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Arvind was a great guide, the itinerary was perfect and we all had a great time

I had the best trip in India through plotpackers with our guide Arvind. He was so knowledgeable about the monuments we visited, he was so sweet and loved to get involved with the group it made the whole trip so special. I would 100% recommend booking this trip. Thank you Papa Duck 🦆🦆

papa duck ( arvind ) was the best guide ever! he made us all feel so safe and really looked after us all. he was informative while making it so fun. highly recommend to anyone wanting to travel india!!

Had the most wonderful tour with Arvind!! The bus drivers were great and navigated difficult roads with ease. Arvind was so helpful with all of our requests and when I didn’t feel well was quick and helpful to get me back to the hotel safely. I would recommend this tour to everyone :) Thanks for an incredible time

Ena is honestly the best! She done everything possible to give us the best experience ever! Including making my birthday one to remember. Not only did she go out of her way to make sure I was with the best company to swim with whale sharks, she asked them to do everything possible to find one (we did!!) but she also got me the best birthday cake ever! We had a small group but the biggest memories! This made Ena become a friend as well as a guide! I will never forget the memories we have together and I really hope we get to do this again! The snorkelling as part of the trip was also so amazing we got to swim with turtles together and the day trip to the resort was great! We played lots of card games together and formed a bond that will never be broken. I honestly couldn’t thank Ena enough for making my dreams come true!!

I would like to express my appreciation for this Jossy’s work. She consistently demonstrates strong commitment and a professional attitude. Tasks are carried out carefully and efficiently, with quality always being a top priority.

She played a big role in making the trip truly unforgettable. We had an amazing time, and she took excellent care of us throughout.

I had the best time of my life on this trip with everyone and Daniela make this trip so much fun with the activities and recommendations. I will definitely request for her again.

I’ve just returned from the Peru trip with Plotpackers and overall had a good experience.

A huge part of that was down to our guide, Jossy, who was absolutely incredible. She went above and beyond every single day to make sure everyone was happy, informed, and getting the most out of the trip. Her energy, knowledge, and care really made the experience special.

The itinerary covers some unbelievable places and I’m so glad I went with Plotpackers, as it takes away the stress of organising and booking everything individually, and also gives you the opportunity to meet lovely, likeminded people.

The travel days can be very long and quite tiring at times, with a lot of time spent on coaches. While I understand it’s a big country and there’s a lot to see, it’s something to be aware of when booking. If you’re thinking of booking this Peru trip, I’d definitely recommend flying in/out of the country a few days outside of the Plotpackers start and end date, to give you time to relax and perhaps see a little more, as there is SO much to do in Peru! I flew home on the ‘dedicated’ last day as per the itinerary; the day after Machu Picchu - but I wish I’d stayed a bit longer to recuperate.

That being said, it was a brilliant trip overall, and this was my second Plotpackers trip (my first being Costa Rica, which I liked even more).

Had the most incredible time with Renata in Brasil. She was so knowledgeable and reliable throughout the entire experience. It was awesome seeing her love for Brasil shine through throughout our trip! Will definitely do another trip like this.

I could not have imagined Costa Rica without our amazing tour guide, Olman! He took care of us in more ways than I could count. He brought an incredible depth of knowledge, about the places we visited, the culture, the history & more. The itinerary it was decent, but I still very much enjoyed my time in Costa Rica.

Brazil Plotpackers trip was amazing with Renata! She is very knowledgeable, kind, and caring.
Couldnt have asked for a better first experience!

I’ve recently finished 2 weeks in Thailand with plotpackers, it was a wonderful trip and I enjoyed having my itinerary planned for me, and I definitely found some hidden gems I wouldn’t have come across on my own. My guide, Pear, was incredible and helped to make the trip, she was very knowledgeable at Thai culture and always available on WhatsApp if we had any questions. Transport was also smooth which made everything run easier.

However, there are a few things I think could have been improved. In previous plotpacker trips I have been on, it has only been our plotpacker group in the hostel room, in the Thailand trip this was not the case. While I appreciate we were a very small group, I would have preferred to only have been in a hostel room with people in my group, number one being for safety reasons, but also I was disturbed by drunk travellers during the night when the group had an early start and action packed day the next day meaning I was falling asleep during the day at times. Also I felt bad waking up other travellers early when our group all had to get ready to leave early. Also, while I enjoyed the hostels in koh samui and Bangkok, I did not like the hostels in koh pangan and khao sok, the bathrooms were dirty and also the key code to our room was not changed between guests, which lead to another safety concern, and one hostel did not have a working microwave. I believe there is a reason plotpackers does not tell you which hostel you will be staying in until a month before your trip.

Another issue I had was that we were expected to pay extra money for tipping our activity providers and also for entry to two additional national parks which were already part of our set itinerary. Although this was outlined in the itinerary already, I would have appreciated it if it was just included in the sum price of the trip, and I think this would make it easier for the guide also as she would not have to work out change for people.

Finally, in the floating bungalow’s you are expected to share a bed with another member of your group, while on my occasion I had no issue with this I found it frustrating that this information was not shared until after I paid the deposit on the trip, and think it would probably be better to not do this as not everyone would be comfortable with this, especially if you have to sleep next to someone of the opposite sex.

Overall my experience in Thailand was incredible and I have had an amazing time with plotpackers, but I do feel there are some improvements to be made.

Brasil was so amazing and I’m so grateful Daniela was our guide! She did an amazing job at sharing the important history of Brasil along with being so much fun, teaching us dance moves and making sure everyone was okay and having a good time. I love you Dani 🫶

Dani was the best tour guide there is. She did an amazing job at balancing the fun of Brazil and teaching us the history and important things. She made sure everything ran smoothly and created an amazing experience that I will never forget.

Brasil was so amazing! Although it had some rocky points, Julio our tour guide was fantastic and made it so much better! He was always there for us with recommendations and just to hear you out! He is so amazing and caring and will make any trip 100/10 better!

Júlio was genuinely the best tour guide and the most kindness person I have ever met. His good energy and good vibes made the holiday really special and one I will never forget! He truly is someone you will remember for life and ten times more than just a tour guide, he became all of our best friend and helped us out whenever we needed. 100% recommend to anyone wanting the holiday of a lifetime! Thank you Júlio!

Brazil was beautiful and had the best time with such a great itinerary!! Loved it because I didn’t have to worry about planning everything myself (but still had free time to do what I wanted). Julio, our guide, was wonderful! He always had great energy, included everyone, put ideas and recommendations in our group chat and had the best advice! He truly cared about making our experience great. I wish all guides were like him!!

I will say, it wasn’t the best time to go because it rained so much! Didn’t get much days in the sun or beach unfortunately. The hostels were also not the best. Now I didn’t expect anything luxurious, however a couple of them had mold growing on the walls, water would get everywhere in restroom when showering but no drying matts, etc. I would just say that the hostels chosen should be looked into a bit more for the health safety of everyone! Also, I think it’s important to know that most meals you will have to purchase and plan yourselves on your own time. Only meal included at hostels was breakfast, which was usually a buffet of eggs, breads & fruits.

My trip to Brazil with Plotpackers was amazing! I was really happy with the itinerary, the activities included, and how well all the road and boat transport was organised. Everything was planned and booked for us, so we didn’t have to worry about tickets or waiting in long lines.

Our tour guide, Julio, truly made the trip unforgettable. From the very beginning until the end, he was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel included. No matter what questions we had, whether it was about nightlife, dinner recommendations, safety, or even small health and wellbeing concerns, he was always there and happy to help. His positive energy made the whole experience so enjoyable. I would definitely recommend booking a trip with Julio as your guide if you get the chance!

Just had the most amazing experience traveling to Brazil on a group trip hosted by Samantha Casolaro. I can’t even begin to describe how incredible the trip was planned out and how safe I felt as a female solo traveler. The entire trip Sam made sure that we were having fun and experiencing all that Brazil has to offer. The trip was filled with both pre-planned activities and free time. Sam was an awesome host and really had the best interest of the group the entire trip. She was easy to talk to and just an overall sweet person. She always checked in on us and created a safe space. Our guide Julio was amazing as well and really looked out for us girls. He was funny and overall made sure that we were getting what we wanted out of the trip. I would definitely book another trip with Sam through PlotPackers in the future!!! So much fun!!

The 10 day trip to Brazil is very well organized.
We visited Rio, Isla Grande and Paraty. All three places offer something differently and unique. The best time I had was in Isla Grande, due to the beautiful nature and beaches surrounding it.
Our tour guide, Julio Labrana, did an amazing job during these 10 days taking care of everything and always being up to date with transport, recommendations for restaurants and always being available to us when we needed his support regarding different topics.