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I went on my very first solo group trip with PLOTPACKERS, and all I can say is that it was absolutely amazing. Our guide in Iceland, Jökull, was incredibly funny and extremely knowledgeable about the country. He sang along with us to all our girly songs and even took us to his hometown, showing us many hidden gems along the way.
Iceland truly deserves a spot on your bucket list, it honestly feels like another world. In just a few days, you get to experience glaciers, waterfalls, geysers, and you can even choose optional activities like horse riding or whale watching.
I booked the trip through Lara, and we arranged our flights together with several other girls. She is such a lovely person and made everything very easy. I would definitely recommend booking this Iceland trip with PLOTPACKERS.
Bonus: it’s also great value for money!

Van 3 tot 14 December ben ik op reis geweest naar Costa Rica met Olman Gonzalez Herrera en Lara de Jong. Dat het een onvergetelijke reis was, is een understatement. Lara haar ervaring, liefdevolle en energieke karakter samen met hoe ze haar kwetsbaarheid durft te tonen aan de groep maakt dat je je direct vertrouwd voelt. Daarnaast staat Olman met zijn passie, brede kennis en zorgzaamheid. Bij beide kun je met alles terecht, Olman verzorgt de reis tot in de puntjes en gaat above en beyond om te zorgen dat je het naar je zin hebt en je prettig voelt. Prachtig om te ervaren hoe hij zielsveel van zijn baan en land houdt en hier echt met enorme passie over kan vertellen. Na de reis ben ik zelfstandig doorgereisd, en zelfs toen heeft Olman me nog fantastisch geholpen. Ik hoop hem ooit nog eens te kunnen opzoeken en durf met hart en ziel te zeggen dat het een vriendschap is die ik voor altijd zal koesteren.
Heel veel liefs, Maja

I had two really amazing weeks in Costa Rica with Olman and Lara. We saw the most beautiful places, tried new activities, and made lots of new friends. No matter what question you had, they were always there to help. Olman is especially great at making sure you have everything you need. 🤩

The trip does offer a lot of freedom, which for me sometimes felt like a bit too much. I personally book a group trip because I like having things organised in advance (and meet new friends). Quite a few activities are not included and need to be booked separately, and there are several days where you really have to plan yourself what you want to do. The same goes for breakfast: you usually need to arrange this yourself, and not every hostel has a supermarket within walking distance, which can be a bit inconvenient.

Ik heb een prachtige vakantie gehad in Costa Rica! Plotpackers is een fijne organisatie en onze guide Olman was geweldig. Ik hoefde hem alleen maar te appen en hij regelde het voor je. Wel was het fijn geweest als er meer activiteiten inbegrepen zouden zitten bij de prijs en wat meer maaltijden want dit maakt de vakantie uiteindelijk wel een stuk duurder. Ook zou ik het persoonlijk fijner vinden als de accomodaties wat dichter bij het centrum zouden zitten zodat je niet afhankelijk bent van taxi’s e.d. om ergens te komen. Ik betaal dan liever wat meer. Ook fijn dat we een vertrouwenspersoon erbij hadden (Lara). Al met al echt een top vakantie gehad en leuke mensen ontmoet.

Shambles from start to finish. This was meant to be a dream trip to Sri Lanka but it was a nightmare. Firstly, most of the activities are free and the hostels cost next to nothing. £899 for this trip was absolutely not worth it. We spent more than that trying to get around and survive the trip. A bunch of us did ask for a price breakdown but never got one. Our guide was either intoxicated or hungover the whole time, they had no clue what they were doing. Every time we rocked up at our *booked* hostels the staff were always surprised we’d turned up. One hostel claimed they didn’t have enough room for all of us so some had to go next door to what can only be described as a wet dark mouldy dungeon. We missed out on a few *included* activities due to the guides lack of brain cells.
The trip was made up from a great bunch of guests and together WE made the most of it, there was no point even booking this when we could of done everything for a fraction of the price and much SAFER. I could go on but I won’t it makes no difference. I’ve sent several emails complaining including videos and images of the disaster trip. They say it was put under investigation and we each got £100 off a future trip as this was the max they can do apparently, but then later gave the general public an even bigger discount off the same trip…Obviously mentioned this in another complaint and got I can use the discounts together…I’ll be honest, I won’t be using it or going on any future trips with them. I don’t want to give you anymore money! Albeit, I heard good stories from fellow guests about other trips they did but unfortunately I would rather not take the risk. It’ll take a while to save all the money I spent trying to stay safe anyway!
There’s no need to reply this with what you said and did, after all I do have several generic responses already from you.

I had such an amazing trip. I made so many new friends and had such cool experiences. All the activities were really cool and we also had the choose to do some optional activities. Our host was really sweet and was always there for us. Our Guide was seriously so amazing!! He knew so much about all the places and really was the nicest man ever!

Dit was de leukste trip tot nu toe! Ik heb 2 mega leuke weken gehad in Costa Rica. Dit komt mede door onze geweldige tour guide genaamd Olman. Als je een trip boekt, doe dat vooral bij hem! Hele lieve man die voor alles in staat is en je met alles wil helpen.

This South Africa trip truly exceeded every expectation and will stay with me forever. From start to finish, everything was thoughtfully planned, seamless, and filled with unforgettable moments.

Samantha Casolaro, our host, was absolutely amazing! So organized, supportive, and genuinely invested in making sure every single person felt comfortable, included, and taken care of. You could tell how much heart she puts into what she does, and it made such a difference in the overall experience.

Our guides, Big G and TK, were equally incredible. Their knowledge, energy, and passion for South Africa brought every place we visited to life. They made us feel safe, informed, and excited at every step, while also keeping things fun and relaxed. Whether it was long travel days, adventures, or just laughing together, they handled everything with professionalism and warmth.

Beyond the itinerary, what made this trip so special were the connections. Deep conversations, shared laughs, dancing, and memories that feel bigger than just a vacation. It truly felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I’m so grateful for Samantha who made it possible.

I cannot recommend this trip & host enough. If you’re even considering it, DO IT.

I truly can’t put into words how incredible my trip to South Africa was. Our host, Samantha Casolaro, was the best host I could have ever asked for. She was not only kind, inclusive, and supportive, but also very knowledgeable about how to keep ourselves safe as solo female travelers when we had free time. The trip was organized so well, every activity planned was amazing, and our guides Big G and TK were incredible as well. I can’t wait to take another trip through PlotPackers with Sam in the future!

Overall good trip! I joined the trip to Costa Rica with Lara de Jong and Olman was our tour guide. We did and saw some amazing things. Olman is a very good tour guide who send everyday updates about what time we needed to be ready and what to wear and what to bring. He really made sure everyone was having fun! However, there were some downsides to the trip. First of all, you do not get a lot of information about the trip and what is or is not included. It said that all transportation was included but that was not the case. For instance, we had to pay the bus to get to an included activity. Some activities were promoted in a way which made them look like they were included but they were not. Furthermore, we had a lot of free time and I saw that a lot of people were kind of struggling with that. Besides, we went to some places that could have easily been swapped for other places which might have been more beautiful and more safer. The first and last hostel (they were the same) was very dirty and beds were literally falling apart. Nevertheless, all the other hostels were great!

So overall a good trip if you are on a budget. However, I would suggests some more transparency about the things which are included and which not and also mention the costs in the itinerary beforehand. Also the itinerary was not correct.

The trip to costa rica with olman and lara was amazing, everything was sorted out and if we had questions or anything else we could just ask and olman always knew the sulution. Olman itself is a very kind and funny tour guide, couldn’t Have gotten someone better Than him .
I would really reccomend plot packers for the people wanting to book a trip and especcialy olman and lara ofcourse

This grouptrip was amazing! Our group was guided by Olman y Lara. They were fantastic and made you feel so welcoming. They showed us the most wonderful places and gave us a very safe travel! I highly recommend booking a grouptrip with Olman and Lara ❤️

Olman is the best guide in the world! I really enjoyed the trip only I should not recommend the stops in Jacó and Liberia. Both town are not so special or friendly.

Went on this amazing group trip in Costa Rica. Our gides Lara and Olman were very kind and made sure everything was arranged well. We've explored a lot of beautiful places, went to nice local restaurants and had an amazing time.

The most amazing trip, Maudi and Jose were the best ! Always ready to answer any questions we had and made the trip unforgettable ❤️

An incredible experience!!! Prae was an amazing host, super sweet and funny! I definitely recommend !

I have just left the Plotpackers South Africa trip and it was the most amazing experience! The variety of activities available to us and the amount of places we got to visit in just 10 days was incredible. Our hosts Maudi and Daryl were so helpful and friendly and willing to answer all our questions. This was my first group trip but definitely will not be my last, I highly recommend plotpackers to anyone looking for a group trip.

Group trips are an amazing way to travel as it’s the people who make the time feel so special!
India is ana incredible destination , and it was great to be able to see the highlights within this trip.
Thank you to our guide Arvind for sharing his knowledge and keeping us safe , and to Cody and Ellie for putting our group together ❤️

Massive thank you to Cody, Ellie & Arvind for making this trip incredible!!! We packed so much in to such a short amount of time & made some of the most amazing memories. Our guide Arvind was a legend and went above & beyond! I couldn’t recommend this trip more.

My India group trip with Cody and Ellie was such an unforgettable experience. Our guide Arvind was so amazing. From his knowledge, to his overall personality, he really was such a valuable person on this trip and there is no one i would rather have had guided our group.
It really is the people you meet who make travelling so fulfilling and Cody, Ellie and Arvind (along with the amazing people in my group) are a prime example of this.
It’s one chaotic week, but i wouldn’t have wanted it any other way and i couldn’t recommend it enough!