Bruce M on Viator.com

Bruce M

                    My Profile
                
Bruce MFinland

Sep282009
Tour/Activity

                                Avila and Segovia Day Trip from Madrid                                
                                                                                        
                        Madrid, Spain
My Rating
 
My Review
Excellent sights, but with a large multilingual group it felt as if we weren't quite getting value for money. The restaurant was a little cramped with the large group, too, although the food was very tasty. I was also uncomfortable that the guide seemed to tolerate people taking photographs in areas that were clearly marked 'no photography'.
Report problem
Sep192009
Tour/Activity

                                Argentina Fiesta Gaucha Day Trip from Buenos Aires                                
                            
                        Buenos Aires, Argentina
My Rating
 
My Review
This was a good opportunity to see something outside the capital in Argentina. With the traffic in Buenos Aires, the late pickup was understandable. However, the arrangements at the ranch were a little vague and could have been explained more clearly. The gaucho and dance shows were good and the food was fine, but the cart ride was disorganised and a bit of a waste of time without any explanation of what we were seeing.
Report problem
Sep062009
Tour/Activity

                                Auckland Highlights combined with Wilderness Experience Eco-Tour                                
                                                                                        
                        Auckland, New Zealand
My Rating
 
My Review
The four stars are all awarded for the Wilderness Experience Eco-Tour, which is definitely a must. The sights were well chosen, and the guide was fantastic. The Auckland Highlights section was good enough, but a bit too much time was spent looking at properties and talking about house prices.
Report problem
Aug312009
Tour/Activity

                                Blue Mountains Deluxe Small Group Eco Tour from Sydney                                
                                                                                        
                        Sydney, Australia
My Rating
 
My Review
Excellent. The sights, views, and guide were wonderful.
Report problem
Aug202009
Tour/Activity

                                Swan Valley Wine Cruise from Perth                                
                                                                                        
                        Perth, Australia
My Rating
 
My Review
Fantastic. The crew was superb, the wines were great, and it was an enjoyable atmosphere all day.
Report problem
Aug172009
Tour/Activity

                                Private Tour: Malacca Malaysia Day Trip from Singapore including Lunch                                
                                                                                        
                        Singapore, Singapore
My Rating
 
My Review
Given the amount of time on the road, there was understandably reduced time for sightseeing. A local guide in Malacca other than the driver who was excellent but had a very long day would have helped to make more use of this time. Lunch would have been more appreciated at a more authentically 'local' restaurant rather than at a big hotel lacking in atmosphere. Given the cost of a private tour, a group option would probably be better value for Viator to promote. I didn't know such a thing was possible, but in Singapore I found that it would have been.
Report problem
Aug152009
Tour/Activity

                                Singapore Shared Arrival Transfer: Airport to Hotel                                
                                                                                        
                        Singapore, Singapore
My Rating
 
My Review
Excellent arrangements! Though I was left wondering if the courier expected a tip. These things can be difficult to judge in an unfamiliar country. Can Viator help with recommendations?
Report problem
Aug112009
Tour/Activity

                                Hong Kong Shared Arrival Transfer: Airport to Hotel                                
                                                                                        
                        Hong Kong, Hong Kong
My Rating
 
My Review
It was smooth and efficient! 
Report problem
Aug062009
Tour/Activity

                                Kyoto Full-Day Sightseeing Tour including Nijo Castle and Kiyomizu Temple                                
                                                                                        
                        Kyoto, Japan
My Rating
 
My Review
An excellent orientation package for Kyoto. A good selection of sights and very efficient guides.
Report problem