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We recently returned home following our TripOppo Egypt & Jordan tour. We had a fantastic time! Our itinerary took us to so many amazing sites in both countries. Our highlights was our sunrise hot balloon ride over the Valley of Kings and cruising on the Nile in our ship Our local guides (Egypt - Ali, Jordan - Omar) were excellent in sharing so much of their knowledge of the history of their lands with us. I was especially impressed with the service and attention provided by our TripOppo escort (Andy) throughout our entire tour. The tour surpassed our expectations.

Our trip to Egypt/Jordan was very enjoyable. Our hotels were all very nice and the buffet food was good. We saw a lot and our guides were very knowledgeable. We felt safe at all times. Our only suggestions would be for the guides to use the individual headsets on the bus as sometimes the microphone did not project to the back of the bus. Also, we felt that there was a few too many shopping experiences. The staff at Tripoppo in the office were very quick to answer questions and resolve issues. Our Tripoppo representative on the trip was very good.

My husband and I travelled to Egypt and Jordan in 2022 and Dubai and Abu Dhabi in 2023 with TripOppo tours, we thoroughly enjoyed every minute of those trips. The tour guides were extremely knowledgable and helpful. I would recommend TripOppo tours to anyone.

The overall 18 day Odyssey of Indochina with Bangkok trip was a very good cultural experience. There was definitely very good dollar value with this trip. Our 5 guides were exceptional and our bus drivers kept us on schedule which was very busy. We did get to see everything that was included in the itinerary but it was disappointing that we did not get to do our Halong Bay overnight cruise (Siem Reap, Cambodia) due to weather. I have given TripOppo 3 stars because our hotels which were rated to be 4* to 5* were more like 3*. Our rooms were definitely not the first-class accommodation we were expecting nor were the rooms we were assigned pictured on any of the hotel websites. TripOppo needs to stay on top of their hotel selections to ensure they are providing the accommodations they are adding to the itineraries. FYI: The Vietnam e-Visa acceptance confirmation is not a guarantee that you will be admitted into Vietnam if there is a discrepancy between the e-Visa and passport. One of our group did experience this and could have ended his trip in Hong Kong and fly back to Canada.

The very first bad experience we had was with the free SIM Card usage in S. Korea. There was no help from TripOppo to fill information in S. Korean language, we did complained to the office and got some help in few places on the form, but when we sent all our information including our Passport I.D and also our Driver license we were told to send more info, finally we decided not to take the free SIM Card.
Our journey on the plane was great to S. Korea, we met our guide Connor, who was great helper and a very caring man. He had a heart for elderly and had taken good care of those who had mobility issues, he was funny and was loved by everyone on the bus.
Sitting in the bus for 2 to 3 hours for every destination we had to go was very tiring and also staying in hotels for 1 day and transferring luggage every day. Most of the destination trips were to the temples and very little time shopping. Beside all our tiredness in this journey, our guide Conner made our journey to S. Korea wonderful.
Our 1st day in Japan we met our guide Sunny. He welcomed us, got everyone in one spot and gave us a number as a call out attendance, he did not pay any attention towards the people with mobility problems, he walked straight ahead without looking back at people struggling with their luggage to get to the bus and we along with other people got lost on the 1st day. The hotel was close to the airport and was great. Again experiencing the long journey to our destination to see Temples was very annoying , but the food places and hotels was enjoyable. Very little time for shopping as a lot of time was spent at the temples. Rating for Sunny is 3 as he was not at all attentive towards the people with mobility problems.

My wife and I had a great trip to Egypt and Jordan. The guide in Egypt was great - explained everything and there was nothing to worry about in terms of details, travel etc. The most impressive experiences included - walking in the desert (40 degrees and sand), cruise on the Nile River (longest river in the world), and pyramids (how did they build those?)
In Jordan we had the same great experience of being safe and everything was taken care of. Our greatest memories will be the Dead Sea (mud, and floating), Petra (huge impressive rock formations), Wadi Rum (jeep ride in the desert, sand), Mount Nemo (Moses looked from here to the Promised Land) and looking from out hotel in Amman across the Dead Sea to the hills of Jerusalem.
The books and pictures of these places are not as real as being there "seeing is believing".

Just returned from the Egypt/Dubai combo. The tour was interesting in itinerary; however, if you take some optional excursions it could be exhausting. Please read the day descriptions and decide how much time you want to spend outside as it is hot there, especially in UAE. 10-12 hr days are not for everybody. It would be nice to stick to the itinerary, as the additional stops (read: shopping arranged by guides) just took your time instead resting in the hotel. The flying could have been arranged better as the early wake ups at 3AM are not fun going to the airport. More attention could have been given to arranging lunches especially in UAE, as they were not priority for the guide while stopping for some picture taking were. Overall, great tour, but the earlier/cancelled option with the cruise over the Arabian gulf would have been more interesting and relaxing.

Just came back from a trip of
Egypt and Jordan.Trip was very well planned and all accommodations were five star.Tour guides Khalid and Omar were wonderful. We felt very safe at all times.
Thank you to, Belle and Jason at TripOppo, for all the help.
It was 3rd trip with this company and will gladly book with them next year.

15 Days South Korea and Japan

This is our second trip with TripOppo!

Although it was a large group >50 people, they divided us into two smaller groups, ensuring an enjoyable experience. The local tour guides in both South Korea and Japan were patient and attentive. The guides shared a lot of information about the places that we traveled.

We enjoyed several traditional meals, and hotels were good. However, the itinerary was a bit tight with long hours on coach… It would be great to stay closer to the city and we could spend more time for sightseeing, local food and shopping.

Looking forward to joining next trip with TripOppo.

We had an incredible journey to Thailand and Bali last month. And It was definitely a trip of a lifetime that exceeded all my expectations! Throughout our trip, we stayed in some incredible accommodations with nice views. If you're considering a journey to Bali and Thailand, I wholeheartedly recommend it. We are looking forward to another trip with TripOppo next year!

Just got back from TripOppo's Japan and Korea tour for two weeks. This trip was really well organized. Prior to the trip, there was a Zoom meeting about how to prepare and what to expect. Throughout the tour, there was a tour escort to take care of us. The tour guides in Japan and South Korea were very friendly and knowledgeable and accompanied us throughout each country. The hotels were lovely, and the rooms were more spacious than I had imagined. The meals were different from what I'm used to, but it was great to try some local food. The itinerary was quite packed, and I recommend allowing customers to have more free time, especially in Japan.

The guides for Egypt and Jordan were knowledgeable and knew the tourist industry well in their countries. This trip would not be suitable for travellers with mobility issues. There was a lot of walking on uneven ground, with steps, great distances and getting into and out of small boats was precarious. We were often asked for tips and I am curious as to whom the $290 pp (that we paid in advance) went to. The guide in Egypt put a lot of pressure on us to take a coach ride in Luxor which was never mentioned as an optional trip. The guide was often asked by several travellers for some free time to visit local markets to do some shopping but instead we were taken to expensive designated shops which many were not interested in or couldn’t afford.
Two optional trips that were not worth the money were the Light Show in Karnak. The same explanation was given by our guide which was very thorough. The second that I would not recommend is the trip to Jarash. The lengthy trip there (2 hrs). and back (2 hrs) to see much of what we’ve already seen was not worth the time. A possible alternative to Jarash would be a 15 minute bus ride to see Bethany Beyond Jordan (a World Heritage Site) which is the location of Jesus’ baptism. We took the optional tour on the Hot Air balloon which was excellent. The downside was we (a group of 5 women) were passed on from one stranger to another to another getting us there and back home. We felt very uncomfortable and vulnerable. I suggest that one designated person be assigned to help us navigate through this optional tour.

This tour was truly spectacular, it was fast paced while being very organized beginning with Mohammed greeting us at the airport. Our guide in Egypt, Ali was first class and went out of his way to make everything perfect including feeling safe at all times. His knowledge of ancient Egypt was astounding and he was always willing to answer any questions. The 4 night Nile cruise was unforgettable as were all the ancient sites. The food quality varied but was always plentiful. The Jordan extension is highly recommended as Omar was an excellent guide and the sites are equally as spectacular. The pace was fast, the hotels and food were excellent and our driver was top notch. It was not necessary to communicate with Tripoppo other than the booking process which was flawless. Overall the trip was ‘Once in a lifetime’ and based on the experience would recommend Tripoppo. It was also nice to be with a friendly group of Canadians!

I enjoyed this trip! Great value for my $! TripOppo was very thorough!



3 weeks prior departure, there was a Zoom meeting for participants to share expectations, field & answer questions, & for those unable to attend, they provided a YouTube recording to watch at leisure. .



There was good meet & greet at Seoul airport & included transfers to our Hotel. Hotels throughout the tour were very good & they all served excellent, sumptuous, eastern as well as western buffet breakfasts. Many of our lunches & dinners were included-found them all very interesting, & gave us a good idea of local fare. Our bus driver was good & I felt very safe & comfortable with him at the wheel. Sandy our tour guide was excellent. Her explanations were timely & detailed & as we toured along, we gained a good understanding of geography & culture. We all enjoyed a fun opportunity trying on hanboks & wearing them not only for great photos but to experience walking through the streets & the palace. TripOppo’s rep Popsy Chan was ever present, easy to talk to, & shared ideas & opinions when asked. The majority departed for Japan prior my return flight to Toronto. Popsy ensured to give me contact details & checked up with me via WhatsApp that my included return transfer to the airport went well & there were no problems.



My only (& a very big disappointment for me) was TripOppo’s flat refusal to grant what I thought a doable & very small request. Prior knowing of this tour, I had only, very recently before, done a more extensive tour of Japan with another company, than TripOppo’s add-on to this their S. Korea tour. I specifically asked, but they would not allow any changes to their package e.g. spending extra days in Korea even at our own additional expense, neither before or after the Korea segment. I think granting this little request would have helped us tremendously – better justify a very long journey & given us another perspective - more time on our own to appreciate the country. I would then have had no complaints at all against TripOppo.

It is a great IndoChina land tour program offered by TripOppo. All 5 tour guides we had in Saigon, Hoian, Hanoi, Siem Reap and Bangkok were terrific. We certainly enjoyed the cultural experience and the guides' company.
The only negative comment on the trip is the choice of hotel in Saigon. We were placed in two twin rooms at the Harmony Hotel with practically no views and no natural light - the only blinded window was facing a wall of the neighboring building; and the hotel certainly is not a 4-star hotel even by Vietnam standards.
Maybe better communications between TripOppo and the local travel agencies would make future land tours even better!

Having been on many group tours before, TripOppo would rate well above average OVERALL for our Korea & Japan enchantment tour.

A successful group tour is determined by what we as participants put into it & what TripOppo provides as the platform to make it happen.

The hotel accommodation overall was good except for the Grand Hotel which needed attention to become a 4 star hotel.

The breakfasts overall were good & catered for the traditionalists & adventurous minded eaters. For example, fizzy drinks & ice cream for breakfast!!( I should have brought our grandkids along) :-)

The all inclusive lunch & dinners were good. The BBQ eel & rice could do with some accompaniments. eg salads maybe?

TripOppo did try to cover all of Korea & Japan which incurred lengthy bus rides & walking & some agitated passengers. Credit to all the bus drivers who got us from A to B safely & not fall asleep at the wheel.

As for all our tour guides, Kim(Korea) & Sonny(Japan, they were great ambassadors for their country...
Kim...the kimchi queen
Sonny...the sunny side up king

Then there's Popsi (TripOppo) who had the onerous task of managing 2 groups (Group A & Group B).
Popsi did well to keep our unruly Group A in toe. She went beyond her expected responsibilities to resolve some unfortunate individual's mishaps.

Thank you TripOppo for the experience.

Cheers.....
Freddie & Gail Houng-Lee
New Zealand

We had a wonderful tour of Korea & Japan, thanks to our knowledgeable tour guides Kim (in Korea) and Sunny (in Japan), and of course Popsy, who made sure that everyone is present and know where and when to be at expected times. The tours were both educational and entertaining. We saw the beautiful scenery and historical sites of the two countries. Enjoyed most of the foods, but we wished there was more time to discover the local street foods. The hotels in Korea were fine, but the hotels in Japan (quality and locations) require consideration. Overall, it was a good holiday. Thanks!

Popsy was our tour leader and took care of things from the very beginning, starting with the departure from Toronto, to the flight between Seoul and Osaka, and on the flight home. She went over and beyond her call of duty by staying with the Group’s luggage until the drop-off counters were opened so that we could do our last-minute shopping at the airport. Popsy is very organized, approachable, helpful and has a great sense of humor. There were over 50 people on this trip, divided into Group A and Group B. Even though she spent most of her time with Group B while we were in Japan, she was always available to those in Group A for chats and questions at breakfasts, or when we met on tours, or via WhatsApp.
Overall, the trip was quite enjoyable and we got a taste and feel of the two countries we visited. Nevertheless, some refinements to the itinerary may be necessary to avoid too much time spent on riding the bus and to allow more time to visit local markets, especially to sample the street foods well known in both countries.
Our local guide in Japan (Sunny) was super organized, very knowledgeable, accommodating and kept us informed of what was happening next. Our local guide in South Korea (Kim) was very nice and friendly. With more experience and confidence, she would become a very good guide.
Hotels in Korea were quite satisfactory and much better than the ones in Japan. Hotels in Japan needed updating and refreshing. In some cases, the room was cramped and the phones and televisions were not working properly. In one particular case, the air conditioning was not functional rendering the room quite hot and uncomfortable.
Other reviewers had already commented in detail on the optional Kaiseki Dinner. We were led to believe it was an experience not to be missed. In the end, it was a total waste of time and money. The food was unacceptable and service was nonexistent. Popsy and Sunny both apologized and initiated a follow up immediately. We certainly hope that this would be resolved expeditiously and to the satisfaction of all those concerned.

We took the 15 day South Korea and Japan tour with TripOppo on October 10, 2023. We had a fantastic memorable experience on this trip and got to see the beautiful places in both countries. Our tour guides Kim and our bus driver for Group A were fantastic in South Korea. Kim was knowledgeable, friendly and had lots of patience. Our bus driver even helped us when we were at the Korean bbq replacing our grill for a new clean one each time we needed a replacement. He was always very helpful and an excellent safe driver.
Sonny our tour guide in Japan and our driver Audiyamason were great! Sonny was very knowledgeable, funny and shared his suggestions for lunch at the many bus stops. We tried all of his suggestions and were never disappointed. 😊 The bus driver was always very friendly, patience and drove us safely everywhere.
We took the optional tour with our tour guide Asai and Ausuykisan was our driver at the hotel lobby on October 23, 2023. Asai was very informative and took all nine people to Kamakura and Yokohama. We had a fabulous time with him and he was honest and kind. The bus driver drove us safely in a nice big bus too.
We thoroughly enjoyed all the traditional Korean and Japanese food. The breakfasts at all the hotels were very enjoyable with lots of variety. They were well organized with our group and informed us what time to meet plus had a place at the hotel lobby to park our luggage when we had breakfast because we had to leave on time.
Popsy was great because she went over and above to bring our two South Korean ESIM cards that we forgot to pack with us. We were super happy she gave it to us in South Korea so we utilized it. She was always helpful when we had any questions.
We would definitely go on another trip with TripOppo.

Turkey itinerary was packed full of new experiences with significant learning of a new culture and religion. The tour guide Husnu Celebi was great - very knowledgeable and attentive to needs of the group, patient, planned regular stops when travelling long distances by bus and most of all, due to demonstrations - ensured safety by rearranging the day to avoid the demonstrations. The hot air balloon ride was my highlight - totally enjoyed it and the cave hotel. This trip would have been rated a 5 - however, we went a day early and the hotel room TripOppo booked for us was really bad - dirty carpet, shower broken and leaking despite our reports to the front desk that it needed repair. I would also like to see the tour guide booked into the same hotel pre tour - and post tour ( night before departure ) due to language barriers with the front desk.