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Bruce M

Bruce M

Finland

Sep282009

Tour/Activity

Avila and Segovia Day Trip from Madrid

Madrid, Spain

My Rating
2 star rating: It was OK, but could have been better

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'.

Sep192009

Tour/Activity

Argentina Fiesta Gaucha Day Trip from Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, Argentina

My Rating
4 star rating: Recommended

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.

Sep062009

Tour/Activity

Auckland Highlights combined with Wilderness Experience Eco-Tour

Auckland, New Zealand

My Rating
5 star rating: Highly Recommended

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.

Aug312009

Tour/Activity

Blue Mountains Deluxe Small Group Eco Tour from Sydney

Sydney, Australia

My Rating
5 star rating: Highly Recommended

My Review
Excellent. The sights, views, and guide were wonderful.

Aug202009

Tour/Activity

Swan Valley Wine Cruise from Perth

Perth, Australia

My Rating
5 star rating: Highly Recommended

My Review
Fantastic. The crew was superb, the wines were great, and it was an enjoyable atmosphere all day.

Aug172009

Tour/Activity

Private Tour: Malacca Malaysia Day Trip from Singapore including Lunch

Singapore, Singapore

My Rating
2 star rating: It was OK, but could have been better

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.

Aug152009

Tour/Activity

Singapore Shared Arrival Transfer: Airport to Hotel

Singapore, Singapore

My Rating
5 star rating: Highly Recommended

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?

Aug112009

Tour/Activity

Hong Kong Shared Arrival Transfer: Airport to Hotel

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

My Rating
5 star rating: Highly Recommended

My Review
It was smooth and efficient!

Aug062009

Tour/Activity

Kyoto Full-Day Sightseeing Tour including Nijo Castle and Kiyomizu Temple

Kyoto, Japan

My Rating
5 star rating: Highly Recommended

My Review
An excellent orientation package for Kyoto. A good selection of sights and very efficient guides.