Fabulous/Incredible/Amazing/Knowledgeable/fun. As a matter of fact there are no words...First time on a Gate 1 tour and definitely will not be the last!!

I just wanted to add a few words about the tour manager Jose. I believe the trip as well as it did, largely due to him! He is an amazing tour manager and made sure to call on each of us each night to make sure we were comfortable in our hotel rooms and luggage arrived in time. He also entertained us with delightful stories and anecdotes throughout the trip both educating and entertaining us. He truly went over and above his job description. I have done tours with many tour guides in the past but have never encountered such a remarkable being. He even played the guitar and sang local songs for us. During hotel transfers and trips to airport he made sure we were all taken care of. Almost forgot, he even got bottles of wine for our group one night which lessened the stress of an otherwise long and tedious bus ride. He truly needs to be commended for this mammoth effort single handedly.

Fantastic!! Passionate and knowledgeable guide; caring and fun local guide; a skillful and humorous driver; excellent hotel accommodations; great group of fellow travelers; beautiful weather; delicious food; out of this world scenic hikes. I couldn't have ask for more.

I have been on 16 Gate! trips and clocked in many hours of travel over the past few years. The 10 day Himalayan walking tour was the best travel experience I have every had. The exotic location, hiking through the mountains of Nepal, the food and the chemistry with our guide Deepak and the members of our group Deepak was our group tour guide, but also lead the group on some amazing hikes that very people will every have the opportunity to see. His professionalism, knowledge of the mountains, but most of all outgoing personality made this a trip I will never forget. I have had many excellent guides on my Gate1 trips, but Deepak is the best one, far above all others. Gate1 is very fortunate to have him.

I want to say that the walking tour in Portugal/Spain was INCREDIBLE. It exceeded my expectations in every way, and was one of the most unique agency-run trips I've ever taken. The guides were so knowledgeable and full of positive energy. The activities were also unique -- tour of artist's studio, boat tour of the Camino de Santiago, etc. It rained the entire time and even that didn't detract from this amazing experience. I can see how this trip might not be right for a lot of the, say, typical Gate 1 consumers; I do hope that Gate 1 continues to offer more active/adventurous trips in the future, despite it not being the right fit for some of your clientele. I think this type of tour can attract a younger, more adventure-seeking crowd and I know? my same-age friends (40-somethings) will be interested in these types of trips.

This was our 11th Gate 1 trip, and I must say that it exceeded our expectations. Our first walking tour took us from Portugal to Santiago de Compostela and was an unforgettable journey filled with incredible sights and experiences. The guides, Rosana and Clara, were absolutely wonderful, offering insightful knowledge, genuine warmth, and unwavering support throughout the walking tour, which I also consider to also be a pilgrimage as we walked along some of the same paths as are walked by pilgrims doing El Camino Portuguese ending at the amazing Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Their passion for the route and dedication to ensuring everyone had a meaningful experience truly made the trip extraordinary. We encountered some bad weather along the way, but Rosana and Clara went the extra mile to ensure that we were safe and enjoyed our journey notwithstanding the weather. The breathtaking landscapes, the cultural immersion, and the camaraderie among fellow travelers made this walk/pilgrimage an enriching and soul-nourishing adventure. Thank you for an incredible journey of discovery and personal growth! We highly recommend this walking tour, and plan to do other walking tours with Gate 1 in the very near future.

THIS TRIP WAS FANTASTIC! I LOVED ALL THE HOTELS! THE MEALS WERE GREAT ALFONSO WAS BY FAR A GREAT GUIDE! THE WALKING THRU THE COUNTRYSIDE AND THRU THE VINEYARDS WAS WONDERFUL. MY TRANSFERS WERE RIGHT ON TIME!! IT WAS MY BIRTHDAY SO I WAS SERENADED IN SPANISH AND PORTUGEESE TO 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' OUR PLAN B ON THE ONE DAY IT RAINED VERY HARD..CLARA ARRANGED FOR US A TRAIN RIDE AROUND THE ISLAND! THAT WAS FUN! THIS WAS MY '47' TRIP WITH GATE 1 AND THEY JUST KEEP GETTING BETTER!! AND I HAVE 9 MORE BOOKED!!!!

It was awesome, rejuvenating, wonderful! I am ready to book another hiking tour!

Loved it! Alice was an exceptional guide!

This trip was AMAZING. Not a vacation, but a total adventure! Jhonathen, out tour manager, was top notch. So friendly & professional. Luis & Jean Claude, the local guides, were equally great as well. Rossel, our driver, kept us totally safe on the crazy narrow streets of Peru. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who asks.

The trip was fantastic!

To say that Deepak was superb is an understatement. As I understand it, Deepak was involved in creating the route, and his knowledge of the trek was evident. He was knowledgeable regarding all aspects of the trip. He is a personable human being, and he was able to impart a treasure trove of information about everything Nepal. I was also happy that you sent pre-trip materials that prepared us for the trek. I am 80 and workout five days a week. However, I live in a flat area and some of the suggestions made in the workout regimen were extremely helpful. I think all of us were able to enjoy the treks instead of worrying about whether or not we would complete the walks. You cannot stress that enough in your pre-trip suggestions. Additionally, Deepak was always considerate about our safety. He and his main support person, Krishna, were very helpful when we encountered tricky situations, such as slippery, steep steps. Hey, you can't get around the environment sometimes, eh? You just have to be diligent. One final note re: Deepak. He is well known throughout Nepal as an explorer and adventurer, but he is very modest about it. One of the highlights of the trip was had at the final dinner, i.e., the last supper that we always have on all tours. Deepak invited Pertemba Sherpa, one of the five individuals who first successfully ascended the most difficult southwest face of Everest in 1975. What an honor. As you can tell, I was thrilled with the trip. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. However, I have a bit more of the world to explore.

Thank you! This trip exceeded my expectations. The description was a walking trip. But it was a hiking adventure. I was so pleased about that. Beautiful scenery, Challenging trails. Our guides were warm, engaging, intelligent, and fun! The accommodations were comfortable and inviting. Food out of this world! Thank you again, Gate 1 for another memorable and fulfilling adventure.

My trip to Croatia was wonderful and I just wanted to say that both the guides were OUTSTANDING. The guides make the whole experience. Traveling solo is hard but knowing the guides are well informed about the areas and so organized makes it so much easier.

I really enjoyed the trip. The staff was great. Looking forward to the next one.

The small-group walking tour to Machu Picchu and environs was an awesome trip. The success of the trip was due in large part to the leadership and participation of our guides, Paul and Jean. They were extremely well organized and kept us all on schedule. They were very professional and worked well together-smooth and seamless!! Their humor, energy and enthusiasm were contagious and helped our small group to bond and create a sense of community. They were very knowledgeable about the history of the sites we visited and Peruvian cultural traditions as well as comments on current life, such as the status of the Peruvian national soccer team or the role of women in Peru's police force. They patiently answered our many questions with a smile. In addition, they were able to identify plants, flowers, trees and birds on the trail. Although they have both hiked these trails many times before, they brought an attitude of freshness and newness to each hike. We had no major problems, but they handled the minor mishaps calmly, taking charge to solve them quickly. They are both excellent problem solvers!! Beyond their expertise is what I value the most: they treated each person of the group with respect, kindness and caring. They offered to help with whatever was needed. In addition to our guides, Julio was our driver for the trip outside of Lima and Oscar was our driver in the Lima area. Both drivers were skilled and amazing, given the narrow streets and traffic. Their driving was truly a feat of skill and precision!! As Tour Manager, Paul continually thanked and gave credit to the other members of his team. Both he and Jean are skilled and experienced leaders. I had complete trust in all members of the team.

We had a wonderful trip to Nepal. Out tour guide, Deepak and assistant/trainee Randwa were 10s. All the hotels and food were great. I believe we were the first group on the Nepal walking tour. We survived and had a memorable experience. Thank you for arranging it.

The Greece Walking Tour was great! We enjoyed everything about the trip from the natural beauty of Zagori and Meteora, to the history and culture of the small villages and towns, to Mountain Tea and Mountain Music, to the stone bridges, Vikos Gorge, the monasteries, the Pindus Range and the amazing rock formations. We also had great accommodations and food throughout the trip. Our guide and driver Dimitris and Gregory were both personable, knowledgeable and accommodating, and made our trip completely stress-free. Thank you Gate 1 for a wonderful itinerary and unforgettable trip.

The walking tour of Croatia was amazing! Our guides Ivan and Mate were fabulous, funny, fit, and friendly. I travelled with my son, one of my childhood friends and her daughter and we all loved the experience. We loved the surprise Olive Oil tasting at the beginning and all of the group meals. The hikes were challenging, but not too much so, with plenty of opportunities for breaks. Our little group of four added on two days in Split and two days in Dubrovnik which allowed us time to explore the cities, too. When we were in Korcula, we opted not to go on the hike to the Mljet park so that we could let some sore joints heal and spend a day immersing in the town. The hotels were well appointed and generally located in convenient areas. Unfortunately the Hotel Lapad is on a street that has been under construction for a while. Hopefully, the street and promenade will be completed in the next year or so. But that didn't stop us from enjoying our stay there. Each of the hotels on our trip were well appointed, had great staff, fabulous breakfast buffets, and were close to restaurants, beaches and historic sights. We also met some wonderful folks, shared contact information, and hope to travel with them again! I've told everyone that Croatia was my favorite European country thus far...the Adriatic Sea was gorgeous, the red tile roofs were classic, the history was all around us, and the people were so friendly.

Our trip was wonderful. We fell in love with Croatia and our two walking guides, Ivan and Mate. The walking and hiking were wonderful. I would prefer more trail hiking. Some of our walking was on roads, but nevertheless, lovely. I would say at least half of our group really were not hikers and by the last two days, these folks were done. Ivan was very patient and worked well with them. I cannot say enough about the great organization, care, accommodations, and patience of Ivan and Mate. Fantastic trip.

We had an amazing hiking trip to Greece! Thanks to our tour guides, Dimitri and Angelos for keeping us safe when hiking on difficult terrains. Our driver, Gregory, went the extra mile taking us downtown one evening even though he was supposedly off duty. We enjoyed meeting everyone in our small group and developed friendships with many. The hotels are excellent. The food was superb. We couldn't have a better tour! This isn't our first tour with Gate1 and it won't be our last. Gate 1 has continually surprised us on every trip we have taken so far. Looking forward to our next in November and April next year. Thank you again for another memorable experience.

In a word, AMAZING. Our hikes, the islands, meals, special tastings and the guides were incredible!

We want to thank you and our wonderful tour guide Alessandro as we just finished the Sorrento walking tour. The hotel and room was a special surprise and made our trip extra special. Alessandro was amazing and the daily tour guides were wonderful. We loved the itinerary, the hikes, lunches and all the special touches. Thank you for a wonderful memory.

My trip was great . Alexdrano my first tour guy in Sorrento was fabulous. And my second tour was great also Mario my guide was also fabulous.

This was our second Gate 1 trip, but our first ever walking tour. We absolutely loved it! Our tour guides, Alphonso & Beatriz were outstanding and worked so well together. Along with the scheduled walks each day, we visited many interesting sites and learned a lot about the regions we traveled through. Our group of 22 was the perfect size to get to know one another while visiting some beautiful trails in Portugal & Spain. That said, we are definitely looking forward to booking another Gate 1 walking tour soon!

Our hiking tour in Switzerland was fantastic! Our tour guide was truly exceptional in creating a memorable experience for us. Not every scheduled activity occurred as planned but our tour leader did her best to compensate with viable alternatives.

Wow, great trip! Closer to hiking tour than walking tour, but still very enjoyable! Our two local guides were fantastic!

The Jordan walking tour was AMAZING!! Our guides were fabulous, they helped immerse us into the culture and show us so much of Jordan! Everyone was incredibly flexible and worked with the group's wants, needs, and abilities. Several things changed during the visit but everyone was flexible and I did not feel like we missed out on anything. I have a food allergy and everyone was very accommodating of my needs at every stop. Abrahim, our one guide, modified plans based on weather, group needs, and contacted the main office as needed based on group feedback. Thankfully we were able to do the back hike to get into Petra which was AMAZING! We were able to see just about the entire place and avoided the crowds due to the trek that we took which worked out fabulously! The only complaint was that I wish we had more time at the Dead Sea. We had enough time to go in for a bit, thankfully. We were at the resort for maybe 5 hours before it was time to leave for the airport. Overall amazing trip!

Gate 1 travel guides are the best in the business. Although all the guides are good, I have my favorites: Ivan and Jaecko on the Croatian Walking Tour. Ivan & Jaecko were phenomenal hiking us up and down small mountains in Croatia, carrying our lunches and sometimes our gear, smiling at us, always. They helped me and my companion in every way in which we needed help, from lost chargers to getting to the ferries on time. These two were the utmost professionals: knowledgeable, helpful, personable, and charming. If you want to see Ivan smiling at you, watch the Croation Islands Walking Tour video.

It was excellent in all regards. Thank you!

The trip was wonderful and exceeded my expectations. Well done of Gate 1 Team!

My trip was absolutely spectacular. Our Alpine guides : Marina and Angela were outstanding! Every aspect of our Swiss Hiking tour was top notch.

Our hiking trip to Machu Picchu was a dream come true. Although this was one of the most difficult things I have ever done, it was well worth it and I cant recommend this trip enough. 3 days of very challenging hiking were surrounded by several other wonderfully immersive experiences that made the trip so much fun and fulfilling. Paul and Frank were absolutely amazing as guides. Our driver, Daniel was also top flight! My wife and I felt welcomed, supported and deeply cared for during the entire trip. We had a small group of 11 that bonded quickly; I hope the friendships last a long time. The sites visited were spectacular, the accommodations were wonderful and the food was excellent. If you are physically able, and looking for a challenge, this is the only way to visit Machu Picchu and the rest of Peru. This trip gets two big "thumbs up" from me. Best of all my (6) Gate 1 trips! FYI: I'm 70 years old, so "yes, you can do this" if you train for it and respect the challenge.

Our trip to Peru and Machu Picchu was amazing. Our tour managers were both superb and I could not have asked for a better pair. They were both very encouraging and helped all of us to have a fabulous trip. I really appreciated the fact that they gave everyone the extra help and encouragement they needed to complete the hike. They are the reason that this trip was such a success. Both they and the driver, Daniel, went above and beyond to ensure that everyone enjoyed the trip. Both Frank and Paul made the effort to get to know everyone in the group and made a point of noticing the needs and addressing them on an individual basis. Additionally, on every trip there was a surprise from one of the three of them, be it an ice cream, a beer, or after the hike, a much needed massage. They clearly cared about all of us and wanted to be sure that we had a fabulous vacation. I will take another vacation with Gate 1 because of the tour managers and drivers that we experienced on this trip. Thank you for this experience.

I just wanted to take the time to say how close to perfect our Walking Tour of Costa Rica was. We have been hiking for every vacation we've taken over the last two years and it was everything we were prepared for and more. Jose was the best guide and accommodated everyone in our small group very well (I could not imagine being in a large group of 20, which is what the max size of this group could have been on paper. ) I was expecting to have an actual packed lunch (picnic carried in my pack) but instead we had full sit-down lunches. You should go ahead and put that in your itinerary. I was prepared for the hikes to be a little tougher but was still very much challenged on the hikes marked "challenging"). The one thing we were lucky to NOT needing to be prepared for was the weather, since we had unusually nice dry weather for the season. There was nothing in our preparation materials that described the humidity (not unlike my hometown, but the folks from the northern US were less prepared for how that would afftect their abilities). Also, if it did rain, the hikes would have been even tougher. I know you write the itineraries broadly for the whole year, but still, a weather expectation email closer to the date would have been nice. The accommodations at the Xandari were phenomenal. Shorter time at the coffee plantation so we could hike the waterfalls at the Xandari would have been nice. Also to add in an optional zipline somewhere. I loved the coffee plantation tour and thought it was super informative and fun. All of the dinner and lunch choices were amazing.

My trip was awesome, wonderful, an experience I will never forget. The tour guide was also spectacular. Hard but enjoyable.

Just wanted to recognize our wonderful tour manager, Jose. He goes above and beyond at all times. Geo was an absolute pleasure as well. They both shared a TON of knowledge, and gave us a great tour of their wonderful country. Hector, the tour bus driver made us feel so safe. His driving was soothing and we felt like we could immediately trust him. Thank you Jose, Geo, and Hector for keeping us safe and giving us such an amazing experience.

Very nice!

It was a beautiful trip. Well prepared by our trip manager and her assistant. We really enjoy the trip. Very appreciate our manager Marina and her assistant Angela shared both their knowledge about the region we visited. Great job. Special thanks to Marina and Angela.

It was superb. I will book another walking tour with you in the future.

The trip was great. Alessandra was amazing, so very kind, competent and just plain fun. Our local guide Michela was also fantastic. They made a great team and were so very welcoming, caring and supportive. I invited a friend who read the description but found the trip quite the challenger and our guides were wonderful with her. The hotel, though dated in decor, was actually a great place to stay. The rooms were spacious and the beds comfortable. The view was amazing and one of the highlights of the time spent in Sorrento. The breakfast was great each day and the staff for dining were fun and thoughtful, even filling the water bladder for my backpack. The location of the hotel was perfect as there were restaurants close by for the days you came home exhausted, but it was close enough to most of the city to be able to walk and explore in the evenings. It was lovely to not have to pack up and change hotels and I really valued that aspect of this trip.

The trip was absolutely amazing and the food was beyond delicious. Our TM Susanna alongside hiking guide Michelle and driver Marco went out of their way to make sure all of us were safe and well taken care of. We will certainly look to do another walking tour with Gate1.

Trip was wonderful. I loved hiking with our small group of 14. Susanna, our tour manager was very helpful and patient. We had a wonderful hiking guide who took time to explain about the flora. The food and wine was wonderful. Location of the Hotel was perfect, within walking distance of the main square, restaurants and shops.

Wonderful experience. Thank you so much!