything worked well and as it should. Hotels were great. Everything was well organized. The two tour managers on this trip were incredibly good. Gate1 generally has excellent tour managers but the two on this tour (Hailey and David) were really amazing. Their "value added experiences" were some of the best parts of the tour. Thank you for being such an awesome company.

It was fabulous!!! I cannot say enough about our Chinese tour manager, Maggie!! She was so helpful, informative and just the best!! I would recommend this tour highly.

I wanted to say how much I enjoyed our Uzbekistan itinerary. It was an amazing country and I learned a lot. I would like to specifically mention our Tour Manager Kamola. Her knowledge of the history of Uzbekistan and the subject matter were excellent, and her youthful energy was refreshing. She worked hard to make sure we had a great experience. This was our 13th Gate 1 and obviously won't be our last. Thanks again for another great trip.

Our trip was even more adventurous and enjoyable than we ever imagined it could be. Our guide, Mark was the best guide we have ever had on any trip with any company. Mark taught us about Uzbekistan culture, climate, ecology, education, medical care, history, people, religion and more. Also, assisting Mark was Fax, who was so knowledgeable and prepared and both Mark and Fax spoke from their kind hearts.

Tom has been an amazing tour manager and he made our first visit to China and our first tour with Gate 1 an amazing experience. He was very attentive to our needs and did all the "little things" that made the experience so much better. Please thank him again for us and we look forward to our next Gate 1 tour!

I wanted to commend our Tour Manager/Director Davron. Knowledgeable and excellent leader. A great problem solver and adjusts whatever the needs may be. the other staff of Gate1 who assisted us are excellent. Xavier has been very helpful in so many ways, from picking us up in the airport to assisting in orientation. Hotels are excellent, one suggestion for Panarams hotel is more selection on breakfast menus. Those restaurants were selected and food is amazing. The tours and places selected are mesmerizing. The drivers are excellent. Thank you. Keep up the great work!

Our tour manager, Mie, was amazing, excellent, professional & fun! She's THE BEST! She loves people and her job. Mie provided maps for cities - what a nice surprise! at the end of the trip, she summarized all we did on a map of Japan! What a delight! She put a lot of time & effort to the maps. Mie did so much more to make sure we were comfortable & have a great time. Soo lucky we had Mie for Japan. I hope all my future trips will have a Tour Manager like Mie! (Maybe you can train all to be Mie!) Thank you Gate1 for Mie.

The trip to China was wonderful. We had an excellent Tour Manager Susan. Her leadership skills are superior and she is very attentive to the various needs of the tour participants. She kept a solid team harmony with tour group and always look out for our safety. The vacation experience was excellent because of the help and guidance from Susan.

We just finished our 14-day Japan w/ Hiroshima trip. It was fantastic and one of the top trips we have taken. Our guide Nobuko was attentive, though and went out of her way to make our trip exceptional. Nobuko had extra evening city walks, not schedules on the agenda, to give us the full flavor of Japan. We got a chance to see the stores, city life, restaurants and hidden eating establishments that had the best food smells. One of our guest travelers was looking for a certain doll to bring home and Nobuko called around the city to locate it. Nobuko handed out pamphlets and marked maps showing our activities and walking routes for the day. They were very much appreciated and helped us to stay on task. She strived to make all of our wishes come true... I recommend everyone put this trip on your bucket list. You will not regret it.

I wanted to highlight that while our Japan vacation was exceptional, what truly made it unforgettable was our tour guide, Akane. I hardly know where to begin-she was warm, kind, respectful, thoughtful, incredibly organized, and made us feel as though we were part of her own family. She was absolutely outstanding and has likely set our expectations far too high for any future tours. Simply amazing.

This is my 16th Gate1 tour and I have always experienced wonderful tour directors. However, the tour director, Gloria, for this 15 Day Amazing China tour is by far the BEST tour director I have ever had. Her competence, positive spirit and timely follow-through skills are exceptional. Every detail was perfectly administered. Just wanted you to know your tour directors are very good but Gloria is GREAT!

The trip to China was more than what I had expected. It was great to see the Great Wall of China and the Terra Cotta soldiers, and the many other historical sites we visited. But China was so much more. I was impressed with how modern and clean the cities were. Shanghai by night was wonderful to see. The food was excellent - in the hotels and the restaurants. The number one compliment I have to give is our tour guide Melinda. She called us her family, and she treated us like one. She was very informative, very helpful, and very fun to be around!

This was our 13th Gate 1 Travel trip. We had a wonderful time visiting South Korea! We saw many of its important sites and learned about the country's history. We enjoyed meeting many Koreans and eating the Korean food. Darren, our Tour Manager, was excellent, as have been all the other Gate 1 tour managers in the past.

I would like to add that Dovran was a wonderful tour manager. He was extremely knowledgeable and expressed that information beautifully. He was always attentive and cared for the safety and concerns of every member of our group. We were very happy to have him as our tour manager!

We had a fabulous trip, exceeded our expectations!! We absolutely loved China and now with a 10 yr visa we plan to visit again. I would love to see G1 introduce more different China itineraries in the near future. China is a fascinating country of history, culture, and huge cities both old and very new. There is so much to learn there. Our TM , Juliet, was fantastic! She was extremely organized, efficient, knowledgeable, warm , friendly , and caring. It was so much fun to be in her "family". We lucked out with her as our TM. We enjoyed a very nice group of travelers to share experiences with. All parts of our trip went flawlessly and the local guides were all excellent. The hotels were all beautiful and we enjoyed so much delicious and varied food typical of the different regions. Hiking on the Great Wall , the Forbidden city in Beijing, viewing the Terracotta warriors, and seeing the pandas chopping on bamboo were definitely highlights. The Yangtze River cruise was great to relax after busy days of travel and sightseeing. My husband, an engineer, was especially excited to see the three gorges dam, largest in the world. Finishing with Shanghai was like an encore! Amazing city of mixing old and new. Definitely a showpiece of China and a wonderful finale to an unbelievable journey! Thank you G1!!

It was a wonderful trip, with a well-informed guide, by the name of Kei. Japan is a beautiful country with very gracious\, accommodating, kind and courteous people.

Thank you! As always our South Korea trip was awesome! Everything went very well! This is our 40+ trip with Gate1 Travel.

Our tour guide, Maggie, was exceptional. She was detailed and very accommodating. Helpful in every way and thoughtful to our needs and going out of her way in accommodating us. She was absolutely an excellent guide and I felt safe and cared for in every way. Very punctual and clear in all of her directions and knowledgeable of her country. The love she has for her country was evident and she took extra initiative in giving us an amazing experience. Her English was excellent and easily understood and she had a good sense of humor. She met us at the airport and made sure we were cared for at pick up and also in going back to the airport, as an assistant helped us navigate where we needed to go once at the airport. The service she provided is exactly what I deeply appreciated. I highly rate her as top in her position. We all become very fond of her and she will be missed by all of us.

We just finished the China Discovery Tour. We have been on several Gate 1 Travel tours and they have all been very good. This China tour, we have to say, ranks at the top. It was the best tour we have been on and, in no small part, to our fantastic tour guide "Joe." Without a doubt he is the best we've ever had. His language skills were excellent. He was attentive, thorough and always generous with his time. He was always calm even in the most stressful situations. And he had wonderful sense of humor and just a joy to spend time with. We hope he gets this feedback and is told he is the best. Overall the trip was wonderful but "Joe" our guide was excellent.