I would like to commend our Tour Manager Nee who made our 16 Day Classic Thailand with Phuket vacation an experience my sister and I will never forget. Her information regarding the people, customs and history of Thailand was presented on each leg of our journey in a way that made us feel like we were a part of this amazing country and not just passing through. She included the tour group in my sister's birthday celebration which was an event we will always remember. Nee went out of her way to make every detail of our trip run smoothly. Thanks to Nee, Thailand will forever hold a very special place in our hearts.

We just completed the 15-day Kaleidoscope Tour to Thailand. It was GREAT! Better than any other trip we have been on and primarily the result of the Tour Guide Otto. He was great in all aspects and really made the trip wonderful. His knowledge and ability to describe Thailand's history and the significance of the beautiful points we visited was terrific. He really kept the group well informed and entertained. We all bonded into Otto's "Gate 1 Sticky Rice " Family. He was truly exceptional and made the entire trip that way! Congratulations on having a Super Guide and offering such a nice, unforgettable trip! We will surely recommend Gate 1 to all our friends!

Our trip was fabulous! It was educational, exotic and one of the most unique vacations my husband and I have ever experienced. This was our 7th Gate1 travel vacation and when we compare it to the others these are the things that impressed us the most: 1. Tour Manager: We've loved all our Tour Managers in the past but on this trip, "Nuno" really stood out as our most favorite. His knowledge, passion, and enthusiasm for Thailand truly made the tour an unforgettable experience. From the moment we met, he made us feel welcomed and at ease. In short, our tour with him was an absolute delight, and we were so grateful for the time and effort he put into making it a memorable experience. 2. Itinerary Booklet: The daily itinerary was not only posted in the hotel lobby like all our other trips, it was also provided in a booklet format that was so easy to look at daily in the event you forgot to look at it in the lobby, or forgot what the Tour Manager verbally informed us of. 3. Daily bus seat rotation/Bus help: We've always understood the Gate1 policy on seat rotation, however this trip we absolutely loved how it was handled. Each person was given a number. That number was posted on a sticky note. On a daily basis the Bus Helper rotated it, so all we had to do was look for our number and sit in our seats. We didn't have to congregate in front of the bus daily trying to find our name and seat assignment. It was also so nice for the Tour Manager to have a helper with the head count, water distribution and any other assistance we needed. It really saved time. 4. Itinerary: This trip provided a great variety of activities and excursions. The only thing we would add was an Elephant park and a night time river cruise in Bangkok. Thanks Gate1 Travel for always providing a wonderful way to travel and see the world. We love you!!!!

Our recent trip to Thailand was excellent as I indicated in the survey. I just wanted to add a comment about our tour guide Catty. Her depth of knowledge about her country, language, history, agriculture, temples, and so much more was extremely impressive. And she made things so fun it really brought our group together. If all your guides are of that caliber, we will certainly be booking more trips in the near future. Thank you for doing such an admirable job in a challenging industry.

The trip was amazing. Thailand is beautiful and as for the people, now I know why it's called "the land of smiles" However, our Tour Manager Pok, made everything extra special. His expansive knowledge of the culture and history along with a natural gift for storytelling provided an extraordinary perspective on everything we saw. He was also attentive to everyone. I am a vegetarian and he made sure that I had adequate food choices at each destination. Pok was fun and answered numerous questions about activities outside of the planned activities, along with tips for getting around the city and different foods to try. He's absolutely wonderful! Hotels were fabulous (Kanchanaburi was particularly lovely). I wouldn't hesitate to book with Gate 1 again!

This was the trip of a lifetime! The tour itself took us to places I might never have considered, or even had access to, if traveling on my own. The bus and accommodations were perfect. I cannot say enough positives about our tour guide, Koravit. He was amazing in so many respects. He was organized, patient, helpful and concerned with the well being of everyone on the trip, some of whom needed extra time or assistance. He was filled with knowledge about the many aspects of his country and the people, food, religion, etc. I learned so much. The stops along the way to have us try different fruits and snacks or look at a particular view were so special. Most impressive was that, on HIS free time, when, for example, lunch was on our own, Vit came along to guide us to the best places to eat or show us a night market when he could have been taking time on his own. How could I ask for more? This was my first Gate 1 trip and I am already looking to see where I want to go next. Vit was a fantastic ambassador for your company and I heard only good things from more experienced travelers about your trips. Thank you!

Our trip was amazing!! Tickt (tour guide) in Thailand made our vacation an amazing cultural exchange . His humour, knowledge, of his culture, country Thailand kept everyone engaged at all times and curios to know more. He was kind , caring, respectful and extremely thoughtful about every ones wellbeing . He did everything to make us feel at home. I lost my Ipad at one of the venues and he stayed behind, so I would not get lost trying to get back to the hotel. He was extremely thoughtful and caring. He is a gem in your collection of amazing guides. Also Sarnak in Cambodia was wonderful with his knowledge, and experience. Gate One really understands it's clientele and has a winning team of people to make our holiday from ordinary to extraordinary. Thank you much. Also to your team of agents in the USA for co-ordinating our travel plans.

We enjoyed our 15 day Kaleidoscope Thailand with River Kwei tour so much last year so we decided to join the 10 day Central Thailand with River Kwei and Pattaya this year. Although there were a couple of repeat sights for us, both itineraries are well designed. We were not disappointed at all. The boat ride to the floating market, the walk on the River Kwei train track and to the memorial are worth mentioning in both trips. Our memorable experience last year was the two night stay at the jungle resort in Kanchanaburi where we took the boat ride to get there. We made sure we had the opportunity to stay at the same remote jungle resort when we booked this year's tour. Need to keep this resort in your itinerary. That was one of our highlights and the reason to come back for the second time. We even gathered a few family members to join us this year and they all loved this resort and enjoyed the tour as well. We had the opportunity to stay at this same hotel in Pattaya many years ago and enjoyed it very much then. This area has developed a lot since then and is more convenient than ever with the famous shopping center across the street. Our tour manager Pat is friendly and helpful. Both the driver and his assistant worked very hard to keep the bus spotless at all times.

The trip was AWESOME....as a first-time traveler with Gate I, it far exceeded my expectations and look forward to my second trip with Gate I in August 2024! While traveling to Thailand and exploring the cities, the sites, the culture, shopping and sampling the foods was such a great experience, I do believe that our guide Nuno, was 100% responsible for making each day an incredible experience which topped the day before! As the trip progressed, it just got better and better. Nuno was very engaging, informative and interactive with our group. He was very attentive to everyone's needs or special request. I loved his stories and sense of humor! He always had a smile on his face and imagine, at times he was as exhausted as we were! But it never showed; he was always smiling and energetic. He made the trip very personal, having us sample typical snacks of the country. We explored farms, the Indigo making experience and additional temples. The final days of the trip in Phuket was a highlight of the entire trip. Both days were filled with excursions to the surrounding islands which was spectacular and magical. The Diamond Cliff Hotel & Spa was a wonderful hotel. If I had one recommendation for the travel itinerary, I would strongly recommend adding an additional day for the experience of relaxing around the hotel before launching off to our travels home. Nuno is a talented guide and real asset to Gate I. Others will so LUCKY to have him as their guide on their Thailand adventures ! Overall, I rate this trip 200% with Nuno responsible for 100% of the trip- making it so exciting for all of us !!!!!!

Just wanted to let you know that our tour manager Audi was extremely excellent with giving us so many information about the country. He made sure we were taken cared of and safe if we went off on our own. I will give Audi and A+++ for the excellent job he's done. Like all the other tours I've been on Gate1, so far you are top dog when it comes to price, accommodations, tour manager, and drivers. Next trip with Gate1 is Greece and India!! Thanks again for the great service.

We recently returned home from your 16 day Thailand Phuket tour. This was our first time travelling with a tour group and we couldn't have been happier with the group of people we ended up with and even more so with our tour operator Nu. He was so passionate about his country .. his job ... his people .... this showed with everything he pointed out and every stop that was made. This is an action packed tour .... and he took the time to listen to your questions, concerns and opinions. You truly have a great employee with him.

This was my 8th trip with Gate 1 since my first one in March 2018. Tim was by far the most knowledgeable and more importantly most caring and generous tour manager. She shared many stories about Thailand's history as well as her own experiences. She generously treated us to numerous local snacks and fruits, practically daily!! She's attentive to details, planned proactively to make our sightseeing hassle free and worked hard to ensure our itinerary was as fulsome and manageable. I also enjoyed the extra touches on the bus: chilled bottled water, chilled wet wipes ready for us on our return to the bus, a wooden stool at each entrance to make accessing and exiting the bus easier and safer for the shorter people in the group! I chose every optional tour and thoroughly enjoyed all of them. This trip is excellent value, please be sure all the team is acknowledged and recognized for the great work they did.

The visit to the school in Ayutthaya was absolutely excellent. It gave us the chance to see the future of Thailand right in front of us. Because of your Gate 1 Foundation website, we were able to bring along and donate some school supplies. The home-hosted dinner in Chiang Mai was fabulous. The dinner was stupendous, and the host family was amazingly welcoming.

NU our tour manager was just amazing. The best tour manager i have ever encountered with Gate 1. We arrived 3 days early to Bangkok and he was there to greet us and make suggestions. Throughout the tour he was always willing to answer any questions, make recommendations, make jokes and laugh with the group. Our safety and experience was his #1 priority which could be seen in every your we took. It was an absolute pleasure with NU and I will be doing another tour with him FOR SURE.

It was absolutely amazing! This was my 12th Gate 1 Trip and my tour manager, "Yo", was the best tour manager that I have ever had! Yo went above and beyond in everything that she did. Her knowledge about her country was extensive, her enthusiasm was contagious. Yo made the tour incredible!

We just completed our first tour with Gate1, trip to Thailand. We were so impressed with our tour director, Ake. He was efficient, knowledgeable, professional, fun and always there if anyone needed anything. The air conditioner didn't work in our hotel room, Ake moved us to another room in just a few minutes. Ake made sure everyone felt included in the group and by the end of our trip we were all friends. Our driver, Tok made us feel safe with his driving skills and he was always there to assist at every stop. And Assistant Pu was very helpful, hardworking and fun. We left our tour sad to leave all of our new friends, but happy that we had learned some much about Thailand. We cannot wait to book another trip, but the team we had on this trip has set the bar extremely high!

I just finished the survey about my recent trip to Thailand, the Classic Thailand tour, which was fabulous in part thanks to our tour manager POK, there is no space for specific feedback on our tour manager POK and wanted to make sure to let you know that he is an exceptional guide and tour manager, without him our experience of Thailand would not have been the same, his in depth knowledge of his country, culture and people is extraordinary, his sense of humor, his humanity and kindness toward all of us, his diplomacy and sensitivity to each individual on the tour was priceless. Both my daughter and I cried when we had to say good bye to Pok, he had become a close friend, he looked after us as if we were his family!!! Please give him a big pay raise because he goes far beyond what is requested of him. he waited with us until our bus went to the airport he was around and reachable at all hours during the trip. Thank you Pok, and thank you Gate 1 for having him part of your staff he is a keeper!!!

We have been traveling the world for the past 45 years, both independently and with different tour companies. We just completed our third tour with Gate !: the 15 Day Kaleidoscope of Thailand, which ended on December 15, 2023 and we have a fourth scheduled in May of 2024. We want to thank our Tour Guide Otto for making our Thailand tour one of our most memorable adventures ever! Otto's personal individual contacts and his knowledge of restaurants, entertainment, etc. along with his historical knowledge of the country was beyond impressive. His humor and examples of personal experiences kept us entertained and alert throughout long bus voyages, Otto brought our entire diverse group together into a fun seeking bunch of friends, many whom, I'm quite sure, will continue their newfound friendships for years to come, likely with future travels with Gate 1. Otto was extremely conscious of our physical and health safety urging us to mask up during the confines of out bus travels. When one of the optional tours was cancelled with none of us being notified in advance by Gate 1, Otto was able to arrange an alternative tour which, by all accounts by those who chose to take it, far exceeded the original tour! We want to be sure that Gate 1 recognizes that Otto is an exceptional tour guide and an outstanding representative of Gate 1 Travel!

My trip was extremely enjoyable. Our tour guide Uza was phenomenal and went way beyond what was considered just being a tour guide to being very helpful, informative and a pleasure to hang out with. This was my first experience with Gate1 but I am on my sixth bucket list and from the many ( > 30 ) countries I have visited with the plethora of tour guides I have encountered, I can honestly say she is in the top 2. Thank you all for a wonderful experience.

Our trip was amazing the experience was incredible. from the first call I made to G1 we were treated exceptional and all the way to the last second. We received the royal treatment along the way. From the moment we met our new family friend Ray. He was our tour guide and was incredible he took care of us like nobody else could. Our hotels our tours the food the views were amazing. We will be using G1 for our next trip. We do hope our next guide is like Ray. Only kind words and good things we can say about him. G1 family took care of us we met new and old travelers of all ages and different backgrounds. Thailand was amazing. My girlfriend and thank G1 for this amazing experience that we will never forget. We are thankful and greatly appreciate the whole experience...

It was excellent! GOY was our tour guide and she went out of her way to make this trip interesting, fun and forever memorable.

My trip was wonderful, the best part was our Tour Manager: Tan . He made everything perfect for us, addressed every issue or request. Thanks to him, this trip was wonderful. I arrived at Bangkok at 3am in the morning, 2 hours after the scheduled time (delayed bag retrieval and long lines for immigration) and the Gate 1 rep was there waiting for me and kindly took me to my ride, at the hotel at that time Tan was waiting for me as well to give me the welcome greeting and the instructions for next day, that was amazing!! I was not expecting this and it gave me peace of mind because I was traveling alone. But this was not all, I was greatly surprised because Tan not only knows his country and history very well but also during the bus rides he provided information, anecdotes and local believes regarding the places we were visiting as well as traditions and many other aspects of the Thai culture allowing us to appreciate each place and learn stuff that is not found in the internet, all while traveling, making the rides entertained and productive. He also provided us with a very detailed document of our itinerary day by day, with everything that we could need and more. Even for those not doing the optional tours, he added places to visit, addresses, cost, type of ride and where to take it, definitely a very knowledgeable and caring person.

It was outstanding. It was a trip of a lifetime. I used Gate 1 before for Serengeti. You don't disappoint. The large Volvo bus is so comfortable. The hotels absolutely wonderful. The attention to detail is noteworthy. You definitely feel well taken care of. The excursions and food were wonderful. What I loved is going to the far out local restaurants by the Thai families. Please keep that and the visit to the actual Thai family's home with a home cooked meal. Last but not least Nu was our guide. He is excellent. Extremely knowledgeable but very caring w a great sense of humor. He's a gem and an asset to your company. Kudos to Gate 1 we will continue to travel with you again and spread the word.

Paulie is an exceptional tour director and because of her, we experienced Thailand to the max! She had us try different fruits and snacks, ensured we had appropriate clothing for the strange rules at royal sites. Always gave great suggestions and often took those interested to different places (e.g., White Temple, which really should be added to the itinerary) and wonderful restaurants; to the night markets in Chaing Mai and Chaing Rai. She was always cheerful and happy to help all of us out. Our driver Yut, and his helper Yuar were excellent! Those cold wipes and hard candies passed out were a fantastic touch. Also, the Kae, the GM at River Kwai suprised us with a wonderful ceremony for the water goddess, Loy Krathong. She and her assistant helped us complete floating lotus-shaped rafts to launch into the river. What a special experience!

Just wanted to let you know how pleased my wife Debbie and I were with the tour and especially with the tour guide, driver and helper. Our tour guide went above and beyond to make this tour the best Gate 1 tour we have been on (we have been on 15 and counting). Usaphun is a real gem. She quickly learned all of our names and included many interesting and fun things not mentioned in the official Gate 1 itinerary. Some of them were teaching a little Thai on the bus, buying local snacks and distributing them on the bus, ore-arranging check in at the hotels so when we arrived we all had our keys and rooms within a few minutes, keeping the group on time so we could make additional short stops along the way to see more of life among local people, being in the lobby on departure day to make sure everyone had no problems with their transportation, being available at all times via her cell phone if anyone had a problem. Usaphun is a very valuable asset to your company.

My wife and I had a great time in Thailand with Gate1 Tour 1 Travel. Specially with our tour manager Mr. Parinya. He did an amazing job. His knowledge, kindness, generosity was appreciated. He is such honorable person and very respectful. We will definitely recommend Gate1 to our family and friends. We look forward to our next trip with Gate 1 travel.

I would like to elaborate on my trip. Our tour manager, Otto, was wonderful. This was my first Gate1 tour and he has set the bar so high for any future trips. His attention to detail, his personality, his knowledge, his professionalism, his organizational skills, etc were all above and beyond. He deserves many many accolades for his performance as a member of your Gate1 team and family. We never had to be concerned about reservations, luggage, meals, or our safety. Please ensure he is made aware of his value to your company.

Our Thailand travel tour was great. We endured the weather heat, rain & humidity. The physical experience & the educational part of the tour was priceless. We enjoyed immensely the fresh & exceptionally good & tasty tropical fruits which wasn't available in our part of the world. And the local food & desserts, Mike (our awesome tour manager/guide), had us taste. Everything was much appreciated. Thank you also for providing us with very good & professional driver (Wut) & his assistant (Uan), which made our trips very safe & enjoyable, and catered to our personal needs. Thank you for everything. The main reason my husband & I choose Gate1 Travel is the thorough planning & excellent staff you have & the accommodations you pick for us during the whole trip. We THANK YOU!

It was outstanding. The schedule, the hotels, the places we visited, the food and the travel mates were great. Hudom , our tour manager, was awesome. So much knowledge about his country, history, geography and Buddhism was mind blowing. Not only his knowledge but experience and personal stories made the trip so much fun. Hudom was flexible and went the extra mile paying for elephant's pants when some in the group were not dress appropriately to visit the Wats and stop at several seven eleven so some in the group were able to buy supplies they need it. Gate one is extremely fortunate to have him and I'm recommending this trip to friends and family as long as they have Hudom as their tour manager. THANK YOU HUDOM and thank you Gate One for a very memorable trip. My husband wish of celebrating his 70th in Thailand came true and exceeded it our expectation.

I just completed the survey after getting back home from the 16 day Thailand/Phuket trip, and I would just like to add a few more words. My wife Julissa Alcantara and I wanted to emphasize how great our tour guide, Ukkrit ( Steven ) was for us during our entire trip. We really enjoyed our time with Steven and we are absolutely grateful for all of the information and everything we learned about the history and culture of Thailand and its people. Steven treated all of us with the utmost respect and really took care of all 32 of his clients on this trip. He always made sure we were all enjoying ourselves and did not let us leave Thailand without making sure we were completely satisfied, wanting only more from this trip. This was our first time not only traveling with Gate 1, but with a tour group as well, and we must say, thanks to Steven, we will most definitely be traveling with Gate 1 again in the near future.

We just returned from the 15 days classic Thailand with Angkor Wat. Gate 1 does not disappoint us. This is another memorable trip. All the hotels are unique, comfortable, and centrally located. Their daily included breakfasts and occasional dinners are all delicious with many food selections. Daily itinerary was jam packed with activities and sightseeing, but also allowed us to have some leisure time. We had an outstanding tour manager, Kaew!! She really treated each of us like a family. She always went above and beyond to make sure everyone is enjoying to the fullest!! We thoroughly enjoyed all the restaurants and food that she picked for us. The food is so delectable and I enjoy every morsel of it!! She also introduced and treated us the local munchies. This gives us the perfect idea of what munchies to buy in Chiang Mai and Bangkok markets to bring back to US. We really appreciated that she provided us a little booklet which contained day to day itineraries and useful information. We referred to it every night before we went to sleep. I noticed Gate 1 attracts such nice and friendly people to its tours. We shared many laughs together and thoroughly enjoyed their company! This is our second tour with Gate 1 and we know there will be many many more in the future, just as most of our tour members who have been traveling with Gate 1 more than 10 times. It speaks volumes!!

If I could rate my overall experience 10 stars, I would! Gate 1 did a phenomenal job handling every aspect of this trip. All the details were taken care of, the hotels were top notch and the itinerary was well thought out and planned to perfection. Our tour guide Kit was nothing short of AMAZING! She was kind, funny, informative, helpful - literally the perfect guide! She was constantly bringing local snacks and treats on the bus for us to try to share a more realistic and personal view of the Thai culture and she constantly reminded us that she was there to help us in any way possible. All the little things she did to make our trip more fun were noticed and appreciated. (Like when she brought out a poster size print out of the Thai alphabet and number list and had a try to put together some words and numbers.) I was extremely impressed when she even showed up the morning we left at 1:00 AM - she was waiting for us in the lobby of the hotel to say good bye and make sure we got on the transport to the airport. She was a fantastic representation of both the Thai people and Gate 1. Also I want to mention our assistant driver Boat. He was always there with a smile and ice cold water and towels when we got on the bus after a long hot day of sight seeing. His positive attitude was much appreciated. The hotels were top notch - especially in Kanchanaburi and Pattaya. Thanks to everyone at Gate 1 for all the behinds the scenes work you do to put together these incredible vacation packages. I can't wait to book another one!

I just want to mention how great of an experience my husband and I had during our recent Thailand tour. Our tour manager, Oh T, was excellent. He went above and beyond our expectations. He did little things that made a huge difference in our tour experience. He is very organized and efficient. Our driver was good and very friendly and we felt very safe with his driving. The assistance was also great. He made sure we were taken care of. Overall, great great tour.

WOW!!! Our tour manager, Mr. Vit is the BEST guide Ever!! Each day, he was engaging, patient, funny and full of information about Thailand's history, foods, religion and culture! This trip exceeded my expectation... and I look forward to enjoying more travels with the Gate 1 Family!!

Thailand 9 days trip March 2023. This was the best trip I have ever had and the tour guide Tony especially, went above and beyond to make sure that the trip was successful. Tony was amazing! He was organized, attentive, kind, unflappable, and extremely knowledgeable. We had a great group, and he got to know each of us individually - I really can't praise him highly enough. I've done multiple trips with Gate1 previously and going to continue with this company in the future. Always satisfied with their well organized service! Easy to contact, all required info received on time, they don't cheat on hotels which is very important ( I had this issue with other travel companies, so I completely switched to Gate 1), and which is more important Gate1 is an excellent problems solving company in case it occurs. So happy to travel with Gate 1!

Our tour manager "BOOM" was incredible! Truly one of the best I have ever had. She went out of her way to make sure all of us on the tour were happy and taken care of every single day of the trip. She obviously loves her country and really enjoys her job.

We had a wonderful experience. Boom should not only be a Tour Manager, she should be titled as "Gate 1 Brand Ambassador". Her knowledge of her country is truly remarkable. Her emphasis to detail truly made the trip memorable. Her passion for ensuring her clients enjoy the best experience is exemplary. We will be using Gate 1 again and recommend your company as the way to go.

The trip was fantastic and a beautiful place to spend my birthday! Thank you so much for taking care of us and giving us wonderful memories and experiences! Nee and her team took great care of us, even with the small things like snacks, candy, wet wipes after each activity, large bottles of water, plastic bags at our seats for garbage, hand sanitizer, masks, toilet paper, a clean bus every day, postcards to stamp at the opium museum, spontaneous stops to experience local life, and many more. Her tip of going to 7-11 was great! The booklet that Nee made of our daily itinerary with times, attire, Thai greetings, and places around the hotel was excellent and very helpful! We referred to it constantly. For example, when we're in our room being forgetful on the times for breakfast, luggage out, or pick-ups, we simply referred to the booklet. Also, since required attire for certain days was not listed on the Gate 1 itinerary travel documents, with the help of Nee's booklet, we could plan what to wear with the clothes that we brought. We've been traveling with Gate 1 since 2009 and this was the first time a Tour Manager had a booklet for us. Excellent! It was also helpful that her booklet was in a plastic bag because it was protected in my bag, and I also used it to store my whisper device and attraction tickets. On a knowledgeable note, Nee was great with information and stories. She gave us a glimpse of the Thai alphabet and how to meditate. Nee was also familiar with American brands and ways, so it was nice when she can compare something in Thailand to what we're used to in America. This comparison made it easier and better to understand. We were given an unforgettable and fun experience for our first time in Thailand. I confess that Thailand was not the first on "my map" but, after this trip, how very wrong I was. I left feeling awed and humbled, and filled my list of movies to watch at home with topics about the war there and the rescued soccer team. Thailand is now on "my map" and a place that I will plan to visit again. Thank you for everything, Gate 1, Nee and her team!!!

Another wonderful Gate 1 trip! Although I have been to Thailand numerous times, my expectations were exceeded throughout the trip. Congratulations on having such a high quality tour manager, Ake. He is very knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, caring and professional. He made the trip very interesting and comfortable, and went above and beyond in providing many recommendations for our free times, treating us to local treats almost everyday to enrich our cultural experience, taking many group pictures for us everywhere, and being a wealth of knowledge and comfort at all hours!!! Our driver and his assistant were also very courteous. They both kept the bus sparking clean all day long. They took care of us with water wipes, sanitizers and even provided toilet papers. I am repeating a Thailand tour next year and it would be wonderful to have the same tour manager team.

I just wanted to take a few extra minutes to tell you how amazing Lift is. Lift was our tour guide for our trip to Thailand. We have traveled with gate1 about 6 times now and every time we go we have great guides, but Lift went above and beyond the previous guides we had! To describe Lift, I would have to say that she is kind, funny, willing to help everyone in the group above and beyond what I thought was expected, caring, and extremely knowledgeable! She was always making us laugh, this helped keep us entertained during some of the longer bus rides! My absolutely favorite part about her, was that she tried her best to make sure you experienced everything, so she would teach us the local language, taught us how to deal with certain venues, and sent us on our way so that we had the opportunity to learn and do things on our own. If we ever got uncomfortable or stuck in a situation, Lift would be close by to step in and help navigate that obstacle. I have no idea how she could do that for all 26 travelers, but she was always there for everyone when you needed her. Lift created bonds with each traveler, that I believe we will all carry with us for the rest of our lives, I truly truly appreciate everything she did for us and giving us the absolutely best experience in Thailand! Thank You Lift, we miss you!

The 16 day trip was wonderful but largely due to our outstanding tour director, Boom. She was awesome! Her knowledge of the country and all of the unique stops along the way made it so much more special. I know from experience that trying to manage that many people is never easy, but she made it look easy...she knew all 36 names before we left Bangkok-simply amazing, and it made each one of us feel like we were part of a family, and not just 36 random people going on a tour. She was unflappable, very professional and attentive to all of our needs. This is my first Gate 1 experience, and based on this trip, and our outstanding tour director, Boom, it won't be our last. I just hope the other tour directors are as good as Boom.

Kudos to our guide Udom and his entire crew for a wonderful tour in Thailand! His long experience and native's knowledge of all things Thailand were invaluable in previewing what we saw. His choices of sites and hotels were excellent, and he himself demonstrated how to make coconut sugar and climb a coconut tree, and even dug up a small tapioca bush to show us the roots to explain the flour-making process. He showed us a typical Thai family home and graciously answered all our questions, along with making sure we had transfer arrangements and solved any problems that cropped up. It was our first group tour, but not our last! Loved it!

I'd like to express our appreciation to our tour manager Kit. We just finished our 13 days classic Thailand trip. Kit is very considerate and helpful with planning our free time activities. We arrived one day earlier before the trip starts, Kit greeted us at the hotel when we arrived, and provided adequate information about currency exchange, how to get around the city, what's fun to do in addition to what's included in the tour, and food recommendations. We had a wonderful time and fell in love with Thailand, will definitely visit Thailand again.

Thanks Gate1 for a wonderful experience in Thailand. Congratulations on having a high quality guide like Lada, she was kind, respectful, went above and beyond to meet the expectations at the same time she was on time to every activity. She knew the history of Thailand and shared all the details with us. Our group was big ( 40 people) and she had to deal with some difficult customers. I am ready to go back to Thailand with Gate1 but we will request to be in one of Lada's group. This time instead of 4 people, my whole family of 8 is planning to go.

My wife and I are fans of your packages, and I have never left feedback until now. However, I have been bragging about my trips and referring your company to friends and co-workers for years. We even took my in-laws on this trip, and cannot wait for our next adventure! Our latest trip to Thailand, has been the BEST vacation my wife and I have taken. The sights, the culture, and above ALL made this trip so memorable! I want to thank all your staff, but specially our tour guide (Lada), who went beyond her obligations for us by: constantly checking in on us ,providing all sorts of recommendations and making arrangements on our "leisure" days , going to pharmacies to find medication for us!! , paying out of pocket for us to try local treats!! , taking pictures for the group ,being a wealth of knowledge and source of security and comfort at ALL hours!! I cannot wait for our next adventure! People like her have made me appreciate guided tours even more (rather than looking at your "leisure" packages/deals). Again, thank you for everything you do!